Jacqui Richmeier, 63, passed away January 24, 202,&nbsp; in the comfort
of her home in Bogue, Kansas surrounded by her family. Jacqui was born July 16,
1961 in Phillipsburg, Kansas to Helen Wilson. She attended school in Logan and
received her G.E.D. before completing coursework in human growth and
development, accounting and computer science from Colby Community College
Outreach and subsequently attaining her licensure for childcare.

February 23, 1980, Jacqui married Monty Richmeier in Hill City. July 24,
2007 the couple joyfully welcomed their beautiful daughter, Michelle.

In addition to proudly working with Graham County families as a daycare
provider, Jacqui held several retail positions in the community, she was a
Graham County Fair Board member, and served as a paraprofessional at DSNWK and
postal clerk at the USPS in Hill City.

Jacqui was passionate about photography, fishing, baking, crafts,
cooking, sewing, gardening, plants, the ocean, the mountains and all animals
large and small. She loved camping, being in nature and occasionally enjoying a
frosty bottle or two of Coors Light. Most of all, she loved people. And, of
course, her absolute favorites were her beloveds: Monty and Michelle. Anyone
who knew Jacqui well understood that her greatest wish in life was to become a
mother–-and she never stopped being grateful for the daughter God brought into
their lives. She was a spiritual, free-spirited soul who showed her love of
living through making people laugh, nurturing any child as her own, planning
celebrations for others and helping people in need. She will be deeply missed by
all those she held close.

She was preceded in death by her mother Helen Wilson; grandparents, Roy
and Edna Wilson; uncle and aunt Howard and Thelma Morgan, aunt Wilma Harmon;
brother John Ginther; cousin R.D. Harmon; and many members of her animal
family.

She is survived
by her husband, Monty Richmeier; daughter, Michelle Richmeier; sister Sherida
Warner and brother-in-law &nbsp;of Grand
Junction, Colorado, “son” Michael Richmeier of Las Vegas, Nevada; “daughter”
Bridget Deenihan of Nashville, Tennessee (both of whom Jacqui and Monty helped
raise), and many beloved nieces and nephews.

The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the community for
their generous support during Jacqui’s journey. They also would like to thank
the medical community of Hill City, Hays, and Kearney, Nebraska, including the
doctors, nurses, ambulatory and emergency staff, and the angels who dedicate
their lives to Hospice Care.

Her celebration
of life will be held Sunday,&nbsp; February 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the Bogue
United Methodist Church. A visitation from 2 to 3 will begin at the church before
the service.&nbsp; Jacqui would have liked for
people to attend with light hearts and wearing their favorite pair of blue
jeans–or whatever feels most comfortable. Memorials to the family for medical
and funeral expenses. Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City is in charge of the
arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739479878077.png" alt="Jacqui Richmeier" />
 <figcaption>Jacqui Richmeier</figcaption>
 </figure>Jacqui Richmeier, 63, passed away January 24, 202,&nbsp; in the comfort
of her home in Bogue, Kansas surrounded by her family. Jacqui was born July 16,
1961 in Phillipsburg, Kansas to Helen Wilson. She attended school in Logan and
received her G.E.D. before completing coursework in human growth and
development, accounting and computer science from Colby Community College
Outreach and subsequently attaining her licensure for childcare.February 23, 1980, Jacqui married Monty Richmeier in Hill City. July 24,
2007 the couple joyfully welcomed their beautiful daughter, Michelle.In addition to proudly working with Graham County families as a daycare
provider, Jacqui held several retail positions in the community, she was a
Graham County Fair Board member, and served as a paraprofessional at DSNWK and
postal clerk at the USPS in Hill City.Jacqui was passionate about photography, fishing, baking, crafts,
cooking, sewing, gardening, plants, the ocean, the mountains and all animals
large and small. She loved camping, being in nature and occasionally enjoying a
frosty bottle or two of Coors Light. Most of all, she loved people. And, of
course, her absolute favorites were her beloveds: Monty and Michelle. Anyone
who knew Jacqui well understood that her greatest wish in life was to become a
mother–-and she never stopped being grateful for the daughter God brought into
their lives. She was a spiritual, free-spirited soul who showed her love of
living through making people laugh, nurturing any child as her own, planning
celebrations for others and helping people in need. She will be deeply missed by
all those she held close.She was preceded in death by her mother Helen Wilson; grandparents, Roy
and Edna Wilson; uncle and aunt Howard and Thelma Morgan, aunt Wilma Harmon;
brother John Ginther; cousin R.D. Harmon; and many members of her animal
family.She is survived
by her husband, Monty Richmeier; daughter, Michelle Richmeier; sister Sherida
Warner and brother-in-law &nbsp;of Grand
Junction, Colorado, “son” Michael Richmeier of Las Vegas, Nevada; “daughter”
Bridget Deenihan of Nashville, Tennessee (both of whom Jacqui and Monty helped
raise), and many beloved nieces and nephews.The family wishes to extend their deepest gratitude to the community for
their generous support during Jacqui’s journey. They also would like to thank
the medical community of Hill City, Hays, and Kearney, Nebraska, including the
doctors, nurses, ambulatory and emergency staff, and the angels who dedicate
their lives to Hospice Care.Her celebration
of life will be held Sunday,&nbsp; February 23, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. at the Bogue
United Methodist Church. A visitation from 2 to 3 will begin at the church before
the service.&nbsp; Jacqui would have liked for
people to attend with light hearts and wearing their favorite pair of blue
jeans–or whatever feels most comfortable. Memorials to the family for medical
and funeral expenses. Stinemetz Funeral Home, Hill City is in charge of the
arrangements.

Jacqui Richmeier

Sister Mary Rose Meis, CSA, baptized Shirley Ann, died
peacefully February 11, 2025, at Nazareth Center, Fond du Lac, WI.

&nbsp;Shirley was born November 15, 1937, in Hays, KS, the
oldest of the eight children of Servillian (Bill) and Irene Weigel Meis. The
Sisters of St. Agnes were her teachers during her first two years in elementary
school and again while attending Girls Catholic High School in Hays, KS. After
her high school graduation in 1955, she chose to enter St. Agnes Convent,
joined by her younger sister, Mary Agnes, now known as Sister Marise Meis, CSA.
Shirley made her first profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St.
Agnes as Sister Mary Rose on August 15, 1958, in Fond du Lac, WI. 

&nbsp;Sister Mary Rose was a generous and devoted woman of
service, ever present and responsive to those in need. She spent her life as an
educator and serving in leadership roles for her CSA community.&nbsp; She earned her BS in Education in 1962 from
Marian College, Fond du Lac, WI, and her MA in Elementary Administration in
1974 from Loras College, Dubuque, IA. She enhanced these degrees with ongoing
educational and theological courses throughout her years in ministry. 

&nbsp;Sister was an elementary school teacher and principal
in parish schools in WI and IN from 1959 to 1986.&nbsp; She took a pause from her educational
ministry in 1986 to serve as a Regional Coordinator for her CSA community,
supporting the personal, professional, communal, and spiritual needs of her
sisters. Upon the completion of her term in 1990, Sister Mary Rose accepted the
position as principal of St. Mary’s School in Jackson, MS, serving the needs of
the African American children and their families for eight years. 

&nbsp;After a year of sabbatical in 1999, Sister Mary Rose
accepted roles of service for her community: Local Coordinator at Nazareth
Court and Center, the CSA retirement center (2000-2009); CSA Motherhouse
Administrator (2010-2019).

&nbsp;Sister retired from these congregational
responsibilities in 2019. She remained a familiar face in the local Fond du Lac
community attending many justice and peace events. She was a key person in the
Clean Your Closet for Cantera sales that raised funds for the ministry of the
sisters in Nicaragua. Sister Mary Rose spent countless hours volunteering with
Stone Soup, Ebony Vision, United for Diversity, the Senior Center, the Fond du
Lac Center for Spirituality and Healing, Agnesian HealthCare Grief Relief, ASTOP,
the Simple Blessings Gift Store operated by St. Francis Home and CSA sponsored
activities. She was a faithful supporter of Marian University assisting with
many of their special events.&nbsp; She also
truly enjoyed being a member of the Red Hat Society. Her struggle with dementia
and subsequent declining health led her to become a resident at Nazareth Court
and Center in February 2024. There she received loving care until the time of
her death. 

&nbsp;Preceding Sister Mary Rose in death were her parents
and her sisters, Yvonne Rodriguez, and Geraldine Henning.

&nbsp;Sister is survived by her sisters, Sister Marise Meis,
CSA, Katherine (Jeff) Plank, Christine Hadley; her brothers, Father Peter Meis,
OFM Cap., Michael Meis; her brother-in-law, Richard Henning; her nieces and
nephews and their families, and the Sisters of St. Agnes with whom she lived,
prayed, and ministered.

&nbsp;All services for Sister Mary Rose will be held on
Tuesday, February 18, 2025.

&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. —11:00 a.m. and
12:00 —1:30 p.m. at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac,
WI.

&nbsp;A Prayer Service in honor of Sister Mary Rose will be
held at 11:00 a.m. in Nazareth Center Chapel, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac,
WI.

&nbsp;The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be offered at
2:00 p.m. in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, WI, with
Father Carl Diederichs presiding. 

&nbsp;Burial will follow in St. Joseph Springs Cemetery,
Fond du Lac, WI.

&nbsp;Memorials may be directed to the CSA Mission
Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.

&nbsp;The Sisters of St. Agnes and the Meis family are
grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center and Hospice Hope
for their devoted care of Sister Mary Rose.

&nbsp;Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Congregation of
Sisters of St. Agnes.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739476778417.png" alt="Sister Mary Rose Meis" />
 <figcaption>Sister Mary Rose Meis</figcaption>
 </figure>Sister Mary Rose Meis, CSA, baptized Shirley Ann, died
peacefully February 11, 2025, at Nazareth Center, Fond du Lac, WI.&nbsp;Shirley was born November 15, 1937, in Hays, KS, the
oldest of the eight children of Servillian (Bill) and Irene Weigel Meis. The
Sisters of St. Agnes were her teachers during her first two years in elementary
school and again while attending Girls Catholic High School in Hays, KS. After
her high school graduation in 1955, she chose to enter St. Agnes Convent,
joined by her younger sister, Mary Agnes, now known as Sister Marise Meis, CSA.
Shirley made her first profession of vows in the Congregation of Sisters of St.
Agnes as Sister Mary Rose on August 15, 1958, in Fond du Lac, WI. &nbsp;Sister Mary Rose was a generous and devoted woman of
service, ever present and responsive to those in need. She spent her life as an
educator and serving in leadership roles for her CSA community.&nbsp; She earned her BS in Education in 1962 from
Marian College, Fond du Lac, WI, and her MA in Elementary Administration in
1974 from Loras College, Dubuque, IA. She enhanced these degrees with ongoing
educational and theological courses throughout her years in ministry. &nbsp;Sister was an elementary school teacher and principal
in parish schools in WI and IN from 1959 to 1986.&nbsp; She took a pause from her educational
ministry in 1986 to serve as a Regional Coordinator for her CSA community,
supporting the personal, professional, communal, and spiritual needs of her
sisters. Upon the completion of her term in 1990, Sister Mary Rose accepted the
position as principal of St. Mary’s School in Jackson, MS, serving the needs of
the African American children and their families for eight years. &nbsp;After a year of sabbatical in 1999, Sister Mary Rose
accepted roles of service for her community: Local Coordinator at Nazareth
Court and Center, the CSA retirement center (2000-2009); CSA Motherhouse
Administrator (2010-2019).&nbsp;Sister retired from these congregational
responsibilities in 2019. She remained a familiar face in the local Fond du Lac
community attending many justice and peace events. She was a key person in the
Clean Your Closet for Cantera sales that raised funds for the ministry of the
sisters in Nicaragua. Sister Mary Rose spent countless hours volunteering with
Stone Soup, Ebony Vision, United for Diversity, the Senior Center, the Fond du
Lac Center for Spirituality and Healing, Agnesian HealthCare Grief Relief, ASTOP,
the Simple Blessings Gift Store operated by St. Francis Home and CSA sponsored
activities. She was a faithful supporter of Marian University assisting with
many of their special events.&nbsp; She also
truly enjoyed being a member of the Red Hat Society. Her struggle with dementia
and subsequent declining health led her to become a resident at Nazareth Court
and Center in February 2024. There she received loving care until the time of
her death. &nbsp;Preceding Sister Mary Rose in death were her parents
and her sisters, Yvonne Rodriguez, and Geraldine Henning.&nbsp;Sister is survived by her sisters, Sister Marise Meis,
CSA, Katherine (Jeff) Plank, Christine Hadley; her brothers, Father Peter Meis,
OFM Cap., Michael Meis; her brother-in-law, Richard Henning; her nieces and
nephews and their families, and the Sisters of St. Agnes with whom she lived,
prayed, and ministered.&nbsp;All services for Sister Mary Rose will be held on
Tuesday, February 18, 2025.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. —11:00 a.m. and
12:00 —1:30 p.m. at Nazareth Court and Center, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac,
WI.&nbsp;A Prayer Service in honor of Sister Mary Rose will be
held at 11:00 a.m. in Nazareth Center Chapel, 375 Gillett Street, Fond du Lac,
WI.&nbsp;The Liturgy of Christian Burial will be offered at
2:00 p.m. in St. Francis Home Chapel, 33 Everett Street, Fond du Lac, WI, with
Father Carl Diederichs presiding. &nbsp;Burial will follow in St. Joseph Springs Cemetery,
Fond du Lac, WI.&nbsp;Memorials may be directed to the CSA Mission
Advancement Office, 320 County Road K, Fond du Lac, WI 54937.&nbsp;The Sisters of St. Agnes and the Meis family are
grateful to the nurses and staff of Nazareth Court and Center and Hospice Hope
for their devoted care of Sister Mary Rose.&nbsp;Zacherl Funeral Home is serving the Congregation of
Sisters of St. Agnes.

Sister Mary Rose Meis

With both sorrow
and gratitude, the Selbe and Stallings families announce the passing of our
beloved sister, Carol Sue Stallings, of Hoxie, Kansas. Carol Sue passed away at
her home on February 4, 2025, at the age of 84.

Carol Sue
was born the first daughter of Harold and Goldie Selbe on August 27, 1940. Goldie
and Harold raised Carol Sue, along with her sister Kathleen, in Hoxie, and Carol
Sue spent her childhood with her parents, sister, and grandmother, Lauretta
Edith Cooper, who lovingly cared for the girls while their parents farmed the
land. The farm was a constant love in Carol Sue’s life as a young girl, and it remained
her center later in her adult life.

After
graduating from Sheridan Community High School, Carol Sue attended Asbury
School of Nursing in Salina, Kansas. Carol Sue knew as early as second grade
that she wanted to be a nurse, and told stories of going across the street to
Dr. John’s office with her father, as over the years he battled chronic
illnesses. She pursued that dream and graduated with her nursing degree in 1961.


While
attending Asbury, Carol Sue met Charles Stallings, a young man from North
Carolina who was stationed at Schilling Air Force Base. They married after her
graduation from nursing school and moved to Charles’ home in North Carolina
where their daughter Polly Ann was born. After five years, Carol Sue and
Charles decided to return home to the farm,
where they spent the following years working the land alongside Harold and
Goldie, and where Carol Sue continued her love of nursing. She served and cared
for others at the hospitals in Hoxie and Colby until her retirement. Her care
of others, however, did not end after retirement, and she continued to care for
her parents, her husband, and her daughter in the following years.

Carol and
Charles suffered hardships in their lives, especially as their health declined,
but their greatest heartache was the loss of their beloved daughter, Polly, who
died in 2014 at the age of 50 from cancer. Charles passed away in 2015, within
months of Polly’s death. After their passing, Carol Sue eventually moved into
town, where she lived the last few years of her life.

Carol Sue
lived her life with grit and determination. She would not quit. Her endurance,
her strength, and her spirit were an example to her family of courage and
perseverance. She met life head on, no matter the pain and struggle. That
struggle is over now. She is finally at home with her beloved daughter and
husband. We say goodbye with sorrow, knowing how deeply we will miss her, but
we also say it with profound gratitude for a life well-lived.

We are
grateful also for all of those friends who shared their lives with her, stood
by her, cared for her, and who loved her.&nbsp;
As you loved her, she loved you in return. 

Carol Sue is
survived by her sister, Kathleen Sheltra of Salina, Kansas, and sister(s)-in-law,
Beth (Bobby) Johnson of Princeton, North Carolina, Lynda Gulley of Raleigh,
North Carolina, brothers-in-law John (Rose) Stallings of Selma, North Carolina,
and Bobby H. (Miriam) Stallings of Marietta, Georgia.

Visitation
will be held at the Mickey Leopold Funeral Home at a later date. 

In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Services of Northwest
Kansas, Inc., 424 8th St., Phillipsburg, Kansas 67661, or Sheridan
County Benefit Walk, Inc., P.O. Box 895, Hoxie, Kansas 67740

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739476168760.jpeg" alt="Carol Sue Stallings" />
 <figcaption>Carol Sue Stallings</figcaption>
 </figure>With both sorrow
and gratitude, the Selbe and Stallings families announce the passing of our
beloved sister, Carol Sue Stallings, of Hoxie, Kansas. Carol Sue passed away at
her home on February 4, 2025, at the age of 84.Carol Sue
was born the first daughter of Harold and Goldie Selbe on August 27, 1940. Goldie
and Harold raised Carol Sue, along with her sister Kathleen, in Hoxie, and Carol
Sue spent her childhood with her parents, sister, and grandmother, Lauretta
Edith Cooper, who lovingly cared for the girls while their parents farmed the
land. The farm was a constant love in Carol Sue’s life as a young girl, and it remained
her center later in her adult life.After
graduating from Sheridan Community High School, Carol Sue attended Asbury
School of Nursing in Salina, Kansas. Carol Sue knew as early as second grade
that she wanted to be a nurse, and told stories of going across the street to
Dr. John’s office with her father, as over the years he battled chronic
illnesses. She pursued that dream and graduated with her nursing degree in 1961.
While
attending Asbury, Carol Sue met Charles Stallings, a young man from North
Carolina who was stationed at Schilling Air Force Base. They married after her
graduation from nursing school and moved to Charles’ home in North Carolina
where their daughter Polly Ann was born. After five years, Carol Sue and
Charles decided to return home to the farm,
where they spent the following years working the land alongside Harold and
Goldie, and where Carol Sue continued her love of nursing. She served and cared
for others at the hospitals in Hoxie and Colby until her retirement. Her care
of others, however, did not end after retirement, and she continued to care for
her parents, her husband, and her daughter in the following years.Carol and
Charles suffered hardships in their lives, especially as their health declined,
but their greatest heartache was the loss of their beloved daughter, Polly, who
died in 2014 at the age of 50 from cancer. Charles passed away in 2015, within
months of Polly’s death. After their passing, Carol Sue eventually moved into
town, where she lived the last few years of her life.Carol Sue
lived her life with grit and determination. She would not quit. Her endurance,
her strength, and her spirit were an example to her family of courage and
perseverance. She met life head on, no matter the pain and struggle. That
struggle is over now. She is finally at home with her beloved daughter and
husband. We say goodbye with sorrow, knowing how deeply we will miss her, but
we also say it with profound gratitude for a life well-lived.We are
grateful also for all of those friends who shared their lives with her, stood
by her, cared for her, and who loved her.&nbsp;
As you loved her, she loved you in return. Carol Sue is
survived by her sister, Kathleen Sheltra of Salina, Kansas, and sister(s)-in-law,
Beth (Bobby) Johnson of Princeton, North Carolina, Lynda Gulley of Raleigh,
North Carolina, brothers-in-law John (Rose) Stallings of Selma, North Carolina,
and Bobby H. (Miriam) Stallings of Marietta, Georgia. Visitation
will be held at the Mickey Leopold Funeral Home at a later date. In lieu of
flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Hospice Services of Northwest
Kansas, Inc., 424 8th St., Phillipsburg, Kansas 67661, or Sheridan
County Benefit Walk, Inc., P.O. Box 895, Hoxie, Kansas 67740

Carol Sue Stallings

Robert Ronald Powell, 87, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at
his home on January 31, 2025.

Born on February 27, 1937, in Dimmitt, Texas, Robert was the son of
William Dewey and Leah Levina (Alldridge) Powell. He married Phyllis Lee Thanisch,
and together they had four children: Robert L., William Dallas, Leigh Ann, and
Leila Gaye. While they were alive, they remained connected through their
children.

On August 19, 1989, Robert married the love of his life, Barbara
Ferguson. They shared 28 wonderful years together until her passing on July 24,
2017.

Robert was drafted in 1960. He proudly served in the US Army Signal Corp
for 2 years in France and Korea.

Robert dedicated much of his career to the cable industry, serving as
the manager of the cable system in Norton, Kansas, for several years before
becoming the Vice President of Operations at Karlin Communications Inc. in
Great Bend. He took pride in his work and was well-respected in the industry
before retiring.

A true jack of all trades, Robert had an incredible ability to fix
almost anything—whether home repairs, mechanics, electrical work, or even
baking in the kitchen. He was a selfless and compassionate man, always ready to
lend a hand to anyone in need. His strong sense of justice and kindness made
him steadfastly advocate for others.

Robert was also a dedicated Boy Scout leader for many years, sharing his
love of nature with his children and the young men in his troop.

In retirement, he found joy in caring for his loved ones, making quilts,
gardening, creating art, studying genealogy, and deepening his faith through
Bible study.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, William Dewey
Jr., Merton, and Clifford; a sister Norma Joyce Hutchinson; his beloved wife,
Barbara Powell; his beloved daughter, Leila Gaye; his former wife, Phyllis
Leigh Powell; and several nieces, nephews, and a great-grandchild.

He is survived by his grandson, Tony Skidmore, of the home; his
children, Robert L. (Rita) Powell of Farmington, NM; William Dallas (Jen)
Powell of Lincoln, NE; and Leigh Ann (Jonathan) McCottry of Hays, KS; as well
as stepchildren Judith Lynn, Robert James Lafoon, and Joyce Marie Priesman.

Robert’s legacy continues through his grandchildren: Rudy (Lavonne)
Gallegos of Farmington, NM; Ray (Melissa) Powell, Carlsbad, NM; Brooke (Arthur)
Shikhman of Brooklyn, NY; Michael Powell of Kansas City, MO; Mikaela (Ethan)
Henderson of Hays, KS; Trace (Samantha) Brackney of Lenexa, KS; Beau Brackney
of Hays, KS; Hannah (Dakota) Ball of Texas; Sarah Evert; and Faith (Zane)
Sherrer of Lincoln, NE. He was also blessed with 10 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.

A Celebration of Life will be held in Tahlequah, OK, on February 27, his
birthday, to honor Robert’s memory.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739399690462.jpeg" alt="Robert Ronald Powell" />
 <figcaption>Robert Ronald Powell</figcaption>
 </figure>Robert Ronald Powell, 87, of Vian, Oklahoma, passed away peacefully at
his home on January 31, 2025.Born on February 27, 1937, in Dimmitt, Texas, Robert was the son of
William Dewey and Leah Levina (Alldridge) Powell. He married Phyllis Lee Thanisch,
and together they had four children: Robert L., William Dallas, Leigh Ann, and
Leila Gaye. While they were alive, they remained connected through their
children.On August 19, 1989, Robert married the love of his life, Barbara
Ferguson. They shared 28 wonderful years together until her passing on July 24,
2017.Robert was drafted in 1960. He proudly served in the US Army Signal Corp
for 2 years in France and Korea.Robert dedicated much of his career to the cable industry, serving as
the manager of the cable system in Norton, Kansas, for several years before
becoming the Vice President of Operations at Karlin Communications Inc. in
Great Bend. He took pride in his work and was well-respected in the industry
before retiring.A true jack of all trades, Robert had an incredible ability to fix
almost anything—whether home repairs, mechanics, electrical work, or even
baking in the kitchen. He was a selfless and compassionate man, always ready to
lend a hand to anyone in need. His strong sense of justice and kindness made
him steadfastly advocate for others.Robert was also a dedicated Boy Scout leader for many years, sharing his
love of nature with his children and the young men in his troop.In retirement, he found joy in caring for his loved ones, making quilts,
gardening, creating art, studying genealogy, and deepening his faith through
Bible study.Robert was preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, William Dewey
Jr., Merton, and Clifford; a sister Norma Joyce Hutchinson; his beloved wife,
Barbara Powell; his beloved daughter, Leila Gaye; his former wife, Phyllis
Leigh Powell; and several nieces, nephews, and a great-grandchild.He is survived by his grandson, Tony Skidmore, of the home; his
children, Robert L. (Rita) Powell of Farmington, NM; William Dallas (Jen)
Powell of Lincoln, NE; and Leigh Ann (Jonathan) McCottry of Hays, KS; as well
as stepchildren Judith Lynn, Robert James Lafoon, and Joyce Marie Priesman.Robert’s legacy continues through his grandchildren: Rudy (Lavonne)
Gallegos of Farmington, NM; Ray (Melissa) Powell, Carlsbad, NM; Brooke (Arthur)
Shikhman of Brooklyn, NY; Michael Powell of Kansas City, MO; Mikaela (Ethan)
Henderson of Hays, KS; Trace (Samantha) Brackney of Lenexa, KS; Beau Brackney
of Hays, KS; Hannah (Dakota) Ball of Texas; Sarah Evert; and Faith (Zane)
Sherrer of Lincoln, NE. He was also blessed with 10 great-grandchildren and one
great-great-grandchild.A Celebration of Life will be held in Tahlequah, OK, on February 27, his
birthday, to honor Robert’s memory.

Robert Ronald Powell

Adolph J. Schmidt, 92, Hays, passed away on Monday, February
10, 2025. 

He was born in Catharine, KS on April 8, 1932, to Adolph and
Anna (Staab) Schmidt. He was a 1950 graduate of St. Joseph’s Military Academy
and part of the last graduating class of SJMA Junior College in 1952. On May
21, 1960, he married DeAnn Leiker at St. Francis Church in Munjor, KS. He is
survived by his wife of 64 years. 

He proudly served in the Army during the Korean War as a
Field First Sergeant at Ft. Riley, KS. He was Deputy Ellis County Treasurer,
then Ellis County Treasurer. Adolph worked for Central Kansas Power
Company/Midwest Energy as a Purchasing Manager for 35 years. He was a Sacristan
at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, assisted with funerals, served at 6:45 mass
for 28 years, and was a Eucharistic Minister for 28 years. He was a member of
the American Legion Post 173 for 70 years(!), was a volunteer for 22 years at
Hays Medical Center, and was a Knights of Columbus member, St. Mary’s
Council.&nbsp; Adolph loved playing golf,
going to coffee with friends, and watching KU, the Royals, and the Chiefs play.
He cherished his time with his grandkids.

Survivors include his wife DeAnn of Hays, his son, Andy and
wife Marie Schmidt of Olathe, KS, daughter, Joylene and husband John Kindel of
Shawnee, KS, five grandchildren, Daniel and Kelsey Kindel of Maryville, TN,
Meghan and Luke Smrt of Greenville, SC, Sam Schmidt of Kansas City, MO, Zoe and
Cole Hutchins of Overland Park, KS, and Sophie Schmidt of Lawrence, KS, two
great grandsons, Henry Fitz and William Finn Kindel of Maryville, TN, one
brother, Gerald and wife Elaine Schmidt of Hays, and his sister-in-law Rosie
Schmidt of Hays. &nbsp;Surviving in-laws are
John Leiker of Lake Worth, FL, Alan Leiker of Hays, Ella Mueggenberg of Omaha,
NE, Mark and wife Dora Leiker of Munjor, and Jane Leiker of Cedar Rapids, IA. 

He is preceded in death by his parents, two daughters,
infant daughter Katie and daughter Rachelle Schmidt, six brothers, infant
brother Elmer and brothers Celestine, Herbert (Frances), Alfred (Esther), Emery
(Shirley), Elmer, four sisters, Cyrilla (Maynard) Evans, Fidelia (Wilfred)
Rome, Irene (Ray) Dinkel and Cora (Everett) Dortland, father and mother in-law,
Henry and Regina (Kreutzer) Leiker, sisters-in-law, JoAnn (Ruder) Leiker, Janet
(Joy) Leiker and brother-in-law, Daniel H. Leiker. 

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday,
February 17, 2025 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Nick
Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in
St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor
Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm
until 8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A
Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 5:30 pm, and a vigil service will be at
6:30 pm followed by a Third Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Sunday at
the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are
suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for the Unify, Beautify,
Glorify Campaign or to the St. Thomas More Society at TMP-M High School.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Adolph may be
shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739368067687.jpeg" alt="Adolph J. Schmidt" />
 <figcaption>Adolph J. Schmidt</figcaption>
 </figure>Adolph J. Schmidt, 92, Hays, passed away on Monday, February
10, 2025. He was born in Catharine, KS on April 8, 1932, to Adolph and
Anna (Staab) Schmidt. He was a 1950 graduate of St. Joseph’s Military Academy
and part of the last graduating class of SJMA Junior College in 1952. On May
21, 1960, he married DeAnn Leiker at St. Francis Church in Munjor, KS. He is
survived by his wife of 64 years. He proudly served in the Army during the Korean War as a
Field First Sergeant at Ft. Riley, KS. He was Deputy Ellis County Treasurer,
then Ellis County Treasurer. Adolph worked for Central Kansas Power
Company/Midwest Energy as a Purchasing Manager for 35 years. He was a Sacristan
at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, assisted with funerals, served at 6:45 mass
for 28 years, and was a Eucharistic Minister for 28 years. He was a member of
the American Legion Post 173 for 70 years(!), was a volunteer for 22 years at
Hays Medical Center, and was a Knights of Columbus member, St. Mary’s
Council.&nbsp; Adolph loved playing golf,
going to coffee with friends, and watching KU, the Royals, and the Chiefs play.
He cherished his time with his grandkids.Survivors include his wife DeAnn of Hays, his son, Andy and
wife Marie Schmidt of Olathe, KS, daughter, Joylene and husband John Kindel of
Shawnee, KS, five grandchildren, Daniel and Kelsey Kindel of Maryville, TN,
Meghan and Luke Smrt of Greenville, SC, Sam Schmidt of Kansas City, MO, Zoe and
Cole Hutchins of Overland Park, KS, and Sophie Schmidt of Lawrence, KS, two
great grandsons, Henry Fitz and William Finn Kindel of Maryville, TN, one
brother, Gerald and wife Elaine Schmidt of Hays, and his sister-in-law Rosie
Schmidt of Hays. &nbsp;Surviving in-laws are
John Leiker of Lake Worth, FL, Alan Leiker of Hays, Ella Mueggenberg of Omaha,
NE, Mark and wife Dora Leiker of Munjor, and Jane Leiker of Cedar Rapids, IA. He is preceded in death by his parents, two daughters,
infant daughter Katie and daughter Rachelle Schmidt, six brothers, infant
brother Elmer and brothers Celestine, Herbert (Frances), Alfred (Esther), Emery
(Shirley), Elmer, four sisters, Cyrilla (Maynard) Evans, Fidelia (Wilfred)
Rome, Irene (Ray) Dinkel and Cora (Everett) Dortland, father and mother in-law,
Henry and Regina (Kreutzer) Leiker, sisters-in-law, JoAnn (Ruder) Leiker, Janet
(Joy) Leiker and brother-in-law, Daniel H. Leiker. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday,
February 17, 2025 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church with Fr. Nick
Parker officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in
St. Joseph Cemetery with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor
Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm
until 8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; A
Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 5:30 pm, and a vigil service will be at
6:30 pm followed by a Third Degree Knights of Columbus rosary, all on Sunday at
the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are
suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church for the Unify, Beautify,
Glorify Campaign or to the St. Thomas More Society at TMP-M High School.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Adolph may be
shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com

Adolph J. Schmidt

Christopher Mark 'Chris' Stielow, 55, of Paradise, Kansas,
died on Thursday, February 06, 2025, at his home in Paradise.

Chris was born on
July 30, 1969, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Kenneth L. and Patricia
(Comingdeer) Stielow.&nbsp; He grew up in Concordia, Kansas until he was 5
years old.&nbsp; In 1975, he and the family moved to the family farm south of
Paradise, Kansas, he was very blessed to be able to live and grow up close to
his grandparents.&nbsp; He attended Bickerdyke Elementary, Ruppenthal Middle
School and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1990.&nbsp; He
was a longtime member of the Otterbein Methodist Church in Russell,
Kansas.&nbsp; At church he enjoyed participating in Sunday School, youth group,
Christmas programs, helping with Kids Klub and playing his guitar in worship
services and he loved Jesus!&nbsp; He was very active with the Russell Rough
Riders participating in basketball skills, bowling, track, shotput and Special
Olympic events.&nbsp; He also played on the Solomon Valley Larks basketball
team from Plainville for several years until his heart surgery.&nbsp; He was so
proud of all the medals he won!&nbsp; 

He enjoyed playing
his guitar after taking guitar lessons from Charlotte Shaffer for many
years.&nbsp; He liked dancing to music, listening to 50’s and 60’s music, the
Beach Boys and his gospel music CD’s.&nbsp; He also loved Elvis’ music and was
thrilled when he visited Graceland!&nbsp; He liked playing games on his Switch,
Putt-Putt Golf, dressing up not just on Halloween but anytime.&nbsp; He wrote
poetry, drawings, coloring, watching Bob Ross, Touched by an Angel on TV, Star
Wars movies and sharing his love for life with family and friends.&nbsp; He had
fun being the older brother and loved reminding Stephanie of that.&nbsp; He
loved Christmas so every Wednesday he played Christmas music all day long, so
we had Christmas every week.&nbsp; Loving the Kansas City Royals, he went to
several games and one of the highlights of his life was getting to meet George
Brett.&nbsp; He liked going to Kansas State football and basketball games and
watching his nephews play sports.&nbsp; He truly enjoyed packing shoeboxes for
Operation Christmas Child, going several times to the Denver distribution
center.&nbsp; Chris was very creative, and he entered several of his drawings
and things he made from boxes in the ARC Division at the Russell County Fair,
winning several purple, blue and Reserved Champion ribbons.&nbsp; He also
collected Snoopy and Peanut characters, light houses, weird pens and anything
Elvis.&nbsp; Most of all he enjoyed life and spending time with his family,
working on the family farm, driving his Gator, playing frisbee with Josey and
taking care of his horses.

Surviving family
includes his parents Ken and Pat Stielow of Paradise, Kansas; and sister
Stephanie Dickerson and husband David of Paradise, Kansas; nephews, Grady
Dickerson, Ethan Dickerson and Jayce Dickerson, aunts, uncles, cousins and lots
of friends.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his grandparents, 3 beloved
aunts, an uncle and a cousin.

A celebration of Chris’ life will be held at 10:30 AM,
Friday, February 14, 2024, at the Otterbein Global Methodist Church in Russell,
Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation
will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, at the mortuary with family greeting
guests from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday evening.&nbsp; 

Memorial has been
established with the Russell Rough Riders or Otterbein Methodist Church.&nbsp;
Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of
Russell, Kansas, who is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739291269716.jpeg" alt="Christopher Mark 'Chris' Stielow" />
 <figcaption>Christopher Mark 'Chris' Stielow</figcaption>
 </figure>Christopher Mark 'Chris' Stielow, 55, of Paradise, Kansas,
died on Thursday, February 06, 2025, at his home in Paradise.Chris was born on
July 30, 1969, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Kenneth L. and Patricia
(Comingdeer) Stielow.&nbsp; He grew up in Concordia, Kansas until he was 5
years old.&nbsp; In 1975, he and the family moved to the family farm south of
Paradise, Kansas, he was very blessed to be able to live and grow up close to
his grandparents.&nbsp; He attended Bickerdyke Elementary, Ruppenthal Middle
School and graduated from Russell High School in the class of 1990.&nbsp; He
was a longtime member of the Otterbein Methodist Church in Russell,
Kansas.&nbsp; At church he enjoyed participating in Sunday School, youth group,
Christmas programs, helping with Kids Klub and playing his guitar in worship
services and he loved Jesus!&nbsp; He was very active with the Russell Rough
Riders participating in basketball skills, bowling, track, shotput and Special
Olympic events.&nbsp; He also played on the Solomon Valley Larks basketball
team from Plainville for several years until his heart surgery.&nbsp; He was so
proud of all the medals he won!&nbsp; He enjoyed playing
his guitar after taking guitar lessons from Charlotte Shaffer for many
years.&nbsp; He liked dancing to music, listening to 50’s and 60’s music, the
Beach Boys and his gospel music CD’s.&nbsp; He also loved Elvis’ music and was
thrilled when he visited Graceland!&nbsp; He liked playing games on his Switch,
Putt-Putt Golf, dressing up not just on Halloween but anytime.&nbsp; He wrote
poetry, drawings, coloring, watching Bob Ross, Touched by an Angel on TV, Star
Wars movies and sharing his love for life with family and friends.&nbsp; He had
fun being the older brother and loved reminding Stephanie of that.&nbsp; He
loved Christmas so every Wednesday he played Christmas music all day long, so
we had Christmas every week.&nbsp; Loving the Kansas City Royals, he went to
several games and one of the highlights of his life was getting to meet George
Brett.&nbsp; He liked going to Kansas State football and basketball games and
watching his nephews play sports.&nbsp; He truly enjoyed packing shoeboxes for
Operation Christmas Child, going several times to the Denver distribution
center.&nbsp; Chris was very creative, and he entered several of his drawings
and things he made from boxes in the ARC Division at the Russell County Fair,
winning several purple, blue and Reserved Champion ribbons.&nbsp; He also
collected Snoopy and Peanut characters, light houses, weird pens and anything
Elvis.&nbsp; Most of all he enjoyed life and spending time with his family,
working on the family farm, driving his Gator, playing frisbee with Josey and
taking care of his horses.Surviving family
includes his parents Ken and Pat Stielow of Paradise, Kansas; and sister
Stephanie Dickerson and husband David of Paradise, Kansas; nephews, Grady
Dickerson, Ethan Dickerson and Jayce Dickerson, aunts, uncles, cousins and lots
of friends.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his grandparents, 3 beloved
aunts, an uncle and a cousin.A celebration of Chris’ life will be held at 10:30 AM,
Friday, February 14, 2024, at the Otterbein Global Methodist Church in Russell,
Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation
will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, at the mortuary with family greeting
guests from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Thursday evening.&nbsp; Memorial has been
established with the Russell Rough Riders or Otterbein Methodist Church.&nbsp;
Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of
Russell, Kansas, who is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Christopher Mark 'Chris' Stielow

Lawrence 'Larry' Rome, 68, Hays, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at HaysMed
following a very recent diagnosis of kidney cancer.&nbsp; 

He was born
on May 15, 1956, in Hays to Albertina (Rupp) and Clarence Rome. He grew up in
Hays and graduated from Thomas More Prep in 1974.&nbsp; On July 21, 1984, Larry married Kathy Greif,
and together they celebrated 40 years of marriage last summer.&nbsp; Their lives were enriched by two children,
Josh and Nicole.&nbsp; 

Larry
dedicated 36 years of his career to Wal-Mart, where he was known for his strong
work ethic and friendly sense of humor. He rarely missed a day of work and took
great pride in his job, forming lasting friendships with his coworkers. He
retired in January 2021.

A devoted
husband and father, Larry found joy in reading, crossword puzzles, and most of
all, tending to his houseplants, yard, and garden. His green thumb was a source
of pride, and he cared deeply for his home and surroundings.&nbsp; He was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas of
Myra Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; 

Survivors
include his wife, Kathy; his son, Josh (Nathalie Shepherd) of New York City;
his daughter, Nicole (Zach Harper) of Columbus, Ohio; and his three sisters,
Mary Ann Frank and Diane Rome of Wichita, and Marie Davis of Baltimore,
Maryland. 

He was
preceded in death by his father, Clarence Rome; his mother, Albertina Rome; and
a brother, Clarence Jr., who died as an infant. 

Mass of
Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Friday, February 14, 2025 at St.
Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church with Fr. Damian Richards, Deacon Steve Urban,
and Deacon Adam Urban officiating.&nbsp;
Burial will follow in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on
Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary
will be at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

In honor of
Larry’s love for houseplants and the abundance he nurtured, the family requests
that, in lieu of flowers or plants, memorial contributions be made to the
Humane Society of the High Plains or to the Ellis County Historical Society, in
care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences
and memories of Larry may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739195680298.jpeg" alt="Lawrence 'Larry' Rome" />
 <figcaption>Lawrence 'Larry' Rome</figcaption>
 </figure>Lawrence 'Larry' Rome, 68, Hays, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at HaysMed
following a very recent diagnosis of kidney cancer.&nbsp; He was born
on May 15, 1956, in Hays to Albertina (Rupp) and Clarence Rome. He grew up in
Hays and graduated from Thomas More Prep in 1974.&nbsp; On July 21, 1984, Larry married Kathy Greif,
and together they celebrated 40 years of marriage last summer.&nbsp; Their lives were enriched by two children,
Josh and Nicole.&nbsp; Larry
dedicated 36 years of his career to Wal-Mart, where he was known for his strong
work ethic and friendly sense of humor. He rarely missed a day of work and took
great pride in his job, forming lasting friendships with his coworkers. He
retired in January 2021.A devoted
husband and father, Larry found joy in reading, crossword puzzles, and most of
all, tending to his houseplants, yard, and garden. His green thumb was a source
of pride, and he cared deeply for his home and surroundings.&nbsp; He was a lifelong member of St. Nicholas of
Myra Catholic Church in Hays.&nbsp; Survivors
include his wife, Kathy; his son, Josh (Nathalie Shepherd) of New York City;
his daughter, Nicole (Zach Harper) of Columbus, Ohio; and his three sisters,
Mary Ann Frank and Diane Rome of Wichita, and Marie Davis of Baltimore,
Maryland. He was
preceded in death by his father, Clarence Rome; his mother, Albertina Rome; and
a brother, Clarence Jr., who died as an infant. Mass of
Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Friday, February 14, 2025 at St.
Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church with Fr. Damian Richards, Deacon Steve Urban,
and Deacon Adam Urban officiating.&nbsp;
Burial will follow in St. Michael the Archangel Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on
Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary
will be at 6:30 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.&nbsp; In honor of
Larry’s love for houseplants and the abundance he nurtured, the family requests
that, in lieu of flowers or plants, memorial contributions be made to the
Humane Society of the High Plains or to the Ellis County Historical Society, in
care of the funeral home.&nbsp; Condolences
and memories of Larry may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Lawrence 'Larry' Rome

Phillipsburg resident, Ruth E. Hackerott passed away on
Thursday, February 6, 2025 in the Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg, at
the age of 86.

She was born January 7, 1939 in Natoma, KS the daughter of
Emil and Florence (Beisner) Hackerott.&nbsp;
She was a graduate of Natoma High School.

Survivors include her brother Edward Hackerott of Kansas
City, MO; nephews Roger Hackerott and wife Glenna of Russell, KS and Larry
Hackerott and wife Diane of Cedar Rapids, IA; a niece Mary Casey and husband
Tom of Hays, KS; and other nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews;&nbsp; great great nieces and nephews; and many
friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday,
February 13, 2025 in the First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor
Matthew Goehring officiating.&nbsp; The services
will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. Thursday
at the Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Natoma, KS.

Mrs. Hackerott will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m.
Tuesday, and again from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Olliff-Boeve
Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran
Church or Phillips County Hospital.

Online condolences:&nbsp;
www.olliffboeve.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1739061461302.jpeg" alt="Ruth E. Hackerott passed&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Ruth E. Hackerott passed&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Phillipsburg resident, Ruth E. Hackerott passed away on
Thursday, February 6, 2025 in the Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg, at
the age of 86.She was born January 7, 1939 in Natoma, KS the daughter of
Emil and Florence (Beisner) Hackerott.&nbsp;
She was a graduate of Natoma High School.Survivors include her brother Edward Hackerott of Kansas
City, MO; nephews Roger Hackerott and wife Glenna of Russell, KS and Larry
Hackerott and wife Diane of Cedar Rapids, IA; a niece Mary Casey and husband
Tom of Hays, KS; and other nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews;&nbsp; great great nieces and nephews; and many
friends.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday,
February 13, 2025 in the First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor
Matthew Goehring officiating.&nbsp; The services
will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Interment will follow at 2:30 p.m. Thursday
at the Peace Lutheran Cemetery in Natoma, KS.Mrs. Hackerott will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m.
Tuesday, and again from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at the Olliff-Boeve
Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran
Church or Phillips County Hospital.Online condolences:&nbsp;
www.olliffboeve.com

Ruth E. Hackerott

Ryan Jackson Tebow (28) passed away at UC Anschutz Hospital
in Denver, Colorado on February 4th, 2025 (World Cancer Day). He was diagnosed
with Ewing sarcoma in November of 2023. In January 2025, he was diagnosed with
Guillain-Barré syndrome, and his cancer had spread. He was not afraid to die
and was sure of his life after death in Heaven.

Ryan was born on April 20th, 1996, in Quinter, Kansas to
Jack and Doris Tebow. He had an older sister, Jordan (Tebow) Kiser, and a
younger sister, Leah (Tebow) Ratts. He attended Quinter Junior-Senior High and
graduated in May 2014. He was not afraid to admit that studying was not his
thing, but he participated in a different sport every season. He received the
12-Sport award from Quinter High School. He went to Kansas 1A-State Golf all
four years of high school and placed 13th as a Sophomore and 5th as a Senior.
He attended Barton Community College on a golf scholarship for 1 year.

In 2017, he moved to Laramie, Wyoming. He worked at Quality
IV &amp; ZooPharm as a certified sterile compounding pharmacy technician. He
had nothing but great memories of his work family. He enjoyed helping host
tailgate parties for the University of Wyoming Football games. He developed a
knack for fly fishing and loved to explore the beautiful country of Wyoming
whenever weather permitted.

His love of golf gave him a drive during the last year of
his life. He bragged about finishing a five-day chemo course and coming home to
play 18 holes of golf. He had a strong family connection and did everything he
could to attend every family event (and there were lots).

Ryan is meeting his grandparents, Terry and Charlene Smith
and Bill and Barbra Tebow, in Heaven. His parents, Jack and Doris; sisters,
Jordan (Tyler) Kiser and Leah (Dylan) Ratts; along with many special Uncles,
Aunts, and Cousins will treasure memories of him.

A memorial service for Ryan will be held on Saturday,
February 8th at 11:00 AM at the Quinter Church of the Brethren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to
Quinter Golf Club, NWKS Foundation for HOPE, or Brent’s Place.&nbsp;Donations
made to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main,
Quinter, KS 67752.&nbsp;

Memories and words of support may be shared with the family
by signing the guestbook at www.schmittfuneral.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738894813814.jpeg" alt="Ryan Jackson Tebow&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Ryan Jackson Tebow&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Ryan Jackson Tebow (28) passed away at UC Anschutz Hospital
in Denver, Colorado on February 4th, 2025 (World Cancer Day). He was diagnosed
with Ewing sarcoma in November of 2023. In January 2025, he was diagnosed with
Guillain-Barré syndrome, and his cancer had spread. He was not afraid to die
and was sure of his life after death in Heaven.Ryan was born on April 20th, 1996, in Quinter, Kansas to
Jack and Doris Tebow. He had an older sister, Jordan (Tebow) Kiser, and a
younger sister, Leah (Tebow) Ratts. He attended Quinter Junior-Senior High and
graduated in May 2014. He was not afraid to admit that studying was not his
thing, but he participated in a different sport every season. He received the
12-Sport award from Quinter High School. He went to Kansas 1A-State Golf all
four years of high school and placed 13th as a Sophomore and 5th as a Senior.
He attended Barton Community College on a golf scholarship for 1 year.In 2017, he moved to Laramie, Wyoming. He worked at Quality
IV &amp; ZooPharm as a certified sterile compounding pharmacy technician. He
had nothing but great memories of his work family. He enjoyed helping host
tailgate parties for the University of Wyoming Football games. He developed a
knack for fly fishing and loved to explore the beautiful country of Wyoming
whenever weather permitted.His love of golf gave him a drive during the last year of
his life. He bragged about finishing a five-day chemo course and coming home to
play 18 holes of golf. He had a strong family connection and did everything he
could to attend every family event (and there were lots).Ryan is meeting his grandparents, Terry and Charlene Smith
and Bill and Barbra Tebow, in Heaven. His parents, Jack and Doris; sisters,
Jordan (Tyler) Kiser and Leah (Dylan) Ratts; along with many special Uncles,
Aunts, and Cousins will treasure memories of him.A memorial service for Ryan will be held on Saturday,
February 8th at 11:00 AM at the Quinter Church of the Brethren.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to
Quinter Golf Club, NWKS Foundation for HOPE, or Brent’s Place.&nbsp;Donations
made to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main,
Quinter, KS 67752.&nbsp;Memories and words of support may be shared with the family
by signing the guestbook at www.schmittfuneral.com.

Ryan Jackson Tebow 

Marilyn,
beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away
peacefully on February 3, 2025 at the age of 77.&nbsp; A woman of warmth, wisdom, and an adventurous
spirit, she touched countless lives through her kindness, passion for
education, and love for her family.&nbsp; Marilyn was born on April 30, 1947,
in Colby, Kansas to Willard Treu &amp; Betty (Liester) Treu &amp; was raised on
the farmstead in northeast Sheridan County.&nbsp;
After high school graduation from Sheridan County High School in 1965,
Marilyn continued her education at Fort Hays State University where she graduated
with her education degree in 1969.&nbsp; While
attending college, Marilyn married her high school sweetheart, James Rynard
Rogers on June 18, 1966.&nbsp; Jim &amp;
Marilyn started their married life following college in Quinter, Kansas where
Marilyn taught first grade for four years.&nbsp;
Once returning to their hometown of Hoxie, Marilyn started teaching
Kindergarten at Hoxie Grade School.

Marilyn
dedicated her life to learning and teaching. As a devoted elementary teacher
and catholic youth education director, she believed in the power of knowledge
and inspired many along the way. Her students and colleagues will remember her
for her unwavering dedication and gentle encouragement.&nbsp; After leaving her elementary teaching career,
Marilyn dedicated many years to the family business, Sunflower Chemical.&nbsp; To this day she still talked about her
memories of the guys from Sunflower.&nbsp;
During many of those same years, she dedicated many hours to the youth
of St Frances Cabrini as the director of religious education.&nbsp; Marilyn spent countless hours of her spare
time devoting her talents to the community through NEC theater productions, her
gift of piano playing, &amp; as one of the founding board members of the
Sheridan County Amusement Company.&nbsp; 

Outside of her
career, Marilyn loved being a mother above all else.&nbsp; One of Marilyn’s favorite places to spend
with her children Brent &amp; Brooke was the Hoxie city pool on hot summer
days.&nbsp; Even when her own children outgrew
the pool, Marilyn continued enjoying days at the pool with her grandchildren
and loved more than anything family days at Shelley’s pool in the country.&nbsp; Her most cherished memories with family by
her side were in the Maui sunshine celebrating many Christmas holidays &amp;
family weddings.&nbsp;&nbsp; Above all, Marilyn
adored her family, especially her grandchildren, who were the light of her
life.&nbsp; She was their biggest cheerleader,
their storyteller, and their source of endless love. When she first became a
grandmother there was already a Grandma Rogers, so she chose the name
“Mere-Mere” as it means mother in French so for the past twenty-two years, she
became Mere-Mere to those closest to her.&nbsp;
She also shared a special bond with her beloved dog, Bella, who was by
her side always.&nbsp; 

Marilyn found
joy in life’s simple and beautiful moments. She had a deep love for gardening,
tending to her flowers with the same care and patience she showed to those
around her. Birdwatching brought her a sense of peace, and she cherished every
moment spent by the ocean, where the waves and salty breeze always made her
feel at home.&nbsp; A true adventurer at heart, she loved to travel, embracing
new cultures and experiences with enthusiasm. Her appreciation for
Spanish-style décor and jewelry reflected her vibrant spirit and appreciation
for beauty in all forms.&nbsp;

Marilyn is
survived by her husband, James R Rogers, daughter Brooke Hill, Aurora,
Colorado, son Brent and wife Jodi Rogers, Hoxie, grandchildren Paiton and
Kinley Rogers &amp; Quinlynn Hill, sisters Shelley Nondorf (Bill) of Hoxie
&amp; Carole Clark (Pete) of Parker, Colorado, and nieces &amp; nephews. She is
now reunited with those who went before her, especially her beloved parents,
Willard &amp; Betty Treu, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and
cherished memories.&nbsp;

A celebration
of her life will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:30 am at St Frances
Cabrini Church, Hoxie, Kansas. Visitation will take place on Thursday, February
6 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, with family present
from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm to receive friends. The vigil and rosary service will
follow the visitation at 7:00 pm.&nbsp;
Memorial donations can be made to Sheridan County Community Foundation,
PO Box 445, Hoxie KS 67740, in creation of the Rogers Family Fund with funds
received in Marilyn’s memory to be granted to the Hoxie CYO.

Marilyn,
beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away
peacefully on February 3, 2025 at the age of 77.&nbsp; A woman of warmth, wisdom, and an adventurous
spirit, she touched countless lives through her kindness, passion for
education, and love for her family.&nbsp; Marilyn was born on April 30, 1947,
in Colby, Kansas to Willard Treu &amp; Betty (Liester) Treu &amp; was raised on
the farmstead in northeast Sheridan County.&nbsp;
After high school graduation from Sheridan County High School in 1965,
Marilyn continued her education at Fort Hays State University where she graduated
with her education degree in 1969.&nbsp; While
attending college, Marilyn married her high school sweetheart, James Rynard
Rogers on June 18, 1966.&nbsp; Jim &amp;
Marilyn started their married life following college in Quinter, Kansas where
Marilyn taught first grade for four years.&nbsp;
Once returning to their hometown of Hoxie, Marilyn started teaching
Kindergarten at Hoxie Grade School.Marilyn
dedicated her life to learning and teaching. As a devoted elementary teacher
and catholic youth education director, she believed in the power of knowledge
and inspired many along the way. Her students and colleagues will remember her
for her unwavering dedication and gentle encouragement.&nbsp; After leaving her elementary teaching career,
Marilyn dedicated many years to the family business, Sunflower Chemical.&nbsp; To this day she still talked about her
memories of the guys from Sunflower.&nbsp;
During many of those same years, she dedicated many hours to the youth
of St Frances Cabrini as the director of religious education.&nbsp; Marilyn spent countless hours of her spare
time devoting her talents to the community through NEC theater productions, her
gift of piano playing, &amp; as one of the founding board members of the
Sheridan County Amusement Company.&nbsp; Outside of her
career, Marilyn loved being a mother above all else.&nbsp; One of Marilyn’s favorite places to spend
with her children Brent &amp; Brooke was the Hoxie city pool on hot summer
days.&nbsp; Even when her own children outgrew
the pool, Marilyn continued enjoying days at the pool with her grandchildren
and loved more than anything family days at Shelley’s pool in the country.&nbsp; Her most cherished memories with family by
her side were in the Maui sunshine celebrating many Christmas holidays &amp;
family weddings.&nbsp;&nbsp; Above all, Marilyn
adored her family, especially her grandchildren, who were the light of her
life.&nbsp; She was their biggest cheerleader,
their storyteller, and their source of endless love. When she first became a
grandmother there was already a Grandma Rogers, so she chose the name
“Mere-Mere” as it means mother in French so for the past twenty-two years, she
became Mere-Mere to those closest to her.&nbsp;
She also shared a special bond with her beloved dog, Bella, who was by
her side always.&nbsp; Marilyn found
joy in life’s simple and beautiful moments. She had a deep love for gardening,
tending to her flowers with the same care and patience she showed to those
around her. Birdwatching brought her a sense of peace, and she cherished every
moment spent by the ocean, where the waves and salty breeze always made her
feel at home.&nbsp; A true adventurer at heart, she loved to travel, embracing
new cultures and experiences with enthusiasm. Her appreciation for
Spanish-style décor and jewelry reflected her vibrant spirit and appreciation
for beauty in all forms.&nbsp;Marilyn is
survived by her husband, James R Rogers, daughter Brooke Hill, Aurora,
Colorado, son Brent and wife Jodi Rogers, Hoxie, grandchildren Paiton and
Kinley Rogers &amp; Quinlynn Hill, sisters Shelley Nondorf (Bill) of Hoxie
&amp; Carole Clark (Pete) of Parker, Colorado, and nieces &amp; nephews. She is
now reunited with those who went before her, especially her beloved parents,
Willard &amp; Betty Treu, leaving behind a legacy of love, kindness, and
cherished memories.&nbsp;A celebration
of her life will be held on Friday, February 7, 2025 at 10:30 am at St Frances
Cabrini Church, Hoxie, Kansas. Visitation will take place on Thursday, February
6 from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, with family present
from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm to receive friends. The vigil and rosary service will
follow the visitation at 7:00 pm.&nbsp;
Memorial donations can be made to Sheridan County Community Foundation,
PO Box 445, Hoxie KS 67740, in creation of the Rogers Family Fund with funds
received in Marilyn’s memory to be granted to the Hoxie CYO.

Marilyn Rogers

Judy
Matranga, age 75 passed away on January 22, 2025 in San Francisco. Judy was the
beloved, devoted wife of her surviving husband Joseph of 52 years and loving
mother of four children. She leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 11 surviving
siblings, numerous nieces and nephews, and a large community of friends.


Judy is survived by her spouse Joe, and four children: Geoffrey Matranga (Kim),
Carolyn Brady (Shawn), Ben Matranga (Daniela), and Frank Matranga (Heather).
She also leaves 11 cherished grandchildren: Siena, Miles, and Russell Matranga;
Josephine, Charles and Rosalia Brady; Sophia and Daniel Matranga; and, William,
Benjamin and Mary Matranga. 

Judy was born on July 27, 1949 in Hays, Kansas to her late parents, Alfred A.
and Thecla C. Haas. She was 1 of 14 children. Siblings include Nathan Haas
(Barbara), Father Julian Haas, OFM, Cap., the late Norbert Haas (Jane), Alfreda
Schmidt (the late Milton), the late Mary Haas, Thomas Haas (Therese), Lorraine
Berland (Doug), Rich Haas (Leona), Maurice Haas (Debbie), John Haas (Sharon),
Fredd Haas (Linda), Joyce Lang (Tom), and Donna Nathanson. 



Judy grew up in rural Antonino, Kansas. She graduated from Marian High School
in Hays, Kansas in 1967 and attended Fort Hays State University studying
Graphic Arts. In 1972 she entered Volunteers In Service To America
"VISTA" (now known as AmeriCorp), where she met Joe. They were both
stationed in Leon, Iowa, beginning a life long friendship and eventual romance.
Joe and Judy were married on May 19, 1973 in Antonino, Kansas.

 

Upon moving to San Francisco, Judy continued to bring creativity to her public
service career with the City &amp; County of San Francisco's Purchasing and
Police departments, and City College of San Francisco. Her artistic talents
would follow Judy throughout her career. She earned her Bachelor's degree from San
Francisco State University and lived in Sacramento for four years where she
managed Golden Era Handicrafts for the City of Sacramento's Council on Aging.
Returning to the City, her career progressed with the San Francisco Public
Health Department, retiring after 20 years as a Senior Contract Analyst.

 

Judy was very active in public service and always available at St John the
Evangelist school and parish for more than 40 years. Her time included 2 years
as PTG President, chair of numerous auctions, festivals, carnivals,
celebrations, and memorials. She was a Lector and Eucharistic Minister for four
decades, and Co-Parent of the Year in 1999. Judy volunteered at Immaculate
Conception Church for over 2 decades serving at countless Spaghetti Luncheons
and Italian Catholic Federation events. 



The family offers a special thanks to the caregivers and medical staff who
provided hospice care in her final days. Heartfelt appreciation is also
extended to her sister Donna, nephew Alex, and the many visitors who spent
hours comforting her and providing her companionship.

A
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on February 6, 2025 at 11:00 am at Immaculate
Conception Chapel, 3255 Folsom Street in San Francisco.

 

Donations can be made in her name to a charity of your choice.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738790189787.jpeg" alt="Judy Matranga" />
 <figcaption>Judy Matranga</figcaption>
 </figure>Judy
Matranga, age 75 passed away on January 22, 2025 in San Francisco. Judy was the
beloved, devoted wife of her surviving husband Joseph of 52 years and loving
mother of four children. She leaves behind 11 grandchildren, 11 surviving
siblings, numerous nieces and nephews, and a large community of friends.
Judy is survived by her spouse Joe, and four children: Geoffrey Matranga (Kim),
Carolyn Brady (Shawn), Ben Matranga (Daniela), and Frank Matranga (Heather).
She also leaves 11 cherished grandchildren: Siena, Miles, and Russell Matranga;
Josephine, Charles and Rosalia Brady; Sophia and Daniel Matranga; and, William,
Benjamin and Mary Matranga. 

Judy was born on July 27, 1949 in Hays, Kansas to her late parents, Alfred A.
and Thecla C. Haas. She was 1 of 14 children. Siblings include Nathan Haas
(Barbara), Father Julian Haas, OFM, Cap., the late Norbert Haas (Jane), Alfreda
Schmidt (the late Milton), the late Mary Haas, Thomas Haas (Therese), Lorraine
Berland (Doug), Rich Haas (Leona), Maurice Haas (Debbie), John Haas (Sharon),
Fredd Haas (Linda), Joyce Lang (Tom), and Donna Nathanson. 

Judy grew up in rural Antonino, Kansas. She graduated from Marian High School
in Hays, Kansas in 1967 and attended Fort Hays State University studying
Graphic Arts. In 1972 she entered Volunteers In Service To America
"VISTA" (now known as AmeriCorp), where she met Joe. They were both
stationed in Leon, Iowa, beginning a life long friendship and eventual romance.
Joe and Judy were married on May 19, 1973 in Antonino, Kansas. 

Upon moving to San Francisco, Judy continued to bring creativity to her public
service career with the City &amp; County of San Francisco's Purchasing and
Police departments, and City College of San Francisco. Her artistic talents
would follow Judy throughout her career. She earned her Bachelor's degree from San
Francisco State University and lived in Sacramento for four years where she
managed Golden Era Handicrafts for the City of Sacramento's Council on Aging.
Returning to the City, her career progressed with the San Francisco Public
Health Department, retiring after 20 years as a Senior Contract Analyst. 

Judy was very active in public service and always available at St John the
Evangelist school and parish for more than 40 years. Her time included 2 years
as PTG President, chair of numerous auctions, festivals, carnivals,
celebrations, and memorials. She was a Lector and Eucharistic Minister for four
decades, and Co-Parent of the Year in 1999. Judy volunteered at Immaculate
Conception Church for over 2 decades serving at countless Spaghetti Luncheons
and Italian Catholic Federation events. 

The family offers a special thanks to the caregivers and medical staff who
provided hospice care in her final days. Heartfelt appreciation is also
extended to her sister Donna, nephew Alex, and the many visitors who spent
hours comforting her and providing her companionship.A
Funeral Mass will be celebrated on February 6, 2025 at 11:00 am at Immaculate
Conception Chapel, 3255 Folsom Street in San Francisco. 

Donations can be made in her name to a charity of your choice.Memories
and words of comfort may be shared on Judy's tribute page at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Judy Matranga

Joann Fern Hrabe was born on Friday, December 13,
1963, in Quinter, Kansas to Leonard and Linda (Bedore) Hrabe.&nbsp; She passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at
the Republic County Hospital in Belleville, KS at the age of 61. Legend has it,
it was 13 below zero and Joann was a breach baby.&nbsp; Sometime in 1964, Leonard, Linda and Joann
moved to Smith Center, so Leonard could run the creamery store in downtown
Smith Center.&nbsp; Joann went to grade school
and high school in Smith Center.&nbsp; She
graduated high school in 1982.&nbsp; 

From there she spent some time in Texas and then
moved back to Kansas and attended vo-tech in Beloit.&nbsp; She worked at the Mitchell County Clerk’s
Office for several years and then in 2001, she followed in dad’s footsteps and
started working as a Motor Carrier Inspector in Belleville.&nbsp; She retired in June 2021 after 20 years of
service.&nbsp; 

Joan is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard
and Linda Hrabe.&nbsp; Paternal grandparents,
Amos and Opal Hrabe and maternal grandparents, Bill and Velma Bedore and
step-grandmother, Ruby Bedore.&nbsp; 

Survived by brother, Chris Hrabe and his wife Cheri
and sister, Shannon Schmidt and her husband Jay.&nbsp; Her beloved nephews and nieces, Kyle and his
wife Gina, Tiffini, Ashlie (Darby), Nathan and Hannah (Quinn).&nbsp; Great nephews and nieces, Bristol, Bridger,
Colby and Alivia.&nbsp; 

Also surviving are cherished uncles and aunts; Larry
Bedore and his wife, Susan and Elaine Horn and her husband Jim.&nbsp; Cousins, Patrick (Missy) Bedore; Becky
(Gantley) Wilson; Deb (Keenan) Smith and Donna (Rennie) Griem. 

Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1:00
PM, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Rentschler Family Mortuaries,
Simmons-Rentschler Chapel in Smith Center, KS.

The family requests memorial contributions be given
to the Joan F. Hrabe Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the mortuary.

To leave an online condolence visit
www.rfmortuaries.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738789925954.jpeg" alt="Joann Fern Hrabe" />
 <figcaption>Joann Fern Hrabe</figcaption>
 </figure>Joann Fern Hrabe was born on Friday, December 13,
1963, in Quinter, Kansas to Leonard and Linda (Bedore) Hrabe.&nbsp; She passed away Monday, February 3, 2025, at
the Republic County Hospital in Belleville, KS at the age of 61. Legend has it,
it was 13 below zero and Joann was a breach baby.&nbsp; Sometime in 1964, Leonard, Linda and Joann
moved to Smith Center, so Leonard could run the creamery store in downtown
Smith Center.&nbsp; Joann went to grade school
and high school in Smith Center.&nbsp; She
graduated high school in 1982.&nbsp; From there she spent some time in Texas and then
moved back to Kansas and attended vo-tech in Beloit.&nbsp; She worked at the Mitchell County Clerk’s
Office for several years and then in 2001, she followed in dad’s footsteps and
started working as a Motor Carrier Inspector in Belleville.&nbsp; She retired in June 2021 after 20 years of
service.&nbsp; Joan is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard
and Linda Hrabe.&nbsp; Paternal grandparents,
Amos and Opal Hrabe and maternal grandparents, Bill and Velma Bedore and
step-grandmother, Ruby Bedore.&nbsp; Survived by brother, Chris Hrabe and his wife Cheri
and sister, Shannon Schmidt and her husband Jay.&nbsp; Her beloved nephews and nieces, Kyle and his
wife Gina, Tiffini, Ashlie (Darby), Nathan and Hannah (Quinn).&nbsp; Great nephews and nieces, Bristol, Bridger,
Colby and Alivia.&nbsp; Also surviving are cherished uncles and aunts; Larry
Bedore and his wife, Susan and Elaine Horn and her husband Jim.&nbsp; Cousins, Patrick (Missy) Bedore; Becky
(Gantley) Wilson; Deb (Keenan) Smith and Donna (Rennie) Griem. Celebration of Life Services will be held at 1:00
PM, Saturday, February 8, 2025, at the Rentschler Family Mortuaries,
Simmons-Rentschler Chapel in Smith Center, KS.The family requests memorial contributions be given
to the Joan F. Hrabe Memorial Fund and can be sent in care of the mortuary.To leave an online condolence visit
www.rfmortuaries.com

Joann Fern Hrabe

Sue Boos, a cherished resident of Hays, Kansas, left us on February 3, 2025 to go be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.  Born on June 4th, 1943 in Washington, D.C. to Benedict and Pauline Cruise, she moved to Hays, KS, ultimately graduating from Girls Catholic High School.   Sue pursued a career in nursing, filling the role of school nurse for the Hays school district for 20 years before obtaining additional nursing certifications from Fort Hays State University and moving on to an Associate Professor of Nursing there for 11 years. She earned her MS, RN, CS and ARNP and was highly respected by her colleagues and peers, impacting the careers of many nurses throughout the region.&nbsp;

Sue married
Jerry Boos on August 31, 1963 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays,
KS.&nbsp; Her greatest&nbsp;joy was her family and she&nbsp;was a beacon of
kindness, love, and unwavering dedication to her family, friends and
community.&nbsp; She was a pillar of strength and a source of endless support,
always putting others before herself.

Amongst her
many talents were playing the piano, crochet, cross-stitch, and embroidery with
her true love being quilting.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Her work ethic, integrity, and
passion were evident in everything she did, and she leaves a legacy of beauty
and expertise in the creations she made.

Sue was
actively involved in her community, volunteering her time and skills as a
member St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, President of PEO (Chapter GS), involved
with multiple book clubs and a volunteer at the city library. Her generosity
and compassion knew no bounds, and she was always ready to lend a helping hand.

She was
preceded in death by her parents, Benedict and Pauline Cruise and her
grandparents.&nbsp; She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Boos of Hays,
KS, and brother Ben Cruise and wife Clara of Colorado Springs, CO.&nbsp; She is
also survived by her children, son Kim and wife Erin of Tampa, FL, daughter
Jami (Bulloch) and husband Andy of Wichita, KS and son Sean and wife Nicole of
Minneapolis, MN.&nbsp; She was a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren,
Blake Bulloch and wife Cheyenne, Kale Bulloch and wife Teagan, Brooke Maxson
(Bulloch) and husband Jordan, Brett Boos, Dylan Boos, Bryar Boos, and Bella
Boos, as well as one great-grandson Beckett Bulloch. They will forever hold her
memory close to their hearts.

Sue will be
remembered for her boundless love, her selfless spirit, and her unwavering
dedication to her family and community. Her memory will live on in the hearts
of all who were fortunate enough to know her. May she rest in eternal peace.

Mass of
Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Friday, February 7, 2025 at St. Joseph
Catholic Church with Fr. Curtis Carlson, OFM Cap. and Fr. Earl Befort, OFM Cap.
officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Lunch
and reception will follow at Rose Garden Banquet Hall, 2308 E. 8th St.&nbsp; To
honor and celebrate Sue’s remarkable life, the family will receive friends and
loved ones from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Thursday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
Home and from 9:30 am until service time on Friday at the church.&nbsp; In lieu
of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Sue's memory to the
Susan Boos Nursing Scholarship Fund in association with Fort Hays State
University by clicking <a href="https://foundation.fhsu.edu/donate/">https://foundation.fhsu.edu/donate/</a> and specify the Susan Boos Nursing
Scholarship.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Sue may be shared with her
family at www.haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738780888596.jpeg" alt="Susan C. 'Sue' Boos" />
 <figcaption>Susan C. 'Sue' Boos</figcaption>
 </figure>Sue Boos, a cherished resident of Hays, Kansas, left us on February 3, 2025 to go be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Born on June 4th, 1943 in Washington, D.C. to Benedict and Pauline Cruise, she moved to Hays, KS, ultimately graduating from Girls Catholic High School. Sue pursued a career in nursing, filling the role of school nurse for the Hays school district for 20 years before obtaining additional nursing certifications from Fort Hays State University and moving on to an Associate Professor of Nursing there for 11 years. She earned her MS, RN, CS and ARNP and was highly respected by her colleagues and peers, impacting the careers of many nurses throughout the region.&nbsp;Sue married
Jerry Boos on August 31, 1963 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays,
KS.&nbsp; Her greatest&nbsp;joy was her family and she&nbsp;was a beacon of
kindness, love, and unwavering dedication to her family, friends and
community.&nbsp; She was a pillar of strength and a source of endless support,
always putting others before herself.Amongst her
many talents were playing the piano, crochet, cross-stitch, and embroidery with
her true love being quilting.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Her work ethic, integrity, and
passion were evident in everything she did, and she leaves a legacy of beauty
and expertise in the creations she made.Sue was
actively involved in her community, volunteering her time and skills as a
member St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, President of PEO (Chapter GS), involved
with multiple book clubs and a volunteer at the city library. Her generosity
and compassion knew no bounds, and she was always ready to lend a helping hand.She was
preceded in death by her parents, Benedict and Pauline Cruise and her
grandparents.&nbsp; She is survived by her loving husband, Jerry Boos of Hays,
KS, and brother Ben Cruise and wife Clara of Colorado Springs, CO.&nbsp; She is
also survived by her children, son Kim and wife Erin of Tampa, FL, daughter
Jami (Bulloch) and husband Andy of Wichita, KS and son Sean and wife Nicole of
Minneapolis, MN.&nbsp; She was a proud grandmother to seven grandchildren,
Blake Bulloch and wife Cheyenne, Kale Bulloch and wife Teagan, Brooke Maxson
(Bulloch) and husband Jordan, Brett Boos, Dylan Boos, Bryar Boos, and Bella
Boos, as well as one great-grandson Beckett Bulloch. They will forever hold her
memory close to their hearts.Sue will be
remembered for her boundless love, her selfless spirit, and her unwavering
dedication to her family and community. Her memory will live on in the hearts
of all who were fortunate enough to know her. May she rest in eternal peace.Mass of
Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Friday, February 7, 2025 at St. Joseph
Catholic Church with Fr. Curtis Carlson, OFM Cap. and Fr. Earl Befort, OFM Cap.
officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Lunch
and reception will follow at Rose Garden Banquet Hall, 2308 E. 8th St.&nbsp; To
honor and celebrate Sue’s remarkable life, the family will receive friends and
loved ones from 5:00 pm until 7:00 on Thursday at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral
Home and from 9:30 am until service time on Friday at the church.&nbsp; In lieu
of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Sue's memory to the
Susan Boos Nursing Scholarship Fund in association with Fort Hays State
University by clicking <a href="https://foundation.fhsu.edu/donate/">https://foundation.fhsu.edu/donate/</a> and specify the Susan Boos Nursing
Scholarship.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Sue may be shared with her
family at www.haysmemorial.com

Susan C. 'Sue' Boos

Camilla Kay Hardy passed away on December
14, 2024, at the Adler Center for Caring in Aldie, Virginia. 

She was born on March 27, 1937, in
Lucas, Kansas, the daughter of James and Anna Elizabeth (Stadola) Aksamit and
was the youngest of eleven children.&nbsp; She
was loved and will be missed by her family and friends, but she has gone on to
be with the love of her life, James Hardy, who preceded her in death. They
shared 58 years together and after they were married, she lived most of her
life in Alexandia, Virginia. She graduated from secretarial college and after
getting married received her beautician license. She was known for her wit,
being stylish, and being a grand host. 

As a child, Camilla looked upon
her time in Kansas fondly and wanted to come back home and be laid to rest
among her family members in Lucas, Kansas.

A private burial will take place
at the Lucas City Cemetery in Lucas, Kansas.&nbsp;
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the
funeral service arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738679748406.jpeg" alt="Camilla Kay Hardy&nbsp;" />
 <figcaption>Camilla Kay Hardy&nbsp;</figcaption>
 </figure>Camilla Kay Hardy passed away on December
14, 2024, at the Adler Center for Caring in Aldie, Virginia. She was born on March 27, 1937, in
Lucas, Kansas, the daughter of James and Anna Elizabeth (Stadola) Aksamit and
was the youngest of eleven children.&nbsp; She
was loved and will be missed by her family and friends, but she has gone on to
be with the love of her life, James Hardy, who preceded her in death. They
shared 58 years together and after they were married, she lived most of her
life in Alexandia, Virginia. She graduated from secretarial college and after
getting married received her beautician license. She was known for her wit,
being stylish, and being a grand host. As a child, Camilla looked upon
her time in Kansas fondly and wanted to come back home and be laid to rest
among her family members in Lucas, Kansas.A private burial will take place
at the Lucas City Cemetery in Lucas, Kansas.&nbsp;
Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the
funeral service arrangements.

Camilla Kay Hardy 

Donna M. Kirkpatrick Pinson, age 67, of Cherry Valley,
Illinois passed away on January 30, 2025. She was born October 13, 1957 to
Kathlene Houpt in Hays, Kansas. Donna married the love of her life, Stoney
Pinson, on June 21, 1985. 

She received a Bachelor’s degree in English from Fort Hays
State University, as well as three Master’s degrees in Communication, Education
Administration, and School and Community Agency, and a Doctorate in Counselor
Education and Supervision from Northern Illinois University. She was a
Counselor for many years in the Byron School District and at National Louis
University. She was named the Illinois Middle School Counselor of the Year by
the Illinois School Counselor Association in 2010. From 2011 to 2013 she was an
editorial board member of the Journal of Counseling in Illinois. Dr.
Kirkpatrick Pinson was the Secretary of the Illinois Association for Adult
Development and Aging and the Co-Treasurer and board member for the Schultz
Foundation for Advancing. She was also a member of the Illinois Counseling
Association and the American Counseling Association. 

Donna found joy in life through reading, teaching, and
counseling students. She enjoyed puzzles and word games. Most of all, Donna
loved to help people, she dedicated her life to furthering research in
counseling, ethics, and chronic disease.

Donna is survived by her husband of 39 years, Stoney Pinson;
mother, Kathlene Perrigo;&nbsp; brother,
Edward Kirkpatrick; nephews, Trey and Trent Kirkpatrick; and special
sister-in-law, Ronda Pinson.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in Donna's memory may be
made to National MS Society, nationalmssociety.org; and Multiple Sclerosis
Society of America, DonorRelations@mymsaa.org.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738616298314.jpeg" alt="Donna M. Kirkpatrick Pinson" />
 <figcaption>Donna M. Kirkpatrick Pinson</figcaption>
 </figure>Donna M. Kirkpatrick Pinson, age 67, of Cherry Valley,
Illinois passed away on January 30, 2025. She was born October 13, 1957 to
Kathlene Houpt in Hays, Kansas. Donna married the love of her life, Stoney
Pinson, on June 21, 1985. She received a Bachelor’s degree in English from Fort Hays
State University, as well as three Master’s degrees in Communication, Education
Administration, and School and Community Agency, and a Doctorate in Counselor
Education and Supervision from Northern Illinois University. She was a
Counselor for many years in the Byron School District and at National Louis
University. She was named the Illinois Middle School Counselor of the Year by
the Illinois School Counselor Association in 2010. From 2011 to 2013 she was an
editorial board member of the Journal of Counseling in Illinois. Dr.
Kirkpatrick Pinson was the Secretary of the Illinois Association for Adult
Development and Aging and the Co-Treasurer and board member for the Schultz
Foundation for Advancing. She was also a member of the Illinois Counseling
Association and the American Counseling Association. Donna found joy in life through reading, teaching, and
counseling students. She enjoyed puzzles and word games. Most of all, Donna
loved to help people, she dedicated her life to furthering research in
counseling, ethics, and chronic disease.Donna is survived by her husband of 39 years, Stoney Pinson;
mother, Kathlene Perrigo;&nbsp; brother,
Edward Kirkpatrick; nephews, Trey and Trent Kirkpatrick; and special
sister-in-law, Ronda Pinson.Private Services will be held.In lieu of flowers, contributions in Donna's memory may be
made to National MS Society, nationalmssociety.org; and Multiple Sclerosis
Society of America, DonorRelations@mymsaa.org.

Donna M. Kirkpatrick Pinson

Lloyd Francis Dreiling&nbsp; 'Jack', 92, passed away on Thursday,
January 30, 2025, at NorthCare Hospice in North Kansas City, Missouri. Jack was
born September 21, 1932, in Victoria, Kansas, where he was born and raised
until serving two years in the U.S. Army.

In September 1959, he married the love of his life, Eileen
Pfeifer. They moved to the Kansas City area, raising their family while Jack
pursued a successful career as a diesel mechanic. He worked for Stewart Sand,
Wyandotte Concrete, and ultimately retired from Fordyce Concrete in 1994.

Beyond his professional achievements, Lloyd was a man who
deeply cherished his family and friends. He found joy in creating lasting
memories through motorcycle rides, camping trips, boating excursions, and
countless hours spent enjoying the great outdoors. He and Eileen shared a
passion for square dancing, often seen twirling across the floor in their
matching outfits.

Lloyd’s commitment to community was evident in his
memberships at Holy Angels Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the
Basehor VFW. His legacy extends beyond his immediate family; he leaves behind a
wide network of friends who will miss his presence.

Preceded in death by his son, Wesley Francis Dreiling in
1962, and sisters Lillian Dreiling, Paulette Sander, Norma Jean Wellbrock, and
Charlene Roth. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eileen; 2 sons Glenn
Dreiling (and wife Maria) of Basehor, Kansas, and Mike Dreiling (and wife Kay)
of Baldwin, Kansas; 5 siblings Lou Bowman of Kingman, Kansas; Roy Dreiling of
Gladstone, Missouri; Danny Dreiling of Topeka, Kansas; Frank Dreiling of
Prairie Village, Kansas; and Cathy Roth of Summerville, South Carolina; and
numerous nieces, nephews, and countless friends.

Memorial Services are pending, and details will be shared as
they become available. We will remember Jack for his kindness, his dedication
to family, and the joy he brought to all who knew him. &nbsp;Arr.
Alden-Harrington Funeral Home 214 Oak St. Bonner Springs, KS 66012&nbsp;
913-422-4074

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738611920184.jpeg" alt="Lloyd Francis Dreiling 'Jack'" />
 <figcaption>Lloyd Francis Dreiling 'Jack'</figcaption>
 </figure>Lloyd Francis Dreiling&nbsp; 'Jack', 92, passed away on Thursday,
January 30, 2025, at NorthCare Hospice in North Kansas City, Missouri. Jack was
born September 21, 1932, in Victoria, Kansas, where he was born and raised
until serving two years in the U.S. Army.In September 1959, he married the love of his life, Eileen
Pfeifer. They moved to the Kansas City area, raising their family while Jack
pursued a successful career as a diesel mechanic. He worked for Stewart Sand,
Wyandotte Concrete, and ultimately retired from Fordyce Concrete in 1994.Beyond his professional achievements, Lloyd was a man who
deeply cherished his family and friends. He found joy in creating lasting
memories through motorcycle rides, camping trips, boating excursions, and
countless hours spent enjoying the great outdoors. He and Eileen shared a
passion for square dancing, often seen twirling across the floor in their
matching outfits.Lloyd’s commitment to community was evident in his
memberships at Holy Angels Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, and the
Basehor VFW. His legacy extends beyond his immediate family; he leaves behind a
wide network of friends who will miss his presence.Preceded in death by his son, Wesley Francis Dreiling in
1962, and sisters Lillian Dreiling, Paulette Sander, Norma Jean Wellbrock, and
Charlene Roth. Lloyd is survived by his wife of 65 years, Eileen; 2 sons Glenn
Dreiling (and wife Maria) of Basehor, Kansas, and Mike Dreiling (and wife Kay)
of Baldwin, Kansas; 5 siblings Lou Bowman of Kingman, Kansas; Roy Dreiling of
Gladstone, Missouri; Danny Dreiling of Topeka, Kansas; Frank Dreiling of
Prairie Village, Kansas; and Cathy Roth of Summerville, South Carolina; and
numerous nieces, nephews, and countless friends.Memorial Services are pending, and details will be shared as
they become available. We will remember Jack for his kindness, his dedication
to family, and the joy he brought to all who knew him. &nbsp;Arr.
Alden-Harrington Funeral Home 214 Oak St. Bonner Springs, KS 66012&nbsp;
913-422-4074

Lloyd Francis Dreiling  'Jack'

Let me tell you about my husband, the love of
my life and best friend, Gregory “Greg” Schmidt, who passed away on January 31,
2025 after over nine years of courageously battling Glioblastoma brain cancer.
He was a devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather, big brother, uncle, and
an extraordinary person.

Greg was born at the old St. Anthony Hospital
in Hays, Kansas on July 22, 1960. He was the first born son of Emery and
Shirley (Pfeifer) Schmidt. He grew up on the family farm that he loved
northeast of Catherine where he was able to live the last year of his life. He attended Catherine
Elementary School, Hays Junior High and graduated
from Hays High School in 1978.
He attended Fort Hays State University.

After graduating from Hays High, he worked for
Rohr Wood Products for a year. On June 22, 1979, he started his 45 year career
at Cross Mfg., Inc., Hays. He began
his employment there working second shift on the production floor. Within a
couple of years, he was moved briefly to Quality Assurance, then to Production
Control Manager. He was named General Plant Manager in 1994, a position he held
until his death. Greg was respected for his hard work, dedication, and
expertise.

Greg and I were introduced by mutual friends
on March 16, 1980. He proposed to me that very summer on a summer night during
wheat harvest while sitting in an old green wheat truck in a wheat field that
we now own. We were married May 1, 1981 at St. Catherine
Church in Catharine, Kansas. I am so grateful
for the forty-three years of marriage that we were able to spend
together.

We were blessed with three sons. Eric (wife
Kelli), Hays, Ryan (wife Jennifer), Hays and Kyle, Overland Park, KS.
"Poppy" adored his
grandchildren, Catherine, Evelyn, Sophia, Jace, Mason, Colby and Elon. He loved
following them when they participated in sports, music and theater.

While he loved all his nieces and nephews, Shelby Stouffer held a special
place in his heart. He enjoyed supporting her in Cross Country and Track
through high school and college. We also share a special "adopted"
daughter with Terry and Laurie Roth.
Hannah (Dreiling) Schmidt is the daughter none of us ever had.

Greg was a member of St. Catherine
Church, Catharine. He loved our parish. He served as a past parish council member and president, and was
a sacristan for the church.
He stepped up and taught a confirmation class when the need
arose. He mowed the church and cemetery
for over 20 years. Greg helped organize
the many parish Mardi Gras and
Street Dance fund raisers. He also helped me with liturgical decorating, getting up early on Christmas, Easter and Pentecost to light the numerous candles
that were used for these special days.

He was a member of the Catherine
Knights of Columbus
Council 11687 where he served as Grand Knight and Financial Secretary. He enjoyed
stuffing the hundreds of Easter Eggs that he helped hide for the Annual K of C
Easter Egg hunt. He was also a Fourth degree member of Bishop Cunningham
Assembly 282 Knights of Columbus, Hays. He served on the Advisory Board at
Thomas More Prep-Marian. He was very involved with TMP-Marian while and after
our boys were students there. He operated the time clocks at TMP-Marian's home
football and basketball games for many years, only quitting due to his health.
He enjoyed helping his buddies, Rod Fairbank and Terry Roth cooking for TMP
tailgates, Sports Booster Club Raffle and Graduation parties for the boarding
students. He and Terry built many sets for the TMP Pop Singers Dinner Theaters.
We were ACE Auction co-hosts in 2010. We received the TMP-Marian Point of Light
award in 2012 and the Jack Schramm Spirit Award in 2020.

Greg was an avid Kansas City Royals and Kansas
City Chiefs fan. Greg enjoyed planting a large garden every year until his
health didn't allow it. He spent many
hours in the heat of the summer canning his produce. His salsa was the best. He
was a volunteer fire fighter for Company 2 in Catherine for a few years. He had
an infectious laugh especially when watching his favorite comedian, Jeff
Dunham. For whatever reason, he enjoyed watching Sponge Bob Square Pants. When
one of his hospice nurses learned this, she found it on his TV so he could
watch something he enjoyed. Every year he had to watch Scrooged at least once
during the Christmas season and Groundhog Day on Groundhog Day. We will be
watching Groundhog Day in his memory this year.

On our many trips to KUMed the last nine years, the Topeka Zoo became a place we enjoyed making
quick stops at on
our way to KUMed or on the way home. It got our minds off of worrying what his
MRI would find and rested our minds when we didn't get the best news. His favorite animal
was Vision aka "Tank" the hippopotamus. We always had to go visit Tank.

Greg will be remembered for his kind heart, his work ethic and his willingness to help others whenever he was needed and will be missed by many.

Greg is survived by me, Pam (Peter) Schmidt,
his sons and their families, sisters, Jackie Jones and husband Tim of Hays and
Lisa Stouffer and husband Allen of Leavenworth, sister-in-law, Ann Schmidt,
Catharine, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lynette and Rex Keeshan, Genoa, NE,
and many other family members and friends who already miss him dearly.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wane and Maxine Peter, his brother Mike
Schmidt and nephew, John Jones.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am
on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine
with Fr. Earl Befort officiating. Burial
will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 8:30 am until 9:30 on
Wednesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. The Bishop Cunningham Fourth degree Knights of Columbus will
stand honor guard from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. A
vigil service will be at 6:30 pm followed by a combined St. Catherine 3rd
degree Knights of Columbus and Bishop Cunningham 4th degree Knights of Columbus
rosary. 

Memorials are suggested to
St. Catherine Catholic Church, TMP-Marian High School for the Gardening Club and
Fine Arts Club, Holy Family Elementary
School, or to the Topeka Zoo. Condolences
and memories of Greg may be left for his family at <a href="http://www/">www.</a> haysmemorial.com

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738454138376.jpeg" alt="Gregory Allen 'Greg' Schmidt" />
 <figcaption>Gregory Allen 'Greg' Schmidt</figcaption>
 </figure>Gregory Allen “Greg” SchmidtLet me tell you about my husband, the love of
my life and best friend, Gregory “Greg” Schmidt, who passed away on January 31,
2025 after over nine years of courageously battling Glioblastoma brain cancer.
He was a devoted husband, a loving father, grandfather, big brother, uncle, and
an extraordinary person.Greg was born at the old St. Anthony Hospital
in Hays, Kansas on July 22, 1960. He was the first born son of Emery and
Shirley (Pfeifer) Schmidt. He grew up on the family farm that he loved
northeast of Catherine where he was able to live the last year of his life. He attended Catherine
Elementary School, Hays Junior High and graduated
from Hays High School in 1978.
He attended Fort Hays State University.After graduating from Hays High, he worked for
Rohr Wood Products for a year. On June 22, 1979, he started his 45 year career
at Cross Mfg., Inc., Hays. He began
his employment there working second shift on the production floor. Within a
couple of years, he was moved briefly to Quality Assurance, then to Production
Control Manager. He was named General Plant Manager in 1994, a position he held
until his death. Greg was respected for his hard work, dedication, and
expertise.Greg and I were introduced by mutual friends
on March 16, 1980. He proposed to me that very summer on a summer night during
wheat harvest while sitting in an old green wheat truck in a wheat field that
we now own. We were married May 1, 1981 at St. Catherine
Church in Catharine, Kansas. I am so grateful
for the forty-three years of marriage that we were able to spend
together.We were blessed with three sons. Eric (wife
Kelli), Hays, Ryan (wife Jennifer), Hays and Kyle, Overland Park, KS.
"Poppy" adored his
grandchildren, Catherine, Evelyn, Sophia, Jace, Mason, Colby and Elon. He loved
following them when they participated in sports, music and theater.While he loved all his nieces and nephews, Shelby Stouffer held a special
place in his heart. He enjoyed supporting her in Cross Country and Track
through high school and college. We also share a special "adopted"
daughter with Terry and Laurie Roth.
Hannah (Dreiling) Schmidt is the daughter none of us ever had.Greg was a member of St. Catherine
Church, Catharine. He loved our parish. He served as a past parish council member and president, and was
a sacristan for the church.
He stepped up and taught a confirmation class when the need
arose. He mowed the church and cemetery
for over 20 years. Greg helped organize
the many parish Mardi Gras and
Street Dance fund raisers. He also helped me with liturgical decorating, getting up early on Christmas, Easter and Pentecost to light the numerous candles
that were used for these special days.He was a member of the Catherine
Knights of Columbus
Council 11687 where he served as Grand Knight and Financial Secretary. He enjoyed
stuffing the hundreds of Easter Eggs that he helped hide for the Annual K of C
Easter Egg hunt. He was also a Fourth degree member of Bishop Cunningham
Assembly 282 Knights of Columbus, Hays. He served on the Advisory Board at
Thomas More Prep-Marian. He was very involved with TMP-Marian while and after
our boys were students there. He operated the time clocks at TMP-Marian's home
football and basketball games for many years, only quitting due to his health.
He enjoyed helping his buddies, Rod Fairbank and Terry Roth cooking for TMP
tailgates, Sports Booster Club Raffle and Graduation parties for the boarding
students. He and Terry built many sets for the TMP Pop Singers Dinner Theaters.
We were ACE Auction co-hosts in 2010. We received the TMP-Marian Point of Light
award in 2012 and the Jack Schramm Spirit Award in 2020.Greg was an avid Kansas City Royals and Kansas
City Chiefs fan. Greg enjoyed planting a large garden every year until his
health didn't allow it. He spent many
hours in the heat of the summer canning his produce. His salsa was the best. He
was a volunteer fire fighter for Company 2 in Catherine for a few years. He had
an infectious laugh especially when watching his favorite comedian, Jeff
Dunham. For whatever reason, he enjoyed watching Sponge Bob Square Pants. When
one of his hospice nurses learned this, she found it on his TV so he could
watch something he enjoyed. Every year he had to watch Scrooged at least once
during the Christmas season and Groundhog Day on Groundhog Day. We will be
watching Groundhog Day in his memory this year.On our many trips to KUMed the last nine years, the Topeka Zoo became a place we enjoyed making
quick stops at on
our way to KUMed or on the way home. It got our minds off of worrying what his
MRI would find and rested our minds when we didn't get the best news. His favorite animal
was Vision aka "Tank" the hippopotamus. We always had to go visit Tank.Greg will be remembered for his kind heart, his work ethic and his willingness to help others whenever he was needed and will be missed by many.Greg is survived by me, Pam (Peter) Schmidt,
his sons and their families, sisters, Jackie Jones and husband Tim of Hays and
Lisa Stouffer and husband Allen of Leavenworth, sister-in-law, Ann Schmidt,
Catharine, sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Lynette and Rex Keeshan, Genoa, NE,
and many other family members and friends who already miss him dearly.He was preceded in death by his parents, his
father-in-law and mother-in-law, Wane and Maxine Peter, his brother Mike
Schmidt and nephew, John Jones.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am
on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine
with Fr. Earl Befort officiating. Burial
will follow in St. Catherine Cemetery. Visitation
will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 8:30 am until 9:30 on
Wednesday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. The Bishop Cunningham Fourth degree Knights of Columbus will
stand honor guard from 5:30 pm until 6:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. A
vigil service will be at 6:30 pm followed by a combined St. Catherine 3rd
degree Knights of Columbus and Bishop Cunningham 4th degree Knights of Columbus
rosary. Memorials are suggested to
St. Catherine Catholic Church, TMP-Marian High School for the Gardening Club and
Fine Arts Club, Holy Family Elementary
School, or to the Topeka Zoo. Condolences
and memories of Greg may be left for his family at <a href="http://www/">www.</a> haysmemorial.com

Gregory Allen 'Greg' Schmidt

Marilyn
Joyce (Ramsey) Kaus, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family
on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Sheridan County Health Complex in Hoxie,
Kansas.

Born
on August 5, 1944, in Colby, Kansas, Marilyn was the daughter of Ivan Elgin
Ramsey and Myrna Fawn (Wade) Ramsey. She grew up in the Colby area, where she
graduated from Colby High School in 1962.

After
high school, Marilyn began her career as a Certified Nurse Aide at St. Thomas
Hospital in Colby. She met the love of her life, John Kaus, who had recently
returned home after his military service. The two were married on May 16, 1964,
and started their life together on the Kaus family farm. Over the years, they
were blessed with five children: John, Margaret, Juanita, Marvin, and Nicholas.

A
devoted homemaker, Marilyn’s days were filled with gardening, sewing, and
caring for her family. She was an exceptional cook and was known for her large
vegetable garden, which she tended to with love and care, ensuring the pantry
was always stocked with canned or frozen vegetables. John and Marilyn shared a
passion for dancing, particularly the polka, which they enjoyed together for
many years. In her later years, Marilyn enjoyed bird watching.

Once
her children were in school, Marilyn expanded her work outside the home. She
worked as an Avon representative, drove a bus for USD 412 for nineteen years
(famously behind the wheel of “Big Red”), worked at Ramada, and later at
Walmart. She was always busy and dedicated to supporting her family. Marilyn
also served on the Hoxie School Board, USD 412, for eight years, helping to
guide the future of the students.

Above
all, Marilyn’s greatest joy was her family. She was an incredible mother and
grandmother, always putting her children and grandchildren first. Marilyn
taught her family the importance of education, kindness, and caring for others.
Her legacy of love, generosity, and hard work will live on in the hearts of all
who knew her.

Marilyn
is survived by her children: John Kaus, Margaret Corby (Eric), Juanita Erickson
(Kenny), Marvin Kaus (Kerri), and Nick Kaus; her brother, Victor Ramsey
(Shari); her sisters, Madeleine Moritz, Colleen Weaver, and Myrna Broce;
grandchildren, Lindsey Noonan (Kenton), Kaylee Soderlund (Dakota), ShayLinn Zweygardt
(Drew), Tyler Kaus (Kirsten), Braden Bieker, Ashlyn Kaus, and Ivan Kaus; and
great-grandchildren, Layton Noonan, Declan Noonan, Zander Zweygardt, Zeke
Zweygardt, Zion Zweygardt, Tegan Soderlund, and Chesley Kaus. She is also
survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

She
was preceded in death by her husband, John Kaus; her parents, Ivan and Fawn
Ramsey; her daughter-in-law, JoLinn Kaus; her brothers, Elgin and Danny Ramsey;
her sister, Sharon Ramsey; and her brothers-in-law, Marvin Moritz and Ricky
Broce.

A
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 6,
2025, at St. Martin’s of Tours Catholic &nbsp;Church in Seguin, Kansas. Interment will
immediately follow at the Selden Cemetery in Selden, Kansas. Visitation will
take place on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, with family present from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM to
receive friends. The Vigil and Rosary Service will follow the visitation at
7:00 PM.

Memorials
in Marilyn’s honor may be made to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk and sent to
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.

Marilyn
will be deeply missed by her loving family. Her memory will continue to inspire
and bring comfort to those who loved her.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/2/1738536774381.jpeg" alt="Marilyn Joyce (Ramsey) Kaus" />
 <figcaption>Marilyn Joyce (Ramsey) Kaus</figcaption>
 </figure>Marilyn
Joyce (Ramsey) Kaus, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family
on Thursday, January 30, 2025, at the Sheridan County Health Complex in Hoxie,
Kansas.Born
on August 5, 1944, in Colby, Kansas, Marilyn was the daughter of Ivan Elgin
Ramsey and Myrna Fawn (Wade) Ramsey. She grew up in the Colby area, where she
graduated from Colby High School in 1962.After
high school, Marilyn began her career as a Certified Nurse Aide at St. Thomas
Hospital in Colby. She met the love of her life, John Kaus, who had recently
returned home after his military service. The two were married on May 16, 1964,
and started their life together on the Kaus family farm. Over the years, they
were blessed with five children: John, Margaret, Juanita, Marvin, and Nicholas.A
devoted homemaker, Marilyn’s days were filled with gardening, sewing, and
caring for her family. She was an exceptional cook and was known for her large
vegetable garden, which she tended to with love and care, ensuring the pantry
was always stocked with canned or frozen vegetables. John and Marilyn shared a
passion for dancing, particularly the polka, which they enjoyed together for
many years. In her later years, Marilyn enjoyed bird watching.Once
her children were in school, Marilyn expanded her work outside the home. She
worked as an Avon representative, drove a bus for USD 412 for nineteen years
(famously behind the wheel of “Big Red”), worked at Ramada, and later at
Walmart. She was always busy and dedicated to supporting her family. Marilyn
also served on the Hoxie School Board, USD 412, for eight years, helping to
guide the future of the students.Above
all, Marilyn’s greatest joy was her family. She was an incredible mother and
grandmother, always putting her children and grandchildren first. Marilyn
taught her family the importance of education, kindness, and caring for others.
Her legacy of love, generosity, and hard work will live on in the hearts of all
who knew her.Marilyn
is survived by her children: John Kaus, Margaret Corby (Eric), Juanita Erickson
(Kenny), Marvin Kaus (Kerri), and Nick Kaus; her brother, Victor Ramsey
(Shari); her sisters, Madeleine Moritz, Colleen Weaver, and Myrna Broce;
grandchildren, Lindsey Noonan (Kenton), Kaylee Soderlund (Dakota), ShayLinn Zweygardt
(Drew), Tyler Kaus (Kirsten), Braden Bieker, Ashlyn Kaus, and Ivan Kaus; and
great-grandchildren, Layton Noonan, Declan Noonan, Zander Zweygardt, Zeke
Zweygardt, Zion Zweygardt, Tegan Soderlund, and Chesley Kaus. She is also
survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.She
was preceded in death by her husband, John Kaus; her parents, Ivan and Fawn
Ramsey; her daughter-in-law, JoLinn Kaus; her brothers, Elgin and Danny Ramsey;
her sister, Sharon Ramsey; and her brothers-in-law, Marvin Moritz and Ricky
Broce.A
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, February 6,
2025, at St. Martin’s of Tours Catholic &nbsp;Church in Seguin, Kansas. Interment will
immediately follow at the Selden Cemetery in Selden, Kansas. Visitation will
take place on Wednesday, February 5, 2025, from 2:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, with family present from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM to
receive friends. The Vigil and Rosary Service will follow the visitation at
7:00 PM.Memorials
in Marilyn’s honor may be made to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk and sent to
Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home, PO Box 987, Hoxie, Kansas 67740.Marilyn
will be deeply missed by her loving family. Her memory will continue to inspire
and bring comfort to those who loved her.

Marilyn Joyce (Ramsey) Kaus

Maxine Marie Zerr, beloved wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, and friend, entered the gates of heaven on January 29, 2025,
at 96 years old. Maxine was born on the family farm on December 25, 1928, in
rural Gove County, near Grinnell, Kansas, to Felix and Clarene (Gagnon)
Bechard. She attended school in Grainfield, Kansas where she was a member of
the high school graduating Class of 1947. Later that year, on October 7th, she
married Leonard Zerr at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Grainfield, KS. They
soon purchased a farm nestled alongside the Saline River northeast of Park, KS
where they worked and raised their family. In the fall of 1983, they retired
and moved to Quinter, KS. Their marriage of 77 years was filled with family,
love, dancing, and travel—creating a lifetime of cherished memories and more
love than one could imagine.

Maxine was a devoted woman of deep Catholic faith. She was a
lifetime member of the Sacred Heart Parish Altar Society. She had an abundance
of talents, including baking the best cookies, quilting, crocheting, knitting,
and sewing. She found great joy in creating beautiful, handmade gifts for her
family and friends, from washcloths and scrubbies to blankets, taggies,
potholders, and more. A true admirer of sunflowers and the color yellow, Maxine
cherished the symbolism of these bright blooms representing longevity, joy, and
loyalty—values she embodied wholeheartedly. She also had a fondness for
windmills, which now stand as a lasting symbol of her life: one of strength,
resilience, and peaceful grace.

In her free time, Maxine enjoyed playing games, especially
Rummikub and pitch. She always found joy in visiting the farm, mainly to check
on the boys and make sure they were in line. Her family was the heart of her
world, and spending time with them was her greatest source of happiness. She
and Leonard enjoyed many years traveling in their motor home, visiting places
from Arizona to New York. Their favorite pastime was dancing, a love they
passed on to their children and grandchildren.

Maxine is survived by her husband, Leonard, of the home,
sons Ron (Patty) of Perry, Okla.; Duane (Darlene) of Lincoln, Neb.; Kenny (Amy)
of Stillwater, Okla.; Jim (Sheila) of Perry, Okla.; Mick (Dixie) of Park, Kan.;
daughter, Kerri Adamson (Taylor) of Rapid City, S.D., 15 grandchildren, 25
great-children (with more on the way), sisters-in-law, Marie Kriley and Irene
Bechard, multiple nieces and nephews, and special lifelong friend, Phyllis
Zerr.

Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and
Clarene; daughter, Diane Louise Zerr; siblings, Zella, Marjorie, Denora,
Leland, Harold, Leon, and Larry.

While our hearts are broken, we take comfort and peace that
Maxine is whole again and reunited with Diane, a reunion she's waited nearly 67
years for.

Services for Maxine will be held on Monday, February 3,
2025, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kan. 9:30am-Visitation with
the family, 10:30am-Rosary, 11:00am-Mass.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Quinter Senior Citizen Center.
Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS
67672.

To share memories or leave condolences, please visit
www.schmittfuneral.com.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/4/1650041891477.jpeg" alt="Maxine Marie Zerr" />
 <figcaption>Maxine Marie Zerr</figcaption>
 </figure>Maxine Marie Zerr, beloved wife, mother, grandmother,
great-grandmother, and friend, entered the gates of heaven on January 29, 2025,
at 96 years old. Maxine was born on the family farm on December 25, 1928, in
rural Gove County, near Grinnell, Kansas, to Felix and Clarene (Gagnon)
Bechard. She attended school in Grainfield, Kansas where she was a member of
the high school graduating Class of 1947. Later that year, on October 7th, she
married Leonard Zerr at the St. Agnes Catholic Church in Grainfield, KS. They
soon purchased a farm nestled alongside the Saline River northeast of Park, KS
where they worked and raised their family. In the fall of 1983, they retired
and moved to Quinter, KS. Their marriage of 77 years was filled with family,
love, dancing, and travel—creating a lifetime of cherished memories and more
love than one could imagine.Maxine was a devoted woman of deep Catholic faith. She was a
lifetime member of the Sacred Heart Parish Altar Society. She had an abundance
of talents, including baking the best cookies, quilting, crocheting, knitting,
and sewing. She found great joy in creating beautiful, handmade gifts for her
family and friends, from washcloths and scrubbies to blankets, taggies,
potholders, and more. A true admirer of sunflowers and the color yellow, Maxine
cherished the symbolism of these bright blooms representing longevity, joy, and
loyalty—values she embodied wholeheartedly. She also had a fondness for
windmills, which now stand as a lasting symbol of her life: one of strength,
resilience, and peaceful grace.In her free time, Maxine enjoyed playing games, especially
Rummikub and pitch. She always found joy in visiting the farm, mainly to check
on the boys and make sure they were in line. Her family was the heart of her
world, and spending time with them was her greatest source of happiness. She
and Leonard enjoyed many years traveling in their motor home, visiting places
from Arizona to New York. Their favorite pastime was dancing, a love they
passed on to their children and grandchildren.Maxine is survived by her husband, Leonard, of the home,
sons Ron (Patty) of Perry, Okla.; Duane (Darlene) of Lincoln, Neb.; Kenny (Amy)
of Stillwater, Okla.; Jim (Sheila) of Perry, Okla.; Mick (Dixie) of Park, Kan.;
daughter, Kerri Adamson (Taylor) of Rapid City, S.D., 15 grandchildren, 25
great-children (with more on the way), sisters-in-law, Marie Kriley and Irene
Bechard, multiple nieces and nephews, and special lifelong friend, Phyllis
Zerr.Maxine was preceded in death by her parents, Felix and
Clarene; daughter, Diane Louise Zerr; siblings, Zella, Marjorie, Denora,
Leland, Harold, Leon, and Larry.While our hearts are broken, we take comfort and peace that
Maxine is whole again and reunited with Diane, a reunion she's waited nearly 67
years for.Services for Maxine will be held on Monday, February 3,
2025, at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Park, Kan. 9:30am-Visitation with
the family, 10:30am-Rosary, 11:00am-Mass.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to
the Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Quinter Senior Citizen Center.
Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS
67672.To share memories or leave condolences, please visit
www.schmittfuneral.com.

Maxine Marie Zerr

Ethel June Knackstedt, 91, of Hutchinson,
Kansas, and former Russell, Kansas resident, died on Friday, January 31, 2025,
at the Wesley Towers Residential Care Center in Hutchinson, Kansas.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2025/1/1738378978724.jpeg" alt="Ethel June Knacksted" />
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 </figure>Ethel June Knackstedt, 91, of Hutchinson,
Kansas, and former Russell, Kansas resident, died on Friday, January 31, 2025,
at the Wesley Towers Residential Care Center in Hutchinson, Kansas.June was born on July 06, 1933, in
Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Harry A. and Lydia I. (Bennett) Price.&nbsp; She grew up in Russell and attended Russell
public schools.&nbsp; She had 6 sisters and 1
brother and had to quit school to get a job and help provide for her
family.&nbsp; She worked 48 hours a week at
Russell Steam Laundry making 40 cents an hour and gave $5.00 a week from her
wages to help put food on the table.&nbsp; She
worked at the laundry from 1949 to 1954 and over the years she saved enough
money to buy a bicycle and clothes for herself.&nbsp;&nbsp; She met Boyd A. Knackstedt while cruising
around Russell one night with her sister in her 1947 Chevy Coupe.&nbsp; June said, “it was the first day for the rest
of my life”.&nbsp; It was love at first sight
and June and Boyd were united in marriage on June 26, 1954, at the Otterbein
United Methodist Church in Russell.&nbsp; From
this union June and Boyd were blessed with 4 children Boyd, Nancy, Dennis and
Barbara and 2 adopted boys James and Robert Oliva.&nbsp; She worked in housekeeping for the Russell
Regional Hospital for 12 years.&nbsp; She was
a longtime member of Otterbein United Methodist Church.&nbsp; She was also a Den Mother for Troop #106 and
an Assistant Girl Scout Leader.&nbsp; She
enjoyed reading, camping, fishing, and counted cross stitch.&nbsp; Most importantly, she loved spending time
with her family and grandchildren.&nbsp; She said,
“having grandchildren and great grandchildren was the best thing to ever happen
to us”.She is survived by son Boyd W.
“Buddy” Knackstedt of Russell, daughter Nancy J. Woodyard (Wayne) of
Hutchinson, Kansas, son Dennis R. Knackstedt (Beth) of Golden, Missouri,
daughter Barbara A. Volle of Axtell, Kansas; nephew James H. Oliva of Topeka,
Kansas; grandchildren Gregory, Elsabeth, Anna, Darcey, Bridgett, Brett &amp;
Bradford; great grandchildren Jovie, Jhett, Jagson. James, Ruby, Lydia and
Myles.June was preceded in death by her
parents, husband Boyd, 6 sisters and 1brother; nephew Bob Oliva; grandson
Matthew Oliva and son in-law Mark Volle.A celebration of June’s life will
be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, February 05, 2025, at the Otterbein Global
Methodist Church in Russell, Kansas.&nbsp;
Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 7 P.M. on
Tuesday, February 04, 2025, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6
P.M. to 7 P.M. Tuesday evening at the mortuary.&nbsp;
Memorials may be given to Russell Food Pantry and sent in care of the
mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary
of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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