Vernon “Vern” Eugene&nbsp;Wasinger, 85 retired&nbsp;banker, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2022. Vernon was a loving husband, father,&nbsp;grandfather&nbsp;and uncle. He was born in Hays, KS on August 7, 1936. He attended grade school in Antonino and Hays, KS and was very proud to be a graduate of St. Josephs Military Academy in Hays, KS.&nbsp;

Vernon worked in banking for 50 years and treasured his lifelong friends he made along the way. He worked for Fourth Financial Corporation in Wichita for 30 years and completed his banking career at Bankers Bank of Kansas in consulting and business development.&nbsp;

Vernon had many hobbies. He loved fine art and was an artist and cartoonist himself. He was a gun engraver and fast draw performer. He enjoyed building and flying radio-controlled airplanes. Vernon loved classic cars and collecting antique radios&nbsp;was his favorite pastime.&nbsp;He was an avid golfer and fisherman. Above all, he enjoyed time with family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and always had a joke to tell.&nbsp;

Vernon is preceded in death by his wife,&nbsp;Theresa&nbsp;Wasinger;&nbsp;stepson,&nbsp;Todd Rusk;&nbsp;grandchildren,Jonathan&nbsp;and Emily Boswell;&nbsp;parents,&nbsp;Alex and Henrietta&nbsp;Wasinger;&nbsp;and brother,&nbsp;Ronald&nbsp;Wasinger. He is survived by his children,&nbsp;Jolene (Mike) Boswell of Wichita, Tim (Annette)&nbsp;Wasinger&nbsp;of Andover, Brian (Lisa)&nbsp;Wasinger&nbsp;of Edmond OK, and Pam (Jeff) Black of Tulsa OK;&nbsp;12 grandchildren;&nbsp;5 great-grandchildren;&nbsp;and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Vernon fought Parkinson’s Disease for many years. Donations may be made to Club Parkinson’s of Kansas in his memory,&nbsp;P.O. Box 771269, Wichita, KS 67277&nbsp;(<a href="http://www.clubparkinsons.org/">www.clubparkinsons.org</a>)

He will be missed by all who knew him.&nbsp;

Open&nbsp;viewing will be Sunday,&nbsp;May&nbsp;29, from 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm&nbsp;at Downing and Lahey Mortuary East Chapel. Rosary will be at 9:30&nbsp;am,&nbsp;Tuesday May 31 with Funeral Mass to follow at 10&nbsp;am,both at Church of the Magdalen Wichita KS. Interment to follow at Ascension Cemetery.&nbsp;

Share tributes online at:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dlwichita.com/">www.dlwichita.com</a>

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 </figure>Vernon “Vern” Eugene&nbsp;Wasinger, 85 retired&nbsp;banker, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2022. Vernon was a loving husband, father,&nbsp;grandfather&nbsp;and uncle. He was born in Hays, KS on August 7, 1936. He attended grade school in Antonino and Hays, KS and was very proud to be a graduate of St. Josephs Military Academy in Hays, KS.&nbsp;Vernon worked in banking for 50 years and treasured his lifelong friends he made along the way. He worked for Fourth Financial Corporation in Wichita for 30 years and completed his banking career at Bankers Bank of Kansas in consulting and business development.&nbsp;Vernon had many hobbies. He loved fine art and was an artist and cartoonist himself. He was a gun engraver and fast draw performer. He enjoyed building and flying radio-controlled airplanes. Vernon loved classic cars and collecting antique radios&nbsp;was his favorite pastime.&nbsp;He was an avid golfer and fisherman. Above all, he enjoyed time with family and friends. He had a great sense of humor and always had a joke to tell.&nbsp;Vernon is preceded in death by his wife,&nbsp;Theresa&nbsp;Wasinger;&nbsp;stepson,&nbsp;Todd Rusk;&nbsp;grandchildren,Jonathan&nbsp;and Emily Boswell;&nbsp;parents,&nbsp;Alex and Henrietta&nbsp;Wasinger;&nbsp;and brother,&nbsp;Ronald&nbsp;Wasinger. He is survived by his children,&nbsp;Jolene (Mike) Boswell of Wichita, Tim (Annette)&nbsp;Wasinger&nbsp;of Andover, Brian (Lisa)&nbsp;Wasinger&nbsp;of Edmond OK, and Pam (Jeff) Black of Tulsa OK;&nbsp;12 grandchildren;&nbsp;5 great-grandchildren;&nbsp;and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Vernon fought Parkinson’s Disease for many years. Donations may be made to Club Parkinson’s of Kansas in his memory,&nbsp;P.O. Box 771269, Wichita, KS 67277&nbsp;(<a href="http://www.clubparkinsons.org/">www.clubparkinsons.org</a>)He will be missed by all who knew him.&nbsp;Open&nbsp;viewing will be Sunday,&nbsp;May&nbsp;29, from 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm&nbsp;at Downing and Lahey Mortuary East Chapel. Rosary will be at 9:30&nbsp;am,&nbsp;Tuesday May 31 with Funeral Mass to follow at 10&nbsp;am,both at Church of the Magdalen Wichita KS. Interment to follow at Ascension Cemetery.&nbsp;Share tributes online at:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.dlwichita.com/">www.dlwichita.com</a>

Vernon 'Vern' Eugene Wasinger

Great Bend KS and former Wallace County, KS resident Dolores P.&nbsp; Medina, 87, passed away on November 23, 2021, at Azria Health Nursing 
Home in Great Bend, KS.

Dolores was born on December 9, 1933, in Chacon, New Mexico, to 
Roberto and Abelina (Gonzalez) Torrez. She was one of eight children, 
three brothers and four sisters. The family moved to Olney Springs, 
Colorado where Dolores and her siblings attended school and had numerous
 stories about growing up in the Arkansas Valley.

On September 22, 1951, she married Jess Medina and to this union 
five children were born, Rita, Jess, Sara, Norman and Celia. She enjoyed
 being with her children and grandchildren and attending ball games and 
school activities. &nbsp;

Dolores worked at the Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Sharon 
Springs, KS for 17 years starting in 1981, earning her Medication Aide 
Certification in 1986 and continued working until 1998. She retired and 
moved to Great Bend, KS. She enjoyed watching her KU basketball and 
Denver Bronco football games with her little dog Magoo in her arms and 
let everyone know not to call her until the games were over!!

Preceding her in death were her parents, a daughter Celia Jane 
Medina, one son Norman Gary Medina, three sisters and two brothers.

She is survived by her children Rita (Dennis) Smith of Weskan, KS,
 Jess (Carmen) Medina of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Sublette, KS and 
Sara (Gary) Pletcher of Great Bend, KS. She is also survived by a 
daughter-in-law Cindy Medina of Salina, KS, one brother Cipriano (Mary) 
Torrez of Jacksonville, FL, one sister Gloria (Mark) Kreidler of 
Sunnyvale, CA, eleven grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.

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

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 </figure>Great Bend KS and former Wallace County, KS resident Dolores P.&nbsp; Medina, 87, passed away on November 23, 2021, at Azria Health Nursing 
Home in Great Bend, KS.Dolores was born on December 9, 1933, in Chacon, New Mexico, to 
Roberto and Abelina (Gonzalez) Torrez. She was one of eight children, 
three brothers and four sisters. The family moved to Olney Springs, 
Colorado where Dolores and her siblings attended school and had numerous
 stories about growing up in the Arkansas Valley.On September 22, 1951, she married Jess Medina and to this union 
five children were born, Rita, Jess, Sara, Norman and Celia. She enjoyed
 being with her children and grandchildren and attending ball games and 
school activities. &nbsp;Dolores worked at the Prairie Manor Nursing Home in Sharon 
Springs, KS for 17 years starting in 1981, earning her Medication Aide 
Certification in 1986 and continued working until 1998. She retired and 
moved to Great Bend, KS. She enjoyed watching her KU basketball and 
Denver Bronco football games with her little dog Magoo in her arms and 
let everyone know not to call her until the games were over!!Preceding her in death were her parents, a daughter Celia Jane 
Medina, one son Norman Gary Medina, three sisters and two brothers.She is survived by her children Rita (Dennis) Smith of Weskan, KS,
 Jess (Carmen) Medina of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Sublette, KS and 
Sara (Gary) Pletcher of Great Bend, KS. She is also survived by a 
daughter-in-law Cindy Medina of Salina, KS, one brother Cipriano (Mary) 
Torrez of Jacksonville, FL, one sister Gloria (Mark) Kreidler of 
Sunnyvale, CA, eleven grandchildren and twenty great grandchildren.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Dolores-Medina">HERE</a> for service details.

Dolores P. (Torrez) Medina

Craig Allen Helzer, 65, passed away May 24, 2022, at his home in Larned.

He was born January 14, 1957, in Larned, KS, the son of Wiley Dean 
Helzer and Marcialee Lawrence.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, he was a truck
 driver.

He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church and the Bob’s 
Bikes group.&nbsp; He enjoyed tinkering with cars, motorcycles, different 
woods and metals, going fishing and glass blowing.

On October 31, 2015, he married Jacqueline Laune Hignett in Larned.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: mother, Marcialee Lawrence, Lewis; two 
sisters, Sherry (John) Castaneda, Lewis, Janice Perez, Great Bend; two 
aunts, Elsie (David) Helget, Hugoton, Mary Ellen Smith, Belton, TX; two 
cousins, Randy Lawrence, Lewis, Marletta Shelton, Larned; numerous 
other, aunts, uncles, cousins,s nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Wiley Helzer; beloved uncle, Marvin “Bud” Lawrence and a nephew, Aaron Boese.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service for family and 
friends will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the First 
Southern Baptist Church, Larned.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Wayne 
Cemetery, Lewis at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the Craig Helzer Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Craig Allen Helzer, 65, passed away May 24, 2022, at his home in Larned.He was born January 14, 1957, in Larned, KS, the son of Wiley Dean 
Helzer and Marcialee Lawrence.&nbsp; A longtime area resident, he was a truck
 driver.He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church and the Bob’s 
Bikes group.&nbsp; He enjoyed tinkering with cars, motorcycles, different 
woods and metals, going fishing and glass blowing.On October 31, 2015, he married Jacqueline Laune Hignett in Larned.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: mother, Marcialee Lawrence, Lewis; two 
sisters, Sherry (John) Castaneda, Lewis, Janice Perez, Great Bend; two 
aunts, Elsie (David) Helget, Hugoton, Mary Ellen Smith, Belton, TX; two 
cousins, Randy Lawrence, Lewis, Marletta Shelton, Larned; numerous 
other, aunts, uncles, cousins,s nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Wiley Helzer; beloved uncle, Marvin “Bud” Lawrence and a nephew, Aaron Boese.Cremation has taken place and a memorial service for family and 
friends will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 11, 2022, at the First 
Southern Baptist Church, Larned.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the Wayne 
Cemetery, Lewis at a later date.Memorials may be given to the Craig Helzer Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Craig Allen Helzer

Karen&nbsp;(O’Brien)&nbsp;Weber, 81, White Bear Lake, Minn., died Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She was born on Oct. 28, 1940, to Peter and Leta O’Brien and grew up on the family farm near St. Francis, Kan.

She lived most of her adult life in Minnesota and worked as a substitute teacher while raising her family with her husband, Duane Weber. She was actively involved with Girl Scouts and St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane; and two brothers, Glen&nbsp;O’Brien&nbsp;and Dean O’Brien.

She is survived by three daughters, Rhonda Blair, Karna Gruber, and Sharna Weber; a son, Ray Weber; two brothers, Neal (Julie) O’Brien, Scott City, and Rex (Diane) O’Brien, Hays; and six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Mary of the Lake Church later this&nbsp;summer;&nbsp;burial in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn.

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 </figure>Karen&nbsp;(O’Brien)&nbsp;Weber, 81, White Bear Lake, Minn., died Tuesday, May 17, 2022. She was born on Oct. 28, 1940, to Peter and Leta O’Brien and grew up on the family farm near St. Francis, Kan.She lived most of her adult life in Minnesota and worked as a substitute teacher while raising her family with her husband, Duane Weber. She was actively involved with Girl Scouts and St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church.She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane; and two brothers, Glen&nbsp;O’Brien&nbsp;and Dean O’Brien.She is survived by three daughters, Rhonda Blair, Karna Gruber, and Sharna Weber; a son, Ray Weber; two brothers, Neal (Julie) O’Brien, Scott City, and Rex (Diane) O’Brien, Hays; and six grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.A Celebration of Life will be held at St. Mary of the Lake Church later this&nbsp;summer;&nbsp;burial in Fort Snelling National Cemetery, Minneapolis, Minn.

Karen (O’Brien) Weber

Carolyn Julia (Eller) Harvey passed away peacefully at the Bethesda 
Home in Goessel, Kansas on May 20, 2022, at the age of 82. She was born 
November 13, 1939, to George LeRoy Eller and Hazel Irene (Proctor) Eller 
on a farm in Smith County, Kansas. She was the youngest of five 
children.

Carolyn attended school in Gaylord, Kansas and graduated from high
 school in 1957. Soon after graduation, she moved to Denver, Colorado to
 work as a clerk in a downtown Denver business.

While working in Denver, Carolyn met Loren Harvey while Loren and 
her brother, Paul Eller, were in training at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri.
 On June 14, 1959, they were married at the First Nazarene Church in 
Gaylord. The young couple established their home in Beloit, Kansas.

Carolyn and Loren were blessed with two sons, Leroy and Eric. 
Carolyn was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her 
family in this manner during the early years of her sons’ lives.

In 1970, she was the Lead Census taker for Mitchell County, 
Kansas. After completing her tenure in this role, she provided daycare 
for other families in the family home. In 1980, she began as a 
substitute food service worker for USD 273 in Beloit, and was soon a 
full-time food service worker at Beloit Elementary School.

Carolyn loved reading, sewing clothes for her sons, cross 
stitching, canning vegetable from the family garden, making baby 
blankets for friends and family, doing puzzles, playing cards, and 
attending activities for Leroy and Eric. During her retirement, Carolyn 
enjoyed camping with friends, volunteering at the church, Mitchell 
County Hospital, and on the Mitchell County election board, and of 
course, attending the activities of her grandchildren as often as 
possible. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in 
Beloit, the United Methodist Women, and the Order of the Eastern Star in
 Beloit and later in Clay Center.

Carolyn is survived by her husband Loren; son Leroy and wife 
Winsome of McPherson, Kansas; three grandchildren, Gavin, Collin, and 
Isabella; two sisters-in-law, Betty Eller and Elaine Eller; as well as 
many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces 
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Bernice 
and Blache; brothers, Richard and Paul; and her son, Eric.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM Thursday, May 26, at the Beloit 
First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1-7 PM, with 
family beginning at 4 PM on Wednesday at the Roberts Family Funeral 
Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Church, Solomon 
Valley Hospice of Beloit, Nicol Home of Glasco, Good Shepherd Hospice of
 Newton, or the Bethesda Home of Goessel.

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 </figure>Carolyn Julia (Eller) Harvey passed away peacefully at the Bethesda 
Home in Goessel, Kansas on May 20, 2022, at the age of 82. She was born 
November 13, 1939, to George LeRoy Eller and Hazel Irene (Proctor) Eller 
on a farm in Smith County, Kansas. She was the youngest of five 
children.Carolyn attended school in Gaylord, Kansas and graduated from high
 school in 1957. Soon after graduation, she moved to Denver, Colorado to
 work as a clerk in a downtown Denver business.While working in Denver, Carolyn met Loren Harvey while Loren and 
her brother, Paul Eller, were in training at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri.
 On June 14, 1959, they were married at the First Nazarene Church in 
Gaylord. The young couple established their home in Beloit, Kansas.Carolyn and Loren were blessed with two sons, Leroy and Eric. 
Carolyn was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her 
family in this manner during the early years of her sons’ lives.In 1970, she was the Lead Census taker for Mitchell County, 
Kansas. After completing her tenure in this role, she provided daycare 
for other families in the family home. In 1980, she began as a 
substitute food service worker for USD 273 in Beloit, and was soon a 
full-time food service worker at Beloit Elementary School.Carolyn loved reading, sewing clothes for her sons, cross 
stitching, canning vegetable from the family garden, making baby 
blankets for friends and family, doing puzzles, playing cards, and 
attending activities for Leroy and Eric. During her retirement, Carolyn 
enjoyed camping with friends, volunteering at the church, Mitchell 
County Hospital, and on the Mitchell County election board, and of 
course, attending the activities of her grandchildren as often as 
possible. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in 
Beloit, the United Methodist Women, and the Order of the Eastern Star in
 Beloit and later in Clay Center.Carolyn is survived by her husband Loren; son Leroy and wife 
Winsome of McPherson, Kansas; three grandchildren, Gavin, Collin, and 
Isabella; two sisters-in-law, Betty Eller and Elaine Eller; as well as 
many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces 
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Bernice 
and Blache; brothers, Richard and Paul; and her son, Eric.Funeral services will be at 11 AM Thursday, May 26, at the Beloit 
First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1-7 PM, with 
family beginning at 4 PM on Wednesday at the Roberts Family Funeral 
Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Church, Solomon 
Valley Hospice of Beloit, Nicol Home of Glasco, Good Shepherd Hospice of
 Newton, or the Bethesda Home of Goessel.

Carolyn Julia (Eller) Harvey

Patricia Briggs, 70, died on Monday, May 23, 2022, at St Catherine 
Hospital in Garden City. She was born on August 17, 1951, at Garden City
 the daughter of Peter William &amp; Rose Mary (Brungardt) Burgardt. 
She married Steven W. Briggs on February 1, 1975, at Garden City. 
Patricia graduated from Garden City High School and entered the Convent 
in Great Bend for a short time. She received her Bachelors of Arts from
 Fort Hays State University and later a degree in Theology through 
Newman University. She moved back to Garden City and went to work at 
the Dillons Bakery. Later working at Garst Seed Company and then became
 the Secretary at Sellers Tractor Company. 
Patricia was a member of St Mary Catholic Church where she was active in
 the Daughters of Isabella and helped on funeral dinners for many years.
 She also was part of the International Festival and a 4-H Leader. She
 enjoyed arts, crafts, crossword puzzles and traveling with her family. 
 She had obtained her CDL license so she could drive the truck with her 
husband. Her biggest joy was being part of her Grandchildren’s lives 
and being part of their activities. 
She is survived by her Husband- Steven Briggs, 2 Daughters- Colette Hunt
 of Wichita (Ryan) and Christy Briggs of Scott City (Jason Majors), 
Brother- Michael Burgardt of Tacoma, Washington, Sister- Coleen Harrison
 of Logan, Utah and 4 Grandchildren, Laren &amp; Madelynn Hunt and 
Aleczander &amp; Kairae Berry. She was preceded in death by her 
Parents, Brother- David Burgardt and 2 Sisters- Janet Linenberger and 
Laurie Gerber. 
Vigil Service will be at 6:00 PM Thursday and Funeral Mass at 12:00 PM 
Friday both at St Mary Catholic Church with Rev Jacob Schneider as 
Celebrant. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. 
Friends may call from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Garnand Funeral Home. 
Memorials are suggested to D of I in care of Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Patricia Briggs, 70, died on Monday, May 23, 2022, at St Catherine 
Hospital in Garden City. She was born on August 17, 1951, at Garden City
 the daughter of Peter William &amp; Rose Mary (Brungardt) Burgardt. 
She married Steven W. Briggs on February 1, 1975, at Garden City. 
Patricia graduated from Garden City High School and entered the Convent 
in Great Bend for a short time. She received her Bachelors of Arts from
 Fort Hays State University and later a degree in Theology through 
Newman University. She moved back to Garden City and went to work at 
the Dillons Bakery. Later working at Garst Seed Company and then became
 the Secretary at Sellers Tractor Company. 
Patricia was a member of St Mary Catholic Church where she was active in
 the Daughters of Isabella and helped on funeral dinners for many years.
 She also was part of the International Festival and a 4-H Leader. She
 enjoyed arts, crafts, crossword puzzles and traveling with her family. 
 She had obtained her CDL license so she could drive the truck with her 
husband. Her biggest joy was being part of her Grandchildren’s lives 
and being part of their activities. 
She is survived by her Husband- Steven Briggs, 2 Daughters- Colette Hunt
 of Wichita (Ryan) and Christy Briggs of Scott City (Jason Majors), 
Brother- Michael Burgardt of Tacoma, Washington, Sister- Coleen Harrison
 of Logan, Utah and 4 Grandchildren, Laren &amp; Madelynn Hunt and 
Aleczander &amp; Kairae Berry. She was preceded in death by her 
Parents, Brother- David Burgardt and 2 Sisters- Janet Linenberger and 
Laurie Gerber. 
Vigil Service will be at 6:00 PM Thursday and Funeral Mass at 12:00 PM 
Friday both at St Mary Catholic Church with Rev Jacob Schneider as 
Celebrant. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. 
Friends may call from 10:00 AM to 4:30 PM at Garnand Funeral Home. 
Memorials are suggested to D of I in care of Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Patricia Briggs

Jana Jacobs, 66 years, of Holdrege, NE passed away peacefully at home on May 13th, 2022 after a battle with renal failure.

Jana was born July 30th, 1955, to Dale and Lotte (Horn) Balthazor in Beloit, KS.

The family moved to Phillipsburg in 1959.&nbsp; Jana completed school in 
Phillipsburg.&nbsp; While in high school she worked at the Birdhouse and 
shortly after graduation she began her career at Phillips County Road 
and Bridge Department where she worked for over 30 years as a heavy 
equipment operator.

In 1976, she was united in marriage to Kenny Guthrie.&nbsp; And through 
this union Kenny adopted Jana’s son Jasen.&nbsp; The couple made their home 
in Phillipsburg and in 1980 Alicia was born.&nbsp; Kenny preceded them in 
death in April 1998.

She was united in marriage to Roy Jacobs on September 19th,
 1998 in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The couple enjoyed gardening, yardwork, riding 
their bikes, fishing, spending time with their grandchildren, and time 
together.&nbsp; Roy was always willing to go along with whatever Jana threw 
his way, even renovating three houses.

Jana’s most precious gift was her grandchildren.&nbsp; She loved every 
moment she got with them.&nbsp; Which led her to Palmer, NE, while living 
there she worked as a Med Aide at the Veterans Home in Grand Island.

In 2012, she moved to Orleans, NE to be closer to family and you 
guessed it, her daughter and grandkids lived across the street.&nbsp; In 2016
 her grandkids moved to Holdrege and you can guess where she moved in 
2017, yep right down the street from her “babies” as she called them.

Survivors include her husband Roy of Phillipsburg; Son Jasen Guthrie 
and wife Tanya of Phillipsburg; her daughter Alicia Norton and husband 
Jeremy of Holdrege, NE; Father Dale Balthazor of Topeka, KS; brother 
Brad Balthazoer of Topeka; 4 grandchildren Taylor, Olivia, Kennedie, and
 Jakob of Holdrege; and 2 great grandsons Paxton and Ryftin of Holdrege.

She was preceded in death by her mother Anna Lotte Balthazoer and her brother Gary Horn.

Cremation was planned. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

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 </figure>Jana Jacobs, 66 years, of Holdrege, NE passed away peacefully at home on May 13th, 2022 after a battle with renal failure.Jana was born July 30th, 1955, to Dale and Lotte (Horn) Balthazor in Beloit, KS.The family moved to Phillipsburg in 1959.&nbsp; Jana completed school in 
Phillipsburg.&nbsp; While in high school she worked at the Birdhouse and 
shortly after graduation she began her career at Phillips County Road 
and Bridge Department where she worked for over 30 years as a heavy 
equipment operator.In 1976, she was united in marriage to Kenny Guthrie.&nbsp; And through 
this union Kenny adopted Jana’s son Jasen.&nbsp; The couple made their home 
in Phillipsburg and in 1980 Alicia was born.&nbsp; Kenny preceded them in 
death in April 1998.She was united in marriage to Roy Jacobs on September 19th,
 1998 in Phillipsburg.&nbsp; The couple enjoyed gardening, yardwork, riding 
their bikes, fishing, spending time with their grandchildren, and time 
together.&nbsp; Roy was always willing to go along with whatever Jana threw 
his way, even renovating three houses.Jana’s most precious gift was her grandchildren.&nbsp; She loved every 
moment she got with them.&nbsp; Which led her to Palmer, NE, while living 
there she worked as a Med Aide at the Veterans Home in Grand Island.In 2012, she moved to Orleans, NE to be closer to family and you 
guessed it, her daughter and grandkids lived across the street.&nbsp; In 2016
 her grandkids moved to Holdrege and you can guess where she moved in 
2017, yep right down the street from her “babies” as she called them.Survivors include her husband Roy of Phillipsburg; Son Jasen Guthrie 
and wife Tanya of Phillipsburg; her daughter Alicia Norton and husband 
Jeremy of Holdrege, NE; Father Dale Balthazor of Topeka, KS; brother 
Brad Balthazoer of Topeka; 4 grandchildren Taylor, Olivia, Kennedie, and
 Jakob of Holdrege; and 2 great grandsons Paxton and Ryftin of Holdrege.She was preceded in death by her mother Anna Lotte Balthazoer and her brother Gary Horn.Cremation was planned. A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Jana Jacobs

Eric Randall Huffman, 54, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 8, 
2022. Eric was born June 6, 1967, in Quinter, Kansas to Karen and Galen 
Huffman. Eric came into this world with special needs, but also with 
special gifts to share. 

He was raised by the most amazing parents, 
treasured by his family, lovingly supported by the entire community in 
which he grew up, and tenderly cared for by dedicated staff members who 
selflessly gave their time and energy to bring Eric joy and comfort 
throughout his adult life. He loved Hot Wheels cars, throwing rocks in 
the water, riding his bike, markers and crayons, stickers, puppies, 
music, and anything with a Jayhawk logo on it. He loved attending the 
Quinter Church of the Brethren – the church in which he grew up - with 
Mom and Dad. He attended Beamgard Learning Center in Atwood, KS until 
the age of 20, then moved into a group home in Hays, KS, where he lived 
and was cared for by Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas until 
2019. He then lived in Wichita, KS in a Starkey group home until his 
death. 
 Eric is survived by sister Jana Pote (David) of Wichita, brother 
Scott Huffman (Carolyn) of Lawrence, sister Penelope Callantine of 
Wichita, and brother Jeff Huffman (Shawna) of Lawrence, as well as many 
beloved nieces and nephews. 
 A memorial service will be held Friday, May 27, at 11:00 a.m. at 
Downing and Lahey Mortuary, 10515 West Maple, Wichita, KS, 67209. 
Interment and a graveside service will follow on the same day at 5:00 
p.m. at the Quinter, KS cemetery (Gove County Road AA and County Road 
74, 1 ¼ miles northeast of downtown Quinter). 
 Memorial contributions may be made to Starkey Foundation, Inc., 4500 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Eric Randall Huffman, 54, passed away peacefully in his sleep on May 8, 
2022. Eric was born June 6, 1967, in Quinter, Kansas to Karen and Galen 
Huffman. Eric came into this world with special needs, but also with 
special gifts to share. He was raised by the most amazing parents, 
treasured by his family, lovingly supported by the entire community in 
which he grew up, and tenderly cared for by dedicated staff members who 
selflessly gave their time and energy to bring Eric joy and comfort 
throughout his adult life. He loved Hot Wheels cars, throwing rocks in 
the water, riding his bike, markers and crayons, stickers, puppies, 
music, and anything with a Jayhawk logo on it. He loved attending the 
Quinter Church of the Brethren – the church in which he grew up - with 
Mom and Dad. He attended Beamgard Learning Center in Atwood, KS until 
the age of 20, then moved into a group home in Hays, KS, where he lived 
and was cared for by Developmental Services of Northwest Kansas until 
2019. He then lived in Wichita, KS in a Starkey group home until his 
death. 
 Eric is survived by sister Jana Pote (David) of Wichita, brother 
Scott Huffman (Carolyn) of Lawrence, sister Penelope Callantine of 
Wichita, and brother Jeff Huffman (Shawna) of Lawrence, as well as many 
beloved nieces and nephews. 
 A memorial service will be held Friday, May 27, at 11:00 a.m. at 
Downing and Lahey Mortuary, 10515 West Maple, Wichita, KS, 67209. 
Interment and a graveside service will follow on the same day at 5:00 
p.m. at the Quinter, KS cemetery (Gove County Road AA and County Road 
74, 1 ¼ miles northeast of downtown Quinter). 
 Memorial contributions may be made to Starkey Foundation, Inc., 4500 W. Maple, Wichita, KS 67209.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eric Randall Huffman

Longtime Sharon Springs, KS resident, Marjorie Louise Poe, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 23, 2022, at the Greeley County Long-term Care Center.

Marjorie was born on February 6, 1931, in Fort Morgan, CO to Samuel J. and Christina Wacker. &nbsp;On January 1, 1950, she married the love of her life, Ernest E. Poe at the First Baptist Church in Fort Morgan, CO.

While in Fort Morgan, Ernest and Marjorie were blessed with 3 children, Ed, Kenneth and Linda.

Ernest, Marjorie and their family moved to Healy, KS in 1958, and then moved to Sharon Springs in 1970. &nbsp;She was active in ABW, both in Scott City and Sharon Springs, and she enjoyed teaching Sunday school at the Baptist Churches.

She spent her days as a homemaker and helping on the ranch and farm, wherever needed. &nbsp;The family enjoyed most holidays at their house where Mom always had too much food for us to eat.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Ernest, one brother Samuel Wacker and two sisters Lillian Longacre and Johanna&nbsp;Windolph.

She is lovingly survived by her sons Edward (Valerie) Poe and Kenneth (Becky) Poe, and her daughter Linda (Greg) See; eight grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren; two sisters Bernice&nbsp;Turcott&nbsp;and Grace (Lou) Davis; two brothers&nbsp;Wendel&nbsp;(Margaret) Wacker and Edwin (Barbara) Wacker; one<a></a>&nbsp;brother-in-law Ron&nbsp;Windolph&nbsp;and one sister-in-law Tippy Wacker.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 10:30 AM MT at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church with Pastor Bruce&nbsp;Burfield&nbsp;officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Sharon Springs Cemetery. &nbsp;There will be no visitation.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Wallace County Ambulance Service and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolence for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

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 </figure>Longtime Sharon Springs, KS resident, Marjorie Louise Poe, 91, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 23, 2022, at the Greeley County Long-term Care Center.Marjorie was born on February 6, 1931, in Fort Morgan, CO to Samuel J. and Christina Wacker. &nbsp;On January 1, 1950, she married the love of her life, Ernest E. Poe at the First Baptist Church in Fort Morgan, CO.While in Fort Morgan, Ernest and Marjorie were blessed with 3 children, Ed, Kenneth and Linda.Ernest, Marjorie and their family moved to Healy, KS in 1958, and then moved to Sharon Springs in 1970. &nbsp;She was active in ABW, both in Scott City and Sharon Springs, and she enjoyed teaching Sunday school at the Baptist Churches.She spent her days as a homemaker and helping on the ranch and farm, wherever needed. &nbsp;The family enjoyed most holidays at their house where Mom always had too much food for us to eat.Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband Ernest, one brother Samuel Wacker and two sisters Lillian Longacre and Johanna&nbsp;Windolph.She is lovingly survived by her sons Edward (Valerie) Poe and Kenneth (Becky) Poe, and her daughter Linda (Greg) See; eight grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren; two sisters Bernice&nbsp;Turcott&nbsp;and Grace (Lou) Davis; two brothers&nbsp;Wendel&nbsp;(Margaret) Wacker and Edwin (Barbara) Wacker; one<a></a>&nbsp;brother-in-law Ron&nbsp;Windolph&nbsp;and one sister-in-law Tippy Wacker.Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at 10:30 AM MT at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church with Pastor Bruce&nbsp;Burfield&nbsp;officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Sharon Springs Cemetery. &nbsp;There will be no visitation.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Wallace County Ambulance Service and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolence for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs, KS.

Marjorie Louise (Wacker) Poe

Braxton Dean Reichel, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Rush 
County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born July 9, 2021.

Braxton laughed and smiled throughout his ten months; bringing joy 
and happiness to everyone he touched.&nbsp; Though his time with his family 
was short, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by those around 
him.&nbsp; His life was a brief gift to us that will live on as his heart 
valves were donated and received by those who were in need.

Braxton is survived by his mommy, Rebecca Reichel, Alexander, Kansas;
 his identical twin brother, Brenden Neal Reichel, Alexander, Kansas; 
his maternal grandparents, Joel and Terry Reichel, Alexander, Kansas; 
his aunt, Ashley Reichel, Alexander, Kansas; his two uncles, Levi 
Reichel, La Crosse, Kansas, and Travis Reichel, Madison, Nebraska; and 
his six cousins, Tommy Reichel, Evelynn Reichel, Noah Reichel, Madilynn 
Reichel, Willow Reichel, and Bentley Peterson.

He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Neal and Opal 
Reichel, and William “Bill” Frederick Cecil, Sr., and Jacqueline 
“Jackie” Bernadine Cecil.

Memorial service will be Friday, May 27, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at the 
First Christian Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Mark Sizemore and
 Pastor Nick Kaufmann – Mamisashvili officiating.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to 
Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, or Ronald McDonald 
House Charities, Kansas City, Missouri.

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>Braxton Dean Reichel, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Rush 
County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born July 9, 2021.Braxton laughed and smiled throughout his ten months; bringing joy 
and happiness to everyone he touched.&nbsp; Though his time with his family 
was short, he touched many lives and was loved deeply by those around 
him.&nbsp; His life was a brief gift to us that will live on as his heart 
valves were donated and received by those who were in need.Braxton is survived by his mommy, Rebecca Reichel, Alexander, Kansas;
 his identical twin brother, Brenden Neal Reichel, Alexander, Kansas; 
his maternal grandparents, Joel and Terry Reichel, Alexander, Kansas; 
his aunt, Ashley Reichel, Alexander, Kansas; his two uncles, Levi 
Reichel, La Crosse, Kansas, and Travis Reichel, Madison, Nebraska; and 
his six cousins, Tommy Reichel, Evelynn Reichel, Noah Reichel, Madilynn 
Reichel, Willow Reichel, and Bentley Peterson.He was preceded in death by his great grandparents, Neal and Opal 
Reichel, and William “Bill” Frederick Cecil, Sr., and Jacqueline 
“Jackie” Bernadine Cecil.Memorial service will be Friday, May 27, 2022, at 2:00 P.M. at the 
First Christian Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Mark Sizemore and
 Pastor Nick Kaufmann – Mamisashvili officiating.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to 
Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, or Ronald McDonald 
House Charities, Kansas City, Missouri.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.

Braxton Dean Reichel

Twila M. Francis passed away at her home Friday, May 20, 2022, at the 
age of 89. She was born on November 17, 1932, in Lucas, Kansas to Edward
 and Velma (Duncan) Naegele. She was united in marriage to William T. 
“Bill” Francis on June 8, 1952. The couple was blessed with three 
children: Russ, Karma, and Glenda.
 Twila was a lifelong resident of Lucas. She worked as a homemaker on
 the dairy farm, raising her children, milking cows, and helping with 
her grandkids. If she wasn’t working outside, you could find her in the 
kitchen. She was a phenomenal cook and baker. You could always look 
forward to a hearty meat and potatoes meal followed up with a baked pie 
or other sweet treat. It is said that the kitchen is a gathering place 
for friends and family where memories are homemade and seasoned with 
love. No matter what great food Twila was preparing, it was always done
 with unconditional love for family and friends. While those amazing 
smells from her kitchen will be greatly missed, the sweet aroma of her 
kindness, tenderness, and love will be with us forever.
 Later she started a part time job at USD 407 helping in the kitchen.
 She enjoyed seeing and getting to know all the kids as well as making 
good friends with her coworkers. Twila also enjoyed many years raising 
her beloved Pugs. She always had a pug around until later in her life. 
Her summers were spent taking their annual vacation with her Sister 
(Wilmetta) and Brother-in law. No matter where the adventures took them 
they had a great time. Her favorite vacation spot was Las Vegas where 
she would test her luck at the casinos, and even won a time or two. 
Twila was a collector of Indians (If you have ever been to her house you
 would know) she has a special Indian from each one of her kids and 
grandkids that she proudly displayed. Anyone that knew Twila, knew that
 she was an avid KU fan and rarely ever missed a game. She was so 
excited over the National Championship she taped the game and watched 
over and over again just as excited as the first time she saw the game. 
She had a zest for life and lived life to its fullest.			 
 
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Velma Naegele; 
husband, William “Bill” Francis; and brother-in-law, David Dick.
 Survivors are children, Russ Francis, Karma Habiger, Glenda (Mark) 
Buttenhoff of Lucas; sister, Wilmetta Dick of Lucas, KS; four 
grandchildren, Jade Ward, Kayla McGinnes, and Logan and Layne 
Buttenhoff; two great-grandchildren, Chalee and Gage Francis.
 A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 10:30AM 
at the Lucas United Methodist Church in Lucas, Kansas. There will be no 
public visitation.
 Memorials are suggested to the Twila Francis Memorial Fund or Meals 
on Wheels and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO 
BOX 533, Wilson, KS 67490. Online condolences may be left for the family
 at www.plumeroverlease.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Twila M. Francis passed away at her home Friday, May 20, 2022, at the 
age of 89. She was born on November 17, 1932, in Lucas, Kansas to Edward
 and Velma (Duncan) Naegele. She was united in marriage to William T. 
“Bill” Francis on June 8, 1952. The couple was blessed with three 
children: Russ, Karma, and Glenda.
 Twila was a lifelong resident of Lucas. She worked as a homemaker on
 the dairy farm, raising her children, milking cows, and helping with 
her grandkids. If she wasn’t working outside, you could find her in the 
kitchen. She was a phenomenal cook and baker. You could always look 
forward to a hearty meat and potatoes meal followed up with a baked pie 
or other sweet treat. It is said that the kitchen is a gathering place 
for friends and family where memories are homemade and seasoned with 
love. No matter what great food Twila was preparing, it was always done
 with unconditional love for family and friends. While those amazing 
smells from her kitchen will be greatly missed, the sweet aroma of her 
kindness, tenderness, and love will be with us forever.
 Later she started a part time job at USD 407 helping in the kitchen.
 She enjoyed seeing and getting to know all the kids as well as making 
good friends with her coworkers. Twila also enjoyed many years raising 
her beloved Pugs. She always had a pug around until later in her life. 
Her summers were spent taking their annual vacation with her Sister 
(Wilmetta) and Brother-in law. No matter where the adventures took them 
they had a great time. Her favorite vacation spot was Las Vegas where 
she would test her luck at the casinos, and even won a time or two. 
Twila was a collector of Indians (If you have ever been to her house you
 would know) she has a special Indian from each one of her kids and 
grandkids that she proudly displayed. Anyone that knew Twila, knew that
 she was an avid KU fan and rarely ever missed a game. She was so 
excited over the National Championship she taped the game and watched 
over and over again just as excited as the first time she saw the game. 
She had a zest for life and lived life to its fullest.			 
 
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Velma Naegele; 
husband, William “Bill” Francis; and brother-in-law, David Dick.
 Survivors are children, Russ Francis, Karma Habiger, Glenda (Mark) 
Buttenhoff of Lucas; sister, Wilmetta Dick of Lucas, KS; four 
grandchildren, Jade Ward, Kayla McGinnes, and Logan and Layne 
Buttenhoff; two great-grandchildren, Chalee and Gage Francis.
 A Memorial Service will be held on Monday, June 6, 2022, at 10:30AM 
at the Lucas United Methodist Church in Lucas, Kansas. There will be no 
public visitation.
 Memorials are suggested to the Twila Francis Memorial Fund or Meals 
on Wheels and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO 
BOX 533, Wilson, KS 67490. Online condolences may be left for the family
 at www.plumeroverlease.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Twila M. Francis

Patricia Ann Searle Ward, 90, of Casper, Wyo., passed away Friday, 20 May, 
2022 at Central Wyoming Hospice &amp; Transitions of Casper. Patricia
 was born on March 24, 1932 in Cincinnati OH to the late Victor Searle 
and the late Anna Ruetepohler Searle. She graduated from Yokohama 
American high school in 1950 while her father was stationed overseas as 
part of U.S. occupation forces in Japan. She married William “Bill” 
Ward in 1952 while they were students at University of Oklahoma. He 
supported her continued education and degrees. She earned her Bachelor’s
 degree from Southeastern. Louisiana. She earned Master’s and Education 
Specialist degrees from Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS . They had a
 daughter and son who knew their mom was always in school. They traveled
 various oil field towns until they settled in Russell KS from 1963-mid 
1980s when Bill had his last transfer and retirement in Casper, WY. Patricia
 was an accomplished Language Arts middle school teacher at Ruppenthal 
Middle School in Russell, KS and had published book on learning packets 
and simulation game. In Casper, she volunteered for Habitat for 
Humanity, English as Second Language tutoring at Casper College, VITA 
taxes for senior citizens among other activities. She and her husband 
Bill traveled and fished extensively in Mexico, British Columbia and 
visited New Zealand numerous times. She routinely caught the biggest 
fish of any family members. She proudly supported her children’s adult 
projects and her grandchildren’s activities-careers. She is 
survived by two children: Kathryn (Jeri Kinser) Ward of Carbondale &amp;
 Cobden, IL, William “Bill” Ward (Beth) of Denver NC. She is also 
survived by her beloved twin sister Barbara Henthorn, and favorite 
niece, Susan Henthorn Hurst. She’s also survived by two grandchildren: 
William (Gwen) Ward and Rebecca (Vlad) Ward. And special son, John 
Cameron, special friends Linda Slone, Laura Burback, Cheryl VonRiesen, 
Louise Russell, and numerous church friends, neighbors &amp; 
volunteers. She was an other mother to many in Casper and beyond in her 
listening and charitable activities including Highland Church. Up until 
her time of death, she was an avid reader and drove around Casper. She
 was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Victor Searle, Jr., 
her husband Bill (after nearly 60 years of marriage), and special 
daughter Misty Hayes Cameron. Her service will be held on Wednesday, May
 25, 2022 at 11am, Newcomer Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions. 710 E. Second Casper WY 82601 307-234-0234 Family
 requests no flowers. Instead donate to these Casper organizations: VITA
 tax c/o Natrona County WY United Way, or Central Wyoming Hospice 
&amp; Transitions or Seton House. To view the livestream of the 
service, please paste the following link in your browser: 
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1653276934185552&nbsp;

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 </figure>Patricia Ann Searle Ward, 90, of Casper, Wyo., passed away Friday, 20 May, 
2022 at Central Wyoming Hospice &amp; Transitions of Casper. Patricia
 was born on March 24, 1932 in Cincinnati OH to the late Victor Searle 
and the late Anna Ruetepohler Searle. She graduated from Yokohama 
American high school in 1950 while her father was stationed overseas as 
part of U.S. occupation forces in Japan. She married William “Bill” 
Ward in 1952 while they were students at University of Oklahoma. He 
supported her continued education and degrees. She earned her Bachelor’s
 degree from Southeastern. Louisiana. She earned Master’s and Education 
Specialist degrees from Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS . They had a
 daughter and son who knew their mom was always in school. They traveled
 various oil field towns until they settled in Russell KS from 1963-mid 
1980s when Bill had his last transfer and retirement in Casper, WY. Patricia
 was an accomplished Language Arts middle school teacher at Ruppenthal 
Middle School in Russell, KS and had published book on learning packets 
and simulation game. In Casper, she volunteered for Habitat for 
Humanity, English as Second Language tutoring at Casper College, VITA 
taxes for senior citizens among other activities. She and her husband 
Bill traveled and fished extensively in Mexico, British Columbia and 
visited New Zealand numerous times. She routinely caught the biggest 
fish of any family members. She proudly supported her children’s adult 
projects and her grandchildren’s activities-careers. She is 
survived by two children: Kathryn (Jeri Kinser) Ward of Carbondale &amp;
 Cobden, IL, William “Bill” Ward (Beth) of Denver NC. She is also 
survived by her beloved twin sister Barbara Henthorn, and favorite 
niece, Susan Henthorn Hurst. She’s also survived by two grandchildren: 
William (Gwen) Ward and Rebecca (Vlad) Ward. And special son, John 
Cameron, special friends Linda Slone, Laura Burback, Cheryl VonRiesen, 
Louise Russell, and numerous church friends, neighbors &amp; 
volunteers. She was an other mother to many in Casper and beyond in her 
listening and charitable activities including Highland Church. Up until 
her time of death, she was an avid reader and drove around Casper. She
 was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Victor Searle, Jr., 
her husband Bill (after nearly 60 years of marriage), and special 
daughter Misty Hayes Cameron. Her service will be held on Wednesday, May
 25, 2022 at 11am, Newcomer Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions. 710 E. Second Casper WY 82601 307-234-0234 Family
 requests no flowers. Instead donate to these Casper organizations: VITA
 tax c/o Natrona County WY United Way, or Central Wyoming Hospice 
&amp; Transitions or Seton House. To view the livestream of the 
service, please paste the following link in your browser: 
https://view.oneroomstreaming.com/authorise.php?k=1653276934185552&nbsp;

Patricia Ann Searle Ward

Lester Gene Satchell, 75, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Medicalodges in Goddard, Kansas.

Lester was born on January 27, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of 
E. Paul and Irene Emma (Waymaster) Satchell.&nbsp; He grew up in Bunker Hill,
 Kansas and graduated from Bunker Hill High School.&nbsp; After high school, 
he attended Ft. Hays State University for a short while.&nbsp; In 1966 he 
joined the United States Marine Corp from 1966 to 1970 and fought in the
 Vietnam war.&nbsp; After serving his country he worked in California as an 
owner and operator of his own electrical business.&nbsp; He later went back 
to college and received his bachelor’s degree in education and taught as
 a special education teacher for about 15 years.&nbsp; He was a member of the
 Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 and the Russell American Legion Post #99 and 
was an avid reader.

Surviving family include his mother Irene Satchell of Russell, 
Kansas; daughter Ranea D. Satchell of Wichita, Kansas and sister Rebecca
 Speicher of Russell, Kansas.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his father E. Paul Satchell and step 
brothers Eddie, Roy and Paul Satchell. 

Cremation has been selected by the family. &nbsp;

Due to large amounts of rain at the cemetery and poor road conditions, the funeral service location has changed.

A memorial service to celebrate Lester’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Family will greet guests the day of the service.&nbsp; Military honors will be presented by the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the memorial services.

Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in 
charge of the memorial services.

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 </figure>Lester Gene Satchell, 75, of Russell, Kansas, died on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Medicalodges in Goddard, Kansas.Lester was born on January 27, 1947, in Wichita, Kansas, the son of 
E. Paul and Irene Emma (Waymaster) Satchell.&nbsp; He grew up in Bunker Hill,
 Kansas and graduated from Bunker Hill High School.&nbsp; After high school, 
he attended Ft. Hays State University for a short while.&nbsp; In 1966 he 
joined the United States Marine Corp from 1966 to 1970 and fought in the
 Vietnam war.&nbsp; After serving his country he worked in California as an 
owner and operator of his own electrical business.&nbsp; He later went back 
to college and received his bachelor’s degree in education and taught as
 a special education teacher for about 15 years.&nbsp; He was a member of the
 Russell V.F.W. Post #6240 and the Russell American Legion Post #99 and 
was an avid reader.Surviving family include his mother Irene Satchell of Russell, 
Kansas; daughter Ranea D. Satchell of Wichita, Kansas and sister Rebecca
 Speicher of Russell, Kansas.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his father E. Paul Satchell and step 
brothers Eddie, Roy and Paul Satchell. Cremation has been selected by the family. &nbsp;Due to large amounts of rain at the cemetery and poor road conditions, the funeral service location has changed.A memorial service to celebrate Lester’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Family will greet guests the day of the service.&nbsp; Military honors will be presented by the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the memorial services.Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in 
charge of the memorial services.

Lester Gene Satchell

Charles Harlan “Ske” Skelton, 90, passed away May 24, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.

He was born August 24, 1931, in Larned, KS, the son of Nelse N. and 
Mary Ruth Hazel Combs Skelton. A lifetime Larned resident, he was a 
retired Electrician for the City of Larned, where he worked for 25 
years.

He was a member of First Christian Church, Noon Lions Club, was a 
Volunteer Fireman for the Larned Fire Department for 20 plus years, all 
of Larned. He enjoyed coin collecting, golf, doing crossword puzzles and
 loved watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports. 
He also served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956.

On June 11, 1952 he married MaryAlice in Larned.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: son, Jay (Beth) Skelton, Perry, KS; two 
daughters, Janene (Steven) Soeken, Ellinwood, KS, Karan (Keith) Rudolph,
 Montgomery, AL; brother, Jack (Connie) Skelton, Larned, KS; seven 
grandchildren, Jon (Karren) Skelton, Nicole (Mike) Cloud, Joshua Skelton
 (Melissa), Heather (Travis Maley) Skelton, Kirstie (Scott) Wuerdeman, 
Adam (Kylee) Soeken, Craig (Kate) Soeken; fifteen great grandchildren 
and many nieces and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by two brothers, George Skelton, Neal 
Skelton, and three sisters, Mary Brothers, Ruth Deckert, Hazel Callahan.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will 
be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial
 will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, with military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to Larned Fire Department in care of Beckwith 
Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Charles Harlan “Ske” Skelton, 90, passed away May 24, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.He was born August 24, 1931, in Larned, KS, the son of Nelse N. and 
Mary Ruth Hazel Combs Skelton. A lifetime Larned resident, he was a 
retired Electrician for the City of Larned, where he worked for 25 
years.He was a member of First Christian Church, Noon Lions Club, was a 
Volunteer Fireman for the Larned Fire Department for 20 plus years, all 
of Larned. He enjoyed coin collecting, golf, doing crossword puzzles and
 loved watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren play sports. 
He also served in the United States Army from 1954 to 1956.On June 11, 1952 he married MaryAlice in Larned.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: son, Jay (Beth) Skelton, Perry, KS; two 
daughters, Janene (Steven) Soeken, Ellinwood, KS, Karan (Keith) Rudolph,
 Montgomery, AL; brother, Jack (Connie) Skelton, Larned, KS; seven 
grandchildren, Jon (Karren) Skelton, Nicole (Mike) Cloud, Joshua Skelton
 (Melissa), Heather (Travis Maley) Skelton, Kirstie (Scott) Wuerdeman, 
Adam (Kylee) Soeken, Craig (Kate) Soeken; fifteen great grandchildren 
and many nieces and a nephew.He was preceded in death by two brothers, George Skelton, Neal 
Skelton, and three sisters, Mary Brothers, Ruth Deckert, Hazel Callahan.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, May 27, 2022 at Beckwith 
Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will 
be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022 at the Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial
 will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, with military graveside rites.Memorials may be given to Larned Fire Department in care of Beckwith 
Mortuary, P.O. Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Charles Harlan 'Ske' Skelton

June Anne Ellis, age 61 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on 
Sunday evening, May 22, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health Systems –
 Great Bend Campus in Great Bend after a sudden illness.&nbsp; She leaves 
behind a huge void with words unable to explain our loss.&nbsp; June was born
 on June 29, 1960, at Beloit, Kansas, to Harold Duane and Betty Jean 
(Mott) Sibley.&nbsp; 

June graduated from Beloit High School in 1978 and then 
graduated from North Central Vocational Technical School in Beloit with a
 Degree in Accounting and Office Management.&nbsp; She married the love of 
her life Todd Andrew Ellis on July 7, 1984, at Beloit, Kansas. They were 
blessed with three sons:&nbsp; Joshua Dean, Tyler Andrew, and Matthew 
Edward.&nbsp; After moving to Great Bend in 1984, June was employed as Office
 Manager by Dove Chevrolet for 20 years and then another 4 years after 
it became Marmie Chevrolet.&nbsp; Her hobbies included time spent with family
 and laughs with friends, spoiling her grandkids and loving Todd.

June is survived by her husband Todd A. Ellis of Great Bend, Kansas; 
three sons:&nbsp; Joshua Dean (&amp; Taylor) Ellis, Tyler Andrew Ellis, and 
Matthew Edward Ellis all of Great Bend, Kansas; four grandchildren:&nbsp; 
Avery Elizabeth Ellis, Aiden Dean Ellis, Adyson Scott Ellis, and Austyn 
Paige Ellis; six brothers:&nbsp; Jesse Peterson, Fred Sibley, Rex Sibley, Ray
 Don Sibley, Gary Sibley, and Randy Sibley; five sisters:&nbsp; Janis Koch, 
Barbara Anderson, Carol Thompson, Rose Hearen, and Diane Jones; many 
nieces, newphews, cousins and a host of friends.&nbsp; June was preceded in 
death by her parents Harold Duane and Betty Jean (Mott) Sibley; her 
parents-in-law Jimmy L. and Vera A. Ellis; and three brothers:&nbsp; Richard 
Peterson, Harold Sibley, and Rory Sibley.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 27, 2022, at 
Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00 PM
 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the funeral home.&nbsp; Interment 
will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; The 
family requests that Memorial Contributions may be made to the June A. 
Ellis Funeral Expense Fund.

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 </figure>June Anne Ellis, age 61 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on 
Sunday evening, May 22, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health Systems –
 Great Bend Campus in Great Bend after a sudden illness.&nbsp; She leaves 
behind a huge void with words unable to explain our loss.&nbsp; June was born
 on June 29, 1960, at Beloit, Kansas, to Harold Duane and Betty Jean 
(Mott) Sibley.&nbsp; June graduated from Beloit High School in 1978 and then 
graduated from North Central Vocational Technical School in Beloit with a
 Degree in Accounting and Office Management.&nbsp; She married the love of 
her life Todd Andrew Ellis on July 7, 1984, at Beloit, Kansas. They were 
blessed with three sons:&nbsp; Joshua Dean, Tyler Andrew, and Matthew 
Edward.&nbsp; After moving to Great Bend in 1984, June was employed as Office
 Manager by Dove Chevrolet for 20 years and then another 4 years after 
it became Marmie Chevrolet.&nbsp; Her hobbies included time spent with family
 and laughs with friends, spoiling her grandkids and loving Todd.June is survived by her husband Todd A. Ellis of Great Bend, Kansas; 
three sons:&nbsp; Joshua Dean (&amp; Taylor) Ellis, Tyler Andrew Ellis, and 
Matthew Edward Ellis all of Great Bend, Kansas; four grandchildren:&nbsp; 
Avery Elizabeth Ellis, Aiden Dean Ellis, Adyson Scott Ellis, and Austyn 
Paige Ellis; six brothers:&nbsp; Jesse Peterson, Fred Sibley, Rex Sibley, Ray
 Don Sibley, Gary Sibley, and Randy Sibley; five sisters:&nbsp; Janis Koch, 
Barbara Anderson, Carol Thompson, Rose Hearen, and Diane Jones; many 
nieces, newphews, cousins and a host of friends.&nbsp; June was preceded in 
death by her parents Harold Duane and Betty Jean (Mott) Sibley; her 
parents-in-law Jimmy L. and Vera A. Ellis; and three brothers:&nbsp; Richard 
Peterson, Harold Sibley, and Rory Sibley.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 27, 2022, at 
Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00 PM
 to 8:00 PM on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at the funeral home.&nbsp; Interment 
will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; The 
family requests that Memorial Contributions may be made to the June A. 
Ellis Funeral Expense Fund.

June Anne Ellis

Davanna "Dee" G. Justice, 61, of Woodbine, KS, &nbsp;formerly of Rush, Barton, and Ellis counties, passed away Saturday, May 21st, 2022, at the Via Christi Village, in Manhattan. She was a co-owner of Citywide Security in Topeka.&nbsp; Davanna G. Fletcher was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 4, 1961, the daughter of the late Linda and Charles Fletcher. She was formerly married to Willard A. Jenkins, with whom they had dated since the age of 16, and he survives. Davanna is also survived by a daughter, Deborah Anne (Andrew) Pinkstaff, of Colorado Springs, CO; a step-daughter, Melissa (William) Boles, of Manhattan, a step-son, David Dodds, of Missouri; two brothers, Charles Fletcher, Omaha, NE and Morgan Countryman, of Texas; sister (Callie Brayton, Republic KS), ten grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. Dee was preceded in death by her daughter, Jessica Marie Justice, and her parents. At her request, inurnment will follow after the cremation, at the McCracken City Cemetery, McCracken, KS. For more information or to send a condolence, visit the funeral home website,<a href="http://www.irvinparkview.com/">www.irvinparkview.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation.

Davanna "Dee" G. Justice, 61, of Woodbine, KS, &nbsp;formerly of Rush, Barton, and Ellis counties, passed away Saturday, May 21st, 2022, at the Via Christi Village, in Manhattan. She was a co-owner of Citywide Security in Topeka.&nbsp; Davanna G. Fletcher was born in Fort Worth, Texas on January 4, 1961, the daughter of the late Linda and Charles Fletcher. She was formerly married to Willard A. Jenkins, with whom they had dated since the age of 16, and he survives. Davanna is also survived by a daughter, Deborah Anne (Andrew) Pinkstaff, of Colorado Springs, CO; a step-daughter, Melissa (William) Boles, of Manhattan, a step-son, David Dodds, of Missouri; two brothers, Charles Fletcher, Omaha, NE and Morgan Countryman, of Texas; sister (Callie Brayton, Republic KS), ten grandchildren and 2 step-grandchildren. Dee was preceded in death by her daughter, Jessica Marie Justice, and her parents. At her request, inurnment will follow after the cremation, at the McCracken City Cemetery, McCracken, KS. For more information or to send a condolence, visit the funeral home website,<a href="http://www.irvinparkview.com/">www.irvinparkview.com</a>.&nbsp; Arrangements with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation.

Davanna 'Dee' G. Justice

Anne Laura Marie Werth Klaus, 93, died Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. She was born December 28, 1928, on the family farm near Schoenchen, Kansas, the daughter of Wendelin and Brigitta (Dinges) Werth.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Edwin Klaus September 13, 1949, in Schoenchen. He died September 20, 2007, shortly after their 58th anniversary.&nbsp; Laura grew up on the family farm west of Schoenchen with her 10 brothers and sisters and attended school in Schoenchen. When her mother became ill, Laura stayed home to help take care of her younger siblings. She continued in that role after her mother’s death in 1946, until she was married.&nbsp; She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church where she helped with many funeral dinners and was a member of the St. Joseph’s Christian Mothers. She also attended the Perpetual Adoration Chapel regularly. Laura loved to cook but was most well-known for the numerous rugs she crocheted for people. She loved music, playing her accordion, card games and family get togethers. She babysat in her home for many years, then worked as a cook at Vernie’s Hamburger House, St. John’s Rest Home (now Via Christi) and Hays Medical Center until her retirement.&nbsp; Survivors include sons Elden (Kay) and Robert (Suzanne) Klaus of Hays; daughter Ellen (Richard) Call of Hays; brother Paul (Donna) Werth of Great Bend; sisters Clarice Stoecklein of Ness City, and Dorothy (John) Moeder of Hays; grandchildren Allyson (Sam) Sullivan of Larned, Rachel Klaus of Hays, Sayre Shuck of Hays, Brandon Klaus of Topeka, Sheena (Tim) Piotrowski of Austin, Texas, Jerree Call of Topeka; great-grandchildren Tayden, Dylan and Shaely Shuck, Gwendolyn Rose and Isabelle Jean Piotrowski, Amathist Johnson and Emerson Sullivan; sisters-in-law Wilma Braun, Marilyn Leiker and Christa Werth; brother-in-law Eugene (Irma) Klaus; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, brothers Ralph (Martina), Linus (Bernice), Donald (Charlotte) and LeRoy Werth; sisters LaVera (Elmer) Schuckman, Joyce (Robert) Klaus and Mary Catherine (Tom) Barnes; brothers-in-law Leonard Stoecklein, Marvin (Mary Frances) Klaus, Norman Klaus and Gerald Braun; and granddaughters Schöene Klaus and Lynay Call. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 6 PM – 8 PM and Thursday 9 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. A rosary service will be Wednesday at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel. The family suggests memorials to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Unify, Beautify and Glorify Fund or Hospice of Hays Medical Center. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Anne Laura Marie Werth Klaus, 93, died Sunday, May 22, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. She was born December 28, 1928, on the family farm near Schoenchen, Kansas, the daughter of Wendelin and Brigitta (Dinges) Werth.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Edwin Klaus September 13, 1949, in Schoenchen. He died September 20, 2007, shortly after their 58th anniversary.&nbsp; Laura grew up on the family farm west of Schoenchen with her 10 brothers and sisters and attended school in Schoenchen. When her mother became ill, Laura stayed home to help take care of her younger siblings. She continued in that role after her mother’s death in 1946, until she was married.&nbsp; She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church where she helped with many funeral dinners and was a member of the St. Joseph’s Christian Mothers. She also attended the Perpetual Adoration Chapel regularly. Laura loved to cook but was most well-known for the numerous rugs she crocheted for people. She loved music, playing her accordion, card games and family get togethers. She babysat in her home for many years, then worked as a cook at Vernie’s Hamburger House, St. John’s Rest Home (now Via Christi) and Hays Medical Center until her retirement.&nbsp; Survivors include sons Elden (Kay) and Robert (Suzanne) Klaus of Hays; daughter Ellen (Richard) Call of Hays; brother Paul (Donna) Werth of Great Bend; sisters Clarice Stoecklein of Ness City, and Dorothy (John) Moeder of Hays; grandchildren Allyson (Sam) Sullivan of Larned, Rachel Klaus of Hays, Sayre Shuck of Hays, Brandon Klaus of Topeka, Sheena (Tim) Piotrowski of Austin, Texas, Jerree Call of Topeka; great-grandchildren Tayden, Dylan and Shaely Shuck, Gwendolyn Rose and Isabelle Jean Piotrowski, Amathist Johnson and Emerson Sullivan; sisters-in-law Wilma Braun, Marilyn Leiker and Christa Werth; brother-in-law Eugene (Irma) Klaus; and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, brothers Ralph (Martina), Linus (Bernice), Donald (Charlotte) and LeRoy Werth; sisters LaVera (Elmer) Schuckman, Joyce (Robert) Klaus and Mary Catherine (Tom) Barnes; brothers-in-law Leonard Stoecklein, Marvin (Mary Frances) Klaus, Norman Klaus and Gerald Braun; and granddaughters Schöene Klaus and Lynay Call. Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, May 26, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday 6 PM – 8 PM and Thursday 9 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. A rosary service will be Wednesday at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel. The family suggests memorials to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Unify, Beautify and Glorify Fund or Hospice of Hays Medical Center. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Laura Klaus

Margaret Ann (Hughes) Cain, 68, passed away on May 8, 2022, at Hays 
Medical Center, Hays Kansas. Margaret lived in Colby, Kansas, since 
March of this year. She was born in Scott City, Kansas to John Kenneth 
and Gloria Ann (Nodine) Hughes. She grew up in Leoti, Kansas and 
attended R.B.S.E.S Elementary and Wichita County High School. She 
graduated with the class of 1972. After graduation from high school she
 attended school in Goodland to become a cosmetologist. She married 
Dennis Cain in 1989. Margaret had one daughter, Jonell Sekavec of Hoxie,
 Kansas. 
 In 2017, she moved back to Leoti with her life partner Rick Kessler. 
 Margaret worked as a cosmetologist for over 27 years. Margaret 
enjoyed crocheting hand towels and potholders and spoiling her two dogs 
Gin and Dacota. Most of all in life she loved her grandchildren she 
enjoyed watching them play the sports they loved.
 Margret leaves to morn her loss, her only daughter Jonell Sekavec 
and husband Jeremy of Hoxie, Kansas; grandchildren, Kaden Sekavec 
(Destiny Clark), Macon Sekavec, and Onna Sekavec all of Hoxie, Kansas; 
brothers, Charles Hughes and wife Connie Leoti, Kansas and Timothy 
Hughes of LaCrosse, Kansas; sister-in-law, Dana Cain (Cheryl) of 
Oklahoma; nieces and nephews, Dustin Hughes, Debi Hughes, Cody Hughes, 
Tyler Hughes, and Kalyn Hughes; as well as her great nieces and many 
friends.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gloria Hughes as well as Aunts and Uncles.
 There will be no services at this time.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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Medical Center, Hays Kansas. Margaret lived in Colby, Kansas, since 
March of this year. She was born in Scott City, Kansas to John Kenneth 
and Gloria Ann (Nodine) Hughes. She grew up in Leoti, Kansas and 
attended R.B.S.E.S Elementary and Wichita County High School. She 
graduated with the class of 1972. After graduation from high school she
 attended school in Goodland to become a cosmetologist. She married 
Dennis Cain in 1989. Margaret had one daughter, Jonell Sekavec of Hoxie,
 Kansas. 
 In 2017, she moved back to Leoti with her life partner Rick Kessler. 
 Margaret worked as a cosmetologist for over 27 years. Margaret 
enjoyed crocheting hand towels and potholders and spoiling her two dogs 
Gin and Dacota. Most of all in life she loved her grandchildren she 
enjoyed watching them play the sports they loved.
 Margret leaves to morn her loss, her only daughter Jonell Sekavec 
and husband Jeremy of Hoxie, Kansas; grandchildren, Kaden Sekavec 
(Destiny Clark), Macon Sekavec, and Onna Sekavec all of Hoxie, Kansas; 
brothers, Charles Hughes and wife Connie Leoti, Kansas and Timothy 
Hughes of LaCrosse, Kansas; sister-in-law, Dana Cain (Cheryl) of 
Oklahoma; nieces and nephews, Dustin Hughes, Debi Hughes, Cody Hughes, 
Tyler Hughes, and Kalyn Hughes; as well as her great nieces and many 
friends.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Gloria Hughes as well as Aunts and Uncles.
 There will be no services at this time.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Margaret Ann (Hughes) Cain

Douglas Wayne Carmichael passed away on May 22, 2022, in Hays, Kansas, at
 the age of 60. He was born on April 15, 1962, in Hays, Kansas, to Wayne 
and Lynn (Amos) Carmichael. He was united in marriage on August 3, 1990,
 in Hays, to Andrea Dome. They were married for 30 years. The couple was
 blessed with two children: Katie and Jessie. 
 Doug grew up in Plainville and graduated from Plainville High School
 with the class of 1980. He furthered his education at Fort Hays State 
University and earned a Wildlife Biology Degree. Following college, he 
attended Jack Cassidy Guide School in Gunnison, Colorado, and went to 
work for Wyoming Game and Fish as a guide in the forest service. Doug 
later returned to Rooks County and went to work for the Kansas 
Department of Wildlife and Parks as a warden and park manager of Cedar 
Bluff State Park. Later, he farmed and ranched for the remainder of his 
years. Doug was an outdoor enthusiast and a lover of wildlife. He 
enjoyed his time spent camping at the lake, hunting and fishing, and you
 could always look forward to his grilling or smoked dishes that were 
seasoned with his special “Doug’s Seasoning”. Aside from the love he had
 for the outdoors, wildlife, and random pets he would gather, he was a 
devout family man and loved his kids and grandkids unconditionally.
 Doug was a hardworking, loving, and dedicated family man. Although 
he will be greatly missed, his life, his love, and his legacy will live 
on in the hearts of his family and friends.
 He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Lynn Carmichael of 
Plainville, KS; daughters Katie (Cody) Rehmer of Colby, KS and Jessie 
Carmichael (Valley Scharping) of Manhattan, KS; sisters, Pam (Alan) 
VonFeldt of Andover, KS, Jana (Rick) Nyland of Phillipsburg, KS; two 
grandchildren, Kaelynn and Kyler Rehmer; and niece, Leah Nyland. 
 A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the 
Celebration Community Church in Hays, KS at 10:30 AM. A Book Signing 
will be held at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home on Thursday from 3PM until
 8PM.
 Memorials are suggested to the grandkids/future grandkids college 
fund, or Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and may be sent in care
 of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Douglas Wayne Carmichael passed away on May 22, 2022, in Hays, Kansas, at
 the age of 60. He was born on April 15, 1962, in Hays, Kansas, to Wayne 
and Lynn (Amos) Carmichael. He was united in marriage on August 3, 1990,
 in Hays, to Andrea Dome. They were married for 30 years. The couple was
 blessed with two children: Katie and Jessie. 
 Doug grew up in Plainville and graduated from Plainville High School
 with the class of 1980. He furthered his education at Fort Hays State 
University and earned a Wildlife Biology Degree. Following college, he 
attended Jack Cassidy Guide School in Gunnison, Colorado, and went to 
work for Wyoming Game and Fish as a guide in the forest service. Doug 
later returned to Rooks County and went to work for the Kansas 
Department of Wildlife and Parks as a warden and park manager of Cedar 
Bluff State Park. Later, he farmed and ranched for the remainder of his 
years. Doug was an outdoor enthusiast and a lover of wildlife. He 
enjoyed his time spent camping at the lake, hunting and fishing, and you
 could always look forward to his grilling or smoked dishes that were 
seasoned with his special “Doug’s Seasoning”. Aside from the love he had
 for the outdoors, wildlife, and random pets he would gather, he was a 
devout family man and loved his kids and grandkids unconditionally.
 Doug was a hardworking, loving, and dedicated family man. Although 
he will be greatly missed, his life, his love, and his legacy will live 
on in the hearts of his family and friends.
 He is survived by his parents, Wayne and Lynn Carmichael of 
Plainville, KS; daughters Katie (Cody) Rehmer of Colby, KS and Jessie 
Carmichael (Valley Scharping) of Manhattan, KS; sisters, Pam (Alan) 
VonFeldt of Andover, KS, Jana (Rick) Nyland of Phillipsburg, KS; two 
grandchildren, Kaelynn and Kyler Rehmer; and niece, Leah Nyland. 
 A Funeral Service will be held on Friday, May 27, 2022, at the 
Celebration Community Church in Hays, KS at 10:30 AM. A Book Signing 
will be held at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home on Thursday from 3PM until
 8PM.
 Memorials are suggested to the grandkids/future grandkids college 
fund, or Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks and may be sent in care
 of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Douglas Wayne Carmichael

David William Lewis,75, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on May 23, 2022. 
 David was born December 17, 1946, in Arlington, Virginia, the son of 
Albert and Faye Baker Lewis. He was raised in Hays, Kansas, by his half 
brother, Ray Hayes and Ray’s wife, Theresa. David graduated from St. 
Joseph Military Academy in Hays. He moved to Topeka in 1970. He was a 
business owner during most of his working life and was also known as a 
commercial real estate developer. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, 
Quail Unlimited and was very active in the Boys and Girls Club. 
 He is survived by his children, Michelle Koelling (Duke), Janet Lewis 
and Mark Lewis (Amy); grandchildren, Gunner, Hunter and Dallas Koelling,
 Karli Ludolph (Austin), Tyler Lemon, and Austin and Madison Lewis; 
great-grandchildren, Avery Ludolph and Gabriella Lewis; companion of 30 
years, Cheryl Logan; and Cheryl’s daughter, Elizabeth Johnson (Andrew). 
He was preceded in death by four siblings and four half siblings. His children want to say thank you for always being on our side. 
 Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at Kevin Brennan 
Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where 
celebration of his life will be at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Topeka,
 550 SE 27th Street, Topeka KS 66605, or the Topeka Rescue Mission, PO 
Box 8350, Topeka KS 66608. Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.

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 </figure>David William Lewis,75, Topeka, Kansas, passed away on May 23, 2022. 
 David was born December 17, 1946, in Arlington, Virginia, the son of 
Albert and Faye Baker Lewis. He was raised in Hays, Kansas, by his half 
brother, Ray Hayes and Ray’s wife, Theresa. David graduated from St. 
Joseph Military Academy in Hays. He moved to Topeka in 1970. He was a 
business owner during most of his working life and was also known as a 
commercial real estate developer. He was a member of Ducks Unlimited, 
Quail Unlimited and was very active in the Boys and Girls Club. 
 He is survived by his children, Michelle Koelling (Duke), Janet Lewis 
and Mark Lewis (Amy); grandchildren, Gunner, Hunter and Dallas Koelling,
 Karli Ludolph (Austin), Tyler Lemon, and Austin and Madison Lewis; 
great-grandchildren, Avery Ludolph and Gabriella Lewis; companion of 30 
years, Cheryl Logan; and Cheryl’s daughter, Elizabeth Johnson (Andrew). 
He was preceded in death by four siblings and four half siblings. His children want to say thank you for always being on our side. 
 Visitation will be 2 to 4 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at Kevin Brennan 
Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, Topeka KS 66614, where 
celebration of his life will be at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, 
memorial contributions may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Topeka,
 550 SE 27th Street, Topeka KS 66605, or the Topeka Rescue Mission, PO 
Box 8350, Topeka KS 66608. Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.

David William Lewis

Wanda Jane&nbsp;Brault&nbsp;passed away peacefully at Golden Years Personal Care in Port Angeles, Washington, on May 14, 2022. She was 91.

&nbsp;A Memorial Mass will take place June 4,&nbsp;2022, at 1:30 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar, Kansas, She will be inurned at St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Reception to follow immediately at St. Joseph catholic church.

Wanda was born November 7, 1930, in Stockton, Kansas, one of six children to&nbsp;Raymond&nbsp; andDorilda&nbsp;(Manny)&nbsp;LaBarge.&nbsp;She was&nbsp;raised in Damar,&nbsp;Kansas, and&nbsp;resided mostly in Missoula, Montana.&nbsp;She moved to&nbsp;Washington’s Olympic Peninsula in 2015 to be closer to her son, Kelly.

Wanda worked as a beautician for much of her life, but her family was always her true passion.&nbsp; She loved to play pinochle and she was an incredible gardener.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wanda is survived by her son Kelly (Debby) Brault; sisters Delores Newell, Marilyn (John) Zimmerman and Barbara&nbsp;LaBarge&nbsp;Duran and her brother Eldon (Karen)&nbsp;LaBarge. Other survivors include six grandchildren Michael (Amy) Brault, Alicia (Jason) Felix, Kimberly Brault, Kristin (Donny) Shepard,&nbsp;Keyara&nbsp;Brault, Christopher (Liz) Brault and four great grandchildren&nbsp;Parkar&nbsp;Anderson, Stryker Felix, Nicholas&nbsp;Shepard&nbsp;and Eliana Brault.

&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and&nbsp;Dorilda&nbsp;LaBarge; husband Raymond Brault; sons Mark and Alan Brault and her brother&nbsp;Adelore&nbsp;LaBarge.

&nbsp;Memorial contributions in Wanda’s name may be made to any local animal shelter or area food bank.

&nbsp;Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel, (360) 683-5242, is honored to serve the family.&nbsp; Please visit our online register book at&nbsp;sequimvalleychapel.com&nbsp;to leave treasured memories for the family.

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 </figure>Wanda Jane&nbsp;Brault&nbsp;passed away peacefully at Golden Years Personal Care in Port Angeles, Washington, on May 14, 2022. She was 91.&nbsp;A Memorial Mass will take place June 4,&nbsp;2022, at 1:30 PM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar, Kansas, She will be inurned at St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Reception to follow immediately at St. Joseph catholic church.Wanda was born November 7, 1930, in Stockton, Kansas, one of six children to&nbsp;Raymond&nbsp; andDorilda&nbsp;(Manny)&nbsp;LaBarge.&nbsp;She was&nbsp;raised in Damar,&nbsp;Kansas, and&nbsp;resided mostly in Missoula, Montana.&nbsp;She moved to&nbsp;Washington’s Olympic Peninsula in 2015 to be closer to her son, Kelly.Wanda worked as a beautician for much of her life, but her family was always her true passion.&nbsp; She loved to play pinochle and she was an incredible gardener.&nbsp;&nbsp;Wanda is survived by her son Kelly (Debby) Brault; sisters Delores Newell, Marilyn (John) Zimmerman and Barbara&nbsp;LaBarge&nbsp;Duran and her brother Eldon (Karen)&nbsp;LaBarge. Other survivors include six grandchildren Michael (Amy) Brault, Alicia (Jason) Felix, Kimberly Brault, Kristin (Donny) Shepard,&nbsp;Keyara&nbsp;Brault, Christopher (Liz) Brault and four great grandchildren&nbsp;Parkar&nbsp;Anderson, Stryker Felix, Nicholas&nbsp;Shepard&nbsp;and Eliana Brault.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents Raymond and&nbsp;Dorilda&nbsp;LaBarge; husband Raymond Brault; sons Mark and Alan Brault and her brother&nbsp;Adelore&nbsp;LaBarge.&nbsp;Memorial contributions in Wanda’s name may be made to any local animal shelter or area food bank.&nbsp;Sequim Valley Funeral Chapel, (360) 683-5242, is honored to serve the family.&nbsp; Please visit our online register book at&nbsp;sequimvalleychapel.com&nbsp;to leave treasured memories for the family.

Wanda Jane Brault

Mary Arlene (Laas) Bain passed away peacefully and surrounded by love
 on May 22, 2022, at her home in Ness City, KS surrounded by love. She 
was born on April 4, 1931, to Jacob and Mary (Schneider) Laas in Utica, KS
 and was the youngest of 11 children. Mary was a 1949 graduate of Ness 
City High School and shortly after graduation married Donald L. Bain in 
July 1949 &amp; had six children.

Throughout her life, Mary had many achievements including becoming a 
Realtor for Coldwell Banker in the mid 1980s. She worked for the Ness 
County Treasurers Office, Ness County Hospital in Medical Records, and 
the Ness City Public Library and was an active &amp; avid 
member/supporter of the United Methodist Church, the Ness County 
Historical Museum, and the Gradatim Club. To know Mary was to value the 
appreciation of joy she found in simplicity; a call or visit from family
 or friends, listening to favorite hymns or reading her Bible and 
spending hours outside, especially in her gardens - which if you ever 
had the pleasure of seeing, was like stepping into a Better Homes &amp; 
Gardens magazine (but better than Martha Stewart, as mom would say). In 
2016, Mary was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease which she fought 
bravely &amp; forcefully until the very end. She did not lose the battle
 against this enemy; she became the Victor of Freedom over its 
debilitation, never wavering from her faith or allowing her 
strength/mind succumb to such defeat.&nbsp;

Mary was the epitome of a matriarch, the literal glue that bound her 
family together and will leave a tremendous void in all that loved and 
knew her. She leaves behind her wonderful children; Debbie (Bain) 
Gravenstein, Ness City; Mark (Lora) Bain, Brownell; Craig (Carol) Bain, 
Ness City; Ghoni Bain, Ness City and Stacy Bain, Ness City, her 
12incredible grandchildren; Alexa Bain, Ness City; Jessica (Timothy) 
Speno, Hays; Matthew (Shelby) Bain, Scott City; Joseph (Shaudel) Bain, 
Hays; Clint (Lucia) Bain, Ness City; Jed Bain, Wichita; Joshua (Vicky) 
Bain, Castle Rock, CO; Ashleigh (Landon) Harper, Eudora; Dustin 
(Cassandra) Bain, Shawnee; Audrey (Tyler) Ruder, Wichita; Nina &amp; 
Jonah Bain, Newport, OR, and 25 extraordinary great-grandchildren; Anna,
 Maggie, Isabella, Henry, Augustus, Isaac, Josephine, James, Ella, 
Ansleigh, Liam, Peter, Leo, Rudy, Patrick, Bernadette, Matthew, Levi, 
Kallie, Jaelynn, Emmersyn, Jaxson, Avery, Logan and Miles.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her mother and father; 3 sisters and 6 
brothers; granddaughter Molly Marie Bain; her son, Shannon Bain; 
son-in-law, Kris Gravenstein and her forever, loving companion Donald L.
 Bain.

The family asks donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation 
for Parkinson’s Research or the Ness City Public Library in memoriam of 
Mary A. Bain. Funeral services are still pending; please continue to 
check with Fitzgerald Funeral Home for updates on date, time and 
location. &nbsp;

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 </figure>Mary Arlene (Laas) Bain passed away peacefully and surrounded by love
 on May 22, 2022, at her home in Ness City, KS surrounded by love. She 
was born on April 4, 1931, to Jacob and Mary (Schneider) Laas in Utica, KS
 and was the youngest of 11 children. Mary was a 1949 graduate of Ness 
City High School and shortly after graduation married Donald L. Bain in 
July 1949 &amp; had six children.Throughout her life, Mary had many achievements including becoming a 
Realtor for Coldwell Banker in the mid 1980s. She worked for the Ness 
County Treasurers Office, Ness County Hospital in Medical Records, and 
the Ness City Public Library and was an active &amp; avid 
member/supporter of the United Methodist Church, the Ness County 
Historical Museum, and the Gradatim Club. To know Mary was to value the 
appreciation of joy she found in simplicity; a call or visit from family
 or friends, listening to favorite hymns or reading her Bible and 
spending hours outside, especially in her gardens - which if you ever 
had the pleasure of seeing, was like stepping into a Better Homes &amp; 
Gardens magazine (but better than Martha Stewart, as mom would say). In 
2016, Mary was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease which she fought 
bravely &amp; forcefully until the very end. She did not lose the battle
 against this enemy; she became the Victor of Freedom over its 
debilitation, never wavering from her faith or allowing her 
strength/mind succumb to such defeat.&nbsp;Mary was the epitome of a matriarch, the literal glue that bound her 
family together and will leave a tremendous void in all that loved and 
knew her. She leaves behind her wonderful children; Debbie (Bain) 
Gravenstein, Ness City; Mark (Lora) Bain, Brownell; Craig (Carol) Bain, 
Ness City; Ghoni Bain, Ness City and Stacy Bain, Ness City, her 
12incredible grandchildren; Alexa Bain, Ness City; Jessica (Timothy) 
Speno, Hays; Matthew (Shelby) Bain, Scott City; Joseph (Shaudel) Bain, 
Hays; Clint (Lucia) Bain, Ness City; Jed Bain, Wichita; Joshua (Vicky) 
Bain, Castle Rock, CO; Ashleigh (Landon) Harper, Eudora; Dustin 
(Cassandra) Bain, Shawnee; Audrey (Tyler) Ruder, Wichita; Nina &amp; 
Jonah Bain, Newport, OR, and 25 extraordinary great-grandchildren; Anna,
 Maggie, Isabella, Henry, Augustus, Isaac, Josephine, James, Ella, 
Ansleigh, Liam, Peter, Leo, Rudy, Patrick, Bernadette, Matthew, Levi, 
Kallie, Jaelynn, Emmersyn, Jaxson, Avery, Logan and Miles.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her mother and father; 3 sisters and 6 
brothers; granddaughter Molly Marie Bain; her son, Shannon Bain; 
son-in-law, Kris Gravenstein and her forever, loving companion Donald L.
 Bain.The family asks donations be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation 
for Parkinson’s Research or the Ness City Public Library in memoriam of 
Mary A. Bain. Funeral services are still pending; please continue to 
check with Fitzgerald Funeral Home for updates on date, time and 
location. &nbsp;

Mary Arlene Bain

Donald Eugene Bethel passed away on May 21, 2022, in Plainville, Kansas 
at the age of 83. He was born on March 2, 1939, to Charles and Rose 
Bethel in Hartley, Iowa. Donald was united in marriage on December 24, 
1959, to Patricia Ann (Cain) Bethel. The couple was blessed with four 
sons: Greg, Scott, David, and Jason.
 Don grew up in Hartley, Iowa and attended Hartley High School. He 
was drafted by the United States Army to serve in the Korean War from 
1956 until his honorable discharge in 1959. He moved to Rooks County 
where he met his wife, Pat; they moved several times but always managed 
to return to the county they would call home. Don worked several jobs 
from repair work, to well service and tools, but his love was raising 
black angus cattle and farming the land to feed them. He enjoyed his 
time outdoors, fishing, hunting, mechanic work and stock car racing; and
 ending his day with the coldest beer he could find! He was tough but 
fair, straightforward, and honest. Don had an eye for detail and never 
missed spotting something out of place, out of the ordinary, or a deer. 
He was a member of the VFW Post 8871 and was also one of the original 
founders of the Plainville Rescue Squad.
 Don was an honorable man of integrity and hard work ethic. May his 
legacy be to love your family and country, to work hard, and at the end 
of the day, enjoy a nice cold beer.
 He is survived by his wife Pat of the home in Plainville, KS; sons, 
Greg (Jennifer) Bethel of Schoenchen, KS, Scott (K’Ann) Bethel of Palco,
 KS, David Bethel of Plainville, KS, Jason (Jamie) Bethel of Plainville,
 KS; sister, Alice Betten of Iowa; ten grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.
 Don is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Rose Bethel; 
and siblings, Adella Cummings, Jim Bethel, Bessie Bethel, Marion Bethel,
 Richard Bethel, Delbert Bethel, Leroy Bethel, Chuck Bethel, Clarence 
Peters, and Kenneth Bethel.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 10:30 
AM at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville. Visitation will also 
be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2PM until 8PM.
 In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Don Bethel Memorial Fund to be allocated by the family at a later time.

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 </figure>Donald Eugene Bethel passed away on May 21, 2022, in Plainville, Kansas 
at the age of 83. He was born on March 2, 1939, to Charles and Rose 
Bethel in Hartley, Iowa. Donald was united in marriage on December 24, 
1959, to Patricia Ann (Cain) Bethel. The couple was blessed with four 
sons: Greg, Scott, David, and Jason.
 Don grew up in Hartley, Iowa and attended Hartley High School. He 
was drafted by the United States Army to serve in the Korean War from 
1956 until his honorable discharge in 1959. He moved to Rooks County 
where he met his wife, Pat; they moved several times but always managed 
to return to the county they would call home. Don worked several jobs 
from repair work, to well service and tools, but his love was raising 
black angus cattle and farming the land to feed them. He enjoyed his 
time outdoors, fishing, hunting, mechanic work and stock car racing; and
 ending his day with the coldest beer he could find! He was tough but 
fair, straightforward, and honest. Don had an eye for detail and never 
missed spotting something out of place, out of the ordinary, or a deer. 
He was a member of the VFW Post 8871 and was also one of the original 
founders of the Plainville Rescue Squad.
 Don was an honorable man of integrity and hard work ethic. May his 
legacy be to love your family and country, to work hard, and at the end 
of the day, enjoy a nice cold beer.
 He is survived by his wife Pat of the home in Plainville, KS; sons, 
Greg (Jennifer) Bethel of Schoenchen, KS, Scott (K’Ann) Bethel of Palco,
 KS, David Bethel of Plainville, KS, Jason (Jamie) Bethel of Plainville,
 KS; sister, Alice Betten of Iowa; ten grandchildren and five 
great-grandchildren.
 Don is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Rose Bethel; 
and siblings, Adella Cummings, Jim Bethel, Bessie Bethel, Marion Bethel,
 Richard Bethel, Delbert Bethel, Leroy Bethel, Chuck Bethel, Clarence 
Peters, and Kenneth Bethel.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 10:30 
AM at Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Plainville. Visitation will also 
be at the funeral home on Wednesday from 2PM until 8PM.
 In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Don Bethel Memorial Fund to be allocated by the family at a later time.

Donald Eugene Bethel

Evan William Hopkins, 20, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at
 St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. He was born March 6, 2002, in 
Garden City, Kansas the son of Todd Alan &amp; Julie Ann (Gallaher) 
Hopkins. 
 Evan grew up in Garden City, where he attended Garden City schools 
and graduated from Garden City High School in 2020. He then moved to 
Manhattan, Kansas, where he has been an Agronomy student at Kansas State
 University. Evan had a passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed spending 
his time fishing, camping, hiking, and as an Eagle Scout he loved 
teaching scouting to younger Boy Scouts. He also had a love for animals
 and computers. Evan was a member of Venture Crew, Boy Scouts of 
America, and while in high school was on the high school Trap Shooting 
Team. 
 Survivors include his mother Julie Ann Hopkins of Manhattan, KS; a 
brother Brendan Hopkins of Manhattan, KS; a sister Cara Hopkins of St. 
Louis, MO; and his grandmothers Minnie M. Miller of Garden City, KS, and
 Carol Hopkins of Great Bend, KS. Evan is preceded in death by his 
father Todd Alan Hopkins; and his grandparents Les Hopkins, William 
Gallaher and Kathleen Gallaher. 
 Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022,
 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City with Rev. Warren 
Stecklein as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in 
Garden City. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at
 Garnand Funeral Home in garden City.

 In lieu of flowers, the family 
requests memorials given to the Finney County Animal Shelter in care of 
the funeral home.

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 </figure>Evan William Hopkins, 20, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at
 St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas. He was born March 6, 2002, in 
Garden City, Kansas the son of Todd Alan &amp; Julie Ann (Gallaher) 
Hopkins. 
 Evan grew up in Garden City, where he attended Garden City schools 
and graduated from Garden City High School in 2020. He then moved to 
Manhattan, Kansas, where he has been an Agronomy student at Kansas State
 University. Evan had a passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed spending 
his time fishing, camping, hiking, and as an Eagle Scout he loved 
teaching scouting to younger Boy Scouts. He also had a love for animals
 and computers. Evan was a member of Venture Crew, Boy Scouts of 
America, and while in high school was on the high school Trap Shooting 
Team. 
 Survivors include his mother Julie Ann Hopkins of Manhattan, KS; a 
brother Brendan Hopkins of Manhattan, KS; a sister Cara Hopkins of St. 
Louis, MO; and his grandmothers Minnie M. Miller of Garden City, KS, and
 Carol Hopkins of Great Bend, KS. Evan is preceded in death by his 
father Todd Alan Hopkins; and his grandparents Les Hopkins, William 
Gallaher and Kathleen Gallaher. 
 Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, 2022,
 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City with Rev. Warren 
Stecklein as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in 
Garden City. Friends may call from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday at
 Garnand Funeral Home in garden City. In lieu of flowers, the family 
requests memorials given to the Finney County Animal Shelter in care of 
the funeral home.

Evan William Hopkins

Carolyn Julia (Eller) Harvey passed away peacefully at the Bethesda 
Home in Goessel, Kansas, on May 20, 2022, at the age of 82. She was born 
November 13, 1939, to George LeRoy Eller and Hazel Irene (Proctor) Eller 
on a farm in Smith County, Kansas. She was the youngest of five 
children.

Carolyn attended school in Gaylord, Kansas, and graduated from high
 school in 1957. Soon after graduation, she moved to Denver, Colorado to
 work as a clerk in a downtown Denver business.

Funeral services will be at 11 AM Thursday, May 26, at the Beloit 
First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1-7 PM Wednesday 
at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
 given to the Church, Solomon Valley Hospice of Beloit, Nicol Home of 
Glasco, Good Shepherd Hospice of Newton, or the Bethesda Home of 
Goessel.

Carolyn Julia (Eller) Harvey passed away peacefully at the Bethesda 
Home in Goessel, Kansas, on May 20, 2022, at the age of 82. She was born 
November 13, 1939, to George LeRoy Eller and Hazel Irene (Proctor) Eller 
on a farm in Smith County, Kansas. She was the youngest of five 
children.Carolyn attended school in Gaylord, Kansas, and graduated from high
 school in 1957. Soon after graduation, she moved to Denver, Colorado to
 work as a clerk in a downtown Denver business.While working in Denver, Carolyn met Loren Harvey while Loren and 
her brother, Paul Eller, were in training at Fort Leonardwood, Missouri.
 On June 14, 1959, they were married at the First Nazarene Church in 
Gaylord. The young couple established their home in Beloit, Kansas.Carolyn and Loren were blessed with two sons, Leroy and Eric. 
Carolyn was a homemaker and she took great pride in providing for her 
family in this manner during the early years of her sons’ lives.In 1970, she was the Lead Census taker for Mitchell County, 
Kansas. After completing her tenure in this role, she provided daycare 
for other families in the family home. In 1980, she began as a 
substitute food service worker for USD 273 in Beloit, and was soon a 
full-time food service worker at Beloit Elementary School.Carolyn loved reading, sewing clothes for her sons, cross 
stitching, canning vegetable from the family garden, making baby 
blankets for friends and family, doing puzzles, playing cards, and 
attending activities for Leroy and Eric. During her retirement, Carolyn 
enjoyed camping with friends, volunteering at the church, Mitchell 
County Hospital, and on the Mitchell County election board, and of 
course, attending the activities of her grandchildren as often as 
possible. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in 
Beloit, the United Methodist Women, and the Order of the Eastern Star in
 Beloit and later in Clay Center.Carolyn is survived by her husband Loren; son Leroy and wife 
Winsome of McPherson, Kansas; three grandchildren, Gavin, Collin, and 
Isabella; two sisters-in-law, Betty Eller and Elaine Eller; as well as 
many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great-nieces 
and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Bernice 
and Blache; brothers, Richard and Paul; and her son, Eric.Funeral services will be at 11 AM Thursday, May 26, at the Beloit 
First United Methodist Church. Visitation will be from 1-7 PM Wednesday 
at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be
 given to the Church, Solomon Valley Hospice of Beloit, Nicol Home of 
Glasco, Good Shepherd Hospice of Newton, or the Bethesda Home of 
Goessel.

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