Roger Dwain Robinson, 65, of Oberlin passed away on May 20, 2022, at his 
home with his family by his side. Roger was born on Jan. 4, 1957, in 
Bridgeport, NE to William “Bill” and Dorothy (Hamilton) Robinson.
 Roger grew up in Bayard, NE and attended Bayard High School.

He 
married Nancy Gabel on March 1, 1975, in Bayard, NE. To that union, they 
had 2 children: Chris and Tiffany. For many years, Roger took care of 
all the maintenance needs at the Decatur County Courthouse. In his 
spare time, he loved to read and work on his woodworking projects. But 
most of all he loved spending time with his family.
 Roger is survived by his wife, Nancy Robinson of Oberlin, KS; 
children: Chris (Kristin) Robinson of Jacksonville, FL and Tiffany 
(Tyler) Witt of Oberlin, KS; grandchildren: Trevor and Tessa Witt of 
Oberlin, KS and Cade and Kira Robinson of Jacksonville, FL; sisters: 
Bonnie (Glenn) Vavra of Zellwood, FL, Leatha Seaton of Holdredge, NE, 
Karen (Craig) Frerichs of Norfolk, NE, and Millie (Tom) Brandenburger of
 Genoa, NE.
 Memorial services will be held Monday, June 13, 2022, at 2:00PM at 
the Oberlin Covenant Church, Oberlin, KS.

 Memorial contributions may be
 made to the Oberlin Covenant Church or Hospice Service Inc.  In care of
 Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn Ave., Oberlin, KS 67749.  Condolence 
can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp;

Roger Dwain Robinson, 65, of Oberlin passed away on May 20, 2022, at his 
home with his family by his side. Roger was born on Jan. 4, 1957, in 
Bridgeport, NE to William “Bill” and Dorothy (Hamilton) Robinson.
 Roger grew up in Bayard, NE and attended Bayard High School. He 
married Nancy Gabel on March 1, 1975, in Bayard, NE. To that union, they 
had 2 children: Chris and Tiffany. For many years, Roger took care of 
all the maintenance needs at the Decatur County Courthouse. In his 
spare time, he loved to read and work on his woodworking projects. But 
most of all he loved spending time with his family.
 Roger is survived by his wife, Nancy Robinson of Oberlin, KS; 
children: Chris (Kristin) Robinson of Jacksonville, FL and Tiffany 
(Tyler) Witt of Oberlin, KS; grandchildren: Trevor and Tessa Witt of 
Oberlin, KS and Cade and Kira Robinson of Jacksonville, FL; sisters: 
Bonnie (Glenn) Vavra of Zellwood, FL, Leatha Seaton of Holdredge, NE, 
Karen (Craig) Frerichs of Norfolk, NE, and Millie (Tom) Brandenburger of
 Genoa, NE.
 Memorial services will be held Monday, June 13, 2022, at 2:00PM at 
the Oberlin Covenant Church, Oberlin, KS. Memorial contributions may be
 made to the Oberlin Covenant Church or Hospice Service Inc. In care of
 Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn Ave., Oberlin, KS 67749. Condolence 
can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp;

Roger Dwain Robinson

Howard Eugene Bosley, 83, passed away on May 22, 2022, at Harry Hynes
 Inpatient Unit in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on August 15, 1938, to 
Glenn and Helen (Portenier) Bosley in Haigler, Nebraska. Howard married 
Phyllis Bantam on August 24, 1958 in Orleans, Nebraska. She survives.

Coming from communities in Nebraska and Kansas, Howard was a Great 
Bend resident since the early 1970s. He graduated from Hemingford High 
School as valedictorian in 1956 and the University of Nebraska Lincoln 
in 1961 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, while being a member of 
Sigma Tau and Phi Mu Epsilon. Howard worked as a mechanical engineer and
 management for Canaday Steam Plant, Northern Gas Products, and Northern
 Natural Gas Co., from which he retired in 1993. He was a member of the 
First Presbyterian Church of Great Bend and Ellsworth where he served as
 an elder and deacon, lifetime member of ASME International, member of 
Jaycees, Rotary International, Lions Club, Lake Barton Golf Club, and a 
founding member of First Step Recycling. Howard was an avid golfer and 
Huskers football fan.

Survivors include his wife of the home; three sons, Eugene (Cindy) 
Bosley, Robert (Tammy) Bosley, Eric (Jennifer) Bosley; eleven 
grandchildren, Brandon (Bree), Melanie, Chancelor, Layne, Wright, Shane,
 Wynn, Hope, Andrew, Grant, and William Bosley; two step-granddaughters,
 Ashley Smith and Mallory (Austin) Case; and four 
step-great-grandchildren, Emma Stroda, Kade Benedict, Carter Case, 
Apollo Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, 
Christina Bosley Whitley; and a brother and sister-in-law, Leslie 
(Norma) Bosley.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A 
celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date at the First 
Presbyterian Church, with Reverend Kathleen Luke presiding. In lieu of 
flowers, memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church or Lake 
Barton Golf Club, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/5/1653332436540.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Howard Eugene Bosley, 83, passed away on May 22, 2022, at Harry Hynes
 Inpatient Unit in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on August 15, 1938, to 
Glenn and Helen (Portenier) Bosley in Haigler, Nebraska. Howard married 
Phyllis Bantam on August 24, 1958 in Orleans, Nebraska. She survives.Coming from communities in Nebraska and Kansas, Howard was a Great 
Bend resident since the early 1970s. He graduated from Hemingford High 
School as valedictorian in 1956 and the University of Nebraska Lincoln 
in 1961 with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, while being a member of 
Sigma Tau and Phi Mu Epsilon. Howard worked as a mechanical engineer and
 management for Canaday Steam Plant, Northern Gas Products, and Northern
 Natural Gas Co., from which he retired in 1993. He was a member of the 
First Presbyterian Church of Great Bend and Ellsworth where he served as
 an elder and deacon, lifetime member of ASME International, member of 
Jaycees, Rotary International, Lions Club, Lake Barton Golf Club, and a 
founding member of First Step Recycling. Howard was an avid golfer and 
Huskers football fan.Survivors include his wife of the home; three sons, Eugene (Cindy) 
Bosley, Robert (Tammy) Bosley, Eric (Jennifer) Bosley; eleven 
grandchildren, Brandon (Bree), Melanie, Chancelor, Layne, Wright, Shane,
 Wynn, Hope, Andrew, Grant, and William Bosley; two step-granddaughters,
 Ashley Smith and Mallory (Austin) Case; and four 
step-great-grandchildren, Emma Stroda, Kade Benedict, Carter Case, 
Apollo Smith. He is preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, 
Christina Bosley Whitley; and a brother and sister-in-law, Leslie 
(Norma) Bosley.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A 
celebration of life will be scheduled for a later date at the First 
Presbyterian Church, with Reverend Kathleen Luke presiding. In lieu of 
flowers, memorials can be made to the First Presbyterian Church or Lake 
Barton Golf Club, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Howard Eugene Bosley

Hilary Dominic Dreiling was born in 
Victoria, Kansas, April 10, 1929, to Herman P. and Pauline (Windholz) 
Dreiling.&nbsp; He married Florence Fern (Naiman) Dreiling, June 21, 1962, in
 St. Joseph’s Church, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on 
Friday, February 1, 2009.

He had bachelor’s, master’s, and 
specialists’ degrees from Fort Hays State University. He also did 
graduate work at Wichita State University. He was a member of the Newman
 club, Half Century Club, and Phi Delta Kappa.

He taught at Quinter and Marion high 
schools for six years, and was a school principal for Salina, Claflin, 
and at Garden City for 20 years. Prior to being principal, he was the 
school district business manager at USD 457, Garden City, Kansas.

He served in the US Navy during the 
Korean War from 1948 to 1952. His first duty was aboard a ship, the USS 
Atlanta CL 104 for one year, as an office clerk he was then transferred 
to a naval administration building, Commander Western Sea Frontier, 
Treasure Island, San Francisco, California for his remaining three 
years, prior to his honorable discharge, as a Petty Officer.

He was a former member of the Victoria 
VFW and the Hays American Legion, the Claflin Lions Club, and a number 
of school administrative organizations.

Survivors include a brother, Julius H.&nbsp; Dreiling, Victoria; Two sisters, Tina Kuhn, Victoria and Leona Hatfield,
 Hays, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; A sister, Ada Pfeifer, and three nephews.

Mass of Christian burial will be on 
Friday, May 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Saint Joseph's Church, Hays, 
Kansas. Visitation will be at the Church from 9:30 to 10:00. Private 
inurnment will be at a later date in the Basilica of Saint Fidelis 
Church Cemetery, Victoria.

Memorials are suggested to the Saint 
Joseph Church, or to the Basilica of Saint Fidelis Church Cemetery Fund,
 Victoria, in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 
2509 Vine St, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be left for the family
 at www.keithlyfuneralchapels.com.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Hilary Dominic Dreiling was born in 
Victoria, Kansas, April 10, 1929, to Herman P. and Pauline (Windholz) 
Dreiling.&nbsp; He married Florence Fern (Naiman) Dreiling, June 21, 1962, in
 St. Joseph’s Church, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on 
Friday, February 1, 2009.He had bachelor’s, master’s, and 
specialists’ degrees from Fort Hays State University. He also did 
graduate work at Wichita State University. He was a member of the Newman
 club, Half Century Club, and Phi Delta Kappa.He taught at Quinter and Marion high 
schools for six years, and was a school principal for Salina, Claflin, 
and at Garden City for 20 years. Prior to being principal, he was the 
school district business manager at USD 457, Garden City, Kansas.He served in the US Navy during the 
Korean War from 1948 to 1952. His first duty was aboard a ship, the USS 
Atlanta CL 104 for one year, as an office clerk he was then transferred 
to a naval administration building, Commander Western Sea Frontier, 
Treasure Island, San Francisco, California for his remaining three 
years, prior to his honorable discharge, as a Petty Officer.He was a former member of the Victoria 
VFW and the Hays American Legion, the Claflin Lions Club, and a number 
of school administrative organizations.Survivors include a brother, Julius H.&nbsp; Dreiling, Victoria; Two sisters, Tina Kuhn, Victoria and Leona Hatfield,
 Hays, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his 
parents; A sister, Ada Pfeifer, and three nephews.Mass of Christian burial will be on 
Friday, May 27, 2022, at 10:00 AM at Saint Joseph's Church, Hays, 
Kansas. Visitation will be at the Church from 9:30 to 10:00. Private 
inurnment will be at a later date in the Basilica of Saint Fidelis 
Church Cemetery, Victoria.Memorials are suggested to the Saint 
Joseph Church, or to the Basilica of Saint Fidelis Church Cemetery Fund,
 Victoria, in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory, 
2509 Vine St, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be left for the family
 at www.keithlyfuneralchapels.com.

Hilary Dominic Dreiling

Thursday, July 22nd, 1943-Saturday, May 21st, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Thursday, July 22nd, 1943-Saturday, May 21st, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Twila Lou Miller

November 17, 1932
 -
 May 20, 2022

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Twila-Francis?obId=24901607#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>November 17, 1932
 -
 May 20, 2022 An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.Click <a href="https://www.plumeroverlease.com/obituaries/Twila-Francis?obId=24901607#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Twila Francis

Thomas G. Wall, age 68, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the 
Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on April 2, 
1954, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Thomas Charles and Maxine Faye 
Haley Wall.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 2016 moving from 
Aurora, Colorado, he was a retired plumber.

He was a member of the Sons of The American Legion.

Survivors include his One Daughter - Kelli &amp; Major Roberts of 
Scott City, Kansas, Two Sons - Josh &amp; Heather Wall of Parker, 
Colorado, Mike Wall of Castle Rock, Colorado, One Sister - Vicki 
Hitchcock of Eaton, Colorado, and Six Grandchildren.

Memorial Funeral Services will be held at a later date.

Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Thomas Wall 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Thomas G. Wall, age 68, passed away on Sunday, May 22, 2022, at the 
Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on April 2, 
1954, in Denver, Colorado, the son of Thomas Charles and Maxine Faye 
Haley Wall.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 2016 moving from 
Aurora, Colorado, he was a retired plumber.He was a member of the Sons of The American Legion.Survivors include his One Daughter - Kelli &amp; Major Roberts of 
Scott City, Kansas, Two Sons - Josh &amp; Heather Wall of Parker, 
Colorado, Mike Wall of Castle Rock, Colorado, One Sister - Vicki 
Hitchcock of Eaton, Colorado, and Six Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents.Memorial Funeral Services will be held at a later date.There will be no calling times.Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Thomas Wall 
Memorial Fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, 
Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Thomas Gilman Wall

James LeRoy Whipple, 88 passed away May 21, 2022, at Hodgeman County Intermediate Swing Bed, Jetmore, Kansas.

He was born March 29, 1934, in Powers County, Colorado, the son of 
James Bowie and Winnifred Burk Whipple. A longtime area resident; he was
 the Owner/Operator of the Jim Whipple Service Station.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Jetmore; the Jedidiah
 Smith Muzzleloaders, was a charter member of the full Gospel 
International mens group, the Pairs and Squares Square Dancers and the 
Jetmore Fire Department.

On November 25, 1954, he married Marcella DeLaney in Tribune, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include; three daughters, Marcia (Jay) Hahn, Hanston,
 Marla (Jay) Burns, Hutchinson and Marlene Maupin, Jetmore; a brother, 
David Whipple, Jetmore, eight grandchildren and thirteen great 
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by; a daughter, Machele Reneé Whipple, a 
brother, Henry Whipple, two sisters, Alberta Reiger and Roberta Winget.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jetmore United 
Methodist Church, with Reverend Mark Durham and Pastor Peter Mtuamwari 
presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at 
Beckwith Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, 
Jetmore, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Jetmore United Methodist Church, 
Hodgeman County EMS, Jetmore Fire Department or the Hanston Fire 
Department.; all in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 663, 
Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;

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 </figure>James LeRoy Whipple, 88 passed away May 21, 2022, at Hodgeman County Intermediate Swing Bed, Jetmore, Kansas.He was born March 29, 1934, in Powers County, Colorado, the son of 
James Bowie and Winnifred Burk Whipple. A longtime area resident; he was
 the Owner/Operator of the Jim Whipple Service Station.He was a member of the United Methodist Church, Jetmore; the Jedidiah
 Smith Muzzleloaders, was a charter member of the full Gospel 
International mens group, the Pairs and Squares Square Dancers and the 
Jetmore Fire Department.On November 25, 1954, he married Marcella DeLaney in Tribune, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include; three daughters, Marcia (Jay) Hahn, Hanston,
 Marla (Jay) Burns, Hutchinson and Marlene Maupin, Jetmore; a brother, 
David Whipple, Jetmore, eight grandchildren and thirteen great 
grandchildren.He was preceded in death by; a daughter, Machele Reneé Whipple, a 
brother, Henry Whipple, two sisters, Alberta Reiger and Roberta Winget.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at Jetmore United 
Methodist Church, with Reverend Mark Durham and Pastor Peter Mtuamwari 
presiding.&nbsp; Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at 
Beckwith Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, 
Jetmore, Kansas.Memorials may be given to the Jetmore United Methodist Church, 
Hodgeman County EMS, Jetmore Fire Department or the Hanston Fire 
Department.; all in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 663, 
Jetmore, KS 67854.&nbsp;

James LeRoy Whipple

Richard A. Dodson, 71, died May 19, 2022 ending his ongoing challenges 
with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born June 14, 1950, in Albuquerque, New 
Mexico, the youngest son of Martha E. (Delgado) Nielson and Conrad C. 
Dodson. Rick, after leaving home at age 14, was semi-adopted by 
his new chosen family, the Schmidts of Hays, Kansas. He later became a 
graduate of St. Joseph’s Military Academy. Rick earned degrees in both 
Business Management and Psychology from the University of New Mexico and
 joined corporate America working for Litton Industries as a regional 
sales manager. He started his own marketing and management consulting 
company (Drake Systems, Inc.), in 1986, in Tulsa. Retiring in 2007, Rick
 with his wife, Robin, spent most of their time being grandparents to 
five grandchildren from their five children. Aside from various 
philanthropic endeavors, Rick stayed active in golf and tennis with a 
special group of fraternal friends known as the “Rafters”. In 2017, upon
 receiving his terminal illness prognosis, Rick bought a small farm just
 a mile away from his and Robin’s home. There, he spent many days 
clearing the land, tending to the chickens, ducks, and gardens. Allowing
 him to once again relive the “good life” he fondly remembered from 
Kansas that brought him the appreciation of humility and the inner peace
 of simplicity. In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in
 death by his older brother, Bob Dodson. Surviving, in addition to his 
beloved wife and best friend, Robin, are his sister, Carol Stringfield 
and her husband, Foster; Rick’s five children: Adam, Kristy, Clay, 
Stephanie, and Jordan and their respective partners and by his “Little 
Monkeys” and magical grandchildren: Jaxsen, Alexis, Addison, Connor, and
 Norah. Rick chose to be cremated in lieu of a funeral. He asked
 that a donation be made to the Rafter Living Tree Memorial c/o Indian 
Springs Rafter Fund. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Bixby-South Tulsa Funeral Service &amp; Crematory.&nbsp;

Richard A. Dodson, 71, died May 19, 2022 ending his ongoing challenges 
with pulmonary fibrosis. He was born June 14, 1950, in Albuquerque, New 
Mexico, the youngest son of Martha E. (Delgado) Nielson and Conrad C. 
Dodson. Rick, after leaving home at age 14, was semi-adopted by 
his new chosen family, the Schmidts of Hays, Kansas. He later became a 
graduate of St. Joseph’s Military Academy. Rick earned degrees in both 
Business Management and Psychology from the University of New Mexico and
 joined corporate America working for Litton Industries as a regional 
sales manager. He started his own marketing and management consulting 
company (Drake Systems, Inc.), in 1986, in Tulsa. Retiring in 2007, Rick
 with his wife, Robin, spent most of their time being grandparents to 
five grandchildren from their five children. Aside from various 
philanthropic endeavors, Rick stayed active in golf and tennis with a 
special group of fraternal friends known as the “Rafters”. In 2017, upon
 receiving his terminal illness prognosis, Rick bought a small farm just
 a mile away from his and Robin’s home. There, he spent many days 
clearing the land, tending to the chickens, ducks, and gardens. Allowing
 him to once again relive the “good life” he fondly remembered from 
Kansas that brought him the appreciation of humility and the inner peace
 of simplicity. In addition to his parents, Rick was preceded in
 death by his older brother, Bob Dodson. Surviving, in addition to his 
beloved wife and best friend, Robin, are his sister, Carol Stringfield 
and her husband, Foster; Rick’s five children: Adam, Kristy, Clay, 
Stephanie, and Jordan and their respective partners and by his “Little 
Monkeys” and magical grandchildren: Jaxsen, Alexis, Addison, Connor, and
 Norah. Rick chose to be cremated in lieu of a funeral. He asked
 that a donation be made to the Rafter Living Tree Memorial c/o Indian 
Springs Rafter Fund. Cremation arrangements were entrusted to Bixby-South Tulsa Funeral Service &amp; Crematory.&nbsp;

Richard A. Dodson

Kellie Rae (Murphy) Connell, age 54, of Murray, KY, passed away on 
Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House 
in Murray. She was surrounded by her loving family after a long, 
difficult, and courageous fight with metastatic melanoma.

Kellie was born April 9, 1968, in Independence, MO. She spent most of
 her formative years in Hays, KS, where she graduated from Hays High in 
1986. She attended the University of Kansas and Missouri State 
University. Kellie worked for Kraft Foodservice in Salem, MO where she 
met the love of her life, Jay Connell. They were married in the Harper 
Chapel United Methodist Church in Osage Beach, MO. Kellie, Jay, and 
their family moved to Murray in 2000.

Kellie and Jay's love story continued for almost 29 years of marriage
 and were blessed with two beautiful, strong, and very capable 
daughters, Madison Mendel (Jason), Atlanta, GA, and Kendra (fiancé Cole 
Riley), Murray, KY.

Kellie was also survived by her loving parents, Don and Carole 
Murphy, and her sister and lifelong friend, Kimberly (Murphy) Gomez, of 
Spring Hill, TN.

Kellie loved her life, family, friends, and her God. Kellie was the 
Executive Administrative Assistant to the President/CEO of Industrial 
Training Services. She was a member of the First United Methodist 
Church. She was most proud of being a great wife and mother. Kellie was 
always first in line to volunteer her time at fund-raisers, carpooling 
kids to and from sporting events, and providing afterschool child-care 
for her friends. She was so very proud of the wonderful young women that
 she and Jay ushered into adulthood. Kellie's life was shortened, but no
 less full of love, and accomplishments.

A celebration of Kellie's life will be announced at a later date.

The family requests that any donation be made in her memory to the 
Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 
42071.

Online condolences can be made at <a href="http://www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com">www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com</a>

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 </figure>Kellie Rae (Murphy) Connell, age 54, of Murray, KY, passed away on 
Thursday, May 19, 2022, at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House 
in Murray. She was surrounded by her loving family after a long, 
difficult, and courageous fight with metastatic melanoma.Kellie was born April 9, 1968, in Independence, MO. She spent most of
 her formative years in Hays, KS, where she graduated from Hays High in 
1986. She attended the University of Kansas and Missouri State 
University. Kellie worked for Kraft Foodservice in Salem, MO where she 
met the love of her life, Jay Connell. They were married in the Harper 
Chapel United Methodist Church in Osage Beach, MO. Kellie, Jay, and 
their family moved to Murray in 2000.Kellie and Jay's love story continued for almost 29 years of marriage
 and were blessed with two beautiful, strong, and very capable 
daughters, Madison Mendel (Jason), Atlanta, GA, and Kendra (fiancé Cole 
Riley), Murray, KY.Kellie was also survived by her loving parents, Don and Carole 
Murphy, and her sister and lifelong friend, Kimberly (Murphy) Gomez, of 
Spring Hill, TN.Kellie loved her life, family, friends, and her God. Kellie was the 
Executive Administrative Assistant to the President/CEO of Industrial 
Training Services. She was a member of the First United Methodist 
Church. She was most proud of being a great wife and mother. Kellie was 
always first in line to volunteer her time at fund-raisers, carpooling 
kids to and from sporting events, and providing afterschool child-care 
for her friends. She was so very proud of the wonderful young women that
 she and Jay ushered into adulthood. Kellie's life was shortened, but no
 less full of love, and accomplishments.A celebration of Kellie's life will be announced at a later date.The family requests that any donation be made in her memory to the 
Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House, 803 Poplar Street, Murray, KY 
42071.Online condolences can be made at <a href="http://www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com">www.thejhchurchillfuneralhome.com</a>

Kellie Rae (Murphy) Connell

Mary Arlene Bain, age 91, passed away at her home on May 22, 2022.&nbsp; She was born on April 4, 1931.

Memorial services are pending with Fitzgerald Funeral Home.

Mary Arlene Bain, age 91, passed away at her home on May 22, 2022.&nbsp; She was born on April 4, 1931.Memorial services are pending with Fitzgerald Funeral Home.

Mary Arlene Bain

Richard John Lutters, age 62, died on May 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on February 8, 1960, in Ransom, 
Kansas the youngest son of Joseph and Marcella (Kraus) Lutters.

Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on 
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; A Rosary will be
 held at St. Aloysius Church, Ransom at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Parish
 Vigil.&nbsp; The funeral will be held at the church on Thursday, May 26, 
2022, 10:30 a.m. followed by burial in the St. Aloysius Cemetery, 
Ransom.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ransom Fire Department.&nbsp; 
Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in 
the guest book at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Richard John Lutters, age 62, died on May 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical 
Center, Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on February 8, 1960, in Ransom, 
Kansas the youngest son of Joseph and Marcella (Kraus) Lutters.Viewing will be held at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City on 
Wednesday, May 25, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; A Rosary will be
 held at St. Aloysius Church, Ransom at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Parish
 Vigil.&nbsp; The funeral will be held at the church on Thursday, May 26, 
2022, 10:30 a.m. followed by burial in the St. Aloysius Cemetery, 
Ransom.Memorial contributions may be given to the Ransom Fire Department.&nbsp; 
Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in 
the guest book at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Richard John Lutters

Elmer Jay Kathka was born March 16, 1926, on the family farm near 
Oberlin, Kansas to Julius Arthur Kathka and Cora (Barrett) Kathka. He 
was raised in Oberlin and attended school there, graduating from Decatur
 Community High School with the class of 1944. 
 Elmer joined the US Navy with his twin brother Elner in 1944 and 
served on the USS Rockbridge as a Seaman 1st Class. He was honorably 
discharged in 1946.
 In 1949, Elmer married Colleen (White) Kathka in Oberlin. They 
resided in Oberlin and 4 children were born to this union, Steve Kathka,
 Mara (Kathka) Crawford, Warren Kathka and Marrianne (Kathka) Ryno. 
They were married for 28 years. 
 Elmer was married to Kay Lebsack in 1980. They were married for 1 
year. He then married Violet Brown in 1983, they were married for 25 
years. 
 Elmer farmed the family farm north of Oberlin in addition to several
 leased properties in Decatur County. He owned and operated the 5th 
Wheel Service Station and Café for 30 years. He also ran and operated 
the Oberlin Insurance Agency for 10 years. Elmer was a past President 
of the Highway 83 Association, a member of the United Methodist church, 
VFW and American Legion. 
 On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Elmer passed away at his home at Kinship 
Pointe, McCook, NE from natural causes. He was 96 years, 1 month and 29
 days. 
 Survivors include Warren Kathka (son) and his wife Angela Ft. Worth,
 TX, Marrianne (Kathka) Ryno (daughter) and her husband Michael, 
Jefferson City, MO, Grandchildren Marcus Machart and his wife Karen, 
Smithfield, VA, Mandel Machart and his wife Pramila, Sterling Heights, 
MI, Matthew Machart and his wife Dakari, Clearwater, KS, Cassandra 
Lentz, Salt Lake City, UT and Callie (Lentz) Cummings and her husband 
Christopher, Leavenworth, KS, other great grandchildren, family and 
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius Kathka and 
Cora (Barrett) Kathka, two children Steve E. Kathka and Mara Lou 
(Kathka) Crawford, Grandson Kim Kathka, Siblings John J Kathka, Arlin 
Kathka, Gilbert Kathka, Vonda (Kathka) Thrasher, Lyman Kathka, Della 
(Kathka) Carter and Elner Kathka.
 Graveside services will be held on May 27th, 2022, at 11:00 AM at 
Oberlin Cemetery, Oberlin, KS. In lieu of flowers memorial 
contributions may be made to the Oberlin American Legion Post #70. 
Condolence can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Elmer Jay Kathka was born March 16, 1926, on the family farm near 
Oberlin, Kansas to Julius Arthur Kathka and Cora (Barrett) Kathka. He 
was raised in Oberlin and attended school there, graduating from Decatur
 Community High School with the class of 1944. 
 Elmer joined the US Navy with his twin brother Elner in 1944 and 
served on the USS Rockbridge as a Seaman 1st Class. He was honorably 
discharged in 1946.
 In 1949, Elmer married Colleen (White) Kathka in Oberlin. They 
resided in Oberlin and 4 children were born to this union, Steve Kathka,
 Mara (Kathka) Crawford, Warren Kathka and Marrianne (Kathka) Ryno. 
They were married for 28 years. 
 Elmer was married to Kay Lebsack in 1980. They were married for 1 
year. He then married Violet Brown in 1983, they were married for 25 
years. 
 Elmer farmed the family farm north of Oberlin in addition to several
 leased properties in Decatur County. He owned and operated the 5th 
Wheel Service Station and Café for 30 years. He also ran and operated 
the Oberlin Insurance Agency for 10 years. Elmer was a past President 
of the Highway 83 Association, a member of the United Methodist church, 
VFW and American Legion. 
 On Saturday, May 14, 2022, Elmer passed away at his home at Kinship 
Pointe, McCook, NE from natural causes. He was 96 years, 1 month and 29
 days. 
 Survivors include Warren Kathka (son) and his wife Angela Ft. Worth,
 TX, Marrianne (Kathka) Ryno (daughter) and her husband Michael, 
Jefferson City, MO, Grandchildren Marcus Machart and his wife Karen, 
Smithfield, VA, Mandel Machart and his wife Pramila, Sterling Heights, 
MI, Matthew Machart and his wife Dakari, Clearwater, KS, Cassandra 
Lentz, Salt Lake City, UT and Callie (Lentz) Cummings and her husband 
Christopher, Leavenworth, KS, other great grandchildren, family and 
friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Julius Kathka and 
Cora (Barrett) Kathka, two children Steve E. Kathka and Mara Lou 
(Kathka) Crawford, Grandson Kim Kathka, Siblings John J Kathka, Arlin 
Kathka, Gilbert Kathka, Vonda (Kathka) Thrasher, Lyman Kathka, Della 
(Kathka) Carter and Elner Kathka.
 Graveside services will be held on May 27th, 2022, at 11:00 AM at 
Oberlin Cemetery, Oberlin, KS. In lieu of flowers memorial 
contributions may be made to the Oberlin American Legion Post #70. 
Condolence can be left at www.paulsfh.com.&nbsp;

Elmer Jay Kathka

Lilly Marie “Lil” Penka, 83, passed away May 21, 2022, at her home in
 Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born January 9, 1939, in Garden City, to Al A. and
 Albertina (Urban) Dreiling. Lil married Donald Lee Penka Nov. 25, 1963,
 in Garden City.&nbsp; He died Aug. 10, 2021.

Lil, a resident of Great Bend since 1963 coming from Garden City, was
 a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church,
 Daughters of Isabella and the Altar Society.&nbsp; Lil operated a home day 
care for many years, in which she maintained relationships with many of 
the children she cared for.&nbsp; Because of all those relationships, the 
family would like to invite any of her kids and their families to sit 
together at the church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, traveling and 
cherished family time and her grandchildren’s events.&nbsp;

Survivors include one son, Matt Penka and his wife Christi of Great 
Bend; two daughters, Michele Smith and husband Delbert of Topeka, and 
Melissa Sides of Hutchinson; seven grandchildren, Lauren Penka, Blake 
Penka, Dru Penka, Sarah Smith, Samantha Smith, Ashley Sides and Braden 
Sides; one sister, Violet Fry of Garden City; and one brother-in-law, 
Vincent Simmons of Garden City.

She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marcene Penka; a 
brother Johnny Dreiling and his wife Helen; two sisters, Mary Ann 
Campbell and husband Jerry, and Sylvia Simmons; and a brother-in-law 
Melvin Fry.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022, 
at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash 
Kola presiding.&nbsp; Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m., Daughters of 
Isabella Rosary at 6:00 p.m. and Vigil at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorials may be 
given to The Don and Lil Penka Scholarship Fund, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Lilly Marie “Lil” Penka, 83, passed away May 21, 2022, at her home in
 Great Bend.&nbsp; She was born January 9, 1939, in Garden City, to Al A. and
 Albertina (Urban) Dreiling. Lil married Donald Lee Penka Nov. 25, 1963,
 in Garden City.&nbsp; He died Aug. 10, 2021.Lil, a resident of Great Bend since 1963 coming from Garden City, was
 a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church,
 Daughters of Isabella and the Altar Society.&nbsp; Lil operated a home day 
care for many years, in which she maintained relationships with many of 
the children she cared for.&nbsp; Because of all those relationships, the 
family would like to invite any of her kids and their families to sit 
together at the church. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, traveling and 
cherished family time and her grandchildren’s events.&nbsp;Survivors include one son, Matt Penka and his wife Christi of Great 
Bend; two daughters, Michele Smith and husband Delbert of Topeka, and 
Melissa Sides of Hutchinson; seven grandchildren, Lauren Penka, Blake 
Penka, Dru Penka, Sarah Smith, Samantha Smith, Ashley Sides and Braden 
Sides; one sister, Violet Fry of Garden City; and one brother-in-law, 
Vincent Simmons of Garden City.She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Marcene Penka; a 
brother Johnny Dreiling and his wife Helen; two sisters, Mary Ann 
Campbell and husband Jerry, and Sylvia Simmons; and a brother-in-law 
Melvin Fry.Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022, 
at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash 
Kola presiding.&nbsp; Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 25, at Bryant 
Funeral Home, with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m., Daughters of 
Isabella Rosary at 6:00 p.m. and Vigil at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorials may be 
given to The Don and Lil Penka Scholarship Fund, in care of Bryant 
Funeral Home.

Lilly Marie 'Lil' Penka

July 28, 1947
 -
 May 21, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>July 28, 1947
 -
 May 21, 2022 An obituary and services are pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

Dennis Roy Miller

Andrew Charles Melcher, 71, of Greeley, Colorado, went to be with His Lord &amp; Heavenly families on February 1, 2022, from his home in Greeley. Andrew was born in Wichita, Ks the third of six children to Cleo E. &amp; Patricia J. (Stoll) Melcher on June 16, 1950. 

He grew up &amp; attended grade, junior &amp; senior high schools in Schulte, Wichita, &amp; Salina ,Ks. He also attended Fort Hays State University, Hays, Ks &amp; Newman University, Wichita, Ks before moving onto his career working with heavy industrial equipment. Andrew lived most of his adult life in both Colorado &amp; California before returning to Colorado for his retirement years. 

Andrew is preceded in death by his parents, by his youngest &amp; oldest brothers: Arnold. K &amp; Christopher E.; by all his aunts, uncles as well as some cousins &amp; friends. 

Andy is survived by three siblings, Madelon (Lowell) Melcher-Scripter, Michael (Susan Beamer)Melcher, &amp; Denise (Daryl) Batchelor as well as nieces, nephews, cousins &amp; friends. Andy was an avid Denver Bronco's fan, never interrupt Bronco game!! In Andy's pre-California days while living in Colorado, he owned &amp; rode a motorcycle. He especially enjoyed riding it in the Colorado mountains. John Denver; especially "Rocky Mountain High" is a remembered favorite. Andy's family is very appreciative the assistance &amp; support from his Greeley neighbors &amp; a close friend he worked &amp; lived with both in California &amp; Colorado. A Celebration of Life will occur in Kansas later this year. 

Memorials may be made to one chosen by sender. To leave condolences with Andy's family visit: NCCcremation.com

<figure>
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 </figure>Andrew Charles Melcher, 71, of Greeley, Colorado, went to be with His Lord &amp; Heavenly families on February 1, 2022, from his home in Greeley. Andrew was born in Wichita, Ks the third of six children to Cleo E. &amp; Patricia J. (Stoll) Melcher on June 16, 1950. He grew up &amp; attended grade, junior &amp; senior high schools in Schulte, Wichita, &amp; Salina ,Ks. He also attended Fort Hays State University, Hays, Ks &amp; Newman University, Wichita, Ks before moving onto his career working with heavy industrial equipment. Andrew lived most of his adult life in both Colorado &amp; California before returning to Colorado for his retirement years. Andrew is preceded in death by his parents, by his youngest &amp; oldest brothers: Arnold. K &amp; Christopher E.; by all his aunts, uncles as well as some cousins &amp; friends. Andy is survived by three siblings, Madelon (Lowell) Melcher-Scripter, Michael (Susan Beamer)Melcher, &amp; Denise (Daryl) Batchelor as well as nieces, nephews, cousins &amp; friends. Andy was an avid Denver Bronco's fan, never interrupt Bronco game!! In Andy's pre-California days while living in Colorado, he owned &amp; rode a motorcycle. He especially enjoyed riding it in the Colorado mountains. John Denver; especially "Rocky Mountain High" is a remembered favorite. Andy's family is very appreciative the assistance &amp; support from his Greeley neighbors &amp; a close friend he worked &amp; lived with both in California &amp; Colorado. A Celebration of Life will occur in Kansas later this year. Memorials may be made to one chosen by sender. To leave condolences with Andy's family visit: NCCcremation.com

Andrew Charles Melcher

Frances Lucille Smith, 80, Hays, died Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

She was born May 27, 1941, in 
Pflugerville, Texas, the daughter of Willie and Frances Julia (Kruger) 
Smith.&nbsp; She was a Pflugerville High School graduate in the class of 
1959, attended Texas Lutheran College earning a Bachelor’s Degree in 
English, and later earned her Master’s Degree.&nbsp; For 38 years, she 
passionately taught high school English, speech, photography, 
journalism, newspaper, and yearbook, retiring in 2003.&nbsp; Her career began
 in Beeville, Texas and included schools in Sidney Nebraska, and Lenora,
 Goodland, and Ulysses, Kansas.&nbsp; On June 18, 1966, she was united in 
marriage to Denny D. Smith in Pflugerville, and they were married 55 
years before he preceded her in death on September 17, 2021.&nbsp; Francis 
was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Woman’s Auxiliary Club, Beta 
Xi, recognized in Who’s Who Among American Teachers, and active in Lions
 Club International where she served as Council Chair and received the 
Melvin Jones Fellowship Award.&nbsp; She enjoyed her cats, baking desserts, 
and making jewelry.&nbsp; Frances expressed her love for writing through 
poetry, short stories, and stories about her childhood.&nbsp; She was a 
talented artist, enjoying water coloring and drawing Christmas pictures 
for handmade Christmas cards.

Survivors include her two sons: 
Christopher Smith (Jason Blackwell) of Los Angeles, CA and Alden Smith 
(Phyllis) of Mundelein, IL, a stepson: Brent Smith (Lynn Hoobler) of 
Topeka, a brother: Hugh Lee Smith (Cheryl) of Marble Falls, TX, a 
grandson: Kinton Smith (Sarah), a great grandson: Ronin, and numerous 
cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

A celebration of Frances’ life will be 
Friday, May 27, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hays, with Pastor 
Brenda Rodger and Fr. Tom Kerschen officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive
 friends from 9:00 am until service time at the church.&nbsp; 

Memorials may 
be made payable to Lions Club or to Christopher Smith to be used for 
journalism programs in schools where Frances taught, in care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Frances may 
be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
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 </figure>Frances Lucille Smith, 80, Hays, died Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.She was born May 27, 1941, in 
Pflugerville, Texas, the daughter of Willie and Frances Julia (Kruger) 
Smith.&nbsp; She was a Pflugerville High School graduate in the class of 
1959, attended Texas Lutheran College earning a Bachelor’s Degree in 
English, and later earned her Master’s Degree.&nbsp; For 38 years, she 
passionately taught high school English, speech, photography, 
journalism, newspaper, and yearbook, retiring in 2003.&nbsp; Her career began
 in Beeville, Texas and included schools in Sidney Nebraska, and Lenora,
 Goodland, and Ulysses, Kansas.&nbsp; On June 18, 1966, she was united in 
marriage to Denny D. Smith in Pflugerville, and they were married 55 
years before he preceded her in death on September 17, 2021.&nbsp; Francis 
was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Woman’s Auxiliary Club, Beta 
Xi, recognized in Who’s Who Among American Teachers, and active in Lions
 Club International where she served as Council Chair and received the 
Melvin Jones Fellowship Award.&nbsp; She enjoyed her cats, baking desserts, 
and making jewelry.&nbsp; Frances expressed her love for writing through 
poetry, short stories, and stories about her childhood.&nbsp; She was a 
talented artist, enjoying water coloring and drawing Christmas pictures 
for handmade Christmas cards.Survivors include her two sons: 
Christopher Smith (Jason Blackwell) of Los Angeles, CA and Alden Smith 
(Phyllis) of Mundelein, IL, a stepson: Brent Smith (Lynn Hoobler) of 
Topeka, a brother: Hugh Lee Smith (Cheryl) of Marble Falls, TX, a 
grandson: Kinton Smith (Sarah), a great grandson: Ronin, and numerous 
cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.A celebration of Frances’ life will be 
Friday, May 27, 2022, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Hays, with Pastor 
Brenda Rodger and Fr. Tom Kerschen officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive
 friends from 9:00 am until service time at the church.&nbsp; Memorials may 
be made payable to Lions Club or to Christopher Smith to be used for 
journalism programs in schools where Frances taught, in care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Frances may 
be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Frances Lucille Smith

Robert Paul Temple, age 80, of Fair Play, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022.&nbsp;

Bob was born January 4, 1942, to Edward and Patricia (Ryan) Temple in 
Emerson, Nebraska.&nbsp; Bob grew up in Emerson and graduated from Sacred 
Heart Catholic High School.&nbsp; Bob served in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He attended 
the drafting program at the Northwest Kansas Technical School in 
Goodland. &nbsp;On October 2, 1976, he married Aurelia May Rice in Goodland, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Bob worked as a linehaul driver for Yellow Freight for 31 
years, retiring in 1999.&nbsp; He was a member of the Catholic Church, Elks, 
VFW and Teamster/Steward.&nbsp; He enjoyed driving a semi-truck, reading, 
spending time with family, especially his grandchildren, telling jokes 
and stories.&nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his wife, Aurelia; parents, Edward and Patricia; and brother, Edward Jr.

Bob is survived by his daughters, Jackie Traverson of Bolivar, MO and
 Connie (Ken) Richards of Moundridge, KS; sons, Jim (Shelley) Traverson 
of Kearney, MO and Tony (Becky) Traverson of Arvada, CO; sisters, Judy 
(Larry) McDonald, Jackie Waterman of Loveland, CO and Suzie Boyle of 
Windsor, CO; brothers, Mike Temple of Brandon, NE and Dan Temple of 
Loveland, CO; 7 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren; and many more 
family and friends.&nbsp;

The family suggests that memorials be designated to a charity of your
 choice in honor of Bob Temple.&nbsp; Information and online condolences www.batemanfuneral.com

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 </figure>Robert Paul Temple, age 80, of Fair Play, Missouri passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022.&nbsp;Bob was born January 4, 1942, to Edward and Patricia (Ryan) Temple in 
Emerson, Nebraska.&nbsp; Bob grew up in Emerson and graduated from Sacred 
Heart Catholic High School.&nbsp; Bob served in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; He attended 
the drafting program at the Northwest Kansas Technical School in 
Goodland. &nbsp;On October 2, 1976, he married Aurelia May Rice in Goodland, 
Kansas.&nbsp; Bob worked as a linehaul driver for Yellow Freight for 31 
years, retiring in 1999.&nbsp; He was a member of the Catholic Church, Elks, 
VFW and Teamster/Steward.&nbsp; He enjoyed driving a semi-truck, reading, 
spending time with family, especially his grandchildren, telling jokes 
and stories.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his wife, Aurelia; parents, Edward and Patricia; and brother, Edward Jr.Bob is survived by his daughters, Jackie Traverson of Bolivar, MO and
 Connie (Ken) Richards of Moundridge, KS; sons, Jim (Shelley) Traverson 
of Kearney, MO and Tony (Becky) Traverson of Arvada, CO; sisters, Judy 
(Larry) McDonald, Jackie Waterman of Loveland, CO and Suzie Boyle of 
Windsor, CO; brothers, Mike Temple of Brandon, NE and Dan Temple of 
Loveland, CO; 7 grandchildren and 9 greatgrandchildren; and many more 
family and friends.&nbsp;The family suggests that memorials be designated to a charity of your
 choice in honor of Bob Temple.&nbsp; Information and online condolences www.batemanfuneral.com

Robert Paul Temple

Barbara Jean Mikessell was born June 26, 1953, in Alma, NE to Bobby Duane
 and Betty Ann (Miller) Dietz. She passed away May 18, 2022, at the 
Norton County Hospital at the age of 68.
 Barb grew up on the farm in rural Orleans, NE. She was a 1973 
graduate of Orleans High School. Barb met her husband, Dick Mikessell, 
while working at a hair salon in Orleans. They were married for 18 years
 before his passing. For the last 15 years, she has shared her life with
 Delvis Miller. Barb worked with Delvis at Miller Aviation up until he 
retired. They loved traveling together and most recently they spent the 
winters in the Florida Keys. The adventures they shared brought so much
 joy to her life. Barb had a very special place in her heart for her 
great granddaughter, Remi; she loved the time they spent together. She 
was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary in Norton. 
 Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Dick and mother, Betty. 
She is survived by her significant other, Delvis Miller of Norton; 
father, Bobby Dietz of Lexington, NE; brother, Bryan Dietz of rural 
Orleans, NE; sisters, Brenda (Mike) Moore of Lexington, NE and Beverly 
(Jim) Moore of Glenvil, NE; stepdaughter, Amy Blackburn of Phillipsburg,
 KS; grandchildren: Whitney (Jace) Winder, Jay Mulder, Jesse Blackburn 
and Halee Blackburn; great granddaughter, Remi; nieces: Rachel (Tony) 
Alina, and Emily and great nephew and niece, Westyn and Tenley.
 Graveside services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 
the Norton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eagles 
Auxiliary and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. 
Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at 
www.plumergobber.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Barbara Jean Mikessell was born June 26, 1953, in Alma, NE to Bobby Duane
 and Betty Ann (Miller) Dietz. She passed away May 18, 2022, at the 
Norton County Hospital at the age of 68.
 Barb grew up on the farm in rural Orleans, NE. She was a 1973 
graduate of Orleans High School. Barb met her husband, Dick Mikessell, 
while working at a hair salon in Orleans. They were married for 18 years
 before his passing. For the last 15 years, she has shared her life with
 Delvis Miller. Barb worked with Delvis at Miller Aviation up until he 
retired. They loved traveling together and most recently they spent the 
winters in the Florida Keys. The adventures they shared brought so much
 joy to her life. Barb had a very special place in her heart for her 
great granddaughter, Remi; she loved the time they spent together. She 
was a member of the Eagles Auxiliary in Norton. 
 Barb was preceded in death by her husband, Dick and mother, Betty. 
She is survived by her significant other, Delvis Miller of Norton; 
father, Bobby Dietz of Lexington, NE; brother, Bryan Dietz of rural 
Orleans, NE; sisters, Brenda (Mike) Moore of Lexington, NE and Beverly 
(Jim) Moore of Glenvil, NE; stepdaughter, Amy Blackburn of Phillipsburg,
 KS; grandchildren: Whitney (Jace) Winder, Jay Mulder, Jesse Blackburn 
and Halee Blackburn; great granddaughter, Remi; nieces: Rachel (Tony) 
Alina, and Emily and great nephew and niece, Westyn and Tenley.
 Graveside services will be held 10:30 am Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 
the Norton Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Eagles 
Auxiliary and may be sent in care of Plumer-Gobber Funeral Home, 215 W. 
Main St., Norton, KS 67654. Condolences may be left at 
www.plumergobber.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Barbara Jean Mikessell 

Ronald "Ron" George Shubert, age 78, 
passed away on May 5, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. He 
was blessed to have his loving wife and 4 children at his side at the 
time of his passing.

Ron was born on March 8, 1944, in Hays, Kansas.

He attended Zurich Grade School and 
then Plainville High School, graduating in 1962. After high school, Ron 
joined the US Marine Corps and was stationed in San Diego. He served 4 
years, including 2 tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Silver Star, the
 US Armed Forces 3rd highest military decoration for valor in conflict. 
His citation included: “With utter disregard for his own safety, Lance 
Corporal Shubert, armed with only an M-79 grenade launcher, fearlessly 
advanced directly toward enemy positions. Lance Corporal Shubert’s 
intrepid courage in the face of extreme peril undoubtedly saved the 
lives of many of his fellow Marines.”

At the end of his military service, Ron
 returned to Plainville, Kansas and married Bonita "Bonnie" K. Saindon. 
They had attended grade school together in Zurich. Ron and Bonnie were 
united in marriage on August 31, 1968 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in 
Zurich, KS.

Ron worked as an electrical lineman for
 the local power company for 34 years in Plainville, KS where they 
settled to start a family.

He and Bonnie raised 4 children, who 
looked at him as their hero. Ron had a love of hunting, camping, and 
fishing that he shared with his wife and kids for many years.

Upon retiring, he and his wife traveled
 the USA and Canada for 8 years in their 5th-wheel camper having many 
adventures and making cherished memories. Their favorite adventures were
 their 4 months in Alaska and winters in Arizona.

After their travels, they moved to Munjor, Kansas, where they resided for nearly 10 years.

In September of 2020, they moved to Edmond, Oklahoma.

Ron is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of
 53 years; his children, Mindy Geist (Derek) of Edmond, OK, Jason 
Shubert of New York City, NY, Dustin Shubert (Sarah) of Hays, KS, Ryan 
Shubert (Bridgit) of Hays, KS, and niece, Jill (Shubert) Heil (Scott) of
 Kansas City, MO.

He was beloved "Popop" to his 10 
grandchildren: Avery, Ethan, Elizabeth (Mindy). Samantha and Jaxson 
(Jason). Cooper and Hunter (Ryan). Felicity, Linus, and Vincent 
(Dustin).

He is preceded in death by his parents, George D. Shubert, Beulah M. (Loreg) Shubert, and his only sibling, Terry Shubert.

There will be a military funeral honors ceremony and burial. Date is yet to be determined.

His ornery spirit and infectious laugh will be truly missed by family members and many friends.

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

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 </figure>Ronald "Ron" George Shubert, age 78, 
passed away on May 5, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City, OK. He 
was blessed to have his loving wife and 4 children at his side at the 
time of his passing.Ron was born on March 8, 1944, in Hays, Kansas.He attended Zurich Grade School and 
then Plainville High School, graduating in 1962. After high school, Ron 
joined the US Marine Corps and was stationed in San Diego. He served 4 
years, including 2 tours in Vietnam. He was awarded the Silver Star, the
 US Armed Forces 3rd highest military decoration for valor in conflict. 
His citation included: “With utter disregard for his own safety, Lance 
Corporal Shubert, armed with only an M-79 grenade launcher, fearlessly 
advanced directly toward enemy positions. Lance Corporal Shubert’s 
intrepid courage in the face of extreme peril undoubtedly saved the 
lives of many of his fellow Marines.”At the end of his military service, Ron
 returned to Plainville, Kansas and married Bonita "Bonnie" K. Saindon. 
They had attended grade school together in Zurich. Ron and Bonnie were 
united in marriage on August 31, 1968 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in 
Zurich, KS.Ron worked as an electrical lineman for
 the local power company for 34 years in Plainville, KS where they 
settled to start a family.He and Bonnie raised 4 children, who 
looked at him as their hero. Ron had a love of hunting, camping, and 
fishing that he shared with his wife and kids for many years.Upon retiring, he and his wife traveled
 the USA and Canada for 8 years in their 5th-wheel camper having many 
adventures and making cherished memories. Their favorite adventures were
 their 4 months in Alaska and winters in Arizona.After their travels, they moved to Munjor, Kansas, where they resided for nearly 10 years.In September of 2020, they moved to Edmond, Oklahoma.Ron is survived by his wife, Bonnie, of
 53 years; his children, Mindy Geist (Derek) of Edmond, OK, Jason 
Shubert of New York City, NY, Dustin Shubert (Sarah) of Hays, KS, Ryan 
Shubert (Bridgit) of Hays, KS, and niece, Jill (Shubert) Heil (Scott) of
 Kansas City, MO.He was beloved "Popop" to his 10 
grandchildren: Avery, Ethan, Elizabeth (Mindy). Samantha and Jaxson 
(Jason). Cooper and Hunter (Ryan). Felicity, Linus, and Vincent 
(Dustin).He is preceded in death by his parents, George D. Shubert, Beulah M. (Loreg) Shubert, and his only sibling, Terry Shubert.There will be a military funeral honors ceremony and burial. Date is yet to be determined.His ornery spirit and infectious laugh will be truly missed by family members and many friends.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Ronald 'Ron' George Shubert

Patricia Irene Fraker, age 73, of McDonald, Kansas passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Good Samaritan in Atwood.&nbsp;

Patricia was born July 3, 1948, to Edgar and Lillian (Byers) Fraker in
 Greeley, Colorado. Patty grew up and attended school in Greeley. She 
lived many places in Colorado and Kansas and &nbsp;spent a short time in 
California. Patty worked as a cook at a dude ranch in southern Colorado,
 as head nutritionist at Grace Manor in Burlington and owned C&amp;P 
Canvas. In 2019 she moved to McDonald. Patty enjoyed collecting dolls, 
reading romance novels, crafting including cross stitch and plastic 
canvas and spending time with her family and friends.&nbsp;

Patty was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Ron Fraker.&nbsp;

She is survived by her long-time companion, Chuck Parrish of 
McDonald, KS; daughter, Tammy (Curt) Freeman of Florence, CO; sons, Troy
 (April) Basnett of Palmer, AK, Donny (Melinda) Basnett of McDonald, KS 
and Tony (Kimberly) Basnett of Brighton, CO; 11 grandchildren; 18 great 
grandchildren and one on the way; sister, Andrea Trowbrodge of San 
Antonio, TX; brother, Stan Fraker of Portland, OR; she also had many 
children she loved like her own including Nick, Jim, Josh and Shani; and
 many more family and friends.&nbsp;

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Information and online condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Patricia Irene Fraker, age 73, of McDonald, Kansas passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at the Good Samaritan in Atwood.&nbsp;Patricia was born July 3, 1948, to Edgar and Lillian (Byers) Fraker in
 Greeley, Colorado. Patty grew up and attended school in Greeley. She 
lived many places in Colorado and Kansas and &nbsp;spent a short time in 
California. Patty worked as a cook at a dude ranch in southern Colorado,
 as head nutritionist at Grace Manor in Burlington and owned C&amp;P 
Canvas. In 2019 she moved to McDonald. Patty enjoyed collecting dolls, 
reading romance novels, crafting including cross stitch and plastic 
canvas and spending time with her family and friends.&nbsp;Patty was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Ron Fraker.&nbsp;She is survived by her long-time companion, Chuck Parrish of 
McDonald, KS; daughter, Tammy (Curt) Freeman of Florence, CO; sons, Troy
 (April) Basnett of Palmer, AK, Donny (Melinda) Basnett of McDonald, KS 
and Tony (Kimberly) Basnett of Brighton, CO; 11 grandchildren; 18 great 
grandchildren and one on the way; sister, Andrea Trowbrodge of San 
Antonio, TX; brother, Stan Fraker of Portland, OR; she also had many 
children she loved like her own including Nick, Jim, Josh and Shani; and
 many more family and friends.&nbsp;A celebration of life will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Information and online condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Patricia Irene Fraker

Ethan James Morgan, 29, of Stockton, Kansas, passed away on May 18, 2022, after a tragic car accident.
 On August 25, 1992, Ethan was born to Marlene and Randy Morgan in 
Phillipsburg, Kansas. He loved racing motorcycles, doing mechanical work
 on vehicles, causing trouble, being a daredevil and spending time with 
his family and friends. He had recently gotten his GED and began working
 for Discovery Drilling which he genuinely enjoyed. He had a great sense
 of humor and adventure. He was a father, brother, son, nephew, cousin, 
uncle, and a friend to many. 
 In 2014, he met Ashley Peters and they had a daughter named Zoe whom he loved very dearly. 
 He is survived by his parents, Marlene and Randy Morgan; siblings, 
Jennifer Padgett, Shane Morgan, Allison Morgan; daughter, Zoe Peters; 
and many nieces and nephews.
 Ethan is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Lyril and Lyle 
Morgan; maternal grandparents, Clarence and Lillian Schmidt. 
 A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be
 on Monday from 3PM until 8PM at the funeral home.
 Memorials are suggested to the Zoe Peters Educational Fund and may 
be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, 
Stockton, Kansas 67669.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ethan James Morgan, 29, of Stockton, Kansas, passed away on May 18, 2022, after a tragic car accident.
 On August 25, 1992, Ethan was born to Marlene and Randy Morgan in 
Phillipsburg, Kansas. He loved racing motorcycles, doing mechanical work
 on vehicles, causing trouble, being a daredevil and spending time with 
his family and friends. He had recently gotten his GED and began working
 for Discovery Drilling which he genuinely enjoyed. He had a great sense
 of humor and adventure. He was a father, brother, son, nephew, cousin, 
uncle, and a friend to many. 
 In 2014, he met Ashley Peters and they had a daughter named Zoe whom he loved very dearly. 
 He is survived by his parents, Marlene and Randy Morgan; siblings, 
Jennifer Padgett, Shane Morgan, Allison Morgan; daughter, Zoe Peters; 
and many nieces and nephews.
 Ethan is preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Lyril and Lyle 
Morgan; maternal grandparents, Clarence and Lillian Schmidt. 
 A Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 
Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home in Stockton at 2:00 PM. Visitation will be
 on Monday from 3PM until 8PM at the funeral home.
 Memorials are suggested to the Zoe Peters Educational Fund and may 
be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North First, 
Stockton, Kansas 67669.&nbsp;

Ethan James Morgan

Terry Walters, age 80, passed away on April 11, 2022, at his home in Georgetown, Texas. Terry was born in Hays, Kansas on April 4, 1942, the first of nine children to Fidelia (Gottschalk) and William Walters. 


Terry attended most of his school years in Hays - from Jefferson Grade School to St. Francis Seminary High School in Victoria, to St. Joseph's Military Academy in Hays, to Fort Hays State University. 


Terry served two tours of duty in Vietnam in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Benner. He worked for IBM for 20 years and then with his brothers, two sisters, and two sisters-in-law at The Forms Group for 15 years. 


Terry was a very positive life force who will be missed by everyone who knew him. He always had a story to tell and was passionate about life and his faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, son, uncle, and godfather and loved his family with all his heart and soul. 


He is survived by his wife, Janet; son Barry and his wife Kathlene; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Tyler, Austin and Alyssa; great grandchildren, Orion and Jameson; brothers, Dave and wife Mary, Pete and wife Barbi, and John and wife Barbara; sisters, Kathy Brenner, Lilly Kingsley and husband Tim, and Sue Prediger and husband Joel; many nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. 


He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Cynthia, and his brother, Bill. 


A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 11 :00 a.m. at Santa Rosa delima Catholic Church in Andice, Texas. 


Memorials may be made to The Carter Center, on their website, or by mail to One Copehill, 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Altanta, GA 30307.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Terry Walters, age 80, passed away on April 11, 2022, at his home in Georgetown, Texas. Terry was born in Hays, Kansas on April 4, 1942, the first of nine children to Fidelia (Gottschalk) and William Walters. 
Terry attended most of his school years in Hays - from Jefferson Grade School to St. Francis Seminary High School in Victoria, to St. Joseph's Military Academy in Hays, to Fort Hays State University. 
Terry served two tours of duty in Vietnam in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Benner. He worked for IBM for 20 years and then with his brothers, two sisters, and two sisters-in-law at The Forms Group for 15 years. 
Terry was a very positive life force who will be missed by everyone who knew him. He always had a story to tell and was passionate about life and his faith. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, son, uncle, and godfather and loved his family with all his heart and soul. 
He is survived by his wife, Janet; son Barry and his wife Kathlene; grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Tyler, Austin and Alyssa; great grandchildren, Orion and Jameson; brothers, Dave and wife Mary, Pete and wife Barbi, and John and wife Barbara; sisters, Kathy Brenner, Lilly Kingsley and husband Tim, and Sue Prediger and husband Joel; many nieces and nephews and many great nieces and nephews. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Cynthia, and his brother, Bill. 
A memorial mass will be held on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at 11 :00 a.m. at Santa Rosa delima Catholic Church in Andice, Texas. 
Memorials may be made to The Carter Center, on their website, or by mail to One Copehill, 453 John Lewis Freedom Parkway, Altanta, GA 30307.&nbsp;

Terence Walters 

Andrew Joseph Gomes, age 23, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Wichita County, Kansas. He was born on January 17, 1999, in Jackson, California, the son of Douglas and Arlee Azevedo Peterson.  He was a resident of Scott City, Kansas since 2016 moving from Valley Springs, California. He was a farmer. 

Survivors include one daughter, Avery Gomes of Scott City Kansas, Mother, Arlee Peterson of Scott city, Kansas, Father, Douglas Peterson of Scott City, Kansas,  Paternal Father, Joseph Gomes of Scott city, Paternal Mother, Jill Mathos of Sonora, California, Two brothers, Seth Gomes of Sonora, California, Alex Phillips of Scott City, and Two sisters, Kyara Gomes of Oklahoma, Kayla Coffey Of Minnesota, and Uncle, Jason Peterson of Citrus Heights, California.

Andrew was preceded in death by one uncle, Rockie Gomes.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Andrew Gomes memorial fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Andrew Joseph Gomes, age 23, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, in Wichita County, Kansas. He was born on January 17, 1999, in Jackson, California, the son of Douglas and Arlee Azevedo Peterson. He was a resident of Scott City, Kansas since 2016 moving from Valley Springs, California. He was a farmer. Survivors include one daughter, Avery Gomes of Scott City Kansas, Mother, Arlee Peterson of Scott city, Kansas, Father, Douglas Peterson of Scott City, Kansas, Paternal Father, Joseph Gomes of Scott city, Paternal Mother, Jill Mathos of Sonora, California, Two brothers, Seth Gomes of Sonora, California, Alex Phillips of Scott City, and Two sisters, Kyara Gomes of Oklahoma, Kayla Coffey Of Minnesota, and Uncle, Jason Peterson of Citrus Heights, California.Andrew was preceded in death by one uncle, Rockie Gomes.A memorial service will be held at a later date.Memorials In Lieu Of Flowers may be written to the Andrew Gomes memorial fund in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.There will be no calling times.

Andrew Joseph Gomes

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved 
mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother, Clarice Ellen 
Brining, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las 
Cruces, New Mexico. Clarice was born in Caldwell, Kansas, on April 30, 
1924, and moved with her parents to Great Bend, Kansas in 1937.&nbsp; She 
married Richard Curtis Brining on June 12, 1948.&nbsp; She taught first grade
 at Eisenhower School until she resigned to devote her time to family, 
friends, and church. She helped with the family farm by driving wheat 
trucks at harvest, taking meals to the field, moving farm equipment, and
 running numerous errands. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, 
reading, and traveling. She was delighted to host family gatherings and 
was always ready for any adventure. She loved her friends from high 
school, extension, and church. She was a member of P.E.O. and a 
volunteer with Stephens Ministry and the Life Giving Center.

Clarice had a passion and love for her family to whom she gave of 
herself so generously. She was also devoted to the Lord and lived 
accordingly. She was an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist 
Church, and was dedicated to her church family. She greeted everyone 
with a smile and a happy heart. Her positive attitude, spontaneous sense
 of humor, natural curiosity, and loving spirit were contagious. We are 
so grateful to have had you in our lives for so long, Mom. You will be 
missed and never forgotten. We thank everyone who enriched her life by 
including her in theirs.

Those left to mourn her passing include: her son, Robert Brining and 
wife Linda; daughter Linda Keener and husband Will and a daughter-in-law
 Erika Brining; her brothers, Don Hammond, Dean Hammond and wife Wilma; 
her grandchildren, Andrew Keener and wife Megan, Anna Kimtis and husband
 John, Rachel Mawhirter and husband Justin, Rebecca Padgett and husband 
Isaiah, and Robby Brining; her great grandsons, Jace, Emmett, and 
Gabriel Mawhirter, Benjamin and Thomas Keener, and a great 
granddaughter, Ada Kimtis; plus numerous nieces, nephews, extended 
family and friends. A special thanks to Craig Haneke, Bev Simonson, and 
Barb Brining Ross, who were not only family, but kind, attentive and 
generous friends.

She was preceded in death by: her husband of 58 years, Richard 
Brining; her son, Roger Brining; her father, Harold Hammond; her mother,
 Mabel Hammond Zugg; her sister, Helen Neff and husband Alven “Bill” and
 her sisters-in-law, Mildred Hammond, Mildred Snyder and husband Dutch, 
and Wilma Riegel and husband Don; and her brother-in-law, Raymond 
Brining and wife Dorothy.

Family and friends will join together to celebrate her life during a 
visitation at ­Bryant Funeral Home at 1425 South Patton Road, Great 
Bend, KS, on May 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family present 
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will also be held at Bryant 
Funeral Home, on May 26 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Great Bend 
Cemetery.

 In lieu of flowers, Clarice would be honored to have donations
 go to the school where her passion for children was fulfilled by 
volunteering at the Seventh Day Adventist School. If you wish to donate,
 checks can be made out to “Seventh Day Adventist Church,” and mailed 
to:&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 South Patton Road, Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved 
mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and great grandmother, Clarice Ellen 
Brining, on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at Mesilla Valley Hospice in Las 
Cruces, New Mexico. Clarice was born in Caldwell, Kansas, on April 30, 
1924, and moved with her parents to Great Bend, Kansas in 1937.&nbsp; She 
married Richard Curtis Brining on June 12, 1948.&nbsp; She taught first grade
 at Eisenhower School until she resigned to devote her time to family, 
friends, and church. She helped with the family farm by driving wheat 
trucks at harvest, taking meals to the field, moving farm equipment, and
 running numerous errands. She enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking, 
reading, and traveling. She was delighted to host family gatherings and 
was always ready for any adventure. She loved her friends from high 
school, extension, and church. She was a member of P.E.O. and a 
volunteer with Stephens Ministry and the Life Giving Center.Clarice had a passion and love for her family to whom she gave of 
herself so generously. She was also devoted to the Lord and lived 
accordingly. She was an active member of the Seventh Day Adventist 
Church, and was dedicated to her church family. She greeted everyone 
with a smile and a happy heart. Her positive attitude, spontaneous sense
 of humor, natural curiosity, and loving spirit were contagious. We are 
so grateful to have had you in our lives for so long, Mom. You will be 
missed and never forgotten. We thank everyone who enriched her life by 
including her in theirs.Those left to mourn her passing include: her son, Robert Brining and 
wife Linda; daughter Linda Keener and husband Will and a daughter-in-law
 Erika Brining; her brothers, Don Hammond, Dean Hammond and wife Wilma; 
her grandchildren, Andrew Keener and wife Megan, Anna Kimtis and husband
 John, Rachel Mawhirter and husband Justin, Rebecca Padgett and husband 
Isaiah, and Robby Brining; her great grandsons, Jace, Emmett, and 
Gabriel Mawhirter, Benjamin and Thomas Keener, and a great 
granddaughter, Ada Kimtis; plus numerous nieces, nephews, extended 
family and friends. A special thanks to Craig Haneke, Bev Simonson, and 
Barb Brining Ross, who were not only family, but kind, attentive and 
generous friends.She was preceded in death by: her husband of 58 years, Richard 
Brining; her son, Roger Brining; her father, Harold Hammond; her mother,
 Mabel Hammond Zugg; her sister, Helen Neff and husband Alven “Bill” and
 her sisters-in-law, Mildred Hammond, Mildred Snyder and husband Dutch, 
and Wilma Riegel and husband Don; and her brother-in-law, Raymond 
Brining and wife Dorothy.Family and friends will join together to celebrate her life during a 
visitation at ­Bryant Funeral Home at 1425 South Patton Road, Great 
Bend, KS, on May 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., with family present 
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will also be held at Bryant 
Funeral Home, on May 26 at 10:00 a.m. Interment will be at Great Bend 
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Clarice would be honored to have donations
 go to the school where her passion for children was fulfilled by 
volunteering at the Seventh Day Adventist School. If you wish to donate,
 checks can be made out to “Seventh Day Adventist Church,” and mailed 
to:&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 South Patton Road, Great Bend, KS 67530.

Clarice Ellen Brining

Lee Etta Elmore, 78, passed away May 17, 2022, in Muskogee, Oklahoma.

She was born September 26, 1943, in Lyons, the daughter of Denzil and Marion Stroud Frantz.

A Larned resident for 32 years, she was a Mental Health Technician at
 Larned State Hospital. She was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed 
doing needlework: sewing, quilting and cross stich, and especially loved
 making quilts for her grandbabies. &nbsp;She also loved bowling and 
gardening.

On December 31, 1991, she married Daniel Elmore at Larned; he survives.

Other survivors include: 8 children, Marissa (Bobby) Janzen, Kechi, 
KS, Joseph Trimble, Rozel, Christopher Trimble, Muskogee, OK, Georgia 
(Wayne) Furrh, Muskogee, Leslie (Troy) Davis, Kinsley, Chris (Shannon) 
Elmore, Hoisington, Shaun (Megan) Elmore, Hoisington, Sahra (Tony) 
Valencia, Buckeye, AZ; brother, William “Bill” Frantz, Lawrence; sister,
 Denise Gustafson, Copperas Cove, TX; twenty-seven grandchildren 
thirty-six great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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 </figure>Lee Etta Elmore, 78, passed away May 17, 2022, in Muskogee, Oklahoma.She was born September 26, 1943, in Lyons, the daughter of Denzil and Marion Stroud Frantz.A Larned resident for 32 years, she was a Mental Health Technician at
 Larned State Hospital. She was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed 
doing needlework: sewing, quilting and cross stich, and especially loved
 making quilts for her grandbabies. &nbsp;She also loved bowling and 
gardening.On December 31, 1991, she married Daniel Elmore at Larned; he survives.Other survivors include: 8 children, Marissa (Bobby) Janzen, Kechi, 
KS, Joseph Trimble, Rozel, Christopher Trimble, Muskogee, OK, Georgia 
(Wayne) Furrh, Muskogee, Leslie (Troy) Davis, Kinsley, Chris (Shannon) 
Elmore, Hoisington, Shaun (Megan) Elmore, Hoisington, Sahra (Tony) 
Valencia, Buckeye, AZ; brother, William “Bill” Frantz, Lawrence; sister,
 Denise Gustafson, Copperas Cove, TX; twenty-seven grandchildren 
thirty-six great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.She was preceded in death by her parents.Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be announced at a later date.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

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