David Allen "Dave" Weed, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 18th, 2022, in the loving arms of his family.
 Dave was born in Colby, Kansas on March 12, 1955, to parents Mary Helen (Sutter) Weed and Jack Donald Weed.
 Graduating from Brewster High School, Class of 1973, Dave was 
proud to be in the top ten of his class of 12. He enlisted in the United
 States Marine Corps after high school, serving from 1974 to 1977, 
rising to the rank of Corporal E4 in the Correctional Service Company 
where he earned several marksmanship awards, the Good Conduct Medal and 
was honorably discharged. His roommates often told him he was “one 
squared away Marine” because his uniforms always looked impeccable. His 
goals then were to gain a Bachelor’s Degree and join the Kansas Highway 
Patrol.
 After the military, Dave attended Colby Community College 
earning a degree in Journalism and a Bachelor’s in Communications from 
Fort Hays State University. Always an avid runner, he enjoyed running 
alongside the university track team and with the Hays Area Road Runners.
 He ran the 1979 KU Relays Marathon and the 1983 Nike OTC marathon with a
 time of 3:09 and was proud to be the only representative from Kansas. 
It was while attending college at Fort Hays he met his future wife Mary 
Alice Yunker. Dave spotted her while “dragging Main” and began talking 
to her. Later he got her phone number by running down every street in 
Hays until he found her car then searched for the phone connected to her
 home address and made the call. She was immediately smitten. Their 
first date, the following Friday, was at the first basketball sell out 
game at Gross Memorial Coliseum.&nbsp; On December 4, 1989, Dave and Mary 
Alice wed in Salina, Kansas.
 Dave served as an Ellis County Sheriff’s Deputy from 1985 to 
1987 before joining the Kansas Highway Patrol in 1987, where he served 
for thirty years. Retiring as a Lieutenant in the Patrol, he had been in
 charge of the Breath Alcohol Unit and for a time the Drug Recognition 
Unit. He was hired back two months later as a consultant in 2018. 
Throughout his law enforcement career, he formed many friendships and 
always considered coworkers as family.
 He enjoyed spontaneous coddiwomple road trips with his wife 
where they tried local cuisine and serenaded one another on long drives.
 Dave was the life of the party bringing joy and laughter to those 
around him. He was a brilliant man and a great storyteller. Dave’s 
knowledge of trivia was uncanny. His quirky sense of humor, fierce 
protective spirit and loving nature made for many memorable moments with
 family and friends. Dave was a loyal friend to all and shared his love 
of life and big heart with those lucky enough to find him in their 
company.
 A dedicated father and grandfather, Dave was the announcer for 
the Basketball and Football games for Ell- Saline High School from 2004 
until 2018. He attended every school program and ball game his three 
children and grandchildren participated in.
 Dave is survived by his wife, Mary Alice; daughters, Lydia 
Kirchman (Adam), of Salina, Kansas and Elaina Sullivan (Jake), of 
Wichita, Kansas; son, Andrew Weed of Salina, Kansas; grandchildren, 
Camille, Josephine, and MacArthur; his mother, Mary Weed of Colby, 
Kansas; sisters, Susan Focke (Dwight) and Nancy Ohlrogge (David), of 
Colby, Kansas; and brothers, Charles Weed, of Denver, Colorado, and 
Michael Weed (Michelle), of Levant, Kansas.
 Left to also cherish his memory are brothers-in-law, Robert 
Yunker, of Salina, Kansas, Charles Yunker, of Tecumseh, Kansas, Mark 
Yunker (Karen), of Fountain, Colorado, James Yunker (Shirley), of Hays, 
Kansas, Daniel Yunker (Joan), of Andover, Kansas; three sisters-in-law, 
Lois Yunker, of Munjor, Kansas, Janice Koshiol, of Hays, Kansas, DeAnn 
Ricketts of Topeka, Kansas many nieces and nephews, the Kansas Highway 
Patrol Family, Marine Corps brothers and his best buddy, Skipper, his 
dog.
 Dave was preceded in death by his father, Jack Weed, in-laws, 
Lydia and Martin Yunker; brothers-in-law, David Yunker, Thomas Yunker, 
Patrick Koshiol; sister-in-law, Kathy Yunker, and nephew, Matthew 
Yunker.
 Visitation will be held 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 
28th, at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home &amp; Crematory in Salina, 
Kansas.
 Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, April 29th,&nbsp; with a rosary and viewing starting at 10:00am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
 in Salina, Kansas.
 Burial to follow with Military Rights and Kansas Highway Patrol Honor Guard at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Kansas.
 Memorials are suggested to the educational fund for his 
grandchildren, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory,
 500 South Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;

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 </figure>David Allen "Dave" Weed, 67, of Salina, Kansas, passed away Monday, April 18th, 2022, in the loving arms of his family.
 Dave was born in Colby, Kansas on March 12, 1955, to parents Mary Helen (Sutter) Weed and Jack Donald Weed.
 Graduating from Brewster High School, Class of 1973, Dave was 
proud to be in the top ten of his class of 12. He enlisted in the United
 States Marine Corps after high school, serving from 1974 to 1977, 
rising to the rank of Corporal E4 in the Correctional Service Company 
where he earned several marksmanship awards, the Good Conduct Medal and 
was honorably discharged. His roommates often told him he was “one 
squared away Marine” because his uniforms always looked impeccable. His 
goals then were to gain a Bachelor’s Degree and join the Kansas Highway 
Patrol.
 After the military, Dave attended Colby Community College 
earning a degree in Journalism and a Bachelor’s in Communications from 
Fort Hays State University. Always an avid runner, he enjoyed running 
alongside the university track team and with the Hays Area Road Runners.
 He ran the 1979 KU Relays Marathon and the 1983 Nike OTC marathon with a
 time of 3:09 and was proud to be the only representative from Kansas. 
It was while attending college at Fort Hays he met his future wife Mary 
Alice Yunker. Dave spotted her while “dragging Main” and began talking 
to her. Later he got her phone number by running down every street in 
Hays until he found her car then searched for the phone connected to her
 home address and made the call. She was immediately smitten. Their 
first date, the following Friday, was at the first basketball sell out 
game at Gross Memorial Coliseum.&nbsp; On December 4, 1989, Dave and Mary 
Alice wed in Salina, Kansas.
 Dave served as an Ellis County Sheriff’s Deputy from 1985 to 
1987 before joining the Kansas Highway Patrol in 1987, where he served 
for thirty years. Retiring as a Lieutenant in the Patrol, he had been in
 charge of the Breath Alcohol Unit and for a time the Drug Recognition 
Unit. He was hired back two months later as a consultant in 2018. 
Throughout his law enforcement career, he formed many friendships and 
always considered coworkers as family.
 He enjoyed spontaneous coddiwomple road trips with his wife 
where they tried local cuisine and serenaded one another on long drives.
 Dave was the life of the party bringing joy and laughter to those 
around him. He was a brilliant man and a great storyteller. Dave’s 
knowledge of trivia was uncanny. His quirky sense of humor, fierce 
protective spirit and loving nature made for many memorable moments with
 family and friends. Dave was a loyal friend to all and shared his love 
of life and big heart with those lucky enough to find him in their 
company.
 A dedicated father and grandfather, Dave was the announcer for 
the Basketball and Football games for Ell- Saline High School from 2004 
until 2018. He attended every school program and ball game his three 
children and grandchildren participated in.
 Dave is survived by his wife, Mary Alice; daughters, Lydia 
Kirchman (Adam), of Salina, Kansas and Elaina Sullivan (Jake), of 
Wichita, Kansas; son, Andrew Weed of Salina, Kansas; grandchildren, 
Camille, Josephine, and MacArthur; his mother, Mary Weed of Colby, 
Kansas; sisters, Susan Focke (Dwight) and Nancy Ohlrogge (David), of 
Colby, Kansas; and brothers, Charles Weed, of Denver, Colorado, and 
Michael Weed (Michelle), of Levant, Kansas.
 Left to also cherish his memory are brothers-in-law, Robert 
Yunker, of Salina, Kansas, Charles Yunker, of Tecumseh, Kansas, Mark 
Yunker (Karen), of Fountain, Colorado, James Yunker (Shirley), of Hays, 
Kansas, Daniel Yunker (Joan), of Andover, Kansas; three sisters-in-law, 
Lois Yunker, of Munjor, Kansas, Janice Koshiol, of Hays, Kansas, DeAnn 
Ricketts of Topeka, Kansas many nieces and nephews, the Kansas Highway 
Patrol Family, Marine Corps brothers and his best buddy, Skipper, his 
dog.
 Dave was preceded in death by his father, Jack Weed, in-laws, 
Lydia and Martin Yunker; brothers-in-law, David Yunker, Thomas Yunker, 
Patrick Koshiol; sister-in-law, Kathy Yunker, and nephew, Matthew 
Yunker.
 Visitation will be held 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, April 
28th, at Carlson - Geisendorf Funeral Home &amp; Crematory in Salina, 
Kansas.
 Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, April 29th,&nbsp; with a rosary and viewing starting at 10:00am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton
 in Salina, Kansas.
 Burial to follow with Military Rights and Kansas Highway Patrol Honor Guard at Gypsum Hill Cemetery, Salina, Kansas.
 Memorials are suggested to the educational fund for his 
grandchildren, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory,
 500 South Ohio, Salina, Kansas 67401.&nbsp;

David Allen 'Dave' Weed

Wilfred Engel entered into eternal life on April 29th, 2022, in Colby, KS.  He was a Christmas baby being born December 24th, 1927, at home in Sheridan County, Kansas to Peter &amp; Amelia Rupp Engel.

Being the 9th of 11 children, Wilfred learned the ins and outs of being onery.  Several stories have been shared about Wilfred’s early antics with skunks, standing on horseback rides, sledding down hills using shovels, etc.  Wilfred had an incredible memory and was able to share many stories late into life, with many commenting on this rare quality.

Wilfred’s early education was in a 1-room county schoolhouse and finished his education in Grainfield, Kansas.  Wilfred learned about farming early in life when his brothers served in WWII and the Korean War.

Wilfred decided to settle down in 1957 and married Donna Lou Kraus, a music teacher from Andale, KS.  To this union were born 8 children and Wilfred &amp; Donna celebrated 65 years of marriage on March 2nd, 2022.

Wilfred was very proud of the farm that he had built on the wind-swept plains of Western Kansas.  Wilfred jokingly and lovingly called his farm “The Poor Farm.”  Wilfred enjoyed working his land and taking care of his cattle and took satisfaction in a long day's work.  The farm looks very different today from where it started.  Wilfred was a forward-thinking farmer, being one of the first in the area to terrace for water retention and flood irrigation.  Education of his children was also a priority, and he took great pride in ensuring that all of his children received a college education.

Wilfred and Donna had the opportunity to travel to most of the states, and to visit Germany where his ancestors originated.  Visiting, telling stories, and playing cards brought special pleasure.

Wilfred was preceded by his parents, in-laws, his brothers:  Clarence, Ignatius, Henry, Joe, Ralph, Paul, and Felix Engel:  and his sisters:  Flizita Kaiser, Mary Prewo, Mary Adeline, and Gertrude Parsons.

Wilfred was the last surviving member of his siblings.  Wilfred is survived by his wife Donna; children:  Dave (Bonnie) Engel, Jolene (Ted) Robinette, Leah (Dan) Davied, Steve (Anne) Engel, Cynthia (Alan) Smith, Sheryl (Clay) Appl, Dan (Chrissy) Engel, and Ron Engel; 23 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren.  Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 4 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Angelus with Fr. Luke Thielen officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  Visitation will be Tuesday, May 3, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at the church.

Memorials to the Seminarian Fund - Salina Diocese may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS  67748.

Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

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 </figure>Wilfred Engel entered into eternal life on April 29th, 2022, in Colby, KS. He was a Christmas baby being born December 24th, 1927, at home in Sheridan County, Kansas to Peter &amp; Amelia Rupp Engel.Being the 9th of 11 children, Wilfred learned the ins and outs of being onery. Several stories have been shared about Wilfred’s early antics with skunks, standing on horseback rides, sledding down hills using shovels, etc. Wilfred had an incredible memory and was able to share many stories late into life, with many commenting on this rare quality.Wilfred’s early education was in a 1-room county schoolhouse and finished his education in Grainfield, Kansas. Wilfred learned about farming early in life when his brothers served in WWII and the Korean War.Wilfred decided to settle down in 1957 and married Donna Lou Kraus, a music teacher from Andale, KS. To this union were born 8 children and Wilfred &amp; Donna celebrated 65 years of marriage on March 2nd, 2022.Wilfred was very proud of the farm that he had built on the wind-swept plains of Western Kansas. Wilfred jokingly and lovingly called his farm “The Poor Farm.” Wilfred enjoyed working his land and taking care of his cattle and took satisfaction in a long day's work. The farm looks very different today from where it started. Wilfred was a forward-thinking farmer, being one of the first in the area to terrace for water retention and flood irrigation. Education of his children was also a priority, and he took great pride in ensuring that all of his children received a college education.Wilfred and Donna had the opportunity to travel to most of the states, and to visit Germany where his ancestors originated. Visiting, telling stories, and playing cards brought special pleasure.Wilfred was preceded by his parents, in-laws, his brothers: Clarence, Ignatius, Henry, Joe, Ralph, Paul, and Felix Engel: and his sisters: Flizita Kaiser, Mary Prewo, Mary Adeline, and Gertrude Parsons.Wilfred was the last surviving member of his siblings. Wilfred is survived by his wife Donna; children: Dave (Bonnie) Engel, Jolene (Ted) Robinette, Leah (Dan) Davied, Steve (Anne) Engel, Cynthia (Alan) Smith, Sheryl (Clay) Appl, Dan (Chrissy) Engel, and Ron Engel; 23 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, and cousins.The Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 4 at St. Paul's Catholic Church, Angelus with Fr. Luke Thielen officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday, May 3, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a vigil service at 7:00 p.m. at the church.Memorials to the Seminarian Fund - Salina Diocese may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS 67748.Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com

Wilfred Engel 

Stanley Ray Wilson, 43, of Victoria, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

Survivors include his wife, Heather Wilson of Victoria; father and step-mother Claude Stanley Wilson and Janice Wilson, Dodge City, KS; children, Jessie Wilson, Dodge City; Anna Wilson, Augusta; Jason and Nevaeh Wilson, Liberal; step-children Braden Bieker, Hoxie; Ashlyn Kaus, Camp Pendleton, CA; Ivan Kaus, Selden, and mother in law, Arlene Bieker, Hoxie.

He was preceded in death by his mother Paula (Smith) Wilson and step-mother Linda (Vader) Wilson.

A memorial will be held at Crosswalk Christian Church in Minneola, Kansas on Friday, May 6th&nbsp;at 11:00 AM.

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

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 </figure>Stanley Ray Wilson, 43, of Victoria, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2022.Survivors include his wife, Heather Wilson of Victoria; father and step-mother Claude Stanley Wilson and Janice Wilson, Dodge City, KS; children, Jessie Wilson, Dodge City; Anna Wilson, Augusta; Jason and Nevaeh Wilson, Liberal; step-children Braden Bieker, Hoxie; Ashlyn Kaus, Camp Pendleton, CA; Ivan Kaus, Selden, and mother in law, Arlene Bieker, Hoxie.He was preceded in death by his mother Paula (Smith) Wilson and step-mother Linda (Vader) Wilson.A memorial will be held at Crosswalk Christian Church in Minneola, Kansas on Friday, May 6th&nbsp;at 11:00 AM.Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Stanley Ray Wilson

Larry Soice left this world peacefully on April 28 after a valiant 
battle with Amyloidosis. Larry was best known as a quiet man of few 
words, a man of grace. Humble. A role model to some, a hero to others. 
Even keeled. A man people knew they could depend on. A leader.

Larry
 was born July 11, 1945, in Montezuma, Kansas. He was the first of two 
sons for Verle and Lora Soice. He was happiest when he was out on the 
tractor or combine with dirt swirling and the sun beating down on him. 
He graduated from Montezuma High School and went on to play basketball 
at Dodge City Junior College where he was a member of the 1963-64 team 
that won the National JuCo Championship. He went on to play at Fort Hays
 State University his junior year, but soon discovered a love for 
spreadsheets and hung up his basketball shoes to concentrate on 
accounting. In 1968, after completing his Master’s program, he moved to 
Wichita to take his first, and, as it turned out, his only job with 
Elmer Fox and Company. It was boom times for the small company and he 
moved up the ladder to become the Managing Partner. The company grew 
quickly, eventually merging with Grant Thornton; he was still with the 
company 40 years later when he retired in 2008. 

During his time 
in Junior College, Larry met Nicki Mayrath, sharing farming backgrounds.
 Grass didn’t grow under their feet, and they were married in 1965. They
 celebrated their 57th anniversary in February. Teri Sue and Scott Eric 
soon made the family complete Larry found true joy in. He encouraged 
them, cheered for them, and their lives made his richer. He missed the 
laughter when the kids left home and found it too quiet, but not for 
long. Scott would often come over for some fatherly advice or summon 
Larry to his place. Over the next four years, Larry found himself 
involved in Scott’s Wichita State fraternity chapter of Sigma Phi 
Epsilon. The Brothers would show their appreciation by initiating Larry 
as Honorary Brother in 1995.

Larry believed it was important to 
give back to his community and he modeled that. He gave generously of 
his time to many Wichita groups. He chaired the Chamber of Commerce and 
the United Way Campaign; he served as the first president of the 
Downtown Wichita Association. During retirement, he found joy in serving
 on the Board of Episcopal Social Services and working as a Payee for 
them. He was active at St. John’s Episcopal Church. 

Larry was 
preceded in death by his beloved son Scott, sister-in-law Melissa 
Wagner, parents Verle and Lora Soice, and nephew Henery Cromwell.

He
 is survived by his wife Nicki, daughter Teri Berry of Valley Center, 
grandson and loyal caregiver Jesse Berry; brother Phil Soice (Peggy) of 
Santa Fe, New Mexico; sisters-in-law Sharon Mayrath and Noel Cromwell of
 Kansas City; nephew Neil (Laura) Soice, niece Jennifer (Craig) Pelz; 
niece Angela Cromwell Dudley; nephew Aron (Sarah) Cromwell, and many 
friends and colleague.

Memorials have been established with Breakthrough/Episcopal Social Services and Wichita State School of Business.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 5, from 5-7 pm at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 W Hwy 54, Wichita, KS, 67209.

A
 funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 7, at 10 am at St. John’s
 Episcopal Church, 402 N. Topeka St., Wichita, KS, 67202, with a 
graveside service to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11800 W. Hwy
 54, Wichita, KS, 67209.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1651335778244.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Larry Soice left this world peacefully on April 28 after a valiant 
battle with Amyloidosis. Larry was best known as a quiet man of few 
words, a man of grace. Humble. A role model to some, a hero to others. 
Even keeled. A man people knew they could depend on. A leader.Larry
 was born July 11, 1945, in Montezuma, Kansas. He was the first of two 
sons for Verle and Lora Soice. He was happiest when he was out on the 
tractor or combine with dirt swirling and the sun beating down on him. 
He graduated from Montezuma High School and went on to play basketball 
at Dodge City Junior College where he was a member of the 1963-64 team 
that won the National JuCo Championship. He went on to play at Fort Hays
 State University his junior year, but soon discovered a love for 
spreadsheets and hung up his basketball shoes to concentrate on 
accounting. In 1968, after completing his Master’s program, he moved to 
Wichita to take his first, and, as it turned out, his only job with 
Elmer Fox and Company. It was boom times for the small company and he 
moved up the ladder to become the Managing Partner. The company grew 
quickly, eventually merging with Grant Thornton; he was still with the 
company 40 years later when he retired in 2008. During his time 
in Junior College, Larry met Nicki Mayrath, sharing farming backgrounds.
 Grass didn’t grow under their feet, and they were married in 1965. They
 celebrated their 57th anniversary in February. Teri Sue and Scott Eric 
soon made the family complete Larry found true joy in. He encouraged 
them, cheered for them, and their lives made his richer. He missed the 
laughter when the kids left home and found it too quiet, but not for 
long. Scott would often come over for some fatherly advice or summon 
Larry to his place. Over the next four years, Larry found himself 
involved in Scott’s Wichita State fraternity chapter of Sigma Phi 
Epsilon. The Brothers would show their appreciation by initiating Larry 
as Honorary Brother in 1995.Larry believed it was important to 
give back to his community and he modeled that. He gave generously of 
his time to many Wichita groups. He chaired the Chamber of Commerce and 
the United Way Campaign; he served as the first president of the 
Downtown Wichita Association. During retirement, he found joy in serving
 on the Board of Episcopal Social Services and working as a Payee for 
them. He was active at St. John’s Episcopal Church. Larry was 
preceded in death by his beloved son Scott, sister-in-law Melissa 
Wagner, parents Verle and Lora Soice, and nephew Henery Cromwell.He
 is survived by his wife Nicki, daughter Teri Berry of Valley Center, 
grandson and loyal caregiver Jesse Berry; brother Phil Soice (Peggy) of 
Santa Fe, New Mexico; sisters-in-law Sharon Mayrath and Noel Cromwell of
 Kansas City; nephew Neil (Laura) Soice, niece Jennifer (Craig) Pelz; 
niece Angela Cromwell Dudley; nephew Aron (Sarah) Cromwell, and many 
friends and colleague.Memorials have been established with Breakthrough/Episcopal Social Services and Wichita State School of Business.A visitation will be held on Thursday, May 5, from 5-7 pm at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 W Hwy 54, Wichita, KS, 67209.A
 funeral service will be held on Saturday, May 7, at 10 am at St. John’s
 Episcopal Church, 402 N. Topeka St., Wichita, KS, 67202, with a 
graveside service to follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, 11800 W. Hwy
 54, Wichita, KS, 67209.

Larry Edward Soice

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>December 2, 1925 ~ April 28, 2022An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/obituary/Mary-Smith">HERE</a> for service details.

Mary Jane (Carlton) Smith

Robert Lee St. Peter, 70, Hays, died Thursday, April 28, 2022, at his home.

He was born September 6, 1951, in 
Wichita, the son of Casimir J. and Della M. (LaBarge) St. Peter.&nbsp; In 
1969, he graduated from Hays High School.&nbsp; He owned and operated many 
restaurants throughout Hays and generously donated to the community, 
schools, and Special Olympics.&nbsp; On August 9, 1980, he was united in 
marriage to Ellia I. “Dee” Grimes in Higbee, Missouri, and they were 
married nearly 42 years.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,
 and his hobbies included rebuilding computers, tinkering on cars, 
attending car shows, and collecting coins, mugs, and Harley items.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed his Corvette, Harley, and Jaguar.&nbsp; Robert loved the outdoors, 
especially family time at the lake, fishing, jet skiing, river rafting, 
and cabin life. He enjoyed traveling with Dee and cherished every moment
 with his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Dee of Hays,
 three daughters: Dominique Unrein and husband Lee of Makaha Valley, HI,
 Angelique Simms and husband Jerry of Hays, and Cherie Gottschalk and 
husband Travis of Hays, two brothers: Larry St. Peter and wife Marilyn 
of Lawrence and Steven St. Peter, eight grandchildren: Cassandra, 
Brandon, and Tyler Unrein, Taylor Wright and husband Christian, Sidney 
Simms, Laylah, Easton, and Aviana Gottschalk, his first great grandchild
 on the way, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and three infant brothers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Fr.
 Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;
 Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday and from 9:00 am 
until 9:45 on Tuesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A 
vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 pm on Monday at the funeral 
home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested for masses or to DSNWK.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Robert may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Robert Lee St. Peter, 70, Hays, died Thursday, April 28, 2022, at his home.He was born September 6, 1951, in 
Wichita, the son of Casimir J. and Della M. (LaBarge) St. Peter.&nbsp; In 
1969, he graduated from Hays High School.&nbsp; He owned and operated many 
restaurants throughout Hays and generously donated to the community, 
schools, and Special Olympics.&nbsp; On August 9, 1980, he was united in 
marriage to Ellia I. “Dee” Grimes in Higbee, Missouri, and they were 
married nearly 42 years.&nbsp; He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church,
 and his hobbies included rebuilding computers, tinkering on cars, 
attending car shows, and collecting coins, mugs, and Harley items.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed his Corvette, Harley, and Jaguar.&nbsp; Robert loved the outdoors, 
especially family time at the lake, fishing, jet skiing, river rafting, 
and cabin life. He enjoyed traveling with Dee and cherished every moment
 with his grandchildren.Survivors include his wife Dee of Hays,
 three daughters: Dominique Unrein and husband Lee of Makaha Valley, HI,
 Angelique Simms and husband Jerry of Hays, and Cherie Gottschalk and 
husband Travis of Hays, two brothers: Larry St. Peter and wife Marilyn 
of Lawrence and Steven St. Peter, eight grandchildren: Cassandra, 
Brandon, and Tyler Unrein, Taylor Wright and husband Christian, Sidney 
Simms, Laylah, Easton, and Aviana Gottschalk, his first great grandchild
 on the way, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and three infant brothers.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, with Fr.
 Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;
 Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday and from 9:00 am 
until 9:45 on Tuesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A 
vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 pm on Monday at the funeral 
home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested for masses or to DSNWK.&nbsp; Condolences and 
memories of Robert may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com

Robert Lee St. Peter

Joseph LeRoy Haberman, 72, passed away April 28, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born on September 19, 1949, at Great 
Bend, to Joseph L. &amp; Mary T. (Koester) Haberman.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Joseph was a member of Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and a client of Sunflower 
Diversified Services.

Survivors include, a brother, Bill Haberman of Houston, Texas; 
several nieces and nephews, including Shelly Arnberger and Wendy 
Lockwood, both of Great Bend; and caretaker, Lisa Sterba and the rest of
 the Sunflower staff. He was preceded in death by his parents; two 
brothers, Robert Haberman and Bernard Haberman; and two sisters. 
Virginia Peters and Delores Ryan.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 5,
 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 
9:00 a.m., Friday, May 6, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with 
Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest 
Memorial Park in Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to Sunflower
 Diversified Services or Kindred Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Joseph LeRoy Haberman, 72, passed away April 28, 2022, at 
Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born on September 19, 1949, at Great 
Bend, to Joseph L. &amp; Mary T. (Koester) Haberman.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Joseph was a member of Prince of 
Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and a client of Sunflower 
Diversified Services.Survivors include, a brother, Bill Haberman of Houston, Texas; 
several nieces and nephews, including Shelly Arnberger and Wendy 
Lockwood, both of Great Bend; and caretaker, Lisa Sterba and the rest of
 the Sunflower staff. He was preceded in death by his parents; two 
brothers, Robert Haberman and Bernard Haberman; and two sisters. 
Virginia Peters and Delores Ryan.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 5,
 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 
9:00 a.m., Friday, May 6, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with 
Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest 
Memorial Park in Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to Sunflower
 Diversified Services or Kindred Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral 
Home.

Joseph LeRoy Haberman

Lewis Arthur Hearn, 78, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, after a 
short battle with lung cancer. He was born April 12, 1944, in Pratt, 
Kansas, to George Clay and Dora Martha (Hannawald) Hearn. Lewis
 married Janet Sue Chezem in Pratt, Kansas on September 1, 1973. They 
were married for 48 wonderful years. He was a lifetime member of the 
First United Methodist Church in Pratt. Lewis graduated Pratt 
High School in 1962. After high school he attended Pratt Community 
College, Wichita State University, and Ft. Hays State University. 
 Lewis was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and Kansas Army National 
Guard. While serving in Vietnam as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne 
and chaplain’s assistant, he earned a Bronze Star and Air Medal for 
meritorious service. Lewis performed small engine repairs at 
Hearn Sales and Service for many years. After that he enjoyed working in
 his extensive home shop creating small wooden building replicas for 
R&amp;R Creations. He ended his working career at First Care maintaining
 small health care appliances. Lewis was an exceptional 
woodworker, making heirloom quality furniture projects for both family 
and friends. He even remodeled his personal home to include making all 
of the kitchen cabinetry and constructing the three story 
garage/workshop. He was also passionate about building realistic model 
railroad cars and scenery. Lewis is survived by his wife, 
Janet; two sons, George Hearn of Arapahoe, Nebraska and David Hearn of 
Pratt; daughter, Sara Blubaugh (Joe) of Silver Lake, Kansas; 
grandchildren, Colton Hearn (Kearney, Nebraska), Quorra Hearn (Arapahoe,
 Nebraska), and Jaxon and Carly Blubaugh (Silver Lake, Kansas); sisters,
 Georgie (Hearn) Fowler and Rosalie (Hearn) and Richard Rose, both of 
Pratt; sister-in-law, Sandy (James) Riggs of Lincoln, Nebraska; and 
numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his 
parents, George and Dora Hearn and brother-in-law, John Fowler. 
 Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be Friday, May 13, 2022, from
 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with family present from 6-8 at Larrison 
Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Memorial service will be held 
Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary. 
Memorials may be made to the Albert McFall Cancer Fund, First United 
Methodist Church of Pratt, or the Pratt Area Humane Society, in care of 
Larrison Mortuary. The family wishes to thank the staff of Grand Plains 
Skilled Nursing and Interim Health Care. Special appreciation is 
extended to Dr. Wakon Fowler.

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 </figure>Lewis Arthur Hearn, 78, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, after a 
short battle with lung cancer. He was born April 12, 1944, in Pratt, 
Kansas, to George Clay and Dora Martha (Hannawald) Hearn. Lewis
 married Janet Sue Chezem in Pratt, Kansas on September 1, 1973. They 
were married for 48 wonderful years. He was a lifetime member of the 
First United Methodist Church in Pratt. Lewis graduated Pratt 
High School in 1962. After high school he attended Pratt Community 
College, Wichita State University, and Ft. Hays State University. 
 Lewis was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and Kansas Army National 
Guard. While serving in Vietnam as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne 
and chaplain’s assistant, he earned a Bronze Star and Air Medal for 
meritorious service. Lewis performed small engine repairs at 
Hearn Sales and Service for many years. After that he enjoyed working in
 his extensive home shop creating small wooden building replicas for 
R&amp;R Creations. He ended his working career at First Care maintaining
 small health care appliances. Lewis was an exceptional 
woodworker, making heirloom quality furniture projects for both family 
and friends. He even remodeled his personal home to include making all 
of the kitchen cabinetry and constructing the three story 
garage/workshop. He was also passionate about building realistic model 
railroad cars and scenery. Lewis is survived by his wife, 
Janet; two sons, George Hearn of Arapahoe, Nebraska and David Hearn of 
Pratt; daughter, Sara Blubaugh (Joe) of Silver Lake, Kansas; 
grandchildren, Colton Hearn (Kearney, Nebraska), Quorra Hearn (Arapahoe,
 Nebraska), and Jaxon and Carly Blubaugh (Silver Lake, Kansas); sisters,
 Georgie (Hearn) Fowler and Rosalie (Hearn) and Richard Rose, both of 
Pratt; sister-in-law, Sandy (James) Riggs of Lincoln, Nebraska; and 
numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his 
parents, George and Dora Hearn and brother-in-law, John Fowler. 
 Cremation has taken place. Visitation will be Friday, May 13, 2022, from
 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. with family present from 6-8 at Larrison 
Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Memorial service will be held 
Saturday, May 14, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary. 
Memorials may be made to the Albert McFall Cancer Fund, First United 
Methodist Church of Pratt, or the Pratt Area Humane Society, in care of 
Larrison Mortuary. The family wishes to thank the staff of Grand Plains 
Skilled Nursing and Interim Health Care. Special appreciation is 
extended to Dr. Wakon Fowler.

Lewis Arthur Hearn

Wilfred Engel, age 94, of Oakley, passed away on April 29, 2022, at Citizens Medical Center, Colby

Funeral arrangements and a complete obituary are pending with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home.

Wilfred Engel, age 94, of Oakley, passed away on April 29, 2022, at Citizens Medical Center, ColbyFuneral arrangements and a complete obituary are pending with Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home.

Wilfred Engel

Rose M. Rein, 76, passed away on April 26, 2022, at University of 
Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kansas. She was 
born on August 30, 1945, at Park City, Kansas, to Edward &amp; Betty 
Uncapher. Rose married Robert Rein Sr. on September 21, 1962, at 
McCracken, Kansas.

Coming from McCracken, Rose was a Great Bend resident for over 50 
years. She worked for Kirby Co. of Great Bend as a bookkeeper, along 
with being a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Rein of the home; three sons, 
Robby Rein and Randy (Haley) Rein, both of Great Bend, and Russell 
(Sherry) Rein of Olathe; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 
and a sister Becky Hill of Wichita. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; and two brothers, Don and Danny Uncapher.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Bryant 
Funeral Home. Inurnment will take place at McCracken Cemetery at a later
 date. 

Memorials have been designated to the Rose Rein Expense Fund, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Rose M. Rein, 76, passed away on April 26, 2022, at University of 
Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kansas. She was 
born on August 30, 1945, at Park City, Kansas, to Edward &amp; Betty 
Uncapher. Rose married Robert Rein Sr. on September 21, 1962, at 
McCracken, Kansas.Coming from McCracken, Rose was a Great Bend resident for over 50 
years. She worked for Kirby Co. of Great Bend as a bookkeeper, along 
with being a homemaker.Survivors include her husband, Robert Rein of the home; three sons, 
Robby Rein and Randy (Haley) Rein, both of Great Bend, and Russell 
(Sherry) Rein of Olathe; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; 
and a sister Becky Hill of Wichita. She was preceded in death by her 
parents; and two brothers, Don and Danny Uncapher.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial 
service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 5, 2022, at Bryant 
Funeral Home. Inurnment will take place at McCracken Cemetery at a later
 date. Memorials have been designated to the Rose Rein Expense Fund, in 
care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Rose M. Rein

Phyllis E. Archer, age 68, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. 

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

Phyllis E. Archer, age 68, of Ellis, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney. Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Phyllis E. Archer

Richard Wayne “Rick” Eubank, 63, passed away November 23, 2021, at 
his home after a brave battle with Covid-19 and other health problems. 
He was the youngest child, born on February 23, 1958, in Great Bend, to 
Roy and Selma (Gorlitz) Eubank.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Rick was a carpenter for Marlette 
Homes and had a paper route for the Great Bend Tribune. He was a member 
of St. Mark Lutheran Church. He loved carpentry and woodworking. Rick 
also enjoyed fishing, working on things with his hands, taking his 
beloved pitbull, Nora, for rides in his truck, and riding his motorcycle
 to “cut loose." Most of all, Rick loved his family; he always was 
willing to help with what he could at any time.

Survivors include two sisters, Rita Schroeder and husband Ron of 
Heizer, and Linda Jacobs and husband Gary of Great Bend; his brother, 
Roy Eubank, Jr. and wife Judy of Wichita; and many nieces and nephews. 
Rick was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Cynthia Wilson; a 
nephew, Steven Crone; and a niece, Elizabeth Ledesma.

He was a good brother and will be missed.

The register book will be available to sign Thursday, May 5, and 
Friday, May 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. 
Memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022,
 at St. Mark Lutheran Church with Reverend Adam Wutka presiding. 


Memorials can be made to the Hands of Hope Rescue or Golden Belt Humane 
Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Richard Wayne “Rick” Eubank, 63, passed away November 23, 2021, at 
his home after a brave battle with Covid-19 and other health problems. 
He was the youngest child, born on February 23, 1958, in Great Bend, to 
Roy and Selma (Gorlitz) Eubank.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Rick was a carpenter for Marlette 
Homes and had a paper route for the Great Bend Tribune. He was a member 
of St. Mark Lutheran Church. He loved carpentry and woodworking. Rick 
also enjoyed fishing, working on things with his hands, taking his 
beloved pitbull, Nora, for rides in his truck, and riding his motorcycle
 to “cut loose." Most of all, Rick loved his family; he always was 
willing to help with what he could at any time.Survivors include two sisters, Rita Schroeder and husband Ron of 
Heizer, and Linda Jacobs and husband Gary of Great Bend; his brother, 
Roy Eubank, Jr. and wife Judy of Wichita; and many nieces and nephews. 
Rick was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Cynthia Wilson; a 
nephew, Steven Crone; and a niece, Elizabeth Ledesma.He was a good brother and will be missed.The register book will be available to sign Thursday, May 5, and 
Friday, May 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. 
Memorial service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 7, 2022,
 at St. Mark Lutheran Church with Reverend Adam Wutka presiding. 
Memorials can be made to the Hands of Hope Rescue or Golden Belt Humane 
Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Richard Wayne 'Rick' Eubank

Eleanor Tangeman McMindes, 91, died Tuesday April 19, 2022, at The Cedars in McPherson, Kansas. 
 She was born February 15, 1931 on her family farm in Adams, Nebraska
 to Gerd and Tena Aden. She married Jack Tangeman on June 1, 1952, in 
Wymore, Nebraska. He preceded her in death on April 30, 1982. She 
married Delos “Jim” McMindes on July 5, 2008, in Hays, Kansas.
 Eleanor dreamed of becoming a teacher since she was a child growing 
up in Nebraska. She started her career in education in a one-room school
 teaching grades K-8 in Gage County, Nebraska. She earned a B.S., M.S.,
 and Ed.S degree from Fort Hays State University. She spent 38 years 
as an elementary and Title I reading teacher in Hays and Russell and was
 a part-time instructor at Fort Hays State University. She held 
leadership positions in the Kansas National Education Association, 
Kansas Reading Association, Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, 
Hays Christian Women's Club and Kansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Advisory 
Board and many more.
 Her passion for education was evident in the various awards she 
received throughout her career. In 2000, she was awarded the Fort Hays 
State University - Cunningham Award from Phi Delta Kappa. This award 
was a peer-based award for outstanding contribution to education. She 
was inducted into the Kansas Teacher’s Hall of Fame in 2007. Her truly
 proudest moments were when former students took the time to reach out 
and tell her what a difference she made in their lives. 
 She loved to travel and she visited every state in the US and every 
continent except Antarctica with her dear friend Eloise Miller. She 
loved to bring back educational materials from various trips to share 
with her classroom students. One of her favorite trips was an 
educational exchange program with a university in China. 
 After she retired from teaching, Eleanor never slowed down long 
enough to let any grass grow under her feet. She joined her local 
chapter of AARP. She organized senior events and lobbied in Topeka for 
causes impacting Kansas seniors. She enjoyed participating in AARP 
events with her husband Jim. In 2017, Jim and Eleanor were awarded the
 AARP Ann Garvin Award for Excellence in Community Service.
 Survivors include her husband, Jim McMindes, McPherson, Kansas; son,
 David and Vickie Tangeman, Salina, Kansas; daughter, Janis and Corbett 
Lawrence, Raleigh, North Carolina; grandchildren, Brian and Krystal 
Tangeman, Topeka, Kansas, Tara Heinemann, Haysville, Kansas, Mindy 
Frame, Mohave Valley, Arizona, Leslie and Robb Beeson, Creedmoor, North 
Carolina, Jackson Lawrence, Julie Lawrence of Charlotte, North Carolina;
 7 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild. Her stepchildren, Deb
 and Dan Tice of McPherson, Kansas; Steven and Jimma McMindes of 
Richland Hills, Texas; David and Lizette McMindes of Salisbury, 
Maryland; and Barbara and Barry Lillemon of Laguna Niguel, California; 
11 step grandchildren, 17 step great grandchildren, 1 step great great 
grandchild; In-laws Margaret Lange, Marysville, Kansas; Patricia and 
Larry Lemon, Topeka, Kansas; numerous nieces and nephews.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerd and Tena Aden; 
husband, Jack Tangeman; son, Ronald Tangeman; grandsons, Christopher 
Tangeman Frame and Brent Tangeman; brothers, Edvert Aden, Melvin Aden 
and sister, Leona Simonds. 
 Services will be held July 9, 2022, at Messiah Lutheran Church, Hays,
 Kansas where Eleanor had been a faithful member since 1959. 
 Memorials are suggested to The Jack L. and Eleanor Tangeman 
Scholarship in care of the College of Education, Fort Hays State 
University, 6oo Park Street, Hays, Kansas 67601; Messiah Lutheran 
Church, 2000 Main Street, Hays, Kansas 67601; or donate to help a local 
school or educator of your choice.
 To send an online condolence visit, www.carlsonfh.net or on Facebook. 
 A Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home service.

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 </figure>Eleanor Tangeman McMindes, 91, died Tuesday April 19, 2022, at The Cedars in McPherson, Kansas. 
 She was born February 15, 1931 on her family farm in Adams, Nebraska
 to Gerd and Tena Aden. She married Jack Tangeman on June 1, 1952, in 
Wymore, Nebraska. He preceded her in death on April 30, 1982. She 
married Delos “Jim” McMindes on July 5, 2008, in Hays, Kansas.
 Eleanor dreamed of becoming a teacher since she was a child growing 
up in Nebraska. She started her career in education in a one-room school
 teaching grades K-8 in Gage County, Nebraska. She earned a B.S., M.S.,
 and Ed.S degree from Fort Hays State University. She spent 38 years 
as an elementary and Title I reading teacher in Hays and Russell and was
 a part-time instructor at Fort Hays State University. She held 
leadership positions in the Kansas National Education Association, 
Kansas Reading Association, Phi Kappa Phi, Delta Kappa Gamma Society, 
Hays Christian Women's Club and Kansas Blue Cross Blue Shield Advisory 
Board and many more.
 Her passion for education was evident in the various awards she 
received throughout her career. In 2000, she was awarded the Fort Hays 
State University - Cunningham Award from Phi Delta Kappa. This award 
was a peer-based award for outstanding contribution to education. She 
was inducted into the Kansas Teacher’s Hall of Fame in 2007. Her truly
 proudest moments were when former students took the time to reach out 
and tell her what a difference she made in their lives. 
 She loved to travel and she visited every state in the US and every 
continent except Antarctica with her dear friend Eloise Miller. She 
loved to bring back educational materials from various trips to share 
with her classroom students. One of her favorite trips was an 
educational exchange program with a university in China. 
 After she retired from teaching, Eleanor never slowed down long 
enough to let any grass grow under her feet. She joined her local 
chapter of AARP. She organized senior events and lobbied in Topeka for 
causes impacting Kansas seniors. She enjoyed participating in AARP 
events with her husband Jim. In 2017, Jim and Eleanor were awarded the
 AARP Ann Garvin Award for Excellence in Community Service.
 Survivors include her husband, Jim McMindes, McPherson, Kansas; son,
 David and Vickie Tangeman, Salina, Kansas; daughter, Janis and Corbett 
Lawrence, Raleigh, North Carolina; grandchildren, Brian and Krystal 
Tangeman, Topeka, Kansas, Tara Heinemann, Haysville, Kansas, Mindy 
Frame, Mohave Valley, Arizona, Leslie and Robb Beeson, Creedmoor, North 
Carolina, Jackson Lawrence, Julie Lawrence of Charlotte, North Carolina;
 7 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild. Her stepchildren, Deb
 and Dan Tice of McPherson, Kansas; Steven and Jimma McMindes of 
Richland Hills, Texas; David and Lizette McMindes of Salisbury, 
Maryland; and Barbara and Barry Lillemon of Laguna Niguel, California; 
11 step grandchildren, 17 step great grandchildren, 1 step great great 
grandchild; In-laws Margaret Lange, Marysville, Kansas; Patricia and 
Larry Lemon, Topeka, Kansas; numerous nieces and nephews.
 She was preceded in death by her parents, Gerd and Tena Aden; 
husband, Jack Tangeman; son, Ronald Tangeman; grandsons, Christopher 
Tangeman Frame and Brent Tangeman; brothers, Edvert Aden, Melvin Aden 
and sister, Leona Simonds. 
 Services will be held July 9, 2022, at Messiah Lutheran Church, Hays,
 Kansas where Eleanor had been a faithful member since 1959. 
 Memorials are suggested to The Jack L. and Eleanor Tangeman 
Scholarship in care of the College of Education, Fort Hays State 
University, 6oo Park Street, Hays, Kansas 67601; Messiah Lutheran 
Church, 2000 Main Street, Hays, Kansas 67601; or donate to help a local 
school or educator of your choice.
 To send an online condolence visit, www.carlsonfh.net or on Facebook. 
 A Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home service.

Eleanor Tangeman McMindes

Peter Allen Westerman, 35, passed away April 27, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. He was born 
April 9, 1987, at Topeka, to Donald Lynn Westerman and Katharine Piper.

Growing up in Topeka, Peter was a current Great Bend resident and 
graduate of Great Bend High School. He was a cook at Freddy's Frozen 
Custard &amp; Steakburgers. Peter like animals, especially reptiles and 
liked to go camping and was an avid gun enthusiast. Peter especially 
loved spending time with his children and family.

Survivors include, his mother, Katharine Piper of Great Bend; Crystal
 Westerman of the home; a son, Kristopher Westerman of Great Bend; three
 daughters, Heidi Westerman, Winter Westerman and Piper; and a brother, 
Thomas Westerman and wife Tara of Great Bend. He was preceded in death 
by his father, Donald Lynn Westerman.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Graveside 
services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2022, at Hillcrest 
Memorial Park with Reverend William F. Johnson Johnson presiding. 
Military Rites will be conducted by the Sons of the American Legion and 
the American Legion Riders. 

Memorials have been designated to the 
American Legion Argonne Post #180, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Peter Allen Westerman, 35, passed away April 27, 2022, at the 
University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. He was born 
April 9, 1987, at Topeka, to Donald Lynn Westerman and Katharine Piper.Growing up in Topeka, Peter was a current Great Bend resident and 
graduate of Great Bend High School. He was a cook at Freddy's Frozen 
Custard &amp; Steakburgers. Peter like animals, especially reptiles and 
liked to go camping and was an avid gun enthusiast. Peter especially 
loved spending time with his children and family.Survivors include, his mother, Katharine Piper of Great Bend; Crystal
 Westerman of the home; a son, Kristopher Westerman of Great Bend; three
 daughters, Heidi Westerman, Winter Westerman and Piper; and a brother, 
Thomas Westerman and wife Tara of Great Bend. He was preceded in death 
by his father, Donald Lynn Westerman.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Graveside 
services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 6, 2022, at Hillcrest 
Memorial Park with Reverend William F. Johnson Johnson presiding. 
Military Rites will be conducted by the Sons of the American Legion and 
the American Legion Riders. Memorials have been designated to the 
American Legion Argonne Post #180, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Peter Allen Westerman

Charles McGinnis, age 88, died on April 27, 2022, at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital. &nbsp;He was born on February 3, 1934, to Ruby (Boren) and Glenn McGinnis in Lebanon, Missouri. On July 29, 1954, in Ellis, Kansas he married JoAnn Bollig, his high school sweetheart.

Charlie grew up in Trego County with his parents, Lewis and Ruby Swingle, where he learned the plumbing trade from Lewis while in high school. &nbsp;He eventually became the owner and operator of the family business, Swingle Plumbing and Heating, which he continued until retirement. &nbsp;Charlie was a “Master Fixer” of anything that was given to him. &nbsp;He was a CB radio fanatic, talking on the airwaves and fixing the radios, and he kept busy tinkering with the latest technologies. &nbsp;He enjoyed spending time at casinos when he would travel to see his grandkids. &nbsp;He loved to hunt and fish and attend the various activities of his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who were his absolute pride and joy.&nbsp;

Survivors include JoAnn, his wife of the home; his son, Mike McGinnis and his wife, Verla, of Ransom; granddaughter, Michelle Dinges and her husband, Zach, of Topeka; granddaughter, Jessica Greer and her husband, Ken, of Manhattan; granddaughter, Kelli Atkins and her husband, Tommy, of Hill City; grandson, Marshall McGinnis and his wife, Shannon, of Lawrence; and grandson, Troy Walt of Morland; great-grandchildren, Carter and Naomi Dinges; Thayn, Evan, Parker and Ivy Walt; Owen, Collin and Clare McGinnis.

A private family service is scheduled for Monday, May 2, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home followed by burial in Christ the King Cemetery, WaKeeney.

Memorial contributions may be given to the remodeling projects of Christ the King Catholic Church or Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th&nbsp;St. WaKeeney, Kansas 67672.

<a></a>Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guest book at www.schmittfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Charles McGinnis, age 88, died on April 27, 2022, at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital. &nbsp;He was born on February 3, 1934, to Ruby (Boren) and Glenn McGinnis in Lebanon, Missouri. On July 29, 1954, in Ellis, Kansas he married JoAnn Bollig, his high school sweetheart.Charlie grew up in Trego County with his parents, Lewis and Ruby Swingle, where he learned the plumbing trade from Lewis while in high school. &nbsp;He eventually became the owner and operator of the family business, Swingle Plumbing and Heating, which he continued until retirement. &nbsp;Charlie was a “Master Fixer” of anything that was given to him. &nbsp;He was a CB radio fanatic, talking on the airwaves and fixing the radios, and he kept busy tinkering with the latest technologies. &nbsp;He enjoyed spending time at casinos when he would travel to see his grandkids. &nbsp;He loved to hunt and fish and attend the various activities of his grandchildren and great grandchildren, who were his absolute pride and joy.&nbsp;Survivors include JoAnn, his wife of the home; his son, Mike McGinnis and his wife, Verla, of Ransom; granddaughter, Michelle Dinges and her husband, Zach, of Topeka; granddaughter, Jessica Greer and her husband, Ken, of Manhattan; granddaughter, Kelli Atkins and her husband, Tommy, of Hill City; grandson, Marshall McGinnis and his wife, Shannon, of Lawrence; and grandson, Troy Walt of Morland; great-grandchildren, Carter and Naomi Dinges; Thayn, Evan, Parker and Ivy Walt; Owen, Collin and Clare McGinnis.A private family service is scheduled for Monday, May 2, 2022, at Schmitt Funeral Home followed by burial in Christ the King Cemetery, WaKeeney.Memorial contributions may be given to the remodeling projects of Christ the King Catholic Church or Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.&nbsp;Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N. 12th&nbsp;St. WaKeeney, Kansas 67672.<a></a>Memories and words of support may be left for the family by writing in the guest book at www.schmittfuneral.com.

Charles McGinnis

Melvin Dan Hutchins, 86 went to the Heavenly Home prepared for him, 
April 25, 2022, at Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City, KS. He was born 
March 26, 1936, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, KS, to Marion 
Dorsey Hutchins &amp; Grace Mae (Everett) Hutchins. They lived in Lane 
County until Dan was 5 when their family moved 15 miles south of Scott 
City on Dec. 7, 1941.

Dan attended school in Friend, KS, through the 4th grade, then the 
Shallow Water school for grades 5-8, graduating from Scott Community 
High School-USD 466. Dan went on to graduate from Kansas State College 
of Agriculture &amp; Applied Science with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science
 in Agriculture, returning home to farm with his father. Dan served in 
the United States Army Reserve.

Dan married Barbara Jean Bastin on March 12, 1961. In 2022 Dan and 
Barb celebrated 61 years of marriage. They raised their family in the 
same farm home Dan was raised in, until moving into Scott City in 2005.&nbsp;
 Dan accepted Jesus as his savior, joining the Scott City First United 
Methodist Church, and was an active member.

For Dan, spending time making special and varied memories with his 
family was very important. He encouraged Devin &amp; Deb in their 4-H 
cattle project, in school activities, and even on the ski slopes. 
Education was also very important to Dan. Giving back to Scott City Dan 
served on the USD 466 Board of Education from 1973-1981. Building &amp; 
flying remote-controlled model airplanes found Dan in their farm home 
basement building the planes he would later fly at the Scott City 
Airport. Until BIG plane traffic started increasing. Then he &amp; his 
friend Delmer Watterson found an airstrip in Dighton and another near 
Jetmore. Dan also enjoyed golf, as one of the charter members of the 
Scott County Golf Association. Natural Heath was another subject of 
interest for Dan. As a student of the world, Dan was a man of many 
interests. If you wanted the latest science fiction book, you’d find a 
tattered copy in Dan’s hip pocket. Right up until it disbanded a few 
years ago Dan was among the Charter members of the Scott City Men’s 
Investment Club. As the 7 grandchildren started arriving on the scene, 
Dan &amp; wife were found on the road ready to keep making more precious
 family memories.

Dan is survived by his wife, Barbara, one son, Devin Hutchins and 
wife, Dawn, Scott City; one daughter, Deb Talbott, and husband, Matt, 
Ellsworth, KS; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Hutchins, Scott City; one 
brother-in-law, Kirk Bastin, and wife, Alicia, St. Peters, MO; seven 
grandchildren, Alex Hutchins, and wife, Bridgette, Marshal Hutchins and 
Dylan Hutchins, Hays, KS; Danielle Aspiranti, and husband, Tony, 
Ellsworth, KS; Koltin Howard-Talbott, and Lindy Farris, Eagle, CO; Paige
 Talbott and Jaide Talbott, Lindsborg, KS; two great-grandchildren, 
Cameron James Hutchins, and Nolan Thomas Hutchins, Hays, KS.

Dan was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kent Hutchins.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 
2022, at the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas with the Rev.
 Larry Danforth presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live at 
www.priceandsons.com.&nbsp; Click the live stream tab on the left side of the
 obituary.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be written to the Dan Hutchins 
scholarship fund for SCHS graduates pursuing an Agriculture Degree or 
First United Methodist Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 
PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery.

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 </figure>Melvin Dan Hutchins, 86 went to the Heavenly Home prepared for him, 
April 25, 2022, at Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City, KS. He was born 
March 26, 1936, at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, KS, to Marion 
Dorsey Hutchins &amp; Grace Mae (Everett) Hutchins. They lived in Lane 
County until Dan was 5 when their family moved 15 miles south of Scott 
City on Dec. 7, 1941.Dan attended school in Friend, KS, through the 4th grade, then the 
Shallow Water school for grades 5-8, graduating from Scott Community 
High School-USD 466. Dan went on to graduate from Kansas State College 
of Agriculture &amp; Applied Science with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science
 in Agriculture, returning home to farm with his father. Dan served in 
the United States Army Reserve.Dan married Barbara Jean Bastin on March 12, 1961. In 2022 Dan and 
Barb celebrated 61 years of marriage. They raised their family in the 
same farm home Dan was raised in, until moving into Scott City in 2005.&nbsp;
 Dan accepted Jesus as his savior, joining the Scott City First United 
Methodist Church, and was an active member.For Dan, spending time making special and varied memories with his 
family was very important. He encouraged Devin &amp; Deb in their 4-H 
cattle project, in school activities, and even on the ski slopes. 
Education was also very important to Dan. Giving back to Scott City Dan 
served on the USD 466 Board of Education from 1973-1981. Building &amp; 
flying remote-controlled model airplanes found Dan in their farm home 
basement building the planes he would later fly at the Scott City 
Airport. Until BIG plane traffic started increasing. Then he &amp; his 
friend Delmer Watterson found an airstrip in Dighton and another near 
Jetmore. Dan also enjoyed golf, as one of the charter members of the 
Scott County Golf Association. Natural Heath was another subject of 
interest for Dan. As a student of the world, Dan was a man of many 
interests. If you wanted the latest science fiction book, you’d find a 
tattered copy in Dan’s hip pocket. Right up until it disbanded a few 
years ago Dan was among the Charter members of the Scott City Men’s 
Investment Club. As the 7 grandchildren started arriving on the scene, 
Dan &amp; wife were found on the road ready to keep making more precious
 family memories.Dan is survived by his wife, Barbara, one son, Devin Hutchins and 
wife, Dawn, Scott City; one daughter, Deb Talbott, and husband, Matt, 
Ellsworth, KS; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Hutchins, Scott City; one 
brother-in-law, Kirk Bastin, and wife, Alicia, St. Peters, MO; seven 
grandchildren, Alex Hutchins, and wife, Bridgette, Marshal Hutchins and 
Dylan Hutchins, Hays, KS; Danielle Aspiranti, and husband, Tony, 
Ellsworth, KS; Koltin Howard-Talbott, and Lindy Farris, Eagle, CO; Paige
 Talbott and Jaide Talbott, Lindsborg, KS; two great-grandchildren, 
Cameron James Hutchins, and Nolan Thomas Hutchins, Hays, KS.Dan was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Kent Hutchins.Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 
2022, at the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas with the Rev.
 Larry Danforth presiding.&nbsp; Services will be streamed live at 
www.priceandsons.com.&nbsp; Click the live stream tab on the left side of the
 obituary.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be written to the Dan Hutchins 
scholarship fund for SCHS graduates pursuing an Agriculture Degree or 
First United Methodist Church in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, 
PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.There will be no calling times.Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery.

Dan Hutchins

Alice Marie Walters, 85, Hays, died Sunday, April 24, 2022, at HaysMed.

She was born February 26, 1937, in 
Munjor, the daughter of Joseph A. and Agnes (Rohr) Gross.&nbsp; On July 26, 
1975, she was united in marriage to Gary L. Walters in Miami, Oklahoma.&nbsp; 
They were married 46 years before he died on September 21, 2021.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed painting, wallpapering, watching old westerns, and drinking 
coffee.&nbsp; She also loved being outdoors, mowing, and helping Gary work 
around the yard.

Survivors include her son: Howard Krug 
of Hays, one sister: Rosie Williams of Laurie, MO, four sisters-in-law: 
Doris Dinkel, Rozine Lamberston and husband Harry, and Debbie Bohm and 
husband Tom, all of Hays, and Barbara McCauley of Topeka, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gary, and two brothers: Marvin and Larry Gross.

Graveside services for both Alice and 
Gary will be at 11:00 am on Friday, June 10, 2022, in St. Joseph 
Cemetery, with Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; 

Memorials may be made 
payable to the Dreiling-Schmidt Cancer Institute, in care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Alice may be 
shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Alice Marie Walters, 85, Hays, died Sunday, April 24, 2022, at HaysMed.She was born February 26, 1937, in 
Munjor, the daughter of Joseph A. and Agnes (Rohr) Gross.&nbsp; On July 26, 
1975, she was united in marriage to Gary L. Walters in Miami, Oklahoma.&nbsp; 
They were married 46 years before he died on September 21, 2021.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed painting, wallpapering, watching old westerns, and drinking 
coffee.&nbsp; She also loved being outdoors, mowing, and helping Gary work 
around the yard.Survivors include her son: Howard Krug 
of Hays, one sister: Rosie Williams of Laurie, MO, four sisters-in-law: 
Doris Dinkel, Rozine Lamberston and husband Harry, and Debbie Bohm and 
husband Tom, all of Hays, and Barbara McCauley of Topeka, and numerous 
nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Gary, and two brothers: Marvin and Larry Gross.Graveside services for both Alice and 
Gary will be at 11:00 am on Friday, June 10, 2022, in St. Joseph 
Cemetery, with Fr. Richard Daise officiating.&nbsp; Memorials may be made 
payable to the Dreiling-Schmidt Cancer Institute, in care of Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Alice may be 
shared with her family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Alice Marie Walters

Charlie McGinnis, age 88, died on April 27, 2022, at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.

Private family funeral services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.

Charlie McGinnis, age 88, died on April 27, 2022, at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital.Private family funeral services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.

Charlie McGinnis

Janice Lee (Robinson) Legere was born April 4, 1935, in Hill City, 
Kansas to H. Leo and Mildred E. (Allen) Robinson. She passed away 
peacefully on April 21, 2022, in Hill City at the age of 87. She was a 
1953 graduate of Hill City High School. She then studied nursing at 
Fort Hays Kansas State College, becoming a Registered Nurse in 1957. 
Janice began her nursing career in obstetrics ~ she loved helping to 
bring babies into the world! She finished her nursing career working in
 geriatrics with a passion for providing elder care. However, nothing was more important to Janice than her family! She 
met the love of her life at a Hill City high School basketball game. 
February 10, 1957, Janice and Bob R. Legere were married at the Hill 
City Methodist Church. To that union three daughters were born: Beth, 
Lora, and Kelly. Janice and her family resided in Kansas, Illinois, 
and Colorado. Later in her life, Janice and Bob returned home once 
again to Hill City. A highlight for Janice was when she and Bob took their grandchildren
 on a special trip when they turned 12 years old. She treasured that 
they were able to experience this adventure with each grandchild! Janice is preceded in death by her parents, H. Leo and Mildred 
Robinson; husband, Bob R. Legere; two sisters, Lois Frey and Rita 
Stricklin; son-in-law, Roy E. Moxley; and a great-grandson, Zachary 
Rahden.

 She is survived by her daughters: Beth D. Moxley of Firth, 
Idaho, Lora K. (George) Lawrence of Windsor, Colorado, and Kelly A. 
(Randall) Coleman of Loveland, Colorado; a sister Carol (Amil) Ablah of 
Wichita; grandchildren: Christopher (Marla) Moxley, Rachael (Adam) 
Daniels, Jessica (Douglas) Rahden, Sarah (Kelvin) Reynolds, Kimberly 
(Steven) Lawton, Jillian (Ryan) Edmundson, Christina (Aaron) Powell, 
Rebecca Stamp and fiance' Blake Bennion, Thomas (Ellie) Coleman, and 
Michael Coleman; 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Janice-Lee-Legere?obId=24647443#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Janice Lee (Robinson) Legere was born April 4, 1935, in Hill City, 
Kansas to H. Leo and Mildred E. (Allen) Robinson. She passed away 
peacefully on April 21, 2022, in Hill City at the age of 87. She was a 
1953 graduate of Hill City High School. She then studied nursing at 
Fort Hays Kansas State College, becoming a Registered Nurse in 1957. 
Janice began her nursing career in obstetrics ~ she loved helping to 
bring babies into the world! She finished her nursing career working in
 geriatrics with a passion for providing elder care. However, nothing was more important to Janice than her family! She 
met the love of her life at a Hill City high School basketball game. 
February 10, 1957, Janice and Bob R. Legere were married at the Hill 
City Methodist Church. To that union three daughters were born: Beth, 
Lora, and Kelly. Janice and her family resided in Kansas, Illinois, 
and Colorado. Later in her life, Janice and Bob returned home once 
again to Hill City. A highlight for Janice was when she and Bob took their grandchildren
 on a special trip when they turned 12 years old. She treasured that 
they were able to experience this adventure with each grandchild! Janice is preceded in death by her parents, H. Leo and Mildred 
Robinson; husband, Bob R. Legere; two sisters, Lois Frey and Rita 
Stricklin; son-in-law, Roy E. Moxley; and a great-grandson, Zachary 
Rahden. She is survived by her daughters: Beth D. Moxley of Firth, 
Idaho, Lora K. (George) Lawrence of Windsor, Colorado, and Kelly A. 
(Randall) Coleman of Loveland, Colorado; a sister Carol (Amil) Ablah of 
Wichita; grandchildren: Christopher (Marla) Moxley, Rachael (Adam) 
Daniels, Jessica (Douglas) Rahden, Sarah (Kelvin) Reynolds, Kimberly 
(Steven) Lawton, Jillian (Ryan) Edmundson, Christina (Aaron) Powell, 
Rebecca Stamp and fiance' Blake Bennion, Thomas (Ellie) Coleman, and 
Michael Coleman; 15 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.stinemetzfh.com/obituaries/Janice-Lee-Legere?obId=24647443#/obituaryInfo">HERE</a> for service details.

Janice Lee Legere

Jacob "Jake" Zimmerman&nbsp;passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26. 2022, at the Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care in Quinter, KS. He was born on January 14,&nbsp;1918,&nbsp;on a farm in rural Grainfield, KS&nbsp;to the&nbsp;late George and Theresia (Lovenstein) Zimmerman.&nbsp;He was the second oldest in the family of six daughters and two sons.&nbsp;He attended school in Grainfield through part of the seventh grade.&nbsp;He worked on the family farm, for neighbors and the Conn Hogan family in Colorado for a couple&nbsp;of years.

Jake served in the U.S. Army, 7th&nbsp;Infantry Division, 17th&nbsp;Regiment, H Company from March of 1941 through October 1945.&nbsp;He served as a heavy machine-gunner in the Pacific Theater Campaigns in the Aleutian Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Philippines and the 82-day battle for the Rkukyus Islands of Okinawa, Japan.&nbsp;He was awarded&nbsp;a Bronze Star, two Bronze Service Stars and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medal.&nbsp;Sgt. Zimmerman was discharged at Ft. Logan, CO and returned to Grainfield in October of 1945.

On April 15,&nbsp;1947,&nbsp;he was united in marriage to Helen (Pfeifer) Zimmerman at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, St. Peter, KS.&nbsp;To this union five sons were born.&nbsp;They enjoyed 66 years of marriage.

Jake was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Park, when he was younger and then a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Grainfield.&nbsp;He was a member of the Grainfield Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign War, Post #2864,&nbsp;Grinnell,&nbsp;and the American Legion Post #301, Grainfield.&nbsp;He was a faithful Legion stag/stagette worker and served on the military funeral detail.

He enjoyed farming on the family farm southeast of Grainfield until retiring and moving into Grainfield in 1980. He enjoyed watching the crops grow and raised wheat, sorghum, barley, oats, soybeans, feed,&nbsp;cattle,&nbsp;and chickens.

Jake enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren coming to visit him.&nbsp;He was honored with a 100th&nbsp;Birthday party and special program honoring his years of service during WWII on January 14,&nbsp;2018,&nbsp;with&nbsp;many relatives and friends in attendance.&nbsp;He enjoyed the day immensely and loved all the gifts and cards filled with well wishes.&nbsp;Jake enjoyed living in this own home through the assistance of his family providing daily meals and night supervision until his move into the&nbsp;Long-Term&nbsp;Care Facility in April of 2021.

Jake will be dearly missed by many friends and family including his five sons: Darold (Beverly) Grainfield, Elmer (the late Yvonne), Hoxie, Melvern (Darlene) Grainfield, Ronald (Jo Ann) Grainfield and Reuben (Dighton).&nbsp;Eighteen grandchildren and&nbsp;thirty-one&nbsp;great grandchildren.&nbsp;Two sisters; (JoAnn Engel), Oakley and Magdalena (Mactie) WaKeeney.

Those preceding him in death were his parents (George and Theresia) and brother, Joseph (Joe) and sister-in-law (Pauline) Zimmerman; sisters&nbsp;and&nbsp;brother-in-laws: Raymond and (Margaret) Deges,&nbsp;Nicklaus and (Frances) Zerr,&nbsp;Henry Engel,&nbsp;Dominic (Victoria) Zerr and Valentine and (Anna Mary) Heier and George Uhrich.

Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Sunday, May 1, 2022, at St. Agnes Education Center, with vigil and rosary to follow.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, May&nbsp;2, 2022, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, with Father Mitchel Zimmerman and Father James Thomas as&nbsp;concelebrants.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Masses, St. Agnes Catholic Church, or Grainfield American Legion. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, Kansas, 67752.

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

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 </figure>Jacob "Jake" Zimmerman&nbsp;passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 26. 2022, at the Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care in Quinter, KS. He was born on January 14,&nbsp;1918,&nbsp;on a farm in rural Grainfield, KS&nbsp;to the&nbsp;late George and Theresia (Lovenstein) Zimmerman.&nbsp;He was the second oldest in the family of six daughters and two sons.&nbsp;He attended school in Grainfield through part of the seventh grade.&nbsp;He worked on the family farm, for neighbors and the Conn Hogan family in Colorado for a couple&nbsp;of years.Jake served in the U.S. Army, 7th&nbsp;Infantry Division, 17th&nbsp;Regiment, H Company from March of 1941 through October 1945.&nbsp;He served as a heavy machine-gunner in the Pacific Theater Campaigns in the Aleutian Islands, the Marshall Islands, the Philippines and the 82-day battle for the Rkukyus Islands of Okinawa, Japan.&nbsp;He was awarded&nbsp;a Bronze Star, two Bronze Service Stars and the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign medal.&nbsp;Sgt. Zimmerman was discharged at Ft. Logan, CO and returned to Grainfield in October of 1945.On April 15,&nbsp;1947,&nbsp;he was united in marriage to Helen (Pfeifer) Zimmerman at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, St. Peter, KS.&nbsp;To this union five sons were born.&nbsp;They enjoyed 66 years of marriage.Jake was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Park, when he was younger and then a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church, Grainfield.&nbsp;He was a member of the Grainfield Knights of Columbus, Veterans of Foreign War, Post #2864,&nbsp;Grinnell,&nbsp;and the American Legion Post #301, Grainfield.&nbsp;He was a faithful Legion stag/stagette worker and served on the military funeral detail.He enjoyed farming on the family farm southeast of Grainfield until retiring and moving into Grainfield in 1980. He enjoyed watching the crops grow and raised wheat, sorghum, barley, oats, soybeans, feed,&nbsp;cattle,&nbsp;and chickens.Jake enjoyed his grandchildren and great grandchildren coming to visit him.&nbsp;He was honored with a 100th&nbsp;Birthday party and special program honoring his years of service during WWII on January 14,&nbsp;2018,&nbsp;with&nbsp;many relatives and friends in attendance.&nbsp;He enjoyed the day immensely and loved all the gifts and cards filled with well wishes.&nbsp;Jake enjoyed living in this own home through the assistance of his family providing daily meals and night supervision until his move into the&nbsp;Long-Term&nbsp;Care Facility in April of 2021.Jake will be dearly missed by many friends and family including his five sons: Darold (Beverly) Grainfield, Elmer (the late Yvonne), Hoxie, Melvern (Darlene) Grainfield, Ronald (Jo Ann) Grainfield and Reuben (Dighton).&nbsp;Eighteen grandchildren and&nbsp;thirty-one&nbsp;great grandchildren.&nbsp;Two sisters; (JoAnn Engel), Oakley and Magdalena (Mactie) WaKeeney.Those preceding him in death were his parents (George and Theresia) and brother, Joseph (Joe) and sister-in-law (Pauline) Zimmerman; sisters&nbsp;and&nbsp;brother-in-laws: Raymond and (Margaret) Deges,&nbsp;Nicklaus and (Frances) Zerr,&nbsp;Henry Engel,&nbsp;Dominic (Victoria) Zerr and Valentine and (Anna Mary) Heier and George Uhrich.Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM Sunday, May 1, 2022, at St. Agnes Education Center, with vigil and rosary to follow.Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, May&nbsp;2, 2022, at St. Agnes Catholic Church, with Father Mitchel Zimmerman and Father James Thomas as&nbsp;concelebrants.Memorial contributions are suggested to Masses, St. Agnes Catholic Church, or Grainfield American Legion. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 Main St. Quinter, Kansas, 67752.Condolences may be left for the family by visiting www.schmittfuneral.com.

Jacob 'Jake' Zimmerman

Laura Augusta Kirkwood, 67, passed away April 27, 2022, at her home in Larned.

She was born August 21, 1954, in Larned, the daughter of Adolph and Patricia Howe Stueckemann.

A lifetime area resident of Larned and Garfield, she was a school bus
 driver for USD 495, a cook at Larned High School, and later worked in 
medical coding at Larned State Hospital where she retired in March of 
2020. She was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed traveling with her 
friends, being a farm wife, checking baby calves, gardening, and baking.
 She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.

On August 14, 1976, she married Kent A. Kirkwood at Larned; he preceded her in death on January 20, 2017.

Survivors include: two sons, Levi (Lila Metzker) Kirkwood, Afton, OK,
 Ross Kirkwood, Larned; daughter, Tasha (Scott Honey) Starr, Fairland, 
OK; two sisters, Lee Anne Williams, Larned, Layna Dechant, Phoenix, AZ; 
aunt, Jo Ann Stueckemann, Apple Valley, MN; six grandchildren, Tristen 
Kirkwood, Brooke Tudor, Lane Tudor, Taryn Kirkwood, Treyton Kirkwood, 
and Jesse Starr; and a host of extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2022, at Larned 
Cemetery with Chaplain Jeff Johnson presiding. Visitation will be 1:00 
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. 
Burial will be in Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Laura Augusta Kirkwood, 67, passed away April 27, 2022, at her home in Larned.She was born August 21, 1954, in Larned, the daughter of Adolph and Patricia Howe Stueckemann.A lifetime area resident of Larned and Garfield, she was a school bus
 driver for USD 495, a cook at Larned High School, and later worked in 
medical coding at Larned State Hospital where she retired in March of 
2020. She was of the Methodist faith and enjoyed traveling with her 
friends, being a farm wife, checking baby calves, gardening, and baking.
 She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren.On August 14, 1976, she married Kent A. Kirkwood at Larned; he preceded her in death on January 20, 2017.Survivors include: two sons, Levi (Lila Metzker) Kirkwood, Afton, OK,
 Ross Kirkwood, Larned; daughter, Tasha (Scott Honey) Starr, Fairland, 
OK; two sisters, Lee Anne Williams, Larned, Layna Dechant, Phoenix, AZ; 
aunt, Jo Ann Stueckemann, Apple Valley, MN; six grandchildren, Tristen 
Kirkwood, Brooke Tudor, Lane Tudor, Taryn Kirkwood, Treyton Kirkwood, 
and Jesse Starr; and a host of extended family.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.Graveside service will be 1:30 p.m. Monday, May 2, 2022, at Larned 
Cemetery with Chaplain Jeff Johnson presiding. Visitation will be 1:00 
p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. 
Burial will be in Larned Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;

Laura Augusta Kirkwood

Alice K. (Meis) Sander, 70, died Monday, April 11, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home in Murdock, KS, after fighting cancer for 6 months like a warrior, while maintaining dignity and grace throughout her courageous battle.

She was born November 18, 1951, in Hays, KS, the daughter of Gilbert and Velma (Eidson) Meis. She graduated from Hays High School in 1969. On October 19, 1974, she married Alvin B. “Brad” Sander in Kinsley, KS. She was a longtime resident of Victoria, KS before moving to Kingman, KS.&nbsp;

Alice loved quilting, sitting on her porch swing, cooking for her family and friends, traveling with her husband, spending time with her grandchildren and beloved bulldogs, and sending cards to those she loved. She was an avid sports fan and a loyal fan of her beloved Kansas Jayhawks. She always put others before herself.&nbsp;

She is survived by her husband Brad; two daughters Shannon Sander of Hays, KS and Mandi Stephenson of Cheney, KS; two grandchildren Connor Stephenson and Madilyn Stephenson; bulldogs Gertie and Roxie; brother Gilbert “Bill” Meis and wife Betty of Hays, KS; sisters Joan Schoendaller and husband Leonard of Colorado Springs, CO, Shari Dreiling and husband Alex of Hays, KS; sisters-in-law Gladys Swindler, Patty Billinger, Sandra Sander-Crawford; brother-in-law Darrell Sander, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

She was proceeded in death by her parents; mother and father-in-law Alvin P. and Bonnie Sander; and two brothers-in-law Irwin “Irv” Sander and Marty Sander.&nbsp;

Memorial services will be held on April 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Livingston’s Funeral Home, 1830 N. Main, Kingman, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to University of Kansas Cancer Center, 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Westwood, KS 66205, and Phoenix Home Care and Hospice, 3450 N. Rock Road, Ste. 213, Wichita, KS 67226.

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 </figure>Alice K. (Meis) Sander, 70, died Monday, April 11, 2022, surrounded by her family at her home in Murdock, KS, after fighting cancer for 6 months like a warrior, while maintaining dignity and grace throughout her courageous battle.She was born November 18, 1951, in Hays, KS, the daughter of Gilbert and Velma (Eidson) Meis. She graduated from Hays High School in 1969. On October 19, 1974, she married Alvin B. “Brad” Sander in Kinsley, KS. She was a longtime resident of Victoria, KS before moving to Kingman, KS.&nbsp;Alice loved quilting, sitting on her porch swing, cooking for her family and friends, traveling with her husband, spending time with her grandchildren and beloved bulldogs, and sending cards to those she loved. She was an avid sports fan and a loyal fan of her beloved Kansas Jayhawks. She always put others before herself.&nbsp;She is survived by her husband Brad; two daughters Shannon Sander of Hays, KS and Mandi Stephenson of Cheney, KS; two grandchildren Connor Stephenson and Madilyn Stephenson; bulldogs Gertie and Roxie; brother Gilbert “Bill” Meis and wife Betty of Hays, KS; sisters Joan Schoendaller and husband Leonard of Colorado Springs, CO, Shari Dreiling and husband Alex of Hays, KS; sisters-in-law Gladys Swindler, Patty Billinger, Sandra Sander-Crawford; brother-in-law Darrell Sander, and numerous nieces and nephews.&nbsp;She was proceeded in death by her parents; mother and father-in-law Alvin P. and Bonnie Sander; and two brothers-in-law Irwin “Irv” Sander and Marty Sander.&nbsp;Memorial services will be held on April 30, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Livingston’s Funeral Home, 1830 N. Main, Kingman, Kansas.Memorials are suggested to University of Kansas Cancer Center, 2330 Shawnee Mission Parkway, Westwood, KS 66205, and Phoenix Home Care and Hospice, 3450 N. Rock Road, Ste. 213, Wichita, KS 67226.

Alice K. (Meis) Sander

Charles A. "Bud" Romey, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, died April 25, 
2022. He was born October 30, 1934, in Hays, Kansas. After graduation 
from Dighton High School, Bud moved to Kansas City where he worked for 
the Union Pacific Railroad Company. He married Mildred J. Nick on 
January 12, 1957. Shortly after their marriage Bud was drafted into the 
Army where he served in Verdun, France, for two years. Mildred joined 
him and they enjoyed touring Europe during the time Bud was stationed 
overseas. Their first daughter was born while they were stationed in 
France.

The couple returned to Kansas City where Bud started his 
own business, Romey Electric Company, with the help of his wife, 
Mildred. They had four sons and another daughter over the next 15 years.
 The couple co-founded Romey Enterprises, Inc., in 1967, which Bud ran 
until he retired in 2021 and turned the business over to his children. 

In
 1976 the family moved to a farm in Trimble, Missouri. For 26 years they
 lived on their farm until all the children were grown and they returned
 to Kansas City. During those years, Bud grew his business, at one time 
owning and operating five branches of his store, The Lighting Center.

Bud
 earned a pilot’s license and enjoyed traveling to hunt and fish. He 
also enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad with his family 
and later, after retiring, with his wife, Mildred, and occasionally with
 his grandchildren.

He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Kansas City from 1959-1976 and again from 2002-2014.

Bud
 is survived by his six children: Linda Romey, OSB, Erie, Pennsylvania, 
Steven Romey (Kathy), Kansas City, Richard Romey (Debbie), Leawood, Gary
 Romey (Kasumi), Sandy, Utah, Cindy Romey (Eric Barroso), Kansas City, 
Robert Romey, Kansas City; nine grandchildren, Josh (Holly), Zach 
(Ciera), Nicholas, William, Alana, Kaylin, Sho, Koichi, and Kaito and 
five great-grandchildren, Kael, Kameron, Kennedi, Kassius, and Kruz. He 
also leaves one brother, Larry, three sisters-in-law, Rosalie Kelly, 
Elizabeth Nick Stafford, and Rita (Mike) Crubel, and two 
brothers-in-law, William Nick, CSC, and Joseph (Elaine) Nick, and many 
nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by Mildred, his 
loving wife of 57 years, in 2014, and his parents Adolph and Beatrice 
(Brull) Romey, and brothers, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.

Visitation
 Saturday, April 30, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 
Kansas City, Missouri, Rosary at 10:45 a.m. followed by Mass of 
Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial following at Resurrection 
Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Answering
 the Call, assistance to first responders and their families, <a href="https://atc911.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://atc911.org/</a>.

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 </figure>Charles A. "Bud" Romey, 87, of Kansas City, Missouri, died April 25, 
2022. He was born October 30, 1934, in Hays, Kansas. After graduation 
from Dighton High School, Bud moved to Kansas City where he worked for 
the Union Pacific Railroad Company. He married Mildred J. Nick on 
January 12, 1957. Shortly after their marriage Bud was drafted into the 
Army where he served in Verdun, France, for two years. Mildred joined 
him and they enjoyed touring Europe during the time Bud was stationed 
overseas. Their first daughter was born while they were stationed in 
France.The couple returned to Kansas City where Bud started his 
own business, Romey Electric Company, with the help of his wife, 
Mildred. They had four sons and another daughter over the next 15 years.
 The couple co-founded Romey Enterprises, Inc., in 1967, which Bud ran 
until he retired in 2021 and turned the business over to his children. In
 1976 the family moved to a farm in Trimble, Missouri. For 26 years they
 lived on their farm until all the children were grown and they returned
 to Kansas City. During those years, Bud grew his business, at one time 
owning and operating five branches of his store, The Lighting Center.Bud
 earned a pilot’s license and enjoyed traveling to hunt and fish. He 
also enjoyed traveling throughout the U.S. and abroad with his family 
and later, after retiring, with his wife, Mildred, and occasionally with
 his grandchildren.He was a member of St. Charles Borromeo Church in Kansas City from 1959-1976 and again from 2002-2014.Bud
 is survived by his six children: Linda Romey, OSB, Erie, Pennsylvania, 
Steven Romey (Kathy), Kansas City, Richard Romey (Debbie), Leawood, Gary
 Romey (Kasumi), Sandy, Utah, Cindy Romey (Eric Barroso), Kansas City, 
Robert Romey, Kansas City; nine grandchildren, Josh (Holly), Zach 
(Ciera), Nicholas, William, Alana, Kaylin, Sho, Koichi, and Kaito and 
five great-grandchildren, Kael, Kameron, Kennedi, Kassius, and Kruz. He 
also leaves one brother, Larry, three sisters-in-law, Rosalie Kelly, 
Elizabeth Nick Stafford, and Rita (Mike) Crubel, and two 
brothers-in-law, William Nick, CSC, and Joseph (Elaine) Nick, and many 
nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by Mildred, his 
loving wife of 57 years, in 2014, and his parents Adolph and Beatrice 
(Brull) Romey, and brothers, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.Visitation
 Saturday, April 30, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Charles Borromeo Parish, 
Kansas City, Missouri, Rosary at 10:45 a.m. followed by Mass of 
Christian Burial at 11:00 a.m. Burial following at Resurrection 
Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to Answering
 the Call, assistance to first responders and their families, <a href="https://atc911.org/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://atc911.org/</a>.

Charles A. 'Bud' Romey

Mandy L. Odle was born on April 14, 1975, in Connecticut, and died&nbsp;April 24, 2022, at the Salina Regional Health Center very peacefully surrounded with love.&nbsp;

Mandy is the strongest person to ever walk on the face of the earth.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mandy and Todd were united in marriage on June 6, 2006, and have enjoyed a very happy life together.&nbsp;

She faced many battles throughout her life and took every one in stride.&nbsp;

Mandy had a love for writing and filled 
many notebooks full of her stories that are located throughout the 
house. Dancing and singing were a big love also. The Twilight Movies and
 Book Series were another big love of hers. She so enjoyed to be 
surrounded by all that came to be with her throughout her life. She had a
 passion for making friends and turning them into family. She enjoyed 
the company of others. She loved with everything she had. She didn’t 
consider anyone a stranger. Her door was always open and her shoulder 
was always there to lean on. She always had a story to tell. She enjoyed
 spending time with family especially her grand babies. They were her 
world.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Her other enjoyment was the dirt track 
racing world of going to the races with Todd to&nbsp;enjoy a night out under 
the stars with the cars running loud and fast. The number on Todd and 
Mandy’s race car was picked for their date of union in marriage of June 6th of it being car 63. &nbsp;

She is survived by her husband Todd 
Odle of Glen Elder, her mother Diane Riley of Hays, her daughter Kristin
 Amon of Beloit, her son Dustin west of Cawker City, her grandchildren 
with all of her close friends, and brother in laws and sister in laws, 
aunts, uncles and so many more that love her till eternity.&nbsp; &nbsp;

She was preceded in death by many family and friends. May they all rest in peace.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be at 10 AM Thursday, April 28, at the Glen 
Elder Friends Church. Visitation will be from 1-7 PM with family present
 from 5-6:30 PM Wednesday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. In lieu of
 flowers, memorials may be given to the Funeral Expense Fund.

<figure>
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 </figure>Mandy L. Odle was born on April 14, 1975, in Connecticut, and died&nbsp;April 24, 2022, at the Salina Regional Health Center very peacefully surrounded with love.&nbsp;Mandy is the strongest person to ever walk on the face of the earth.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mandy and Todd were united in marriage on June 6, 2006, and have enjoyed a very happy life together.&nbsp;She faced many battles throughout her life and took every one in stride.&nbsp;Mandy had a love for writing and filled 
many notebooks full of her stories that are located throughout the 
house. Dancing and singing were a big love also. The Twilight Movies and
 Book Series were another big love of hers. She so enjoyed to be 
surrounded by all that came to be with her throughout her life. She had a
 passion for making friends and turning them into family. She enjoyed 
the company of others. She loved with everything she had. She didn’t 
consider anyone a stranger. Her door was always open and her shoulder 
was always there to lean on. She always had a story to tell. She enjoyed
 spending time with family especially her grand babies. They were her 
world.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her other enjoyment was the dirt track 
racing world of going to the races with Todd to&nbsp;enjoy a night out under 
the stars with the cars running loud and fast. The number on Todd and 
Mandy’s race car was picked for their date of union in marriage of June 6th of it being car 63. &nbsp;She is survived by her husband Todd 
Odle of Glen Elder, her mother Diane Riley of Hays, her daughter Kristin
 Amon of Beloit, her son Dustin west of Cawker City, her grandchildren 
with all of her close friends, and brother in laws and sister in laws, 
aunts, uncles and so many more that love her till eternity.&nbsp; &nbsp;She was preceded in death by many family and friends. May they all rest in peace.&nbsp;Funeral services will be at 10 AM Thursday, April 28, at the Glen 
Elder Friends Church. Visitation will be from 1-7 PM with family present
 from 5-6:30 PM Wednesday at the Roberts Family Funeral Home. In lieu of
 flowers, memorials may be given to the Funeral Expense Fund.

Mandy L. Odle

Norman Ray Sumpter was born on March 28th, 1962, in Beloit Ks to Wayne 
and Ernestine (Lawson) Sumpter and passed away at Downs Health and 
Rehabilitation on April 25th, 2022. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, Wayne and Ernestine and siblings; Diane, Josephine, Carol 
Rathke, Edith Rathke, and David Sumpter. 
 He is survived by siblings: Norleen Sumpter of Downs (twin sister), 
Lloyd Sumpter of Allen Ks, Charlotte Becker of Anthony Ks, Richard 
(Penny) of Downs, Allen (Helen) of Downs, Melvin of Downs, Liz Benson 
(Tom) of Brady Nebraska, Jerry of Lincoln Ks, and Carl (Tami) of Tipton 
Ks and numerous nieces and nephews. 
 Norman collected unique Knives and lighters, He was an avid fan of 
wrestling, and Bob Segar. He loved music and children, he liked to spoil
 kids with candy and popcorn. Norman was a shy person but did have a 
sense of humor. He was always the sensitive one. Norman worked in Downs 
at pork packers' plant, when they closed, he did odd jobs for anyone 
that needed him. He loved animals, fishing, and camping.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Norman-Ray-Sumpter?obId=24673217#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Norman Ray Sumpter was born on March 28th, 1962, in Beloit Ks to Wayne 
and Ernestine (Lawson) Sumpter and passed away at Downs Health and 
Rehabilitation on April 25th, 2022. He was preceded in death by his 
parents, Wayne and Ernestine and siblings; Diane, Josephine, Carol 
Rathke, Edith Rathke, and David Sumpter. 
 He is survived by siblings: Norleen Sumpter of Downs (twin sister), 
Lloyd Sumpter of Allen Ks, Charlotte Becker of Anthony Ks, Richard 
(Penny) of Downs, Allen (Helen) of Downs, Melvin of Downs, Liz Benson 
(Tom) of Brady Nebraska, Jerry of Lincoln Ks, and Carl (Tami) of Tipton 
Ks and numerous nieces and nephews. 
 Norman collected unique Knives and lighters, He was an avid fan of 
wrestling, and Bob Segar. He loved music and children, he liked to spoil
 kids with candy and popcorn. Norman was a shy person but did have a 
sense of humor. He was always the sensitive one. Norman worked in Downs 
at pork packers' plant, when they closed, he did odd jobs for anyone 
that needed him. He loved animals, fishing, and camping.&nbsp; &nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.rfmortuaries.com/obituaries/Norman-Ray-Sumpter?obId=24673217#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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