Mary Jane Catlin, 94, of Medicine Lodge, KS, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. 
 She was born on February 3, 1928, in Elm Mills Township, Barber County, 
KS, the daughter of Chris Frederick Haas and Katie Elizabeth (McBeth) 
Haas. On May 17, 1946, Mary Jane married George E. Catlin, Sr. He 
preceded her in death on January 3, 1995. Mary Jane was a graduate of Sharon High School. She was a farmer/rancher and housewife. 
 Surviving are two sons, George E. Catlin, Jr., of Medicine Lodge, KS 
and Gary L. (Becky M.) Catlin of Council Grove, KS; one daughter, Kathy 
(Chuck) Lane of Hays, KS; Six grandchildren, Steve (Becky) Catlin, Lori 
(Justin) Bailey, Katie (Ryan) Moss, Cody Catlin, Shauna (Chris) Braun, 
and Jeremy (Carrie) Lane; Eight great-grandchildren and two 
great-great-grandchildren; Mary Jane was preceded in death by 
her parents, her husband, five siblings, Gertrude Haas, Fredric Lee 
Haas, Louise (Haas) Mandevill, Wilbert Charles Haas, and Annabelle 
(Haas) Shelite, and a daughter-in-law, Becky Catlin. Friends 
may sign the register book on Friday, July 29, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 
5:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 
67104 and on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the First Christian Church, 
Medicine Lodge, KS from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Funeral services 
will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the First 
Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, KS with Pastor Tom Walters 
officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, 
KS. Masks and social distancing are encouraged. Memorials may 
be made to the Leisure Time Center, the Barber County 4-H Foundation or 
the First Christian Church, in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. 
Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104. Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.larrisonmortuary.com" target="_blank">www.larrisonmortuary.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary Jane Catlin, 94, of Medicine Lodge, KS, died Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. 
 She was born on February 3, 1928, in Elm Mills Township, Barber County, 
KS, the daughter of Chris Frederick Haas and Katie Elizabeth (McBeth) 
Haas. On May 17, 1946, Mary Jane married George E. Catlin, Sr. He 
preceded her in death on January 3, 1995. Mary Jane was a graduate of Sharon High School. She was a farmer/rancher and housewife. 
 Surviving are two sons, George E. Catlin, Jr., of Medicine Lodge, KS 
and Gary L. (Becky M.) Catlin of Council Grove, KS; one daughter, Kathy 
(Chuck) Lane of Hays, KS; Six grandchildren, Steve (Becky) Catlin, Lori 
(Justin) Bailey, Katie (Ryan) Moss, Cody Catlin, Shauna (Chris) Braun, 
and Jeremy (Carrie) Lane; Eight great-grandchildren and two 
great-great-grandchildren; Mary Jane was preceded in death by 
her parents, her husband, five siblings, Gertrude Haas, Fredric Lee 
Haas, Louise (Haas) Mandevill, Wilbert Charles Haas, and Annabelle 
(Haas) Shelite, and a daughter-in-law, Becky Catlin. Friends 
may sign the register book on Friday, July 29, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 
5:00 p.m. at Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 
67104 and on Saturday, July 30, 2022 at the First Christian Church, 
Medicine Lodge, KS from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Funeral services 
will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. at the First 
Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, KS with Pastor Tom Walters 
officiating. Burial will be in the Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge, 
KS. Masks and social distancing are encouraged. Memorials may 
be made to the Leisure Time Center, the Barber County 4-H Foundation or 
the First Christian Church, in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. 
Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104. Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.larrisonmortuary.com" target="_blank">www.larrisonmortuary.com</a>.&nbsp;

Mary Jane Catlin

Jannifer L. DeWald, age 68 years, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away 
on Wednesday evening, July 27, 2022, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital 
in Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; “Jan” was born on June 24, 1954, at WaKeeney, Kansas 
to Marvin and Anita (Waggoner) Middleton.&nbsp; She graduated from Hill City 
High School at Hill City, Kansas, in 1972 and was united in marriage to 
Cory D. DeWald on August 21, 1982, at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Jan loved 
crafting and at craft shows was known as the “Kansas Shirt Lady." In 
earlier years she was a Tupperware Representative, and was part of the 
group that formed the Christmas Craft Mall Co-Op in Great Bend and took 
part in it every year since.&nbsp; She also worked in the office at Dee Dove 
Chevrolet in Great Bend (and after it became part of the Marmie Motors 
Group) for several years.&nbsp; Slot machines, bingo, and Elvis were a few of
 Jan’s passions.

Jan is survived by her husband, Cory D. DeWald of Great Bend, Kansas;
 two grandchildren:&nbsp; Gage DeWald (and fiance’ Jasmine Reyes) and Hunter 
Gregg; one great-granddaughter Paisley DeWald; her mother Anita 
Middleton of Hill City, Kansas; two brothers:&nbsp; Lorne (&amp; Diana) 
Middleton of Gove, Kansas and Dorne (&amp; Pam) Middleton of Hoisington,
 Kansas; three sisters:&nbsp; Gwenna Payne of Gurley, Nebraska, Gina (&amp; 
Brian) Oberle of Odin, Kansas and Paula (&amp; Ken) Haughton of Salina, 
Kansas; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Jan was preceded in death by her father and
 her daughter Jill J. (DeWald) Gregg in August of 2018.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 1, 2022,&nbsp; at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Chaplain Jeff Owen 
officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, July
 31, 2022 at the funeral home.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Great Bend City
 Cemetery North in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; 

Memorial Contributions may be 
directed in care of the family for later designation.

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 </figure>Jannifer L. DeWald, age 68 years, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away 
on Wednesday evening, July 27, 2022, at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital 
in Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; “Jan” was born on June 24, 1954, at WaKeeney, Kansas 
to Marvin and Anita (Waggoner) Middleton.&nbsp; She graduated from Hill City 
High School at Hill City, Kansas, in 1972 and was united in marriage to 
Cory D. DeWald on August 21, 1982, at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Jan loved 
crafting and at craft shows was known as the “Kansas Shirt Lady." In 
earlier years she was a Tupperware Representative, and was part of the 
group that formed the Christmas Craft Mall Co-Op in Great Bend and took 
part in it every year since.&nbsp; She also worked in the office at Dee Dove 
Chevrolet in Great Bend (and after it became part of the Marmie Motors 
Group) for several years.&nbsp; Slot machines, bingo, and Elvis were a few of
 Jan’s passions.Jan is survived by her husband, Cory D. DeWald of Great Bend, Kansas;
 two grandchildren:&nbsp; Gage DeWald (and fiance’ Jasmine Reyes) and Hunter 
Gregg; one great-granddaughter Paisley DeWald; her mother Anita 
Middleton of Hill City, Kansas; two brothers:&nbsp; Lorne (&amp; Diana) 
Middleton of Gove, Kansas and Dorne (&amp; Pam) Middleton of Hoisington,
 Kansas; three sisters:&nbsp; Gwenna Payne of Gurley, Nebraska, Gina (&amp; 
Brian) Oberle of Odin, Kansas and Paula (&amp; Ken) Haughton of Salina, 
Kansas; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Jan was preceded in death by her father and
 her daughter Jill J. (DeWald) Gregg in August of 2018.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 1, 2022,&nbsp; at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Chaplain Jeff Owen 
officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, July
 31, 2022 at the funeral home.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Great Bend City
 Cemetery North in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Memorial Contributions may be 
directed in care of the family for later designation.

Jannifer L. DeWald

Rachel Frieda Stieben, 98, passed away on July 27, 2022, at Locust 
Grove Village in LaCrosse, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on March 12, 1924, in 
Rural Galatia, Kansas the daughter of George and Eva (Hettinger) 
Strecker.

Rachel was a near lifetime resident of Bazine, where she was baptized
 and confirmed, raised her family, and worked alongside her husband on 
the farm. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the United
 Methodist Women of Bazine.

She married Marvin Stieben on November 11th, 1945, in Bazine, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on September 16, 1987.

Rachel is survived by her two daughters, Margaret Ann Maier and her 
husband, Dennis, of Bazine and Joyce Elaine Hoss and her husband, 
Harold, of Ness City; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 2 
great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents; 
husband, Marvin Stieben; two brothers, Lawrence and Dick Strecker; six 
sisters, Lydia, Martha, Hermina, Hilda, Mildred, and Arlene; and one 
grandson, Scott Maier.

Funeral service will be on Monday, August 1, 2022, 10:30 AM, at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Bazine 
Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas.&nbsp; Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral 
Home on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and prior to the service.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Christ Pilot Me Hill or the Ness City Public Library.

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 </figure>Rachel Frieda Stieben, 98, passed away on July 27, 2022, at Locust 
Grove Village in LaCrosse, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on March 12, 1924, in 
Rural Galatia, Kansas the daughter of George and Eva (Hettinger) 
Strecker.Rachel was a near lifetime resident of Bazine, where she was baptized
 and confirmed, raised her family, and worked alongside her husband on 
the farm. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and the United
 Methodist Women of Bazine.She married Marvin Stieben on November 11th, 1945, in Bazine, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on September 16, 1987.Rachel is survived by her two daughters, Margaret Ann Maier and her 
husband, Dennis, of Bazine and Joyce Elaine Hoss and her husband, 
Harold, of Ness City; four grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and 2 
great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents; 
husband, Marvin Stieben; two brothers, Lawrence and Dick Strecker; six 
sisters, Lydia, Martha, Hermina, Hilda, Mildred, and Arlene; and one 
grandson, Scott Maier.Funeral service will be on Monday, August 1, 2022, 10:30 AM, at 
Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial in the Bazine 
Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas.&nbsp; Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral 
Home on Sunday from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. and prior to the service.Memorial contributions may be given to the Christ Pilot Me Hill or the Ness City Public Library.

Rachel Frieda Stieben

Mary Lee Winter, 80, passed away July 29, 2022, at Almost Home, Great
 Bend. She was born July 3, 1942, at Hays to Basil &amp; Fern (Seaman) 
Ryan. She married George Alan Winter December 21, 1963, at Hays.&nbsp;George 
passed away January 5, 2021.

She grew up near Nekoma and graduated from La Crosse High School in 
1960. She attended Fort Hays State University in Hays, where she got her
 masters degree in education and met her husband George. They moved to 
Great Bend in 1964 and she taught kindergarten at Lincoln School until 
1970. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church and was active in
 church activities over the years, teaching Sunday school and helping 
organize funeral dinners. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and spending 
time with her family. She was a good listener, and would offer 
encouragement to those in need.

Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Vance and husband Judd of Wichita;
 a son, Brad Winter; a sister, Ruth Ryan of Kansas City; and two 
grandchildren, Sara Vance and Erin Vance. She was preceded in death by 
her husband and her parents.

Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. August 5, 
2022, at Great Bend Cemetery with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding.&nbsp; There
 will be no viewing or visitation, as cremation has taken place. 
&nbsp;

Memorials have been designated to Almost Home, Inc. or Central Kansas 
Dream Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Mary Lee Winter, 80, passed away July 29, 2022, at Almost Home, Great
 Bend. She was born July 3, 1942, at Hays to Basil &amp; Fern (Seaman) 
Ryan. She married George Alan Winter December 21, 1963, at Hays.&nbsp;George 
passed away January 5, 2021.She grew up near Nekoma and graduated from La Crosse High School in 
1960. She attended Fort Hays State University in Hays, where she got her
 masters degree in education and met her husband George. They moved to 
Great Bend in 1964 and she taught kindergarten at Lincoln School until 
1970. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church and was active in
 church activities over the years, teaching Sunday school and helping 
organize funeral dinners. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and spending 
time with her family. She was a good listener, and would offer 
encouragement to those in need.Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Vance and husband Judd of Wichita;
 a son, Brad Winter; a sister, Ruth Ryan of Kansas City; and two 
grandchildren, Sara Vance and Erin Vance. She was preceded in death by 
her husband and her parents.Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. August 5, 
2022, at Great Bend Cemetery with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding.&nbsp; There
 will be no viewing or visitation, as cremation has taken place. 
&nbsp;Memorials have been designated to Almost Home, Inc. or Central Kansas 
Dream Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Mary Lee Winter

Marcella Corinne Brin,&nbsp;69, passed away on July 29, 2022, peacefully 
at her home in Great Bend, Kan. She was born on September 16, 1952, in 
Hays, Kan., to Adrian and Dorothy (Harris) Tremblay. On October 17, 
1975, Marcella married Martin Brin in Hill City, Kan. He survives.

Coming from Hill City then Bazine, Marcella was a Great Bend resident
 for the past 22 years. She worked in the Hill City School cafeteria and
 the Cable Office in Plainville, before dedicating the last 30+ years to
 being a homemaker. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at 
St. Rose of Lima. Marcella enjoyed gardening, rescuing all animals, 
fishing, working with kids and the elderly, baking and canning, but 
especially cherished her time with family.

Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Larry of Hays, 
Kan., and Anthony (Shannon) of Salina, Kan.; two daughters, Madeline 
(Michael) Bagley of Clovis, N.M. and Michelle (Jeff) Murphy of Solomon, 
Kan.; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, 
Leland (Debra) Tremblay; two sisters, Adrenne [Andie] (Bob) Bell and 
Carol (Jerry) Nickelson; a mother-in-law, Elaine Brin; three 
brothers-in-law, Arlen (Linda), David (Kay), and Galen Brin; two 
sisters-in-law, Sheri Webb and Mary Meade; numerous nieces and nephews. 
She is preceded in death by her parents and father-in-law.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Services 
will be set at a later date. 

Memorial donations can be made to Prince of
 Peace Parish or Spiritual Bouquets, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Marcella Corinne Brin,&nbsp;69, passed away on July 29, 2022, peacefully 
at her home in Great Bend, Kan. She was born on September 16, 1952, in 
Hays, Kan., to Adrian and Dorothy (Harris) Tremblay. On October 17, 
1975, Marcella married Martin Brin in Hill City, Kan. He survives.Coming from Hill City then Bazine, Marcella was a Great Bend resident
 for the past 22 years. She worked in the Hill City School cafeteria and
 the Cable Office in Plainville, before dedicating the last 30+ years to
 being a homemaker. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at 
St. Rose of Lima. Marcella enjoyed gardening, rescuing all animals, 
fishing, working with kids and the elderly, baking and canning, but 
especially cherished her time with family.Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Larry of Hays, 
Kan., and Anthony (Shannon) of Salina, Kan.; two daughters, Madeline 
(Michael) Bagley of Clovis, N.M. and Michelle (Jeff) Murphy of Solomon, 
Kan.; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, 
Leland (Debra) Tremblay; two sisters, Adrenne [Andie] (Bob) Bell and 
Carol (Jerry) Nickelson; a mother-in-law, Elaine Brin; three 
brothers-in-law, Arlen (Linda), David (Kay), and Galen Brin; two 
sisters-in-law, Sheri Webb and Mary Meade; numerous nieces and nephews. 
She is preceded in death by her parents and father-in-law.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Services 
will be set at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to Prince of
 Peace Parish or Spiritual Bouquets, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Marcella Corinne Brin

LaVina Ruth (Binning) Waters, 94, of McDonald, Kansas, died Thursday, 
July 28, 2022. She was born on February 4, 1928, in Brewster, Kansas to 
John and Ruth (Chrisman) Binning. She had 4 siblings: Daisy, Letha, 
Robert, and Louise. 
LaVina was married to Keith Andrews in November of 1948 and had 4 
children. In 1972 she married Fred Waters. She and Fred combined 
families and were blessed to have 5 beautiful, loving children in their 
blended family. 
LaVina and Fred have 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren with 1 
on the way. Family was incredibly important to her, and she had a 
special relationship with her tribe and all of those that thought of her
 as family. 
She was a cosmetologist, a self-taught cook, led Emotions Anonymous, 
worked with the Awanas, and was a partner to Fred with his counseling 
business. 
LaVina loved spending time in the mountains, making quilts with the 
McDonald Federated Guild, gardening, her husband Fred, her children, her
 church, and Jesus. 
For all of those that knew and loved LaVina, for those of you that 
thought of her as a second mom, know that you were loved by her, you 
meant the world to her, and she was thankful for each and every one of 
you. 
She was a special woman, that will be incredibly missed. We were all blessed to have her in our lives. 
She is survived by her husband Fred, of Colby, KS; children, Kathy 
(Rick) Frisbie, of McDonald, Becky (Ray) Nelson, of Rifle, Colorado, 
Kurt Andrews, of Corvallis, Oregon, Blake Waters, of Basehor, Kansas, 
and Jeana (Kevin) Penny of Burlington, Colorado. 
She was preceded in death by her infant son; her siblings; her 
daughter-in-law Kathryn Waters, and her great-granddaughter Ava 
Parshall. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 
at the Federated Church of McDonald, with inurnment in Grace Cemetery, 
McDonald.

Memorials may be made to the Rawlins County Historical 
Society, for the upkeep of Stevens Chapel, and sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>LaVina Ruth (Binning) Waters, 94, of McDonald, Kansas, died Thursday, 
July 28, 2022. She was born on February 4, 1928, in Brewster, Kansas to 
John and Ruth (Chrisman) Binning. She had 4 siblings: Daisy, Letha, 
Robert, and Louise. 
LaVina was married to Keith Andrews in November of 1948 and had 4 
children. In 1972 she married Fred Waters. She and Fred combined 
families and were blessed to have 5 beautiful, loving children in their 
blended family. 
LaVina and Fred have 10 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren with 1 
on the way. Family was incredibly important to her, and she had a 
special relationship with her tribe and all of those that thought of her
 as family. 
She was a cosmetologist, a self-taught cook, led Emotions Anonymous, 
worked with the Awanas, and was a partner to Fred with his counseling 
business. 
LaVina loved spending time in the mountains, making quilts with the 
McDonald Federated Guild, gardening, her husband Fred, her children, her
 church, and Jesus. 
For all of those that knew and loved LaVina, for those of you that 
thought of her as a second mom, know that you were loved by her, you 
meant the world to her, and she was thankful for each and every one of 
you. 
She was a special woman, that will be incredibly missed. We were all blessed to have her in our lives. 
She is survived by her husband Fred, of Colby, KS; children, Kathy 
(Rick) Frisbie, of McDonald, Becky (Ray) Nelson, of Rifle, Colorado, 
Kurt Andrews, of Corvallis, Oregon, Blake Waters, of Basehor, Kansas, 
and Jeana (Kevin) Penny of Burlington, Colorado. 
She was preceded in death by her infant son; her siblings; her 
daughter-in-law Kathryn Waters, and her great-granddaughter Ava 
Parshall. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, 
at the Federated Church of McDonald, with inurnment in Grace Cemetery, 
McDonald. Memorials may be made to the Rawlins County Historical 
Society, for the upkeep of Stevens Chapel, and sent in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information visit 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

LaVina Ruth (Binning) Waters

Marlene Caroline (Schoenthaler) 
Deutscher, age 98, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away July 28, 2022, at the 
Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. She was born February 26, 1924, on the 
family farm north of Ellis to Jacob W. and Mary (Ast) Schoenthaler. She 
was the last of nine children born to this union.&nbsp;

Marlene was baptized at St. John 
Lutheran Church. She graduated from Ellis High School in 1943 and worked
 at S &amp;W Supply in Hays, Kansas. Marlene married Clarence W. 
Deutscher on November 25, 1945, at the Christ Lutheran Church.&nbsp;She was a 
lifetime resident of Ellis and member of the church. She worked 
alongside of her husband, Clarence, for many years. They had the Texaco 
station and Motel on Highway 40. Later did Real Estate Sales and Rental 
Management, Insurance and Income Tax. He preceded her in death on 
September 10, 2008.

Marlene was never idle. She attributed 
her long life to never sitting still. She loved to garden and be 
outside. She also loved to play pinochle. She was well known for her 
delicious apple strudel. She was able to stay in her home till the age 
of 97. She then went to Good Samaritan Society-Ellis until her passing.

She is survived by two sons, Steven 
(Pat) of Clay Center, Kansas and Stanley (Linda) of Plainville, Kansas; 
Four grandchildren, Chris Deutscher (Brandy) of Topeka, Kansas, Michael 
Deutscher (Cindy) of Topeka, Julie Ferguson ( Joe) of Clay Center, and 
Brian Deutscher of Plainville; Ten great grandchildren, Payton Deutscher
 of Overland Park, Kansas, Jacob, Joshua, Jonah, Jase Ferguson of Clay 
Center, Blake and Cale Deutscher of Topeka, Elizabeth, Madison and 
Isabell Deutscher of Plainville, and many nieces and nephews.

She was presided in death by husband 
Clarence; grandson Brandon Deutscher; her parents, Jacob and Mary 
Schoenthaler, six brothers, Martin, Ernest, Bill, Gerhardt, Reinhold, 
Oscar and two sisters, Ella Kelsch and Martha Dreiling.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM 
Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial 
will follow services in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be 
Tuesday 1:00 PM until service time at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church.

Condolences may be left by guest book 
at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp; Arrangements in care of Keithley 
Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

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 </figure>Marlene Caroline (Schoenthaler) 
Deutscher, age 98, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away July 28, 2022, at the 
Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. She was born February 26, 1924, on the 
family farm north of Ellis to Jacob W. and Mary (Ast) Schoenthaler. She 
was the last of nine children born to this union.&nbsp;Marlene was baptized at St. John 
Lutheran Church. She graduated from Ellis High School in 1943 and worked
 at S &amp;W Supply in Hays, Kansas. Marlene married Clarence W. 
Deutscher on November 25, 1945, at the Christ Lutheran Church.&nbsp;She was a 
lifetime resident of Ellis and member of the church. She worked 
alongside of her husband, Clarence, for many years. They had the Texaco 
station and Motel on Highway 40. Later did Real Estate Sales and Rental 
Management, Insurance and Income Tax. He preceded her in death on 
September 10, 2008.Marlene was never idle. She attributed 
her long life to never sitting still. She loved to garden and be 
outside. She also loved to play pinochle. She was well known for her 
delicious apple strudel. She was able to stay in her home till the age 
of 97. She then went to Good Samaritan Society-Ellis until her passing.She is survived by two sons, Steven 
(Pat) of Clay Center, Kansas and Stanley (Linda) of Plainville, Kansas; 
Four grandchildren, Chris Deutscher (Brandy) of Topeka, Kansas, Michael 
Deutscher (Cindy) of Topeka, Julie Ferguson ( Joe) of Clay Center, and 
Brian Deutscher of Plainville; Ten great grandchildren, Payton Deutscher
 of Overland Park, Kansas, Jacob, Joshua, Jonah, Jase Ferguson of Clay 
Center, Blake and Cale Deutscher of Topeka, Elizabeth, Madison and 
Isabell Deutscher of Plainville, and many nieces and nephews.She was presided in death by husband 
Clarence; grandson Brandon Deutscher; her parents, Jacob and Mary 
Schoenthaler, six brothers, Martin, Ernest, Bill, Gerhardt, Reinhold, 
Oscar and two sisters, Ella Kelsch and Martha Dreiling.Funeral services will be 2:00 PM 
Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial 
will follow services in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Visitation will be 
Tuesday 1:00 PM until service time at the church.Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church.Condolences may be left by guest book 
at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp; Arrangements in care of Keithley 
Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Marlene Caroline (Schoenthaler) Deutscher

Sunday, September 24th, 1961-Wednesday, July 27th, 2022

An obituary and service times are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Sunday, September 24th, 1961-Wednesday, July 27th, 2022An obituary and service times are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Lamar Dean Quinn

Harry Crawford Purdum IV passed away on July 28, 2022, at his home in 
Stockton, KS at the age of 56. He was born on February 1, 1966, to Harry
 C. Purdum III and Willardene Ellen (Davis) Purdum in Salt Lake City, 
Utah. 
 Harry grew up mostly in Idaho as he attended 4th through 11th grade 
in Mountain Home. While in high school in Mountain Home, he was the 
football team photographer. His senior year the family moved to North 
Dakota where he graduated from Minot High School in 1984.

After high 
school, he went to work at the local nursing home as a Dietary Aid for a
 year and then continued as a Dietary Aid for the nursing home in 
Clovis, New Mexico for a year. He then moved back home to Idaho and from
 1987-2005 he worked as a Dietary Aid in Boise, and then Albertson’s 
Food Market as a produce Manager in Mountain Home, and later 
Featherville, where he lived in the mountains and worked for Trinity 
Springs Water Company until 2005. He then moved to Stockton where he 
provided various handyman and carpentry work to the community.
 Harry loved hunting and fishing, and he thoroughly enjoyed 
collecting rocks and gemstones which he designated an entire room in his
 house for. He also enjoyed gardening and took pride in taking care of 
his lawn as well as his parents’ lawn. Harry was as reliable as they 
come; he would always find a way when there was no way – even if it 
meant snowshoeing to work when no one else was able to get there! Harry 
will be greatly missed by those he leaves behind. Although he left us 
too soon, we are rejoicing with the angels as he enters his heavenly 
home, anticipating the time when we will see him again and be reunited 
together in eternity. 
 Harry is survived by his parents, Harry and Willardene; brother, 
Willard (Tiffany) Purdum of Rock Springs, WY; sister, Ellen (Dewey) 
Bateman of Lubbock, TX; nieces, Isabelle and Violet Purdum, Jessica 
(Cameron) Scott, and Danae Fish; and great-nephews, Ezra and Charlie 
Scott.
 A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 11:00 
AM at the funeral home in Stockton with a graveside service to follow in
 the Stockton Cemetery in Stockton, KS. 
 Memorials are suggested to Main Street Christian Church and may be 
sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 
67669.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Harry Crawford Purdum IV passed away on July 28, 2022, at his home in 
Stockton, KS at the age of 56. He was born on February 1, 1966, to Harry
 C. Purdum III and Willardene Ellen (Davis) Purdum in Salt Lake City, 
Utah. 
 Harry grew up mostly in Idaho as he attended 4th through 11th grade 
in Mountain Home. While in high school in Mountain Home, he was the 
football team photographer. His senior year the family moved to North 
Dakota where he graduated from Minot High School in 1984. After high 
school, he went to work at the local nursing home as a Dietary Aid for a
 year and then continued as a Dietary Aid for the nursing home in 
Clovis, New Mexico for a year. He then moved back home to Idaho and from
 1987-2005 he worked as a Dietary Aid in Boise, and then Albertson’s 
Food Market as a produce Manager in Mountain Home, and later 
Featherville, where he lived in the mountains and worked for Trinity 
Springs Water Company until 2005. He then moved to Stockton where he 
provided various handyman and carpentry work to the community.
 Harry loved hunting and fishing, and he thoroughly enjoyed 
collecting rocks and gemstones which he designated an entire room in his
 house for. He also enjoyed gardening and took pride in taking care of 
his lawn as well as his parents’ lawn. Harry was as reliable as they 
come; he would always find a way when there was no way – even if it 
meant snowshoeing to work when no one else was able to get there! Harry 
will be greatly missed by those he leaves behind. Although he left us 
too soon, we are rejoicing with the angels as he enters his heavenly 
home, anticipating the time when we will see him again and be reunited 
together in eternity. 
 Harry is survived by his parents, Harry and Willardene; brother, 
Willard (Tiffany) Purdum of Rock Springs, WY; sister, Ellen (Dewey) 
Bateman of Lubbock, TX; nieces, Isabelle and Violet Purdum, Jessica 
(Cameron) Scott, and Danae Fish; and great-nephews, Ezra and Charlie 
Scott.
 A memorial service will be held on Monday, August 8, 2022, at 11:00 
AM at the funeral home in Stockton with a graveside service to follow in
 the Stockton Cemetery in Stockton, KS. 
 Memorials are suggested to Main Street Christian Church and may be 
sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 N. 1st, Stockton, KS 
67669.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Harry Crawford Purdum IV

An obituary is pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>October 19, 1921 ~ July 29, 2022An obituary is pending with Bateman Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Rita-Welle">HERE</a> for service details.

Rita Louise (Sponsel) Welle

David Leikam, age 70, of Hays, Kansas 
died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at The Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. David
 was born December 12, 1951, to Edgar Leikam and Clara (Knoll) Leikam in 
Hays, Kansas. He graduated from St. Joseph Military in 1969. He then 
served as a medic in the United States Army in Vietnam from March of 
1970 to September of 1971. He married Connie Malsom May 12, 1973, in 
Hays.

David was the Captain of the Hays Fire 
Department for 31 years. He was an avid fisher and hunter, enjoyed 
traveling, his Harley Davidson, and watching the Denver Broncos. Mostly 
he loved spending time with his grandkids.

He is survived by his wife of the home,
 three daughters Jennifer (Deon) Werth, Wellington, Co; Cindy Leikam 
(Scott Olivo) Ft. Collins, CO, Sharon (Aaron) Leuenberger, Hays, KS; one
 brother, Gary (Mary) Leikam, Austin, TX; five grandchildren, Lauren, 
Devin, Andon, Kendall, and Levi, five nieces, Emily, Elizabeth, Krista, 
Kaylynn, Karianne, and one nephew, Nolan, brother in law Virgil Weigel 
and sister in law Jeanette Weigel.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­his parents.

Mass of Christian burial will be 
Friday, August 5, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church, 2901 East 13th Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, with Father Damion 
Richards officiating. David's family will receive guests from 9:00 AM 
until service time at the church. Inurnment will follow the services in 
the State of Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney. Memorial visitation 
will be Thursday, August 4, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a parish 
vigil service at 7:00 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and 
Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
 memorials to:&nbsp; Vietnam Veterans of America in care of the funeral 
chapel&nbsp;or online via:&nbsp;https://vva.org/donate/&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>David Leikam, age 70, of Hays, Kansas 
died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at The Good Samaritan Society, Ellis. David
 was born December 12, 1951, to Edgar Leikam and Clara (Knoll) Leikam in 
Hays, Kansas. He graduated from St. Joseph Military in 1969. He then 
served as a medic in the United States Army in Vietnam from March of 
1970 to September of 1971. He married Connie Malsom May 12, 1973, in 
Hays.David was the Captain of the Hays Fire 
Department for 31 years. He was an avid fisher and hunter, enjoyed 
traveling, his Harley Davidson, and watching the Denver Broncos. Mostly 
he loved spending time with his grandkids.He is survived by his wife of the home,
 three daughters Jennifer (Deon) Werth, Wellington, Co; Cindy Leikam 
(Scott Olivo) Ft. Collins, CO, Sharon (Aaron) Leuenberger, Hays, KS; one
 brother, Gary (Mary) Leikam, Austin, TX; five grandchildren, Lauren, 
Devin, Andon, Kendall, and Levi, five nieces, Emily, Elizabeth, Krista, 
Kaylynn, Karianne, and one nephew, Nolan, brother in law Virgil Weigel 
and sister in law Jeanette Weigel.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by ­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­­his parents.Mass of Christian burial will be 
Friday, August 5, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church, 2901 East 13th Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, with Father Damion 
Richards officiating. David's family will receive guests from 9:00 AM 
until service time at the church. Inurnment will follow the services in 
the State of Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney. Memorial visitation 
will be Thursday, August 4, 2022, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM with a parish 
vigil service at 7:00 PM at Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and 
Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests
 memorials to:&nbsp; Vietnam Veterans of America in care of the funeral 
chapel&nbsp;or online via:&nbsp;https://vva.org/donate/&nbsp;Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

David Leikam

Brenda Lee Tankersley, age 65, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 
2022, at her home in Garden City, Kansas. She was born on March 23, 
1957, in Concordia, Kansas, the daughter of Orville Lee and Lois Tyler 
McComas. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1979 moving from 
Kalvesta, Kansas, she was a farmer.

Brenda was a Member of the Gospel Fellowship church in Shallow Water, Kansas.

On May 12, 1979, she married Oran Lee Tankersley in Scott City, Kansas. He survives.

Survivors include her Husband- Oran Tankersley of Scott City, Kansas,
 Two Daughters- Kelsey and husband Garrett Baker of Scott City, Kansas, 
Ashalee Tankersley of Scott City, Three Grandsons- Corbin Baker of Scott
 City, Kansas, Dylan Baker of Scott City, Kansas, and Ethan Baker of 
Scott City, Kansas.

A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, August 1, 
2022, at Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with pastor Don 
Williams presiding.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 31,
 2022, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;

Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be made to the Gospel Fellowship 
Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City,
 Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Brenda Lee Tankersley, age 65, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 
2022, at her home in Garden City, Kansas. She was born on March 23, 
1957, in Concordia, Kansas, the daughter of Orville Lee and Lois Tyler 
McComas. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1979 moving from 
Kalvesta, Kansas, she was a farmer.Brenda was a Member of the Gospel Fellowship church in Shallow Water, Kansas.On May 12, 1979, she married Oran Lee Tankersley in Scott City, Kansas. He survives.Survivors include her Husband- Oran Tankersley of Scott City, Kansas,
 Two Daughters- Kelsey and husband Garrett Baker of Scott City, Kansas, 
Ashalee Tankersley of Scott City, Three Grandsons- Corbin Baker of Scott
 City, Kansas, Dylan Baker of Scott City, Kansas, and Ethan Baker of 
Scott City, Kansas.She is preceded in death by her Parents.A Graveside service will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, August 1, 
2022, at Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas with pastor Don 
Williams presiding.Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 31,
 2022, at Price &amp; Sons Funeral home in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp;Memorials in Lieu Of Flowers may be made to the Gospel Fellowship 
Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City,
 Kansas, 67871.

Brenda Lee Tankersley

Mary Ann McMurry, 89, passed away on July 27, 2022, at the Grisell 
Memorial Hospital in Ransom, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on October 10, 1932,&nbsp; in Ransom, Kansas, the daughter of Clyde and Martha (Jaehde) Willour.

A Memorial Service will be held on August 27, 2022, at Praise 
Fellowship Church.&nbsp; More details will be released as they are arranged.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Praise Fellowship Church.

Mary Ann McMurry, 89, passed away on July 27, 2022, at the Grisell 
Memorial Hospital in Ransom, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on October 10, 1932,&nbsp; in Ransom, Kansas, the daughter of Clyde and Martha (Jaehde) Willour.A Memorial Service will be held on August 27, 2022, at Praise 
Fellowship Church.&nbsp; More details will be released as they are arranged.Memorial contributions may be given to the Praise Fellowship Church.

Mary Ann McMurry

Gwyneth Frack passed away July 29, 2022, at age 97 after a 
courageous battle with old age. She was born June 22, 1925, to Harry 
and Lucille Nelson and grew up on the family farm west of Larned, KS. 

She graduated from Larned High School and attended Fort Hays State 
University. On May 17, 1947, she married Lloyd Frack at St Stanislaus 
Church in Ingalls. They farmed together south of town with Gwyneth 
working as a farmwife. She especially enjoyed helping with calving 
season, driving the grain truck and mowing the lawn surrounding the 
farm. There were always an abundance of flowers and kittens on the farm 
as they were her favorite pastime. 
 Gwyneth left her imprint on many lives as she loved being with 
people. She actively served the Ingalls Community and Gray County, 
taking part for well over 50 years in the Gray County Extension Unit, 
the Ingalls Museum Board, writing the “Ingalls News” for the Jacksonian 
newspaper, and serving on Compass Mental Health Board of Directors. 
 At the age of seven, she took a few piano lessons which led to a 
lifetime of music. She started playing the piano for Sunday School at 
age 11 and continued to enjoy playing the piano until her death. She 
served as an organist at St. Stanislaus for 40 years and then upon 
moving to Garden City in 2001, started playing the piano for church 
services at Garden Valley Retirement Village. Her musical talents were 
also heard in the lobby of St. Catherine’s Hospital and at local events 
as she played the keyboard for two bands: the “Upbeats” and the 
“Humdingers." 
 Gwyneth was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd and her parents,
 Harry &amp; Lucille Nelson. She is survived by four children, Sharis 
Bange of Garden City, Janyth(Lon) Pishny of Garden City, Brent(Cathy) 
Frack, of Kechi and Shawna(Dave) Nehls of Manhattan; 11 grandchildren; 
Meagan(Russ) McNiff, Kenyon Bange, Jalonna(Ryan) Bowie, Shannon(Dennis) 
Simmons, Jaret(Lindsey) Frack, Brendon(Shannon) Pishny, Bryce(Lindsay) 
Frack, Brock(Ashley) Nehls, Lyndie(Tony) Trotter, Tarica(Trent) Lare 
&amp; Kamri(Jake) Stoppel. She also has twenty-five great-grandchildren 
and two great-great grandchildren. 
 Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, 
August 1, 2022, with family receiving friends from 4pm-6pm all at 
Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas. Private burial to be held 
later, no other services planned. 
The family suggests memorials given to Compass Behavioral Health in care
 of the funeral home. Condolences may be given at 
garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gwyneth Frack passed away July 29, 2022, at age 97 after a 
courageous battle with old age. She was born June 22, 1925, to Harry 
and Lucille Nelson and grew up on the family farm west of Larned, KS. 
She graduated from Larned High School and attended Fort Hays State 
University. On May 17, 1947, she married Lloyd Frack at St Stanislaus 
Church in Ingalls. They farmed together south of town with Gwyneth 
working as a farmwife. She especially enjoyed helping with calving 
season, driving the grain truck and mowing the lawn surrounding the 
farm. There were always an abundance of flowers and kittens on the farm 
as they were her favorite pastime. 
 Gwyneth left her imprint on many lives as she loved being with 
people. She actively served the Ingalls Community and Gray County, 
taking part for well over 50 years in the Gray County Extension Unit, 
the Ingalls Museum Board, writing the “Ingalls News” for the Jacksonian 
newspaper, and serving on Compass Mental Health Board of Directors. 
 At the age of seven, she took a few piano lessons which led to a 
lifetime of music. She started playing the piano for Sunday School at 
age 11 and continued to enjoy playing the piano until her death. She 
served as an organist at St. Stanislaus for 40 years and then upon 
moving to Garden City in 2001, started playing the piano for church 
services at Garden Valley Retirement Village. Her musical talents were 
also heard in the lobby of St. Catherine’s Hospital and at local events 
as she played the keyboard for two bands: the “Upbeats” and the 
“Humdingers." 
 Gwyneth was preceded in death by her husband Lloyd and her parents,
 Harry &amp; Lucille Nelson. She is survived by four children, Sharis 
Bange of Garden City, Janyth(Lon) Pishny of Garden City, Brent(Cathy) 
Frack, of Kechi and Shawna(Dave) Nehls of Manhattan; 11 grandchildren; 
Meagan(Russ) McNiff, Kenyon Bange, Jalonna(Ryan) Bowie, Shannon(Dennis) 
Simmons, Jaret(Lindsey) Frack, Brendon(Shannon) Pishny, Bryce(Lindsay) 
Frack, Brock(Ashley) Nehls, Lyndie(Tony) Trotter, Tarica(Trent) Lare 
&amp; Kamri(Jake) Stoppel. She also has twenty-five great-grandchildren 
and two great-great grandchildren. 
 Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. on Monday, 
August 1, 2022, with family receiving friends from 4pm-6pm all at 
Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas. Private burial to be held 
later, no other services planned. 
The family suggests memorials given to Compass Behavioral Health in care
 of the funeral home. Condolences may be given at 
garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Gwyneth Frack

Marlene Caroline (Schoenthaler) 
Deutscher, age 98, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away July 28, 2022, at the 
Good Samaritan Society, Ellis.

Funeral services will be 2:00 PM 
Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial 
will follow services in the Mount Hope Cemetery.

Visitation will be Tuesday 1:00 PM until service time at the church.

Condolences may be left by guest book 
at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp; Arrangements in care of Keithley 
Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637. 

Marlene Caroline (Schoenthaler) 
Deutscher, age 98, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away July 28, 2022, at the 
Good Samaritan Society, Ellis.Funeral services will be 2:00 PM 
Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at the Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial 
will follow services in the Mount Hope Cemetery.Visitation will be Tuesday 1:00 PM until service time at the church.Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church.Condolences may be left by guest book 
at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp; Arrangements in care of Keithley 
Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637. A complete obituary is 
pending.

Marjorie Craig, age 96, passed away on Saturday July 23, 2022, at SunPorch of Smith County in Smith Center.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Marjorie-Craig?obId=25440440#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Marjorie Craig, age 96, passed away on Saturday July 23, 2022, at SunPorch of Smith County in Smith Center.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Marjorie-Craig?obId=25440440#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Marjorie Craig

Martha Letsch, age 88, passed away on Sunday July 24, 2022, at the Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington, KS. She was a homemaker.
 She is survived by her son, Doug Letsch of Luray.

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Martha-Letsch?obId=25481768#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Martha Letsch, age 88, passed away on Sunday July 24, 2022, at the Clara Barton Hospital in Hoisington, KS. She was a homemaker.
 She is survived by her son, Doug Letsch of Luray.Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Martha-Letsch?obId=25481768#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Martha Letsch

Orlando John “O.J.” Peach Sr., 95, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away 
Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate 
Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

O.J. was born August 23, 1926, in Alexander, Kansas, the son of John
 Franklin and Nora Mae (Albright) Peach. He was a lifelong resident of 
Rush County, Kansas. He retired as the City of La Crosse water treatment
 plant supervisor in 1992.

He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and American Legion
 Post 33, both of La Crosse, Kansas; and the Cedar Bluff Diehards, Cedar
 Bluff, Kansas..

On August 25, 1948, he married Vera M. Kopsky at St. Michael’s 
Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death January 
30, 2016.

Survivors include:&nbsp; two sons, Orlando John Peach, Jr. (Connie), 
Springfield, Missouri, and Frank Peach (Kim), La Crosse, Kansas; four 
daughters, Kathy Herrman (Kenny), Liebenthal, Kansas, Rhonda Holloway 
(Mark Sizemore), La Crosse, Kansas, Jeri Diehl (Ronnie), Jetmore, 
Kansas, and Mary Kay Schuckman (Irvin), Jetmore, Kansas; 17 
grandchildren, Darcy Newell, Deana Rohn, Ricky Seltmann, Ronnie 
Seltmann, Ryan Seltmann, Shauna Herrman, Shane Herrman, Andy Herrman, 
Gwen Fetters, Billie Jo Bond, Matthew Peach, Jesse Peach, Chad Diehl, 
Roni Mae Clements, Trevor Schuckman, Kelsey Schuckman, and Brittany 
Jones; 27 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; and one 
brother, David Peach, Inman, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; an infant son, Richard Donald Peach; one daughter, Barbara D. Seltmann; two infant daughters, Donna Jean Peach, and Patricia Marie Peach, a twin sister to Jeri; two great granddaughters; two sons in law, Topper Holloway, and Doug Seltmann; one brother, Donald Peach; and one sister, Isabelle Litzenberger.&nbsp;

Visitation will be Friday, July 29, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
 at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. &nbsp;A vigil service and 
rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Church visitation will be Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 9:00 A.M. to 
9:50 A.M. at St. Michaels’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at St.
 Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to the Cedar Bluff Diehards, Cedar Bluff, Kansas.

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

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

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 </figure>Orlando John “O.J.” Peach Sr., 95, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away 
Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate 
Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.O.J. was born August 23, 1926, in Alexander, Kansas, the son of John
 Franklin and Nora Mae (Albright) Peach. He was a lifelong resident of 
Rush County, Kansas. He retired as the City of La Crosse water treatment
 plant supervisor in 1992.He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, and American Legion
 Post 33, both of La Crosse, Kansas; and the Cedar Bluff Diehards, Cedar
 Bluff, Kansas..On August 25, 1948, he married Vera M. Kopsky at St. Michael’s 
Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death January 
30, 2016.Survivors include:&nbsp; two sons, Orlando John Peach, Jr. (Connie), 
Springfield, Missouri, and Frank Peach (Kim), La Crosse, Kansas; four 
daughters, Kathy Herrman (Kenny), Liebenthal, Kansas, Rhonda Holloway 
(Mark Sizemore), La Crosse, Kansas, Jeri Diehl (Ronnie), Jetmore, 
Kansas, and Mary Kay Schuckman (Irvin), Jetmore, Kansas; 17 
grandchildren, Darcy Newell, Deana Rohn, Ricky Seltmann, Ronnie 
Seltmann, Ryan Seltmann, Shauna Herrman, Shane Herrman, Andy Herrman, 
Gwen Fetters, Billie Jo Bond, Matthew Peach, Jesse Peach, Chad Diehl, 
Roni Mae Clements, Trevor Schuckman, Kelsey Schuckman, and Brittany 
Jones; 27 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; and one 
brother, David Peach, Inman, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; an infant son, Richard Donald Peach; one daughter, Barbara D. Seltmann; two infant daughters, Donna Jean Peach, and Patricia Marie Peach, a twin sister to Jeri; two great granddaughters; two sons in law, Topper Holloway, and Doug Seltmann; one brother, Donald Peach; and one sister, Isabelle Litzenberger.&nbsp;Visitation will be Friday, July 29, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
 at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family 
receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. &nbsp;A vigil service and 
rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;Church visitation will be Saturday, July 30, 2022, from 9:00 A.M. to 
9:50 A.M. at St. Michaels’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will be Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 10:00 A.M. at St.
 Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen 
Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, 
La Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to the Cedar Bluff Diehards, Cedar Bluff, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Orlando John 'O.J.' Peach Sr.

Saturday, February 4th, 1928-Thursday, July 28th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/lavina-waters/4992061/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Saturday, February 4th, 1928-Thursday, July 28th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/lavina-waters/4992061/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Lavina Ruth Waters (Binning)

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>November 7, 1949 ~ July 27, 2022An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Douglas-Tongish">HERE</a> for service details.

Douglas Brent Tongish

Justin Andrew Umphrey, 25, passed away on July 28, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Health System – Great Bend. He was born on July 28,
 1997 at San Bernardino, Calif., to Jody Umphrey and Beckie Buck.

A resident of the Hoisington for the majority of his life residing in
 Junction City from 2017 to 2021, Justin was a mechanic at Heartland AG 
Systems. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard, 
earning the rank of E-5 Sergeant, from 2016 to 2022. Justin enjoyed 
spending time with his family and making memories during high school 
football, wrestling, and baseball.

Survivors include his dad, Jody Umphrey (Jennifer Stout) of Great 
Bend; his mother, Beckie Buck of Wellington; one sister, Tiffany Umphrey
 of Great Bend; four brothers, Jerrad, Jacob, and Kaydin Umphrey, all of
 Great Bend, and Corie Umphrey of Junction City; two grandmothers, 
Stephanie Thomas of Burton, Mich. and Barbara Smith of Great Bend; and 
one niece, Hazelyn. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, 
Russell Thomas and Charles Buck.

Visitation will take place 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 2022, 
at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family receiving friends and 
memory sharing from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 
2:00 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with 
Victor Link presiding. There will be a private family burial at a later 
date. 

Memorials have been designated to the Sibling’s Education Fund, in
 care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 
67544.

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 </figure>Justin Andrew Umphrey, 25, passed away on July 28, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Health System – Great Bend. He was born on July 28,
 1997 at San Bernardino, Calif., to Jody Umphrey and Beckie Buck.A resident of the Hoisington for the majority of his life residing in
 Junction City from 2017 to 2021, Justin was a mechanic at Heartland AG 
Systems. He proudly served his country in the Army National Guard, 
earning the rank of E-5 Sergeant, from 2016 to 2022. Justin enjoyed 
spending time with his family and making memories during high school 
football, wrestling, and baseball.Survivors include his dad, Jody Umphrey (Jennifer Stout) of Great 
Bend; his mother, Beckie Buck of Wellington; one sister, Tiffany Umphrey
 of Great Bend; four brothers, Jerrad, Jacob, and Kaydin Umphrey, all of
 Great Bend, and Corie Umphrey of Junction City; two grandmothers, 
Stephanie Thomas of Burton, Mich. and Barbara Smith of Great Bend; and 
one niece, Hazelyn. He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, 
Russell Thomas and Charles Buck.Visitation will take place 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 2022, 
at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family receiving friends and 
memory sharing from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Services will be held at 
2:00 p.m. Monday, August 1, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with 
Victor Link presiding. There will be a private family burial at a later 
date. Memorials have been designated to the Sibling’s Education Fund, in
 care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 
67544.

Justin Andrew Umphrey

Janet Rankin, 95, passed away July 12, 2022, at The Village Of The 
Heights, Houston Texas. She was born December 24, 1926, on a farm in 
Albert, Kansas. She always said, “when my family came home from 
Christmas Eve service, I was dangling from the Christmas tree”. Janet 
was the daughter of Herman and Sena Behrens. She married Daylon Rankin 
on the very hot day of August 6, 1947.

She was a lifelong resident of Central Kansas, Janet was an active 
member of Peace Lutheran Church, serving many roles. She was also a 
supportive farming partner to Daylon.

Survivors include a son, Randy Rankin (Mary); a daughter, Pam Becker;
 three grandchildren, Laura Matyszewski (Sebastian), Colby Rankin 
(Paige), Ashton Becker (Sammy); and six much loved great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, 10:30 
am, at Peace Lutheran Church, rural Albert, Kansas. Inurnment will 
follow at Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated
 to the Peace Lutheran Scholarship fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Janet Rankin, 95, passed away July 12, 2022, at The Village Of The 
Heights, Houston Texas. She was born December 24, 1926, on a farm in 
Albert, Kansas. She always said, “when my family came home from 
Christmas Eve service, I was dangling from the Christmas tree”. Janet 
was the daughter of Herman and Sena Behrens. She married Daylon Rankin 
on the very hot day of August 6, 1947.She was a lifelong resident of Central Kansas, Janet was an active 
member of Peace Lutheran Church, serving many roles. She was also a 
supportive farming partner to Daylon.Survivors include a son, Randy Rankin (Mary); a daughter, Pam Becker;
 three grandchildren, Laura Matyszewski (Sebastian), Colby Rankin 
(Paige), Ashton Becker (Sammy); and six much loved great-grandchildren.Memorial service will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, 10:30 
am, at Peace Lutheran Church, rural Albert, Kansas. Inurnment will 
follow at Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials have been designated
 to the Peace Lutheran Scholarship fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Janet Rankin

Jeffery J. Abel, 60, passed away July 28, 2022, at Trinity Manor, Dodge City, KS.

He was born November 12, 1961, in Jetmore, the son of Burton Ray and 
June D. Fakes Abel.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was owner and operator
 of Jeff’s Auto Repair in Jetmore.

He was of the Christian faith and was a member of the Jetmore Gun 
Club, volunteered on the Jetmore Fire Department for 30 years and loved 
drag racing and hunting.

Survivors include: two brothers, Lonnie (Marlene) Abel, Garfield, 
Larry (Marlene) Abel, Alex, OK; a sister, Bertha Ann Harris, Maysville, 
OK and nieces and nephew.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jackie Johnson.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2022, at 
Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore, with Carolyn Tarman presiding.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Jetmore.

Memorials may be given to the Jetmore Fire Department in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jeffery J. Abel, 60, passed away July 28, 2022, at Trinity Manor, Dodge City, KS.He was born November 12, 1961, in Jetmore, the son of Burton Ray and 
June D. Fakes Abel.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was owner and operator
 of Jeff’s Auto Repair in Jetmore.He was of the Christian faith and was a member of the Jetmore Gun 
Club, volunteered on the Jetmore Fire Department for 30 years and loved 
drag racing and hunting.Survivors include: two brothers, Lonnie (Marlene) Abel, Garfield, 
Larry (Marlene) Abel, Alex, OK; a sister, Bertha Ann Harris, Maysville, 
OK and nieces and nephew.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Jackie Johnson.Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, August 1, 2022, at 
Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore, with Carolyn Tarman presiding.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 31, 2022, at Beckwith Funeral 
Home, Jetmore.Memorials may be given to the Jetmore Fire Department in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jeffery J. Abel

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January 20, 1930 ~ July 27, 2022An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Goldie-Pizel">HERE</a> for service details.

Goldie Pizel

Marlene Sylvia Brier, 77, of Colby, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the 
Sheridan County Hospital, in Hoxie, KS. She was born November 5, 1944, 
in Selden, KS, to Melchior and Mary (Goscha) Weis. Throughout her life 
Marlene worked at Mr. C’s, Sonic, several area liquor stores and as a 
physical therapy C.N.A. at local nursing homes. Marlene loved being 
around people, especially her family. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Alfred and Cletus 
Weis; sisters, Loretta Walker and Donna Johnson and son Ronald Lynn 
Brier. 
She is survived by her children, Patty Ann (Bob) Mullins, of Hoxie, KS, 
and Michael Allen (Valerie) Brier, of Colby, KS; five grandchildren, 
Bradley Allyn Mullins, of Grinnell, KS, Renee LeAnn (Doug) Wagoner, of 
Hoxie, Austin Michael Brier, of Hays, KS, Brandon Allen Brier, of Colby 
and Dalton (MaKayla) Colgan, of Colby; six great grandchildren, Joshua 
Allyn and Lillian Iva Mullins, Kymber Elaine and Karley Sylvia Wagoner, 
Hailey Brackett and Hazel Colgan; brothers, Dean Weis, Don (Pat) Weis, 
Robert (Sheila) Weis and Marvin (Janet) Weis and many nieces and 
nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, 
Colby. Funeral service is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, also at 
the mortuary, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Colby.

Memorials may
 be made to KU Medical Center or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital 
and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marlene Sylvia Brier, 77, of Colby, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022, at the 
Sheridan County Hospital, in Hoxie, KS. She was born November 5, 1944, 
in Selden, KS, to Melchior and Mary (Goscha) Weis. Throughout her life 
Marlene worked at Mr. C’s, Sonic, several area liquor stores and as a 
physical therapy C.N.A. at local nursing homes. Marlene loved being 
around people, especially her family. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers Alfred and Cletus 
Weis; sisters, Loretta Walker and Donna Johnson and son Ronald Lynn 
Brier. 
She is survived by her children, Patty Ann (Bob) Mullins, of Hoxie, KS, 
and Michael Allen (Valerie) Brier, of Colby, KS; five grandchildren, 
Bradley Allyn Mullins, of Grinnell, KS, Renee LeAnn (Doug) Wagoner, of 
Hoxie, Austin Michael Brier, of Hays, KS, Brandon Allen Brier, of Colby 
and Dalton (MaKayla) Colgan, of Colby; six great grandchildren, Joshua 
Allyn and Lillian Iva Mullins, Kymber Elaine and Karley Sylvia Wagoner, 
Hailey Brackett and Hazel Colgan; brothers, Dean Weis, Don (Pat) Weis, 
Robert (Sheila) Weis and Marvin (Janet) Weis and many nieces and 
nephews. 
Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, July 29, 2022, at Baalmann Mortuary, 
Colby. Funeral service is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, July 30, 2022, also at 
the mortuary, with burial in Sacred Heart Cemetery, Colby. Memorials may
 be made to KU Medical Center or St Jude Children’s Research Hospital 
and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For 
information or condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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