Anita Stang, age 100, former Victoria, Kansas, resident died Monday, November 30, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society-Ellsworth Village, Ellsworth, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born

November 17, 1920 in Catharine, Kansas to Jacob A. and Elizabeth (Staab) Schmidt.&nbsp; She married Albert Stang on June 10, 1946, in Catharine, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on March 3, 1976.&nbsp;

She was a CNA at St. John’s Nursing Home in Victoria, and at the Hadley Hospital in Hays for many years.&nbsp; She was a volunteer for the Senior Companion Program in Hays for many years and was recognized as Senior Companion of the Year.&nbsp; Anita grew up in Catharine, and attended the Catharine Grade School.&nbsp; Her faith was her foundation of her life.&nbsp; She lived in Victoria until moving to Hays in 1975, then moved to Great Bend in 2000, and then to the Ellsworth Village in 2015.&nbsp; Anita was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Great Bend, the Victoria Daughters of Isabella, the Victoria V.F.W. Auxiliary, and was a Past President. &nbsp;

Survivors include one son, Dr. Patrick Stang and wife, Cathy, Great Bend, KS; two daughters, Marilyn Pflughoeft and husband, Roger, Wichita, KS; Ruth Brunts and husband, Richard, Alamogordo, NM; one daughter-in-law, Ruann Stang, Ellsworth, KS; three grandchildren, Dylan Stang (Kristel); Elizabeth Stang and Alex Richards; John Stang; four great grandchildren, Asher, Avery and Abram Stang; and Viviann Richards.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Thom Stang; three brothers,&nbsp; Alois “Al” Schmidt, James Schmidt, and Harold Schmidt; six sisters,&nbsp; Leopoldina “Tina” Mathes, Helen Brodecker, Ernestine Anderson, Frieda Boies, Lydia Brull, Dora Lee Robertston. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;

A Daughters of Isabella rosary and a V.F.W. Auxiliary memorial service will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, at the church.&nbsp;

Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Dechant Foundation for Priests/Seminarians of Dodge City Diocese or the Victoria Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on line guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral services.&nbsp;

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Anita Stang, age 100, former Victoria, Kansas, resident died Monday, November 30, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society-Ellsworth Village, Ellsworth, Kansas.&nbsp; She was bornNovember 17, 1920 in Catharine, Kansas to Jacob A. and Elizabeth (Staab) Schmidt.&nbsp; She married Albert Stang on June 10, 1946, in Catharine, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on March 3, 1976.&nbsp;She was a CNA at St. John’s Nursing Home in Victoria, and at the Hadley Hospital in Hays for many years.&nbsp; She was a volunteer for the Senior Companion Program in Hays for many years and was recognized as Senior Companion of the Year.&nbsp; Anita grew up in Catharine, and attended the Catharine Grade School.&nbsp; Her faith was her foundation of her life.&nbsp; She lived in Victoria until moving to Hays in 1975, then moved to Great Bend in 2000, and then to the Ellsworth Village in 2015.&nbsp; Anita was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Great Bend, the Victoria Daughters of Isabella, the Victoria V.F.W. Auxiliary, and was a Past President. &nbsp;Survivors include one son, Dr. Patrick Stang and wife, Cathy, Great Bend, KS; two daughters, Marilyn Pflughoeft and husband, Roger, Wichita, KS; Ruth Brunts and husband, Richard, Alamogordo, NM; one daughter-in-law, Ruann Stang, Ellsworth, KS; three grandchildren, Dylan Stang (Kristel); Elizabeth Stang and Alex Richards; John Stang; four great grandchildren, Asher, Avery and Abram Stang; and Viviann Richards.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Thom Stang; three brothers,&nbsp; Alois “Al” Schmidt, James Schmidt, and Harold Schmidt; six sisters,&nbsp; Leopoldina “Tina” Mathes, Helen Brodecker, Ernestine Anderson, Frieda Boies, Lydia Brull, Dora Lee Robertston. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp; Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;A Daughters of Isabella rosary and a V.F.W. Auxiliary memorial service will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, at the church.&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, at the church.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Dechant Foundation for Priests/Seminarians of Dodge City Diocese or the Victoria Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on line guestbook.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral services.&nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp; Condolences can be sent via e-mail to <a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a> or can be left at guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a> &nbsp; &nbsp;

Anita Stang

GREAT BEND -&nbsp;Duane LeRoy Jacobs, 64, passed away December 1, 2020, at his home in Great Bend. He was born on November 19, 1956, at LaCrosse, to&nbsp;Celestine &amp; Thelma&nbsp;&nbsp;(Herrman) Jacobs.&nbsp;

Coming from LaCrosse in 1978, Duane was a Great Bend resident. He was a machinist at Fuller Brush. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and VFW Auxiliary. Duane loved music and always was the DJ. He had many friends and was an animal lover.&nbsp;

Survivors include, two brothers, Ray Jacobs and wife Marsha of Great Bend, and Kenneth Jacobs and wife Connie of Catawissa, Mo.; a sister Paula Kuhn and husband Jed of Great Bend; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and services are pending at this time.&nbsp;Memorials have been designated to&nbsp;Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

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 </figure>GREAT BEND -&nbsp;Duane LeRoy Jacobs, 64, passed away December 1, 2020, at his home in Great Bend. He was born on November 19, 1956, at LaCrosse, to&nbsp;Celestine &amp; Thelma&nbsp;&nbsp;(Herrman) Jacobs.&nbsp;Coming from LaCrosse in 1978, Duane was a Great Bend resident. He was a machinist at Fuller Brush. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and VFW Auxiliary. Duane loved music and always was the DJ. He had many friends and was an animal lover.&nbsp;Survivors include, two brothers, Ray Jacobs and wife Marsha of Great Bend, and Kenneth Jacobs and wife Connie of Catawissa, Mo.; a sister Paula Kuhn and husband Jed of Great Bend; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place and services are pending at this time.&nbsp;Memorials have been designated to&nbsp;Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

Duane LeRoy Jacobs

Anita Stang – age 100, former Victoria, Kansas resident died Monday, November 30, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society-Ellsworth Village, Ellsworth, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born

November 17, 1920 in Catharine, Kansas to Jacob A. and Elizabeth (Staab) Schmidt.&nbsp;&nbsp;She married Albert Stang on June 10, 1046 in Catharine, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;He preceded her in death on March 3, 1976.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a CNA at St. John’s Nursing Home in Victoria, and at the Hadley Hospital in Hays for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a volunteer for the Senior Companion Program in Hays for many years and was recognized as Senior Companion of the Year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Anita grew up in Catharine, and attended the Catharine Grade School.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her faith was her foundation of her life.&nbsp;&nbsp;She lived in Victoria until moving to Hays in 1975, then moved to Great Bend in 2000, and then to the Ellsworth Village in 2015.&nbsp;&nbsp;Anita was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Great Bend, the Victoria Daughters of Isabella, the Victoria V.F.W. Auxiliary, and was a Past President.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include one son, Dr. Patrick Stang and wife, Cathy, Great Bend, KS; two daughters, Marilyn Pflughoeft and husband, Roger, Wichita, KS; Ruth Brunts and husband, Richard, Alamogordo, NM; one daughter-in-law, Ruann Stang, Ellsworth, KS;

three grandchildren, Dylan Stang (Kristel); Elizabeth Stang and Alex Richards; John Stang; four great grandchildren, Asher, Avery and Abram Stang; and Viviann Richards.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Thom Stang; three brothers,&nbsp;&nbsp;Alois “Al” Schmidt, James Schmidt, and Harold Schmidt; six sisters,&nbsp;&nbsp;Leopoldina “Tina” Mathes, Helen Brodecker, Ernestine Anderson, Frieda Boies, Lydia Brull, Dora Lee Robertston.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A Daughters of Isabella rosary and a V.F.W. Auxiliary memorial service will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, at the church.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, at the church.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Dechant Foundation for Priests/Seminarians of Dodge City Diocese or the Victoria Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on line guestbook.&nbsp;&nbsp;Social distancing and wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral services.&nbsp;

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street Victoria, Kansas 67671.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

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 </figure>Anita Stang – age 100, former Victoria, Kansas resident died Monday, November 30, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Society-Ellsworth Village, Ellsworth, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was bornNovember 17, 1920 in Catharine, Kansas to Jacob A. and Elizabeth (Staab) Schmidt.&nbsp;&nbsp;She married Albert Stang on June 10, 1046 in Catharine, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;He preceded her in death on March 3, 1976.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a CNA at St. John’s Nursing Home in Victoria, and at the Hadley Hospital in Hays for many years.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a volunteer for the Senior Companion Program in Hays for many years and was recognized as Senior Companion of the Year.&nbsp;&nbsp;Anita grew up in Catharine, and attended the Catharine Grade School.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her faith was her foundation of her life.&nbsp;&nbsp;She lived in Victoria until moving to Hays in 1975, then moved to Great Bend in 2000, and then to the Ellsworth Village in 2015.&nbsp;&nbsp;Anita was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church in Great Bend, the Victoria Daughters of Isabella, the Victoria V.F.W. Auxiliary, and was a Past President.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include one son, Dr. Patrick Stang and wife, Cathy, Great Bend, KS; two daughters, Marilyn Pflughoeft and husband, Roger, Wichita, KS; Ruth Brunts and husband, Richard, Alamogordo, NM; one daughter-in-law, Ruann Stang, Ellsworth, KS;three grandchildren, Dylan Stang (Kristel); Elizabeth Stang and Alex Richards; John Stang; four great grandchildren, Asher, Avery and Abram Stang; and Viviann Richards.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; her son, Thom Stang; three brothers,&nbsp;&nbsp;Alois “Al” Schmidt, James Schmidt, and Harold Schmidt; six sisters,&nbsp;&nbsp;Leopoldina “Tina” Mathes, Helen Brodecker, Ernestine Anderson, Frieda Boies, Lydia Brull, Dora Lee Robertston.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Burial will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A Daughters of Isabella rosary and a V.F.W. Auxiliary memorial service will be at 10:30 A.M. Tuesday, at the church.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, at the church.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to the Dechant Foundation for Priests/Seminarians of Dodge City Diocese or the Victoria Daughters of Isabella.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling well, please use our e-mail or on line guestbook.&nbsp;&nbsp;Social distancing and wearing masks will be required at the visitation and funeral services.&nbsp;Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street Victoria, Kansas 67671.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to<a href="mailto:clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net">clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net</a>&nbsp;or can be left at guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>

Max Moomaw, 87, died on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Western Plains 
Medical Complex in Dodge City. He was born on January 2, 1933, in Lane 
County the son of John Walter &amp; Kathryn Hazel (Murphy) Moomaw. He 
married Beverly Ann Cordes on June 7, 1958, at Meade. She died on 
September 16, 2011. 
Max graduated from Dighton High School in 1950 and enlisted in the 
United States Navy, serving until 1956. After his discharge he attended
 Kansas State University before transferring to Fort Hays State 
University and received his Bachelor’s in Mathematics. He returned to 
the family farm and was a lifelong farmer-stockman. 
Max was very active in his community. He served as the State 
Representative for the 117th District from 1981 to 1990 where he was the
 House Assistant Majority Leader and was proud of his work on the 
Migrant Workers Education Coalition. In Dighton he was a member of the 
United Methodist Church where he was a lay speaker and served on many 
committees. He was a founding organizer of the Lane County Blue Grass 
Festival. He was a board member of the First National Bank of Dighton, 
 Camp Lakeside in Scott County, J.O.Y. Center, Lane County Library and 
Lane County Farm Bureau. He was a past 4-H Leader, baseball and 
softball coach, served many years on the American Legion Post # 190 
Honor Guard for funerals and served as toastmaster and entertainment for
 various meetings and events. Max enjoyed golfing, playing poker, pool,
 cribbage, camping and dancing. He wrote songs and was well known for 
entertaining at nursing homes and senior centers. He recently had a 
routine of visiting the residents of Lane County Long Term Care on a 
regular basis. 
He is survived by his Daughter- Celia &amp; Jim Wells of Great Bend, 
Sons- Dan &amp; Lisa Moomaw and Mitch &amp; Terry Moomaw both of 
Dighton. Sister- Ruth Evans of Lyons, Longtime Companion- Jo Fouse of 
Garden City, 7 Grandchildren- Derek Moomaw, Mike &amp; Susanne Wells, 
Brent Moomaw, Lacy Wells, Corey Moomaw, Sam Moomaw &amp; Zeke Moomaw and
 Great-Grandson- Dalton Peters. He was preceded in death by his 
Parents, Wife, Sister- Marilyn Bennett and Granddaughter- Mandy Bennett. 
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM Monday at United Methodist Church in
 Dighton with Rev Berniece Ludlum officiating. Military honors will be 
provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard. The service will be 
facebook live on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook page.

 Memorials are 
suggested to United Methodist Church or J.O.Y. Center in care of 
Boomhower Funeral Home.  Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.

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 </figure>Max Moomaw, 87, died on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Western Plains 
Medical Complex in Dodge City. He was born on January 2, 1933, in Lane 
County the son of John Walter &amp; Kathryn Hazel (Murphy) Moomaw. He 
married Beverly Ann Cordes on June 7, 1958, at Meade. She died on 
September 16, 2011. 
Max graduated from Dighton High School in 1950 and enlisted in the 
United States Navy, serving until 1956. After his discharge he attended
 Kansas State University before transferring to Fort Hays State 
University and received his Bachelor’s in Mathematics. He returned to 
the family farm and was a lifelong farmer-stockman. 
Max was very active in his community. He served as the State 
Representative for the 117th District from 1981 to 1990 where he was the
 House Assistant Majority Leader and was proud of his work on the 
Migrant Workers Education Coalition. In Dighton he was a member of the 
United Methodist Church where he was a lay speaker and served on many 
committees. He was a founding organizer of the Lane County Blue Grass 
Festival. He was a board member of the First National Bank of Dighton, 
 Camp Lakeside in Scott County, J.O.Y. Center, Lane County Library and 
Lane County Farm Bureau. He was a past 4-H Leader, baseball and 
softball coach, served many years on the American Legion Post # 190 
Honor Guard for funerals and served as toastmaster and entertainment for
 various meetings and events. Max enjoyed golfing, playing poker, pool,
 cribbage, camping and dancing. He wrote songs and was well known for 
entertaining at nursing homes and senior centers. He recently had a 
routine of visiting the residents of Lane County Long Term Care on a 
regular basis. 
He is survived by his Daughter- Celia &amp; Jim Wells of Great Bend, 
Sons- Dan &amp; Lisa Moomaw and Mitch &amp; Terry Moomaw both of 
Dighton. Sister- Ruth Evans of Lyons, Longtime Companion- Jo Fouse of 
Garden City, 7 Grandchildren- Derek Moomaw, Mike &amp; Susanne Wells, 
Brent Moomaw, Lacy Wells, Corey Moomaw, Sam Moomaw &amp; Zeke Moomaw and
 Great-Grandson- Dalton Peters. He was preceded in death by his 
Parents, Wife, Sister- Marilyn Bennett and Granddaughter- Mandy Bennett. 
Funeral Service will be at 11:00 AM Monday at United Methodist Church in
 Dighton with Rev Berniece Ludlum officiating. Military honors will be 
provided by the United States Navy Honor Guard. The service will be 
facebook live on the Garnand Funeral Home facebook page. Memorials are 
suggested to United Methodist Church or J.O.Y. Center in care of 
Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.

Max Moomaw

GREAT BEND - Lance Walters, age 69, passed away November 24, 2020. Lance was born on February 14, 1951, in Manhattan, Kansas to Lloyd “Dutch” and Jan (McDonald) Walters. He married Pam Weigel and they later divorced. He then married Sandy Demel on September 25, 1987, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas.

Lance lived most of his life in Great Bend, Kansas. He owned and operated McDonald Tank &amp; Equipment, Inc. He began working there as a field hand on May 14, 1973. He worked his way up and then took over the business from his grandfather. Lance enjoyed working and anything outdoors, including riding the sand dunes, golfing and spending time at the lake.&nbsp;

Survivors include, his wife, Sandy Walters of the home; a daughter, Jessica Walters, a son, Kory Walters, and a grandson, Oren Walters, all of Great Bend; two brothers, Greg Walters and wife Gail of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and John Hill and wife Julie of Olathe, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd “Dutch” Walters and Jan (McDonald) Walters Hill; and a brother, Randy Walters.&nbsp;

There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Memorials have been designated to the Kansas Oil &amp; Gas Museum or Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

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 </figure>GREAT BEND - Lance Walters, age 69, passed away November 24, 2020. Lance was born on February 14, 1951, in Manhattan, Kansas to Lloyd “Dutch” and Jan (McDonald) Walters. He married Pam Weigel and they later divorced. He then married Sandy Demel on September 25, 1987, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas.Lance lived most of his life in Great Bend, Kansas. He owned and operated McDonald Tank &amp; Equipment, Inc. He began working there as a field hand on May 14, 1973. He worked his way up and then took over the business from his grandfather. Lance enjoyed working and anything outdoors, including riding the sand dunes, golfing and spending time at the lake.&nbsp;Survivors include, his wife, Sandy Walters of the home; a daughter, Jessica Walters, a son, Kory Walters, and a grandson, Oren Walters, all of Great Bend; two brothers, Greg Walters and wife Gail of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, and John Hill and wife Julie of Olathe, Kansas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd “Dutch” Walters and Jan (McDonald) Walters Hill; and a brother, Randy Walters.&nbsp;There will be no visitation, as cremation has taken place.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. Memorials have been designated to the Kansas Oil &amp; Gas Museum or Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

Lance Walters

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lewis E. Stephenson, age 85 years, former&nbsp;Great Bend&nbsp;resident, passed away on Thursday evening, November 26, 2020 at Villa St. Francis Nursing Home in&nbsp;Olathe,&nbsp;Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lewis was born on October 11, 1935 to Edward A. and Iris (Lewis) Stephenson.&nbsp;&nbsp;He grew up in Bucklin,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;and graduated from&nbsp;BucklinHigh School&nbsp;in 1953.&nbsp;&nbsp;He later graduated from Kansas Technical Institute in&nbsp;Salina,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;with an Associate Degree in Land Surveying.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lewis was united in marriage to Clarabelle E. Rundell on August 7, 1955 at Bucklin,&nbsp;Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was employed as a Land Surveyor by Wilson &amp; Company Engineering in&nbsp;Salina,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;for a number of years and later worked for Evans-Byerly-Hutchins Engineers of Great Bend, Kansas for fifteen years prior to his retirement.&nbsp;&nbsp;He Lewis was a member of&nbsp;Foundry&nbsp;Methodist&nbsp;Church&nbsp;in&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;and was an active member of the Gideon Society.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was also a life-long member of the Kansas Society of Land Surveyors.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lewis enjoyed watching westerns and World War II movies on television and spending time with family.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Clarabelle E. Stephenson of Olathe, Kansas; five sons:&nbsp;&nbsp;Tim (and his wife Nathalea) Stephenson of Salina, Kansas, Taber (and his wife, Penny) Stephenson of Olathe, Kansas, Tedd (and his wife, Carrie) Stephenson of Montrose, Colorado, Todd (and his wife, Teri) Stephenson of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Tyler (and his wife, Kenna) Stephenson of Lees Summit, Missouri; sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, one son Thomas “Tom” Stephenson, one sister Anne Phillips, and one daughter-in-law Carla Drescher.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation has been chosen.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Memorial Service will be held in&nbsp;Great Bend&nbsp;at a later date to be announced with inurnment in the&nbsp;Great Bend&nbsp;Cemeteryat&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be directed to the Gideon Society.&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>.

Arrangements By &nbsp;CHARTER FUNERALS &nbsp;2115 Washington St. &nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;KS&nbsp;&nbsp;67530&nbsp;&nbsp;(620) 793-6161&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Lewis E. Stephenson, age 85 years, former&nbsp;Great Bend&nbsp;resident, passed away on Thursday evening, November 26, 2020 at Villa St. Francis Nursing Home in&nbsp;Olathe,&nbsp;Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lewis was born on October 11, 1935 to Edward A. and Iris (Lewis) Stephenson.&nbsp;&nbsp;He grew up in Bucklin,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;and graduated from&nbsp;BucklinHigh School&nbsp;in 1953.&nbsp;&nbsp;He later graduated from Kansas Technical Institute in&nbsp;Salina,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;with an Associate Degree in Land Surveying.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lewis was united in marriage to Clarabelle E. Rundell on August 7, 1955 at Bucklin,&nbsp;Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was employed as a Land Surveyor by Wilson &amp; Company Engineering in&nbsp;Salina,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;for a number of years and later worked for Evans-Byerly-Hutchins Engineers of Great Bend, Kansas for fifteen years prior to his retirement.&nbsp;&nbsp;He Lewis was a member of&nbsp;Foundry&nbsp;Methodist&nbsp;Church&nbsp;in&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;and was an active member of the Gideon Society.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was also a life-long member of the Kansas Society of Land Surveyors.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lewis enjoyed watching westerns and World War II movies on television and spending time with family.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Clarabelle E. Stephenson of Olathe, Kansas; five sons:&nbsp;&nbsp;Tim (and his wife Nathalea) Stephenson of Salina, Kansas, Taber (and his wife, Penny) Stephenson of Olathe, Kansas, Tedd (and his wife, Carrie) Stephenson of Montrose, Colorado, Todd (and his wife, Teri) Stephenson of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Tyler (and his wife, Kenna) Stephenson of Lees Summit, Missouri; sixteen grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;Lewis was preceded in death by his parents, one son Thomas “Tom” Stephenson, one sister Anne Phillips, and one daughter-in-law Carla Drescher.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation has been chosen.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Memorial Service will be held in&nbsp;Great Bend&nbsp;at a later date to be announced with inurnment in the&nbsp;Great Bend&nbsp;Cemeteryat&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be directed to the Gideon Society.&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>.Arrangements By &nbsp;CHARTER FUNERALS &nbsp;2115 Washington St. &nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;KS&nbsp;&nbsp;67530&nbsp;&nbsp;(620) 793-6161&nbsp;

Lewis E. Stephenson

Peggy Jo Koehn, daughter of Alex Schneider and Verna Brock Schneider, 
was born January 18, 1940, in Hays, Kansas. She departed this life, 
November 24, 2020, in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri at 
the age of eighty years, ten months and six days.
 On June 29, 1958, in Great Bend, Kansas, she was united in marriage 
to Ray L. Koehn and to this union two children were born. Together they
 shared forty-five years of marriage
 She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray; and a sister Alexis Nichols.
 She is survived by her daughters, Debra Scott of Olathe, Kansas, and
 Donette Bockoven of Camdenton, Missouri; brother, Steve Schneider of 
Kingwood, Texas; Grandchildren, Amanda Scott, Stayci Bockoven &amp; 
Jerad Gwillim, Trayci Bockoven &amp; Shawn Gephart, Jennifer Moore, 
Travis Bockoven &amp; Jessica Bockoven, and Chase Harper; 
Great-grandchildren, Dayson Belk, Kristanna Moore, Bradley Moore, Ryder 
Gwillim, Jack Fahrnow IV, Talon Fahrnow, Trenton Bockoven, Avarie 
Gwillim, and Gabriella Bockoven. She also leaves behind a host of 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends who will all truly 
miss her.
 Peggy was born in Hays, Kansas and lived on a farm. Later in life 
then moved to Otis, Kansas through her adolescence and graduated from 
Otis High School. Shortly thereafter she had an encounter with a police 
officer in Great Bend, Kansas — not at first knowing that police 
officer, Ray Koehn, would be the future love of her life. After wedding, 
the two lived in several areas in the Midwest such as Kansas, Nebraska, 
Iowa, and Missouri. Peggy and Ray enjoyed retirement at Pomme De Terre 
lake for 16 years before moving and settling in for the full-blown lake 
life at the Lake of the Ozarks.
 Peggy made a profession of faith and last attended Ozark Chapel 
United Methodist Church in Laurie, Missouri and was a faithful believer 
in Christ.
 In her younger days, she loved motorcycling with her husband Ray and 
was named “Evel Knievel” for many reasons. They were NASCAR’s #1 fans, especially rooting for Jeff Gordon, Jimmy Johnson and Dale Earnhart Jr.
 She knew everyone’s business and all the gossip with ALL the drivers, 
even about their wives and children. As she studied, read, and watched 
everything there was if it had to do with NASCAR. And her conversation 
piece while talking with most everyone she ran into was of course NASCAR&nbsp; related. Whether you wanted to hear it or not. She also loved great 
food, boating, shopping, dancing, and was always the life of the party 
when she had the chance to be. She lived the lake life to the fullest, 
especially on her Sea-Doo. But mostly she loved spending time any chance
 she had with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They were all 
so loved by her.
 She was a loving and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her
 life and her accomplishments and will treasure the many memories she 
created for her family and friends.
 Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

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 </figure>Peggy Jo Koehn, daughter of Alex Schneider and Verna Brock Schneider, 
was born January 18, 1940, in Hays, Kansas. She departed this life, 
November 24, 2020, in Lake Regional Hospital, Osage Beach, Missouri at 
the age of eighty years, ten months and six days.
 On June 29, 1958, in Great Bend, Kansas, she was united in marriage 
to Ray L. Koehn and to this union two children were born. Together they
 shared forty-five years of marriage
 She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ray; and a sister Alexis Nichols.
 She is survived by her daughters, Debra Scott of Olathe, Kansas, and
 Donette Bockoven of Camdenton, Missouri; brother, Steve Schneider of 
Kingwood, Texas; Grandchildren, Amanda Scott, Stayci Bockoven &amp; 
Jerad Gwillim, Trayci Bockoven &amp; Shawn Gephart, Jennifer Moore, 
Travis Bockoven &amp; Jessica Bockoven, and Chase Harper; 
Great-grandchildren, Dayson Belk, Kristanna Moore, Bradley Moore, Ryder 
Gwillim, Jack Fahrnow IV, Talon Fahrnow, Trenton Bockoven, Avarie 
Gwillim, and Gabriella Bockoven. She also leaves behind a host of 
nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends who will all truly 
miss her.
 Peggy was born in Hays, Kansas and lived on a farm. Later in life 
then moved to Otis, Kansas through her adolescence and graduated from 
Otis High School. Shortly thereafter she had an encounter with a police 
officer in Great Bend, Kansas — not at first knowing that police 
officer, Ray Koehn, would be the future love of her life. After wedding, 
the two lived in several areas in the Midwest such as Kansas, Nebraska, 
Iowa, and Missouri. Peggy and Ray enjoyed retirement at Pomme De Terre 
lake for 16 years before moving and settling in for the full-blown lake 
life at the Lake of the Ozarks.
 Peggy made a profession of faith and last attended Ozark Chapel 
United Methodist Church in Laurie, Missouri and was a faithful believer 
in Christ.
 In her younger days, she loved motorcycling with her husband Ray and 
was named “Evel Knievel” for many reasons. They were NASCAR’s #1 fans, especially rooting for Jeff Gordon, Jimmy Johnson and Dale Earnhart Jr.
 She knew everyone’s business and all the gossip with ALL the drivers, 
even about their wives and children. As she studied, read, and watched 
everything there was if it had to do with NASCAR. And her conversation 
piece while talking with most everyone she ran into was of course NASCAR&nbsp; related. Whether you wanted to hear it or not. She also loved great 
food, boating, shopping, dancing, and was always the life of the party 
when she had the chance to be. She lived the lake life to the fullest, 
especially on her Sea-Doo. But mostly she loved spending time any chance
 she had with her grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. They were all 
so loved by her.
 She was a loving and a caring neighbor and friend. We celebrate her
 life and her accomplishments and will treasure the many memories she 
created for her family and friends.
 Arrangements are under the direction of Allee-Holman-Howe Funeral Home, Camdenton, Missouri.

Peggy Jo Koehn

Larned&nbsp;&nbsp;- Harry Hoyt Timberman, 56, passed away November 30, 2020 at the University of Kansas Health Systems, Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned.

He was born September 20, 1964 in Leadville, Colorado; the son of Lorraine Katherine Mitchell.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Larned resident since 2008; he was a mechanic, worked at Roth Equipment (Straub International) and most recently worked at Pawnee County Road and Bridge

He enjoyed fishing, spending time with his children and grandchildren and recycling used metals.&nbsp;&nbsp;Harry was a talented fabricator and mechanic.

He is survived by; his wife Tammy Werner – Timberman; six children, Tiffany (Bill) Roth, Larned, Bradly Timberman (Chrissi), Stilwell, Oklahoma, David Timberman, Larned, Erin (Caulan) Brooks, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Julie (Clint) Gavigan, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Chris Emrick, Colorado Springs, Colorado; a sister, Rhonda Lasha, Great Bend; ten beautiful grandchildren: Jared Chipman, Larned, Lane Timberman, Doc Timberman, both of Stilwell, Oklahoma, David Timberman Jr., Starlette Timberman, Wichita, Sundai Gavigan, Madison Gavigan, Hunter Emrick, Samantha Emrick and Erik Emrick all of Colorado Springs, Colorado and many aunts, uncles and cousins scattered throughout the United States.

He was preceded in death by; his mother, Kathy Mitchell-Miller, a brother, Bradley Hubble, and two sons, Harry Timberman Jr. and Mark Emrick.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp;&nbsp;Beckwith Mortuary, Inc. Larned is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Larned High School Angel Tree fund, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;Personal condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com/">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Larned&nbsp;&nbsp;- Harry Hoyt Timberman, 56, passed away November 30, 2020 at the University of Kansas Health Systems, Pawnee Valley Campus, Larned.He was born September 20, 1964 in Leadville, Colorado; the son of Lorraine Katherine Mitchell.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Larned resident since 2008; he was a mechanic, worked at Roth Equipment (Straub International) and most recently worked at Pawnee County Road and BridgeHe enjoyed fishing, spending time with his children and grandchildren and recycling used metals.&nbsp;&nbsp;Harry was a talented fabricator and mechanic.He is survived by; his wife Tammy Werner – Timberman; six children, Tiffany (Bill) Roth, Larned, Bradly Timberman (Chrissi), Stilwell, Oklahoma, David Timberman, Larned, Erin (Caulan) Brooks, Jacksonville, North Carolina, Julie (Clint) Gavigan, Colorado Springs, Colorado, Chris Emrick, Colorado Springs, Colorado; a sister, Rhonda Lasha, Great Bend; ten beautiful grandchildren: Jared Chipman, Larned, Lane Timberman, Doc Timberman, both of Stilwell, Oklahoma, David Timberman Jr., Starlette Timberman, Wichita, Sundai Gavigan, Madison Gavigan, Hunter Emrick, Samantha Emrick and Erik Emrick all of Colorado Springs, Colorado and many aunts, uncles and cousins scattered throughout the United States.He was preceded in death by; his mother, Kathy Mitchell-Miller, a brother, Bradley Hubble, and two sons, Harry Timberman Jr. and Mark Emrick.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.&nbsp;&nbsp;Beckwith Mortuary, Inc. Larned is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Larned High School Angel Tree fund, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;Personal condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com/">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Harry Hoyt Timberman

GREAT BEND -&nbsp;Theresa C. Sohm-Schmeidler, 89, passed away November 30, 2020, at Riverbend Assisted Living, Great Bend. She was born April 10, 1931, at Great Bend, to John &amp; Mildred (Konecny) Axman. She married Leon Sohm November 9, 1954, in Great Bend. He died December 12, 1983. She then married Alfred Schmeidler August 20, 1988, in Great Bend. He died September 6, 2014.&nbsp;

Coming from Olmitz in 1988, Theresa was a Great Bend resident. She was a homemaker who loved baking, farming, and working at Country Treasures. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, and helped with the election board during voting season.&nbsp;

Survivors include, two daughters, Terri Schneider and husband Jay of Great Bend, and Laurie Koci and husband Don of Colwich; other survivors include, a stepson, Jim Schmeidler; and four stepdaughters, Judy Boor and husband Johnnie of Great Bend; Jan Lehning and husband Steve of Sublette, Jean Naccarato and husband Dan of Hutchinson, and Joan Day and husband Mike of Pratt; sixteen grandchildren, Tera, Derik, Sarah, Ryan, Jodie, Jamie, Jeff, Andrea, Matthew, Shalee, Luke, Kylee, Amanda, Shanda, Dallas, and Marcus; and twenty three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Richard Axman, John Axman, and Alvie Axman; and a sister, Josephine Wagner.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m., and Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Masks and social distancing will be required at the funeral home and church. Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Olmitz. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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 </figure>GREAT BEND -&nbsp;Theresa C. Sohm-Schmeidler, 89, passed away November 30, 2020, at Riverbend Assisted Living, Great Bend. She was born April 10, 1931, at Great Bend, to John &amp; Mildred (Konecny) Axman. She married Leon Sohm November 9, 1954, in Great Bend. He died December 12, 1983. She then married Alfred Schmeidler August 20, 1988, in Great Bend. He died September 6, 2014.&nbsp;Coming from Olmitz in 1988, Theresa was a Great Bend resident. She was a homemaker who loved baking, farming, and working at Country Treasures. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, and helped with the election board during voting season.&nbsp;Survivors include, two daughters, Terri Schneider and husband Jay of Great Bend, and Laurie Koci and husband Don of Colwich; other survivors include, a stepson, Jim Schmeidler; and four stepdaughters, Judy Boor and husband Johnnie of Great Bend; Jan Lehning and husband Steve of Sublette, Jean Naccarato and husband Dan of Hutchinson, and Joan Day and husband Mike of Pratt; sixteen grandchildren, Tera, Derik, Sarah, Ryan, Jodie, Jamie, Jeff, Andrea, Matthew, Shalee, Luke, Kylee, Amanda, Shanda, Dallas, and Marcus; and twenty three great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Richard Axman, John Axman, and Alvie Axman; and a sister, Josephine Wagner.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m., and Vigil Service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2020, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Masks and social distancing will be required at the funeral home and church. Interment will be in St. Ann Cemetery, Olmitz. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

Theresa C. Sohm

Dateline:&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas

Name of Deceased:&nbsp;Duane LeRoy Jacobs&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Age: 64

Date of Death:&nbsp;December 1, 2020

Place of Death:&nbsp;At home in Great Bend, Kansas

Services are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

PENDING FUNERAL NOTICEDateline:&nbsp;Great Bend, KansasName of Deceased:&nbsp;Duane LeRoy Jacobs&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Age: 64Date of Death:&nbsp;December 1, 2020Place of Death:&nbsp;At home in Great Bend, KansasServices are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

Burdett&nbsp;&nbsp;- Harvey H. “Mutt” Delaney, 84, passed away November 29, 2020 at Pioneer Lodge Nursing Home, Coldwater, Kansas.

He was born January 23, 1936 in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;The son of Harvey and Esther Eichman Delaney.&nbsp;&nbsp;A longtime area resident; he moved to Burdett in 1956, moving from Ness County; he was a John Deere Dealer for 50 years in Burdett, Kansas.

He was a past member of the Burdett school board and the Nekoma State Bank board; was a member of the Tired Iron club of Kinsley, a board member of the Santa Fe Trail Center, the Burdett card club, county fair supporter for Pawnee, Rush, Hodgeman counties, was an air plane and helicopter pilot, enjoyed fishing, being the limo driver, traveling and was an avid dime player.

On January 9, 1955 he married Barbara Ann Eichenberger in Scott City.&nbsp;&nbsp;She passed away January 29, 2019.

Survivors include; two sons, Jeff Delaney (Lynette), Larned and Jim (Kay) Delaney, Burdett; a daughter, Lori Ann Woods (Mike Conner), McCracken; a sister, JoAnn Rohr, Kansas City area; fourteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by; a brother Jack Delaney and a sister Faye Brown.

A private family service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary with pastor Doug Ellison presiding. Service will be viewable via facebook live at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. A public graveside will be 11:30. a.m. Tuesday December 8, 2020 at Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Santa Fe Trail Center, both in care of Beckwith mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;Personal condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com/">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Burdett&nbsp;&nbsp;- Harvey H. “Mutt” Delaney, 84, passed away November 29, 2020 at Pioneer Lodge Nursing Home, Coldwater, Kansas.He was born January 23, 1936 in Ness City, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;The son of Harvey and Esther Eichman Delaney.&nbsp;&nbsp;A longtime area resident; he moved to Burdett in 1956, moving from Ness County; he was a John Deere Dealer for 50 years in Burdett, Kansas.He was a past member of the Burdett school board and the Nekoma State Bank board; was a member of the Tired Iron club of Kinsley, a board member of the Santa Fe Trail Center, the Burdett card club, county fair supporter for Pawnee, Rush, Hodgeman counties, was an air plane and helicopter pilot, enjoyed fishing, being the limo driver, traveling and was an avid dime player.On January 9, 1955 he married Barbara Ann Eichenberger in Scott City.&nbsp;&nbsp;She passed away January 29, 2019.Survivors include; two sons, Jeff Delaney (Lynette), Larned and Jim (Kay) Delaney, Burdett; a daughter, Lori Ann Woods (Mike Conner), McCracken; a sister, JoAnn Rohr, Kansas City area; fourteen grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by; a brother Jack Delaney and a sister Faye Brown.A private family service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary with pastor Doug Ellison presiding. Service will be viewable via facebook live at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, December 7, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. A public graveside will be 11:30. a.m. Tuesday December 8, 2020 at Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Santa Fe Trail Center, both in care of Beckwith mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;Personal condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com/">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Harvey H. “Mutt” Delaney

Larned – Norman R. Roberson Sr., 88, passed away December 1, 2020 at his home in Larned.

He was born October 2, 1932 in Larned, the son of Edwin K. and Kathryn Christiansen Roberson.

A lifetime area resident, he was a Masonry Contractor.

He was of the Christian faith and belonged to the Wendy’s Coffee Group.

On October 19, 1952, he married Marie Smith in Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;She died March 10, 2016.

Survivors include: son, Rex (Sherry) Roberson, Ellinwood; three daughters, Linda (Roger) Anderson, Inman, Kathy Morgan, Larned, Mary (John) Roberson, Blythe, CA; two sisters, Lois Coleman, Yakima, WA, Connie Roberson-Gross, Garden City; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by four sisters, Jane Bird, Betty Sohl, Sherry Roberson, Donna Roberson; two brothers, Eldon and Robert Roberson.

Memorial graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Larned Cemetery, Larned with Roger Anderson presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com/">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Larned – Norman R. Roberson Sr., 88, passed away December 1, 2020 at his home in Larned.He was born October 2, 1932 in Larned, the son of Edwin K. and Kathryn Christiansen Roberson.A lifetime area resident, he was a Masonry Contractor.He was of the Christian faith and belonged to the Wendy’s Coffee Group.On October 19, 1952, he married Marie Smith in Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;She died March 10, 2016.Survivors include: son, Rex (Sherry) Roberson, Ellinwood; three daughters, Linda (Roger) Anderson, Inman, Kathy Morgan, Larned, Mary (John) Roberson, Blythe, CA; two sisters, Lois Coleman, Yakima, WA, Connie Roberson-Gross, Garden City; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by four sisters, Jane Bird, Betty Sohl, Sherry Roberson, Donna Roberson; two brothers, Eldon and Robert Roberson.Memorial graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 5, 2020 at the Larned Cemetery, Larned with Roger Anderson presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com/">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Norman R. Roberson Sr.

GREAT BEND - Julia K. Cordre, 57, passed away November 30, 2020, at her home in Great Bend. She was born April 26, 1963, at Hutchinson, to Lewis &amp; Dennie (Short) DeWitt. She married&nbsp;Neil Cordre on November 10, 1984, at Great Bend. He survives.&nbsp;

A Great Bend resident, Julia was a homemaker. She enjoyed the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs and Wichita State University sporting events. Julia liked riding motorcycles and traveling. She enjoyed her friends and family, but especially loved spending time with her children.&nbsp;

Survivors include, her husband Neil Cordre of the home; two sons, Jeremy Cordre of Wichita, and Ryan Cordre of Great Bend; her mother, Dennie DeWitt of Great Bend; a brother, Darin DeWitt and significant other Christy Huslig of Great Bend; and a sister, Lindsey Ensley and husband Scott of Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis DeWitt; and a sister, Jane Skolout.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Sabian Chaney presiding. Masks and social distancing are required. A public livestream of the service will be under Julia’s obituary at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bryantfh.net/">www.bryantfh.net</a>. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials have been designated to Barton County Relay for Life, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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 </figure>GREAT BEND - Julia K. Cordre, 57, passed away November 30, 2020, at her home in Great Bend. She was born April 26, 1963, at Hutchinson, to Lewis &amp; Dennie (Short) DeWitt. She married&nbsp;Neil Cordre on November 10, 1984, at Great Bend. He survives.&nbsp;A Great Bend resident, Julia was a homemaker. She enjoyed the New York Giants, Chicago Cubs and Wichita State University sporting events. Julia liked riding motorcycles and traveling. She enjoyed her friends and family, but especially loved spending time with her children.&nbsp;Survivors include, her husband Neil Cordre of the home; two sons, Jeremy Cordre of Wichita, and Ryan Cordre of Great Bend; her mother, Dennie DeWitt of Great Bend; a brother, Darin DeWitt and significant other Christy Huslig of Great Bend; and a sister, Lindsey Ensley and husband Scott of Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her father, Lewis DeWitt; and a sister, Jane Skolout.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 5, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Sabian Chaney presiding. Masks and social distancing are required. A public livestream of the service will be under Julia’s obituary at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bryantfh.net/">www.bryantfh.net</a>. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials have been designated to Barton County Relay for Life, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

Julia K. Cordre

GREAT BEND -&nbsp;Evelyn Mahan, 86, fell asleep in death on November 28, 2020, at Diversicare of Hutchison. She was born on June 18, 1934, in Batesville, Miss. She was married twice. To the first union two sons were born, Lewis and Danny Joe Smith. She has five grandchildren, Steven, Travis, David, Jaclyn, and Kevin; and three great grandchildren, Nolani, Niko, and Kalen.&nbsp;

She was a med aide for many years. She dedicated her life to Jehovah on June 6, 1955. She loved playing card games and marbles. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, crocheting, making homemade ice cream and fishing. Her greatest passion was participating in her Bible ministry work, serving as a regular pioneer for 48 years.&nbsp;

A private family burial will be held at Mount Olive Cemetery. Those who wish to view the service on December 12, 2020, may contact Jaclyn Smith at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:evelynsmemorialservice12-12@outlook.com">evelynsmemorialservice12-12@outlook.com</a>&nbsp;for Zoom meeting details and time.&nbsp;

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 </figure>GREAT BEND -&nbsp;Evelyn Mahan, 86, fell asleep in death on November 28, 2020, at Diversicare of Hutchison. She was born on June 18, 1934, in Batesville, Miss. She was married twice. To the first union two sons were born, Lewis and Danny Joe Smith. She has five grandchildren, Steven, Travis, David, Jaclyn, and Kevin; and three great grandchildren, Nolani, Niko, and Kalen.&nbsp;She was a med aide for many years. She dedicated her life to Jehovah on June 6, 1955. She loved playing card games and marbles. She enjoyed cooking for family and friends, crocheting, making homemade ice cream and fishing. Her greatest passion was participating in her Bible ministry work, serving as a regular pioneer for 48 years.&nbsp;A private family burial will be held at Mount Olive Cemetery. Those who wish to view the service on December 12, 2020, may contact Jaclyn Smith at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:evelynsmemorialservice12-12@outlook.com">evelynsmemorialservice12-12@outlook.com</a>&nbsp;for Zoom meeting details and time.&nbsp;Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

Evelyn Mahan

Belpre – Jerry Roger Meyer, 84, passed away November 27, 2020 at Country Living of Larned.

He was born February 2, 1936 in Larned, the son of Paul Bernard Sr. and Christine Mary Gales Meyer.

A lifetime area resident, he was a retired farmer and stockman. He was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Belpre, and the Knights of Columbus. He was a 1954 Belpre high school graduate. He was a welder and made yard art, enjoyed the company of his pets, watching high school sports, and was a K-State Fan.

On June 4, 1960, he married Lahoma Hancock in Wichita. On December 19, 1990 he married Bonita Curtis at Dodge City; she survives.

Other survivors include: his children and their spouses, Janell and Al Troyer, Tonganoxie; DeAnn and John Back, Kansas City, Mo.; and Angela and Jeff Scheck, Macksville; his stepchildren, Jeri and John Golightley, Topeka; Joey and Bev Curtis, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and James and Jonita Curtis, Wichita; sister, Mary Jean Hirsh, Kinsley; Brother, Michael Meyer, Breckenridge, CO He has six grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul B. Meyer Jr, and infant Larry Meyer.&nbsp;

The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at Larned Country Living and Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice of Great Bend for their loving care of Dad.&nbsp;

Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2020 at Belpre Cemetery with Father Bernard Felix presiding; service will be viewable via Facebook Live at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to St. Bernard’s Catholic Church or Masses, Belpre or Pawnee County Humane Society, Larned in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Belpre – Jerry Roger Meyer, 84, passed away November 27, 2020 at Country Living of Larned.He was born February 2, 1936 in Larned, the son of Paul Bernard Sr. and Christine Mary Gales Meyer.A lifetime area resident, he was a retired farmer and stockman. He was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church, Belpre, and the Knights of Columbus. He was a 1954 Belpre high school graduate. He was a welder and made yard art, enjoyed the company of his pets, watching high school sports, and was a K-State Fan.On June 4, 1960, he married Lahoma Hancock in Wichita. On December 19, 1990 he married Bonita Curtis at Dodge City; she survives.Other survivors include: his children and their spouses, Janell and Al Troyer, Tonganoxie; DeAnn and John Back, Kansas City, Mo.; and Angela and Jeff Scheck, Macksville; his stepchildren, Jeri and John Golightley, Topeka; Joey and Bev Curtis, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and James and Jonita Curtis, Wichita; sister, Mary Jean Hirsh, Kinsley; Brother, Michael Meyer, Breckenridge, CO He has six grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul B. Meyer Jr, and infant Larry Meyer.&nbsp;The family would like to express a special thank you to the staff at Larned Country Living and Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice of Great Bend for their loving care of Dad.&nbsp;Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2020 at Belpre Cemetery with Father Bernard Felix presiding; service will be viewable via Facebook Live at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 3, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to St. Bernard’s Catholic Church or Masses, Belpre or Pawnee County Humane Society, Larned in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Jerry Roger Meyer

Larned – Leonard Leroy Erway, 78, passed away November 26, 2020 at Leisure Homestead of St. John.

He was born November 20, 1942 in Wichita, the son of Marvin and Marie Wheatley Erway.

A Lifetime area resident, he was a powerplant operator for Larned State Hospital and was of the Nazarene faith.

On June 13, 1962 he married Barbara Greathouse in Larned; she preceded him in death on March 2, 2014.

Survivors include: two daughters, Kimberly Sumner, Lafayette, Indiana, Melissa and husband Randy Jacobs, Great Bend; a half-brother, George Welsch, Larned; four grandchildren, Kegan Sumner, Konner Sumner, Zackery Jacobs, Gabby Jacobs; three great grandchildren, Ayden Williams, Preston Sumner and Karoline Towery.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Erway and a half-brother, Max Welsch.

A private memorial graveside service will be held at the Larned Cemetery, Larned with Pastor John Thomas presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Ronald McDonald House in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com/">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Larned – Leonard Leroy Erway, 78, passed away November 26, 2020 at Leisure Homestead of St. John.He was born November 20, 1942 in Wichita, the son of Marvin and Marie Wheatley Erway.A Lifetime area resident, he was a powerplant operator for Larned State Hospital and was of the Nazarene faith.On June 13, 1962 he married Barbara Greathouse in Larned; she preceded him in death on March 2, 2014.Survivors include: two daughters, Kimberly Sumner, Lafayette, Indiana, Melissa and husband Randy Jacobs, Great Bend; a half-brother, George Welsch, Larned; four grandchildren, Kegan Sumner, Konner Sumner, Zackery Jacobs, Gabby Jacobs; three great grandchildren, Ayden Williams, Preston Sumner and Karoline Towery.He was preceded in death by a brother, Dale Erway and a half-brother, Max Welsch.A private memorial graveside service will be held at the Larned Cemetery, Larned with Pastor John Thomas presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Ronald McDonald House in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp;Condolences may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com/">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Leonard Leroy Erway

Richard Glen Adee, 96, passed away Nov. 26, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Center, Ellsworth, Kan.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born July 11, 1924, in Lamar, Kan., to Richard Glendenning and Maude Olive (Baker) Adee.&nbsp;&nbsp;Richard married Betty (Krueger) June 4, 1944, in Salina, Kan.&nbsp;&nbsp;After marriage, they moved to Clay Center, Kan., then moved to Great Bend, Kan., in 1950.&nbsp;&nbsp;Betty passed away Oct. 15, 2017.

Richard, a long-time resident of Great Bend, Kan., was retired from Hydro-Chem, previously working at Thies Packing as a meat cutter.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, Great Bend Woodcarvers and a charter member of St. Mark Lutheran Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;Richard proudly served his country during WW II, in the 41st Infantry, United States Army, obtaining the rank of Tech. Sgt.

Survivors include three daughters, Sharon Marie Adee of Manhattan, Julia Ann Jilek of Manhattan, Kan., Lynne Weiser and husband Don of Salina, Kan.; four grandchildren, Melissa Ivey, Jalen Byford, Laura Weiser and Drew Byford; four great grandchildren, Jadrian Henan, Joshua Weiser, Cooper Ivey and Cayson Ivey.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, J.B. Adee; and three sisters, Glenys LaQuay, Bernys McCoy and Ferne Johnson.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family greeting friends prior to the service. Rev. Adam Wutka will preside.&nbsp;&nbsp;Masks and social distancing are required.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will follow at Rose Meron Cemetery, Longford, Kan., at 2:00 p.m., with military rites conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be given to St. Mark Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline:&nbsp;Great Bend, KansasRichard Glen Adee, 96, passed away Nov. 26, 2020, at the Good Samaritan Center, Ellsworth, Kan.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born July 11, 1924, in Lamar, Kan., to Richard Glendenning and Maude Olive (Baker) Adee.&nbsp;&nbsp;Richard married Betty (Krueger) June 4, 1944, in Salina, Kan.&nbsp;&nbsp;After marriage, they moved to Clay Center, Kan., then moved to Great Bend, Kan., in 1950.&nbsp;&nbsp;Betty passed away Oct. 15, 2017.Richard, a long-time resident of Great Bend, Kan., was retired from Hydro-Chem, previously working at Thies Packing as a meat cutter.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a member of the V.F.W., American Legion, Great Bend Woodcarvers and a charter member of St. Mark Lutheran Church.&nbsp;&nbsp;Richard proudly served his country during WW II, in the 41st Infantry, United States Army, obtaining the rank of Tech. Sgt.Survivors include three daughters, Sharon Marie Adee of Manhattan, Julia Ann Jilek of Manhattan, Kan., Lynne Weiser and husband Don of Salina, Kan.; four grandchildren, Melissa Ivey, Jalen Byford, Laura Weiser and Drew Byford; four great grandchildren, Jadrian Henan, Joshua Weiser, Cooper Ivey and Cayson Ivey.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, J.B. Adee; and three sisters, Glenys LaQuay, Bernys McCoy and Ferne Johnson.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, Dec. 4, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family greeting friends prior to the service. Rev. Adam Wutka will preside.&nbsp;&nbsp;Masks and social distancing are required.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will follow at Rose Meron Cemetery, Longford, Kan., at 2:00 p.m., with military rites conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 3, at Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be given to St. Mark Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

Richard Glen Adee

Dateline:&nbsp;Hoisington, Kansas

Kenneth W. Schremmer, 78, passed away November 26, 2020, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. He was born April 12, 1942, at Hoisington, to Walter &amp; Matilda (Zorn) Schremmer. He graduated from Odin High School in 1960.&nbsp;He was in the United States Army Reserves from 1960 to 1968. Kenny&nbsp;married&nbsp;Rosemary “Rosie” Demel, December 2, 1961, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin. She survives.&nbsp;

A lifetime Barton Co. resident, Kenny was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Hoisington, the Knights of Columbus, and American Legion. He was a manager and coach for the Hoisington Beavers fast pitch softball team. Kenny was a board member and secretary for Beaver Grain and a Barton County Commissioner for 11 years. Kenny also served on the board for the Southwest Developmental Services, Inc. Foundation. He was a lifetime farmer and formerly worked for Coast to Coast, Mid Continent LP Service, and Santa Fe Trucking.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kenny later owned and operated Sunflower Trucking Inc. and Schremmer Realty, Auction &amp; Appraisers.

Survivors include; his wife of 59 years, Rosemary “Rosie” (Demel) Schremmer of the home; four children, Scharna Doll and husband Kevin of Great Bend, Kent Schremmer of Hoisington, Terry Schremmer of Hoisington, and Kurt Schremmer and wife Sheila of Great Bend; two sisters, Jan Frenzel and husband Keith of Great Bend, and Marilyn Stapleton of Greeley, Colo.; and nine grandchildren, Trever Schremmer, Kaylie Doll, Kelsie Doll, Colton Schremmer, Karisa Schremmer, Jaci Schremmer, Payton Doll, Shaylor Schremmer, and Alex Schremmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother Eldon Schremmer.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hoisington, with Father Bob Schremmer and Father Anselm Eke, MSP presiding. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Beaver, with Military Rites conducted by the Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard.&nbsp;

Memorials have been designated to Kans for Kids, American Diabetes Association and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net

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 </figure>Dateline:&nbsp;Hoisington, KansasKenneth W. Schremmer, 78, passed away November 26, 2020, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. He was born April 12, 1942, at Hoisington, to Walter &amp; Matilda (Zorn) Schremmer. He graduated from Odin High School in 1960.&nbsp;He was in the United States Army Reserves from 1960 to 1968. Kenny&nbsp;married&nbsp;Rosemary “Rosie” Demel, December 2, 1961, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin. She survives.&nbsp;A lifetime Barton Co. resident, Kenny was a member of St. John's Catholic Church in Hoisington, the Knights of Columbus, and American Legion. He was a manager and coach for the Hoisington Beavers fast pitch softball team. Kenny was a board member and secretary for Beaver Grain and a Barton County Commissioner for 11 years. Kenny also served on the board for the Southwest Developmental Services, Inc. Foundation. He was a lifetime farmer and formerly worked for Coast to Coast, Mid Continent LP Service, and Santa Fe Trucking.&nbsp;&nbsp;Kenny later owned and operated Sunflower Trucking Inc. and Schremmer Realty, Auction &amp; Appraisers.Survivors include; his wife of 59 years, Rosemary “Rosie” (Demel) Schremmer of the home; four children, Scharna Doll and husband Kevin of Great Bend, Kent Schremmer of Hoisington, Terry Schremmer of Hoisington, and Kurt Schremmer and wife Sheila of Great Bend; two sisters, Jan Frenzel and husband Keith of Great Bend, and Marilyn Stapleton of Greeley, Colo.; and nine grandchildren, Trever Schremmer, Kaylie Doll, Kelsie Doll, Colton Schremmer, Karisa Schremmer, Jaci Schremmer, Payton Doll, Shaylor Schremmer, and Alex Schremmer. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother Eldon Schremmer.&nbsp;Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with family to greet friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A private family Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. John’s Catholic Church in Hoisington, with Father Bob Schremmer and Father Anselm Eke, MSP presiding. Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Beaver, with Military Rites conducted by the Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard.&nbsp;Memorials have been designated to Kans for Kids, American Diabetes Association and St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp;Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net

Kenneth W. Schremmer

Georgetta Jean DeWald, born November 5, 1937, to George Hester and Verna (Rankin) Hester, died November 25, 2020.&nbsp;

She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia, Kansas. She graduated from Otis High School and also graduated after 4 years from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;&nbsp;She married James DeWald on May 9, 1966. She worked and lived on a farm all her life.&nbsp;

She is survived by her loving husband, James DeWald; and two step daughters; Andrea Janzen from Buhler, Kansas, and Stephanie Hermes from West Des Moines, Iowa; six step grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Vernetta Rogers from Hutchinson, Kansas, and is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and many cousins.

There will be no visitation due to cremation and burial will be at a later date.&nbsp;

Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington.

Dateline – GalatiaGeorgetta Jean DeWald, born November 5, 1937, to George Hester and Verna (Rankin) Hester, died November 25, 2020.&nbsp;She was baptized and confirmed at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia, Kansas. She graduated from Otis High School and also graduated after 4 years from Fort Hays State University.&nbsp;&nbsp;She married James DeWald on May 9, 1966. She worked and lived on a farm all her life.&nbsp;She is survived by her loving husband, James DeWald; and two step daughters; Andrea Janzen from Buhler, Kansas, and Stephanie Hermes from West Des Moines, Iowa; six step grandchildren and four great grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Vernetta Rogers from Hutchinson, Kansas, and is also survived by many nieces and nephews, and many cousins.There will be no visitation due to cremation and burial will be at a later date.&nbsp;Arrangements by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington.

Georgetta Jean DeWald

Dateline – Hoisington and LaGrange, Georgia

Wilma “Billie” Lee (Luder) McAlexander, aged 93, died peacefully on November 26, 2020, in LaGrange, Georgia. Billie was born moments after her twin sister, Beth, on July 21, 1927 in Waldo, Kansas to parents Clemmer D. (Knapp) and Jacob “Pop” K. Luder. She married Harold “Herk” McAlexander on August 18, 1945 and travelled with him to Army posts around the U.S. and in Japan. They moved to Hoisington in early 1950. Two sons came along, K.C. in March 1950 and Dan in October 1953.&nbsp;

For almost 60 years, she was Hoisington’s all-round organist and piano teacher. She played for thousands of services—church, weddings, funerals, and high school commencements. She taught hundreds of kids piano, bringing music alive with her upbeat spirit. She taught a young adult Sunday School class called “Pairs and Spares.” She loved movies and dogs and was an inveterate walker.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In 2006, Herk died, and in 2013 she moved into assisted living in LaGrange, Georgia.&nbsp;

She is survived by; her two sons, K.C. (Suzanne) of Huntingtown, Maryland and Dan (Celeste Myall) of LaGrange, Georgia; her sister, Donna Beth Whitman of Paradise, Kansas; her five grandchildren, Caitrin McAlexander Huntzinger (John) of Ashton, Maryland, Noel Tarlton McAlexander (Stacey) of Austin, Texas, Ian Tarlton McAlexander (Joanna) of Elkton, Virginia, Anne Myall McAlexander (Carson Cerney) of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Alice Myall McAlexander (Warren Flood) of Detroit, Michigan; her five great-great grandchildren, Cormac Olson McAlexander, John Edward Huntzinger IV, Mary Blythe Huntzinger, Malcolm Lewis McAlexander-Flood, and Lorelei Anne McAlexander-Flood; and many wonderful nieces, nephews, and their children. Billie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her infant brother Noel, and her younger brother, James Kirk Luder.

Owing to the pandemic, a private burial for immediate family will be held graveside at Hoisington Cemetery. A memorial service will be planned at a later date to celebrate her life.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or to Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – Hoisington and LaGrange, GeorgiaWilma “Billie” Lee (Luder) McAlexander, aged 93, died peacefully on November 26, 2020, in LaGrange, Georgia. Billie was born moments after her twin sister, Beth, on July 21, 1927 in Waldo, Kansas to parents Clemmer D. (Knapp) and Jacob “Pop” K. Luder. She married Harold “Herk” McAlexander on August 18, 1945 and travelled with him to Army posts around the U.S. and in Japan. They moved to Hoisington in early 1950. Two sons came along, K.C. in March 1950 and Dan in October 1953.&nbsp;For almost 60 years, she was Hoisington’s all-round organist and piano teacher. She played for thousands of services—church, weddings, funerals, and high school commencements. She taught hundreds of kids piano, bringing music alive with her upbeat spirit. She taught a young adult Sunday School class called “Pairs and Spares.” She loved movies and dogs and was an inveterate walker.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 2006, Herk died, and in 2013 she moved into assisted living in LaGrange, Georgia.&nbsp;She is survived by; her two sons, K.C. (Suzanne) of Huntingtown, Maryland and Dan (Celeste Myall) of LaGrange, Georgia; her sister, Donna Beth Whitman of Paradise, Kansas; her five grandchildren, Caitrin McAlexander Huntzinger (John) of Ashton, Maryland, Noel Tarlton McAlexander (Stacey) of Austin, Texas, Ian Tarlton McAlexander (Joanna) of Elkton, Virginia, Anne Myall McAlexander (Carson Cerney) of Lincoln, Nebraska, and Alice Myall McAlexander (Warren Flood) of Detroit, Michigan; her five great-great grandchildren, Cormac Olson McAlexander, John Edward Huntzinger IV, Mary Blythe Huntzinger, Malcolm Lewis McAlexander-Flood, and Lorelei Anne McAlexander-Flood; and many wonderful nieces, nephews, and their children. Billie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her infant brother Noel, and her younger brother, James Kirk Luder.Owing to the pandemic, a private burial for immediate family will be held graveside at Hoisington Cemetery. A memorial service will be planned at a later date to celebrate her life.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church or to Kans for Kids Fighting Cancer Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Wilma “Billie” Lee (Luder) McAlexander

Goodland resident Vicente Ray Garza died unexpectedly November 25, 2020 at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver CO. He was born Nov 5, 1976 in Colby, KS, the son of Raymundo Soto-Garza and Mary K Yañez and step son of Juan Yañez.

Vicente was lovingly called Vince by all who knew him.

Vince received his GED then he attended NWKTC for mechanics after GED. Then after he worked various jobs, Vince was very knowledgeable in electrical work carpentry and just about anything. He set up mobile homes with his uncles and stepdad for Nationwide, he was a cook/dishwasher at the bricks café, he was also a cashier at Conoco, a job in which he loved dearly. He loved his customers and always made sure to say hello and made it his personal goal to make sure they left the store with a smile.

Throughout Vince's life he had 3 great loves, (Patricia Murphy, Jennifer Smith, and Nancy Latimer) Each the mother of his three children of whom he was very proud of (Chestin, Heather, and Dora).

Vicente was never married though he was currently engaged to marry Nancy Latimer. His death cut his plan short but Vicente tried.

Being described as “just being a cool guy” Vince always had a smile on his face. He had a way making people feel comfortable and liked to be the host.&nbsp; He enjoyed throwing “backyard boogies” consisting of good music, lots of laughs, and BBQ! He loved to barbecue and would do it every day if he could. He collected Homies figures, was a talented drawer, and like Lowrider cars and loud car systems he liked to set the car systems up and tent car windows. He especially loved the Oakland Raiders, but more than those things he loved his mama. He had his ups and downs and was in and out of the system but later turned his life around. He enjoyed volunteering at the local Genesis Food Bank and ringing the bell for the Salvation Army during the holidays. He took a lot of pride in decorating the Christmas tree at the courthouse every year. He reached his goal of getting off of probation this year which was a huge accomplishment for him; he would spend time scratching lottery tickets, hanging out at home and jamming out to some good music with his beloved pet Bruno and Chiquita and his fiancé Nancy. He also enjoyed throwing the football around with his nephews. He was a loyal friend, loving brother, proud father and son.

Vicente is preceded in death by his father, Raymundo; his grandparents Ramon and Thelma; and his uncle James and David and his cat Bruno.

Vicente is survived by his children Chestin Murphy of Otis, Kansas; Heather Smith of Alabama; and Dora Dominguez of New Mexico as well as his fiancée Nancy Latimer, and his dog Chiquita. He is also survived by his mother, Mary (Juan) Yañez of Goodland Kansas; his brother Juan D Yañez, and his sisters, Maria (Paco) Garza, Jeannie (Derek) Baxter, and Elizabeth (Anthony) Yañez all of Goodland, Kansas; Gabriel Salazar of Emporia, Kansas; as well as many beloved and 13 nieces and nephews, 2 great nieces and hopefully and great nephew on the way and cousins, aunts and uncles.

Vince has chosen to be cremated with his ashes being placed in a personally chosen memorial spot.

A celebration of life will be held December 12, 2020, at a location still to be determined.&nbsp;

Those who wish to remember Vicente in a special way may make their gifts in his memory by mailing them or dropping them off at Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave, Goodland, KS 67735, or by going to <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a> and leaving their gift there under the donations tab; or by leaving it with a family member.&nbsp;

His family dearly appreciates your help, prayers, warm energy, and well wishes.

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

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

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 </figure>Goodland resident Vicente Ray Garza died unexpectedly November 25, 2020 at Porter Adventist Hospital in Denver CO. He was born Nov 5, 1976 in Colby, KS, the son of Raymundo Soto-Garza and Mary K Yañez and step son of Juan Yañez.Vicente was lovingly called Vince by all who knew him.Vince received his GED then he attended NWKTC for mechanics after GED. Then after he worked various jobs, Vince was very knowledgeable in electrical work carpentry and just about anything. He set up mobile homes with his uncles and stepdad for Nationwide, he was a cook/dishwasher at the bricks café, he was also a cashier at Conoco, a job in which he loved dearly. He loved his customers and always made sure to say hello and made it his personal goal to make sure they left the store with a smile.Throughout Vince's life he had 3 great loves, (Patricia Murphy, Jennifer Smith, and Nancy Latimer) Each the mother of his three children of whom he was very proud of (Chestin, Heather, and Dora).Vicente was never married though he was currently engaged to marry Nancy Latimer. His death cut his plan short but Vicente tried.Being described as “just being a cool guy” Vince always had a smile on his face. He had a way making people feel comfortable and liked to be the host.&nbsp; He enjoyed throwing “backyard boogies” consisting of good music, lots of laughs, and BBQ! He loved to barbecue and would do it every day if he could. He collected Homies figures, was a talented drawer, and like Lowrider cars and loud car systems he liked to set the car systems up and tent car windows. He especially loved the Oakland Raiders, but more than those things he loved his mama. He had his ups and downs and was in and out of the system but later turned his life around. He enjoyed volunteering at the local Genesis Food Bank and ringing the bell for the Salvation Army during the holidays. He took a lot of pride in decorating the Christmas tree at the courthouse every year. He reached his goal of getting off of probation this year which was a huge accomplishment for him; he would spend time scratching lottery tickets, hanging out at home and jamming out to some good music with his beloved pet Bruno and Chiquita and his fiancé Nancy. He also enjoyed throwing the football around with his nephews. He was a loyal friend, loving brother, proud father and son.Vicente is preceded in death by his father, Raymundo; his grandparents Ramon and Thelma; and his uncle James and David and his cat Bruno.Vicente is survived by his children Chestin Murphy of Otis, Kansas; Heather Smith of Alabama; and Dora Dominguez of New Mexico as well as his fiancée Nancy Latimer, and his dog Chiquita. He is also survived by his mother, Mary (Juan) Yañez of Goodland Kansas; his brother Juan D Yañez, and his sisters, Maria (Paco) Garza, Jeannie (Derek) Baxter, and Elizabeth (Anthony) Yañez all of Goodland, Kansas; Gabriel Salazar of Emporia, Kansas; as well as many beloved and 13 nieces and nephews, 2 great nieces and hopefully and great nephew on the way and cousins, aunts and uncles.Vince has chosen to be cremated with his ashes being placed in a personally chosen memorial spot.A celebration of life will be held December 12, 2020, at a location still to be determined.&nbsp;Those who wish to remember Vicente in a special way may make their gifts in his memory by mailing them or dropping them off at Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave, Goodland, KS 67735, or by going to <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a> and leaving their gift there under the donations tab; or by leaving it with a family member.&nbsp;His family dearly appreciates your help, prayers, warm energy, and well wishes.Online condolences for the family may also be left at <a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Vicente 'Vince' Ray Garza

Brian Thomas Mitchell, 52, passed away Nov. 25, 2020, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born July 5, 1968, in McPherson, to Stan and Sharon (Michaelis) Mitchell. Brian married Julie Buehler Oct. 17, 1986, in Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Brian, a lifetime resident of Great Bend, had owned and operated Pro-Green Total Lawn Care, Inc., starting the business in 1995.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brian was a member of Grace Community Church, Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, and enjoyed anything motor related; demolition derbies, mud runs and any type of car racing.&nbsp;&nbsp;He especially enjoyed time with his family and friends at the sand dunes.

Survivors include wife; Julie Mitchell, of the home; one son, Dillon Mitchell and wife Ashley, of Great Bend; one grandchild expected in June; father, Stan Mitchell of Garden City; and two brothers, Dr. Darin Mitchell and wife Lisa of Houston and Dr. Alan Mitchell and wife Sherri of Houston.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in passing by his mother, Sharon.

Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. David Sidebottom presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 29, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Great Bend Cemetery North.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline:&nbsp;Great Bend, KansasBrian Thomas Mitchell, 52, passed away Nov. 25, 2020, at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born July 5, 1968, in McPherson, to Stan and Sharon (Michaelis) Mitchell. Brian married Julie Buehler Oct. 17, 1986, in Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brian, a lifetime resident of Great Bend, had owned and operated Pro-Green Total Lawn Care, Inc., starting the business in 1995.&nbsp;&nbsp;Brian was a member of Grace Community Church, Great Bend Chamber of Commerce, and enjoyed anything motor related; demolition derbies, mud runs and any type of car racing.&nbsp;&nbsp;He especially enjoyed time with his family and friends at the sand dunes.Survivors include wife; Julie Mitchell, of the home; one son, Dillon Mitchell and wife Ashley, of Great Bend; one grandchild expected in June; father, Stan Mitchell of Garden City; and two brothers, Dr. Darin Mitchell and wife Lisa of Houston and Dr. Alan Mitchell and wife Sherri of Houston.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was preceded in passing by his mother, Sharon.Funeral Services will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. David Sidebottom presiding.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 29, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will be at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 1, at Great Bend Cemetery North.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;67530

Brian Thomas Mitchell

Larned – Iona “Betty” B. Lauber, 87, passed away November 24, 2020 at Kearney Regional Medical Center, Kearney, Nebraska.

She was born April 10, 1933 in Dodge City, the daughter of Francis and Virginia Thorton Norris.

Moving from Hollister, Missouri, she was an area resident since 2011. She worked in the kitchen at Medicalodge of Kinsley and enjoyed fishing, reading, and doing dot-to-dot puzzles.

On May 20, 1948 she married Clinton Harold Lauber; he preceded her in death on January 24, 1997.

Survivors include: two daughters, Pammie (Jan) Shank, Larned, Tammie (Jimmy) McClaren, Kinsley; a son, David (Martha) Lauber, Cheney; eight grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clinton; a daughter, Sandra Davis, and two sons, Robert Lauber and Terry Lauber.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be given to Medicalodge of Kinsley or Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Larned – Iona “Betty” B. Lauber, 87, passed away November 24, 2020 at Kearney Regional Medical Center, Kearney, Nebraska.She was born April 10, 1933 in Dodge City, the daughter of Francis and Virginia Thorton Norris.Moving from Hollister, Missouri, she was an area resident since 2011. She worked in the kitchen at Medicalodge of Kinsley and enjoyed fishing, reading, and doing dot-to-dot puzzles.On May 20, 1948 she married Clinton Harold Lauber; he preceded her in death on January 24, 1997.Survivors include: two daughters, Pammie (Jan) Shank, Larned, Tammie (Jimmy) McClaren, Kinsley; a son, David (Martha) Lauber, Cheney; eight grandchildren and many great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clinton; a daughter, Sandra Davis, and two sons, Robert Lauber and Terry Lauber.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.Memorials may be given to Medicalodge of Kinsley or Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.&nbsp;

Iona “Betty” B. Lauber

Patricia A. McConnell, 83, Salina, passed away November 24, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born September 8, 1937, in Great Bend, KS, to Leonard and Clara (Birzer) Bahr.&nbsp;

She married Warren Ervin McConnell on October 6, 1959.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Patricia worked as a Registered Nurse at Clara Barton Hospital up until her retirement.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and Altar Society, Hoisington.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Clara Bahr; and brother, Donald Bahr.

Survivors include; her husband, Warren “Ervin”; children, Edwinda (Wayne) Day of Isabel, Weldon (Karla) McConnell of Salina, Jan (Jody) Pfannenstiel of Salina, and Renee (Scott) Suppes of Great Bend; seven grandchildren, Miranda Flores, Kristen Flores, Erica Harford, Sarah McConnell, Nathan McConnell, Lauren Suppes and MaKayla Suppes; sisters, Luella Call of Rolla, MO, Rita Bahr of Jones, OK, Jenelda (Leo) Moore of Valdez, AK, and Francis Dietz of Milberger, KS;&nbsp;&nbsp;great-grandchildren, Dakotah and Colton Harlin of Ellensburg, WA, John, Matthew, Kallie, and Lucas Harford of Salina and Brook Harford of Wichita.&nbsp;

Services will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, St. John’s Catholic Church, or St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ellinwood, in care of Nicholson Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dateline – HoisingtonPatricia A. McConnell, 83, Salina, passed away November 24, 2020 at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was born September 8, 1937, in Great Bend, KS, to Leonard and Clara (Birzer) Bahr.&nbsp;She married Warren Ervin McConnell on October 6, 1959.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Patricia worked as a Registered Nurse at Clara Barton Hospital up until her retirement.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church and Altar Society, Hoisington.She is preceded in death by her parents, Leonard and Clara Bahr; and brother, Donald Bahr.Survivors include; her husband, Warren “Ervin”; children, Edwinda (Wayne) Day of Isabel, Weldon (Karla) McConnell of Salina, Jan (Jody) Pfannenstiel of Salina, and Renee (Scott) Suppes of Great Bend; seven grandchildren, Miranda Flores, Kristen Flores, Erica Harford, Sarah McConnell, Nathan McConnell, Lauren Suppes and MaKayla Suppes; sisters, Luella Call of Rolla, MO, Rita Bahr of Jones, OK, Jenelda (Leo) Moore of Valdez, AK, and Francis Dietz of Milberger, KS;&nbsp;&nbsp;great-grandchildren, Dakotah and Colton Harlin of Ellensburg, WA, John, Matthew, Kallie, and Lucas Harford of Salina and Brook Harford of Wichita.&nbsp;Services will be held at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, St. John’s Catholic Church, or St. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ellinwood, in care of Nicholson Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.&nbsp;

Patricia A. McConnell

Gary J. Mater, 77, passed away in
Nov. 22, 2020, at his son’s home in Hoisington.&nbsp;
He was born Aug. 27, 1943, in Troy, Ohio, to Fred and Rita (Fuerst)
Mater.&nbsp; Gary proudly served his country
in the U.S. Army, earning the rank of PFC.

Gary, a lifetime resident of
Olmitz, also living in California, New Mexico and Arizona, was a member of St.
Ann Catholic Church, Olmitz.&nbsp; He was a
truck driver and machinist, working for a broad range of industries.&nbsp; Gary led a full life of various interests,
including music, having played the guitar and dulcimer.

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Nov. 22, 2020, at his son’s home in Hoisington.&nbsp;
He was born Aug. 27, 1943, in Troy, Ohio, to Fred and Rita (Fuerst)
Mater.&nbsp; Gary proudly served his country
in the U.S. Army, earning the rank of PFC.Gary, a lifetime resident of
Olmitz, also living in California, New Mexico and Arizona, was a member of St.
Ann Catholic Church, Olmitz.&nbsp; He was a
truck driver and machinist, working for a broad range of industries.&nbsp; Gary led a full life of various interests,
including music, having played the guitar and dulcimer.Survivors include one son, Randy Mater and Ashley
Walters of Hoisington; two brothers, Kenneth J. Mater and wife Nancy of Olathe and
Dan Mater and wife Renee of Olmitz; sister-in-law, Kim Schulz of Linwood;
grandchildren, Ava Bray, LaShauna Mickle, Eileah Morris and Randon Morris; and
great granddaughter, Katerina Chambers. He was preceded in passing by his
parents, and by his brother, Dave Mater.Memorial services for Gary will be
announced at a later date.&nbsp; There will be
no visitation or viewing, as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Gary Mater
Memorial Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington,
KS&nbsp; 67544.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at
www.nicholsonrickefh.net

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