Gay Beth Moore-Briggs, 86, passed away on
 October 21, 2022 at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains in Dodge City 
following a lengthy health battle.&nbsp; She was born on November 13, 1935, in Bloomington, Kansas, the daughter of Otto and Helen (Smith) Fritche.

She was raised in Osborne County.&nbsp; After
 completing high school, Gay Beth went on to further her education at 
Fort Hays State University, earning her BS in education.&nbsp; She married Don Moore of Copeland.&nbsp; To this union, three&nbsp; children were born, Dale, Doug, and Vicki.&nbsp; Soon after, she began her career as a teacher in the local school system, a career that spanned 44 years.

A community leader over that same four decades, Gay Beth was active in Haskell County 4-H and Kansas Farm Bureau.&nbsp; She
 was known for constantly educating youth and adults alike, whether it 
be English or math or simply how to strive for success.

In 1985, she became good friends with a colleague, Robert (Bob) Briggs.&nbsp; They were married on June 10, 1990, at the Copeland Christian Church.&nbsp; They enjoyed traveling after retirement, spending time in Arizona during the winter months.&nbsp; Gay Beth enjoyed following her grandchildren’s activities.

Gay Beth is 
survived by her three children: Dale and Faith Moore of Fredrick, 
Maryland, Doug and Shannon Moore of Pittsburg, Oklahoma, and Vicki and 
Troy Hesser of Louisburg; four step-children Rhonda and Galen Berry of 
Port Aransas, Texas, Melinda Fikan of Colby, Rodney and Michelle Briggs 
of Independence, Missouri, and Troy Briggs and Sarah Rains of Sublette; a
 sister, Ruth and Don Wyckoff of Norman, Oklahoma;&nbsp; 13
 grandchildren, Dustin Moore (Amy), Michael Moore (Elena), Cutter Moore 
(Lea), Blade Moore (Remi), Stephanie Unruh (Jeff), Brigit Hesser (Emma 
Hofer), Alicia Siruta (Jason), Bradley Fikan (Shannon), Meredith Castor 
(Charles), Amy Briggs, Stacy Briggs, Brooke and Bailey Briggs and their 
mother, Tiffany Briggs; 24 great grandchildren; and three great-great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Briggs, and husband, Don Moore

Funeral service will be held at Sublette 
Christian Church on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 10:30 AM with Pastor 
Doug Harris presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Copeland Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Sublette on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from noon to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; 

Memorials
 are suggested to the Copeland Methodist Church, Copeland UMW, or 
Haskell County EMS-Lockport Station in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at <a href="http://www.swaimfuneralhome.com">www.swaimfuneralhome.com</a>.

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 </figure>Gay Beth Moore-Briggs, 86, passed away on
 October 21, 2022 at Presbyterian Manor of the Plains in Dodge City 
following a lengthy health battle.&nbsp; She was born on November 13, 1935, in Bloomington, Kansas, the daughter of Otto and Helen (Smith) Fritche.She was raised in Osborne County.&nbsp; After
 completing high school, Gay Beth went on to further her education at 
Fort Hays State University, earning her BS in education.&nbsp; She married Don Moore of Copeland.&nbsp; To this union, three&nbsp; children were born, Dale, Doug, and Vicki.&nbsp; Soon after, she began her career as a teacher in the local school system, a career that spanned 44 years.A community leader over that same four decades, Gay Beth was active in Haskell County 4-H and Kansas Farm Bureau.&nbsp; She
 was known for constantly educating youth and adults alike, whether it 
be English or math or simply how to strive for success.In 1985, she became good friends with a colleague, Robert (Bob) Briggs.&nbsp; They were married on June 10, 1990, at the Copeland Christian Church.&nbsp; They enjoyed traveling after retirement, spending time in Arizona during the winter months.&nbsp; Gay Beth enjoyed following her grandchildren’s activities.Gay Beth is 
survived by her three children: Dale and Faith Moore of Fredrick, 
Maryland, Doug and Shannon Moore of Pittsburg, Oklahoma, and Vicki and 
Troy Hesser of Louisburg; four step-children Rhonda and Galen Berry of 
Port Aransas, Texas, Melinda Fikan of Colby, Rodney and Michelle Briggs 
of Independence, Missouri, and Troy Briggs and Sarah Rains of Sublette; a
 sister, Ruth and Don Wyckoff of Norman, Oklahoma;&nbsp; 13
 grandchildren, Dustin Moore (Amy), Michael Moore (Elena), Cutter Moore 
(Lea), Blade Moore (Remi), Stephanie Unruh (Jeff), Brigit Hesser (Emma 
Hofer), Alicia Siruta (Jason), Bradley Fikan (Shannon), Meredith Castor 
(Charles), Amy Briggs, Stacy Briggs, Brooke and Bailey Briggs and their 
mother, Tiffany Briggs; 24 great grandchildren; and three great-great 
grandchildren.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Bob Briggs, and husband, Don MooreFuneral service will be held at Sublette 
Christian Church on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 10:30 AM with Pastor 
Doug Harris presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Copeland Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Sublette on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from noon to 8:00 PM.&nbsp; Memorials
 are suggested to the Copeland Methodist Church, Copeland UMW, or 
Haskell County EMS-Lockport Station in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at <a href="http://www.swaimfuneralhome.com">www.swaimfuneralhome.com</a>.

Gay Beth Moore-Briggs

Nita Elsie (Peterson) Mohr of Great Bend, passed away on October 21, 
2022, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend. She was born 
on October 22, 1943, at Great Bend, to Clarence Theodore and Jenny Elsie
 (Marsh) Peterson.

Nita, a lifetime resident of Great Bend, was a homemaker and enjoyed 
sewing for her family and others. She enjoyed playing cards at the 
Senior Center, bowling, golfing, traveling, camping and fishing, and 
always looking for a bargain at garage sales. She loved and adored her 
chihuahuas.

Survivors include her husband, Richard; one son, Ronald Wayne Mohr 
(companion Brenda Worley) of Great Bend; two granddaughters, Shelby 
Payne (husband Dane Walker) of Lubbock, Tex., and Calie Payne of 
Boulder, Colo.; a son-in-law, John Payne of Joshua, Tex.; and one 
great-grandson, Nixon Walker.

Nita is preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Lynn Payne; her 
twin sister, Rita Mae Roblyer; her brother, Clarence “Pete” Peterson; 
and her parents.

Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, 
October 24, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving 
guests from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 
p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Central Baptist Church with Pastor 
Charlotte Maxwell presiding. 

Memorials have been established with the 
Central Baptist Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Nita Elsie (Peterson) Mohr of Great Bend, passed away on October 21, 
2022, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend. She was born 
on October 22, 1943, at Great Bend, to Clarence Theodore and Jenny Elsie
 (Marsh) Peterson.Nita, a lifetime resident of Great Bend, was a homemaker and enjoyed 
sewing for her family and others. She enjoyed playing cards at the 
Senior Center, bowling, golfing, traveling, camping and fishing, and 
always looking for a bargain at garage sales. She loved and adored her 
chihuahuas.Survivors include her husband, Richard; one son, Ronald Wayne Mohr 
(companion Brenda Worley) of Great Bend; two granddaughters, Shelby 
Payne (husband Dane Walker) of Lubbock, Tex., and Calie Payne of 
Boulder, Colo.; a son-in-law, John Payne of Joshua, Tex.; and one 
great-grandson, Nixon Walker.Nita is preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Lynn Payne; her 
twin sister, Rita Mae Roblyer; her brother, Clarence “Pete” Peterson; 
and her parents.Visitation will take place from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, 
October 24, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving 
guests from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 
p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Central Baptist Church with Pastor 
Charlotte Maxwell presiding. Memorials have been established with the 
Central Baptist Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Nita Elsie (Peterson) Mohr 

Jane Rae Pfannenstiel, 87, Hays, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at St. Catherine Hospital in Dodge City.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in
 the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 
pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at 
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be 
at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

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

A full obituary will be published by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Jane Rae Pfannenstiel, 87, Hays, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at St. Catherine Hospital in Dodge City.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Friday, October 28, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in
 the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 
pm until 8:00 on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at 
Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be 
at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of
 Jane may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>A full obituary will be published by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Jane Rae Pfannenstiel

Nadyne Boone, age 81, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at her home. 

 Private family services are being planned by Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS.

Nadyne Boone, age 81, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Friday, October 21, 2022, at her home. Private family services are being planned by Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter, KS.

Nadyne Boone

Thomas "Tommy" Lynn Rumford, 68, passed away October 19, 2022, at Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born June 2, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Charles Floyd Rumford, Jr. and Lola Mayrea (Cook) Rumford.

Tommy was a graduate of Fairfield High School, Langdon, and Garden City Community College, Garden City.

Tommy is survived by:&nbsp; his daughter, Tamara Rumford of Philip, SD; 
mother, Lola M. Rumford of Abbyville; brother, Bronc Rumford of 
Abbyville; and grandchildren, Hendrix Smith and Hadley Vander May.

He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Floyd Rumford, Jr.

Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the 
Abbyville Community Church, 201 W. Avenue G, Abbyville, with Pastors 
Dale Levering and Keith Dellenbach officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the 
book from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 23, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
Monday, October 24, and Tuesday, October 25, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; 
Friends may also sign the book from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 
with the family present at the Abbyville Community Church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Abbyville 
Community Church, Abbyville Booster Club, or DaVita Dialysis Center of 
Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Thomas "Tommy" Lynn Rumford, 68, passed away October 19, 2022, at Meridian Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Wichita.&nbsp; He was born June 2, 1954, in Hutchinson, to Charles Floyd Rumford, Jr. and Lola Mayrea (Cook) Rumford.Tommy was a graduate of Fairfield High School, Langdon, and Garden City Community College, Garden City.Tommy is survived by:&nbsp; his daughter, Tamara Rumford of Philip, SD; 
mother, Lola M. Rumford of Abbyville; brother, Bronc Rumford of 
Abbyville; and grandchildren, Hendrix Smith and Hadley Vander May.He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Floyd Rumford, Jr.Memorial service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at the 
Abbyville Community Church, 201 W. Avenue G, Abbyville, with Pastors 
Dale Levering and Keith Dellenbach officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign the 
book from 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 23, and from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 
Monday, October 24, and Tuesday, October 25, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; 
Friends may also sign the book from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 
with the family present at the Abbyville Community Church.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Abbyville 
Community Church, Abbyville Booster Club, or DaVita Dialysis Center of 
Hutchinson, in care of Elliott Mortuary and Crematory, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Thomas ‘Tommy’ Lynn Rumford

Dwight Emmett Wentz, son of Fred and Violet Wentz, was born September
 24, 1951, in Oberlin, Kansas, and passed away at Norton County Hospital on
 October 20, 2022, at the age of 71 years.

Dwight was a lifelong 
resident of Norton and Decatur Counties.  He spent much of his life 
residing at his childhood home, spending the last 32 years of his life 
residing at the family homestead where he grew up.  Dwight graduated 
from Norcatur High School in 1969.  Dwight and Mary Louise Miller were 
married on August 6, 1971, in Norton, Kansas.  They had five children and
 celebrated 51 years of marriage.

Most of his life was tied back 
to agriculture.  In his younger years, he had multiple occupations 
including trucking, welding, maintenance and repair, custom combining 
and even a little time working in the oilfield.  He also worked several 
years at MGM Grain in Norcatur. Those years gave him the experience to 
be successful in later endeavors. As well as production farming, he 
owned several businesses including D&amp;M Service (both the repair shop
 and the fuel business), A&amp;W, Oberlin Sinclair, D&amp;M Auto, and 
D&amp;M Repair (Oberlin.)

He enjoyed traveling, collecting cars, and spending time with family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors
 include his wife Mary, and his children, Galen (Jamie) Wentz of Norton,
 Darren (Lois) Wentz of Clayton, Troy (Jessica) Wentz of Norcatur, 
Katrina (David) Edgerton of Hoisington, Carissa (Jacob) Larue of 
Oberlin.  He is survived by 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. 
As well as brothers Walter Wentz, Carl Wentz, and LaRene Wentz, and 
sisters Florence Marsh, Sylvia Wilroy, and Rosalie Kraft.  He was 
preceded in death by both his parents, two brothers Eugene Wentz and 
Brett Wentz and one sister Karolyn Kingham.

Funeral service will 
be Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 11:00AM at Pauls Funeral Home, 
Oberlin.  Visitation will be Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 12:00-7:00 
PM with family receiving guests from 5:00-7:00 PM. Burial will be in Big
 Timber Cemetery. 

Memorial contributions may be made to the Dwight Wentz
 Memorial Fund.  Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com

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 </figure>Dwight Emmett Wentz, son of Fred and Violet Wentz, was born September
 24, 1951, in Oberlin, Kansas, and passed away at Norton County Hospital on
 October 20, 2022, at the age of 71 years.Dwight was a lifelong 
resident of Norton and Decatur Counties. He spent much of his life 
residing at his childhood home, spending the last 32 years of his life 
residing at the family homestead where he grew up. Dwight graduated 
from Norcatur High School in 1969. Dwight and Mary Louise Miller were 
married on August 6, 1971, in Norton, Kansas. They had five children and
 celebrated 51 years of marriage.Most of his life was tied back 
to agriculture. In his younger years, he had multiple occupations 
including trucking, welding, maintenance and repair, custom combining 
and even a little time working in the oilfield. He also worked several 
years at MGM Grain in Norcatur. Those years gave him the experience to 
be successful in later endeavors. As well as production farming, he 
owned several businesses including D&amp;M Service (both the repair shop
 and the fuel business), A&amp;W, Oberlin Sinclair, D&amp;M Auto, and 
D&amp;M Repair (Oberlin.)He enjoyed traveling, collecting cars, and spending time with family, especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren.Survivors
 include his wife Mary, and his children, Galen (Jamie) Wentz of Norton,
 Darren (Lois) Wentz of Clayton, Troy (Jessica) Wentz of Norcatur, 
Katrina (David) Edgerton of Hoisington, Carissa (Jacob) Larue of 
Oberlin. He is survived by 15 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. 
As well as brothers Walter Wentz, Carl Wentz, and LaRene Wentz, and 
sisters Florence Marsh, Sylvia Wilroy, and Rosalie Kraft. He was 
preceded in death by both his parents, two brothers Eugene Wentz and 
Brett Wentz and one sister Karolyn Kingham.Funeral service will 
be Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 11:00AM at Pauls Funeral Home, 
Oberlin. Visitation will be Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 12:00-7:00 
PM with family receiving guests from 5:00-7:00 PM. Burial will be in Big
 Timber Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dwight Wentz
 Memorial Fund. Condolences can be left at www.paulsfh.com

Dwight Emmett Wentz

Francis “Frank” Jacobs, 78, of Topeka, Kansas died Thursday, October 20, 
2022, at Heritage Gardens Nursing home after battling dementia. 

Frank 
was born on October 5, 1944, in Hays, Kansas. He was the son of Edward 
and Katherine Jacobs. He earned two Master's degrees from the University
 of Kansas. He married Alice Jacobs in 1978, but she passed in June of 
2018. Frank had two brothers, Edward Jacobs and Tom Jacobs, and one 
sister, Ephigenia Jacobs. He is survived by his two children, Kevyn 
Jacobs and Dale Jacobs, as well as two step-children, Tom Long and Brenda 
Alfrey. He has 2 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, and 17 
great-step-grandchildren. Frank was a history buff, an amateur 
genealogist, and traced his family tree back hundreds of years through 
multiple countries. He had a life-long career working for the State of 
Kansas in criminal justice, juvenile probation, and social work. He was 
an outdoors-man and enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved
 to travel and spend time with his grandchildren. Frank also enjoyed 
karaoke and quartet singing. He was as smart as a whip and loved to 
research history, military battles, and could fix just about anything 
mechanical. He will be missed by all of his family and friends. Out
 of respect for Frank’s wishes, there will be no memorial service 
planned. The family will have their own private memorial observance. Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Francis “Frank” Jacobs, 78, of Topeka, Kansas died Thursday, October 20, 
2022, at Heritage Gardens Nursing home after battling dementia. Frank 
was born on October 5, 1944, in Hays, Kansas. He was the son of Edward 
and Katherine Jacobs. He earned two Master's degrees from the University
 of Kansas. He married Alice Jacobs in 1978, but she passed in June of 
2018. Frank had two brothers, Edward Jacobs and Tom Jacobs, and one 
sister, Ephigenia Jacobs. He is survived by his two children, Kevyn 
Jacobs and Dale Jacobs, as well as two step-children, Tom Long and Brenda 
Alfrey. He has 2 grandchildren, 6 step-grandchildren, and 17 
great-step-grandchildren. Frank was a history buff, an amateur 
genealogist, and traced his family tree back hundreds of years through 
multiple countries. He had a life-long career working for the State of 
Kansas in criminal justice, juvenile probation, and social work. He was 
an outdoors-man and enjoyed duck hunting, fishing, and camping. He loved
 to travel and spend time with his grandchildren. Frank also enjoyed 
karaoke and quartet singing. He was as smart as a whip and loved to 
research history, military battles, and could fix just about anything 
mechanical. He will be missed by all of his family and friends. Out
 of respect for Frank’s wishes, there will be no memorial service 
planned. The family will have their own private memorial observance. Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel is assisting the family.&nbsp;

Francis 'Frank' Jacobs

Helen M. Davis, 92, Hays, died Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.

She was born August 22, 1930, in 
Dorrance, the daughter of James L. and Hattie (Sulc) Gustason.&nbsp;&nbsp;On 
February 7, 1948, she was united in marriage to Roy L. Davis in Hays, and
 they celebrated over 48 years of marriage before he preceded her in 
death on August 21, 1996.&nbsp;&nbsp;Helen and Roy built their beautiful home and 
enjoyed raising their family on the farm, and she proudly lived there 
for over 60 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;From 1970-2000, she worked for the East Plains DHIA 
as a dairy tester and during her employment helped form the state 
supervisor association and served as the treasurer.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was active in 
her community serving as the Buckeye PTA treasurer, president of the 
Buckeye Ladies Club, leader for the Buckeye Junior Farmers 4-H Club, and
 helped at the Ellis County Fair as a superintendent.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed 
traveling, camping, boating, dancing, and cherished her family.

Survivors include her son: Randy Davis 
and wife Mary of Hays, daughter: Ruby Davis (Mark Rowland) of Eden, NY, a
 brother: Vernon Gustason and wife Coeta of Massachusetts, two 
grandchildren: Rochelle Werth and Robbie Davis and wife Jill, all of 
Hays, six great grandchildren: Maryssa McClure, Brady Werth and fiancé 
Paris Wolf, Rylynn Davis, Reagan Davis, Abbi Rupp, and Leevi Rupp, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband Roy, three brothers: Ernie, Frank, and Roy Gustason, 
and a sister: Elsie Briscoe.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in Fort Hays 
Memorial Gardens Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 
on Monday and from 9:00 am until service time on Tuesday, all at the 
funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the Davis family, payable to 
Randy Davis, for a memorial to be determined at a later 
date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Helen may be shared with her family 
at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Helen M. Davis, 92, Hays, died Thursday, October 20, 2022, at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.She was born August 22, 1930, in 
Dorrance, the daughter of James L. and Hattie (Sulc) Gustason.&nbsp;&nbsp;On 
February 7, 1948, she was united in marriage to Roy L. Davis in Hays, and
 they celebrated over 48 years of marriage before he preceded her in 
death on August 21, 1996.&nbsp;&nbsp;Helen and Roy built their beautiful home and 
enjoyed raising their family on the farm, and she proudly lived there 
for over 60 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;From 1970-2000, she worked for the East Plains DHIA 
as a dairy tester and during her employment helped form the state 
supervisor association and served as the treasurer.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was active in 
her community serving as the Buckeye PTA treasurer, president of the 
Buckeye Ladies Club, leader for the Buckeye Junior Farmers 4-H Club, and
 helped at the Ellis County Fair as a superintendent.&nbsp;&nbsp;She enjoyed 
traveling, camping, boating, dancing, and cherished her family.Survivors include her son: Randy Davis 
and wife Mary of Hays, daughter: Ruby Davis (Mark Rowland) of Eden, NY, a
 brother: Vernon Gustason and wife Coeta of Massachusetts, two 
grandchildren: Rochelle Werth and Robbie Davis and wife Jill, all of 
Hays, six great grandchildren: Maryssa McClure, Brady Werth and fiancé 
Paris Wolf, Rylynn Davis, Reagan Davis, Abbi Rupp, and Leevi Rupp, and 
numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband Roy, three brothers: Ernie, Frank, and Roy Gustason, 
and a sister: Elsie Briscoe.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Tuesday, October 25, 2022 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with 
Rev. Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will follow in Fort Hays 
Memorial Gardens Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 
on Monday and from 9:00 am until service time on Tuesday, all at the 
funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Davis family, payable to 
Randy Davis, for a memorial to be determined at a later 
date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Helen may be shared with her family 
at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Helen M. (Gustason) Davis

Avis (Schindler) Look of Hays, KS, formerly of Stockton, KS, 
passed away on October 20, 2022, in Hays, KS at the age of 88. She was 
born on July 9, 1934, to Raymond and Vera (Arrington) Schindler in 
Greenfield Rooks County, KS. She was married to Lester E. Look on May 
17, 1952, in Belleville, KS. They were blessed with two daughters: 
Patricia and Diane.

Avis grew up in Stockton. She 
graduated from Stockton High School in 1952 and married Lester soon 
after. She was a homemaker and kept busy raising their daughters. She 
was a volunteer at the Hays Hospital and Hays First United Methodist 
Church where she was a member. She had a strong relationship with her 
Lord and savior Jesus Christ that helped her throughout her life.

One
 of the greatest joys of her life was her family. Her grandchildren were
 often treated to a trip to the Sternberg Museum, one of her favorite 
destinations. She had special talents at quilting, embroidery, 
gardening, and cooking. She enjoyed collecting recipe books and 
windmills. A trip to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park where 
she viewed the mountains and wildlife was always at the top of her list 
of many travels.

Avis has gone to be with her Lord and 
will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The legacy of her love, 
laughter, and joy will remain in our hearts and memories forever.

Avis
 is survived by her husband, Lester; daughters, Patricia (Stan) Remmers 
of Sabetha, KS and Diane (Randall) Hrabe of Plainville, KS; siblings, 
Zoe Hrabe of Stockton, Kermit (Barbara) Schindler of Stockton, Kenneth 
Schindler of Topeka, KS, Marilyn (Dwight) Miller of Stockton, Louis 
Schindler of Hill City, KS, Marvin Schindler of Goddard, KS, and Henry 
Schindler of Great Bend, KS; sisters-in-law, Julie Schindler and Sandy 
Schindler; 8 grandchildren, Judd (Tanya) Remmers, Matt Hrabe, Joel 
(Felicia) Hrabe, Greg Remmers, Emily Hrabe, Abigail (Richard) Kidwell, 
Libby (Lance) Ziegler, and Caroline (Chris) Keas; and 14 
great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her 
parents, Raymond and Vera; siblings, Rita (Gene) Hrabe, Richard 
Schindler, Charles Schindler, and Raymond, Jr. (Shirley) Schindler; and 
brother-in-law, Normand Hrabe.

A Celebration of Life 
Service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at the 
Stockton Church of Restoration. Burial will follow in the Stockton 
Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.

Memorials
 are suggested to Stockton Church of Restoration or Hays Med Hospice and
 may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, 
Stockton, KS 67669.

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 </figure>Avis (Schindler) Look of Hays, KS, formerly of Stockton, KS, 
passed away on October 20, 2022, in Hays, KS at the age of 88. She was 
born on July 9, 1934, to Raymond and Vera (Arrington) Schindler in 
Greenfield Rooks County, KS. She was married to Lester E. Look on May 
17, 1952, in Belleville, KS. They were blessed with two daughters: 
Patricia and Diane.Avis grew up in Stockton. She 
graduated from Stockton High School in 1952 and married Lester soon 
after. She was a homemaker and kept busy raising their daughters. She 
was a volunteer at the Hays Hospital and Hays First United Methodist 
Church where she was a member. She had a strong relationship with her 
Lord and savior Jesus Christ that helped her throughout her life.One
 of the greatest joys of her life was her family. Her grandchildren were
 often treated to a trip to the Sternberg Museum, one of her favorite 
destinations. She had special talents at quilting, embroidery, 
gardening, and cooking. She enjoyed collecting recipe books and 
windmills. A trip to Estes Park and Rocky Mountain National Park where 
she viewed the mountains and wildlife was always at the top of her list 
of many travels.Avis has gone to be with her Lord and 
will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The legacy of her love, 
laughter, and joy will remain in our hearts and memories forever.Avis
 is survived by her husband, Lester; daughters, Patricia (Stan) Remmers 
of Sabetha, KS and Diane (Randall) Hrabe of Plainville, KS; siblings, 
Zoe Hrabe of Stockton, Kermit (Barbara) Schindler of Stockton, Kenneth 
Schindler of Topeka, KS, Marilyn (Dwight) Miller of Stockton, Louis 
Schindler of Hill City, KS, Marvin Schindler of Goddard, KS, and Henry 
Schindler of Great Bend, KS; sisters-in-law, Julie Schindler and Sandy 
Schindler; 8 grandchildren, Judd (Tanya) Remmers, Matt Hrabe, Joel 
(Felicia) Hrabe, Greg Remmers, Emily Hrabe, Abigail (Richard) Kidwell, 
Libby (Lance) Ziegler, and Caroline (Chris) Keas; and 14 
great-grandchildren.She is preceded in death by her 
parents, Raymond and Vera; siblings, Rita (Gene) Hrabe, Richard 
Schindler, Charles Schindler, and Raymond, Jr. (Shirley) Schindler; and 
brother-in-law, Normand Hrabe.A Celebration of Life 
Service will be held on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 11:00 AM, at the 
Stockton Church of Restoration. Burial will follow in the Stockton 
Cemetery. There will be no public visitation.Memorials
 are suggested to Stockton Church of Restoration or Hays Med Hospice and
 may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N 1st, 
Stockton, KS 67669.

Avis Look

Waunda M. White, 61, passed away October 20, 2022, at Pratt Regional Medical Center, Pratt.

She was born October 10, 1961, in Cleveland, Mississippi, the daughter of Dorcey and Joyce Kendell Howell.

A longtime area resident, she was the Activity Director at 
Diversicare of Larned. She was of the Christian faith and a member of 
the American Legion Auxiliary.

Survivors include: three sons, Jeremy Keith White, Great Bend, Justin
 White, Missouri and Joshua White, Larned; companion, Michael David 
Hayes, Larned; brother, Allan Howell, Cleveland, Mississippi; two 
sisters, Camille Yarborough, Starksville, Mississippi, Anita Howell, 
Cleveland, Mississippi; and a granddaughter, Paige White.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

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

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 </figure>Waunda M. White, 61, passed away October 20, 2022, at Pratt Regional Medical Center, Pratt.She was born October 10, 1961, in Cleveland, Mississippi, the daughter of Dorcey and Joyce Kendell Howell.A longtime area resident, she was the Activity Director at 
Diversicare of Larned. She was of the Christian faith and a member of 
the American Legion Auxiliary.Survivors include: three sons, Jeremy Keith White, Great Bend, Justin
 White, Missouri and Joshua White, Larned; companion, Michael David 
Hayes, Larned; brother, Allan Howell, Cleveland, Mississippi; two 
sisters, Camille Yarborough, Starksville, Mississippi, Anita Howell, 
Cleveland, Mississippi; and a granddaughter, Paige White.She was preceded in death by her parents.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.Services in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Waunda M. White

September 24, 1951
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 20, 2022

An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Dwight-Emmett-Wentz?obId=26191943#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>September 24, 1951
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 October 20, 2022An obituary is pending with Pauls Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Dwight-Emmett-Wentz?obId=26191943#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Barbara Jean Wood, 72, of Salina, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022. She was born July 8, 1950, in Ransom, Kansas.

She worked as a trust clerk / teller for UMB Bank in Salina for 30 years.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan E and Dorothy A. S. (Roths) Stetler, and her husband, Earl Wood.

Survivors include her 3 sons, Jeff &nbsp;Wood of Salina, Jeremy (Heather) 
Wood of Bennington, and Jason (Patty) Wood of Salina, her sister, Jan 
(Don) Leiker of Strasburg, Colorado, 6 grandchildren, 4 nephews and 1 
niece.

Cremation has been chosen and a memorial service will be planned for a later date.

Memorials may be made to&nbsp;Roselawn Mortuary to help defer funeral 
expenses in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

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 </figure>Barbara Jean Wood, 72, of Salina, passed away Monday, October 17, 2022. She was born July 8, 1950, in Ransom, Kansas.She worked as a trust clerk / teller for UMB Bank in Salina for 30 years.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ivan E and Dorothy A. S. (Roths) Stetler, and her husband, Earl Wood.Survivors include her 3 sons, Jeff &nbsp;Wood of Salina, Jeremy (Heather) 
Wood of Bennington, and Jason (Patty) Wood of Salina, her sister, Jan 
(Don) Leiker of Strasburg, Colorado, 6 grandchildren, 4 nephews and 1 
niece.Cremation has been chosen and a memorial service will be planned for a later date.Memorials may be made to&nbsp;Roselawn Mortuary to help defer funeral 
expenses in care of Roselawn Mortuary, PO Box 2322, Salina, 67402.

Barbara Jean Wood

Jeremy David Dixon, age 40, of Hays, Kansas passed away October 14, 2022, in Colorado after a very long, brave, and hard-fought battle with Combat PTSD.&nbsp;He was born January 1, 1982, at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland to David Dixon and Robin Low. Jeremy attended college and earned an Associates of Business degree. On February 10, 2022, he married his best friend Heather Nicole Stremel in Hays after dating for a few years.&nbsp;

Jeremy was a US Marine veteran with the rank of Sergeant.&nbsp;He joined the US Marine Corps in 2003 where he was a helicopter mechanic. He went on his first deployment to Iraq from 2004 to 2005. It was there that he was on the front lines during the second battle of Fallujah, while although short, was the bloodiest battle in our Nation's history since the Vietnam War. Jeremy deployed a second time to Afghanistan from 2006 to 2007. It was the first deployment and his time in Fallujah that created a daily battle with the demons of war that would haunt him until his last day on earth.&nbsp; He was so proud to have met and married a US Navy Hospital Corpsman, always saying that he had found his very own Doc to take care of him.&nbsp; He tried with all his might to battle those demons, staying strong in his faith in God the entire time. Jeremy had the heart of a warrior. Ask anyone close to him about what he had been through in his lifetime and they'd tell you he made it through so much with a fighting spirit.

Jeremy was most recently working as a Heavy Equipment Operator with the Trego County Road and Bridge department. He had worked at Stanion Wholesale in Hays, as well as a project manager for a flooring company in Denver prior to moving to Kansas.

Jeremy enjoyed riding his Harley side by side with Heather on hers.&nbsp; He LOVED sports.&nbsp; Sundays were dedicated to football, and he would be up at 7 am sharp with his Broncos jersey on ready to go.&nbsp; He had the ability to remember sporting events by date, score, plays, and even the weather that day.&nbsp; You could ask him where any athlete went to college and he could instantly rattle it off.&nbsp; Heather always called him a “savant” - she was absolutely enamored by his beautiful, gifted mind.&nbsp; Behind closed doors, Jeremy was a big teddy bear.&nbsp; No matter what kind of day he had, he wanted to make sure those he loved were ok, and he gave the best hugs when they were needed.&nbsp; He was an avid dog lover.&nbsp; His pride and joy was his 150 pound Blue Merle Great Dane, Teufel, but he loved all 5 other animals of his and loved having a cuddle puddle in bed after a long day, with all the animals snuggled up between and on top of him and Heather.&nbsp; He enjoyed fly fishing, camping with his kids, going through his and Titan’s baseball card collection, road trips, and watching Bill Burr stand-up, Seinfeld, and Chapelle’s Show on repeat with Heather (he could recite just about every word from both shows).&nbsp; Laughter was always the best medicine for him.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Toward the end of his life, Jeremy was passionate about helping people succeed with their sobriety, while silently struggling with his own.&nbsp; His number one goal was to see that those he loved didn’t struggle with addiction the way he did.&nbsp; He’d drop everything to be by anyone’s side, friend or foe, just to make sure they made it through the night sober.

He is survived by his wife, Heather of Hays; his mother and step father, Robin Mitchell and Curtis of Conway, Missouri; his children, Titan Joseph Dixon of Hays and Rayne Rene Dixon of Northglenn, Colorado; his step children, Patrick Spencer Banzhaf of Hays and Kaeley Elizabeth Banzhaf of Lakewood, Colorado; his brothers, Joshua (Katelyn) Templeton of Scottsbluff, Nebraska and James (Beka) Pendleton of Atlanta, Georgia; a sister, Jessica Dixon (Brian Hedrick) of Kiowa, Colorado; his grandfather Terry (Karen) Low of Clute, Texas, and his grandmother, who he adored and lovingly referred to as “Grams”, Joanna Patterson of Lindale, Texas.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Templeton and grandparents, Ken Patterson and Robert “Troy” Troyanski.

Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM Friday, October 28, 2022, at the Kansas State Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas, with a reception following at the VFW in Hays.&nbsp; All are invited- we want to show Jeremy just how loved he was.&nbsp; The family requests that those who wish to drive to the cemetery in procession meet at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel at 2:00 pm that day.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the family via Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel to help cover funeral expenses and bills during this difficult time.

Heather wishes to remind anyone struggling that you are not alone, and whatever you are going through right now is temporary, no matter how difficult it may seem.&nbsp; Please reach out to a family member, friend, or the suicide hotline- just call or text 988 or 1-800-273-8255 (Veterans press option 1).&nbsp; To the world, you may be one person.&nbsp; But to one person, you may be the world.

Arrangements in care of&nbsp;Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

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

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 </figure>Jeremy David Dixon, age 40, of Hays, Kansas passed away October 14, 2022, in Colorado after a very long, brave, and hard-fought battle with Combat PTSD.&nbsp;He was born January 1, 1982, at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland to David Dixon and Robin Low. Jeremy attended college and earned an Associates of Business degree. On February 10, 2022, he married his best friend Heather Nicole Stremel in Hays after dating for a few years.&nbsp;Jeremy was a US Marine veteran with the rank of Sergeant.&nbsp;He joined the US Marine Corps in 2003 where he was a helicopter mechanic. He went on his first deployment to Iraq from 2004 to 2005. It was there that he was on the front lines during the second battle of Fallujah, while although short, was the bloodiest battle in our Nation's history since the Vietnam War. Jeremy deployed a second time to Afghanistan from 2006 to 2007. It was the first deployment and his time in Fallujah that created a daily battle with the demons of war that would haunt him until his last day on earth.&nbsp; He was so proud to have met and married a US Navy Hospital Corpsman, always saying that he had found his very own Doc to take care of him.&nbsp; He tried with all his might to battle those demons, staying strong in his faith in God the entire time. Jeremy had the heart of a warrior. Ask anyone close to him about what he had been through in his lifetime and they'd tell you he made it through so much with a fighting spirit.Jeremy was most recently working as a Heavy Equipment Operator with the Trego County Road and Bridge department. He had worked at Stanion Wholesale in Hays, as well as a project manager for a flooring company in Denver prior to moving to Kansas.Jeremy enjoyed riding his Harley side by side with Heather on hers.&nbsp; He LOVED sports.&nbsp; Sundays were dedicated to football, and he would be up at 7 am sharp with his Broncos jersey on ready to go.&nbsp; He had the ability to remember sporting events by date, score, plays, and even the weather that day.&nbsp; You could ask him where any athlete went to college and he could instantly rattle it off.&nbsp; Heather always called him a “savant” - she was absolutely enamored by his beautiful, gifted mind.&nbsp; Behind closed doors, Jeremy was a big teddy bear.&nbsp; No matter what kind of day he had, he wanted to make sure those he loved were ok, and he gave the best hugs when they were needed.&nbsp; He was an avid dog lover.&nbsp; His pride and joy was his 150 pound Blue Merle Great Dane, Teufel, but he loved all 5 other animals of his and loved having a cuddle puddle in bed after a long day, with all the animals snuggled up between and on top of him and Heather.&nbsp; He enjoyed fly fishing, camping with his kids, going through his and Titan’s baseball card collection, road trips, and watching Bill Burr stand-up, Seinfeld, and Chapelle’s Show on repeat with Heather (he could recite just about every word from both shows).&nbsp; Laughter was always the best medicine for him.&nbsp; &nbsp;Toward the end of his life, Jeremy was passionate about helping people succeed with their sobriety, while silently struggling with his own.&nbsp; His number one goal was to see that those he loved didn’t struggle with addiction the way he did.&nbsp; He’d drop everything to be by anyone’s side, friend or foe, just to make sure they made it through the night sober.He is survived by his wife, Heather of Hays; his mother and step father, Robin Mitchell and Curtis of Conway, Missouri; his children, Titan Joseph Dixon of Hays and Rayne Rene Dixon of Northglenn, Colorado; his step children, Patrick Spencer Banzhaf of Hays and Kaeley Elizabeth Banzhaf of Lakewood, Colorado; his brothers, Joshua (Katelyn) Templeton of Scottsbluff, Nebraska and James (Beka) Pendleton of Atlanta, Georgia; a sister, Jessica Dixon (Brian Hedrick) of Kiowa, Colorado; his grandfather Terry (Karen) Low of Clute, Texas, and his grandmother, who he adored and lovingly referred to as “Grams”, Joanna Patterson of Lindale, Texas.He was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Templeton and grandparents, Ken Patterson and Robert “Troy” Troyanski.Memorial services will be held 3:00 PM Friday, October 28, 2022, at the Kansas State Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas, with a reception following at the VFW in Hays.&nbsp; All are invited- we want to show Jeremy just how loved he was.&nbsp; The family requests that those who wish to drive to the cemetery in procession meet at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel at 2:00 pm that day.Memorial contributions are suggested to the family via Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel to help cover funeral expenses and bills during this difficult time.Heather wishes to remind anyone struggling that you are not alone, and whatever you are going through right now is temporary, no matter how difficult it may seem.&nbsp; Please reach out to a family member, friend, or the suicide hotline- just call or text 988 or 1-800-273-8255 (Veterans press option 1).&nbsp; To the world, you may be one person.&nbsp; But to one person, you may be the world.Arrangements in care of&nbsp;Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Jeremy David Dixon

Mason David Roach, 28, passed away October 19, 2022, in rural Russell
 County, Kan. He was born February 9, 1994, to Rick Rathbun and Lisa 
Roach.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Mason was a batchman for Concrete 
Services. He was a Lego fanatic, enjoyed playing his music loud and 
strumming his guitar. He loved spending time with his family but 
especially fond of spending time with his precious daughter, Emberlynn.

Survivors include, his mother, Lisa Anderson of Great Bend; his 
fianceé, Emily DeLaurentis and daughter, Emberlynn Roach of the home; a 
brother, Garrett Rathbun and wife Maggie of Tyler, Tex.; two sisters, 
Allison Mietler and Jeff of Great Bend and Ashley Fronterhouse of 
Amarillo, Tex.; his bonus dad of many years, Rick Anderson of Abilene; 
and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, 
Rick Rathbun.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 23, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 3:00 to
 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 
24, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. 


Memorials have been designated to the Emberlynn Roach Education Fund, in
 care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Mason David Roach, 28, passed away October 19, 2022, in rural Russell
 County, Kan. He was born February 9, 1994, to Rick Rathbun and Lisa 
Roach.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Mason was a batchman for Concrete 
Services. He was a Lego fanatic, enjoyed playing his music loud and 
strumming his guitar. He loved spending time with his family but 
especially fond of spending time with his precious daughter, Emberlynn.Survivors include, his mother, Lisa Anderson of Great Bend; his 
fianceé, Emily DeLaurentis and daughter, Emberlynn Roach of the home; a 
brother, Garrett Rathbun and wife Maggie of Tyler, Tex.; two sisters, 
Allison Mietler and Jeff of Great Bend and Ashley Fronterhouse of 
Amarillo, Tex.; his bonus dad of many years, Rick Anderson of Abilene; 
and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, 
Rick Rathbun.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, October 23, 
2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 3:00 to
 5:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, October 
24, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. 
Memorials have been designated to the Emberlynn Roach Education Fund, in
 care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Mason David Roach

Marilyn Kay (Corwin) Adolf was born February 4, 1939, to Andrew 
Wesley and Nida Hope (Sanders) Corwin in Gordon, Nebraska. She was the 
fourth of six children.

The family moved to Colorado in the spring of 1947 to a farm 
northwest of Vona.&nbsp; Marilyn attended school in Seibert until the 
district line between Seibert and Vona was moved. At that point she 
began attending Vona in the seventh grade graduating from Vona High 
School in 1956.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shortly after high school, she was married to Kenneth Pottorff from 
Stratton, CO on October 28, 1956.&nbsp; There were six children born to this 
union:&nbsp; one son; Kenneth Marc in 1957, and five daughters; Kimberly Kay 
in 1959, Jenny Jo in 1961, twins Jill Lynne and Julie Leigh in 1968, and
 Valoree Ann in 1970.&nbsp; Marilyn enjoyed being a housewife and a 
stay-at-home mom.&nbsp; This marriage ended in 1984.

Marilyn always had a heart for people. Once she entered the 
workforce, she had new opportunities to bless others with her genuine 
smile and joy. For many years, she worked in the restaurant on sale days
 at the Stratton Sale Barn. The other days of the week, she worked in 
their office.&nbsp; Later, she was a receptionist/assistant for Drs. Jones 
&amp; Williams in Burlington, CO, until the business sold in 2008.&nbsp; She 
held this position for seventeen years. During her retirement she had 
the joy of providing childcare for two of her grandkids, LeAnn and Caleb
 Tanner.

While working at the sale barn, Marilyn met her best friend and 
second husband, Harold Adolf.&nbsp; They had known each other for six years 
before they started dating.&nbsp; After a short courtship, Harold and Marilyn
 were united in marriage on August 11, 1990, in Stratton, CO. His three 
children, Tiger, Todd, and Sheri became a loving addition to her life.

Throughout their marriage Harold and Marilyn enjoyed 32 years united 
as one. They absolutely loved spending time together as well as with 
their growing family and many special friends. Their life on the farm 
was their little heaven on earth with her special dog, Cooper.

Marilyn put her faith in Jesus as the Lord of her life as a young 
girl.&nbsp; Her faith carried her through many joys and sorrows especially 
through the heartbreaking loss of her youngest daughter, Valoree Ann in 
1972 as well as her divorce.&nbsp; God proved Himself ever faithful 
transforming her brokenness and bitterness into healing and 
forgiveness.&nbsp; Marilyn demonstrated this life to her children and 
grandchildren through her complete dependence on her Savior.&nbsp; Her love 
for Jesus flowed into her home as she loved, cared for, and prayed for 
her family.

Marilyn was a longtime and active member of the Stratton United 
Methodist church where she served on several boards and was involved 
with the youth and Sunday school programs.&nbsp; She also enjoyed gardening, 
being an active member of the Stratton Garden Club, as well as playing 
Bridge with several ladies in the community.

After a two-year battle with advanced stages of Alzheimer’s, Marilyn 
was received by her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 13, 2022, 
Marilyn passed away at her home in Stratton, CO. She was 83 years old.

Marilyn is survived by her loving husband, Harold Adolf; her 
children, Marc (Robbi) Pottorff of Goodland KS, Kim Davison of 
Burlington, CO, Jenny Reeverts of Burlington, CO, Jill (Joel) Tanner of 
Vona, CO and Julie (Mike) Myers of Frederick, CO; her three 
stepchildren, Tiger Adolf (Ed Thomas) of Vallejo, CA, Todd (Kim) Adolf, 
Morristown, AZ, and Sheri (Jon)Thompson of Fort Collins, CO; sixteen 
grandchildren Misti Pottorff, Melissa (Andy) Leavitt, Valoree (Dan) 
Luvato, Dana Davison, Colton Davison, Canaan (Bekah) Reeverts, Keala 
(Jason) Widdifield, Mackenzie (David) Nunez, Kaylynne (Eric) Hainey, 
Dillon (Shelby) Tanner, Nathan Tanner, LeAnn and Caleb Tanner, Mason 
Myers, Gavin (Riley) Myers, and Dane Myers; and five step grandchildren 
Bryan Thomas, Carolyn (Jacob) Helms, Makayla Adolf, Logan Vaughn, and 
Denton Vaughn.&nbsp; As well as twenty-two great grandchildren, plus one more
 on the way.&nbsp; She is also survived by her sister-in-law Velda (Raymond) 
Dobler of Burlington, CO.

Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Nida Corwin,
 infant brother and sister Donald Eugene and Donna May, brother Gale and
 wife Pat Corwin, sister Patsy and husband Gordon Hatfield, and brother 
Jack Corwin, daughter Valoree Ann and son-in-law Jon Reeverts.&nbsp; She is 
also preceded in death by her mother-in-law Lydia (Stahleker) Adolf and 
brother-in-law and wife Wilford and Nikki Adolf of Bethune, CO.

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

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marilyn Kay (Corwin) Adolf was born February 4, 1939, to Andrew 
Wesley and Nida Hope (Sanders) Corwin in Gordon, Nebraska. She was the 
fourth of six children.The family moved to Colorado in the spring of 1947 to a farm 
northwest of Vona.&nbsp; Marilyn attended school in Seibert until the 
district line between Seibert and Vona was moved. At that point she 
began attending Vona in the seventh grade graduating from Vona High 
School in 1956.&nbsp;&nbsp;Shortly after high school, she was married to Kenneth Pottorff from 
Stratton, CO on October 28, 1956.&nbsp; There were six children born to this 
union:&nbsp; one son; Kenneth Marc in 1957, and five daughters; Kimberly Kay 
in 1959, Jenny Jo in 1961, twins Jill Lynne and Julie Leigh in 1968, and
 Valoree Ann in 1970.&nbsp; Marilyn enjoyed being a housewife and a 
stay-at-home mom.&nbsp; This marriage ended in 1984.Marilyn always had a heart for people. Once she entered the 
workforce, she had new opportunities to bless others with her genuine 
smile and joy. For many years, she worked in the restaurant on sale days
 at the Stratton Sale Barn. The other days of the week, she worked in 
their office.&nbsp; Later, she was a receptionist/assistant for Drs. Jones 
&amp; Williams in Burlington, CO, until the business sold in 2008.&nbsp; She 
held this position for seventeen years. During her retirement she had 
the joy of providing childcare for two of her grandkids, LeAnn and Caleb
 Tanner.While working at the sale barn, Marilyn met her best friend and 
second husband, Harold Adolf.&nbsp; They had known each other for six years 
before they started dating.&nbsp; After a short courtship, Harold and Marilyn
 were united in marriage on August 11, 1990, in Stratton, CO. His three 
children, Tiger, Todd, and Sheri became a loving addition to her life.Throughout their marriage Harold and Marilyn enjoyed 32 years united 
as one. They absolutely loved spending time together as well as with 
their growing family and many special friends. Their life on the farm 
was their little heaven on earth with her special dog, Cooper.Marilyn put her faith in Jesus as the Lord of her life as a young 
girl.&nbsp; Her faith carried her through many joys and sorrows especially 
through the heartbreaking loss of her youngest daughter, Valoree Ann in 
1972 as well as her divorce.&nbsp; God proved Himself ever faithful 
transforming her brokenness and bitterness into healing and 
forgiveness.&nbsp; Marilyn demonstrated this life to her children and 
grandchildren through her complete dependence on her Savior.&nbsp; Her love 
for Jesus flowed into her home as she loved, cared for, and prayed for 
her family.Marilyn was a longtime and active member of the Stratton United 
Methodist church where she served on several boards and was involved 
with the youth and Sunday school programs.&nbsp; She also enjoyed gardening, 
being an active member of the Stratton Garden Club, as well as playing 
Bridge with several ladies in the community.After a two-year battle with advanced stages of Alzheimer’s, Marilyn 
was received by her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 13, 2022, 
Marilyn passed away at her home in Stratton, CO. She was 83 years old.Marilyn is survived by her loving husband, Harold Adolf; her 
children, Marc (Robbi) Pottorff of Goodland KS, Kim Davison of 
Burlington, CO, Jenny Reeverts of Burlington, CO, Jill (Joel) Tanner of 
Vona, CO and Julie (Mike) Myers of Frederick, CO; her three 
stepchildren, Tiger Adolf (Ed Thomas) of Vallejo, CA, Todd (Kim) Adolf, 
Morristown, AZ, and Sheri (Jon)Thompson of Fort Collins, CO; sixteen 
grandchildren Misti Pottorff, Melissa (Andy) Leavitt, Valoree (Dan) 
Luvato, Dana Davison, Colton Davison, Canaan (Bekah) Reeverts, Keala 
(Jason) Widdifield, Mackenzie (David) Nunez, Kaylynne (Eric) Hainey, 
Dillon (Shelby) Tanner, Nathan Tanner, LeAnn and Caleb Tanner, Mason 
Myers, Gavin (Riley) Myers, and Dane Myers; and five step grandchildren 
Bryan Thomas, Carolyn (Jacob) Helms, Makayla Adolf, Logan Vaughn, and 
Denton Vaughn.&nbsp; As well as twenty-two great grandchildren, plus one more
 on the way.&nbsp; She is also survived by her sister-in-law Velda (Raymond) 
Dobler of Burlington, CO.Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew and Nida Corwin,
 infant brother and sister Donald Eugene and Donna May, brother Gale and
 wife Pat Corwin, sister Patsy and husband Gordon Hatfield, and brother 
Jack Corwin, daughter Valoree Ann and son-in-law Jon Reeverts.&nbsp; She is 
also preceded in death by her mother-in-law Lydia (Stahleker) Adolf and 
brother-in-law and wife Wilford and Nikki Adolf of Bethune, CO.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Marilyn-Adolf">HERE</a> for service details.

Marilyn Kay (Corwin) Adolf

Willis Clifton "Bill" Bieker went to be
 with his Savior on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at his home in Hays, 
Kansas. Bill was 77 years of age.

He was born on February 19, 1945, in 
Hays, Kansas, to Wilfred and Ruby (Dinkel) Bieker. &nbsp;He graduated from 
Hays High School where he loved and excelled in sports. He then enlisted
 in the U.S. Air Force and was on active duty, stationed in France, for 
four years.

After returning to the states, Bill met
 the love of his life, Judy Arpin, on Main Street in Hays.&nbsp; On February 
3, 1968, they wed in Hays, Kansas, and began their 54 beautiful years of 
marriage together. &nbsp;During those years, Bill and Judy grew their family 
to include children Scott, Brian, and Danelle, and Bill truly enjoyed 
every minute with his family and many dear friends. &nbsp;The ordinaries of 
life and the comforts of home always gave Bill great joy and 
contentment, but the greatest comfort in the latter years of his life 
came from his relationship with Jesus, his Lord and Savior. &nbsp;In his last
 years, Bill could frequently be heard saying “I trust Jesus”.

Survivors include his wife Judy of 
Hays, sons: Scott (Molly) Bieker of Olathe and Brian (Dallas) Bieker of 
Manhattan, daughter: Danelle Bieker of Hays, foster daughter: Shannon 
(Sam) Leach of Tennessee, and brother: Rick (Judy) Bieker of Salina, his
 grandchildren: Adrienne Bieker of Overland Park, Alexis Bieker (Gabe) 
Fletcher of Manhattan, Cole Bieker of Manhattan, Macy Bieker of Tulsa, 
OK, Justin Bieker and Abbie Bieker, both of Hays, foster grandchildren: 
Noah and Seth of Tennessee, great-grandson, Jaxton Bieker of Hays, and 
one on the way.

Graveside services with military honors
 by the Hays VFW Honor Guard will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 
2, 2022, at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; The family will 
receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Tuesday at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the Community 
Assistance Center Food Pantry, St. Joseph Food Pantry, First Call for 
Help Food Pantry, all of Hays, or to The Well-Center for Hope, 
WaKeeney.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bill may be shared with his 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666375624098.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Willis Clifton "Bill" Bieker went to be
 with his Savior on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, at his home in Hays, 
Kansas. Bill was 77 years of age.He was born on February 19, 1945, in 
Hays, Kansas, to Wilfred and Ruby (Dinkel) Bieker. &nbsp;He graduated from 
Hays High School where he loved and excelled in sports. He then enlisted
 in the U.S. Air Force and was on active duty, stationed in France, for 
four years.After returning to the states, Bill met
 the love of his life, Judy Arpin, on Main Street in Hays.&nbsp; On February 
3, 1968, they wed in Hays, Kansas, and began their 54 beautiful years of 
marriage together. &nbsp;During those years, Bill and Judy grew their family 
to include children Scott, Brian, and Danelle, and Bill truly enjoyed 
every minute with his family and many dear friends. &nbsp;The ordinaries of 
life and the comforts of home always gave Bill great joy and 
contentment, but the greatest comfort in the latter years of his life 
came from his relationship with Jesus, his Lord and Savior. &nbsp;In his last
 years, Bill could frequently be heard saying “I trust Jesus”.Survivors include his wife Judy of 
Hays, sons: Scott (Molly) Bieker of Olathe and Brian (Dallas) Bieker of 
Manhattan, daughter: Danelle Bieker of Hays, foster daughter: Shannon 
(Sam) Leach of Tennessee, and brother: Rick (Judy) Bieker of Salina, his
 grandchildren: Adrienne Bieker of Overland Park, Alexis Bieker (Gabe) 
Fletcher of Manhattan, Cole Bieker of Manhattan, Macy Bieker of Tulsa, 
OK, Justin Bieker and Abbie Bieker, both of Hays, foster grandchildren: 
Noah and Seth of Tennessee, great-grandson, Jaxton Bieker of Hays, and 
one on the way.Graveside services with military honors
 by the Hays VFW Honor Guard will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, November 
2, 2022, at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery, WaKeeney.&nbsp; The family will 
receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Tuesday at Hays Memorial 
Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Community 
Assistance Center Food Pantry, St. Joseph Food Pantry, First Call for 
Help Food Pantry, all of Hays, or to The Well-Center for Hope, 
WaKeeney.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Bill may be shared with his 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Willis Clifton 'Bill' Bieker

Nancy Marian (Helfrich) McBride, 80, died October 18, 2022, at St. 
Catherine Hospital, Garden City, Kansas. She was born March 21, 1942, at
 Syracuse, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Virginia H. Wilt Helfrich. 
She married Donald Geier on October 21, 2012, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He survives. 
Nancy was a generous, creative, and empowered woman who was a force to 
be reckoned with, especially when it impacted her family. She raised 
her six children and worked fulltime. She was a one-stop shop for her 
children and grandchildren. She was their cosmologist, plumber, general
 contractor, seamstress and tailor, chef, artist, therapist, mediator, 
gardener, fountain of knowledge, and so much more! There was nothing 
she could not do, and if you ever doubted her, she would prove you 
wrong. She worked at Plaza Medical Center for 40+ years and would go 
head-to-head with insurance companies on their patient's behalf. She 
didn’t back down, while still displaying grace and courtesy, when 
dealing with some of the most stubborn, strong-willed people you will 
ever meet. These stubborn, strong-willed people included her children 
and grandchildren, which she loved so very much. 
Nancy was a devout Catholic at St. Mary Catholic Church and incorporated
 her faith in her daily life by treating others how she would want to be
 treated. She was always willing to support anyone in need, no matter 
in what capacity. She adopted a family every Christmas and when she 
could, she would take the time to get to know the family and go above 
and beyond to provide the best holiday for them. Nancy was the type of 
person that you would want to be when you grew-up, even if you are 
already an adult. She set the bar high but had reasonable expectations 
for all. This world would be a much better place if we all strived to 
be like her. 
Many individuals are impacted by her unexpected loss, and we will never 
be able to fill the gap in our lives or in the world. Some of the small
 things that would be missed will be - walking into her home and being 
greeted and then given a tour of her latest project, whether it be an 
art project, remodel, or out in the yard with her beautiful flowers; Her
 cream corn at Thanksgiving dinner; The hour-long conversations about 
anything; The mile long text messages….so many things that are too 
numerous to mention all. 
We love you to the moon and back and more, Mom, Grandma D, Wife, Sister, and Friend. 
Other survivors include her 6 children, whom she shared with former 
spouse Robert “Bob” Barlow, Tracy Barlow of Dodge City, KS; Jody Barlow 
of Garden City, KS; Craig Barlow of Holcomb, KS; Wade (Jackie) Barlow of
 Holcomb, KS; Krista (Jake) Schlegel of Dodge City, KS; Brian (Wendi) 
Barlow of Ingalls, KS; 3 stepchildren Scott (Katie) Geier of Garden 
City, KS; Sister Mary Pietá of Harlem, New York and Matt (Martha) Geier 
of Holcomb, KS; her siblings Dick (Vicky) Helfrich of Coolidge, KS and 
Peggy (Larry McGriff) Helfrich of Capistrano Beach, CA; her 
grandchildren Cory (Monica) Barber; Jared (Nicole) Chappel; Jenna 
(Travis) Kisner; Jantz Chappel; Wrae (Tony Salazar) Barlow; Kyllie 
(Levi) Richardson; Kala Barlow; Abby (Jaz) Barlow; Brianna Barlow; 
Kenzie Schlegel; Maddison Schlegel; Riley (Lexi) Parsons and Regan 
Parsons; Zane Geier; and Brynn Geier; Gunner Newberry; Ethan Newberry; 
and her great grandchildren Logan Barber; Colton Chappel; Weston 
Chappel; Wyatt Kisner; Wade Kisner; Vivian Fay Kisner; Treyden Eastin; 
Parker Eastin; Skylar Barlow; Amilee Wasson; Presley Parsons; Haven 
Parsons; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers John “Jack” Helfrich;
 Robert “Bob” Helfrich; sister Judy Helfrich and sister-in-law Gala 
Helfrich. 
Vigil Service will be at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday October 25, 2022, and 
Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022, both at St. Mary
 Catholic Church with Fr. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. A private 
family burial will take place at a later time. There will be no calling
 hours.

 In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Mary 
Catholic Church or Emmaus House in care of Garnand Funeral Home.  
Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666386512129.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Nancy Marian (Helfrich) McBride, 80, died October 18, 2022, at St. 
Catherine Hospital, Garden City, Kansas. She was born March 21, 1942, at
 Syracuse, Kansas, the daughter of Fred and Virginia H. Wilt Helfrich. 
She married Donald Geier on October 21, 2012, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. He survives. 
Nancy was a generous, creative, and empowered woman who was a force to 
be reckoned with, especially when it impacted her family. She raised 
her six children and worked fulltime. She was a one-stop shop for her 
children and grandchildren. She was their cosmologist, plumber, general
 contractor, seamstress and tailor, chef, artist, therapist, mediator, 
gardener, fountain of knowledge, and so much more! There was nothing 
she could not do, and if you ever doubted her, she would prove you 
wrong. She worked at Plaza Medical Center for 40+ years and would go 
head-to-head with insurance companies on their patient's behalf. She 
didn’t back down, while still displaying grace and courtesy, when 
dealing with some of the most stubborn, strong-willed people you will 
ever meet. These stubborn, strong-willed people included her children 
and grandchildren, which she loved so very much. 
Nancy was a devout Catholic at St. Mary Catholic Church and incorporated
 her faith in her daily life by treating others how she would want to be
 treated. She was always willing to support anyone in need, no matter 
in what capacity. She adopted a family every Christmas and when she 
could, she would take the time to get to know the family and go above 
and beyond to provide the best holiday for them. Nancy was the type of 
person that you would want to be when you grew-up, even if you are 
already an adult. She set the bar high but had reasonable expectations 
for all. This world would be a much better place if we all strived to 
be like her. 
Many individuals are impacted by her unexpected loss, and we will never 
be able to fill the gap in our lives or in the world. Some of the small
 things that would be missed will be - walking into her home and being 
greeted and then given a tour of her latest project, whether it be an 
art project, remodel, or out in the yard with her beautiful flowers; Her
 cream corn at Thanksgiving dinner; The hour-long conversations about 
anything; The mile long text messages….so many things that are too 
numerous to mention all. 
We love you to the moon and back and more, Mom, Grandma D, Wife, Sister, and Friend. 
Other survivors include her 6 children, whom she shared with former 
spouse Robert “Bob” Barlow, Tracy Barlow of Dodge City, KS; Jody Barlow 
of Garden City, KS; Craig Barlow of Holcomb, KS; Wade (Jackie) Barlow of
 Holcomb, KS; Krista (Jake) Schlegel of Dodge City, KS; Brian (Wendi) 
Barlow of Ingalls, KS; 3 stepchildren Scott (Katie) Geier of Garden 
City, KS; Sister Mary Pietá of Harlem, New York and Matt (Martha) Geier 
of Holcomb, KS; her siblings Dick (Vicky) Helfrich of Coolidge, KS and 
Peggy (Larry McGriff) Helfrich of Capistrano Beach, CA; her 
grandchildren Cory (Monica) Barber; Jared (Nicole) Chappel; Jenna 
(Travis) Kisner; Jantz Chappel; Wrae (Tony Salazar) Barlow; Kyllie 
(Levi) Richardson; Kala Barlow; Abby (Jaz) Barlow; Brianna Barlow; 
Kenzie Schlegel; Maddison Schlegel; Riley (Lexi) Parsons and Regan 
Parsons; Zane Geier; and Brynn Geier; Gunner Newberry; Ethan Newberry; 
and her great grandchildren Logan Barber; Colton Chappel; Weston 
Chappel; Wyatt Kisner; Wade Kisner; Vivian Fay Kisner; Treyden Eastin; 
Parker Eastin; Skylar Barlow; Amilee Wasson; Presley Parsons; Haven 
Parsons; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. 
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers John “Jack” Helfrich;
 Robert “Bob” Helfrich; sister Judy Helfrich and sister-in-law Gala 
Helfrich. 
Vigil Service will be at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday October 25, 2022, and 
Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022, both at St. Mary
 Catholic Church with Fr. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. A private 
family burial will take place at a later time. There will be no calling
 hours. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Mary 
Catholic Church or Emmaus House in care of Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Nancy Marian (Helfrich) McBride

Nancy Kay (McGavran) Robbins went to be with our Heavenly Father on October 19, 2022, at the age of 84.

Nancy was born April 15, 1938, in 
Abilene, KS to Carl and Rovena (Windhorst) McGavran. Nancy graduated in 
1956 from Minneapolis High School. She married Eugene E. Robbins July 15,
 1956, at the Methodist Church in Wells, KS.

Nancy and Eugene (Gene) were married for 34 years before he preceded her in death April 12, 1990.

During their marriage, Gene and Nancy 
welcomed five daughters. Nancy was a loving mother, wife, and homemaker.
 For each daughter, she was room-mother, Girl Scout Troop Leader, 
“beautician" and seamstress.

Nancy worked at numerous places in the 
community, including Boogaart’s, Perry’s Liquor, ElDorado and the 
bowling alley. Nancy is fondly remembered for her many years at the 
bowling alley. She was an avid bowler and Gene built her a special 
cabinet for her many trophies. In 1991, Dean Johnson offered her a job 
at the City Pharmacy. Nancy loved this job and most of all, her pharmacy
 family. She worked at the pharmacy for 29 years before retiring in 
2020.

Nancy enjoyed sports, she attended many 
Minneapolis High School football and basketball games. You always knew 
where to find her when the Royals, Chiefs, or KU Jayhawks were on TV.

She is survived by her five daughters, 
Sharon Hatfield of Lincoln, KS; Karen Arias and husband Jairo of Hays, 
KS; Janet Robbins of Wamego, KS; Jill Robbins and partner Hans Cathers 
of Hays, KS; Jeannie Robbins of Minneapolis, KS; twelve grandchildren, 
twenty-seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; 
brothers, Fred, Ray, and Tom McGavran. She is also survived by her best 
friend of sixty years, Di Fraser. At one of her family reunions, Nancy 
looked at her large family and exclaimed “I started all this!”&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her 
parents; her husband Eugene; sister Deanna Cross; son-in-law Curt Roach;
 father and mother- in-law, Frank and Wilma Robbins; brother-in-law Dean
 Robbins; and sister-in-law Dolly Mae Andrla.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 23 
from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Wilson Family Funeral Home 405 Argyle 
Ave., Minneapolis, KS, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 
to 6:00. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Monday, October 24 at 
the First United Methodist Church 418 N Rock St., Minneapolis, and 
burial will follow in the Highland Cemetery Minneapolis.

Memorials may be made to the Minneapolis
 VFW Auxiliary to Post # 3201 or the Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society and
 may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Nancy Kay (McGavran) Robbins went to be with our Heavenly Father on October 19, 2022, at the age of 84.Nancy was born April 15, 1938, in 
Abilene, KS to Carl and Rovena (Windhorst) McGavran. Nancy graduated in 
1956 from Minneapolis High School. She married Eugene E. Robbins July 15,
 1956, at the Methodist Church in Wells, KS.Nancy and Eugene (Gene) were married for 34 years before he preceded her in death April 12, 1990.During their marriage, Gene and Nancy 
welcomed five daughters. Nancy was a loving mother, wife, and homemaker.
 For each daughter, she was room-mother, Girl Scout Troop Leader, 
“beautician" and seamstress.Nancy worked at numerous places in the 
community, including Boogaart’s, Perry’s Liquor, ElDorado and the 
bowling alley. Nancy is fondly remembered for her many years at the 
bowling alley. She was an avid bowler and Gene built her a special 
cabinet for her many trophies. In 1991, Dean Johnson offered her a job 
at the City Pharmacy. Nancy loved this job and most of all, her pharmacy
 family. She worked at the pharmacy for 29 years before retiring in 
2020.Nancy enjoyed sports, she attended many 
Minneapolis High School football and basketball games. You always knew 
where to find her when the Royals, Chiefs, or KU Jayhawks were on TV.She is survived by her five daughters, 
Sharon Hatfield of Lincoln, KS; Karen Arias and husband Jairo of Hays, 
KS; Janet Robbins of Wamego, KS; Jill Robbins and partner Hans Cathers 
of Hays, KS; Jeannie Robbins of Minneapolis, KS; twelve grandchildren, 
twenty-seven great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren; 
brothers, Fred, Ray, and Tom McGavran. She is also survived by her best 
friend of sixty years, Di Fraser. At one of her family reunions, Nancy 
looked at her large family and exclaimed “I started all this!”&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her 
parents; her husband Eugene; sister Deanna Cross; son-in-law Curt Roach;
 father and mother- in-law, Frank and Wilma Robbins; brother-in-law Dean
 Robbins; and sister-in-law Dolly Mae Andrla.Visitation will be Sunday, October 23 
from 3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at Wilson Family Funeral Home 405 Argyle 
Ave., Minneapolis, KS, where the family will receive friends from 4:00 
to 6:00. Funeral services will be at 2:00 P.M., Monday, October 24 at 
the First United Methodist Church 418 N Rock St., Minneapolis, and 
burial will follow in the Highland Cemetery Minneapolis.Memorials may be made to the Minneapolis
 VFW Auxiliary to Post # 3201 or the Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society and
 may be left in care of Wilson Family Funeral Home, Minneapolis.

Nancy Kay (McGavran) Robbins

Gladys Mae Brack, 90, passed away on October 20, 2022, at Cumbernauld
 Village, Winfield, Kan. She was born on May 10, 1932, on the family 
farm, outside of Albert, Kan., to Fred &amp; Anna (Hemken) Harders. On 
July 20, 1952, she married Billy Brack at Trinity Lutheran Church in 
Great Bend, Kan. He passed on July 26, 2014.

Residing in Winfield since 2015, Gladys was a longtime resident of 
rural Albert, moving to Great Bend in 1997. Gladys took pride in being a
 farm wife and was very active in the day to day duties.&nbsp; A life time 
member of the Lutheran denomination, she was baptized and confirmed at 
Peace Lutheran in rural Albert, was a former member of Our Savior 
Lutheran Church in Great Bend, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran 
Church in Winfield. Gladys was a committed church member who dedicated 
many years of service as a Sunday School teacher.&nbsp; She loved to crochet 
and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include four sons, Paul (Karen) Brack of Paola, Kan., Mark 
(Lisa) Brack of Albert, Kan., Charles (Tammy) Brack of Sedgwick, Kan., 
and Norman (Vickie) Brack of Beauford, Mo.; two daughters, Mary (Chris) 
Kellogg of Gallup, N. Mex., and Judy (Martin) Ray of Winfield; 
twenty-three grandchildren; and thirty-three great-grandchildren. She is
 preceded in death by her husband; her parents; six brothers, Alan, 
Ralph, Delmer, Robert, Martin, and Marion Harders; and a sister, Marge 
Murphy.

Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October
 25, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving guests from 
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. 
Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington,
 Kan., with Pastor Gary Wolf presiding. 

Memorials have been designated 
to Cumbernauld Village or Lutheran Heritage Foundation or Harry Hynes 
Memorial Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666375713797.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gladys Mae Brack, 90, passed away on October 20, 2022, at Cumbernauld
 Village, Winfield, Kan. She was born on May 10, 1932, on the family 
farm, outside of Albert, Kan., to Fred &amp; Anna (Hemken) Harders. On 
July 20, 1952, she married Billy Brack at Trinity Lutheran Church in 
Great Bend, Kan. He passed on July 26, 2014.Residing in Winfield since 2015, Gladys was a longtime resident of 
rural Albert, moving to Great Bend in 1997. Gladys took pride in being a
 farm wife and was very active in the day to day duties.&nbsp; A life time 
member of the Lutheran denomination, she was baptized and confirmed at 
Peace Lutheran in rural Albert, was a former member of Our Savior 
Lutheran Church in Great Bend, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran 
Church in Winfield. Gladys was a committed church member who dedicated 
many years of service as a Sunday School teacher.&nbsp; She loved to crochet 
and spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Survivors include four sons, Paul (Karen) Brack of Paola, Kan., Mark 
(Lisa) Brack of Albert, Kan., Charles (Tammy) Brack of Sedgwick, Kan., 
and Norman (Vickie) Brack of Beauford, Mo.; two daughters, Mary (Chris) 
Kellogg of Gallup, N. Mex., and Judy (Martin) Ray of Winfield; 
twenty-three grandchildren; and thirty-three great-grandchildren. She is
 preceded in death by her husband; her parents; six brothers, Alan, 
Ralph, Delmer, Robert, Martin, and Marion Harders; and a sister, Marge 
Murphy.Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October
 25, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving guests from 
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. 
Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington,
 Kan., with Pastor Gary Wolf presiding. Memorials have been designated 
to Cumbernauld Village or Lutheran Heritage Foundation or Harry Hynes 
Memorial Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Gladys Mae Brack

Warren Dean McCrary, 69, passed away October 20, 2022 in Larned.

He was born April 4, 1953, in Sacramento, California, the son of William Donald and Leona Arlene Fought McCrary.

A longtime area resident, he was a retired hotel clerk. He enjoyed 
fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time with his grandkids. He 
served in the United States Navy.

Survivors include: his mother, Leona McCrary, Hutchinson; two sons, 
Aaron (Benjamin Capp) McCrary, St. Louis, Missouri, Andrew (Shanda) 
McCrary, Larned; daughter, Katherine (Duane) Obermiller, Larned; two 
brother, William Daniel McCrary, Rhode Island, Wayne Dale McCrary, 
Hutchinson; nine grandchildren, and his beloved dog, Little One.

He was preceded in death by his father, and two brothers, Willard Daryl McCrary and Walter Donald McCrary.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 
p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022, with family present from 3:00 p.m. to 
6:00 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned 
Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 
in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. 

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 </figure>Warren Dean McCrary, 69, passed away October 20, 2022 in Larned.He was born April 4, 1953, in Sacramento, California, the son of William Donald and Leona Arlene Fought McCrary.A longtime area resident, he was a retired hotel clerk. He enjoyed 
fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time with his grandkids. He 
served in the United States Navy.Survivors include: his mother, Leona McCrary, Hutchinson; two sons, 
Aaron (Benjamin Capp) McCrary, St. Louis, Missouri, Andrew (Shanda) 
McCrary, Larned; daughter, Katherine (Duane) Obermiller, Larned; two 
brother, William Daniel McCrary, Rhode Island, Wayne Dale McCrary, 
Hutchinson; nine grandchildren, and his beloved dog, Little One.He was preceded in death by his father, and two brothers, Willard Daryl McCrary and Walter Donald McCrary.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 
p.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022, with family present from 3:00 p.m. to 
6:00 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned 
Cemetery.Memorials may be given to American Foundation for Suicide Prevention 
in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Warren Dean McCrary

Linda Mae Fisher, age 71, of Hays, 
Kansas passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, in Hays. She was born 
October 31, 1950, in Hays to Mike U. and Georgine (Wasinger) Sander.

Linda graduated from Hays High in 
1971&nbsp;and on May 5, 1973, she married Francis J. Fisher Jr. Linda had 
worked at McDonald's for 39 years primarily as a Crew Trainer. She was a 
member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.

Linda loved people and enjoyed 
decorating especially for the holidays. She enjoyed spending time with 
family cooking meals, spoiling them whenever she could and talking on 
the phone with them whenever she could. She liked westerns and crime 
shows, Elvis and keeping her house nice and tidy. Linda always made 
everyone feel special.

She is survived by her husband, Francis
 of Hays; two sons, Sean Fisher and wife Renee of Hays and Cory Fisher 
of Colorado Springs; a daughter, Danielle Fisher of Hays; three 
brothers, Marvin, Larry (Rhonda) and Mike Sander all of Hays; Two 
sisters, Darlene Johnson and husband Bill of Berthoud, Colorado and 
Debra Kuhn of Hays; five grandchildren, Nick Fisher, Esperanza Palmer, 
Sofia Palmer, Jacob Fisher and Levi Fisher; a great grandson, Mateo 
Schmidt; mother-in-law, Josephine Fisher; her in-laws, Gerald Fisher 
(Brenda), Kenneth Fisher (Jodie), Mark Fisher (Melanie), Patricia Arias,
 Cynthia Lang (Floyd), Pamela McCormack, Wanda Staab (Lee), Sheila 
Goodwin (Jim), Laura Smull and Donna Cape (Alex).

She was preceded in death by her 
parents; a grandson, Nathan Fisher; a sister, Norma Thompson and her 
husband Bill, a brother, Melvin Sander; father-in-law, Francis Fisher 
Sr.; a sister-in-law, Donna Sander, and two brothers-in-law, Rick Kuhn 
and Jim Arias.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM 
Saturday, October 22, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial 
will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays.

Visitation will be Friday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.

A combined rosary and parish vigil service will be 7:00 PM Friday at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to
 be used according to the wishes of the family and designated at a later
 date. Donations may be made payable to Francis Fisher.

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

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 </figure>Linda Mae Fisher, age 71, of Hays, 
Kansas passed away Monday, October 17, 2022, in Hays. She was born 
October 31, 1950, in Hays to Mike U. and Georgine (Wasinger) Sander.Linda graduated from Hays High in 
1971&nbsp;and on May 5, 1973, she married Francis J. Fisher Jr. Linda had 
worked at McDonald's for 39 years primarily as a Crew Trainer. She was a 
member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church.Linda loved people and enjoyed 
decorating especially for the holidays. She enjoyed spending time with 
family cooking meals, spoiling them whenever she could and talking on 
the phone with them whenever she could. She liked westerns and crime 
shows, Elvis and keeping her house nice and tidy. Linda always made 
everyone feel special.She is survived by her husband, Francis
 of Hays; two sons, Sean Fisher and wife Renee of Hays and Cory Fisher 
of Colorado Springs; a daughter, Danielle Fisher of Hays; three 
brothers, Marvin, Larry (Rhonda) and Mike Sander all of Hays; Two 
sisters, Darlene Johnson and husband Bill of Berthoud, Colorado and 
Debra Kuhn of Hays; five grandchildren, Nick Fisher, Esperanza Palmer, 
Sofia Palmer, Jacob Fisher and Levi Fisher; a great grandson, Mateo 
Schmidt; mother-in-law, Josephine Fisher; her in-laws, Gerald Fisher 
(Brenda), Kenneth Fisher (Jodie), Mark Fisher (Melanie), Patricia Arias,
 Cynthia Lang (Floyd), Pamela McCormack, Wanda Staab (Lee), Sheila 
Goodwin (Jim), Laura Smull and Donna Cape (Alex).She was preceded in death by her 
parents; a grandson, Nathan Fisher; a sister, Norma Thompson and her 
husband Bill, a brother, Melvin Sander; father-in-law, Francis Fisher 
Sr.; a sister-in-law, Donna Sander, and two brothers-in-law, Rick Kuhn 
and Jim Arias.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM 
Saturday, October 22, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial 
will follow in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Hays.Visitation will be Friday 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601.A combined rosary and parish vigil service will be 7:00 PM Friday at the funeral chapel.Memorial contributions are suggested to
 be used according to the wishes of the family and designated at a later
 date. Donations may be made payable to Francis Fisher.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Linda Mae Fisher

Barbara Jean Strahm, 84, of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, went home to be with 
the Lord on Monday, October 17, 2022.&nbsp; She was born on June 21, 1938, to
 Leon and Mae Wenger in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; In 1956, she graduated from 
Powhattan High School where she was active in 4-H and won a National 
Award for Frozen Foods from International Harvester.&nbsp; She started her 
career as a piano accompanist in high school because the music teacher 
was too busy.&nbsp; Barbara started giving piano lessons at the age of 12 and
 continued this profession for 70 years.&nbsp; In 1959, Barbara graduated 
from Kansas State University with a degree in English and Music.&nbsp; She 
was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority.&nbsp;

On June 1, 1958, Barbara married Samuel Strahm.&nbsp; Following Sam’s 
graduation from Veterinary School, they moved to Pawhuska, Oklahoma 
where Sam joined the Osage Animal Clinic. They had 3 children, Greg, 
Bryan, and Andrea.&nbsp; They were avid K-State football fans and Barbara 
still has season tickets to the games.

Barbara and Sam devoted their lives to serving veterinary medicine, 
education, the Pawhuska community, and Pawhuska First Baptist Church.&nbsp; 
For over 50 years they were involved with the American Veterinary 
Medical Association and the Cattlemen and Cattlewomen’s Association.&nbsp; 
They were both officers for these organizations with a goal to help the 
Cattleman and the Veterinarian work together.&nbsp; In 2013, Barbara was 
awarded the “Cattlewoman of the Year” award.&nbsp;

In 2017, Barbara was honored by the Osage County Historical Society as one of their “Heroes and Legends.”

Barbara was always there for her children and grandchildren, 
attending and supporting all their activities.&nbsp; She cherished all her 
piano students and enjoyed planning recitals and parties for them.&nbsp; 
Barbara was a state officer and member of GFWC where she enjoyed 
attending conventions with her mother and sisters.&nbsp; She was also a 
member of Heeko, PEO, and the Osage County Extension.&nbsp; Barbara 
volunteered for the Help Workshop, the Osage County Museum, the 
Constantine Theatre and was a docent for the Tulsa Opera.&nbsp; She was the 
church pianist for the First Baptist Church and helped with Vacation 
Bible School, Sunday School, and WMU.&nbsp; Barbara also enjoyed being the 
fill-in organist for numerous other Pawhuska churches.

Barbara is survived by her sons Greg Strahm, Bryan Strahm (Alicia), 
and daughter Andrea Enloe (Kim); grandchildren Sam, Silas (Haley), Kyle 
(Haylee), Rhett (Chyanne), Leah (Zach), and Cashman; sisters Anita 
Pfister (Ronald), Kathy Palermo (John), and brother Richard Wenger 
(Martha), Aunt Betty Barnes; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Barbara’s greatest joy was spending time with her 3 great grandsons, 
Kasen, Wayland, and Beyer.&nbsp; She was looking forward to having 3 great 
granddaughters that are all due to be born in January, 2023.

There will be a visitation at Kendrick McCartney Johnson Funeral 
Home, Pawhuska, Thursday, October 20, 10am – 5pm.&nbsp; The family will be 
available from 3pm – 5pm to greet visitors.&nbsp; Funeral services will be 
held Friday, October 21, 11am, at the First Baptist Church of Pawhuska.&nbsp;
 Interment will follow at the Pawhuska City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Pawhuska, The 
Brown County Historical Society Ag Museum, or any of the many 
organizations that Barbara supported.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666355667109.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Barbara Jean Strahm, 84, of Pawhuska, Oklahoma, went home to be with 
the Lord on Monday, October 17, 2022.&nbsp; She was born on June 21, 1938, to
 Leon and Mae Wenger in Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; In 1956, she graduated from 
Powhattan High School where she was active in 4-H and won a National 
Award for Frozen Foods from International Harvester.&nbsp; She started her 
career as a piano accompanist in high school because the music teacher 
was too busy.&nbsp; Barbara started giving piano lessons at the age of 12 and
 continued this profession for 70 years.&nbsp; In 1959, Barbara graduated 
from Kansas State University with a degree in English and Music.&nbsp; She 
was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority.&nbsp;On June 1, 1958, Barbara married Samuel Strahm.&nbsp; Following Sam’s 
graduation from Veterinary School, they moved to Pawhuska, Oklahoma 
where Sam joined the Osage Animal Clinic. They had 3 children, Greg, 
Bryan, and Andrea.&nbsp; They were avid K-State football fans and Barbara 
still has season tickets to the games.Barbara and Sam devoted their lives to serving veterinary medicine, 
education, the Pawhuska community, and Pawhuska First Baptist Church.&nbsp; 
For over 50 years they were involved with the American Veterinary 
Medical Association and the Cattlemen and Cattlewomen’s Association.&nbsp; 
They were both officers for these organizations with a goal to help the 
Cattleman and the Veterinarian work together.&nbsp; In 2013, Barbara was 
awarded the “Cattlewoman of the Year” award.&nbsp;In 2017, Barbara was honored by the Osage County Historical Society as one of their “Heroes and Legends.”Barbara was always there for her children and grandchildren, 
attending and supporting all their activities.&nbsp; She cherished all her 
piano students and enjoyed planning recitals and parties for them.&nbsp; 
Barbara was a state officer and member of GFWC where she enjoyed 
attending conventions with her mother and sisters.&nbsp; She was also a 
member of Heeko, PEO, and the Osage County Extension.&nbsp; Barbara 
volunteered for the Help Workshop, the Osage County Museum, the 
Constantine Theatre and was a docent for the Tulsa Opera.&nbsp; She was the 
church pianist for the First Baptist Church and helped with Vacation 
Bible School, Sunday School, and WMU.&nbsp; Barbara also enjoyed being the 
fill-in organist for numerous other Pawhuska churches.Barbara is survived by her sons Greg Strahm, Bryan Strahm (Alicia), 
and daughter Andrea Enloe (Kim); grandchildren Sam, Silas (Haley), Kyle 
(Haylee), Rhett (Chyanne), Leah (Zach), and Cashman; sisters Anita 
Pfister (Ronald), Kathy Palermo (John), and brother Richard Wenger 
(Martha), Aunt Betty Barnes; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.Barbara’s greatest joy was spending time with her 3 great grandsons, 
Kasen, Wayland, and Beyer.&nbsp; She was looking forward to having 3 great 
granddaughters that are all due to be born in January, 2023.There will be a visitation at Kendrick McCartney Johnson Funeral 
Home, Pawhuska, Thursday, October 20, 10am – 5pm.&nbsp; The family will be 
available from 3pm – 5pm to greet visitors.&nbsp; Funeral services will be 
held Friday, October 21, 11am, at the First Baptist Church of Pawhuska.&nbsp;
 Interment will follow at the Pawhuska City Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church of Pawhuska, The 
Brown County Historical Society Ag Museum, or any of the many 
organizations that Barbara supported.

Barbara Jean Strahm

Shirley Ruth Leslie, 88, passed away October 20, 2022, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

She was born December 21, 1933, in Larned, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Ruth Row Walker.

A Larned resident, she worked at the Larned State Hospital in the 
Reimbursement Office. She was a member of Larned United Methodist 
Church, United Methodist Women and D.A.R. She enjoyed volunteering at 
the UMW Budget Shop, traveling, golfing, fishing and reading.

On August 12, 1972, she married Dean Leslie in Larned; he survives.

Other survivors include: daughters, Debra (Tom) Snyder, Larned, Patti
 (Don) Smithson, Arlington, Texas, Pam Almquist, Fort Worth, Texas; step
 son, Kevin (Cathy Jo) Leslie, Rock River, Wyoming; step daughter, Mary 
(Kevin) Yurchak, Melbourne Beach, Florida, Brenda (Richard)Winn, Mexico,
 Missouri; two brothers, Robert (Bob) Walker and William (Bill) Walker, 
Larned; twelve grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and four 
great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents and a brother Duane Walker.

Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Beckwith
 Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Tricia North presiding. Visitation
 will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, October 24, 2022, with family present 
from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church or St Jude 
Children’s Research Hospital&nbsp;&nbsp; both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box
 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Shirley Ruth Leslie, 88, passed away October 20, 2022, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.She was born December 21, 1933, in Larned, Kansas, the daughter of Robert and Ruth Row Walker.A Larned resident, she worked at the Larned State Hospital in the 
Reimbursement Office. She was a member of Larned United Methodist 
Church, United Methodist Women and D.A.R. She enjoyed volunteering at 
the UMW Budget Shop, traveling, golfing, fishing and reading.On August 12, 1972, she married Dean Leslie in Larned; he survives.Other survivors include: daughters, Debra (Tom) Snyder, Larned, Patti
 (Don) Smithson, Arlington, Texas, Pam Almquist, Fort Worth, Texas; step
 son, Kevin (Cathy Jo) Leslie, Rock River, Wyoming; step daughter, Mary 
(Kevin) Yurchak, Melbourne Beach, Florida, Brenda (Richard)Winn, Mexico,
 Missouri; two brothers, Robert (Bob) Walker and William (Bill) Walker, 
Larned; twelve grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and four 
great-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by: her parents and a brother Duane Walker.Funeral Service will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at Beckwith
 Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Tricia North presiding. Visitation
 will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, October 24, 2022, with family present 
from 6-8 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church or St Jude 
Children’s Research Hospital&nbsp;&nbsp; both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box
 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Shirley Ruth Leslie

Marilyn Ruth (Bieker) Armstrong was born 
in Kansas City, KS, on December 11, 1926. She was adopted on August 19,
 1928, by Anthony John and Elizabeth Bieker (Boos) from Marienthal, KS.&nbsp;
 She attended parochial school for two years in Marienthal and then 
moved to Leoti, KS, where she completed her schooling and graduated from
 Wichita County High School in 1944.

Marilyn married Robert Wilson “R.W.” Clark (b. 1924, d. 2001) in 1944
 and was divorced in 1956.&nbsp; She raised her six beloved children: Richard
 Allen (b. 1947, d. 1998), Janelle Diane (b. 1948), Kathleen Anne (b. 
1950), Mark Wayne (b. 1953), Ruth Ellen (b. 1954), and Timothy Lee (b. 
1955).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Those years were quite an adventure, and Marilyn and her children 
love telling stories about those times still today!&nbsp; One of her favorite
 adventures was a trip west.&nbsp; They drove to Pueblo, CO, and from there, 
took the train to Grand Junction, CO, to visit R.W.’s sister, Margaret.&nbsp;
 The train stopped under the Royal Gorge Bridge and let passengers out 
to see the bridge.

As her children grew, Marilyn started to cut and dye ladies’ hair.&nbsp; 
She studied for the state board of cosmetology while an apprentice and 
passed the exam and became a licensed beautician.&nbsp; She was the 
proprietor of Marilyn's Beauty Shop in Leoti for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In 1973, Marilyn married Robert “Bob” Armstrong (b. 1933, d. 1990) in
 Leoti, KS.&nbsp; They enjoyed each other's company greatly. Marilyn also 
worked for a time at the local vet clinic to help with the animals.

In retirement, Marilyn lived for a time on Whidbey Island, WA.&nbsp; She 
moved back to Leoti and then on to Phoenix, AZ.&nbsp; There she enjoyed the 
warm weather, doted on her dogs Katie and Penny, and developed her 
passion for Diamondback baseball.&nbsp; She moved back to Leoti and lived for
 several years with her daughter Ruth before moving to the Leoti Care 
Center in 2021.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1666299706173.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marilyn Ruth (Bieker) Armstrong was born 
in Kansas City, KS, on December 11, 1926. She was adopted on August 19,
 1928, by Anthony John and Elizabeth Bieker (Boos) from Marienthal, KS.&nbsp;
 She attended parochial school for two years in Marienthal and then 
moved to Leoti, KS, where she completed her schooling and graduated from
 Wichita County High School in 1944.Marilyn married Robert Wilson “R.W.” Clark (b. 1924, d. 2001) in 1944
 and was divorced in 1956.&nbsp; She raised her six beloved children: Richard
 Allen (b. 1947, d. 1998), Janelle Diane (b. 1948), Kathleen Anne (b. 
1950), Mark Wayne (b. 1953), Ruth Ellen (b. 1954), and Timothy Lee (b. 
1955).&nbsp;&nbsp;Those years were quite an adventure, and Marilyn and her children 
love telling stories about those times still today!&nbsp; One of her favorite
 adventures was a trip west.&nbsp; They drove to Pueblo, CO, and from there, 
took the train to Grand Junction, CO, to visit R.W.’s sister, Margaret.&nbsp;
 The train stopped under the Royal Gorge Bridge and let passengers out 
to see the bridge.As her children grew, Marilyn started to cut and dye ladies’ hair.&nbsp; 
She studied for the state board of cosmetology while an apprentice and 
passed the exam and became a licensed beautician.&nbsp; She was the 
proprietor of Marilyn's Beauty Shop in Leoti for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1973, Marilyn married Robert “Bob” Armstrong (b. 1933, d. 1990) in
 Leoti, KS.&nbsp; They enjoyed each other's company greatly. Marilyn also 
worked for a time at the local vet clinic to help with the animals.In retirement, Marilyn lived for a time on Whidbey Island, WA.&nbsp; She 
moved back to Leoti and then on to Phoenix, AZ.&nbsp; There she enjoyed the 
warm weather, doted on her dogs Katie and Penny, and developed her 
passion for Diamondback baseball.&nbsp; She moved back to Leoti and lived for
 several years with her daughter Ruth before moving to the Leoti Care 
Center in 2021.Marilyn was a devout Catholic her whole life and her faith saw her 
through every day.&nbsp; Besides her children and her dogs, Marilyn also 
loved to play cards including bridge, rummy, and spades.&nbsp; She also loved
 to read, and devoured books well into her 90s!Vigil service will be held on Monday, October 24, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Leoti, Kansas.Funeral mass will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Church in Leoti, 
Kansas at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 with Father Tim Hickey
 presiding.&nbsp;Interment will be at the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, Kansas.Memorials may be given to St. Anthony of Padua Church or the Wichita 
County Health Center - Long Term Care in care of Price and Sons funeral 
home, PO Box 161, Leoti Kansas 67861.

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