Douglas D. Reinert, age 69, died peacefully at his home of natural 
causes on November 28, 2022.&nbsp; He was born on February 12, 1953. Doug 
was a lifetime resident of Ness County and the Riverside community.&nbsp;

Memorial Service will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Friday, 
December 2, 2022, 10:00 a.m. followed by inurnment in the Riverside 
Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Ness County Fire District #1 or the North or South Ness County EMS.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com">www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com</a>.

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 </figure>Douglas D. Reinert, age 69, died peacefully at his home of natural 
causes on November 28, 2022.&nbsp; He was born on February 12, 1953. Doug 
was a lifetime resident of Ness County and the Riverside community.&nbsp;Memorial Service will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Friday, 
December 2, 2022, 10:00 a.m. followed by inurnment in the Riverside 
Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Ness County Fire District #1 or the North or South Ness County EMS.Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com">www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com</a>.

Douglas D. Reinert

LuAnn Peschka Dearmore gained her wings on November 29, 2022. She was
 born to Harry and Lessie (McGinty) Wright on April 30, 1940, and raised 
in Seward, Kansas.

She married Robert L. Peschka on January 17, 1958; he died in 1965. She married Earl O. Dearmore on July 20, 1984.

LuAnn was co-owner/operator of the Normandy Room in Great Bend from 
1968 to 1990, then worked as an LMHT at Larned State Hospital until 
2020.

She is survived by a son, Robert L. (R.L.) Peschka and daughter Lisa 
Branda, five grandchildren Jacque (Jeremy) King, Jessica (Marshal) 
Peoples, Robert J. (Bobby) Peschka, Jennifer (Sean) McKenna, Dalton 
Peschka, and 11 great grandchildren, a brother Don (Deborah) Wright, two
 nephews, David (Leigh) Wright, and Devin (Sets) Wright.

She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, and son Bruce Allen Peschka.

Cremation has taken place. Per her request there will be no memorial service.

In honor of LuAnn memorials may be given to the Pawnee County Humane 
Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>LuAnn Peschka Dearmore gained her wings on November 29, 2022. She was
 born to Harry and Lessie (McGinty) Wright on April 30, 1940, and raised 
in Seward, Kansas.She married Robert L. Peschka on January 17, 1958; he died in 1965. She married Earl O. Dearmore on July 20, 1984.LuAnn was co-owner/operator of the Normandy Room in Great Bend from 
1968 to 1990, then worked as an LMHT at Larned State Hospital until 
2020.She is survived by a son, Robert L. (R.L.) Peschka and daughter Lisa 
Branda, five grandchildren Jacque (Jeremy) King, Jessica (Marshal) 
Peoples, Robert J. (Bobby) Peschka, Jennifer (Sean) McKenna, Dalton 
Peschka, and 11 great grandchildren, a brother Don (Deborah) Wright, two
 nephews, David (Leigh) Wright, and Devin (Sets) Wright.She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, and son Bruce Allen Peschka.Cremation has taken place. Per her request there will be no memorial service.In honor of LuAnn memorials may be given to the Pawnee County Humane 
Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

LuAnn Peschka Dearmore

Rosemary Walt, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.&nbsp;

Rosemary was born near Quinter, KS on August 23, 1939, to Anton and Rosalia (Giebler) Dinkel. She was the youngest of eleven children. When she was young, her family moved to a farm north of Collyer. Growing up on the farm, she learned to garden, which she still loved. Her mother taught her to crochet. She spent many hours crocheting afghans. All her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren have one to remember her by. The last few years, she crocheted several stuffed animals for her great-grandkids. She was an excellent cook. We enjoyed many delicious meals, especially at the holidays.&nbsp;

Rosemary attended school in Collyer, where she graduated salutatorian of her class in 1957. After high school, she worked at the Coop in Collyer as a bookkeeper. She married Ted Walt, Jr on October 7, 1961, at Saint Michael's Catholic Church in Collyer. They had three children, Larry, Terry and Patty. They were lifelong residents of Collyer.&nbsp;

Ted and Rosemary opened Walt's Repair in 1963 where she worked as the secretary and bookkeeper until she retired in 1996. After her retirement, she frequently helped Ted on the farm. They also enjoyed training bird dogs. They loved traveling to competitions and controlled hunts with their dogs. For many years, Rosemary and her sister Rosalie made custom cakes ranging from small, simple cakes to large, elaborate wedding cakes.&nbsp;

Rosemary was a member of Saint Michael's Alter Society, the American Legion Auxiliary and Gove County Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary, where she volunteered at the gift shop for several years.&nbsp;

Rosemary's greatest joy was her family. She was thrilled to have her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren living near or in Collyer. She had a unique relationship with each of us and loved unconditionally. She especially loved having her great-grandkids come to visit.&nbsp;

Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ted, siblings Paul, Bertha, Leo, Beata, Marcella, Don, Rosalie, Alvin and Clarence. 

She is survived by her brother Bob of Quinter; her children, Larry and wife Angie, their children Blaine and wife Ryan and their children Jordi and Bowen, Derek and wife Nicole and their daughter Kendall all of Collyer; Terry and wife Laura, their children Tyler and wife Cristina and their children Cody, Taylor and Cayden, Keith and wife Merry and their children Greyson, McCoy, Lachlan and Aislinn all of Collyer, and&nbsp;Brittney of Colby; Patty Knop and husband Jeff, their children Karly Snyder and husband Adam and their daughter Rylan all of Collyer, Nikki Jansonius and husband Logan and their son Lark of Colby; and many friends and relatives.

Mass of Christian Memorial will be held at St. Michael Catholic 
Church, Collyer, KS, on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 10:30 am. 
Visitation will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church, Collyer, KS, on 
Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 9:00 – 10:00 am.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow
 at the St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Collyer, KS.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Medical Center 
Auxiliary Gift Shop or St. Michael Catholic Church Alter Society. 
&nbsp;Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main Street, 
Quinter, KS, 67752.

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 </figure>Rosemary Walt, age 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 22, 2022.&nbsp;Rosemary was born near Quinter, KS on August 23, 1939, to Anton and Rosalia (Giebler) Dinkel. She was the youngest of eleven children. When she was young, her family moved to a farm north of Collyer. Growing up on the farm, she learned to garden, which she still loved. Her mother taught her to crochet. She spent many hours crocheting afghans. All her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren have one to remember her by. The last few years, she crocheted several stuffed animals for her great-grandkids. She was an excellent cook. We enjoyed many delicious meals, especially at the holidays.&nbsp;Rosemary attended school in Collyer, where she graduated salutatorian of her class in 1957. After high school, she worked at the Coop in Collyer as a bookkeeper. She married Ted Walt, Jr on October 7, 1961, at Saint Michael's Catholic Church in Collyer. They had three children, Larry, Terry and Patty. They were lifelong residents of Collyer.&nbsp;Ted and Rosemary opened Walt's Repair in 1963 where she worked as the secretary and bookkeeper until she retired in 1996. After her retirement, she frequently helped Ted on the farm. They also enjoyed training bird dogs. They loved traveling to competitions and controlled hunts with their dogs. For many years, Rosemary and her sister Rosalie made custom cakes ranging from small, simple cakes to large, elaborate wedding cakes.&nbsp;Rosemary was a member of Saint Michael's Alter Society, the American Legion Auxiliary and Gove County Medical Center Ladies Auxiliary, where she volunteered at the gift shop for several years.&nbsp;Rosemary's greatest joy was her family. She was thrilled to have her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren living near or in Collyer. She had a unique relationship with each of us and loved unconditionally. She especially loved having her great-grandkids come to visit.&nbsp;Rosemary was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ted, siblings Paul, Bertha, Leo, Beata, Marcella, Don, Rosalie, Alvin and Clarence. She is survived by her brother Bob of Quinter; her children, Larry and wife Angie, their children Blaine and wife Ryan and their children Jordi and Bowen, Derek and wife Nicole and their daughter Kendall all of Collyer; Terry and wife Laura, their children Tyler and wife Cristina and their children Cody, Taylor and Cayden, Keith and wife Merry and their children Greyson, McCoy, Lachlan and Aislinn all of Collyer, and&nbsp;Brittney of Colby; Patty Knop and husband Jeff, their children Karly Snyder and husband Adam and their daughter Rylan all of Collyer, Nikki Jansonius and husband Logan and their son Lark of Colby; and many friends and relatives.Mass of Christian Memorial will be held at St. Michael Catholic 
Church, Collyer, KS, on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 10:30 am. 
Visitation will be held at St. Michael Catholic Church, Collyer, KS, on 
Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 9:00 – 10:00 am.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow
 at the St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Collyer, KS.Memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Medical Center 
Auxiliary Gift Shop or St. Michael Catholic Church Alter Society. 
&nbsp;Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main Street, 
Quinter, KS, 67752.

Rosemary Walt

Maria De Lourdes (Martinez) Jimenez, 60 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 25, 2022, at&nbsp;Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, in Wichita, Kansas.

The
 daughter of Jesus Martinez Sr. and Lydia (Carmona) Martinez, she was 
born on February 25, 1962, in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico.

&nbsp;She
 and Asuncion “Chon” Jimenez were married on February 28, 2006, in 
Elkhart, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 19, 2018.

Maria
 was a loved woman by many outside of her family. She was caring and had
 a personality that people enjoyed being around and interacting with. 
Maria enjoyed all things grandchildren from loving them endlessly to 
spending time with them as much as time allowed. Her children knew her 
love ran deeply for them, and she enjoyed each of them. Her hobbies 
included raising farm animals, going to horse races, and dancing.

Her
 survivors include five sons, Marcus Bucher and wife Megan, Hays, KS., 
Daniel Bucher, Wichita, KS., Luis Jimenez, Hugoton, KS., Gabe Jimenez 
and wife Barbie, Winfield, KS., Shawn Jimenez and wife Kayla, Woodward, 
OK.; three daughters, Angela Bucher, Manhattan, KS., Adrianna Bucher, 
Hugoton, KS., Brianna Bucher, Manhattan, KS.; fifteen grandchildren, 
Peyton Bucher, Parker Bucher, Mya Bucher, Giovanni Bucher, Lilliana 
Bucher, Tatiana Rueda, Arianna DeLeon, Elianna DeLeon, Issac DeLeon, 
Challen Jimenez, Cody Jimenez, Madison Jimenez, Zachary Jimenez, Avery 
Jimenez, and Carter Jimenez; three brothers, Marco Martinez, Jesse 
Martinez Jr., and Fernando Martinez; three sisters, Marcela Hernandez, 
Consuelo Martinez, and Maria de Carmen Martinez; and many other 
relatives and friends.

Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus Martinez Sr. and Lydia Martinez, and husband, Chon Jimenez.

A
 memorial has been established for St. Helens Catholic Church, in the 
care of Robson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 236, Hugoton, Kansas 67951.

Visitation
 will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 12 P.M. to 8 P.M. and 
Friday, December 2, 2022, from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. at Robson Funeral Home,
 314 S. Van Buren, Hugoton, Kansas.

The rosary service will be held Friday, December 2, 2022, at 6 P.M. at St. Helen Catholic Church, Hugoton, Kansas.

Funeral
 Mass will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at St. 
Helen Catholic Church with Father Rudin Din presiding.&nbsp;

Robson Funeral Home, Hugoton is overseeing the arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Maria De Lourdes (Martinez) Jimenez, 60 years old, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, November 25, 2022, at&nbsp;Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, in Wichita, Kansas.The
 daughter of Jesus Martinez Sr. and Lydia (Carmona) Martinez, she was 
born on February 25, 1962, in Zaragoza, Coahuila, Mexico.&nbsp;She
 and Asuncion “Chon” Jimenez were married on February 28, 2006, in 
Elkhart, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 19, 2018.Maria
 was a loved woman by many outside of her family. She was caring and had
 a personality that people enjoyed being around and interacting with. 
Maria enjoyed all things grandchildren from loving them endlessly to 
spending time with them as much as time allowed. Her children knew her 
love ran deeply for them, and she enjoyed each of them. Her hobbies 
included raising farm animals, going to horse races, and dancing.Her
 survivors include five sons, Marcus Bucher and wife Megan, Hays, KS., 
Daniel Bucher, Wichita, KS., Luis Jimenez, Hugoton, KS., Gabe Jimenez 
and wife Barbie, Winfield, KS., Shawn Jimenez and wife Kayla, Woodward, 
OK.; three daughters, Angela Bucher, Manhattan, KS., Adrianna Bucher, 
Hugoton, KS., Brianna Bucher, Manhattan, KS.; fifteen grandchildren, 
Peyton Bucher, Parker Bucher, Mya Bucher, Giovanni Bucher, Lilliana 
Bucher, Tatiana Rueda, Arianna DeLeon, Elianna DeLeon, Issac DeLeon, 
Challen Jimenez, Cody Jimenez, Madison Jimenez, Zachary Jimenez, Avery 
Jimenez, and Carter Jimenez; three brothers, Marco Martinez, Jesse 
Martinez Jr., and Fernando Martinez; three sisters, Marcela Hernandez, 
Consuelo Martinez, and Maria de Carmen Martinez; and many other 
relatives and friends.Maria was preceded in death by her parents, Jesus Martinez Sr. and Lydia Martinez, and husband, Chon Jimenez.A
 memorial has been established for St. Helens Catholic Church, in the 
care of Robson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 236, Hugoton, Kansas 67951.Visitation
 will be held on Thursday, December 1, 2022, from 12 P.M. to 8 P.M. and 
Friday, December 2, 2022, from 10 A.M. to 4 P.M. at Robson Funeral Home,
 314 S. Van Buren, Hugoton, Kansas.The rosary service will be held Friday, December 2, 2022, at 6 P.M. at St. Helen Catholic Church, Hugoton, Kansas.Funeral
 Mass will be held Saturday, December 3, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at St. 
Helen Catholic Church with Father Rudin Din presiding.&nbsp;Robson Funeral Home, Hugoton is overseeing the arrangements.&nbsp;

Maria De Lourdes (Martinez) Jimenez

Reese Henry Hays Jr., born March 22, 1935, age 87, 
passed away Monday November, 28, 2022, from complications of Parkinson’s 
and Pneumonia. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Maxine; his 
mother, Eleanor and father, “Big” Reese Sr. He is loved and remembered 
by his sister, Carney Ingram; son, Reese III (Jennifer); daughter, 
Carney Marchand (Mike); and three grandchildren, Tate (Allie), Cannon 
(Melissa), and Jac (Kenna). Most recently Reese had welcomed four loving
 great-grandchildren into his life; Kirby and Korbin (Tate), Eleanor 
(Cannon), and Carly (Jac).

Reese was born in Alabama and grew up in Camden, AL. He fondly 
remembered growing up riding horses and his first car, a Model A Ford. 
He attended The University of Alabama, Roll Tide, where he earned a 
degree in History and, through ROTC, a commission into the United States
 Army. Reese served as a Military Police officer in Germany where he 
fell in love with his wife, Maxine, who was working for the Department 
of Defense teaching military dependent children.&nbsp;&nbsp;

After concluding his Army commitments both Reese and Maxine would 
dedicate their lives to raising their two children and being lifelong 
high school educators. Reese particularly remembered his time teaching 
at St. John's Military Academy, Salina Sacred Heart, and Hill City, KS 
High School. He passionately passed on his love of history and counseled
 his many students towards more fulfilling lives.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m. on Friday, 
December 2, 2022, at Ryan Mortuary.&nbsp; A private burial will take place at 
the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, Manhattan.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salina Presbyterian Manor, for the Employee Christmas Fund.

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 </figure>Reese Henry Hays Jr., born March 22, 1935, age 87, 
passed away Monday November, 28, 2022, from complications of Parkinson’s 
and Pneumonia. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Maxine; his 
mother, Eleanor and father, “Big” Reese Sr. He is loved and remembered 
by his sister, Carney Ingram; son, Reese III (Jennifer); daughter, 
Carney Marchand (Mike); and three grandchildren, Tate (Allie), Cannon 
(Melissa), and Jac (Kenna). Most recently Reese had welcomed four loving
 great-grandchildren into his life; Kirby and Korbin (Tate), Eleanor 
(Cannon), and Carly (Jac).Reese was born in Alabama and grew up in Camden, AL. He fondly 
remembered growing up riding horses and his first car, a Model A Ford. 
He attended The University of Alabama, Roll Tide, where he earned a 
degree in History and, through ROTC, a commission into the United States
 Army. Reese served as a Military Police officer in Germany where he 
fell in love with his wife, Maxine, who was working for the Department 
of Defense teaching military dependent children.&nbsp;&nbsp;After concluding his Army commitments both Reese and Maxine would 
dedicate their lives to raising their two children and being lifelong 
high school educators. Reese particularly remembered his time teaching 
at St. John's Military Academy, Salina Sacred Heart, and Hill City, KS 
High School. He passionately passed on his love of history and counseled
 his many students towards more fulfilling lives.Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. with family present 5-7 p.m. on Friday, 
December 2, 2022, at Ryan Mortuary.&nbsp; A private burial will take place at 
the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, Manhattan.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Salina Presbyterian Manor, for the Employee Christmas Fund.

Reese Henry Hays Jr.

Larry David Newberry, 67, died Sunday November 27, 2022, at the Kearny 
County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas. He was born March 28, 1955, in Garden 
City, the son of Fred H. Newberry II and Billie J. (Cunningham) 
Newberry. 
Larry grew up in the Garden City area where he attended and graduated 
from the local schools. He went on to Fort Hays State University and it 
was there that he met Deanna Jean Libby. Deanna’s roommate at the time 
had invited Larry over and eventually convinced Deanna to join in with a
 group of friends for square dancing. Larry found his forever dancing 
partner and the two were wed two short years later on June 1, 1985. 
Larry enjoyed reading, riding bikes, and going for walks. He and Deanna 
enjoyed square-dancing and watching movies together. He could be 
stubborn and strong willed but was always up for conversation; coming 
from a family with 7 children he learned to be heard you just have to 
keep talking. 
Survivors include his Wife Deanna of the home, Siblings- Kaylinn (Tommy)
 Stalford of Nickerson, Pennsylvania, Brenda (Alan) Laudick of Lakin, 
Kansas, Fred (Lori) Newberry III of Hoisington, Kansas, Laura Thomason 
(Luther Smith) of Lakin, Kansas, and Leslie Newberry of Liberal, Kansas,
 along with numerous nieces and nephews. 
He is preceded in death by his Parents and one Brother- Lee Dale Newberry. 
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday December 7, 2022,&nbsp; at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas.

Memorial Contributions 
are suggested to the American Diabetes Association in care of Garnand 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Larry David Newberry, 67, died Sunday November 27, 2022, at the Kearny 
County Hospital in Lakin, Kansas. He was born March 28, 1955, in Garden 
City, the son of Fred H. Newberry II and Billie J. (Cunningham) 
Newberry. 
Larry grew up in the Garden City area where he attended and graduated 
from the local schools. He went on to Fort Hays State University and it 
was there that he met Deanna Jean Libby. Deanna’s roommate at the time 
had invited Larry over and eventually convinced Deanna to join in with a
 group of friends for square dancing. Larry found his forever dancing 
partner and the two were wed two short years later on June 1, 1985. 
Larry enjoyed reading, riding bikes, and going for walks. He and Deanna 
enjoyed square-dancing and watching movies together. He could be 
stubborn and strong willed but was always up for conversation; coming 
from a family with 7 children he learned to be heard you just have to 
keep talking. 
Survivors include his Wife Deanna of the home, Siblings- Kaylinn (Tommy)
 Stalford of Nickerson, Pennsylvania, Brenda (Alan) Laudick of Lakin, 
Kansas, Fred (Lori) Newberry III of Hoisington, Kansas, Laura Thomason 
(Luther Smith) of Lakin, Kansas, and Leslie Newberry of Liberal, Kansas,
 along with numerous nieces and nephews. 
He is preceded in death by his Parents and one Brother- Lee Dale Newberry. 
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday December 7, 2022,&nbsp; at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas. Memorial Contributions 
are suggested to the American Diabetes Association in care of Garnand 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Larry David Newberry

On the evening of November 25, 2022, Ron Haremza of Colby passed away at the age of 55. 
Ron was born to Lester and Noveline (Zeller) Haremza on July 25, 1967. 
Ron began farming with his dad at a very young age, before starting his 
own operation after high school. 
In 1993, he married Kim Heilman, who were later divorced. Ron and his 
two boys, Teryn and Tayber, made their home on the original Haremza 
farmstead. 
Ron was a person that loved living life to the fullest. He believed in 
working hard and playing hard. He loved to go fishing and bird hunting 
with his two dogs. He was a brilliant man that could do or build 
anything he set his mind to. He was a respected farmer that created a 
large farming operation from humble beginnings. Ron was known for his 
sense of humor, orneriness, and honesty. 
Ron was preceded in death by his father, Lester, and his son, Teryn. He 
is survived by his son, Tayber; his mother, Noveline; his sister, Velma;
 his brother in-law, Travis; his nephew, Tanner, and many other family 
and friends. 
A graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 2, 
2022, at Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Memorials may be made to the Ronald 
Haremza Memorial Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391,
 Colby, KS 67701.

For information or condolences, visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>On the evening of November 25, 2022, Ron Haremza of Colby passed away at the age of 55. 
Ron was born to Lester and Noveline (Zeller) Haremza on July 25, 1967. 
Ron began farming with his dad at a very young age, before starting his 
own operation after high school. 
In 1993, he married Kim Heilman, who were later divorced. Ron and his 
two boys, Teryn and Tayber, made their home on the original Haremza 
farmstead. 
Ron was a person that loved living life to the fullest. He believed in 
working hard and playing hard. He loved to go fishing and bird hunting 
with his two dogs. He was a brilliant man that could do or build 
anything he set his mind to. He was a respected farmer that created a 
large farming operation from humble beginnings. Ron was known for his 
sense of humor, orneriness, and honesty. 
Ron was preceded in death by his father, Lester, and his son, Teryn. He 
is survived by his son, Tayber; his mother, Noveline; his sister, Velma;
 his brother in-law, Travis; his nephew, Tanner, and many other family 
and friends. 
A graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 2, 
2022, at Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Memorials may be made to the Ronald 
Haremza Memorial Fund and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391,
 Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences, visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ronald Lee Haremza

Doyle R. Ramsey, 71, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at his 
home.&nbsp; He was born March 9, 1951, in Great Bend, KS, to Olen O. and Alma
 M. (Rich) Ramsey.

After graduating from McPherson College, McPherson, KS, Doyle began 
his career as an accountant, ultimately landing at Republic Paperboard, 
where he worked for nearly 20 years, holding positions from Cost 
Accountant to Executive Vice-President, until his retirement.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed softball, basketball, singing and playing guitar in the church 
choir.&nbsp; Family and friends were a focal point of his life.

On September 20, 1974, Doyle married Roberta ‘Bobbi’ A. Ramsey.&nbsp; They
 shared over 45 years of marriage, prior to her death in 2020.

He is survived by:&nbsp; his daughter, Theresa (Mark) Walton of 
Hutchinson; granddaughter, Mahlyn Walton of Hutchinson; sisters, Sharon 
(Keith) Church and Donna (Ron) Alumbaugh, both of McPherson, KS; 
brothers, Gene (Mary) Ramsey of Hutchinson and Lowell (Jenny) Ramsey of 
Tecumseh, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Doyle was preceded in death by: his wife, Bobbi; parents; and brother, Charles Ramsey.

Parish Rosary will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022, followed 
by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., at St. Teresa Catholic 
Church, 211 E. 5th Avenue, Hutchinson, with Father Matt Glazier 
officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; 
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2022, with 
the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The casket 
will remain closed.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Teresa Catholic 
Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Doyle R. Ramsey, 71, passed away Friday, November 25, 2022, at his 
home.&nbsp; He was born March 9, 1951, in Great Bend, KS, to Olen O. and Alma
 M. (Rich) Ramsey.After graduating from McPherson College, McPherson, KS, Doyle began 
his career as an accountant, ultimately landing at Republic Paperboard, 
where he worked for nearly 20 years, holding positions from Cost 
Accountant to Executive Vice-President, until his retirement.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed softball, basketball, singing and playing guitar in the church 
choir.&nbsp; Family and friends were a focal point of his life.On September 20, 1974, Doyle married Roberta ‘Bobbi’ A. Ramsey.&nbsp; They
 shared over 45 years of marriage, prior to her death in 2020.He is survived by:&nbsp; his daughter, Theresa (Mark) Walton of 
Hutchinson; granddaughter, Mahlyn Walton of Hutchinson; sisters, Sharon 
(Keith) Church and Donna (Ron) Alumbaugh, both of McPherson, KS; 
brothers, Gene (Mary) Ramsey of Hutchinson and Lowell (Jenny) Ramsey of 
Tecumseh, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews.Doyle was preceded in death by: his wife, Bobbi; parents; and brother, Charles Ramsey.Parish Rosary will be 9:30 a.m. Saturday, December 3, 2022, followed 
by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m., at St. Teresa Catholic 
Church, 211 E. 5th Avenue, Hutchinson, with Father Matt Glazier 
officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery, Hutchinson.&nbsp; 
Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, December 2, 2022, with 
the family present from 5 to 7 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; The casket 
will remain closed.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Teresa Catholic 
Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Doyle Ray Ramsey

Darrell D. Huber of Flagstaff, AZ,  passed away on  November 21st, 2022, after a brief illness at Flagstaff Medical Center. 

Darrell was born on January 28, 1936, in Hays, Kansas, to parents Oscar and Wilma of Ellis, KS. Upon graduating from high school in 1954 from Hutchinson High School, Darrell went on to study Geology at Kansas State University and attained his Master’s degree. 

Darrell met and wed Ann Stagg in 1958 in Hutchinson, KS and enjoyed 64 years of marriage with her. 

From his youth until later life, Darrell filled his spare time tinkering with cars. First, participating in the earliest drag racing events, and later building hot rods and street rods, including his beloved 1936 Ford Tudor Sedan, which he owned for 45 years. After retiring in 1997 and moving to Flagstaff, he enjoyed studying the geology of the American southwest, and the history and culture of the local indigenous peoples. 

Darrell is survived by his loving wife Ann, children Alan (and his wife Kim), Steven, and Julie. His sisters, Marilyn and Arlene, grandchildren Cody and Ashlee, and great-granddaughter Avery.

Norvell Owens Mortuary is in&nbsp; charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Darrell D. Huber of Flagstaff, AZ, passed away on November 21st, 2022, after a brief illness at Flagstaff Medical Center. Darrell was born on January 28, 1936, in Hays, Kansas, to parents Oscar and Wilma of Ellis, KS. Upon graduating from high school in 1954 from Hutchinson High School, Darrell went on to study Geology at Kansas State University and attained his Master’s degree. Darrell met and wed Ann Stagg in 1958 in Hutchinson, KS and enjoyed 64 years of marriage with her. From his youth until later life, Darrell filled his spare time tinkering with cars. First, participating in the earliest drag racing events, and later building hot rods and street rods, including his beloved 1936 Ford Tudor Sedan, which he owned for 45 years. After retiring in 1997 and moving to Flagstaff, he enjoyed studying the geology of the American southwest, and the history and culture of the local indigenous peoples. Darrell is survived by his loving wife Ann, children Alan (and his wife Kim), Steven, and Julie. His sisters, Marilyn and Arlene, grandchildren Cody and Ashlee, and great-granddaughter Avery.Norvell Owens Mortuary is in&nbsp; charge of arrangements.

Darrell D. Huber

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

Lola was a manager for Autozone Store in Omaha, Nebraska, and a 
manager for Radio Shack.&nbsp; Before that she was a draftsman for REMCO.&nbsp; 
She lived in Omaha from 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 Great 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 two daughters, Teresa Meyers 
(Rodney) of WaKeeney, Kansas and Stephanie Scheck (Kennith) of Russell, 
Kansas; two sons, Wade Winder 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, Kansas.

Lola was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Catherine Boyd; 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 will be held at the Church from 
10:00 AM to service time.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established 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 Mae 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 County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was 
one of five children born to Russell and Grace (Finch) Boyd.&nbsp; She grew 
up in Natoma, Kansas, and graduated from Natoma High School.&nbsp;Lola was a manager for Autozone Store in Omaha, Nebraska, and a 
manager for Radio Shack.&nbsp; Before that she was a draftsman for REMCO.&nbsp; 
She lived in Omaha from 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 Great 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 two daughters, Teresa Meyers 
(Rodney) of WaKeeney, Kansas and Stephanie Scheck (Kennith) of Russell, 
Kansas; two sons, Wade Winder 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, Kansas.Lola was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Catherine Boyd; 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 will be held at the Church from 
10:00 AM to service time.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established 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 D. Gregory, 70, of Wichita died on November 25, 2022, from 
injuries sustained in an automobile accident. John was born John DeRoam 
Gregory to Sylvia Patricia Wilhoit and Truman Gregory on October 28, 
1952, in Osborne, Kansas. As an only child, he grew up helping his 
father on the farm in Woodston, Kansas. John attended primary school in 
Woodston, Kansas, and later, John graduated from Stockton High School in 
1970 after Woodston closed due to low enrollment. John attended Fort 
Hays State University from 1970-1973 graduating with a Bachelor’s degree
 in Mass Communications. He was an active member of the Delta Sigma Phi 
Fraternity.

He married his college sweetheart, Kathyrn 
R. Rohrbough of Scott City, Kansas on March 2, 1974. John worked for the
 Great Bend Tribune, Osborne County Farmer Newspaper, Brush Art, and 
Arrow Printing Company.

He is survived by his 
daughters; Robin Gregory of Oklahoma, and Crystal and husband Nathan 
Elliott and two grandchildren William and Halle of Wichita, Kansas.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathy on June 9, 2022.

John
 was a member of the Andale Catholic Church. John is known in the Salina
 area community for his work at Arrow Printing Company as an Account 
Executive. He was an active 4-H leader in Saline County in Photography 
approximately from 1990-2010.

Family will receive 
friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 1st, at 
Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, 
Kansas.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Friday, December 2nd, at the funeral home.

Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, December 2nd, at Woodston Cemetery, Woodston, Kansas.

Donations
 may be made to the Kathy Gregory Memorial for an art scholarship at 
Southeast of Saline, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.

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 </figure>John D. Gregory, 70, of Wichita died on November 25, 2022, from 
injuries sustained in an automobile accident. John was born John DeRoam 
Gregory to Sylvia Patricia Wilhoit and Truman Gregory on October 28, 
1952, in Osborne, Kansas. As an only child, he grew up helping his 
father on the farm in Woodston, Kansas. John attended primary school in 
Woodston, Kansas, and later, John graduated from Stockton High School in 
1970 after Woodston closed due to low enrollment. John attended Fort 
Hays State University from 1970-1973 graduating with a Bachelor’s degree
 in Mass Communications. He was an active member of the Delta Sigma Phi 
Fraternity.He married his college sweetheart, Kathyrn 
R. Rohrbough of Scott City, Kansas on March 2, 1974. John worked for the
 Great Bend Tribune, Osborne County Farmer Newspaper, Brush Art, and 
Arrow Printing Company.He is survived by his 
daughters; Robin Gregory of Oklahoma, and Crystal and husband Nathan 
Elliott and two grandchildren William and Halle of Wichita, Kansas.He is preceded in death by his wife, Kathy on June 9, 2022.John
 was a member of the Andale Catholic Church. John is known in the Salina
 area community for his work at Arrow Printing Company as an Account 
Executive. He was an active 4-H leader in Saline County in Photography 
approximately from 1990-2010.Family will receive 
friends from 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm, Thursday, December 1st, at 
Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, 
Kansas.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am, Friday, December 2nd, at the funeral home.Graveside services will be at 2:00 pm, Friday, December 2nd, at Woodston Cemetery, Woodston, Kansas.Donations
 may be made to the Kathy Gregory Memorial for an art scholarship at 
Southeast of Saline, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home.

John D. Gregory

John Dale Apel passed away on November 15, 2022, in Lindsborg, Kansas, at the age of 93. 

Born
 in Wichita, KS, he grew up on rural farms in Chautauqua and Elk 
Counties and graduated from Sedan High School after significant 
involvement in 4-H and Future Farmers of America. 

He earned his 
bachelor of science in agriculture from Kansas State Agricultural 
College (later Kansas State University), and later achieved a master of 
arts degree in communications and social psychology from American 
University in Washington, D.C., and a Ph.D. in adult education from the 
University of Chicago. 

     Dale began his more than 45-year 
career with the 4-H Foundation and the Kansas State University 
Cooperative Extension Service, 4-H and Youth Development Department, 
during his Kansas State College summers when he served as an Emergency 
Assistant 4-H Agent. His interest continued when he was selected as one 
of four Kansan delegates to the National 4-H Camp in Washington, D.C. 

Shortly
 after graduating from K-State, Dale worked as editor of the South 
Dakota Bureau Farming and as a lobbyist for the South Dakota Farm 
Bureau. His 4-H extension service was briefly interrupted when Dale 
served two years in the Korean War effort between 1951-1953. He served 
as a cryptographer in Taegu, Korea, with the U.S. Military Advisory 
Group to the Republic of Korea Army. 

     In 1953, Dale returned 
to Kansas and continued his service to the 4-H Foundation and KSU’s 4-H 
Extension. He worked as an agent in Morris and Saline Counties before 
briefly serving as the editor for the Kansas 4-H Journal in Manhattan. 
He built his adult life in Manhattan, serving 4-H as a specialist and 
most of his career as the associate state leader. His 4-H 
responsibilities included staff (volunteer and professional) development
 and program development, and was focused on building 4-H member 
retention initiatives. His advanced studies at American University and 
the University of Chicago led him to believe strongly in the importance 
of “self-set” goals as the key for 4-H member retention, as well as the 
basis for anyone’s career and life self-fulfillment.  

     Dale 
married 4-H Extension colleague Mary Dean Holle in 1961. They settled in
 Manhattan and raised three children, John William, Dean Marsh, and 
Ellen Ann. Dale and Mary Dean divorced in 1990.

     Dale was the 
co-founder of Kansas Evergreens, Inc. What began as a “Christmas tree 
farm” evolved to offer wholesale pine trees and household plant sales to
 major retailers in Colorado, New Mexico, and Kansas. From 1961 to the 
mid-1980s, the entire family was involved in raising trees and plants. 
Apel Road near St. George marks the place where Christmas trees were 
once grown.

     Upon retirement, Dale relocated to Overland Park, Kansas. 

He
 pursued a great number of personal interests including voraciously 
reading books of all kinds, and matting and framing pictures and prints.
 Dale became engrossed in genealogy and worked to develop a written 
history of his mother’s family, the Encells. He also worked for several 
years in tax return preparation. 

Dale developed a specific 
interest in the theatre and met his second wife, Shirley Tucker, while 
ushering for a dinner theatre. They married in March 2002, at Village 
Presbyterian Church and settled into her home in Overland Park. They 
shared a passion for day-trading, small dogs, their church, and the 
Kansas City Chiefs, but Dale never quite adopted Shirley’s passion for 
fishing. 

     Shortly after Shirley’s death in 2021, Dale moved 
to Lindsborg, KS, to be closer to family. While in Lindsborg he enjoyed 
being near Saline County (one of his first areas of responsibility as a 
4-H County Agent), being surrounded by Swedish culture, and pursuing a 
discipline of daily visits to the gym.

     Dale is preceded in 
death by his parents John George Apel Jr. and Eleanor Dryden Encell 
Apel, first wife Mary Dean Holle Apel, wife Shirley Tucker Apel, brother
 (Paul) Encell Apel and sister-in-law Deloris Hoskins Apel. 

He is
 survived by his children John and Regina Apel (Soldier, KS), Dean and 
Ann-Christin Apel (Lindsborg, KS), Ellen Apel (Minneapolis, MN), and his
 six grandchildren Yeremiah Apel (Vännäs, Sweden), Yohannes and wife 
Cecilia Apel (Lund, Sweden), Maria Apel (Lund, Sweden), Lukas Apel 
(Hays, KS), Frederik Apel (Soldier, KS), and Phillip Apel (Soldier, KS).


     A memorial service and time of fellowship will be held in the 
chapel at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS, at 2 p.m., Sunday, December
 18. A short graveside ceremony will be held the preceding day at 11 
a.m., Saturday, December 17 at the Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, KS. 


     Instead of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions be
 directed to the Kansas 4-H Foundation, Dale Apel Leader-in-Training 
Campership Fund, 1680 Charles Pl., Ste. 100, Manhattan, KS 66502. Gifts 
will support the Leader-in-Training program, a teen leadership 
development experience held at Rock Springs.

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 </figure>John Dale Apel passed away on November 15, 2022, in Lindsborg, Kansas, at the age of 93. Born
 in Wichita, KS, he grew up on rural farms in Chautauqua and Elk 
Counties and graduated from Sedan High School after significant 
involvement in 4-H and Future Farmers of America. He earned his 
bachelor of science in agriculture from Kansas State Agricultural 
College (later Kansas State University), and later achieved a master of 
arts degree in communications and social psychology from American 
University in Washington, D.C., and a Ph.D. in adult education from the 
University of Chicago. Dale began his more than 45-year 
career with the 4-H Foundation and the Kansas State University 
Cooperative Extension Service, 4-H and Youth Development Department, 
during his Kansas State College summers when he served as an Emergency 
Assistant 4-H Agent. His interest continued when he was selected as one 
of four Kansan delegates to the National 4-H Camp in Washington, D.C. Shortly
 after graduating from K-State, Dale worked as editor of the South 
Dakota Bureau Farming and as a lobbyist for the South Dakota Farm 
Bureau. His 4-H extension service was briefly interrupted when Dale 
served two years in the Korean War effort between 1951-1953. He served 
as a cryptographer in Taegu, Korea, with the U.S. Military Advisory 
Group to the Republic of Korea Army. In 1953, Dale returned 
to Kansas and continued his service to the 4-H Foundation and KSU’s 4-H 
Extension. He worked as an agent in Morris and Saline Counties before 
briefly serving as the editor for the Kansas 4-H Journal in Manhattan. 
He built his adult life in Manhattan, serving 4-H as a specialist and 
most of his career as the associate state leader. His 4-H 
responsibilities included staff (volunteer and professional) development
 and program development, and was focused on building 4-H member 
retention initiatives. His advanced studies at American University and 
the University of Chicago led him to believe strongly in the importance 
of “self-set” goals as the key for 4-H member retention, as well as the 
basis for anyone’s career and life self-fulfillment. Dale 
married 4-H Extension colleague Mary Dean Holle in 1961. They settled in
 Manhattan and raised three children, John William, Dean Marsh, and 
Ellen Ann. Dale and Mary Dean divorced in 1990. Dale was the 
co-founder of Kansas Evergreens, Inc. What began as a “Christmas tree 
farm” evolved to offer wholesale pine trees and household plant sales to
 major retailers in Colorado, New Mexico, and Kansas. From 1961 to the 
mid-1980s, the entire family was involved in raising trees and plants. 
Apel Road near St. George marks the place where Christmas trees were 
once grown. Upon retirement, Dale relocated to Overland Park, Kansas. He
 pursued a great number of personal interests including voraciously 
reading books of all kinds, and matting and framing pictures and prints.
 Dale became engrossed in genealogy and worked to develop a written 
history of his mother’s family, the Encells. He also worked for several 
years in tax return preparation. Dale developed a specific 
interest in the theatre and met his second wife, Shirley Tucker, while 
ushering for a dinner theatre. They married in March 2002, at Village 
Presbyterian Church and settled into her home in Overland Park. They 
shared a passion for day-trading, small dogs, their church, and the 
Kansas City Chiefs, but Dale never quite adopted Shirley’s passion for 
fishing. Shortly after Shirley’s death in 2021, Dale moved 
to Lindsborg, KS, to be closer to family. While in Lindsborg he enjoyed 
being near Saline County (one of his first areas of responsibility as a 
4-H County Agent), being surrounded by Swedish culture, and pursuing a 
discipline of daily visits to the gym. Dale is preceded in 
death by his parents John George Apel Jr. and Eleanor Dryden Encell 
Apel, first wife Mary Dean Holle Apel, wife Shirley Tucker Apel, brother
 (Paul) Encell Apel and sister-in-law Deloris Hoskins Apel. He is
 survived by his children John and Regina Apel (Soldier, KS), Dean and 
Ann-Christin Apel (Lindsborg, KS), Ellen Apel (Minneapolis, MN), and his
 six grandchildren Yeremiah Apel (Vännäs, Sweden), Yohannes and wife 
Cecilia Apel (Lund, Sweden), Maria Apel (Lund, Sweden), Lukas Apel 
(Hays, KS), Frederik Apel (Soldier, KS), and Phillip Apel (Soldier, KS).
 A memorial service and time of fellowship will be held in the 
chapel at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS, at 2 p.m., Sunday, December
 18. A short graveside ceremony will be held the preceding day at 11 
a.m., Saturday, December 17 at the Grace Lawn Cemetery in Howard, KS. 
 Instead of flowers, the family encourages memorial contributions be
 directed to the Kansas 4-H Foundation, Dale Apel Leader-in-Training 
Campership Fund, 1680 Charles Pl., Ste. 100, Manhattan, KS 66502. Gifts 
will support the Leader-in-Training program, a teen leadership 
development experience held at Rock Springs.

Dale Apel

Luella Theresa Herrman, age 89, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at HaysMed. Luella was born July 20, 1933, in Hays to Fidelis and Thecla (Ruder) Dinges. She graduated from Schoenchen High School. On October 15, 1951, she married Maynard Herrman in Hays. He preceded her in death on June 3, 2015. Luella was a homemaker and had worked at Travenol and Fort Hays State University. She was a woman of strong faith, and her family was truly important to her. She loved to keep a beautiful home, garden and maintained impeccable flower beds. She had participated in Daughters of Isabella and Christian Mothers and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. &nbsp;Luella is survived by a son, Steven Herrman and wife Deborah of Rockport, TX; a daughter, Trudy Leikam and Husband Robert of Hays; a brother, Robert Dinges and wife Darlene of Dalton, Georgia; two sisters, Doris Lang of Overland Park, Kansas and Judith Withers of Hays; a sister-in-law, Mildred Dinges of Hays; seven grandchildren, Joshua Herrman and wife Jessica, Jacob Herrman and wife Carol, Lucas Herrman, Quinton Herrman, Sarah Fischer and husband Shawn, Annie Bollig and husband Preston and Chrissy Driscoll and husband Tony; ten great grandchildren with one on the way, and one great-great grandchild. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Ronald Herrman; a brother, Laverne Dinges and a sister, Verlee Schmidt. &nbsp;Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 215 W. 13th in Hays. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be Monday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. &nbsp;A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be 7:00 PM Monday at the funeral chapel. &nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Acute Care or Homestead of Hays. &nbsp;Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Luella Theresa Herrman, age 89, of Hays, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at HaysMed. Luella was born July 20, 1933, in Hays to Fidelis and Thecla (Ruder) Dinges. She graduated from Schoenchen High School. On October 15, 1951, she married Maynard Herrman in Hays. He preceded her in death on June 3, 2015. Luella was a homemaker and had worked at Travenol and Fort Hays State University. She was a woman of strong faith, and her family was truly important to her. She loved to keep a beautiful home, garden and maintained impeccable flower beds. She had participated in Daughters of Isabella and Christian Mothers and was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. &nbsp;Luella is survived by a son, Steven Herrman and wife Deborah of Rockport, TX; a daughter, Trudy Leikam and Husband Robert of Hays; a brother, Robert Dinges and wife Darlene of Dalton, Georgia; two sisters, Doris Lang of Overland Park, Kansas and Judith Withers of Hays; a sister-in-law, Mildred Dinges of Hays; seven grandchildren, Joshua Herrman and wife Jessica, Jacob Herrman and wife Carol, Lucas Herrman, Quinton Herrman, Sarah Fischer and husband Shawn, Annie Bollig and husband Preston and Chrissy Driscoll and husband Tony; ten great grandchildren with one on the way, and one great-great grandchild. &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Ronald Herrman; a brother, Laverne Dinges and a sister, Verlee Schmidt. &nbsp;Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 215 W. 13th in Hays. Burial will follow in the parish cemetery. &nbsp;Visitation will be Monday 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. &nbsp;A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be 7:00 PM Monday at the funeral chapel. &nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to HaysMed Acute Care or Homestead of Hays. &nbsp;Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Luella Theresa Herrman

Barry Keith Doane, age 79, was born July 31, 1943, in Beloit, Kansas to Ralph and Eileen Doane, and passed away peacefully from this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at his farm near Downs, Kansas. The oldest of four sons, Keith grew up northwest of Downs, Kansas and lived in the area his whole life.&nbsp; During his early years growing up on the family farm he discovered the joy of his lifelong passion for farming at an early age.&nbsp; The family farm was typical of the area during the post-war era raising wheat, feed crops, dairy and beef cows, hogs, and chickens.&nbsp; Playing ball with his brothers, tending the livestock, riding horses and swimming in the farm ponds were some of his formative experiences, together with the seeds of faith that were sown by the family through their regular participation in the Rose Valley United Methodist Church. He attended the Downs public schools from elementary through high school.&nbsp; During high school he was active in sports, especially enjoying football, and the FFA vocational agriculture programs, earning his State Farmer degree.&nbsp; Graduating high school in 1961 he enlisted in the Kansas Army National Guard and attended basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.&nbsp; He was later trained in munitions at the U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground receiving the highest honors in his class.&nbsp; He served six months active duty and four years in total from 1961-1965 in the Kansas National Guard as the Vietnam War was intensifying. Keith started his farming pursuits while he was still in high school, renting cropland from his grandfather and purchasing a John Deere Model A tractor.&nbsp; He continued farming under the mentorship of his parents, grandparents, and other area farmers after high school before graduating from the Kansas State University short agricultural course in 1965.&nbsp; As his brothers returned to the area, and they all farmed together for many years sharing equipment and chores while they each eventually started and managed their own farms in the Osborne County area. During this time, Keith served as a youth leader at the Rose Valley church and was active in Kansas Farm Bureau. On June 2, 1972, Keith was married to Marsha Jean Dibble, the youngest daughter of Everette and Dorothy Dibble of Alton, Kansas.&nbsp; They would go on to celebrate 50 years of marriage while raising four sons and farming together through good times and bad.&nbsp; She shared fully in his enthusiasms, and they jointly provided a stable family environment focused on farm chores, church, education, community service, sports, and hunting – not necessarily in that order. Keith’s farming career spanned over 65 years and saw significant technological changes.&nbsp; As a young boy he drove a team of horses raking hay and cultivating crops.&nbsp; As times changed, he embraced new farming techniques such as no-till planting, precision management and GPS guided equipment to improve the farming operation.&nbsp; He was talented mechanically and a continuous learner who enjoyed the challenge of repairing equipment even more so than running it.&nbsp; He almost always had livestock in his care starting when he was gifted a heifer calf at the age of seven and through to the cattle herd that is still on the farm today.&nbsp; Soil conservation was always a priority for Keith and his often-stated goal was to pass along his farms in better condition than when he received them.&nbsp; He was awarded the Kansas Bankers Association Award for Soil Conservation in 2012 and 2019.&nbsp; Keith and Marsha were recognized as a Century Farm by Kansas Farm Bureau in 2020 and as a Kansas Master Farm Family by K-State Extension in 2021.&nbsp; Keith and Marsha achieved their goal of passing the farm operation to their family and their associates operating today as Doane Family Farms and Legacy Farm Partners.&nbsp; Keith was always active and interested in community affairs.&nbsp; He served on the USD 272 school board for fourteen years, including President of the board for five years.&nbsp; He also served in volunteer leadership for Kansas State University Extension, Kansas Farm Management Association, ASCS/FSA Committee, Osborne County 4-H and Fair Board and the Centennial Village Housing Board.&nbsp; Always interested in other cultures, Keith and Marsha hosted three AFS foreign exchange students in their home – Antonio Tejada (1989-90), Tomoko Murakami (1992), and Yuri Konukov (1995-96). Keith enjoyed time away from the farm with two primary hobbies.&nbsp; He raised and sold Muscovy ducks as a youngster, allowing him to raise enough money to buy his first shotgun.&nbsp; Always eager to go hunting, he forged lifelong friendships as they pursued their quarry.&nbsp; He delighted in organizing local pheasant and deer hunts with neighbors and reveled in the storytelling of hunts from the past.&nbsp; His other love was flying.&nbsp; He became a small aircraft pilot in 1989, flew a Cessna 150 and enjoyed attending airshows and talk to other pilots. Anybody who knew Keith well understood his faith walk was the most central and organizing aspect of his life.&nbsp; He was a lifelong member of Rose Valley and served in numerous service and leadership roles there over his lifetime.&nbsp; He also took a great deal of interest in spreading God’s written word, serving actively in Gideon’s International.&nbsp; One of his favorite activities was organizing and attending the Downs Men’s Prayer breakfast every other Saturday morning, an ecumenical gathering that he would often utilize to introduce men to the community of faith. Keith is survived by his loving wife Marsha who cared for him until his last day following a long battle with cancer.&nbsp; He is also survived by his four sons – Michael Doane (Julie) of Parkville, Missouri; Rodney Doane (Lindsey) of Alton, Kansas; Brett Doane (Chandra) of Downs, Kansas; and Craig Doane (Shawna) of Downs, Kansas; three brothers – Brent Doane (Linda) of Portis, Kansas; Gary Doane (Glennys) of Downs, Kansas; and Steve Doane (Heidi) of Downs, Kansas; and twelve grandchildren – Madison (Alex), Sarah and Weston, Morgan, Ean, Krina, Reed, Sophia, Cohen, Emmett, Amelia and Briggs; and a multitude of cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and special friends of the family. A visitation service will be held at on Wednesday, November 30 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Rose Valley United Methodist Church 107 County 685 Avenue, Downs, Kansas.&nbsp; The funeral and celebration of life will be held on Thursday, December 1 at 10 a.m., also at Rose Valley.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to Gideons International and the Osborne County Memorial Hospital in care of Domoney Funeral Home PO Box 127, 817 Morgan Ave, Downs, Kansas 67437.&nbsp; 

The family would like to thank the many healthcare workers who supported Keith including Dr. Barbara Brown-Applegate, the staff of Osborne County Hospital, the MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Hospice of Northwest Kansas.

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 </figure>Barry Keith Doane, age 79, was born July 31, 1943, in Beloit, Kansas to Ralph and Eileen Doane, and passed away peacefully from this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at his farm near Downs, Kansas. The oldest of four sons, Keith grew up northwest of Downs, Kansas and lived in the area his whole life.&nbsp; During his early years growing up on the family farm he discovered the joy of his lifelong passion for farming at an early age.&nbsp; The family farm was typical of the area during the post-war era raising wheat, feed crops, dairy and beef cows, hogs, and chickens.&nbsp; Playing ball with his brothers, tending the livestock, riding horses and swimming in the farm ponds were some of his formative experiences, together with the seeds of faith that were sown by the family through their regular participation in the Rose Valley United Methodist Church. He attended the Downs public schools from elementary through high school.&nbsp; During high school he was active in sports, especially enjoying football, and the FFA vocational agriculture programs, earning his State Farmer degree.&nbsp; Graduating high school in 1961 he enlisted in the Kansas Army National Guard and attended basic training in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.&nbsp; He was later trained in munitions at the U.S. Army Aberdeen Proving Ground receiving the highest honors in his class.&nbsp; He served six months active duty and four years in total from 1961-1965 in the Kansas National Guard as the Vietnam War was intensifying. Keith started his farming pursuits while he was still in high school, renting cropland from his grandfather and purchasing a John Deere Model A tractor.&nbsp; He continued farming under the mentorship of his parents, grandparents, and other area farmers after high school before graduating from the Kansas State University short agricultural course in 1965.&nbsp; As his brothers returned to the area, and they all farmed together for many years sharing equipment and chores while they each eventually started and managed their own farms in the Osborne County area. During this time, Keith served as a youth leader at the Rose Valley church and was active in Kansas Farm Bureau. On June 2, 1972, Keith was married to Marsha Jean Dibble, the youngest daughter of Everette and Dorothy Dibble of Alton, Kansas.&nbsp; They would go on to celebrate 50 years of marriage while raising four sons and farming together through good times and bad.&nbsp; She shared fully in his enthusiasms, and they jointly provided a stable family environment focused on farm chores, church, education, community service, sports, and hunting – not necessarily in that order. Keith’s farming career spanned over 65 years and saw significant technological changes.&nbsp; As a young boy he drove a team of horses raking hay and cultivating crops.&nbsp; As times changed, he embraced new farming techniques such as no-till planting, precision management and GPS guided equipment to improve the farming operation.&nbsp; He was talented mechanically and a continuous learner who enjoyed the challenge of repairing equipment even more so than running it.&nbsp; He almost always had livestock in his care starting when he was gifted a heifer calf at the age of seven and through to the cattle herd that is still on the farm today.&nbsp; Soil conservation was always a priority for Keith and his often-stated goal was to pass along his farms in better condition than when he received them.&nbsp; He was awarded the Kansas Bankers Association Award for Soil Conservation in 2012 and 2019.&nbsp; Keith and Marsha were recognized as a Century Farm by Kansas Farm Bureau in 2020 and as a Kansas Master Farm Family by K-State Extension in 2021.&nbsp; Keith and Marsha achieved their goal of passing the farm operation to their family and their associates operating today as Doane Family Farms and Legacy Farm Partners.&nbsp; Keith was always active and interested in community affairs.&nbsp; He served on the USD 272 school board for fourteen years, including President of the board for five years.&nbsp; He also served in volunteer leadership for Kansas State University Extension, Kansas Farm Management Association, ASCS/FSA Committee, Osborne County 4-H and Fair Board and the Centennial Village Housing Board.&nbsp; Always interested in other cultures, Keith and Marsha hosted three AFS foreign exchange students in their home – Antonio Tejada (1989-90), Tomoko Murakami (1992), and Yuri Konukov (1995-96). Keith enjoyed time away from the farm with two primary hobbies.&nbsp; He raised and sold Muscovy ducks as a youngster, allowing him to raise enough money to buy his first shotgun.&nbsp; Always eager to go hunting, he forged lifelong friendships as they pursued their quarry.&nbsp; He delighted in organizing local pheasant and deer hunts with neighbors and reveled in the storytelling of hunts from the past.&nbsp; His other love was flying.&nbsp; He became a small aircraft pilot in 1989, flew a Cessna 150 and enjoyed attending airshows and talk to other pilots. Anybody who knew Keith well understood his faith walk was the most central and organizing aspect of his life.&nbsp; He was a lifelong member of Rose Valley and served in numerous service and leadership roles there over his lifetime.&nbsp; He also took a great deal of interest in spreading God’s written word, serving actively in Gideon’s International.&nbsp; One of his favorite activities was organizing and attending the Downs Men’s Prayer breakfast every other Saturday morning, an ecumenical gathering that he would often utilize to introduce men to the community of faith. Keith is survived by his loving wife Marsha who cared for him until his last day following a long battle with cancer.&nbsp; He is also survived by his four sons – Michael Doane (Julie) of Parkville, Missouri; Rodney Doane (Lindsey) of Alton, Kansas; Brett Doane (Chandra) of Downs, Kansas; and Craig Doane (Shawna) of Downs, Kansas; three brothers – Brent Doane (Linda) of Portis, Kansas; Gary Doane (Glennys) of Downs, Kansas; and Steve Doane (Heidi) of Downs, Kansas; and twelve grandchildren – Madison (Alex), Sarah and Weston, Morgan, Ean, Krina, Reed, Sophia, Cohen, Emmett, Amelia and Briggs; and a multitude of cousins, nieces, nephews, in-laws and special friends of the family. A visitation service will be held at on Wednesday, November 30 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Rose Valley United Methodist Church 107 County 685 Avenue, Downs, Kansas.&nbsp; The funeral and celebration of life will be held on Thursday, December 1 at 10 a.m., also at Rose Valley.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be sent to Gideons International and the Osborne County Memorial Hospital in care of Domoney Funeral Home PO Box 127, 817 Morgan Ave, Downs, Kansas 67437.&nbsp; The family would like to thank the many healthcare workers who supported Keith including Dr. Barbara Brown-Applegate, the staff of Osborne County Hospital, the MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Hospice of Northwest Kansas.

Barry Keith Doane

Tuesday, July 25th, 1967-Friday, November 25th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/ronald-haremza/5081429/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Tuesday, July 25th, 1967-Friday, November 25th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/ronald-haremza/5081429/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Victor Vogler Jr., age 79, died November 27th, 2022, at Swedish Medical 
Center in Englewood, Colorado. He was born to Victor and Rosa 
(Wassemiller) Vogler Sr. on November 21st, 1943, in Colby, Kansas. He 
grew up on the family farm a mile South of Monument. 
He married Maysel Ruppe on May 27th, 1963, and they began their married 
life on that same farm where Vic grew up. They lived there for 26 years 
before moving to a home on the South side of Monument where they were 
still living until his death. Vic and Maysel had three children, Bridget
 (Kim) Denigan, Stephanie Swart, and Kyle Vogler. The couple were 
involved in farming and during the early years of their marriage Vic 
worked at the Bertrand Elevator in Monument during the winters. He had 
also spent a year before their marriage working construction with Lewis 
Mershon where he learned many skills from that master craftsman. 
Vic enjoyed working with his hunting dogs, and just sitting on the porch
 in the summer watching the newborn calves play. He liked all kinds of 
hunting, but goose hunting was his favorite, with quail hunting a close 
second. The most important aspect of his hunting though was the 
fellowship with good friends. Trap shooting was another hobby where he 
won medals and enjoyed reloading his own shells. Vic was baptized in 
August of 2012. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vic Sr. and Rosa Vogler and his
 daughter Kim Denigan. He is survived by his wife Maysel; his daughter 
Stephanie (Terrall) Swart; son Kyle (Sandra) Vogler; his grandchildren, 
Chelsea (Ryder) Eakin, Paige (Alex) Nuss, Braedon and Brooke Vogler; 
three great grandchildren Callie and Carsyn Eakin and Easton Nuss; Kim's
 husband Dale Denigan and his sister Betty (Jim) Bartlett and their 
family. 
Private graveside services will be held in the Monument Cemetery. A 
memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2022, 
at the United Christian Church, 117 Center Ave in Oakley, Kansas.

In 
lieu of flowers a memorial has been set up for the United Christian 
Church building fund or the House of Hope Orphanage in San Lucas, 
Guatemala. Checks may be made to United Christian Church with memorial 
of choice on the memo line. 

For information or condolences, visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Victor Vogler Jr., age 79, died November 27th, 2022, at Swedish Medical 
Center in Englewood, Colorado. He was born to Victor and Rosa 
(Wassemiller) Vogler Sr. on November 21st, 1943, in Colby, Kansas. He 
grew up on the family farm a mile South of Monument. 
He married Maysel Ruppe on May 27th, 1963, and they began their married 
life on that same farm where Vic grew up. They lived there for 26 years 
before moving to a home on the South side of Monument where they were 
still living until his death. Vic and Maysel had three children, Bridget
 (Kim) Denigan, Stephanie Swart, and Kyle Vogler. The couple were 
involved in farming and during the early years of their marriage Vic 
worked at the Bertrand Elevator in Monument during the winters. He had 
also spent a year before their marriage working construction with Lewis 
Mershon where he learned many skills from that master craftsman. 
Vic enjoyed working with his hunting dogs, and just sitting on the porch
 in the summer watching the newborn calves play. He liked all kinds of 
hunting, but goose hunting was his favorite, with quail hunting a close 
second. The most important aspect of his hunting though was the 
fellowship with good friends. Trap shooting was another hobby where he 
won medals and enjoyed reloading his own shells. Vic was baptized in 
August of 2012. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, Vic Sr. and Rosa Vogler and his
 daughter Kim Denigan. He is survived by his wife Maysel; his daughter 
Stephanie (Terrall) Swart; son Kyle (Sandra) Vogler; his grandchildren, 
Chelsea (Ryder) Eakin, Paige (Alex) Nuss, Braedon and Brooke Vogler; 
three great grandchildren Callie and Carsyn Eakin and Easton Nuss; Kim's
 husband Dale Denigan and his sister Betty (Jim) Bartlett and their 
family. 
Private graveside services will be held in the Monument Cemetery. A 
memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 1, 2022, 
at the United Christian Church, 117 Center Ave in Oakley, Kansas. In 
lieu of flowers a memorial has been set up for the United Christian 
Church building fund or the House of Hope Orphanage in San Lucas, 
Guatemala. Checks may be made to United Christian Church with memorial 
of choice on the memo line. For information or condolences, visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Victor Vogler Jr.

Lela Deloris Fortkamp went home to her maker on November 26th, 2022, at 
Bird City, Kansas, in her second home, her beloved motor home, while 
celebrating the holiday and her birthday with family. Lela was born
 to Sallie (Ellis) and Merl Teeter on November 27th, 1934, in Benkelman,
 Nebraska. She grew up on the farm with her parents and sister, Vada, in
 rural Benkelman where she helped her mother and learned how to cook the
 excellent food that she was known for. She was baptized and raised in 
the Christian faith. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran 
church in Palisade and current member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church of 
Wauneta.

She married Donald Fortkamp May 6, 1951, and made her home south
 of Wauneta. When Don entered the US Army and was eventually sent to 
Germany, she followed him with their infant son, Dee, where they lived 
with a German family in Berlin and enjoyed seeing Europe as a young 
couple. After Don’s time in the service, they returned home to a farm 
north of Palisade where their daughter, Tina, was born and she spent her
 life. She was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, farm helper, truck
 driver, jewelry saleswoman, card player, cake decorator, she loved to 
dance, and was an active member of her community over her lifetime. In 
1976 they remodeled a home in Palisade and once retired, she and Don 
spent their winters in southern Texas where she and Don made many close 
friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merl and Sallie Teeter, sister Vada Manning, and great-grandson, Shepherd. 
 She is survived by her husband, Don, son Dee and wife Jennifer of 
Lincoln, daughter Tina and husband, Denny Vrbas of Benkelman, brother in
 law Harold Manning of Stratton, granddaughter, Tifany and husband Terry
 Glasco of Bird City, KS, granddaughter, Brenna Fortkamp of Lincoln, 
grandson, Austin Vrbas of Denver, granddaughter, Jolie and husband Ryan 
Ricenbaw of Lincoln, and seven great-grandchildren; Kenneth, Harper, 
Faith, Landry, Valor, Honor, and Morri and special exchange student, 
Margarita Calleja of Guadalajara, Mexico, who was like a daughter to 
her. A celebration of life service will be held at the farm in the spring. Memorials may be written to the Palisade Fire Department. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Lela Deloris Fortkamp went home to her maker on November 26th, 2022, at 
Bird City, Kansas, in her second home, her beloved motor home, while 
celebrating the holiday and her birthday with family. Lela was born
 to Sallie (Ellis) and Merl Teeter on November 27th, 1934, in Benkelman,
 Nebraska. She grew up on the farm with her parents and sister, Vada, in
 rural Benkelman where she helped her mother and learned how to cook the
 excellent food that she was known for. She was baptized and raised in 
the Christian faith. She was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran 
church in Palisade and current member of St. Paul’s Lutheran church of 
Wauneta. She married Donald Fortkamp May 6, 1951, and made her home south
 of Wauneta. When Don entered the US Army and was eventually sent to 
Germany, she followed him with their infant son, Dee, where they lived 
with a German family in Berlin and enjoyed seeing Europe as a young 
couple. After Don’s time in the service, they returned home to a farm 
north of Palisade where their daughter, Tina, was born and she spent her
 life. She was a daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, farm helper, truck
 driver, jewelry saleswoman, card player, cake decorator, she loved to 
dance, and was an active member of her community over her lifetime. In 
1976 they remodeled a home in Palisade and once retired, she and Don 
spent their winters in southern Texas where she and Don made many close 
friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Merl and Sallie Teeter, sister Vada Manning, and great-grandson, Shepherd. 
 She is survived by her husband, Don, son Dee and wife Jennifer of 
Lincoln, daughter Tina and husband, Denny Vrbas of Benkelman, brother in
 law Harold Manning of Stratton, granddaughter, Tifany and husband Terry
 Glasco of Bird City, KS, granddaughter, Brenna Fortkamp of Lincoln, 
grandson, Austin Vrbas of Denver, granddaughter, Jolie and husband Ryan 
Ricenbaw of Lincoln, and seven great-grandchildren; Kenneth, Harper, 
Faith, Landry, Valor, Honor, and Morri and special exchange student, 
Margarita Calleja of Guadalajara, Mexico, who was like a daughter to 
her. A celebration of life service will be held at the farm in the spring. Memorials may be written to the Palisade Fire Department. Online condolences may be left at liewerfuneralhome.com&nbsp;

Lela D. Fortkamp

An obituary and service details are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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Kimberly Ann (Baxter) House

Phillipsburg resident Johnny Smith passed away November 21, 2022, at
 the Logan Manor in Logan at the age of 85.&nbsp; He was born November 4, 
1937, in Bogue, KS.

Survivors include his daughters, Teresa Lewis of Grinnell, KS. &amp; 
Robin Smith of Smith Center; his brothers, Carl &amp; Stanley of Logan, 
LeRoy of Speed, Bob of Norton &amp; Rex of Washington State; his sister 
Kay of Washington State; 6 grandchildren &amp; 8 great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Dec.
 3, at 2:00 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Chris 
Thomas officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan Manor.

Friends may sign the book from 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday and Friday at the funeral home.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Johnny Smith passed away November 21, 2022, at
 the Logan Manor in Logan at the age of 85.&nbsp; He was born November 4, 
1937, in Bogue, KS.Survivors include his daughters, Teresa Lewis of Grinnell, KS. &amp; 
Robin Smith of Smith Center; his brothers, Carl &amp; Stanley of Logan, 
LeRoy of Speed, Bob of Norton &amp; Rex of Washington State; his sister 
Kay of Washington State; 6 grandchildren &amp; 8 great grandchildren.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A Memorial Service will be held Saturday, Dec.
 3, at 2:00 p.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Chris 
Thomas officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Logan Manor.Friends may sign the book from 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday and Friday at the funeral home.

Johnny Smith

Phillipsburg resident Eleanor “Lorrie” Simmons passed away Nov. 22,
 2022, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the 
age of 86. She was born Nov. 16, 1936 in Lenora, KS.

Survivors include her brothers, Raymond of Great Bend and Bob of Goodland and several nieces &amp; nephews.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10:00 a.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Becky Saddler officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in the Marvin Cemetery, Glade.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Thursday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Friday at the Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Retirement Center.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Eleanor “Lorrie” Simmons passed away Nov. 22,
 2022, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the 
age of 86. She was born Nov. 16, 1936 in Lenora, KS.Survivors include her brothers, Raymond of Great Bend and Bob of Goodland and several nieces &amp; nephews.Funeral services will be held Saturday, Dec. 3, at 10:00 a.m. in the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Becky Saddler officiating.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in the Marvin Cemetery, Glade.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Thursday &amp; 9:00 to 9:00 Friday at the Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Retirement Center.

Eleanor 'Lorrie' Simmons

Edna Mae (Fry) Stithem, of Stockton, KS, passed away on November 24, 
2022, in her hometown at the age of 85. She was born on February 13, 
1937, to Ernest and Famy Elizabeth (Butler) Fry in Stockton. She married
 Dale Bretton in Glade, KS and they were blessed with four daughters: 
Doris, Darlene, Dorothy and Dixie. They later divorced and on June 7, 
1970, she married Jerry Stithem in Plainville, KS.

The 
family then grew by three with Mike, Shelly, and Missy.  Edna Mae grew 
up in Woodston and graduated from Woodston High School in 1955. She 
always kept busy with various jobs throughout her life along with 
raising her kids. She was a bartender at Bob's Place/Red Kitten, the 
Country Club, and the VFW which she later became the manager.  She 
worked at the Stockton schools, mowed lawns, and cleaned houses.  She 
worked security at the open class building at the Rooks County Free 
Fair.

She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary 
and a member of the Red Hat Society. Edna Mae loved her family - 
especially Christmas time with her family, and decorating for all the 
holidays. Edna Mae's house was always a favorite for kids to trick or 
treat at. She loved spending time with her friends, pranking them and 
having a good time. She was the life of the party but also a grandmother
 to many. Edna Mae was an avid bowler winning many trophies. She enjoyed
 her indoor pet pig named Rick, her chickens, geese, peacocks and 
guineas. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren and was lovingly referred to as "Grouchy Grandma."&nbsp; She 
loved to bake, especially cakes for birthdays, graduations, baby 
showers, or any other occasion you could think of.

Edna
 Mae is survived by her daughters: Doris Willey of Park City, KS, 
Darlene (John) Walker of Stockton, Dorothy Bretton of Stockton, and 
Dixie (Bill) Dibble of Woodston, KS; Mike (Connie) Stithem of Stockton, 
Shelly (Dale) Wilkerson of Zurich, KS, and Missy (John) Patocka of 
Kansas City, MO; a sister, Ernestine (Jim) Kee of Stockton; 14 
grandchildren: Dale Willey, Dawnite (Tim) Colburn, Dusty (Wendy) Walker,
 Damian (Misty) Dibble, Derry (Erin) Dibble, Dylan (Kalie) Dibble, Darla
 (Bryan) Plante, Jesse (Michelle) Stithem, Julie (Nathan) Glendening, 
Jordan (Megan) Stithem, Travis (Ciara) Double, Trenton Double, Amber 
(Patrick) DeBey, and Adryan DeBey; and 31 great-grandchildren.

She
 is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Famy Fry; husband, 
Jerry Stithem; brother, Harvey Fry; and grandson, Devin DeBey; 
son-in-law, Bart Willey; brother-in-law Delbert Swaney and sister-in-law
 Linda Fry.

Edna Mae will be greatly missed by all who 
knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be 
forgotten.  For to each one of us who had the privilege of knowing and 
loving her, she leaves a legacy of true kindness, deep caring, and 
devoted love.

A Celebration of Life Reception will be 
held at the VFW in Stockton, 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM (come-and-go) on 
Saturday, December 17, 2022. 

 Memorials are suggested to the VFW 
auxiliary and may be sent to 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. Online 
condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.

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 </figure>Edna Mae (Fry) Stithem, of Stockton, KS, passed away on November 24, 
2022, in her hometown at the age of 85. She was born on February 13, 
1937, to Ernest and Famy Elizabeth (Butler) Fry in Stockton. She married
 Dale Bretton in Glade, KS and they were blessed with four daughters: 
Doris, Darlene, Dorothy and Dixie. They later divorced and on June 7, 
1970, she married Jerry Stithem in Plainville, KS.The 
family then grew by three with Mike, Shelly, and Missy. Edna Mae grew 
up in Woodston and graduated from Woodston High School in 1955. She 
always kept busy with various jobs throughout her life along with 
raising her kids. She was a bartender at Bob's Place/Red Kitten, the 
Country Club, and the VFW which she later became the manager. She 
worked at the Stockton schools, mowed lawns, and cleaned houses. She 
worked security at the open class building at the Rooks County Free 
Fair.She was a lifetime member of the VFW Auxiliary 
and a member of the Red Hat Society. Edna Mae loved her family - 
especially Christmas time with her family, and decorating for all the 
holidays. Edna Mae's house was always a favorite for kids to trick or 
treat at. She loved spending time with her friends, pranking them and 
having a good time. She was the life of the party but also a grandmother
 to many. Edna Mae was an avid bowler winning many trophies. She enjoyed
 her indoor pet pig named Rick, her chickens, geese, peacocks and 
guineas. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren and was lovingly referred to as "Grouchy Grandma."&nbsp; She 
loved to bake, especially cakes for birthdays, graduations, baby 
showers, or any other occasion you could think of.Edna
 Mae is survived by her daughters: Doris Willey of Park City, KS, 
Darlene (John) Walker of Stockton, Dorothy Bretton of Stockton, and 
Dixie (Bill) Dibble of Woodston, KS; Mike (Connie) Stithem of Stockton, 
Shelly (Dale) Wilkerson of Zurich, KS, and Missy (John) Patocka of 
Kansas City, MO; a sister, Ernestine (Jim) Kee of Stockton; 14 
grandchildren: Dale Willey, Dawnite (Tim) Colburn, Dusty (Wendy) Walker,
 Damian (Misty) Dibble, Derry (Erin) Dibble, Dylan (Kalie) Dibble, Darla
 (Bryan) Plante, Jesse (Michelle) Stithem, Julie (Nathan) Glendening, 
Jordan (Megan) Stithem, Travis (Ciara) Double, Trenton Double, Amber 
(Patrick) DeBey, and Adryan DeBey; and 31 great-grandchildren.She
 is preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Famy Fry; husband, 
Jerry Stithem; brother, Harvey Fry; and grandson, Devin DeBey; 
son-in-law, Bart Willey; brother-in-law Delbert Swaney and sister-in-law
 Linda Fry.Edna Mae will be greatly missed by all who 
knew her, but the celebration of her life and memories will never be 
forgotten. For to each one of us who had the privilege of knowing and 
loving her, she leaves a legacy of true kindness, deep caring, and 
devoted love.A Celebration of Life Reception will be 
held at the VFW in Stockton, 2:00 PM until 4:00 PM (come-and-go) on 
Saturday, December 17, 2022. Memorials are suggested to the VFW 
auxiliary and may be sent to 723 N 1st, Stockton, KS 67669. Online 
condolences may be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.

Edna Mae (Fry) Stithem

Derek Brent Sheffer, age 71, of McCook, NE, formerly of Hutchinson, 
KS, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Community Hospital 
in McCook.

Derek was born on June 21, 1951, in Phillipsburg, KS to Winton Lott 
and Peggy Jeanne (Stice) Sheffer. He received his education in Stockton,
 Kansas where he graduated from high school.

Derek was united in marriage to Paula Suzanne Schmidt on September 1, 1984, in Enid, OK.

Derek worked for AutoZone for many years in Hutchinson, KS until his retirement in 2016.

Derek received his pilot’s license and loved to fly. He especially 
enjoyed flying a Cessna 172. Derek loved to cook, put puzzles together, 
but his greatest joy was his grandchildren. He was a member of the 
McCook Christian Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Cella Gregg; 
brother-in-law, Homer Schoeller; and parents-in-law, Jakie and Beverly 
Schmidt.

Those left to celebrate his memory are his wife, Paula Sheffer of 
McCook; children, Darin Sheffer of Ellsworth, KS, Joey Ciarla of Fort 
Collins, CO, Patty (Jeff) Tidyman of McCook, NE, Janae (Ryan) Gorman of 
Edmond, OK; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Karla 
Schoeller of Halstead, KS; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Celebration of Life will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 
Elliott Mortuary with Pastor David Stevens officiating.&nbsp; The family will
 greet beforehand from 1-2 p.m.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Fairlawn 
Cemetery in Hutchinson, KS

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In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Sheffer Family Fund, 
in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 
67501.

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 </figure>Derek Brent Sheffer, age 71, of McCook, NE, formerly of Hutchinson, 
KS, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022, at the Community Hospital 
in McCook.Derek was born on June 21, 1951, in Phillipsburg, KS to Winton Lott 
and Peggy Jeanne (Stice) Sheffer. He received his education in Stockton,
 Kansas where he graduated from high school.Derek was united in marriage to Paula Suzanne Schmidt on September 1, 1984, in Enid, OK.Derek worked for AutoZone for many years in Hutchinson, KS until his retirement in 2016.Derek received his pilot’s license and loved to fly. He especially 
enjoyed flying a Cessna 172. Derek loved to cook, put puzzles together, 
but his greatest joy was his grandchildren. He was a member of the 
McCook Christian Church.He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Cella Gregg; 
brother-in-law, Homer Schoeller; and parents-in-law, Jakie and Beverly 
Schmidt.Those left to celebrate his memory are his wife, Paula Sheffer of 
McCook; children, Darin Sheffer of Ellsworth, KS, Joey Ciarla of Fort 
Collins, CO, Patty (Jeff) Tidyman of McCook, NE, Janae (Ryan) Gorman of 
Edmond, OK; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Karla 
Schoeller of Halstead, KS; and a host of other relatives and friends.Celebration of Life will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at 
Elliott Mortuary with Pastor David Stevens officiating.&nbsp; The family will
 greet beforehand from 1-2 p.m.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Fairlawn 
Cemetery in Hutchinson, KS<a href="https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/index.php?data=MTY2OTY2OTI0MjIyMTUxNCZvbmVyb29tLWFkbWluJmNvcHlfbGluaw==">Click here to view the service</a>In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Sheffer Family Fund, 
in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 
67501.

Derek Brent Sheffer

Harold Franklin “Bud” Beck Jr., 74, of Russell, Kansas, passed away 
Friday, November 25, 2022 at the Lawrence Medical Health Center in 
Lawrence, Kansas.

Bud was born August 14, 1948, in Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp; He was the son 
of Harold F. Sr., and Reva (Rigby) Beck.&nbsp; He grew up in Natoma, Kansas,&nbsp; and graduated from Natoma High School in the Class of 67.

Bud served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.&nbsp;

Bud was united in marriage to Peggy Ann Quinley on July 25, 1975, in 
Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three sons, Nicholas, 
Christopher and Philip.&nbsp; They made their home in Great Bend until 1992 
when they moved to Russell.&nbsp; Peggy preceded him in death on April 20, 
2012.

Bud was a Serviceman for the Kansas Gas Service for many years.&nbsp; 
Earlier in life he was a plumber with Pease Plumbing.&nbsp; He was a member 
of St. John Lutheran Church, Russell American Legion Post #99 and the 
Russell Elk’s Lodge.&nbsp; Sports was a big part of Bud’s life. &nbsp;When his 
kids were younger he would umpire baseball and softball games.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed watching sports especially Kansas State University, Kansas City 
Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs.

Bud’s surviving family include two sons, Nicholas Beck (Tracey) of 
Lawrence, Kansas and Philip Beck of Lawrence, Kansas; sisters, Beverly 
Hachmeister of Natoma, Kansas and Anita Griffin (Gail) of Alton, Kansas;
 four grandchildren, Sullivan Beck, Quyton Younker, Jessica Beck and 
Emilie Crawford; brother-in-law, Lawrence Becker of Plainville, Kansas.

Bud was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Peggy; son, Christopher Beck; and sister, Deanna Becker.

Celebration of Bud’s Life will be held at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, 
November 30, 2022, at the St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 
8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, 
with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the 
mortuary.&nbsp; 

A Memorial has been established with the Russell Recreation 
Center.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Harold Franklin “Bud” Beck Jr., 74, of Russell, Kansas, passed away 
Friday, November 25, 2022 at the Lawrence Medical Health Center in 
Lawrence, Kansas.Bud was born August 14, 1948, in Plainville, Kansas.&nbsp; He was the son 
of Harold F. Sr., and Reva (Rigby) Beck.&nbsp; He grew up in Natoma, Kansas,&nbsp; and graduated from Natoma High School in the Class of 67.Bud served his country in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War.&nbsp;Bud was united in marriage to Peggy Ann Quinley on July 25, 1975, in 
Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three sons, Nicholas, 
Christopher and Philip.&nbsp; They made their home in Great Bend until 1992 
when they moved to Russell.&nbsp; Peggy preceded him in death on April 20, 
2012.Bud was a Serviceman for the Kansas Gas Service for many years.&nbsp; 
Earlier in life he was a plumber with Pease Plumbing.&nbsp; He was a member 
of St. John Lutheran Church, Russell American Legion Post #99 and the 
Russell Elk’s Lodge.&nbsp; Sports was a big part of Bud’s life. &nbsp;When his 
kids were younger he would umpire baseball and softball games.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed watching sports especially Kansas State University, Kansas City 
Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs.Bud’s surviving family include two sons, Nicholas Beck (Tracey) of 
Lawrence, Kansas and Philip Beck of Lawrence, Kansas; sisters, Beverly 
Hachmeister of Natoma, Kansas and Anita Griffin (Gail) of Alton, Kansas;
 four grandchildren, Sullivan Beck, Quyton Younker, Jessica Beck and 
Emilie Crawford; brother-in-law, Lawrence Becker of Plainville, Kansas.Bud was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Peggy; son, Christopher Beck; and sister, Deanna Becker.Celebration of Bud’s Life will be held at 11:30 AM, Wednesday, 
November 30, 2022, at the St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 
8:00 PM, Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, 
with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the 
mortuary.&nbsp; A Memorial has been established with the Russell Recreation 
Center.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Harold Franklin 'Bud' Beck Jr.

Luceda Ann “Lucy” Hager, 84, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away November 23, 2022, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born September 23, 1938, on the family farm in Rush County, Kansas, the daughter of Wendelin and Rose Mary Leiker Urban. Lucy has resided in Lyons for the past eleven years, formerly of Geneseo, Kansas. She was a homemaker. 

Lucy was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, and the St. Paul Altar Society. She enjoyed gardening, was an excellent cook and baker, and most of all loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. 

On November 12, 1957, Lucy was united in marriage with John A. Hager in LaCrosse, Kansas. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2009. 

She is also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Norbert Urban and Justin Urban; two sisters, Bernita Clair and Alice Heeps; six brothers-in-law, Jack Clair, Leo Heeps, Ken Geibler, Millard Schloemer, Loren Frank, and Jim Flashon; and three sisters-in-law, Wilma Frank, Betty Lou Young, and Gloria Hager. 

Lucy is survived by her three children, Randy Hager of Geneseo, KS, Rick Hager and wife Jo Ann of Lyons, KS, and Rhonda Hunt and husband Brad of Lyons, KS; three sisters, Edna Geibler of Hays, KS, Charlene Kreutzer and husband Bob of Stafford, KS, and Doris Armstrong of Springfield, MO; four sisters-in-law, Mary Urban of LaCrosse, KS, Elsie Urban of LaCrosse, KS, JoAnn Hager of Salina, KS, and Marlene Flashon of Moundridge, KS; two grandchildren, Tara Reyes of Hutchinson, KS, and Taylor Lowe and husband Scott of New Bern, NC; two great-grandchildren, Jameson Reyes and Carver Lowe; and numerous niece and nephews. 

Funeral mass will be at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, with Father Michael Brungardt officiating. Burial will follow at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Monday, November 28, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, with family present. A Parish Rosary will be said at 7:00 P.M. 

Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Luceda Ann “Lucy” Hager, 84, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away November 23, 2022, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born September 23, 1938, on the family farm in Rush County, Kansas, the daughter of Wendelin and Rose Mary Leiker Urban. Lucy has resided in Lyons for the past eleven years, formerly of Geneseo, Kansas. She was a homemaker. Lucy was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, and the St. Paul Altar Society. She enjoyed gardening, was an excellent cook and baker, and most of all loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. On November 12, 1957, Lucy was united in marriage with John A. Hager in LaCrosse, Kansas. He preceded her in death on September 30, 2009. She is also preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Norbert Urban and Justin Urban; two sisters, Bernita Clair and Alice Heeps; six brothers-in-law, Jack Clair, Leo Heeps, Ken Geibler, Millard Schloemer, Loren Frank, and Jim Flashon; and three sisters-in-law, Wilma Frank, Betty Lou Young, and Gloria Hager. Lucy is survived by her three children, Randy Hager of Geneseo, KS, Rick Hager and wife Jo Ann of Lyons, KS, and Rhonda Hunt and husband Brad of Lyons, KS; three sisters, Edna Geibler of Hays, KS, Charlene Kreutzer and husband Bob of Stafford, KS, and Doris Armstrong of Springfield, MO; four sisters-in-law, Mary Urban of LaCrosse, KS, Elsie Urban of LaCrosse, KS, JoAnn Hager of Salina, KS, and Marlene Flashon of Moundridge, KS; two grandchildren, Tara Reyes of Hutchinson, KS, and Taylor Lowe and husband Scott of New Bern, NC; two great-grandchildren, Jameson Reyes and Carver Lowe; and numerous niece and nephews. Funeral mass will be at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, with Father Michael Brungardt officiating. Burial will follow at the Lyons Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Monday, November 28, 2022, at St. Paul Catholic Church, Lyons, with family present. A Parish Rosary will be said at 7:00 P.M. Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

Luceda Ann 'Lucy' Hager

Troy&nbsp;Joseph&nbsp;Dreiling,&nbsp;age&nbsp;55 of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born on&nbsp;July 6, 1967, at&nbsp;Hays, Kansas, to Julius J. and Darlene Marie (Brungardt) Dreiling.

Troy was a paint and body technician working at Lewis Paint and Collision and before that he worked at Paul McDonald Chevrolet. &nbsp;He grew up in Victoria and was a 1986 graduate of Victoria High School. &nbsp;During high school he worked at the Victoria Coke Plant. &nbsp;He was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

Survivors include his children, Chris Dreiling and wife, Katie, Victoria, KS; Tyler Dreiling, Victoria, KS; his granddaughter, Hollie Dreiling; his parents, Julius J. and Darlene Dreiling, Victoria, KS; his brother, Terence Dreiling, Hays, KS; his sisters, Debi Cline and husband, Kirk “Cookie”,&nbsp;Hays, KS; Deanna Dreiling, Hays, KS; Dori&nbsp;Smalley and husband, Keaton, Frontenac, KS; his former wife, Marcia Dreiling, Victoria, KS; and a number of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas James Dreiling; his nephew, Garett Vincent Dreiling Stimpson; his grandparents, Dionysius P. and Mary (Paul) Dreiling; Ben and Ida (Meis) Brungardt.

Mass of&nbsp;Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster Officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service and rosary will be held at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.

The family Suggests memorials payable to: St. Fidelis Cemetery or&nbsp;Humane Society of the High Plains&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left &nbsp;by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Troy&nbsp;Joseph&nbsp;Dreiling,&nbsp;age&nbsp;55 of Victoria, Kansas, passed away on Friday, November 25, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.He was born on&nbsp;July 6, 1967, at&nbsp;Hays, Kansas, to Julius J. and Darlene Marie (Brungardt) Dreiling.Troy was a paint and body technician working at Lewis Paint and Collision and before that he worked at Paul McDonald Chevrolet. &nbsp;He grew up in Victoria and was a 1986 graduate of Victoria High School. &nbsp;During high school he worked at the Victoria Coke Plant. &nbsp;He was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis.Survivors include his children, Chris Dreiling and wife, Katie, Victoria, KS; Tyler Dreiling, Victoria, KS; his granddaughter, Hollie Dreiling; his parents, Julius J. and Darlene Dreiling, Victoria, KS; his brother, Terence Dreiling, Hays, KS; his sisters, Debi Cline and husband, Kirk “Cookie”,&nbsp;Hays, KS; Deanna Dreiling, Hays, KS; Dori&nbsp;Smalley and husband, Keaton, Frontenac, KS; his former wife, Marcia Dreiling, Victoria, KS; and a number of nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas James Dreiling; his nephew, Garett Vincent Dreiling Stimpson; his grandparents, Dionysius P. and Mary (Paul) Dreiling; Ben and Ida (Meis) Brungardt.Mass of&nbsp;Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 30, 2022, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster Officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas.A vigil service and rosary will be held at 6:30 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.The family Suggests memorials payable to: St. Fidelis Cemetery or&nbsp;Humane Society of the High Plains&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left &nbsp;by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;

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