January 24, 1932
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 August 26, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Nancy-M-Muir?obId=25730871#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 August 26, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Nancy-M-Muir?obId=25730871#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Nancy M. Muir

John Ross Boos, age 38, of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in La Crosse. He was born December 8, 1983, in Oakley, Kansas, to Bernard &nbsp;“Barney” and Sheila (Ross) Boos Jr. John had worked as a CNA at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis and Redbud Village in Plainville and currently was working in the LaCrosse area doing lawn care. John was a fun-loving, good-natured person who truly enjoyed his family and friends. John was always the first to offer help to family and friends. He enjoyed dancing, cooking camping and fishing in his spare time. He is survived by his parents, Barney, and Sheila Boos of Ellis; two brothers, William M. Boos and Bernard “BJ” Boos of Hays; a sister, Kristen Sloan and husband Joe of Hays; three nieces, Gracie, Ashlyn and Emily; a nephew, Layton and a special friend, Brian Linsner of LaCrosse. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert and Rosalie Ross and Bernard and Mary Boos. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, August 29, 2022, at St. Mary's Church, Ellis, Kansas. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Sunday August 28, 2022, with a Daughters of Isabella rosary at 6:30 PM followed by parish vigil service at 7:00 PM all at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine, Hays.&nbsp; Monday visitation will be 9 AM until service time at St. Mary’s Church.&nbsp; Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s School in Ellis. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

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 </figure>John Ross Boos, age 38, of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, in La Crosse. He was born December 8, 1983, in Oakley, Kansas, to Bernard &nbsp;“Barney” and Sheila (Ross) Boos Jr. John had worked as a CNA at the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis and Redbud Village in Plainville and currently was working in the LaCrosse area doing lawn care. John was a fun-loving, good-natured person who truly enjoyed his family and friends. John was always the first to offer help to family and friends. He enjoyed dancing, cooking camping and fishing in his spare time. He is survived by his parents, Barney, and Sheila Boos of Ellis; two brothers, William M. Boos and Bernard “BJ” Boos of Hays; a sister, Kristen Sloan and husband Joe of Hays; three nieces, Gracie, Ashlyn and Emily; a nephew, Layton and a special friend, Brian Linsner of LaCrosse. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Albert and Rosalie Ross and Bernard and Mary Boos. Funeral Services will be 10:00 AM Monday, August 29, 2022, at St. Mary's Church, Ellis, Kansas. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be 6:00 PM-8:00 PM Sunday August 28, 2022, with a Daughters of Isabella rosary at 6:30 PM followed by parish vigil service at 7:00 PM all at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine, Hays.&nbsp; Monday visitation will be 9 AM until service time at St. Mary’s Church.&nbsp; Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s School in Ellis. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

John Ross Boos

Malcolm Lee Marshall, 94, lifetime resident of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.

Malcolm was born April 29, 1928, in Russell, the son of Martin “Cleve” and Myrtle (Mitchell) Marshall.&nbsp; He was a 1948 graduate of Russell High School.&nbsp; He served his country during the Korean Conflict entering the&nbsp; U.S. Army&nbsp; in 1952, stationed at various locations throughout the US and later in Newfoundland.&nbsp; After his Duty was completed, he returned to Russell.

Malcolm was united in marriage to Janice Rae Stewart on September 7, 1958.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children; LaRissa, Aaron and Eric.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell.&nbsp; After 62 years of marriage, Janice preceded him in death on February 25, 2021.

Malcolm was employed with the JC Penney Company for 24 years before he and Janice purchased the Lewis Jewelry Store and started the Marshall’s Jewelry &amp; Gifts Store.&nbsp; A few years later, they purchased the building at 708 Main St., where they incorporated Marshall Flowers; a fresh and silk flower shop.&nbsp; He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where he served as greeter coordinator, usher and church counsel member.&nbsp; He was a member of various local civic organizations.&nbsp; He was a life member of the American Legion Post #99, Russell Masonic Lodge, Isis Shrine of Salina and Russell Elks Lodge.&nbsp; He enjoyed working with his hands and being outdoors.&nbsp; He was a gifted wood worker, enjoyed yard work, playing cards especially Gin and Bridge and occasionally having fun at the casinos. His great passion was being a part of his children’s lives, attending all their events and spending time with his grandchildren.

Malcolm’s surviving family include his daughter, LaRissa Morse of Peculiar, Missouri; two sons, Aaron Marshall (Paula) of Elkhorn, Nebraska, and Eric Marshall (Linda) of Kearney, Missouri; six grandchildren, Kayla Owens (Blake), Chloe Morse, Matthew Marshall, Caroline Marshall, Miranda Marshall and Marleigh Marshall; and great granddaughter Bristol Owens.

Malcolm was preceded in death by his parents: wife, Janice; sister, Cleo Sharp; two brothers, Rolland Marshall and Bernard Marshall; son-in-law, Gary Morse.

Celebration of Malcolm’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery where Military Rites will be conducted by the Russell V.F.W. Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; 

Memorials have been established with the St. John Lutheran Church or the Russell Shrine Club.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Malcolm Lee Marshall, 94, lifetime resident of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022, at his home with his family by his side.Malcolm was born April 29, 1928, in Russell, the son of Martin “Cleve” and Myrtle (Mitchell) Marshall.&nbsp; He was a 1948 graduate of Russell High School.&nbsp; He served his country during the Korean Conflict entering the&nbsp; U.S. Army&nbsp; in 1952, stationed at various locations throughout the US and later in Newfoundland.&nbsp; After his Duty was completed, he returned to Russell.Malcolm was united in marriage to Janice Rae Stewart on September 7, 1958.&nbsp; This union was blessed with three children; LaRissa, Aaron and Eric.&nbsp; They made their home in Russell.&nbsp; After 62 years of marriage, Janice preceded him in death on February 25, 2021.Malcolm was employed with the JC Penney Company for 24 years before he and Janice purchased the Lewis Jewelry Store and started the Marshall’s Jewelry &amp; Gifts Store.&nbsp; A few years later, they purchased the building at 708 Main St., where they incorporated Marshall Flowers; a fresh and silk flower shop.&nbsp; He was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where he served as greeter coordinator, usher and church counsel member.&nbsp; He was a member of various local civic organizations.&nbsp; He was a life member of the American Legion Post #99, Russell Masonic Lodge, Isis Shrine of Salina and Russell Elks Lodge.&nbsp; He enjoyed working with his hands and being outdoors.&nbsp; He was a gifted wood worker, enjoyed yard work, playing cards especially Gin and Bridge and occasionally having fun at the casinos. His great passion was being a part of his children’s lives, attending all their events and spending time with his grandchildren.Malcolm’s surviving family include his daughter, LaRissa Morse of Peculiar, Missouri; two sons, Aaron Marshall (Paula) of Elkhorn, Nebraska, and Eric Marshall (Linda) of Kearney, Missouri; six grandchildren, Kayla Owens (Blake), Chloe Morse, Matthew Marshall, Caroline Marshall, Miranda Marshall and Marleigh Marshall; and great granddaughter Bristol Owens.Malcolm was preceded in death by his parents: wife, Janice; sister, Cleo Sharp; two brothers, Rolland Marshall and Bernard Marshall; son-in-law, Gary Morse.Celebration of Malcolm’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery where Military Rites will be conducted by the Russell V.F.W. Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.&nbsp; Memorials have been established with the St. John Lutheran Church or the Russell Shrine Club.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Malcolm Lee Marshall

Iris Emma Schafer, 69, of Gorham, Kansas, died on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital E.R. in Russell, Kansas.

Iris was born on July 29, 1953, in Mesa, Arizona, the daughter of Louis A. and Emma (Hardt) Schroeder.&nbsp; She lived in Mesa at an early age and spent most of her childhood living in Yates Center, Kansas, graduating from Yates Center High School.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Geary Schafer on October 04, 2001, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on October 31, 2021.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking and worked for many years as a cook at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was known for making the best bierocks but because they took so much time to make, she often had her family begging her to make them.&nbsp; She loved playing and spending time with her four precious dogs.&nbsp; She especially loved spending time with her family and spending quality time with her grandchildren.

Surviving family include sons Loren Schroeder and wife Shannon of Junction City, Kansas, and Wayne Light and wife Julia of Jacksonville, Florida, and daughter Tammie Krayca and husband Bob of Wilson, Kansas; 8 grandchildren, Victoria, Emma, Jordan, Christina, Michael, Ava, McKenna and Mason; and one great grandchild, Delaney.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Geary.

A celebration of Iris’ life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Dorrance City Cemetery in Dorrance, Kansas.&nbsp; Viewing will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, August 29, 2022, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Monday evening.&nbsp; 

Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, who is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Iris Emma Schafer, 69, of Gorham, Kansas, died on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at the Russell Regional Hospital E.R. in Russell, Kansas.Iris was born on July 29, 1953, in Mesa, Arizona, the daughter of Louis A. and Emma (Hardt) Schroeder.&nbsp; She lived in Mesa at an early age and spent most of her childhood living in Yates Center, Kansas, graduating from Yates Center High School.&nbsp; She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Geary Schafer on October 04, 2001, in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on October 31, 2021.&nbsp; She enjoyed cooking and worked for many years as a cook at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; She was known for making the best bierocks but because they took so much time to make, she often had her family begging her to make them.&nbsp; She loved playing and spending time with her four precious dogs.&nbsp; She especially loved spending time with her family and spending quality time with her grandchildren.Surviving family include sons Loren Schroeder and wife Shannon of Junction City, Kansas, and Wayne Light and wife Julia of Jacksonville, Florida, and daughter Tammie Krayca and husband Bob of Wilson, Kansas; 8 grandchildren, Victoria, Emma, Jordan, Christina, Michael, Ava, McKenna and Mason; and one great grandchild, Delaney.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Geary.A celebration of Iris’ life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Dorrance City Cemetery in Dorrance, Kansas.&nbsp; Viewing will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, August 29, 2022, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Monday evening.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, who is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Iris Emma Schafer

Naomi Doris Marie Clounch, age 89, of Iola, Kansas, passed away August 
25, 2022, in Iola, Kansas. Naomi was born July 14, 1933, in Omaha, 
Nebraska, to George W. Johnson, Sr. and Naomi Susie Mae (Anderson) 
Johnson. Naomi graduated Missouri Valley High School, Missouri
 Valley, Iowa, and she continued her education, receiving a dietician's 
certificate. Naomi was a dietary supervisor at Countryside Estates and 
then later a cook supervisor for Gas and LaHarpe Elementary Schools in 
the Iola school district. Naomi and Eugene E. Clounch, Jr. were married December 29, 1962, in Iola, Kansas. 
 Naomi belonged to the Clio Club and Ward Chapel AME Church, Iola, 
Kansas. She served her church as music director, missionary president, 
stewardess, and was a member of the Ward Chapel Singers. Naomi worked at
 the Allen County Regional Hospital as an auxiliary volunteer for 
several years. Naomi enjoyed spending time with her family, 
cooking, her Ebony Eight Red Hat Group and a local Red Hat Ladies group.
 She hosted many July 4th celebrations with family and friends. Naomi 
was a loving and caring person, who always fed everyone. If you needed a
 recipe, she was the person to go to for about any recipe imaginable. 
 Naomi was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eugene; sons, Paul
 Albert Graham, Jr., William Rodney Graham, Thurman David Graham, 
Nathaniel Maurice Graham; sister, GloriaJean Estill; and grandson, 
Justin Maurice Graham. Naomi is survived by daughters, Dr. 
Teresa L. Clounch, Hays, Kansas, Gena Clounch (Alan Scott), Iola, 
Kansas; brother, George W. Johnson, Jr., Kansas City, Kansas; eight 
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and 
numerous other relatives and friends. A visitation for Naomi 
will be held Friday, October 14, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in 
The Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Highway 54, Iola,
 Kansas.

A memorial service in Naomi's honor will be 10:00 a.m. on 
Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Ward Chapel AME Church, Iola, Kansas.
 Inurnment will follow in Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kansas. In 
lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Allen Community College
 Endowment. Memorials may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service,
 1883 US Highway 54, Iola, Kansas. Condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.feuerbornfuneral.com" target="_blank">www.feuerbornfuneral.com</a>.&nbsp;

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25, 2022, in Iola, Kansas. Naomi was born July 14, 1933, in Omaha, 
Nebraska, to George W. Johnson, Sr. and Naomi Susie Mae (Anderson) 
Johnson. Naomi graduated Missouri Valley High School, Missouri
 Valley, Iowa, and she continued her education, receiving a dietician's 
certificate. Naomi was a dietary supervisor at Countryside Estates and 
then later a cook supervisor for Gas and LaHarpe Elementary Schools in 
the Iola school district. Naomi and Eugene E. Clounch, Jr. were married December 29, 1962, in Iola, Kansas. 
 Naomi belonged to the Clio Club and Ward Chapel AME Church, Iola, 
Kansas. She served her church as music director, missionary president, 
stewardess, and was a member of the Ward Chapel Singers. Naomi worked at
 the Allen County Regional Hospital as an auxiliary volunteer for 
several years. Naomi enjoyed spending time with her family, 
cooking, her Ebony Eight Red Hat Group and a local Red Hat Ladies group.
 She hosted many July 4th celebrations with family and friends. Naomi 
was a loving and caring person, who always fed everyone. If you needed a
 recipe, she was the person to go to for about any recipe imaginable. 
 Naomi was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Eugene; sons, Paul
 Albert Graham, Jr., William Rodney Graham, Thurman David Graham, 
Nathaniel Maurice Graham; sister, GloriaJean Estill; and grandson, 
Justin Maurice Graham. Naomi is survived by daughters, Dr. 
Teresa L. Clounch, Hays, Kansas, Gena Clounch (Alan Scott), Iola, 
Kansas; brother, George W. Johnson, Jr., Kansas City, Kansas; eight 
grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; and 
numerous other relatives and friends. A visitation for Naomi 
will be held Friday, October 14, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in 
The Venue at Feuerborn Family Funeral Service, 1883 US Highway 54, Iola,
 Kansas. A memorial service in Naomi's honor will be 10:00 a.m. on 
Saturday, October 15, 2022, at the Ward Chapel AME Church, Iola, Kansas.
 Inurnment will follow in Highland Cemetery, Iola, Kansas. In 
lieu of flowers, the family prefers memorials to Allen Community College
 Endowment. Memorials may be left with Feuerborn Family Funeral Service,
 1883 US Highway 54, Iola, Kansas. Condolences for the family may be left at <a href="http://www.feuerbornfuneral.com" target="_blank">www.feuerbornfuneral.com</a>.&nbsp;

Naomi Doris Marie Clounch

Keith William Raub, 22, died August 24, 2022, at St. Catherine 
Hospital of Dodge City. He was born on January 18, 2000, at Dodge City, 
Kansas, the son of Dan Raub.

He attended and graduated from Bucklin High School. Keith enjoyed 
spending time with his family and friends and listening to music in his 
spare time. He also enjoyed getting tattoos and working on his truck 
every chance he could. Keith worked for Vestas Wind Systems as a Cable 
Lineman and loved working any manual labor job he could get.

He is survived by his father, Dan Raub of Dodge City; sister, Santana
 Raub of Manhattan, Kansas; grandmother, Dorothy Raub Hanson of 
Nortonville, Kansas; half sister, Nikki Golden of Leoti, Kansas; half 
brother, Rusty Raub of Hays and numerous cousins. He was preceded in 
death by his grandfather, Allen Raub; uncle, Dave Raub; aunt, Jo Murk; 
and grandfather, Jim Hanson.

Memorial service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Sunday 
August 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Scott Tilley presiding. There will be no
 visitation as cremation has taken place. 

Memorials are suggested to 
Keith Raub Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. 

Keith William Raub, 22, died August 24, 2022, at St. Catherine 
Hospital of Dodge City. He was born on January 18, 2000, at Dodge City, 
Kansas, the son of Dan Raub.He attended and graduated from Bucklin High School. Keith enjoyed 
spending time with his family and friends and listening to music in his 
spare time. He also enjoyed getting tattoos and working on his truck 
every chance he could. Keith worked for Vestas Wind Systems as a Cable 
Lineman and loved working any manual labor job he could get.He is survived by his father, Dan Raub of Dodge City; sister, Santana
 Raub of Manhattan, Kansas; grandmother, Dorothy Raub Hanson of 
Nortonville, Kansas; half sister, Nikki Golden of Leoti, Kansas; half 
brother, Rusty Raub of Hays and numerous cousins. He was preceded in 
death by his grandfather, Allen Raub; uncle, Dave Raub; aunt, Jo Murk; 
and grandfather, Jim Hanson.Memorial service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel on Sunday 
August 28, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Scott Tilley presiding. There will be no
 visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to 
Keith Raub Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.

Keith William Raub

Lorraine Mae (Appl) Heronemus, age 93, passed away on August 25, 
2022, at the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas surrounded by
 her family. Lorraine was born on December 29, 1928, on the Appl farm 
homestead south of Leoti to Frank and Hester (Wagner) Appl; their 
oldest child.

Lorraine was a life long member of the Leoti Community. She attended 
the Grand Prairie school 5 miles from her home with her cousin Dale, 
often driven by her Aunt Violet Appl. She graduated from the 8th grade, 
but later got her High School GED by mail.

She played softball as centerfielder. She and her brother Morris 
helped work on the family farm. She was born a farmer, driving tractor 
at an early age &amp; continued throughout her life.

On August 6, 1953, Lorraine married the love of her life, Harold 
Heronemus in Ness City, Kansas. Together they began farming and raising 
cattle. Their enterprise even survived the tornado of 1999, though they 
had to rebuild their farm &amp; House on the Homestead. Harold passed 
away on May 21, 2018.

Lorraine loved her chickens and garden - you would never find a weed 
in her garden. She was a member of the NRA Golden Eagles and the VFW 
Women’s Auxiliary. She loved going to auctions with her husband and 
collected antiques, coins, and guns. She was passionate about guns and 
was an excellent shot. She also had an interest in writing poetry and 
was even once published.

Family was important to Lorraine and Harold. They attended all the activities and sports of their children and grandchildren.

Survivors include her children Dan &amp; Cuma Heronemus of Wichita, 
Kansas, Tim Heronemus of Leoti, Kansas, Lori and Steve Crathorne of 
Victoria, Kansas, Randy &amp; Marsha Heronemus of Leoti, Kansas, 
Brother-in-law Clarence Heronemus of Amarillo, Texas, Sister-in-law Anna
 &amp; JR Means of Phoenix, Arizona, eight grandchildren, and twenty one
 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Morris Appl.

A graveside service will be held at the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, 
Kansas on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. with pastor Tod 
Anthony presiding.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may be given to the Leoti EMTs or the 
Wichita County Long Term Care Center in care of Price and Sons Funeral 
Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, KS 67861.

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 </figure>Lorraine Mae (Appl) Heronemus, age 93, passed away on August 25, 
2022, at the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas surrounded by
 her family. Lorraine was born on December 29, 1928, on the Appl farm 
homestead south of Leoti to Frank and Hester (Wagner) Appl; their 
oldest child.Lorraine was a life long member of the Leoti Community. She attended 
the Grand Prairie school 5 miles from her home with her cousin Dale, 
often driven by her Aunt Violet Appl. She graduated from the 8th grade, 
but later got her High School GED by mail.She played softball as centerfielder. She and her brother Morris 
helped work on the family farm. She was born a farmer, driving tractor 
at an early age &amp; continued throughout her life.On August 6, 1953, Lorraine married the love of her life, Harold 
Heronemus in Ness City, Kansas. Together they began farming and raising 
cattle. Their enterprise even survived the tornado of 1999, though they 
had to rebuild their farm &amp; House on the Homestead. Harold passed 
away on May 21, 2018.Lorraine loved her chickens and garden - you would never find a weed 
in her garden. She was a member of the NRA Golden Eagles and the VFW 
Women’s Auxiliary. She loved going to auctions with her husband and 
collected antiques, coins, and guns. She was passionate about guns and 
was an excellent shot. She also had an interest in writing poetry and 
was even once published.Family was important to Lorraine and Harold. They attended all the activities and sports of their children and grandchildren.Survivors include her children Dan &amp; Cuma Heronemus of Wichita, 
Kansas, Tim Heronemus of Leoti, Kansas, Lori and Steve Crathorne of 
Victoria, Kansas, Randy &amp; Marsha Heronemus of Leoti, Kansas, 
Brother-in-law Clarence Heronemus of Amarillo, Texas, Sister-in-law Anna
 &amp; JR Means of Phoenix, Arizona, eight grandchildren, and twenty one
 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and brother Morris Appl.A graveside service will be held at the Leoti Cemetery in Leoti, 
Kansas on Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. with pastor Tod 
Anthony presiding.Memorials in lieu of flowers may be given to the Leoti EMTs or the 
Wichita County Long Term Care Center in care of Price and Sons Funeral 
Home, PO Box 161, Leoti, KS 67861.

Lorraine Mae Heronemus

Thomas Alvin Smith, 74, died August 25 2022, at Hays Medical Center in
 Hays, Kansas. He was born April 25, 1948, in Garden City, the son of 
Clyde and Ester (Goodale) Smith.

Tom grew up in Kalvesta and graduated high school from Cimarron in 
1966. After high school Tom entered into the United States Army on April
 10, 1968, in Denver, Colorado. He was honorably discharged January 23, 
1970. Tom met Pam in 1971 and they were married on March 3, 1973. After 
his enlistment Tom started farming with his dad up until his dad retired
 at which point Tom bought the farm and farmed until his retirement in 
2010. After retiring from farming Pam and Tom lived on the farm until 
they moved to town in 2015.

In 1984, Tom adopted Charlotte, Christine, and Chelly. Tom and Pam had
 Lori in 1973. In 2014, Tom became a Great Grandpa and since then there 
has been 11 others born or married into the family that he loved 
unconditionally. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and 
Ester (Goodale) Smith, his sisters Helen Shriver and Mary Hoskinson; and
 son-in-law, De Rosales.

Tom is survived by his wife, Pam (Brown) Smith of the home; four 
daughters, Charlotte (Larry) Neuschafer, Christina (Steven) Bock, Chelly
 Rosales, and Lori (Kerry) Herkelman all of Cimarron; grandchildren, 
Ashley (Jacob Ledford), Dylan, Annie, and Joshua Neuschafer; Klayton 
(Kourtney) Kory, Kody (Kami) Bock; Marika Rosales; Katie (Mike 
Thompson), Kourtney (Bo Walker), Allyssa, Morgan Herkelman. and Great 
Grandchildren Austin, Ava, and Mason Ledford; Jamie and Tanner Bock, 
Kira Dishmon, Gaby Mason, and Keela Haslouer; Easton, Arizona, and baby 
Thompson; Taylinn, Wesley, and baby Walker; and Adaline Mendoza. Tom is 
also survived by a brother, John (Mary) Smith of Cimarron; sisters, 
Peggy Toland and Nancy Davis both of Lawrence; and brother-in-law, Chuck
 Hoskinson of Minneola.

Funeral service will be held at the Cimarron United Methodist Church 
on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Mike Keating 
presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Cimarron Cemetery in Cimarron with
 military honors by American Legion District 8 Honor Guard. Visitation 
will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel of Cimarron on Monday, August 29, 2022,&nbsp; from 1:00 to 8:00 PM. 

Memorials are suggested to the Cimarron Golf Club 
or Kansas Honor Flight both in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and 
memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Thomas Alvin Smith, 74, died August 25 2022, at Hays Medical Center in
 Hays, Kansas. He was born April 25, 1948, in Garden City, the son of 
Clyde and Ester (Goodale) Smith.Tom grew up in Kalvesta and graduated high school from Cimarron in 
1966. After high school Tom entered into the United States Army on April
 10, 1968, in Denver, Colorado. He was honorably discharged January 23, 
1970. Tom met Pam in 1971 and they were married on March 3, 1973. After 
his enlistment Tom started farming with his dad up until his dad retired
 at which point Tom bought the farm and farmed until his retirement in 
2010. After retiring from farming Pam and Tom lived on the farm until 
they moved to town in 2015.In 1984, Tom adopted Charlotte, Christine, and Chelly. Tom and Pam had
 Lori in 1973. In 2014, Tom became a Great Grandpa and since then there 
has been 11 others born or married into the family that he loved 
unconditionally. Tom was preceded in death by his parents Clyde and 
Ester (Goodale) Smith, his sisters Helen Shriver and Mary Hoskinson; and
 son-in-law, De Rosales.Tom is survived by his wife, Pam (Brown) Smith of the home; four 
daughters, Charlotte (Larry) Neuschafer, Christina (Steven) Bock, Chelly
 Rosales, and Lori (Kerry) Herkelman all of Cimarron; grandchildren, 
Ashley (Jacob Ledford), Dylan, Annie, and Joshua Neuschafer; Klayton 
(Kourtney) Kory, Kody (Kami) Bock; Marika Rosales; Katie (Mike 
Thompson), Kourtney (Bo Walker), Allyssa, Morgan Herkelman. and Great 
Grandchildren Austin, Ava, and Mason Ledford; Jamie and Tanner Bock, 
Kira Dishmon, Gaby Mason, and Keela Haslouer; Easton, Arizona, and baby 
Thompson; Taylinn, Wesley, and baby Walker; and Adaline Mendoza. Tom is 
also survived by a brother, John (Mary) Smith of Cimarron; sisters, 
Peggy Toland and Nancy Davis both of Lawrence; and brother-in-law, Chuck
 Hoskinson of Minneola.Funeral service will be held at the Cimarron United Methodist Church 
on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Mike Keating 
presiding.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Cimarron Cemetery in Cimarron with
 military honors by American Legion District 8 Honor Guard. Visitation 
will be at Swaim Funeral Chapel of Cimarron on Monday, August 29, 2022,&nbsp; from 1:00 to 8:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to the Cimarron Golf Club 
or Kansas Honor Flight both in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and 
memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Thomas Alvin Smith

May 4, 1939
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 August 26, 2022

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Janice-Marie-Cass-Baalman?obId=25717713#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

May 4, 1939
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 August 26, 2022An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Janice-Marie-Cass-Baalman?obId=25717713#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Janice Marie (Cass) Baalman

Dwight Dean Heikes, 83, of Norton, KS passed away August 24, 2022, at 
Whispering Pines. He was born May 30, 1939, on the family farm in 
Dellvale, KS to LaMoine R. and Opal M. (Pratt) Heikes. 
 Dwight attended Lenora Grade School and graduated from Lenora High 
School. He joined the Army in 1962 and served for the National Guard for
 over 37 years, he worked full time in the maintenance division in 
Norton. Dwight married Kathy on June 20, 1981. He was a beloved member 
of the Enfield Funeral Home family and staff for many years before his 
retirement. 
 Dwight was a member of Odd Fellows (Past Nobel Grand) since 1958 and
 Eagles Lodge (Charter member and Past President) since 1966. He also 
served with the Boy Scout and Cub Scouts on the District level and was 
on the board for the Norton Andbe Home.
 Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, LaMoine and Opal; wife,
 Kathy, and brother, Dennis. He is survived by his children: Pam Heikes 
of Lawrence, KS and Brian Heikes of Shawnee, KS; stepchildren: Damian 
Campbell of Parker, CO, Darren Campbell of Hays, KS, and Kerie Donahy of
 Wichita, KS; brother, Donald (Gloria) Heikes of Lenora, KS; nine 
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 
 Celebration of Life with military honors will be held 10:00 am 
Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Norton Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions 
may be made to the Sunshine Learning Center or FOE #3288 Aerie and sent 
in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 
67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dwight Dean Heikes, 83, of Norton, KS passed away August 24, 2022, at 
Whispering Pines. He was born May 30, 1939, on the family farm in 
Dellvale, KS to LaMoine R. and Opal M. (Pratt) Heikes. 
 Dwight attended Lenora Grade School and graduated from Lenora High 
School. He joined the Army in 1962 and served for the National Guard for
 over 37 years, he worked full time in the maintenance division in 
Norton. Dwight married Kathy on June 20, 1981. He was a beloved member 
of the Enfield Funeral Home family and staff for many years before his 
retirement. 
 Dwight was a member of Odd Fellows (Past Nobel Grand) since 1958 and
 Eagles Lodge (Charter member and Past President) since 1966. He also 
served with the Boy Scout and Cub Scouts on the District level and was 
on the board for the Norton Andbe Home.
 Dwight was preceded in death by his parents, LaMoine and Opal; wife,
 Kathy, and brother, Dennis. He is survived by his children: Pam Heikes 
of Lawrence, KS and Brian Heikes of Shawnee, KS; stepchildren: Damian 
Campbell of Parker, CO, Darren Campbell of Hays, KS, and Kerie Donahy of
 Wichita, KS; brother, Donald (Gloria) Heikes of Lenora, KS; nine 
grandchildren and five great grandchildren. 
 Celebration of Life with military honors will be held 10:00 am 
Monday, August 29, 2022, at the Norton Cemetery. Memorial Contributions 
may be made to the Sunshine Learning Center or FOE #3288 Aerie and sent 
in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. Main St., Norton, KS 
67654. Condolences may be left at www.plumergobber.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dwight Dean Heikes

Jeannine M. Ross passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Hays Medical Center.

Funeral services will be September 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Church, 215 W. 13th, Hays, Kansas.

Visitation will be Wednesday, August 
31, 2022, at St. Joseph Church from 6:00 PM-8:00 pm, with a combined 
rosary vigil at 7:00 PM.&nbsp;

Burial will follow at St.Joseph Cemetery.

Full obituary pending with Brock's~Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory.

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

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 </figure>Jeannine M. Ross passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022, at Hays Medical Center.Funeral services will be September 1, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St. Joseph Church, 215 W. 13th, Hays, Kansas.Visitation will be Wednesday, August 
31, 2022, at St. Joseph Church from 6:00 PM-8:00 pm, with a combined 
rosary vigil at 7:00 PM.&nbsp;Burial will follow at St.Joseph Cemetery.Full obituary pending with Brock's~Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Jeannine M. Ross

John Ross Boos passed away Wednesday, August 24, 2022.

Funeral Services will be Monday, August 29, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St. Mary's Church, Ellis, Kansas.

Visitation will be Sunday August 28, 
2022, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, with
 vigil rosary at 7:00 PM, and at St. Mary's Church from 9:00 AM to time 
of service.

Full obituary pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel.

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

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2022, 6:00 PM-8:00 PM at Brock's North Hill Chapel, 2509 Vine, Hays, with
 vigil rosary at 7:00 PM, and at St. Mary's Church from 9:00 AM to time 
of service.Full obituary pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Judith&nbsp;Amelia “Jude” Scheck,&nbsp;age 80,&nbsp;of&nbsp;Hays, Kansas&nbsp;died on August 25, 2022, at Hays&nbsp;Medical Center,&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

She was born July 31, 1942, in&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;Gottfried “Fred” and&nbsp;Helena (Stoppel) Mai.&nbsp;She was the youngest of 5 children.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jude married Gilbert&nbsp;E.&nbsp;Scheck on October 29, 1962, at Victoria, Kansas, and lived&nbsp;there until moving to Hays in 1965.

He preceded her in death on March 28, 2003.

Jude enjoyed playing the organ and piano and owned Jude’s Piano and Organ for many years. &nbsp;She gave lots of piano and organ lessons throughout the years.&nbsp;She and Gilbert owned Midwest Steam Cleaning for a number of years.

She grew up in&nbsp;Galatia and Gorham. Kansas, and was a 1960 graduate&nbsp;graduated from Russell High School.&nbsp;She was a foster parent for many years, taking in hundreds of children and teens,&nbsp;and&nbsp;served as guardian for people with disabilities.&nbsp;

She was attended&nbsp;of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, a member of the Hays Daughters of Isabella, the Red Hat Ladies and TOPS.&nbsp;She was a past member of the Ellis County Wellhead Protection Committee, and served as facilitator for the Northwest Kansas Dementia and&nbsp;Alzheimer’s&nbsp;Association. &nbsp;She enjoyed playing bridge with friends, and&nbsp;enjoyed shopping trips with her family,&nbsp;and never passed up a good bargain at a garage sale.

Jude is survived by her daughter, Monique&nbsp;Koerner&nbsp;and husband,&nbsp;Lance,&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;KS; hersister, Nadene Albrecht, Topeka, KS;&nbsp;her&nbsp;grandchildren,&nbsp;Shaylan Holmes&nbsp;and&nbsp;Liam Holmes, Northglenn, CO;&nbsp;Riley Holmes, Seamus Holmes, and Tiernan Holmes, all of Hays, KS.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her&nbsp;parents; her&nbsp;husband, Gilbert&nbsp;E.&nbsp;Scheck;&nbsp;her&nbsp;sisters, Frieda Karst and Esther Stettinger;&nbsp;and her&nbsp;brother, Karl Mai.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at&nbsp;10:00&nbsp;A.M.&nbsp;Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary&nbsp;Catholic Church, 18th&nbsp;and Vine,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas&nbsp;with Father Nick Parker.&nbsp;Inurnment&nbsp;will be at St. Joseph Cemetery Hays, Kansas.

Vigil service&nbsp;and a Hays Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 P.M.&nbsp;Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas&nbsp;67601.

Visitation is from 6:00&nbsp;to&nbsp;8:00 P.M.&nbsp;Tuesday,&nbsp;at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at the church.

The family suggests memorials payable to&nbsp;TMP-Marian High School&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.

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

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 </figure>Judith&nbsp;Amelia “Jude” Scheck,&nbsp;age 80,&nbsp;of&nbsp;Hays, Kansas&nbsp;died on August 25, 2022, at Hays&nbsp;Medical Center,&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born July 31, 1942, in&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;Gottfried “Fred” and&nbsp;Helena (Stoppel) Mai.&nbsp;She was the youngest of 5 children.&nbsp;&nbsp;Jude married Gilbert&nbsp;E.&nbsp;Scheck on October 29, 1962, at Victoria, Kansas, and lived&nbsp;there until moving to Hays in 1965.He preceded her in death on March 28, 2003.Jude enjoyed playing the organ and piano and owned Jude’s Piano and Organ for many years. &nbsp;She gave lots of piano and organ lessons throughout the years.&nbsp;She and Gilbert owned Midwest Steam Cleaning for a number of years.She grew up in&nbsp;Galatia and Gorham. Kansas, and was a 1960 graduate&nbsp;graduated from Russell High School.&nbsp;She was a foster parent for many years, taking in hundreds of children and teens,&nbsp;and&nbsp;served as guardian for people with disabilities.&nbsp;She was attended&nbsp;of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, a member of the Hays Daughters of Isabella, the Red Hat Ladies and TOPS.&nbsp;She was a past member of the Ellis County Wellhead Protection Committee, and served as facilitator for the Northwest Kansas Dementia and&nbsp;Alzheimer’s&nbsp;Association. &nbsp;She enjoyed playing bridge with friends, and&nbsp;enjoyed shopping trips with her family,&nbsp;and never passed up a good bargain at a garage sale.Jude is survived by her daughter, Monique&nbsp;Koerner&nbsp;and husband,&nbsp;Lance,&nbsp;Hays,&nbsp;KS; hersister, Nadene Albrecht, Topeka, KS;&nbsp;her&nbsp;grandchildren,&nbsp;Shaylan Holmes&nbsp;and&nbsp;Liam Holmes, Northglenn, CO;&nbsp;Riley Holmes, Seamus Holmes, and Tiernan Holmes, all of Hays, KS.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her&nbsp;parents; her&nbsp;husband, Gilbert&nbsp;E.&nbsp;Scheck;&nbsp;her&nbsp;sisters, Frieda Karst and Esther Stettinger;&nbsp;and her&nbsp;brother, Karl Mai.Mass of Christian Burial will be at&nbsp;10:00&nbsp;A.M.&nbsp;Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary&nbsp;Catholic Church, 18th&nbsp;and Vine,&nbsp;Hays, Kansas&nbsp;with Father Nick Parker.&nbsp;Inurnment&nbsp;will be at St. Joseph Cemetery Hays, Kansas.Vigil service&nbsp;and a Hays Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 P.M.&nbsp;Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas&nbsp;67601.Visitation is from 6:00&nbsp;to&nbsp;8:00 P.M.&nbsp;Tuesday,&nbsp;at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Wednesday at the church.The family suggests memorials payable to&nbsp;TMP-Marian High School&nbsp;in care of the mortuary.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Judith Amelia 'Jude' Scheck

Judith&nbsp; A. “Jude” Scheck, age 80, of Hays, Kansas, died Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

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

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Judith&nbsp; A. “Jude” Scheck, age 80, of Hays, Kansas, died Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas&nbsp; 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Judith  A. 'Jude' Scheck

An obituary is pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Jay-Brutsche">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>June 30, 1950 ~ August 21, 2022An obituary is pending with Bateman Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Jay-Brutsche">HERE</a> for service details.

Jay Arthur Brutsche

May 30, 1939
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 August 24, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Dwight-Dean-Heikes?obId=25710001#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

May 30, 1939
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 August 24, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.plumergobber.com/obituaries/Dwight-Dean-Heikes?obId=25710001#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Darlene Faye Taylor, 86, died August 24, 2022, at her home in Dodge 
City.&nbsp; She was born on May 12, 1936, in Waldo, Kansas, the daughter of 
Joseph Ray and Blanche Estelle (Schafer) Caprez.

Darlene grew up in Waldo where she enjoyed playing basketball during 
her school years. After high school, Darlene married Billie H. Taylor on
 April 28, 1956. Darlene stayed home with her children until they were 
teenagers; she then went to work for Hardees in Hutchinson. The family 
later moved to Dodge City where Darlene went to work for USD 443 Food 
Service; where the highlight of her day was seeing and engaging with the
 kids as they came through the lunch room.

Darlene loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed babysitting 
her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and even great great 
grandchildren. She also made it a priority to watch her children and 
grandchildren in their extracurricular activities such as sports and 
cheerleading. Darlene also enjoyed bowling, camping, and playing Bunco 
with her family.

Darlene was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, a professional women’s 
sorority. Although not a member, she was also very active with her 
husband in Ambucs, dressing up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus during the 
holidays. She also enjoyed helping out with Relay for Life.

She is survived by her daughter, Donna Anderson and her husband Dave 
of Dodge City; three sons, Jeff Taylor and wife Marcy of Dodge City, 
Darrel Taylor of Ames, Iowa, and Allan Taylor and wife Belinda of 
Topeka; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great 
grandchildren; and siblings, Ruth Jean Hutchinson, Lottie Lou Boyd, and 
Conrad Caprez and wife Kenna. Darlene was preceded in death by her 
parents, Ray and Blanche Caprez; husband, Billie Taylor; and siblings, 
Dee Caprez and Veda Wanasek.

Memorial service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel in Dodge City 
on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jerre Nolte 
presiding.&nbsp; The service will be livestreamed on the Swaim Funeral 
Chapel Facebook page. A private family inurnment will take place at a 
later date.&nbsp; There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; 


Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church of Dodge 
City in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared 
in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Darlene Faye Taylor, 86, died August 24, 2022, at her home in Dodge 
City.&nbsp; She was born on May 12, 1936, in Waldo, Kansas, the daughter of 
Joseph Ray and Blanche Estelle (Schafer) Caprez.Darlene grew up in Waldo where she enjoyed playing basketball during 
her school years. After high school, Darlene married Billie H. Taylor on
 April 28, 1956. Darlene stayed home with her children until they were 
teenagers; she then went to work for Hardees in Hutchinson. The family 
later moved to Dodge City where Darlene went to work for USD 443 Food 
Service; where the highlight of her day was seeing and engaging with the
 kids as they came through the lunch room.Darlene loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed babysitting 
her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and even great great 
grandchildren. She also made it a priority to watch her children and 
grandchildren in their extracurricular activities such as sports and 
cheerleading. Darlene also enjoyed bowling, camping, and playing Bunco 
with her family.Darlene was a member of Beta Sigma Phi, a professional women’s 
sorority. Although not a member, she was also very active with her 
husband in Ambucs, dressing up as Mr. and Mrs. Claus during the 
holidays. She also enjoyed helping out with Relay for Life.She is survived by her daughter, Donna Anderson and her husband Dave 
of Dodge City; three sons, Jeff Taylor and wife Marcy of Dodge City, 
Darrel Taylor of Ames, Iowa, and Allan Taylor and wife Belinda of 
Topeka; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great 
grandchildren; and siblings, Ruth Jean Hutchinson, Lottie Lou Boyd, and 
Conrad Caprez and wife Kenna. Darlene was preceded in death by her 
parents, Ray and Blanche Caprez; husband, Billie Taylor; and siblings, 
Dee Caprez and Veda Wanasek.Memorial service will be held at Swaim Funeral Chapel in Dodge City 
on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Jerre Nolte 
presiding.&nbsp; The service will be livestreamed on the Swaim Funeral 
Chapel Facebook page. A private family inurnment will take place at a 
later date.&nbsp; There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; 
Memorials are suggested to the First United Methodist Church of Dodge 
City in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may be shared 
in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Darlene Faye Taylor

Thursday, October 29th, 1942-Saturday, August 20th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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Shirley Jean Robinson (Ward)

Beloved father and retired car wholesaler Dennis Werth passed away on August 16th, 2022, at the age of 71. 

He is survived by his children, Lonnie Werth, Jared Werth, Tory Dunn, Kait Werth, mother, Jane Werth, siblings, Bill Werth, Sherry Cummins, Kathy Schreurs, and five grandchildren. 

Funeral services will be held at St. Anne Church at 2801 S. Seneca in Wichita on September 6th. There will be a rosary at 9:30 AM and mass will follow at 10:00 AM. 

In lieu of flowers, please donate to Shriner's Hospitals for Children in his honor.

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 </figure>Beloved father and retired car wholesaler Dennis Werth passed away on August 16th, 2022, at the age of 71. He is survived by his children, Lonnie Werth, Jared Werth, Tory Dunn, Kait Werth, mother, Jane Werth, siblings, Bill Werth, Sherry Cummins, Kathy Schreurs, and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at St. Anne Church at 2801 S. Seneca in Wichita on September 6th. There will be a rosary at 9:30 AM and mass will follow at 10:00 AM. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Shriner's Hospitals for Children in his honor.

Dennis Werth

Gayle Leslie Dible was born on February 13, 1943, on the family farm in 
Northwest Sheridan County, Kansas, to Leslie Floyd and Eunice Mildred 
(Murphy) Dible. Gayle passed away on August 18, 2022, in Sun City, 
Arizona, at the age of 79. 
Gayle graduated from Rexford Consolidated High School in 1961. On June 
7, 1964, Gayle and Phyllis Rae Tice were united in marriage at the 
Rexford Community Church. Two sons, Larry and Gary, were born to this 
union. Gayle and Phyllis enjoyed many happy years together until she 
passed away on January 9, 2000. 
Gayle served on the Golden Plains School Board, the Thomas County Fair 
Board, the Farm Bureau Board, Smith Township Board and the Northwest 
Kansas Assistive Technology Board. He was also a Hunters Safety 
Instructor and a community and project leader for the Rexford 4-H Club. 
Gayle worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for over 40 
years in addition to being a lifelong farmer. 
On September 21, 2002, Gayle married Linda (Foster) Fechner. This 
enlarged Gayle and Linda’s family to include son Larry and granddaughter
 Kaitlyn; son Gary and wife Kelley, grandson Andrew and wife Lisa, 
great-granddaughter Hadlee, granddaughter Kate; son Don; daughter 
Melinda, granddaughter Taylor and husband Wayne, great-grandson Jax, 
great-granddaughter Zoe, granddaughter Chloe and husband Christian, 
great grandsons, Bodie and Steele, and grandsons Teigan, William and 
Nathaniel. 
The Funeral is at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the United 
Christian Church, Oakley, KS, with burial in the Rexford Cemetery, 
Rexford, KS.

Memorials may be made to the Rexford Community Church or 
the United Christian Church and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO 
Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Gayle Leslie Dible was born on February 13, 1943, on the family farm in 
Northwest Sheridan County, Kansas, to Leslie Floyd and Eunice Mildred 
(Murphy) Dible. Gayle passed away on August 18, 2022, in Sun City, 
Arizona, at the age of 79. 
Gayle graduated from Rexford Consolidated High School in 1961. On June 
7, 1964, Gayle and Phyllis Rae Tice were united in marriage at the 
Rexford Community Church. Two sons, Larry and Gary, were born to this 
union. Gayle and Phyllis enjoyed many happy years together until she 
passed away on January 9, 2000. 
Gayle served on the Golden Plains School Board, the Thomas County Fair 
Board, the Farm Bureau Board, Smith Township Board and the Northwest 
Kansas Assistive Technology Board. He was also a Hunters Safety 
Instructor and a community and project leader for the Rexford 4-H Club. 
Gayle worked for the Kansas Department of Transportation for over 40 
years in addition to being a lifelong farmer. 
On September 21, 2002, Gayle married Linda (Foster) Fechner. This 
enlarged Gayle and Linda’s family to include son Larry and granddaughter
 Kaitlyn; son Gary and wife Kelley, grandson Andrew and wife Lisa, 
great-granddaughter Hadlee, granddaughter Kate; son Don; daughter 
Melinda, granddaughter Taylor and husband Wayne, great-grandson Jax, 
great-granddaughter Zoe, granddaughter Chloe and husband Christian, 
great grandsons, Bodie and Steele, and grandsons Teigan, William and 
Nathaniel. 
The Funeral is at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2022, at the United 
Christian Church, Oakley, KS, with burial in the Rexford Cemetery, 
Rexford, KS. Memorials may be made to the Rexford Community Church or 
the United Christian Church and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO 
Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Gayle Leslie Dible

Arthur R. “Art” Armbrister, age 91, of 
Zurich, Kansas passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at Redbud Village in 
Plainville, Kansas. Art was born November 6, 1930, in Ellis County to 
Christian “Christ” and Hilda (Rumpel) Armbrister. On July 22, 1956, he 
married Jacqueline “Jacque” &nbsp;Joan Westwood in Woodston, Kansas. She 
preceded him in death on December 21, 1998. 
Art was a lifelong Farmer and Rancher and truly embraced farm life. When
 he took time off, he enjoyed his time with his grandchildren and great 
grandchildren. Art was a US Army Veteran. He also enjoyed dancing and 
attending dances. He served on church council and was extremely proud of
 the latest addition that was added to St. John’s. 
Art is survived by his son, Gary Armbrister and wife Marsha of Zurich; a
 daughter, Denise Wilson and husband Mitch of Abilene, Kansas; a 
brother, Curtis Armbrister and wife, Karen of Wichita; grandchildren, 
Courtney Wilson (fiance', Colin Tipton), Nicole (Luke) Goodenow, Janay 
(Dylan) Crosson, Seth (Hunter) Armbrister and Dustin (Kaedyn) Wilson as 
well as great grandchildren, Grady, Lincoln and Reagyn Crosson, Waylynn 
and Walker Armbrister. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a sister, Marjorie 
Holland and infant twin brothers, Raymon and Arnold Armbrister. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, August 27, 2022, at St. John 
Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial with military honors will follow in the
 church cemetery. 
Visitation will be Friday 6 PM – 7:30 PM with a prayer service at 7:30 
PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637. 
Visitation on Saturday will be 9:30 AM until service time at the church. 
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church or the Bukovina Society. 
Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Arthur R. “Art” Armbrister, age 91, of 
Zurich, Kansas passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at Redbud Village in 
Plainville, Kansas. Art was born November 6, 1930, in Ellis County to 
Christian “Christ” and Hilda (Rumpel) Armbrister. On July 22, 1956, he 
married Jacqueline “Jacque” &nbsp;Joan Westwood in Woodston, Kansas. She 
preceded him in death on December 21, 1998. 
Art was a lifelong Farmer and Rancher and truly embraced farm life. When
 he took time off, he enjoyed his time with his grandchildren and great 
grandchildren. Art was a US Army Veteran. He also enjoyed dancing and 
attending dances. He served on church council and was extremely proud of
 the latest addition that was added to St. John’s. 
Art is survived by his son, Gary Armbrister and wife Marsha of Zurich; a
 daughter, Denise Wilson and husband Mitch of Abilene, Kansas; a 
brother, Curtis Armbrister and wife, Karen of Wichita; grandchildren, 
Courtney Wilson (fiance', Colin Tipton), Nicole (Luke) Goodenow, Janay 
(Dylan) Crosson, Seth (Hunter) Armbrister and Dustin (Kaedyn) Wilson as 
well as great grandchildren, Grady, Lincoln and Reagyn Crosson, Waylynn 
and Walker Armbrister. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, a sister, Marjorie 
Holland and infant twin brothers, Raymon and Arnold Armbrister. 
Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, August 27, 2022, at St. John 
Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial with military honors will follow in the
 church cemetery. 
Visitation will be Friday 6 PM – 7:30 PM with a prayer service at 7:30 
PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637. 
Visitation on Saturday will be 9:30 AM until service time at the church. 
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church or the Bukovina Society. 
Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Arthur R. 'Art' Armbrister

Friday, December 30th, 1921-Wednesday, August 24th, 2022

An obituary and service details are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Friday, December 30th, 1921-Wednesday, August 24th, 2022An obituary and service details are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Ruth Mary Nation (Borman)

Dennis R. Murphy, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at
 his home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on May 11, 1950, in 
Ransom, Kansas, the son of Robert Joseph and Betty Lee Hemel Murphy Sr.&nbsp;
 A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 2002 moving from Northern 
California, he was a retired parts manager for Roto-Mix of Scott City.

Survivors include his One Son - Joseph N. Murphy of Whitehall, 
Montana, Five Brothers - Larry &amp; Marlene Murphy of Scott City, 
Kansas, Robert &amp; Pam Murphy of Scott City, Kansas, Charles &amp; 
Gail Murphy of Scott City, Kansas, Melvin &amp; Denise Murphy of Olathe,
 Kansas, Ronald Murphy of Scott City, Three&nbsp;Sisters&nbsp; -&nbsp; Kathy &amp; Curt
 Lewis of Des Moines, Iowa, Susan Speer of Dighton, Kansas, Sandra 
Murphy of Arkansas, and Five Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Son -Deacon Murphy, and One Brother- Roger Murphy.

A Celebration of Life will be held at his home on Sunday, at 12:00 p.m., August 28, 2022, at 501 N. College St.

Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Dennis Murphy 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Inurnment will be in the Pyramid View Cemetery in Logan County, Kansas.

Dennis R. Murphy, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, August 16, 2022, at
 his home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on May 11, 1950, in 
Ransom, Kansas, the son of Robert Joseph and Betty Lee Hemel Murphy Sr.&nbsp;
 A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 2002 moving from Northern 
California, he was a retired parts manager for Roto-Mix of Scott City.Survivors include his One Son - Joseph N. Murphy of Whitehall, 
Montana, Five Brothers - Larry &amp; Marlene Murphy of Scott City, 
Kansas, Robert &amp; Pam Murphy of Scott City, Kansas, Charles &amp; 
Gail Murphy of Scott City, Kansas, Melvin &amp; Denise Murphy of Olathe,
 Kansas, Ronald Murphy of Scott City, Three&nbsp;Sisters&nbsp; -&nbsp; Kathy &amp; Curt
 Lewis of Des Moines, Iowa, Susan Speer of Dighton, Kansas, Sandra 
Murphy of Arkansas, and Five Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Son -Deacon Murphy, and One Brother- Roger Murphy.A Celebration of Life will be held at his home on Sunday, at 12:00 p.m., August 28, 2022, at 501 N. College St.There will be no calling times.Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Dennis Murphy 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Inurnment will be in the Pyramid View Cemetery in Logan County, Kansas.

Dennis R. Murphy

December 2, 1930
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 August 23, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Bethel-P-McElroy?obId=25697594#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

December 2, 1930
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 August 23, 2022An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Bethel-P-McElroy?obId=25697594#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Bethel P. McElroy

Randy Lee Tinkel, 37, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away, August 10, 2022, as the result of an automobile accident east of Wamego. &nbsp;

Randy was born January 24, 1985, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Darrell and Carma (Juergensen) Tinkel.&nbsp;&nbsp;Randy was a graduate of Great Bend High School where he was a standout athlete and he attended Barton County Community College as well as Manhattan Technical College. Randy loved to play sports all the way into his adult years. Within the past 5 years, Randy took up golf and was the captain of the WCC K-Cup team. His passion for golf trickled down to Korbin, and most of their time together was spent on the course. As an avid outdoorsman, Randy also enjoyed hunting and participating in coyote hunting contests.

Randy was the owner and operator of RT Trucking in Wamego and had become very well known in the area for his driveway and decorative rock business. Randy had a true passion for his business and was proud of all he had accomplished.

Randy married Jillian Crystal Schroeder on September 24, 2011, in Manhattan.&nbsp; She survives at their home.

Randy is survived by his son, Krew, also of the home; and his father, Darrell Tinkel, Great Bend. Father-in-law, Jeff Schroeder and partner Becky May, Brother-in-law, Jared Schroeder, Manhattan, Brother-in-law Josh Schroeder and wife Becky, Manhattan and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.&nbsp; Randy was preceded in death by his mother Carma as well as his Mother-in-law Rhonda.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2022, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego.&nbsp; Father Mike Peterson will be the Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery.&nbsp; A rosary prayer service will be held at 5:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Wamego Area Youth Golf Foundation (WAYGolf), which will be used to help construct a new practice facility at Wamego Country Club, where Randy and Korbin enjoyed countless hours together.&nbsp; Checks may be made out to WAYGolf (a 501c3 nonprofit organization) and sent to WAYGolf-Tinkel Memorial, 700 Poplar, Wamego, KS 66547, or be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Randy Lee Tinkel, 37, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away, August 10, 2022, as the result of an automobile accident east of Wamego. &nbsp;Randy was born January 24, 1985, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Darrell and Carma (Juergensen) Tinkel.&nbsp;&nbsp;Randy was a graduate of Great Bend High School where he was a standout athlete and he attended Barton County Community College as well as Manhattan Technical College. Randy loved to play sports all the way into his adult years. Within the past 5 years, Randy took up golf and was the captain of the WCC K-Cup team. His passion for golf trickled down to Korbin, and most of their time together was spent on the course. As an avid outdoorsman, Randy also enjoyed hunting and participating in coyote hunting contests.Randy was the owner and operator of RT Trucking in Wamego and had become very well known in the area for his driveway and decorative rock business. Randy had a true passion for his business and was proud of all he had accomplished.Randy married Jillian Crystal Schroeder on September 24, 2011, in Manhattan.&nbsp; She survives at their home.Randy is survived by his son, Krew, also of the home; and his father, Darrell Tinkel, Great Bend. Father-in-law, Jeff Schroeder and partner Becky May, Brother-in-law, Jared Schroeder, Manhattan, Brother-in-law Josh Schroeder and wife Becky, Manhattan and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.&nbsp; Randy was preceded in death by his mother Carma as well as his Mother-in-law Rhonda.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2022, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego.&nbsp; Father Mike Peterson will be the Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery.&nbsp; A rosary prayer service will be held at 5:30 p.m.Memorial contributions can be made to the Wamego Area Youth Golf Foundation (WAYGolf), which will be used to help construct a new practice facility at Wamego Country Club, where Randy and Korbin enjoyed countless hours together.&nbsp; Checks may be made out to WAYGolf (a 501c3 nonprofit organization) and sent to WAYGolf-Tinkel Memorial, 700 Poplar, Wamego, KS 66547, or be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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