Reva Marie (Pooley) Berry, 78, of Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas, passed away Saturday,&nbsp;November&nbsp;26, 2022, at her home with her family&nbsp;by her side.

Reva was born&nbsp;December 6, 1943, on the family farm north of Paradise, Kansas. &nbsp;She was the daughter of John&nbsp;and Eunice (Dougherty) Pooley. &nbsp;Her family lived&nbsp;in Ash Grove, Kansas&nbsp;a short time before moving to Natoma in 1946.&nbsp;&nbsp;She graduated from Natoma High School in the Class of 1961.

Reva was united in marriage to Larry R. Berry on April 11, 1964, in Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;This union was blessed with six children; Tyrill, Tracey, Trisha, Taryn, Travis and Tonya. &nbsp;They lived in various location during&nbsp;their&nbsp;marriage, moving to Natoma in 1973. &nbsp;Larry preceded her in death on January 1, 2008.

Reva was&nbsp;devoted homemaker. &nbsp;She also worked as a cook and waitress for several&nbsp;restaurants&nbsp;and also worked on the assembly line for Travenal. &nbsp;She enjoyed traveling, sewing, reading, doing puzzles, gardening and doing&nbsp;genealogy&nbsp;on her family.

Reva’s surviving family include her daughters, Trisha Owens (Dan) of Newton, Kansas, Taryn Stokes of Hoisington, Kansas and Tonya Rosales of Guymon, Oklahoma; sons, Tyrill&nbsp;Berry (Cathy) of Gibsonton, Florida, Tracey Berry (Brenda) of Russell, Kansas and Travis Berry of&nbsp;Natoma, Kansas;&nbsp;sisters, Della Hoeg (Bernard) of Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas and Marlene Bray of Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Reva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry; brother, Ronald Pooley; sisters, Veta Radloff, Linda&nbsp;Colwell and infant Donna Pooley; and grandson Turner Berry.

A Memorial service will be held at&nbsp;a later date. &nbsp;Cremation has taken place. &nbsp;Condolences&nbsp;may be&nbsp;sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge&nbsp;of these services.

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 </figure>Reva Marie (Pooley) Berry, 78, of Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas, passed away Saturday,&nbsp;November&nbsp;26, 2022, at her home with her family&nbsp;by her side.Reva was born&nbsp;December 6, 1943, on the family farm north of Paradise, Kansas. &nbsp;She was the daughter of John&nbsp;and Eunice (Dougherty) Pooley. &nbsp;Her family lived&nbsp;in Ash Grove, Kansas&nbsp;a short time before moving to Natoma in 1946.&nbsp;&nbsp;She graduated from Natoma High School in the Class of 1961.Reva was united in marriage to Larry R. Berry on April 11, 1964, in Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;This union was blessed with six children; Tyrill, Tracey, Trisha, Taryn, Travis and Tonya. &nbsp;They lived in various location during&nbsp;their&nbsp;marriage, moving to Natoma in 1973. &nbsp;Larry preceded her in death on January 1, 2008.Reva was&nbsp;devoted homemaker. &nbsp;She also worked as a cook and waitress for several&nbsp;restaurants&nbsp;and also worked on the assembly line for Travenal. &nbsp;She enjoyed traveling, sewing, reading, doing puzzles, gardening and doing&nbsp;genealogy&nbsp;on her family.Reva’s surviving family include her daughters, Trisha Owens (Dan) of Newton, Kansas, Taryn Stokes of Hoisington, Kansas and Tonya Rosales of Guymon, Oklahoma; sons, Tyrill&nbsp;Berry (Cathy) of Gibsonton, Florida, Tracey Berry (Brenda) of Russell, Kansas and Travis Berry of&nbsp;Natoma, Kansas;&nbsp;sisters, Della Hoeg (Bernard) of Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas and Marlene Bray of Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.Reva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry; brother, Ronald Pooley; sisters, Veta Radloff, Linda&nbsp;Colwell and infant Donna Pooley; and grandson Turner Berry.A Memorial service will be held at&nbsp;a later date. &nbsp;Cremation has taken place. &nbsp;Condolences&nbsp;may be&nbsp;sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge&nbsp;of these services.

Reva Marie (Pooley) Berry

Lola&nbsp;Mae&nbsp;Boyd, 82, of Paradise, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.

Lola was born November 18, 1940, in Osborne&nbsp;County, Kansas. &nbsp;She was one of five children born to Russell and Grace (Finch) Boyd. &nbsp;She grew up in&nbsp;Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas and graduated from Natoma High School. &nbsp;

Lola was a manager for Autozone Store in Omaha, Nebraska and a&nbsp;manager for&nbsp;Radio Shack. &nbsp;Before that she was a draftsman for REMCO. &nbsp;She lived in Omaha from&nbsp;1991 to 2008, then she moved to Paradise. &nbsp;Later in life she helped with the music department for USD 407. &nbsp;She enjoyed playing the piano for local schools and churches. &nbsp;She was a member of the Melony Cousins that played on the&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Bend Television station. &nbsp;She loved her community and was always willing to do whatever she could to help.

Lola’s surviving family include her&nbsp;two&nbsp;daughters, Teresa Meyers (Rodney) of Wakeeney, Kansas and Stephanie Scheck (Kennith) of&nbsp;Russell, Kansas; two sons, Wade Winder&nbsp;of Paradise, Kansas and Stephen Winder (Pam) of Garden City, Kansas; six grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Joan Boyd of Abilene,&nbsp;Kansas.

Lola was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Catherine Boyd;&nbsp;brothers, Fred Boyd and Rex Boyd.

Celebration of Lola’s Life will be held at 11:30 AM, Monday, December 5, 2022, at the Paradise United Methodist Church. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the Natoma City Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation&nbsp;will be held at the Church from 10:00 AM to Service time. &nbsp;

A Memorial has been&nbsp;established&nbsp;as the Lola Boyd Memorial Fund. &nbsp;Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Lola&nbsp;Mae&nbsp;Boyd, 82, of Paradise, Kansas, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.Lola was born November 18, 1940, in Osborne&nbsp;County, Kansas. &nbsp;She was one of five children born to Russell and Grace (Finch) Boyd. &nbsp;She grew up in&nbsp;Natoma,&nbsp;Kansas and graduated from Natoma High School. &nbsp;Lola was a manager for Autozone Store in Omaha, Nebraska and a&nbsp;manager for&nbsp;Radio Shack. &nbsp;Before that she was a draftsman for REMCO. &nbsp;She lived in Omaha from&nbsp;1991 to 2008, then she moved to Paradise. &nbsp;Later in life she helped with the music department for USD 407. &nbsp;She enjoyed playing the piano for local schools and churches. &nbsp;She was a member of the Melony Cousins that played on the&nbsp;Great&nbsp;Bend Television station. &nbsp;She loved her community and was always willing to do whatever she could to help.Lola’s surviving family include her&nbsp;two&nbsp;daughters, Teresa Meyers (Rodney) of Wakeeney, Kansas and Stephanie Scheck (Kennith) of&nbsp;Russell, Kansas; two sons, Wade Winder&nbsp;of Paradise, Kansas and Stephen Winder (Pam) of Garden City, Kansas; six grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren; and sister-in-law, Joan Boyd of Abilene,&nbsp;Kansas.Lola was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Catherine Boyd;&nbsp;brothers, Fred Boyd and Rex Boyd.Celebration of Lola’s Life will be held at 11:30 AM, Monday, December 5, 2022, at the Paradise United Methodist Church. &nbsp;Burial will follow at the Natoma City Cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation&nbsp;will be held at the Church from 10:00 AM to Service time. &nbsp;A Memorial has been&nbsp;established&nbsp;as the Lola Boyd Memorial Fund. &nbsp;Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Lola Mae Boyd

John Richard Stiles, 76, of Fairbury, Illinois, passed away at 1:24 pm, Friday, November 25, 2022, at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal, Illinois.

Cremation
 rites have been accorded with a family celebration of his life at a 
later date.  Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, is in charge of 
arrangements. Memorial contributions in John’s name may be directed to 
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

John
 was born November 6, 1946, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of John E. and Shirley 
A. (Paden) Stiles. He married Linda Davis on May 18, 1999, in Pontiac, Illinois. 
His wife, Linda survives.  His parents and two sisters, Carol Anne 
Stiles and Mary Beth Colburn preceded him in death.

Other
 survivors include, two daughters, Lori Shannon (Jason) Schwarm of 
Bettendorf, IA; Carrie Anne (Brent) Sample of Urbandale, IA; two 
step-sons, Otis Smith of Wellston, OH; Rick Murray of Cropsey; one 
brother, Mark (Kathy) Stiles of Hurst, TX; and five grandchildren, Jacob
 Schwarm, Emma Schwarm, Sara Sample, Ryan Sample, Brandon Smith.

Mr.
 Stiles served our country in Vietnam in the US Army, 101st Airborne and
 received a medal of commendation. He graduated from Western Illinois 
University with a degree in political science. He began his career in 
journalism in 1971 at the Macomb Daily Journal. Over the span of 44 
years, he worked at multiple newspapers in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, New 
Mexico, and Texas. He worked every job in the newspaper business, 
including sports writer, investigative reporter, assistant editor, 
editor, and general manager. He received numerous awards for his 
outstanding journalism. He never called it a job. There was nothing he 
loved more than the newsroom and all the people in it. He often said, “I
 am not the best speller, or even the best writer, but I am the best 
newspaperman in the room."&nbsp;

To some he mentored, he will always be considered the best editor. He left an indelible mark on journalism in Hays and western Kansas — even if he never knew it.&nbsp;

John
 loved baseball and handed down the art of scorekeeping to his 
daughters. He was an avid runner for years and completed 2 marathons. He
 mocked golf for most of his life until he finally fell in love with it.
 He was thrilled to be able to golf at St. Andrews. He was a proud 
grandpa. Papa Rich was always the loudest fan at Jacob’s wrestling 
matches, Emma’s volleyball and cross country, Sara’s band performances, 
and Ryan’s cross country and baseball games. He was one of a kind and 
left a lasting impression everywhere he went. He will be truly missed by
 so many.

A guest registry is available at <a href="https://www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com">www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com</a>.

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 </figure>John Richard Stiles, 76, of Fairbury, Illinois, passed away at 1:24 pm, Friday, November 25, 2022, at McLean County Nursing Home, Normal, Illinois.Cremation
 rites have been accorded with a family celebration of his life at a 
later date. Duffy-Pils Memorial Home, Fairbury, is in charge of 
arrangements. Memorial contributions in John’s name may be directed to 
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.John
 was born November 6, 1946, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of John E. and Shirley 
A. (Paden) Stiles. He married Linda Davis on May 18, 1999, in Pontiac, Illinois. 
His wife, Linda survives. His parents and two sisters, Carol Anne 
Stiles and Mary Beth Colburn preceded him in death.Other
 survivors include, two daughters, Lori Shannon (Jason) Schwarm of 
Bettendorf, IA; Carrie Anne (Brent) Sample of Urbandale, IA; two 
step-sons, Otis Smith of Wellston, OH; Rick Murray of Cropsey; one 
brother, Mark (Kathy) Stiles of Hurst, TX; and five grandchildren, Jacob
 Schwarm, Emma Schwarm, Sara Sample, Ryan Sample, Brandon Smith.Mr.
 Stiles served our country in Vietnam in the US Army, 101st Airborne and
 received a medal of commendation. He graduated from Western Illinois 
University with a degree in political science. He began his career in 
journalism in 1971 at the Macomb Daily Journal. Over the span of 44 
years, he worked at multiple newspapers in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, New 
Mexico, and Texas. He worked every job in the newspaper business, 
including sports writer, investigative reporter, assistant editor, 
editor, and general manager. He received numerous awards for his 
outstanding journalism. He never called it a job. There was nothing he 
loved more than the newsroom and all the people in it. He often said, “I
 am not the best speller, or even the best writer, but I am the best 
newspaperman in the room."&nbsp;To some he mentored, he will always be considered the best editor. He left an indelible mark on journalism in Hays and western Kansas — even if he never knew it.&nbsp;John
 loved baseball and handed down the art of scorekeeping to his 
daughters. He was an avid runner for years and completed 2 marathons. He
 mocked golf for most of his life until he finally fell in love with it.
 He was thrilled to be able to golf at St. Andrews. He was a proud 
grandpa. Papa Rich was always the loudest fan at Jacob’s wrestling 
matches, Emma’s volleyball and cross country, Sara’s band performances, 
and Ryan’s cross country and baseball games. He was one of a kind and 
left a lasting impression everywhere he went. He will be truly missed by
 so many.A guest registry is available at <a href="https://www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com">www.duffypilsmemorialhome.com</a>.

John Richard Stiles

Janet Jean (Barnett) Koster was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Edward 
J. and Pearl Gay (Elliott) Barnett on April 18, 1934. She died on 
November 10, 2022, at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas, at 
the age of 88.

When she was four years old, her family moved to Concordia, 
Kansas, and lived several places as her dad worked for the Missouri 
Pacific Railroad. She attended schools in Concordia, Lenora, Stockton, 
Downs, and Cawker City, and graduated from Cawker City High School in 
1952. Following graduation, she worked at the Barnett Company as a 
bookkeeper.

On April 30, 1953, she was united in marriage to Mark H. Koster. 
They were blessed with six children, Mark Edward, Janet Lynn, Kevin 
John, Douglas Allen, Ricky Raye, and Melanie Gaylene.

Her family was the joy of her life, and many hours were spent 
sewing and baking. She was also very active in the many school functions
 and sports activities in which her children participated in.

Jan worked as a bookkeeper, legal secretary, and para-professional
 before retiring in 1996. She continued to work in the family upholstery
 shop, where many pieces of furniture, truck, tractor, and boat seats 
were recycled.

Music was also a great joy in her life. She played the trumpet in 
high school, and later in the Beloit Community Orchestra, and sang in 
many school programs as well as in the St. John’s Choir.

She spent many hours in her flower gardens, and was pleased to 
share the beauty of the flowers with everyone. Many hours were also 
spent trying to stay ahead of the weeds.

Her church community was of great importance, and she served as an
 officer in the Ladies Guild, Parish Pastoral Council, and the Choir. 
She also served at daily Mass, and made many prayer quilts for church 
members, and anyone else who needed additional prayers.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark; her parents, Ed and Pearl Barnett; and her brothers, Bill and Jack.

She leaves to celebrate her life her children, Mark Edward, Janet 
Lynn Simoneau, Kevin John and wife Kathy, Douglas Allen, Ricky Raye and 
wife Becky, and Melanie Gaylene Foster and husband Craig; grandchildren,
 Dustin Koster, Jerry Koster, Heather Simoneau and husband Jeff Turner, 
Brandon Simoneau, Chris Koster, Cory Koster and wife Taisha, Derrick 
Koster, foreign exchange student, Pia Rodrigous, and Natasha and Nathan 
Foster; great-grandchildren, Paige and Ariana, Jada Koster, Madison 
Simoneau and fiancé Nicholas Mya, Olivia Simoneau, Zeppelin, Finley 
Koster, Janiyah Foster; step great-grandchildren, Hadlee and Hudson 
Turner; sisters-in-law, Cindy Trump and Gayle Barnett; many nieces and 
nephews; and special friends, Laura Stow, Shanna Koster, and Ann Albert.

“I pray for each of you and want you to be happy. God bless each of you.”

Memorial services will be at 11 AM Saturday, December 3, at the 
SS. Peter &amp; Paul Catholic Church in Cawker City. A rosary service 
will be at 7 PM Friday, December 2, at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the St. John's Catholic 
Church Restoration Fund or the Perdue House.

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 </figure>Janet Jean (Barnett) Koster was born in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Edward 
J. and Pearl Gay (Elliott) Barnett on April 18, 1934. She died on 
November 10, 2022, at the Mitchell County Hospital in Beloit, Kansas, at 
the age of 88.When she was four years old, her family moved to Concordia, 
Kansas, and lived several places as her dad worked for the Missouri 
Pacific Railroad. She attended schools in Concordia, Lenora, Stockton, 
Downs, and Cawker City, and graduated from Cawker City High School in 
1952. Following graduation, she worked at the Barnett Company as a 
bookkeeper.On April 30, 1953, she was united in marriage to Mark H. Koster. 
They were blessed with six children, Mark Edward, Janet Lynn, Kevin 
John, Douglas Allen, Ricky Raye, and Melanie Gaylene.Her family was the joy of her life, and many hours were spent 
sewing and baking. She was also very active in the many school functions
 and sports activities in which her children participated in.Jan worked as a bookkeeper, legal secretary, and para-professional
 before retiring in 1996. She continued to work in the family upholstery
 shop, where many pieces of furniture, truck, tractor, and boat seats 
were recycled.Music was also a great joy in her life. She played the trumpet in 
high school, and later in the Beloit Community Orchestra, and sang in 
many school programs as well as in the St. John’s Choir.She spent many hours in her flower gardens, and was pleased to 
share the beauty of the flowers with everyone. Many hours were also 
spent trying to stay ahead of the weeds.Her church community was of great importance, and she served as an
 officer in the Ladies Guild, Parish Pastoral Council, and the Choir. 
She also served at daily Mass, and made many prayer quilts for church 
members, and anyone else who needed additional prayers.She was preceded in death by her husband, Mark; her parents, Ed and Pearl Barnett; and her brothers, Bill and Jack.She leaves to celebrate her life her children, Mark Edward, Janet 
Lynn Simoneau, Kevin John and wife Kathy, Douglas Allen, Ricky Raye and 
wife Becky, and Melanie Gaylene Foster and husband Craig; grandchildren,
 Dustin Koster, Jerry Koster, Heather Simoneau and husband Jeff Turner, 
Brandon Simoneau, Chris Koster, Cory Koster and wife Taisha, Derrick 
Koster, foreign exchange student, Pia Rodrigous, and Natasha and Nathan 
Foster; great-grandchildren, Paige and Ariana, Jada Koster, Madison 
Simoneau and fiancé Nicholas Mya, Olivia Simoneau, Zeppelin, Finley 
Koster, Janiyah Foster; step great-grandchildren, Hadlee and Hudson 
Turner; sisters-in-law, Cindy Trump and Gayle Barnett; many nieces and 
nephews; and special friends, Laura Stow, Shanna Koster, and Ann Albert.“I pray for each of you and want you to be happy. God bless each of you.”Memorial services will be at 11 AM Saturday, December 3, at the 
SS. Peter &amp; Paul Catholic Church in Cawker City. A rosary service 
will be at 7 PM Friday, December 2, at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the St. John's Catholic 
Church Restoration Fund or the Perdue House.

Janet Jean (Barnett) Koster

February 21, 1996
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 30, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

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 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 30, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Quintin Hue Silsby

December 19, 1935
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 30, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Chapels.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Joseph--Andrew-Joe-Strutt?obId=26504763#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>December 19, 1935
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 30, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Chapels.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Joseph--Andrew-Joe-Strutt?obId=26504763#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Joseph Andrew 'Joe' Strutt

February 13, 1945
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 1, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Duane-Butch-Janne?obId=26503933#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

February 13, 1945
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 December 1, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Duane-Butch-Janne?obId=26503933#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Duane 'Butch Janne

Thursday, October 16th, 1930-Saturday, November 26th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/florence-howard/5081739/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Thursday, October 16th, 1930-Saturday, November 26th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/florence-howard/5081739/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Florence M. Howard

Alfrieda Dinges, age 90, of Schoenchen, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Via Christi Village in Hays. She was born June 30, 1932, in Liebenthal, Kansas, to Bernard and Mary (Depperschmidt) Herrman. She married Gilbert “Bucks” Dinges in Liebenthal, in 1950. They had celebrated 64 years of marriage at the time of Bucks passing on July 7, 2014. Alfrieda worked at several positions including being a cook for the Schoenchen School for over twenty years, owned the Snow White Restaurant and Rock Haven with Bucks, Election Board Officer and was a long time Sacristan for St. Anthony Church. Alfrieda was a foster parent, proud supporter of TMP-Marian and other religious organizations. She was a member of St. Anthony Church and Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella and the Sunflower Polka Club. She was passionate about being a caretaker, cooking and entertaining. She is survived by her son, Jason Dinges and wife Beryl of Hays; a daughter, &nbsp;Karen (Dinges) Staab and husband Pat of Hays; a sister, Vera Mock of Wichita; grandchildren, Joshua Dinges and wife Sarah, Matthew Dinges and wife Onjie, Zachary Dinges and wife Michelle, Kourtney Gross, and Megan Staab; and &nbsp;great grandchildren, Twins Javon and Leia Searight, Carter Dinges, and Naomi Dinges. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Kenneth Joe Dinges; a daughter, Beverly (Dinges) Gross; and a granddaughter, Sammy Staab. Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, December 3, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 5 PM – 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM -9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. A combined Daughters of Isabella and Schoenchen Altar Society Rosary Service will be Friday at 6:30 PM followed by a Parish Vigil Service at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Anthony Church or the Daughters of Isabella. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Alfrieda Dinges, age 90, of Schoenchen, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Via Christi Village in Hays. She was born June 30, 1932, in Liebenthal, Kansas, to Bernard and Mary (Depperschmidt) Herrman. She married Gilbert “Bucks” Dinges in Liebenthal, in 1950. They had celebrated 64 years of marriage at the time of Bucks passing on July 7, 2014. Alfrieda worked at several positions including being a cook for the Schoenchen School for over twenty years, owned the Snow White Restaurant and Rock Haven with Bucks, Election Board Officer and was a long time Sacristan for St. Anthony Church. Alfrieda was a foster parent, proud supporter of TMP-Marian and other religious organizations. She was a member of St. Anthony Church and Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella and the Sunflower Polka Club. She was passionate about being a caretaker, cooking and entertaining. She is survived by her son, Jason Dinges and wife Beryl of Hays; a daughter, &nbsp;Karen (Dinges) Staab and husband Pat of Hays; a sister, Vera Mock of Wichita; grandchildren, Joshua Dinges and wife Sarah, Matthew Dinges and wife Onjie, Zachary Dinges and wife Michelle, Kourtney Gross, and Megan Staab; and &nbsp;great grandchildren, Twins Javon and Leia Searight, Carter Dinges, and Naomi Dinges. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Kenneth Joe Dinges; a daughter, Beverly (Dinges) Gross; and a granddaughter, Sammy Staab. Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, December 3, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Friday 5 PM – 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM -9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. A combined Daughters of Isabella and Schoenchen Altar Society Rosary Service will be Friday at 6:30 PM followed by a Parish Vigil Service at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Anthony Church or the Daughters of Isabella. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Alfrieda Dinges

Wednesday, October 31st, 1934-Wednesday, November 30th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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Richard Lane Kvasnicka

Helen Irene Hanavan, 98, passed away November 29, 2022, at Healthcare
 Resort of Leawood, KS.&nbsp; She was born August 12, 1924, in Sharon 
Springs, KS, to Charley W. Newland and Georgia Lee (Finey) Newland.

Helen was a graduate of Sharon Springs High School, Sharon Springs, 
KS. She enjoyed sewing, playing cards, and cooking.&nbsp; After Philip 
retired, they enjoyed traveling with family and friends to different 
states sightseeing.

Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, 
KS.&nbsp; She was an active member of the United Methodist Women (UMW) and 
participated in the UMW circles.&nbsp; Helen looked forward to eating out 
once a month with the ladies of the UMW circles.

On December 28, 1944, she married Philip E. Hanavan, in Colby, KS.&nbsp; 
They shared over 49 years of marriage, prior to his death on September 
9, 1994.

Helen is survived by:&nbsp; her daughter, Brenda Albright of Lenexa, KS; 
grandson, Jeremy (Sara Driver) Albright of Haslet, TX; great-grandson, 
Parker Albright of Haslet, TX; granddaughter, Anna (Justin) Wilkinson of
 Spring Hill, KS; great-granddaughter, Darianna Albright of Spring Hill,
 KS; granddaughter, Alisa (Bo) Muir of Buhler, KS; great-grandson, Evan 
(Kaytie) Muir of Haven, KS; great-great-grandchildren, Nicholas Muir and
 Selena Muir of Haven, KS; great-granddaughter, Dedra (Charlie) Beetch 
of Sequim, WA; grandson, Leland (Brenda) Hanavan of Hutchinson, KS; and 
great-grandson, Matthew Hanavan of Hutchinson, KS.

She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; husband, Philip; son, Joel; two brothers; and three sisters.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 5, 2022, at Elliott 
Mortuary, with the Reverend Nicole Schwartz Eck officiating.&nbsp; Burial 
will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park.&nbsp; Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. 
Saturday, December 3, 2022, and from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 4, 
2022, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Elliott 
Mortuary.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First United 
Methodist Church, Hutchinson, KS, to benefit the radio broadcasting 
program, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Helen Irene Hanavan, 98, passed away November 29, 2022, at Healthcare
 Resort of Leawood, KS.&nbsp; She was born August 12, 1924, in Sharon 
Springs, KS, to Charley W. Newland and Georgia Lee (Finey) Newland.Helen was a graduate of Sharon Springs High School, Sharon Springs, 
KS. She enjoyed sewing, playing cards, and cooking.&nbsp; After Philip 
retired, they enjoyed traveling with family and friends to different 
states sightseeing.Helen was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Hutchinson, 
KS.&nbsp; She was an active member of the United Methodist Women (UMW) and 
participated in the UMW circles.&nbsp; Helen looked forward to eating out 
once a month with the ladies of the UMW circles.On December 28, 1944, she married Philip E. Hanavan, in Colby, KS.&nbsp; 
They shared over 49 years of marriage, prior to his death on September 
9, 1994.Helen is survived by:&nbsp; her daughter, Brenda Albright of Lenexa, KS; 
grandson, Jeremy (Sara Driver) Albright of Haslet, TX; great-grandson, 
Parker Albright of Haslet, TX; granddaughter, Anna (Justin) Wilkinson of
 Spring Hill, KS; great-granddaughter, Darianna Albright of Spring Hill,
 KS; granddaughter, Alisa (Bo) Muir of Buhler, KS; great-grandson, Evan 
(Kaytie) Muir of Haven, KS; great-great-grandchildren, Nicholas Muir and
 Selena Muir of Haven, KS; great-granddaughter, Dedra (Charlie) Beetch 
of Sequim, WA; grandson, Leland (Brenda) Hanavan of Hutchinson, KS; and 
great-grandson, Matthew Hanavan of Hutchinson, KS.She was preceded in death by:&nbsp; her parents; husband, Philip; son, Joel; two brothers; and three sisters.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, December 5, 2022, at Elliott 
Mortuary, with the Reverend Nicole Schwartz Eck officiating.&nbsp; Burial 
will follow in Fairlawn Burial Park.&nbsp; Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m. 
Saturday, December 3, 2022, and from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, December 4, 
2022, with the family present from 6 to 8 p.m. on Sunday at Elliott 
Mortuary.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First United 
Methodist Church, Hutchinson, KS, to benefit the radio broadcasting 
program, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Helen Irene Hanavan

Dexter Cramer, 80, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at his home in 
Lane County. He was born on December 12, 1941, at Dighton the son of 
Robert Duane &amp; Mildred Marie (Pottorff) Cramer. He married Judy 
Jennings on June 9, 1963, at Colby. 
Dexter graduated from Healy High School in 1959 and Garden City 
Community College in 1961. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1964 and 
in 1966 his Master’s Degree in Industrial Arts from Colorado State 
College in Greeley, Colorado. He taught and coached one year in, 
LaSalle, Colorado one year Dighton and two years in Healy before 
returning to the family farm and becoming a lifelong Farmer- Stockman in
 Lane County. He was a member of Bible Fellowship Church in Dighton. 
Dexter enjoyed fishing, woodworking and was the family “fix it man” but 
his greatest love was following his children and grandchildren in their 
athletic and school activities. He built basketball goals and pitching 
machines for his family. 
He is survived by his Wife- Judy Cramer, 4 Children- Mitzi &amp; Robert 
Gardner of Douglass, Rhonda &amp; Wes McKinney of Englewood, Dean &amp; 
Cindi Cramer of Healy and Shirley &amp; Matt Frankenbery of Frontenac, 
Sister- Kay &amp; Guy Martin of Frederick, Colorado, 14 Grandchildren 
and 8 Great-Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his Parents and 
infant Brother- Delbert Dean Cramer. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at Bible Fellowship Church 
in Dighton with Pastor Darrin Hammond officiating. Burial will be in 
Healy Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Bible Fellowship church (5th
 Quarter Program) in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call 
from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday and 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday at 
Boomhower Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>Dexter Cramer, 80, died on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at his home in 
Lane County. He was born on December 12, 1941, at Dighton the son of 
Robert Duane &amp; Mildred Marie (Pottorff) Cramer. He married Judy 
Jennings on June 9, 1963, at Colby. 
Dexter graduated from Healy High School in 1959 and Garden City 
Community College in 1961. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in 1964 and 
in 1966 his Master’s Degree in Industrial Arts from Colorado State 
College in Greeley, Colorado. He taught and coached one year in, 
LaSalle, Colorado one year Dighton and two years in Healy before 
returning to the family farm and becoming a lifelong Farmer- Stockman in
 Lane County. He was a member of Bible Fellowship Church in Dighton. 
Dexter enjoyed fishing, woodworking and was the family “fix it man” but 
his greatest love was following his children and grandchildren in their 
athletic and school activities. He built basketball goals and pitching 
machines for his family. 
He is survived by his Wife- Judy Cramer, 4 Children- Mitzi &amp; Robert 
Gardner of Douglass, Rhonda &amp; Wes McKinney of Englewood, Dean &amp; 
Cindi Cramer of Healy and Shirley &amp; Matt Frankenbery of Frontenac, 
Sister- Kay &amp; Guy Martin of Frederick, Colorado, 14 Grandchildren 
and 8 Great-Grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his Parents and 
infant Brother- Delbert Dean Cramer. 
Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM Saturday at Bible Fellowship Church 
in Dighton with Pastor Darrin Hammond officiating. Burial will be in 
Healy Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Bible Fellowship church (5th
 Quarter Program) in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Friends may call 
from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Friday and 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday at 
Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;

Dexter Cramer

Maj. Bobby Gene Stanton passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He
 was born, an only child, on April 24, 1935 in Johnston City, IL to 
Hesentin (Landtrip) Stanton and Archie Stanton. He spent his childhood 
in the Chicago area. 

He joined the military in 1955 and went on to 
become a Major in the United States Marines. He traveled the world, flew
 aircraft for the Marines, and served in the Vietnam war. He was part a 
flight team called the Gray Angels and his nickname was “Pinky."

While 
he was stationed at El Toro, he met the love of his life—Ann (Yeager) 
Stanton. They courted and lived in Laguna Beach, CA. They were married 
on August 9, 1964 in Larned, KS at the First Presbyterian Church. Bob 
retired from the military in September of 1975 after which they settled 
in Larned, KS to raise their family and live out their lives. He worked 
at the First National Bank in Larned as the Vice President until his 
retirement. He also served as the President of banks in Heston and 
Lewis, KS.

Bob enjoyed piloting planes, woodworking, listening to jazz music, 
spending time with his grandchildren, and was known for giving the best 
hugs. He could often be seen mowing his lawn on the riding lawn mower 
and his favorite pastime was traveling and spending time with his family
 in Laguna Beach, CA.

&nbsp;Bob is survived by his children—Richard Stanton, Kim Stanton, and 
Cathy Haymaker; grandchildren—Jessica Haymaker-Parsons and Jennifer 
Haymaker; great-grandchild—Roslyn Haymaker-Parsons; 
brother-in-law—Richard Yeager; and nieces and nephews—Jake Yeager, Luke 
Yeager, and Julie Cummings. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann 
Stanton, his mother, Hesentin (Landtrip) Stanton, and his father, Archie
 Stanton.

Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 5th, 
at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Jack Singer presiding.&nbsp; Visitation
 will be 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary with family present 
from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will be in the 
Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers and plants, please send donations to the <a href="https://www.veteranscommunityproject.org/">Veteran’s Community Project</a> in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Maj. Bobby Gene Stanton passed away on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. He
 was born, an only child, on April 24, 1935 in Johnston City, IL to 
Hesentin (Landtrip) Stanton and Archie Stanton. He spent his childhood 
in the Chicago area. He joined the military in 1955 and went on to 
become a Major in the United States Marines. He traveled the world, flew
 aircraft for the Marines, and served in the Vietnam war. He was part a 
flight team called the Gray Angels and his nickname was “Pinky."While 
he was stationed at El Toro, he met the love of his life—Ann (Yeager) 
Stanton. They courted and lived in Laguna Beach, CA. They were married 
on August 9, 1964 in Larned, KS at the First Presbyterian Church. Bob 
retired from the military in September of 1975 after which they settled 
in Larned, KS to raise their family and live out their lives. He worked 
at the First National Bank in Larned as the Vice President until his 
retirement. He also served as the President of banks in Heston and 
Lewis, KS.Bob enjoyed piloting planes, woodworking, listening to jazz music, 
spending time with his grandchildren, and was known for giving the best 
hugs. He could often be seen mowing his lawn on the riding lawn mower 
and his favorite pastime was traveling and spending time with his family
 in Laguna Beach, CA.&nbsp;Bob is survived by his children—Richard Stanton, Kim Stanton, and 
Cathy Haymaker; grandchildren—Jessica Haymaker-Parsons and Jennifer 
Haymaker; great-grandchild—Roslyn Haymaker-Parsons; 
brother-in-law—Richard Yeager; and nieces and nephews—Jake Yeager, Luke 
Yeager, and Julie Cummings. He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann 
Stanton, his mother, Hesentin (Landtrip) Stanton, and his father, Archie
 Stanton.Memorial Service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 5th, 
at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Jack Singer presiding.&nbsp; Visitation
 will be 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary with family present 
from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will be in the 
Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers and plants, please send donations to the <a href="https://www.veteranscommunityproject.org/">Veteran’s Community Project</a> in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Bobby Gene Stanton

Brooke Renee Desbien, 31, Hays, died Monday, November 28, 2022, at HaysMed.

She was born July 19, 1991, in Hays, the
 daughter of Kris A. and Michelle Renee (Dreiling) Desbien.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2009 she
 graduated from Hays High School then attended Fort Hays State 
University and Kansas State University, pursuing a kinesiology 
degree.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brooke was a loving caregiver and stay at home mom who put 
others’ needs ahead of her own.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brooke loved animals and children, was a
 talented crafter, phenomenal artist, and expressed herself and her love
 for others through her writing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include her fiancé Casey 
Pletcher and his two children: Marcaline Moran and Viola Pletcher of the
 home, her father: Kris Desbien, mother: Michelle Desbien and fiancé 
Danny Krankenberg, a brother Brad Desbien and April Johnson, a sister: 
Drew Desbien, a niece: Myla Desbien, and maternal grandparents: Ernie 
and Pam Bryant, all of Hays, paternal grandparents: Don and Connie 
Desbien of Palco, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather: Ron Dreiling.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on
 Monday, December 5, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Pastor Brant Rice&nbsp;officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow in&nbsp;Fort Hays 
Memorial Gardens.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 
service time at the funeral home. &nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Humane
 Society of the High Plains. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Brooke may be 
shared&nbsp;with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Brooke Renee Desbien, 31, Hays, died Monday, November 28, 2022, at HaysMed.She was born July 19, 1991, in Hays, the
 daughter of Kris A. and Michelle Renee (Dreiling) Desbien.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2009 she
 graduated from Hays High School then attended Fort Hays State 
University and Kansas State University, pursuing a kinesiology 
degree.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brooke was a loving caregiver and stay at home mom who put 
others’ needs ahead of her own.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brooke loved animals and children, was a
 talented crafter, phenomenal artist, and expressed herself and her love
 for others through her writing.&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include her fiancé Casey 
Pletcher and his two children: Marcaline Moran and Viola Pletcher of the
 home, her father: Kris Desbien, mother: Michelle Desbien and fiancé 
Danny Krankenberg, a brother Brad Desbien and April Johnson, a sister: 
Drew Desbien, a niece: Myla Desbien, and maternal grandparents: Ernie 
and Pam Bryant, all of Hays, paternal grandparents: Don and Connie 
Desbien of Palco, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather: Ron Dreiling.Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on
 Monday, December 5, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Pastor Brant Rice&nbsp;officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow in&nbsp;Fort Hays 
Memorial Gardens.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until 
service time at the funeral home. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Humane
 Society of the High Plains. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Brooke may be 
shared&nbsp;with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;

Brooke Renee Desbien

January 16, 1938
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 29, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Eugene-Bernard-Hamel?obId=26498650#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

January 16, 1938
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 November 29, 2022An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Eugene-Bernard-Hamel?obId=26498650#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Eugene Bernard Hamel

Richard “Dick” Hall Mullen, 82, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on November 19, 2022.

Dick was born in Hays, Kansas, on February 29, 1940, to Fred and Rose Mullen. He attended Fort Hays State University and then the University of Missouri - Kansas City where he graduated with a degree from the School of Pharmacy. After pharmacy school Dick opened Prairie Village Drugs, and later Mullen Drugs in Louisburg, Kansas and Mullen Hallmark Store in Ottawa, Kansas. After selling his businesses, he did nursing home consulting until his retirement.

Dick loved spending time with his family, coaching and watching basketball, the Chiefs and reading. Dick had a pilot’s license and cherished his memories as an aviator.

Dick is survived by his wife, Barbara; children Richard H. (Kathy), Markay (Richard) Caffrey, Richard W. (Jennifer); stepchildren Steve Malley and Debbie (Kerry) O’Toole; grandchildren Bri (Shay) Weaver; Alyssa Mullen; Nick, Ryan and Dolan Caffrey; Courtney and Daphne Mullen; Julia Malley; and Grace and Gabbie O’Toole; great granddaughter Kinsley Weaver; sister Katherine (Art) Lujin; niece Keely (David) Groves and their children Zach, Savannah and Gabriella.

A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Friday, November 25, 2022, at McGilley State Line Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the TWA Museum, http://www.twamuseum.com/.

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 </figure>Richard “Dick” Hall Mullen, 82, of Overland Park, Kansas, passed away on November 19, 2022.Dick was born in Hays, Kansas, on February 29, 1940, to Fred and Rose Mullen. He attended Fort Hays State University and then the University of Missouri - Kansas City where he graduated with a degree from the School of Pharmacy. After pharmacy school Dick opened Prairie Village Drugs, and later Mullen Drugs in Louisburg, Kansas and Mullen Hallmark Store in Ottawa, Kansas. After selling his businesses, he did nursing home consulting until his retirement.Dick loved spending time with his family, coaching and watching basketball, the Chiefs and reading. Dick had a pilot’s license and cherished his memories as an aviator.Dick is survived by his wife, Barbara; children Richard H. (Kathy), Markay (Richard) Caffrey, Richard W. (Jennifer); stepchildren Steve Malley and Debbie (Kerry) O’Toole; grandchildren Bri (Shay) Weaver; Alyssa Mullen; Nick, Ryan and Dolan Caffrey; Courtney and Daphne Mullen; Julia Malley; and Grace and Gabbie O’Toole; great granddaughter Kinsley Weaver; sister Katherine (Art) Lujin; niece Keely (David) Groves and their children Zach, Savannah and Gabriella.A Gathering of Friends and Family will be held from 4:00pm to 6:00pm on Friday, November 25, 2022, at McGilley State Line Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name to the TWA Museum, http://www.twamuseum.com/.

Richard 'Dick' Hall Mullen

Alfrieda Dinges, age 90, of Schoenchen, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Via Christi Village in Hays.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, December 3, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday 5 PM – 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM -9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

A combined Daughters of Isabella and Schoenchen Altar Society Rosary Service will be Friday at 6:30 PM followed by a Parish Vigil Service at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Anthony Church or the Daughters of Isabella.

Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Alfrieda Dinges, age 90, of Schoenchen, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Via Christi Village in Hays.Funeral services will be 10 AM Saturday, December 3, 2022, at St. Anthony Catholic Church in Schoenchen. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.Visitation will be Friday 5 PM – 8 PM and Saturday 9 AM -9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.A combined Daughters of Isabella and Schoenchen Altar Society Rosary Service will be Friday at 6:30 PM followed by a Parish Vigil Service at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel.Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Anthony Church or the Daughters of Isabella.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>A complete obituary is pending.

Clara Lucille Zahn, age 80, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

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 </figure>Clara Lucille Zahn, age 80, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Clara Lucille Zahn

Sandra “Sandy” Louise Neely, 56, died November 28, 2022, at her home 
surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 14, 1966, in Dodge City, 
Kansas, the daughter of Houston and Ruth Marie (Coghill) Burton.

She worked as a manager at Pizza Hut. She was very strong in her 
faith. Sandra was very selfless; she would go out of her way to help 
others. She was quiet growing up but she was like silent dynamite. She 
was very strong-willed and lit up any room she walked into. She always 
put her grandchildren and children before herself. There were three 
thing she valued most in life; God, family, and work. She also loved 
pigs.

Sandra is survived by three children, Rachel (Steve) Heller of Meade,
 Kansas, Ryan (Shawna) Neely of Meade, Kansas, and Roxi Smith of Meade, 
Kansas; grandchildren, Tyrese Smith, James Neely, Rachelle Neely, 
Nathaniel Smith, Neveah Roybal, Ray Neely, and LaVonda “Lala” Fry; 
siblings, Larry (Laura) Burton of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Charlotte 
Wallace of Shelbina, Missouri, Rose (Greg) Sober of Ark City, Kansas, 
and Lorie Stout of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Ex-husband, Tom (Sue) Neely 
of Scott City, Kansas; sister-in-law, Melissa Brown (Charles Farrison) 
of Wichita, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in 
death by her parents, Houston and Ruth Marie Burton; and siblings, David
 and Samuel Burton.

Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Home on Saturday 
December&nbsp; 3, 2022, at 10:00 AM with Pastor Jerry Hodges presiding.&nbsp; No 
burial to follow as cremation will take place.&nbsp; Visitation will be at 
Swaim Funeral Home on Friday December&nbsp; 2, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; 


Memorials are suggested to the Sandra Neely Memorial Fund in care of the
 funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest 
book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sandra “Sandy” Louise Neely, 56, died November 28, 2022, at her home 
surrounded by loved ones. She was born on March 14, 1966, in Dodge City, 
Kansas, the daughter of Houston and Ruth Marie (Coghill) Burton.She worked as a manager at Pizza Hut. She was very strong in her 
faith. Sandra was very selfless; she would go out of her way to help 
others. She was quiet growing up but she was like silent dynamite. She 
was very strong-willed and lit up any room she walked into. She always 
put her grandchildren and children before herself. There were three 
thing she valued most in life; God, family, and work. She also loved 
pigs.Sandra is survived by three children, Rachel (Steve) Heller of Meade,
 Kansas, Ryan (Shawna) Neely of Meade, Kansas, and Roxi Smith of Meade, 
Kansas; grandchildren, Tyrese Smith, James Neely, Rachelle Neely, 
Nathaniel Smith, Neveah Roybal, Ray Neely, and LaVonda “Lala” Fry; 
siblings, Larry (Laura) Burton of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Charlotte 
Wallace of Shelbina, Missouri, Rose (Greg) Sober of Ark City, Kansas, 
and Lorie Stout of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Ex-husband, Tom (Sue) Neely 
of Scott City, Kansas; sister-in-law, Melissa Brown (Charles Farrison) 
of Wichita, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews. She is preceded in 
death by her parents, Houston and Ruth Marie Burton; and siblings, David
 and Samuel Burton.Funeral service will be held at Swaim Funeral Home on Saturday 
December&nbsp; 3, 2022, at 10:00 AM with Pastor Jerry Hodges presiding.&nbsp; No 
burial to follow as cremation will take place.&nbsp; Visitation will be at 
Swaim Funeral Home on Friday December&nbsp; 2, 2022, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to the Sandra Neely Memorial Fund in care of the
 funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest 
book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Sandra 'Sandy' Louise Neely

Father, brother, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather are but a 
few words to describe Bob. He touched countless lives during his time 
here on Earth. 
Robert Clayton Fox was born in Satanta, Kansas, on November 17, 1934, to William J. Fox and Enola Ruth Thompson Fox. 
Bob attended grade school and graduated from high school in Moscow, 
Kansas, in the Spring of 1952. He was raised on the family farm and, 
upon graduation, began a lifetime career of farming in Southwest Kansas.
 With generous help, he farmed as long as he lived. In 1961, he 
established Fox Sales and Service where he sold and service implement 
and irrigation motors. 
After dating Paula J. Chaffin for several years, Bob asked the love of 
his life to marry him. They were married on a rainy evening in 
September of 1955 and enjoyed 61 years of marriage prior to Paula’s 
death in 2017; although, a true love story never ends. 
Several years later, he became a father to Lisa and Eric. Cassie, 
Christian, Gabby and Max called him Grandpa and, to Emmett, Reese and 
Olivia, he was great-grandpa. 
His vision of vacation was fishing and camping. His hand constructed 
wooden camper on the bed of the farm pickup would always suffice as we 
wandered to the mountains in Southwestern Colorado before school and 
corn harvest started. He enjoyed numerous fishing trips to Alaska and 
Canada with friends. 
For many years, Del Rio, Texas, was his winter home resulting in 
wonderful friends, fishing and memories. Each year, they left a little 
earlier and returned a little later. 
In 1946, Bob joined Boy Scouts and invested 76 years of his time and 
energy to being a scout leader as well as multiple leadership positions 
within the Santa Fe Trail Council. Bob was instrumental in establishing 
the Spanish Peaks Boy Scout Camp in Southern Colorado and shared his 
camping and fishing skills with many at the camp. In time, he would 
attend the International Boy Scout Jamboree in Australia as a Scout 
Master. 
Bob is survived by his son, Eric and his wife Gina of Rockwall, Texas, 
and daughter, Lisa and her husband Randy of Colby, Kansas. He is also 
survived by his grandchildren: Cassie Cole, Christian Wilson, Gabrielle 
Wilson and Max Fox, as well his great grandchildren: Emmett Cole, Reese 
Cole and Olivia Wilson. 
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the 
Moscow Christian Fellowship Church in Moscow, Kansas, with Patty Lahey 
officiating. Interment will follow at the Moscow Cemetery. Visitation 
will be Friday, December 9, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Garnand 
Funeral Home, 920 E. 11th St. in Hugoton.

 Memorial contributions may be
 given to the Satanta District Hospital or Moscow Christian Fellowship 
Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 920 E. 11th St. Hugoton, KS  
67951.  Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Father, brother, husband, grandfather and great-grandfather are but a 
few words to describe Bob. He touched countless lives during his time 
here on Earth. 
Robert Clayton Fox was born in Satanta, Kansas, on November 17, 1934, to William J. Fox and Enola Ruth Thompson Fox. 
Bob attended grade school and graduated from high school in Moscow, 
Kansas, in the Spring of 1952. He was raised on the family farm and, 
upon graduation, began a lifetime career of farming in Southwest Kansas.
 With generous help, he farmed as long as he lived. In 1961, he 
established Fox Sales and Service where he sold and service implement 
and irrigation motors. 
After dating Paula J. Chaffin for several years, Bob asked the love of 
his life to marry him. They were married on a rainy evening in 
September of 1955 and enjoyed 61 years of marriage prior to Paula’s 
death in 2017; although, a true love story never ends. 
Several years later, he became a father to Lisa and Eric. Cassie, 
Christian, Gabby and Max called him Grandpa and, to Emmett, Reese and 
Olivia, he was great-grandpa. 
His vision of vacation was fishing and camping. His hand constructed 
wooden camper on the bed of the farm pickup would always suffice as we 
wandered to the mountains in Southwestern Colorado before school and 
corn harvest started. He enjoyed numerous fishing trips to Alaska and 
Canada with friends. 
For many years, Del Rio, Texas, was his winter home resulting in 
wonderful friends, fishing and memories. Each year, they left a little 
earlier and returned a little later. 
In 1946, Bob joined Boy Scouts and invested 76 years of his time and 
energy to being a scout leader as well as multiple leadership positions 
within the Santa Fe Trail Council. Bob was instrumental in establishing 
the Spanish Peaks Boy Scout Camp in Southern Colorado and shared his 
camping and fishing skills with many at the camp. In time, he would 
attend the International Boy Scout Jamboree in Australia as a Scout 
Master. 
Bob is survived by his son, Eric and his wife Gina of Rockwall, Texas, 
and daughter, Lisa and her husband Randy of Colby, Kansas. He is also 
survived by his grandchildren: Cassie Cole, Christian Wilson, Gabrielle 
Wilson and Max Fox, as well his great grandchildren: Emmett Cole, Reese 
Cole and Olivia Wilson. 
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 10, 2022, at the 
Moscow Christian Fellowship Church in Moscow, Kansas, with Patty Lahey 
officiating. Interment will follow at the Moscow Cemetery. Visitation 
will be Friday, December 9, 2022, from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Garnand 
Funeral Home, 920 E. 11th St. in Hugoton. Memorial contributions may be
 given to the Satanta District Hospital or Moscow Christian Fellowship 
Church in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 920 E. 11th St. Hugoton, KS 
67951. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Bob Fox

Reva Marie (Pooley) Berry, 78, of Natoma, Kansas, passed away 
Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.

Reva was born December 6, 1943, on the family farm north of Paradise, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She was the daughter of John and Eunice (Dougherty) Pooley.&nbsp; 
Her family lived in Ash Grove, Kansas a short time before moving to 
Natoma in 1946.&nbsp; She graduated from Natoma High School in the Class of 
1961.

Reva was united in marriage to Larry R. Berry on April 11, 1964 in 
Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with six children; Tyrill, 
Tracey, Trisha, Taryn, Travis and Tonya.&nbsp; They lived in various location
 during their marriage, moving to Natoma in 1973.&nbsp; Larry preceded her in
 death on January 1, 2008.

Reva was devoted homemaker.&nbsp; She also worked as a cook and waitress 
for several restaurants and also worked on the assembly line for 
Travenal.&nbsp; She enjoyed traveling, sewing, reading, doing puzzles, 
gardening and doing genealogy on her family.

Reva’s surviving family include her daughters, Trisha Owens (Dan) of 
Newton, Kansas, Taryn Stokes of Hoisington, Kansas and Tonya Rosales of 
Guymon, Oklahoma; sons, Tyrill Berry (Cathy) of Gibsonton, Florida, 
Tracey Berry (Brenda) of Russell, Kansas and Travis Berry of Natoma, 
Kansas; sisters, Della Hoeg (Bernard) of Natoma, Kansas and Marlene Bray
 of Natoma, Kansas; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.

Reva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry; brother, 
Ronald Pooley; sisters, Veta Radloff, Linda Colwell and infant Donna 
Pooley; and grandson Turner Berry.

A Memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, December 
03, 2022, at the Natoma Community Center in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation 
has taken place.&nbsp; 

Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary, who is in charge of these services.

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 </figure>Reva Marie (Pooley) Berry, 78, of Natoma, Kansas, passed away 
Saturday, November 26, 2022, at her home with her family by her side.Reva was born December 6, 1943, on the family farm north of Paradise, 
Kansas.&nbsp; She was the daughter of John and Eunice (Dougherty) Pooley.&nbsp; 
Her family lived in Ash Grove, Kansas a short time before moving to 
Natoma in 1946.&nbsp; She graduated from Natoma High School in the Class of 
1961.Reva was united in marriage to Larry R. Berry on April 11, 1964 in 
Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with six children; Tyrill, 
Tracey, Trisha, Taryn, Travis and Tonya.&nbsp; They lived in various location
 during their marriage, moving to Natoma in 1973.&nbsp; Larry preceded her in
 death on January 1, 2008.Reva was devoted homemaker.&nbsp; She also worked as a cook and waitress 
for several restaurants and also worked on the assembly line for 
Travenal.&nbsp; She enjoyed traveling, sewing, reading, doing puzzles, 
gardening and doing genealogy on her family.Reva’s surviving family include her daughters, Trisha Owens (Dan) of 
Newton, Kansas, Taryn Stokes of Hoisington, Kansas and Tonya Rosales of 
Guymon, Oklahoma; sons, Tyrill Berry (Cathy) of Gibsonton, Florida, 
Tracey Berry (Brenda) of Russell, Kansas and Travis Berry of Natoma, 
Kansas; sisters, Della Hoeg (Bernard) of Natoma, Kansas and Marlene Bray
 of Natoma, Kansas; 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.Reva was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry; brother, 
Ronald Pooley; sisters, Veta Radloff, Linda Colwell and infant Donna 
Pooley; and grandson Turner Berry.A Memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, December 
03, 2022, at the Natoma Community Center in Natoma, Kansas.&nbsp; Cremation 
has taken place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler 
Mortuary, who is in charge of these services.

Reva M. Berry

Julia M. "Jules" Otter, 79, Hays, died Monday, November 28, 2022, at Brookdale Hays.

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

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 </figure>Julia M. "Jules" Otter, 79, Hays, died Monday, November 28, 2022, at Brookdale Hays.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Julia M. 'Jules' Otter

Mary Ann Doerfler, 92, Hays, died Monday, November 28, 2022, at HaysMed.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on 
Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 
with Fr. David Micheal officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from
 9:00 am until 9:45 on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial&nbsp;Chapel Funeral 
Home. &nbsp;A combined Daughters of Isabella and VFW Auxiliary rosary will be
 at 5:30 pm, followed by a vigil&nbsp;service at 6:30 pm, all&nbsp;on Friday at 
the funeral home. &nbsp;Memorials are&nbsp;suggested to the IHM Church Building 
Fund, Humane Society of the High Plains, or for masses. 

Condolences and 
memories of Mary Ann may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

A complete obituary is pending with Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Mary Ann Doerfler, 92, Hays, died Monday, November 28, 2022, at HaysMed.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on 
Saturday, December 3, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 
with Fr. David Micheal officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in St. Joseph 
Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday and from
 9:00 am until 9:45 on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial&nbsp;Chapel Funeral 
Home. &nbsp;A combined Daughters of Isabella and VFW Auxiliary rosary will be
 at 5:30 pm, followed by a vigil&nbsp;service at 6:30 pm, all&nbsp;on Friday at 
the funeral home. &nbsp;Memorials are&nbsp;suggested to the IHM Church Building 
Fund, Humane Society of the High Plains, or for masses. Condolences and 
memories of Mary Ann may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>A complete obituary is pending with Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Mary Ann Doerfler

Brooke Renee Desbien, 31, Hays, died Monday,&nbsp;November 28, 2022, at HaysMed.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on Monday, 
December 5, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Brant 
Rice&nbsp;officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow in&nbsp;Fort Hays Memorial Gardens.&nbsp;
 The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service time at the 
funeral home. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of the High
 Plains. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Brooke may be shared&nbsp;with her 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;</a>

A complete obituary is pending with Hays&nbsp;Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Brooke Renee Desbien, 31, Hays, died Monday,&nbsp;November 28, 2022, at HaysMed.Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on Monday, 
December 5, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Pastor Brant 
Rice&nbsp;officiating. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow in&nbsp;Fort Hays Memorial Gardens.&nbsp;
 The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service time at the 
funeral home. &nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of the High
 Plains. &nbsp;Condolences and memories of Brooke may be shared&nbsp;with her 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;</a>A complete obituary is pending with Hays&nbsp;Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Richard Lee Cook, 78, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away November 22, 2022,&nbsp; at his home. Richard was born in Fort Riley, KS on May 5, 1944, to 
Francis (Frank) Jr. and Lucille (Polifka) Cook. He graduated from Hays 
High in 1962.

On May 25th, 1968, Richard married Sherry Kathleen Struss in 
WaKeeney, KS. He worked from that time on at the family farm just west 
of WaKeeney until he retired (sort of) in 2017.

Richard never knew a stranger. He loved talking to anyone at any time
 about anything and everything. He enjoyed fishing with his family and 
talking about the weather with anybody that would listen. He was our 
personal meteorologist telling us when the fishing was good or bad. And 
he really enjoyed arguing with his two sons about farming.

He is survived by his wife, Sherry, of the home, sons Tate Cook and 
wife Bridget, of WaKeeney, Miles Cook and wife Amy of Collyer, five 
grandchildren, Mikayla Decatur (Brandon), Skylar Wittman, Tatum Cook, 
Hayden Cook, and Carson Cook and great grandson Slade; two brothers 
Thomas, of Kansas City, And Gerald Cook, of Omaha and one sister Mary 
Cook and many nieces and nephews.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Francis Cook.

Funeral services will be held 10:30, Saturday, December 3, at 
Bethlehem Lutheran church in WaKeeney with a lunch to follow. A private 
family burial will take place at a later date.

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 </figure>Richard Lee Cook, 78, of WaKeeney, KS, passed away November 22, 2022,&nbsp; at his home. Richard was born in Fort Riley, KS on May 5, 1944, to 
Francis (Frank) Jr. and Lucille (Polifka) Cook. He graduated from Hays 
High in 1962.On May 25th, 1968, Richard married Sherry Kathleen Struss in 
WaKeeney, KS. He worked from that time on at the family farm just west 
of WaKeeney until he retired (sort of) in 2017.Richard never knew a stranger. He loved talking to anyone at any time
 about anything and everything. He enjoyed fishing with his family and 
talking about the weather with anybody that would listen. He was our 
personal meteorologist telling us when the fishing was good or bad. And 
he really enjoyed arguing with his two sons about farming.He is survived by his wife, Sherry, of the home, sons Tate Cook and 
wife Bridget, of WaKeeney, Miles Cook and wife Amy of Collyer, five 
grandchildren, Mikayla Decatur (Brandon), Skylar Wittman, Tatum Cook, 
Hayden Cook, and Carson Cook and great grandson Slade; two brothers 
Thomas, of Kansas City, And Gerald Cook, of Omaha and one sister Mary 
Cook and many nieces and nephews.Richard was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Francis Cook.Funeral services will be held 10:30, Saturday, December 3, at 
Bethlehem Lutheran church in WaKeeney with a lunch to follow. A private 
family burial will take place at a later date.

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