David Leikam, age 70, of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at The Good Samaritan Society - Ellis.&nbsp; 

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.&nbsp; David's family will receive guests from 9:00 AM 
until service time at the church.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow the services in
 the State of Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney.&nbsp; 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;<a href="https://vva.org/donate/">https://vva.org/donate/</a>&nbsp;

A complete obituary is pending and will
 be published by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 
Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; David's family will receive guests from 9:00 AM 
until service time at the church.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow the services in
 the State of Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney.&nbsp; 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;<a href="https://vva.org/donate/">https://vva.org/donate/</a>&nbsp;A complete obituary is pending and will
 be published by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 
Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

David Leikam

N. Bryant Andrews Jr., 75, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at McPherson Health &amp; Rehab.&nbsp; He worked in the grain business and retail paint industry.

Bryant was born on August 5, 1946, in Hastings, NE, the son of Neil Bryant Andrews, Sr. and Donna Mae (Marymee) Andrews.&nbsp; He graduated high school from Hastings, NE in 1964 and attended the University of Nebraska.&nbsp; Bryant was united in marriage to Susan Holt on October 15, 1965, and this union was blessed with two sons, Todd and Tyson.&nbsp; On July 19, 1975, he married Jennifer Zuellner, and this union was blessed with three children, Selena, Kim, and Geoff.

Survivors include: four children, Todd Andrews (Kristy) of Las Vegas, NV, Selena Andrews (Ed Webb) of McPherson, KS, Kim Seib (Cody) of Hays, KS, and Geoff Andrews (Valerie) of Salina, KS; brothers, Stephen Andrews (Ann) of Montevideo, MN, Bradley Andrews of Waverly, NE, and Scott Andrews of Waverly, NE; aunt, Delores Eades of Wichita, KS; and seven grandchildren, Andrew Costello, Jonah Clarke, Elijah Clarke, Reid Andrews, Sutton Seib, Holdyn Seib, and Hudson Seib.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Tyson Andrews.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 6, 2022, at East Lawn Cemetery in Bladen, NE.

Memorial donations may be payable to Selena Andrews to help cover funeral costs in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

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 </figure>N. Bryant Andrews Jr., 75, of McPherson, KS, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at McPherson Health &amp; Rehab.&nbsp; He worked in the grain business and retail paint industry.Bryant was born on August 5, 1946, in Hastings, NE, the son of Neil Bryant Andrews, Sr. and Donna Mae (Marymee) Andrews.&nbsp; He graduated high school from Hastings, NE in 1964 and attended the University of Nebraska.&nbsp; Bryant was united in marriage to Susan Holt on October 15, 1965, and this union was blessed with two sons, Todd and Tyson.&nbsp; On July 19, 1975, he married Jennifer Zuellner, and this union was blessed with three children, Selena, Kim, and Geoff.Survivors include: four children, Todd Andrews (Kristy) of Las Vegas, NV, Selena Andrews (Ed Webb) of McPherson, KS, Kim Seib (Cody) of Hays, KS, and Geoff Andrews (Valerie) of Salina, KS; brothers, Stephen Andrews (Ann) of Montevideo, MN, Bradley Andrews of Waverly, NE, and Scott Andrews of Waverly, NE; aunt, Delores Eades of Wichita, KS; and seven grandchildren, Andrew Costello, Jonah Clarke, Elijah Clarke, Reid Andrews, Sutton Seib, Holdyn Seib, and Hudson Seib.He was preceded in death by his parents and a son, Tyson Andrews.A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM, Saturday, August 6, 2022, at East Lawn Cemetery in Bladen, NE.Memorial donations may be payable to Selena Andrews to help cover funeral costs in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;&nbsp;Personal condolences may be sent to the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stockhamfamily.com/">www.stockhamfamily.com</a>.

N. Bryant Andrews Jr.

Albert Joseph Boucher Jr., age 76, of&nbsp;Hays, Kansas, died Sunday, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;

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

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

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 </figure>Albert Joseph Boucher Jr., age 76, of&nbsp;Hays, Kansas, died Sunday, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. &nbsp;Services&nbsp;are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd&nbsp;Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Albert Joseph Boucher Jr.

Phillipsburg resident Norma M. Johnson passed away July 21, 2022, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 94. &nbsp;She was born&nbsp;June 14, 1928, in Phillips County, KS.

Survivors include her sons, Craig of Phillipsburg &amp; Blane of Wray, CO; 4 grandchildren &amp; 11 great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. &nbsp;A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 28, at 10:00 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Randy Elder officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Friends may sign the book from 9:00 to 9:00 Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Never Flinch Foundation or Hospice Services.

Online condolences:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com/">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Norma M. Johnson passed away July 21, 2022, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 94. &nbsp;She was born&nbsp;June 14, 1928, in Phillips County, KS.Survivors include her sons, Craig of Phillipsburg &amp; Blane of Wray, CO; 4 grandchildren &amp; 11 great grandchildren.Cremation was chosen. &nbsp;A memorial service will be held Thursday, July 28, at 10:00 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Randy Elder officiating. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.Friends may sign the book from 9:00 to 9:00 Wednesday at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Never Flinch Foundation or Hospice Services.Online condolences:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com/">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Norma M. Johnson

Saturday, November 4th, 1939-Wednesday, July 20th, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Saturday, November 4th, 1939-Wednesday, July 20th, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Barbara Ann Szweistis

Leon Earl Kuhn, 70, of Downs, Kansas, passed away peacefully Sunday, 
July 24, 2022, at his home.&nbsp;Leon was born January 4, 1952, to Remigius and
 Roberta Kuhn in Russell, Kansas. Leon grew up and&nbsp;attended school in 
Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;He served his country in the U.S. Army. Leon received his 
associate degree from Barton County&nbsp;Community College. He worked in the 
oilfield for more than 30 years. Leon enjoyed golfing, fishing 
and&nbsp;riding his Harley.

Leon’s surviving family include his wife Tonya (Cooley) of 33 years; 
Son Christopher (Bobbi) Kuhn,&nbsp;Buncombe, Illinois and daughter Jenifer 
(Cesar) Pelayo of Trona, California; Sister in Law Cyndi Kuhn,&nbsp;Gardner, 
Kansas, brothers Ron (Mary) Kuhn Ladera Ranch, California, Steve (Lynn) 
Kuhn, Pampa, Texas&nbsp;and Terry (Lisa) Kuhn, WaKeeney, Kansas; and four 
grandchildren Tiara, Aidan, Alyssia and Gavin.

Leon was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bob Kuhn and Mike
 Kuhn, sisters Roberta Kuhn and&nbsp;Mary Ann Randa and grandson Abrham Kuhn.

A Celebration of Leon’s life will be Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Zion
 Lutheran Church in Downs Kansas,&nbsp;10:30 am.&nbsp;Visitation will be Tuesday, 
July 26, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Zion Lutheran Church in 
Downs,&nbsp;Kansas.&nbsp;Interment to follow at Downs Cemetery. 

Memorials may be 
made to Solomon Valley Hospice or Zion Lutheran Church in care of Schoen
 Funeral Home and Monuments, 302 N. Hersey Ave. Beloit, KS 67420.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Leon Earl Kuhn, 70, of Downs, Kansas, passed away peacefully Sunday, 
July 24, 2022, at his home.&nbsp;Leon was born January 4, 1952, to Remigius and
 Roberta Kuhn in Russell, Kansas. Leon grew up and&nbsp;attended school in 
Hays, Kansas.&nbsp;He served his country in the U.S. Army. Leon received his 
associate degree from Barton County&nbsp;Community College. He worked in the 
oilfield for more than 30 years. Leon enjoyed golfing, fishing 
and&nbsp;riding his Harley.Leon’s surviving family include his wife Tonya (Cooley) of 33 years; 
Son Christopher (Bobbi) Kuhn,&nbsp;Buncombe, Illinois and daughter Jenifer 
(Cesar) Pelayo of Trona, California; Sister in Law Cyndi Kuhn,&nbsp;Gardner, 
Kansas, brothers Ron (Mary) Kuhn Ladera Ranch, California, Steve (Lynn) 
Kuhn, Pampa, Texas&nbsp;and Terry (Lisa) Kuhn, WaKeeney, Kansas; and four 
grandchildren Tiara, Aidan, Alyssia and Gavin.Leon was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Bob Kuhn and Mike
 Kuhn, sisters Roberta Kuhn and&nbsp;Mary Ann Randa and grandson Abrham Kuhn.A Celebration of Leon’s life will be Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Zion
 Lutheran Church in Downs Kansas,&nbsp;10:30 am.&nbsp;Visitation will be Tuesday, 
July 26, 2022, from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm at Zion Lutheran Church in 
Downs,&nbsp;Kansas.&nbsp;Interment to follow at Downs Cemetery. Memorials may be 
made to Solomon Valley Hospice or Zion Lutheran Church in care of Schoen
 Funeral Home and Monuments, 302 N. Hersey Ave. Beloit, KS 67420.&nbsp;

Leon E. Kuhn

Myla Kathryn Dawes, 68, of Oakley, died Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Hays
 Medical Center, in Hays, KS. She was born August 14, 1953, in Oakley, 
KS, to Clyde and Naida (Blevins) Blair. 

Myla grew up in Oakley and 
graduated from Oakley High School in 1971. On June 24, 1972, Myla 
married Deveron Dawes and the couple made their home in Oakley, where 
they raised three daughters. Myla was a mother, housewife, and a 
caregiver. She cared for family and worked as a private caregiver until 
retiring at the age of 60.  She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, St. 
Joseph Altar Society, American Veterans Motorcycle Club (AVMC) Sisters 
and a former member of the Tri-State Coalition of Concerned 
Motorcyclists. 

In their spare time, Myla and Dev enjoyed motorcycle 
trips, especially the trip in 2000 when they joined the Run for the Wall
 group and were able to tour Washington D.C, New England, and Canada. 
Above all, Myla loved being around her family and treasured the time 
spent together at their vacation house in Butte, NE. She had a good life
 and many good times with family and friends. 
Myla was preceded in death by her father Clyde; sister Lila Jones; son-in-law Dustin Criqui, Sr. and grandson Ben Chadwick. 
She is survived by her mother Naida; husband Deveron; daughters, Tami 
(Lonnie) Chadwick, Kamela (Michael) Friesen and Sarah (Josh) Rumback; 
siblings, Stanley (Theresa) Blair and Shirley (Rob) Burroughs; friend 
and brother Randy (Laurie) Weigel; sisters-in-law, Tammy Goldsworth and 
Susie (Rick) Rosborough and 10 grandchildren. 
Memorial Service is 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the United 
Christian Church, Oakley, with inurnment in the Kansas Veterans’ 
Cemetery, WaKeeney, KS.

Memorials may be made to AVMC 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>Myla Kathryn Dawes, 68, of Oakley, died Thursday, July 14, 2022, at Hays
 Medical Center, in Hays, KS. She was born August 14, 1953, in Oakley, 
KS, to Clyde and Naida (Blevins) Blair. Myla grew up in Oakley and 
graduated from Oakley High School in 1971. On June 24, 1972, Myla 
married Deveron Dawes and the couple made their home in Oakley, where 
they raised three daughters. Myla was a mother, housewife, and a 
caregiver. She cared for family and worked as a private caregiver until 
retiring at the age of 60. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, St. 
Joseph Altar Society, American Veterans Motorcycle Club (AVMC) Sisters 
and a former member of the Tri-State Coalition of Concerned 
Motorcyclists. In their spare time, Myla and Dev enjoyed motorcycle 
trips, especially the trip in 2000 when they joined the Run for the Wall
 group and were able to tour Washington D.C, New England, and Canada. 
Above all, Myla loved being around her family and treasured the time 
spent together at their vacation house in Butte, NE. She had a good life
 and many good times with family and friends. 
Myla was preceded in death by her father Clyde; sister Lila Jones; son-in-law Dustin Criqui, Sr. and grandson Ben Chadwick. 
She is survived by her mother Naida; husband Deveron; daughters, Tami 
(Lonnie) Chadwick, Kamela (Michael) Friesen and Sarah (Josh) Rumback; 
siblings, Stanley (Theresa) Blair and Shirley (Rob) Burroughs; friend 
and brother Randy (Laurie) Weigel; sisters-in-law, Tammy Goldsworth and 
Susie (Rick) Rosborough and 10 grandchildren. 
Memorial Service is 1:00 p.m. Thursday, July 28, 2022, at the United 
Christian Church, Oakley, with inurnment in the Kansas Veterans’ 
Cemetery, WaKeeney, KS. Memorials may be made to AVMC 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;

Myla Kathryn Dawes

Floyd Edward Dotts, age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 
18, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. &nbsp;He was born February 19, 
1936, five miles north of Garden City, to John and Julia Dotts.

After high school, he served in the United States Army from July 1954
 through June 1956 and was stationed in Germany for a time. &nbsp;Floyd 
married Nancy Tucker and they celebrated their 56th anniversary this 
past January. Floyd and Nancy have been Montezuma residents for 53 of 
those years. He retired from the United Telephone Association in 1997.

Floyd is survived by his wife Nancy of Montezuma; two sons,&nbsp;J.D. and 
his wife Amber, grandkids Bailey, Katelyn and Kelsi of Rowlett, Texas 
and Wayne and his wife Mandi, grandkids Justice and Landri of Hays, 
Kansas; and daughter, Terri Nelson and grandkids Jordan and Jake of 
Coppell, Texas.&nbsp;

Graveside memorial service will be held at Fairview Cemetery, 
Montezuma on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 10:00 AM. There will be no 
visitation as cremation has taken place. 

Memorials are suggested to Gray
 County EMS or Hospice of the Prairie in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel. 
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at <a href="http://www.swaimfuneralhome.com/" target="_blank">www.swaimfuneralhome.com</a>.

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 </figure>Floyd Edward Dotts, age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 
18, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. &nbsp;He was born February 19, 
1936, five miles north of Garden City, to John and Julia Dotts.After high school, he served in the United States Army from July 1954
 through June 1956 and was stationed in Germany for a time. &nbsp;Floyd 
married Nancy Tucker and they celebrated their 56th anniversary this 
past January. Floyd and Nancy have been Montezuma residents for 53 of 
those years. He retired from the United Telephone Association in 1997.Floyd is survived by his wife Nancy of Montezuma; two sons,&nbsp;J.D. and 
his wife Amber, grandkids Bailey, Katelyn and Kelsi of Rowlett, Texas 
and Wayne and his wife Mandi, grandkids Justice and Landri of Hays, 
Kansas; and daughter, Terri Nelson and grandkids Jordan and Jake of 
Coppell, Texas.&nbsp;Graveside memorial service will be held at Fairview Cemetery, 
Montezuma on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 10:00 AM. There will be no 
visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials are suggested to Gray
 County EMS or Hospice of the Prairie in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel. 
Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at <a href="http://www.swaimfuneralhome.com/" target="_blank">www.swaimfuneralhome.com</a>.

Floyd Edward Dotts

Allen E. Fisher, 83, of Downs, passed away, Sunday, July 24, 2022. Memorial grave side services will take place on August 6, 2022 at the Glenwood Cemetery, Glen Elder. 

An obituary is pending with Schoen Funeral Home.

Allen E. Fisher, 83, of Downs, passed away, Sunday, July 24, 2022. Memorial grave side services will take place on August 6, 2022 at the Glenwood Cemetery, Glen Elder. An obituary is pending with Schoen Funeral Home.

Allen E. Fisher

Pearl Marie Harris, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 
22, 2022, at the Greeley County Long Term Care in Tribune, Kansas. She 
was born on June 27, 1928, in Parsons, Kansas, to Karl Phillip and Mary 
Crystal Coleman Koestel. She was a member of the community since 1948, 
moving from Parsons, Kansas. She was a homemaker, housewife, and avon 
representative for 35 years.

Pearl married Elmer Gail Harris on September 19, 1948, in Raton, New 
Mexico. Elmer passed away on March 7, 1998, in Tribune, Kansas.

Pearl was a member of the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas.
 She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge - South Colony Unit.

Survivors include; two sons - Kenneth Harris of Kinsley, Kansas, 
Randy Harris of Tribune, Kansas, one sister - Vera Dinkel of Las Vegas, 
Nevada, seven grandchildren - Kelly &amp; Gwynn Harris of Elbert, 
Colorado, Tina &amp; Brian Harris Rodriguez of La Crosse, Kansas, Justin
 &amp; Melissa Harris of Tribune, Kansas, NyCole &amp; Kevin Harris 
Nelson of Tribune, Kansas, Heather Harris Felty of Tribune, Kansas, Chad
 &amp; Katie Harris of Jetmore, Kansas, Amanda &amp; Tyler Harris Case 
of Cimmaron, Kansas, sixteen Great-grandchildren, and 7 Great 
great-grandchildren.

Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two 
children, Mary Ann and Keith, and her siblings - Edith Kinderkinect, 
Fern Bernnett, Norma Todd, Endna Smith, Lyle Koestel, Ervin Koestel, 
Glenn Koestel, Leonard Koestel.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 10:00 
MTN at the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas with Pastor Jeri 
Farmer presiding.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family 
present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 26, 2022, at the 
Price and Sons Funeral Home at 322 Second in Tribune, Kansas.

Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be given to the Greeley County 4-H or to the Greeley County Long Term Care.

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 </figure>Pearl Marie Harris, age 94, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 
22, 2022, at the Greeley County Long Term Care in Tribune, Kansas. She 
was born on June 27, 1928, in Parsons, Kansas, to Karl Phillip and Mary 
Crystal Coleman Koestel. She was a member of the community since 1948, 
moving from Parsons, Kansas. She was a homemaker, housewife, and avon 
representative for 35 years.Pearl married Elmer Gail Harris on September 19, 1948, in Raton, New 
Mexico. Elmer passed away on March 7, 1998, in Tribune, Kansas.Pearl was a member of the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas.
 She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge - South Colony Unit.Survivors include; two sons - Kenneth Harris of Kinsley, Kansas, 
Randy Harris of Tribune, Kansas, one sister - Vera Dinkel of Las Vegas, 
Nevada, seven grandchildren - Kelly &amp; Gwynn Harris of Elbert, 
Colorado, Tina &amp; Brian Harris Rodriguez of La Crosse, Kansas, Justin
 &amp; Melissa Harris of Tribune, Kansas, NyCole &amp; Kevin Harris 
Nelson of Tribune, Kansas, Heather Harris Felty of Tribune, Kansas, Chad
 &amp; Katie Harris of Jetmore, Kansas, Amanda &amp; Tyler Harris Case 
of Cimmaron, Kansas, sixteen Great-grandchildren, and 7 Great 
great-grandchildren.Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, two 
children, Mary Ann and Keith, and her siblings - Edith Kinderkinect, 
Fern Bernnett, Norma Todd, Endna Smith, Lyle Koestel, Ervin Koestel, 
Glenn Koestel, Leonard Koestel.Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at 10:00 
MTN at the Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas with Pastor Jeri 
Farmer presiding.Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family 
present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday July 26, 2022, at the 
Price and Sons Funeral Home at 322 Second in Tribune, Kansas.Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be given to the Greeley County 4-H or to the Greeley County Long Term Care.

Pearl Marie Harris

John Nicholas Kaus was born May 20, 1940, on the Kaus farm by Selden, KS
 to Nick Kaus and Mary (Kamphaus) Kaus. He passed away July 21, 2022, at
 his home in Seguin at the age of eighty-two. He graduated from the 
eighth grade while he was farming for his dad. He joined the Army on 
February 15, 1961 and served as a Specialist E4 at Fort Leonard Wood, 
Missouri for 2 years. 

When he returned home, he met and married Marilyn 
Joyce Ramsey on May 16, 1964, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 
Colby, KS. The couple began their married life together on the Kaus farm 
where John continued farming and raising sheep, which he loved. To this 
union were born five children: John, Margaret, Juanita, Marvin, and 
Nicholas.
 John never met a stranger and treated everyone like a neighbor. 
Whether he was shearing sheep or attending a kid’s ballgame, he would 
strike up a conversation and make one walk away feeling like they had 
made a new friend. John sheared sheep in Kansas and Nebraska. The 
highlight of his life was helping to shear 4-H lambs for the county 
fairs across Kansas. John had a passion for his family. Some of the 
family’s best memories are fishing at Sheridan County Lake and Norton 
Lake and attending county fairs as John loved to see the livestock and 
ride the rides. John was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American 
Legion, the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Selden and the Saint Martin 
of Tours Catholic Church of Seguin KS. He served on the Parish Council 
and Finance Council and was an Usher. In his early years, John regularly
 served as an Alter Boy. John was an avid supporter of the American Red 
Cross Blood drive with eighty-two units of blood donated.
 John was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Nick; Sisters 
Melvina Carssow and Elanor Schiltz; and daughter- in- law JoLinn Kaus.
 He is survived by his wife, Marilyn of the home; children, John Kaus
 of Manhattan, KS, Margaret (Eric) Corby of Salina, KS, Juanita (Kenny) 
Erickson of Neodesha, KS, Marvin (Kerri) Kaus of Seguin, KS and Nick 
Kaus of Selden, KS; sisters, Eileen Neff of North Platte, NE, Joan 
Schwarz of Colby, KS and Kathleen Zerr of Colby, KS; seven Grandchildren
 and five Great-Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
 A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 
at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Seguin, Kansas at 10:00 A.M. 
Following the service burial will be in the Selden Cemetery, Selden, 
Kansas. A lunch will follow in the Selden Parish Hall. Visitation will 
be held Tuesday, July 26, 2022, from 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with 
family greeting friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with Vigil 
Service and Rosary starting at 7:00 P.M. at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home 
in Hoxie, Kansas. Family suggests memorials to Sheridan County Benefit 
Walk or St. Martin Catholic Church and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of 
kindness and comfort for the family may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>John Nicholas Kaus was born May 20, 1940, on the Kaus farm by Selden, KS
 to Nick Kaus and Mary (Kamphaus) Kaus. He passed away July 21, 2022, at
 his home in Seguin at the age of eighty-two. He graduated from the 
eighth grade while he was farming for his dad. He joined the Army on 
February 15, 1961 and served as a Specialist E4 at Fort Leonard Wood, 
Missouri for 2 years. When he returned home, he met and married Marilyn 
Joyce Ramsey on May 16, 1964, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in 
Colby, KS. The couple began their married life together on the Kaus farm 
where John continued farming and raising sheep, which he loved. To this 
union were born five children: John, Margaret, Juanita, Marvin, and 
Nicholas.
 John never met a stranger and treated everyone like a neighbor. 
Whether he was shearing sheep or attending a kid’s ballgame, he would 
strike up a conversation and make one walk away feeling like they had 
made a new friend. John sheared sheep in Kansas and Nebraska. The 
highlight of his life was helping to shear 4-H lambs for the county 
fairs across Kansas. John had a passion for his family. Some of the 
family’s best memories are fishing at Sheridan County Lake and Norton 
Lake and attending county fairs as John loved to see the livestock and 
ride the rides. John was a member of the Knights of Columbus, American 
Legion, the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Selden and the Saint Martin 
of Tours Catholic Church of Seguin KS. He served on the Parish Council 
and Finance Council and was an Usher. In his early years, John regularly
 served as an Alter Boy. John was an avid supporter of the American Red 
Cross Blood drive with eighty-two units of blood donated.
 John was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Nick; Sisters 
Melvina Carssow and Elanor Schiltz; and daughter- in- law JoLinn Kaus.
 He is survived by his wife, Marilyn of the home; children, John Kaus
 of Manhattan, KS, Margaret (Eric) Corby of Salina, KS, Juanita (Kenny) 
Erickson of Neodesha, KS, Marvin (Kerri) Kaus of Seguin, KS and Nick 
Kaus of Selden, KS; sisters, Eileen Neff of North Platte, NE, Joan 
Schwarz of Colby, KS and Kathleen Zerr of Colby, KS; seven Grandchildren
 and five Great-Grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
 A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Wednesday, July 27, 2022, 
at St. Martin’s Catholic Church in Seguin, Kansas at 10:00 A.M. 
Following the service burial will be in the Selden Cemetery, Selden, 
Kansas. A lunch will follow in the Selden Parish Hall. Visitation will 
be held Tuesday, July 26, 2022, from 1:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with 
family greeting friends from 5:30 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. with Vigil 
Service and Rosary starting at 7:00 P.M. at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home 
in Hoxie, Kansas. Family suggests memorials to Sheridan County Benefit 
Walk or St. Martin Catholic Church and may be sent in care of 
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. Words of 
kindness and comfort for the family may be left at 
www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com&nbsp;

John Nicholas Kaus (1940-2022)

Gerald D. “Jerry” Matheson, 85, Hays, died Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his home.

He was born May 19, 1937, in Liberal, 
the son of Ted and Edith (Woodrum) Matheson.&nbsp; He was a graduate of 
Liberal High School and attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; On 
November 1, 1958, he was united in marriage to Betty Mae Davis in Hays, 
and they were married 57 years before she preceded him in death on 
January 16, 2016.&nbsp; Jerry worked for National Tank, Woody’s Furniture, 
and Northern National Enron.&nbsp; He was a member of Cornerstone Southern 
Baptist church and enjoyed walking at The Mall, radios, records, and 
collecting coins.&nbsp; Jerry was very friendly, possessed a great smile, and
 enjoyed visiting.

Survivors include his two daughters: 
Diana Jernigan and husband Monte of Goldthwaite, TX and Shari Merritt 
and husband Daniel of Hays, six grandchildren, and 21 great 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty, son Dean Matheson, and a granddaughter Amber (Matheson) Collins.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church, with 
Pastor Jason Murray officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in Mt. Allen 
Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service 
time at the church.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to Cornerstone Southern 
Baptist Church.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home, and condolences and memories of Jerry may be shared with the 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a> &nbsp;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658679986217.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gerald D. “Jerry” Matheson, 85, Hays, died Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his home.He was born May 19, 1937, in Liberal, 
the son of Ted and Edith (Woodrum) Matheson.&nbsp; He was a graduate of 
Liberal High School and attended Fort Hays State University.&nbsp; On 
November 1, 1958, he was united in marriage to Betty Mae Davis in Hays, 
and they were married 57 years before she preceded him in death on 
January 16, 2016.&nbsp; Jerry worked for National Tank, Woody’s Furniture, 
and Northern National Enron.&nbsp; He was a member of Cornerstone Southern 
Baptist church and enjoyed walking at The Mall, radios, records, and 
collecting coins.&nbsp; Jerry was very friendly, possessed a great smile, and
 enjoyed visiting.Survivors include his two daughters: 
Diana Jernigan and husband Monte of Goldthwaite, TX and Shari Merritt 
and husband Daniel of Hays, six grandchildren, and 21 great 
grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Betty, son Dean Matheson, and a granddaughter Amber (Matheson) Collins.Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on
 Thursday, July 28, 2022, at Cornerstone Southern Baptist Church, with 
Pastor Jason Murray officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in Mt. Allen 
Cemetery.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service 
time at the church.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to Cornerstone Southern 
Baptist Church.&nbsp; Services are entrusted to Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral 
Home, and condolences and memories of Jerry may be shared with the 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a> &nbsp;

Gerald D. 'Jerry' Matheson

May 20, 1940
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 July 21, 2022

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/John-Nicholas-Kaus?obId=25421864#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

May 20, 1940
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 July 21, 2022An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/John-Nicholas-Kaus?obId=25421864#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

John Nicholas Kaus

Harold Verle Larson, 87, died July 19, 2022, at Country Place Senior 
Living, in Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 15, 1934, in 
Humboldt, Kansas, to Hugo and Florence (Stark) Larson.&nbsp; Harold was the 
youngest of five children. &nbsp;He lived on a farm outside of Humboldt and 
then Chanute.&nbsp; He graduated from Vilas High School.&nbsp;

Harold met Wilma Tunnell at Colfax Church, a small country church 
outside of Chanute, KS.&nbsp; They were married on January 2, 1955.&nbsp; That 
summer, Harold and Wilma moved to Hoisington where Harold drove a truck 
for LD Niedens Trucking, a contractor for Kansas Brick and Tile.&nbsp; Harold
 would live the remainder of his life in Hoisington, where he and Wilma 
raised three children.

After hauling brick for Kansas Brick &amp; Tile, Harold started 
working at Kansas Brick &amp; Tile, where he become a supervisor in 
their shipping department.&nbsp; Although Harold enjoyed the brick plant, his
 good friend Dean Koelling and Dean’s son, Bill, offered him the 
opportunity to return to trucking.&nbsp; He took the H&amp;K Trucking 
position, which led to other trucking jobs, including stints with Graves
 Truck Line, and WSKT.&nbsp; He remained in trucking until his retirement in 
2000.&nbsp; During his trucking years, Harold met many life-long friends that
 have remained true, loyal and beloved to the day of his death.&nbsp;

Harold had numerous collections and hobbies.&nbsp; He collected barbed 
wire and competed in barbed wire splicing competitions.&nbsp; He was a rock 
hunter and collected rocks with his family all over Kansas, Oklahoma and
 Colorado.&nbsp; Harold collected cameras and old light fixtures and lamps.&nbsp; 
His light fixture collection morphed into his “Lights of Yesteryear” 
business, and for years, he and Wilma would buy old lights, restore 
them, and sell or give them away.&nbsp; 

Unknown to many people, Harold had an
 artistic flair.&nbsp; He painted signs, and even stamped and carved bricks 
into interesting, fun and beautiful works.&nbsp; Harold, along with Wilma, 
also collected and restored antiques.&nbsp; Harold always thought his best 
collection, however, was his many friends.&nbsp; Regardless of the many items
 he collected, he managed to collect even more wonderful, dear 
friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Harold did not slow down when he retired.&nbsp; He and Wilma travelled to 
all 50 states, almost always by car.&nbsp; Their passion was to visit as many
 of the national parks as possible, and they had a blast on the road to 
achieving this.&nbsp; Harold loved bird watching with Wilma and they were 
supporters and frequent visitors of the Kansas Wetlands Education 
Center.&nbsp; Harold loved spending time at the Cheyenne Bottoms and visiting
 other refuges.&nbsp; Although he was a fan of the Kansas Jayhawks, he was 
known to be just as enthusiastic about the Cardinals, Wildcats, Shockers
 and Tigers.

Harold loved his nieces and nephews and felt so blessed to remain 
close to many of them throughout his life.&nbsp; He enjoyed their visits, 
phone calls and cards, and frequently spoke of them.&nbsp; He also loved his 
grandchildren, Angela, Andy and Sarah, and was grateful for the time he 
was able to spend with them as young kids, teens and adults.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Wilma, his 
sisters, Delores (Bill) Altoff, Eleanor “Nels” Havens, Mildred “Mid” 
(Marion) Booe, and his brother, Lawrence “Bud” (Rosalie) Larson.&nbsp; 
Survivors include, sons Alan (Patty) Larson of Bixby, Oklahoma and 
Rodney Larson (Lois Schartz) of Liebenthal, Kansas, and daughter, Anita 
Larson (Tom Arensberg) of Lawrence, Kansas.&nbsp; He is also survived by 
grandchildren Angela Larson Morris of Portland, Oregon, Andrew Larson of
 Portland, Oregon, and Sarah Larson of Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;

A private memorial service will be held graveside. Memorials may be 
made to the Kansas Wetlands Educational Center in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658601445619.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Harold Verle Larson, 87, died July 19, 2022, at Country Place Senior 
Living, in Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 15, 1934, in 
Humboldt, Kansas, to Hugo and Florence (Stark) Larson.&nbsp; Harold was the 
youngest of five children. &nbsp;He lived on a farm outside of Humboldt and 
then Chanute.&nbsp; He graduated from Vilas High School.&nbsp;Harold met Wilma Tunnell at Colfax Church, a small country church 
outside of Chanute, KS.&nbsp; They were married on January 2, 1955.&nbsp; That 
summer, Harold and Wilma moved to Hoisington where Harold drove a truck 
for LD Niedens Trucking, a contractor for Kansas Brick and Tile.&nbsp; Harold
 would live the remainder of his life in Hoisington, where he and Wilma 
raised three children.After hauling brick for Kansas Brick &amp; Tile, Harold started 
working at Kansas Brick &amp; Tile, where he become a supervisor in 
their shipping department.&nbsp; Although Harold enjoyed the brick plant, his
 good friend Dean Koelling and Dean’s son, Bill, offered him the 
opportunity to return to trucking.&nbsp; He took the H&amp;K Trucking 
position, which led to other trucking jobs, including stints with Graves
 Truck Line, and WSKT.&nbsp; He remained in trucking until his retirement in 
2000.&nbsp; During his trucking years, Harold met many life-long friends that
 have remained true, loyal and beloved to the day of his death.&nbsp;Harold had numerous collections and hobbies.&nbsp; He collected barbed 
wire and competed in barbed wire splicing competitions.&nbsp; He was a rock 
hunter and collected rocks with his family all over Kansas, Oklahoma and
 Colorado.&nbsp; Harold collected cameras and old light fixtures and lamps.&nbsp; 
His light fixture collection morphed into his “Lights of Yesteryear” 
business, and for years, he and Wilma would buy old lights, restore 
them, and sell or give them away.&nbsp; Unknown to many people, Harold had an
 artistic flair.&nbsp; He painted signs, and even stamped and carved bricks 
into interesting, fun and beautiful works.&nbsp; Harold, along with Wilma, 
also collected and restored antiques.&nbsp; Harold always thought his best 
collection, however, was his many friends.&nbsp; Regardless of the many items
 he collected, he managed to collect even more wonderful, dear 
friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Harold did not slow down when he retired.&nbsp; He and Wilma travelled to 
all 50 states, almost always by car.&nbsp; Their passion was to visit as many
 of the national parks as possible, and they had a blast on the road to 
achieving this.&nbsp; Harold loved bird watching with Wilma and they were 
supporters and frequent visitors of the Kansas Wetlands Education 
Center.&nbsp; Harold loved spending time at the Cheyenne Bottoms and visiting
 other refuges.&nbsp; Although he was a fan of the Kansas Jayhawks, he was 
known to be just as enthusiastic about the Cardinals, Wildcats, Shockers
 and Tigers.Harold loved his nieces and nephews and felt so blessed to remain 
close to many of them throughout his life.&nbsp; He enjoyed their visits, 
phone calls and cards, and frequently spoke of them.&nbsp; He also loved his 
grandchildren, Angela, Andy and Sarah, and was grateful for the time he 
was able to spend with them as young kids, teens and adults.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Harold was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Wilma, his 
sisters, Delores (Bill) Altoff, Eleanor “Nels” Havens, Mildred “Mid” 
(Marion) Booe, and his brother, Lawrence “Bud” (Rosalie) Larson.&nbsp; 
Survivors include, sons Alan (Patty) Larson of Bixby, Oklahoma and 
Rodney Larson (Lois Schartz) of Liebenthal, Kansas, and daughter, Anita 
Larson (Tom Arensberg) of Lawrence, Kansas.&nbsp; He is also survived by 
grandchildren Angela Larson Morris of Portland, Oregon, Andrew Larson of
 Portland, Oregon, and Sarah Larson of Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp;&nbsp;A private memorial service will be held graveside. Memorials may be 
made to the Kansas Wetlands Educational Center in care of 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.&nbsp;

Harold Verle Larson

Charlie Lee “Hillbilly” Weber, 57, passed away July 19, 2022, in 
rural Harvey County, Kan. He was born on August 9, 1964, in Great Bend 
to George &amp; Ruth (Watkins) Weber. He married Sarah Vasquez on June 
21, 2014, at Great Bend.

A lifetime area resident, Charlie was the owner and operator of 
C&amp;S Tank Service. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Rose of Lima Catholic Church, St. Paul Catholic Church in Lyons and the 
Charlie’s Angels bowling team. He was a very hard worker and took pride 
that he enjoyed his work. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Charlie 
enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports 
but he especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Survivors include, his wife, Sarah Weber of the home; his father, 
George Weber of Great Bend; four sons, Jerrad Morgan (Carrie) of Riley, 
Jessie Trevino (Jessica) of Ponca City, Okla., Jordan Trevino (Erika) of
 Lincoln, and Mikal Trevino (Shazia) of Great Bend; four daughters, 
Kelsea Weber (Dustin), Mollie Weber and Letecia Trevino all of Great 
Bend and Mercedes Trevino of Bushton; three brothers, George Weber, Jr. 
(Zola), Jimmy Weber (Tiara), and Joe Denney (Sharon) all of Great Bend; a
 sister, Theresa Weber-Herzberg (Dale) of Great Bend; twenty 
grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his
 mother, Ruth Ann Weber; and a grandson, Michael Lee Morgan.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 24,
 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 8:00 p.m. and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 
will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 25, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Kola presiding. A private 
family inurnment will be held at a later date. 

Memorials have been 
designated to the Mikal Trevino Medical Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658522417726.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Charlie Lee “Hillbilly” Weber, 57, passed away July 19, 2022, in 
rural Harvey County, Kan. He was born on August 9, 1964, in Great Bend 
to George &amp; Ruth (Watkins) Weber. He married Sarah Vasquez on June 
21, 2014, at Great Bend.A lifetime area resident, Charlie was the owner and operator of 
C&amp;S Tank Service. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Rose of Lima Catholic Church, St. Paul Catholic Church in Lyons and the 
Charlie’s Angels bowling team. He was a very hard worker and took pride 
that he enjoyed his work. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Charlie 
enjoyed watching his children and grandchildren participate in sports 
but he especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.Survivors include, his wife, Sarah Weber of the home; his father, 
George Weber of Great Bend; four sons, Jerrad Morgan (Carrie) of Riley, 
Jessie Trevino (Jessica) of Ponca City, Okla., Jordan Trevino (Erika) of
 Lincoln, and Mikal Trevino (Shazia) of Great Bend; four daughters, 
Kelsea Weber (Dustin), Mollie Weber and Letecia Trevino all of Great 
Bend and Mercedes Trevino of Bushton; three brothers, George Weber, Jr. 
(Zola), Jimmy Weber (Tiara), and Joe Denney (Sharon) all of Great Bend; a
 sister, Theresa Weber-Herzberg (Dale) of Great Bend; twenty 
grandchildren; and one great grandchild. He was preceded in death by his
 mother, Ruth Ann Weber; and a grandson, Michael Lee Morgan.Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, July 24,
 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 
to 8:00 p.m. and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial 
will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 25, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima 
Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Kola presiding. A private 
family inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials have been 
designated to the Mikal Trevino Medical Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Charlie Lee 'Hillbilly' Weber

James Milton Carver Jr., 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July
 17, 2022. He was born on December 16, 1947, in Weatherford, Oklahoma, to 
Milton and Peggy Carver. His family moved to Big Spring in 1951. He 
attended Big Spring High School where he was an all-around athlete, 
excelling in football, basketball and track &amp; field. 

After 
graduating in 1967, Jim went on to play football for Kansas State 
University on a full ride. He was named a two time All Big Eight 
Offensive Lineman, an All American and played in the Blue Gray All Star 
game in 1970. He met his wife, Carolee, during a snowball fight near the
 athletic dorms. Jim and Carolee married on July 24, 1970 and have been 
married for 52 years. After coaching and teaching in Oakley, Kansas, 
Stephenville, Early, and Blanket, Jim and his family moved to Midland, 
Texas, in 1984. He started teaching and coaching at Alamo Jr. High and 
moved to Lee Freshman in 1987 to teach history and coach. Coaching and 
investing in the lives of students was one of his great loves and 
passions. He coached until 1992 when he was sidelined by blood clots. He
 moved to Lee High in 1997 and taught history and geography until he 
retired from MISD in 2007. Along the way he taught many students in 
Drivers Ed and also showed them how to navigate life.
 Coach loved his wife, his kids, and grandkids. You could find him 
cheering at their school events, yelling at the refs and almost getting 
kicked out of their games, as well as enjoying choir concerts, dance 
recitals, supporting them in History Fair and just showing up in their 
everyday lives. He was a proud supporter of Midland Lee Rebels, Kansas 
State Wildcats, and The University of Texas Longhorns. He loved all 
things football. He was an avid car and train enthusiast and enjoyed 
spending time tinkering. He also had a passion for back seat driving, 
calling plays at any type of sporting event and having brief encounters 
with stupidity. “BRIEF!” He was notorious for his amusing exclamations 
like “Didn’t they know we were coming?!”, “Chump!”, “buzzard puke” and 
“May the fleas of a thousand camels infest your arm pits!” Coach loved 
serving and worshiping at Wilshire Park Baptist Church. He was an active
 participant in Men’s prayer breakfast and loved a mean potluck.
 With everything that Jim was and accomplished in his life, his real 
legacy can be seen in his love and belief in Jesus and showing others 
that love. And that legacy of love is carried on through his children 
and grandchildren.
 Coach is survived by his wife, Carolee Carver, his daughter Melissa 
Barlow, her husband Kent, his son Jeremy Carver, and daughter Christina 
Wren, and her husband Clint. Coach’s grandchildren Bailey, Jackson, Elah
 Grace, Keller Barlow and Nolan and Paxton Wren. Coach’s sister Connie, 
her husband George and their daughter’s Shannon, Bobby, Lauren Jackson 
and Tiffany, Shawn, and Emma Grace Hawkins. He is also survived by Uncle
 Sonny Moore, Aunt Wanda, and their family as well as Brother-in-Laws 
Cec, Dennis, Vaughn Lambert and their families.
 Coach is preceded in death by his father James Milton Carver Sr., 
his mother Peggy Louise Carver, his father in law John Cecil Lambert and
 mother in law Ruth Lorene Lambert, Brother-in-Law Ronald Dee Lambert 
and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.
 The family would like to thank Hospice of Midland for their love and
 care in his final months. The family would also like to thank Cimmaron 
Place staff, along with the friends he made for making his last two 
months a positive experience. 
 The visitation was Thursday, July 21, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 pm at 
Nalley-Pickle Welch. The celebration of life was held Friday, July 22, 
2022 at 2:00 pm at Wilshire Park Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Midland and/or Wilshire Park Baptist Church, Midland, Tx.
 Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle &amp; Welch 
Funeral Home &amp; Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made 
at www.npwelch.com.
 Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 27, 
2022, at the Eminence (Thornburg) Cemetery, Rural Thornburg, KS with 
Pastor Dennis Lambert officiating.

Graveside arrangements entrusted to Rentschler Family Mortuaries, Smith Center, KS.

To leave an online condolence visit www.rfmortuaries.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658514624498.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>James Milton Carver Jr., 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior on July
 17, 2022. He was born on December 16, 1947, in Weatherford, Oklahoma, to 
Milton and Peggy Carver. His family moved to Big Spring in 1951. He 
attended Big Spring High School where he was an all-around athlete, 
excelling in football, basketball and track &amp; field. After 
graduating in 1967, Jim went on to play football for Kansas State 
University on a full ride. He was named a two time All Big Eight 
Offensive Lineman, an All American and played in the Blue Gray All Star 
game in 1970. He met his wife, Carolee, during a snowball fight near the
 athletic dorms. Jim and Carolee married on July 24, 1970 and have been 
married for 52 years. After coaching and teaching in Oakley, Kansas, 
Stephenville, Early, and Blanket, Jim and his family moved to Midland, 
Texas, in 1984. He started teaching and coaching at Alamo Jr. High and 
moved to Lee Freshman in 1987 to teach history and coach. Coaching and 
investing in the lives of students was one of his great loves and 
passions. He coached until 1992 when he was sidelined by blood clots. He
 moved to Lee High in 1997 and taught history and geography until he 
retired from MISD in 2007. Along the way he taught many students in 
Drivers Ed and also showed them how to navigate life.
 Coach loved his wife, his kids, and grandkids. You could find him 
cheering at their school events, yelling at the refs and almost getting 
kicked out of their games, as well as enjoying choir concerts, dance 
recitals, supporting them in History Fair and just showing up in their 
everyday lives. He was a proud supporter of Midland Lee Rebels, Kansas 
State Wildcats, and The University of Texas Longhorns. He loved all 
things football. He was an avid car and train enthusiast and enjoyed 
spending time tinkering. He also had a passion for back seat driving, 
calling plays at any type of sporting event and having brief encounters 
with stupidity. “BRIEF!” He was notorious for his amusing exclamations 
like “Didn’t they know we were coming?!”, “Chump!”, “buzzard puke” and 
“May the fleas of a thousand camels infest your arm pits!” Coach loved 
serving and worshiping at Wilshire Park Baptist Church. He was an active
 participant in Men’s prayer breakfast and loved a mean potluck.
 With everything that Jim was and accomplished in his life, his real 
legacy can be seen in his love and belief in Jesus and showing others 
that love. And that legacy of love is carried on through his children 
and grandchildren.
 Coach is survived by his wife, Carolee Carver, his daughter Melissa 
Barlow, her husband Kent, his son Jeremy Carver, and daughter Christina 
Wren, and her husband Clint. Coach’s grandchildren Bailey, Jackson, Elah
 Grace, Keller Barlow and Nolan and Paxton Wren. Coach’s sister Connie, 
her husband George and their daughter’s Shannon, Bobby, Lauren Jackson 
and Tiffany, Shawn, and Emma Grace Hawkins. He is also survived by Uncle
 Sonny Moore, Aunt Wanda, and their family as well as Brother-in-Laws 
Cec, Dennis, Vaughn Lambert and their families.
 Coach is preceded in death by his father James Milton Carver Sr., 
his mother Peggy Louise Carver, his father in law John Cecil Lambert and
 mother in law Ruth Lorene Lambert, Brother-in-Law Ronald Dee Lambert 
and numerous Aunts, Uncles, and cousins.
 The family would like to thank Hospice of Midland for their love and
 care in his final months. The family would also like to thank Cimmaron 
Place staff, along with the friends he made for making his last two 
months a positive experience. 
 The visitation was Thursday, July 21, 2022, from 5:00-7:00 pm at 
Nalley-Pickle Welch. The celebration of life was held Friday, July 22, 
2022 at 2:00 pm at Wilshire Park Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Midland and/or Wilshire Park Baptist Church, Midland, Tx.
 Arrangements are under the direction of Nalley-Pickle &amp; Welch 
Funeral Home &amp; Crematory of Midland. Online condolences may be made 
at www.npwelch.com.
 Graveside services will be held at 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 27, 
2022, at the Eminence (Thornburg) Cemetery, Rural Thornburg, KS with 
Pastor Dennis Lambert officiating.
 Graveside arrangements entrusted to Rentschler Family Mortuaries, Smith Center, KS.
 To leave an online condolence visit www.rfmortuaries.com.

James Milton Carver Jr., 1947-2022

Phillipsburg resident Norma M. Johnson passed away July 21, 2022, at
 the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 
94.&nbsp; She was born June 14, 1928, in Phillips County, KS.

Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Thursday, July
 28, at 10:00 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, 
with Randy Elder officiating. The service will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Burial will follow in the 
Fairview Cemetery.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Norma M. Johnson passed away July 21, 2022, at
 the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 
94.&nbsp; She was born June 14, 1928, in Phillips County, KS.Survivors include her sons, Craig of Phillipsburg &amp; Blane of Wray, CO; 4 grandchildren &amp; 11 great grandchildren.Cremation was chosen.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held Thursday, July
 28, at 10:00 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, 
with Randy Elder officiating. The service will be streamed live on the 
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page. Burial will follow in the 
Fairview Cemetery.Friends may sign the book from 9:00 to 9:00 Wednesday at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Never Flinch Foundation or Hospice Services.

Former Long Island resident Richard L. Conner passed away July 14, 2022, in St. John, KS. He was born Feb. 11, 1938 in Wilsonville, NE.

Survivors include his sons; Randal West of St. John &amp; Gary Conner of Phillipsburg; daughters; Doris Cooper of Avon, IN, Mary Bohl &nbsp;of Drexel, MO &amp; Tina Hursman of Concordia, MO; his brother-in-Law, Bill Hofferber; sister, Lois Vandusen; 18 grandchildren &amp; 16 great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 26, at 10:00 a.m. in the Long Island United Methodist Church with Pastor Ted Stapelton officiating.

Former Long Island resident Richard L. Conner passed away July 14, 2022, in St. John, KS. He was born Feb. 11, 1938 in Wilsonville, NE.Survivors include his sons; Randal West of St. John &amp; Gary Conner of Phillipsburg; daughters; Doris Cooper of Avon, IN, Mary Bohl &nbsp;of Drexel, MO &amp; Tina Hursman of Concordia, MO; his brother-in-Law, Bill Hofferber; sister, Lois Vandusen; 18 grandchildren &amp; 16 great grandchildren.Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, July 26, at 10:00 a.m. in the Long Island United Methodist Church with Pastor Ted Stapelton officiating.

Richard L. Conner 

Philip Alan Barber, 85, passed away on July 20, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on February 23,&nbsp;1937, to Virgil and Helen (Lloyd) Barber in Los Angeles, California.

Phil graduated from Plainville High School in 1956. After graduation he joined the United States Air Force, after 4 years he was honorably discharged. He was united into&nbsp;marriage&nbsp;to his high school sweetheart Mary Ann&nbsp;Kaba, on May 2,&nbsp;1957, at the Sacred Heart Church in Plainville, Kansas. The couple was blessed with three children Cindy, David, and Kathy.

Phil worked in the oil fields and Sooner Pipe and Supply while living in Kansas, then he moved to Iowa and worked in a packing house until retirement. Phil loved going to auctions and garage sales, always looking for that one special piece of glass. He collected many, many, pieces through the years but his favorite was Fenton glass. Every once in awhile he would enjoy going to the casino and trying his luck at the slots. He loved sports, mostly the Jayhawks. If his TV was on, it had sports playing.

He is survived by his children, Cindy (Mike) McGuire of Carter Lake, IA, David (Carla) Barber of Oakland, IA, Kathy (Roger) Nelson of Hancock, IA; grandchildren, Jeremy (Laurie) Barber, James (Natalie) Barber, Jason Barber, Justin (Janeth) Barber, Sarah&nbsp;(Zach) McGuire, Rachel (Aaron) Michalski, Emily McGuire, Emily Frink, Kirsten Nelson; great-grandchildren, Haley, Alexis, Ellie, Tate, Beau, Arianna, Theo, Ariana and Gwen; sister, Karen (Jay) Wilson; brothers-in-law, Mike (Lisa)&nbsp;Kaba, Mark&nbsp;Kaba; sisters-in-law, Nell&nbsp;Kaba, Jeanne Barber, Patty Foltz; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbor and friend Debbie and many others.

Phil joins in Heaven his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Ann Barber; parents,&nbsp;Virgil&nbsp;and Helen Barber;&nbsp;brother, Larry Barber;&nbsp;in-laws, James and Marie (Boller)&nbsp;Kaba; brothers-in-law, Larry (Butch)&nbsp;Kaba, Denny&nbsp;Kaba, James&nbsp;Kaba; and sisters-in-law, Janice&nbsp;Kaba&nbsp;and Jeanie&nbsp;Kaba.

A Memorial Service will be held on&nbsp;Monday, July 25,&nbsp;2022, at 11 AM at the First Christian Church in Plainville. Visitation will be from 9 AM until service time at the church.

In Lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church or the Sacred Heart Catholic School and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease&nbsp;Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd&nbsp;St., Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.

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 </figure>Philip Alan Barber, 85, passed away on July 20, 2022, after a short battle with cancer. He was born on February 23,&nbsp;1937, to Virgil and Helen (Lloyd) Barber in Los Angeles, California.Phil graduated from Plainville High School in 1956. After graduation he joined the United States Air Force, after 4 years he was honorably discharged. He was united into&nbsp;marriage&nbsp;to his high school sweetheart Mary Ann&nbsp;Kaba, on May 2,&nbsp;1957, at the Sacred Heart Church in Plainville, Kansas. The couple was blessed with three children Cindy, David, and Kathy.Phil worked in the oil fields and Sooner Pipe and Supply while living in Kansas, then he moved to Iowa and worked in a packing house until retirement. Phil loved going to auctions and garage sales, always looking for that one special piece of glass. He collected many, many, pieces through the years but his favorite was Fenton glass. Every once in awhile he would enjoy going to the casino and trying his luck at the slots. He loved sports, mostly the Jayhawks. If his TV was on, it had sports playing.He is survived by his children, Cindy (Mike) McGuire of Carter Lake, IA, David (Carla) Barber of Oakland, IA, Kathy (Roger) Nelson of Hancock, IA; grandchildren, Jeremy (Laurie) Barber, James (Natalie) Barber, Jason Barber, Justin (Janeth) Barber, Sarah&nbsp;(Zach) McGuire, Rachel (Aaron) Michalski, Emily McGuire, Emily Frink, Kirsten Nelson; great-grandchildren, Haley, Alexis, Ellie, Tate, Beau, Arianna, Theo, Ariana and Gwen; sister, Karen (Jay) Wilson; brothers-in-law, Mike (Lisa)&nbsp;Kaba, Mark&nbsp;Kaba; sisters-in-law, Nell&nbsp;Kaba, Jeanne Barber, Patty Foltz; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, neighbor and friend Debbie and many others.Phil joins in Heaven his loving wife of 54 years, Mary Ann Barber; parents,&nbsp;Virgil&nbsp;and Helen Barber;&nbsp;brother, Larry Barber;&nbsp;in-laws, James and Marie (Boller)&nbsp;Kaba; brothers-in-law, Larry (Butch)&nbsp;Kaba, Denny&nbsp;Kaba, James&nbsp;Kaba; and sisters-in-law, Janice&nbsp;Kaba&nbsp;and Jeanie&nbsp;Kaba.A Memorial Service will be held on&nbsp;Monday, July 25,&nbsp;2022, at 11 AM at the First Christian Church in Plainville. Visitation will be from 9 AM until service time at the church.In Lieu of flowers, Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church or the Sacred Heart Catholic School and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease&nbsp;Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd&nbsp;St., Plainville, KS 67663. Online condolences can be left for the family at www.plumeroverlease.com.

Philip Alan Barber

Michael Lee McKinney, age 69, of Hays, 
Kansas, died in his home on June 28, 2022.&nbsp; He was born May 29, 1953, in 
Ellis, Kansas, to Chester Lee and Bonnie Jean (Mickelson) McKinney.

He married Deborah (Gutierrez) Rico on August 13, 1979, in Meade, Kansas.

Michael grew up in Meade.&nbsp; In 1971, he 
graduated from Meade High School and following his graduation he served four&nbsp; years in the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1975 and was a Vietnam Veteran.

He is survived by his brother: Dave of 
Hays, Kansas; sisters: Pam Ackerman of Meade, Kansas; and Carol Jones of
 San Antonio, Texas.&nbsp; Step-daughters: Jennifer Moore; Crystal Rico; 
Laurena Rico; a step-brother: Jimmy DeLong, and a step-sister: Pam 
McGee; together with numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brother: Everett; sister: Connie Ritter; and his step-brother: Joe DeLong.

Graveside services, inclusive of 
military honors, at the State of Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney, 
403 South 13th Street, WaKeeney, Kansas 67672, will be Thursday, August 
4, 2022, at 10:00 AM.

Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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Kansas, died in his home on June 28, 2022.&nbsp; He was born May 29, 1953, in 
Ellis, Kansas, to Chester Lee and Bonnie Jean (Mickelson) McKinney.He married Deborah (Gutierrez) Rico on August 13, 1979, in Meade, Kansas.Michael grew up in Meade.&nbsp; In 1971, he 
graduated from Meade High School and following his graduation he served four&nbsp; years in the U.S. Navy from 1971 to 1975 and was a Vietnam Veteran.He is survived by his brother: Dave of 
Hays, Kansas; sisters: Pam Ackerman of Meade, Kansas; and Carol Jones of
 San Antonio, Texas.&nbsp; Step-daughters: Jennifer Moore; Crystal Rico; 
Laurena Rico; a step-brother: Jimmy DeLong, and a step-sister: Pam 
McGee; together with numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; brother: Everett; sister: Connie Ritter; and his step-brother: Joe DeLong.Graveside services, inclusive of 
military honors, at the State of Kansas Veterans Cemetery at WaKeeney, 
403 South 13th Street, WaKeeney, Kansas 67672, will be Thursday, August 
4, 2022, at 10:00 AM.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Michael Lee McKinney

Gerald D. "Jerry" Matheson, 85, Hays, died Thursday, July 21, 2022, at his home.

Funeral arrangements are pending and will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

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Christiane Wade Luehrs, 81, passed away quietly in her sleep at her home on July 14, 2022. She was born September 30, 1940, to Reynolds W. Wade, M.D., and Theodora Pomeranz Wade in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up near the shores of the Great Lakes. She graduated from Valparaiso University, earned a Master's Degree in History from Washington University in St. Louis, and received a Master's Degree in English from Fort Hays State University. At Washington University, she met Robert Luehrs, a fellow student. It was his good fortune to marry her in 1965. The couple moved to Hays in 1968 so that Robert could pursue a career as a Professor of History at Fort Hays State University.

Chris had the attributes of a Renaissance woman. She was a perceptive lady of wit, culture, talent, grace, and creativity. She was also devoted to her family and friends. At various times she worked as an assistant for professors and physicians, was office manager for the Campus Ecumenical Center, and ran her own catering business. Primarily, Chris was an educator, as a high school history teacher in St. Louis and, for 15 years, as an Instructor of English at FHSU, retiring in 2006. She published a number of articles on mystery authors who use historical settings for their novels.

She liked shopping for Victorian oddities, reading British detective stories, collecting teddy bears, preparing various ethnic foods, and being hostess at elaborate parties and dinners. She enjoyed mythology and folklore, especially the tales attached to Halloween. With her husband, she designed a Halloween festival at FHSU in the 1970s and 1980s and subsequent Halloween displays in the university's library until last year, quitting not because of a lack of ideas but because of a lack of energy. Chris held offices in Eastern Star and volunteered at the Hays Arts Council. She served as a lay reader and head of the Altar Guild for St. Michael's Episcopal Church. She played the piano and organ for pleasure. As befit a Renaissance woman, she helped organize the university's annual Renaissance Christmas celebration, the Madrigal Dinner, for fifteen years, playing the roles of Lady of the Manor for five years and the Queen of England twice.

Survivors include her husband, Robert; her daughter, Rebecca Johnson of Nowata, Oklahoma; her son-in-law, Patrick Johnson; her granddaughter, Roslin Johnson; her brother, E. Nicholas Wade of Aurora, Illinois; and her cousin, Martha Ellison of Alexandria, Virginia. There will be a service celebrating Chris' life later in the fall, her favorite season. If desired, memorials may be made to Forsyth Library at FHSU, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, or the Humane Society of the High Plains.

Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Christiane Wade Luehrs, 81, passed away quietly in her sleep at her home on July 14, 2022. She was born September 30, 1940, to Reynolds W. Wade, M.D., and Theodora Pomeranz Wade in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up near the shores of the Great Lakes. She graduated from Valparaiso University, earned a Master's Degree in History from Washington University in St. Louis, and received a Master's Degree in English from Fort Hays State University. At Washington University, she met Robert Luehrs, a fellow student. It was his good fortune to marry her in 1965. The couple moved to Hays in 1968 so that Robert could pursue a career as a Professor of History at Fort Hays State University.Chris had the attributes of a Renaissance woman. She was a perceptive lady of wit, culture, talent, grace, and creativity. She was also devoted to her family and friends. At various times she worked as an assistant for professors and physicians, was office manager for the Campus Ecumenical Center, and ran her own catering business. Primarily, Chris was an educator, as a high school history teacher in St. Louis and, for 15 years, as an Instructor of English at FHSU, retiring in 2006. She published a number of articles on mystery authors who use historical settings for their novels.She liked shopping for Victorian oddities, reading British detective stories, collecting teddy bears, preparing various ethnic foods, and being hostess at elaborate parties and dinners. She enjoyed mythology and folklore, especially the tales attached to Halloween. With her husband, she designed a Halloween festival at FHSU in the 1970s and 1980s and subsequent Halloween displays in the university's library until last year, quitting not because of a lack of ideas but because of a lack of energy. Chris held offices in Eastern Star and volunteered at the Hays Arts Council. She served as a lay reader and head of the Altar Guild for St. Michael's Episcopal Church. She played the piano and organ for pleasure. As befit a Renaissance woman, she helped organize the university's annual Renaissance Christmas celebration, the Madrigal Dinner, for fifteen years, playing the roles of Lady of the Manor for five years and the Queen of England twice.Survivors include her husband, Robert; her daughter, Rebecca Johnson of Nowata, Oklahoma; her son-in-law, Patrick Johnson; her granddaughter, Roslin Johnson; her brother, E. Nicholas Wade of Aurora, Illinois; and her cousin, Martha Ellison of Alexandria, Virginia. There will be a service celebrating Chris' life later in the fall, her favorite season. If desired, memorials may be made to Forsyth Library at FHSU, St. Michael's Episcopal Church, or the Humane Society of the High Plains.Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Christiane Wade Luehrs

Cheryl Urbanek, 79, of Colby, died Monday, July 18, 2022, in Colby. She 
was born September 19, 1943, in Stafford, Kansas, to Howard and Verda 
(Staley) Jimison. She graduated from Lorraine High School in 1961 and on
 October 17, 1964, she married James Urbanek. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Larry Jimison, James
 Jimison, and Michael Jimison, and sister, Cathy Preston. 
She is survived by her husband, James of Colby; children, Jamie (Paul) 
Heskett, of Oakley, KS; and Mitch Urbanek, of Plainville, KS; brother, 
Kyle (Debbie) Jimison, of Bushton, KS; seven grandchildren; 10 great 
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 
There will be no visitation. A Rosary will be held at 9:00 a.m. followed
 by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 22, 2022, at Sacred Heart
 Catholic Church, in Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby.

Memorials may be made to the Northwest Kansas Foundation for Hope, and 
sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.  Online 
condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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was born September 19, 1943, in Stafford, Kansas, to Howard and Verda 
(Staley) Jimison. She graduated from Lorraine High School in 1961 and on
 October 17, 1964, she married James Urbanek. 
She was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Larry Jimison, James
 Jimison, and Michael Jimison, and sister, Cathy Preston. 
She is survived by her husband, James of Colby; children, Jamie (Paul) 
Heskett, of Oakley, KS; and Mitch Urbanek, of Plainville, KS; brother, 
Kyle (Debbie) Jimison, of Bushton, KS; seven grandchildren; 10 great 
grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. 
There will be no visitation. A Rosary will be held at 9:00 a.m. followed
 by a Funeral Mass at 10:00 a.m., Friday, July 22, 2022, at Sacred Heart
 Catholic Church, in Colby, with burial in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Memorials may be made to the Northwest Kansas Foundation for Hope, and 
sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online 
condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Cheryl Kay Urbanek (Jimison)

Doris "Dode" Marie (Moore) Gallion was born on 
August 9, 1930, in Hunter, Kansas, to Forrest and Beulah Beryl (Baird) 
Moore of Hunter, Kansas. She was their third child. She departed this 
life peacefully on Saturday, July 16, at Pinnacle Park in Salina, Kansas,&nbsp; at the age of 91 years. Doris attended school in Hunter and graduated 
from Hunter High School in 1948. She began teaching in Ash Grove after 
graduation. She was a baptized in the Hunter United Methodist Church. 
She became a faithful and active member of the church throughout her 
life in Hunter. On March 2, 1952, Doris Moore married her high school 
sweetheart and love of her life, Gale Edward Gallion. To this union, 
three children were born: Brenda Gayle, Kirk Dale, and JD. Sadly, Doris 
lost her beloved Gale on June 12, 1959.

Once her children were in school, Doris worked at the post office in 
Hunter while taking night classes and summer school from Marymount 
College in Salina. With grit and determination, Doris graduated from 
Marymount with a BS in elementary education in 1968. She began teaching 
in Lincoln, Kansas the following school year. In 1978, she continued her
 career by accepting a 2nd grade teaching position at USD 299 at Sylvan 
Unified. She later would teach Language Arts for the school district. 
“Mrs. Gallion” taught hundreds of children throughout her and held a 
warm spot for each one. She thoroughly loved teaching the children. She 
retired from public education in 1993. However, the lessons she taught 
continue to this day. Doris was a member of the Hunter United Methodist 
Church, the Hunter Ladies Auxiliary and the Bluebirds. She was a 4-H 
cooking leader. Dode was a dancer! She spent many nights driving “the 
ladies” to area singles’ dances. She loved movies, especially the ones 
with Elvis Presley. Viva Las Vegas being her favorite! But her pride and
 joys were her children and grandchildren! What a supporter she has been
 through the years!

Dode was well known for a lot of things, many of which have to do 
with food! Her tasty pies and cookies (notably her coconut cream pie 
which became a staple at the Legion Hall for the Hunter pheasant 
dinners), her delectable divinity, the seemingly endless supply of ice 
cream and Schwann’s treats in the freezer and of course… her popcorn 
balls! Kids (and parents alike) would make their way to Dode’s front 
door on Halloween (and sometimes Christmas)!

Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Gale, her parents, Frosty
 and Beryl, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Orval and Inez Gallion,
 her brothers, Jerry Moore and Don Moore, sisters-in-law Eldora Seehafer
 and Wanda Moore, brother-in-law, Melvin Seehafer and granddaughter, 
Ginny Mae Frederking. She will be forever lovingly remembered by her 
daughter, Brenda (Alex) Andresen, Salina, Kansas; sons Kirk (Pam) 
Gallion, Mahaska, Kansas; and JD Gallion, Winifred, Kansas, 
grandchildren: Gayle (Andy) Williams, Salina, Candace (Jess) Zachgo, 
Tescott, Evan Frederking, Colwich, Kansas, Andrew (Natalia) Andresen, 
Waxahachie, Texas, Lindsay (CJ) Mettlen, Wilson, Kansas, Tahra (Jared) 
Zenger, Haddam, Kansas, Shelby (Colter) Brzon, Haddam, Kansas, Parker 
Gallion, Topeka, Kansas and Kinsley Gallion, Overland Park, Kansas, 
Great-grandchildren: Gleason Williams, Harper Williams, and Hampton 
Williams, Abrialle (Payton) Churchill, Graison Zachgo and Landyn Zachgo,
 Breanna (Dominic) Padilla, Addison Gale Frederking, Samantha Andresen 
and Emilia Andresen, Banks Mettlen, Jocelyn Zenger and Forrest Zenger, 
sister, Ivahmae Auld, many nieces and nephews, numerous relatives and 
friends.

Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 10:30 
a.m. at the Hunter United Methodist Church. Inurnment will be in the 
Greenwood Union Cemetery in Hunter. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
 made to the family to be used in Doris’s name and may be sent in care 
of Ryan Mortuary.

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August 9, 1930, in Hunter, Kansas, to Forrest and Beulah Beryl (Baird) 
Moore of Hunter, Kansas. She was their third child. She departed this 
life peacefully on Saturday, July 16, at Pinnacle Park in Salina, Kansas,&nbsp; at the age of 91 years. Doris attended school in Hunter and graduated 
from Hunter High School in 1948. She began teaching in Ash Grove after 
graduation. She was a baptized in the Hunter United Methodist Church. 
She became a faithful and active member of the church throughout her 
life in Hunter. On March 2, 1952, Doris Moore married her high school 
sweetheart and love of her life, Gale Edward Gallion. To this union, 
three children were born: Brenda Gayle, Kirk Dale, and JD. Sadly, Doris 
lost her beloved Gale on June 12, 1959.Once her children were in school, Doris worked at the post office in 
Hunter while taking night classes and summer school from Marymount 
College in Salina. With grit and determination, Doris graduated from 
Marymount with a BS in elementary education in 1968. She began teaching 
in Lincoln, Kansas the following school year. In 1978, she continued her
 career by accepting a 2nd grade teaching position at USD 299 at Sylvan 
Unified. She later would teach Language Arts for the school district. 
“Mrs. Gallion” taught hundreds of children throughout her and held a 
warm spot for each one. She thoroughly loved teaching the children. She 
retired from public education in 1993. However, the lessons she taught 
continue to this day. Doris was a member of the Hunter United Methodist 
Church, the Hunter Ladies Auxiliary and the Bluebirds. She was a 4-H 
cooking leader. Dode was a dancer! She spent many nights driving “the 
ladies” to area singles’ dances. She loved movies, especially the ones 
with Elvis Presley. Viva Las Vegas being her favorite! But her pride and
 joys were her children and grandchildren! What a supporter she has been
 through the years!Dode was well known for a lot of things, many of which have to do 
with food! Her tasty pies and cookies (notably her coconut cream pie 
which became a staple at the Legion Hall for the Hunter pheasant 
dinners), her delectable divinity, the seemingly endless supply of ice 
cream and Schwann’s treats in the freezer and of course… her popcorn 
balls! Kids (and parents alike) would make their way to Dode’s front 
door on Halloween (and sometimes Christmas)!Doris was preceded in death by her husband, Gale, her parents, Frosty
 and Beryl, her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Orval and Inez Gallion,
 her brothers, Jerry Moore and Don Moore, sisters-in-law Eldora Seehafer
 and Wanda Moore, brother-in-law, Melvin Seehafer and granddaughter, 
Ginny Mae Frederking. She will be forever lovingly remembered by her 
daughter, Brenda (Alex) Andresen, Salina, Kansas; sons Kirk (Pam) 
Gallion, Mahaska, Kansas; and JD Gallion, Winifred, Kansas, 
grandchildren: Gayle (Andy) Williams, Salina, Candace (Jess) Zachgo, 
Tescott, Evan Frederking, Colwich, Kansas, Andrew (Natalia) Andresen, 
Waxahachie, Texas, Lindsay (CJ) Mettlen, Wilson, Kansas, Tahra (Jared) 
Zenger, Haddam, Kansas, Shelby (Colter) Brzon, Haddam, Kansas, Parker 
Gallion, Topeka, Kansas and Kinsley Gallion, Overland Park, Kansas, 
Great-grandchildren: Gleason Williams, Harper Williams, and Hampton 
Williams, Abrialle (Payton) Churchill, Graison Zachgo and Landyn Zachgo,
 Breanna (Dominic) Padilla, Addison Gale Frederking, Samantha Andresen 
and Emilia Andresen, Banks Mettlen, Jocelyn Zenger and Forrest Zenger, 
sister, Ivahmae Auld, many nieces and nephews, numerous relatives and 
friends.Memorial services will be held on Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at 10:30 
a.m. at the Hunter United Methodist Church. Inurnment will be in the 
Greenwood Union Cemetery in Hunter. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
 made to the family to be used in Doris’s name and may be sent in care 
of Ryan Mortuary.

Doris 'Dode' Marie (Moore) Gallion

Robert T. Firestone was born November 4, 1928 in Odessa, MO&nbsp;and died July 19, 2022 at Locust Grove Village in La Crosse, KS.&nbsp; In between he had a rich and varied life. Perhaps his greatest interest lay in the study and teaching of German. After graduating from Central Methodist College in MO, he earned a Master's degree at the University of Nebraska, and later a Ph.D. at Indiana University.

He was also a talented pianist and actor and, in retirement, played several roles with the FHSU theatre, most memorably Dr. Chumley in "Harvey."

Before he began work on his Ph.D., he served for two years in the US Army in Berlin, Germany, where his job was to monitor radio activity in the Russian zone. His Berlin experience was life changing.&nbsp; Since barracks were not yet available, he boarded with a German family and became fully fluent in both standard German and Berlin dialect. Because he didn't smoke, he could trade his weekly issue of cigarettes for meals in good restaurants and the exciting theatrical and musical events of the big city. After receiving his Ph.D. he taught at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and then at the University of Colorado in Boulder, where he met and married Ruth Hartzell, a graduate student in German, and adopted her children, Andrew Rentz and Susan Rentz, now Susan Krause.&nbsp; Other members of the family are his granddaughter Katharine Abdoo and her twins Will and Brie, his great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 25, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St Joseph Catholic Church, 215&nbsp;West 13th Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, with Father Rich Daise officiating. Robert's family will receive guests from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Military services will follow the mass on the east lawn of the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to:&nbsp; The St Joseph Food Pantry in care of the funeral chapel.

Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

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 </figure>Robert T. Firestone was born November 4, 1928 in Odessa, MO&nbsp;and died July 19, 2022 at Locust Grove Village in La Crosse, KS.&nbsp; In between he had a rich and varied life. Perhaps his greatest interest lay in the study and teaching of German. After graduating from Central Methodist College in MO, he earned a Master's degree at the University of Nebraska, and later a Ph.D. at Indiana University. He was also a talented pianist and actor and, in retirement, played several roles with the FHSU theatre, most memorably Dr. Chumley in "Harvey." Before he began work on his Ph.D., he served for two years in the US Army in Berlin, Germany, where his job was to monitor radio activity in the Russian zone. His Berlin experience was life changing.&nbsp; Since barracks were not yet available, he boarded with a German family and became fully fluent in both standard German and Berlin dialect. Because he didn't smoke, he could trade his weekly issue of cigarettes for meals in good restaurants and the exciting theatrical and musical events of the big city. After receiving his Ph.D. he taught at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, and then at the University of Colorado in Boulder, where he met and married Ruth Hartzell, a graduate student in German, and adopted her children, Andrew Rentz and Susan Rentz, now Susan Krause.&nbsp; Other members of the family are his granddaughter Katharine Abdoo and her twins Will and Brie, his great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian Burial will be Monday, July 25, 2022, at 10:00 AM at St Joseph Catholic Church, 215&nbsp;West 13th Street, Hays, Kansas 67601, with Father Rich Daise officiating. Robert's family will receive guests from 9:00 AM until service time at the church. Military services will follow the mass on the east lawn of the church.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to:&nbsp; The St Joseph Food Pantry in care of the funeral chapel.Services in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

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