Korbin Ray Tinkel, 7 years old, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away August 13, 2022, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Korbin became a hero that day, donating his organs to 5 other individuals. Korbin’s caring heart allowed others to live on through him.

Korbin was born April 19, 2015, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Randy and Jillian (Schroeder) Tinkel. He was a second grader at Central Elementary School in Wamego and now a forever Super Raider.

Korbin was very active and loved playing golf. He won several junior golf tournaments for his age group this past summer and loved spending time at the golf course with his Dad. Korbin also enjoyed spending time around his Dad’s big trucks and any other type of equipment that might be around, eager to learn as much as he possibly could. In addition to golf, Korbin loved swimming, playing soccer and baseball, and especially wrestling with his little brother Krew. Korbin loved going to church with his Daddy and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church with his family.

Korbin is survived by his mother, Jillian and brother, Krew, Wamego; his grandfather, Darrell Tinkel, Great Bend; grandfather, Jeff Schroeder and partner Becky May, Manhattan; Uncle Jared and Uncle Josh Schroeder (Becky), Manhattan; as well as many other cousins, extended family, and friends.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2022, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego. Father Mike Peterson will be the Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. A rosary prayer service will be held at 5:30 pm. 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. 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. Memorial contributions may also be made online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thewcf.com./">www.wcf.org</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Korbin Ray Tinkel, 7 years old, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away August 13, 2022, at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Korbin became a hero that day, donating his organs to 5 other individuals. Korbin’s caring heart allowed others to live on through him.Korbin was born April 19, 2015, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Randy and Jillian (Schroeder) Tinkel. He was a second grader at Central Elementary School in Wamego and now a forever Super Raider.Korbin was very active and loved playing golf. He won several junior golf tournaments for his age group this past summer and loved spending time at the golf course with his Dad. Korbin also enjoyed spending time around his Dad’s big trucks and any other type of equipment that might be around, eager to learn as much as he possibly could. In addition to golf, Korbin loved swimming, playing soccer and baseball, and especially wrestling with his little brother Krew. Korbin loved going to church with his Daddy and was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church with his family.Korbin is survived by his mother, Jillian and brother, Krew, Wamego; his grandfather, Darrell Tinkel, Great Bend; grandfather, Jeff Schroeder and partner Becky May, Manhattan; Uncle Jared and Uncle Josh Schroeder (Becky), Manhattan; as well as many other cousins, extended family, and friends.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 6:00 p.m., Monday, August 29, 2022, at St. Bernard Catholic Church in Wamego. Father Mike Peterson will be the Celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Bernard Catholic Cemetery. A rosary prayer service will be held at 5:30 pm. 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. 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. Memorial contributions may also be made online at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.thewcf.com./">www.wcf.org</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Korbin Ray Tinkel

Carolyn Nan Tyrrell Lundin&nbsp; December 12th 1947- August 20th 2022&nbsp;

Born to Charles “Chuck” and Denelda Tyrrell in Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

As a child, she attended school in Goodland, while in school she loved
 playing piano, being a baton twirler, and playing in the band. She 
graduated from Sherman County Highschool in 1965. She had met the love 
of her life, Dale Lundin while in school. When they met, Dale told his 
friend “I’m going to marry that girl someday,” and that very next year 
they were married on June 27th, 1965. They spent 57 wonderful years 
together.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dale and Carolyn spent many happy years with friends riding mopeds, 
going to the lake, and cruising around with friends. Together they lived
 in Goodland, Colby, and Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;

In 1966, they welcomed their oldest daughter Kindra “Kindi,” and in 
1969 they welcomed their second daughter Traci. Carolyn was then a 
stay-at-home mom where she opened an in-home daycare. She was also an 
amazing seamstress. She made many of her daughter’s outfits, prom 
dresses, and even their wedding dresses. When her children were in 
school full time in 1978, she went to work at Anchor Savings Association
 Bank and that was the beginning of a 43-year banking career, until she 
retired in 2021. She loved meeting new people and was always known for 
her kind smile and her contagious laugh.&nbsp;

Once Carolyn became a grandmother, she was from then on referred to 
as “Nana”. Nana loved spending time with her 5 Grandchildren. She was 
also very&nbsp;excited for her new Great Grandson due in November. She went 
to all of her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren’s events and she 
loved to cheer them all on no matter what they decided to do. She was 
always the holiday planner with the best foods and silly games. Nana was
 known for her popcorn balls, pumpkin bread, broccoli cheese soup, and 
her famous fried chicken and mashed potatoes. She also loved to laugh, 
mostly at Dale’s expense. It never mattered to Nana what the 
conversation was as long as her family was together. She loved her 
family more than anything in the world and would do anything for them. 
She was the best “Nana” anyone could ask for. She never missed an 
occasion, a birthday, an anniversary, you name it, there was always a 
card that read “Love you bunches, Nana and Papa."

Later in life, Nana loved to watch baseball and football, she loved 
the Royals and the Chiefs, unless the Broncos were playing, then she 
rooted for them, because, let’s face it, the Chiefs??? Her family loved 
her despite her and Dale’s choice of football team. She loved to play 
cards with the other women “her homies” as she referred to them as, that
 lived near her in Salina in their cul-de-sac. She also loved to 
facetime and snapchat with her long-distance family. Nana was always an 
avid animal lover. She loved all of the family’s pets and with her calm 
and loving demeanor they all loved her back.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nana was preceded in death by her parents Charles “Chuck” and Denelda
 Tyrrell, Son in Law Lyn Gurtner, Daughter Traci Gurtner, and 2 
Grandchildren, Bryce and Katelyn Farmer. &nbsp;

She is survived by her Husband Dale Lundin of Goodland KS, Daughter 
Kindra “Kindi” (Chris) Bauman, 5 Grandchildren, Amanda Gurtner, Tanner 
(Ashley) Gurtner, Jessica (Zach) Lohr, Lindsay (Steven) Mendoza, Tanzia 
(May) Wilson, 8 Great-Grandchildren- Dominic and NovaLyn VanBrimmer, 
Landon Vernon and Henry Gurtner, Alivia and Liam Lohr, Baby “N” Mendoza 
due to arrive November 2022, and SparrowLyn and Raven Wilson. &nbsp;

A private family celebration of life is planned at a later date.

Donations to Eastern Plains Animal Welfare Alliance (EPAWA) or&nbsp;NWKS Animal Shelter may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland KS 67735.

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 </figure>Carolyn Nan Tyrrell Lundin&nbsp; December 12th 1947- August 20th 2022&nbsp;Born to Charles “Chuck” and Denelda Tyrrell in Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;As a child, she attended school in Goodland, while in school she loved
 playing piano, being a baton twirler, and playing in the band. She 
graduated from Sherman County Highschool in 1965. She had met the love 
of her life, Dale Lundin while in school. When they met, Dale told his 
friend “I’m going to marry that girl someday,” and that very next year 
they were married on June 27th, 1965. They spent 57 wonderful years 
together.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dale and Carolyn spent many happy years with friends riding mopeds, 
going to the lake, and cruising around with friends. Together they lived
 in Goodland, Colby, and Salina, Kansas.&nbsp;In 1966, they welcomed their oldest daughter Kindra “Kindi,” and in 
1969 they welcomed their second daughter Traci. Carolyn was then a 
stay-at-home mom where she opened an in-home daycare. She was also an 
amazing seamstress. She made many of her daughter’s outfits, prom 
dresses, and even their wedding dresses. When her children were in 
school full time in 1978, she went to work at Anchor Savings Association
 Bank and that was the beginning of a 43-year banking career, until she 
retired in 2021. She loved meeting new people and was always known for 
her kind smile and her contagious laugh.&nbsp;Once Carolyn became a grandmother, she was from then on referred to 
as “Nana”. Nana loved spending time with her 5 Grandchildren. She was 
also very&nbsp;excited for her new Great Grandson due in November. She went 
to all of her Grandchildren and Great-Grandchildren’s events and she 
loved to cheer them all on no matter what they decided to do. She was 
always the holiday planner with the best foods and silly games. Nana was
 known for her popcorn balls, pumpkin bread, broccoli cheese soup, and 
her famous fried chicken and mashed potatoes. She also loved to laugh, 
mostly at Dale’s expense. It never mattered to Nana what the 
conversation was as long as her family was together. She loved her 
family more than anything in the world and would do anything for them. 
She was the best “Nana” anyone could ask for. She never missed an 
occasion, a birthday, an anniversary, you name it, there was always a 
card that read “Love you bunches, Nana and Papa."Later in life, Nana loved to watch baseball and football, she loved 
the Royals and the Chiefs, unless the Broncos were playing, then she 
rooted for them, because, let’s face it, the Chiefs??? Her family loved 
her despite her and Dale’s choice of football team. She loved to play 
cards with the other women “her homies” as she referred to them as, that
 lived near her in Salina in their cul-de-sac. She also loved to 
facetime and snapchat with her long-distance family. Nana was always an 
avid animal lover. She loved all of the family’s pets and with her calm 
and loving demeanor they all loved her back.&nbsp;&nbsp;Nana was preceded in death by her parents Charles “Chuck” and Denelda
 Tyrrell, Son in Law Lyn Gurtner, Daughter Traci Gurtner, and 2 
Grandchildren, Bryce and Katelyn Farmer. &nbsp;She is survived by her Husband Dale Lundin of Goodland KS, Daughter 
Kindra “Kindi” (Chris) Bauman, 5 Grandchildren, Amanda Gurtner, Tanner 
(Ashley) Gurtner, Jessica (Zach) Lohr, Lindsay (Steven) Mendoza, Tanzia 
(May) Wilson, 8 Great-Grandchildren- Dominic and NovaLyn VanBrimmer, 
Landon Vernon and Henry Gurtner, Alivia and Liam Lohr, Baby “N” Mendoza 
due to arrive November 2022, and SparrowLyn and Raven Wilson. &nbsp;A private family celebration of life is planned at a later date.Donations to Eastern Plains Animal Welfare Alliance (EPAWA) or&nbsp;NWKS Animal Shelter may be sent to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland KS 67735.

Carolyn N. Tyrrell Lundin 

James Doyle "Jim" Jones, age 82, of Oakley, passed away on August 24, 2022, at Colby Health and Rehab, Colby, Kansas.

Cremation has been chosen. A complete obituary is pending with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home.

A Memorial Service is planned. Date and time to be determined.

Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com.

James Doyle "Jim" Jones, age 82, of Oakley, passed away on August 24, 2022, at Colby Health and Rehab, Colby, Kansas.Cremation has been chosen. A complete obituary is pending with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home.A Memorial Service is planned. Date and time to be determined.Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com.

James Doyle 'Jim' Jones

Imogene Mae Thornburg was born on Sept 12, 1929, at a rural farm east of Osborne. She was the second oldest of six children born to her parents, Francis &amp; Matilda (Hageman) Foster. She graduated from Baker County School District 12 in 1943 and from Osborne High School in 1947. She married her high school sweetheart, Franklin Eugene “Gene” Thornburg on Sept 12, 1948—her 19th birthday. 

They resided in Osborne until November 1959 when they moved to a farm southwest of Alton where they raised three children, Jeannie Renee (Steve) Ricard, Todd Eugene (Jill) Thornburg, and Janet Rae (Bernie) Schulte. Seven grandchildren added an abundance of joy to their lives: Jordan (Kari) Ricard, Samantha (Nathan) Ricard, Ashley Thornburg, Erin (Deavon) Thornburg, Janae (Nate) Flesher, Bransen &amp; Braden Schulte. Two great grandchildren &amp; two step great grandchildren complete their family.
 Imogene went to be with Jesus on August 19th. She resided on the family farm as long as she could before moving to Progressive Care in Alton and later to Parkview in Osborne. She missed the farm and the Alton community and longed to be there. She was known for her love of family and community. She was an avid supporter at athletic &amp; school events, served as treasure on many clubs and organizations, sent hundreds of greeting cards, and was always ready to mix up a batch of her famous chocolate chip cookies and Rice Krispy treats.
 Imogene was a member of the Pleasant Plains United Methodist Church, UMW, Alton Pride, a 4-year instructor for a Menninger Bible course on the Life of Christ, Mt. Ayr Camp Meeting Board, Sumner 4-H Club Leader, Osborne County FSA committee advisor, and Eastern Star, serving as the past matron.
 She was preceded in death by her husband in 2016; her parents; sisters Ila Joy in infancy and Iris Hahn; brothers Farrel Foster and Raymond Foster, brothers-in-law Jay Hudson, Clifford Hahn, Ted (Marvelene) Thornburg, Leroy Thornburg, and Stan Swander; sister-in law, Elaine Thornburg.
 Imogene is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Sandy Hudson of Osborne, sisters-in-law Karen Foster of Bloomington, Merna Foster of Osborne, Shirley Swander of Salina, Helen Thornburg of Hutchinson, Donna (Dan) Crofford of Oklahoma, and brother-in-law Dick (Dee) Thornburg also of Oklahoma, in addition to many nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Imogene Mae Thornburg was born on Sept 12, 1929, at a rural farm east of Osborne. She was the second oldest of six children born to her parents, Francis &amp; Matilda (Hageman) Foster. She graduated from Baker County School District 12 in 1943 and from Osborne High School in 1947. She married her high school sweetheart, Franklin Eugene “Gene” Thornburg on Sept 12, 1948—her 19th birthday. They resided in Osborne until November 1959 when they moved to a farm southwest of Alton where they raised three children, Jeannie Renee (Steve) Ricard, Todd Eugene (Jill) Thornburg, and Janet Rae (Bernie) Schulte. Seven grandchildren added an abundance of joy to their lives: Jordan (Kari) Ricard, Samantha (Nathan) Ricard, Ashley Thornburg, Erin (Deavon) Thornburg, Janae (Nate) Flesher, Bransen &amp; Braden Schulte. Two great grandchildren &amp; two step great grandchildren complete their family.
 Imogene went to be with Jesus on August 19th. She resided on the family farm as long as she could before moving to Progressive Care in Alton and later to Parkview in Osborne. She missed the farm and the Alton community and longed to be there. She was known for her love of family and community. She was an avid supporter at athletic &amp; school events, served as treasure on many clubs and organizations, sent hundreds of greeting cards, and was always ready to mix up a batch of her famous chocolate chip cookies and Rice Krispy treats.
 Imogene was a member of the Pleasant Plains United Methodist Church, UMW, Alton Pride, a 4-year instructor for a Menninger Bible course on the Life of Christ, Mt. Ayr Camp Meeting Board, Sumner 4-H Club Leader, Osborne County FSA committee advisor, and Eastern Star, serving as the past matron.
 She was preceded in death by her husband in 2016; her parents; sisters Ila Joy in infancy and Iris Hahn; brothers Farrel Foster and Raymond Foster, brothers-in-law Jay Hudson, Clifford Hahn, Ted (Marvelene) Thornburg, Leroy Thornburg, and Stan Swander; sister-in law, Elaine Thornburg.
 Imogene is survived by her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, sister Sandy Hudson of Osborne, sisters-in-law Karen Foster of Bloomington, Merna Foster of Osborne, Shirley Swander of Salina, Helen Thornburg of Hutchinson, Donna (Dan) Crofford of Oklahoma, and brother-in-law Dick (Dee) Thornburg also of Oklahoma, in addition to many nieces, nephews, friends and other relatives.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Imogene-Mae-Thornburg?obId=25678255#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Imogene Mae Thornburg

Orland “Slim” Ochs Jr., died August 1, 2022, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 11, 1951, in Hays, 
Kansas, the son of Orland and Fern (Crotinger) Ochs.&nbsp;

Orland served in the Army from 1973 to 1977, where he earned the rank of SP5 with the 101st
 Airborne Division and was also awarded the Sharpshooter M-16 badge.&nbsp; 
During his time in the Army, he was stationed in Germany and various 
bases all over the United States.&nbsp;

Upon his honorable discharge he returned home and worked as a truck 
driver. Driving for Jack B. Kelly Trucking.&nbsp; He later worked in the 
maintantance department and as a security guard for CKMC and then 
Superior Essex.

Orland was most often seen riding around in his favorite old truck on
 his many ag tours and tinkering on the farm. The farm was his happiest 
place to be whether it was on the mower or fixing one of his many 
project engines. He was a selfless man giving to many charities, not 
wanting much for himself, and preferring to live a simple life. He was 
also known to leave a treasure of loose change in his wake.&nbsp;

He is survived by two sisters; Charlotte (Ron) Schneider of Great 
Bend, and Linda (Alan) Bartonek of Salina; six nieces and nephews, Scott
 (Sharon) Long of Onega, Mike (Dana) Long of Lincoln, Nebraska, Shannon 
(Orleny) Schneider of Pueblo, Colorado, Charla Schnieder and Dan 
Bartonek, both of Great Bend, and Lynae (Greg) Curtis, of Hoisington; 
and many great and great-great neices and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Margaret Long.

Friends may sign the book, there will be no viewing as cremation has 
taken place. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, 
September 2 nd, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Memorial&nbsp; Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at
 Community Christian Church, Great Bend, Kansas, with Pastor Jon Hembree
 presiding.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will take place in Otis Lutheran
 Cemetery, Otis, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Orland “Slim” Ochs Jr., died August 1, 2022, at Clara Barton 
Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 11, 1951, in Hays, 
Kansas, the son of Orland and Fern (Crotinger) Ochs.&nbsp;Orland served in the Army from 1973 to 1977, where he earned the rank of SP5 with the 101st
 Airborne Division and was also awarded the Sharpshooter M-16 badge.&nbsp; 
During his time in the Army, he was stationed in Germany and various 
bases all over the United States.&nbsp;Upon his honorable discharge he returned home and worked as a truck 
driver. Driving for Jack B. Kelly Trucking.&nbsp; He later worked in the 
maintantance department and as a security guard for CKMC and then 
Superior Essex.Orland was most often seen riding around in his favorite old truck on
 his many ag tours and tinkering on the farm. The farm was his happiest 
place to be whether it was on the mower or fixing one of his many 
project engines. He was a selfless man giving to many charities, not 
wanting much for himself, and preferring to live a simple life. He was 
also known to leave a treasure of loose change in his wake.&nbsp;He is survived by two sisters; Charlotte (Ron) Schneider of Great 
Bend, and Linda (Alan) Bartonek of Salina; six nieces and nephews, Scott
 (Sharon) Long of Onega, Mike (Dana) Long of Lincoln, Nebraska, Shannon 
(Orleny) Schneider of Pueblo, Colorado, Charla Schnieder and Dan 
Bartonek, both of Great Bend, and Lynae (Greg) Curtis, of Hoisington; 
and many great and great-great neices and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Margaret Long.Friends may sign the book, there will be no viewing as cremation has 
taken place. Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, 
September 2 nd, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.Memorial&nbsp; Service will be 11:00 a.m., Saturday, September 3, 2022, at
 Community Christian Church, Great Bend, Kansas, with Pastor Jon Hembree
 presiding.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will take place in Otis Lutheran
 Cemetery, Otis, Kansas.Memorials may be made to Children’s Mercy Hospital, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Orland 'Slim' Ochs Jr.

Rachel Ilene Favinger, 87 of Smith Center, KS passed away Saturday 
August 20, 2022, in Smith Center, KS. Rachel was born November 27, 1934,&nbsp; in Smith Center to Henry and Daisy Tuxhorn. Rachel was married to 
Leonard Favinger for 62 years. Rachel was a born seamstress, she took 
this on as a career from 1969 to 2000 at Peterson Industry. When she 
retired, you could still find her with some sort of sewing project. She
 enjoyed crochet doilies, embroidering tea towels for all her children 
and grandchildren, quilting, custom projects her family would come up 
with and she was the seamstress for Newborns in Need in Springfield, MO.
 
 Rachel is preceded in death by husband Leonard Favinger, siblings; 
Roma Fristoe, Jenny Weaver, Leo Tuxhorn, Walden Tuxhorn, Delmer Lee 
Tuxhorn, Lyold Favinger, Dean Favinger, and Dean Weaver, Parents; Henry 
and Daisy Tuxhorn, In Laws; Sylvester and Inze (Kelling) Favigner. 
 She is survived by her children June and (Dennis) McElderry of 
Springfield, MO, Donna Favinger of Smith Center, Mitch (Yvon) Favinger 
of Smith Center, Jeri Duntz of Wichita, Mike and (DeeAnn) Favinger of 
Wichita, Grandchildren Shay McElderry of Springfield, MO., Shannon 
Favinger of Smith Center, Collin (Jessica) Duntz of Wichita, Josh 
Huggins of Salina, Jeremy Huggins of Jacksonville, FL, Stephen (Kellie) 
Griffee of Hanover, Grant (Alysha) Griffee of Home, KS, Great 
Grandchildren Danica Favinger, Jaxen Duntz, Lucas Duntz, Braddeck 
Griffee, Jaden Griffee, Laken Griffee, Ryker Griffee, Creed Griffee and 
many nieces and nephews. 
 The family has chosen a private burial. In lieu of flowers the 
family requests memorial contributions be given to Smith Center Health 
and Rehab and can be sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;

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August 20, 2022, in Smith Center, KS. Rachel was born November 27, 1934,&nbsp; in Smith Center to Henry and Daisy Tuxhorn. Rachel was married to 
Leonard Favinger for 62 years. Rachel was a born seamstress, she took 
this on as a career from 1969 to 2000 at Peterson Industry. When she 
retired, you could still find her with some sort of sewing project. She
 enjoyed crochet doilies, embroidering tea towels for all her children 
and grandchildren, quilting, custom projects her family would come up 
with and she was the seamstress for Newborns in Need in Springfield, MO.
 
 Rachel is preceded in death by husband Leonard Favinger, siblings; 
Roma Fristoe, Jenny Weaver, Leo Tuxhorn, Walden Tuxhorn, Delmer Lee 
Tuxhorn, Lyold Favinger, Dean Favinger, and Dean Weaver, Parents; Henry 
and Daisy Tuxhorn, In Laws; Sylvester and Inze (Kelling) Favigner. 
 She is survived by her children June and (Dennis) McElderry of 
Springfield, MO, Donna Favinger of Smith Center, Mitch (Yvon) Favinger 
of Smith Center, Jeri Duntz of Wichita, Mike and (DeeAnn) Favinger of 
Wichita, Grandchildren Shay McElderry of Springfield, MO., Shannon 
Favinger of Smith Center, Collin (Jessica) Duntz of Wichita, Josh 
Huggins of Salina, Jeremy Huggins of Jacksonville, FL, Stephen (Kellie) 
Griffee of Hanover, Grant (Alysha) Griffee of Home, KS, Great 
Grandchildren Danica Favinger, Jaxen Duntz, Lucas Duntz, Braddeck 
Griffee, Jaden Griffee, Laken Griffee, Ryker Griffee, Creed Griffee and 
many nieces and nephews. 
 The family has chosen a private burial. In lieu of flowers the 
family requests memorial contributions be given to Smith Center Health 
and Rehab and can be sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Rachel--Ilene-Favinger?obId=25676409#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Rachel Ilene Favinger

No one loved life, family or adventures more than Darryl Vohs. He went 
to his eternal rest on Sunday, August 21, 2022, to join his parents. 
Darryl was born on March 27, 1961, at Smith Center, Kansas to Bernard and
 Roberta (Rickert) Vohs. 
 Darryl was in the class of 1979 at West Smith County High School. 
After high school he worked at Cessna as a machinist. Darryl then found
 his calling as an electrician. He attended Beloit Vocational School to
 study electricity. Darryl then went on to get his Journeyman and his 
Master License in electricity. After working as a lineman, he started 
his dream which was Vohs Electric Inc in 1995.
 In 1984 he married the love of his life, Gayle. Gayle and Darryl 
started their life together in Concordia. In 1991, they moved to Smith 
Center where Gayle continues to live. 
 Darryl was a person who loved the outdoors and adventures. As a kid 
on the farm, Darryl could build anything from parts he would find laying
 around. Later in life his passion was motorcycles. Road, dual purpose 
and motocross, Darryl loved them all. Darryl and Gayle took many trips 
in their van with the motorcycles in the trailer behind. Moab, Utah, was
 Darryl’s favorite place to ride and that is where he wishes for his 
ashes to be scattered. Darryl designed and built many projects and was 
still planning more projects as soon as he got better. Darryl never gave
 up and still had plans to be out on his motorcycle riding. 
 Even while struggling with issues from the treatment for leukemia 
Darryl continued to enjoy camping, fishing and canoeing. Darryl went as 
far as paddling with his portable oxygen generator. Darryl made many 
fans, CNA.s, nurses and doctors because of the fact that he never 
complained through all of his treatments at numerous hospitals and 
clinics. Even as Darryl struggled to breath, his family was amazed by 
his sense of humor that brought smiles to others. 
 Darryl will join his parents Bernard and Roberta Vohs along with nephew Jeremy Johnson in Heaven. 
 He is survived by Gayle, his wife of 38 years, siblings, Bernadine 
(Larry) Siemens, Carolyn (Mark) Johnson, Wanda (Lorrie) Opdahl, Eldon 
(Dottie) Vohs, and Rodney (Maria) Vohs along with many nieces and 
nephews.

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 </figure>No one loved life, family or adventures more than Darryl Vohs. He went 
to his eternal rest on Sunday, August 21, 2022, to join his parents. 
Darryl was born on March 27, 1961, at Smith Center, Kansas to Bernard and
 Roberta (Rickert) Vohs. 
 Darryl was in the class of 1979 at West Smith County High School. 
After high school he worked at Cessna as a machinist. Darryl then found
 his calling as an electrician. He attended Beloit Vocational School to
 study electricity. Darryl then went on to get his Journeyman and his 
Master License in electricity. After working as a lineman, he started 
his dream which was Vohs Electric Inc in 1995.
 In 1984 he married the love of his life, Gayle. Gayle and Darryl 
started their life together in Concordia. In 1991, they moved to Smith 
Center where Gayle continues to live. 
 Darryl was a person who loved the outdoors and adventures. As a kid 
on the farm, Darryl could build anything from parts he would find laying
 around. Later in life his passion was motorcycles. Road, dual purpose 
and motocross, Darryl loved them all. Darryl and Gayle took many trips 
in their van with the motorcycles in the trailer behind. Moab, Utah, was
 Darryl’s favorite place to ride and that is where he wishes for his 
ashes to be scattered. Darryl designed and built many projects and was 
still planning more projects as soon as he got better. Darryl never gave
 up and still had plans to be out on his motorcycle riding. 
 Even while struggling with issues from the treatment for leukemia 
Darryl continued to enjoy camping, fishing and canoeing. Darryl went as 
far as paddling with his portable oxygen generator. Darryl made many 
fans, CNA.s, nurses and doctors because of the fact that he never 
complained through all of his treatments at numerous hospitals and 
clinics. Even as Darryl struggled to breath, his family was amazed by 
his sense of humor that brought smiles to others. 
 Darryl will join his parents Bernard and Roberta Vohs along with nephew Jeremy Johnson in Heaven. 
 He is survived by Gayle, his wife of 38 years, siblings, Bernadine 
(Larry) Siemens, Carolyn (Mark) Johnson, Wanda (Lorrie) Opdahl, Eldon 
(Dottie) Vohs, and Rodney (Maria) Vohs along with many nieces and 
nephews.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Darryl-E.-Vohs?obId=25676465#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Darryl E. Vohs

Lynn (Von Lintel) Fisher, age 82, of Lake Mary , Florida, passed away on August 22, 2022. A Funeral Mass and Memorial Service is being planned.&nbsp; The date and time will be announced when determined. A complete obituary and services are pending with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home. Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

Lynn (Von Lintel) Fisher, age 82, of Lake Mary , Florida, passed away on August 22, 2022. A Funeral Mass and Memorial Service is being planned.&nbsp; The date and time will be announced when determined. A complete obituary and services are pending with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home. Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

Lynn (Von Lintel) Fisher

February 26, 1950
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 August 22, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

February 26, 1950
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 August 22, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Janice S. Wiersma

Kay Marie Rush passed away on August 20, 2022, at the KU Medical Center 
in Kansas City at the age of 80. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin to 
Frederick and Elaine (Selanski) Lehmann on February 16, 1942. Kay was 
united in marriage to Max Leon Rush on March 5, 1960, in Madison, 
Wisconsin. The couple was blessed with two children: James and Gail.
 Kay spent most of her life as a homemaker, taking care of her 
children and the home. She and her family moved several times, managing 
apartment buildings with her husband from Kansas to Wisconsin, all the 
way to Tennessee and returned to their roots in Kansas where they lived 
out the rest of their days.

She thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with 
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her beloved dog, 
Brodie (lovingly nicknamed “Boyfriend”). Kay was a member of the United 
Methodist Church in Stockton.
 Those left to cherish her memory are her children, James Rush of 
Omak, VA, Gail (Bradford) Hill of Stockton, KS; brother, Mike (Jill) 
Lehmann of Trego, WI; six grandchildren, Matt Rush, Nolan (Amanda) Hill,
 Dawn Rush, Donna Rush, Brent (Jessica) Rush, Brenda (Rick) Merling, 
Jason Wheeler, Rebecca Wheeler; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
 Kay joins in her heavenly home, her parents, Frederick and Elaine; husband Max Leon Rush; and brother, Frederick Lehmann.
 A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, August 26, 
2022, at the United Methodist Church in Stockton at 11 AM. Visitation 
will be held on Thursday, at the funeral home from 2 PM until 6 PM.
 Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church, Valley View 
Apartments, or the Assembly of God Church, and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, Stockton, KS 67669.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kay Marie Rush passed away on August 20, 2022, at the KU Medical Center 
in Kansas City at the age of 80. She was born in Madison, Wisconsin to 
Frederick and Elaine (Selanski) Lehmann on February 16, 1942. Kay was 
united in marriage to Max Leon Rush on March 5, 1960, in Madison, 
Wisconsin. The couple was blessed with two children: James and Gail.
 Kay spent most of her life as a homemaker, taking care of her 
children and the home. She and her family moved several times, managing 
apartment buildings with her husband from Kansas to Wisconsin, all the 
way to Tennessee and returned to their roots in Kansas where they lived 
out the rest of their days. She thoroughly enjoyed the time spent with 
her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, as well as her beloved dog, 
Brodie (lovingly nicknamed “Boyfriend”). Kay was a member of the United 
Methodist Church in Stockton.
 Those left to cherish her memory are her children, James Rush of 
Omak, VA, Gail (Bradford) Hill of Stockton, KS; brother, Mike (Jill) 
Lehmann of Trego, WI; six grandchildren, Matt Rush, Nolan (Amanda) Hill,
 Dawn Rush, Donna Rush, Brent (Jessica) Rush, Brenda (Rick) Merling, 
Jason Wheeler, Rebecca Wheeler; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
 Kay joins in her heavenly home, her parents, Frederick and Elaine; husband Max Leon Rush; and brother, Frederick Lehmann.
 A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, August 26, 
2022, at the United Methodist Church in Stockton at 11 AM. Visitation 
will be held on Thursday, at the funeral home from 2 PM until 6 PM.
 Memorials are suggested to the United Methodist Church, Valley View 
Apartments, or the Assembly of God Church, and may be sent in care of 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, Stockton, KS 67669.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kay Marie Rush

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley Munson Pfeifer born in Hays, Kansas, on August 5, 1929, who passed away on August 12, 2022, at the age of 93, leaving family and friends to celebrate her life.&nbsp;

Shirley is survived by: her husband, Wilbert; her children, Scott and Annette; her step-children, Rick (Karen); Jan; Dale; and Lynne (Rich).&nbsp; She was blessed with her grandchildren, Sarah; Ross (Hannah); Katherine (Terry);&nbsp;Chrisi; Mike and Leah; and her great grandchildren, Grant; Luke; and Benjamin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward J. and Arbutus (Wise) Wilson; her brother, Jerry; her husband, Robert; and her daughter, Diana.

Shirley graduated from Fort Hays State University where she was also a sorority member.&nbsp; She loved her 30 year teaching career at USD 489 in Hays and contributed her time, treasure and talents to many organizations.&nbsp;

She loved her family and animals, and enjoyed visiting with friends, tap dancing, singing in the St. Joseph choir and serving as a Eucharistic Minister, delivering Meals on Wheels, reading, art, playing Bridge and pinochle.

Shirley's family will receive guests from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 26, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13th and Ash Street, Hays, Kansas, with Father Rich Daise officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials made payable to: Humane Society-High Plains or St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in care of the mortuary.

The family extends special thanks to all of her caregivers at Homestead Assisted Living of Hays and Hays Medical Center.&nbsp;

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

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>It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Shirley Munson Pfeifer born in Hays, Kansas, on August 5, 1929, who passed away on August 12, 2022, at the age of 93, leaving family and friends to celebrate her life.&nbsp;Shirley is survived by: her husband, Wilbert; her children, Scott and Annette; her step-children, Rick (Karen); Jan; Dale; and Lynne (Rich).&nbsp; She was blessed with her grandchildren, Sarah; Ross (Hannah); Katherine (Terry);&nbsp;Chrisi; Mike and Leah; and her great grandchildren, Grant; Luke; and Benjamin.She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward J. and Arbutus (Wise) Wilson; her brother, Jerry; her husband, Robert; and her daughter, Diana.Shirley graduated from Fort Hays State University where she was also a sorority member.&nbsp; She loved her 30 year teaching career at USD 489 in Hays and contributed her time, treasure and talents to many organizations.&nbsp;She loved her family and animals, and enjoyed visiting with friends, tap dancing, singing in the St. Joseph choir and serving as a Eucharistic Minister, delivering Meals on Wheels, reading, art, playing Bridge and pinochle.Shirley's family will receive guests from 1:00 P.M. until service time at the church. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 P.M. Friday, August 26, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 13th and Ash Street, Hays, Kansas, with Father Rich Daise officiating. Inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials made payable to: Humane Society-High Plains or St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in care of the mortuary.The family extends special thanks to all of her caregivers at Homestead Assisted Living of Hays and Hays Medical Center.&nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.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>

Shirley Mae Munson-Pfeifer

Elmer J. Klein, age 88, of Wichita, Kansas, died Friday, August 19, 2022, at the Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita, Kansas.

He was born March 13, 1934, at Pfeifer, Kansas, to Adam and Magdalena (Breit) Klein. &nbsp;He married Lila Mae (Sander) on April 18, 1953, at Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;She preceded him in death on September 15, 2019.

Elmer worked at Boeing for 33 years and retired in 1991. &nbsp;He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Wichita, Kansas and a Knights of Columbus member. &nbsp;He grew up in Pfeifer, Kansas, attended the Pfeifer Grade School and was a graduate of&nbsp;Schoenchen&nbsp;High School. &nbsp;Elmer and Lila loved traveling around the country after he retired. &nbsp;One of his favorite pastimes was watching K State and K U games as well as K C Royals and K C Chiefs. &nbsp;

Survivors include his sons, Ronald Klein and Randall Klein, both of Wichita, KS; his &nbsp;daughters, Joan Green, Cindy Reyes, Roseanne Klein,&nbsp;Gaylee&nbsp;Aipperspach&nbsp;and husband Alan, all of Wichita, KS; his sister, Josepha Dome, Hays, KS; his 12 grandchildren; and his 18 great grandchildren. &nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his&nbsp;parents; his wife; his brothers, Sylvester;&nbsp;Sylvanius; Victor;&nbsp;Alvin “Pinky”;&nbsp;and his sisters, Irene Jacobs and Helen Dome.&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pfeifer, Kansas with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Pfeifer, Kansas.

A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at Holy Cross Catholic Church.

The family suggests memorials made payable to: Holy Cross Charities Inc. in &nbsp;care of the mortuary.

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 </figure>Elmer J. Klein, age 88, of Wichita, Kansas, died Friday, August 19, 2022, at the Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita, Kansas.He was born March 13, 1934, at Pfeifer, Kansas, to Adam and Magdalena (Breit) Klein. &nbsp;He married Lila Mae (Sander) on April 18, 1953, at Victoria, Kansas. &nbsp;She preceded him in death on September 15, 2019.Elmer worked at Boeing for 33 years and retired in 1991. &nbsp;He was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Wichita, Kansas and a Knights of Columbus member. &nbsp;He grew up in Pfeifer, Kansas, attended the Pfeifer Grade School and was a graduate of&nbsp;Schoenchen&nbsp;High School. &nbsp;Elmer and Lila loved traveling around the country after he retired. &nbsp;One of his favorite pastimes was watching K State and K U games as well as K C Royals and K C Chiefs. &nbsp;Survivors include his sons, Ronald Klein and Randall Klein, both of Wichita, KS; his &nbsp;daughters, Joan Green, Cindy Reyes, Roseanne Klein,&nbsp;Gaylee&nbsp;Aipperspach&nbsp;and husband Alan, all of Wichita, KS; his sister, Josepha Dome, Hays, KS; his 12 grandchildren; and his 18 great grandchildren. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his&nbsp;parents; his wife; his brothers, Sylvester;&nbsp;Sylvanius; Victor;&nbsp;Alvin “Pinky”;&nbsp;and his sisters, Irene Jacobs and Helen Dome.&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 25, 2022, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pfeifer, Kansas with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating. &nbsp;Burial will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Pfeifer, Kansas.A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Thursday, at Holy Cross Catholic Church.The family suggests memorials made payable to: Holy Cross Charities Inc. in &nbsp;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>

Elmer J. Klein

Mayra Elizabeth Lucero, 17, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Wesley 
Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was born May 18, 2005, in Garden
 City, Kansas the daughter of Fannie Rios and Mark Lucero. 
 Mayra has been a lifetime resident of Garden City. She attended 
Garden City schools and graduated from Garden City High School on May 
14, 2022. She graduated early and was ready for college at Fort Hays 
State University to pursue her career as a nurse, in order to save 
lives. Mayra was loving, caring and most outgoing. She never held a 
grudge and always looked ahead in life.

Mayra was a sister, niece, 
daughter, and a friend who always looked out for everyone. She was the 
humblest teen and always made sure to put others first. She was 
extremely excited for college and her number 1 goal in life was to 
become a Registered Nurse to be able to take care of her mom and others 
in need. Mayra left this world as the hero she wanted to be by saving 
the lives of others as an organ donor. That’s exactly what she died; 
she saved 4 loves when she gained her wings. 
 Mayra’s hobbies include dancing, singing, swimming, and making Tik 
Tok videos. She also loved spending time with her friends and family. 
 Survivors include her mother Fannie Rios of Garden City; her father
 Mark Lucero of Garden City; two brothers Joshua Perez and Bryan Rios of
 Garden City; two sisters Jasmine Castillo and Brianna “BB” Rios of 
Garden City; her grandparents Diana Gonzales and Manuel Rios of Garden 
City, Theresa Garcia of Liberal, Kansas, and Gilbert Lucero of El Paso, 
Texas; two nieces Emeyah Perez and Andrea Perez of Garden City; and a 
nephew Jacob Perez of Garden City. 
 Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 
2022, at Cornerstone Church in Garden City with Raul Silva officiating. 
 Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may
 call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Garnand Funeral Home in
 Garden City.

 The family request memorials given to the Mayra Lucero 
Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home.  Condolences may be given at 
garnanfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Mayra Elizabeth Lucero, 17, died Wednesday, August 17, 2022, at Wesley 
Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. She was born May 18, 2005, in Garden
 City, Kansas the daughter of Fannie Rios and Mark Lucero. 
 Mayra has been a lifetime resident of Garden City. She attended 
Garden City schools and graduated from Garden City High School on May 
14, 2022. She graduated early and was ready for college at Fort Hays 
State University to pursue her career as a nurse, in order to save 
lives. Mayra was loving, caring and most outgoing. She never held a 
grudge and always looked ahead in life. Mayra was a sister, niece, 
daughter, and a friend who always looked out for everyone. She was the 
humblest teen and always made sure to put others first. She was 
extremely excited for college and her number 1 goal in life was to 
become a Registered Nurse to be able to take care of her mom and others 
in need. Mayra left this world as the hero she wanted to be by saving 
the lives of others as an organ donor. That’s exactly what she died; 
she saved 4 loves when she gained her wings. 
 Mayra’s hobbies include dancing, singing, swimming, and making Tik 
Tok videos. She also loved spending time with her friends and family. 
 Survivors include her mother Fannie Rios of Garden City; her father
 Mark Lucero of Garden City; two brothers Joshua Perez and Bryan Rios of
 Garden City; two sisters Jasmine Castillo and Brianna “BB” Rios of 
Garden City; her grandparents Diana Gonzales and Manuel Rios of Garden 
City, Theresa Garcia of Liberal, Kansas, and Gilbert Lucero of El Paso, 
Texas; two nieces Emeyah Perez and Andrea Perez of Garden City; and a 
nephew Jacob Perez of Garden City. 
 Funeral Service will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 
2022, at Cornerstone Church in Garden City with Raul Silva officiating. 
 Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may
 call from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday at Garnand Funeral Home in
 Garden City. The family request memorials given to the Mayra Lucero 
Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be given at 
garnanfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Mayra Elizabeth Lucero

Diane Edith Rogers Vap, 78, of Atwood, passed away on August 21, 2022, 
in North Platte, surrounded by her family. She was born March 20, 1944, 
in Bell, CA on the corner of Atlantic and Gage to Alden and Edith 
(Kersenbrock) Rogers, she just couldn't wait to get started on this 
amazing life. After WWII was over, Alden, Edith and Diane came back to 
Atwood to live on the Rogers farm. 

Diane attended the Atwood schools, 
graduating from high school in 1962. She then went on to Wesley School 
of Nursing where she earned her RN license in 1965. On August 28, 1965, 
she married her high school sweetheart, John F Vap, at Travis AFB, CA, 
where he was stationed. To this union two daughters, Nancy and 
Stephanie, were born. Diane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, 
sister, and friend to all. 
Diane's passion for nursing went beyond the clinics and hospitals where 
she was employed. She would care for anyone at any time where a nurse 
was needed, touching many hearts and lives of the people she knew, loved
 and cared for. Their lives were better for having had her care. Diane 
touched the lives of so many people, patients, and their families during
 her nursing career. She worked all areas of nursing, from OB to 
Hospice, even the occasional farm nursing when Nancy or Steph got hurt 
or needed that extra band-aid. She loved going to the cabin in Red 
Feather Lakes, CO, and fishing at the lakes.

She enjoyed spending 
holidays with family, baking goodies (especially cookies) for grandkids 
and making sure John was eating the right veggies for his health. She 
enjoyed playing bridge, hosting card parties, and visiting friends. She 
loved to sew, making formals and wedding dresses for her daughters (only
 one for Steph, more for Nancy). She loved to watch sports, cheering for
 her kids and grandkids in whatever they participated in. She loved to 
watch KU basketball, college football, golf, volleyball, swimming, and 
baseball. If she had a kid or grandkid in the game, she was there 
cheering them on whenever possible. She loved sunflowers, Christmas, 
reading historical fiction, collecting angels and her sisters. 
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Alden and Edith Rogers. She 
is survived by her husband John, of Atwood; daughters Nancy (Larry 
Tien), of Prairie View KS and Stephanie (Sean) Walsh, of Aurora CO; 
grandchildren, Alexandria Walker, Padraic and Ronan Walsh and Ilyana 
Walker (great); sisters Donna (Bill) Roe, of Atchison KS, Darlene 
(Lloyd) Irwin, of Albuquerque NM, Joyce (Russ) Shreves, Wichita KS and 
Joann Luedke Lenexa KS; many nieces, nephews, and friends. 
Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2022, at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Atwood, with burial in Sts. Cyril and Methodius 
Cemetery, rural Rawlins County, KS.

Memorials may be made to the Atwood 
Public Library or the Red Feather Lakes Library 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>Diane Edith Rogers Vap, 78, of Atwood, passed away on August 21, 2022, 
in North Platte, surrounded by her family. She was born March 20, 1944, 
in Bell, CA on the corner of Atlantic and Gage to Alden and Edith 
(Kersenbrock) Rogers, she just couldn't wait to get started on this 
amazing life. After WWII was over, Alden, Edith and Diane came back to 
Atwood to live on the Rogers farm. Diane attended the Atwood schools, 
graduating from high school in 1962. She then went on to Wesley School 
of Nursing where she earned her RN license in 1965. On August 28, 1965, 
she married her high school sweetheart, John F Vap, at Travis AFB, CA, 
where he was stationed. To this union two daughters, Nancy and 
Stephanie, were born. Diane was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, 
sister, and friend to all. 
Diane's passion for nursing went beyond the clinics and hospitals where 
she was employed. She would care for anyone at any time where a nurse 
was needed, touching many hearts and lives of the people she knew, loved
 and cared for. Their lives were better for having had her care. Diane 
touched the lives of so many people, patients, and their families during
 her nursing career. She worked all areas of nursing, from OB to 
Hospice, even the occasional farm nursing when Nancy or Steph got hurt 
or needed that extra band-aid. She loved going to the cabin in Red 
Feather Lakes, CO, and fishing at the lakes. She enjoyed spending 
holidays with family, baking goodies (especially cookies) for grandkids 
and making sure John was eating the right veggies for his health. She 
enjoyed playing bridge, hosting card parties, and visiting friends. She 
loved to sew, making formals and wedding dresses for her daughters (only
 one for Steph, more for Nancy). She loved to watch sports, cheering for
 her kids and grandkids in whatever they participated in. She loved to 
watch KU basketball, college football, golf, volleyball, swimming, and 
baseball. If she had a kid or grandkid in the game, she was there 
cheering them on whenever possible. She loved sunflowers, Christmas, 
reading historical fiction, collecting angels and her sisters. 
Diane was preceded in death by her parents, Alden and Edith Rogers. She 
is survived by her husband John, of Atwood; daughters Nancy (Larry 
Tien), of Prairie View KS and Stephanie (Sean) Walsh, of Aurora CO; 
grandchildren, Alexandria Walker, Padraic and Ronan Walsh and Ilyana 
Walker (great); sisters Donna (Bill) Roe, of Atchison KS, Darlene 
(Lloyd) Irwin, of Albuquerque NM, Joyce (Russ) Shreves, Wichita KS and 
Joann Luedke Lenexa KS; many nieces, nephews, and friends. 
Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 26, 2022, at Sacred Heart 
Catholic Church, Atwood, with burial in Sts. Cyril and Methodius 
Cemetery, rural Rawlins County, KS. Memorials may be made to the Atwood 
Public Library or the Red Feather Lakes Library 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;

Diane Edith Rogers Vap

Mary Ellen Gross, 72, Cake Decorator for Dillons, died Friday, August 19, 2022. Services to be held at a future time.

Mary enjoyed reading, spending time with family, and volunteering for over 18 years at Heather’s Camp. She especially enjoyed spending Christmas with her family. She also loved to travel.

Preceded in death by her parents,&nbsp;Eugene&nbsp;and Lucida Geist; brother, Jimmie; sisters, Diane and&nbsp;Jeanee.

Survived by her son, Jon (Jessie&nbsp;Stoneberg) Gross of Princeton, TX; sisters, Lois, Sue, Bonnie, and Connie; brother, Neil.&nbsp;

A memorial has been established with Envision Foundation, Attn: Heather’s Camp, P.O. Box 131, Wichita, KS 67201. Please note “Mary Gross Memorial” in the memo line.

Services in care of Downing &amp; Lahey Mortuary-East Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com

Mary Ellen Gross, 72, Cake Decorator for Dillons, died Friday, August 19, 2022. Services to be held at a future time.Mary enjoyed reading, spending time with family, and volunteering for over 18 years at Heather’s Camp. She especially enjoyed spending Christmas with her family. She also loved to travel.Preceded in death by her parents,&nbsp;Eugene&nbsp;and Lucida Geist; brother, Jimmie; sisters, Diane and&nbsp;Jeanee.Survived by her son, Jon (Jessie&nbsp;Stoneberg) Gross of Princeton, TX; sisters, Lois, Sue, Bonnie, and Connie; brother, Neil.&nbsp;A memorial has been established with Envision Foundation, Attn: Heather’s Camp, P.O. Box 131, Wichita, KS 67201. Please note “Mary Gross Memorial” in the memo line.Services in care of Downing &amp; Lahey Mortuary-East Chapel. Share tributes online at: www.dlwichita.com

Mary Ellen Gross

Delores Mae Zollman was born on July 3, 1932, in a rural farm house, 
northwest Long Island, Kansas, to Raymond (Ray) Edward Nyland and 
Angeline Adriana Van Greuningen Nyland. She was baptized and received 
full membership in the Christian faith at the Prairie View Reformed 
Church in Prairie View, Kansas. Delores married Carl John Zollman on 
July 15, 1952, at the Reformed Church in Prairie View, Kansas, and to 
this union three daughters were born: Peggy Jo (November 25, 1953), 
Connie Jean (February 13, 1955), and Carla June (November 4, 1958).

Delores attended Grade School and High School in Prairie View, Kansas
 where she graduated in the year 1950. She worked at her Uncle Walt’s 
Grocery store when she was in high school. During High School, she met 
her future husband, Carl, at a carnival. After graduation she worked for
 the telephone office (Southwestern Bell) in Norton, Kansas. She married
 her high school sweetheart in 1952 and they made their home in rural 
Phillips County.

Delores was an active member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of 
Stuttgart. She was a busy homemaker and farmer’s wife. She made her very
 popular Grandma Zollman pancakes for the grandkids. She was a 
self-taught seamstress and made all three wedding dresses for her three 
daughters including bridesmaid, flower girl dresses, and mother of the 
bride dresses. She worked at Dorothy’s Fabric and The Pin Cushion where 
she continued to make outfits for her grandchildren and many beautiful 
outfits for her only granddaughter, Stephenie. She made lovely and 
endearing quilts for each daughter and each grandchild.

Delores is survived by her husband Carl of the home; her three 
daughters Peggy (Howard) King of Phillipsburg, Kansas, Connie (Steve) 
Henderson of Ankeny, Iowa, Carla (Jim) Maneth of Great Bend, Kansas, 
seven grandchildren; Hadley (Abby) Henderson of Webster City, Iowa, 
Justin (Erin) King of Overland Park, Kansas, Stephenie (Chris) Johnson 
of Moorhead, Iowa, Aaron (Jenna) Andrews of Great Bend, Kansas, Jordan 
King of Austin, Texas, Nathan (Tracey) Andrews of Ellis, Kansas, and 
Trevor (Michel) Maneth of Gardner, Kansas; fourteen great grandchildren 
Collin Bailey, Caleb King, Grayson Henderson, Landon Johnson, Nora 
Andrews, Everett Henderson, Logan King, Lydiah Johnson, Pyper Maneth, 
Ella King, Ryker Maneth, Presley Henderson, Carter Andrews, and Creed 
Andrews. She is also survived by one brother; Larry (Sharon) Nyland of 
Phillipsburg, Kansas, and one sister; Wanda (Wayne) Schneider of Prairie
 View, Kansas and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death 
by her parents; Ray and Angeline Nyland and father and mother-in-law; 
Karl and Elizabeth (Barbara) Zollmann and sister and brother-in-law;Rex 
and Martha Kellogg.

As per request by Delores and found in her Bible…

“Death is nothing at all. I have slipped away into the next room.
 I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we are 
still. Call me by my old familiarly name, speak to me in the easy way 
which you always used. Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced 
air of solemnity of sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed, at the little 
jokes we enjoyed together. Pray, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my
 name be the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without
 effect, without trace of shadow on it. Life means all that it ever 
meant, it is the same as if ever was, there is an unbroken continuity. 
What is death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind 
because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you for an interval, 
somewhere very near, just around the corner."

All is Well. - Canon Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918_

Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 27, at 10:00 a.m. in 
the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stuttgart, with Pastor Joel 
Hiesterman officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Emmanuel Lutheran 
Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 August 25th &amp;&nbsp; 9:00 to 6:00 August 26th.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Delores Mae Zollman was born on July 3, 1932, in a rural farm house, 
northwest Long Island, Kansas, to Raymond (Ray) Edward Nyland and 
Angeline Adriana Van Greuningen Nyland. She was baptized and received 
full membership in the Christian faith at the Prairie View Reformed 
Church in Prairie View, Kansas. Delores married Carl John Zollman on 
July 15, 1952, at the Reformed Church in Prairie View, Kansas, and to 
this union three daughters were born: Peggy Jo (November 25, 1953), 
Connie Jean (February 13, 1955), and Carla June (November 4, 1958).Delores attended Grade School and High School in Prairie View, Kansas
 where she graduated in the year 1950. She worked at her Uncle Walt’s 
Grocery store when she was in high school. During High School, she met 
her future husband, Carl, at a carnival. After graduation she worked for
 the telephone office (Southwestern Bell) in Norton, Kansas. She married
 her high school sweetheart in 1952 and they made their home in rural 
Phillips County.Delores was an active member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church of 
Stuttgart. She was a busy homemaker and farmer’s wife. She made her very
 popular Grandma Zollman pancakes for the grandkids. She was a 
self-taught seamstress and made all three wedding dresses for her three 
daughters including bridesmaid, flower girl dresses, and mother of the 
bride dresses. She worked at Dorothy’s Fabric and The Pin Cushion where 
she continued to make outfits for her grandchildren and many beautiful 
outfits for her only granddaughter, Stephenie. She made lovely and 
endearing quilts for each daughter and each grandchild.Delores is survived by her husband Carl of the home; her three 
daughters Peggy (Howard) King of Phillipsburg, Kansas, Connie (Steve) 
Henderson of Ankeny, Iowa, Carla (Jim) Maneth of Great Bend, Kansas, 
seven grandchildren; Hadley (Abby) Henderson of Webster City, Iowa, 
Justin (Erin) King of Overland Park, Kansas, Stephenie (Chris) Johnson 
of Moorhead, Iowa, Aaron (Jenna) Andrews of Great Bend, Kansas, Jordan 
King of Austin, Texas, Nathan (Tracey) Andrews of Ellis, Kansas, and 
Trevor (Michel) Maneth of Gardner, Kansas; fourteen great grandchildren 
Collin Bailey, Caleb King, Grayson Henderson, Landon Johnson, Nora 
Andrews, Everett Henderson, Logan King, Lydiah Johnson, Pyper Maneth, 
Ella King, Ryker Maneth, Presley Henderson, Carter Andrews, and Creed 
Andrews. She is also survived by one brother; Larry (Sharon) Nyland of 
Phillipsburg, Kansas, and one sister; Wanda (Wayne) Schneider of Prairie
 View, Kansas and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death 
by her parents; Ray and Angeline Nyland and father and mother-in-law; 
Karl and Elizabeth (Barbara) Zollmann and sister and brother-in-law;Rex 
and Martha Kellogg.As per request by Delores and found in her Bible…“Death is nothing at all. I have slipped away into the next room.
 I am I, and you are you. Whatever we were to each other, that we are 
still. Call me by my old familiarly name, speak to me in the easy way 
which you always used. Put no difference in your tone, wear no forced 
air of solemnity of sorrow. Laugh as we always laughed, at the little 
jokes we enjoyed together. Pray, smile, think of me, pray for me. Let my
 name be the household word that it always was. Let it be spoken without
 effect, without trace of shadow on it. Life means all that it ever 
meant, it is the same as if ever was, there is an unbroken continuity. 
What is death but a negligible accident? Why should I be out of mind 
because I am out of sight? I am waiting for you for an interval, 
somewhere very near, just around the corner."All is Well. - Canon Henry Scott Holland (1847-1918_Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 27, at 10:00 a.m. in 
the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church, Stuttgart, with Pastor Joel 
Hiesterman officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Emmanuel Lutheran 
Cemetery.Visitation will be from 9:00 to 9:00 August 25th &amp;&nbsp; 9:00 to 6:00 August 26th.Memorial contributions may be made to the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund.

Delores Mae Zollman

Wanda
 LaJoyce (Bryant) Campbell, age 100, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away 
Sunday, August 21, 2022. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 
26, at Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS at 1:00.&nbsp; There 
will be no visitation prior to the service.

Wanda was born in Waring, Pennsylvania,&nbsp; to Charles F and Chessie (Kirk) Bryant.&nbsp; The family moved to Okmulgee, 
Oklahoma, when she was a baby. Her brother Bud was born a couple years 
later.&nbsp; Wanda graduated from Okmulgee High School and briefly attended 
the local junior college before she secretly eloped with her boyfriend 
and future husband Jack Campbell.&nbsp; After a brief time in Virginia while 
Jack served in the Coast Guard, they returned to Okmulgee. In 1949, the 
family moved to Kansas City and raised their son Victor and daughter 
Cheryl there.&nbsp; When her husband passed in 1990, Wanda moved to Lakeview 
Village where she lived until she passed.

Wanda was a stay-at-home mom until her 
children were in high school.&nbsp; She then applied her ample secretarial 
skills and began working for the Internal Revenue Service and later HUD 
where she was secretary to the Area Director for 20 years.&nbsp; She retired 
in 1982.

Her friends and co-workers describe 
Wanda as humble and never speaking an unkind word about anyone.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed a good laugh and a good Whiskey Sour on special occasions.&nbsp; 
Wanda was a quilter, a bridge player, a reader of good books and a lover
 of Clark Gable movies.&nbsp; Her husband and children loved her homemade 
divinity during the holidays, her endless cakes and pies (Jack had a 
sweet tooth), and of course, the wonderful Sunday fried chicken dinners.

Wanda is survived by her daughter Cheryl Jeter (Joseph) of Hays, KS, two granddaughters:&nbsp; Evan Fauerbach (Tyler) of Denver, CO and Emily Valdez (Eric) of Centennial, CO and 5 great grand-children:&nbsp; Lilly, Owen, Liesel, Margot 
and Beatrice. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, her son 
Victor and her parents Charles and Chessie Bryant.

Wanda was a true lady, always very&nbsp; 
proper in speech and appearance.&nbsp; She loved nice things, especially 
clothes, shoes and antiques.&nbsp; Although small in stature, she was a giant
 when it came to loving and caring for her family.

All I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother -- Abraham Lincoln

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be made to Lakeview Village, Lenexa, KS.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661260981627.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Wanda
 LaJoyce (Bryant) Campbell, age 100, of Lenexa, Kansas, passed away 
Sunday, August 21, 2022. Funeral services will be held Friday, August 
26, at Porter Funeral Home, 8535 Monrovia, Lenexa, KS at 1:00.&nbsp; There 
will be no visitation prior to the service.Wanda was born in Waring, Pennsylvania,&nbsp; to Charles F and Chessie (Kirk) Bryant.&nbsp; The family moved to Okmulgee, 
Oklahoma, when she was a baby. Her brother Bud was born a couple years 
later.&nbsp; Wanda graduated from Okmulgee High School and briefly attended 
the local junior college before she secretly eloped with her boyfriend 
and future husband Jack Campbell.&nbsp; After a brief time in Virginia while 
Jack served in the Coast Guard, they returned to Okmulgee. In 1949, the 
family moved to Kansas City and raised their son Victor and daughter 
Cheryl there.&nbsp; When her husband passed in 1990, Wanda moved to Lakeview 
Village where she lived until she passed.Wanda was a stay-at-home mom until her 
children were in high school.&nbsp; She then applied her ample secretarial 
skills and began working for the Internal Revenue Service and later HUD 
where she was secretary to the Area Director for 20 years.&nbsp; She retired 
in 1982.Her friends and co-workers describe 
Wanda as humble and never speaking an unkind word about anyone.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed a good laugh and a good Whiskey Sour on special occasions.&nbsp; 
Wanda was a quilter, a bridge player, a reader of good books and a lover
 of Clark Gable movies.&nbsp; Her husband and children loved her homemade 
divinity during the holidays, her endless cakes and pies (Jack had a 
sweet tooth), and of course, the wonderful Sunday fried chicken dinners.Wanda is survived by her daughter Cheryl Jeter (Joseph) of Hays, KS, two granddaughters:&nbsp; Evan Fauerbach (Tyler) of Denver, CO and Emily Valdez (Eric) of Centennial, CO and 5 great grand-children:&nbsp; Lilly, Owen, Liesel, Margot 
and Beatrice. She was preceded in death by her husband Jack, her son 
Victor and her parents Charles and Chessie Bryant.Wanda was a true lady, always very&nbsp; 
proper in speech and appearance.&nbsp; She loved nice things, especially 
clothes, shoes and antiques.&nbsp; Although small in stature, she was a giant
 when it came to loving and caring for her family.All I am, or ever hope to be, I owe to my angel mother -- Abraham LincolnMay she rest in peace.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in her name may be made to Lakeview Village, Lenexa, KS.

Wanda LaJoyce (Bryant) Campbell

Eva Carson, 79, went to heaven to join Jesus on August 20, 2022, at 
Locust Grove nursing home in La Crosse. She was born to Drexel Dean and 
Charlotte (Clark) Thompson in Bedford, Iowa, on November 3, 1942. She was
 born just minutes before her twin sister, Reva. She attended Bedford 
Community School system. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and First
 Christian Church, La Crosse.

She married Charles Jones on July 17, 1961. To this union was born 5 
children. She lived in Bedford most of her life raising her family. In 
1984 she moved to Ashton, Indiana for a short time but decided to follow
 her daughter to Dodge City, Kansas. She later divorced Charles and 
married George Carson on September 21, 1991, and she said he was the love
 of her life. They were married until he died February 19, 2013.

During her life she worked as a nursing assistant for many years and 
loved caring for the elderly. When she finally got to the point, she 
could not do that type of work anymore, she started working for a donut 
shop. She loved when children would come up to her and say, “there is 
the donut lady.” In her free time, she loved to crochet baby blankets 
and afghans for her family and friends. She loved to have her 
grandchildren and great grandchildren visit often.

She is survived by 4 of her children; Floyd Jones and wife Marlene, 
Fowler, Kansas, Annette Mercer and husband Gary, La Crosse, Richard 
Jones and wife Sandra, Freeport, Texas and Charlie Jones and wife 
Danyel, of Highland, Illinois; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren;
 and her sister, Reva Patten, La Crosse, Kansas.

She was preceded death by her parents, husband, George, 2 brothers, 
Dean Thompson and Homer Loughry, and infant son, Harold Jones.

Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Friday, August 26, 2022, at Living 
Waters Pentecostal Holiness Church (302 E. Vine) with Rev. Siah Edwards 
officiating. Burial will follow at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, Ft. 
Dodge, Kansas. Visitation will be Thursday from noon to 8:00 pm at 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to Living Waters Pentecostal Holiness 
Church, Locust Grove Nursing Home or First Christian Church (La Crosse) 
all in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Eva Carson, 79, went to heaven to join Jesus on August 20, 2022, at 
Locust Grove nursing home in La Crosse. She was born to Drexel Dean and 
Charlotte (Clark) Thompson in Bedford, Iowa, on November 3, 1942. She was
 born just minutes before her twin sister, Reva. She attended Bedford 
Community School system. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and First
 Christian Church, La Crosse.She married Charles Jones on July 17, 1961. To this union was born 5 
children. She lived in Bedford most of her life raising her family. In 
1984 she moved to Ashton, Indiana for a short time but decided to follow
 her daughter to Dodge City, Kansas. She later divorced Charles and 
married George Carson on September 21, 1991, and she said he was the love
 of her life. They were married until he died February 19, 2013.During her life she worked as a nursing assistant for many years and 
loved caring for the elderly. When she finally got to the point, she 
could not do that type of work anymore, she started working for a donut 
shop. She loved when children would come up to her and say, “there is 
the donut lady.” In her free time, she loved to crochet baby blankets 
and afghans for her family and friends. She loved to have her 
grandchildren and great grandchildren visit often.She is survived by 4 of her children; Floyd Jones and wife Marlene, 
Fowler, Kansas, Annette Mercer and husband Gary, La Crosse, Richard 
Jones and wife Sandra, Freeport, Texas and Charlie Jones and wife 
Danyel, of Highland, Illinois; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren;
 and her sister, Reva Patten, La Crosse, Kansas.She was preceded death by her parents, husband, George, 2 brothers, 
Dean Thompson and Homer Loughry, and infant son, Harold Jones.Funeral service will be 1:00 pm Friday, August 26, 2022, at Living 
Waters Pentecostal Holiness Church (302 E. Vine) with Rev. Siah Edwards 
officiating. Burial will follow at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, Ft. 
Dodge, Kansas. Visitation will be Thursday from noon to 8:00 pm at 
Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.The family suggests memorials to Living Waters Pentecostal Holiness 
Church, Locust Grove Nursing Home or First Christian Church (La Crosse) 
all in care of Ziegler Funeral Chapel, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.

Eva Carson

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

June 30, 1950 ~ August 21, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Jay Arthur Brutsche

Arthur R. “Art” Armbrister, age 91, of 
Zurich, Kansas passed away Monday, August 22, 2022, at Redbud Village in 
Plainville, Kansas. 

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 www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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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. 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 www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Arthur R. 'Art' Armbrister

Verlin J. Richert, 71, of Assaria, Kansas, left his family too soon on Saturday morning, August 13, 2022, after losing his battle with Dementia, surrounded by the love of his family.

Verlin was born on September 9, 1950, in Goessel, Kansas, the son of Orville and Delores (Jantz) Richert. He was raised and received his education in Durham, Kansas, and graduated from Durham High School in 1968. Verlin left the family farm to attend Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kansas receiving an Associates Degree in Business. Verlin met the love of his life Edna L. Berens and they were united in marriage on June 10, 1972, in Durham, Kansas. They made their home in Salina, Kansas, for six years. Verlin and Edna welcomed their son, Preston, in 1974, and their daughter, Pamela, in 1976. Shortly after their children were born, they built a home in Assaria, Kansas, where he resided until his passing.

Verlin began his working career at International Harvester after graduating from Brown Mackie College. He then worked for Exide Battery until gaining employment at Forever Oak in Salina, Kansas. This is where he combined his love for wood furniture and craftsmanship and his gift of never knowing a stranger. Verlin opened his own furniture store, Oak Treasures, in Wichita, Kansas. After closing his store, Verlin retired from Sam’s Club in 2018.

Verlin was an active member of his community and Assaria Lutheran Church. In his younger years, he was a member of the Assaria Jaycees.  He was a 4H project leader in woodworking and assisted in judging projects for many years.  He served as an Assaria City Council member for 8 years, maintained the Assaria Community Building, and also helped with the Assaria Community Garden.

In his free time, Verlin enjoyed woodworking and carving and always looked forward to traveling with Edna and extended family. Whether it be by bus or cruise ship, Verlin and Edna cherished the time they had together to enjoy new experiences and see new places. 

Verlin had such a big heart and his family meant everything to him. He spent his time attending his childrens’ activities, assisted them with 4H fair projects, and lent a helping hand to anyone who was in need. Verlin adored his seven grandchildren and made time to build projects with each. He also traveled all over the state to attend their activities, or just spend time with them. 

Verlin is survived by his wife Edna Richert of the home; son Preston M. Richert (Camille) of Winfield; daughter Pamela M. Hamlin (Chad) of Hugoton; sisters Krystal Jensen of McPherson, Annette Goering (Randy) of Great Bend; brother Bentley Richert (Connie) of Buhler; a very special aunt Lillian Peters (Joe) of North Newton; grandchildren Rozlynn Richert, Rhyanna Richert, Rheegyn Richert, Rylan Richert, Mitchell Hamlin, McKenna Hamlin, and Mikyn Hamlin; and many nieces and nephews.

Verlin was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Delores Richert; paternal grandparents Peter and Linda (Jantz) Richert and maternal grandparents Benjamin and Alma (Johnson) Jantz. 

Visitation was Friday, August 19, at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg.

Funeral services were Saturday, August 20, at the Assaria Lutheran Church, Assaria, with Pastor Dean Apel officiating. Burial was at Assaria Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Assaria Lutheran Church Sanctuary Fund or to the Salina Alzheimer’s Support and Education Group.  Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Verlin J. Richert, 71, of Assaria, Kansas, left his family too soon on Saturday morning, August 13, 2022, after losing his battle with Dementia, surrounded by the love of his family.Verlin was born on September 9, 1950, in Goessel, Kansas, the son of Orville and Delores (Jantz) Richert. He was raised and received his education in Durham, Kansas, and graduated from Durham High School in 1968. Verlin left the family farm to attend Brown Mackie College in Salina, Kansas receiving an Associates Degree in Business. Verlin met the love of his life Edna L. Berens and they were united in marriage on June 10, 1972, in Durham, Kansas. They made their home in Salina, Kansas, for six years. Verlin and Edna welcomed their son, Preston, in 1974, and their daughter, Pamela, in 1976. Shortly after their children were born, they built a home in Assaria, Kansas, where he resided until his passing.Verlin began his working career at International Harvester after graduating from Brown Mackie College. He then worked for Exide Battery until gaining employment at Forever Oak in Salina, Kansas. This is where he combined his love for wood furniture and craftsmanship and his gift of never knowing a stranger. Verlin opened his own furniture store, Oak Treasures, in Wichita, Kansas. After closing his store, Verlin retired from Sam’s Club in 2018.Verlin was an active member of his community and Assaria Lutheran Church. In his younger years, he was a member of the Assaria Jaycees. He was a 4H project leader in woodworking and assisted in judging projects for many years. He served as an Assaria City Council member for 8 years, maintained the Assaria Community Building, and also helped with the Assaria Community Garden.In his free time, Verlin enjoyed woodworking and carving and always looked forward to traveling with Edna and extended family. Whether it be by bus or cruise ship, Verlin and Edna cherished the time they had together to enjoy new experiences and see new places. Verlin had such a big heart and his family meant everything to him. He spent his time attending his childrens’ activities, assisted them with 4H fair projects, and lent a helping hand to anyone who was in need. Verlin adored his seven grandchildren and made time to build projects with each. He also traveled all over the state to attend their activities, or just spend time with them. Verlin is survived by his wife Edna Richert of the home; son Preston M. Richert (Camille) of Winfield; daughter Pamela M. Hamlin (Chad) of Hugoton; sisters Krystal Jensen of McPherson, Annette Goering (Randy) of Great Bend; brother Bentley Richert (Connie) of Buhler; a very special aunt Lillian Peters (Joe) of North Newton; grandchildren Rozlynn Richert, Rhyanna Richert, Rheegyn Richert, Rylan Richert, Mitchell Hamlin, McKenna Hamlin, and Mikyn Hamlin; and many nieces and nephews.Verlin was preceded in death by his parents, Orville and Delores Richert; paternal grandparents Peter and Linda (Jantz) Richert and maternal grandparents Benjamin and Alma (Johnson) Jantz. Visitation was Friday, August 19, at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg.Funeral services were Saturday, August 20, at the Assaria Lutheran Church, Assaria, with Pastor Dean Apel officiating. Burial was at Assaria Lutheran Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Assaria Lutheran Church Sanctuary Fund or to the Salina Alzheimer’s Support and Education Group. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Verlin J. Richert

Beverly Karen David, 84, of Salina, passed away Friday, August 19th, 2022.
 Beverly was born in Lamar, Colorado on October 27, 1937, a daughter of Roland Lowell and Zella Lucille (Walters) Ellenberger.
 Beverly became a cosmetologist; she entered this field because she 
loved people and cared about making them feel and look their best. 
Beverly instilled a sense of pride and confidence for all her clients. 
Beverly's mission in life was to help feed thousands of children 
throughout her lifetime. She was president of the board of First Choice 
Support Services, Inc. for 30 years.
 Survivors: Bobbie Felzien (Mark), of Kanorado, Kansas, Melanie 
Wilson (Dan), of Olathe, Kansas, Mindy David-Graybeal (Rick), of Salina,
 Kansas, Bryan David, of Smithville, Missouri, K.R. David, of Overland 
Park, Kansas; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and her little 
dog, Cuddles.
 Beverly is also survived by three sisters, Shirley Guder, of Lamar, 
Colorado, Billie Alderman (Harold), of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Judy
 Alderman (Larry), of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
 She is preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Alice 
Ellenberger, Henry and Nannie Walters; parents, Roland and Zella 
Ellenberger; sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Roger Morris; 
daughter-in-law, Lyn David; and brother-in-law, Joe Guder.
 Cremation has been chosen and graveside services will be held on 
October 28, 2022 at 11:00 am at Gypsum Hill Cemetery. Following the 
graveside service, family and friends will gather for a Celebration of 
Life at Mindy and Rick Graybeal's home. 
 Donations may be made in Beverly's name to Children's Mercy 
Hospital, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., 
Salina, Kansas 67401.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Beverly Karen David, 84, of Salina, passed away Friday, August 19th, 2022.
 Beverly was born in Lamar, Colorado on October 27, 1937, a daughter of Roland Lowell and Zella Lucille (Walters) Ellenberger.
 Beverly became a cosmetologist; she entered this field because she 
loved people and cared about making them feel and look their best. 
Beverly instilled a sense of pride and confidence for all her clients. 
Beverly's mission in life was to help feed thousands of children 
throughout her lifetime. She was president of the board of First Choice 
Support Services, Inc. for 30 years.
 Survivors: Bobbie Felzien (Mark), of Kanorado, Kansas, Melanie 
Wilson (Dan), of Olathe, Kansas, Mindy David-Graybeal (Rick), of Salina,
 Kansas, Bryan David, of Smithville, Missouri, K.R. David, of Overland 
Park, Kansas; 14 grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren and her little 
dog, Cuddles.
 Beverly is also survived by three sisters, Shirley Guder, of Lamar, 
Colorado, Billie Alderman (Harold), of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and Judy
 Alderman (Larry), of Albuquerque, New Mexico.
 She is preceded in death by her grandparents, William and Alice 
Ellenberger, Henry and Nannie Walters; parents, Roland and Zella 
Ellenberger; sister and brother-in-law, Elaine and Roger Morris; 
daughter-in-law, Lyn David; and brother-in-law, Joe Guder.
 Cremation has been chosen and graveside services will be held on 
October 28, 2022 at 11:00 am at Gypsum Hill Cemetery. Following the 
graveside service, family and friends will gather for a Celebration of 
Life at Mindy and Rick Graybeal's home. 
 Donations may be made in Beverly's name to Children's Mercy 
Hospital, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 500 S. Ohio St., 
Salina, Kansas 67401.

Beverly Karen David

Kenneth Keith “Kenny” King Jr., of Nickerson, died August 21, 2022, 
at his home. He was born November 7, 1951, in Norfolk, VA, to Kenneth K.
 and Carroll E. (Alexander) King Sr.

Kenny graduated from Nickerson High School in 1969. He served in the 
United States Navy from 1969 to 1974. Kenny was a machinist at 
Cessna/Eaton for 41 years, retiring as Supervisor of Quality Control. He
 was baptized in the First Christian Church of Nickerson at the age of 
12. Kenny enjoyed watching sports of all kinds, collecting John Wayne 
and Elvis Presley memorabilia, and doing genealogical research.

On November 26, 1984, he married Donna (Gardner) Payne. She died February 19, 2012.

Kenny is survived by: his children, Andy Gardner of Nickerson, Donna 
Truitt (David) of Hutchinson, David Gardner of Norton, John Powell 
(Kathy) of Hutchinson, Jeffery Payne of Nickerson; siblings, Karen 
Curtis of Wichita, Deb Smethers of Atwood, Carl King (Karel) of 
Hutchinson, Cheryl Hemphill (Mike) of Nickerson, Janice Butcher of De 
Soto, MO; Edward King (Juanita) of Hutchinson, Sandra Reger (Perry) of 
Hutchinson, Teresa Strickland (Tim) of Cunningham, Ernest King of 
Nickerson, Linda Kinsley (Gaylord) of Wichita, Earl King (Jami) of 
Nickerson; brothers-in-law, John Leth-Nissen of Benton, Michael Talent 
of Pretty Prairie; sister-in-law, Carmen King of Walkendorf, Germany; 15
 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family 
members.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; daughters, Debbie Thurman, 
Sherry Gronwick; siblings, Ellen Leth-Nissen, Marsha Talent, Walt King, 
Loren King; and grandsons, Brian Hemphill and T.J. Powell.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2022, at Elliott 
Chapel. Burial will follow in Wildmead Cemetery, Nickerson, with 
military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. The 
service will be livestreamed and the link below to view it will be 
active at 1:45 p.m. the day of the service.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661200049988.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Kenneth Keith “Kenny” King Jr., of Nickerson, died August 21, 2022, 
at his home. He was born November 7, 1951, in Norfolk, VA, to Kenneth K.
 and Carroll E. (Alexander) King Sr.Kenny graduated from Nickerson High School in 1969. He served in the 
United States Navy from 1969 to 1974. Kenny was a machinist at 
Cessna/Eaton for 41 years, retiring as Supervisor of Quality Control. He
 was baptized in the First Christian Church of Nickerson at the age of 
12. Kenny enjoyed watching sports of all kinds, collecting John Wayne 
and Elvis Presley memorabilia, and doing genealogical research.On November 26, 1984, he married Donna (Gardner) Payne. She died February 19, 2012.Kenny is survived by: his children, Andy Gardner of Nickerson, Donna 
Truitt (David) of Hutchinson, David Gardner of Norton, John Powell 
(Kathy) of Hutchinson, Jeffery Payne of Nickerson; siblings, Karen 
Curtis of Wichita, Deb Smethers of Atwood, Carl King (Karel) of 
Hutchinson, Cheryl Hemphill (Mike) of Nickerson, Janice Butcher of De 
Soto, MO; Edward King (Juanita) of Hutchinson, Sandra Reger (Perry) of 
Hutchinson, Teresa Strickland (Tim) of Cunningham, Ernest King of 
Nickerson, Linda Kinsley (Gaylord) of Wichita, Earl King (Jami) of 
Nickerson; brothers-in-law, John Leth-Nissen of Benton, Michael Talent 
of Pretty Prairie; sister-in-law, Carmen King of Walkendorf, Germany; 15
 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family 
members.He was preceded in death by: his parents; daughters, Debbie Thurman, 
Sherry Gronwick; siblings, Ellen Leth-Nissen, Marsha Talent, Walt King, 
Loren King; and grandsons, Brian Hemphill and T.J. Powell.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Friday, August 26, 2022, at Elliott 
Chapel. Burial will follow in Wildmead Cemetery, Nickerson, with 
military honors conducted by the United States Navy Honor Guard. The 
service will be livestreamed and the link below to view it will be 
active at 1:45 p.m. the day of the service.

Kenneth Keith 'Kenny' King Jr.

Mary Bernetta (Heim) Niblock went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus 
Christ, on Friday, August 19, 2022, after spending her last few weeks at 
the Sheridan County Long Term Care Unit in Hoxie, KS.
 She was born at the family home in Leoville, KS on June 9, 1942, to 
parents William and Marie (Mannebach) Heim. She attended elementary 
school through 5th grade in Leoville, except for her 4th grade year 
which was spent at Consolidated Rural School. Her family then moved to 
Hoxie during her 6th grade year where she went on to graduate from 
Sheridan County High School in 1960. Following High School, she moved to
 Salina, attending Salina Beauty Academy. Upon completion of beauty 
school, she returned to Hoxie and began working for Marie Brown at her 
beauty salon. Being a beautician was a perfect occupation for Mary 
because she loved to visit and never knew a stranger.
 Mary was united in marriage to Donald D. Niblock on August 11, 
1962. They made their home in rural Studley, KS where they farmed, 
milked cows, and raised pigs &amp; chickens. They were blessed with 5 
children: Melissa, Donald II, Daniel, Melinda, and Michaela. She 
operated Mary’s Country Beauty Shop out of their rural farm home for 
over 25 years. In 1992 Don &amp; Mary moved to Hoxie and she opened 
Mary’s Town &amp; Country Beauty Shop, where she continued to offer 
shampoo/sets, haircuts, colors, and perms for another 25 years. Since 
the beauty shop was in their home, family members recall fond memories 
of visiting with the ladies and listening in to hear the latest 
happenings around town (according to Mary, it was an exchange of 
information, not gossip). Mary was a dedicated and faithful wife and 
mother, always working hard to care for her family. In addition to 
owning her own business, she also spent many years driving the school 
bus for USD 412. Mary possessed a heart for serving others and played an
 active role in her church, the women’s Sodality, the Sheridan County 
Benefit Walk, and any other way in which she could serve. She enjoyed 
being a part of the local ladies’ Red Hat Society, enjoying many outings
 filled with fun and laughter. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy,
 and they LOVED and always requested her fried chicken. A favorite 
pastime when all of her kids and grandkids were home involved playing 
dominoes or cards around the table. Every year, she eagerly awaited the 
entire family gathering for the Sheridan County Fair, parade, and 
amusement rides. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and gardening, all loves 
that were passed down from her mother. Mary never missed an opportunity 
to find a good bargain at an auction or garage sale, always hunting for 
that next piece of depression glass, Roseville pottery, or treasured 
Lady Head to display in her beauty shop.
 Mary was preceded in death by her grandson, Trevor Luckey; parents,
 William &amp; Marie Heim; brothers Jerome and Jim (Gail); sisters 
Bonnie (Bud) Lager and Eileen (Phil) Thompson; and sisters-in-law Jan 
and Grace.
 She is survived by her husband, Don; children Missy (Bob) Ruf, 
Oberlin, KS; Don (Liz) Niblock Fergus Falls, MN; Dan (Chris) Niblock, 
Hoxie; Mindy (Will) Mitchell, Colorado Springs, CO; and Michaela 
(Randee) Luckey, Columbus, NE. Grandchildren Derek (Moe) &amp; Colton 
Spresser; Megan, Alicia, and Matthew Niblock; Madi, Brynn, &amp; Kyler 
Niblock; Anneliese &amp; Mick Mitchell; Jonathon Luckey; and great 
granddaughter, Nora Spresser; Brothers Gerald (Helen), Don, Joe 
(Sharron), and Bill; and sister-in-law Pauline Heim, along with a host 
of nieces, nephews, and friends.
 God saw she was getting weaker so He did what He saw best…He joined
 her in her sleep and whispered “Mary, come for rest.” We cannot 
understand it, no matter how hard we try. If love alone could have saved
 her, she never would have died. 
 Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Thursday, August 25, 2022, 
10:30 A.M. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church , Hoxie, Kansas. A 
Visitation and Vigil and Rosary Service will be held Wednesday, August 
24, 2022 at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. The Visitation will be held 
from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M.
 to 7:00 P.M. with the Vigil and Rosary Service starting at 7:00 P.M.

  
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Sheridan County Benefit 
Walk, Capuchins of Mid-America, Sheridan County Amusement Company, or 
the donor’s choice.  Words of comfort may be left at 
mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.  This service will be live streamed.&nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1661199757378.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Bernetta (Heim) Niblock went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus 
Christ, on Friday, August 19, 2022, after spending her last few weeks at 
the Sheridan County Long Term Care Unit in Hoxie, KS.
 She was born at the family home in Leoville, KS on June 9, 1942, to 
parents William and Marie (Mannebach) Heim. She attended elementary 
school through 5th grade in Leoville, except for her 4th grade year 
which was spent at Consolidated Rural School. Her family then moved to 
Hoxie during her 6th grade year where she went on to graduate from 
Sheridan County High School in 1960. Following High School, she moved to
 Salina, attending Salina Beauty Academy. Upon completion of beauty 
school, she returned to Hoxie and began working for Marie Brown at her 
beauty salon. Being a beautician was a perfect occupation for Mary 
because she loved to visit and never knew a stranger.
 Mary was united in marriage to Donald D. Niblock on August 11, 
1962. They made their home in rural Studley, KS where they farmed, 
milked cows, and raised pigs &amp; chickens. They were blessed with 5 
children: Melissa, Donald II, Daniel, Melinda, and Michaela. She 
operated Mary’s Country Beauty Shop out of their rural farm home for 
over 25 years. In 1992 Don &amp; Mary moved to Hoxie and she opened 
Mary’s Town &amp; Country Beauty Shop, where she continued to offer 
shampoo/sets, haircuts, colors, and perms for another 25 years. Since 
the beauty shop was in their home, family members recall fond memories 
of visiting with the ladies and listening in to hear the latest 
happenings around town (according to Mary, it was an exchange of 
information, not gossip). Mary was a dedicated and faithful wife and 
mother, always working hard to care for her family. In addition to 
owning her own business, she also spent many years driving the school 
bus for USD 412. Mary possessed a heart for serving others and played an
 active role in her church, the women’s Sodality, the Sheridan County 
Benefit Walk, and any other way in which she could serve. She enjoyed 
being a part of the local ladies’ Red Hat Society, enjoying many outings
 filled with fun and laughter. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy,
 and they LOVED and always requested her fried chicken. A favorite 
pastime when all of her kids and grandkids were home involved playing 
dominoes or cards around the table. Every year, she eagerly awaited the 
entire family gathering for the Sheridan County Fair, parade, and 
amusement rides. She enjoyed baking, cooking, and gardening, all loves 
that were passed down from her mother. Mary never missed an opportunity 
to find a good bargain at an auction or garage sale, always hunting for 
that next piece of depression glass, Roseville pottery, or treasured 
Lady Head to display in her beauty shop.
 Mary was preceded in death by her grandson, Trevor Luckey; parents,
 William &amp; Marie Heim; brothers Jerome and Jim (Gail); sisters 
Bonnie (Bud) Lager and Eileen (Phil) Thompson; and sisters-in-law Jan 
and Grace.
 She is survived by her husband, Don; children Missy (Bob) Ruf, 
Oberlin, KS; Don (Liz) Niblock Fergus Falls, MN; Dan (Chris) Niblock, 
Hoxie; Mindy (Will) Mitchell, Colorado Springs, CO; and Michaela 
(Randee) Luckey, Columbus, NE. Grandchildren Derek (Moe) &amp; Colton 
Spresser; Megan, Alicia, and Matthew Niblock; Madi, Brynn, &amp; Kyler 
Niblock; Anneliese &amp; Mick Mitchell; Jonathon Luckey; and great 
granddaughter, Nora Spresser; Brothers Gerald (Helen), Don, Joe 
(Sharron), and Bill; and sister-in-law Pauline Heim, along with a host 
of nieces, nephews, and friends.
 God saw she was getting weaker so He did what He saw best…He joined
 her in her sleep and whispered “Mary, come for rest.” We cannot 
understand it, no matter how hard we try. If love alone could have saved
 her, she never would have died. 
 Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Thursday, August 25, 2022, 
10:30 A.M. at St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church , Hoxie, Kansas. A 
Visitation and Vigil and Rosary Service will be held Wednesday, August 
24, 2022 at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home. The Visitation will be held 
from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M.
 to 7:00 P.M. with the Vigil and Rosary Service starting at 7:00 P.M. 
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Sheridan County Benefit 
Walk, Capuchins of Mid-America, Sheridan County Amusement Company, or 
the donor’s choice. Words of comfort may be left at 
mickeyleopoldfuneral.com. This service will be live streamed.&nbsp;

Mary Bernetta (Heim) Niblock 

December 12, 1947 ~ August 20, 2022

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

A private family celebration of life will be at a later date.

December 12, 1947 ~ August 20, 2022An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.A private family celebration of life will be at a later date.

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