Roberta V. Hairfield, 92, of Larned, Kansas, died on October 11, 2023 at Diversicare of Larned.

Roberta (Bobbie) was born December 20, 1930 in Zurich, Kansas, the daughter of Rudy and Violet Novotny of Hoisington, Kansas.

Roberta graduated from Hoisington High School in 1948 and was employed with Southwestern Bell in Plainville and Hoisington, Kansas.

On May 7, 1951, she married Harry W Hairfield of Hoisington in the Great Bend Methodist Church. They were married 62 years until his death in 2013.

Survivors include sons, Dr. Wm Michael Hairfield (Wendy) of Lynwood, Washington; Robert Roland Hairfield (Laura), Pasco, Washington; Grandsons, Robert and Matthew; brothers E.J. Novotny, Russell, Kansas; Dr. Wm. G. Novotny, Kansas City; sisters Dolores Morton, Larned; and Sharon Lovesee, Larned.

A loving wide, mother, grandmother, and sister, Roberta will be missed and will live forever in our hearts.

There will be no funeral or memorial service.

Roberta V. Hairfield, 92, of Larned, Kansas, died on October 11, 2023 at Diversicare of Larned.Roberta (Bobbie) was born December 20, 1930 in Zurich, Kansas, the daughter of Rudy and Violet Novotny of Hoisington, Kansas.Roberta graduated from Hoisington High School in 1948 and was employed with Southwestern Bell in Plainville and Hoisington, Kansas.On May 7, 1951, she married Harry W Hairfield of Hoisington in the Great Bend Methodist Church. They were married 62 years until his death in 2013.Survivors include sons, Dr. Wm Michael Hairfield (Wendy) of Lynwood, Washington; Robert Roland Hairfield (Laura), Pasco, Washington; Grandsons, Robert and Matthew; brothers E.J. Novotny, Russell, Kansas; Dr. Wm. G. Novotny, Kansas City; sisters Dolores Morton, Larned; and Sharon Lovesee, Larned.A loving wide, mother, grandmother, and sister, Roberta will be missed and will live forever in our hearts.There will be no funeral or memorial service.

Roberta Hairfield, age 92

Paul Eugene Achatz, 71, passed away on Oct. 8, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on Aug. 19, 1952, in Great Bend, to Milton E. and Bertha (Birzer) Achatz.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Paul was a truck driver during his working years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood, also attending mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, Knights of Columbus, and SRCA Dragstrip. Paul enjoyed restoring classic cars and working in his yard and garden. He most loved doing things for his children and grandchildren, and spending time with family.

Survivors include a son, Scott Achatz of Johnstown, Ohio; a daughter, Kristi Oetken and her husband, John, of Great Bend; two grandchildren, Laci Oetken and Kaden Achatz; three brothers, John Achatz and his wife, Bonnie, of Wichita, Charlie Achatz and his wife, Barb, of Raymore, Mo., and Gerald Achatz and his wife, Glenna, of Great Bend; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Lester Achatz.

Cremation has taken place. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Lakin Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood, with Father Terrance Klein presiding. Memorials have been designated to St. Joseph Catholic Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

Paul Eugene Achatz, 71, passed away on Oct. 8, 2023, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on Aug. 19, 1952, in Great Bend, to Milton E. and Bertha (Birzer) Achatz.A lifetime Barton County resident, Paul was a truck driver during his working years. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood, also attending mass at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, Knights of Columbus, and SRCA Dragstrip. Paul enjoyed restoring classic cars and working in his yard and garden. He most loved doing things for his children and grandchildren, and spending time with family.Survivors include a son, Scott Achatz of Johnstown, Ohio; a daughter, Kristi Oetken and her husband, John, of Great Bend; two grandchildren, Laci Oetken and Kaden Achatz; three brothers, John Achatz and his wife, Bonnie, of Wichita, Charlie Achatz and his wife, Barb, of Raymore, Mo., and Gerald Achatz and his wife, Glenna, of Great Bend; and numerous nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by his parents, and brother, Lester Achatz.Cremation has taken place. The family will be receiving friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday, Oct. 20, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Lakin Comanche Cemetery, Ellinwood, with Father Terrance Klein presiding. Memorials have been designated to St. Joseph Catholic Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Paul Achatz, age 71

Sheryl Jean Janke, 69, passed away October 5, 2023, at Heart Hospital of New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M. She was born July 10, 1954, in Claflin, Kan., to Raymond and Ruth (Brown) Janke.

Sheryl, a 1972 Claflin High School graduate and a 1976 University of Kansas graduate, dedicated her professional life to occupational therapy. From 1977 to 1989, she was a Registered Occupational Therapist at the Northampton VA Medical Center, Leeds, Massachusetts and from 1989 until her retirement in 2011, she was a therapist at the Salem VA Medical Center Salem, Virgina. Sheryl loved assisting Veterans which was evident by her 34 years of service. While at the Northampton VA she led her team in developing and implementing a program to reintegrate Vets with nonhospital Vets. This program received National attention. Being passionate about being heart healthy, for herself and others, Sheryl was involved at the Fit Studio 365, Connection Achievement Therapy Center, and several senior fitness or healthy foods groups. She was a follower of Jesus and a member of the Claflin United Methodist Church in her youth. Sheryl continued to grow in her faith by being active in Bible Study Fellowship. She enjoyed holidays and lunches out with friends. Following retirement, she explored our world by cruising with her brother and sister-in-law. Although she was far away from Kansas, she connected by phone often to check on her extended family. She will be missed by her family and her devoted and loyal friends.

Survivors include her 1st cousins, Paul (Connie) Wesseler, Lois (Dennis) Hammer, Arlon (Marsha) Wesseler, Bruce (Olga) Sutherland, John (Debbie) Amos, Karen (Dale) DeWerff; and a sister-in-law, Regina Janke of Los Lunas, N.M. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Warren Janke and 1st cousin, Sandy Estabrook.

Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 16, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington,

with Pastor Dale DeWerff and Karen DeWerff presiding. A private family inurnment will be at Claflin Cemetery, Claflin, at a later date. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Sheryl Jean Janke, 69, passed away October 5, 2023, at Heart Hospital of New Mexico in Albuquerque, N.M. She was born July 10, 1954, in Claflin, Kan., to Raymond and Ruth (Brown) Janke.Sheryl, a 1972 Claflin High School graduate and a 1976 University of Kansas graduate, dedicated her professional life to occupational therapy. From 1977 to 1989, she was a Registered Occupational Therapist at the Northampton VA Medical Center, Leeds, Massachusetts and from 1989 until her retirement in 2011, she was a therapist at the Salem VA Medical Center Salem, Virgina. Sheryl loved assisting Veterans which was evident by her 34 years of service. While at the Northampton VA she led her team in developing and implementing a program to reintegrate Vets with nonhospital Vets. This program received National attention. Being passionate about being heart healthy, for herself and others, Sheryl was involved at the Fit Studio 365, Connection Achievement Therapy Center, and several senior fitness or healthy foods groups. She was a follower of Jesus and a member of the Claflin United Methodist Church in her youth. Sheryl continued to grow in her faith by being active in Bible Study Fellowship. She enjoyed holidays and lunches out with friends. Following retirement, she explored our world by cruising with her brother and sister-in-law. Although she was far away from Kansas, she connected by phone often to check on her extended family. She will be missed by her family and her devoted and loyal friends.Survivors include her 1st cousins, Paul (Connie) Wesseler, Lois (Dennis) Hammer, Arlon (Marsha) Wesseler, Bruce (Olga) Sutherland, John (Debbie) Amos, Karen (Dale) DeWerff; and a sister-in-law, Regina Janke of Los Lunas, N.M. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, Warren Janke and 1st cousin, Sandy Estabrook.Memorial services will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 16, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington,with Pastor Dale DeWerff and Karen DeWerff presiding. A private family inurnment will be at Claflin Cemetery, Claflin, at a later date. Memorials may be given to the American Heart Association, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Sheryl Janke, age 69

Keith Howard, 95, a resident of Great Bend Brookdale Assisted Living at time of death, but lifelong resident in western Reno County near Sylvia, Kansas, passed away on October 6, 2023. He was born on February 21, 1928, north of Sylvia, Kansas, to Paul and Blanche Howard. 

Keith graduated from Sylvia High School. After graduating, Keith attended McPherson College and Fort Hays State College for one year each. He played basketball at McPherson College and was on the practice team of the Fort Hays State football team. 

He then joined the Navy for four years and was stationed at Norfolk, Virginia. While in the service he served as a clerk in the office of the Destroyer Division Commander on the destroyer Allen M. Sumner. 

Once back in Kansas, he married Josephine Adella Cowgill (Adella, to all) also from Sylvia, on December 25, 1956, in Hutchinson, Kansas. They enjoyed being married for nearly 63 years. After returning home from the Navy, Keith worked in the oil field as a driller at night and a farmer by day. He and Adella farmed together in the Sylvia area for nearly 57 years. 

Besides farming, Keith enjoyed hunting, playing 10-point pitch and dominos, and watching KU basketball and K-State football games. He and Adella looked forward to attending the National Junior College Basketball tournament in Hutchinson each year. They also attended church at Pleasant Hill Church of the Nazarene in Sylvia and First Nazarene Church in Hutchinson. He loved getting together with family to enjoy a good, home-cooked meal followed by some games.

Keith is survived by his four children, Michel (Rhett) Jahelka of Little Mountain, SC; Melanie (Bryan)Mosier of Ellinwood, KS; Lindy (Jaime) Howard of Alden, KS; and Shane (Crissy) Howard of Denton, TX. Also surviving are his 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Preceding Keith in death are his wife, Adella; parents, Paul and Blanche Howard; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Twila (Fred) Yoder and Pauline (Clarence) Huffman; and a grandson, Nathan Daniel Franco. Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Pleasant Hill Church of the Nazarene, Sylvia, with Pastor Steve Gill officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gentiva Hospice in care of Minnis Chapel, P. O. Box 246,Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Keith Howard, 95, a resident of Great Bend Brookdale Assisted Living at time of death, but lifelong resident in western Reno County near Sylvia, Kansas, passed away on October 6, 2023. He was born on February 21, 1928, north of Sylvia, Kansas, to Paul and Blanche Howard. Keith graduated from Sylvia High School. After graduating, Keith attended McPherson College and Fort Hays State College for one year each. He played basketball at McPherson College and was on the practice team of the Fort Hays State football team. He then joined the Navy for four years and was stationed at Norfolk, Virginia. While in the service he served as a clerk in the office of the Destroyer Division Commander on the destroyer Allen M. Sumner. Once back in Kansas, he married Josephine Adella Cowgill (Adella, to all) also from Sylvia, on December 25, 1956, in Hutchinson, Kansas. They enjoyed being married for nearly 63 years. After returning home from the Navy, Keith worked in the oil field as a driller at night and a farmer by day. He and Adella farmed together in the Sylvia area for nearly 57 years. Besides farming, Keith enjoyed hunting, playing 10-point pitch and dominos, and watching KU basketball and K-State football games. He and Adella looked forward to attending the National Junior College Basketball tournament in Hutchinson each year. They also attended church at Pleasant Hill Church of the Nazarene in Sylvia and First Nazarene Church in Hutchinson. He loved getting together with family to enjoy a good, home-cooked meal followed by some games.Keith is survived by his four children, Michel (Rhett) Jahelka of Little Mountain, SC; Melanie (Bryan)Mosier of Ellinwood, KS; Lindy (Jaime) Howard of Alden, KS; and Shane (Crissy) Howard of Denton, TX. Also surviving are his 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. Preceding Keith in death are his wife, Adella; parents, Paul and Blanche Howard; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Twila (Fred) Yoder and Pauline (Clarence) Huffman; and a grandson, Nathan Daniel Franco. Memorial service will be 1:30 p.m., Saturday, October 14, 2023, at Pleasant Hill Church of the Nazarene, Sylvia, with Pastor Steve Gill officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Gentiva Hospice in care of Minnis Chapel, P. O. Box 246,Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Keith Howard, age 95

Roberta Jean Rogers, 71, passed away September 27, 2023, at her home near Hudson, Kansas surrounded by her loving family.

Roberta was born on March 3, 1952, in Bremerton, Washington, to Robert and Jean (Nivert) Bentley. On January 12, 1974, she married Bob Rogers in Kansas City, Kansas.

Roberta grew up mostly in Kansas City, where she met her future husband. After marrying, they lived in the Kansas City area; Houston, Texas; Salina, and finally rural Hudson. She retired as the Trust Operations Officer for Advantage Trust Company in Salina.

Roberta found delight in seeing others enjoying her amazing cooking. She volunteered her cooking talents to raise funds for Project Salina, a cause near to her heart. She also shared her passion for cooking, reading, and creative art projects with her family, many of whom still have painted or cross-stitched shirts in their closets. She spent many enjoyable evenings watching movies with her family, often hiding her eyes behind the TV remote during suspenseful parts.

Roberta is survived by her husband Bob; children, Rebecca (Mark) Popp of Hudson; Sarah (Andrew) Applegarth of Salina; and Stephen (Pam) Rogers of Elk Grove, CA; grandchildren; Donovan Applegarth, Evan Applegarth, Bryson Rogers, and Avery Popp; twin brother, Robert (Suzanne) Bentley of Overland Park; and sister, Mary Julo of Gladstone, MO. She was proceeded in death by her parents.

Visitation for family and friends will be held in Salina from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Roselawn Funeral Home, 1423 E Crawford St and in Overland Park from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Ave.

The family suggests memorials to Project Salina, PO Box 2861, Salina, KS 67402-2861.

Roberta Jean Rogers, 71, passed away September 27, 2023, at her home near Hudson, Kansas surrounded by her loving family.Roberta was born on March 3, 1952, in Bremerton, Washington, to Robert and Jean (Nivert) Bentley. On January 12, 1974, she married Bob Rogers in Kansas City, Kansas.Roberta grew up mostly in Kansas City, where she met her future husband. After marrying, they lived in the Kansas City area; Houston, Texas; Salina, and finally rural Hudson. She retired as the Trust Operations Officer for Advantage Trust Company in Salina.Roberta found delight in seeing others enjoying her amazing cooking. She volunteered her cooking talents to raise funds for Project Salina, a cause near to her heart. She also shared her passion for cooking, reading, and creative art projects with her family, many of whom still have painted or cross-stitched shirts in their closets. She spent many enjoyable evenings watching movies with her family, often hiding her eyes behind the TV remote during suspenseful parts.Roberta is survived by her husband Bob; children, Rebecca (Mark) Popp of Hudson; Sarah (Andrew) Applegarth of Salina; and Stephen (Pam) Rogers of Elk Grove, CA; grandchildren; Donovan Applegarth, Evan Applegarth, Bryson Rogers, and Avery Popp; twin brother, Robert (Suzanne) Bentley of Overland Park; and sister, Mary Julo of Gladstone, MO. She was proceeded in death by her parents.Visitation for family and friends will be held in Salina from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, October 20, 2023, at Roselawn Funeral Home, 1423 E Crawford St and in Overland Park from 5:00 – 7:00 PM on Friday, October 27, 2023, at Johnson County Memorial Gardens, 11200 Metcalf Ave.The family suggests memorials to Project Salina, PO Box 2861, Salina, KS 67402-2861.

Roberta Rogers, age 71

Dana Ruth Foss, aged 83, peacefully passed away on October 6, 2023, at Wilson Care Center in Wilson, Kansas. She was born on November 6, 1939, in Starkville, Mississippi, to LeRoy and Hazel (Ragan) Orr. Dana's life journey included marriage to Vernon L. Kaiser and, subsequently, on October 3, 1981, she wed David Foss in Great Bend, Kansas. 

Dana's professional journey led her to the local credit bureau before serving as an administrative assistant for the Barton Community College Athletic Department, where she dedicated herself until her retirement in 2010. During her tenure, Dana actively engaged in various facets of the department and even acted as the devoted sponsor for the BCCC Cougarettes for over 30 years. Beyond her professional commitments, Dana was a cherished member of the Prince of Peace Parish, Altar Society, BCC Booster Club, Touched by Cancer Support Group, and her achievements supporting all BCC athletic events and athletes, earned her a place in the BCC Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. Among her hobbies, Dana enjoyed playing bridge, cherished her time with her Taco Club and class of ’57, and loved spending time with her family. 

Dana is survived by her beloved husband, David Foss, who shared their home; two children, Doug (Michelle) Kaiser and Lori (Alan) Crowther, all residing in Great Bend. Her legacy lives on through seven cherished grandchildren: Chris (Sarah) Kaiser, Kyle Kaiser, Brice Kaiser, Cal Kaiser, Allyson Kaiser, Cody (Kristin) Crowther, and Alexis Crowther. Dana was also blessed with four great-grandchildren: Coleman Crowther, Conrad Crowther, Anastyn Kaiser, and Wesley Kaiser. She was preceded in death by her parents. 

Visitation for Dana's friends and family will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home. An Altar Society Rosary will be offered at 4:00 p.m., followed by a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. 

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 13, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Dana will be laid to rest at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. The family kindly requests that guests wear attire representing Barton Community College in memory of Dana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions have been designated to Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Heartland Cancer Center, or Barton Booster Club, all to be sent in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>Dana Ruth Foss, aged 83, peacefully passed away on October 6, 2023, at Wilson Care Center in Wilson, Kansas. She was born on November 6, 1939, in Starkville, Mississippi, to LeRoy and Hazel (Ragan) Orr. Dana's life journey included marriage to Vernon L. Kaiser and, subsequently, on October 3, 1981, she wed David Foss in Great Bend, Kansas. Dana's professional journey led her to the local credit bureau before serving as an administrative assistant for the Barton Community College Athletic Department, where she dedicated herself until her retirement in 2010. During her tenure, Dana actively engaged in various facets of the department and even acted as the devoted sponsor for the BCCC Cougarettes for over 30 years. Beyond her professional commitments, Dana was a cherished member of the Prince of Peace Parish, Altar Society, BCC Booster Club, Touched by Cancer Support Group, and her achievements supporting all BCC athletic events and athletes, earned her a place in the BCC Sports Hall of Fame in 2006. Among her hobbies, Dana enjoyed playing bridge, cherished her time with her Taco Club and class of ’57, and loved spending time with her family. Dana is survived by her beloved husband, David Foss, who shared their home; two children, Doug (Michelle) Kaiser and Lori (Alan) Crowther, all residing in Great Bend. Her legacy lives on through seven cherished grandchildren: Chris (Sarah) Kaiser, Kyle Kaiser, Brice Kaiser, Cal Kaiser, Allyson Kaiser, Cody (Kristin) Crowther, and Alexis Crowther. Dana was also blessed with four great-grandchildren: Coleman Crowther, Conrad Crowther, Anastyn Kaiser, and Wesley Kaiser. She was preceded in death by her parents. Visitation for Dana's friends and family will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home. An Altar Society Rosary will be offered at 4:00 p.m., followed by a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, October 13, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Dana will be laid to rest at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. The family kindly requests that guests wear attire representing Barton Community College in memory of Dana. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions have been designated to Walk to End Alzheimer’s, Heartland Cancer Center, or Barton Booster Club, all to be sent in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

Dana Foss, age 83

Scott Taylor Keast, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Larned on Oct. 5, 2023, from complications brought on by multiple sclerosis. He was born July 28, 1950, in Great Bend; the first of eight children born to Donald and Virgina Keast.

Scott was a graduate of Larned High School and attended Ft. Hays State College. He also served in the local National Guard unit and spent his life doing what he loved most, which was farming.

Scott is survived by seven brothers and sisters; Mary Bryant (Jim), Becky Traylor (Mike), Sarah Culver (Cal); all of Rogers, Ark.; Bob Keast (Debbie), Mike Keast (Yvonne), Jim Keast all of Larned; Duane Keast (Angie) Salina. Daughters Jennifer Gillespie (Rusty) St. John; Julie Schooler (Jeremy) Manhattan; Jacque Kneebone (Kelly) DeSoto; Ryan Keast, Winnemucca, Nev.; step-son Michael Ashley (Jessica), San Diego, Calif. Grandchildren; Taylor Casper, Braxton Schooler, Carsyn Schooler, Max Kneebone, Jamie Kneebone, Gabby Kneebone, Tanner Kneebone, Holden Ashley. Great-grandchild, Chloe Casper. He is also survived by the mother of his children Terry Bauer, Pawnee Rock andseven former wife Belinda Bagby, Hutchinson.

At Scott’s request, cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Friends may sign the register from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. A private gathering will be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com or Jim Keast 1744 Q Rd Larned, KS 67550.

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 </figure>Scott Taylor Keast, 73, passed away peacefully at his home in Larned on Oct. 5, 2023, from complications brought on by multiple sclerosis. He was born July 28, 1950, in Great Bend; the first of eight children born to Donald and Virgina Keast.Scott was a graduate of Larned High School and attended Ft. Hays State College. He also served in the local National Guard unit and spent his life doing what he loved most, which was farming.Scott is survived by seven brothers and sisters; Mary Bryant (Jim), Becky Traylor (Mike), Sarah Culver (Cal); all of Rogers, Ark.; Bob Keast (Debbie), Mike Keast (Yvonne), Jim Keast all of Larned; Duane Keast (Angie) Salina. Daughters Jennifer Gillespie (Rusty) St. John; Julie Schooler (Jeremy) Manhattan; Jacque Kneebone (Kelly) DeSoto; Ryan Keast, Winnemucca, Nev.; step-son Michael Ashley (Jessica), San Diego, Calif. Grandchildren; Taylor Casper, Braxton Schooler, Carsyn Schooler, Max Kneebone, Jamie Kneebone, Gabby Kneebone, Tanner Kneebone, Holden Ashley. Great-grandchild, Chloe Casper. He is also survived by the mother of his children Terry Bauer, Pawnee Rock andseven former wife Belinda Bagby, Hutchinson.At Scott’s request, cremation has taken place and no services are planned. Friends may sign the register from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 2023, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. A private gathering will be held at a later date.In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity of your choice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com or Jim Keast 1744 Q Rd Larned, KS 67550.

Scott Keast, age 73

Susan Kay Ayres, 77, passed away October 6, 2023, at Wesley Towers in Hutchinson, Kan.

Visitation will be held from Noon – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Wesley Towers, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. A full obit will be posted in Tuesday’s paper.

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 </figure>Susan Kay Ayres, 77, passed away October 6, 2023, at Wesley Towers in Hutchinson, Kan.Visitation will be held from Noon – 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2023, at the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Wesley Towers, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. A full obit will be posted in Tuesday’s paper.

Susan Ayres, age 77

Margaret Ann Ney, 93, passed away on Oct. 5, 2023, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born Aug. 10, 1930, in Hoisington, the daughter of John E. and Margaret (Kultgen) Koeller.

She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Altar Society, in Hoisington. She was a former member of the Daughter’s of Isabella of Claflin.

Margaret Ann was married to Francis J. Ney on April 11, 1950. He preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 2003. She was also preceded in death by a son, Michael E. Ney, daughter, Mary Lou Degenhardt, and a grandson, Shawn A. Ney, daughter-in-law, Debbie Ney; two brothers, John &amp; William Koeller, a sister, Luella M. Crouch, brother-in-law, William M. Crouch, and a sister-in-law, Opal Koeller.

Margaret Ann worked as a retail clerk for Duckwalls &amp; Banner stores in Hoisington. She then went to work in 1989 for Anthony’s and later Stage Stores in Great Bend. She also sold Avon over her lifetime until October of 2019. Before and after her retirement she hosted bus trips to the casinos of Kansas with Cheyenne Travel and the Hoisington Recreation. Margaret Ann didn’t know a stranger for she was always looking to fill that next bus trip. Her smile and outgoing personality will live forever in the following survivors: Sons, John F. Ney (Nicky) and Bob (Hope) Ney all of Hoisington,&nbsp;son-in-law, Richard Degenhardt of Great Bend, 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be 12 to 8 p.m., Sunday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. A Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, celebrated by Father Warren Stoecklein. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.

Memorials may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or Kans for Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Notices may viewed and condolences sent at www.nicholsonrickefh.net

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 </figure>Margaret Ann Ney, 93, passed away on Oct. 5, 2023, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born Aug. 10, 1930, in Hoisington, the daughter of John E. and Margaret (Kultgen) Koeller.She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Altar Society, in Hoisington. She was a former member of the Daughter’s of Isabella of Claflin.Margaret Ann was married to Francis J. Ney on April 11, 1950. He preceded her in death on Nov. 29, 2003. She was also preceded in death by a son, Michael E. Ney, daughter, Mary Lou Degenhardt, and a grandson, Shawn A. Ney, daughter-in-law, Debbie Ney; two brothers, John &amp; William Koeller, a sister, Luella M. Crouch, brother-in-law, William M. Crouch, and a sister-in-law, Opal Koeller.Margaret Ann worked as a retail clerk for Duckwalls &amp; Banner stores in Hoisington. She then went to work in 1989 for Anthony’s and later Stage Stores in Great Bend. She also sold Avon over her lifetime until October of 2019. Before and after her retirement she hosted bus trips to the casinos of Kansas with Cheyenne Travel and the Hoisington Recreation. Margaret Ann didn’t know a stranger for she was always looking to fill that next bus trip. Her smile and outgoing personality will live forever in the following survivors: Sons, John F. Ney (Nicky) and Bob (Hope) Ney all of Hoisington,&nbsp;son-in-law, Richard Degenhardt of Great Bend, 10 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.Visitation will be 12 to 8 p.m., Sunday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. A Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 9, 2023, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, celebrated by Father Warren Stoecklein. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.Memorials may be made to St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or Kans for Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.Notices may viewed and condolences sent at www.nicholsonrickefh.net

Margaret Ann Ney, age 93

Herbert (Herb) Benton Bowman, 92, passed away Oct. 3, 2023, at Credo Living Center, Hoisington.

He was born June 11, 1931, in Larned, the son of Hugh Benton and Velma Myrtle Rice Bowman.

A lifetime area resident, he owned Bo-lan Holstein Farm for 51 years. After graduating from Zook High School and attending Kansas State university, he served in the United States Army. He was active in Larned United Methodist Church, Kansas Holstein Association, and Pawnee County Extension Board.

He is survived by his wife Kathy (Kathleen) Penka. They were married on September 4, 1954, in Arkansas.

Other survivors include: four daughters, Donna Maskus, Hays; Dee (James) Eberwein, Alma; Shelly (Gregg) Sexton, Abilene; and Sharon (Mark) Lessard, Larned; sister, Evelyn Bergmann, Kansas City; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Bowman, Salina; 10 grandchildren, Mark Maskus, Matt Maskus, Allen Eberwein, Ben (Jami) Eberwein, Chris Eberwein, Sarah (Jarrod) Bowser, Jamie Sexton, Kathleen (Justin) Schultze, Alex (Seth) Filbert, and Amanda Lessard; nine great grandchildren, Ellerey and Easton Eberwein, Claire and Cora Bowser, Grant and Royce Schultze and Giles, Layne and Baby Filbert.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Robert (Bob) Bowman; and son-in-law Stan Maskus.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Larned United Methodist Church, Larned. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery, Larned, with military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County 4-H Foundation or Larned United Methodist Church 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>Herbert (Herb) Benton Bowman, 92, passed away Oct. 3, 2023, at Credo Living Center, Hoisington.He was born June 11, 1931, in Larned, the son of Hugh Benton and Velma Myrtle Rice Bowman.A lifetime area resident, he owned Bo-lan Holstein Farm for 51 years. After graduating from Zook High School and attending Kansas State university, he served in the United States Army. He was active in Larned United Methodist Church, Kansas Holstein Association, and Pawnee County Extension Board.He is survived by his wife Kathy (Kathleen) Penka. They were married on September 4, 1954, in Arkansas.Other survivors include: four daughters, Donna Maskus, Hays; Dee (James) Eberwein, Alma; Shelly (Gregg) Sexton, Abilene; and Sharon (Mark) Lessard, Larned; sister, Evelyn Bergmann, Kansas City; sister-in-law, Mary Lou Bowman, Salina; 10 grandchildren, Mark Maskus, Matt Maskus, Allen Eberwein, Ben (Jami) Eberwein, Chris Eberwein, Sarah (Jarrod) Bowser, Jamie Sexton, Kathleen (Justin) Schultze, Alex (Seth) Filbert, and Amanda Lessard; nine great grandchildren, Ellerey and Easton Eberwein, Claire and Cora Bowser, Grant and Royce Schultze and Giles, Layne and Baby Filbert.He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Robert (Bob) Bowman; and son-in-law Stan Maskus.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at Larned United Methodist Church, Larned. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, with family present from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery, Larned, with military graveside rites.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County 4-H Foundation or Larned United Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Herbert 'Herb' Bowman, age 92

Donald B. Zook, age 93, passed away Sept. 30, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita with his children, Tamara and Bob, at his side.

He was born Nov. 20, 1929, at the family farm near Zook, the son of Abner Jesse and Ida (White) Zook - born in the same room as his father and his older siblings, Dorothy and Milford.

He went to school at the Zook public school through his sophomore year of high school before transferring to Hesston Academy for his junior and senior years, then continuing at Hesston through his associate degree in Education. In 1946, Don participated as a “Seagoing Cowboy” with the Mennonite Relief Effort of rebuilding Poland after WWII by hauling a shipload of pregnant mares, making him aware of the ravages of war and instilling in him a love of international travel. Don received his Bachelor of Philosophy at Bethel College and went on to teach and coach for a year at Shallow Water High School before going to Southern Methodist University where he received his Masters of Divinity. 

While teaching at Shallow Water High School he met Natalie Jo Zink, the daughter of the school board president, and they married in 1954. After ordination as a Methodist minister, his first of nine Kansas church appointments was to Palco and Mt. Pleasant congregations (1955-1958) where Don and Natalie’s first child, Tamara Kay, was born. His second appointment was Lindsborg and Bridgeport (1958-1963) where their second child Dana Bob was born. Belle Plaine followed (1963-1967) and Bird City (1967-1973) where he led the design and building of new churches for both congregations. After a summer-long family travel experience in Southeast Asia in 1970, missionary friends contacted Don and Natalie to sponsor Philemon Yamin to the United States, and a brother was brought into the extended Zook Family later providing grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

The following appointments were Grace United Methodist, Wichita, Kansas (1973-1977); Hoisington (1977-1981); Leoti and Pleasant Valley (1981-1984); Great Bend First Church (1984-9187) and ending his almost 40 year career at the trio appointment of Macksville, Belpre, Trusdale (1987-1993). During his career and then during retirement Don and Natalie supported international congregations as an interim pastor: Northern Ireland; Northern England; London; Bogata, Columbia; Brazilia, Brazil and Bali, Indonesia. 

Don and Natalie built a vacation cabin in Pitkin, Colo., where for 50 years they happily summered. Don loved reading and writing and supporting sports while also exercising daily himself, leading to winning several Kansas Senior Games gold medals where he was the oldest participant by 20 years. His curiosity of people, politics, and places was the driving force of his love of travel which took him to over 60 countries. Don and Natalie also loved traveling from Alaska to Mexico in their RV.

Don Zook was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister Dorothy Rishel, brother Milford Zook and wife Natalie Jo (Zink) Zook.

He is survived by his two children, Tamara Zook and Bob Zook, as well as his extended, Yamin family Philemon, Ting Ting, grandchildren Sheshin (Rob) Yeung and Shiann (Sally) Yamin and great-grandchildren Jessica, Jacob and Liam as well as many cousins and Zink and Zook nieces and nephews - grand and great grand.

Don’s celebration of life will be Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Larksfield Place Auditorium at 2727 E. 29th Street N., Wichita. The graveside service will be held at Pleasant Valley Township Cemetery, Pawnee County (Zook), Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Carl Martin presiding.

Memorials may be sent to Pleasant Valley Township Cemetery 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>Donald B. Zook, age 93, passed away Sept. 30, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita with his children, Tamara and Bob, at his side.He was born Nov. 20, 1929, at the family farm near Zook, the son of Abner Jesse and Ida (White) Zook - born in the same room as his father and his older siblings, Dorothy and Milford.He went to school at the Zook public school through his sophomore year of high school before transferring to Hesston Academy for his junior and senior years, then continuing at Hesston through his associate degree in Education. In 1946, Don participated as a “Seagoing Cowboy” with the Mennonite Relief Effort of rebuilding Poland after WWII by hauling a shipload of pregnant mares, making him aware of the ravages of war and instilling in him a love of international travel. Don received his Bachelor of Philosophy at Bethel College and went on to teach and coach for a year at Shallow Water High School before going to Southern Methodist University where he received his Masters of Divinity. While teaching at Shallow Water High School he met Natalie Jo Zink, the daughter of the school board president, and they married in 1954. After ordination as a Methodist minister, his first of nine Kansas church appointments was to Palco and Mt. Pleasant congregations (1955-1958) where Don and Natalie’s first child, Tamara Kay, was born. His second appointment was Lindsborg and Bridgeport (1958-1963) where their second child Dana Bob was born. Belle Plaine followed (1963-1967) and Bird City (1967-1973) where he led the design and building of new churches for both congregations. After a summer-long family travel experience in Southeast Asia in 1970, missionary friends contacted Don and Natalie to sponsor Philemon Yamin to the United States, and a brother was brought into the extended Zook Family later providing grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The following appointments were Grace United Methodist, Wichita, Kansas (1973-1977); Hoisington (1977-1981); Leoti and Pleasant Valley (1981-1984); Great Bend First Church (1984-9187) and ending his almost 40 year career at the trio appointment of Macksville, Belpre, Trusdale (1987-1993). During his career and then during retirement Don and Natalie supported international congregations as an interim pastor: Northern Ireland; Northern England; London; Bogata, Columbia; Brazilia, Brazil and Bali, Indonesia. Don and Natalie built a vacation cabin in Pitkin, Colo., where for 50 years they happily summered. Don loved reading and writing and supporting sports while also exercising daily himself, leading to winning several Kansas Senior Games gold medals where he was the oldest participant by 20 years. His curiosity of people, politics, and places was the driving force of his love of travel which took him to over 60 countries. Don and Natalie also loved traveling from Alaska to Mexico in their RV.Don Zook was preceded in death by his mother, father, sister Dorothy Rishel, brother Milford Zook and wife Natalie Jo (Zink) Zook.He is survived by his two children, Tamara Zook and Bob Zook, as well as his extended, Yamin family Philemon, Ting Ting, grandchildren Sheshin (Rob) Yeung and Shiann (Sally) Yamin and great-grandchildren Jessica, Jacob and Liam as well as many cousins and Zink and Zook nieces and nephews - grand and great grand.Don’s celebration of life will be Friday, Oct. 6, 2023, at 10 a.m. at Larksfield Place Auditorium at 2727 E. 29th Street N., Wichita. The graveside service will be held at Pleasant Valley Township Cemetery, Pawnee County (Zook), Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023, at 11 a.m. with Pastor Carl Martin presiding.Memorials may be sent to Pleasant Valley Township Cemetery in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Donald Zook, age 93

Carol Aylene Langen, age 90, died at her home in Weatherford, TX on September 27, 2023. Carol was born in 1932 in Los Angeles, CA. At age 5, she moved to Great Bend, KS, and was raised by her mother, Anna (Fisher) Cook, and her adoptive father, Elmer C. Cook. She married Paul Langen in 1962.

Carol spent most of her adult life involved with music and education. She taught public school for over 40 years in Osborne, KS, Salt Lake City, UT, and Great Bend, KS. She also volunteered teaching duties at St. Patrick’s Academy and Grace Academy in Great Bend, KS. She was actively involved in church service. Among her duties were Sunday school teacher, coordinator of girls programs, choir director, drama director, and senior ministries pastor. She served in various churches in Kansas, Arizona, and Texas.

She was preceded by her husband, Paul Langen; and her grandchildren, Jeremiah Langen and Taylor Langen. She is survived by her four sons, Nathan Langen of Nowata, OK, Gregory Langen of Weatherford, TX, Joel Langen of Colby, KS, Jason Langen and wife Amy of Salina, KS; her adopted daughter, Marlene Martin and husband Eddie of Great Bend, KS; grandchildren, Chad Langen and husband Clayton Jewett, Amaya Langen, Aidan Barnes, Jacob Langen, and Conley Barnes-Langen, and Erin Martin and significant other Jonathan Griffin; one great grandchild, Braxton Hernandez; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Encounter Church in Great Bend, KS. A private family burial will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family recommends memorials be made to the senior ministries of Encounter Church, Great Bend, KS, or Fellowship Church, Weatherford, TX, or First Assembly of God, Azle, TX. Cards may be mailed to the family in care of 432 Cedar St., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>Carol Aylene Langen, age 90, died at her home in Weatherford, TX on September 27, 2023. Carol was born in 1932 in Los Angeles, CA. At age 5, she moved to Great Bend, KS, and was raised by her mother, Anna (Fisher) Cook, and her adoptive father, Elmer C. Cook. She married Paul Langen in 1962.Carol spent most of her adult life involved with music and education. She taught public school for over 40 years in Osborne, KS, Salt Lake City, UT, and Great Bend, KS. She also volunteered teaching duties at St. Patrick’s Academy and Grace Academy in Great Bend, KS. She was actively involved in church service. Among her duties were Sunday school teacher, coordinator of girls programs, choir director, drama director, and senior ministries pastor. She served in various churches in Kansas, Arizona, and Texas.She was preceded by her husband, Paul Langen; and her grandchildren, Jeremiah Langen and Taylor Langen. She is survived by her four sons, Nathan Langen of Nowata, OK, Gregory Langen of Weatherford, TX, Joel Langen of Colby, KS, Jason Langen and wife Amy of Salina, KS; her adopted daughter, Marlene Martin and husband Eddie of Great Bend, KS; grandchildren, Chad Langen and husband Clayton Jewett, Amaya Langen, Aidan Barnes, Jacob Langen, and Conley Barnes-Langen, and Erin Martin and significant other Jonathan Griffin; one great grandchild, Braxton Hernandez; and several nieces and nephews.A memorial service will be held Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 11:00 AM at Encounter Church in Great Bend, KS. A private family burial will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family recommends memorials be made to the senior ministries of Encounter Church, Great Bend, KS, or Fellowship Church, Weatherford, TX, or First Assembly of God, Azle, TX. Cards may be mailed to the family in care of 432 Cedar St., Great Bend, KS 67530.

Carol Langen, age 90

Jerry D. Borgstadter, dedicated husband and father, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the age of 88. He was in the care of the Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed Unit in La Crosse, Kansas.

Jerry was born January 30, 1935, in Lincoln, Kansas. He was the son of George Herman and Bertha Mae (Shafer) Borgstadter. He graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1952.

In August 1963, he married Nina Kohls. They later divorced. On February 14, 2004, he married Dolores (Solomon) Pokorny at the First United Methodist Church in La Crosse, Kansas. This union brought joy and companionship to his life, and they shared many experiences and memories together.

He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life of hunting and fishing with friends, Edward Fischer and Bob Cooper. In addition to his love for the outdoors, he was a skilled pool player, and spent time teaching trick shots to others. Jerry enjoyed football, especially K-State football and the local high school team. He also enjoyed spending time in his shop creating special woodworking projects for family and friends.

Professionally, Jerry was a senior engineering technician and land surveyor, a career that reflected his attention to detail. During the 43 years of his career, he traveled the western part of Kansas creating many lifelong friendships.

Survivors include: His wife, Dolores Borgstadter, La Crosse, Kansas; son, Darin Borgstadter (Holly Galloway), Salem, Oregon; daughter, Valerie

(Borgstadter) Nixon, Prineville, Oregon; stepson, John Pokorny MD, Hays, Kansas; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Nixon, Eugene, Oregon and Dallen Nixon, Monmouth, Oregon; step grandchildren, Ryan Pokorny, Richmond, Virginia and Jill (Pokorny) Stolz, Omaha, Nebraska, and step great grandchild, Aspen Elaine Stolz, Omaha, Nebraska.

He was preceded in death by his parents, son in law, Dale Nixon, and brother, Gerald Borgstadter.

Visitation will be Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.

Interment will be Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 3:30 P.M. in the Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas, or the Jerry Borgstadter Football Scholarship, La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas.

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

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, PO Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548. (785) 222-2517.

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 </figure>Jerry D. Borgstadter, dedicated husband and father, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at the age of 88. He was in the care of the Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed Unit in La Crosse, Kansas.Jerry was born January 30, 1935, in Lincoln, Kansas. He was the son of George Herman and Bertha Mae (Shafer) Borgstadter. He graduated from Lincoln County High School in 1952.In August 1963, he married Nina Kohls. They later divorced. On February 14, 2004, he married Dolores (Solomon) Pokorny at the First United Methodist Church in La Crosse, Kansas. This union brought joy and companionship to his life, and they shared many experiences and memories together.He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life of hunting and fishing with friends, Edward Fischer and Bob Cooper. In addition to his love for the outdoors, he was a skilled pool player, and spent time teaching trick shots to others. Jerry enjoyed football, especially K-State football and the local high school team. He also enjoyed spending time in his shop creating special woodworking projects for family and friends.Professionally, Jerry was a senior engineering technician and land surveyor, a career that reflected his attention to detail. During the 43 years of his career, he traveled the western part of Kansas creating many lifelong friendships.Survivors include: His wife, Dolores Borgstadter, La Crosse, Kansas; son, Darin Borgstadter (Holly Galloway), Salem, Oregon; daughter, Valerie(Borgstadter) Nixon, Prineville, Oregon; stepson, John Pokorny MD, Hays, Kansas; grandchildren, Kaitlyn Nixon, Eugene, Oregon and Dallen Nixon, Monmouth, Oregon; step grandchildren, Ryan Pokorny, Richmond, Virginia and Jill (Pokorny) Stolz, Omaha, Nebraska, and step great grandchild, Aspen Elaine Stolz, Omaha, Nebraska.He was preceded in death by his parents, son in law, Dale Nixon, and brother, Gerald Borgstadter.Visitation will be Saturday, October 7, 2023, from 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will be Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 10:30 AM at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.Interment will be Saturday, October 7, 2023, at 3:30 P.M. in the Lincoln Cemetery, Lincoln, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas, or the Jerry Borgstadter Football Scholarship, La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.comArrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, PO Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548. (785) 222-2517.

Jerry Borgstadter, age 88

Dellors Elaine Catterfeld, 62, passed away Sept. 30, 2023, at her home in Great Bend. She was born Dec. 19, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Larry Ellsworth, Sr. and Lorrine (Stevens) Ellsworth. She married Robert W. Catterfeld in Great Bend. He died Jan. 23, 2001.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Dellors was a cook for the Great Bend Senior Center and had previously worked at Barton Community College and USD 428. She was a member of the Great Bend Sportsman Club and was an avid fisher.

Survivors include, a son, Tyler Swank and wife Shonita of Hoisington; two daughters, Lacy Fox and husband Dustin and Melissa Wilson and husband Benjamin all of Kinsley; a stepson, Scott Catterfeld of Lansing; three stepdaughters, Shawn Wilson of Ottawa, Shannon Boller (Bill) of Candenton, Mo. and Wendy Radke (Craig) of Spring Hill; two brothers, Larry Ellsworth, Jr. (Kelly) of Hutchison and Shannon Thacker of Atchison; two sisters, Diana Hayward of Great Bend and Lisa Bortz of Wichita; 22 grandchildren, Zoe Barta, Nakita Barta, Ace Prather, Boomer Foster, Shelby Foster, Michael Barr III, Daisy Rehme, Colton King, Naomi Fox, Robert Wilson, Aurora Wilson, Michael Fox, Dean Fox, Grace Fox, Lukas Fox, Amyelia Fox, Elliott Fox and Lilyann Fox; five great-grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; 18 step great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Catterfeld; a brother, Chad Ellsworth; a sister, Becky Thacker; and a grandson, Chance Fox.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials have been designated to Lacy Fox to benefit Dellors’ Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dellors Elaine Catterfeld, 62, passed away Sept. 30, 2023, at her home in Great Bend. She was born Dec. 19, 1960, in Hutchinson, to Larry Ellsworth, Sr. and Lorrine (Stevens) Ellsworth. She married Robert W. Catterfeld in Great Bend. He died Jan. 23, 2001.A longtime Great Bend resident, Dellors was a cook for the Great Bend Senior Center and had previously worked at Barton Community College and USD 428. She was a member of the Great Bend Sportsman Club and was an avid fisher.Survivors include, a son, Tyler Swank and wife Shonita of Hoisington; two daughters, Lacy Fox and husband Dustin and Melissa Wilson and husband Benjamin all of Kinsley; a stepson, Scott Catterfeld of Lansing; three stepdaughters, Shawn Wilson of Ottawa, Shannon Boller (Bill) of Candenton, Mo. and Wendy Radke (Craig) of Spring Hill; two brothers, Larry Ellsworth, Jr. (Kelly) of Hutchison and Shannon Thacker of Atchison; two sisters, Diana Hayward of Great Bend and Lisa Bortz of Wichita; 22 grandchildren, Zoe Barta, Nakita Barta, Ace Prather, Boomer Foster, Shelby Foster, Michael Barr III, Daisy Rehme, Colton King, Naomi Fox, Robert Wilson, Aurora Wilson, Michael Fox, Dean Fox, Grace Fox, Lukas Fox, Amyelia Fox, Elliott Fox and Lilyann Fox; five great-grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; 18 step great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Catterfeld; a brother, Chad Ellsworth; a sister, Becky Thacker; and a grandson, Chance Fox.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Memorials have been designated to Lacy Fox to benefit Dellors’ Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Dellors Catterfeld, age 62

Sheryl Jean Neeland, 66, passed away September 29, 2023, at The University of Kansas Medical Center – Great Bend Campus. She was born August 12, 1957, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Dale &amp; Ella (Koch) Hartig. On July 28, 1990, Sheryl was united in marriage to Craig Neeland in Ellinwood, Kansas.

Sheryl grew up in rural Ellinwood, Kansas, graduating from Ellinwood High School in 1975. She received her Associate’s in Nursing from Barton Community College and continued her education at Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor’s in Education degree in 1983. From there, Sheryl received her Master’s in Counseling degree in 1993.

Sheryl loved to spend time with her children, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law, as well as her grandchildren. She touched the lives of many children in Great Bend. She was a Kindergarten teacher and school nurse at Riley Elementary, a Guidance Counselor at Jefferson Elementary and Park Elementary and then at the Great Bend Middle School. She worked for the Great Bend USD 428 District for a total of 38 years. She was instrumental in developing Reality U at the Middle School. Sheryl was active in many local volunteer organizations including United Way of Central Kansas and Memories Matter Camp. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society and Daughters of Isabella.

Survivors include, her husband, Craig Neeland of the home; two children, Sarah Trujillo and husband Tyler of Hugoton and Adam Neeland and wife Alex of Great Bend; two grandchildren, Madden and Ella Trujillo, with a grandbaby Trujillo to arrive in December; one brother, JR Hartig (Bernie) of Phoenix, Arizona; a sister, Carol Byrd (Eugene) of Birmingham, Alabama; and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; Dale and Ella Hartig; and father-in-law, Paul Neeland

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 2, 2023, 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 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kansas. Memorials have been designated to United Way of Central Kansas or American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Sheryl Jean Neeland, 66, passed away September 29, 2023, at The University of Kansas Medical Center – Great Bend Campus. She was born August 12, 1957, in Hobbs, New Mexico, to Dale &amp; Ella (Koch) Hartig. On July 28, 1990, Sheryl was united in marriage to Craig Neeland in Ellinwood, Kansas.Sheryl grew up in rural Ellinwood, Kansas, graduating from Ellinwood High School in 1975. She received her Associate’s in Nursing from Barton Community College and continued her education at Fort Hays State University with a Bachelor’s in Education degree in 1983. From there, Sheryl received her Master’s in Counseling degree in 1993.Sheryl loved to spend time with her children, son-in-law, and daughter-in-law, as well as her grandchildren. She touched the lives of many children in Great Bend. She was a Kindergarten teacher and school nurse at Riley Elementary, a Guidance Counselor at Jefferson Elementary and Park Elementary and then at the Great Bend Middle School. She worked for the Great Bend USD 428 District for a total of 38 years. She was instrumental in developing Reality U at the Middle School. Sheryl was active in many local volunteer organizations including United Way of Central Kansas and Memories Matter Camp. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society and Daughters of Isabella.Survivors include, her husband, Craig Neeland of the home; two children, Sarah Trujillo and husband Tyler of Hugoton and Adam Neeland and wife Alex of Great Bend; two grandchildren, Madden and Ella Trujillo, with a grandbaby Trujillo to arrive in December; one brother, JR Hartig (Bernie) of Phoenix, Arizona; a sister, Carol Byrd (Eugene) of Birmingham, Alabama; and many nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; Dale and Ella Hartig; and father-in-law, Paul NeelandVisitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, October 2, 2023, 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 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 3, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood, Kansas. Memorials have been designated to United Way of Central Kansas or American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Sheryl Neeland, age 66

Margaret Mary Pechanec, 85, Timken, Kansas, died Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

Margaret was born February 26, 1938, at Warnock Place near Bison, Kansas, the last child of Matthew and Velma (Hoofer) Kopsky. Margaret’s father died when she was 18 months old. Her stepfather, Leo Helfrich, and her mother raised her from age six. From her stepfather she received a deep spiritual and moral sense. She graduated from St Michael’s Catholic School and attended Bison High School.

On December 27, 1954, Margaret married Stephen C. Pechanec at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Timken, Kansas. To this union she had seven children. She was a stay-at-home mother and helped her husband establish the Timken Seed Company, where she held the title of Secretary/Treasurer until 2012. She was an avid reader and made many meals during harvest. She enjoyed painting. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Altar Society.

Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Steve, Timken, Kansas; her children, Susan (Alan) Urban, La Crosse, Kansas, L. Douglas (Donna) Pechanec, Califon, New Jersey, Deborah (Donald) Erb, Timken, Kansas, James (Karen) Pechanec, Bison, Kansas, Joseph (Raina) Pechanec, Timken, Kansas, Beth Ann (Kirk) Leiker, La Crosse, Kansas, and Thomas (Linda) Pechanec, Timken, Kansas; her 20 grandchildren, Matthew (Jennifer) Urban, Jake (Aubrey) Urban, Sarah (Brian) Axman, Rebekah (Courtney) Morse, Kate (Cory) Reece, Daniel Erb, Dana (Eddie) Kamintzky, Christopher (Cheryl Rauh) Urban, Eric (Lindsey) Frey, Tara (John) Romano, Rachel (Richard) Chushuk, Bradley Pechanec, and&nbsp;Sandra Garcia, Brandon (Chelsie) Pechanec, Kimberly (Ana) Plaza, Cassidy Pechanec, Adam Leiker, Hannah (Dalton) Norton, Noah Pechanec, Garrett Leiker, and Sierra Pechanec; her 24 great-grandchildren, Ethan Axman, Owen Reece, Kylee Reece, Henry Morse, Brady Axman, Elle Axman, Pearl Urban, Harper Urban, Brooke Axman, Gavin Reece, Claire Morse, Oliver Urban, Nathan Erb, Millie Erb, Paul Chushuk, Lily Pechanec, Bentley Pechanec, EJ Kamintzky, Lucas Norton, JT Romano, Diana Kamintzky, Maggie Chushuk, Beau Axman, and Lucas Pechanec; two sisters-in-law, Vernie Kopsky, and Annie Pechanec; one brother-in-law, Ivan (Linda) Pechanec; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, whom she adored; and her siblings, Vern Kopsky, Virgil (Marge) Kopsky, Velma (Chet) Atkinson, Vera (OJ) Peach, and Jeane (Don) Schmidt.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp; at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas. A rosary will be at 6:00 p.m.

Church visitation will be Monday, October 2, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Monday, October 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka and Father Reginald A. Urban officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Timken, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas, or Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

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>February 26, 1938 - September 24, 2023Margaret Mary Pechanec, 85, Timken, Kansas, died Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.Margaret was born February 26, 1938, at Warnock Place near Bison, Kansas, the last child of Matthew and Velma (Hoofer) Kopsky. Margaret’s father died when she was 18 months old. Her stepfather, Leo Helfrich, and her mother raised her from age six. From her stepfather she received a deep spiritual and moral sense. She graduated from St Michael’s Catholic School and attended Bison High School.On December 27, 1954, Margaret married Stephen C. Pechanec at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Timken, Kansas. To this union she had seven children. She was a stay-at-home mother and helped her husband establish the Timken Seed Company, where she held the title of Secretary/Treasurer until 2012. She was an avid reader and made many meals during harvest. She enjoyed painting. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Altar Society.Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Steve, Timken, Kansas; her children, Susan (Alan) Urban, La Crosse, Kansas, L. Douglas (Donna) Pechanec, Califon, New Jersey, Deborah (Donald) Erb, Timken, Kansas, James (Karen) Pechanec, Bison, Kansas, Joseph (Raina) Pechanec, Timken, Kansas, Beth Ann (Kirk) Leiker, La Crosse, Kansas, and Thomas (Linda) Pechanec, Timken, Kansas; her 20 grandchildren, Matthew (Jennifer) Urban, Jake (Aubrey) Urban, Sarah (Brian) Axman, Rebekah (Courtney) Morse, Kate (Cory) Reece, Daniel Erb, Dana (Eddie) Kamintzky, Christopher (Cheryl Rauh) Urban, Eric (Lindsey) Frey, Tara (John) Romano, Rachel (Richard) Chushuk, Bradley Pechanec, and&nbsp;Sandra Garcia, Brandon (Chelsie) Pechanec, Kimberly (Ana) Plaza, Cassidy Pechanec, Adam Leiker, Hannah (Dalton) Norton, Noah Pechanec, Garrett Leiker, and Sierra Pechanec; her 24 great-grandchildren, Ethan Axman, Owen Reece, Kylee Reece, Henry Morse, Brady Axman, Elle Axman, Pearl Urban, Harper Urban, Brooke Axman, Gavin Reece, Claire Morse, Oliver Urban, Nathan Erb, Millie Erb, Paul Chushuk, Lily Pechanec, Bentley Pechanec, EJ Kamintzky, Lucas Norton, JT Romano, Diana Kamintzky, Maggie Chushuk, Beau Axman, and Lucas Pechanec; two sisters-in-law, Vernie Kopsky, and Annie Pechanec; one brother-in-law, Ivan (Linda) Pechanec; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, whom she adored; and her siblings, Vern Kopsky, Virgil (Marge) Kopsky, Velma (Chet) Atkinson, Vera (OJ) Peach, and Jeane (Don) Schmidt.Visitation will be Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.&nbsp; at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas. A rosary will be at 6:00 p.m.Church visitation will be Monday, October 2, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:50 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas.Funeral service will be Monday, October 2, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka and Father Reginald A. Urban officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Timken, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas, or Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.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.

Margaret Mary Pechanec

Clifford “Cliff” C. Bieberle, 87, passed away Sept. 26, 2023, at Riverbend Assisted Living of Great Bend. He was born April 16, 1936, at Bushton to Tony and Mary (Hammeke) Bieberle. He married Janet R. Polzin Oct. 19, 1957, at Dubuque. She died July 19, 2000. He then married Geraldine “Gerry” (Depiesse) Steinert on Sept. 23, 2009. She survives.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Cliff owned Cliff’s Trash Service for 43 years until his retirement in 2001. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #862. He enjoyed playing pitch, hunting, fishing, socializing with friends, and was known to be quick with a story.

Survivors include, his wife, Gerry Bieberle of the home; two sons, Jim Bieberle (Crystal) of Great Bend and Danny Bieberle (Tammy Becker) of Medicine Lodge; three daughters, Linda Francis (Todd), Vicki Woodral (Bill) and Donna Eshleman (Matt) all of Great Bend; a sister, Elvera Ewald (Jerry) of Wichita; eight grandchildren, Chelsea Laramore (Mark), Trista Fritz (Charlie), Chase Bieberle (Jes), Samanatha Elsen (Alex), Jeff Woodral (Krystal), Stephanie Richter (Jesse), Justin Bieberle (Crystal) and Jennelle Ochoa (Tim); 22 great-grandchildren; three step-children, Jay Steinert (Cheryl) of Hoisington, Marty Steinert of Hoisington and Terry Steinert (Stacey) of Kansas City, Mo.; and six step-grandchildren, Shane Andereck, Cole Steinert, Chase Steinert, Mindy Steinert, Taylor Meitner and Tanner Cassity. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Janet Bieberle; a brother, Father Victor Bieberle; two sisters, Evelyn Klepper and LeaNell Moos; and a grandson, Brayden Eshleman.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service with Knights of Columbus Rosary held at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu and Father Adam Greglinger concelebrating. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Ronald McDonald House or Gentiva Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

<figure>
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 </figure>Clifford “Cliff” C. Bieberle, 87, passed away Sept. 26, 2023, at Riverbend Assisted Living of Great Bend. He was born April 16, 1936, at Bushton to Tony and Mary (Hammeke) Bieberle. He married Janet R. Polzin Oct. 19, 1957, at Dubuque. She died July 19, 2000. He then married Geraldine “Gerry” (Depiesse) Steinert on Sept. 23, 2009. She survives.A longtime Great Bend resident, Cliff owned Cliff’s Trash Service for 43 years until his retirement in 2001. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus Council #862. He enjoyed playing pitch, hunting, fishing, socializing with friends, and was known to be quick with a story.Survivors include, his wife, Gerry Bieberle of the home; two sons, Jim Bieberle (Crystal) of Great Bend and Danny Bieberle (Tammy Becker) of Medicine Lodge; three daughters, Linda Francis (Todd), Vicki Woodral (Bill) and Donna Eshleman (Matt) all of Great Bend; a sister, Elvera Ewald (Jerry) of Wichita; eight grandchildren, Chelsea Laramore (Mark), Trista Fritz (Charlie), Chase Bieberle (Jes), Samanatha Elsen (Alex), Jeff Woodral (Krystal), Stephanie Richter (Jesse), Justin Bieberle (Crystal) and Jennelle Ochoa (Tim); 22 great-grandchildren; three step-children, Jay Steinert (Cheryl) of Hoisington, Marty Steinert of Hoisington and Terry Steinert (Stacey) of Kansas City, Mo.; and six step-grandchildren, Shane Andereck, Cole Steinert, Chase Steinert, Mindy Steinert, Taylor Meitner and Tanner Cassity. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Janet Bieberle; a brother, Father Victor Bieberle; two sisters, Evelyn Klepper and LeaNell Moos; and a grandson, Brayden Eshleman.Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, Sept. 29, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service with Knights of Columbus Rosary held at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at noon., Saturday, Sept. 30, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu and Father Adam Greglinger concelebrating. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Ronald McDonald House or Gentiva Hospice, 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

Clifford 'Cliff' Bieberle, age 87

Edna J. Stairrett, 89, passed away September 26, 2023 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

She was born December 6, 1933 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of Jay Hugh and Emma Greene Green. She was a farm wife.

She was of the Presbyterian faith. She was a member of CASA, Democratic party committee chairwoman, trustee for Valley Township and was on the Library board, Senior Center board and the Fairmount Cemetery board, all of Jetmore.

On September 3, 1955, she married Jack B. Stairrett in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He died October 21, 2011.

Survivors include: two sons, Andy Stairrett, Joe (Svetlana) Stairrett, both of Jetmore; daughter, Jaci (Randy) Dumler, Ness City; two brothers, Johnny Green, Bahama, NC, David Green, Knoxville, TN; three sisters, Jeanette (Paul) Ownby, Mary Cash, Emma Lou Scarbro, all of Knoxville, TN; two sister-in-laws, Keiko Stairrett, Olympia, WA and Sandra Stum, Towner, CO; seven grandchildren, Amanda (Curtiss) Stairrett, Stephanie (Justin) Fuller, Danny (Mikki) Dumler, Lee Stairrett, Linda (Kevin) Stairrett, Grant (Rachel) Stairrett, Colt Stairrett; four great grandchildren, Alexis Swinney, Aiden Schlotthauer, Braydin Schlotthauer, Kimberly Stairrett and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, and an infant son, Phillip William Stairrett.

Funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore, with Rev. Mark Durham presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2023 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.

Edna J. Stairrett, 89, passed away September 26, 2023 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.She was born December 6, 1933 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of Jay Hugh and Emma Greene Green. She was a farm wife.She was of the Presbyterian faith. She was a member of CASA, Democratic party committee chairwoman, trustee for Valley Township and was on the Library board, Senior Center board and the Fairmount Cemetery board, all of Jetmore.On September 3, 1955, she married Jack B. Stairrett in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He died October 21, 2011.Survivors include: two sons, Andy Stairrett, Joe (Svetlana) Stairrett, both of Jetmore; daughter, Jaci (Randy) Dumler, Ness City; two brothers, Johnny Green, Bahama, NC, David Green, Knoxville, TN; three sisters, Jeanette (Paul) Ownby, Mary Cash, Emma Lou Scarbro, all of Knoxville, TN; two sister-in-laws, Keiko Stairrett, Olympia, WA and Sandra Stum, Towner, CO; seven grandchildren, Amanda (Curtiss) Stairrett, Stephanie (Justin) Fuller, Danny (Mikki) Dumler, Lee Stairrett, Linda (Kevin) Stairrett, Grant (Rachel) Stairrett, Colt Stairrett; four great grandchildren, Alexis Swinney, Aiden Schlotthauer, Braydin Schlotthauer, Kimberly Stairrett and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack, and an infant son, Phillip William Stairrett.Funeral will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore, with Rev. Mark Durham presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 29, 2023 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore.

Edna Stairrett, age 89

Edgar Leslie “Ed” Sandritter, 89, died September 26, 2023, at his home in Hoisington. He was born July 1, 1934, in Arma, Kansas, the son of Edgar H. &amp; Edna Faye (Scott) Sandritter. Ed graduated from Crawford County High School and attended college at Labette County Community College in Parsons, Kansas, where he played baseball. In 1956 he enlisted in the military serving as a Spec 3 with the United States Army.

On June 3, 1960, he married Judy L. Sutton, in Miami, Oklahoma. To this union was blessed a son, David and daughter, Jill. Always a hard worker, Ed worked for Schneider Construction and later Marlette Mobile Homes. In 1981 he became the director of buildings and grounds for Hoisington USD 431, retiring in 1999. They raised their family in Hoisington, where Ed was active in the children’s sports, coaching little league and serving as the Little League president. He loved all sports: basketball, football, track, tennis and would travel to watch and cheer whether it was high school, collegiate teams, K-State, KU, or Pittsburg State. He loved cheering for them all, especially if family was involved. He also loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. Upon retirement Ed and Judy enjoyed traveling and Ed took up golfing, enjoying those times spent with his friends.

He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Judy Sandritter of the home: son, David Sandritter and wife Sue of Columbus, Ohio; daughter, Jill Sinclair and husband Matthew of Fort Collins, Colorado; granddaughter, Mallory Sinclair Ross and husband Daniel of Fort Collins, Colorado; a sister, Sharon Evans and husband Ed of Frontenac, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews: Frank Naccarato (Mary), Kathie Emerson, Karen Pace, Michael Evans (Letha), Matthew Evans (Amy), Brian Sutton (Marilyn), Angela Watson (Rob), Jason Sutton (Celestine), and Diane Zoeller (Eric).

He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mary Lee Doss and Margaret Naccarato; a niece, Judy Doss, and two nephews, Danny Doss and Nicholas Reichuber.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation or First United Methodist Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Edgar Leslie “Ed” Sandritter, 89, died September 26, 2023, at his home in Hoisington. He was born July 1, 1934, in Arma, Kansas, the son of Edgar H. &amp; Edna Faye (Scott) Sandritter. Ed graduated from Crawford County High School and attended college at Labette County Community College in Parsons, Kansas, where he played baseball. In 1956 he enlisted in the military serving as a Spec 3 with the United States Army.On June 3, 1960, he married Judy L. Sutton, in Miami, Oklahoma. To this union was blessed a son, David and daughter, Jill. Always a hard worker, Ed worked for Schneider Construction and later Marlette Mobile Homes. In 1981 he became the director of buildings and grounds for Hoisington USD 431, retiring in 1999. They raised their family in Hoisington, where Ed was active in the children’s sports, coaching little league and serving as the Little League president. He loved all sports: basketball, football, track, tennis and would travel to watch and cheer whether it was high school, collegiate teams, K-State, KU, or Pittsburg State. He loved cheering for them all, especially if family was involved. He also loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Royals. Upon retirement Ed and Judy enjoyed traveling and Ed took up golfing, enjoying those times spent with his friends.He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Judy Sandritter of the home: son, David Sandritter and wife Sue of Columbus, Ohio; daughter, Jill Sinclair and husband Matthew of Fort Collins, Colorado; granddaughter, Mallory Sinclair Ross and husband Daniel of Fort Collins, Colorado; a sister, Sharon Evans and husband Ed of Frontenac, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews: Frank Naccarato (Mary), Kathie Emerson, Karen Pace, Michael Evans (Letha), Matthew Evans (Amy), Brian Sutton (Marilyn), Angela Watson (Rob), Jason Sutton (Celestine), and Diane Zoeller (Eric).He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Mary Lee Doss and Margaret Naccarato; a niece, Judy Doss, and two nephews, Danny Doss and Nicholas Reichuber.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, September 30, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation or First United Methodist Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Edgar 'Ed' Sandritter, age 89

Margaret was born February 26, 1938, at Warnock Place near Bison, Kansas, the last child of Matthew and Velma (Hoofer) Kopsky. Margaret’s father died when she was 18 months old. Her stepfather, Leo Helfrich, and her mother raised her from age 6. From her stepfather she received a deep spiritual and moral sense. She graduated from St Michael’s Catholic School and attended Bison High School.

Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Steve, Timken, Kansas; her children, Susan (Alan) Urban, La Crosse, Kansas, L. Douglas (Donna) Pechanec, Califon, New Jersey, Deborah (Donald) Erb, Timken, Kansas, James (Karen) Pechanec, Bison, Kansas, Joseph (Raina) Pechanec, Timken, Kansas, Beth Ann (Kirk) Leiker, La Crosse, Kansas, and Thomas (Linda) Pechanec, Timken, Kansas; her 20 grandchildren, Matthew (Jennifer) Urban, Jake (Aubrey) Urban, Sarah (Brian) Axman, Rebekah (Courtney) Morse, Kate (Cory) Reece, Daniel Erb, Dana (Eddie) Kamintzky, Christopher (Cheryl Rauh) Urban, Eric (Lindsey) Frey, Tara (John) Romano, Rachel (Richard) Chushuk, Bradley Pechanec, and

Sandra Garcia, Brandon (Chelsie) Pechanec, Kimberly (Ana) Plaza, Cassidy Pechanec, Adam Leiker, Hannah (Dalton) Norton, Noah Pechanec, Garrett Leiker, and Sierra Pechanec; her 24 great-grandchildren, Ethan Axman, Owen Reece, Kylee Reece, Henry Morse, Brady Axman, Elle Axman, Pearl Urban, Harper Urban, Brooke Axman, Gavin Reece, Claire Morse, Oliver Urban, Nathan Erb, Millie Erb, Paul Chushuk, Lily Pechanec, Bentley Pechanec, EJ Kamintzky, Lucas Norton, JT Romano, Diana Kamintzky, Maggie Chushuk, Beau Axman, and Lucas Pechanec; two sisters-in-law, Vernie Kopsky, and Annie Pechanec; one brother-in-law, Ivan (Linda) Pechanec; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas. A rosary will be at 6:00 P.M.

Church visitation will be Monday, October 2, 2023, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Monday, October 2, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka and Father Reginald A. Urban officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Timken, Kansas.

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>Margaret Mary Pechanec, 85, Timken, Kansas, died Sunday, September 24, 2023, at the Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.Margaret was born February 26, 1938, at Warnock Place near Bison, Kansas, the last child of Matthew and Velma (Hoofer) Kopsky. Margaret’s father died when she was 18 months old. Her stepfather, Leo Helfrich, and her mother raised her from age 6. From her stepfather she received a deep spiritual and moral sense. She graduated from St Michael’s Catholic School and attended Bison High School.On December 27, 1954, Margaret married Stephen C. Pechanec at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Timken, Kansas. To this union she had seven children. She was a stay-at-home mother and helped her husband establish the Timken Seed Company, where she held the title of Secretary/Treasurer until 2012. She was an avid reader and made many meals during harvest. She enjoyed painting. She was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Altar Society.Survivors include her husband of 68 years, Steve, Timken, Kansas; her children, Susan (Alan) Urban, La Crosse, Kansas, L. Douglas (Donna) Pechanec, Califon, New Jersey, Deborah (Donald) Erb, Timken, Kansas, James (Karen) Pechanec, Bison, Kansas, Joseph (Raina) Pechanec, Timken, Kansas, Beth Ann (Kirk) Leiker, La Crosse, Kansas, and Thomas (Linda) Pechanec, Timken, Kansas; her 20 grandchildren, Matthew (Jennifer) Urban, Jake (Aubrey) Urban, Sarah (Brian) Axman, Rebekah (Courtney) Morse, Kate (Cory) Reece, Daniel Erb, Dana (Eddie) Kamintzky, Christopher (Cheryl Rauh) Urban, Eric (Lindsey) Frey, Tara (John) Romano, Rachel (Richard) Chushuk, Bradley Pechanec, andSandra Garcia, Brandon (Chelsie) Pechanec, Kimberly (Ana) Plaza, Cassidy Pechanec, Adam Leiker, Hannah (Dalton) Norton, Noah Pechanec, Garrett Leiker, and Sierra Pechanec; her 24 great-grandchildren, Ethan Axman, Owen Reece, Kylee Reece, Henry Morse, Brady Axman, Elle Axman, Pearl Urban, Harper Urban, Brooke Axman, Gavin Reece, Claire Morse, Oliver Urban, Nathan Erb, Millie Erb, Paul Chushuk, Lily Pechanec, Bentley Pechanec, EJ Kamintzky, Lucas Norton, JT Romano, Diana Kamintzky, Maggie Chushuk, Beau Axman, and Lucas Pechanec; two sisters-in-law, Vernie Kopsky, and Annie Pechanec; one brother-in-law, Ivan (Linda) Pechanec; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, whom she adored; and her siblings, Vern Kopsky, Virgil (Marge) Kopsky, Velma (Chet) Atkinson, Vera (OJ) Peach, and Jeane (Don) Schmidt.Visitation will be Sunday, October 1, 2023, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas. A rosary will be at 6:00 P.M.Church visitation will be Monday, October 2, 2023, from 9:00 A.M. to 9:50 A.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas.Funeral service will be Monday, October 2, 2023, at 10:00 A.M. at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka and Father Reginald A. Urban officiating. Interment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Timken, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Timken, Kansas, or Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.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.

Margaret Pechanec, age 85

Ricardo San Miguel, 68, passed away September 18, 2023 at Larned, Kansas.

He was born July 13, 1955 in Dumas, Texas, the son of Juan and Andrea Santana San Miguel. He was an independent contractor for construction. He was a wonderful father. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts.

Survivors include: son, Daniel (Teresa) San Miguel, Lyons, Kansas; daughter, Melissa (Roberto) Nevarez, Larned, Kansas; son Gabriel (Keylee) San Miguel, Harper, Kansas; son, Caleb San Miguel, Phoenix, Arizona; and twelve grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers and sisters.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, Kansas with David San Miguel and Daniel San Miguel presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2023 at Beckwith Mortuary. Cremation will take place following the service.

Personal condolences may be sent in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550 or left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Ricardo San Miguel, 68, passed away September 18, 2023 at Larned, Kansas.He was born July 13, 1955 in Dumas, Texas, the son of Juan and Andrea Santana San Miguel. He was an independent contractor for construction. He was a wonderful father. He will be sadly missed and will always hold a place in our hearts.Survivors include: son, Daniel (Teresa) San Miguel, Lyons, Kansas; daughter, Melissa (Roberto) Nevarez, Larned, Kansas; son Gabriel (Keylee) San Miguel, Harper, Kansas; son, Caleb San Miguel, Phoenix, Arizona; and twelve grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents and nine brothers and sisters.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 7, 2023 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, Kansas with David San Miguel and Daniel San Miguel presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, October 6, 2023 at Beckwith Mortuary. Cremation will take place following the service.Personal condolences may be sent in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550 or left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Ricardo San Miguel, age 68

Marjorie I. McKinney, 88, passed away September 20, 2023 at Cedar Village, Ness City, Kansas.

She was born August 5, 1935 in Longdale, Oklahoma the daughter of Avery G. and Edna Knoop Hall.

A lifetime area resident; she was a teacher. She was a member of New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene of Larned, Kansas.

She married Carl McKinney on July 10, 1966 in Kinsley, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2023.

Survivors include: son, Kenneth R. McKinney, Arlington, Kansas; daughter, Sheila McKinney, Garfield, Kansas; and eight grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Dean Hall and Jon Hall; and a sister Irene Miller.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 6, 2023 at New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene, Larned, Kansas with Pastor Daryl Riffel presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, Kansas. Burial will be in Wayne Cemetery, Lewis, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene 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>Marjorie I. McKinney, 88, passed away September 20, 2023 at Cedar Village, Ness City, Kansas.She was born August 5, 1935 in Longdale, Oklahoma the daughter of Avery G. and Edna Knoop Hall.A lifetime area resident; she was a teacher. She was a member of New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene of Larned, Kansas.She married Carl McKinney on July 10, 1966 in Kinsley, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 14, 2023.Survivors include: son, Kenneth R. McKinney, Arlington, Kansas; daughter, Sheila McKinney, Garfield, Kansas; and eight grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Dean Hall and Jon Hall; and a sister Irene Miller.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 6, 2023 at New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene, Larned, Kansas with Pastor Daryl Riffel presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, Kansas. Burial will be in Wayne Cemetery, Lewis, Kansas.Memorials may be given to New Beginnings Church of the Nazarene in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Marjorie McKinney, age 88

LeRoy Eugene Wilhelm, 95, passed away on September 25, 2023, at Azria Health Woodhaven in Great Bend, Kan. He was born on October 28, 1927, to Henry Wilhelm, Jr. and Martha Ernst Wilhelm. He was born and raised on a farm northwest of Susank and went to school in a one room schoolhouse 1 ½ miles from the farm through the 8th grade.

On June 6, 1954, he married Arlene Muth in Hoisington at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, having been married over 68 years. He was a farmer and then entered the United States Army. He was a tank driver for his military commander at Fort Riley.

He was a member of the church council, head usher and Sunday school superintendent of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hoisington. He then moved to Great Bend and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church until his death. He was a member of Eagles Lodge of Great Bend for 55 years.

Survivors include, two daughters, LaVentrice Wilhelm of Surprise, Ariz., and LaVeneia Smith and husband, Kyle, of Claflin, Kan.; a grandson, Preston Smith, of Claflin, Kan.; and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Rice of Greenwood, Ark.

He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; a brother, Ernest Wilhelm; and three sisters, Janiece Cowan, Janeal Rodecape, and Darlene Rundle.

Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Nancy Mitchell, PMA presiding. The family will be receiving guests prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials have been designated to the Gentiva Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>LeRoy Eugene Wilhelm, 95, passed away on September 25, 2023, at Azria Health Woodhaven in Great Bend, Kan. He was born on October 28, 1927, to Henry Wilhelm, Jr. and Martha Ernst Wilhelm. He was born and raised on a farm northwest of Susank and went to school in a one room schoolhouse 1 ½ miles from the farm through the 8th grade.On June 6, 1954, he married Arlene Muth in Hoisington at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, having been married over 68 years. He was a farmer and then entered the United States Army. He was a tank driver for his military commander at Fort Riley.He was a member of the church council, head usher and Sunday school superintendent of Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Hoisington. He then moved to Great Bend and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church until his death. He was a member of Eagles Lodge of Great Bend for 55 years.Survivors include, two daughters, LaVentrice Wilhelm of Surprise, Ariz., and LaVeneia Smith and husband, Kyle, of Claflin, Kan.; a grandson, Preston Smith, of Claflin, Kan.; and a sister-in-law, Marilyn Rice of Greenwood, Ark.He was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; a brother, Ernest Wilhelm; and three sisters, Janiece Cowan, Janeal Rodecape, and Darlene Rundle.Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Nancy Mitchell, PMA presiding. The family will be receiving guests prior to the service from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Inurnment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery, with Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials have been designated to the Gentiva Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

LeRoy Wilhelm, age 95

Janice Marie Schultz, 84, passed away September 22, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born December 8, 1938, in Great Bend to Daniel and Selma (Hartman) Scheck. Janice married Bernard Mauler, Jr. June 18, 1957, then later married Leslie L. Schultz May 20, 1982, in Pawnee Rock. Leslie passed away March 24, 2002.

Janice, a current resident of Great Bend moving from Pawnee Rock in 2007, was a 1957 graduate of Otis High School and faithfully served as a Nurse Aide at Central Kansas Medical Center for many years. She was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, as well as being active in the Bergthal Mennonite Church, Pawnee Rock, and enjoyed sewing, German heritage food, and time spent with family and friends, often times traveling many miles. She was also known for her quilting skills, awarding many quilts to Service Members and Veterans through Quilts of Valor. She gifted many quilts to family members.

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 </figure>Janice Marie Schultz, 84, passed away September 22, 2023, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born December 8, 1938, in Great Bend to Daniel and Selma (Hartman) Scheck. Janice married Bernard Mauler, Jr. June 18, 1957, then later married Leslie L. Schultz May 20, 1982, in Pawnee Rock. Leslie passed away March 24, 2002.Janice, a current resident of Great Bend moving from Pawnee Rock in 2007, was a 1957 graduate of Otis High School and faithfully served as a Nurse Aide at Central Kansas Medical Center for many years. She was a long-time member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, as well as being active in the Bergthal Mennonite Church, Pawnee Rock, and enjoyed sewing, German heritage food, and time spent with family and friends, often times traveling many miles. She was also known for her quilting skills, awarding many quilts to Service Members and Veterans through Quilts of Valor. She gifted many quilts to family members.Survivors include one son, Michael Mauler of Great Bend; three daughters, Susan Grimes (Fred) of Auburn, Calif., Michele Johnson (David) of Gainesville, Mo., and Sandra Kuhn (Jeff) of Clovis, Calif..; three stepdaughters, Ronda Hixon (Larry) of Pawnee Rock, Debra Schultz of Tulsa, Okla.; and Marla Davidson (Greg) of Great Bend; and six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded in passing by husband, Leslie; an infant sister, Brenda Scheck; and a daughter in law, Julie Mauler.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 29, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, with Stan Ewy SAM, presiding. Interment will follow at Mennonite Memorial Cemetery, Pawnee Rock. Visitation will be Noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family present to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Memorials may be given to Trinity Lutheran Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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