Saturday, September 6th, 1930-Wednesday, September 14th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Saturday, September 6th, 1930-Wednesday, September 14th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

John Carl Barnum

Carrie Lynn Heiderscheidt, 64, passed away on September 11, 2022, in 
Hutchinson. Carrie was born in Salina, Kansas, on July 29, 1958, to 
Betty Lou and Wesley Nichols.

Carrie grew up traveling the nation and abroad with her Air Force 
Sergeant dad, Glenn Schuster, mom, Betty Schuster, and two sisters, 
Beverly Schuster and Diana Ferguson. Carrie’s early adult years were 
spent being connected to the land, raising Great Danes and studying 
holistic health. She always held an amazing memory, and loved to tell 
stories. She will be remembered for her fiery red hair and spirit.

Carrie enjoyed riding motorcycles with her lifelong companion, Jerry 
Heiderscheidt of Hutchinson. Carrie had two children, Crystal Pennington
 Mittel and Russell “Rusty” Pennington; and three grandchildren, Kadin, 
Trey and Bailey Pennington. Carrie also has a brother, Stan Nichols. 
Carrie valued spending time with family and is now reunited in the next 
cycle with her father, Wesley; her dad, Glenn; and her sister, Beverly.

Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at the Great Bend Cemetery.

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 </figure>Carrie Lynn Heiderscheidt, 64, passed away on September 11, 2022, in 
Hutchinson. Carrie was born in Salina, Kansas, on July 29, 1958, to 
Betty Lou and Wesley Nichols.Carrie grew up traveling the nation and abroad with her Air Force 
Sergeant dad, Glenn Schuster, mom, Betty Schuster, and two sisters, 
Beverly Schuster and Diana Ferguson. Carrie’s early adult years were 
spent being connected to the land, raising Great Danes and studying 
holistic health. She always held an amazing memory, and loved to tell 
stories. She will be remembered for her fiery red hair and spirit.Carrie enjoyed riding motorcycles with her lifelong companion, Jerry 
Heiderscheidt of Hutchinson. Carrie had two children, Crystal Pennington
 Mittel and Russell “Rusty” Pennington; and three grandchildren, Kadin, 
Trey and Bailey Pennington. Carrie also has a brother, Stan Nichols. 
Carrie valued spending time with family and is now reunited in the next 
cycle with her father, Wesley; her dad, Glenn; and her sister, Beverly.Graveside Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at the Great Bend Cemetery.

Carrie Lynn Heiderscheidt

Margaret Mary McKenna, age 85, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. She was born June 11, 1937, in Capulin, Colorado, to John and Mary Malouff. Margaret was a farmer and owned the Red Vest Inn restaurant in Plainville. She enjoyed decorating especially at Christmas time, cooking, fishing, and time with her family. Survivors include: Her son, Robert Reilly and wife Jennifer of Denver. Their children, Samuel and Frankie Reilly. Her son, Daniel Reilly of Denver. His children, Jacob, Paige and Joshua Reilly. Her daughter, Patricia Kitzman of Ellis. Her children, Jamie Linden, Erin Hobbs and Joseph Kitzman. Her daughter, Pamela Gnad and husband John of Ellis. Her children, Zachary Gehring, Matthew Gehring, Nicholas Gering, Step daughter, Madelynn Rudzik and step son, Maverick Gnad. As well as 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandchild, Patrick Reilly; brothers, Robert, John and James Malouff, a sister, Sarah Freeman and a son-in-law, Randy Kitzman. Margaret’s family will hold a private celebration of life service. Memorial contributions are suggested to: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital&nbsp; Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

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 </figure>Margaret Mary McKenna, age 85, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. She was born June 11, 1937, in Capulin, Colorado, to John and Mary Malouff. Margaret was a farmer and owned the Red Vest Inn restaurant in Plainville. She enjoyed decorating especially at Christmas time, cooking, fishing, and time with her family. Survivors include: Her son, Robert Reilly and wife Jennifer of Denver. Their children, Samuel and Frankie Reilly. Her son, Daniel Reilly of Denver. His children, Jacob, Paige and Joshua Reilly. Her daughter, Patricia Kitzman of Ellis. Her children, Jamie Linden, Erin Hobbs and Joseph Kitzman. Her daughter, Pamela Gnad and husband John of Ellis. Her children, Zachary Gehring, Matthew Gehring, Nicholas Gering, Step daughter, Madelynn Rudzik and step son, Maverick Gnad. As well as 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandchild, Patrick Reilly; brothers, Robert, John and James Malouff, a sister, Sarah Freeman and a son-in-law, Randy Kitzman. Margaret’s family will hold a private celebration of life service. Memorial contributions are suggested to: St Jude Children’s Research Hospital&nbsp; Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>. Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

Margaret Mary McKenna

Kent Gale Kriley passed away on September 14, 2022, at the Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas at the age of 75. He was born on June 16,
 1947, in Sterling, Kansas to Gerald and Feliceine (Parker) Kriley.

Kent was a lifelong Kansas resident and lived in several Kansas towns before his family settled in Plainville.

Kent
 attended Sacred Heart Grade School and Plainville High School. After 
high school graduation with the class of 1966, he went to work as a 
roustabout in the oil field. He then drove for J.J. Auto Sales and sold 
snake root. Kent was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed KU Basketball, KSU 
Football and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was known for his humor and 
didn’t pass up an opportunity to make those around him laugh at his 
jokes.

He is survived by his brother Darrell Kriley of 
Plainville, KS; sisters, Margaret Kriley of Lenexa, KS, Gerri Potter of 
St. Joseph, MN, nephew Sean (Sarah) Potter of Washington, D.C., niece 
Krista Potter of St. Joseph, MN, great-nephew Ethan Potter of Washington
 D.C., cousins and friends.

Kent is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Feliceine; and a brother Michael Kriley.

A
 Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 
10:30 AM at the Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville.

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

Online condolences may be left for the 
family at www.plumeroverlease.com

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 </figure>Kent Gale Kriley passed away on September 14, 2022, at the Hays 
Medical Center in Hays, Kansas at the age of 75. He was born on June 16,
 1947, in Sterling, Kansas to Gerald and Feliceine (Parker) Kriley.Kent was a lifelong Kansas resident and lived in several Kansas towns before his family settled in Plainville.Kent
 attended Sacred Heart Grade School and Plainville High School. After 
high school graduation with the class of 1966, he went to work as a 
roustabout in the oil field. He then drove for J.J. Auto Sales and sold 
snake root. Kent was a sports enthusiast and enjoyed KU Basketball, KSU 
Football and the Kansas City Chiefs. He was known for his humor and 
didn’t pass up an opportunity to make those around him laugh at his 
jokes.He is survived by his brother Darrell Kriley of 
Plainville, KS; sisters, Margaret Kriley of Lenexa, KS, Gerri Potter of 
St. Joseph, MN, nephew Sean (Sarah) Potter of Washington, D.C., niece 
Krista Potter of St. Joseph, MN, great-nephew Ethan Potter of Washington
 D.C., cousins and friends.Kent is preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Feliceine; and a brother Michael Kriley.A
 Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 28, 2022, at 
10:30 AM at the Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville.Memorials
 are suggested to the Sacred Heart Grade School or Sacred Heart Catholic
 Church and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW
 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences may be left for the 
family at www.plumeroverlease.com

Kent Gale Kriley

Maxine M. Josefiak, 88, of Rush Center, Kansas, passed away on 
September 14, 2022. Maxine was born in Rush Center, December 16, 1933, 
to William and Alma (Meier) Renz. She graduated in 1951 from La Crosse 
High School, La Crosse, Kansas.

Maxine married Merle Josefiak on October 25, 1951, at the Hope 
Lutheran Church in Rush Center by Rev. Ray Saathoff. Maxine worked as a 
telephone operator in La Crosse. While her husband served in the Navy, 
she worked as a telephone billing clerk In Oakland, California. She also
 worked as a bookkeeper at the Farmers &amp; Merchants State Bank in La 
Crosse.

She is survived by two children, a son, David Josefiak (Neil Sauder) 
of Wichita, Kansas, and a daughter, Lynne Fahrney of Ponca City, 
Oklahoma, three granddaughters and six great-grandchildren, brother Ray,
 and many nieces and nephews.

Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Merle, both her parents, brother Harley, and sisters Wilma and Marjorie.

Maxine has been cremated and will be buried in Locust Hill Cemetery, 
Rush Center. No services are scheduled at this time. Donations can be 
made to Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.janousekfuneralhome.com">www.janousekfuneralhome.com</a>.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, PO Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

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 </figure>Maxine M. Josefiak, 88, of Rush Center, Kansas, passed away on 
September 14, 2022. Maxine was born in Rush Center, December 16, 1933, 
to William and Alma (Meier) Renz. She graduated in 1951 from La Crosse 
High School, La Crosse, Kansas.Maxine married Merle Josefiak on October 25, 1951, at the Hope 
Lutheran Church in Rush Center by Rev. Ray Saathoff. Maxine worked as a 
telephone operator in La Crosse. While her husband served in the Navy, 
she worked as a telephone billing clerk In Oakland, California. She also
 worked as a bookkeeper at the Farmers &amp; Merchants State Bank in La 
Crosse.She is survived by two children, a son, David Josefiak (Neil Sauder) 
of Wichita, Kansas, and a daughter, Lynne Fahrney of Ponca City, 
Oklahoma, three granddaughters and six great-grandchildren, brother Ray,
 and many nieces and nephews.Maxine was preceded in death by her husband, Merle, both her parents, brother Harley, and sisters Wilma and Marjorie.Maxine has been cremated and will be buried in Locust Hill Cemetery, 
Rush Center. No services are scheduled at this time. Donations can be 
made to Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at <a href="http://www.janousekfuneralhome.com">www.janousekfuneralhome.com</a>.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, PO Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Maxine M. Josefiak

Joyce Ann Staab, 76, passed away peacefully on September 8,
2022, at The Waldron Place, Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;
She was born April 10, 1946, in Hays, to Lawrence and Felicita Staab.


In 1964, Joyce graduated from Marian High School in
Hays.&nbsp; She attended Fort Hays State
University and graduated in 1968 with her Bachelor’s Degree.&nbsp; She went on to Medical Technology Training at
St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, from 1968-1969.&nbsp; In 1982, she graduated from Fort Hays State
University where received her Master’s Degree.&nbsp;
Joyce worked for Hays Pathology Laboratory from 1969 to 1978 where she
was a Microbiology Supervisor.&nbsp; She later
worked for Hutchinson Hospital Corporation for 21 years and retired in 2006 as
a Microbiology Supervisor-MT (ASCP)M.&nbsp;
She was a member of The Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson.&nbsp; 

Joyce is survived by a niece, E. Page Cunningham;
grandnephew, Darren D. (Yumiko) Hudson; and twin great-grandnieces, Abby and
Emma Sejima-Hudson.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister Patricia
M. Bissing and a nephew, David W. Bissing.

Parish Rosary will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022,
followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at The Church of the Holy
Cross, 2631 Independence Rd., Hutchinson with Father Aaron Spexarth
officiating.&nbsp; 

Inurnment will take place
at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, on September 21, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; Visitation will be held Monday, September 19,
2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th
Ave. Hutchinson.&nbsp; 

Memorial
Contributions are suggested to Child Fund, American Diabetes Association or
American Heart Association and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Joyce Ann Staab, 76, passed away peacefully on September 8,
2022, at The Waldron Place, Hutchinson.&nbsp;&nbsp;
She was born April 10, 1946, in Hays, to Lawrence and Felicita Staab.
In 1964, Joyce graduated from Marian High School in
Hays.&nbsp; She attended Fort Hays State
University and graduated in 1968 with her Bachelor’s Degree.&nbsp; She went on to Medical Technology Training at
St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, from 1968-1969.&nbsp; In 1982, she graduated from Fort Hays State
University where received her Master’s Degree.&nbsp;
Joyce worked for Hays Pathology Laboratory from 1969 to 1978 where she
was a Microbiology Supervisor.&nbsp; She later
worked for Hutchinson Hospital Corporation for 21 years and retired in 2006 as
a Microbiology Supervisor-MT (ASCP)M.&nbsp;
She was a member of The Church of the Holy Cross, Hutchinson.&nbsp; Joyce is survived by a niece, E. Page Cunningham;
grandnephew, Darren D. (Yumiko) Hudson; and twin great-grandnieces, Abby and
Emma Sejima-Hudson.She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister Patricia
M. Bissing and a nephew, David W. Bissing.Parish Rosary will be 10 a.m. Tuesday, September 20, 2022,
followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at The Church of the Holy
Cross, 2631 Independence Rd., Hutchinson with Father Aaron Spexarth
officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will take place
at St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, on September 21, 2022, at 10:30 a.m.&nbsp; Visitation will be held Monday, September 19,
2022 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Hutchinson Funeral Chapel, 300 E. 30th
Ave. Hutchinson.&nbsp; Memorial
Contributions are suggested to Child Fund, American Diabetes Association or
American Heart Association and can be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

Joyce Ann Staab

Christine Herl, age 56 of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Christine Herl, age 56 of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Christine Herl

Laurene Marie (Olson) Dempewolf, 75, of North Platte, NE passed away 
peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Linden Court Nursing Home.

Laurene was born on November 20, 1946, in McCook, NE the daughter of George and Laura (Bruggeman) Olson.

In her early years, Laurene grew up in the rural NW Kansas area of 
Selden and Dresden.&nbsp; Following the passing of her father in 1958, her 
family moved to Oberlin, KS.&nbsp; She attended Leoville Grade School; Jr. 
High in Oberlin, KS; High School at the Apostolic School of the Sisters 
of St. Joseph in Concordia, KS and completed her CNA training at Good 
Samaritan in Oberlin later in life.&nbsp; 

On April 22, 1967, she married 
Donald L. Dempewolf and to that union four children were born.&nbsp; Laurene 
babysat, took in ironing, cleaned homes and worked at the Dairy Inn 
during the years while her own children were young. She continued 
cleaning homes weekly for many elderly and working women and babysat 
with a good friend off and on through the years. She worked at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church as secretary for nine years. She worked as a CNA 
at Cedar Living Center; worked in the thrift store in Oberlin; and at 
the Good Samaritan Nursing Home for twelve years. She, along with her 
husband and daughter, also cleaned the Oberlin Clinic nightly for five 
years.&nbsp; 

She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin
 where she served as Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Parish Council, and 
President of the Altar Society three times.&nbsp; She took Communion to the 
homebound and sick, and her family cleaned the church for several 
years.&nbsp; She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Widows and
 Friends in Oberlin.&nbsp; On November 5, 2016, she moved to North Platte, NE 
and became very active in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; She was a 
member of the Without a Spouse group, Catholic Daughters, the Rosary 
Group, and the Golden Girls.

Laurene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; son, 
Michael; 16 brothers- and sisters-in-law and many other loved ones.

Those left to cherish Laurene’s memory are her son, Larry Dempewolf 
of Central City. NE; daughters, Donna (Kevin) Juenemann of Kansas City, 
KS and Jennifer (Tony) Krajewski of North Platte, NE; brothers, Jim 
(Dari) Olson and Bernard Olson both of McCook; sister, Georgene (Lyle) 
Carstenson of Newton, KS; sisters-in-law, Marian Dempewolf, Jean 
Dempewolf, and Dianne Kleidosty; brother-in-law, Myron Kleidosty; six 
grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, 
and friends.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 17th,
 2022, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Kadaprayill 
as celebrant.&nbsp; Graveside service and burial will follow at 7:00 p.m. at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Colby, KS.&nbsp; Visitation will be on 
Friday, September 16th, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the 
family receiving friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial 
Chapel followed by The Rosary and Christian Wake Service at 7:00 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either St. 
Patrick’s Catholic Church or to the North Platte Area Food Bank.

Carpenter Memorial Chapel, North Platte has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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 </figure>Laurene Marie (Olson) Dempewolf, 75, of North Platte, NE passed away 
peacefully on Sunday, September 11, 2022, at Linden Court Nursing Home.Laurene was born on November 20, 1946, in McCook, NE the daughter of George and Laura (Bruggeman) Olson.In her early years, Laurene grew up in the rural NW Kansas area of 
Selden and Dresden.&nbsp; Following the passing of her father in 1958, her 
family moved to Oberlin, KS.&nbsp; She attended Leoville Grade School; Jr. 
High in Oberlin, KS; High School at the Apostolic School of the Sisters 
of St. Joseph in Concordia, KS and completed her CNA training at Good 
Samaritan in Oberlin later in life.&nbsp; On April 22, 1967, she married 
Donald L. Dempewolf and to that union four children were born.&nbsp; Laurene 
babysat, took in ironing, cleaned homes and worked at the Dairy Inn 
during the years while her own children were young. She continued 
cleaning homes weekly for many elderly and working women and babysat 
with a good friend off and on through the years. She worked at Sacred 
Heart Catholic Church as secretary for nine years. She worked as a CNA 
at Cedar Living Center; worked in the thrift store in Oberlin; and at 
the Good Samaritan Nursing Home for twelve years. She, along with her 
husband and daughter, also cleaned the Oberlin Clinic nightly for five 
years.&nbsp; She was a parishioner of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin
 where she served as Eucharistic Minister, Lector, Parish Council, and 
President of the Altar Society three times.&nbsp; She took Communion to the 
homebound and sick, and her family cleaned the church for several 
years.&nbsp; She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Widows and
 Friends in Oberlin.&nbsp; On November 5, 2016, she moved to North Platte, NE 
and became very active in St. Patrick’s Catholic Church.&nbsp; She was a 
member of the Without a Spouse group, Catholic Daughters, the Rosary 
Group, and the Golden Girls.Laurene was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Donald; son, 
Michael; 16 brothers- and sisters-in-law and many other loved ones.Those left to cherish Laurene’s memory are her son, Larry Dempewolf 
of Central City. NE; daughters, Donna (Kevin) Juenemann of Kansas City, 
KS and Jennifer (Tony) Krajewski of North Platte, NE; brothers, Jim 
(Dari) Olson and Bernard Olson both of McCook; sister, Georgene (Lyle) 
Carstenson of Newton, KS; sisters-in-law, Marian Dempewolf, Jean 
Dempewolf, and Dianne Kleidosty; brother-in-law, Myron Kleidosty; six 
grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews, 
and friends.A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 17th,
 2022, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Joseph Kadaprayill 
as celebrant.&nbsp; Graveside service and burial will follow at 7:00 p.m. at 
Sacred Heart Catholic Cemetery in Colby, KS.&nbsp; Visitation will be on 
Friday, September 16th, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. with the 
family receiving friends from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Carpenter Memorial 
Chapel followed by The Rosary and Christian Wake Service at 7:00 p.m.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either St. 
Patrick’s Catholic Church or to the North Platte Area Food Bank.Carpenter Memorial Chapel, North Platte has been entrusted with the arrangements.

Laurene Marie (Olson) Dempewolf

Goodland, Kansas, resident&nbsp;Craig Wayne Holmes&nbsp;was born&nbsp;November 28, 1965, in&nbsp;Garden City, Kansas,&nbsp;to&nbsp;Robert and Frankie (Harp) Holmes.&nbsp;He passed away on September 10, 2022, at the Aurora Medical Center&nbsp;in Aurora, Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was 56 years old.

He&nbsp;attended school in Sheridan Lake and graduated from Plainview High School in 1984.

Craig worked for approximately 30 years with Caldwell Furniture and Garcia’s Furniture as a delivery and repairman. &nbsp;In his free time, he enjoyed going fishing, playing video games and watching football.

He was&nbsp;preceded&nbsp;in death by&nbsp;his parents.

He is survived by&nbsp;his siblings Debra (Joe) Bennett of Goodland, Kansas, Larry Homes of Goodland, Kansas, and Roger (Cindy) Holmes of Salina, Kansas, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside memorial&nbsp;services will be held on&nbsp;Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 2 PM MT&nbsp;at&nbsp;the Goodland Cemetery.

Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 </figure>Goodland, Kansas, resident&nbsp;Craig Wayne Holmes&nbsp;was born&nbsp;November 28, 1965, in&nbsp;Garden City, Kansas,&nbsp;to&nbsp;Robert and Frankie (Harp) Holmes.&nbsp;He passed away on September 10, 2022, at the Aurora Medical Center&nbsp;in Aurora, Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was 56 years old.He&nbsp;attended school in Sheridan Lake and graduated from Plainview High School in 1984.Craig worked for approximately 30 years with Caldwell Furniture and Garcia’s Furniture as a delivery and repairman. &nbsp;In his free time, he enjoyed going fishing, playing video games and watching football.He was&nbsp;preceded&nbsp;in death by&nbsp;his parents.He is survived by&nbsp;his siblings Debra (Joe) Bennett of Goodland, Kansas, Larry Homes of Goodland, Kansas, and Roger (Cindy) Holmes of Salina, Kansas, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.Graveside memorial&nbsp;services will be held on&nbsp;Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 2 PM MT&nbsp;at&nbsp;the Goodland Cemetery.Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Craig Wayne Holmes 

Abigail Elaine “Abby” Stiner, 24, passed away on September 13, 2022, 
in Kansas City, Mo. She was born on August 13, 1998, at Great Bend, 
Kansas, to Kyle &amp; Aiden (Meacham) Stiner.

Abby was a Kansas City, Mo. resident. She was a graduate of Great 
Bend High School and of Washburn University, receiving a bachelor’s 
degree in marketing and international business, and was a member of 
Alpha Phi sorority. After graduation, she worked as a product operations
 specialist at Old Navy. Abby enjoyed listening to music, going to 
concerts and movies, traveling (even with Mom and Dad), and spending 
time with her family and friends, especially spoiling her nephews.

Survivors include her parents, Kyle and Aiden Stiner of Great Bend, 
Kan.; a brother, Kole (Madison) Stiner of McPherson, Kan.; two nephews, 
Knox and Brooks Stiner; grandparents, Bob Meacham and wife, Kathy of 
Newton, Kan., Mary Frost of Punta Gorda, Fla., Kenneth and Karen Stiner 
of Newton, Kan.; aunts and uncles, Kasha Stiner of Newton, Kan., Khale 
(Beth) Meacham of Commerce City, Colo., Ray (Jill) Romero of Thornton, 
Colo., Julie (Mike) Strohm of Olathe, Kan., Luke (Jacquelyn) Banning of 
Pflugerville, Tex., Amy Jamerson of Charlotte, N.C., and Matt Banning of
 Redway, Calif.; seventeen cousins; and her beloved cat, Welly.

Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, 
September 18, 2022, with the family receiving guest from 4:00 p.m. to 
6:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 
1:00 p.m., Monday, September 19, 2022, at Encounter Church (formerly 
First Assembly of God) with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment 
will follow at Great Bend North. 

Memorials have been designated to 
Abigail Stiner Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Abigail Elaine “Abby” Stiner, 24, passed away on September 13, 2022, 
in Kansas City, Mo. She was born on August 13, 1998, at Great Bend, 
Kansas, to Kyle &amp; Aiden (Meacham) Stiner.Abby was a Kansas City, Mo. resident. She was a graduate of Great 
Bend High School and of Washburn University, receiving a bachelor’s 
degree in marketing and international business, and was a member of 
Alpha Phi sorority. After graduation, she worked as a product operations
 specialist at Old Navy. Abby enjoyed listening to music, going to 
concerts and movies, traveling (even with Mom and Dad), and spending 
time with her family and friends, especially spoiling her nephews.Survivors include her parents, Kyle and Aiden Stiner of Great Bend, 
Kan.; a brother, Kole (Madison) Stiner of McPherson, Kan.; two nephews, 
Knox and Brooks Stiner; grandparents, Bob Meacham and wife, Kathy of 
Newton, Kan., Mary Frost of Punta Gorda, Fla., Kenneth and Karen Stiner 
of Newton, Kan.; aunts and uncles, Kasha Stiner of Newton, Kan., Khale 
(Beth) Meacham of Commerce City, Colo., Ray (Jill) Romero of Thornton, 
Colo., Julie (Mike) Strohm of Olathe, Kan., Luke (Jacquelyn) Banning of 
Pflugerville, Tex., Amy Jamerson of Charlotte, N.C., and Matt Banning of
 Redway, Calif.; seventeen cousins; and her beloved cat, Welly.Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, 
September 18, 2022, with the family receiving guest from 4:00 p.m. to 
6:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 
1:00 p.m., Monday, September 19, 2022, at Encounter Church (formerly 
First Assembly of God) with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment 
will follow at Great Bend North. Memorials have been designated to 
Abigail Stiner Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Abigail Elaine 'Abby' Stiner

Kennen Lee Mackey, 30, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, in Bogue, Kansas.

A
 celebration of his life will be held at 11 am on Monday, September 19, 
2022, at First Southern Baptist Church with Pastor James Piazza 
officiating.  In lieu of flowers, please honor his memory with a gift to 
his family at Pantex Federal Credit Union, account name Taylor Mackey.

Kennen
 was born January 23, 1992, in Amarillo to David Mackey and Starla 
Mackey.  He graduated from Sanford Fritch High School in 2010. Kennen 
was a member of First Southern Baptist Church.   He married Taylor Hardy
 on September 13, 2013, in Borger.  Kennen fulfilled a dream on January 
1st this year when he became the owner of Legacy Wild Outfitting and 
Guide Service.  He enjoyed hunting, really anything outdoors.  He even 
spent some time horseback, being what every little boy dreams of a 
cowboy.  He worked cattle, did some brandin’ and cuttin’.  With all this
 excitement in his life, nothing brought him more joy or pride than 
spending time with his boys, Kalon and Kase.

He is 
preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlie Mackey and wife Nonette, 
Jean Mackey; and grandparents-in-law, Bill and Barbara Hardy.

Surviving
 him is his wife, Taylor Mackey; sons, Kalon and Kase; mother, Starla 
Lusk and husband Shannon of Amarillo; father, David Mackey and wife Gina
 of Fritch; grandparents, Melvin Stovall and Gayle Stovall; brothers, 
Luke Mackey and Megan Johnson of Colorado, Joshua Mackey of Fritch, 
Chance Lusk and wife Lauren of Amarillo; mother and father-in-law, Heath
 and Kelly Hardy of Fritch; grandparents-in-law, Rick and Glenda Chester
 of Amarillo; brother-in-law, Ty Hardy of Fritch; sister-in-law, Bailey 
Cathey and husband Jordan of Fritch; nieces, Adeline, MaeLee, Jailey, 
Brooklyn, Hallie; nephews, Breckyn, Carter, Baker; and a host of 
extended family and friends.

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 </figure>Kennen Lee Mackey, 30, passed away Friday, September 9, 2022, in Bogue, Kansas.A
 celebration of his life will be held at 11 am on Monday, September 19, 
2022, at First Southern Baptist Church with Pastor James Piazza 
officiating. In lieu of flowers, please honor his memory with a gift to 
his family at Pantex Federal Credit Union, account name Taylor Mackey.Kennen
 was born January 23, 1992, in Amarillo to David Mackey and Starla 
Mackey. He graduated from Sanford Fritch High School in 2010. Kennen 
was a member of First Southern Baptist Church. He married Taylor Hardy
 on September 13, 2013, in Borger. Kennen fulfilled a dream on January 
1st this year when he became the owner of Legacy Wild Outfitting and 
Guide Service. He enjoyed hunting, really anything outdoors. He even 
spent some time horseback, being what every little boy dreams of a 
cowboy. He worked cattle, did some brandin’ and cuttin’. With all this
 excitement in his life, nothing brought him more joy or pride than 
spending time with his boys, Kalon and Kase.He is 
preceded in death by his grandparents, Charlie Mackey and wife Nonette, 
Jean Mackey; and grandparents-in-law, Bill and Barbara Hardy.Surviving
 him is his wife, Taylor Mackey; sons, Kalon and Kase; mother, Starla 
Lusk and husband Shannon of Amarillo; father, David Mackey and wife Gina
 of Fritch; grandparents, Melvin Stovall and Gayle Stovall; brothers, 
Luke Mackey and Megan Johnson of Colorado, Joshua Mackey of Fritch, 
Chance Lusk and wife Lauren of Amarillo; mother and father-in-law, Heath
 and Kelly Hardy of Fritch; grandparents-in-law, Rick and Glenda Chester
 of Amarillo; brother-in-law, Ty Hardy of Fritch; sister-in-law, Bailey 
Cathey and husband Jordan of Fritch; nieces, Adeline, MaeLee, Jailey, 
Brooklyn, Hallie; nephews, Breckyn, Carter, Baker; and a host of 
extended family and friends.

Kennen Lee Mackey

Sister Jolene Geier, 84, died September 14, 2022, at the Dominican 
Sisters of Peace motherhouse in Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born January 1, 
1938, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Anthony and Josephine 
Lavenstein Geier.&nbsp;

She entered the Dominican Sisters community in 1952 and pronounced 
vows in 1955.&nbsp; In 2020, she celebrated sixty-five years of religious 
profession. Sister Jolene began her ministry as an elementary school 
teacher, serving in Kansas and Colorado schools. A call to pastoral 
ministry took her to St. Joseph Memorial Hospital as well as Sacred 
Heart Parish, both in Larned, Kansas. In the 1970s, she began developing
 what would become the Associates of the Kansas Dominicans. She also 
served the congregation as justice promoter. Her final years in ministry
 were spent on the staff of Heartland Center for Spirituality, Great 
Bend, Kansas.

Sister Jolene was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp; She is survived 
by brothers Alan, Danny and Larry Geier, sisters Barbara Jean Schartz, 
Katherine Rhodes and Lola Wilson, several nieces and nephews, as well as
 the Dominican Sisters of Peace.&nbsp;

A Wake Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 17.&nbsp; 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 on Saturday, September 17.&nbsp;
 Both will take place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; Burial will be in the 
Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery. 

Memorials in honor of Sister Jolene may 
be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 
43219-2098.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sister Jolene Geier, 84, died September 14, 2022, at the Dominican 
Sisters of Peace motherhouse in Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born January 1, 
1938, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Anthony and Josephine 
Lavenstein Geier.&nbsp;She entered the Dominican Sisters community in 1952 and pronounced 
vows in 1955.&nbsp; In 2020, she celebrated sixty-five years of religious 
profession. Sister Jolene began her ministry as an elementary school 
teacher, serving in Kansas and Colorado schools. A call to pastoral 
ministry took her to St. Joseph Memorial Hospital as well as Sacred 
Heart Parish, both in Larned, Kansas. In the 1970s, she began developing
 what would become the Associates of the Kansas Dominicans. She also 
served the congregation as justice promoter. Her final years in ministry
 were spent on the staff of Heartland Center for Spirituality, Great 
Bend, Kansas.Sister Jolene was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp; She is survived 
by brothers Alan, Danny and Larry Geier, sisters Barbara Jean Schartz, 
Katherine Rhodes and Lola Wilson, several nieces and nephews, as well as
 the Dominican Sisters of Peace.&nbsp;A Wake Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 17.&nbsp; 
The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 on Saturday, September 17.&nbsp;
 Both will take place at the Sisters’ Convent.&nbsp; Burial will be in the 
Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Sister Jolene may 
be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 
43219-2098.&nbsp;

Sister Jolene Geier

Robert Lee Nolan Jr., 51, Hays, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at HaysMed.

He was born August 3, 1971, in Great 
Bend, the son of Robert L. and Wanda (Burress) Nolan.&nbsp; He graduated from
 Hays High School in 1989 and from Barton County Community College.&nbsp; 
Robert dedicated his life to service and saving lives.&nbsp; He was a Captain
 with the Hays Fire Department then worked for Ellis County EMS and was a
 flight paramedic with EagleMed.&nbsp; In 2019, he received the AAMS Critical
 Care Ground Award.&nbsp; Robert was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra 
Catholic Church, an Ozzy Osbourne fan, and car enthusiast.&nbsp; Most of all,
 he loved his dogs and helping with wheat harvest.

Survivors include his partner: Patrick 
(Meyeres) Nolan of Hays, Mother and step-father: Wanda and Ron Dodson of
 Hays, step-mother: Mary Nolan of Wichita, four brothers: Scott Nolan 
and wife Denise of Moses Lake, WA, Stacey Nolan of Hays, Les Nolan and 
wife Elizabeth of Great Bend, and Dustin Nolan and wife Sarah of 
Goddard, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra 
Catholic Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
8:00 on Friday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Saturday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 
6:30 pm on Friday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to St. 
Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church or to the Humane Society of the High 
Plains.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Robert may be shared with his 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Robert Lee Nolan Jr., 51, Hays, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at HaysMed.He was born August 3, 1971, in Great 
Bend, the son of Robert L. and Wanda (Burress) Nolan.&nbsp; He graduated from
 Hays High School in 1989 and from Barton County Community College.&nbsp; 
Robert dedicated his life to service and saving lives.&nbsp; He was a Captain
 with the Hays Fire Department then worked for Ellis County EMS and was a
 flight paramedic with EagleMed.&nbsp; In 2019, he received the AAMS Critical
 Care Ground Award.&nbsp; Robert was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra 
Catholic Church, an Ozzy Osbourne fan, and car enthusiast.&nbsp; Most of all,
 he loved his dogs and helping with wheat harvest.Survivors include his partner: Patrick 
(Meyeres) Nolan of Hays, Mother and step-father: Wanda and Ron Dodson of
 Hays, step-mother: Mary Nolan of Wichita, four brothers: Scott Nolan 
and wife Denise of Moses Lake, WA, Stacey Nolan of Hays, Les Nolan and 
wife Elizabeth of Great Bend, and Dustin Nolan and wife Sarah of 
Goddard, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Saturday, September 17, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra 
Catholic Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
8:00 on Friday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Saturday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 
6:30 pm on Friday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. 
Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church or to the Humane Society of the High 
Plains.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Robert may be shared with his 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Robert Lee Nolan Jr.

Mickey Yvonne Jones, 79, died September 13, 2022, at Legend of 
Hutchinson. She was born December 3, 1942, in Kingman, to Eugene E. and 
Elizabeth “Dixie” (Dixon) Fisher.

Mickey graduated from Fairfield South High School, Turon.&nbsp; She 
received her Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Fort Hays State 
University, where she was certified to teach both instrumental and vocal
 music. After graduation, Mickey found her true passion as an elementary
 school vocal music teacher.&nbsp; She instilled her infectious love of music
 to her students and two children.&nbsp; Mickey also taught in her home both 
private voice and piano lessons, and prepared hundreds of students for 
music contests. Prior to moving to Hutchinson, Mickey was active in the 
Bucklin United Methodist Church, where she served as choir director, and
 was a member of the Dodge City Sweet Adelines.&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition, Mickey 
was the director for the 21st Century Learning Academy in 
Mullinville, helping countless students receive their high school 
diploma.&nbsp; Mickey enjoyed collecting Hummels, and was member of Delta 
Kappa Gamma, Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson and DOERS 
Sunday school class.

On December 22, 1963, she married John Paul Jones, at College Hill United Methodist Church, Wichita.

Mickey is survived by:&nbsp; her husband of almost 59 years, John Paul of 
Hutchinson; children, Jason Jones (Tracy) of Hesston, Jacque Wilburn 
(Darren) of Overland Park; sister, Donna Fisher of Wichita; 
grandchildren, Alexander Eckhoff (Kayla), Nicholas Eckhoff, Jace Jones, 
Chrision Wilburn, Alayna Wilburn, Kyra Wilburn, Dalyn Wilburn, and 
Quinton Wilburn; great-grandson, Elliott Eckhoff; great-granddaughter, 
Adelaide Eckhoff; niece, Suzi Casement (Bert Boden); seven foreign 
exchange students; and her beloved dog, Joey.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Julie Michele Jones.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2022, at 
Trinity United Methodist Church, 1602 N. Main, Hutchinson, with the 
Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating.&nbsp; Graveside service will follow at 
1:30 p.m. at Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, KS.&nbsp; Friends may call from 
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, with the 
family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

Memorials are suggested to Rise Up Reno Prevention Network or 
Salthawk Community Support, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

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 </figure>Mickey Yvonne Jones, 79, died September 13, 2022, at Legend of 
Hutchinson. She was born December 3, 1942, in Kingman, to Eugene E. and 
Elizabeth “Dixie” (Dixon) Fisher.Mickey graduated from Fairfield South High School, Turon.&nbsp; She 
received her Bachelor of Music Education Degree from Fort Hays State 
University, where she was certified to teach both instrumental and vocal
 music. After graduation, Mickey found her true passion as an elementary
 school vocal music teacher.&nbsp; She instilled her infectious love of music
 to her students and two children.&nbsp; Mickey also taught in her home both 
private voice and piano lessons, and prepared hundreds of students for 
music contests. Prior to moving to Hutchinson, Mickey was active in the 
Bucklin United Methodist Church, where she served as choir director, and
 was a member of the Dodge City Sweet Adelines.&nbsp;&nbsp; In addition, Mickey 
was the director for the 21st Century Learning Academy in 
Mullinville, helping countless students receive their high school 
diploma.&nbsp; Mickey enjoyed collecting Hummels, and was member of Delta 
Kappa Gamma, Trinity United Methodist Church, Hutchinson and DOERS 
Sunday school class.On December 22, 1963, she married John Paul Jones, at College Hill United Methodist Church, Wichita.Mickey is survived by:&nbsp; her husband of almost 59 years, John Paul of 
Hutchinson; children, Jason Jones (Tracy) of Hesston, Jacque Wilburn 
(Darren) of Overland Park; sister, Donna Fisher of Wichita; 
grandchildren, Alexander Eckhoff (Kayla), Nicholas Eckhoff, Jace Jones, 
Chrision Wilburn, Alayna Wilburn, Kyra Wilburn, Dalyn Wilburn, and 
Quinton Wilburn; great-grandson, Elliott Eckhoff; great-granddaughter, 
Adelaide Eckhoff; niece, Suzi Casement (Bert Boden); seven foreign 
exchange students; and her beloved dog, Joey.She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Julie Michele Jones.Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2022, at 
Trinity United Methodist Church, 1602 N. Main, Hutchinson, with the 
Reverend Dr. Kim Biery officiating.&nbsp; Graveside service will follow at 
1:30 p.m. at Cleveland Cemetery, Cleveland, KS.&nbsp; Friends may call from 
9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, with the 
family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.Memorials are suggested to Rise Up Reno Prevention Network or 
Salthawk Community Support, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 67501.

Mickey Yvonne Jones

Gladys M. Nettleingham, 92, died September 14, 2022, at Medicalodges,
 Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born February 27, 1930, on the farm near 
Susank, Kansas, the daughter of Emanuel and Alma E. (Miller) Ehrlich.

On May 17, 1948, she married LaVerne Eugene Nettleingham at the Emmaus Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas.

Gladys was a tried and true farm wife, working along side LaVerne and
 raising their four children together on the farm near Galatia.&nbsp; She was
 a longtime member of Concordia Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday School 
for over 40 years.&nbsp; Gladys was also active on the Election Board and as a
 project leader for 4-H. She was talented with needle and thread, 
enjoying embroidery work and being part of the Nifty Needleworkers Club.
 She loved bowling, time outside gardening, watching her birds, and 
cheering on her Royals team.

She is survived by; two sons, Kent Nettleingham and Kevin 
Nettleingham, both of Galatia; daughter, Colette Keeler and husband Ray 
of Great Bend; son-in-law, Steve Bilyew of Claflin; brother, Leonard 
Ehrlich of Great Bend; and sister, Irene Jacobs of Great Bend; eight 
grandchildren, three step grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, six 
step great grandchildren, and two step great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, LaVerne Nettleingham, 
daughter, Coleen Bilyew, daughter-in-law, Suzy Nettleingham, and a 
brother, Roland Ehrlich.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., all at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 
Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, with Rev. Gary Wolf presiding.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Concordia Lutheran Church or Golden Belt
 Humane Society, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Gladys M. Nettleingham, 92, died September 14, 2022, at Medicalodges,
 Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born February 27, 1930, on the farm near 
Susank, Kansas, the daughter of Emanuel and Alma E. (Miller) Ehrlich.On May 17, 1948, she married LaVerne Eugene Nettleingham at the Emmaus Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Kansas.Gladys was a tried and true farm wife, working along side LaVerne and
 raising their four children together on the farm near Galatia.&nbsp; She was
 a longtime member of Concordia Lutheran Church, teaching Sunday School 
for over 40 years.&nbsp; Gladys was also active on the Election Board and as a
 project leader for 4-H. She was talented with needle and thread, 
enjoying embroidery work and being part of the Nifty Needleworkers Club.
 She loved bowling, time outside gardening, watching her birds, and 
cheering on her Royals team.She is survived by; two sons, Kent Nettleingham and Kevin 
Nettleingham, both of Galatia; daughter, Colette Keeler and husband Ray 
of Great Bend; son-in-law, Steve Bilyew of Claflin; brother, Leonard 
Ehrlich of Great Bend; and sister, Irene Jacobs of Great Bend; eight 
grandchildren, three step grandchildren, nine great grandchildren, six 
step great grandchildren, and two step great great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, LaVerne Nettleingham, 
daughter, Coleen Bilyew, daughter-in-law, Suzy Nettleingham, and a 
brother, Roland Ehrlich.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., all at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Saturday, September 17, 2022, at 
Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, with Rev. Gary Wolf presiding.&nbsp; 
Burial will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Concordia Lutheran Church or Golden Belt
 Humane Society, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, 
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Gladys M. Nettleingham

June 16, 1947
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 September 14, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Kent-Gale-Kriley?obId=25894310#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>June 16, 1947
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 September 14, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Kent-Gale-Kriley?obId=25894310#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Calvin James Wittman, age 80, passed away on September 12, 2022, at 
the Methodist N. Hospital, Memphis, TN.&nbsp; Calvin was born south of 
Bazine, Kansas, on May 17, 1942, the son of Theodore and Wilma Hoersch 
Wittman.

Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022, 10:00 
a.m. at the St. Paul's Congregational Church, Bazine followed by burial 
in the Bazine Cemetery. Viewing will be on Sunday, September 18, 2022,&nbsp; from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 p.m.

Memorial Contributions may be given to the St. Paul's Congregational Church or the Ness County Fair Association.

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 </figure>Calvin James Wittman, age 80, passed away on September 12, 2022, at 
the Methodist N. Hospital, Memphis, TN.&nbsp; Calvin was born south of 
Bazine, Kansas, on May 17, 1942, the son of Theodore and Wilma Hoersch 
Wittman.Funeral Service will be held on Monday, September 19, 2022, 10:00 
a.m. at the St. Paul's Congregational Church, Bazine followed by burial 
in the Bazine Cemetery. Viewing will be on Sunday, September 18, 2022,&nbsp; from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6-8 p.m.Memorial Contributions may be given to the St. Paul's Congregational Church or the Ness County Fair Association.

Calvin James Wittman

Phyllis Ann Thon, 78, passed away on January 31, 2022, at the Prairie 
Senior Living Complex in Colby, Kansas.  She was born on July 15, 1943, 
in Lacrosse, Kansas to Carl and Rosa (Michel) Cheney. 

She graduated 
from Dighton High School and then went on to marry Carrol Bryant. To 
this marriage was born four children. Lance Bryant, LaRae Bryant, Layne 
Bryant, and LaTasha Bryant. Phyllis and Carrol divorced in 1990. 
Phyllis married Clifford A. Thon in May of 1991. They lived in Dighton,
 Kansas until moving to Park Lane Independent Living in Scott City, 
Kansas in 2013. They later moved to Prairie Senior Living Complex in 
Colby, Kansas in 2014. 
Despite all her health issues, Phyllis tried to make the most of each 
day. She never met a stranger and loved to talk to people and tell them
 about her very interesting life story. 
Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, her son Lance, her sister Margie, and her husband, Clifford Thon. 
A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Dighton Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Phyllis Ann Thon, 78, passed away on January 31, 2022, at the Prairie 
Senior Living Complex in Colby, Kansas. She was born on July 15, 1943, 
in Lacrosse, Kansas to Carl and Rosa (Michel) Cheney. She graduated 
from Dighton High School and then went on to marry Carrol Bryant. To 
this marriage was born four children. Lance Bryant, LaRae Bryant, Layne 
Bryant, and LaTasha Bryant. Phyllis and Carrol divorced in 1990. 
Phyllis married Clifford A. Thon in May of 1991. They lived in Dighton,
 Kansas until moving to Park Lane Independent Living in Scott City, 
Kansas in 2013. They later moved to Prairie Senior Living Complex in 
Colby, Kansas in 2014. 
Despite all her health issues, Phyllis tried to make the most of each 
day. She never met a stranger and loved to talk to people and tell them
 about her very interesting life story. 
Phyllis is preceded in death by her parents, her son Lance, her sister Margie, and her husband, Clifford Thon. 
A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the Dighton Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Phyllis Ann Thon

Randall Robert “Randy” Chaffee, 71, Junction City, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.

He was born December 11, 1950, in Clay 
Center, the son of Robert Calvin and LaVern Evelyn (Hahn) Chaffee.&nbsp; He 
was a graduate of Riley County High School and Manhattan Technical 
School.&nbsp; He was the owner and operator of Randy’s Marine Service Inc. 
in Junction City.&nbsp; His hobbies included dirt track racing, boating, 
water skiing, racing, hot rods, and Nascar.&nbsp; Most of all, he loved his 
sons, family, and dogs.

Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Neal 
Chaffee and Brent Chaffee, both of Hays, a brother:&nbsp; John Chaffee and 
wife Joyce of Leonardville, and a niece:&nbsp; Christina Hollen of Russell.&nbsp; 
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister:&nbsp; Leah Hollen Ramsey, 
and a nephew: Corey Hollen.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A celebration of Randy’s life will be 
planned at a later date and the family has suggested memorials be made 
to the Junction City Animal Shelter.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Randy 
may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Randall Robert “Randy” Chaffee, 71, Junction City, died Tuesday, September 13, 2022, at Overland Park Regional Medical Center.He was born December 11, 1950, in Clay 
Center, the son of Robert Calvin and LaVern Evelyn (Hahn) Chaffee.&nbsp; He 
was a graduate of Riley County High School and Manhattan Technical 
School.&nbsp; He was the owner and operator of Randy’s Marine Service Inc. 
in Junction City.&nbsp; His hobbies included dirt track racing, boating, 
water skiing, racing, hot rods, and Nascar.&nbsp; Most of all, he loved his 
sons, family, and dogs.Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Neal 
Chaffee and Brent Chaffee, both of Hays, a brother:&nbsp; John Chaffee and 
wife Joyce of Leonardville, and a niece:&nbsp; Christina Hollen of Russell.&nbsp; 
He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister:&nbsp; Leah Hollen Ramsey, 
and a nephew: Corey Hollen.&nbsp;&nbsp;A celebration of Randy’s life will be 
planned at a later date and the family has suggested memorials be made 
to the Junction City Animal Shelter.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Randy 
may be shared with the family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Randall Robert 'Randy' Chaffee

William J. Tucker, age 85, a proud veteran of the United States Navy and National Guard, passed away September 10, 2022, at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney, NE.

William, or Bill as he was affectionately known, was born January 27, 1937, in Chicago, IL to Adolph and Gladys (née Vinpany) Tucker. Bill enjoyed many self-employment jobs throughout his life, a mechanic, tree trimmer, plumber, and a "Jack of all Trades, Master of None." He was most proud of the time he spent serving his country as a sailor in the United States Navy and then later as a soldier in the National Guard.

Bill accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at Christmastime in 2018.

He is survived by his wife Jane (née Ahrens) Tucker of Arnold, step children: Jerry (Christie) Lee of Plattsmouth, NE, Connie (Darin) Norby of Farnam, NE grandchildren: Rene (Jeff) Pearson of Kansas City, MO, Courtney (Tim) Edwards of West Leechburg, PA, Benjamin Lee of Denver, CO, Jonathan (Hanna) Lee of Liberty, MO, Tony Villavicencio of Berry, NH, Kristin Lee of Kansas City, MO, Jesse (Katelyn) Lee of Liberty, MO, Micah Lee of Kansas City, MO, Megan Lee of Kansas City, MO, Chase Callahan of Ogallala, Bethany Lee of Plattsmouth, Cassy Callahan of Hays, KS, Dylan Norby of Farnam, great-grandchildren: Titus, Olivia, Ruby, Bryce, Brynlee, Marcus, Sophie, Travis, Tesslyn, &amp; Alex, brother-in-law Jerry Ahrens, and many nieces and nephews.

A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the Baptist Church in Arnold, with a Graveside Memorial service with Military Honors September 14, 2022, at 2:20 pm at the Tallin Cemetery south of Arnold with Pastor Jerry Lee officiating. 

Memorials are suggested to the Arnold Baptist Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

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 </figure>William J. Tucker, age 85, a proud veteran of the United States Navy and National Guard, passed away September 10, 2022, at the Central Nebraska Veterans Home in Kearney, NE.William, or Bill as he was affectionately known, was born January 27, 1937, in Chicago, IL to Adolph and Gladys (née Vinpany) Tucker. Bill enjoyed many self-employment jobs throughout his life, a mechanic, tree trimmer, plumber, and a "Jack of all Trades, Master of None." He was most proud of the time he spent serving his country as a sailor in the United States Navy and then later as a soldier in the National Guard.Bill accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior at Christmastime in 2018.He is survived by his wife Jane (née Ahrens) Tucker of Arnold, step children: Jerry (Christie) Lee of Plattsmouth, NE, Connie (Darin) Norby of Farnam, NE grandchildren: Rene (Jeff) Pearson of Kansas City, MO, Courtney (Tim) Edwards of West Leechburg, PA, Benjamin Lee of Denver, CO, Jonathan (Hanna) Lee of Liberty, MO, Tony Villavicencio of Berry, NH, Kristin Lee of Kansas City, MO, Jesse (Katelyn) Lee of Liberty, MO, Micah Lee of Kansas City, MO, Megan Lee of Kansas City, MO, Chase Callahan of Ogallala, Bethany Lee of Plattsmouth, Cassy Callahan of Hays, KS, Dylan Norby of Farnam, great-grandchildren: Titus, Olivia, Ruby, Bryce, Brynlee, Marcus, Sophie, Travis, Tesslyn, &amp; Alex, brother-in-law Jerry Ahrens, and many nieces and nephews.A visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, from 1:00 to 2:00 pm at the Baptist Church in Arnold, with a Graveside Memorial service with Military Honors September 14, 2022, at 2:20 pm at the Tallin Cemetery south of Arnold with Pastor Jerry Lee officiating. Memorials are suggested to the Arnold Baptist Church. Govier Brothers Mortuary are in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.govierbrothers.com/">www.govierbrothers.com</a>.

William Tucker

Nadine Kay Erskin, 76, passed away September 12, 2022, at her home in
 Garden City. She was born on May 1, 1946, in Great Bend, to Earl N. 
Adams, Sr. &amp; Mildred (Thomason) Adams. She married Jim Newkirk on 
May 1, 1962, in Great Bend and they later divorced.&nbsp; Two children were 
born to this union; Mike and Angela.&nbsp; She then married Joe Erskin on 
April 11, 1987, in Hoisington, and he survives.

A resident of Great Bend until 1987 when she moved to Garden City, 
Nadine was a deaf interpreter for the Holcomb School District, Garden 
City School District and Garden City Community College. She formerly 
attended First Street Church of God in Hoisington and First United 
Methodist Church of Garden City. Nadine was a passionate collector of 
Mickey Mouse memorabilia and especially loved to spend time with her 
family.&nbsp; She will be fondly remembered for her generous and caring 
heart.

Survivors include, her husband, Joe Erskin of the home; a son, Mike 
Newkirk and wife Tana and a daughter, Angela Noblitt and husband Robert,
 all of Great Bend; two brothers, Johnny Adams of Susank and Freddie 
Ross of Pawnee Rock; six grandchildren, Michel Maneth and husband 
Trevor, Kimber Wedel and husband Tyler, Trey Newkirk and wife Zora, 
Samantha Thier and husband Aaron, Shanda DeYoung and husband Ryan and 
Sheridan Beaumont; and seven great grandchildren, Pyper Maneth, Ryker 
Maneth, Killian Wedel, Teagan Wedel, Delton Thier, Bryson Their and 
Hudson Thier. She was preceded in passing by her father Earl N. Adams, 
Sr.; parents, Mildred and Waldo Ross; and two brothers, Delbert Adams, 
Sr. and Earl N. Adams, Jr.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 18,
 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, 
September 19, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Bever and 
Dan Bayes presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. 


Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 
and the University of Colorado Hospital Foundation, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Nadine Kay Erskin, 76, passed away September 12, 2022, at her home in
 Garden City. She was born on May 1, 1946, in Great Bend, to Earl N. 
Adams, Sr. &amp; Mildred (Thomason) Adams. She married Jim Newkirk on 
May 1, 1962, in Great Bend and they later divorced.&nbsp; Two children were 
born to this union; Mike and Angela.&nbsp; She then married Joe Erskin on 
April 11, 1987, in Hoisington, and he survives.A resident of Great Bend until 1987 when she moved to Garden City, 
Nadine was a deaf interpreter for the Holcomb School District, Garden 
City School District and Garden City Community College. She formerly 
attended First Street Church of God in Hoisington and First United 
Methodist Church of Garden City. Nadine was a passionate collector of 
Mickey Mouse memorabilia and especially loved to spend time with her 
family.&nbsp; She will be fondly remembered for her generous and caring 
heart.Survivors include, her husband, Joe Erskin of the home; a son, Mike 
Newkirk and wife Tana and a daughter, Angela Noblitt and husband Robert,
 all of Great Bend; two brothers, Johnny Adams of Susank and Freddie 
Ross of Pawnee Rock; six grandchildren, Michel Maneth and husband 
Trevor, Kimber Wedel and husband Tyler, Trey Newkirk and wife Zora, 
Samantha Thier and husband Aaron, Shanda DeYoung and husband Ryan and 
Sheridan Beaumont; and seven great grandchildren, Pyper Maneth, Ryker 
Maneth, Killian Wedel, Teagan Wedel, Delton Thier, Bryson Their and 
Hudson Thier. She was preceded in passing by her father Earl N. Adams, 
Sr.; parents, Mildred and Waldo Ross; and two brothers, Delbert Adams, 
Sr. and Earl N. Adams, Jr.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, September 18,
 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, 
September 19, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Bever and 
Dan Bayes presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. 
Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 
and the University of Colorado Hospital Foundation, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Nadine Kay Erskin

Caroletta Ruth “Carol” Larkin, 78, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away 
Monday, September 12, 2022, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Carol was born October 13, 1943, in Rush Center, Kansas, the daughter
 of Frank U. and Della Dean (Newbury) Kershner.&nbsp; She was a lifelong 
resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a 1961 graduate of La Crosse 
High School, La Crosse, Kansas.

Before her retirement, Carol was the CFO at Rush County Memorial 
Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas. Prior to being the CFO, she was the 
administrator of the hospital for over 20 years.&nbsp;

Carol enjoyed reading; working crossword puzzles; collecting Coke 
memorabilia; playing the piano; watching tv; crafting small woodworking 
projects; and researching her family history.

Among some of the things Carol is remembered for, is her accounting 
skills and her ability to remember numbers; and what a “planner” she 
was.

On January 28, 1972, she married Charlie Depperschmidt in Oklahoma.&nbsp; They later divorced in 1979.

Survivors include:&nbsp; her daughter, Kelli Legleiter, (Craig), La 
Crosse, Kansas; her grandson, Ryan Legleiter, La Crosse, Kansas; one 
brother, Jim Kershner (Sherry), La Crosse, Kansas; and one sister, Edra 
Powell (Tim), Sanger, Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and &nbsp;her former husband.

Per Carol’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation.

A memorial service will be Monday, September 19, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. 
at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott 
Tempero officiating.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will be in Locust Hill 
Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, and per Carol’s wishes, the family 
requests memorials to an education fund for Carol’s grandson, Ryan.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

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Monday, September 12, 2022, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Carol was born October 13, 1943, in Rush Center, Kansas, the daughter
 of Frank U. and Della Dean (Newbury) Kershner.&nbsp; She was a lifelong 
resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a 1961 graduate of La Crosse 
High School, La Crosse, Kansas.Before her retirement, Carol was the CFO at Rush County Memorial 
Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas. Prior to being the CFO, she was the 
administrator of the hospital for over 20 years.&nbsp;Carol enjoyed reading; working crossword puzzles; collecting Coke 
memorabilia; playing the piano; watching tv; crafting small woodworking 
projects; and researching her family history.Among some of the things Carol is remembered for, is her accounting 
skills and her ability to remember numbers; and what a “planner” she 
was.On January 28, 1972, she married Charlie Depperschmidt in Oklahoma.&nbsp; They later divorced in 1979.Survivors include:&nbsp; her daughter, Kelli Legleiter, (Craig), La 
Crosse, Kansas; her grandson, Ryan Legleiter, La Crosse, Kansas; one 
brother, Jim Kershner (Sherry), La Crosse, Kansas; and one sister, Edra 
Powell (Tim), Sanger, Texas.She was preceded in death by her parents; and &nbsp;her former husband.Per Carol’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation.A memorial service will be Monday, September 19, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. 
at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott 
Tempero officiating.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will be in Locust Hill 
Cemetery, Rush Center, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, and per Carol’s wishes, the family 
requests memorials to an education fund for Carol’s grandson, Ryan.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Caroletta Ruth 'Carol' Larkin

Kenneth L. Wing, 84, passed peacefully at his home in Mt. Vernon, MO on September 8, 2022.&nbsp; Ken was born December 28, 1937, the third son of Lester and Emma Mae (King) Wing. Ken grew up in Hays and graduated from St. Joseph’s Military Academy in 1955. Upon his graduation, he immediately left to pursue a career with the Marine Corps. He served 18 years with the Marines which included three tours of Viet Nam and one tour of Okinawa.

After retiring from the Corps, Ken spent several years in the National Guard Reserves with the Hays and Hutchinson units. He completed a Tech degree at Pittsburg State College during that time. He later returned to Hays and taught Auto Mechanics for several years at the NCK Technical College. Ken married Chiyoko Wing in 1973.&nbsp; She preceded him in death in 1996. Ken married Sharon Vestal in 2013.&nbsp; Survivors include his wife Sharon of the home, children Melinda and Dennis, Texas, step-children Cindy (Phil) Denning, Chaz Carroll, Candi Castillo, and seven step-grandchildren, brothers Bill (Alice), Salina, Dale (Mary Ann), Hays, and David (Doris), Hays, along with 10 nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent to Sharon Wing, 14221 Glenward St. Mt. Vernon MO 65712-7380.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kenneth L. Wing, 84, passed peacefully at his home in Mt. Vernon, MO on September 8, 2022.&nbsp; Ken was born December 28, 1937, the third son of Lester and Emma Mae (King) Wing. Ken grew up in Hays and graduated from St. Joseph’s Military Academy in 1955. Upon his graduation, he immediately left to pursue a career with the Marine Corps. He served 18 years with the Marines which included three tours of Viet Nam and one tour of Okinawa. After retiring from the Corps, Ken spent several years in the National Guard Reserves with the Hays and Hutchinson units. He completed a Tech degree at Pittsburg State College during that time. He later returned to Hays and taught Auto Mechanics for several years at the NCK Technical College. Ken married Chiyoko Wing in 1973.&nbsp; She preceded him in death in 1996. Ken married Sharon Vestal in 2013.&nbsp; Survivors include his wife Sharon of the home, children Melinda and Dennis, Texas, step-children Cindy (Phil) Denning, Chaz Carroll, Candi Castillo, and seven step-grandchildren, brothers Bill (Alice), Salina, Dale (Mary Ann), Hays, and David (Doris), Hays, along with 10 nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent to Sharon Wing, 14221 Glenward St. Mt. Vernon MO 65712-7380.&nbsp;

Kenneth L. Wing

November 28, 1965 ~ September 10, 2022

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>November 28, 1965 ~ September 10, 2022An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Craig-Holmes">HERE</a> for service details.

Craig Wayne Holmes

Charlene Ruth Meyer, age 91, passed away on September 5, 2022, at Aberdeen Village in Olathe, KS.

A full obituary is pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Charlene-Ruth-Meyer?obId=25865543#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Charlene Ruth Meyer, age 91, passed away on September 5, 2022, at Aberdeen Village in Olathe, KS.A full obituary is pending with Rentschler Family Mortuaries.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Charlene-Ruth-Meyer?obId=25865543#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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