Betty Lou Sanders Meyers, 84 went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, after a battle with COPD.

She was born on December 9, 1937, in Merritt, North Carolina to 
tobacco farmers Arthur Benjamin and Dora Paul Sanders and was the baby 
of seven. Bet spent her youth building houses out of tobacco sticks with
 her sister Gentry. On one occasion, it was a windy day and they built 
one under the house and started a fire to cook. It scared Mama Dora to 
death. She also worked on the farm until she graduated from Pamilco 
County High School in 1955. She attended East Carolina College in 
Greenville. Her life’s work was bookkeeping, and she passed that down to
 her daughter. Bet worked for Can Car / Tree Farmer for 14 years in 
Waycross, Georgia and then for Continental Eagle in Prattville, Alabama 
for 20 years when she retired and moved to Killeen, Texas to be near her
 daughter. She later moved to Kansas in 2020 until her death.

She was an avid reader and never missed a Charles Stanley sermon.

Bet, Betty Lou, Mama, Mimie, Grandma Betty is survived by her 
children Gene (Sherry) Arthur and Paula (Troy) Moseley; five 
grandchildren: Angel (Chris) Dixon, Michael (Brandy) Arthur, Erin (Erik)
 Daniels, Zach Moseley and Victoria Moseley; seven great grandchildren: 
Drew Hill, Paige Dixon, Kylie Dixon, Chandler Arthur, Jackson Daniels, 
Allie Daniels, and newest great grandson, Colson Bryan. She is also 
survived by her sisters, Wilma Whorton and Gentry Jones.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and their 
wives: Randolph and Geraldine Sanders, Dalton and Sarah Sanders, Horace 
and Florence Sanders; her sister, Pamilla Sanders and brothers in law 
S.G. Whorton and Guy Jones.

Family and friends are invited to join a Celebration of Life 
gathering Sunday, May 22, 2022, anytime from 1-3 pm at the Concord 
Christian Church Community Center in Florence, North Carolina. Flowers, 
donations and condolences may be offered at that time. A trust is being 
set for Colson Josiah Moseley Bryan. Donations may be mailed to Troy 
&amp; Paula Moseley, P O Box 265, Bison, Kansas 67520.

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>Betty Lou Sanders Meyers, 84 went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 22, 2022, after a battle with COPD.She was born on December 9, 1937, in Merritt, North Carolina to 
tobacco farmers Arthur Benjamin and Dora Paul Sanders and was the baby 
of seven. Bet spent her youth building houses out of tobacco sticks with
 her sister Gentry. On one occasion, it was a windy day and they built 
one under the house and started a fire to cook. It scared Mama Dora to 
death. She also worked on the farm until she graduated from Pamilco 
County High School in 1955. She attended East Carolina College in 
Greenville. Her life’s work was bookkeeping, and she passed that down to
 her daughter. Bet worked for Can Car / Tree Farmer for 14 years in 
Waycross, Georgia and then for Continental Eagle in Prattville, Alabama 
for 20 years when she retired and moved to Killeen, Texas to be near her
 daughter. She later moved to Kansas in 2020 until her death.She was an avid reader and never missed a Charles Stanley sermon.Bet, Betty Lou, Mama, Mimie, Grandma Betty is survived by her 
children Gene (Sherry) Arthur and Paula (Troy) Moseley; five 
grandchildren: Angel (Chris) Dixon, Michael (Brandy) Arthur, Erin (Erik)
 Daniels, Zach Moseley and Victoria Moseley; seven great grandchildren: 
Drew Hill, Paige Dixon, Kylie Dixon, Chandler Arthur, Jackson Daniels, 
Allie Daniels, and newest great grandson, Colson Bryan. She is also 
survived by her sisters, Wilma Whorton and Gentry Jones.She is preceded in death by her parents, her brothers and their 
wives: Randolph and Geraldine Sanders, Dalton and Sarah Sanders, Horace 
and Florence Sanders; her sister, Pamilla Sanders and brothers in law 
S.G. Whorton and Guy Jones.Family and friends are invited to join a Celebration of Life 
gathering Sunday, May 22, 2022, anytime from 1-3 pm at the Concord 
Christian Church Community Center in Florence, North Carolina. Flowers, 
donations and condolences may be offered at that time. A trust is being 
set for Colson Josiah Moseley Bryan. Donations may be mailed to Troy 
&amp; Paula Moseley, P O Box 265, Bison, Kansas 67520.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.

Betty Lou Sanders Meyers

Bertha Mae Martin, 91, died May 16, 2022, at Locust Grove Village, La
 Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born December 29, 1930, in Broken Arrow, 
Oklahoma, the daughter of Arnold and Caroline (Reinhardt) Kunze. Bertha 
was a graduate of Broken Arrow High School.

On December 11, 1949, she married Leon L. Martin in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.&nbsp; He died June 3, 2010.

A Barton County resident since 1952, Bertha was a homemaker and 
cashier at Town &amp; Country Supermarket for 26 years. She was a member
 of Emmanual Lutheran Church, Emmanuel Sewers, Clara Barton Foundation, 
Clara Barton Hospital Auxiliary, Clara Barton Pink Ladies and the Kan 
Colo Credit Union.

She is survived by four children; Shari (Craig) Weeks of Topeka; 
Jozet (Mike) Littrell of Hoisington, Mark (Sandy) Martin of Hoisington, 
and Alesia (Tim) Roccia of Ballwin, Missouri; sister-in-law, Evelyn 
Kunze of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and; seven grandchildren, Aaron &nbsp;(Kali 
Brazeel) Weeks of Dallas, Texas, Kara (Kim) Gardner of Hoisington, Ami 
(Heath) Klein of Atwood, Amber (Derek) David of Hoisington, and Justin 
(Samantha) Martin of Hoisington, Alison Hanners and Blake Hanners of 
Ballwin, Missouri; and 10 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Caroline Kunze, father and 
stepmother, Arnold &amp; Erna Kunze, and two brothers, Richard and 
Arnold “Buddy” Kunze.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. and a Prayer Service will begin at 7 p.m., all 
at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Reverend Wayne Baldyga and Rhonda 
Templing SAM, presiding. Burial will follow at Hoisington City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Kans for Kids, or 
Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral 
Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Bertha Mae Martin, 91, died May 16, 2022, at Locust Grove Village, La
 Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born December 29, 1930, in Broken Arrow, 
Oklahoma, the daughter of Arnold and Caroline (Reinhardt) Kunze. Bertha 
was a graduate of Broken Arrow High School.On December 11, 1949, she married Leon L. Martin in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.&nbsp; He died June 3, 2010.A Barton County resident since 1952, Bertha was a homemaker and 
cashier at Town &amp; Country Supermarket for 26 years. She was a member
 of Emmanual Lutheran Church, Emmanuel Sewers, Clara Barton Foundation, 
Clara Barton Hospital Auxiliary, Clara Barton Pink Ladies and the Kan 
Colo Credit Union.She is survived by four children; Shari (Craig) Weeks of Topeka; 
Jozet (Mike) Littrell of Hoisington, Mark (Sandy) Martin of Hoisington, 
and Alesia (Tim) Roccia of Ballwin, Missouri; sister-in-law, Evelyn 
Kunze of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, and; seven grandchildren, Aaron &nbsp;(Kali 
Brazeel) Weeks of Dallas, Texas, Kara (Kim) Gardner of Hoisington, Ami 
(Heath) Klein of Atwood, Amber (Derek) David of Hoisington, and Justin 
(Samantha) Martin of Hoisington, Alison Hanners and Blake Hanners of 
Ballwin, Missouri; and 10 great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her mother, Caroline Kunze, father and 
stepmother, Arnold &amp; Erna Kunze, and two brothers, Richard and 
Arnold “Buddy” Kunze.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, with family to greet 
friends from 6 to 8 p.m. and a Prayer Service will begin at 7 p.m., all 
at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 
Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hoisington, Reverend Wayne Baldyga and Rhonda 
Templing SAM, presiding. Burial will follow at Hoisington City Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Kans for Kids, or 
Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral 
Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Bertha Mae Martin

Leona Bell, 94, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the Hays 
Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born December 24, 1927, in rural 
Graham County to Wallace Frederick and Lena Alice (Kaufman) Kerbaugh. 
She attended the Miller District 52 Country School until the summer of 
1936. Then the family moved to Loveland, Colorado, hoping that her 
father could find work. The summer of 1937 their family returned to 
Graham County where Leona again attended the Miller School. In 1939 they
 moved to Hill City and in 1942 they returned to Morland where Leona 
finished school. She graduated from Morland High School in 1946.
 On October 10, 1948, Leona was united in marriage to Lawrence Bell. 
Following her high school graduation Leona had worked in a post office, 
as a waitress, cook and grocery store clerk, before she became a 
full-time partner and farm wife. Three children were born to this union:
 Larry Wayne, Carol Jane and Janet Kay. They raised their family on a 
farm north of Morland. 
 Leona drove the tractor, hauled grain to the elevator, tended to the
 cattle, was the chief cook and parts runner, and did everything else 
that was needed. And she still found time to raise a huge garden! She 
always said if you had meat and potatoes, you didn’t need much else to 
feed a family. 
 Loving to cook, she hosted many family holiday dinners. You never 
left her house hungry. She was her children and grandchildren’s biggest
 fan, no matter what sport they were participating in. She was an avid 
Chiefs, Royals and KU Jayhawks fan. Leona watched her beloved Jayhawks 
win the national championship game and then quit watching TV because all
 they ever did was advertise. 
 After Lawrence passed away January 2, 1989, Leona continued to run 
the farm. She had no desire to leave that farm to seek a city job. She
 stated many times, there was no better place to die than in her garden 
under her tomato plants. She almost got her wish, as she was still 
living alone on the farm until she went into the hospital on Mother’s 
Day, May 8, 2022.
 She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, her parents, her
 two brothers, Wayne and Rex Kerbaugh, and two sisters, Bernita Bell and
 Jean Nickelson. 
 Surviving is her son, Larry Wayne Bell, Morland; daughters Carol 
Jane Bedore, Hill City and Janet Kay and Ace Billips, Hill City; a 
sister-in-law, Delores Kerbaugh, Hill City; nine grandchildren: Lynette 
and Mike King, Lance Bedore (Julie Brown), Layne and Katie Bedore, Bruce
 and Roseanne Billips, Brett and Michelle Billips, Roger Billips 
(Chelsie Wolf), Dr. Jordan Bell, Kayla and Tyler Waggoner, and Chase 
Bell; 21 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. 
 Although we are sad she left us, she had told us several times, and 
again on Mother’s Day, “I am tired and just want to go to sleep and not 
wake up. After all, I am almost one hundred years old, and no one lives
 forever.” But she will forever live in our hearts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Leona-Bell?obId=24834149#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Leona Bell, 94, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at the Hays 
Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born December 24, 1927, in rural 
Graham County to Wallace Frederick and Lena Alice (Kaufman) Kerbaugh. 
She attended the Miller District 52 Country School until the summer of 
1936. Then the family moved to Loveland, Colorado, hoping that her 
father could find work. The summer of 1937 their family returned to 
Graham County where Leona again attended the Miller School. In 1939 they
 moved to Hill City and in 1942 they returned to Morland where Leona 
finished school. She graduated from Morland High School in 1946.
 On October 10, 1948, Leona was united in marriage to Lawrence Bell. 
Following her high school graduation Leona had worked in a post office, 
as a waitress, cook and grocery store clerk, before she became a 
full-time partner and farm wife. Three children were born to this union:
 Larry Wayne, Carol Jane and Janet Kay. They raised their family on a 
farm north of Morland. 
 Leona drove the tractor, hauled grain to the elevator, tended to the
 cattle, was the chief cook and parts runner, and did everything else 
that was needed. And she still found time to raise a huge garden! She 
always said if you had meat and potatoes, you didn’t need much else to 
feed a family. 
 Loving to cook, she hosted many family holiday dinners. You never 
left her house hungry. She was her children and grandchildren’s biggest
 fan, no matter what sport they were participating in. She was an avid 
Chiefs, Royals and KU Jayhawks fan. Leona watched her beloved Jayhawks 
win the national championship game and then quit watching TV because all
 they ever did was advertise. 
 After Lawrence passed away January 2, 1989, Leona continued to run 
the farm. She had no desire to leave that farm to seek a city job. She
 stated many times, there was no better place to die than in her garden 
under her tomato plants. She almost got her wish, as she was still 
living alone on the farm until she went into the hospital on Mother’s 
Day, May 8, 2022.
 She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence, her parents, her
 two brothers, Wayne and Rex Kerbaugh, and two sisters, Bernita Bell and
 Jean Nickelson. 
 Surviving is her son, Larry Wayne Bell, Morland; daughters Carol 
Jane Bedore, Hill City and Janet Kay and Ace Billips, Hill City; a 
sister-in-law, Delores Kerbaugh, Hill City; nine grandchildren: Lynette 
and Mike King, Lance Bedore (Julie Brown), Layne and Katie Bedore, Bruce
 and Roseanne Billips, Brett and Michelle Billips, Roger Billips 
(Chelsie Wolf), Dr. Jordan Bell, Kayla and Tyler Waggoner, and Chase 
Bell; 21 great grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. 
 Although we are sad she left us, she had told us several times, and 
again on Mother’s Day, “I am tired and just want to go to sleep and not 
wake up. After all, I am almost one hundred years old, and no one lives
 forever.” But she will forever live in our hearts.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Leona-Bell?obId=24834149#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Leona Bell

Daniel Joseph Schmidtberger Jr., 59, of Tuscumbia, Alabama, sadly left
 us on May 11, 2022, from health complications battling end stage kidney 
failure. His 30-year radio career as Dan Michaels was the extension of 
his personality where he always tried to make people smile.&nbsp;

He survived by his wife, Heather Nicole Schmidtberger of Tuscumbia, 
Alabama; father, Dan Sr. and Donna Schmidtberger of Hill City, Kansas, 
mother-in-law Faye Gargis; his siblings, Jeanne and John Lubbers, 
Theodosia, Missouri, Judy Mitchell, Salina, Kansas, James Schmidtberger,
 Russell, Kansas, step sister, Stephanie and Francis Jacobs, and Melanie
 and Cameron Archer, step brother, Matt and Marti Engel, sisters-in-law,
 Debby and Roger Terry, Emiley, and Jeremy Coppock, and Michelle and 
Brian Britton. Nieces and Nephews, John Jr. and Sheri Lubbers, Joni and 
Shannon Train, Kelly and Chris Mirkes, and Lacy and Dustin Seib, Kyle 
and Amanda Davis, Breanna and Nick Terry, Sarah White, Josh White, Buddy
 Bledsoe, Chandler Mayberry along with thirteen great nieces and 
nephews.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ellen Leiker Schmidtberger of Hill City, Kansas and his step sister, Tracy Engel.&nbsp;

To honor Dan’s memory, visitation will be Monday, May 16, 2022, from 
6-8 p.m. at Colbert Memorial Chapel and we are holding a celebration 
service of his life on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Colbert 
Memorial Chapel. We invite anyone who knew him to attend and remember 
his wonderful life.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Kidney Foundation.

Daniel Joseph Schmidtberger Jr., 59, of Tuscumbia, Alabama, sadly left
 us on May 11, 2022, from health complications battling end stage kidney 
failure. His 30-year radio career as Dan Michaels was the extension of 
his personality where he always tried to make people smile.&nbsp;He survived by his wife, Heather Nicole Schmidtberger of Tuscumbia, 
Alabama; father, Dan Sr. and Donna Schmidtberger of Hill City, Kansas, 
mother-in-law Faye Gargis; his siblings, Jeanne and John Lubbers, 
Theodosia, Missouri, Judy Mitchell, Salina, Kansas, James Schmidtberger,
 Russell, Kansas, step sister, Stephanie and Francis Jacobs, and Melanie
 and Cameron Archer, step brother, Matt and Marti Engel, sisters-in-law,
 Debby and Roger Terry, Emiley, and Jeremy Coppock, and Michelle and 
Brian Britton. Nieces and Nephews, John Jr. and Sheri Lubbers, Joni and 
Shannon Train, Kelly and Chris Mirkes, and Lacy and Dustin Seib, Kyle 
and Amanda Davis, Breanna and Nick Terry, Sarah White, Josh White, Buddy
 Bledsoe, Chandler Mayberry along with thirteen great nieces and 
nephews.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary Ellen Leiker Schmidtberger of Hill City, Kansas and his step sister, Tracy Engel.&nbsp;To honor Dan’s memory, visitation will be Monday, May 16, 2022, from 
6-8 p.m. at Colbert Memorial Chapel and we are holding a celebration 
service of his life on Tuesday, May 17, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Colbert 
Memorial Chapel. We invite anyone who knew him to attend and remember 
his wonderful life.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to American Kidney Foundation.

Daniel Joseph Schmidtberger Jr.

Manuel Rios Jr., age 79, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the 
Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on January 7, 
1943, in Laredo, Texas, the son of Manuel Rios Sr. and Hortencia Garcia 
Rios.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1991 moving from Holcomb, 
Kansas, he was a retired farming mechanic.

He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On November 30, 1963, he married Virginia Camacho in Stamford, Texas.&nbsp; She passed away on April 7, 2008, in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include his&nbsp; Three Sons - Roy Rios of Scott City, Kansas, 
Andrew Rios of Scott City, Kansas, Alex Rios of Scott City, Kansas, 
Three Daughters - Olivia Enriquez of Scott City, Kansas, Debbie Oronia 
of Scott City, Kansas, Laurie Rios of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - 
Tony Rios of Garden City, Kansas, Eight Sisters - Juanita Otero of 
Holcomb, Kansas, Ramona Gandarilla of Holcomb, Kansas, Mary Garcia of 
Holcomb, Kansas, Lupe Rios of Garden City, Kansas, Elena Rios of Denver,
 Colorado, Francis Rios of Dodge City, Kansas, Anita Rios Tretto of 
Dodge City, Kansas, Betsy Villanueva of Texas, Fifteen Grandchildren, 
Eleven Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife - Virginia Rios, Two 
Brothers - Pete Rios, and Andrew Rios, and One Sister - Carmen Jurado.

Vigil services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022, 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas with Fr. Don Bedore 
presiding. &nbsp;Funeral services will be live-streamed at 
www.priceandsons.com.

Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and 10:00 
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 
Washington St., Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Memorials may be written to the Manuel Rios Memorial Fund in care of 
Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Manuel Rios Jr., age 79, passed away on Monday, May 16, 2022, at the 
Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on January 7, 
1943, in Laredo, Texas, the son of Manuel Rios Sr. and Hortencia Garcia 
Rios.&nbsp; A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1991 moving from Holcomb, 
Kansas, he was a retired farming mechanic.He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.On November 30, 1963, he married Virginia Camacho in Stamford, Texas.&nbsp; She passed away on April 7, 2008, in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include his&nbsp; Three Sons - Roy Rios of Scott City, Kansas, 
Andrew Rios of Scott City, Kansas, Alex Rios of Scott City, Kansas, 
Three Daughters - Olivia Enriquez of Scott City, Kansas, Debbie Oronia 
of Scott City, Kansas, Laurie Rios of Scott City, Kansas, One Brother - 
Tony Rios of Garden City, Kansas, Eight Sisters - Juanita Otero of 
Holcomb, Kansas, Ramona Gandarilla of Holcomb, Kansas, Mary Garcia of 
Holcomb, Kansas, Lupe Rios of Garden City, Kansas, Elena Rios of Denver,
 Colorado, Francis Rios of Dodge City, Kansas, Anita Rios Tretto of 
Dodge City, Kansas, Betsy Villanueva of Texas, Fifteen Grandchildren, 
Eleven Great Grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife - Virginia Rios, Two 
Brothers - Pete Rios, and Andrew Rios, and One Sister - Carmen Jurado.Vigil services will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022, 
at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas with Fr. Don Bedore 
presiding. &nbsp;Funeral services will be live-streamed at 
www.priceandsons.com.Visitation will be from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and 10:00 
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Wednesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 401 
Washington St., Scott City, Kansas, 67871.Memorials may be written to the Manuel Rios Memorial Fund in care of 
Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Manuel Rios Jr.

Wilmetta Katie Lee Deutsch, 88, died Monday, May 16, 2022, at Country 
Place Senior Living in Hoisington, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wilmetta was born December 24,
 1933, in Russell County, the daughter of John J. Mai and Katherina 
Elizabeth (Maier) Mai.&nbsp;&nbsp; She grew up in the Bender Hill area, attended 
Bender Hill Schools and graduated from Russell High School with the 
class of 1952.

Wilmetta married Junior Lee Deutsch April 25, 1954, in rural Russell 
County at Bender Hill Church. They recently celebrated 68 years of 
marriage.&nbsp; From this union they were blessed with two children, Johnny 
Deutsch and Kimberly (Deutsch) Emert.

Wilmetta lived all her life in the Hoisington area.&nbsp; She was a 
homemaker and worked at the Hoisington Hospital and for Dr. Robert 
Moore, MD and for Cardinal Pharmacy.&nbsp;

Wilmetta was a longtime member of Concordia Lutheran Church and the 
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and church choir.&nbsp;&nbsp; She especially 
enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with her husband 
camping on fishing trips and attending family golf outings and 
tournaments.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was very fond of her grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She enjoyed spending time at gatherings with many 
friends and relatives and traveling to Topeka and Kansas City.&nbsp;&nbsp; She 
enjoyed time at KSU events especially attending football games and 
tailgates with friends and family.

Wilmetta was preceded in death by husband Junior, her parents, one 
sister Viola Bender, five brothers, Leo Mai, Walter Mai, Clarence Mai, 
Earlin Mai and Howard Mai.

Survivors include a son, Johnny Deutsch (Carma) of Topeka,KS,&nbsp; 
daughter, Kimberly (Deutsch) Emert (John) of Mission, KS;&nbsp; Four 
grandchildren; Sara (Deutsch) Jones (Chris); Ryan Deutsch (Holly); Frank
 Emert (Anne); Molly Ellen (Emert) Campbell (Michael); Six 
great-grandchildren; Camden and Julia Jones of Bartlesville, OK;&nbsp; 
McKenna, Kaia and Mila Deutsch of Dodge City, KS; and Claire Ferne 
Campbell of Manhattan, KS;&nbsp;&nbsp; Many nieces and nephews.

Friends may sign the book at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home from 9 a.m.
 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday.&nbsp; There will be no viewing as cremation has 
taken place per Wilmetta’s wishes.

Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 
Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington with Pastor Gary Wolf 
presiding.&nbsp; Family will greet friends prior to the service starting at 
1:00 p.m. at the church.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow the service in 
Hoisington Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial&nbsp; gifts may be made to Clara Barton 
Hospital Foundation, Concordia Lutheran Church or Kindred Hospice all in
 care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 
67544.

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 </figure>Wilmetta Katie Lee Deutsch, 88, died Monday, May 16, 2022, at Country 
Place Senior Living in Hoisington, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wilmetta was born December 24,
 1933, in Russell County, the daughter of John J. Mai and Katherina 
Elizabeth (Maier) Mai.&nbsp;&nbsp; She grew up in the Bender Hill area, attended 
Bender Hill Schools and graduated from Russell High School with the 
class of 1952.Wilmetta married Junior Lee Deutsch April 25, 1954, in rural Russell 
County at Bender Hill Church. They recently celebrated 68 years of 
marriage.&nbsp; From this union they were blessed with two children, Johnny 
Deutsch and Kimberly (Deutsch) Emert.Wilmetta lived all her life in the Hoisington area.&nbsp; She was a 
homemaker and worked at the Hoisington Hospital and for Dr. Robert 
Moore, MD and for Cardinal Pharmacy.&nbsp;Wilmetta was a longtime member of Concordia Lutheran Church and the 
Lutheran Women’s Missionary League and church choir.&nbsp;&nbsp; She especially 
enjoyed cooking for her family and spending time with her husband 
camping on fishing trips and attending family golf outings and 
tournaments.&nbsp;&nbsp; She was very fond of her grandchildren and 
great-grandchildren.&nbsp; She enjoyed spending time at gatherings with many 
friends and relatives and traveling to Topeka and Kansas City.&nbsp;&nbsp; She 
enjoyed time at KSU events especially attending football games and 
tailgates with friends and family.Wilmetta was preceded in death by husband Junior, her parents, one 
sister Viola Bender, five brothers, Leo Mai, Walter Mai, Clarence Mai, 
Earlin Mai and Howard Mai.Survivors include a son, Johnny Deutsch (Carma) of Topeka,KS,&nbsp; 
daughter, Kimberly (Deutsch) Emert (John) of Mission, KS;&nbsp; Four 
grandchildren; Sara (Deutsch) Jones (Chris); Ryan Deutsch (Holly); Frank
 Emert (Anne); Molly Ellen (Emert) Campbell (Michael); Six 
great-grandchildren; Camden and Julia Jones of Bartlesville, OK;&nbsp; 
McKenna, Kaia and Mila Deutsch of Dodge City, KS; and Claire Ferne 
Campbell of Manhattan, KS;&nbsp;&nbsp; Many nieces and nephews.Friends may sign the book at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home from 9 a.m.
 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday.&nbsp; There will be no viewing as cremation has 
taken place per Wilmetta’s wishes.Memorial service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 
Concordia Lutheran Church in Hoisington with Pastor Gary Wolf 
presiding.&nbsp; Family will greet friends prior to the service starting at 
1:00 p.m. at the church.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow the service in 
Hoisington Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial&nbsp; gifts may be made to Clara Barton 
Hospital Foundation, Concordia Lutheran Church or Kindred Hospice all in
 care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 
67544.

 Wilmetta K. Deutsch

Donnie Gene Buttrell, age 73, of Ellis,
 passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; Services are 
pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and 
Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.

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

Donnie Gene Buttrell, age 73, of Ellis,
 passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022, at HaysMed - Hays.&nbsp; Services are 
pending and will be announced by Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and 
Crematory, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Donnie Gene Buttrell

Friday, March 8th, 1968-Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/rodney-spong/4926530/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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Rodney Alan Spong

An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

July 3, 1948 ~ May 14, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Bateman Funeral Home.

Patricia Fraker

An obituary and services are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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David Gale Rogers

Bonny Louise (Jensen) Walt, Quinter, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the age of seventy, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter, after a long, courageous battle with colon cancer.&nbsp;

She was born on November 6, 1951, in Goodland, KS, the daughter of Ruth “Betty” (Notz) Jensen and Peter A Jensen.&nbsp;

Bonny attended Kanorado High School, graduating in 1969. She had many different interests throughout the years and completed several different educational programs. Mostly, she was interested in healthcare. She completed a Certified Nurses Aid course and worked for many years as a CNA&nbsp;at Gove County Medical Center. She worked for three years as a Para Educator for a special needs student at Quinter High School. She enjoyed her time there and then returned to GCMC where she continued to work as a CNA and also as a Healthcare Unit Coordinator (HUC). She also completed her Emergency Medical Technician&nbsp;training and joined the Quinter EMS team.&nbsp;In all, she served at GCMC for twenty-nine years.&nbsp;She loved caring for people and never wanted to miss a day of work. She had a knack for comforting patients and her sense of humor was contagious. Everyone in her presence felt loved and valued.&nbsp;

On February 1, 1969, she married Delbert J Walt. They raised four children on their farm in rural Graham County.&nbsp;It was on this farm she learned to milk cows, raise calves and work in the fields. &nbsp;She loved farm life. &nbsp;They later divorced and she moved to Quinter. She loved&nbsp;decorating her home and working in her yard. Bonny was a fantastic cook and took great joy in feeding everyone she knew. She could whip up a meal in record time. She also loved crafting and building/fixing things. She always had any craft supply needed&nbsp;and could fix anything!

Bonny treasured her family. Her children and grandchildren were her world.&nbsp;She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and looked forward to every school or church program, graduation&nbsp;or&nbsp;wedding.

Preceding her in death were her parents,&nbsp;brother Luther F Jensen&nbsp;and sister-in-law Kay Jensen;and brother-in-law Richard (Dick)&nbsp;Stramel.

Surviving family includes&nbsp;her&nbsp;son Bradley Walt,&nbsp;his wife Tina (Kinderknecht)&nbsp;and their children Carson and Brecken, of WaKeeney; daughter Kerri Lacy, her husband Brian of Hays and their children, Kelsey Berg and husband Kevin (Kansas City), and Bailey&nbsp;(Joplin, MO); daughter Kimberly Broeckelman, her husband Kevin and their children Kamron and Korey&nbsp;of Quinter; son Troy Walt and his children Thayn, Evan, Ivy and Parker&nbsp;of Morland; companion, Carl Kaiser of Quinter, his children Clayton and Anna Kaiser and children Matthew, Anthony, Faustina, Mary, Henry, William and Jacob of Wichita; Lauren and Levi Younkin and children, Hadlie, Harloe, Jack and Rogan of Oakley.&nbsp;Also surviving is her sister, Ruth Stramel of Stratton, CO; brother Pete and wife Kay of St. Francis; sister Judi of Wichita; many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Friends and family may share their respects with visitation on Wednesday, May 18, 5 -7 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter.&nbsp;

Funeral services&nbsp;will be Thursday, May 19, 10 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, followed by burial in Grainfield Cemetery, Grainfield, KS.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Medical Center – Nursing Department. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home,&nbsp;901 Main St. Quinter, KS 67752.

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

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 </figure>Bonny Louise (Jensen) Walt, Quinter, Kansas, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the age of seventy, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter, after a long, courageous battle with colon cancer.&nbsp;She was born on November 6, 1951, in Goodland, KS, the daughter of Ruth “Betty” (Notz) Jensen and Peter A Jensen.&nbsp;Bonny attended Kanorado High School, graduating in 1969. She had many different interests throughout the years and completed several different educational programs. Mostly, she was interested in healthcare. She completed a Certified Nurses Aid course and worked for many years as a CNA&nbsp;at Gove County Medical Center. She worked for three years as a Para Educator for a special needs student at Quinter High School. She enjoyed her time there and then returned to GCMC where she continued to work as a CNA and also as a Healthcare Unit Coordinator (HUC). She also completed her Emergency Medical Technician&nbsp;training and joined the Quinter EMS team.&nbsp;In all, she served at GCMC for twenty-nine years.&nbsp;She loved caring for people and never wanted to miss a day of work. She had a knack for comforting patients and her sense of humor was contagious. Everyone in her presence felt loved and valued.&nbsp;On February 1, 1969, she married Delbert J Walt. They raised four children on their farm in rural Graham County.&nbsp;It was on this farm she learned to milk cows, raise calves and work in the fields. &nbsp;She loved farm life. &nbsp;They later divorced and she moved to Quinter. She loved&nbsp;decorating her home and working in her yard. Bonny was a fantastic cook and took great joy in feeding everyone she knew. She could whip up a meal in record time. She also loved crafting and building/fixing things. She always had any craft supply needed&nbsp;and could fix anything!Bonny treasured her family. Her children and grandchildren were her world.&nbsp;She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s sporting events and looked forward to every school or church program, graduation&nbsp;or&nbsp;wedding.Preceding her in death were her parents,&nbsp;brother Luther F Jensen&nbsp;and sister-in-law Kay Jensen;and brother-in-law Richard (Dick)&nbsp;Stramel.Surviving family includes&nbsp;her&nbsp;son Bradley Walt,&nbsp;his wife Tina (Kinderknecht)&nbsp;and their children Carson and Brecken, of WaKeeney; daughter Kerri Lacy, her husband Brian of Hays and their children, Kelsey Berg and husband Kevin (Kansas City), and Bailey&nbsp;(Joplin, MO); daughter Kimberly Broeckelman, her husband Kevin and their children Kamron and Korey&nbsp;of Quinter; son Troy Walt and his children Thayn, Evan, Ivy and Parker&nbsp;of Morland; companion, Carl Kaiser of Quinter, his children Clayton and Anna Kaiser and children Matthew, Anthony, Faustina, Mary, Henry, William and Jacob of Wichita; Lauren and Levi Younkin and children, Hadlie, Harloe, Jack and Rogan of Oakley.&nbsp;Also surviving is her sister, Ruth Stramel of Stratton, CO; brother Pete and wife Kay of St. Francis; sister Judi of Wichita; many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Friends and family may share their respects with visitation on Wednesday, May 18, 5 -7 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home in Quinter.&nbsp;Funeral services&nbsp;will be Thursday, May 19, 10 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, followed by burial in Grainfield Cemetery, Grainfield, KS.&nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to Gove County Medical Center – Nursing Department. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home,&nbsp;901 Main St. Quinter, KS 67752.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com

Bonny Louise (Jensen) Walt

Robert N. Wagner, age 89 years, of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away on 
Saturday morning, May 7, 2022, at Locust Grove Village Care Center in La 
Crosse.&nbsp; Robert was born on July 7, 1932, at La Crosse, Kansas, to Adam 
and Dorothy (Seuser) Wagner. He served in the U.S. Army for two years.&nbsp; 
Robert was an educator and taught at Barton County Community College in 
Great Bend, Kansas, for many years where he developed the Auto Mechanics 
Program.&nbsp; He enjoyed his farm property, was devoted to his faith and 
loved to be outdoors.&nbsp; Additional hobbies he enjoyed were photography, 
reading, woodworking, and building model boats and planes.

Survivors include his daughter Tammy (Brett) Carlson; one grandson, 
Preston Carlson and his son, Mark (Connie) Wagner; his niece Jan 
Deighton and nephew Dirk Deighton.&nbsp; Robert was preceded in death by his 
parents, his sister Faith and nephew Jeffrey.

Graveside funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 20, 
2022, at Lone Star Cemetery near Bison, Kansas with Pastor Mark Sizemore
 officiating. &nbsp;According to Robert’s wishes, there will be no public 
visitation. &nbsp;

The family requests memorials be directed to the Salvation 
Army or a charity of the donor’s choice.

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Saturday morning, May 7, 2022, at Locust Grove Village Care Center in La 
Crosse.&nbsp; Robert was born on July 7, 1932, at La Crosse, Kansas, to Adam 
and Dorothy (Seuser) Wagner. He served in the U.S. Army for two years.&nbsp; 
Robert was an educator and taught at Barton County Community College in 
Great Bend, Kansas, for many years where he developed the Auto Mechanics 
Program.&nbsp; He enjoyed his farm property, was devoted to his faith and 
loved to be outdoors.&nbsp; Additional hobbies he enjoyed were photography, 
reading, woodworking, and building model boats and planes.Survivors include his daughter Tammy (Brett) Carlson; one grandson, 
Preston Carlson and his son, Mark (Connie) Wagner; his niece Jan 
Deighton and nephew Dirk Deighton.&nbsp; Robert was preceded in death by his 
parents, his sister Faith and nephew Jeffrey.Graveside funeral services will be at 10:00 AM on Friday, May 20, 
2022, at Lone Star Cemetery near Bison, Kansas with Pastor Mark Sizemore
 officiating. &nbsp;According to Robert’s wishes, there will be no public 
visitation. &nbsp;The family requests memorials be directed to the Salvation 
Army or a charity of the donor’s choice.

Robert N. Wagner

Larry Leroy Gibson, 69, died May 4, 2022, at his home in Broken Arrow, 
OK. He was born September 24, 1952, in Oakley, KS, to Duane and Betty 
(Walz) Gibson, of Monument, KS. Larry was the third of five children. He
 attended Monument Consolidated School until he graduated from the 8th 
grade. Betty passed away in 1965 and Duane in 1968. Larry and his 
brother Ferman were lucky enough to have the Wilson Fink family take 
them in. Lee Fink and Larry were just like brothers. Later, they moved 
to the DeWitt Beougher farm. In 1966, Monument school unified with the 
Oakley schools creating USD #274 and Larry graduated in 1970, from 
Oakley High School. During high school he worked for area farmers and 
worked with his dad farming. From a young age he loved fast cars and 
motorcycles. At the age of 12, he would ride his motorcycle to Winona, 
from Monument, on the dirt roads, but he had to wait until his dad went 
to the field, because he sure did not have permission. When he wasn’t 
riding his bike or motorcycle, he was eating his mom’s chocolate chip 
cookies out of the deep freeze with the Schoenfeld and Moore boys. After
 graduation, Larry went to work for Eberle Construction and then he 
applied at the feedlot. He talked to Dick Kvasnicka about the job and 
Dick said, “I don’t think I know you.” Larry replied, “Yes you do, you 
wrote my dad and I enough tickets to fill a glovebox.” And he got the 
job. 
Larry and LaRae Engel got married in April of 1976 and had one sone, 
Clinton. After a few years, Larry started working in the Oil Fields. 
Larry loved to see the country. He spent many happy hours fishing in the
 Durango area and other places with Clint, when he was small. Larry, 
LaRae and Clint traveled all over the western United States and he loved
 the many rides to Sturgis, SD and other places with his friends. Larry 
and his sister Janet were able to take several trips together around the
 US. When you went with Larry, you had to be fast, because you saw the 
country at 80 mph. Although he and LaRae didn’t stay married, Larry 
remained an integral part of her and Clint’s lives. Larry was a 
cherished member of LaRae’s own family and was always welcome around the
 Engel’s table. His passing leaves an empty spot in their hearts. Larry 
always said that LaRae was his best friend. 
No one loved a joke or a good prank more than Larry. Many people over 
the years were the target of his good humor. Larry’s laughter was 
contagious and the faces of his friends and family would light up when 
he came into a room. Pitch games won’t be the same without him. 
In 1993, Larry moved to the Tulsa, OK area. There he started Gibson 
Trucking, bought a couple of dump trucks, and went to work. He had just 
retired in the last few years. Even as he grew older, his passion for 
fast cars and motorcycles was still there. He shared that love with his 
grandson, Logan. He was everyone’s favorite uncle, and he loved his 
nieces and nephews. Larry loved coyote hunting with his nephew Tate and 
his boys anytime he was in Oakley. He was a great mentor/uncle to a lot 
of kids in Oklahoma also. He was always someone you could count on. He 
would be there when you needed him. 
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Betty (1965) and Duane 
(1968); brother Ernest Lee (1951); sister Amy Lorraine (1957); 
brother-in-law Butch Collins (2014) and many aunts, uncles and cousins. 
He is survived by his best friend, LaRae (Marvin) Flanary; son, Clint 
(Amy) Gibson; grandchildren, Logan (Rachel West) Gibson and Randi 
Gibson; brother Ferman and his daughter Amanda; sister Janet Collins and
 her children, Jodi (Curtis Hansen), Jacque (Brad) Willems, Traci (Ron) 
Hazelton and Tate Collins; many great nieces and nephews and too many 
friends to list. 
Larry was a friend to all and will be missed by many. 
A memorial service will take place at Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 10:00 
a.m. at the United Christian Church, 219 Center Ave, Oakley, KS with 
burial at the Monument Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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OK. He was born September 24, 1952, in Oakley, KS, to Duane and Betty 
(Walz) Gibson, of Monument, KS. Larry was the third of five children. He
 attended Monument Consolidated School until he graduated from the 8th 
grade. Betty passed away in 1965 and Duane in 1968. Larry and his 
brother Ferman were lucky enough to have the Wilson Fink family take 
them in. Lee Fink and Larry were just like brothers. Later, they moved 
to the DeWitt Beougher farm. In 1966, Monument school unified with the 
Oakley schools creating USD #274 and Larry graduated in 1970, from 
Oakley High School. During high school he worked for area farmers and 
worked with his dad farming. From a young age he loved fast cars and 
motorcycles. At the age of 12, he would ride his motorcycle to Winona, 
from Monument, on the dirt roads, but he had to wait until his dad went 
to the field, because he sure did not have permission. When he wasn’t 
riding his bike or motorcycle, he was eating his mom’s chocolate chip 
cookies out of the deep freeze with the Schoenfeld and Moore boys. After
 graduation, Larry went to work for Eberle Construction and then he 
applied at the feedlot. He talked to Dick Kvasnicka about the job and 
Dick said, “I don’t think I know you.” Larry replied, “Yes you do, you 
wrote my dad and I enough tickets to fill a glovebox.” And he got the 
job. 
Larry and LaRae Engel got married in April of 1976 and had one sone, 
Clinton. After a few years, Larry started working in the Oil Fields. 
Larry loved to see the country. He spent many happy hours fishing in the
 Durango area and other places with Clint, when he was small. Larry, 
LaRae and Clint traveled all over the western United States and he loved
 the many rides to Sturgis, SD and other places with his friends. Larry 
and his sister Janet were able to take several trips together around the
 US. When you went with Larry, you had to be fast, because you saw the 
country at 80 mph. Although he and LaRae didn’t stay married, Larry 
remained an integral part of her and Clint’s lives. Larry was a 
cherished member of LaRae’s own family and was always welcome around the
 Engel’s table. His passing leaves an empty spot in their hearts. Larry 
always said that LaRae was his best friend. 
No one loved a joke or a good prank more than Larry. Many people over 
the years were the target of his good humor. Larry’s laughter was 
contagious and the faces of his friends and family would light up when 
he came into a room. Pitch games won’t be the same without him. 
In 1993, Larry moved to the Tulsa, OK area. There he started Gibson 
Trucking, bought a couple of dump trucks, and went to work. He had just 
retired in the last few years. Even as he grew older, his passion for 
fast cars and motorcycles was still there. He shared that love with his 
grandson, Logan. He was everyone’s favorite uncle, and he loved his 
nieces and nephews. Larry loved coyote hunting with his nephew Tate and 
his boys anytime he was in Oakley. He was a great mentor/uncle to a lot 
of kids in Oklahoma also. He was always someone you could count on. He 
would be there when you needed him. 
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Betty (1965) and Duane 
(1968); brother Ernest Lee (1951); sister Amy Lorraine (1957); 
brother-in-law Butch Collins (2014) and many aunts, uncles and cousins. 
He is survived by his best friend, LaRae (Marvin) Flanary; son, Clint 
(Amy) Gibson; grandchildren, Logan (Rachel West) Gibson and Randi 
Gibson; brother Ferman and his daughter Amanda; sister Janet Collins and
 her children, Jodi (Curtis Hansen), Jacque (Brad) Willems, Traci (Ron) 
Hazelton and Tate Collins; many great nieces and nephews and too many 
friends to list. 
Larry was a friend to all and will be missed by many. 
A memorial service will take place at Saturday, May 21, 2022, at 10:00 
a.m. at the United Christian Church, 219 Center Ave, Oakley, KS with 
burial at the Monument Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Larry Leroy Gibson

Juanita Audrey Hinnen “Bloom” Whelan, 93, longtime resident of Goodland, KS&nbsp;passed away peacefully and Goodland Regional Medical Center on May 11,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;with family at her bedside.

She was the daughter of Fred Hinnen and Greta Sorrell. Juanita graduated from Clifton High School Class of 1946 in Clifton, KS,<a></a>&nbsp;and enjoyed attending the yearly class reunions until 3 years ago.

On July 12,&nbsp;1946,&nbsp;she married D. Lyle Bloom in Morganville, KS. The couple had 4 children Sondra, Tadd, Jody and Ty.

When her children were growing up, she and Lyle were very active with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Eastern Star, and Shriners. Her greatest joy was attending family activities that involved her children and grandchildren. She was an active member of Eastern Star and in 2005 she received her&nbsp;50-year&nbsp;pin.

Juanita worked as a bookkeeper all her adult life in Clay Center, KS,&nbsp;Scott City, KS, and Goodland, KS. In 1976 the couple moved to Goodland where they owned and operated B’s Pump and Well,&nbsp;and then&nbsp;in 1979 she and Lyle were co-owners&nbsp;of B-E’s Jewelry in Goodland for 25 years.

Juanita is survived by her children Tadd Bloom, Jody Engel, and Ty Bloom. Grandchildren Candas &amp; Cole Freeman, Lauren Bloom, Audrey Engel &amp; Bob, Ashley Cartmill &amp; James, Mark Engel &amp; Angela, Shelly Morris, Christopher Bloom &amp; Debi, Jennifer Sellers &amp; Danny, Lance Bloom &amp; Brittney, Zachary Bloom &amp; Crystal, Great grandchildren Jaide Freeman, Ronnie Latini, Talon Corke, Teagan Vaughn, Danika&nbsp;Corke, Reese Cartmill, Geoffrey Morris, Jason Morris &amp; Anndee, Jordyn Cole &amp; Trey, Jeremy Engel, Tyke Bloom, Tate Bloom, Tessa Bloom, Everlee Bloom, Elle Bloom, Kamarie Bloom, Kaylee Sellers, Bria Sellers, Isaac Sellers, Jace Sellers, Ian Sellers, Carter Bloom, Sydney Bloom, Tanner Bloom, Clair Bloom, Ethan Bloom, Devin Bloom, Felicity Bloom,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Landon Bloom.&nbsp;She is also survived by brothers&nbsp;Mike &amp;&nbsp;Kathy&nbsp;Hinnen&nbsp;and Robert&nbsp;Hinnen, along with many other family and friends.

Preceding Juanita in death was her&nbsp;spouse D. Lyle Bloom,&nbsp;a&nbsp;daughter&nbsp;Sondra&nbsp;Graham,&nbsp;brotherFred Hinnen, son in law Keith&nbsp;Engel, and grandchildren Pam Atkinson, David Engel and&nbsp;KilyBloom.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 2:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home with Pastor Gordon Pettibone officiating. &nbsp;Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM MT until service time at the funeral home. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

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

Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 </figure>Juanita Audrey Hinnen “Bloom” Whelan, 93, longtime resident of Goodland, KS&nbsp;passed away peacefully and Goodland Regional Medical Center on May 11,&nbsp;2022,&nbsp;with family at her bedside.She was the daughter of Fred Hinnen and Greta Sorrell. Juanita graduated from Clifton High School Class of 1946 in Clifton, KS,<a></a>&nbsp;and enjoyed attending the yearly class reunions until 3 years ago.On July 12,&nbsp;1946,&nbsp;she married D. Lyle Bloom in Morganville, KS. The couple had 4 children Sondra, Tadd, Jody and Ty.When her children were growing up, she and Lyle were very active with the Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Eastern Star, and Shriners. Her greatest joy was attending family activities that involved her children and grandchildren. She was an active member of Eastern Star and in 2005 she received her&nbsp;50-year&nbsp;pin.Juanita worked as a bookkeeper all her adult life in Clay Center, KS,&nbsp;Scott City, KS, and Goodland, KS. In 1976 the couple moved to Goodland where they owned and operated B’s Pump and Well,&nbsp;and then&nbsp;in 1979 she and Lyle were co-owners&nbsp;of B-E’s Jewelry in Goodland for 25 years.Juanita is survived by her children Tadd Bloom, Jody Engel, and Ty Bloom. Grandchildren Candas &amp; Cole Freeman, Lauren Bloom, Audrey Engel &amp; Bob, Ashley Cartmill &amp; James, Mark Engel &amp; Angela, Shelly Morris, Christopher Bloom &amp; Debi, Jennifer Sellers &amp; Danny, Lance Bloom &amp; Brittney, Zachary Bloom &amp; Crystal, Great grandchildren Jaide Freeman, Ronnie Latini, Talon Corke, Teagan Vaughn, Danika&nbsp;Corke, Reese Cartmill, Geoffrey Morris, Jason Morris &amp; Anndee, Jordyn Cole &amp; Trey, Jeremy Engel, Tyke Bloom, Tate Bloom, Tessa Bloom, Everlee Bloom, Elle Bloom, Kamarie Bloom, Kaylee Sellers, Bria Sellers, Isaac Sellers, Jace Sellers, Ian Sellers, Carter Bloom, Sydney Bloom, Tanner Bloom, Clair Bloom, Ethan Bloom, Devin Bloom, Felicity Bloom,&nbsp;and&nbsp;Landon Bloom.&nbsp;She is also survived by brothers&nbsp;Mike &amp;&nbsp;Kathy&nbsp;Hinnen&nbsp;and Robert&nbsp;Hinnen, along with many other family and friends.Preceding Juanita in death was her&nbsp;spouse D. Lyle Bloom,&nbsp;a&nbsp;daughter&nbsp;Sondra&nbsp;Graham,&nbsp;brotherFred Hinnen, son in law Keith&nbsp;Engel, and grandchildren Pam Atkinson, David Engel and&nbsp;KilyBloom.Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at 2:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home with Pastor Gordon Pettibone officiating. &nbsp;Visitation will be held from 12:00 PM MT until service time at the funeral home. &nbsp;Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be designated to the Shriner’s Hospital for Children and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Funeral services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Juanita Audrey Hinnen 'Bloom' Whelan

Walter "Walt" Keever, 87, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, KS. 
 Walt was born on April 4, 1935, on the family farm in rural Smith 
County, KS, the son of Alfred and Avis (Gilbert) Keever.&nbsp; On October 25,
 1953, he marred Vera Mae Stones in Lebanon, KS.&nbsp; To this union they 
were blessed with three sons, Alan, John and Bryce. Walt was a
 member of the First Christian Church and Lions Club, both of Smith 
Center and was a past board member of High Plains Mental Health. 
 He &nbsp;was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Alan Wayne and 
Bryce Walter Keever, three brothers, Marion, Ora and Alvin Keever, four 
sisters, Arvilla Goebel, Oleta Pixler, Leota Arment and Rosalee 
Gutscher, a grandson Jeremiah Keever and a great-granddaughter Brayline 
Keever. Walt is survived by his wife Vera Keever of Smith 
Center; a son, John (Barbara) Keever of Smith Center; a brother &nbsp;Richard
 (Wanda) &nbsp;Keever of Russell; a sister Iris Rhoades of Plainville;&nbsp; six 
grandchildren, Joshua Keever, Elijah Keever, Hannah Wyman, Martha 
Roenne, Sarah Wyman and Mariah Keever and numerous great-grandchildren 
and step great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 
at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113
 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Elijah Keever officiating.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. - 
7:00 p.m. with family present to greet family and friends from 5:00 p.m.
 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Mount 
Hope Cemetery, Lebanon, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Smith Center 
Lions Club and/or First Christian Church of Smith Center and can sent in
 care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Walter "Walt" Keever, 87, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Smith Center Health and Rehab, Smith Center, KS. 
 Walt was born on April 4, 1935, on the family farm in rural Smith 
County, KS, the son of Alfred and Avis (Gilbert) Keever.&nbsp; On October 25,
 1953, he marred Vera Mae Stones in Lebanon, KS.&nbsp; To this union they 
were blessed with three sons, Alan, John and Bryce. Walt was a
 member of the First Christian Church and Lions Club, both of Smith 
Center and was a past board member of High Plains Mental Health. 
 He &nbsp;was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Alan Wayne and 
Bryce Walter Keever, three brothers, Marion, Ora and Alvin Keever, four 
sisters, Arvilla Goebel, Oleta Pixler, Leota Arment and Rosalee 
Gutscher, a grandson Jeremiah Keever and a great-granddaughter Brayline 
Keever. Walt is survived by his wife Vera Keever of Smith 
Center; a son, John (Barbara) Keever of Smith Center; a brother &nbsp;Richard
 (Wanda) &nbsp;Keever of Russell; a sister Iris Rhoades of Plainville;&nbsp; six 
grandchildren, Joshua Keever, Elijah Keever, Hannah Wyman, Martha 
Roenne, Sarah Wyman and Mariah Keever and numerous great-grandchildren 
and step great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 
at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113
 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS, with Elijah Keever officiating.&nbsp; 
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. - 
7:00 p.m. with family present to greet family and friends from 5:00 p.m.
 - 7:00 p.m. at the funeral chapel.&nbsp; Burial will take place in Mount 
Hope Cemetery, Lebanon, KS.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Smith Center 
Lions Club and/or First Christian Church of Smith Center and can sent in
 care of the funeral chapel.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Walter 'Walt' Keever

September 12, 1953
 -
 May 8, 2022

An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

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 May 8, 2022An obituary and services are pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Margaret Ann (Hughes) Cain

December 2, 1932
 -
 May 14, 2022

An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Ronald-Duane-Duncanson?obId=24846763#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

December 2, 1932
 -
 May 14, 2022An obituary is pending with Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com/obituaries/Ronald-Duane-Duncanson?obId=24846763#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Ronald Duane Duncanson

December 24, 1927
 -
 May 12, 2022

An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.

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 </figure>December 24, 1927
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 May 12, 2022An obituary is pending with Stinemetz Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Leona-Bell?obId=24834149#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Mark David Peter, age 61, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 
the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. A life long resident of 
Tribune, he was born to Lawerence Arlan and Marjorie Woelk Peter on 
January 6, 1961, in Tribune, Kansas.

Mark was a well loved member of the community. He enjoyed his work 
cooking at the convenience store where he was able to visit with so many
 people. He was the kind of man who didn’t know a stranger, would give 
you the shirt of his back, and the money from his pocket. He was always 
ready to show off his wood working projects. Mark was a former member of
 the volunteer fire department.

Survivors include, one sister, Arla Peter of Tribune, Kansas, two 
brothers, Daniel &amp; Sally Peter of Tribune, Kansas, Lawrence Alan 
&amp; Sherry Peter of Tribune, Kansas, many nieces, nephews, and 
step-children.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Linda Kay Peter and Diana Lynn Ramsey.

Inurnment will be at a later time in the Greeley County cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Greeley County Fire Department in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

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 </figure>Mark David Peter, age 61, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at 
the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. A life long resident of 
Tribune, he was born to Lawerence Arlan and Marjorie Woelk Peter on 
January 6, 1961, in Tribune, Kansas.Mark was a well loved member of the community. He enjoyed his work 
cooking at the convenience store where he was able to visit with so many
 people. He was the kind of man who didn’t know a stranger, would give 
you the shirt of his back, and the money from his pocket. He was always 
ready to show off his wood working projects. Mark was a former member of
 the volunteer fire department.Survivors include, one sister, Arla Peter of Tribune, Kansas, two 
brothers, Daniel &amp; Sally Peter of Tribune, Kansas, Lawrence Alan 
&amp; Sherry Peter of Tribune, Kansas, many nieces, nephews, and 
step-children.Mark was preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters, Linda Kay Peter and Diana Lynn Ramsey.Inurnment will be at a later time in the Greeley County cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Greeley County Fire Department in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Homes.

Mark David Peter

Edward Eugene Aaron, age 66, of Goodland passed way Monday, May 2, 2022, at his home in Goodland.&nbsp;

Gene was born August 15, 1955, to L.C. and Rosa (Westmorland) Aaron in
 Lamar, Colorado.&nbsp; He grew up in Lamar and attended school in Bonham, 
Texas, and Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp; He worked as a farm hand and tree trimmer, 
he also spent time gardening and growing food for the Farmers Market.&nbsp; 
Gene was a kind compassionate person, always ready to lend a hand where 
needed.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, camping with his brothers and spending time
 with his nieces and nephews at the park, swimming pool and stores.&nbsp; He 
knew and loved the Lord and prayed for others suffering.&nbsp; His favorite 
saying was “I hope I’ve made a difference in the life of a child.”&nbsp;

Gene is preceded in death by his sisters, Linda Carol, Mary Alice and
 Lay Lynn; brothers, Larry Charles, Robert Donald and David Lee.&nbsp; &nbsp;

He is survived by his sisters, Janet Swartz of Goodland, KS, Julia 
(Bill) Mohrman of Hobart, NE, Lydia (Billy) Reed of Winnie, TX and Bicky
 Aaron of Lamar. CO.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Edward Eugene Aaron, age 66, of Goodland passed way Monday, May 2, 2022, at his home in Goodland.&nbsp;Gene was born August 15, 1955, to L.C. and Rosa (Westmorland) Aaron in
 Lamar, Colorado.&nbsp; He grew up in Lamar and attended school in Bonham, 
Texas, and Goodland, Kansas.&nbsp; He worked as a farm hand and tree trimmer, 
he also spent time gardening and growing food for the Farmers Market.&nbsp; 
Gene was a kind compassionate person, always ready to lend a hand where 
needed.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing, camping with his brothers and spending time
 with his nieces and nephews at the park, swimming pool and stores.&nbsp; He 
knew and loved the Lord and prayed for others suffering.&nbsp; His favorite 
saying was “I hope I’ve made a difference in the life of a child.”&nbsp;Gene is preceded in death by his sisters, Linda Carol, Mary Alice and
 Lay Lynn; brothers, Larry Charles, Robert Donald and David Lee.&nbsp; &nbsp;He is survived by his sisters, Janet Swartz of Goodland, KS, Julia 
(Bill) Mohrman of Hobart, NE, Lydia (Billy) Reed of Winnie, TX and Bicky
 Aaron of Lamar. CO.&nbsp;

Edward Eugene Aaron

Annette Kay (Schultz) Lantz, age 59, passed away at her home on May 10, 
2022. She was born the daughter of Richard &amp; Nola (Brown) Schultz 
at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital in Osborne, KS on April 13, 
1963. 
 She went to Lucas to school until she was in the 6th, 7th and 8th 
grade in Luray. She attended High School in Lucas during the time they 
were in the Russell, KS 407 District. She graduated the class of 1982. 
 After graduation she moved to Salina and worked for Tony’s Pizza 
Service for 34 years. While growing up she had the love of her dog and 
loved to ride horses. When her dad wanted to move cattle, he always 
came and got Annette to help him. 
 She met the love of her life Jerry Lantz and they got married 
February 25, 1983, in Salina, KS. They resided in Salina for 5 years 
until they moved outside of Salina where they had lived for 31 years. 
Jerry and Annette recently celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. 
Jerry &amp; Annette spent their time together travelling, enjoying their
 houseboat, fishing and just spending time together with their pets.
 She was preceded in death by her brother Larry Schultz; her 
grandparents Ethel &amp; Walter Brown, Andrew &amp; Rozena Schultz; 
Parents in law George &amp; Florence Tuggle, Janet Anderson, Dennis 
Lantz, Roger Lantz, Mike Netahla.
 Annette is survived by her husband Jerry of the home; her parents 
Richard &amp; Nola Schultz of Lucas; a brother Lyle Schultz and his wife
 of Lucas; 2 nephews Skyler &amp; Ryan Schultz; 2 nieces Victoria 
Schultz &amp; Joanie (Brayden) Galliart of Garden City; brothers in law 
Gary Lantz of Lucas, Larry Wurzbacher of Atchison; Ray Wurzbacher of 
Florida; sisters in law Karen (Richard) Nelson of Lucas, Judy Heaton of 
Lucas, Debbie (Allen) Francis of Anthony.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Annette-Kay-Lantz?obId=24840859#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Annette Kay (Schultz) Lantz, age 59, passed away at her home on May 10, 
2022. She was born the daughter of Richard &amp; Nola (Brown) Schultz 
at the Osborne County Memorial Hospital in Osborne, KS on April 13, 
1963. 
 She went to Lucas to school until she was in the 6th, 7th and 8th 
grade in Luray. She attended High School in Lucas during the time they 
were in the Russell, KS 407 District. She graduated the class of 1982. 
 After graduation she moved to Salina and worked for Tony’s Pizza 
Service for 34 years. While growing up she had the love of her dog and 
loved to ride horses. When her dad wanted to move cattle, he always 
came and got Annette to help him. 
 She met the love of her life Jerry Lantz and they got married 
February 25, 1983, in Salina, KS. They resided in Salina for 5 years 
until they moved outside of Salina where they had lived for 31 years. 
Jerry and Annette recently celebrated their 39th wedding anniversary. 
Jerry &amp; Annette spent their time together travelling, enjoying their
 houseboat, fishing and just spending time together with their pets.
 She was preceded in death by her brother Larry Schultz; her 
grandparents Ethel &amp; Walter Brown, Andrew &amp; Rozena Schultz; 
Parents in law George &amp; Florence Tuggle, Janet Anderson, Dennis 
Lantz, Roger Lantz, Mike Netahla.
 Annette is survived by her husband Jerry of the home; her parents 
Richard &amp; Nola Schultz of Lucas; a brother Lyle Schultz and his wife
 of Lucas; 2 nephews Skyler &amp; Ryan Schultz; 2 nieces Victoria 
Schultz &amp; Joanie (Brayden) Galliart of Garden City; brothers in law 
Gary Lantz of Lucas, Larry Wurzbacher of Atchison; Ray Wurzbacher of 
Florida; sisters in law Karen (Richard) Nelson of Lucas, Judy Heaton of 
Lucas, Debbie (Allen) Francis of Anthony.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Annette-Kay-Lantz?obId=24840859#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Annette Kay (Schultz) Lantz

George Paul Korobka, age 74, of Hays, 
Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, the result of an automobile 
accident in rural Phillips County, Kansas. He was born January 1, 1948, 
in Regensburg, Germany to Tony and Anna (Metschetnaja) Korobka. George 
was a graduate of Newton High School. On December 24, 1979, he married 
Virginia (Ferguson) in Las Vegas, Nevada.

George and his wife, Virginia, owned 
and operated Reeve’s Fumigation Services in Atwood, Kansas before moving
 to Hays in 1991. He then became the Ellis County Noxious Weed Director.
 George was a US Army Veteran and had received a Purple Heart Medal 
which is earned by a service member who has greatly sacrificed 
themselves, or paid the ultimate price, while in the line of duty.

George was a member of the VFW and 
American Legion. It was no secret that he was simply an outdoorsman. 
George absolutely loved fishing and hunting, as well as his Monday night
 trap shooting at the Hays City Sportsmen's Club.&nbsp; He always saw the 
biggest deer on the property, but his shot was off just enough for it to
 escape.&nbsp; The stories were always amazing &amp; he enjoyed telling 
them.&nbsp; His love for fishing was evident, spending his last day at the 
lake, casting for the big one.

George was a proud grandpa to six 
grandchildren and especially enjoyed his time with “The Little’s” which 
is the youngest three grandchildren.&nbsp; Taking them to the park, playing 
in the yard or watching them at their sports events. George enjoyed a 
good day finding treasures at garage sales, there was always a bargain 
to be found.&nbsp; He was also known to partake in a little gambling, 
particularly in Las Vegas, but could easily be convinced to go gambling 
about anywhere.

George is survived by his wife, 
Virginia of Hays; two sons, Brice Korobka and wife Vicki of rural 
Phillipsburg and Gage Korobka and wife Pri`Trisha of Ellis; a brother, 
Victor Korobka of Newton, Kansas as well as his six grandchildren, 
Kruze, Locke, George, Brooke, Trace and Tyler.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Luba and Switlana.

Funeral services will be 11:30 AM 
Friday, May 13, 2022, at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp; 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Military Honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor
 Guard. Private family burial will follow.

Memorial contributions are suggested to
 ARC Park or the Hays City Sportsmen's Club. Donations made payable to 
the organization may be sent in care of the funeral chapel.

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 </figure>George Paul Korobka, age 74, of Hays, 
Kansas, passed away Tuesday, May 10, 2022, the result of an automobile 
accident in rural Phillips County, Kansas. He was born January 1, 1948, 
in Regensburg, Germany to Tony and Anna (Metschetnaja) Korobka. George 
was a graduate of Newton High School. On December 24, 1979, he married 
Virginia (Ferguson) in Las Vegas, Nevada.George and his wife, Virginia, owned 
and operated Reeve’s Fumigation Services in Atwood, Kansas before moving
 to Hays in 1991. He then became the Ellis County Noxious Weed Director.
 George was a US Army Veteran and had received a Purple Heart Medal 
which is earned by a service member who has greatly sacrificed 
themselves, or paid the ultimate price, while in the line of duty.George was a member of the VFW and 
American Legion. It was no secret that he was simply an outdoorsman. 
George absolutely loved fishing and hunting, as well as his Monday night
 trap shooting at the Hays City Sportsmen's Club.&nbsp; He always saw the 
biggest deer on the property, but his shot was off just enough for it to
 escape.&nbsp; The stories were always amazing &amp; he enjoyed telling 
them.&nbsp; His love for fishing was evident, spending his last day at the 
lake, casting for the big one.George was a proud grandpa to six 
grandchildren and especially enjoyed his time with “The Little’s” which 
is the youngest three grandchildren.&nbsp; Taking them to the park, playing 
in the yard or watching them at their sports events. George enjoyed a 
good day finding treasures at garage sales, there was always a bargain 
to be found.&nbsp; He was also known to partake in a little gambling, 
particularly in Las Vegas, but could easily be convinced to go gambling 
about anywhere.George is survived by his wife, 
Virginia of Hays; two sons, Brice Korobka and wife Vicki of rural 
Phillipsburg and Gage Korobka and wife Pri`Trisha of Ellis; a brother, 
Victor Korobka of Newton, Kansas as well as his six grandchildren, 
Kruze, Locke, George, Brooke, Trace and Tyler.He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Luba and Switlana.Funeral services will be 11:30 AM 
Friday, May 13, 2022, at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory,&nbsp; 2509 Vine, Hays, KS 67601. Military Honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Honor
 Guard. Private family burial will follow.Memorial contributions are suggested to
 ARC Park or the Hays City Sportsmen's Club. Donations made payable to 
the organization may be sent in care of the funeral chapel.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

George Paul Korobka

Dawn Marie Ramos-Johnson, age 46, of 
Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Hays Medical Center.
 She was born May 24, 1975, in Hays to&nbsp;Judy Louise Keller and&nbsp;Tereso Ramos. On April 9, 2017, she married Carlos Johnson in Hays.

Dawn had worked in Hotel Management. 
She enjoyed cooking, reading, traveling, and doing diamond art. She was a
 member of Westview Church.

Dawn is survived by her husband, Carlos
 of Hays; a son, DeShawn Bronson Jr.; her mother and stepfather, Judy 
Louise Keller-Hagan and Greg Hagan; her grandmother, Norma Keller; her 
siblings, Jody Ramos, Daniel Ramos, David Ramos, Bianca Ramos and Jessie
 Ramos; a niece, Tiana Sigers; a nephew,&nbsp;Zakarie Ramos; an uncle, Jack 
Keller and wife Barb; aunts, Tina Keller and Linda Dunn; cousins, Brad 
Keller, Chris Keller,&nbsp;Megan 
Keller, Sarah Aafedt, Beau Aafeldt and Noelle Aafeldt; a special friend,
 Faith Lockman as well as other aunts, uncles and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Troy Keller and an uncle, Dave Keller.

Memorial services will be at a later 
date and announced by&nbsp;Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509
 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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 </figure>Dawn Marie Ramos-Johnson, age 46, of 
Hays, Kansas, passed away Thursday, May 12, 2022, at Hays Medical Center.
 She was born May 24, 1975, in Hays to&nbsp;Judy Louise Keller and&nbsp;Tereso Ramos. On April 9, 2017, she married Carlos Johnson in Hays.Dawn had worked in Hotel Management. 
She enjoyed cooking, reading, traveling, and doing diamond art. She was a
 member of Westview Church.Dawn is survived by her husband, Carlos
 of Hays; a son, DeShawn Bronson Jr.; her mother and stepfather, Judy 
Louise Keller-Hagan and Greg Hagan; her grandmother, Norma Keller; her 
siblings, Jody Ramos, Daniel Ramos, David Ramos, Bianca Ramos and Jessie
 Ramos; a niece, Tiana Sigers; a nephew,&nbsp;Zakarie Ramos; an uncle, Jack 
Keller and wife Barb; aunts, Tina Keller and Linda Dunn; cousins, Brad 
Keller, Chris Keller,&nbsp;Megan 
Keller, Sarah Aafedt, Beau Aafeldt and Noelle Aafeldt; a special friend,
 Faith Lockman as well as other aunts, uncles and cousins.She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Troy Keller and an uncle, Dave Keller.Memorial services will be at a later 
date and announced by&nbsp;Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509
 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Dawn Marie Ramos-Johnson

Bonny Walt, age 70, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. 

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.&nbsp;

Bonny Walt, age 70, of Quinter, Kansas, passed away Friday, May 13, 2022, at Gove County Medical Center, Quinter. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.&nbsp;

Bonny Walt

Esther L. Thul, 93, passed away May 12, 2022, at Ellinwood District 
Hospital. She was born on October 26, 1928, at Hominy, Okla., to Ira 
John &amp; Alta Mae (Parnell) Fosdick. She married Arthur N. Thul on 
July 29, 1944, at Dodge City.&nbsp; He died May 13, 1986.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Esther was a receptionist for Centel 
until she retired. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella, Bridge 
Club and the Ellinwood Bowling Team.

Survivors include, a sister in law, Geraldine “Gerry” Fosdick of 
Great Bend and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
 parents; her husband, Arthur N. Thul; two sons, Arthur “Johnny” Thul 
and Franklin Thul; an infant daughter, Linda Thul; three brothers and 
their spouses, John Fosdick (June), J.R. Fosdick and Donald Fosdick; 
three sisters and their spouses, Alta Snow (Debbs), Mary Walter (Bud), 
Lorene Johnson (Jabe) and an infant sister, Pauline Fosdick.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 
18, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m. 
and Vigil service with Daughters of Isabella rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of
 Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at
 St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment will be in Lakin-Comanche 
District Cemetery in Ellinwood. Memorials have been designated to Prince
 of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Esther L. Thul, 93, passed away May 12, 2022, at Ellinwood District 
Hospital. She was born on October 26, 1928, at Hominy, Okla., to Ira 
John &amp; Alta Mae (Parnell) Fosdick. She married Arthur N. Thul on 
July 29, 1944, at Dodge City.&nbsp; He died May 13, 1986.A longtime Great Bend resident, Esther was a receptionist for Centel 
until she retired. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. 
Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, Daughters of Isabella, Bridge 
Club and the Ellinwood Bowling Team.Survivors include, a sister in law, Geraldine “Gerry” Fosdick of 
Great Bend and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her
 parents; her husband, Arthur N. Thul; two sons, Arthur “Johnny” Thul 
and Franklin Thul; an infant daughter, Linda Thul; three brothers and 
their spouses, John Fosdick (June), J.R. Fosdick and Donald Fosdick; 
three sisters and their spouses, Alta Snow (Debbs), Mary Walter (Bud), 
Lorene Johnson (Jabe) and an infant sister, Pauline Fosdick.Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 
18, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m. 
and Vigil service with Daughters of Isabella rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of
 Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 19, 2022, at
 St. Patrick Catholic Church. Interment will be in Lakin-Comanche 
District Cemetery in Ellinwood. Memorials have been designated to Prince
 of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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