Evelyn G. Mankhey was born January 4, 1938, the youngest child of 
Henry and Daisy Post Tuxhorn in Smith Center, KS.  Evelyn passed away 
Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Smith Center, KS.  She attended rural 
schools in Smith County until her family moved to Smith Center where she
 finished through high school. 

 During her high school days, she 
developed a love of roller skating.  She attended a professional skating
 school in Greeley, Colorado and she worked at the skating rink in Smith
 Center for Mr. &amp; Mrs. Kenny Castle.

After graduating from 
high school, she became a legal secretary for Relihan Law Office in 
Smith Center.  It was during this time that she met and married Jerome 
Mankhey.  They were blessed with 3 children, Rod, Pam and Kim.  She and 
the children traveled with Jerome to many states where he was stationed 
in the military.

In 1970 they bought a home and moved to Smith 
Center where they lived until Jerome’s death in 2000.  During this time 
she worked at Casey’s and then at the Style Shop until it closed.  At 
that time Evelyn retired from public work.  Evelyn was a Sunday School 
teacher for many years and loved the little children.

Evelyn 
renewed friendship with a high school sweetheart, Art Woodcock and they 
have enjoyed the rest of their lives together playing golf and doing 
yard work.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents;  husband 
Jerome;   brothers Delmer Lee, Leo and Waldean “Pooch” Tuxhorn;   
sisters Roma Fristoe and Rachel Favinger;   sisters in law Lila &amp; 
Leveda Tuxhorn;  brother in law Leonard Favinger.

Surviving are 
her companion, Art Woodcock of Smith Center, son Rod of Smith Center, 
daughters Pam Harrison of Grand Island, Ne and Kim Smith (Stan) of Smith
 Center;   grandchildren Krista (Jeff) Finley, Lindsay (Chad) Wiseman, 
Blake Smith and Scott Harrison;  great grandchildren, Jackson &amp; 
Marcus Finley, Mya, Kya, Brooklyn and Cali Wiseman and Blake Smith, Jr; 
  brother Doyle Tuxhorn;   sister in law Charlene Tuxhorn;   Art’s 
children Lyle, Jeff and Rick Woodcock and families.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Evelyn-Grace-Mankhey?obId=25949518#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Evelyn G. Mankhey was born January 4, 1938, the youngest child of 
Henry and Daisy Post Tuxhorn in Smith Center, KS. Evelyn passed away 
Saturday, September 24, 2022, in Smith Center, KS. She attended rural 
schools in Smith County until her family moved to Smith Center where she
 finished through high school. During her high school days, she 
developed a love of roller skating. She attended a professional skating
 school in Greeley, Colorado and she worked at the skating rink in Smith
 Center for Mr. &amp; Mrs. Kenny Castle.After graduating from 
high school, she became a legal secretary for Relihan Law Office in 
Smith Center. It was during this time that she met and married Jerome 
Mankhey. They were blessed with 3 children, Rod, Pam and Kim. She and 
the children traveled with Jerome to many states where he was stationed 
in the military.In 1970 they bought a home and moved to Smith 
Center where they lived until Jerome’s death in 2000. During this time 
she worked at Casey’s and then at the Style Shop until it closed. At 
that time Evelyn retired from public work. Evelyn was a Sunday School 
teacher for many years and loved the little children.Evelyn 
renewed friendship with a high school sweetheart, Art Woodcock and they 
have enjoyed the rest of their lives together playing golf and doing 
yard work.Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents; husband 
Jerome; brothers Delmer Lee, Leo and Waldean “Pooch” Tuxhorn; 
sisters Roma Fristoe and Rachel Favinger; sisters in law Lila &amp; 
Leveda Tuxhorn; brother in law Leonard Favinger.Surviving are 
her companion, Art Woodcock of Smith Center, son Rod of Smith Center, 
daughters Pam Harrison of Grand Island, Ne and Kim Smith (Stan) of Smith
 Center; grandchildren Krista (Jeff) Finley, Lindsay (Chad) Wiseman, 
Blake Smith and Scott Harrison; great grandchildren, Jackson &amp; 
Marcus Finley, Mya, Kya, Brooklyn and Cali Wiseman and Blake Smith, Jr; 
 brother Doyle Tuxhorn; sister in law Charlene Tuxhorn; Art’s 
children Lyle, Jeff and Rick Woodcock and families.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Evelyn-Grace-Mankhey?obId=25949518#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Evelyn Grace Mankhey

Larry J. McGonigal, age 88, of Ellis, 
Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Gove County 
Medical Center in Quinter, Kansas.

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

Larry J. McGonigal, age 88, of Ellis, 
Kansas, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2022, at the Gove County 
Medical Center in Quinter, Kansas.There will be no services.Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

Larry J. McGonigal

James “Corky” Lyle Stout Jr., 62, passed away September 25, 2022, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita.

He was born March 23, 1960, in Valentine, Nebraska, the son of James Lyle Stout Sr. and Rosella Marie Paxton Sydow.

Moving from Nebraska, he was a Larned resident since 1986. He was a 
plumber for M&amp;F Plumbing, Larned, and later worked for David Woods 
Hay Company. He was a member of Fort Larned Lions Club, coached rec 
sports, and enjoyed model railroad trains, building things, fixing 
things and was a true handyman.

On November 9, 2012, he married Sonja Froetschner in Larned.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include; three sons, Charles “Chucky” Stout, Eldon 
Stout and Jonathon Turner, all of Larned; three daughters, Jamie (Bill) 
Huff, Bucklin, Tasha Stout and Katherine (Ry) Roth, both of Larned; a 
sister, Donna Decostes, Chadron, Nebraska; sixteen grandchildren and 
numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews who he all 
loved like his own.

He was preceded in death by; a son, Patrick Gilpin, two sisters, 
Anita Spencer and Susan Whitten and a daughter-in-law, Elisa Thomas.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 30th,&nbsp; at the Larned Cemetery with Bishop Mark Cowell presiding. The family 
requests casual attire. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with family present from 5-7 p.m.&nbsp;
 Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center or the Pawnee
 County Humane Society, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477,
 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>James “Corky” Lyle Stout Jr., 62, passed away September 25, 2022, at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita.He was born March 23, 1960, in Valentine, Nebraska, the son of James Lyle Stout Sr. and Rosella Marie Paxton Sydow.Moving from Nebraska, he was a Larned resident since 1986. He was a 
plumber for M&amp;F Plumbing, Larned, and later worked for David Woods 
Hay Company. He was a member of Fort Larned Lions Club, coached rec 
sports, and enjoyed model railroad trains, building things, fixing 
things and was a true handyman.On November 9, 2012, he married Sonja Froetschner in Larned.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include; three sons, Charles “Chucky” Stout, Eldon 
Stout and Jonathon Turner, all of Larned; three daughters, Jamie (Bill) 
Huff, Bucklin, Tasha Stout and Katherine (Ry) Roth, both of Larned; a 
sister, Donna Decostes, Chadron, Nebraska; sixteen grandchildren and 
numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews who he all 
loved like his own.He was preceded in death by; a son, Patrick Gilpin, two sisters, 
Anita Spencer and Susan Whitten and a daughter-in-law, Elisa Thomas.Cremation has taken place and a memorial graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, September 30th,&nbsp; at the Larned Cemetery with Bishop Mark Cowell presiding. The family 
requests casual attire. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. 
Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with family present from 5-7 p.m.&nbsp;
 Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center or the Pawnee
 County Humane Society, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477,
 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

James 'Corky' Lyle Stout Jr.

Mark A. Wilson, 54, Hays, died Monday, September 19, 2022, at his home.

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

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 </figure>Mark A. Wilson, 54, Hays, died Monday, September 19, 2022, at his home.Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Mark A. Wilson

Elma R. “Beanie” Fiser, the daughter of B. E. (Bud) Dresslar and Vera
 (Nesmith) Dresslar, was born August 16, 1934, in Mankato, Kansas, and 
passed away on September 22, 2022, at Bryan Medical Center West, Lincoln,
 NE at the age of 88 years, 1 month, and 6 days.

Beanie attended 
the local public schools, graduating from Belleville High School. On 
September 16, 1954, she was united in marriage to Robert D. Fiser and to
 this union were born Deborah and Frank.

Beanie worked for Scott 
Specialties’ for many years and later, along with her husband, operated 
Holiday Floral in Belleville, KS from 1984 until 1988. They moved to 
Cuba, KS in 2008 and Beanie later moved to Belleville, KS in May of 
2018.

Beanie was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, 
Belleville, KS and was a quilter at both the Cuba and Belleville 
Presbyterian Churches.&nbsp; For the past five years, she has been making 
quilts for Connor’s Cuddles. Beanie also enjoyed her coffee group at the
 Feathered Nest and spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren. She also was an avid sports fan and loved watching her 
Jayhawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and Royals play.

She was preceded in
 death by her parents B.E. (Bud) and Vera Dresslar;&nbsp; her husband Robert 
D. Fiser in 2009; sister Barbara (Bobbie) Taylor; brother Ed Dresslar.

Beanie
 is survived by her children&nbsp; Deborah (Tim) Rhine of Mahaska, KS and 
Frank (Donna) Fiser of Georgetown, TX;&nbsp; four grandchildren:&nbsp; Andy Rhine 
of Haddam, KS, Lesley (Matt) Bauer of Grand Rapids, MI, Lucas 
(Katherine) Fiser of Austin, TX, and Jessy (Eric) Whited of Austin, TX; 6
 great grandchildren:&nbsp; Addy Bauer, Grace Bauer, Leilani Fiser, Hayden 
Whited, Drew Whited, and Ashton Whited;&nbsp; one brother, Jack (Carol) 
Dresslar of Gardner, KS; nephews, John Dresslar of Harrisburg, PA and 
Jason (Alaina) Dresslar of Hays, KS, other relatives and friends

Memorial
 services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 7, 2022, at the 
United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, KS with Pastor Deb Hadachek, 
officiating.

Inurnment will follow at the National Cemetery, rural Narka, KS.

Friends
 may call from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the 
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS where the family will 
receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to Connor’s Cuddles.

Online condolence at www.bachelor-surber.com.

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 </figure>Elma R. “Beanie” Fiser, the daughter of B. E. (Bud) Dresslar and Vera
 (Nesmith) Dresslar, was born August 16, 1934, in Mankato, Kansas, and 
passed away on September 22, 2022, at Bryan Medical Center West, Lincoln,
 NE at the age of 88 years, 1 month, and 6 days.Beanie attended 
the local public schools, graduating from Belleville High School. On 
September 16, 1954, she was united in marriage to Robert D. Fiser and to
 this union were born Deborah and Frank.Beanie worked for Scott 
Specialties’ for many years and later, along with her husband, operated 
Holiday Floral in Belleville, KS from 1984 until 1988. They moved to 
Cuba, KS in 2008 and Beanie later moved to Belleville, KS in May of 
2018.Beanie was a member of the United Presbyterian Church, 
Belleville, KS and was a quilter at both the Cuba and Belleville 
Presbyterian Churches.&nbsp; For the past five years, she has been making 
quilts for Connor’s Cuddles. Beanie also enjoyed her coffee group at the
 Feathered Nest and spending time with her grandchildren and great 
grandchildren. She also was an avid sports fan and loved watching her 
Jayhawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and Royals play.She was preceded in
 death by her parents B.E. (Bud) and Vera Dresslar;&nbsp; her husband Robert 
D. Fiser in 2009; sister Barbara (Bobbie) Taylor; brother Ed Dresslar.Beanie
 is survived by her children&nbsp; Deborah (Tim) Rhine of Mahaska, KS and 
Frank (Donna) Fiser of Georgetown, TX;&nbsp; four grandchildren:&nbsp; Andy Rhine 
of Haddam, KS, Lesley (Matt) Bauer of Grand Rapids, MI, Lucas 
(Katherine) Fiser of Austin, TX, and Jessy (Eric) Whited of Austin, TX; 6
 great grandchildren:&nbsp; Addy Bauer, Grace Bauer, Leilani Fiser, Hayden 
Whited, Drew Whited, and Ashton Whited;&nbsp; one brother, Jack (Carol) 
Dresslar of Gardner, KS; nephews, John Dresslar of Harrisburg, PA and 
Jason (Alaina) Dresslar of Hays, KS, other relatives and friendsMemorial
 services will be held at 10:00 AM, Friday, October 7, 2022, at the 
United Presbyterian Church, Belleville, KS with Pastor Deb Hadachek, 
officiating.Inurnment will follow at the National Cemetery, rural Narka, KS.Friends
 may call from 1 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the 
Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS where the family will 
receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.Memorials are suggested to Connor’s Cuddles.Online condolence at www.bachelor-surber.com.

Elma R. 'Beanie' Fiser

Betty Jean Perez, 96, passed away September 25, 2022, at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born October 31, 1925, in Northview, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Vernon and Eva Louvernia Stogsdill Young.

A Larned resident since 1938, she was a homemaker and bookkeeper at 
Perez Body Shop. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Larned, and enjoyed going to painting bees’ group, crafts, gardening, 
cooking for her grandchildren, raising chickens and other animals, 
especially her dog, Cruz.

On April 16, 1945, she married Raymond G. Perez in Wichita; he survives.

Other survivors include: two sons, Phillip (Susan) Perez, Larned, 
Jeffrey Perez, Larned; two daughters, Ramona (Rusty) Howard, Larned, 
Lori Perez (Scott Schartz), Larned; brother, Dean Young, Glendale, 
Arizona; two sisters-in-law, Lola Perez and Ann Perez, both of Larned; 
seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; two brothers, Glenn Young, Wayne Smith; and a grandson, Matthew Howard.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2022,
 with family present from 4-6 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned 
Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Betty Jean Perez, 96, passed away September 25, 2022, at Diversicare of Larned.She was born October 31, 1925, in Northview, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Vernon and Eva Louvernia Stogsdill Young.A Larned resident since 1938, she was a homemaker and bookkeeper at 
Perez Body Shop. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 
Larned, and enjoyed going to painting bees’ group, crafts, gardening, 
cooking for her grandchildren, raising chickens and other animals, 
especially her dog, Cruz.On April 16, 1945, she married Raymond G. Perez in Wichita; he survives.Other survivors include: two sons, Phillip (Susan) Perez, Larned, 
Jeffrey Perez, Larned; two daughters, Ramona (Rusty) Howard, Larned, 
Lori Perez (Scott Schartz), Larned; brother, Dean Young, Glendale, 
Arizona; two sisters-in-law, Lola Perez and Ann Perez, both of Larned; 
seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by: her parents; two brothers, Glenn Young, Wayne Smith; and a grandson, Matthew Howard.Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 29, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. 
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2022,
 with family present from 4-6 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned 
Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Betty Jean Perez

Christiane Wade Luehrs, 81, passed away
 quietly in her sleep at her home on July 14, 2022. She was born 
September 30, 1940, to Reynolds W. Wade, M.D., and Theodora Pomeranz 
Wade in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up near the shores of the Great Lakes. 
She graduated from Valparaiso University, earned a Master's Degree in 
History from Washington University in St. Louis, and received a Master's
 Degree in English from Fort Hays State University. At Washington 
University she met Robert Luehrs, a fellow student. It was his good 
fortune to marry her in 1965. The couple moved to Hays in 1968 so that 
Robert could pursue a career as a Professor of History at FHSU.

Chris had the attributes of a 
Renaissance woman. She was a perceptive lady of wit, culture, talent, 
grace, and creativity. She was also devoted to her family and friends. 
At various times she worked as an assistant for professors and 
physicians, was office manager for the Campus Ecumenical Center, and ran
 her own catering business. Primarily, Chris was an educator, as a high 
school history teacher in St. Louis and, for 15 years, as an Instructor 
of English at FHSU, retiring in 2006. She published a number of articles
 on mystery authors who use historical settings for their novels.

She liked shopping for Victorian 
oddities, reading British detective stories, collecting teddy bears, 
preparing various ethnic foods, and being hostess at elaborate parties 
and dinners. She enjoyed mythology and folklore, especially the tales 
attached to Halloween. With her husband, she designed a Halloween 
festival at FHSU in the 1970s and 1980s and subsequent Halloween 
displays in the university's library until last year, quitting not 
because of a lack of ideas but because of a lack of energy. Chris held 
offices in Eastern Star and volunteered at the Hays Arts Council. She 
served as a lay reader and head of the Altar Guild for St. Michael's 
Episcopal Church. She played the piano and organ for pleasure. As befit a
 Renaissance woman, she helped organize the university's annual 
Renaissance Christmas celebration, the Madrigal Dinner, for fifteen 
years, playing the roles of Lady of the Manor for five years and the 
Queen of England twice.

Survivors include her husband, Robert; 
her daughter, Rebecca Johnson of Nowata, Oklahoma; her son-in-law, 
Patrick Johnson; her granddaughter, Roslin Johnson; her brother, E. 
Nicholas Wade of Aurora, Illinois; and her cousin, Martha Ellison of 
Alexandria, Virginia.

Funeral services celebrating Chris' 
life will be 11:00 AM Saturday, October 15, 2022, at St. Michael's 
Episcopal Church, 2900 Canal Blvd, with Vicar Rev. Shay Craig officiating.

If desired, memorials may be made to 
Forsyth Library at FHSU, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, or the Humane 
Society of the High Plains.

Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

Christiane Wade Luehrs, 81, passed away
 quietly in her sleep at her home on July 14, 2022. She was born 
September 30, 1940, to Reynolds W. Wade, M.D., and Theodora Pomeranz 
Wade in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up near the shores of the Great Lakes. 
She graduated from Valparaiso University, earned a Master's Degree in 
History from Washington University in St. Louis, and received a Master's
 Degree in English from Fort Hays State University. At Washington 
University she met Robert Luehrs, a fellow student. It was his good 
fortune to marry her in 1965. The couple moved to Hays in 1968 so that 
Robert could pursue a career as a Professor of History at FHSU.Chris had the attributes of a 
Renaissance woman. She was a perceptive lady of wit, culture, talent, 
grace, and creativity. She was also devoted to her family and friends. 
At various times she worked as an assistant for professors and 
physicians, was office manager for the Campus Ecumenical Center, and ran
 her own catering business. Primarily, Chris was an educator, as a high 
school history teacher in St. Louis and, for 15 years, as an Instructor 
of English at FHSU, retiring in 2006. She published a number of articles
 on mystery authors who use historical settings for their novels.She liked shopping for Victorian 
oddities, reading British detective stories, collecting teddy bears, 
preparing various ethnic foods, and being hostess at elaborate parties 
and dinners. She enjoyed mythology and folklore, especially the tales 
attached to Halloween. With her husband, she designed a Halloween 
festival at FHSU in the 1970s and 1980s and subsequent Halloween 
displays in the university's library until last year, quitting not 
because of a lack of ideas but because of a lack of energy. Chris held 
offices in Eastern Star and volunteered at the Hays Arts Council. She 
served as a lay reader and head of the Altar Guild for St. Michael's 
Episcopal Church. She played the piano and organ for pleasure. As befit a
 Renaissance woman, she helped organize the university's annual 
Renaissance Christmas celebration, the Madrigal Dinner, for fifteen 
years, playing the roles of Lady of the Manor for five years and the 
Queen of England twice.Survivors include her husband, Robert; 
her daughter, Rebecca Johnson of Nowata, Oklahoma; her son-in-law, 
Patrick Johnson; her granddaughter, Roslin Johnson; her brother, E. 
Nicholas Wade of Aurora, Illinois; and her cousin, Martha Ellison of 
Alexandria, Virginia.Funeral services celebrating Chris' 
life will be 11:00 AM Saturday, October 15, 2022, at St. Michael's 
Episcopal Church, 2900 Canal Blvd, with Vicar Rev. Shay Craig officiating.If desired, memorials may be made to 
Forsyth Library at FHSU, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, or the Humane 
Society of the High Plains.Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Christiane Wade Luehrs

Wednesday, November 11th, 1936-Friday, September 23rd, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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Patricia Criss (Stover)

Patricia Anne Pierce, daughter of Henry F and Edith L (Campbell) Pierce was born on April 2, 1946, in Kansas City, Mo.&nbsp; Her death occurred Sept. 19, 2022, at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital, Gardner at the age of 76.

Patricia lived her early life in Hays.&nbsp; On Nov. 18, 1964, she was united in marriage to Henry Mason Sellers at Hays. This union was blessed with three children: Margaret, Christine and Katherine.

Patricia occupied her life with the many activities of a homemaker, housewife, mother and grandmother.&nbsp; She made the family home in several communities in Kansas while traveling with her family until 1987 when Henry and Patricia moved to Manhattan, Kan., until 2002 when Patricia moved to Russell, until 2019 when she was moved to Gardner to live out her life.

She enjoyed playing the piano for her children and grandchildren and having holidays with her family.&nbsp; She also enjoyed researching family genealogy and creating a variety of food dishes.&nbsp; She played the piano for musical productions in Singapore and Manhattan, Kan.

She was a member of the Episcopal Church.

Those who preceded her in death were her parents, Henry and (Edith) Lorraine Pierce and two great-granddaughters, Meredith and Macy.

Survivors are Henry Sellers of Russell, daughters: Margaret Sellers of Kansas City, Mo., Christine Sellers of Russell, and Katherine Sellers of Russell.&nbsp; Also surviving are her granddaughters: Angela (Miller) Meyer and her husband, Patrick of Adrian, Mo., Jamie Crawford of St. John, Kansas, Randi Steinle of Yukon, Okla., and Chandler (Reich) Sellens and her husband, Jake of Russell.&nbsp; Her great-grandchildren:&nbsp; Edwin, Porter, Veda, Reese and Adler. Her brother, Henry Pierce &nbsp;and his wife MaryLynn of Ohio, her sister MaryBeth Sayre, her husband Larry of Texas, and a number of other relatives.

At 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 17,&nbsp; family and friends will gather at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601, for a celebration of Patricia's life.&nbsp; Patricia will be buried at Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays.

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 </figure>Patricia Anne Pierce, daughter of Henry F and Edith L (Campbell) Pierce was born on April 2, 1946, in Kansas City, Mo.&nbsp; Her death occurred Sept. 19, 2022, at Meadowbrook Rehabilitation Hospital, Gardner at the age of 76.Patricia lived her early life in Hays.&nbsp; On Nov. 18, 1964, she was united in marriage to Henry Mason Sellers at Hays. This union was blessed with three children: Margaret, Christine and Katherine.Patricia occupied her life with the many activities of a homemaker, housewife, mother and grandmother.&nbsp; She made the family home in several communities in Kansas while traveling with her family until 1987 when Henry and Patricia moved to Manhattan, Kan., until 2002 when Patricia moved to Russell, until 2019 when she was moved to Gardner to live out her life.She enjoyed playing the piano for her children and grandchildren and having holidays with her family.&nbsp; She also enjoyed researching family genealogy and creating a variety of food dishes.&nbsp; She played the piano for musical productions in Singapore and Manhattan, Kan.She was a member of the Episcopal Church.Those who preceded her in death were her parents, Henry and (Edith) Lorraine Pierce and two great-granddaughters, Meredith and Macy.Survivors are Henry Sellers of Russell, daughters: Margaret Sellers of Kansas City, Mo., Christine Sellers of Russell, and Katherine Sellers of Russell.&nbsp; Also surviving are her granddaughters: Angela (Miller) Meyer and her husband, Patrick of Adrian, Mo., Jamie Crawford of St. John, Kansas, Randi Steinle of Yukon, Okla., and Chandler (Reich) Sellens and her husband, Jake of Russell.&nbsp; Her great-grandchildren:&nbsp; Edwin, Porter, Veda, Reese and Adler. Her brother, Henry Pierce &nbsp;and his wife MaryLynn of Ohio, her sister MaryBeth Sayre, her husband Larry of Texas, and a number of other relatives.At 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 17,&nbsp; family and friends will gather at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601, for a celebration of Patricia's life.&nbsp; Patricia will be buried at Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays.

Patricia Anne Pierce

Virginia Rose (Medford) Sanders, formerly of Quinter, Kansas, passed 
peacefully into heaven on Friday, September 23, 2022.&nbsp; Lovingly called 
“Ginny” by many of her family and friends, she had been living at Gove County
 Long Term Care in Quinter, Kansas, for the past 7 years.

Virginia was born on January 31st, 1933, and raised on the
 Medford farm, between Levant, Winona and Brewster. Of the five 
children, Virginia was the second child and first daughter of Sam and 
Pearl Medford. She graduated from Colorado Women’s College in Denver, 
Colorado and then started a career in business.&nbsp; Virginia married Donald
 Richard Sanders of Wichita, Kansas, and they had two children.&nbsp; 
Virginia and Don were divorced in 1972.&nbsp; Virginia worked in several 
different jobs over the years, including owning and operating Farmers 
Market Grocery Store in Grinnell, KS.

Virginia is preceded in death by her parents Sam and Pearl Medford, 
her brother Samuel Wayne Medford and her sisters Beverly Ann (Medford) 
Vallimont and Barbara Jean (Medford) Potter.

Virginia is survived by her sisters Sandy (Medford) McCune (Bedford, 
PA), Alana Keck (Colby, KS) and Pamela Medford (unknown).&nbsp; Virginia’s 
children, Rick Sanders (Columbia, MO) and Linda Sue (Sanders) Teeter 
(Grainfield, KS), have provided Virginia with eight grandchildren and 
twenty-three great grandchildren.

No services will be held as Virginia asked that a Celebration of Life
 be conducted by family and friends.&nbsp; Rick Sanders and Linda Teeter will
 be scheduling this in the Spring of 2023. Details will be provided 
later.

If you are interested in providing any contributions, please donate 
to the Gove County Long-Term Healthcare Facility, in memory of Virginia 
Sanders. Contributions may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St.
 Quinter, Kansas, 67752.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664207486035.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Virginia Rose (Medford) Sanders, formerly of Quinter, Kansas, passed 
peacefully into heaven on Friday, September 23, 2022.&nbsp; Lovingly called 
“Ginny” by many of her family and friends, she had been living at Gove County
 Long Term Care in Quinter, Kansas, for the past 7 years.Virginia was born on January 31st, 1933, and raised on the
 Medford farm, between Levant, Winona and Brewster. Of the five 
children, Virginia was the second child and first daughter of Sam and 
Pearl Medford. She graduated from Colorado Women’s College in Denver, 
Colorado and then started a career in business.&nbsp; Virginia married Donald
 Richard Sanders of Wichita, Kansas, and they had two children.&nbsp; 
Virginia and Don were divorced in 1972.&nbsp; Virginia worked in several 
different jobs over the years, including owning and operating Farmers 
Market Grocery Store in Grinnell, KS.Virginia is preceded in death by her parents Sam and Pearl Medford, 
her brother Samuel Wayne Medford and her sisters Beverly Ann (Medford) 
Vallimont and Barbara Jean (Medford) Potter.Virginia is survived by her sisters Sandy (Medford) McCune (Bedford, 
PA), Alana Keck (Colby, KS) and Pamela Medford (unknown).&nbsp; Virginia’s 
children, Rick Sanders (Columbia, MO) and Linda Sue (Sanders) Teeter 
(Grainfield, KS), have provided Virginia with eight grandchildren and 
twenty-three great grandchildren.No services will be held as Virginia asked that a Celebration of Life
 be conducted by family and friends.&nbsp; Rick Sanders and Linda Teeter will
 be scheduling this in the Spring of 2023. Details will be provided 
later.If you are interested in providing any contributions, please donate 
to the Gove County Long-Term Healthcare Facility, in memory of Virginia 
Sanders. Contributions may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St.
 Quinter, Kansas, 67752.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Virginia Rose (Medford) Sanders

Jennie Sue Smith, 98 passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, while 
under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky.  She was born in Selden, 
KS December 6, 1923, to the late Harley Schrock and Nannie Sue Vaughn 
Schrock. 

 Jennie was a member of the Hoxie Christian Church, where she 
was the organist for many years.  She was a member of the Order of the 
Eastern Star where she had received her 75-year pin in December of 2017 
and the Hoxie Rotary Club.  Jennie started her career working as 
bookkeeper for implement dealers in Hoxie and retired from KN energy on 
March 14, 1986, after 21 years of service.  She enjoyed working in her 
flower garden, playing the organ and piano, knitting, playing cards, 
word searches and time with her family.  Jennie lived 93 years in 
Northwest Kansas before moving to Owensboro, KY to be near a daughter 
and son in law. She enjoyed the activities, new friends and staff at 
Heritage Place assisted living facility.  She was a favorite of the 
staff  there. She also enjoyed car rides and all the beautiful trees of 
Kentucky; she never refused a stop for ice cream on these rides.  Visits
 from friends and family from back home were always welcome.

In
 addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62
 years Ray Smith.  Siblings Loren Schrock, Loraine Merriweather, Mirl 
Schrock, Edith Gilliland, Mary Caywood, and Elden Schrock.

Surviving
 are her son Robert Allen (Marsha) of Derby, KS, daughters Lana Player 
of Albuquerque, NM, Dottie Sinclair (David) of Owensboro, KY, 
Grandchildren Jason Allen of Wichita, KS, Jami Allen, of Derby, KS,  
Cory Sinclair (Rachael) of Louisville, KY,  Emily Sinclair, of 
Shelby,NC, Monica Sinclair, of Houston TX and Janessa Player (James) of 
Albuquerque, NM. Great-Grandchildren, Easton and Isley Nance, Derby, KS,
 Emilia Player, Albuquerque, NM, Elliott Pearson, Shelby, NC and 
Sheridan Sinclair, Houston, TX.   Nieces and Nephews.

Visitation
 will be held, Friday, October 14th, 2022, 4:00 PM – 7:00PM at 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 1024 Sheridan Ave. Hoxie, KS 67740. The 
Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday. October 15, 2022 10:30 AM 
at the Hoxie Christian Church, 1025 Queen Ave, Hoxie KS 67740. 

Memorials
 are suggested to Sheridan County Benefit Walk or the Hoxie Christian 
Church.  Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 
PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.  You may leave words of comfort at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664200386307.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jennie Sue Smith, 98 passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, while 
under the care of Hospice of Western Kentucky. She was born in Selden, 
KS December 6, 1923, to the late Harley Schrock and Nannie Sue Vaughn 
Schrock. Jennie was a member of the Hoxie Christian Church, where she 
was the organist for many years. She was a member of the Order of the 
Eastern Star where she had received her 75-year pin in December of 2017 
and the Hoxie Rotary Club. Jennie started her career working as 
bookkeeper for implement dealers in Hoxie and retired from KN energy on 
March 14, 1986, after 21 years of service. She enjoyed working in her 
flower garden, playing the organ and piano, knitting, playing cards, 
word searches and time with her family. Jennie lived 93 years in 
Northwest Kansas before moving to Owensboro, KY to be near a daughter 
and son in law. She enjoyed the activities, new friends and staff at 
Heritage Place assisted living facility. She was a favorite of the 
staff there. She also enjoyed car rides and all the beautiful trees of 
Kentucky; she never refused a stop for ice cream on these rides. Visits
 from friends and family from back home were always welcome.In
 addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62
 years Ray Smith. Siblings Loren Schrock, Loraine Merriweather, Mirl 
Schrock, Edith Gilliland, Mary Caywood, and Elden Schrock.Surviving
 are her son Robert Allen (Marsha) of Derby, KS, daughters Lana Player 
of Albuquerque, NM, Dottie Sinclair (David) of Owensboro, KY, 
Grandchildren Jason Allen of Wichita, KS, Jami Allen, of Derby, KS, 
Cory Sinclair (Rachael) of Louisville, KY, Emily Sinclair, of 
Shelby,NC, Monica Sinclair, of Houston TX and Janessa Player (James) of 
Albuquerque, NM. Great-Grandchildren, Easton and Isley Nance, Derby, KS,
 Emilia Player, Albuquerque, NM, Elliott Pearson, Shelby, NC and 
Sheridan Sinclair, Houston, TX. Nieces and Nephews.Visitation
 will be held, Friday, October 14th, 2022, 4:00 PM – 7:00PM at 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 1024 Sheridan Ave. Hoxie, KS 67740. The 
Celebration of Life Service will be Saturday. October 15, 2022 10:30 AM 
at the Hoxie Christian Church, 1025 Queen Ave, Hoxie KS 67740. Memorials
 are suggested to Sheridan County Benefit Walk or the Hoxie Christian 
Church. Memorials may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, 
PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. You may leave words of comfort at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Jennie (Schrock) Smith

Karen Marie Britt Foster was born September 15, 1940, in Portis, 
Kansas, to Ray and Marie (Gronewoller) Britt and passed away September 
22, 2022, in Osborne, Kansas.  Karen grew up in the Bloomington area and
 resided there a total of 76 years of her life.   She attended the 
Bloomington School until she began her high school years at Osborne High
 School, where she graduated in 1958.

Karen attended 
Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kansas, to obtain her Secretarial 
Science diploma.  Upon graduating she began working for Norton- Decatur 
Rural Electric Company. Throughout her life, she was employed at the 
Osborne County Treasurer Office, Midway CO-OP, SRS office, Wilkens 
Manufacturing and Parkview Manor.

On June 3rd, 1961, she was 
united in marriage to Raymond Foster.  To this union, they had 4 
children:  Dennis, Michele, Debbie and Susan.

In 1964 
Karen and Raymond moved to the family farm where they raised their 
children and enjoyed the many fruits of farming and giving back to the 
land.  She was an avid lover of country life where she could enjoy the 
quietness of nature, flowers, and animals.  Throughout life she always 
had many pets, including dogs, horses, a skunk and her last favorite 
pet, a miniature pony named Chester.

Karen dearly loved
 her family and attending any events that included her children, and 
then her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She captured all the 
family memories with thousands of pictures, which she lovingly created 
numerous individual albums for each of her children, grandchildren, and 
great grandchildren.  Over the years, she handmade thousands of mints 
for weddings and anniversaries that were enjoyed by many. History was a 
passion for Karen, and she enjoyed researching, learning, and preserving
 the past, especially regarding family and the Bloomington area.

Karen
 is survived by her children, Dennis Foster of Wichita, KS, Michele 
(Tony)Watkins, Osborne, KS, Debbie (Rob) Conde, Park City, KS, and Susan
 (Brian) Quattlander, Ellisville, MO. Grand Children Chelsea (Tyler) 
Schultze, Jake (Lisa) Swisher, Connor (Dani) Foster, Samantha (Nathan) 
Miller, Savannah (Jason) Winkel, Kaleb Winkel, Tannor Foster, and Lathe 
Watkins; 8 Great Grandchildren, sister in laws Merna Foster and Sandy 
Hudson. and several nieces and nephews as well as other family and 
friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Marie 
Britt, siblings Lois Rae Britt and Alvin Britt, cherished husband 
Raymond Foster, brother in laws, Jason Hudson, Clifford Hahn, Eugene 
Thornburg, Farrell Foster, and sister in laws Iris Hahn and Imogene 
Thornburg.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Karen-Marie-Foster?obId=25949444#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664197471418.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Karen Marie Britt Foster was born September 15, 1940, in Portis, 
Kansas, to Ray and Marie (Gronewoller) Britt and passed away September 
22, 2022, in Osborne, Kansas. Karen grew up in the Bloomington area and
 resided there a total of 76 years of her life. She attended the 
Bloomington School until she began her high school years at Osborne High
 School, where she graduated in 1958.Karen attended 
Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kansas, to obtain her Secretarial 
Science diploma. Upon graduating she began working for Norton- Decatur 
Rural Electric Company. Throughout her life, she was employed at the 
Osborne County Treasurer Office, Midway CO-OP, SRS office, Wilkens 
Manufacturing and Parkview Manor.On June 3rd, 1961, she was 
united in marriage to Raymond Foster. To this union, they had 4 
children: Dennis, Michele, Debbie and Susan.In 1964 
Karen and Raymond moved to the family farm where they raised their 
children and enjoyed the many fruits of farming and giving back to the 
land. She was an avid lover of country life where she could enjoy the 
quietness of nature, flowers, and animals. Throughout life she always 
had many pets, including dogs, horses, a skunk and her last favorite 
pet, a miniature pony named Chester.Karen dearly loved
 her family and attending any events that included her children, and 
then her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She captured all the 
family memories with thousands of pictures, which she lovingly created 
numerous individual albums for each of her children, grandchildren, and 
great grandchildren. Over the years, she handmade thousands of mints 
for weddings and anniversaries that were enjoyed by many. History was a 
passion for Karen, and she enjoyed researching, learning, and preserving
 the past, especially regarding family and the Bloomington area.Karen
 is survived by her children, Dennis Foster of Wichita, KS, Michele 
(Tony)Watkins, Osborne, KS, Debbie (Rob) Conde, Park City, KS, and Susan
 (Brian) Quattlander, Ellisville, MO. Grand Children Chelsea (Tyler) 
Schultze, Jake (Lisa) Swisher, Connor (Dani) Foster, Samantha (Nathan) 
Miller, Savannah (Jason) Winkel, Kaleb Winkel, Tannor Foster, and Lathe 
Watkins; 8 Great Grandchildren, sister in laws Merna Foster and Sandy 
Hudson. and several nieces and nephews as well as other family and 
friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Marie 
Britt, siblings Lois Rae Britt and Alvin Britt, cherished husband 
Raymond Foster, brother in laws, Jason Hudson, Clifford Hahn, Eugene 
Thornburg, Farrell Foster, and sister in laws Iris Hahn and Imogene 
Thornburg.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Karen-Marie-Foster?obId=25949444#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Karen Marie Foster

Geraldine “Jerry” Joan Brooks, age 81, passed away Saturday, 
September 24, 2022, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith 
Center, KS.  She was born December 1, 1940, in Smith County, KS to George
 and Ida (Windschefel) Watkins.

Geri was preceded in death by her 
parents, brothers;   Harold, Francis, Carlos, Eugene, Gerald and Robert;
   sisters, Dorie, Georgie, Florence, Eilene and Lorene.

Geri is 
survived by her husband Mervin of Smith Center, KS;   sons Mike (Angela)
 of Gardner, KS, Barry (Gina) of Smith Center, KS and Troy (Rebecca) of 
Independence, MO;   sister Elsie Muck of Gaylord, KS;   grandchildren:  
 Paige Brooks, Grady Brooks, Louis (Payton) Frazier, Nolan (Katherine) 
Brooks, Holden Brooks, Matthew Brooks and Adam Brooks.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Geraldine-Jerry-Joan-Brooks?obId=25950061#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Geraldine “Jerry” Joan Brooks, age 81, passed away Saturday, 
September 24, 2022, at the Smith County Memorial Hospital in Smith 
Center, KS. She was born December 1, 1940, in Smith County, KS to George
 and Ida (Windschefel) Watkins.Geri was preceded in death by her 
parents, brothers; Harold, Francis, Carlos, Eugene, Gerald and Robert;
 sisters, Dorie, Georgie, Florence, Eilene and Lorene.Geri is 
survived by her husband Mervin of Smith Center, KS; sons Mike (Angela)
 of Gardner, KS, Barry (Gina) of Smith Center, KS and Troy (Rebecca) of 
Independence, MO; sister Elsie Muck of Gaylord, KS; grandchildren: 
 Paige Brooks, Grady Brooks, Louis (Payton) Frazier, Nolan (Katherine) 
Brooks, Holden Brooks, Matthew Brooks and Adam Brooks.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Geraldine-Jerry-Joan-Brooks?obId=25950061#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Geraldine 'Jerry' Joan Brooks

Adaleanna Grace “Addy” Chester, 7-month-old daughter of Blake and Alaina Lynn (Becker) Chester,&nbsp;passed away&nbsp;Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. She was born February 1, 2022, in Hays.

Survivors include her parents, Blake and Alaina Chester, of the home; her brother and sister, Ryder Becker and Kayleigh Becker, of the home; her grandparents, Cristin “Cris” Chester, Hays, KS; Mike and Jody Becker, Plainville, KS; her uncles, Joseph and Jana Becker, Stockton, KS; Andrew Becker, Hoxie, KS; Matthew Becker, Plainville, KS; her great grandparents, Lawrence Becker, Plainville, KS; Darrel and Elaine Hrabe, Plainville, KS; Lonnie Pywell, Los Cruces, NM. &nbsp;

Addy was preceded in death by her great grandmothers, Deanna Becker and Lyalla Pywell.

A Celebration &nbsp;of Life Memorial Service will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67671 with Rev. Troy Miller officiating.

A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Thursday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

The family suggests memorials made payable to: Bank of Hays (for family) in care of the mortuary. &nbsp; &nbsp;

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664196990226.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Adaleanna Grace “Addy” Chester, 7-month-old daughter of Blake and Alaina Lynn (Becker) Chester,&nbsp;passed away&nbsp;Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. She was born February 1, 2022, in Hays.Survivors include her parents, Blake and Alaina Chester, of the home; her brother and sister, Ryder Becker and Kayleigh Becker, of the home; her grandparents, Cristin “Cris” Chester, Hays, KS; Mike and Jody Becker, Plainville, KS; her uncles, Joseph and Jana Becker, Stockton, KS; Andrew Becker, Hoxie, KS; Matthew Becker, Plainville, KS; her great grandparents, Lawrence Becker, Plainville, KS; Darrel and Elaine Hrabe, Plainville, KS; Lonnie Pywell, Los Cruces, NM. &nbsp;Addy was preceded in death by her great grandmothers, Deanna Becker and Lyalla Pywell.A Celebration &nbsp;of Life Memorial Service will be 11:00 A.M. Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67671 with Rev. Troy Miller officiating.A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.The family will receive friends from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Thursday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.The family suggests memorials made payable to: Bank of Hays (for family) in care of the mortuary. &nbsp; &nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Adaleanna Grace 'Addy' Chester

Bettie Lou (Brungardt) Hutchens, age 88, died Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Locust Grove Village Nursing Home, La Crosse, Kansas.

She was born February 24, 1934, in Victoria, Kansas, to Otto R. and Ottilia (Graf) Brungardt. &nbsp;She married James Thomas Hutchens on April 25, 1972, in Las Vegas, Nevada. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on January 9, 1982.

She was an office manager for AVON&nbsp;in California for 25 years the moved to Lakewood, Colorado for 20 years. &nbsp;Bettie moved to Hays in 2008, and has lived the last nine years at Locust&nbsp;Grove&nbsp;Village. &nbsp;She was raised in Victoria, was a graduate of Victoria High School, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays.

Survivors include her sister, Rita Wolf, Topeka, KS; her brothers-in-law, Wilfred Kreutzer, Hays, KS; and Al Arendt, Kansas City, MO.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brothers, Peter Brungardt and Leroy Brungardt; her sisters, Henrietta Rohr; Amelia Jacobs; Alma Herrman; Lillian Herrman; Patty Kreutzer and Creda Arendt; and her infant sisters, Armella Brungardt and Barbara Brungardt.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September&nbsp;26, 2022 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. &nbsp;Burial will be in &nbsp;St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday,&nbsp;at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;

The family&nbsp;suggest memorials payable to: Locust&nbsp;Grove Village in care of the mortuary.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664119558621.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Bettie Lou (Brungardt) Hutchens, age 88, died Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Locust Grove Village Nursing Home, La Crosse, Kansas.She was born February 24, 1934, in Victoria, Kansas, to Otto R. and Ottilia (Graf) Brungardt. &nbsp;She married James Thomas Hutchens on April 25, 1972, in Las Vegas, Nevada. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on January 9, 1982.She was an office manager for AVON&nbsp;in California for 25 years the moved to Lakewood, Colorado for 20 years. &nbsp;Bettie moved to Hays in 2008, and has lived the last nine years at Locust&nbsp;Grove&nbsp;Village. &nbsp;She was raised in Victoria, was a graduate of Victoria High School, and was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hays.Survivors include her sister, Rita Wolf, Topeka, KS; her brothers-in-law, Wilfred Kreutzer, Hays, KS; and Al Arendt, Kansas City, MO.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her brothers, Peter Brungardt and Leroy Brungardt; her sisters, Henrietta Rohr; Amelia Jacobs; Alma Herrman; Lillian Herrman; Patty Kreutzer and Creda Arendt; and her infant sisters, Armella Brungardt and Barbara Brungardt.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September&nbsp;26, 2022 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. &nbsp;Burial will be in &nbsp;St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.Visitation will be from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday,&nbsp;at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;The family&nbsp;suggest memorials payable to: Locust&nbsp;Grove Village in care of the mortuary.Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. &nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Bettie Lou (Brungardt) Hutchens

Etta Jane Taylor was born in her parents’ home on June 19, 1933. Etta
 was the middle daughter of Goldie Theda (Lewis) and Charles Earl 
(Whitey) Taylor. Etta grew up in Hoxie Kansas and graduated from 
Sheridan Community High School with the class of 1952.

Etta
 fell in love and married Harold Loyd Timken on February 2nd, 1952, at 
Mt Pleasant Baptist Church. They made their home in Hoxie where they 
raised their family. Etta and Harold had three children Sharon Sue born 
in 1954; she was stillborn, Danny Loyd born in 1955, and Cindy Lou born 
in 1956. Cindy is the only surviving child of Etta and Harold.

Etta
 was a fantastic homemaker. She loved taking care of her home and her 
family. She taught both Cindy and Danny how to cook, bake, and sew as 
well as keep a tidy well-run home. She loved gardening, where Cindy 
recalls the years, they sold produce from the garden especially the 
"tons" of strawberries. "We would get through the large patch and back 
through we would go."

Etta loved to sing, the radio was
 always playing as a child and Cindy loved listening to her mom sing as 
she went about her daily tasks. We would dance and sing around the house
 as we worked. It was a wonderful fun childhood, Cindy recalls. Etta and
 her sisters Glendace and Vera would get together and they would 
jitterbug for hours. Etta loved to dance and was quite good at it. She 
was still cutting a rug just a few years ago.

Etta also
 enjoyed reading, crafting, sewing, baking, bowling, playing cards, 
horseshoes, and riding her bike. Her biggest joy was her children, then 
along came her grandchildren and her joy was even greater. She loved 
each and every one of those grandkids and spoiled them as a good grandma
 does!!! Etta knew everyone in the family nieces and nephews included. 
She could still recall their birthdates and many of their wedding 
anniversary dates. Her remarkable memory never left her. Etta treasured 
all those memories.

Etta is survived by her daughter, 
Cindy Eller (Roger Milton); grandchildren, James Alexander (Amanda), 
Raine Eller (Brian Gee), Hannah Eller (Kat), and Cody Eller.

She
 was preceded in death by her parents, Theada and Charles Taylor; 
husband, Harold Timken; son, Danny Timken; daughter, Sharon Timken; 
sisters, Glendece Osborn and Vera Wing; and son-in-law, Jan Eller.

She will forever be loved. We will miss her physical presence here with us, but she will always be with us in our hearts!

A
 Celebration of Life Service is planned for Tuesday, September 27, 2022,
 at the Christ Community Church, Hoxie, Kansas, at 10:30 A.M. Prior to 
the service, a visitation will be held at the Church from 9:00 A.M. 
until 10:30 A.M. Following the service, inurnment will take place in the
 Hoxie City Cemetery. 

Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County 
Long Term Care. Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1664118674716.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Etta Jane Taylor was born in her parents’ home on June 19, 1933. Etta
 was the middle daughter of Goldie Theda (Lewis) and Charles Earl 
(Whitey) Taylor. Etta grew up in Hoxie Kansas and graduated from 
Sheridan Community High School with the class of 1952.Etta
 fell in love and married Harold Loyd Timken on February 2nd, 1952, at 
Mt Pleasant Baptist Church. They made their home in Hoxie where they 
raised their family. Etta and Harold had three children Sharon Sue born 
in 1954; she was stillborn, Danny Loyd born in 1955, and Cindy Lou born 
in 1956. Cindy is the only surviving child of Etta and Harold.Etta
 was a fantastic homemaker. She loved taking care of her home and her 
family. She taught both Cindy and Danny how to cook, bake, and sew as 
well as keep a tidy well-run home. She loved gardening, where Cindy 
recalls the years, they sold produce from the garden especially the 
"tons" of strawberries. "We would get through the large patch and back 
through we would go."Etta loved to sing, the radio was
 always playing as a child and Cindy loved listening to her mom sing as 
she went about her daily tasks. We would dance and sing around the house
 as we worked. It was a wonderful fun childhood, Cindy recalls. Etta and
 her sisters Glendace and Vera would get together and they would 
jitterbug for hours. Etta loved to dance and was quite good at it. She 
was still cutting a rug just a few years ago.Etta also
 enjoyed reading, crafting, sewing, baking, bowling, playing cards, 
horseshoes, and riding her bike. Her biggest joy was her children, then 
along came her grandchildren and her joy was even greater. She loved 
each and every one of those grandkids and spoiled them as a good grandma
 does!!! Etta knew everyone in the family nieces and nephews included. 
She could still recall their birthdates and many of their wedding 
anniversary dates. Her remarkable memory never left her. Etta treasured 
all those memories.Etta is survived by her daughter, 
Cindy Eller (Roger Milton); grandchildren, James Alexander (Amanda), 
Raine Eller (Brian Gee), Hannah Eller (Kat), and Cody Eller.She
 was preceded in death by her parents, Theada and Charles Taylor; 
husband, Harold Timken; son, Danny Timken; daughter, Sharon Timken; 
sisters, Glendece Osborn and Vera Wing; and son-in-law, Jan Eller.She will forever be loved. We will miss her physical presence here with us, but she will always be with us in our hearts!A
 Celebration of Life Service is planned for Tuesday, September 27, 2022,
 at the Christ Community Church, Hoxie, Kansas, at 10:30 A.M. Prior to 
the service, a visitation will be held at the Church from 9:00 A.M. 
until 10:30 A.M. Following the service, inurnment will take place in the
 Hoxie City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Sheridan County 
Long Term Care. Words of comfort may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com

Etta Jane (Taylor) Timken

December 1, 1929
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 September 23, 2022

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Hankie-Frances--Trower-Beckman?obId=25946674#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>December 1, 1929
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 September 23, 2022An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Hankie-Frances--Trower-Beckman?obId=25946674#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Hankie Frances (Trower) Beckman

Linda Faye Wood-Lummus, 82, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, died Thursday, September 15, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center.&nbsp; She was born May 3, 1940, in Centerville, Texas, to Virgil Wood and Marie Stafford Durst. She and James Robert Lummus were married October 6, 1962, at Centerville, Texas. She was a graduate of Centerville High School in Texas and Sam Houston State University. She was a customer service representative at Colonial Federal and a teacher in the Cape Girardeau Public School System. She was an avid tennis player. She loved her grandkids and attending their sports activities. She was a longtime member of Cape Bible Chapel. Survivors include her husband, James Robert Lummus of Cape Girardeau; two sons, Lee (Tonya) Lummus of Jackson, Missouri and Lane (Danielle) Lummus of Hays, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Brennen Lee (Macey) Lummus, Savannah Brooke Lummus, Jeremy James Lummus, Brock Lummus, Maia Lummus, Lex Lummus and Sienna Lummus.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her mother; father; step-father, Joe Bailey Durst; and a brother, Jimmy Lyndon Wood. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Ford &amp; Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm Monday, October 3, 2022, at Ford &amp; Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Ed Rothenberger officiating. Burial will be at Fairmont Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.&nbsp; Online condolences may be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com/">www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com</a>. Ford &amp; Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Linda Faye Wood-Lummus, 82, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, died Thursday, September 15, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center.&nbsp; She was born May 3, 1940, in Centerville, Texas, to Virgil Wood and Marie Stafford Durst. She and James Robert Lummus were married October 6, 1962, at Centerville, Texas. She was a graduate of Centerville High School in Texas and Sam Houston State University. She was a customer service representative at Colonial Federal and a teacher in the Cape Girardeau Public School System. She was an avid tennis player. She loved her grandkids and attending their sports activities. She was a longtime member of Cape Bible Chapel. Survivors include her husband, James Robert Lummus of Cape Girardeau; two sons, Lee (Tonya) Lummus of Jackson, Missouri and Lane (Danielle) Lummus of Hays, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Brennen Lee (Macey) Lummus, Savannah Brooke Lummus, Jeremy James Lummus, Brock Lummus, Maia Lummus, Lex Lummus and Sienna Lummus.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her mother; father; step-father, Joe Bailey Durst; and a brother, Jimmy Lyndon Wood. Visitation will be 10:00 am to 12:00 pm on Monday, October 3, 2022, at Ford &amp; Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Funeral service will follow at 12:00 pm Monday, October 3, 2022, at Ford &amp; Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau with the Rev. Ed Rothenberger officiating. Burial will be at Fairmont Cemetery in Cape Girardeau. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.&nbsp; Online condolences may be made at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com/">www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com</a>. Ford &amp; Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.

Linda Faye Wood-Lummus

Robert Lee “Bobby” Johnson, 72, died Wednesday, 
Sept. 21, at The Ranch House in Garden City. He was 
born January 26, 1950, in Garden City, Kansas the son of John H. 
Johnson, Sr. &amp; Vivian Marie (King) Johnson. 
 Bobby has been a lifetime resident of Garden City. He attended 
Garden City schools and graduated from Garden City High School. Bobby 
began his working career as a truck driver for Hitch Feeders but was 
mostly known as a longtime owner and operator of Bob’s Auto Repair. He 
enjoyed spending his time watching NASCAR, working on motors, race cars,
 attending car shows, and joining his friends for breakfast. 
 Survivors include a brother John H. Johnson Jr. of Garden City; a 
sister Carol and husband Jim Taylor of Garden City; a niece Sonja 
Taylor of Garden City; two nephews Aaron and wife Carey Austin of 
Derby, and Courtney and wife Misty Johnson of Holcomb; a
 great-nephew Kai Johnson; and a great-niece Vivian Austin. 
 Bobby is preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters Toni Johnson, Tommy Austin, and Sue Johnson. 
 Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26 at the First United Methodist Church in Garden City with Rev. 
Joel Plisek officiating. A private family interment will take place at a
 later date. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. on Sunday and
 from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday all at Garnand Funeral Home in 
Garden City.

The family suggests memorials given to the Robert “Bobby” 
Johnson Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be 
given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.<a> </a>

Robert Lee “Bobby” Johnson, 72, died Wednesday, 
Sept. 21, at The Ranch House in Garden City. He was 
born January 26, 1950, in Garden City, Kansas the son of John H. 
Johnson, Sr. &amp; Vivian Marie (King) Johnson. 
 Bobby has been a lifetime resident of Garden City. He attended 
Garden City schools and graduated from Garden City High School. Bobby 
began his working career as a truck driver for Hitch Feeders but was 
mostly known as a longtime owner and operator of Bob’s Auto Repair. He 
enjoyed spending his time watching NASCAR, working on motors, race cars,
 attending car shows, and joining his friends for breakfast. 
 Survivors include a brother John H. Johnson Jr. of Garden City; a 
sister Carol and husband Jim Taylor of Garden City; a niece Sonja 
Taylor of Garden City; two nephews Aaron and wife Carey Austin of 
Derby, and Courtney and wife Misty Johnson of Holcomb; a
 great-nephew Kai Johnson; and a great-niece Vivian Austin. 
 Bobby is preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters Toni Johnson, Tommy Austin, and Sue Johnson. 
 Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 26 at the First United Methodist Church in Garden City with Rev. 
Joel Plisek officiating. A private family interment will take place at a
 later date. Friends may call from 1 to 8 p.m. on Sunday and
 from 9 to 11 a.m. on Monday all at Garnand Funeral Home in 
Garden City. The family suggests memorials given to the Robert “Bobby” 
Johnson Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be 
given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.<a> </a>

Robert Lee 'Bobby' Johnson

Devin Lavon Shockley, age 61, youngest son of Harold and Eileen Shockley, was born Dec. 12, 1960, in Smith Center. 

He departed his earthly life on Sept. 23, 2022. He spent his childhood on the family farm southwest of Athol, and attended Kensington schools graduating from high school in 1979.

He attended Sunday school and was confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church of rural Athol. He married Crystal Lynn Mosier on April 15, 1987, and their family included four sons and one daughter. The marriage was later dissolved.

Devin was a farmer, mechanic and actively involved in the volunteer fire department in Athol for 37 years, serving as fire chief for several of those years. He also served as mayor of Athol, but the role he enjoyed most was being Papa to his grandchildren.

Survivors include step-sons John Mosier, Joe Mosier (Sandra Cox), sons Joshua (Jessica) and Jordan (Shaunna Ruder), daughter Jennifer (Daniel) Saltsman , grandson Nathan Shockley, granddaughters Emily Saltsman and Olivia Mosier, sister Kathy (Russ) Pierce, brother Gayle (Kathy) Shockley.

Preceded in death by parents Harold and Eileen Shockley, grandparents Henry and Lovena Henkel and Thomas E. and Erma Shockley.

Devin Lavon Shockley, age 61, youngest son of Harold and Eileen Shockley, was born Dec. 12, 1960, in Smith Center. He departed his earthly life on Sept. 23, 2022. He spent his childhood on the family farm southwest of Athol, and attended Kensington schools graduating from high school in 1979.He attended Sunday school and was confirmed at St. John Lutheran Church of rural Athol. He married Crystal Lynn Mosier on April 15, 1987, and their family included four sons and one daughter. The marriage was later dissolved.Devin was a farmer, mechanic and actively involved in the volunteer fire department in Athol for 37 years, serving as fire chief for several of those years. He also served as mayor of Athol, but the role he enjoyed most was being Papa to his grandchildren.Survivors include step-sons John Mosier, Joe Mosier (Sandra Cox), sons Joshua (Jessica) and Jordan (Shaunna Ruder), daughter Jennifer (Daniel) Saltsman , grandson Nathan Shockley, granddaughters Emily Saltsman and Olivia Mosier, sister Kathy (Russ) Pierce, brother Gayle (Kathy) Shockley.Preceded in death by parents Harold and Eileen Shockley, grandparents Henry and Lovena Henkel and Thomas E. and Erma Shockley.

Devin Lavon Shockley

Virginia Sanders, 89, of Quinter, passed away on Friday, Sept. 23 at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Virginia Sanders, 89, of Quinter, passed away on Friday, Sept. 23 at Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Virginia Rose Sanders

Dan Edward Koehler, 82, of Lawrence, and formerly of Natoma and Osborne County, died on Thursday, Sept. 22 at his home in Lawrence.

Dan was born on April 7, 1940, in rural Osborne County, the son of Harold and Ellen F. (Kirkpatrick) Koehler. He was raised in Osborne County and Natoma and graduated from Natoma High School in the class of 1958. He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Ellen Sue Pfortmiller on Feb. 25, 1961, in Natoma. From this union Dan and Sue were blessed with two children, a son Brad and a daughter Melissa. Dan worked for 45 years as a lineman and foreman for the Kansas Power and Light Company. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and always attended church wherever they lived. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with family and friends. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, and he especially enjoyed being with his grandchildren.

Surviving family include his wife Sue of the home; son Brad Koehler and daughter Melissa Koehler-Morton and husband Clark all of Lawrence; sisters Barbara Griffin and husband David and Delores Koehler all of Natoma; one granddaughter, Megan and two great-grandchildren, Jagger and Ruby. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson-in-law, Alex.

A graveside celebration of Dan’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Natoma Lutheran Cemetery in Natoma. Memorial contributions can be made to the Natoma Heritage Seekers Museum and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell and Natoma are in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Dan Edward Koehler, 82, of Lawrence, and formerly of Natoma and Osborne County, died on Thursday, Sept. 22 at his home in Lawrence.Dan was born on April 7, 1940, in rural Osborne County, the son of Harold and Ellen F. (Kirkpatrick) Koehler. He was raised in Osborne County and Natoma and graduated from Natoma High School in the class of 1958. He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Ellen Sue Pfortmiller on Feb. 25, 1961, in Natoma. From this union Dan and Sue were blessed with two children, a son Brad and a daughter Melissa. Dan worked for 45 years as a lineman and foreman for the Kansas Power and Light Company. He was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and always attended church wherever they lived. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping with family and friends. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, and he especially enjoyed being with his grandchildren.Surviving family include his wife Sue of the home; son Brad Koehler and daughter Melissa Koehler-Morton and husband Clark all of Lawrence; sisters Barbara Griffin and husband David and Delores Koehler all of Natoma; one granddaughter, Megan and two great-grandchildren, Jagger and Ruby. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson-in-law, Alex.A graveside celebration of Dan’s life will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 28 at the Natoma Lutheran Cemetery in Natoma. Memorial contributions can be made to the Natoma Heritage Seekers Museum and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell and Natoma are in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Dan Edward Koehler

Lillian Mae (Keller) Koger passed away peacefully September 20, 2022,&nbsp; at the age of 84 at the Good Samaritan Society Nursing Facility in 
Oberlin, Kansas, after succumbing to the long term disease of Parkinson’s
 with her loving husband, Jim, by her side.

Lillian was 
born on May 23, 1938, in Stafford, Kansas, to Jess Edward Keller, Sr. and
 Anna Mae (Cundiff) Keller.  She grew up in St. John, Kansas.  She 
attended Sunshine and Centerview country schools and graduated from St. 
John High School in 1956.  She attended Pratt Junior College, Pratt, 
Kansas, and earned an Associates Degree in 1958.  Soon after graduation, 
she and her brother, Edward, moved to Englewood, Colorado where she was 
employed at Bingo King for several years.

Lillian met and married 
the love of her life, Jimmy Keith Koger, on March 14, 1963, in Englewood,
 Colorado. They were blessed with one son, Brian Eric Koger on January 
27, 1968. Lillian and Jim lived in Denver, Colorado until moving to 
Oberlin, Kansas in 2005.

Lillian’s passions were reading 
(enough books to create her own library), music, watching sports from 
football to tennis and everything in between, the Kansas plains, the 
Colorado mountains, the Arizona desert, everything Native American and 
the southwest, birds, wildlife, and flowers. She had a great sense of 
humor, quick witted, a thirst for knowledge and a sweet laugh. She and 
Jim four-wheeled all over Colorado with the Mixed Nuts Four-Wheelers 
Club satisfying her love for the outdoors and adventure. She was a 
devoted and loving wife of nearly 60 years, mother, grandmother, aunt 
and sister to her three younger siblings.

Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Edward Keller and a brother-in-law, Joe Romo.

She
 is survived by her husband, Jim, of the home and son, Brian Koger 
(Sharla Ritter) of Oberlin, Ks.; granddaughter, Larae Ashley Beebee, 
Denver, Colorado and grandson, Logan Jimmy Koger, Oberlin, Ks.; 
step-grandsons Seth Ritter, Ellis, Ks and Josh Ritter, Atwood, Ks; 
siblings Thomas (Sharon) Keller, Colorado Springs, Co., Patricia 
(Rodney) Crissman, St. John, Ks.; nephews Alan (Dawn) Keller, Colorado 
Springs, Co., Monty (Christine) Keller, Florissant, Co., Jess Keller, 
Colorado Springs, Co.; nieces Jennifer (Chris) Shankle, Kingman, Ks., 
and Amelia Romo, St. John, Ks., and five great nieces and nephews. 
Lillian is also survived by numerous other loving family and friends and
 her beloved dog, Chipper. She will be greatly missed by all.

A
 memorial service and celebration of life will be held at the Oberlin 
Covenant Church, 810 W. Cedar, Oberlin, Ks., September 24, 2022, at 2:30 
p.m.  Inurnment in St. John, Ks will be determined at a later date. 


Memorials are suggested to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s
 Research, www.michaeljfox.org; Paralyzed Veterans of American, 
www.pva.org; or to the Oberlin Covenant Church, Oberlin, Ks. Family and 
friends may leave their condolences at Pauls Funeral Home of Oberlin, 
Ks. www.paulsfh.com

<figure>
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 </figure>Lillian Mae (Keller) Koger passed away peacefully September 20, 2022,&nbsp; at the age of 84 at the Good Samaritan Society Nursing Facility in 
Oberlin, Kansas, after succumbing to the long term disease of Parkinson’s
 with her loving husband, Jim, by her side.Lillian was 
born on May 23, 1938, in Stafford, Kansas, to Jess Edward Keller, Sr. and
 Anna Mae (Cundiff) Keller. She grew up in St. John, Kansas. She 
attended Sunshine and Centerview country schools and graduated from St. 
John High School in 1956. She attended Pratt Junior College, Pratt, 
Kansas, and earned an Associates Degree in 1958. Soon after graduation, 
she and her brother, Edward, moved to Englewood, Colorado where she was 
employed at Bingo King for several years.Lillian met and married 
the love of her life, Jimmy Keith Koger, on March 14, 1963, in Englewood,
 Colorado. They were blessed with one son, Brian Eric Koger on January 
27, 1968. Lillian and Jim lived in Denver, Colorado until moving to 
Oberlin, Kansas in 2005. Lillian’s passions were reading 
(enough books to create her own library), music, watching sports from 
football to tennis and everything in between, the Kansas plains, the 
Colorado mountains, the Arizona desert, everything Native American and 
the southwest, birds, wildlife, and flowers. She had a great sense of 
humor, quick witted, a thirst for knowledge and a sweet laugh. She and 
Jim four-wheeled all over Colorado with the Mixed Nuts Four-Wheelers 
Club satisfying her love for the outdoors and adventure. She was a 
devoted and loving wife of nearly 60 years, mother, grandmother, aunt 
and sister to her three younger siblings. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Edward Keller and a brother-in-law, Joe Romo. She
 is survived by her husband, Jim, of the home and son, Brian Koger 
(Sharla Ritter) of Oberlin, Ks.; granddaughter, Larae Ashley Beebee, 
Denver, Colorado and grandson, Logan Jimmy Koger, Oberlin, Ks.; 
step-grandsons Seth Ritter, Ellis, Ks and Josh Ritter, Atwood, Ks; 
siblings Thomas (Sharon) Keller, Colorado Springs, Co., Patricia 
(Rodney) Crissman, St. John, Ks.; nephews Alan (Dawn) Keller, Colorado 
Springs, Co., Monty (Christine) Keller, Florissant, Co., Jess Keller, 
Colorado Springs, Co.; nieces Jennifer (Chris) Shankle, Kingman, Ks., 
and Amelia Romo, St. John, Ks., and five great nieces and nephews. 
Lillian is also survived by numerous other loving family and friends and
 her beloved dog, Chipper. She will be greatly missed by all. A
 memorial service and celebration of life will be held at the Oberlin 
Covenant Church, 810 W. Cedar, Oberlin, Ks., September 24, 2022, at 2:30 
p.m. Inurnment in St. John, Ks will be determined at a later date. 
Memorials are suggested to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s
 Research, www.michaeljfox.org; Paralyzed Veterans of American, 
www.pva.org; or to the Oberlin Covenant Church, Oberlin, Ks. Family and 
friends may leave their condolences at Pauls Funeral Home of Oberlin, 
Ks. www.paulsfh.com

Lillian Mae (Keller) Koger 

Charlotte Banks Summers, 79, died peacefully with her husband and 
daughters by her side, September 19, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional 
Medical Center.&nbsp; She was born July 27, 1943, in Great Bend, to Walter 
Edward and Sylvia Ellen (Witte) Banks.&nbsp;

Charlotte graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961. She attended
 Oklahoma College for Women before transferring to KU where she studied 
at both the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses, graduating in 1967 
with a degree in biological science and research. &nbsp;Charlotte began her 
career as a research biologist in the food laboratory at Far-Mar-Co. 


While her most treasured job was raising her two daughters, Elizabeth 
and Cady, she also enjoyed keeping active with several part-time 
positions including Puzzling Maps by Peirce Puzzle Company, the 
Cosmosphere, and Cranford College. Later, she became District Manager 
for Manpower Personnel Service, retiring after 20 years in 2015.

Even while working full-time, Charlotte always made time to serve her
 community. The women’s philanthropic educational organization, P.E.O., 
was near and dear to her heart. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter BL 
and served as called upon in many roles.&nbsp; She also served on the Kansas 
State Chapter Board for six years, including State President from 
2000-2001. In 2002, Charlotte was selected for Leadership Hutchinson, an
 experience she enjoyed very much, that helped her continue to serve 
Hutchinson and Reno County. During retirement, Charlotte served on 
several boards, including the Hutchinson Town Club and as President of 
the Hutchinson Art Center during its remodel.&nbsp; After the Lair White 
House was opened in 2014, Charlotte managed the Kansas State Fair 
Museum. The theme for the exhibits was changed each year, requiring 
countless hours to research, locate artifacts, and assemble the 
displays. Charlotte was a faithful member of Grace Episcopal Church and 
served on the Altar Guild.

Even with all these activities, Charlotte still made time for 
friendships, hobbies, and being a loving wife and Nana.&nbsp; She was a 
dedicated friend and loved writing witty poems to celebrate her friends 
and family.&nbsp; Charlotte enjoyed traveling and keeping her mind active 
with bridge and book clubs. When she was younger, she enjoyed sailing 
and snow skiing with her husband.

On December 28, 1967, Charlotte married Robert Charles “Bob” Summers, in Hutchinson.&nbsp; They shared nearly 55 years of marriage.

Charlotte is survived by: her husband, Bob of Hutchinson; daughters, 
Elizabeth Summers Hunt (Paul) of Waterford, MI, Cady Summers Panetta 
(Michael) of Washington, D.C.; grandchildren, Sydney and Evan Hunt, 
Sylvia and Nicholas Panetta; sister, Mary Banks Hitchcock (Charles) of 
Mission Viejo, CA; brother, Thurston Banks (Linda) of Cookeville, TN; 
and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 
Grace Episcopal Church, 2 Hyde Park Drive, Hutchinson, with the Reverend
 Dr. J. Ted Blakley officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the church 
columbarium.&nbsp; Friends may sign her book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. &nbsp;at 
Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp;The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
 Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to three organizations 
dear to Charlotte: P.E.O. Chapter BL (to support their Hutchinson 
Community College Scholarship), Hutchinson Art Center, or Grace 
Episcopal Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson,
 KS&nbsp; 67501.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/9/1663941772543.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Charlotte Banks Summers, 79, died peacefully with her husband and 
daughters by her side, September 19, 2022, at Hutchinson Regional 
Medical Center.&nbsp; She was born July 27, 1943, in Great Bend, to Walter 
Edward and Sylvia Ellen (Witte) Banks.&nbsp;Charlotte graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1961. She attended
 Oklahoma College for Women before transferring to KU where she studied 
at both the Lawrence and Medical Center campuses, graduating in 1967 
with a degree in biological science and research. &nbsp;Charlotte began her 
career as a research biologist in the food laboratory at Far-Mar-Co. 
While her most treasured job was raising her two daughters, Elizabeth 
and Cady, she also enjoyed keeping active with several part-time 
positions including Puzzling Maps by Peirce Puzzle Company, the 
Cosmosphere, and Cranford College. Later, she became District Manager 
for Manpower Personnel Service, retiring after 20 years in 2015.Even while working full-time, Charlotte always made time to serve her
 community. The women’s philanthropic educational organization, P.E.O., 
was near and dear to her heart. She was a member of P.E.O. Chapter BL 
and served as called upon in many roles.&nbsp; She also served on the Kansas 
State Chapter Board for six years, including State President from 
2000-2001. In 2002, Charlotte was selected for Leadership Hutchinson, an
 experience she enjoyed very much, that helped her continue to serve 
Hutchinson and Reno County. During retirement, Charlotte served on 
several boards, including the Hutchinson Town Club and as President of 
the Hutchinson Art Center during its remodel.&nbsp; After the Lair White 
House was opened in 2014, Charlotte managed the Kansas State Fair 
Museum. The theme for the exhibits was changed each year, requiring 
countless hours to research, locate artifacts, and assemble the 
displays. Charlotte was a faithful member of Grace Episcopal Church and 
served on the Altar Guild.Even with all these activities, Charlotte still made time for 
friendships, hobbies, and being a loving wife and Nana.&nbsp; She was a 
dedicated friend and loved writing witty poems to celebrate her friends 
and family.&nbsp; Charlotte enjoyed traveling and keeping her mind active 
with bridge and book clubs. When she was younger, she enjoyed sailing 
and snow skiing with her husband.On December 28, 1967, Charlotte married Robert Charles “Bob” Summers, in Hutchinson.&nbsp; They shared nearly 55 years of marriage.Charlotte is survived by: her husband, Bob of Hutchinson; daughters, 
Elizabeth Summers Hunt (Paul) of Waterford, MI, Cady Summers Panetta 
(Michael) of Washington, D.C.; grandchildren, Sydney and Evan Hunt, 
Sylvia and Nicholas Panetta; sister, Mary Banks Hitchcock (Charles) of 
Mission Viejo, CA; brother, Thurston Banks (Linda) of Cookeville, TN; 
and a host of friends.She was preceded in death by her parents.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 
Grace Episcopal Church, 2 Hyde Park Drive, Hutchinson, with the Reverend
 Dr. J. Ted Blakley officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in the church 
columbarium.&nbsp; Friends may sign her book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. &nbsp;at 
Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; &nbsp;The family will greet friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
 Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to three organizations 
dear to Charlotte: P.E.O. Chapter BL (to support their Hutchinson 
Community College Scholarship), Hutchinson Art Center, or Grace 
Episcopal Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson,
 KS&nbsp; 67501.

Charlotte Banks Summers

Bryan Brand Harper Jr., age 77, of Lauderdale, Miss., died on August 25, 
2022. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with 
the arrangements.

A native of Meridian, Miss., and born while World War II raged (1943), 
Bryan's early years were defined by life on military installations, 
including two years in a grimy Quonset hut on faraway Guam in the 
Pacific. His father, an Army Air Corp fighter pilot from Lubbock Texas, 
commanded this tiny island at war's end. A military "brat," Bryan lived 
on or near installations in Texas, Rhode Island, Alabama, Virginia and 
Naples, Italy, ( NATO.) Bryan's mom, Hazel Lillian Pigford of the 
esteemed Pigford family in Meridian, met Colonel Bryan Brand Harper, Sr.
 while he trained P-51 fighter pilots at Key Field.

A 1963 graduate of Meridian High School, Bryan combined achievement 
with ambition in undergraduate studies at Ole Miss, graduating BMOC in 
1967, then finishing Ole Miss Law School in 1970. After two despairing 
years in Jackson as a "storefront" lawyer, Bryan moved to that "promised
 land" called Colorado, and passed both the Colorado Bar, and the Real 
Estate Broker's exam. He made Aspen home - the first of the Notorious 
Harper Brothers to become Coloradans - and quickly succeeded in the 
exploding real estate market. In 1980 he married Shellie Roy, and they 
started Bryan Harper Realty as well as adding two new residents, Sabrina
 and Bryan Harper III, to Aspen's population. An avid skier and 
outdoorsman, Aspen became Bryan's Shangri- La, and Lake Powell his 
favorite sanctuary. Bass fishing was Bryan's passion.

In 1999, Bryan moved back to Meridian, built his dream-house at 
Dalewood, and with his long-time partner, Gloria Moore, they fished 
America's lakes and traveled the world. Bryan's art was his life, and he
 finished his masterpiece on his own terms.

Bryan is survived by his daughter: Sabrina Lundberg and her husband, 
Chris, and two grandchildren, Krister and Julie, of Hays, Kansas; his 
son: Bryan Harper III (Hunter) of Oxford, Mississippi; and a brother: 
Mike Harper (Hays) of Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, Colonel Bryan and Hazel Harper and a younger brother, David.

Online condolences may be expressed to the family at <a href="http://www.robertbarhamffh.com">www.robertbarhamffh.com</a>.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Bryan Brand Harper Jr., age 77, of Lauderdale, Miss., died on August 25, 
2022. Robert Barham Family Funeral Home is honored to be entrusted with 
the arrangements.A native of Meridian, Miss., and born while World War II raged (1943), 
Bryan's early years were defined by life on military installations, 
including two years in a grimy Quonset hut on faraway Guam in the 
Pacific. His father, an Army Air Corp fighter pilot from Lubbock Texas, 
commanded this tiny island at war's end. A military "brat," Bryan lived 
on or near installations in Texas, Rhode Island, Alabama, Virginia and 
Naples, Italy, ( NATO.) Bryan's mom, Hazel Lillian Pigford of the 
esteemed Pigford family in Meridian, met Colonel Bryan Brand Harper, Sr.
 while he trained P-51 fighter pilots at Key Field.A 1963 graduate of Meridian High School, Bryan combined achievement 
with ambition in undergraduate studies at Ole Miss, graduating BMOC in 
1967, then finishing Ole Miss Law School in 1970. After two despairing 
years in Jackson as a "storefront" lawyer, Bryan moved to that "promised
 land" called Colorado, and passed both the Colorado Bar, and the Real 
Estate Broker's exam. He made Aspen home - the first of the Notorious 
Harper Brothers to become Coloradans - and quickly succeeded in the 
exploding real estate market. In 1980 he married Shellie Roy, and they 
started Bryan Harper Realty as well as adding two new residents, Sabrina
 and Bryan Harper III, to Aspen's population. An avid skier and 
outdoorsman, Aspen became Bryan's Shangri- La, and Lake Powell his 
favorite sanctuary. Bass fishing was Bryan's passion.In 1999, Bryan moved back to Meridian, built his dream-house at 
Dalewood, and with his long-time partner, Gloria Moore, they fished 
America's lakes and traveled the world. Bryan's art was his life, and he
 finished his masterpiece on his own terms.Bryan is survived by his daughter: Sabrina Lundberg and her husband, 
Chris, and two grandchildren, Krister and Julie, of Hays, Kansas; his 
son: Bryan Harper III (Hunter) of Oxford, Mississippi; and a brother: 
Mike Harper (Hays) of Nashville, TN. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, Colonel Bryan and Hazel Harper and a younger brother, David.Online condolences may be expressed to the family at <a href="http://www.robertbarhamffh.com">www.robertbarhamffh.com</a>.

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