Melvin Pfannenstiel, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home. 

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

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

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 </figure>Melvin Pfannenstiel, age 86, of Hays, Kansas, died Monday, August 8, 2022, at his home. Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.&nbsp;Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Melvin Pfannenstiel

Marvin A. Beougher, age 87, of Grainfield, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Sheridan County&nbsp;Health Center in Hoxie, Kansas. Marvin was born November 9, 1934, to Merlyn and Vivian (Smith) Beougher, in Gove, Kansas. He graduated from Gove Rural High School with the class of 1952.

Marvin&nbsp;married&nbsp;Marilea&nbsp;JoAnne Johnson&nbsp;on February 12, 1956, in Gove at the Gove United Methodist Church,&nbsp;and together&nbsp;they enjoyed 63 years of marriage&nbsp;until her passing in 2019. Marvin and Marilea were blessed with two children, son Marlin, and daughter Marvel.

Marvin was drafted into the United States Army in April of 1958, where he served 1 year in Fort Sill, Oklahoma before being deployed to Neckarsulm, Germany for an additional year, serving as the Postal Officer in the 46th&nbsp;Artillery Group. After returning home in April of 1960, Marvin served an additional two years in the standby reserve, as well as 2 years in the ready reserve, before receiving his Honorable Discharge in April of 1964.

Marvin&nbsp;was the comptroller for the Gove&nbsp;County&nbsp;Cooperative and Midwest Co-op for 44 years until his retirement in April of 1997. He was commander of the Grainfield American Legion in 2011, a member of the Gove County Historical Association Museum, and a Kansas Hunter Safety Education instructor for 50 years. He was also a member of the Lion’s Club, Grainfield UMC Lay Leader, and founder of Beougher Field. Marvin enjoyed fishing, hunting, and all kinds of sports.

Marvin is survived by his son Marlin Beougher (Janet Bainter) of Hoxie, Kansas; daughter Marvel (Douglas) Blank of Valley Center, Kansas; grandchildren Meghann (Michael) Stiglitz of Maize, Kansas, Brandon (Morgan) Beougher of&nbsp;Oakley, Kansas, Tyler (Kelli) Beougher of Jetmore, Kansas, Chelsie (Tyler) Akers of Dodge City, Kansas, Dalton Beougher of Hays, Kansas, Dylan (Whitney) Bainter of Hoxie,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;Brady (Ashtynn) Bainter of Grainfield,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;and Tori Bainter of Hoxie, Kansas; great-grandchildren Savannah, Shanlee, Adalee, and Lynden Beougher of Oakley, Kansas, Reed, Renna, and Nash Beougher of&nbsp;Jetmore,Kansas, Joslynn, Jensen, and Jersey Stiglitz of Maize,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;Carson, Averie, Tylinn, and Gatlin Akers of Dodge City,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;and Aveyah Danner, and Renli Bainter of Grainfield, Kansas; and brother-in-law Delbert Johnson Jr. (Gini) of Newton, Kansas.

Marvin was preceded in death by his wife Marilea; parents Merlyn and Vivian; brothers Loren and Elton Beougher; and sister Ima Lee Heier.

Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Grainfield United Methodist Church, Grainfield, with&nbsp;Pastor Brad Griffith officiating. Burial will follow at Gove City Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions are suggested to Grainfield Recreation, Grainfield United Methodist Church, or American Legion Post #301. Donations to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, Kansas, 67752.

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

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 </figure>Marvin A. Beougher, age 87, of Grainfield, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Sheridan County&nbsp;Health Center in Hoxie, Kansas. Marvin was born November 9, 1934, to Merlyn and Vivian (Smith) Beougher, in Gove, Kansas. He graduated from Gove Rural High School with the class of 1952.Marvin&nbsp;married&nbsp;Marilea&nbsp;JoAnne Johnson&nbsp;on February 12, 1956, in Gove at the Gove United Methodist Church,&nbsp;and together&nbsp;they enjoyed 63 years of marriage&nbsp;until her passing in 2019. Marvin and Marilea were blessed with two children, son Marlin, and daughter Marvel.Marvin was drafted into the United States Army in April of 1958, where he served 1 year in Fort Sill, Oklahoma before being deployed to Neckarsulm, Germany for an additional year, serving as the Postal Officer in the 46th&nbsp;Artillery Group. After returning home in April of 1960, Marvin served an additional two years in the standby reserve, as well as 2 years in the ready reserve, before receiving his Honorable Discharge in April of 1964.Marvin&nbsp;was the comptroller for the Gove&nbsp;County&nbsp;Cooperative and Midwest Co-op for 44 years until his retirement in April of 1997. He was commander of the Grainfield American Legion in 2011, a member of the Gove County Historical Association Museum, and a Kansas Hunter Safety Education instructor for 50 years. He was also a member of the Lion’s Club, Grainfield UMC Lay Leader, and founder of Beougher Field. Marvin enjoyed fishing, hunting, and all kinds of sports.Marvin is survived by his son Marlin Beougher (Janet Bainter) of Hoxie, Kansas; daughter Marvel (Douglas) Blank of Valley Center, Kansas; grandchildren Meghann (Michael) Stiglitz of Maize, Kansas, Brandon (Morgan) Beougher of&nbsp;Oakley, Kansas, Tyler (Kelli) Beougher of Jetmore, Kansas, Chelsie (Tyler) Akers of Dodge City, Kansas, Dalton Beougher of Hays, Kansas, Dylan (Whitney) Bainter of Hoxie,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;Brady (Ashtynn) Bainter of Grainfield,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;and Tori Bainter of Hoxie, Kansas; great-grandchildren Savannah, Shanlee, Adalee, and Lynden Beougher of Oakley, Kansas, Reed, Renna, and Nash Beougher of&nbsp;Jetmore,Kansas, Joslynn, Jensen, and Jersey Stiglitz of Maize,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;Carson, Averie, Tylinn, and Gatlin Akers of Dodge City,&nbsp;Kansas,&nbsp;and Aveyah Danner, and Renli Bainter of Grainfield, Kansas; and brother-in-law Delbert Johnson Jr. (Gini) of Newton, Kansas.Marvin was preceded in death by his wife Marilea; parents Merlyn and Vivian; brothers Loren and Elton Beougher; and sister Ima Lee Heier.Visitation will be from 5:00-7:00 PM on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, August 11, 2022, at Grainfield United Methodist Church, Grainfield, with&nbsp;Pastor Brad Griffith officiating. Burial will follow at Gove City Cemetery.Memorial Contributions are suggested to Grainfield Recreation, Grainfield United Methodist Church, or American Legion Post #301. Donations to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, Kansas, 67752.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Marvin A. Beougher

Bernita Jean (Duffey) Gawith was born September 10, 1935, on the family 
farm in Menlo to Ray and Eva (Moos) Duffey. Bernita was the 9th of 12 
children. She loved spending time with her siblings. 
 Bernita married Mike Gawith on July 30, 1955, in Colby, KS. They were
 blessed with three children: Gary (Jeannie), Peggy, and Scott (Misty). 
 Bernita’s interests were sewing for her family, quilting and her button collection. 
 Bernita was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Eva; brothers,
 Chet and Harold Duffey; sisters, Eileen Murphy, Madine Benda, Winifred 
Smith, Juanita Kling, and Freda Weyand, and grandson, Brett Gawith.

She 
is survived by husband, Mike; sons, Gary (Jeannie) and Scott (Misty); 
daughter, Peggy; siblings: Cleo Duffey, Nina Brandt, Leona Steiger, and 
Loreda Wagner; grandchildren, Matt (Monica), Abby (Jason), Lacey (Jebb),
 Gunner, Madison (Caleb), and great grandchildren, Edward and Cora 
Gawith, and Tenley and Blake Tally.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Bernita-Jean-Gawith?obId=25546629#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Bernita Jean (Duffey) Gawith was born September 10, 1935, on the family 
farm in Menlo to Ray and Eva (Moos) Duffey. Bernita was the 9th of 12 
children. She loved spending time with her siblings. 
 Bernita married Mike Gawith on July 30, 1955, in Colby, KS. They were
 blessed with three children: Gary (Jeannie), Peggy, and Scott (Misty). 
 Bernita’s interests were sewing for her family, quilting and her button collection. 
 Bernita was preceded in death by her parents, Ray and Eva; brothers,
 Chet and Harold Duffey; sisters, Eileen Murphy, Madine Benda, Winifred 
Smith, Juanita Kling, and Freda Weyand, and grandson, Brett Gawith. She 
is survived by husband, Mike; sons, Gary (Jeannie) and Scott (Misty); 
daughter, Peggy; siblings: Cleo Duffey, Nina Brandt, Leona Steiger, and 
Loreda Wagner; grandchildren, Matt (Monica), Abby (Jason), Lacey (Jebb),
 Gunner, Madison (Caleb), and great grandchildren, Edward and Cora 
Gawith, and Tenley and Blake Tally.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.paulsfh.com/obituaries/Bernita-Jean-Gawith?obId=25546629#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Bernita Jean (Duffey) Gawith 

September 14, 1966
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 August 2, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/James-Francis-Schmidtberger?obId=25539249#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 August 2, 2022An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/James-Francis-Schmidtberger?obId=25539249#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

James Francis Schmidtberger

Leroy "Lee" Munk, age 85, passed away peacefully in Salina on Saturday, Aug 6th, 2022.

He was born to Ted W Munk and Alexia (Walter) Munk and raised on the family farm near Walker in Ellis County, Kansas.

Lee was an athlete as well as a scholar, graduating from Victoria 
High School and earning a football scholarship to St. Benedicts.&nbsp; He 
graduated from Fort Hays State University, joined the National Guard, 
and trained to be a medic at Fort Sam Houston.

He married Norma Jean Engel at St Joseph Church in Hays in 1961. 
After earning a master’s degree from Emporia State University, he taught
 high school chemistry and biology and coached basketball in Derby, KS.

In 1967, Lee and Norma moved to Salina, Kansas, where he enjoyed a 
40-year career as an agricultural pharmaceutical representative, and he 
and Norma raised their family.

Upon retirement, he spent time maintaining his properties and working
 with the Tractor Supply Company, where he enjoyed interacting with 
local farmers and ranchers. Lee enjoyed American History, gardening, 
backyard barbecues, getting up early to start his days, and a good 
movie.

Lee was defined by his love of family, his powerful work ethic, his well-mannered respectful nature, and his love of solitude.

His parents and sister, Charlene (Munk) Dreiling, preceded him in 
death.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife Norma Jean of 61 years, sister, 
Terese Jones and her husband Doug, daughter Connie Williams and her 
husband Greg, son Curtis Munk and his wife Becky, and daughter, Ilene 
Munk, and two grandsons, Alex and Ian Gaekwad.

Visitation will be at Ryan Mortuary in Salina, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, 
on Wednesday, August 10th, with a rosary to follow from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
 &nbsp;

The funeral mass will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Salina, on Thursday, August 11, at 10:00 am.

Burial will be at 3:00 pm in the family plot in St. Ann’s Cemetery in Walker, Kansas.

Memorials may be sent to St. Mary’s Church in Salina or St. Ann’s church in Walker.

Lee touched many lives in a profound way, and he will be missed.

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 </figure>Leroy "Lee" Munk, age 85, passed away peacefully in Salina on Saturday, Aug 6th, 2022.He was born to Ted W Munk and Alexia (Walter) Munk and raised on the family farm near Walker in Ellis County, Kansas.Lee was an athlete as well as a scholar, graduating from Victoria 
High School and earning a football scholarship to St. Benedicts.&nbsp; He 
graduated from Fort Hays State University, joined the National Guard, 
and trained to be a medic at Fort Sam Houston.He married Norma Jean Engel at St Joseph Church in Hays in 1961. 
After earning a master’s degree from Emporia State University, he taught
 high school chemistry and biology and coached basketball in Derby, KS.In 1967, Lee and Norma moved to Salina, Kansas, where he enjoyed a 
40-year career as an agricultural pharmaceutical representative, and he 
and Norma raised their family.Upon retirement, he spent time maintaining his properties and working
 with the Tractor Supply Company, where he enjoyed interacting with 
local farmers and ranchers. Lee enjoyed American History, gardening, 
backyard barbecues, getting up early to start his days, and a good 
movie.Lee was defined by his love of family, his powerful work ethic, his well-mannered respectful nature, and his love of solitude.His parents and sister, Charlene (Munk) Dreiling, preceded him in 
death.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife Norma Jean of 61 years, sister, 
Terese Jones and her husband Doug, daughter Connie Williams and her 
husband Greg, son Curtis Munk and his wife Becky, and daughter, Ilene 
Munk, and two grandsons, Alex and Ian Gaekwad.Visitation will be at Ryan Mortuary in Salina, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, 
on Wednesday, August 10th, with a rosary to follow from 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
 &nbsp;The funeral mass will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, in Salina, on Thursday, August 11, at 10:00 am.Burial will be at 3:00 pm in the family plot in St. Ann’s Cemetery in Walker, Kansas.Memorials may be sent to St. Mary’s Church in Salina or St. Ann’s church in Walker.Lee touched many lives in a profound way, and he will be missed.

Leroy 'Lee' Munk

Joyce Ann Misiag, 72, Aiken, South 
Carolina, loving wife and mother of four, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022,&nbsp; at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.

She was born June 4, 1950, in McCook, Neb., the daughter of Francis and Wilburma (Shields) Winkler.&nbsp; She 
graduated from Oberlin High School and went on to receive her nursing 
degree from Washburn University.&nbsp; Joyce was a practicing pediatric, home
 health, and hospice nurse for 40 years.&nbsp; On October 28, 2000, she 
married Thomas Misiag of Aiken.

Survivors include her husband Tom of 
Aiken, SC, four children: Jessica Johnson and husband Brandon of Hays, 
Kristopher Marintzer and wife Anna Beth of De Soto, Cody Marintzer and 
wife Karen of Hays, and Shiloh Martinez and husband Adrian of Sartell, 
MN, 15 grandchildren whom she adored: Tucker, Jersey, and Cooper 
Johnson, Mason, Miles, and Meryn Marintzer, Caleb, Mattias, Joshua, 
Catherine, Benjamin, Cecilia, and Augustin Marintzer, Isabel and 
Sebastian Martinez, and a nephew whom she thought of as her own: Joshua 
Waddell and wife Tina of Hays.

She was preceded in death by her parents, twin sister: Janet Sue Waddell, and a granddaughter: Tess Rose Johnson.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Shriners 
Hospitals for Children or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Joyce may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Carolina, loving wife and mother of four, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022,&nbsp; at Select Specialty Hospital in Augusta, Georgia.She was born June 4, 1950, in McCook, Neb., the daughter of Francis and Wilburma (Shields) Winkler.&nbsp; She 
graduated from Oberlin High School and went on to receive her nursing 
degree from Washburn University.&nbsp; Joyce was a practicing pediatric, home
 health, and hospice nurse for 40 years.&nbsp; On October 28, 2000, she 
married Thomas Misiag of Aiken.Survivors include her husband Tom of 
Aiken, SC, four children: Jessica Johnson and husband Brandon of Hays, 
Kristopher Marintzer and wife Anna Beth of De Soto, Cody Marintzer and 
wife Karen of Hays, and Shiloh Martinez and husband Adrian of Sartell, 
MN, 15 grandchildren whom she adored: Tucker, Jersey, and Cooper 
Johnson, Mason, Miles, and Meryn Marintzer, Caleb, Mattias, Joshua, 
Catherine, Benjamin, Cecilia, and Augustin Marintzer, Isabel and 
Sebastian Martinez, and a nephew whom she thought of as her own: Joshua 
Waddell and wife Tina of Hays.She was preceded in death by her parents, twin sister: Janet Sue Waddell, and a granddaughter: Tess Rose Johnson.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Saturday, August 13, 2022, at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be from 9:00 am until service time.&nbsp; Burial will follow 
in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Shriners 
Hospitals for Children or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.&nbsp; 
Condolences and memories of Joyce may be shared with her family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joyce Ann Misiag

Larry Dean Kilian passed away July 31, 2022, at 85 years of age at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas.&nbsp; 

Larry was born February 21, 1937, in Ellsworth, Kansas. Larry 
competed in shot put in Junior High track and field and was on the 440 
relay team, posting a new school record with a 51.4 run. He also played 
varsity football all 4 years of high school, played men’s basketball, 
and ran track. In 1955, he was part of the Russell Broncos Men’s 
Basketball team State Class A Champions.&nbsp; Larry met Donna Lee Franklin 
at a band trip to the fair in Salina, Kansas, and started dating at age 
15. This relationship continued until he was united in marriage to Donna
 on July 31, 1960. Their first year of marriage they moved from Russell 
to Hoxie, Kansas, where Donna taught second grade and Larry taught 
grades 5-8 at a nearby little town—Studley, Kansas.

Larry and Donna moved back to Russell in 1963 where he began farming 
with his father.&nbsp; They farmed wheat and milo and raised Angus cattle. 
Harvest time was his favorite time because family all pitched in and 
worked it.&nbsp; Donna made lunch at the house for all the workers and 
prepared sandwiches for them to eat later for dinner. Dad took his 
30-minute power nap after lunch before going back out in the field.&nbsp;

In June 2006, Larry and Donna decided to retire from their farm life 
in Russell after 45 years.&nbsp; Larry and Donna chose to make a move to 
Eudora, Kansas, to be close to family.&nbsp; They enjoyed going to 
auctions/estate sales, traveling with family and friends, and attending 
their grandsons’ basketball and baseball games.&nbsp; As a pastime Larry took
 up stained glass, which, for a “farm boy from a small town in Kansas,” 
he was very talented He also enjoyed refinishing furniture. He displayed
 these beautiful creations in his booth at the D. Palma and Co. 
Mercantile antique mall in Russell and gave them as gifts to friends and
 family.

Larry was preceded in death by his father and mother, Johnny Kilian 
and Alvina Lucille (Krug) Kilian; and his wife. He is survived by one 
daughter, Karla Jean (Doug) Krause of DeSoto, Kansas; one son, Stuart 
John (JoAnn) Kilian of Gorham, Kansas; and three grandsons, Travis 
(Staci) Krause of Wichita, Kansas; Trent Krause (Kaytlyn Green) of 
Lenexa, Kansas; and Cameron Kilian of Gorham, KS.

The family extends their heart-felt thanks to the many friends who 
visited, phoned, and sent cards during the past months.&nbsp; They also 
extend their gratitude to the nurses and physicians at Lawrence Memorial
 Hospital, Precision Cancer Center, and the Douglas County Visiting 
Nurses and Hospice Care. Larry will truly be missed by the many people 
whose hearts he touched.

A graveside memorial service to celebrate Larry’s life will be held 
at 10 A.M. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the Russell City Cemetery in
 Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Friday, 
August 19, 2022, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6 P.M.
 to 8 P.M. Friday evening.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the 
funeral services.&nbsp; 

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the 
Lawrence Humane Society at 1805 E. 19th Street, Lawrence, KS 66046 or online at lawrencehumane.org.

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 </figure>Larry Dean Kilian passed away July 31, 2022, at 85 years of age at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kansas.&nbsp; Larry was born February 21, 1937, in Ellsworth, Kansas. Larry 
competed in shot put in Junior High track and field and was on the 440 
relay team, posting a new school record with a 51.4 run. He also played 
varsity football all 4 years of high school, played men’s basketball, 
and ran track. In 1955, he was part of the Russell Broncos Men’s 
Basketball team State Class A Champions.&nbsp; Larry met Donna Lee Franklin 
at a band trip to the fair in Salina, Kansas, and started dating at age 
15. This relationship continued until he was united in marriage to Donna
 on July 31, 1960. Their first year of marriage they moved from Russell 
to Hoxie, Kansas, where Donna taught second grade and Larry taught 
grades 5-8 at a nearby little town—Studley, Kansas.Larry and Donna moved back to Russell in 1963 where he began farming 
with his father.&nbsp; They farmed wheat and milo and raised Angus cattle. 
Harvest time was his favorite time because family all pitched in and 
worked it.&nbsp; Donna made lunch at the house for all the workers and 
prepared sandwiches for them to eat later for dinner. Dad took his 
30-minute power nap after lunch before going back out in the field.&nbsp;In June 2006, Larry and Donna decided to retire from their farm life 
in Russell after 45 years.&nbsp; Larry and Donna chose to make a move to 
Eudora, Kansas, to be close to family.&nbsp; They enjoyed going to 
auctions/estate sales, traveling with family and friends, and attending 
their grandsons’ basketball and baseball games.&nbsp; As a pastime Larry took
 up stained glass, which, for a “farm boy from a small town in Kansas,” 
he was very talented He also enjoyed refinishing furniture. He displayed
 these beautiful creations in his booth at the D. Palma and Co. 
Mercantile antique mall in Russell and gave them as gifts to friends and
 family.Larry was preceded in death by his father and mother, Johnny Kilian 
and Alvina Lucille (Krug) Kilian; and his wife. He is survived by one 
daughter, Karla Jean (Doug) Krause of DeSoto, Kansas; one son, Stuart 
John (JoAnn) Kilian of Gorham, Kansas; and three grandsons, Travis 
(Staci) Krause of Wichita, Kansas; Trent Krause (Kaytlyn Green) of 
Lenexa, Kansas; and Cameron Kilian of Gorham, KS.The family extends their heart-felt thanks to the many friends who 
visited, phoned, and sent cards during the past months.&nbsp; They also 
extend their gratitude to the nurses and physicians at Lawrence Memorial
 Hospital, Precision Cancer Center, and the Douglas County Visiting 
Nurses and Hospice Care. Larry will truly be missed by the many people 
whose hearts he touched.A graveside memorial service to celebrate Larry’s life will be held 
at 10 A.M. on Saturday, August 20, 2022, at the Russell City Cemetery in
 Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Friday, 
August 19, 2022, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6 P.M.
 to 8 P.M. Friday evening.&nbsp; Cremation has been selected by the family.&nbsp; 
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the 
funeral services.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the 
Lawrence Humane Society at 1805 E. 19th Street, Lawrence, KS 66046 or online at lawrencehumane.org.

Larry Dean Kilian

&nbsp;Jeannine “Jeannie” Horn, 92, died on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Lane 
County Hospital in Dighton. She was born on April 21, 1930 at 
Hutchinson the daughter of Ralph Hamilton &amp; Geraldine Estelle 
(Mitchell) Wilson. She married Lawrence Albert “Lefty” Horn on January 
1, 1950. He died on April 16, 2002. 
Jeannie graduated from Sterling High School in 1948. At the age of 16 
she started working in Sterling Cafe and later J.C. Penny’s and IGA 
Grocery Store. After her marriage she moved to Dighton and worked at 
the SRS Office for 10 years and 18 years in the office at Lane County 
Hospital. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and sang in 
the choir for 25 years. She enjoyed playing bingo and being involved 
with her Grandchildren. 
She is survived by her Daughter- Toni Molina of Canyon, Texas, 3 Sons- 
Craig Horn of Ness City, Larry Horn of Dighton and Lloyd Horn of Fort 
Worth, Texas, 6 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren, Brother- Robert 
Wilson of Midland, Texas , Half Sister- Mary Navarro of Lyons. She was 
preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Sister Donna Mae Kisling, 2 
Brother- Robert A. Wilson and 1 Grand-Daughter. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 19, at United 
Methodist Church in Dighton with Rev A.G. Turner officiating. Burial 
will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from Noon to 
8:00 on Thursday at Boomhower Funeral Home.

 Memorials are suggested to 
United Methodist Church of JOY Center in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.
  Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>&nbsp;Jeannine “Jeannie” Horn, 92, died on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Lane 
County Hospital in Dighton. She was born on April 21, 1930 at 
Hutchinson the daughter of Ralph Hamilton &amp; Geraldine Estelle 
(Mitchell) Wilson. She married Lawrence Albert “Lefty” Horn on January 
1, 1950. He died on April 16, 2002. 
Jeannie graduated from Sterling High School in 1948. At the age of 16 
she started working in Sterling Cafe and later J.C. Penny’s and IGA 
Grocery Store. After her marriage she moved to Dighton and worked at 
the SRS Office for 10 years and 18 years in the office at Lane County 
Hospital. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and sang in 
the choir for 25 years. She enjoyed playing bingo and being involved 
with her Grandchildren. 
She is survived by her Daughter- Toni Molina of Canyon, Texas, 3 Sons- 
Craig Horn of Ness City, Larry Horn of Dighton and Lloyd Horn of Fort 
Worth, Texas, 6 Grandchildren, 4 Great-Grandchildren, Brother- Robert 
Wilson of Midland, Texas , Half Sister- Mary Navarro of Lyons. She was 
preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Sister Donna Mae Kisling, 2 
Brother- Robert A. Wilson and 1 Grand-Daughter. 
Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM on Friday, August 19, at United 
Methodist Church in Dighton with Rev A.G. Turner officiating. Burial 
will be in Dighton Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call from Noon to 
8:00 on Thursday at Boomhower Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to 
United Methodist Church of JOY Center in care of Boomhower Funeral Home.
 Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

 Jeannine 'Jeannie' Horn

Grace M. Gardner, age 58, lifelong Great Bend, Kansas, resident, 
passed away early on Saturday morning, August 6, 2022, at Hutchinson 
Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; Grace was born on 
September 3, 1963, at Great Bend to James H. and Mary (Boman) Gardner.&nbsp; 


She graduated from Great Bend High School and worked as Admissions 
Director, Activities Director, and Certified Nurses Assistant for the 
former Great Bend Manor Nursing Home and later worked as Certified 
Nurses Assistant for the Dominican Sisters Convent in Great Bend for 13 
years prior to her retirement. Grace enjoyed knitting and crocheting, 
attending professional wrestling events (and later watching them on 
television), and going to Michael Bolton concerts throughout the area in
 her younger days.

Survivors include one sister, Sue Meyeres of Great Bend, Kansas; two 
nieces:&nbsp; Melissa Fields of Great Bend, Kansas and Mary Vasquez of 
Concordia, Kansas; one nephew James (and his wife Joyce and son Anakin) 
Fields of Cuba, Missouri.&nbsp; Grace was preceded in death by her parents; 
one sister Linda L. Fields and one brother Jack D. Boyer.

According to her wishes, cremation has been chosen and inurnment will
 take place in the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas at a later 
date.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be directed to the Golden Belt Humane Society in 
Great Bend, Kansas with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in 
charge.

Grace M. Gardner, age 58, lifelong Great Bend, Kansas, resident, 
passed away early on Saturday morning, August 6, 2022, at Hutchinson 
Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; Grace was born on 
September 3, 1963, at Great Bend to James H. and Mary (Boman) Gardner.&nbsp; 
She graduated from Great Bend High School and worked as Admissions 
Director, Activities Director, and Certified Nurses Assistant for the 
former Great Bend Manor Nursing Home and later worked as Certified 
Nurses Assistant for the Dominican Sisters Convent in Great Bend for 13 
years prior to her retirement. Grace enjoyed knitting and crocheting, 
attending professional wrestling events (and later watching them on 
television), and going to Michael Bolton concerts throughout the area in
 her younger days.Survivors include one sister, Sue Meyeres of Great Bend, Kansas; two 
nieces:&nbsp; Melissa Fields of Great Bend, Kansas and Mary Vasquez of 
Concordia, Kansas; one nephew James (and his wife Joyce and son Anakin) 
Fields of Cuba, Missouri.&nbsp; Grace was preceded in death by her parents; 
one sister Linda L. Fields and one brother Jack D. Boyer.According to her wishes, cremation has been chosen and inurnment will
 take place in the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas at a later 
date.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to the Golden Belt Humane Society in 
Great Bend, Kansas with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in 
charge.

Grace M. Gardner

Wayne Harold Hagerman, 74, passed away August 6, 2022, in Larned, KS.

He was born May 17, 1948, at Great Bend, KS, the son of Harold E. and 
Julia E. Brady Hagerman. A lifetime area resident, he was a 
farmer/stockman and served as State Representative 114th District for a two-year term.

He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, Santa Fe Trail 
Center, Fort Larned Old Guard, Kansas Wheat Commission, and was a 
lifetime Kansas State Alumni and Veteran.

On May 2, 1981, he married Brenda West at Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, KS.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: brother, Charles (Chris) Hagerman, Larned; 
sister, Margaret Ann Spreier, Larned; six nephews, Lance Hagerman, Jeff 
Spreier, Tim Spreier, Brandon Holloway, Bryce Craig, Joshua Riedel and 
two nieces, Brianna Miller, Kayli Greer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Bill Spreier.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 
Larned Cemetery, Larned, KS, with Pastor David Spare presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Santa Fe Trail Center 
or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 
Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Wayne Harold Hagerman, 74, passed away August 6, 2022, in Larned, KS.He was born May 17, 1948, at Great Bend, KS, the son of Harold E. and 
Julia E. Brady Hagerman. A lifetime area resident, he was a 
farmer/stockman and served as State Representative 114th District for a two-year term.He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, Santa Fe Trail 
Center, Fort Larned Old Guard, Kansas Wheat Commission, and was a 
lifetime Kansas State Alumni and Veteran.On May 2, 1981, he married Brenda West at Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, KS.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: brother, Charles (Chris) Hagerman, Larned; 
sister, Margaret Ann Spreier, Larned; six nephews, Lance Hagerman, Jeff 
Spreier, Tim Spreier, Brandon Holloway, Bryce Craig, Joshua Riedel and 
two nieces, Brianna Miller, Kayli Greer.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Bill Spreier.Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 
Larned Cemetery, Larned, KS, with Pastor David Spare presiding. 
Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Santa Fe Trail Center 
or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 
Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wayne Harold Hagerman

Loren Wesley Luther, age 77, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022.&nbsp; 
He was born March 27, 1945, to Lloyd and Thelma (Mather) Luther in 
Oakley, Kansas.&nbsp;

He grew up in western Logan County and went to grade school at Winona
 Consolidated School, one year in Brewster and then graduated from 
Winona in 1965.&nbsp; He married Greta “Rita” Wimer, to this union Lloyd 
Allen and Brian Wayne were born.&nbsp;

He worked in a sawmill in Longview, Washington, until they&nbsp;moved back
 to Kansas to help on the farm until they sold the farm, then he worked 
at a dairy, farming and ranching, and at a&nbsp;foundry in Salina. 
&nbsp;After&nbsp;an&nbsp;accident he returned to Sharon Springs where Loren&nbsp;and his 
son, Brian started B&amp;L Construction until he retired in 2005. 
&nbsp;During his&nbsp;retirement he enjoyed doing odd jobs, cutting wood, 
gardening, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and 
friends.&nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Lloyd Alan; brother, Lyle Eugene.&nbsp;

Loren is survived by his friend, Darlene Freytag of Goodland; son, 
Brian (Connie) Luther of Norton, KS; grandsons, Drew Riley of 
North&nbsp;&nbsp;Dakota and&nbsp;Blaine Luther of North Platte, NE; granddaughter, 
Chalee&nbsp;Luther of Goodland, KS; brothers, Phillip (Carolyn) Luther of 
Longview, WA and Michael (Diane) Luther of Goodland; sister Margaret 
“Peggy” (John) Chitwood of Mountain View, AR; aunt, Rosalee Chaney of 
Wakeeney, KS; and a host of many more family and friends.

Memorial service will be Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 10 a.m. MT at 
Calvary Gospel Church,&nbsp; 6296 Highway 27, Goodland. 

Memorials may be 
designated to Loren Luther Memorial Fund and may be left at the service 
or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 
67735. Information and online condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Loren Wesley Luther, age 77, passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022.&nbsp; 
He was born March 27, 1945, to Lloyd and Thelma (Mather) Luther in 
Oakley, Kansas.&nbsp;He grew up in western Logan County and went to grade school at Winona
 Consolidated School, one year in Brewster and then graduated from 
Winona in 1965.&nbsp; He married Greta “Rita” Wimer, to this union Lloyd 
Allen and Brian Wayne were born.&nbsp;He worked in a sawmill in Longview, Washington, until they&nbsp;moved back
 to Kansas to help on the farm until they sold the farm, then he worked 
at a dairy, farming and ranching, and at a&nbsp;foundry in Salina. 
&nbsp;After&nbsp;an&nbsp;accident he returned to Sharon Springs where Loren&nbsp;and his 
son, Brian started B&amp;L Construction until he retired in 2005. 
&nbsp;During his&nbsp;retirement he enjoyed doing odd jobs, cutting wood, 
gardening, hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and 
friends.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Lloyd Alan; brother, Lyle Eugene.&nbsp;Loren is survived by his friend, Darlene Freytag of Goodland; son, 
Brian (Connie) Luther of Norton, KS; grandsons, Drew Riley of 
North&nbsp;&nbsp;Dakota and&nbsp;Blaine Luther of North Platte, NE; granddaughter, 
Chalee&nbsp;Luther of Goodland, KS; brothers, Phillip (Carolyn) Luther of 
Longview, WA and Michael (Diane) Luther of Goodland; sister Margaret 
“Peggy” (John) Chitwood of Mountain View, AR; aunt, Rosalee Chaney of 
Wakeeney, KS; and a host of many more family and friends.Memorial service will be Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 10 a.m. MT at 
Calvary Gospel Church,&nbsp; 6296 Highway 27, Goodland. Memorials may be 
designated to Loren Luther Memorial Fund and may be left at the service 
or sent in care of Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, Kansas 
67735. Information and online condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Loren Wesley Luther (1945-2022)

Jerry Lee Winter was born January 5, 1935, in rural Kit Carson County,&nbsp; Colorado, just southwest of Kanorado, Kansas, to Wayne and Sylvia 
(Armitage) Winter. &nbsp;Jerry lived his entire life in the Kanorado area 
where he attended school and graduated with the class of 1953.

On July 14, 1953, he married Melba Coons.&nbsp; They lived on a farm 
southeast of Kanorado and eventually moved their house to a half mile 
south of Kanorado where they raised their three sons.&nbsp; Jerry and Melba 
milked cows for a few years, farmed and Jerry began aerial spraying with
 his father.&nbsp; He continued to run Winter Flying Service after his father
 retired and was an aerial spray pilot for over 45 years.&nbsp; Jerry enjoyed
 building things and incorporated that with his passion of aviation when
 he built a snowplane utilizing an aircraft engine. He later built a 
flat bottom boat, once again using an aircraft engine. &nbsp;

While in high school, he participated in football, basketball and 
baseball and later played town team basketball and summer softball.&nbsp; He 
spoke often of these experiences. Jerry and Melba were proud supporters
 of their children and grandchildren and spent many hours and miles 
following their activities.

He was proceeded in death by wife Melba (Coons) Winter in October of 
2021, his parents A. Wayne Winter and Sylvia (Armitage) Reynolds, 
brother Don (Joyce) Winter.&nbsp; 

He is survived by sons Gary (Deb) Winter of
 Kanorado; Larry (Janet) Winter of Fairbury, NE; Terry Winter of Parker,
 CO.&nbsp; Six grandchildren:&nbsp; Sean (Shawndra) of Colorado Springs, CO; Blake
 (Molly) of Wheat Ridge, CO; Jonathan (Emily) of Fairbury, NE; Aubrea 
(Beto) of Goodland, KS; Lane (Britney) of Castle Rock, CO; Shane (Carly)
 of Fairbury, NE.&nbsp; Twelve great-grandchildren also survive.

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

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 </figure>Jerry Lee Winter was born January 5, 1935, in rural Kit Carson County,&nbsp; Colorado, just southwest of Kanorado, Kansas, to Wayne and Sylvia 
(Armitage) Winter. &nbsp;Jerry lived his entire life in the Kanorado area 
where he attended school and graduated with the class of 1953.On July 14, 1953, he married Melba Coons.&nbsp; They lived on a farm 
southeast of Kanorado and eventually moved their house to a half mile 
south of Kanorado where they raised their three sons.&nbsp; Jerry and Melba 
milked cows for a few years, farmed and Jerry began aerial spraying with
 his father.&nbsp; He continued to run Winter Flying Service after his father
 retired and was an aerial spray pilot for over 45 years.&nbsp; Jerry enjoyed
 building things and incorporated that with his passion of aviation when
 he built a snowplane utilizing an aircraft engine. He later built a 
flat bottom boat, once again using an aircraft engine. &nbsp;While in high school, he participated in football, basketball and 
baseball and later played town team basketball and summer softball.&nbsp; He 
spoke often of these experiences. Jerry and Melba were proud supporters
 of their children and grandchildren and spent many hours and miles 
following their activities.He was proceeded in death by wife Melba (Coons) Winter in October of 
2021, his parents A. Wayne Winter and Sylvia (Armitage) Reynolds, 
brother Don (Joyce) Winter.&nbsp; He is survived by sons Gary (Deb) Winter of
 Kanorado; Larry (Janet) Winter of Fairbury, NE; Terry Winter of Parker,
 CO.&nbsp; Six grandchildren:&nbsp; Sean (Shawndra) of Colorado Springs, CO; Blake
 (Molly) of Wheat Ridge, CO; Jonathan (Emily) of Fairbury, NE; Aubrea 
(Beto) of Goodland, KS; Lane (Britney) of Castle Rock, CO; Shane (Carly)
 of Fairbury, NE.&nbsp; Twelve great-grandchildren also survive.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Jerry-Winter">HERE</a> for service details.

Jerry Lee Winter

William “Bill” G. Schultze, age 68, was born on February 1, 1954, to Rex and Rita (Clark) Schultze in Russell, KS. He passed away on August 5, 2022, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital. Bill was one of the last classes to attend Covert Grade School and then graduated from Osborne High School in 1972. 

After graduation, he attended Goodland VoTech and graduated from the diesel mechanic program with his Associates degree. On September 8, 1973, he was united in marriage to Beth (Mayes) Schultze and to this union five children were born. Amy Elizabeth, Angela Kay, Eric William, Bryan Charles and Tyler Reginald. They raised their family in rural Paradise, KS until 1991 when they moved to the family farm south of Osborne. 

Bill spent his life farming, ranching and attending every event possible of his kids and grandkids and never hesitating to help Beth with any of their many projects. In earlier years he enjoyed team penning with his family and close friends. A favorite memory of his was when he won the Osborne County Ranch Rodeo with his sons. He enjoyed coyote hunting on Sundays throughout the winter months. Bill spent many hours hunting pheasants and elk. 

On his many adventures, he was always looking for Hesston belt buckles to complete his collections to pass onto his children and grandchildren. 

Bill was preceded in death by his grandparents, Reginald and Mildred Schultze and Father in law, Doyle Sackhoff. Bill is survived by his wife, Beth of the home, his parents Rex and Rita Schultze of Osborne, mother in law JoAnn (Arden) Putnam of Downs, KS, sister Connie (Kim) Moore of Osborne. His 5 children, Amy (Brandon) Miller of Phillipsburg, Angie (Jerrad) Goheen of Osborne, Eric (Lindy) Schultze of Osborne, Bryan (Amanda) Schultze of Osborne, Tyler (Chelsea) Schultze of Osborne. Bill has 13 grandkids who he loved endlessly, Austin, Ethan, and Owen Miller, Connor, Nathan, and Lexi Goheen, Reata, Rory and Raleigh Schultze, Reece and Ashlyn Schultze, and Coy and Tru Schultze. He was surrounded and loved by a large extended family. Bill will be greatly missed by his family and friends who loved him very much.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/William-Bill-G.-Schultze?obId=25541216#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>William “Bill” G. Schultze, age 68, was born on February 1, 1954, to Rex and Rita (Clark) Schultze in Russell, KS. He passed away on August 5, 2022, at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital. Bill was one of the last classes to attend Covert Grade School and then graduated from Osborne High School in 1972. After graduation, he attended Goodland VoTech and graduated from the diesel mechanic program with his Associates degree. On September 8, 1973, he was united in marriage to Beth (Mayes) Schultze and to this union five children were born. Amy Elizabeth, Angela Kay, Eric William, Bryan Charles and Tyler Reginald. They raised their family in rural Paradise, KS until 1991 when they moved to the family farm south of Osborne. Bill spent his life farming, ranching and attending every event possible of his kids and grandkids and never hesitating to help Beth with any of their many projects. In earlier years he enjoyed team penning with his family and close friends. A favorite memory of his was when he won the Osborne County Ranch Rodeo with his sons. He enjoyed coyote hunting on Sundays throughout the winter months. Bill spent many hours hunting pheasants and elk. On his many adventures, he was always looking for Hesston belt buckles to complete his collections to pass onto his children and grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his grandparents, Reginald and Mildred Schultze and Father in law, Doyle Sackhoff. Bill is survived by his wife, Beth of the home, his parents Rex and Rita Schultze of Osborne, mother in law JoAnn (Arden) Putnam of Downs, KS, sister Connie (Kim) Moore of Osborne. His 5 children, Amy (Brandon) Miller of Phillipsburg, Angie (Jerrad) Goheen of Osborne, Eric (Lindy) Schultze of Osborne, Bryan (Amanda) Schultze of Osborne, Tyler (Chelsea) Schultze of Osborne. Bill has 13 grandkids who he loved endlessly, Austin, Ethan, and Owen Miller, Connor, Nathan, and Lexi Goheen, Reata, Rory and Raleigh Schultze, Reece and Ashlyn Schultze, and Coy and Tru Schultze. He was surrounded and loved by a large extended family. Bill will be greatly missed by his family and friends who loved him very much.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/William-Bill-G.-Schultze?obId=25541216#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

William 'Bill' G. Schultze

The Earthly life of Kay Suzanne McCarthy ended on Aug 1st, 2022, physically surrounded by 4 of her 5 children.  
She was immediately welcomed to the Kingdom of God by her late son, John
 Stannard, who became a resident just 2 months prior. He had spent his 
days gathering family and preparing a welcome home party for his mom. 
Upon arrival at the Gates of Heaven, which were incredibly pleasing to 
Kay’s visual palette, Kay met her own mother, Marjorie Rice, for the 
first time since she was 3 years old.

Also awaiting Kay’s entrance was 
her dad and the love of her earthly life, Tom Stannard. So many souls 
danced in the Heavens upon her arrival and her accolades for a life well
 lived were acknowledged and appreciated by Jesus Christ, her Savior.  
Kay invested in her life by prioritizing people. The true measure of her
 wealth remains the love she shared for life and her ability to 
exemplify what intention and persistence can reap. She lived with a 
twinkle in her eyes and a quick dance move that synchronized smoothly 
into her stride as she went from two-step to jazz to waltz. She never 
skipped a beat; each season of her life demonstrated her artistic soul. 
 
Kay embraced every stage of her life and used gratitude as a tool to 
overcome life's trials. Seeing the good in every bad situation, 
recognizing that “doing something, even if it's wrong “moved her to the 
next right thing when making decisions...she was a master of creating 
her own joy as she was dealt some challenging hands during her stay on 
earth.  
Kay held many prestigious titles and was recognized on many platforms 
for her paintings and her ability to provide leadership to organizations
 and events for the arts.... but the one she is most noted for and proud
 of is her legacy of love for her children, grandchildren and great 
grandchildren. She fulfilled her heart's desire to leave a story of 
people who came to Jesus. She ultimately handed over the reins to Him 
as He greeted her at the gates and the party ensued.  
There will be a celebration of Kay’s life at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 
14, 2022, at the Wesleyan Church, Colby, KS. A dedication of her ashes 
will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Riverview
 Cemetery, in Williston, ND.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659963696602.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The Earthly life of Kay Suzanne McCarthy ended on Aug 1st, 2022, physically surrounded by 4 of her 5 children.  
She was immediately welcomed to the Kingdom of God by her late son, John
 Stannard, who became a resident just 2 months prior. He had spent his 
days gathering family and preparing a welcome home party for his mom. 
Upon arrival at the Gates of Heaven, which were incredibly pleasing to 
Kay’s visual palette, Kay met her own mother, Marjorie Rice, for the 
first time since she was 3 years old. Also awaiting Kay’s entrance was 
her dad and the love of her earthly life, Tom Stannard. So many souls 
danced in the Heavens upon her arrival and her accolades for a life well
 lived were acknowledged and appreciated by Jesus Christ, her Savior.  
Kay invested in her life by prioritizing people. The true measure of her
 wealth remains the love she shared for life and her ability to 
exemplify what intention and persistence can reap. She lived with a 
twinkle in her eyes and a quick dance move that synchronized smoothly 
into her stride as she went from two-step to jazz to waltz. She never 
skipped a beat; each season of her life demonstrated her artistic soul. 
 
Kay embraced every stage of her life and used gratitude as a tool to 
overcome life's trials. Seeing the good in every bad situation, 
recognizing that “doing something, even if it's wrong “moved her to the 
next right thing when making decisions...she was a master of creating 
her own joy as she was dealt some challenging hands during her stay on 
earth.  
Kay held many prestigious titles and was recognized on many platforms 
for her paintings and her ability to provide leadership to organizations
 and events for the arts.... but the one she is most noted for and proud
 of is her legacy of love for her children, grandchildren and great 
grandchildren. She fulfilled her heart's desire to leave a story of 
people who came to Jesus. She ultimately handed over the reins to Him 
as He greeted her at the gates and the party ensued.  
There will be a celebration of Kay’s life at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, August 
14, 2022, at the Wesleyan Church, Colby, KS. A dedication of her ashes 
will take place at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 10, 2022, at Riverview
 Cemetery, in Williston, ND.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Kay Suzanne McCarthy

Charla Rose (Bechard) Moos passed away peacefully on August 5, 2022, at 
her home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and 
friend. She was the first born to Adeline (Kepka) and Armond Bechard Sr.
 on October 11, 1952. After graduating high school, Charla married the 
love of her life, Dennis Moos at the Immaculate Conception Church in 
Grinnell, KS. Together they had three children: Kimberly, John, and 
Jennifer. 
Charla loved spending time with her family along with cheering on her 
KSU Wildcats. Her five brothers and sister did eventually get her to 
cheer for the Jayhawks during KU Volleyball games, which she loved to 
watch. 
During her battle with Polycystic Kidney Disease, she was able to 
receive two lifesaving kidney transplants which allowed her to make many
 more precious memories with her family. 
Charla was a member of the Altar Society, VFW Auxiliary, and served many
 years as a 4-H Leader. Her hobbies included making crafts and the many 
rosaries she made for others over the years. Charla is especially 
remembered for her kolaches she would make for friends, neighbors and 
the Grinnell Warriors activity and athletic teams. 
Those proceeding her in death are her parents, Adeline and Armond 
Bechard Sr., her brother Don Bechard and her six precious grandbabies. 
Charla will be greatly missed by her husband, Dennis of Grinnell; 
daughters, Kimberly (Steve) Crooker, of Alexandria, VA and Jennifer 
(Jason) Burrows, of Hugoton, KS; son John, of Lawrence, KS; four 
grandchildren, Jayden, Joshua and Jaycee Burrows and Jude Crooker; her 
siblings, Harold (Susan) Bechard, of Salina, sister-in-law Jan Bechard, 
of Gardner, Richard (Pam) Bechard, of Overland Park, Raymond (Pam) 
Bechard, of Lawrence, Armond Jr. (Cindy) Bechard, of Leawood and Mary 
Beth (Jay) Nelson, of Tonganoxie, along with many nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
August 10, 2022, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, Grinnell, KS.
 The Funeral Mass is at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the 
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Grinnell, with burial in the 
church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception 
Church or the Quinter Ambulance Service and sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. 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>Charla Rose (Bechard) Moos passed away peacefully on August 5, 2022, at 
her home. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and 
friend. She was the first born to Adeline (Kepka) and Armond Bechard Sr.
 on October 11, 1952. After graduating high school, Charla married the 
love of her life, Dennis Moos at the Immaculate Conception Church in 
Grinnell, KS. Together they had three children: Kimberly, John, and 
Jennifer. 
Charla loved spending time with her family along with cheering on her 
KSU Wildcats. Her five brothers and sister did eventually get her to 
cheer for the Jayhawks during KU Volleyball games, which she loved to 
watch. 
During her battle with Polycystic Kidney Disease, she was able to 
receive two lifesaving kidney transplants which allowed her to make many
 more precious memories with her family. 
Charla was a member of the Altar Society, VFW Auxiliary, and served many
 years as a 4-H Leader. Her hobbies included making crafts and the many 
rosaries she made for others over the years. Charla is especially 
remembered for her kolaches she would make for friends, neighbors and 
the Grinnell Warriors activity and athletic teams. 
Those proceeding her in death are her parents, Adeline and Armond 
Bechard Sr., her brother Don Bechard and her six precious grandbabies. 
Charla will be greatly missed by her husband, Dennis of Grinnell; 
daughters, Kimberly (Steve) Crooker, of Alexandria, VA and Jennifer 
(Jason) Burrows, of Hugoton, KS; son John, of Lawrence, KS; four 
grandchildren, Jayden, Joshua and Jaycee Burrows and Jude Crooker; her 
siblings, Harold (Susan) Bechard, of Salina, sister-in-law Jan Bechard, 
of Gardner, Richard (Pam) Bechard, of Overland Park, Raymond (Pam) 
Bechard, of Lawrence, Armond Jr. (Cindy) Bechard, of Leawood and Mary 
Beth (Jay) Nelson, of Tonganoxie, along with many nieces and nephews. 
Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, 
August 10, 2022, at the Immaculate Conception Parish Hall, Grinnell, KS.
 The Funeral Mass is at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022, at the 
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Grinnell, with burial in the 
church cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception 
Church or the Quinter Ambulance Service and sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For information or condolences 
visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Charla Rose Moos (Bechard)

Bonnie J. Schenkel, age 84 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away 
at her home in Great Bend on Friday, August 5, 2022.&nbsp; Bonnie was born on
 March 22, 1938 at Liberal, Kansas, to Hugh and Gladys (Hibler) Harding, 
and had been a resident of Great Bend since 1969.&nbsp; She was united in 
marriage to John J. “Jack” Schenkel on June 29, 1961, at Clayton, New 
Mexico.&nbsp; Jack passed away on November 5, 2003.&nbsp; 

Bonnie worked as a 
breakfast cook for Herb Wong’s Chinese Restaurant and also worked at the
 former Trail Café in Great Bend.&nbsp; She also worked in the housekeeping 
department at the original Holiday Inn in Great Bend.&nbsp; Bonnie loved 
knitting, crocheting and embroidering, cooking and baking, and word 
search puzzles, and most of all, playing Scrabble.&nbsp; Throughout her life,
 Bonnie fed and helped raise several of her nieces and nephews, 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She lived and loved to take care 
of her family.

Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Gary Bruner and Steven Schenkel, both of
 Great Bend, Kansas; two daughters: Brenda Walton (&amp; Dirk Becker) 
and Phyllis Schenkel, both of Great Bend, Kansas; 7 grandchildren and 7 
great-grandchildren; one sister Rose Hopewell of Halstead, Kansas; and 
her fur babies Polly, Daphne, Pappy, and Molly.&nbsp; Bonnie was preceded in 
death by her parents; her husband; an infant daughter Teresa Marie; one 
brother Robert Harding; and four sisters:&nbsp; Louise Schupman, Phyllis 
Bromwell, Joy Elmore, and Carole Lightle.

According to her wishes, cremation has been chosen and there will be a
 Celebration of Life Service held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 13, 
2022, at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Chaplain Jeff Owen 
officiating.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be directed to Kindred Hospice or the Clara 
Barton Hospital Foundation with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas 
in charge.

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 </figure>Bonnie J. Schenkel, age 84 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away 
at her home in Great Bend on Friday, August 5, 2022.&nbsp; Bonnie was born on
 March 22, 1938 at Liberal, Kansas, to Hugh and Gladys (Hibler) Harding, 
and had been a resident of Great Bend since 1969.&nbsp; She was united in 
marriage to John J. “Jack” Schenkel on June 29, 1961, at Clayton, New 
Mexico.&nbsp; Jack passed away on November 5, 2003.&nbsp; Bonnie worked as a 
breakfast cook for Herb Wong’s Chinese Restaurant and also worked at the
 former Trail Café in Great Bend.&nbsp; She also worked in the housekeeping 
department at the original Holiday Inn in Great Bend.&nbsp; Bonnie loved 
knitting, crocheting and embroidering, cooking and baking, and word 
search puzzles, and most of all, playing Scrabble.&nbsp; Throughout her life,
 Bonnie fed and helped raise several of her nieces and nephews, 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She lived and loved to take care 
of her family.Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Gary Bruner and Steven Schenkel, both of
 Great Bend, Kansas; two daughters: Brenda Walton (&amp; Dirk Becker) 
and Phyllis Schenkel, both of Great Bend, Kansas; 7 grandchildren and 7 
great-grandchildren; one sister Rose Hopewell of Halstead, Kansas; and 
her fur babies Polly, Daphne, Pappy, and Molly.&nbsp; Bonnie was preceded in 
death by her parents; her husband; an infant daughter Teresa Marie; one 
brother Robert Harding; and four sisters:&nbsp; Louise Schupman, Phyllis 
Bromwell, Joy Elmore, and Carole Lightle.According to her wishes, cremation has been chosen and there will be a
 Celebration of Life Service held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 13, 
2022, at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Chaplain Jeff Owen 
officiating.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to Kindred Hospice or the Clara 
Barton Hospital Foundation with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas 
in charge.

Bonnie J. Schenkel

Lyman L. Kruckenberg, age 95 years, of Lyons, Kansas, and formerly of 
Great Bend, Kansas, passed away early on Friday morning, July 22, 2022,&nbsp; at the Rice County Hospital in Lyons, Kansas. Lyman was born on 
November 19, 1926, at rural Great Bend, Kansas, to Emil F. and Sophie J. 
(Soeken) Kruckenberg.&nbsp; 

He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1943,
 and served in the U.S. Coast Guard and the Merchant Marines for a total
 of 3 years in both the Atlantic Theater and Pacific Theater during 
World War II.&nbsp; Lyman was united in marriage to Esther E. Keil on 
December 15, 1946, at Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; 

He owned and operated Kruckenberg 
Construction in Great Bend for nearly 40 years, and estimated that he 
had erected over 2,000 steel buildings in the area over that span of 
time.&nbsp; Lyman and Esther loved traveling and camping with their RV, and 
Lyman particularly loved fishing, hunting, woodworking, and baseball – 
having played and coached both slow &amp; fast-pitch softball in his 
younger years.&nbsp; Lyman was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church 
and American Legion Post #180, both of Great Bend.

Survivors include one son, Martin L. (&amp; Melinda) Kruckenberg of 
Great Bend, Kansas; one daughter-in-law Virginia “Ginger” Walz of 
Lamonte, Missouri; one son-in-law Joe McLeland of Wichita, Kansas; 11 
grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; &nbsp;nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Lyman 
was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Esther E. Kruckenberg on 
December 16, 2012; one son Lyman Jr. “Butch” Kruckenberg in 2001; one 
daughter Jennifer McLeland in 2020; one brother Robert Kruckenberg and 
four sisters:&nbsp; Marvella Perry, Grace Rhodes, Pauline Halfhill, and 
Dorothy Marymee.

According to Lyman’s wishes, cremation has been chosen and a Memorial
 Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Trinity 
Lutheran Church in Great Bend, Kansas with Reverend Thomas Thierfelder 
officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Golden Belt Memorial Park 
Cemetery north of Great Bend.&nbsp; 

The family requests that Memorials be 
directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, American Legion Post #180, or the 
Great Bend Senior Center, all of Great Bend, Kansas.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lyman L. Kruckenberg, age 95 years, of Lyons, Kansas, and formerly of 
Great Bend, Kansas, passed away early on Friday morning, July 22, 2022,&nbsp; at the Rice County Hospital in Lyons, Kansas. Lyman was born on 
November 19, 1926, at rural Great Bend, Kansas, to Emil F. and Sophie J. 
(Soeken) Kruckenberg.&nbsp; He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1943,
 and served in the U.S. Coast Guard and the Merchant Marines for a total
 of 3 years in both the Atlantic Theater and Pacific Theater during 
World War II.&nbsp; Lyman was united in marriage to Esther E. Keil on 
December 15, 1946, at Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; He owned and operated Kruckenberg 
Construction in Great Bend for nearly 40 years, and estimated that he 
had erected over 2,000 steel buildings in the area over that span of 
time.&nbsp; Lyman and Esther loved traveling and camping with their RV, and 
Lyman particularly loved fishing, hunting, woodworking, and baseball – 
having played and coached both slow &amp; fast-pitch softball in his 
younger years.&nbsp; Lyman was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church 
and American Legion Post #180, both of Great Bend.Survivors include one son, Martin L. (&amp; Melinda) Kruckenberg of 
Great Bend, Kansas; one daughter-in-law Virginia “Ginger” Walz of 
Lamonte, Missouri; one son-in-law Joe McLeland of Wichita, Kansas; 11 
grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren; &nbsp;nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Lyman 
was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Esther E. Kruckenberg on 
December 16, 2012; one son Lyman Jr. “Butch” Kruckenberg in 2001; one 
daughter Jennifer McLeland in 2020; one brother Robert Kruckenberg and 
four sisters:&nbsp; Marvella Perry, Grace Rhodes, Pauline Halfhill, and 
Dorothy Marymee.According to Lyman’s wishes, cremation has been chosen and a Memorial
 Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 12, 2022, at Trinity 
Lutheran Church in Great Bend, Kansas with Reverend Thomas Thierfelder 
officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Golden Belt Memorial Park 
Cemetery north of Great Bend.&nbsp; The family requests that Memorials be 
directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, American Legion Post #180, or the 
Great Bend Senior Center, all of Great Bend, Kansas.

Lyman L. Kruckenberg

The memorial services celebrating and honoring the life of Robert 
Victor “Bob” Zolnierz, 74, of Enid, Okla., will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday 
August 19, 2022, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Complete 
cremation care and services are under the direction of Brown-Cummings 
Funeral Home.

Bob was born on January 6, 1948, to Walter and Lucia (De Couto) 
Zolnierz in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and passed from this life on 
August 3, 2022, in Enid, Oklahoma.

He was raised and educated in New Bedford, Massachusetts, graduating 
from Bishop Stang High School with the class of 1965. He went on to 
graduate from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in 1970 as a 
pharmacist. He achieved his first master’s degree from the Massachusetts
 College of Pharmacy.&nbsp; He worked for the Rhode Island Hospital in 
Providence, RI, and the South Shore Hospital in Massachusetts. He 
married Suzanne Trudeau on May 20, 1977, in Swansea, Massachusetts; from
 this union came two children. They then moved to Virginia where he 
worked as the Assistant Director at Winchester Medical Center. He 
attended Shenandoah University where he achieved his MBA. The couple 
moved to Beaumont, Texas where he worked for Baptist Hospital of 
Southeast Texas as the Director of Pharmacy; from there the couple moved
 to Hays, Kansas, where he was the Director of Pharmacy at Hays Medical 
Center, to Hawaii where he was the Director of Pharmacy at St. Francis 
Medical Center, to Kingman, Arizona where he worked at Kingman Regional 
Medical Center and lastly to Enid, Oklahoma where he was the Director of
 Pharmacy at Integris Bass Baptist Health Center for thirteen years 
until his retirement in 2018. He was a member of the St. Gregory the 
Great Catholic Church. He enjoyed golfing and computer games and loved 
spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife Suzanne Zolnierz, of the home; his 
children Marc and his wife Kathryn of Hays, KS, daughter Melissa and her
 husband Travis of Joplin, MO; grandchildren Joseph and Emily; and 
brother Michael and his wife Phyllis of Swansea, MA, and their three 
children Jennifer, Matthew, and Daniel.

Memorials may be made in his honor to the Enid Cat Clinic with Brown-Cummings serving as custodian of the funds.

Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family online at <a href="http://WWW.Brown-Cummings.com">WWW.Brown-Cummings.com</a>.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659889841937.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>The memorial services celebrating and honoring the life of Robert 
Victor “Bob” Zolnierz, 74, of Enid, Okla., will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday 
August 19, 2022, at St. Gregory the Great Catholic Church. Complete 
cremation care and services are under the direction of Brown-Cummings 
Funeral Home.Bob was born on January 6, 1948, to Walter and Lucia (De Couto) 
Zolnierz in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and passed from this life on 
August 3, 2022, in Enid, Oklahoma.He was raised and educated in New Bedford, Massachusetts, graduating 
from Bishop Stang High School with the class of 1965. He went on to 
graduate from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in 1970 as a 
pharmacist. He achieved his first master’s degree from the Massachusetts
 College of Pharmacy.&nbsp; He worked for the Rhode Island Hospital in 
Providence, RI, and the South Shore Hospital in Massachusetts. He 
married Suzanne Trudeau on May 20, 1977, in Swansea, Massachusetts; from
 this union came two children. They then moved to Virginia where he 
worked as the Assistant Director at Winchester Medical Center. He 
attended Shenandoah University where he achieved his MBA. The couple 
moved to Beaumont, Texas where he worked for Baptist Hospital of 
Southeast Texas as the Director of Pharmacy; from there the couple moved
 to Hays, Kansas, where he was the Director of Pharmacy at Hays Medical 
Center, to Hawaii where he was the Director of Pharmacy at St. Francis 
Medical Center, to Kingman, Arizona where he worked at Kingman Regional 
Medical Center and lastly to Enid, Oklahoma where he was the Director of
 Pharmacy at Integris Bass Baptist Health Center for thirteen years 
until his retirement in 2018. He was a member of the St. Gregory the 
Great Catholic Church. He enjoyed golfing and computer games and loved 
spending time with his family.He is survived by his wife Suzanne Zolnierz, of the home; his 
children Marc and his wife Kathryn of Hays, KS, daughter Melissa and her
 husband Travis of Joplin, MO; grandchildren Joseph and Emily; and 
brother Michael and his wife Phyllis of Swansea, MA, and their three 
children Jennifer, Matthew, and Daniel.He was preceded in death by his parents.Memorials may be made in his honor to the Enid Cat Clinic with Brown-Cummings serving as custodian of the funds.Condolences and special memories may be shared with the family online at <a href="http://WWW.Brown-Cummings.com">WWW.Brown-Cummings.com</a>.

Robert Victor 'Bob' Zolnierz

Al Riley passed away on Aug. 2, 2022, at the age of 73, surrounded by Family and friends. 
 Retired Air Force, survived by his wife Sue Riley, His mother Helen,
 three daughters, eight grandkids and three great-grandkids.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Al Riley passed away on Aug. 2, 2022, at the age of 73, surrounded by Family and friends. 
 Retired Air Force, survived by his wife Sue Riley, His mother Helen,
 three daughters, eight grandkids and three great-grandkids.&nbsp; &nbsp;Click HERE for service details.

Albert L. Riley

Lucille Caroline (Jensen) Herman, 92, passed peacefully on August 2, 
2022, at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, KS. She was a loving wife to 
Kenneth Herman, and devoted mother to her sons Brad and Jeff. Lucille 
was born in 1929 in Rural Republic County at the beginning of The Great 
Depression. Growing up with two sisters and a brother they all worked 
hard on the family farm. Lucille and her siblings all went on to further
 their education after high school, and she graduated from the St. 
Joseph’s School of Nursing in Concordia, KS in 1950. 
 She worked in Concordia as an operating room nurse, and eventually 
as the charge nurse of the operating room. In 1961, a nursing school 
classmate of Lucille's referred her to a job as Administrator for the 
Smith County Memorial Hospital. For 29 years, Lucille was dedicated to 
her work at the hospital, and was very proud of the services provided to
 the community by the doctors, nurses and staff. In 1985, Lucille 
received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Fort Hays State University.
 Lucille liked to be active, and her hobbies included sailing with 
her family at Kirwin or Waconda lakes, flower gardening and reading. 
Lucille also loved to cook, and when their strawberries were ripe she 
would make the best strawberry rhubarb pie. After a family vacation to 
Colorado where sons Jeff and Brad learned to snow ski, Lucille and Ken 
decided to learn to snow ski too, which the family did together for many
 years. Lucille liked to bicycle and once did the 425 mile “Biking 
Across Kansas” ride. Lucille even supported Ken, Jeff and Brad when they
 would bring home and rebuild wrecked sports cars. She could see beyond 
the messy garage to the completed cars Ken, Jeff and Brad rebuilt. 
 After retiring in 1990, Lucille helped several elderly Smith County 
residents manage their finances after they could no longer do so for 
themselves. In 2011, Lucille moved to Lawrence to be close to family. 
Lucille lived at Drury Place independent living in Lawrence where she 
was active, occasionally she used her administrative, organizing and 
computer abilities to help out other residents at Drury Place .
 We are so grateful to have had her as such an incredible example of kindness, honesty, and strength.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Lucille-Caroline-Herman?obId=25529516#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Lucille Caroline (Jensen) Herman, 92, passed peacefully on August 2, 
2022, at Presbyterian Manor in Lawrence, KS. She was a loving wife to 
Kenneth Herman, and devoted mother to her sons Brad and Jeff. Lucille 
was born in 1929 in Rural Republic County at the beginning of The Great 
Depression. Growing up with two sisters and a brother they all worked 
hard on the family farm. Lucille and her siblings all went on to further
 their education after high school, and she graduated from the St. 
Joseph’s School of Nursing in Concordia, KS in 1950. 
 She worked in Concordia as an operating room nurse, and eventually 
as the charge nurse of the operating room. In 1961, a nursing school 
classmate of Lucille's referred her to a job as Administrator for the 
Smith County Memorial Hospital. For 29 years, Lucille was dedicated to 
her work at the hospital, and was very proud of the services provided to
 the community by the doctors, nurses and staff. In 1985, Lucille 
received a bachelor's degree in nursing from Fort Hays State University.
 Lucille liked to be active, and her hobbies included sailing with 
her family at Kirwin or Waconda lakes, flower gardening and reading. 
Lucille also loved to cook, and when their strawberries were ripe she 
would make the best strawberry rhubarb pie. After a family vacation to 
Colorado where sons Jeff and Brad learned to snow ski, Lucille and Ken 
decided to learn to snow ski too, which the family did together for many
 years. Lucille liked to bicycle and once did the 425 mile “Biking 
Across Kansas” ride. Lucille even supported Ken, Jeff and Brad when they
 would bring home and rebuild wrecked sports cars. She could see beyond 
the messy garage to the completed cars Ken, Jeff and Brad rebuilt. 
 After retiring in 1990, Lucille helped several elderly Smith County 
residents manage their finances after they could no longer do so for 
themselves. In 2011, Lucille moved to Lawrence to be close to family. 
Lucille lived at Drury Place independent living in Lawrence where she 
was active, occasionally she used her administrative, organizing and 
computer abilities to help out other residents at Drury Place .
 We are so grateful to have had her as such an incredible example of kindness, honesty, and strength.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Lucille-Caroline-Herman?obId=25529516#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Lucille Caroline (Jensen) Herman

Janice G. Dunavan, 79, passed away August 6, 2022, at University of Kansas Health Systems, Great Bend, KS.

She was born July 31, 1943, in Denver, CO, the daughter of Evertt and 
Lula Mae Stevens Hallagin.&nbsp; As an Army wife she was a teacher and 
homemaker, and in 1990 she retired to farm life.

She was a member of the Pawnee Rock Christian Church, Women’s Gideons
 Auxiliary and Women’s Republican Convention. She enjoyed reading, 
horticulture, puzzles, crosswords, ranching and farming and loved 
spending time with her grandchildren.

On June 9, 1966, she married LTC Robert C. Dunavan at West Point, New York.&nbsp; He passed away May 1, 2020.

Survivors include: a son, Brian (Karen) Dunavan, San Antonio, TX; 
daughter-in-law, Melissa (Bill) Lloyd, San Antonio, TX; son-in-law, Jeff
 Gibson, LaCrosse, KS; brother, Garry (Jann) Hallagin, Kansas; sister, 
Gloria (Tom) Albright, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Sheryl Dunavan, Missouri, 
Janet Dunavan, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Channing, Zachary, Ian, 
Grant, Chloe “CJ”, Joshua, Karalyne, Madeline and numerous nieces and 
nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LTC Robert C. 
Dunavan; son, Michael J. Dunavan; daughter, Diane A. Gibson; two 
brothers-in-law, LTC Alan Dunavan and Daniel Dunavan.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 
Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock, KS with Pastor John Thomas 
presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 
10, 2022, with family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary,
 Larned, KS. &nbsp;&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Pawnee Rock Christian 
Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Janice G. Dunavan, 79, passed away August 6, 2022, at University of Kansas Health Systems, Great Bend, KS.She was born July 31, 1943, in Denver, CO, the daughter of Evertt and 
Lula Mae Stevens Hallagin.&nbsp; As an Army wife she was a teacher and 
homemaker, and in 1990 she retired to farm life.She was a member of the Pawnee Rock Christian Church, Women’s Gideons
 Auxiliary and Women’s Republican Convention. She enjoyed reading, 
horticulture, puzzles, crosswords, ranching and farming and loved 
spending time with her grandchildren.On June 9, 1966, she married LTC Robert C. Dunavan at West Point, New York.&nbsp; He passed away May 1, 2020.Survivors include: a son, Brian (Karen) Dunavan, San Antonio, TX; 
daughter-in-law, Melissa (Bill) Lloyd, San Antonio, TX; son-in-law, Jeff
 Gibson, LaCrosse, KS; brother, Garry (Jann) Hallagin, Kansas; sister, 
Gloria (Tom) Albright, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Sheryl Dunavan, Missouri, 
Janet Dunavan, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Channing, Zachary, Ian, 
Grant, Chloe “CJ”, Joshua, Karalyne, Madeline and numerous nieces and 
nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LTC Robert C. 
Dunavan; son, Michael J. Dunavan; daughter, Diane A. Gibson; two 
brothers-in-law, LTC Alan Dunavan and Daniel Dunavan.Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022, at 
Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock, KS with Pastor John Thomas 
presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 
10, 2022, with family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary,
 Larned, KS. &nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Pawnee Rock Christian 
Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Janice G. Dunavan

Marguerite Ann “Peggy” Regier Heronemus passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, with her children and grandchildren at her side.&nbsp;

Peggy was born on December 18, 1932, in Peabody, Kansas, to Frank B and
 Hope Beutler Regier.&nbsp; As a young girl she moved frequently throughout 
Kansas and Oklahoma as her father worked for Shell Pipeline Company.&nbsp; 
The family settled in Wakeeney, Kansas, when Peggy was in 6th grade.&nbsp; Peggy later graduated from Wakeeney High School.

After high school she attended nurses’ training at Hesston, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She then moved to Ness City, Kansas, where she met Leonard Heronemus.&nbsp; 
Peggy and Leonard married on May 31, 1953.&nbsp; The couple had two children,
 Daryl and Kim.&nbsp;

Peggy lived in Ness City for over 50 years.&nbsp; She worked for over 15 
years at the Ness County Hospital as a CNA.&nbsp; Later she went to work for 
the Ness City School System as a cook, where she enjoyed interacting 
with the students.&nbsp; She then moved to Sabetha, Kansas to be closer to 
her two children and their families, and lived in Sabetha for the last 
15 years.

Peggy is survived by her two children; Daryl, and his wife Karen, of 
Loch Lloyd, Missouri, and Kim Chadwell, and her husband Brad, of 
Morrill, Kansas; one sister, Jeanette Janke, of Omaha, Nebraska; four 
grandchildren, and one great grandchild.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her husband Leonard; her parents Frank and Hope Regier; and two 
brothers, Nels and Frank Regier.

Over the years Peggy enjoyed, among other interests, knitting with 
needles passed down to her from her mother and aunts, researching and 
compiling the family histories of her family as well as her husband’s, 
sewing, playing cards, and bingo.&nbsp; While in Ness City she was a member 
of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and then the Ness City United Methodist 
Church.&nbsp; After moving to Sabetha she was a member of the Sabetha United 
Methodist Church.

Graveside service will be held at the Ness City Cemetery on Thursday,
 August 11 at 11 A.M., with visitation preceding at 9 A.M. at the 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; 

Please send any memorials
 to Fitzgerald Funeral Home, or Popkess Funeral Home in Sabetha.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marguerite Ann “Peggy” Regier Heronemus passed away Thursday, August 4, 2022, with her children and grandchildren at her side.&nbsp;Peggy was born on December 18, 1932, in Peabody, Kansas, to Frank B and
 Hope Beutler Regier.&nbsp; As a young girl she moved frequently throughout 
Kansas and Oklahoma as her father worked for Shell Pipeline Company.&nbsp; 
The family settled in Wakeeney, Kansas, when Peggy was in 6th grade.&nbsp; Peggy later graduated from Wakeeney High School.After high school she attended nurses’ training at Hesston, Kansas.&nbsp; 
She then moved to Ness City, Kansas, where she met Leonard Heronemus.&nbsp; 
Peggy and Leonard married on May 31, 1953.&nbsp; The couple had two children,
 Daryl and Kim.&nbsp;Peggy lived in Ness City for over 50 years.&nbsp; She worked for over 15 
years at the Ness County Hospital as a CNA.&nbsp; Later she went to work for 
the Ness City School System as a cook, where she enjoyed interacting 
with the students.&nbsp; She then moved to Sabetha, Kansas to be closer to 
her two children and their families, and lived in Sabetha for the last 
15 years.Peggy is survived by her two children; Daryl, and his wife Karen, of 
Loch Lloyd, Missouri, and Kim Chadwell, and her husband Brad, of 
Morrill, Kansas; one sister, Jeanette Janke, of Omaha, Nebraska; four 
grandchildren, and one great grandchild.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her husband Leonard; her parents Frank and Hope Regier; and two 
brothers, Nels and Frank Regier.Over the years Peggy enjoyed, among other interests, knitting with 
needles passed down to her from her mother and aunts, researching and 
compiling the family histories of her family as well as her husband’s, 
sewing, playing cards, and bingo.&nbsp; While in Ness City she was a member 
of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church and then the Ness City United Methodist 
Church.&nbsp; After moving to Sabetha she was a member of the Sabetha United 
Methodist Church.Graveside service will be held at the Ness City Cemetery on Thursday,
 August 11 at 11 A.M., with visitation preceding at 9 A.M. at the 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Please send any memorials
 to Fitzgerald Funeral Home, or Popkess Funeral Home in Sabetha.

Marguerite Ann Heronemus

Sherry Eyvonne Smolik, 61, passed away August 4, 2022, at the 
University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, 
Kan.&nbsp; She was born October 20, 1960, in Heizer to Manuel and Claudia 
(Piland) Biles.&nbsp; Sherry married Tom Smolik in 1978 in Great Bend.&nbsp; They 
later divorced, but maintained their friendship.&nbsp;

A longtime Heizer resident, Sherry also resided in Oklahoma where she
 worked as an RN and taught within the nursing program at OSU from 1988 
to 1998. She was a faithful member of the Church of God and was an 
accomplished artist and poet.&nbsp; Sherry treasured time with her family, 
and having a servant's heart, never hesitated to lend a hand to a friend
 or family member in need.

Survivors include, her daughter, Heather Ramirez and husband Anthony 
of Great Bend; five sisters, Brenda Johnson of Albuquerque, NM, Lavonna 
Lick and husband Jerald of Peoria, Ariz., Susan Hartsell and husband 
Richard of Wagoner, Okla., Karla Biles of Great Bend, and Rhonda Suppes 
and husband Richard of Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Paula Biles of Great 
Bend; and five grandchildren, Anthony R. Ramirez, Zae Ramirez, Deziree 
Smith, Destiny Sanchez, Mahala Sanchez.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her parents; her son, Chris Smolik; brother, Robert Biles; and a 
brother-in-law, Bob Johnson.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. Dick Ogle presiding.&nbsp; Interment will 
follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from noon
 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 9, with family receiving friends from 
6:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend.&nbsp; 

Memorials 
have been suggested to the Sherry Smolik Expense Fund, in care of Bryant
 Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, KS, 67530.

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 </figure>Sherry Eyvonne Smolik, 61, passed away August 4, 2022, at the 
University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, 
Kan.&nbsp; She was born October 20, 1960, in Heizer to Manuel and Claudia 
(Piland) Biles.&nbsp; Sherry married Tom Smolik in 1978 in Great Bend.&nbsp; They 
later divorced, but maintained their friendship.&nbsp;A longtime Heizer resident, Sherry also resided in Oklahoma where she
 worked as an RN and taught within the nursing program at OSU from 1988 
to 1998. She was a faithful member of the Church of God and was an 
accomplished artist and poet.&nbsp; Sherry treasured time with her family, 
and having a servant's heart, never hesitated to lend a hand to a friend
 or family member in need.Survivors include, her daughter, Heather Ramirez and husband Anthony 
of Great Bend; five sisters, Brenda Johnson of Albuquerque, NM, Lavonna 
Lick and husband Jerald of Peoria, Ariz., Susan Hartsell and husband 
Richard of Wagoner, Okla., Karla Biles of Great Bend, and Rhonda Suppes 
and husband Richard of Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Paula Biles of Great 
Bend; and five grandchildren, Anthony R. Ramirez, Zae Ramirez, Deziree 
Smith, Destiny Sanchez, Mahala Sanchez.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by 
her parents; her son, Chris Smolik; brother, Robert Biles; and a 
brother-in-law, Bob Johnson.Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, 
at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. Dick Ogle presiding.&nbsp; Interment will 
follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; Visitation will be from noon
 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 9, with family receiving friends from 
6:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend.&nbsp; Memorials 
have been suggested to the Sherry Smolik Expense Fund, in care of Bryant
 Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, KS, 67530.

Sherry Eyvonne Smolik

Mark Louis Reuber, 56, of Ludell, died August 4, 2022, at home 
surrounded by his family. He was born August 12, 1965, in Oberlin, 
Kansas, to Eugene and JoAnn (Vap) Reuber. He attended the BLC school and
 graduated high school. He then entered DSNWK services at Prairie 
Developmental Services in Atwood. 
Mark was a friend to everyone, especially his best buddy, Danny Clark, 
who lived with him for 39 years. He really enjoyed family get-togethers 
and his birthday parties. Mark dearly loved his family especially the 
little ones and his four-legged friends. 
Mark was a lifetime member of the Sacred Heart Church, of Atwood. Mark’s
 real love was being an Altar Server for 10 years and carrying the 
cross. He spent a lot of his free time playing church as he loved to 
preach. 
Mark was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mark’s love of sports led 
him to play basketball and bowling in the Special Olympics for 40 years.
 He loved working on the farm, cleaning the gun shop and making beds at 
the Good Sam. Mark’s love for cleaning let him spend hours vacuuming 
floors and cleaning cars. 
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene, and his brother, David. 
Mark is survived by his mother, JoAnn, of Ludell; siblings, Steve 
(Vicki), of Ludell, Angela Barker, of Ponca City, OK, Lisa (Steve) 
Woody, of Ludell, Alan (Tina), of Atwood, Brian, of Tribune, and Danny 
Clark, of Ludell; thirteen nieces, seven nephews and many great-nieces 
and great-nephews, 
Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August
 7, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, KS. The Funeral Mass is at 9:30 
a.m. Monday, August 8, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, 
KS, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Ludell, KS.

Memorials may be to 
Hospice of Northwest Kansas or Prairie Developmental Services in Atwood 
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;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659885486351.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mark Louis Reuber, 56, of Ludell, died August 4, 2022, at home 
surrounded by his family. He was born August 12, 1965, in Oberlin, 
Kansas, to Eugene and JoAnn (Vap) Reuber. He attended the BLC school and
 graduated high school. He then entered DSNWK services at Prairie 
Developmental Services in Atwood. 
Mark was a friend to everyone, especially his best buddy, Danny Clark, 
who lived with him for 39 years. He really enjoyed family get-togethers 
and his birthday parties. Mark dearly loved his family especially the 
little ones and his four-legged friends. 
Mark was a lifetime member of the Sacred Heart Church, of Atwood. Mark’s
 real love was being an Altar Server for 10 years and carrying the 
cross. He spent a lot of his free time playing church as he loved to 
preach. 
Mark was a member of the Knights of Columbus. Mark’s love of sports led 
him to play basketball and bowling in the Special Olympics for 40 years.
 He loved working on the farm, cleaning the gun shop and making beds at 
the Good Sam. Mark’s love for cleaning let him spend hours vacuuming 
floors and cleaning cars. 
He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene, and his brother, David. 
Mark is survived by his mother, JoAnn, of Ludell; siblings, Steve 
(Vicki), of Ludell, Angela Barker, of Ponca City, OK, Lisa (Steve) 
Woody, of Ludell, Alan (Tina), of Atwood, Brian, of Tribune, and Danny 
Clark, of Ludell; thirteen nieces, seven nephews and many great-nieces 
and great-nephews, 
Visitation is from 5-7:00 p.m., with a vigil at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, August
 7, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, KS. The Funeral Mass is at 9:30 
a.m. Monday, August 8, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood, 
KS, with burial in Rose Hill Cemetery, Ludell, KS. Memorials may be to 
Hospice of Northwest Kansas or Prairie Developmental Services in Atwood 
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;

Mark Louis Reuber

Erma Jean Depe Griggs Hamill, 89, of Colby, died Friday, August 5, 2022,
 at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. She was born April 5, 1933, in rural
 Brewster, KS, to John Fredrick and Freida Ann Bertha (Mushman) Depe. 
Erma was baptized in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Goodland, KS. Erma
 lost her father when she was seven years old. Her mother worked hard to
 raiser her and her younger brother John. Erma attended the Colby 
schools through junior high. Her first job was the fountain manager at 
A.L. Duckwalls. 

On February 1, 1949, Erma and James Millard Griggs were 
married, in Colby, by Judge Henry Goetch. Jim and Erma farmed and raised
 and butchered their own hogs, cattle and chickens. In 1952 they moved 
to Colby. It was while living on the farm that Erma had her first 
experience wallpapering and painting rooms, which would later become her
 occupation. She worked independently and for contractors for 17 years. 
In 1964, Jim and Erma built a new home, doing much of the work 
themselves. In 1969, Erma was stricken with diabetes and cancer. Through
 the quick action of Dr. Horning, the cancer was caught in time. During 
her recovery, she began oil painting. Then, in 1974, Erma attended Colby
 Community College, where she completed their GED program. She attended 
CCC for three years, taking all the art classes available and even 
earning two scholarships. In 1976, Jim and Erma put an addition on their
 home and opened “Erma’s Arts and Crafts Gift Shop”. She taught art 
lessons out of the shop and also taught Art out-reach for CCC. The 
Historical Society adopted one of her drawings for their emblem and her 
artwork can be found on the cover of several books. Erma served as 
president of the local High Plains Art Club, which was a very active 
group that traveled to and held many national shows. 
On February 4, 1981, Jim died of a heart attack. After that, Erma began 
helping her daughter at the Colby Bakery decorating cakes. She also took
 up roller skating at the Skyline Skating Rink, West of Colby. She had 
loved skating as a child at the Jack Reed Skating rink, and she was very
 good at it. In 1983, Erma sold her home and closed her business. On 
November 23, 1983, she married Matt Hamill. This is when Erma began to 
do woodworking and tole painting. After Matt died on April 21, 2004, 
Erma sold their home and moved to an apartment. Once again, she began 
painting. In 2008, Erma had an art show at the Prairie Museum of Art and
 History and has since donated many of her works to the museum. 
Erma was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, James Griggs and Matt Hamill and sister-in-law Frieda Depe. 
She is survived by her children, Warren (Sue) Griggs, of Morris, OK; 
Marsha (Floyd) Gaede, of Colby, KS; grandchildren, Eric (Alyssa) Gaede, 
Teresa McDonald, Brenda Shaw and Tammy Whithers, all of OK; brother John
 Richard Depe, of OK, and many great and great-great grandchildren. 
A graveside service will take place at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 
2022, at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, KS. Memorials may be made to the 
Prairie Museum of Art and History and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary,
 PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baaalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/8/1659885408893.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Erma Jean Depe Griggs Hamill, 89, of Colby, died Friday, August 5, 2022,
 at Citizens Medical Center, Colby. She was born April 5, 1933, in rural
 Brewster, KS, to John Fredrick and Freida Ann Bertha (Mushman) Depe. 
Erma was baptized in the Immanuel Lutheran Church, in Goodland, KS. Erma
 lost her father when she was seven years old. Her mother worked hard to
 raiser her and her younger brother John. Erma attended the Colby 
schools through junior high. Her first job was the fountain manager at 
A.L. Duckwalls. On February 1, 1949, Erma and James Millard Griggs were 
married, in Colby, by Judge Henry Goetch. Jim and Erma farmed and raised
 and butchered their own hogs, cattle and chickens. In 1952 they moved 
to Colby. It was while living on the farm that Erma had her first 
experience wallpapering and painting rooms, which would later become her
 occupation. She worked independently and for contractors for 17 years. 
In 1964, Jim and Erma built a new home, doing much of the work 
themselves. In 1969, Erma was stricken with diabetes and cancer. Through
 the quick action of Dr. Horning, the cancer was caught in time. During 
her recovery, she began oil painting. Then, in 1974, Erma attended Colby
 Community College, where she completed their GED program. She attended 
CCC for three years, taking all the art classes available and even 
earning two scholarships. In 1976, Jim and Erma put an addition on their
 home and opened “Erma’s Arts and Crafts Gift Shop”. She taught art 
lessons out of the shop and also taught Art out-reach for CCC. The 
Historical Society adopted one of her drawings for their emblem and her 
artwork can be found on the cover of several books. Erma served as 
president of the local High Plains Art Club, which was a very active 
group that traveled to and held many national shows. 
On February 4, 1981, Jim died of a heart attack. After that, Erma began 
helping her daughter at the Colby Bakery decorating cakes. She also took
 up roller skating at the Skyline Skating Rink, West of Colby. She had 
loved skating as a child at the Jack Reed Skating rink, and she was very
 good at it. In 1983, Erma sold her home and closed her business. On 
November 23, 1983, she married Matt Hamill. This is when Erma began to 
do woodworking and tole painting. After Matt died on April 21, 2004, 
Erma sold their home and moved to an apartment. Once again, she began 
painting. In 2008, Erma had an art show at the Prairie Museum of Art and
 History and has since donated many of her works to the museum. 
Erma was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, James Griggs and Matt Hamill and sister-in-law Frieda Depe. 
She is survived by her children, Warren (Sue) Griggs, of Morris, OK; 
Marsha (Floyd) Gaede, of Colby, KS; grandchildren, Eric (Alyssa) Gaede, 
Teresa McDonald, Brenda Shaw and Tammy Whithers, all of OK; brother John
 Richard Depe, of OK, and many great and great-great grandchildren. 
A graveside service will take place at 9:00 a.m. Tuesday, August 9, 
2022, at Beulah Cemetery, Colby, KS. Memorials may be made to the 
Prairie Museum of Art and History and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary,
 PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit 
www.baaalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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