Michael L. Murphy, age 88, of Zurich, KS died Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Redbud Village - Plainville.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 2, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St Anthony Catholic Church - Schoenchen, KS.&nbsp; Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.

Viewing and Visitation will be Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a parish vigil service beginning at 7:00 PM at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.

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

Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Michael's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

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 </figure>Michael L. Murphy, age 88, of Zurich, KS died Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Redbud Village - Plainville.Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, February 2, 2024, at 10:00 AM at St Anthony Catholic Church - Schoenchen, KS.&nbsp; Interment will follow in the parish cemetery.Viewing and Visitation will be Thursday, February 1, 2024, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM with a parish vigil service beginning at 7:00 PM at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.A complete obituary is pending and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Michael's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

Michael Leo Murphy

Carolyn Rupp, age 89, of Hays, KS died Thursday January 25, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society - Hays.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady, Help of Christians Catholic Church - Antonino.&nbsp; Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery - Hays.

Viewing and Visitation will be Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 5 PM to 7 PM with a parish vigil service beginning at 7 PM at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601

Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Carolyn's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Carolyn Rupp, age 89, of Hays, KS died Thursday January 25, 2024, at the Good Samaritan Society - Hays.Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 10:00 AM at Our Lady, Help of Christians Catholic Church - Antonino.&nbsp; Interment will follow in St. Joseph's Catholic Cemetery - Hays.Viewing and Visitation will be Wednesday, January 31, 2024 from 5 PM to 7 PM with a parish vigil service beginning at 7 PM at Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601A complete obituary is pending and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Carolyn's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.&nbsp;

Carolyn Rupp

Xavion Tanner Wilhelm, infant son of Amber Keever and Malachi Wilhelm was stillborn on Monday, January 22, 2024.

He is survived by his parents and his grandparents, Lisa Keever, Frank Brown, Chris Wilhelm, and Mandy Brungardt.

Private family burial will be in Mount Allen Cemetery. Services are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and condolences may be left for Xavion’s family at www.haysmemorial.com

Xavion Tanner Wilhelm, infant son of Amber Keever and Malachi Wilhelm was stillborn on Monday, January 22, 2024.He is survived by his parents and his grandparents, Lisa Keever, Frank Brown, Chris Wilhelm, and Mandy Brungardt.Private family burial will be in Mount Allen Cemetery. Services are in the care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and condolences may be left for Xavion’s family at www.haysmemorial.com

Xavion Tanner Wilhelm

Louis Joseph Degenhardt, 78, passed away January 25, 2024, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kan. He was born April 29, 1945, in Hays, Kan., to Walter and Bernita (Wasinger) Degenhardt. &nbsp;He had previously been married to Cheri (Greenleaf) Walter and Sheryl (Blazek) Degenhardt. &nbsp;He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, earning the rank of SP4(T).

Louis, a Great Bend resident, had been a long-time employee of T &amp; C Manufacturing and Rice Engineering, previously working for Jomax Construction and Kansas Brick and Tile. &nbsp;He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and V.F.W. Post 3111, both of Great Bend. &nbsp;Louis was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and fisherman, and in his younger years enjoyed playing softball and pheasant hunting. &nbsp;In his spare time, he played the lottery and Keno, pastimes in which he was quite successful and lucky. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include two daughters, Tami Johns of Great Bend, and Melissa Crawford and husband James of Great Bend; Two sons, Derek Degenhardt and wife Courtney of Decatur, Texas, and Devon Degenhardt and wife Hannah of Great Bend; three brothers, Lloyd Degenhardt and wife Leeta of Larned, and Leon Degenhardt and wife Paula of Muskogee, Okla., and Richard Degenhardt of Great Bend; his sister, Kathy Foster and husband Brett of Rose Hill, Kan.; sister-in-law, Shirley Degenhardt of Great Bend; seven grandchildren, Gavin Crawford and wife Emily, Kamryn Johns, Khloe Johns, Brody Degenhardt, Jordyn Degenhardt, Grayson Degenhardt, and Fletcher Degenhardt; a great-grandson, Myles Crawford; and companion, Kim Silverie of Lyons.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Larry Degenhardt.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

The family will be present to greet friends 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 5, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Inurnment will follow at the Great Bend Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Southwest Kansas Veterans Funeral Honor Guard and the Fort Riley Honor Guard. &nbsp;Memorials have been designated to Kansas Honor Flight, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS &nbsp;67530.

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 </figure>Louis Joseph Degenhardt, 78, passed away January 25, 2024, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kan. He was born April 29, 1945, in Hays, Kan., to Walter and Bernita (Wasinger) Degenhardt. &nbsp;He had previously been married to Cheri (Greenleaf) Walter and Sheryl (Blazek) Degenhardt. &nbsp;He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War, earning the rank of SP4(T).Louis, a Great Bend resident, had been a long-time employee of T &amp; C Manufacturing and Rice Engineering, previously working for Jomax Construction and Kansas Brick and Tile. &nbsp;He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles and V.F.W. Post 3111, both of Great Bend. &nbsp;Louis was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and fisherman, and in his younger years enjoyed playing softball and pheasant hunting. &nbsp;In his spare time, he played the lottery and Keno, pastimes in which he was quite successful and lucky. &nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include two daughters, Tami Johns of Great Bend, and Melissa Crawford and husband James of Great Bend; Two sons, Derek Degenhardt and wife Courtney of Decatur, Texas, and Devon Degenhardt and wife Hannah of Great Bend; three brothers, Lloyd Degenhardt and wife Leeta of Larned, and Leon Degenhardt and wife Paula of Muskogee, Okla., and Richard Degenhardt of Great Bend; his sister, Kathy Foster and husband Brett of Rose Hill, Kan.; sister-in-law, Shirley Degenhardt of Great Bend; seven grandchildren, Gavin Crawford and wife Emily, Kamryn Johns, Khloe Johns, Brody Degenhardt, Jordyn Degenhardt, Grayson Degenhardt, and Fletcher Degenhardt; a great-grandson, Myles Crawford; and companion, Kim Silverie of Lyons.He was preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Larry Degenhardt.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;The family will be present to greet friends 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 4, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home. &nbsp;Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, February 5, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Inurnment will follow at the Great Bend Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Southwest Kansas Veterans Funeral Honor Guard and the Fort Riley Honor Guard. &nbsp;Memorials have been designated to Kansas Honor Flight, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS &nbsp;67530.

Louis Joseph Degenhardt

Darlene Jeanette Branham, 88, passed away January 25, 2024, at Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on August 7, 1935, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Herman and Anna (Frank) Straub. On February 27, 1954, she married Donnie Branham at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ellinwood. He passed on February 6, 1987.

A lifetime resident of Great Bend, Darlene was a care giver at Great Bend Day Care Center for 28 years. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish and former member of the Altar Society. Darlene enjoyed watching sporting events and television, playing cards, being with friends, and especially taking care of her kids and grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Denise (Gordon) Dolechek of Russell, Dana (N.R.) Weber of Great Bend, Dixie (Bert) Brunell of Riodoso, New Mexico, Douglas (Sandra) Branham of Great Bend, David Branham of Great Bend, and Daniel (Tami) Branham of Albert; eleven grandchildren, Kaylene, Kevin, Nicholas, Rebeka, Matthew, AnaMarie, Diah, Mindy, Kayci, Derek and Cody; sixteen great-grandchildren with one on the way; and one great-great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and sister, Marilyn Krier.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials have been designated to Medicalodges of Great Bend, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Darlene Jeanette Branham, 88, passed away January 25, 2024, at Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on August 7, 1935, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Herman and Anna (Frank) Straub. On February 27, 1954, she married Donnie Branham at St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church in Ellinwood. He passed on February 6, 1987.A lifetime resident of Great Bend, Darlene was a care giver at Great Bend Day Care Center for 28 years. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish and former member of the Altar Society. Darlene enjoyed watching sporting events and television, playing cards, being with friends, and especially taking care of her kids and grandchildren.Survivors include her children, Denise (Gordon) Dolechek of Russell, Dana (N.R.) Weber of Great Bend, Dixie (Bert) Brunell of Riodoso, New Mexico, Douglas (Sandra) Branham of Great Bend, David Branham of Great Bend, and Daniel (Tami) Branham of Albert; eleven grandchildren, Kaylene, Kevin, Nicholas, Rebeka, Matthew, AnaMarie, Diah, Mindy, Kayci, Derek and Cody; sixteen great-grandchildren with one on the way; and one great-great-grandchild.She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; and sister, Marilyn Krier.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Private family service will be held at a later date. Memorials have been designated to Medicalodges of Great Bend, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Darlene Jeanette Branham

Michael “Mike” Dean Yoke, aged 62, of Goodland, KS passed away in Atlanta, KS on January 18th, 2024. He was born on January 24th, 1961 to Kenneth and Wilma (Spillman) Yoke in Hoxie, KS.

He is survived by his two children Sydney Yoke of Ludell, KS, Aubrey, husband Garth Griffith and granddaughter Navy Griffith of Atwood, KS. His two sisters, Nancy Yoke of Lee’s Summit, MO, niece Kasi Shepard, Pam (Arlen) Riesen of Hillsboro, KS, two nephews Thomas and Travis Riesen and brother Les (Debbie) Yoke of Pagosa Springs, CO.

He is preceded in death by his two parents.

There will be a Celebration of Life will be held at Sugar Hills Golf Club in Goodland, KS on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM MT. &nbsp; All are welcome.

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 </figure>Michael “Mike” Dean Yoke, aged 62, of Goodland, KS passed away in Atlanta, KS on January 18th, 2024. He was born on January 24th, 1961 to Kenneth and Wilma (Spillman) Yoke in Hoxie, KS.He is survived by his two children Sydney Yoke of Ludell, KS, Aubrey, husband Garth Griffith and granddaughter Navy Griffith of Atwood, KS. His two sisters, Nancy Yoke of Lee’s Summit, MO, niece Kasi Shepard, Pam (Arlen) Riesen of Hillsboro, KS, two nephews Thomas and Travis Riesen and brother Les (Debbie) Yoke of Pagosa Springs, CO.He is preceded in death by his two parents.There will be a Celebration of Life will be held at Sugar Hills Golf Club in Goodland, KS on Saturday, February 3, 2024 from 4:00 to 6:00 PM MT. &nbsp; All are welcome.

Michael “Mike” Dean Yoke

Mayme Ruth DuBois was born December 26, 1930 in Stanton County, KS to James and Leah (Keesling) Lofland. She passed away at the age of 93 on January 24, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County.

Mayme started her life in Stanton County before moving to Great Bend and graduated from Great Bend High School in 1948. She married Don A. DuBois on December 30, 1949 in Great Bend. Mayme spent most of her career at Dodge City Humara Hospital in Dodge City, KS as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Mayme spent several years working as an EMT in the ambulance that her husband Don drove.

Mayme was preceded in death by her parents: James and Leah Lofland; husband: Don DuBois; siblings: James Lofland, Mary Alice Biskeborn, Arthur Lofland, Pauline Crowley, Letha Luther, and Elsie Hiss; sons: Dan and David DuBois; great-granddaughter: Danielle DuBois. Mayme is survived by her sister: Darlene Unruh, Cypress, TX; daughter: Diana Sue Fillpot of Roanoke, VA; daughter-in-law: Ut T. Tran of Wichita, KS; daughter-in-law Tami DuBois of Hill City, KS; grandchildren: Darla Myhre of Roanoke, VA, Dale (Kat) Fillpot of Roanoke, VA, Tahnee Webster of Wichita, KS, Wesley (Ann) DuBois of Norton, KS, Whitney (Jay) Nickelson of Penokee, KS, Clayton DuBois (Ashley) of Norton, KS; 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the Jennings United Methodist Church, Jennings. Inurnment will follow in the Jennings Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County. Condolences can be left at www.plumergobber.com.

Mayme Ruth DuBois was born December 26, 1930 in Stanton County, KS to James and Leah (Keesling) Lofland. She passed away at the age of 93 on January 24, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County.Mayme started her life in Stanton County before moving to Great Bend and graduated from Great Bend High School in 1948. She married Don A. DuBois on December 30, 1949 in Great Bend. Mayme spent most of her career at Dodge City Humara Hospital in Dodge City, KS as a Respiratory Care Practitioner. Mayme spent several years working as an EMT in the ambulance that her husband Don drove.Mayme was preceded in death by her parents: James and Leah Lofland; husband: Don DuBois; siblings: James Lofland, Mary Alice Biskeborn, Arthur Lofland, Pauline Crowley, Letha Luther, and Elsie Hiss; sons: Dan and David DuBois; great-granddaughter: Danielle DuBois. Mayme is survived by her sister: Darlene Unruh, Cypress, TX; daughter: Diana Sue Fillpot of Roanoke, VA; daughter-in-law: Ut T. Tran of Wichita, KS; daughter-in-law Tami DuBois of Hill City, KS; grandchildren: Darla Myhre of Roanoke, VA, Dale (Kat) Fillpot of Roanoke, VA, Tahnee Webster of Wichita, KS, Wesley (Ann) DuBois of Norton, KS, Whitney (Jay) Nickelson of Penokee, KS, Clayton DuBois (Ashley) of Norton, KS; 14 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren.Memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 3, 2024 at the Jennings United Methodist Church, Jennings. Inurnment will follow in the Jennings Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County. Condolences can be left at www.plumergobber.com.

Mayme Ruth DuBois 

Elmer Lee Musil, 74, died Jan. 25, 2024, at Azria Health in Great Bend. He was born Sept. 22, 1949, in Marysville, Kan., to Elmer Ray and Ellen Berniece Brownlee Musil. He was a farmer, cattleman, seedsman, journalist, community leader, husband and father.

Lee was president of the first graduation class of Pawnee Heights High School. His senior year he received I ratings at state competition in speech and trombone trio. He also excelled in track, placing second in the state in the two-mile run, setting a school record of 9:45, which still stands today, 58 years later. He went on to run on the freshman cross country and track team at Kansas State University, and then in intermural competitions, where he earned honors for his beloved fraternity, Delta Upsilon. His crowning track achievement probably was running on the winning team at the Pikes Peak Marathon in 1967. That year he was also named state 4-H swine champion with his herd of registered SPF Hampshires.

After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agriculture journalism from K-State and serving in the ROTC, Lee spent seven years working in various capacities as an ag journalist and editor and then as agricultural assistant to First District Congressman Keith Sebelius in Washington, D.C., during the Farm Strike, tractorcades and farm bills of the late 1970s.

From there, Lee returned to the farm at Burdett. He married Carolyn Reich on May 3, 1980. In April of 1989, they adopted their only son, Richard, at birth.

On the farm, Lee assisted his dad, with the farming, irrigation, certified seed wheat and beef growing operations, which eventually grew to 10 quarters of land and 3,000 cattle backgrounded per year. When Elmer retired, Lee downsized, rented his cattle pens and farmed only what he could handle himself. He took a job as a power plant operator on the graveyard shift at Larned State Hospital and worked there for 10 years until his retirement.

Lee’s wife and parents encouraged him to get involved in local, regional, and state organizations. His dad willingly covered Lee’s farm responsibilities while he served.

Lee was a past member of the Burdett United Methodist Church, where he served in numerous capacities. He was a longtime member of the Burdett Lions Club and, later, the Larned Noon Lions Club. He was active in the Larned Masonic Lodge and participated in the Burdett American Legion firing squad at Memorial Day services and military funerals. He also served as chairman of the Pawnee County Republican Party and secretary of the Burdett Coop Board.

Lee served as an officer of several water agencies. He also served on the Pawnee County Farm Bureau Board and the state Farm Bureau Resolutions Committee. One year he won the state Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet and competed in the national discussion meet in Phoenix. He also served on the board of directors of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership program.

Lee took the time to coach the Pawnee Heights designated pitch baseball team and helped Richard with his 4-H crops and livestock projects. He also enjoyed trips to Africa, Europe and the Holy Land and spent a summer in Bolivia.

In earlier years Lee wrote a weekly news column in the Larned Tiller and Toiler and the Jetmore Republican newspapers, a practice his mother started many years earlier. He served as editor and publisher of Delta Upsilon’s alumni magazine, The Avenger.

In 2016, Lee and Carolyn moved to Great Bend, where they became members of Trinity United Methodist Church. Lee also was active in the Great Bend Rotary Club and served as club president. He was forever and always an enthusiastic supporter of KSU and tried hard to never miss watching its sports teams whenever they were televised. &nbsp;

Lee kept notebooks in which he wrote down quotations, scripture verses and his thoughts. One entry, dated January 23, 2016, was entitled “Summary of my life.” Lee wrote: “Sitting at the top of the heap is not the exhilarating part. It’s the climb. The joy is in the journey. God has blessed me and brought phenomenal people across my path. My experiences have been overwhelming. I can’t thank my family and friends and hometown and the whole state of Kansas enough for making this possible. I am eternally grateful. Thanks be to God!”

Lee is survived by his wife, Carolyn, and son, Richard of Great Bend and grandchildren Conner and Briezlyn of Great Bend. Funeral service is 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Great Bend with Pastor David Vandenburg and Reverend Paul Stallsworth presiding. &nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. &nbsp;Memorial Graveside service with military honors will be 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett.

Memorial gifts can be given to the Golden Belt Community Foundation or Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

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 </figure>Elmer Lee Musil, 74, died Jan. 25, 2024, at Azria Health in Great Bend. He was born Sept. 22, 1949, in Marysville, Kan., to Elmer Ray and Ellen Berniece Brownlee Musil. He was a farmer, cattleman, seedsman, journalist, community leader, husband and father.Lee was president of the first graduation class of Pawnee Heights High School. His senior year he received I ratings at state competition in speech and trombone trio. He also excelled in track, placing second in the state in the two-mile run, setting a school record of 9:45, which still stands today, 58 years later. He went on to run on the freshman cross country and track team at Kansas State University, and then in intermural competitions, where he earned honors for his beloved fraternity, Delta Upsilon. His crowning track achievement probably was running on the winning team at the Pikes Peak Marathon in 1967. That year he was also named state 4-H swine champion with his herd of registered SPF Hampshires.After earning bachelor’s and master’s degrees in agriculture journalism from K-State and serving in the ROTC, Lee spent seven years working in various capacities as an ag journalist and editor and then as agricultural assistant to First District Congressman Keith Sebelius in Washington, D.C., during the Farm Strike, tractorcades and farm bills of the late 1970s.From there, Lee returned to the farm at Burdett. He married Carolyn Reich on May 3, 1980. In April of 1989, they adopted their only son, Richard, at birth.On the farm, Lee assisted his dad, with the farming, irrigation, certified seed wheat and beef growing operations, which eventually grew to 10 quarters of land and 3,000 cattle backgrounded per year. When Elmer retired, Lee downsized, rented his cattle pens and farmed only what he could handle himself. He took a job as a power plant operator on the graveyard shift at Larned State Hospital and worked there for 10 years until his retirement.Lee’s wife and parents encouraged him to get involved in local, regional, and state organizations. His dad willingly covered Lee’s farm responsibilities while he served.Lee was a past member of the Burdett United Methodist Church, where he served in numerous capacities. He was a longtime member of the Burdett Lions Club and, later, the Larned Noon Lions Club. He was active in the Larned Masonic Lodge and participated in the Burdett American Legion firing squad at Memorial Day services and military funerals. He also served as chairman of the Pawnee County Republican Party and secretary of the Burdett Coop Board.Lee served as an officer of several water agencies. He also served on the Pawnee County Farm Bureau Board and the state Farm Bureau Resolutions Committee. One year he won the state Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Discussion Meet and competed in the national discussion meet in Phoenix. He also served on the board of directors of the Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership program.Lee took the time to coach the Pawnee Heights designated pitch baseball team and helped Richard with his 4-H crops and livestock projects. He also enjoyed trips to Africa, Europe and the Holy Land and spent a summer in Bolivia.In earlier years Lee wrote a weekly news column in the Larned Tiller and Toiler and the Jetmore Republican newspapers, a practice his mother started many years earlier. He served as editor and publisher of Delta Upsilon’s alumni magazine, The Avenger.In 2016, Lee and Carolyn moved to Great Bend, where they became members of Trinity United Methodist Church. Lee also was active in the Great Bend Rotary Club and served as club president. He was forever and always an enthusiastic supporter of KSU and tried hard to never miss watching its sports teams whenever they were televised. &nbsp;Lee kept notebooks in which he wrote down quotations, scripture verses and his thoughts. One entry, dated January 23, 2016, was entitled “Summary of my life.” Lee wrote: “Sitting at the top of the heap is not the exhilarating part. It’s the climb. The joy is in the journey. God has blessed me and brought phenomenal people across my path. My experiences have been overwhelming. I can’t thank my family and friends and hometown and the whole state of Kansas enough for making this possible. I am eternally grateful. Thanks be to God!”Lee is survived by his wife, Carolyn, and son, Richard of Great Bend and grandchildren Conner and Briezlyn of Great Bend. Funeral service is 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 30, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Great Bend with Pastor David Vandenburg and Reverend Paul Stallsworth presiding. &nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Monday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. &nbsp;Memorial Graveside service with military honors will be 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett.Memorial gifts can be given to the Golden Belt Community Foundation or Kansas Agriculture and Rural Leadership in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Elmer Lee Musil

Nita Constant, 62, passed away January 26, 2024 at her home in Larned.

She was born October 9, 1961 in Liberal, the daughter of Charles Ray and Juanita Mathews Norton.

A longtime area resident, she was of the Christian faith. She was a cook at Country Living of Larned and liked to sew.

Survivors include: her parents, Ray and Juanita Norton; son, Brandon (Kelsey) Constant, Hoyt, Kansas; daughter, Adriane (Jace) Ewalt, Lone Jack, Missouri; two brothers, Eddie Norton, Satanta, David Norton, Larned; and four grandchildren, Leah, Lawson, Owen and Olivia.

Cremation has taken place and services will be announced at a later date by Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Nita Constant, 62, passed away January 26, 2024 at her home in Larned.She was born October 9, 1961 in Liberal, the daughter of Charles Ray and Juanita Mathews Norton.A longtime area resident, she was of the Christian faith. She was a cook at Country Living of Larned and liked to sew.Survivors include: her parents, Ray and Juanita Norton; son, Brandon (Kelsey) Constant, Hoyt, Kansas; daughter, Adriane (Jace) Ewalt, Lone Jack, Missouri; two brothers, Eddie Norton, Satanta, David Norton, Larned; and four grandchildren, Leah, Lawson, Owen and Olivia.Cremation has taken place and services will be announced at a later date by Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.

Nita Constant

Karen S. Crist, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Bridge Haven Facility in Lawrence, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born on April 26, 1953, in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Serena Rodenberg Schoonover. &nbsp;A resident of Scott City, Kansas from 1953 until 1972 moving to Manhattan Kansas where she was a cosmetologist. &nbsp;In 1976 Karen &amp; Skip moved to the farm near Friend, Kansas where she was a homemaker. &nbsp;In 2004 they moved to Garden City, Kansas.

She was a member of the Prairie View Church of the Brethren in Friend, Kansas. &nbsp;She also was very involved with other church activities including being a Sunday school teacher, Bible school teacher, church board member, and was active with the Prairie View Church Women’s Fellowship. &nbsp;She was also a member of PEO, Salmagundi, and Circle of Friends.

On June 8, 1974, she married Skip Crist in Scott City, Kansas. &nbsp;He survives.

Survivors include her Husband - Skip Crist of Garden City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Kelsie &amp; Derrick Crist-Funk of Manhattan, Kansas, Angie &amp; Scott Ackerman of Garden City, Kansas, One Son - Ryan &amp; Kirby Crist of Shawnee, Kansas, One Sister - Jan Morrow of Dodge City, Kansas, and Nine Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Sisters - One Infant Sister, and Judy Ricke.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Prairie View Church of the Brethren in Friend, Kansas with Pastor Jon Tuttle.

Memorials can be written to Scott City Animal Rescue or Prairie View Church of the Brethren in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.

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 </figure>Karen S. Crist, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Bridge Haven Facility in Lawrence, Kansas. &nbsp;She was born on April 26, 1953, in Scott City, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Serena Rodenberg Schoonover. &nbsp;A resident of Scott City, Kansas from 1953 until 1972 moving to Manhattan Kansas where she was a cosmetologist. &nbsp;In 1976 Karen &amp; Skip moved to the farm near Friend, Kansas where she was a homemaker. &nbsp;In 2004 they moved to Garden City, Kansas.She was a member of the Prairie View Church of the Brethren in Friend, Kansas. &nbsp;She also was very involved with other church activities including being a Sunday school teacher, Bible school teacher, church board member, and was active with the Prairie View Church Women’s Fellowship. &nbsp;She was also a member of PEO, Salmagundi, and Circle of Friends.On June 8, 1974, she married Skip Crist in Scott City, Kansas. &nbsp;He survives.Survivors include her Husband - Skip Crist of Garden City, Kansas, Two Daughters - Kelsie &amp; Derrick Crist-Funk of Manhattan, Kansas, Angie &amp; Scott Ackerman of Garden City, Kansas, One Son - Ryan &amp; Kirby Crist of Shawnee, Kansas, One Sister - Jan Morrow of Dodge City, Kansas, and Nine Grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her Parents, Two Sisters - One Infant Sister, and Judy Ricke.Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at the Prairie View Church of the Brethren in Friend, Kansas with Pastor Jon Tuttle.Memorials can be written to Scott City Animal Rescue or Prairie View Church of the Brethren in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box 553, Scott City, Kansas, 67871.There will be no calling times.Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Karen S. Crist

Betty Jean Bunker, 91, of Greeley, Colorado, died peacefully at her home in Greeley on January 10, 2024.

She was born April 21, 1932 Hays, Kansas to Charles and Eva (Harman) Baker and grew up on her family’s farm north of Hays in the Buckeye community. In 1950, Betty graduated from Hays High School, married Edward J. Bunker, and moved to Greeley where she resided for the remainder of her life. Betty and Edward were married 53 years before he preceded her in death in 2003. Betty’s number one priority was always her family. She greatly enjoyed cooking, in particular, baking with her granddaughters, gardening, spending time with her family, and playing bridge with her friends.

Betty is survived by her daughter Cynthia Conn of Lincoln, NE, son Gregory E. Bunker and wife Beverly of Centennial, CO, three granddaughters, Elizabeth Bunker and Alexandria Bunker, both of Charlotte, NC, and Lindsay Bunker of Valencia, CA, her sister JoAnn Koerner of Hays, and three brothers, Bill Baker of Upton, WY, David Baker and wife Marianne of Hendersonville, NC, and Tom Baker and wife Maria of Baja California.

She was preceded in death by her husband Edward, her parents, her stepmother, Henrietta (Westhusin) Baker, a son, James Bunker, a brother Charlie Baker, and her son-in-law Gary Conn.

Memorial services will be at a later date with inurnment in Linn Grove Cemetery in Greeley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betty’s memory to BrightFocus Foundation, Macular Degeneration Research https://donate.brightfocus.org/mdr/donate or to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greeley, Colorado, Building Fund https://stmarygreeley.org Condolences and memories of Betty may be left for her family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Betty Jean Bunker, 91, of Greeley, Colorado, died peacefully at her home in Greeley on January 10, 2024.She was born April 21, 1932 Hays, Kansas to Charles and Eva (Harman) Baker and grew up on her family’s farm north of Hays in the Buckeye community. In 1950, Betty graduated from Hays High School, married Edward J. Bunker, and moved to Greeley where she resided for the remainder of her life. Betty and Edward were married 53 years before he preceded her in death in 2003. Betty’s number one priority was always her family. She greatly enjoyed cooking, in particular, baking with her granddaughters, gardening, spending time with her family, and playing bridge with her friends.Betty is survived by her daughter Cynthia Conn of Lincoln, NE, son Gregory E. Bunker and wife Beverly of Centennial, CO, three granddaughters, Elizabeth Bunker and Alexandria Bunker, both of Charlotte, NC, and Lindsay Bunker of Valencia, CA, her sister JoAnn Koerner of Hays, and three brothers, Bill Baker of Upton, WY, David Baker and wife Marianne of Hendersonville, NC, and Tom Baker and wife Maria of Baja California.She was preceded in death by her husband Edward, her parents, her stepmother, Henrietta (Westhusin) Baker, a son, James Bunker, a brother Charlie Baker, and her son-in-law Gary Conn.Memorial services will be at a later date with inurnment in Linn Grove Cemetery in Greeley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Betty’s memory to BrightFocus Foundation, Macular Degeneration Research https://donate.brightfocus.org/mdr/donate or to St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Greeley, Colorado, Building Fund https://stmarygreeley.org Condolences and memories of Betty may be left for her family at www.haysmemorial.com

Betty Jean Bunker

Timothy Lee Morelock, 64, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024.

He was born September 28, 1959, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of James and Ruth (Gayle) Morelock. He graduated from Hays High School in 1979. He joined the Army National Guard while still in High School.

Tim later attended Pierce College and earned his Associates Degree in Technology in 1991.

Tim later joined the United States Army. He attended Warrant Officer School and graduated in 1996. Tim achieved the distinguished rank of CW4. He had many decorated medals including the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (7th Award), Joint Meritorious Unit Award (3rd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), the Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal and many more awards. He served in various countries including, Jordan, Germany, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. He proudly served his country for 31 years and retired in October 2010.

He married Susan Lohmeyer on December 18, 1982 in Hays, KS at the Trinity Lutheran Church. They had two daughters, Megan and Madalyn. They later divorced but stayed very close friends through the years.

He was the best girl dad and loved his daughters. Later Tim earned the title of Grandpa and cherished the time he spent with his grandsons. He enjoyed fast cars, especially his Mustangs. Tim took pride in his cars and enjoyed keeping them clean and washed. He was a member of the CSRA Mustang and Ford Club, Augusta, Georgia. Tim enjoyed fishing, watching moves and listening to rock music, especially ACDC and Metallica. He liked to draw and was a good artist.

Survivors include his daughters, Megan (Tyler) Pfannenstiel and Madalyn (Brigham) Morelock; former spouse, Sue Morelock; his grandsons, Nicholas Pfannenstiel and Nolan Pfannenstiel; siblings, Tom (Kristi) Morelock and Traci Coulson; and step mother, Lois Morelock. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Ruth E. Morelock and Father, James H. Morelock.

A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66604. Memorial contributions may be made to Huntington's Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 902, New York, NY 10018.



Timothy Lee Morelock, 64, of Topeka, passed away Saturday, January 20, 2024.He was born September 28, 1959, in Topeka, Kansas, the son of James and Ruth (Gayle) Morelock. He graduated from Hays High School in 1979. He joined the Army National Guard while still in High School.Tim later attended Pierce College and earned his Associates Degree in Technology in 1991.Tim later joined the United States Army. He attended Warrant Officer School and graduated in 1996. Tim achieved the distinguished rank of CW4. He had many decorated medals including the Joint Service Commendation Medal, Meritorious Service Medal (2nd Award), Army Commendation Medal (3rd Award), Joint Service Achievement Medal, Army Achievement Medal (7th Award), Joint Meritorious Unit Award (3rd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal (2nd Award), the Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Star, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Korean Defense Service Medal and many more awards. He served in various countries including, Jordan, Germany, Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. He proudly served his country for 31 years and retired in October 2010.He married Susan Lohmeyer on December 18, 1982 in Hays, KS at the Trinity Lutheran Church. They had two daughters, Megan and Madalyn. They later divorced but stayed very close friends through the years.He was the best girl dad and loved his daughters. Later Tim earned the title of Grandpa and cherished the time he spent with his grandsons. He enjoyed fast cars, especially his Mustangs. Tim took pride in his cars and enjoyed keeping them clean and washed. He was a member of the CSRA Mustang and Ford Club, Augusta, Georgia. Tim enjoyed fishing, watching moves and listening to rock music, especially ACDC and Metallica. He liked to draw and was a good artist.Survivors include his daughters, Megan (Tyler) Pfannenstiel and Madalyn (Brigham) Morelock; former spouse, Sue Morelock; his grandsons, Nicholas Pfannenstiel and Nolan Pfannenstiel; siblings, Tom (Kristi) Morelock and Traci Coulson; and step mother, Lois Morelock. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Ruth E. Morelock and Father, James H. Morelock.A memorial service with Military Honors will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Penwell Gabel Funeral Home, 1321 SW 10th Avenue, Topeka, Kansas 66604. Memorial contributions may be made to Huntington's Disease Society of America, 505 Eighth Avenue, Suite 902, New York, NY 10018.

Timothy Lee Morelock

John Robert Wasinger was born March 6th1936 in Hays Kansas, the son of Martin F. and Mary (Schmidt) Wasinger.&nbsp; John passed from this life on January 9th&nbsp;2024 at the age of 87 in Littleton Colorado.&nbsp; He was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers; Herb, James, Joseph, and Franklin. Sister; Roslind (Rusty) Karlin.&nbsp; He is survived by his sister; Emily Richter, sister-in-law; Barbara Wasinger and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

John graduated from St. Joseph’s Military Academy in 1955. He went on to attend Fort Hays State University graduating with a BS degree in Business in 1959. During this time he worked at the Varsity Bowl as a fry cook. He also had a great passion for the Big Bands and was a member of a local band , The Ted Smith Band. John moved to Denver, Colorado to pursue his career in Business.&nbsp; He moved back to Hays and attended Fort Hays State University to attain his teaching certificate in English and Language Arts. He then moved to Ulysses, Kansas teaching middle school until 1967 when he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he also taught middle school. He completed his master’s degree in 1970. John retired from Clark County School District in 1992. In 2011 John moved to Windsor, Colorado where he spent his final years, &nbsp;He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Knights of Columbus Council 11575 and was a 3rd degree knight. He will be remembered for all the heart he shared with his family and friends. He truly loved each of them.

Services will be held on Friday February 2nd, 11:30am at Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Parish (18000 E Arapahoe Rd, Aurora, CO &nbsp;80016)

There will be another service held later in Hays, Kansas with Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock’s Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp;

Memories and words of comfort may be left on John’s tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

John Robert Wasinger was born March 6th1936 in Hays Kansas, the son of Martin F. and Mary (Schmidt) Wasinger.&nbsp; John passed from this life on January 9th&nbsp;2024 at the age of 87 in Littleton Colorado.&nbsp; He was proceeded in death by his parents, brothers; Herb, James, Joseph, and Franklin. Sister; Roslind (Rusty) Karlin.&nbsp; He is survived by his sister; Emily Richter, sister-in-law; Barbara Wasinger and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.John graduated from St. Joseph’s Military Academy in 1955. He went on to attend Fort Hays State University graduating with a BS degree in Business in 1959. During this time he worked at the Varsity Bowl as a fry cook. He also had a great passion for the Big Bands and was a member of a local band , The Ted Smith Band. John moved to Denver, Colorado to pursue his career in Business.&nbsp; He moved back to Hays and attended Fort Hays State University to attain his teaching certificate in English and Language Arts. He then moved to Ulysses, Kansas teaching middle school until 1967 when he moved to Las Vegas, Nevada where he also taught middle school. He completed his master’s degree in 1970. John retired from Clark County School District in 1992. In 2011 John moved to Windsor, Colorado where he spent his final years, &nbsp;He was a member of Our Lady of the Valley Knights of Columbus Council 11575 and was a 3rd degree knight. He will be remembered for all the heart he shared with his family and friends. He truly loved each of them.Services will be held on Friday February 2nd, 11:30am at Our Lady of Loreto Catholic Parish (18000 E Arapahoe Rd, Aurora, CO &nbsp;80016)There will be another service held later in Hays, Kansas with Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory-Brock’s Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.&nbsp;Memories and words of comfort may be left on John’s tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

John Robert Wasinger

Carolyn Rose Carlson, Emporia, Kansas, passed away on January 24, 2024. She was 90 years old.

Carolyn was born on May 22, 1933, in Dodge City, KS, the daughter of Carl and Josephine (Giessel) Carmichael. Carolyn graduated from Dodge City High School, and Dodge City Community College. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Art Education from Emporia State University. Carolyn and Clayton met while attending ESU and married on June 25, 1955, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Emporia, KS.

Carolyn lived in Emporia, Columbus, Burlington, Victoria, Topeka and Council Grove before returning to Emporia. While living in these cities, she enjoyed substitute teaching, sewing, quilting, pottery classes, clothing alterations for clients, and teaching parish education. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Emporia, as well as a member of the Flint Hills Regional Quilt Guild.

Survivors include her sister Sandy (Sam) Fricke of Ontario, CA; children Cheryl (Ken) Blake of Salina, KS; Fr Curtis Carlson, OFMCap of Victoria, KS; Connie (Rick) Lance of Ft Worth, TX; Cynthia (Carl) Rogers of Burlington, KS; Craig Carlson of Emporia, KS; and grandchildren Brian (Rosie) Blake of Merriam, KS; Scott Blake of Fort Meyers, FL; Sara (Sean) Kempt of Ft Worth, TX; Nikita Rogers and Yasmin Rogers of Burlington, KS.

She is preceded in death by her husband Clayton and sister Lois Gritton.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Emporia, with burial at Union Cemetery in Osage City, KS. Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, January 29, 2024 at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.

Memorials can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or The Emporia Arts Center, and can be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Emporia, KS, 66801.

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 </figure>Carolyn Rose Carlson, Emporia, Kansas, passed away on January 24, 2024. She was 90 years old.Carolyn was born on May 22, 1933, in Dodge City, KS, the daughter of Carl and Josephine (Giessel) Carmichael. Carolyn graduated from Dodge City High School, and Dodge City Community College. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Art Education from Emporia State University. Carolyn and Clayton met while attending ESU and married on June 25, 1955, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Emporia, KS.Carolyn lived in Emporia, Columbus, Burlington, Victoria, Topeka and Council Grove before returning to Emporia. While living in these cities, she enjoyed substitute teaching, sewing, quilting, pottery classes, clothing alterations for clients, and teaching parish education. She was a member of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church in Emporia, as well as a member of the Flint Hills Regional Quilt Guild.Survivors include her sister Sandy (Sam) Fricke of Ontario, CA; children Cheryl (Ken) Blake of Salina, KS; Fr Curtis Carlson, OFMCap of Victoria, KS; Connie (Rick) Lance of Ft Worth, TX; Cynthia (Carl) Rogers of Burlington, KS; Craig Carlson of Emporia, KS; and grandchildren Brian (Rosie) Blake of Merriam, KS; Scott Blake of Fort Meyers, FL; Sara (Sean) Kempt of Ft Worth, TX; Nikita Rogers and Yasmin Rogers of Burlington, KS.She is preceded in death by her husband Clayton and sister Lois Gritton.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church, Emporia, with burial at Union Cemetery in Osage City, KS. Family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Monday, January 29, 2024 at Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home.Memorials can be made to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or The Emporia Arts Center, and can be sent in care of Roberts-Blue-Barnett Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Emporia, KS, 66801.

Carolyn Rose Carlson

Doreen Mendenhall, 97, of Colby, formerly of Gove, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. She was born in 1926, on a farm two miles north of Quinter, KS, to Joe and Helen Fink. She was their only child. Doreen attended grade school and high school in Quinter, graduating with the class of 1944. She lived in Topeka for six months, then returned to Quinter to help her folks at Fink’s Motel and Café.

Doreen married J.L. Mendenhall (Jr) on March 28, 1946, when he returned from serving in the Merchant Marines during WWII. They lived in Quinter for a year, then moved southeast of Gove to live on the Mendenhall Ranch. They had four daughters, Connie, Pam, Terri and Cindy.

In the days of the CB’s, friends gave them the CB handle of Hefty Hereford and Hackberry Doll.

Doreen was a 75-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Rebekah Lodge. She was active in school and church activities and belonged to Gyne Fealti Club for 60 years. She also belonged to the So &amp; So Club, and she and Jr. belonged to the dance club at Gove.

Doreen loved music, she played the piano and sang in a quartet that sang for many funerals at Gove. She liked to dance and listen to Big Band music.

Doreen liked to sew, and her four girls kept her active in that field along with crochet and crafts. She worked with her husband on much of the outside farm work.

She loved her family and each of her 12 grandchildren had a crocheted afghan she made, her daughters also had one. She made many pillowcase dolls. Her grandchildren loved her French toast.

In September of 1999 the couple moved to Colby because of J.L.’s failing health. He died in March of 2001. Later Doreen became active in volunteer work with the RSVP program. She belonged to a Canasta Club and enjoyed going to “Lady’s Night Out.” She was an avid KU basketball fan. Doreen also was Mrs. Santa at Santa City for several years. She moved to Fairview Estates in 2013.

Doreen was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her children, Connie (Dick) Guernsey, of Parks, NE, Pam Mendenhall (Terry Selbe), of Goodland, KS, Terri (Kelly) Simon, of Bentonville, AR and Cindy (Terry) Rasmussen, of Colby, KS; twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

The Funeral Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Colby United Methodist Church, with burial at 2:00 p.m. in the Baker Township Cemetery, Quinter, KS. Memorials may be made to the Colby United Methodist Church and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Doreen Mendenhall, 97, of Colby, formerly of Gove, died Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Citizens Medical Center, in Colby. She was born in 1926, on a farm two miles north of Quinter, KS, to Joe and Helen Fink. She was their only child. Doreen attended grade school and high school in Quinter, graduating with the class of 1944. She lived in Topeka for six months, then returned to Quinter to help her folks at Fink’s Motel and Café.Doreen married J.L. Mendenhall (Jr) on March 28, 1946, when he returned from serving in the Merchant Marines during WWII. They lived in Quinter for a year, then moved southeast of Gove to live on the Mendenhall Ranch. They had four daughters, Connie, Pam, Terri and Cindy.In the days of the CB’s, friends gave them the CB handle of Hefty Hereford and Hackberry Doll.Doreen was a 75-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star and Rebekah Lodge. She was active in school and church activities and belonged to Gyne Fealti Club for 60 years. She also belonged to the So &amp; So Club, and she and Jr. belonged to the dance club at Gove.Doreen loved music, she played the piano and sang in a quartet that sang for many funerals at Gove. She liked to dance and listen to Big Band music.Doreen liked to sew, and her four girls kept her active in that field along with crochet and crafts. She worked with her husband on much of the outside farm work.She loved her family and each of her 12 grandchildren had a crocheted afghan she made, her daughters also had one. She made many pillowcase dolls. Her grandchildren loved her French toast.In September of 1999 the couple moved to Colby because of J.L.’s failing health. He died in March of 2001. Later Doreen became active in volunteer work with the RSVP program. She belonged to a Canasta Club and enjoyed going to “Lady’s Night Out.” She was an avid KU basketball fan. Doreen also was Mrs. Santa at Santa City for several years. She moved to Fairview Estates in 2013.Doreen was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by her children, Connie (Dick) Guernsey, of Parks, NE, Pam Mendenhall (Terry Selbe), of Goodland, KS, Terri (Kelly) Simon, of Bentonville, AR and Cindy (Terry) Rasmussen, of Colby, KS; twelve grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.The Funeral Service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 27, 2024, at the Colby United Methodist Church, with burial at 2:00 p.m. in the Baker Township Cemetery, Quinter, KS. Memorials may be made to the Colby United Methodist Church and sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Doreen Mendenhall

Lenice Mae Crawford 83, passed away peacefully on 01/22/2024. Lenice was born July 6, 1940, to Alex and Della (Kaufman) Herbel in Lucas KS. Lenice grew up on her parents' farm south of Lucas and graduated from Lucas High School in 1958.

After high school she moved to Lincoln where she worked at the Lincoln County Court house as well as the Lincoln Co ASCS office. It was in Lincoln that she met the love of her life due to a plumbing problem. She called local plumber Dan Crawford and after the service call, he asked her for a date and a romance blossomed. Dan and Lenice were married on June 10, 1961. Dan brought 2 daughters to the union, Danne Jo and Jeanne Ann and Lenice gave birth to daughter Sheila.

Lenice worked alongside Dan in his plumbing business until 1975 when they moved to Lucas to farm and ranch with her parents.

Dan passed away unexpectedly in 1987 and in 1989 Lenice married Rich Schuckenbrock. They remained south of Lucas until 2017 when due to failing health they moved to Lincoln.

Lenice’s favorite place on earth was Lucas, KS and she loved everyone that lived there. She was a quick wit and loved to laugh.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Dan and son in law Don Wiebke. She is survived by daughters Danne Jo Ryan (Herb), Jeanne Ann Wiebke and Sheila Ruby (Russ), grandchildren Tim Ryan, Shannon Wiebke (Summer), Lacy Faison, Cody Ruby (Courtney), Cassie Wilson (Keith), 8 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.

Lenice Mae Crawford 83, passed away peacefully on 01/22/2024. Lenice was born July 6, 1940, to Alex and Della (Kaufman) Herbel in Lucas KS. Lenice grew up on her parents' farm south of Lucas and graduated from Lucas High School in 1958.After high school she moved to Lincoln where she worked at the Lincoln County Court house as well as the Lincoln Co ASCS office. It was in Lincoln that she met the love of her life due to a plumbing problem. She called local plumber Dan Crawford and after the service call, he asked her for a date and a romance blossomed. Dan and Lenice were married on June 10, 1961. Dan brought 2 daughters to the union, Danne Jo and Jeanne Ann and Lenice gave birth to daughter Sheila.Lenice worked alongside Dan in his plumbing business until 1975 when they moved to Lucas to farm and ranch with her parents.Dan passed away unexpectedly in 1987 and in 1989 Lenice married Rich Schuckenbrock. They remained south of Lucas until 2017 when due to failing health they moved to Lincoln.Lenice’s favorite place on earth was Lucas, KS and she loved everyone that lived there. She was a quick wit and loved to laugh.She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Dan and son in law Don Wiebke. She is survived by daughters Danne Jo Ryan (Herb), Jeanne Ann Wiebke and Sheila Ruby (Russ), grandchildren Tim Ryan, Shannon Wiebke (Summer), Lacy Faison, Cody Ruby (Courtney), Cassie Wilson (Keith), 8 great grandchildren and 5 great great grandchildren.

Lenice Mae Crawford

Jason Anthony Liederbach, 51, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Jason was born December 28, 1972 in Hayward, California.&nbsp; He was one of two sons born to Gary K. and Delores A. (Crow) Liederbach.&nbsp; At the age of five, the family moved to Russell.&nbsp; He grew up and attended schools in Russell until his senior year when he attended and graduated from Wilson High School.

Jason worked for NexTec Wireless as a site surveyor.&nbsp; He worked with computers and performed computer maintenance.&nbsp; Earlier he worked for the Russell County as an EMT.

Jason’s surviving family include his parents, Gary and Delores Liederbach of Russell, Kansas; brother, Randy Liederbach (Randi) of Yukon, Oklahoma; and nieces and nephews, Ainsleah, Kenzie, Porter, Adler and Trace.

A private family service will take place at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Jason Anthony Liederbach, 51, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.Jason was born December 28, 1972 in Hayward, California.&nbsp; He was one of two sons born to Gary K. and Delores A. (Crow) Liederbach.&nbsp; At the age of five, the family moved to Russell.&nbsp; He grew up and attended schools in Russell until his senior year when he attended and graduated from Wilson High School.Jason worked for NexTec Wireless as a site surveyor.&nbsp; He worked with computers and performed computer maintenance.&nbsp; Earlier he worked for the Russell County as an EMT.Jason’s surviving family include his parents, Gary and Delores Liederbach of Russell, Kansas; brother, Randy Liederbach (Randi) of Yukon, Oklahoma; and nieces and nephews, Ainsleah, Kenzie, Porter, Adler and Trace.A private family service will take place at a later date.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Jason Anthony Liederbach

Dale Logan Akers, 92, Hays, died Thursday, January 25, 2024 at HaysMed.

He was born January 2, 1932 in Hays, the son of Carney L. and Florence L. (Altman) Akers.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Marjorie Joy “Marge” Akers on December 29, 1951 in Garnett, Kansas, and they celebrated 67 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on June 18, 2019.&nbsp; Dale was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Austria during the Korean War and in Europe after the war.&nbsp; He was the physical plant director at Fort Hays State University for 40 years, retiring in 1991.&nbsp; Dale was a talented woodworker, metal crafter, and a master electrician and plumber, learning skills that would help him be a master leader of men.&nbsp; His memberships included the First United Methodist Church, Hays VFW Post #9076, Hays American Legion Post #173, and he was an assistant leader for Boy Scout Troop #101.&nbsp; In his youth, Dale rode his horse to school and after his retirement he enjoyed horseback riding in Colorado.&nbsp; He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to the lake, and camping with his wife Marge.

Survivors include his son, Col. Gregory Akers and wife Jaye J. of Russell, his daughter, Debbie Moeckel and husband Doug of Topeka, a brother, Glenn Akers of Lebanon, Missouri, four grandchildren, Stuart Moeckel and wife Summer of Eudora, Benjamin Moeckel and wife Lindsey of Eudora, Jacob Akers and wife Casey Kilpatrick of Ann Arbor, MI, Sarah Stilling and husband Ross of Annandale, VA, six great grandchildren, Brennan Moeckel, Braxton Moeckel, Brantley Moeckel, Sophia Moeckel, Holden Stilling, and Quinn Stilling, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marge, a brother, Kenneth Akers, and his sister, Lorena Nulton.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Abrams officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will be in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Thursday and from 9:30 am until service time on Friday, all at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Cedar Bluff South Shore Cabin Association.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Dale may be left for his family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dale Logan Akers, 92, Hays, died Thursday, January 25, 2024 at HaysMed.He was born January 2, 1932 in Hays, the son of Carney L. and Florence L. (Altman) Akers.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Marjorie Joy “Marge” Akers on December 29, 1951 in Garnett, Kansas, and they celebrated 67 years of marriage before she preceded him in death on June 18, 2019.&nbsp; Dale was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Austria during the Korean War and in Europe after the war.&nbsp; He was the physical plant director at Fort Hays State University for 40 years, retiring in 1991.&nbsp; Dale was a talented woodworker, metal crafter, and a master electrician and plumber, learning skills that would help him be a master leader of men.&nbsp; His memberships included the First United Methodist Church, Hays VFW Post #9076, Hays American Legion Post #173, and he was an assistant leader for Boy Scout Troop #101.&nbsp; In his youth, Dale rode his horse to school and after his retirement he enjoyed horseback riding in Colorado.&nbsp; He was an outdoorsman who enjoyed fishing, hunting, going to the lake, and camping with his wife Marge.Survivors include his son, Col. Gregory Akers and wife Jaye J. of Russell, his daughter, Debbie Moeckel and husband Doug of Topeka, a brother, Glenn Akers of Lebanon, Missouri, four grandchildren, Stuart Moeckel and wife Summer of Eudora, Benjamin Moeckel and wife Lindsey of Eudora, Jacob Akers and wife Casey Kilpatrick of Ann Arbor, MI, Sarah Stilling and husband Ross of Annandale, VA, six great grandchildren, Brennan Moeckel, Braxton Moeckel, Brantley Moeckel, Sophia Moeckel, Holden Stilling, and Quinn Stilling, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Marge, a brother, Kenneth Akers, and his sister, Lorena Nulton.Funeral Services will be at 10:00 am on Friday, February 2, 2024 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Rev. Wayne Abrams officiating.&nbsp; Private family inurnment will be in the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Thursday and from 9:30 am until service time on Friday, all at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Cedar Bluff South Shore Cabin Association.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Dale may be left for his family at www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;

Dale Logan Akers

Sally Ann Truit, 75, died peacefully at her home on January 24, 2024.

A full obituary will be posted when available.

<h2>Sally Ann Truitt</h2>July 11, 1948 - January 24, 2024Sally Ann Truit, 75, died peacefully at her home on January 24, 2024.A full obituary will be posted when available.

Sally Ann Truitt

Edgar Leo Jacobs, 74, passed away January 23, 2024, at Clara Barton Hospital ER, Hoisington, Kansas. He was born on January 4, 1950, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Fred and Rose (Klug) Jacobs. In 1968, Edgar graduated from Claflin High School, then attended Hutchinson Community College.

On April 21, 1972, he married Charlotte “Sue” Beck at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington. She passed on December 23, 2021.

Edgar started his professional career by working for Santa Fe Railroad. On December 1, 1972, Edgar and Sue bought the Odin Store. From that day forward, he worked every day of his life there – refusing to retire because he loved what he did. That love showed through in the energy and time he put into the Odin Store, both in sales – earning the 2009 Coors Family of Brands Kansas Top Retailer on Premise Award, 2013 Live the Legend Coors Banquet Sales Award for Top Retailer in Kansas, and 2018 Cold Standard Award issued by Coors Brewery - and in the connections he made with patrons. Edgar was happy to spend time with customers, always happy to enjoy a drink and conversation. Along with the Odin Store, Edgar was part owner of Jacobs Racing, LLC, a dog racing company that he was also proud of, and previous part owner of Susank Fuel.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. Edgar was very generous man – giving both in donations and time. He was active and dedicated to his community, involved in supporting and planning events like the Odin Rodeo and others throughout Barton County. Along with his dedication to his family and friends, Edgar was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan, holding season tickets starting in 1996.

Survivors include two children, Monte Jacobs and wife Crystal, and Renee Zink and husband Neil, all of Odin; four beloved grandchildren, Carson Jacobs, Bella, Lily and Jacob Zink; two sisters, Carol Graney of Bellevue, Washington, and Judy Nimmo of St. Louis, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Sue; his parents; three brothers, Virgil, Alvin, and Melvin Jacobs; and two brothers-in-law, Daniel Graney and Doug Nimmo.

Visitation will be at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2024, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Vigil and rosary at 7 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., all at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Ben Dande and Deacon Keith Hoffman. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, Memorials have been made to Claflin Ambulance Fund, Claflin Community Scholarship, and University of Kansas Health Systems LVAD Care, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544. &nbsp;

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 </figure>Edgar Leo Jacobs, 74, passed away January 23, 2024, at Clara Barton Hospital ER, Hoisington, Kansas. He was born on January 4, 1950, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Fred and Rose (Klug) Jacobs. In 1968, Edgar graduated from Claflin High School, then attended Hutchinson Community College.On April 21, 1972, he married Charlotte “Sue” Beck at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington. She passed on December 23, 2021.Edgar started his professional career by working for Santa Fe Railroad. On December 1, 1972, Edgar and Sue bought the Odin Store. From that day forward, he worked every day of his life there – refusing to retire because he loved what he did. That love showed through in the energy and time he put into the Odin Store, both in sales – earning the 2009 Coors Family of Brands Kansas Top Retailer on Premise Award, 2013 Live the Legend Coors Banquet Sales Award for Top Retailer in Kansas, and 2018 Cold Standard Award issued by Coors Brewery - and in the connections he made with patrons. Edgar was happy to spend time with customers, always happy to enjoy a drink and conversation. Along with the Odin Store, Edgar was part owner of Jacobs Racing, LLC, a dog racing company that he was also proud of, and previous part owner of Susank Fuel.He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus. Edgar was very generous man – giving both in donations and time. He was active and dedicated to his community, involved in supporting and planning events like the Odin Rodeo and others throughout Barton County. Along with his dedication to his family and friends, Edgar was an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan, holding season tickets starting in 1996.Survivors include two children, Monte Jacobs and wife Crystal, and Renee Zink and husband Neil, all of Odin; four beloved grandchildren, Carson Jacobs, Bella, Lily and Jacob Zink; two sisters, Carol Graney of Bellevue, Washington, and Judy Nimmo of St. Louis, Missouri; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife of nearly 50 years, Sue; his parents; three brothers, Virgil, Alvin, and Melvin Jacobs; and two brothers-in-law, Daniel Graney and Doug Nimmo.Visitation will be at 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, January 26, 2024, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Vigil and rosary at 7 p.m., with family greeting friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., all at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Ben Dande and Deacon Keith Hoffman. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, Memorials have been made to Claflin Ambulance Fund, Claflin Community Scholarship, and University of Kansas Health Systems LVAD Care, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544. &nbsp;

Edgar Leo Jacobs

A full obituary will be posted once it becomes available. &nbsp;No services will be held at this time.

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Richard Lewis Morton

Fred E. Taylor, age 94, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 27, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis with Fr. Dana Clark officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.Visitation will be Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM until service time all at the church.

A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be 7:00 PM Friday at the church.Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.

Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Fred's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.

A full obituary will be provided by Keithley Funeral Homes when completed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Fred E. Taylor, age 94, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the Good Samaritan Society, Ellis.Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, January 27, 2024 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis with Fr. Dana Clark officiating. Burial with military honors will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Ellis.Visitation will be Friday 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM and Saturday 9:00 AM until service time all at the church.A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be 7:00 PM Friday at the church.Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Good Samaritan Society in Ellis or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.Memories and words of comfort may be shared on Fred's tribute page at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>.A full obituary will be provided by Keithley Funeral Homes when completed.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Fred E. Taylor

Beth Maxine Balogh, 83 of Thornton, Colorado passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Beth was born in Colby, Kansas on July 14, 1940, to Bethel Ernie and June Geraldine Brown. Beth grew up in Colby where she spent all her childhood until moving to Thornton, Colorado in 1955. On May 23, 1959, she married Frank Balogh, her soul mate for 62 years. Her absolute joy in life was raising her three children, Frank Jr, Melody and Lonnie. Her hobbies were painting ceramics, decorating cakes, watching western movies on tv, and playing Bunco. She also enjoyed meeting up with friends at McDonalds for breakfast.

She was preceded in death by her parents Bethel Ernie Brown and June Geraldine Brown, brother Burl Edwin Brown and husband Frank Balogh.

She is survived and forever loved by her children, son Frank and Linda Balogh, daughter Melody Balogh and son Lonnie Balogh; grandchildren, Kelley and Kyle Zick, Kyle and Danny Balogh and Dakota and Cheyenne Balogh; and great grandchildren, Bre’ella, Jaxson and Dawson Zick and Reagan and Owen Balogh.

A graveside service will take place at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Beulah Cemetery, Colby. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in memory of Beth Maxine Balogh to the Dementia Society of America by mail to PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or online www.DementiaSociety.org/donate. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beth Maxine Balogh, 83 of Thornton, Colorado passed away peacefully on January 19, 2024. She was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Beth was born in Colby, Kansas on July 14, 1940, to Bethel Ernie and June Geraldine Brown. Beth grew up in Colby where she spent all her childhood until moving to Thornton, Colorado in 1955. On May 23, 1959, she married Frank Balogh, her soul mate for 62 years. Her absolute joy in life was raising her three children, Frank Jr, Melody and Lonnie. Her hobbies were painting ceramics, decorating cakes, watching western movies on tv, and playing Bunco. She also enjoyed meeting up with friends at McDonalds for breakfast.She was preceded in death by her parents Bethel Ernie Brown and June Geraldine Brown, brother Burl Edwin Brown and husband Frank Balogh.She is survived and forever loved by her children, son Frank and Linda Balogh, daughter Melody Balogh and son Lonnie Balogh; grandchildren, Kelley and Kyle Zick, Kyle and Danny Balogh and Dakota and Cheyenne Balogh; and great grandchildren, Bre’ella, Jaxson and Dawson Zick and Reagan and Owen Balogh.A graveside service will take place at 12:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at Beulah Cemetery, Colby. In lieu of flowers, please make contributions in memory of Beth Maxine Balogh to the Dementia Society of America by mail to PO Box 600, Doylestown, PA 18901 or online www.DementiaSociety.org/donate. For information or condolences visit baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beth Maxine Balogh

DeVera (Smith) Baalman passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home in Cimarron, Kansas, at the age of 93, after a full and healthy life. DeVera was born in Bogue, Kansas on November 15, 1930, to Lee and Maggie Smith. The family moved to Hill City, Kansas where she attended and graduated from Hill City High School with the class of 1948. DeVera married Larry Baalman in Seguin, Kansas, December 5, 1948. Larry and DeVera had to follow a snowplow to and from Seguin on their wedding day. They made their home in Hoxie, Kansas. To this union four children were born.

The greatest joy in DeVera’s life was spending time with her family. She also loved caring for her lawn and garden. She was an avid reader and enjoyed reading historical fiction. It was not uncommon for her to read two or three novels a week. Devera was an excellent cook and baker. She lived her life to the fullest. She will be greatly missed but always remembered and loved.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry; parents, Lee, and Maggie Smith; and brother, Galen Smith.

Devera is survived by her daughters, Kristine Moss and husband Fred, Nancy Campbell and husband Michael, and Jean Dizmang and husband Rick; son, Lee Baalman, eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 10:30 AM, at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas. Interment will follow the service in the St. Frances Cabrini Cemetery. Visitation and a Vigil with Rosary will be held at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. with Visitation beginning at 1:30 PM with family receiving friends from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The Vigil and Rosary will start at 7:00PM immediately following visitation. The family suggests memorials to the Sheridan County Library or the Cimarron Public Library and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. You may leave words of comfort and care at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

DeVera (Smith) Baalman passed away peacefully of natural causes at her home in Cimarron, Kansas, at the age of 93, after a full and healthy life. DeVera was born in Bogue, Kansas on November 15, 1930, to Lee and Maggie Smith. The family moved to Hill City, Kansas where she attended and graduated from Hill City High School with the class of 1948. DeVera married Larry Baalman in Seguin, Kansas, December 5, 1948. Larry and DeVera had to follow a snowplow to and from Seguin on their wedding day. They made their home in Hoxie, Kansas. To this union four children were born.The greatest joy in DeVera’s life was spending time with her family. She also loved caring for her lawn and garden. She was an avid reader and enjoyed reading historical fiction. It was not uncommon for her to read two or three novels a week. Devera was an excellent cook and baker. She lived her life to the fullest. She will be greatly missed but always remembered and loved.She is preceded in death by her husband, Larry; parents, Lee, and Maggie Smith; and brother, Galen Smith.Devera is survived by her daughters, Kristine Moss and husband Fred, Nancy Campbell and husband Michael, and Jean Dizmang and husband Rick; son, Lee Baalman, eleven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.A Mass of Christian Burial is planned for Thursday, January 25, 2024, at 10:30 AM, at the St. Frances Cabrini Catholic Church, Hoxie, Kansas. Interment will follow the service in the St. Frances Cabrini Cemetery. Visitation and a Vigil with Rosary will be held at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. with Visitation beginning at 1:30 PM with family receiving friends from 6:00 PM until 7:00 PM. The Vigil and Rosary will start at 7:00PM immediately following visitation. The family suggests memorials to the Sheridan County Library or the Cimarron Public Library and may be sent in care of Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740. You may leave words of comfort and care at mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

DeVera Delene (Smith) Baalman

Armella G. Brown, 96, died Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Garnet Hill Nursing Home in Wylie, Texas. She was born February 20, 1927, in Wheatland, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph A. &amp; Germaine Amelia (Leiker) Frank.

Armella grew up with her family in Marienthal, Kansas. They later moved to Garden City where Armella attended school and graduated from Garden City High School. She later moved to Sublette, Kansas for a short time before moving to Liberal, Kansas. While in Liberal, Armella worked as a secretary for National Helium. She continued to live in Liberal until 1996 when she moved to Rowlett, Texas where she has lived since. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and she loved to spend her time quilting, gardening, going to the casinos, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include two children David &amp; wife Dianna Brown of Puyallup, Washington and Marilyn Schmidt of Rowlett, Texas; two sisters Marcella Ochs of Springfield, Missouri and Charlotte Baier of Garden City, Kansas; five grandchildren Tyson &amp; wife Tobi Schmidt of Rockwall, Texas, Chris &amp; wife Daphne Brown of Hays, Kansas, Shelli &amp; husband Mike Bartnick of Topeka, Kansas, Mindy Knight of Norman, Oklahoma, and Matthew Brown of Manhattan, Kansas; four great-grandchildren Sebastian Schmidt of Royse City, Texas, Hunter Brown of Hays, Kansas, Hayden Brown of Hays, Kansas, &amp; Madison Bartnick of Topeka, Kansas; and two great great-grandchildren Emory Schmidt and Bobbie Jo Schmidt of Royse City, Texas.

Armella is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter Jeanette Brown; a son-in-law Sam Collins; three brothers Gilbert Frank, Eddie Frank, &amp; Herman Frank; and four sisters Louise Burgardt, Anna Marie Carter, Lenora Bird, &amp; Martina Roth.

Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City, with Fr. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Visitation hours will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Armella G. Brown, 96, died Saturday, January 20, 2024, at Garnet Hill Nursing Home in Wylie, Texas. She was born February 20, 1927, in Wheatland, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph A. &amp; Germaine Amelia (Leiker) Frank.Armella grew up with her family in Marienthal, Kansas. They later moved to Garden City where Armella attended school and graduated from Garden City High School. She later moved to Sublette, Kansas for a short time before moving to Liberal, Kansas. While in Liberal, Armella worked as a secretary for National Helium. She continued to live in Liberal until 1996 when she moved to Rowlett, Texas where she has lived since. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and she loved to spend her time quilting, gardening, going to the casinos, and spending time with her family.Survivors include two children David &amp; wife Dianna Brown of Puyallup, Washington and Marilyn Schmidt of Rowlett, Texas; two sisters Marcella Ochs of Springfield, Missouri and Charlotte Baier of Garden City, Kansas; five grandchildren Tyson &amp; wife Tobi Schmidt of Rockwall, Texas, Chris &amp; wife Daphne Brown of Hays, Kansas, Shelli &amp; husband Mike Bartnick of Topeka, Kansas, Mindy Knight of Norman, Oklahoma, and Matthew Brown of Manhattan, Kansas; four great-grandchildren Sebastian Schmidt of Royse City, Texas, Hunter Brown of Hays, Kansas, Hayden Brown of Hays, Kansas, &amp; Madison Bartnick of Topeka, Kansas; and two great great-grandchildren Emory Schmidt and Bobbie Jo Schmidt of Royse City, Texas.Armella is preceded in death by her parents; a daughter Jeanette Brown; a son-in-law Sam Collins; three brothers Gilbert Frank, Eddie Frank, &amp; Herman Frank; and four sisters Louise Burgardt, Anna Marie Carter, Lenora Bird, &amp; Martina Roth.Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City, with Fr. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Visitation hours will be from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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