Kathleen M. “Kathy” Bruce, 69, died May 13, 2024, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. She was born July 21, 1954, in Zumbrota, Minnesota, the daughter of Robert R. and Lela V. (Zimmerman) Kennedy.

On November 1, 1974, she married Robert W. Bruce, Sr. in Ness City, Kansas. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2019.

Kathy was a long-time employee of Rush County Memorial Hospital in La Crosse, Kansas, where she worked as a CNA, and she deeply cared for her residents. On her days off she worked cleaning houses and offices. Her organizational skills were also put to use organizing family events and reunions and she cherished the time spent with family and friends.

She is survived by; a son, Bob Bruce, Jr. (Lori) of Hoisington; three daughters, Tina Sisson of Bemidji, Minnesota; Helen Brown of Hemet, California, and Betty Bergman (Ken) of Peck, Idaho; her mother, Lela Kennedy; three brothers, Karyl Kennedy (Trudi), Richard Kennedy, and Tom Kennedy, all of Pine Island, Minnesota; and a sister, Helen Toutges (Rick) of Byron, Minnesota; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father, husband, a son, Christopher Bruce, and a daughter, Linda Walker and four brothers.

Per Kathy’s wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held from 11 a.m. – 2p.m., Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, at the American Legion back room, Hoisington, Kansas. She will be laid to rest next to her husband Robert in Pine Island Cemetery, Pine Island, Minnesota at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Kathy Bruce Memorial Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Kathleen M. “Kathy” Bruce, 69, died May 13, 2024, at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas. She was born July 21, 1954, in Zumbrota, Minnesota, the daughter of Robert R. and Lela V. (Zimmerman) Kennedy.On November 1, 1974, she married Robert W. Bruce, Sr. in Ness City, Kansas. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2019.Kathy was a long-time employee of Rush County Memorial Hospital in La Crosse, Kansas, where she worked as a CNA, and she deeply cared for her residents. On her days off she worked cleaning houses and offices. Her organizational skills were also put to use organizing family events and reunions and she cherished the time spent with family and friends.She is survived by; a son, Bob Bruce, Jr. (Lori) of Hoisington; three daughters, Tina Sisson of Bemidji, Minnesota; Helen Brown of Hemet, California, and Betty Bergman (Ken) of Peck, Idaho; her mother, Lela Kennedy; three brothers, Karyl Kennedy (Trudi), Richard Kennedy, and Tom Kennedy, all of Pine Island, Minnesota; and a sister, Helen Toutges (Rick) of Byron, Minnesota; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her father, husband, a son, Christopher Bruce, and a daughter, Linda Walker and four brothers.Per Kathy’s wishes cremation has taken place and a Celebration of Life Service will be held from 11 a.m. – 2p.m., Sunday, June 2nd, 2024, at the American Legion back room, Hoisington, Kansas. She will be laid to rest next to her husband Robert in Pine Island Cemetery, Pine Island, Minnesota at a later date.Memorials may be made to the Kathy Bruce Memorial Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Kathleen 'Kathy' Bruce, age 69

John Lucien Giroux, 55, passed away May 13, 2024 at Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita.

He was born June 4, 1968, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the son of Armand Lucien and Gloria Diane Giroux.

An area resident since 2022, he moved from Lenexa and was a songwriter. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Great Bend and enjoyed playing guitar, singing, and scripture study.

On May 25, 1991, he married Kristine Lea Heintz in Toronto, Canada; she survives.

Other survivors include: daughter, Megan Marcielle Giroux, Larned; son, Nathaniel Lucien Giroux, Larned; sister, Stephanie (David) George, Jarvis, Ontario, Canada; brother, Joseph Starski, Detroit, Michigan; four nieces, Rae, Amanda, Jordan, Cordelia; two nephews, Dakota and Luke.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael Giroux.

Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Great Bend, with Bishop Joshua Boone presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Cremation will take place following the service.

Memorials may be given to the John Giroux Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>John Lucien Giroux, 55, passed away May 13, 2024 at Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita.He was born June 4, 1968, in Windsor, Ontario, Canada, the son of Armand Lucien and Gloria Diane Giroux.An area resident since 2022, he moved from Lenexa and was a songwriter. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Great Bend and enjoyed playing guitar, singing, and scripture study.On May 25, 1991, he married Kristine Lea Heintz in Toronto, Canada; she survives.Other survivors include: daughter, Megan Marcielle Giroux, Larned; son, Nathaniel Lucien Giroux, Larned; sister, Stephanie (David) George, Jarvis, Ontario, Canada; brother, Joseph Starski, Detroit, Michigan; four nieces, Rae, Amanda, Jordan, Cordelia; two nephews, Dakota and Luke.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Michael Giroux.Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Great Bend, with Bishop Joshua Boone presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2024, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Cremation will take place following the service.Memorials may be given to the John Giroux Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

John Giroux, age 55

Larned - Martha Ann Scranton, 79, passed away May 13, 2024 at Diversicare of Larned.

She was born April 26, 1945 in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of James Nelson and C. Lucile Myers Deason.

A longtime area resident, she graduated from Great Bend High School in 1963 and earned degrees from Kansas University and Kansas State University. She moved to Larned with her husband Ron in 1972 and purchased the Larned Greenhouse and added a Flower Shop and Nursery. The business closed in 2012. Martha was active in the community, serving on many boards and committees. Martha belonged to AAUW, Larned Garden Club, Fort Larned Historical Society and Fort Larned Old Guard.

On April 8, 1967 she married Ronald F. Scranton in Lawrence, Kansas; he preceded her in death on June 15, 2016.

Survivors include: daughter, Kimberly (Jay) Holthaus, Leawood, Kansas; three granddaughters, Gretchen (Joey) Barenberg, Dallas, Texas, Maureen Holthaus, Chicago, Illinois, and Alison Holthaus, Leawood, Kansas; and sister-in-law, Sonya Steeples, Hays, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ron, and brother James Deason.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024 with family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, Kansas. Burial will be at Hill City Cemetery in Hill City, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to Larned Garden Club or Santa Fe Trail Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Larned - Martha Ann Scranton, 79, passed away May 13, 2024 at Diversicare of Larned.She was born April 26, 1945 in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of James Nelson and C. Lucile Myers Deason.A longtime area resident, she graduated from Great Bend High School in 1963 and earned degrees from Kansas University and Kansas State University. She moved to Larned with her husband Ron in 1972 and purchased the Larned Greenhouse and added a Flower Shop and Nursery. The business closed in 2012. Martha was active in the community, serving on many boards and committees. Martha belonged to AAUW, Larned Garden Club, Fort Larned Historical Society and Fort Larned Old Guard.On April 8, 1967 she married Ronald F. Scranton in Lawrence, Kansas; he preceded her in death on June 15, 2016.Survivors include: daughter, Kimberly (Jay) Holthaus, Leawood, Kansas; three granddaughters, Gretchen (Joey) Barenberg, Dallas, Texas, Maureen Holthaus, Chicago, Illinois, and Alison Holthaus, Leawood, Kansas; and sister-in-law, Sonya Steeples, Hays, Kansas.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ron, and brother James Deason.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 18, 2024 with family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, Kansas. Burial will be at Hill City Cemetery in Hill City, Kansas.Memorials may be given to Larned Garden Club or Santa Fe Trail Center in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Martha Ann Scranton, age 79

A graveside service for Marvin L. Converse will be held at the Larned City Cemetery on Tuesday May 21, 2024, at 2 p.m. with Jack Singer presiding.

Marvin passed away at his home in DeLand, Fla. on Jan., 25, 2011. He was 81 years old. He was born in Great Bend on Dec. 11, 1929. His parents were Dewey Henry Converse &amp; Ruth Ann Elise (Koch) Converse. He was their only child.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dorothy “Dee” (Neill) Converse; his stepfather, Dr. Thomas B. Powell; step-brothers and sister, Jack Powell; Donald Powell and Winifred (Powell) Stanfield. Survivors include first cousins, Arlyn G. Converse of Leawood; Carole Ruth Converse of Larned, and William P. Koch of Washington D.C. He is also survived by his stepdaughter and grandson, Marilyn Parlato; (husband Tom) and Ryan Parlato of Colorado Springs, Colo.

Marvin grew up in Larned and graduated from Larned High School in 1948. He attended Fort Hays State for one year then transferred to the University of Kansas and received a degree in Geology Engineering in 1953. He then went to Navy OCS in Pensacola, Fla., and served in the US Navy as a Lieutenant, assigned to Tactical Air Control Squadron. He began his working career with the Carter Oil Company in Rawlings, Wyo. and then later with Black &amp; Veatch Engineering in Kansas City, Mo. The bulk of his career was working for the Central Intelligence Agency and the US State Department in Washington D.C. He retired after 25 years of service.

He loved to travel and watch sports, especially his beloved Kansas Jayhawks and the Washington Redskins. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.

The family requests any memorial contributions can be made to the Pawnee Co Humane Society in Larned. These can be sent to Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

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 </figure>A graveside service for Marvin L. Converse will be held at the Larned City Cemetery on Tuesday May 21, 2024, at 2 p.m. with Jack Singer presiding.Marvin passed away at his home in DeLand, Fla. on Jan., 25, 2011. He was 81 years old. He was born in Great Bend on Dec. 11, 1929. His parents were Dewey Henry Converse &amp; Ruth Ann Elise (Koch) Converse. He was their only child.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Dorothy “Dee” (Neill) Converse; his stepfather, Dr. Thomas B. Powell; step-brothers and sister, Jack Powell; Donald Powell and Winifred (Powell) Stanfield. Survivors include first cousins, Arlyn G. Converse of Leawood; Carole Ruth Converse of Larned, and William P. Koch of Washington D.C. He is also survived by his stepdaughter and grandson, Marilyn Parlato; (husband Tom) and Ryan Parlato of Colorado Springs, Colo.Marvin grew up in Larned and graduated from Larned High School in 1948. He attended Fort Hays State for one year then transferred to the University of Kansas and received a degree in Geology Engineering in 1953. He then went to Navy OCS in Pensacola, Fla., and served in the US Navy as a Lieutenant, assigned to Tactical Air Control Squadron. He began his working career with the Carter Oil Company in Rawlings, Wyo. and then later with Black &amp; Veatch Engineering in Kansas City, Mo. The bulk of his career was working for the Central Intelligence Agency and the US State Department in Washington D.C. He retired after 25 years of service.He loved to travel and watch sports, especially his beloved Kansas Jayhawks and the Washington Redskins. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church.The family requests any memorial contributions can be made to the Pawnee Co Humane Society in Larned. These can be sent to Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Marvin Converse, age 81 (Larned service)

Vernon “Plug” Carl Pflughoeft, 70, passed away peacefully May 11, 2024, at Rice County Hospital, Lyons, Kansas. He was born on December 24, 1953, in Ellsworth, Kansas, to Homer and Caroline (Heitschmidt) Pflughoeft.

Vernon started his lifetime career in the oil industry working for Ed Rogers, then operating Pflughoeft Pumping in the 1980s. He then continued his career working for Bergman Oil Company, American Warrior Company, D.R. Lauck Oil Company, and Pflughoeft Well Service. This took him to make his home in Ellsworth, Barton, and Rice counties. In his early years, he enjoyed custom cutting during harvest. Vernon found joy when the family would gather on the 4th of July and shoot fireworks, having a particular enthusiasm for Roman Candles. He loved softball and enjoyed playing the sport for over two decades. Vernon could be found at the drag races or working on race cars during his free time.

Survivors include spouse of 32 years, Rita Clements; three sons, Tim Pflughoeft (Brenda) of Claflin, Jay Pflughoeft (Kassie) of Ellsworth, and Scotty Pflughoeft (Amber) of Lyons; two brothers, Roger Pflughoeft (Marilyn) of Wichita, and Charles Pflughoeft (Brenda) of Forsythe, Missouri; 11 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson; Lane Pflughoeft.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with Reverend Daniel Harders presiding. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday May 16, with the family receiving friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Vernon Pflughoeft Memorial, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>Vernon “Plug” Carl Pflughoeft, 70, passed away peacefully May 11, 2024, at Rice County Hospital, Lyons, Kansas. He was born on December 24, 1953, in Ellsworth, Kansas, to Homer and Caroline (Heitschmidt) Pflughoeft.Vernon started his lifetime career in the oil industry working for Ed Rogers, then operating Pflughoeft Pumping in the 1980s. He then continued his career working for Bergman Oil Company, American Warrior Company, D.R. Lauck Oil Company, and Pflughoeft Well Service. This took him to make his home in Ellsworth, Barton, and Rice counties. In his early years, he enjoyed custom cutting during harvest. Vernon found joy when the family would gather on the 4th of July and shoot fireworks, having a particular enthusiasm for Roman Candles. He loved softball and enjoyed playing the sport for over two decades. Vernon could be found at the drag races or working on race cars during his free time.Survivors include spouse of 32 years, Rita Clements; three sons, Tim Pflughoeft (Brenda) of Claflin, Jay Pflughoeft (Kassie) of Ellsworth, and Scotty Pflughoeft (Amber) of Lyons; two brothers, Roger Pflughoeft (Marilyn) of Wichita, and Charles Pflughoeft (Brenda) of Forsythe, Missouri; 11 grandchildren, and 4 great grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents and grandson; Lane Pflughoeft.Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with Reverend Daniel Harders presiding. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, Kansas. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m., Thursday May 16, with the family receiving friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Vernon Pflughoeft Memorial, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

Vernon 'Plug' Pflughoeft, age 70

Curtis Lynn Clawson, 67, passed away May 11, 2024, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born on July 17, 1956, in Great Bend, to Joseph and Katherine (Koelsch) Clawson.

A lifetime resident, Curtis was a client of Rosewood Services. He enjoyed cars – helping to build them and watching races, and especially enjoyed coloring.

Survivors include three sisters, Joyce Stout, Marie Kern, and Mae Brown, all of Great Bend; and numerous cousins and loved ones.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ralph “Speedy” Clawson; and sister, Helen Hazen.

Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, with Chaplain Jeff Johnson presiding. Memorials have been designated to the Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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

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

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 </figure>Curtis Lynn Clawson, 67, passed away May 11, 2024, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born on July 17, 1956, in Great Bend, to Joseph and Katherine (Koelsch) Clawson.A lifetime resident, Curtis was a client of Rosewood Services. He enjoyed cars – helping to build them and watching races, and especially enjoyed coloring.Survivors include three sisters, Joyce Stout, Marie Kern, and Mae Brown, all of Great Bend; and numerous cousins and loved ones.He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Ralph “Speedy” Clawson; and sister, Helen Hazen.Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, May 17, 2024, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, with Chaplain Jeff Johnson presiding. Memorials have been designated to the Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.netArrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Curtis Clawson, age 67

David Ross Hinman, 68, died September 26, 2023, Hoisington, Kansas. Survived by wife Laree; son, Steven (Sarah) Hinman, all of Hoisington; and daughter, Melanie Johnson of Clarksville, Tennessee.

Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with inurnment to follow in Hoisington Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to David Hinman Memorial Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>David Ross Hinman, 68, died September 26, 2023, Hoisington, Kansas. Survived by wife Laree; son, Steven (Sarah) Hinman, all of Hoisington; and daughter, Melanie Johnson of Clarksville, Tennessee.Memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 18th, 2024, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with inurnment to follow in Hoisington Cemetery.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to David Hinman Memorial Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

David Hinman, age 68

Rosa Burroughs, 86, passed away May 9, 2024, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg, Kansas. She was born on August 10, 1937, in Devine, Texas, to Juan and Maria (Munoz) Guajardo. On November 18, 1958, she married Everett Burroughs in Somerset, Texas. He passed on July 6, 1994.

Since coming from Texas in 1959, Rosa was a Kansas resident, having lived in Hutchinson, Ellinwood, and Lindsborg, with most of her time in Great Bend. She was a homemaker, taking care of her and other’s children. Rosa loved people, baking, sewing, and attending craft shows with her husband.

Survivors include son, Everett Burroughs, Jr. and significant other Tracy Templeton of Great Bend; four daughters, Peggy Yahne and husband Bruce of Lindsborg, Mary Burroughs and significant other Clark Feaster of Syracuse, Teresa Alston of Great Bend, and Angella Guajardo and wife Tonia of Avon, Indiana; nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren with one on the way; two great great grandchildren with one on the way; brother, Salvador Guajardo and wife Mary of Greeley, Colorado; three sisters, Margaret Evans of Devine, Texas, Lucy Ramirez of Waverly, Iowa, and Virginia Loera of San Antonio, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Teresa and Rita Guajardo; and numerous nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two grandchildren, Amanda Wheeler and Nicholas Curtice; six brothers, Juan, Jose, Cruz, Samuel, Daniel, and Antonio Guajardo; sister, Esther Deer; and son-in-law, Terry Wheeler.

Visitation will take place noon to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024, with family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Tim Singleton presiding. Interment will follow at Lakin Commanche Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kansas. Memorials have been designated to The Stroke Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>Rosa Burroughs, 86, passed away May 9, 2024, at Bethany Home, Lindsborg, Kansas. She was born on August 10, 1937, in Devine, Texas, to Juan and Maria (Munoz) Guajardo. On November 18, 1958, she married Everett Burroughs in Somerset, Texas. He passed on July 6, 1994.Since coming from Texas in 1959, Rosa was a Kansas resident, having lived in Hutchinson, Ellinwood, and Lindsborg, with most of her time in Great Bend. She was a homemaker, taking care of her and other’s children. Rosa loved people, baking, sewing, and attending craft shows with her husband.Survivors include son, Everett Burroughs, Jr. and significant other Tracy Templeton of Great Bend; four daughters, Peggy Yahne and husband Bruce of Lindsborg, Mary Burroughs and significant other Clark Feaster of Syracuse, Teresa Alston of Great Bend, and Angella Guajardo and wife Tonia of Avon, Indiana; nine grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren with one on the way; two great great grandchildren with one on the way; brother, Salvador Guajardo and wife Mary of Greeley, Colorado; three sisters, Margaret Evans of Devine, Texas, Lucy Ramirez of Waverly, Iowa, and Virginia Loera of San Antonio, Texas; two sisters-in-law, Teresa and Rita Guajardo; and numerous nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two grandchildren, Amanda Wheeler and Nicholas Curtice; six brothers, Juan, Jose, Cruz, Samuel, Daniel, and Antonio Guajardo; sister, Esther Deer; and son-in-law, Terry Wheeler.Visitation will take place noon to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, May 14, 2024, with family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Tim Singleton presiding. Interment will follow at Lakin Commanche Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kansas. Memorials have been designated to The Stroke Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

Rosa Burroughs, age 86

Eileen Belle Bayer, 95, passed away peacefully May 8, 2024, at Azria Health Woodhaven, Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on May 6, 1929, in Lyons, Kansas, to Ernest and Margaret Maye (Bolton) Irvin. Eileen grew up and graduated from Lyons High School.

Eileen fell in love and married Donald Bayer on April 10,1949 and later welcomed a son, Gregory Bayer. They moved to the farm in Pawnee Rock, Kansas where she became a dedicated farmer’s wife; helping with harvest, meals, and any chores needing to be completed. During her more active years, Eileen enjoyed playing the violin and French horn in high school, singing in the church choir, and following Greg in his sports and musical activities. Never having idle hands, Eileen enjoyed cooking, crocheting, jig saw puzzles, and could often be found volunteering at CKMC gift shop. She was a faithful servant and attended United Church of Christ for many years. Donald preceded her in death on November 2, 1998.

Survivors include son; Gregory Bayer of Pawnee Rock.

She is preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, brother; Claude Irvin, sister; Vera Burfied, sister; Erma Shoopman, and sister; Norma Koch.

Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Ellinwood Community Church in Ellinwood, Kansas with Pastor Bruce Burfield presiding. Interment will follow at Lakin Commanche Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kansas. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorials to Ellinwood Community Church may be given, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>Eileen Belle Bayer, 95, passed away peacefully May 8, 2024, at Azria Health Woodhaven, Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on May 6, 1929, in Lyons, Kansas, to Ernest and Margaret Maye (Bolton) Irvin. Eileen grew up and graduated from Lyons High School.Eileen fell in love and married Donald Bayer on April 10,1949 and later welcomed a son, Gregory Bayer. They moved to the farm in Pawnee Rock, Kansas where she became a dedicated farmer’s wife; helping with harvest, meals, and any chores needing to be completed. During her more active years, Eileen enjoyed playing the violin and French horn in high school, singing in the church choir, and following Greg in his sports and musical activities. Never having idle hands, Eileen enjoyed cooking, crocheting, jig saw puzzles, and could often be found volunteering at CKMC gift shop. She was a faithful servant and attended United Church of Christ for many years. Donald preceded her in death on November 2, 1998.Survivors include son; Gregory Bayer of Pawnee Rock.She is preceded in death by her parents; beloved husband, brother; Claude Irvin, sister; Vera Burfied, sister; Erma Shoopman, and sister; Norma Koch.Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Ellinwood Community Church in Ellinwood, Kansas with Pastor Bruce Burfield presiding. Interment will follow at Lakin Commanche Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kansas. Visitation will be 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Memorials to Ellinwood Community Church may be given, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

Eileen Bayer, age 95

Traci A. Brenden, 41, Hays, Kansas, formerly of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at her home.

Traci was born July 21, 1982, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Gerald J. and Cindy M. (Stricker) Herrman. She was a resident of Hays, Kansas, for five years, moving there from La Crosse, Kanas. A 2000 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, Traci was employed for many years as a data clerk in accounting departments for two different industries.

Survivors include: her daughter, Madisen Brenden, Hays, Kansas; her parents, Gerald and Cindy Herrman, Liebenthal, Kansas; her brother, Jesse Herrman (Katie), Lyons, Kansas; her nephew and niece, Zachary Herrman, and Adelynn Herrman, Lyons, Kansas; five aunts, Susan Stricker, Great Bend, Kansas, Patty Vavricek, Atlantic, Iowa, Brenda Bendure, Great Bend, Kansas, Kathryn Jonas (Kevin), Hoisington, Kansas, and Connie Stewart, La Crosse, Kansas; two uncles, J. R. Herrman (Sandy), La Crosse, Kansas, and Kenny Herrman (Kathy), Liebenthal, Kansas; and numerous cousins.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Everett and Margaret Stricker; her paternal grandparents, Elmer and Delores Herrman; and her aunt, Karen Williams.

Visitation will be Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Funeral service will be Monday, May 13, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Bryant Rice officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Liebenthal, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Madisen Brenden Education Fund.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

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 </figure>Traci A. Brenden, 41, Hays, Kansas, formerly of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at her home.Traci was born July 21, 1982, in Hays, Kansas, the daughter of Gerald J. and Cindy M. (Stricker) Herrman. She was a resident of Hays, Kansas, for five years, moving there from La Crosse, Kanas. A 2000 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, Traci was employed for many years as a data clerk in accounting departments for two different industries.Survivors include: her daughter, Madisen Brenden, Hays, Kansas; her parents, Gerald and Cindy Herrman, Liebenthal, Kansas; her brother, Jesse Herrman (Katie), Lyons, Kansas; her nephew and niece, Zachary Herrman, and Adelynn Herrman, Lyons, Kansas; five aunts, Susan Stricker, Great Bend, Kansas, Patty Vavricek, Atlantic, Iowa, Brenda Bendure, Great Bend, Kansas, Kathryn Jonas (Kevin), Hoisington, Kansas, and Connie Stewart, La Crosse, Kansas; two uncles, J. R. Herrman (Sandy), La Crosse, Kansas, and Kenny Herrman (Kathy), Liebenthal, Kansas; and numerous cousins.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Everett and Margaret Stricker; her paternal grandparents, Elmer and Delores Herrman; and her aunt, Karen Williams.Visitation will be Sunday, May 12, 2024, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.Funeral service will be Monday, May 13, 2024, at 10:00 A.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Bryant Rice officiating. Interment will be in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Liebenthal, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Madisen Brenden Education Fund.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Traci Brenden, age 41

Carolyn Arnold, 75, passed away May 6, 2024, at her home in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on June 12, 1948, in Larned, Kansas, to Elwood and Druscilla (Post) Cole. On November 20, 1974, she married Leon Arnold in Great Bend.

Being born and raised in Larned, Carolyn was a resident of Great Bend. She was a hard worker, and owned Carolyn’s Corner Café, The Loft, and Classic Inn. She was a competitive person – from being a corn hole champion to a semi-professional bowler to playing cards. Carloyn was an excellent baker, enjoyed fishing, and taking care of and spending time with family, especially the grandchildren.

Survivors include her husband of the home; three sons, Harry Thorne, IV, and wife Helen of Nekoma, Bryan L. Thorne and wife Genoveva of Beloit, and Troy Thorne and wife Danielle of Larned; step daughter, Tracy Lea; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Darrell Cole and wife Vicky of Gordonville, Texas; beloved nieces Vesta, Sonja, Elva and Tina; best friend, Donna Selle; numerous other loved ones; and cherished dogs, Toby and Sparky.

She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Harley, William, and Frank Cole; and four sisters, Gwendolyn Sharp, Diane Armbruster, Sharon Larsen and Phyllis Kelly.

Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Memorials have been designated to the Carolyn Arnold Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>Carolyn Arnold, 75, passed away May 6, 2024, at her home in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on June 12, 1948, in Larned, Kansas, to Elwood and Druscilla (Post) Cole. On November 20, 1974, she married Leon Arnold in Great Bend.Being born and raised in Larned, Carolyn was a resident of Great Bend. She was a hard worker, and owned Carolyn’s Corner Café, The Loft, and Classic Inn. She was a competitive person – from being a corn hole champion to a semi-professional bowler to playing cards. Carloyn was an excellent baker, enjoyed fishing, and taking care of and spending time with family, especially the grandchildren.Survivors include her husband of the home; three sons, Harry Thorne, IV, and wife Helen of Nekoma, Bryan L. Thorne and wife Genoveva of Beloit, and Troy Thorne and wife Danielle of Larned; step daughter, Tracy Lea; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; brother, Darrell Cole and wife Vicky of Gordonville, Texas; beloved nieces Vesta, Sonja, Elva and Tina; best friend, Donna Selle; numerous other loved ones; and cherished dogs, Toby and Sparky.She is preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, Harley, William, and Frank Cole; and four sisters, Gwendolyn Sharp, Diane Armbruster, Sharon Larsen and Phyllis Kelly.Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life will be planned at a later date. Memorials have been designated to the Carolyn Arnold Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

Carolyn Arnold, age 75

Michael Glenn Goodman, 67, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born on June 20, 1956, in Great Bend to Harold and Betty (Moore) Goodman.

Michael was a 1974 graduate of St. John High School, after which he served the county in the United States Navy. He then worked as a welder at Great Bend Manufacturing, before moving on to a lumber yard in Colorado, working for Haven Steel in Haven, and then at Tyson in Hutchinson. He was a member of VFW Post 180 and enjoyed hunting.

Survivors include son, Jason Goodman and wife Sherrie of Flemington, New Jersey; two grandsons, Zachery and Aiden Goodman; and two sisters, Connie Kirby of Sterling and Carla Barnes of Hutchinson.

He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Larry and Earl Goodman.

Graveside service will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024, at Great Bend Cemetery, with Pastor Michael Munz presiding. Memorials have been designated to Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

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 </figure>Michael Glenn Goodman, 67, passed away Monday, May 6, 2024, at Pleasant View Home, Inman. He was born on June 20, 1956, in Great Bend to Harold and Betty (Moore) Goodman.Michael was a 1974 graduate of St. John High School, after which he served the county in the United States Navy. He then worked as a welder at Great Bend Manufacturing, before moving on to a lumber yard in Colorado, working for Haven Steel in Haven, and then at Tyson in Hutchinson. He was a member of VFW Post 180 and enjoyed hunting.Survivors include son, Jason Goodman and wife Sherrie of Flemington, New Jersey; two grandsons, Zachery and Aiden Goodman; and two sisters, Connie Kirby of Sterling and Carla Barnes of Hutchinson.He is preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Larry and Earl Goodman.Graveside service will take place at 3 p.m. Friday, May 10, 2024, at Great Bend Cemetery, with Pastor Michael Munz presiding. Memorials have been designated to Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Michael Goodman, age 67

Harriet Louise (Casper) Honderick joined her parents in heaven Sunday, May 5, 2024.

Harriet was born Dec. 14, 1955, in Hays, the daughter of Harry and Drucella (Becker) Casper. She grew up in Plainville with her brothers, Harry Casper, Bruce Casper, Richard Casper, and Brian Hashenberger. She was a resident of Rush County for many years. A graduate of Plainville High School, Plainville, Harriet received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Pratt Community College, Pratt. She worked for a time at Larned State Hospital as a pharmacy technician. Later, Harriet worked for Brock Whitmore State Farm Insurance, La Crosse, as an agent.

In September 1973, she married John J. Stout. To this union four children were born, Steven, Carissa, LaShelle, and Jennifer. Harriet and John later divorced.

On July 23, 1993, she married David H. Honderick in Leonard, Texas. He preceded her in death Feb. 4, 2003.

She leaves behind her longtime boyfriend, Ray Buttke; her cherished Pekingese, Hope; one son, Steven Stout (Lynn), Hebron, Neb.; three daughters, Carissa Gentry (Terry), Louisville, Kentucky, LaShelle Schroter (Bill), La Crosse, and Jennifer Stout, Hoisington; one step-son, Craig Honderick, Sanger, Texas; one step-daughter, Conni Souder, Gordonville, Texas; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Harry Casper, Bruce Casper, and Brian Hashenberger.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, John J. Stout; her second husband, David H. Honderick; and her brother, Richard Casper.

A celebration of Harriet’s life will be Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Sonny’s Bar &amp; Grill, Liebenthal.

Per her wishes, Harriet’s family will be scattering her remains privately at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to the Harriet L. Honderick Memorial Fund.

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 </figure>Harriet Louise (Casper) Honderick joined her parents in heaven Sunday, May 5, 2024.Harriet was born Dec. 14, 1955, in Hays, the daughter of Harry and Drucella (Becker) Casper. She grew up in Plainville with her brothers, Harry Casper, Bruce Casper, Richard Casper, and Brian Hashenberger. She was a resident of Rush County for many years. A graduate of Plainville High School, Plainville, Harriet received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Pratt Community College, Pratt. She worked for a time at Larned State Hospital as a pharmacy technician. Later, Harriet worked for Brock Whitmore State Farm Insurance, La Crosse, as an agent.In September 1973, she married John J. Stout. To this union four children were born, Steven, Carissa, LaShelle, and Jennifer. Harriet and John later divorced.On July 23, 1993, she married David H. Honderick in Leonard, Texas. He preceded her in death Feb. 4, 2003.She leaves behind her longtime boyfriend, Ray Buttke; her cherished Pekingese, Hope; one son, Steven Stout (Lynn), Hebron, Neb.; three daughters, Carissa Gentry (Terry), Louisville, Kentucky, LaShelle Schroter (Bill), La Crosse, and Jennifer Stout, Hoisington; one step-son, Craig Honderick, Sanger, Texas; one step-daughter, Conni Souder, Gordonville, Texas; 18 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and three brothers, Harry Casper, Bruce Casper, and Brian Hashenberger.She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, John J. Stout; her second husband, David H. Honderick; and her brother, Richard Casper.A celebration of Harriet’s life will be Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at 3 p.m. at Sonny’s Bar &amp; Grill, Liebenthal.Per her wishes, Harriet’s family will be scattering her remains privately at a later date.Memorials are suggested to the Harriet L. Honderick Memorial Fund.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Harriet Honderick, age 68

John Siefkes, age 77 years, passed away at his home in Great Bend early on Friday morning, May 3, 2024. John was born on December 1, 1946 at Stafford, Kansas to Harold Earl and Glendoris Minnie (Kottwitz) Siefkes. He grew up in Ellinwood, Kansas and graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1965.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Gloria V. Barney on June 29, 1968 at Honolulu, Hawaii.&nbsp; John served proudly in the U.S. Navy returning to Ellinwood in 1970 then moving to Great Bend in 1975, where he had worked in Automotive Body Repair for Reiter Chevrolet, Julian’s Body &amp; Frame, and Marmie’s Collision Center and later worked at Water’s Hardware in Great Bend for a number of years. John attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for many years.&nbsp; He loved to bicycle with his wife Gloria, and together they each logged over 120,000 miles on their bicycles.&nbsp; John was a true craftsman at whatever he endeavored, whether it was woodworking and picture framing, gardening, or working with stained glass his perfectionism shined through.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include his wife Gloria V. Siefkes of Great Bend; two sons:&nbsp; Michael John (&amp; Michelle) Siefkes of Nashville, Tennessee and Jesse John Siefkes of Great Bend; one daughter Nicole Renee Siefkes of Kansas City, Missouri; nine grandchildren:&nbsp; Brynn (&amp; Brock) Allen, Cherstin (&amp; Ryan) Siefkes-Kane, Davis (&amp; Samantha) Siefkes, Nicholas Siefkes, Reece Siefkes, Henry Siefkes, Cyenne Pulliam and Hunter Pulliam; one great-grandson Frankie Siefkes-Kane; one sister Charlotte (&amp; Dwight) Young of Great Bend; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cremation has been chosen. Memorial Services were held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 6, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5851 Eisenhower Avenue in Great Bend.&nbsp; Internment will take place in the Great Bend Cemetery North at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Golden Belt Humane Society at Great Bend. Charter Funerals of Great Bend is in charge of arrangements.

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 </figure>John Siefkes, age 77 years, passed away at his home in Great Bend early on Friday morning, May 3, 2024. John was born on December 1, 1946 at Stafford, Kansas to Harold Earl and Glendoris Minnie (Kottwitz) Siefkes. He grew up in Ellinwood, Kansas and graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1965.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Gloria V. Barney on June 29, 1968 at Honolulu, Hawaii.&nbsp; John served proudly in the U.S. Navy returning to Ellinwood in 1970 then moving to Great Bend in 1975, where he had worked in Automotive Body Repair for Reiter Chevrolet, Julian’s Body &amp; Frame, and Marmie’s Collision Center and later worked at Water’s Hardware in Great Bend for a number of years. John attended The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints for many years.&nbsp; He loved to bicycle with his wife Gloria, and together they each logged over 120,000 miles on their bicycles.&nbsp; John was a true craftsman at whatever he endeavored, whether it was woodworking and picture framing, gardening, or working with stained glass his perfectionism shined through.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include his wife Gloria V. Siefkes of Great Bend; two sons:&nbsp; Michael John (&amp; Michelle) Siefkes of Nashville, Tennessee and Jesse John Siefkes of Great Bend; one daughter Nicole Renee Siefkes of Kansas City, Missouri; nine grandchildren:&nbsp; Brynn (&amp; Brock) Allen, Cherstin (&amp; Ryan) Siefkes-Kane, Davis (&amp; Samantha) Siefkes, Nicholas Siefkes, Reece Siefkes, Henry Siefkes, Cyenne Pulliam and Hunter Pulliam; one great-grandson Frankie Siefkes-Kane; one sister Charlotte (&amp; Dwight) Young of Great Bend; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cremation has been chosen. Memorial Services were held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 6, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5851 Eisenhower Avenue in Great Bend.&nbsp; Internment will take place in the Great Bend Cemetery North at a later date. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Golden Belt Humane Society at Great Bend. Charter Funerals of Great Bend is in charge of arrangements.

John Siefkes, age 77

Donald Morgenstern, 73, passed away May 4, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita, Kan. He moved on peacefully, surrounded by his brothers and sisters. He was born May 1, 1951, in Hoisington, Kan., to LeRoy and Loretta (Demel) Morgenstern.

Don attended Pittsburgh State University and then worked at plastics-related companies in Andover and Wichita before returning to Hoisington to farm. Don was recognized with a Kansas Farm Bureau Natural Resources Award. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.

Don loved his extended family, driving a tractor, and a good cheeseburger. He enjoyed his Dr. K with a cigarette, and then a cigarette with another Dr. K. He knew the best way to enjoy baked beans was to pour them over his potato salad.

Survivors include one brother, Robert Morgenstern and wife Jan of Hoisington; three sisters; Joan Rziha and husband Leonard of Hoisington, Pam Willis and husband Greg of Hoisington, and Roxanne Bell and husband Tom of Salina, Kan; and one sister-in-law Lou Ann Morgenstern of Hoisington, and 15 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jerry Morgenstern, and a nephew, Matthew Morgenstern.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2024, at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery, Hoisington. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, and the Hoisington Food Bank, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Donald Morgenstern, 73, passed away May 4, 2024, at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita, Kan. He moved on peacefully, surrounded by his brothers and sisters. He was born May 1, 1951, in Hoisington, Kan., to LeRoy and Loretta (Demel) Morgenstern.Don attended Pittsburgh State University and then worked at plastics-related companies in Andover and Wichita before returning to Hoisington to farm. Don was recognized with a Kansas Farm Bureau Natural Resources Award. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.Don loved his extended family, driving a tractor, and a good cheeseburger. He enjoyed his Dr. K with a cigarette, and then a cigarette with another Dr. K. He knew the best way to enjoy baked beans was to pour them over his potato salad.Survivors include one brother, Robert Morgenstern and wife Jan of Hoisington; three sisters; Joan Rziha and husband Leonard of Hoisington, Pam Willis and husband Greg of Hoisington, and Roxanne Bell and husband Tom of Salina, Kan; and one sister-in-law Lou Ann Morgenstern of Hoisington, and 15 nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Jerry Morgenstern, and a nephew, Matthew Morgenstern.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 10, 2024, at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, with Father Warren Stecklein presiding. Interment will follow at St. John Cemetery, Hoisington. Visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, May 9, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be made to St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, and the Hoisington Food Bank, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Donald Morgenstern, age 73

Leon Gerard Bahr, 68, died April 27, 2024, at his home in Olmitz, Kansas. He was born September 30, 1955, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Charles and Cecilia (Beran) Bahr. Leon attended St. Ann’s Catholic School and graduated from Otis-Bison High School in 1973. He then attended Barton Community College.

Leon worked as a welder at Rice Engineering in Great Bend for awhile, but his real love was farming and working on the family farm south of Olmitz.

He was a man of faith, and a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

He is survived by sisters, Judy Getty (Larry) of Hays, and Jane Brack (Bruce), of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; brother-in-law, Howard Morgan (Gert) of Marion; an uncle, Bob Bahr (Kathy) of Spring, Texas; an aunt, Rose Ann Wondra, of Hoisington, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death; his parents, sisters, Helen Morgan and Mary Lou Morgan, a niece, Kimberley Brack, and an infant nephew, Kevin Morgan.

Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today thru Friday, there will be no viewing as cremation has taken place. Family will greet friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, with Vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary to begin at 6:00 p.m., all at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2024, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Olmitz, Kansas, celebrated by Father Warren Stecklein. Inurnment will follow in St. Ann Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Ann Cemetery Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Leon Gerard Bahr, 68, died April 27, 2024, at his home in Olmitz, Kansas. He was born September 30, 1955, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Charles and Cecilia (Beran) Bahr. Leon attended St. Ann’s Catholic School and graduated from Otis-Bison High School in 1973. He then attended Barton Community College.Leon worked as a welder at Rice Engineering in Great Bend for awhile, but his real love was farming and working on the family farm south of Olmitz.He was a man of faith, and a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.He is survived by sisters, Judy Getty (Larry) of Hays, and Jane Brack (Bruce), of Rio Rancho, New Mexico; brother-in-law, Howard Morgan (Gert) of Marion; an uncle, Bob Bahr (Kathy) of Spring, Texas; an aunt, Rose Ann Wondra, of Hoisington, and numerous nieces and nephews.Preceding him in death; his parents, sisters, Helen Morgan and Mary Lou Morgan, a niece, Kimberley Brack, and an infant nephew, Kevin Morgan.Friends may sign the book 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today thru Friday, there will be no viewing as cremation has taken place. Family will greet friends from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, with Vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary to begin at 6:00 p.m., all at the funeral home.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 11, 2024, at St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Olmitz, Kansas, celebrated by Father Warren Stecklein. Inurnment will follow in St. Ann Cemetery.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to St. Ann Cemetery Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Leon Bahr, age 68

Kathy Ann (Hearn) Henry, age 70, passed away on May 2, 2024, at the Midland Hospice House, Topeka. She was born on Sept. 15, 1953, at St. John, the daughter of Richard and Shirley (Heinlein) Hearn. 

Kathy was a homemaker and former waitress, and loved to play BINGO. She was a member of the VFW. On Aug. 15, 1970, she married Terry J. Henry at Stafford. He passed away on Mar. 7, 2009. Survivors include two daughters, Theresa (Craig) Dodson, Topeka, and Erin (Andy) Fanter, Marion. She was preceded in death by both parents, husband Terry, and a brother, Dennis Hearn. 

A graveside service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Eden Valley Cemetery, North of Seward, with Pastor Tonya Andrews presiding. Memorials may be given to Midland Hospice House, Topeka, KS., in care of Minnis Chapel, P.O. Box 34, St. John, KS 67576.

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 </figure>Kathy Ann (Hearn) Henry, age 70, passed away on May 2, 2024, at the Midland Hospice House, Topeka. She was born on Sept. 15, 1953, at St. John, the daughter of Richard and Shirley (Heinlein) Hearn. Kathy was a homemaker and former waitress, and loved to play BINGO. She was a member of the VFW. On Aug. 15, 1970, she married Terry J. Henry at Stafford. He passed away on Mar. 7, 2009. Survivors include two daughters, Theresa (Craig) Dodson, Topeka, and Erin (Andy) Fanter, Marion. She was preceded in death by both parents, husband Terry, and a brother, Dennis Hearn. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024, at the Eden Valley Cemetery, North of Seward, with Pastor Tonya Andrews presiding. Memorials may be given to Midland Hospice House, Topeka, KS., in care of Minnis Chapel, P.O. Box 34, St. John, KS 67576.

Kathy Henry, age 70

Marilyn “Anne” Ochs, age 77, of Quincy died on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. in Sunset Home. Anne was born in Iola, Kan. on Oct. 1,1945, a daughter of Cody and Marie (Riedel) Ochs.

Professionally, she was a Banker beginning her career in 1972 with Intrust Bank of Wichita, Kan. from where she retired on Oct. 1, 1995.

She attended Mount St. Mary’s Convent in Wichita, Kan. and St. Mary of the Plains Boarding School in Dodge City, Kan. and Hoisington High School in Hoisington, Kan. where she was raised.

Anne was a member of the Church of St. Peter in Quincy.

Anne had lived in many places, including Bethany, Okla., Moscow, Idaho, Carson City, Nev., Wichita, Kan., Mexico, Mo., Denver, and Loveland, Colo. and Quincy, Ill. When her boys were youths, she served as a Cub Scout Den Mother. Anne sang in various church choirs and in her free time she liked doing crafts.

She is survived by her sons, Anthony J. McDowell and Andrew Martin Funk. A grandson, Jacob A. Bell; one brother, Darrell Wolf; two sisters, Susan M. Engelhart and Nancy Shackelford; son-in-law, John C. Berrey and daughter-in-law, Diem Tran. Anne was preceded in death by her parents; and brother C. Joseph Ochs.

Cremation Inurnment Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas, with Father Warren Stecklein presiding.

Memorials may be made to Quincy Catholic Charities in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Marilyn “Anne” Ochs, age 77, of Quincy died on Monday, May 1, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. in Sunset Home. Anne was born in Iola, Kan. on Oct. 1,1945, a daughter of Cody and Marie (Riedel) Ochs.Professionally, she was a Banker beginning her career in 1972 with Intrust Bank of Wichita, Kan. from where she retired on Oct. 1, 1995.She attended Mount St. Mary’s Convent in Wichita, Kan. and St. Mary of the Plains Boarding School in Dodge City, Kan. and Hoisington High School in Hoisington, Kan. where she was raised.Anne was a member of the Church of St. Peter in Quincy.Anne had lived in many places, including Bethany, Okla., Moscow, Idaho, Carson City, Nev., Wichita, Kan., Mexico, Mo., Denver, and Loveland, Colo. and Quincy, Ill. When her boys were youths, she served as a Cub Scout Den Mother. Anne sang in various church choirs and in her free time she liked doing crafts.She is survived by her sons, Anthony J. McDowell and Andrew Martin Funk. A grandson, Jacob A. Bell; one brother, Darrell Wolf; two sisters, Susan M. Engelhart and Nancy Shackelford; son-in-law, John C. Berrey and daughter-in-law, Diem Tran. Anne was preceded in death by her parents; and brother C. Joseph Ochs.Cremation Inurnment Graveside services will be 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington, Kansas, with Father Warren Stecklein presiding.Memorials may be made to Quincy Catholic Charities in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Marilyn 'Anne' Ochs, age 77

Betty Ruth McJunkin, 95, passed away May 3, 2024, at Country Living of Larned.

She was born Oct. 15, 1928, in Hartville, Ohio, the daughter of Emanuel and Barbara Hochstetler Miller.

Moving from Sheridan, Ore. in 1960, she was a longtime area resident and a homemaker. She was a member of Faith Fellowship, Hanston, Extension Homemakers Unit (Shiley Homemakers), Ness County Farm Wives Coffee Club, and Burdett Seniors. Betty was a coin collector and enjoyed attending church services, making desserts for potluck dinners, cooking, sewing, crocheting and spending time with family.

On May 7, 1961 she married Ivar Dean McJunkin at Great Bend; he preceded her in death in 2008.

Survivors include: two sons, Gary (Rachel) McJunkin, Burdett, Craig (Kimberly) McJunkin, Arkansas City; brother, Elton James “Jim” Miller, New Castle, Colo.; six grandchildren, Caleb McJunkin, Joshua McJunkin, David (Alyssa) McJunkin, Elizabeth McJunkin, Grace (Devin) Smithwick, Benjamin McJunkin.

She was preceded in death by: her husband; parents; three brothers, Roy Miller, Alvin Miller, Orvan Miller; two sisters, Alma Larrew and Dorothy Good.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2024, at Faith Fellowship, Hanston, with Pastor Doug Ellison presiding. Visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 3-5 p.m. Burial in Crandall Union Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Faith Fellowship or Burdett Seniors both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Betty Ruth McJunkin, 95, passed away May 3, 2024, at Country Living of Larned.She was born Oct. 15, 1928, in Hartville, Ohio, the daughter of Emanuel and Barbara Hochstetler Miller.Moving from Sheridan, Ore. in 1960, she was a longtime area resident and a homemaker. She was a member of Faith Fellowship, Hanston, Extension Homemakers Unit (Shiley Homemakers), Ness County Farm Wives Coffee Club, and Burdett Seniors. Betty was a coin collector and enjoyed attending church services, making desserts for potluck dinners, cooking, sewing, crocheting and spending time with family.On May 7, 1961 she married Ivar Dean McJunkin at Great Bend; he preceded her in death in 2008.Survivors include: two sons, Gary (Rachel) McJunkin, Burdett, Craig (Kimberly) McJunkin, Arkansas City; brother, Elton James “Jim” Miller, New Castle, Colo.; six grandchildren, Caleb McJunkin, Joshua McJunkin, David (Alyssa) McJunkin, Elizabeth McJunkin, Grace (Devin) Smithwick, Benjamin McJunkin.She was preceded in death by: her husband; parents; three brothers, Roy Miller, Alvin Miller, Orvan Miller; two sisters, Alma Larrew and Dorothy Good.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2024, at Faith Fellowship, Hanston, with Pastor Doug Ellison presiding. Visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 12, 2024, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 3-5 p.m. Burial in Crandall Union Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Faith Fellowship or Burdett Seniors both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Betty McJunkin, age 95

Harold “John” Siefkes, age 77 years, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away at his home in Great Bend early on Friday morning, May 3, 2024.

Cremation has been chosen. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5851 Eisenhower Avenue in Great Bend.&nbsp; A full obituary notice will appear in a future edition.&nbsp; Charter Funerals of Great Bend is in charge of arrangements.

Harold “John” Siefkes, age 77 years, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away at his home in Great Bend early on Friday morning, May 3, 2024.Cremation has been chosen. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5851 Eisenhower Avenue in Great Bend.&nbsp; A full obituary notice will appear in a future edition.&nbsp; Charter Funerals of Great Bend is in charge of arrangements.

Harold 'John' Siefkes, age 77

Darlene F. Plymell, 80, Hays, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Via Christi Village.

She was born March 5, 1944, in Great Bend, the daughter of Emery E. and Twila M. (Bisbee) Grossardt. Darlene graduated from Claflin High School in 1962, and then she attended Fort Hays State University earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Mathematics. On Dec. 19, 1965, she was united in marriage to Jerry McNeill in Hays and they had two daughters, Molly and Sherry. They later divorced. On June 10, 1984, she was united in marriage to Larry Plymell in Hays, and they celebrated nearly 40 years of marriage. Darlene was a dedicated math teacher, teaching at Lexington High School in Nebraska for two years, Hays High School for 35 years, and at FHSU for four years. In 2002, she was named USD 489 Master Teacher of the Year. Her memberships included Hays First United Methodist Church, Milers Sunday School, Hays NEA, and FHSU Alumni Association. She enjoyed reading, knitting, and crocheting, making countless prayer shawls for the church. She loved traveling with Larry and was able to visit all 50 states. Darlene loved her family and attending her grandchildren’s many events and activities.

Survivors include her husband Larry of Hays, father-in-law, Harold Plymell of Hays, three daughters, Molly Legleiter and husband Shawn of Hays, Sherry Kinderknecht and husband Norman of Colby, and Courtney Britton of Goodland, a stepsister, Carol Horton of Great Bend, a stepbrother, Jim Riebel and wife Dee of Lubbock, Texas, four grandchildren, Cole Jacobsen, Breckyn Kinderknecht, Bailey Britton, and Logan Britton, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, Norbert Riebel, her sister, Vonnie Burmeister and husband Fritz, and her stepbrother-in-law, Larry Horton.

Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Hays First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Craig Hauschild officiating. Darlene loved the color red and all are invited to wear a touch of red in her honor. Burial will follow in Mt. Allen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. on Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Hays First United Methodist Church or to HaysMed Hospice. Condolences and memories of Darlene may be left for her family at www.haysmemorial.com.

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 </figure>Darlene F. Plymell, 80, Hays, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Via Christi Village.She was born March 5, 1944, in Great Bend, the daughter of Emery E. and Twila M. (Bisbee) Grossardt. Darlene graduated from Claflin High School in 1962, and then she attended Fort Hays State University earning her Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Mathematics. On Dec. 19, 1965, she was united in marriage to Jerry McNeill in Hays and they had two daughters, Molly and Sherry. They later divorced. On June 10, 1984, she was united in marriage to Larry Plymell in Hays, and they celebrated nearly 40 years of marriage. Darlene was a dedicated math teacher, teaching at Lexington High School in Nebraska for two years, Hays High School for 35 years, and at FHSU for four years. In 2002, she was named USD 489 Master Teacher of the Year. Her memberships included Hays First United Methodist Church, Milers Sunday School, Hays NEA, and FHSU Alumni Association. She enjoyed reading, knitting, and crocheting, making countless prayer shawls for the church. She loved traveling with Larry and was able to visit all 50 states. Darlene loved her family and attending her grandchildren’s many events and activities.Survivors include her husband Larry of Hays, father-in-law, Harold Plymell of Hays, three daughters, Molly Legleiter and husband Shawn of Hays, Sherry Kinderknecht and husband Norman of Colby, and Courtney Britton of Goodland, a stepsister, Carol Horton of Great Bend, a stepbrother, Jim Riebel and wife Dee of Lubbock, Texas, four grandchildren, Cole Jacobsen, Breckyn Kinderknecht, Bailey Britton, and Logan Britton, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her parents, her stepfather, Norbert Riebel, her sister, Vonnie Burmeister and husband Fritz, and her stepbrother-in-law, Larry Horton.Funeral Services will be at 10 a.m. on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Hays First United Methodist Church, with Rev. Craig Hauschild officiating. Darlene loved the color red and all are invited to wear a touch of red in her honor. Burial will follow in Mt. Allen Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Thursday and from 9 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. on Friday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Hays First United Methodist Church or to HaysMed Hospice. Condolences and memories of Darlene may be left for her family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Darlene Plymell, age 80

Robert Clarence “Bob” Hertel, 80, passed away peacefully April 30, 2024, at Medicalodges of Great Bend, Great Bend. He was born on July 9, 1943, in Hays, to William and Regina (Sander) Hertel.

Robert was a student at St. Rose Catholic School and was in the Great Bend High School graduating Class of 1962. He furthered his education at Fort Hays State University and graduated in 1966, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts. He was a member of Prince of Peace at St. Patrick Catholic Church. His military career took him to Germany from 1967 to 1970, where he proudly served during the Vietnam War Era. Robert worked as an Engineer Draftsman for Ruskin Manufacturing in Great Bend and Grandview, Missouri, before retiring in 1990. In his personal time, he enjoyed woodworking, stamp collecting, gardening, and was an electronics enthusiast. During harvest, Robert could be found on the farm assisting with field work, which he loved.

Survivors include sister; Kayleen Kern (Jerry) of Great Bend, brother; Gary Hertel (Diana) of Great Bend, brother; Daryl Hertel of Great Bend, sister; Cheryl Degenhardt (Kenneth) of Garden City. and nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, with Military Rites conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be noon to 8 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Vigil with Rosary at 7 p.m. Memorials to Prince of Peace Parish may be given, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>Robert Clarence “Bob” Hertel, 80, passed away peacefully April 30, 2024, at Medicalodges of Great Bend, Great Bend. He was born on July 9, 1943, in Hays, to William and Regina (Sander) Hertel.Robert was a student at St. Rose Catholic School and was in the Great Bend High School graduating Class of 1962. He furthered his education at Fort Hays State University and graduated in 1966, obtaining a Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Arts. He was a member of Prince of Peace at St. Patrick Catholic Church. His military career took him to Germany from 1967 to 1970, where he proudly served during the Vietnam War Era. Robert worked as an Engineer Draftsman for Ruskin Manufacturing in Great Bend and Grandview, Missouri, before retiring in 1990. In his personal time, he enjoyed woodworking, stamp collecting, gardening, and was an electronics enthusiast. During harvest, Robert could be found on the farm assisting with field work, which he loved.Survivors include sister; Kayleen Kern (Jerry) of Great Bend, brother; Gary Hertel (Diana) of Great Bend, brother; Daryl Hertel of Great Bend, sister; Cheryl Degenhardt (Kenneth) of Garden City. and nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by his parents.A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, with Military Rites conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be noon to 8 p.m., Monday, May 6, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Vigil with Rosary at 7 p.m. Memorials to Prince of Peace Parish may be given, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Robert 'Bob' Hertel, age 80

Mary Ann (Hertel) Dinkel of Victoria, age 97, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.

She was born Oct. 29, 1926, on the family farm near Munjor to Alex A. and Margaret (Pfannenstiel) Hertel.&nbsp; She married George F. Dinkel on May 11, 1964, at Victoria.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 2020.

Mary Ann was homemaker, a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, and St. Fidelis Christian Mothers, and was a volunteer on the funeral dinner committee.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 

She attended grade school in Ness City, high school at Sacred Heart Academy in Wichita, and the Sacred Heart College / Newman University.&nbsp; Prior to her marriage she taught school in Carlsbad, N.M., and Holcomb.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing cards, gardening, sewing and loved to dance.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; 

Mary Ann is survived by her children, Mark Dinkel and wife, Cindy, Hays; Cheryl Downes and husband, Charles, Council Grove; her grandchildren, Megan Schroeder (Josh); Michael Dinkel; Ashleigh Dooley (Steven); Rhiannon Chestnut (Bryan); Makenzie Newby (Rhett); Lakoddah Downes; her great-grandchildren, Angelina, Riley, Elaina, Scarlet, Sienna and Fulton Schroeder; and Paysleigh and Hadleigh Dooley; her brother-in-law, Father Harvey Dinkel O.F.O. Cap. Victoria.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex A. and Margaret Hertel; her husband, George F.; her brothers, Edmund “Ed” Hertel; Edwin “Eddie” Hertel; Wilfred Hertel; Alfred “Al” Hertel; Joseph Hertel; her sisters, Celestina Hertel; Marcella Hertel; Martina Burkhardt; Regina Dome; Agnes Beckerdite; and one infant brother.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Mass of Christian Burial will be 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, 900 Cathedral Ave., Victoria, with concelebrants, Father Harvey Dinkel O.F.M. Cap. and Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap.&nbsp; The burial will be in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

A vigil service and a St. Fidelis Christian Mothers rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary and from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

The family suggest memorials made payable to: The Basilica of St. Fidelis or Victori V.F.W. Post #1751 in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Condolences can be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or can be emailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschaples@gmail.com">clineschaples@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Mary Ann (Hertel) Dinkel of Victoria, age 97, passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.She was born Oct. 29, 1926, on the family farm near Munjor to Alex A. and Margaret (Pfannenstiel) Hertel.&nbsp; She married George F. Dinkel on May 11, 1964, at Victoria.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on Dec. 3, 2020.Mary Ann was homemaker, a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, and St. Fidelis Christian Mothers, and was a volunteer on the funeral dinner committee.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; She attended grade school in Ness City, high school at Sacred Heart Academy in Wichita, and the Sacred Heart College / Newman University.&nbsp; Prior to her marriage she taught school in Carlsbad, N.M., and Holcomb.&nbsp; She enjoyed playing cards, gardening, sewing and loved to dance.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Mary Ann is survived by her children, Mark Dinkel and wife, Cindy, Hays; Cheryl Downes and husband, Charles, Council Grove; her grandchildren, Megan Schroeder (Josh); Michael Dinkel; Ashleigh Dooley (Steven); Rhiannon Chestnut (Bryan); Makenzie Newby (Rhett); Lakoddah Downes; her great-grandchildren, Angelina, Riley, Elaina, Scarlet, Sienna and Fulton Schroeder; and Paysleigh and Hadleigh Dooley; her brother-in-law, Father Harvey Dinkel O.F.O. Cap. Victoria.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Alex A. and Margaret Hertel; her husband, George F.; her brothers, Edmund “Ed” Hertel; Edwin “Eddie” Hertel; Wilfred Hertel; Alfred “Al” Hertel; Joseph Hertel; her sisters, Celestina Hertel; Marcella Hertel; Martina Burkhardt; Regina Dome; Agnes Beckerdite; and one infant brother.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be 9 a.m. Saturday, May 4, 2024, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, 900 Cathedral Ave., Victoria, with concelebrants, Father Harvey Dinkel O.F.M. Cap. and Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap.&nbsp; The burial will be in Saint Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A vigil service and a St. Fidelis Christian Mothers rosary will be at 7 p.m. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary and from 8 to 9 a.m. Saturday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; The family suggest memorials made payable to: The Basilica of St. Fidelis or Victori V.F.W. Post #1751 in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Condolences can be left by guestbook at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or can be emailed to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:clineschaples@gmail.com">clineschaples@gmail.com</a>

Mary Ann (Hertel) Dinkel, age 97

Gary R. Ellis, age 76 years, lifelong resident of Great Bend, passed away at Hays Medical Center in Hays on Friday morning, April 26, 2024.&nbsp; Gary was born on May 10, 1947, at Great Bend to Richard Lon and Lucille (Titsworth) Ellis.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Clara May Roach on Oct, 28, 1967 at Great Bend – she preceded him in death on Jan, 1, 2013. Gary served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1971 and worked as a welder and fabricator for American Trailers and Guthrie Trailers in Great Bend, and later worked in the Maintenance Department at Great Bend Packing prior to his retirement. Gary loved going to casinos and playing the Kansas Lottery and fishing, and dearly loved his family and his dogs Skipper, Maggie, and Charlie.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Brian Ellis and Brent (&amp; Chastity Ellis), all of Great Bend; three grandchildren:&nbsp; Chase, Chloe, and Chelsea Ellis; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Gary was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Clara May Ellis, his daughter Gina Ann Gugins on July 27, 2023, and two brothers (Holly and Jimmy Ellis).

Cremation has been chosen and inurnment will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; The family requests that Memorial Contributions be directed to the Gary R. Ellis Funeral Expense Fund with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in charge.&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/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>

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 </figure>Gary R. Ellis, age 76 years, lifelong resident of Great Bend, passed away at Hays Medical Center in Hays on Friday morning, April 26, 2024.&nbsp; Gary was born on May 10, 1947, at Great Bend to Richard Lon and Lucille (Titsworth) Ellis.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Clara May Roach on Oct, 28, 1967 at Great Bend – she preceded him in death on Jan, 1, 2013. Gary served in the United States Navy from 1967 to 1971 and worked as a welder and fabricator for American Trailers and Guthrie Trailers in Great Bend, and later worked in the Maintenance Department at Great Bend Packing prior to his retirement. Gary loved going to casinos and playing the Kansas Lottery and fishing, and dearly loved his family and his dogs Skipper, Maggie, and Charlie.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Brian Ellis and Brent (&amp; Chastity Ellis), all of Great Bend; three grandchildren:&nbsp; Chase, Chloe, and Chelsea Ellis; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Gary was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Clara May Ellis, his daughter Gina Ann Gugins on July 27, 2023, and two brothers (Holly and Jimmy Ellis).Cremation has been chosen and inurnment will be held at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; The family requests that Memorial Contributions be directed to the Gary R. Ellis Funeral Expense Fund with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in charge.&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/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>

Gary Ellis, age 76

Donald Gene Sample, 57, passed away from complications from Huntington's Disease on April 25, 2024.

Donald, also known as " Don, Donnie and D", was born July 16, 1966, in Hoisington, Kan., to Donald Ray Sample and Marilyn Sue (McFerrin). Donald married Shauna (Bonham) June 7, 1997, in Great Bend, and were later divorced.

Donnie was raised in the Great Bend area and stomped the grounds ever since. He enjoyed motorcycles, drag racing and was a talented mechanic. With a heart that lived on adrenaline, he was never one to shy away from new things, always challenging himself to learn. He attended the Goodland Technical School where he completed the course of study. In his younger years he first worked installing carpet, until he worked shortly for A-One Radiator. From that point he attained his CDL and went to work for Circle F Hauling for several years. After Circle F Hauling, he then went on to work at Concrete Vaults, Inc., where he happily worked for around 8 years, until he had to leave that profession unexpectedly. This is when he began his 15-year journey with Huntington’s Disease. For several years Don remained unemployed due to complications that restricted his abilities to function with day-to-day tasks. The progression of his disease lasted around 15 years up until his passing. Many may be unaware as to what Huntington’s Disease is. Huntington’s Disease is a neurological illness that affects the basal ganglia region of the brain. As the disease progresses, patients lose their motor functions and eventually lose the ability to walk or talk and at the end stage are often bed bound. Through all this he still managed to look for silver linings and conquered all the hardships this disease gave him.

Survivors include one son, Vincent Sample of Great Bend; one adopted son, Cody Allison and wife Miranda of Great Bend; one grandson and one granddaughter; and former wife, Shauna Rogers of Hutchinson, Kan.

Funeral Services will be at Noon Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg presiding. Visitation will be from Noon until 8:00 p.m., Monday April 29, with the family receiving friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be given online at hdsa.org or Huntington’s Disease Society of America, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>Donald Gene Sample, 57, passed away from complications from Huntington's Disease on April 25, 2024.Donald, also known as " Don, Donnie and D", was born July 16, 1966, in Hoisington, Kan., to Donald Ray Sample and Marilyn Sue (McFerrin). Donald married Shauna (Bonham) June 7, 1997, in Great Bend, and were later divorced.Donnie was raised in the Great Bend area and stomped the grounds ever since. He enjoyed motorcycles, drag racing and was a talented mechanic. With a heart that lived on adrenaline, he was never one to shy away from new things, always challenging himself to learn. He attended the Goodland Technical School where he completed the course of study. In his younger years he first worked installing carpet, until he worked shortly for A-One Radiator. From that point he attained his CDL and went to work for Circle F Hauling for several years. After Circle F Hauling, he then went on to work at Concrete Vaults, Inc., where he happily worked for around 8 years, until he had to leave that profession unexpectedly. This is when he began his 15-year journey with Huntington’s Disease. For several years Don remained unemployed due to complications that restricted his abilities to function with day-to-day tasks. The progression of his disease lasted around 15 years up until his passing. Many may be unaware as to what Huntington’s Disease is. Huntington’s Disease is a neurological illness that affects the basal ganglia region of the brain. As the disease progresses, patients lose their motor functions and eventually lose the ability to walk or talk and at the end stage are often bed bound. Through all this he still managed to look for silver linings and conquered all the hardships this disease gave him.Survivors include one son, Vincent Sample of Great Bend; one adopted son, Cody Allison and wife Miranda of Great Bend; one grandson and one granddaughter; and former wife, Shauna Rogers of Hutchinson, Kan.Funeral Services will be at Noon Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend, with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg presiding. Visitation will be from Noon until 8:00 p.m., Monday April 29, with the family receiving friends 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be given online at hdsa.org or Huntington’s Disease Society of America, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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