Glen Alexander Doonan, 76, passed away June 18, 2023, at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita. He was born April 10, 1947, in Parsons, to Willard and Blanche (Schaffer) Doonan. Glen married Dorthy Hart Sept. 6, 1969, in Patuxent River, MD.

Glen, a Hoisington area resident since 1975 coming from Pratt and Great Bend, worked as a machinist for GBI for 26 years, retiring in 2001. During that time, he also owned and operated Glen's Place Bar and Grill. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, Knights of Columbus Council #1521 and was a Vietnam veteran of the United Stated Navy, obtaining the rank of E4 Petty Officer 3rd Class in the SeaWolf class. He was a tractor enthusiast and enjoyed fishing and lending a hand to his community of farmers. Above all, he was a man of faith and family.

Survivors include wife, Dorthy Doonan, of the home; two sons, Jeff Doonan of Hoisington, Wade Doonan and wife Sandy of Salina; one daughter, Lynn Andres and husband Merlyn of Solomon; one brother, Roy Doonan of Hutchinson two sisters, Faye Doonan of Hoisington, and Darlene Stoss of Hoisington; six grandchildren, Jacob Andres and wife Jennifer, Shauna Andres, Alexis Miller and husband Conlan, Austin Doonan, Kacee Doonan and Bryce Doonan; one great grandson, Benjamin Andres; and his beloved mutt, Hank.

He was preceded in death by brother, Willard Ray “Butch” Doonan; and a brother-in-law, Ed Stoss.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2023, at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with Father Anselm Eke presiding. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Solomon. The register book will be available to sign 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 22, with a Vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Memorials may be given to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Glen Alexander Doonan, 76, passed away June 18, 2023, at Via Christi St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Wichita. He was born April 10, 1947, in Parsons, to Willard and Blanche (Schaffer) Doonan. Glen married Dorthy Hart Sept. 6, 1969, in Patuxent River, MD.Glen, a Hoisington area resident since 1975 coming from Pratt and Great Bend, worked as a machinist for GBI for 26 years, retiring in 2001. During that time, he also owned and operated Glen's Place Bar and Grill. He was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, Knights of Columbus Council #1521 and was a Vietnam veteran of the United Stated Navy, obtaining the rank of E4 Petty Officer 3rd Class in the SeaWolf class. He was a tractor enthusiast and enjoyed fishing and lending a hand to his community of farmers. Above all, he was a man of faith and family.Survivors include wife, Dorthy Doonan, of the home; two sons, Jeff Doonan of Hoisington, Wade Doonan and wife Sandy of Salina; one daughter, Lynn Andres and husband Merlyn of Solomon; one brother, Roy Doonan of Hutchinson two sisters, Faye Doonan of Hoisington, and Darlene Stoss of Hoisington; six grandchildren, Jacob Andres and wife Jennifer, Shauna Andres, Alexis Miller and husband Conlan, Austin Doonan, Kacee Doonan and Bryce Doonan; one great grandson, Benjamin Andres; and his beloved mutt, Hank.He was preceded in death by brother, Willard Ray “Butch” Doonan; and a brother-in-law, Ed Stoss.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2023, at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington, with Father Anselm Eke presiding. Inurnment will take place at a later date at Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Solomon. The register book will be available to sign 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 22, with a Vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m., at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.Memorials may be given to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Glen Doonan, age 76

Evelyn Catherine Klusener, 85, passed away June 17, 2023, at Sangre De Cristo Hospice House, Pueblo, Colo. She was born Jan. 19, 1938, in Rocky Ford, Colo., to Seledanio and Marcela (Blea) Gomez. Evelyn married Leonard Klusener July 2, 1957, in Lyons. He passed away Feb. 19, 2008.

A current resident of La Junta, Colo., Evelyn had been a longtime resident of Great Bend, and had faithfully served many years as a translator and data entry specialist for the Barton County Health Department and a cook for USD 428 and Barton Community College. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose and the Altar Society, and in her spare time, enjoyed camping, arts and crafts.

Survivors include one son, Edward Klusener (Mary) of La Junta, Colo.; five daughters, Virginia Roybal Mascarenas (Thomas) of La Junta, Colo., Katrina Evers (Robert) of Great Bend, Mary McVey (Patrick) of Liberty Hill, Texas, Donna (Stueve) Zink (Andrew) of Turon, and Brenda McNary (Steve) of Smith Center; one brother, Victor Gomez of La Junta, Colo.; three sisters, Jenny Ramirez of La Junta, Colo., Alicia Acosta of Denver, Colo., and Arcilia Salinas of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and 20 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by husband Leonard Klusener, parents Seledanio and Marcela (Blea) Gomez, brothers Mike Gomez and David Gomez, and granddaughter, TaCoa Stueve.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 22, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorials may be given to Prince of Peace Parish or American Cancer Society, 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

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 </figure>Evelyn Catherine Klusener, 85, passed away June 17, 2023, at Sangre De Cristo Hospice House, Pueblo, Colo. She was born Jan. 19, 1938, in Rocky Ford, Colo., to Seledanio and Marcela (Blea) Gomez. Evelyn married Leonard Klusener July 2, 1957, in Lyons. He passed away Feb. 19, 2008.A current resident of La Junta, Colo., Evelyn had been a longtime resident of Great Bend, and had faithfully served many years as a translator and data entry specialist for the Barton County Health Department and a cook for USD 428 and Barton Community College. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose and the Altar Society, and in her spare time, enjoyed camping, arts and crafts.Survivors include one son, Edward Klusener (Mary) of La Junta, Colo.; five daughters, Virginia Roybal Mascarenas (Thomas) of La Junta, Colo., Katrina Evers (Robert) of Great Bend, Mary McVey (Patrick) of Liberty Hill, Texas, Donna (Stueve) Zink (Andrew) of Turon, and Brenda McNary (Steve) of Smith Center; one brother, Victor Gomez of La Junta, Colo.; three sisters, Jenny Ramirez of La Junta, Colo., Alicia Acosta of Denver, Colo., and Arcilia Salinas of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and 20 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by husband Leonard Klusener, parents Seledanio and Marcela (Blea) Gomez, brothers Mike Gomez and David Gomez, and granddaughter, TaCoa Stueve.Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with interment to follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m., Thursday, June 22, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving guests from 5 to 7 p.m. Memorials may be given to Prince of Peace Parish or American Cancer Society, 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

Evelyn Klusener, age 85

Kathleen A. (O’Connor) Suppes – age 61 passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Hays Medical Center.

She was born November 11, 1961, in Concordia, Kansas to Earl Eugene and Catherine Ann (Schneweis) O’Connor. She married Patrick Suppes and into his family of five children on November 21, 1997, in Olmitz, Kansas.

She was an LPN and worked at area nursing homes and hospitals for over 35 years in Victoria, Hays, Russell, Great Bend, Larned and LaCrosse. Kathleen started her nursing career as a CAN working with her mother taking care of the nuns in Concordia, and retired early in 2018. She grew up in Concordia and attended Concordia High School.

She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Altar Society in Olmitz. She enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching, making jewelry and beading jewelry. She had a great love of music, and

enjoyed playing her piano. She was a strong in her Catholic Faith, and continuously prayed for others.

Survivors include her husband, Patrick Suppes, of the home; her children, Amy Perry and husband, Vince, Ellsworth, KS; Julie Hoverson and husband, John, Smithville, MO; Christy Baalmann and husband, Mark, LaCrosse, KS; James Suppes and wife, Brittany, Smith Center, KS; Matthew Suppes and wife, Sharon, Baldwin City, KS; her grandchildren, Christian and Aiden Suppes; Brooklyn Perry; Jailee and Jayden Hoverson; Johannah, Jace and Jodie Baalmann; Elsie and Emmett Suppes, Abigail Suppes; her mother-in-law, Elsie Suppes, Locust Grove Nursing Home, LaCrosse, KS; her brothers, Pat O’Connor, Salina, KS; Michael O’Connor and wife, Janet, Salina, KS; Brian O’Connor and wife, Terri, Concordia, KS; her sister, Colleen Harris and husband, Bill, Memphis, TN; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.

Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Catherine O’Connor; and her father-in-law, Julius J. Suppes.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pfiefer, Kansas with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating. Inurnment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Pfeifer, Kansas.

A vigil service will be at 6:45 P.M. Friday, June 23, 2023, followed by a St. Ann’s Altar Society rosary at 7:00 P.M. Friday, both at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 8:30 to 9:00 A.M. Saturday, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pfeifer.

The family suggests memorials made payable to: Holy Cross Charities INC. in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

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 </figure>Kathleen A. (O’Connor) Suppes – age 61 passed away on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at Hays Medical Center.She was born November 11, 1961, in Concordia, Kansas to Earl Eugene and Catherine Ann (Schneweis) O’Connor. She married Patrick Suppes and into his family of five children on November 21, 1997, in Olmitz, Kansas.She was an LPN and worked at area nursing homes and hospitals for over 35 years in Victoria, Hays, Russell, Great Bend, Larned and LaCrosse. Kathleen started her nursing career as a CAN working with her mother taking care of the nuns in Concordia, and retired early in 2018. She grew up in Concordia and attended Concordia High School.She was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and St. Ann’s Altar Society in Olmitz. She enjoyed crocheting, cross stitching, making jewelry and beading jewelry. She had a great love of music, andenjoyed playing her piano. She was a strong in her Catholic Faith, and continuously prayed for others.Survivors include her husband, Patrick Suppes, of the home; her children, Amy Perry and husband, Vince, Ellsworth, KS; Julie Hoverson and husband, John, Smithville, MO; Christy Baalmann and husband, Mark, LaCrosse, KS; James Suppes and wife, Brittany, Smith Center, KS; Matthew Suppes and wife, Sharon, Baldwin City, KS; her grandchildren, Christian and Aiden Suppes; Brooklyn Perry; Jailee and Jayden Hoverson; Johannah, Jace and Jodie Baalmann; Elsie and Emmett Suppes, Abigail Suppes; her mother-in-law, Elsie Suppes, Locust Grove Nursing Home, LaCrosse, KS; her brothers, Pat O’Connor, Salina, KS; Michael O’Connor and wife, Janet, Salina, KS; Brian O’Connor and wife, Terri, Concordia, KS; her sister, Colleen Harris and husband, Bill, Memphis, TN; as well as many cousins, nieces and nephews.Kathleen was preceded in death by her parents, Earl and Catherine O’Connor; and her father-in-law, Julius J. Suppes.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 9:00 A.M. Saturday, June 24, 2023, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pfiefer, Kansas with Father James Moster O.F.M. Cap. officiating. Inurnment will be in Holy Cross Cemetery, Pfeifer, Kansas.A vigil service will be at 6:45 P.M. Friday, June 23, 2023, followed by a St. Ann’s Altar Society rosary at 7:00 P.M. Friday, both at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays and from 8:30 to 9:00 A.M. Saturday, at Holy Cross Catholic Church, Pfeifer.The family suggests memorials made payable to: Holy Cross Charities INC. in care of Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com.

Kathleen (O'Connor) Suppes, age 61

Manuela “Emma” Granados Gonsalez Moreno, 94, passed away on June 17, 2023, at her home in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on June 5, 1929, in Holly, Colorado, to Manuel Granados and Francisca Sanchez. On February 13, 1960, she married Manuel DeJesus Moreno, Jr., in Great Bend, Kansas. He passed on October 25, 2008.

A resident of Great Bend since 1953 coming from Colorado, Emma was a nurse aide and medical aide at Great Bend Manor. She was a faithful and dedicated Jehovah’s Witness, having enjoyed pioneering with fellow witnesses in the ministries.

Survivors include five sons, Julian Gonsalez of Great Bend, Gilbert (Kelly) Gonsalez of Great Bend, Albert Gonsalez of Topeka, Robert (Barb) Moreno of Topeka, and Richard Moreno of Olathe; four daughters, Alice Delgado of Wichita, Gloria Snow of Great Bend, Rose Cain of Great Bend, and Teresa Moreno of Wichita; thirty-one grandchildren; sixty-three great grandchildren; thirty-three great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband; son, Elias T. Gonsalez, Jr.; daughter, Mary Ward; grandson, Eddie Ward; daughter-in-law, Lesli Gonsalez; her parents; infant brother, John Gonsalez; and her siblings, Pilar, Julianna, Juan, Antonio, Rosa and Lino.

Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023, with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Michael L. Espinosa presiding. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials have been designated to Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Manuela “Emma” Granados Gonsalez Moreno, 94, passed away on June 17, 2023, at her home in Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on June 5, 1929, in Holly, Colorado, to Manuel Granados and Francisca Sanchez. On February 13, 1960, she married Manuel DeJesus Moreno, Jr., in Great Bend, Kansas. He passed on October 25, 2008.A resident of Great Bend since 1953 coming from Colorado, Emma was a nurse aide and medical aide at Great Bend Manor. She was a faithful and dedicated Jehovah’s Witness, having enjoyed pioneering with fellow witnesses in the ministries.Survivors include five sons, Julian Gonsalez of Great Bend, Gilbert (Kelly) Gonsalez of Great Bend, Albert Gonsalez of Topeka, Robert (Barb) Moreno of Topeka, and Richard Moreno of Olathe; four daughters, Alice Delgado of Wichita, Gloria Snow of Great Bend, Rose Cain of Great Bend, and Teresa Moreno of Wichita; thirty-one grandchildren; sixty-three great grandchildren; thirty-three great-great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.She is preceded in death by her husband; son, Elias T. Gonsalez, Jr.; daughter, Mary Ward; grandson, Eddie Ward; daughter-in-law, Lesli Gonsalez; her parents; infant brother, John Gonsalez; and her siblings, Pilar, Julianna, Juan, Antonio, Rosa and Lino.Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, 2023, with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Michael L. Espinosa presiding. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials have been designated to Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Manuela 'Emma' Granados Gonsalez Moreno, age 94

Aliease Delores Dougherty, 94, passed away on June 14, 2023, at Azria Health Woodhaven, Great Bend. She was born on Feb. 11, 1929, in El Dorado, to Charles W. and Lucy Hadassa (Baker) Barker. On Oct. 3, 1947, she married Richard Dougherty; they later divorced.

A resident of Great Bend since 1947, Aliease was a farm wife and homemaker. She was a member of the Great Bend Pilot Club and was a 4-H “El Caballo” Equestrian Leader, as well as an active volunteer for the Great Bend Humane Society and Central Kansas CASA. Aliease loved her animals and cherished time with her family.

Survivors include a son, Richard (Reva) Dougherty of Great Bend; eight grandchildren, Jon Thornbrugh, James Thornbrugh, Jeff Thornbrugh, Joshua Robinson, Marshall Miller, Michael Miller, Lori Strecker and Stacy Dougherty; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Anita Van Tries of Tennessee, Berneal Baker of Wichita, and Norma Gilliland of Lincoln, Neb.; and a son-in-law, Ron Miller, Great Bend. She is preceded in death by two daughters, Ann Miller and Mary Robinson; her parents; a brother, David Wilson; and a sister, Joyce Whitaker.

Visitation will take place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2023, with the family receiving guests from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rhonda Templing, S.A.M, presiding. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials have been designated to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Gentiva Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Aliease Delores Dougherty, 94, passed away on June 14, 2023, at Azria Health Woodhaven, Great Bend. She was born on Feb. 11, 1929, in El Dorado, to Charles W. and Lucy Hadassa (Baker) Barker. On Oct. 3, 1947, she married Richard Dougherty; they later divorced.A resident of Great Bend since 1947, Aliease was a farm wife and homemaker. She was a member of the Great Bend Pilot Club and was a 4-H “El Caballo” Equestrian Leader, as well as an active volunteer for the Great Bend Humane Society and Central Kansas CASA. Aliease loved her animals and cherished time with her family.Survivors include a son, Richard (Reva) Dougherty of Great Bend; eight grandchildren, Jon Thornbrugh, James Thornbrugh, Jeff Thornbrugh, Joshua Robinson, Marshall Miller, Michael Miller, Lori Strecker and Stacy Dougherty; 10 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Anita Van Tries of Tennessee, Berneal Baker of Wichita, and Norma Gilliland of Lincoln, Neb.; and a son-in-law, Ron Miller, Great Bend. She is preceded in death by two daughters, Ann Miller and Mary Robinson; her parents; a brother, David Wilson; and a sister, Joyce Whitaker.Visitation will take place from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 2023, with the family receiving guests from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rhonda Templing, S.A.M, presiding. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials have been designated to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Gentiva Hospice, 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

Aliease Dougherty, age 94

Gary Mac Fox, 75, passed away June 13, 2023, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe.

He was born Sept. 21, 1947, in Great Bend, the son of Walter Mac and Dorothy Goldsmith Fox.

Gary graduated from Larned High School in 1966. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served his country for four years. During that time, he was stationed in (Saigon) Vietnam for one year, where he served as a jet mechanic. He often took R&amp;R trips to Japan, where he would purchase electronic equipment and send it home for safe keeping. His family enjoyed the use of his record player, reel-to-reel tape player and massive speakers until he returned home to reclaim them.

Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force he returned to Kansas and attended and graduated from the North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit, in today’s equivalent of Agriculture Equipment Technology. Having grown up on the family farm, Agricultural Mechanicing was his way of staying connected to the family farm.

He then worked for several years for the John Deere dealerships in Larned, Great Bend, and Ottawa. After his career with John Deere, he worked at the Walmart Distribution Center for several years until he began his career with the Kansas Department of Transportation. He worked for KDOT until February 2023. Gary accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1986 at the New Covenant Church in Larned.

On Jan. 12, 1974, he married Marsha Schultz at Larned; they later divorced.

On Dec. 27, 1993, he married Michaelene Hurd at Larned; she preceded him in death April 18, 2016.

Survivors include: two sons, Eric (Jessie) Fox, Larned, Chris Fox, Salt Lake City, Utah; two step daughters, Amy (Scott) Borton, Lawrence, Leah Hanson, Wichita; two brothers, Larry (Marilyn) Fox, Manhattan, Maurice Fox, Larned; six grandchildren, Allen Fox, Easton Fox, Eli Fox, Evan Fox, Kimberly Hanson, and Tyler Hanson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Michaelene, and an infant sister, Beth Ann Fox.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2023, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor David Spare presiding.

Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association 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>Gary Mac Fox, 75, passed away June 13, 2023, at Olathe Medical Center, Olathe.He was born Sept. 21, 1947, in Great Bend, the son of Walter Mac and Dorothy Goldsmith Fox.Gary graduated from Larned High School in 1966. Following high school, he enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served his country for four years. During that time, he was stationed in (Saigon) Vietnam for one year, where he served as a jet mechanic. He often took R&amp;R trips to Japan, where he would purchase electronic equipment and send it home for safe keeping. His family enjoyed the use of his record player, reel-to-reel tape player and massive speakers until he returned home to reclaim them.Following his honorable discharge from the Air Force he returned to Kansas and attended and graduated from the North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit, in today’s equivalent of Agriculture Equipment Technology. Having grown up on the family farm, Agricultural Mechanicing was his way of staying connected to the family farm.He then worked for several years for the John Deere dealerships in Larned, Great Bend, and Ottawa. After his career with John Deere, he worked at the Walmart Distribution Center for several years until he began his career with the Kansas Department of Transportation. He worked for KDOT until February 2023. Gary accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior in 1986 at the New Covenant Church in Larned.On Jan. 12, 1974, he married Marsha Schultz at Larned; they later divorced.On Dec. 27, 1993, he married Michaelene Hurd at Larned; she preceded him in death April 18, 2016.Survivors include: two sons, Eric (Jessie) Fox, Larned, Chris Fox, Salt Lake City, Utah; two step daughters, Amy (Scott) Borton, Lawrence, Leah Hanson, Wichita; two brothers, Larry (Marilyn) Fox, Manhattan, Maurice Fox, Larned; six grandchildren, Allen Fox, Easton Fox, Eli Fox, Evan Fox, Kimberly Hanson, and Tyler Hanson.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Michaelene, and an infant sister, Beth Ann Fox.Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be 10 a.m. Monday, June 19, 2023, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor David Spare presiding.Memorials may be given to the American Diabetes Association in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Gary Fox, age 75

Nancy Kathryn Baxter, 67, passed away on June 11, 2023, at University of Kansas Health Systems ER – Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on November 30, 1955, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Hiram Joseph Jr. and Patricia Ida Mae (Younkin) Baxter.

A lifetime resident of Great Bend, during her working years, Nancy was the accompanist for Great Bend High School Choir groups. She was also a well-known accompanist outside of the school district in different groups, churches, and even socially. Nancy was a member of Encounter Church, graduating from the Women of Valor Discipleship Program, and later became a mentor of ladies in the program, and the Worship Band. She was a former member of First United Methodist Church, Chapter HR-PEO, and Job’s Daughters. Nancy was a passionate University of Kansas fan, loved cooking and spending time with her dogs, and above all, cherished spending time with her family, stepping into the matriarch role and being the favorite aunt to her nieces and nephews she referred to as “her kids”.

Survivors include three brothers, Jeffrey Baxter and wife Connie, of Leavenworth, Charles Baxter and wife Karen, of Basehor, Alan Baxter of Great Bend; a sister, Lori Underwood and husband Jeff, of Lawrence; “her kids”, Dustin Baxter and wife Sarah, Tara Talley and husband Trent, Olivia Natelli and husband Kenny, David Baxter, Jonathan Baxter, Lindsay Baxter, Megan Berger and husband Chris, Patrick Underwood and wife Makenna, Kelly Blackburn and husband Logan, Chelsea Fincham and husband Brandon, Robert Underwood, AnnaLeesha Huddleston and husband Cody, and Addison Baxter and wife Kelsie; and great nieces and nephews, Arthur Baxter, Hunter Talley, Wyatt Talley, Avery Talley, Magdelyn Talley, Aurora Natelli, Nova Natelli, Audrey Underwood, Landon Berger, Matthew Berger, Owen Blackburn, Lucy Blackburn, Charlotte Fincham, Charley Rose Huddleston, Kason Baxter, Kouper Baxter, and one on the way. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will take place at Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, with family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on June 21, 2023, at Encounter Church, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Encounter Church Women of Valor Discipleship Program, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Nancy Kathryn Baxter, 67, passed away on June 11, 2023, at University of Kansas Health Systems ER – Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kansas. She was born on November 30, 1955, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Hiram Joseph Jr. and Patricia Ida Mae (Younkin) Baxter.A lifetime resident of Great Bend, during her working years, Nancy was the accompanist for Great Bend High School Choir groups. She was also a well-known accompanist outside of the school district in different groups, churches, and even socially. Nancy was a member of Encounter Church, graduating from the Women of Valor Discipleship Program, and later became a mentor of ladies in the program, and the Worship Band. She was a former member of First United Methodist Church, Chapter HR-PEO, and Job’s Daughters. Nancy was a passionate University of Kansas fan, loved cooking and spending time with her dogs, and above all, cherished spending time with her family, stepping into the matriarch role and being the favorite aunt to her nieces and nephews she referred to as “her kids”.Survivors include three brothers, Jeffrey Baxter and wife Connie, of Leavenworth, Charles Baxter and wife Karen, of Basehor, Alan Baxter of Great Bend; a sister, Lori Underwood and husband Jeff, of Lawrence; “her kids”, Dustin Baxter and wife Sarah, Tara Talley and husband Trent, Olivia Natelli and husband Kenny, David Baxter, Jonathan Baxter, Lindsay Baxter, Megan Berger and husband Chris, Patrick Underwood and wife Makenna, Kelly Blackburn and husband Logan, Chelsea Fincham and husband Brandon, Robert Underwood, AnnaLeesha Huddleston and husband Cody, and Addison Baxter and wife Kelsie; and great nieces and nephews, Arthur Baxter, Hunter Talley, Wyatt Talley, Avery Talley, Magdelyn Talley, Aurora Natelli, Nova Natelli, Audrey Underwood, Landon Berger, Matthew Berger, Owen Blackburn, Lucy Blackburn, Charlotte Fincham, Charley Rose Huddleston, Kason Baxter, Kouper Baxter, and one on the way. She is preceded in death by her parents.Visitation will take place at Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20, 2023, with family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on June 21, 2023, at Encounter Church, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Encounter Church Women of Valor Discipleship Program, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Nancy Baxter, age 67

Ann Haremza, 79, of Larned, passed away in Topeka at Stormont Vail Health on June 11, 2023. Ann was born in Great Bend, on Jan. 5, 1944, to Lawrence and Mildred (Simpson) Spacil. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1962. She then went on to graduate from St. Joseph Nursing School in Wichita. Through the years Ann worked for various clinics and hospitals as a Registered Nurse. She retired from the Dominican Sisters of Peace of Great Bend in 2021.&nbsp;

Ann is survived by Granddaughter, Alivia Cook, Topeka;&nbsp;daughter-in-law,&nbsp;Nicole Cook, Topeka; brother, Leon (Carol) Spacil, Omaha, Neb.; sister-in-law, Candi Spacil, Wichita. Other survivors include several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by son, Shawn; sister, June; brother-in-law, Marty Harshberger; brother, Paul; baby sister, Judy and her parents and husband, Ed Haremza.&nbsp;

Memorial Mass will take place at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 20 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood. Altar society Rosary will take place 30 minutes prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church (Ellinwood), Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Larned) or Dominican Sisters of Peace (Great Bend) in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ann Haremza, 79, of Larned, passed away in Topeka at Stormont Vail Health on June 11, 2023. Ann was born in Great Bend, on Jan. 5, 1944, to Lawrence and Mildred (Simpson) Spacil. She attended St. Joseph Catholic School and graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1962. She then went on to graduate from St. Joseph Nursing School in Wichita. Through the years Ann worked for various clinics and hospitals as a Registered Nurse. She retired from the Dominican Sisters of Peace of Great Bend in 2021.&nbsp;Ann is survived by Granddaughter, Alivia Cook, Topeka;&nbsp;daughter-in-law,&nbsp;Nicole Cook, Topeka; brother, Leon (Carol) Spacil, Omaha, Neb.; sister-in-law, Candi Spacil, Wichita. Other survivors include several nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by son, Shawn; sister, June; brother-in-law, Marty Harshberger; brother, Paul; baby sister, Judy and her parents and husband, Ed Haremza.&nbsp;Memorial Mass will take place at 10 a.m., Tuesday, June 20 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood. Altar society Rosary will take place 30 minutes prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic Church (Ellinwood), Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Larned) or Dominican Sisters of Peace (Great Bend) in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;

Ann Harezma, age 79

Rosalie Ann Urban, 83, passed away June 12, 2023, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home in Little River. She was born July 18, 1939, at Quinter, to Balthasar J. &amp; Angela (Von-Lintel) Richmeier. She married Arsenius A. Urban on February 20, 1960, in Great Bend.

A longtime Great Bend and Seward area resident, Rosalie was a hairdresser. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Seward, Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend and the Altar Society. She was a very talented quilter and cook, and she always made sure that her family was fed well.

Survivors include, her husband, Arsenius of the home; three sons, Wayne Urban and wife LuAnn of St. Joseph, Mo., Bryan Urban and wife Joyce of Wichita and Daryle Urban and wife Shelley of Ozawkie, Kan.; a daughter, Denise Joslin and husband Dr. Charles Joslin of Ellinwood; four sisters, Sophie, Jean, Patty and Roberta; ten grandchildren; and six great grandchildren, with the seventh to arrive in August. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Nicholas Joslin; three brothers, Valerian, Frank and Jerry Richmeier; and two sisters, Agnes and Margie.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 16, 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 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 17, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Seward. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to Sandstone Heights Nursing Home Activity Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Rosalie Ann Urban, 83, passed away June 12, 2023, at Sandstone Heights Nursing Home in Little River. She was born July 18, 1939, at Quinter, to Balthasar J. &amp; Angela (Von-Lintel) Richmeier. She married Arsenius A. Urban on February 20, 1960, in Great Bend.A longtime Great Bend and Seward area resident, Rosalie was a hairdresser. She was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Seward, Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend and the Altar Society. She was a very talented quilter and cook, and she always made sure that her family was fed well.Survivors include, her husband, Arsenius of the home; three sons, Wayne Urban and wife LuAnn of St. Joseph, Mo., Bryan Urban and wife Joyce of Wichita and Daryle Urban and wife Shelley of Ozawkie, Kan.; a daughter, Denise Joslin and husband Dr. Charles Joslin of Ellinwood; four sisters, Sophie, Jean, Patty and Roberta; ten grandchildren; and six great grandchildren, with the seventh to arrive in August. She was preceded in death by her parents; a grandson, Nicholas Joslin; three brothers, Valerian, Frank and Jerry Richmeier; and two sisters, Agnes and Margie.Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 16, 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 10:00 a.m., Saturday, June 17, 2023, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in St. Francis Xavier Catholic Cemetery in Seward. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to Sandstone Heights Nursing Home Activity Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Rosalie Urban, age 83

Daniel “Danny” LeRoy, 61, passed away June 11, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson. He was born on July 12, 1961, at Great Bend, to Robert &amp; LouAnn (Farmer) LeRoy. He married Mary Keil on February 14, 2007, in Great Bend.

A lifetime Barton county resident, Danny was a farmer. He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Mid Kansas Water Quality Association, Buffalo Township Board Member, and was a former chairman for Great Bend Coop Association and Kansas Farm Management. Danny loved to play cards, travel, go four-wheeling and socialize with his family and friends.

Survivors include, his wife Mary Keil-LeRoy of the home; a step son, Mark Straub and wife Misty of Great Bend; a step daughter, Sheila Watkins of Hutchinson; his parents, Robert and LouAnn LeRoy of Great Bend; a brother, David LeRoy and wife Leslie of Great Bend; two sisters, Kathy Riggs and husband Keith of Great Bend, and Susan LeRoy (Dave Spellman) of Tulsa, Okla.; and five grandchildren, Makenna Straub, Makeila Straub, Lachlan Watkins, Brock Watkins and Taylor Swensen; three nieces and one nephew.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 15, 2023, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, with Pastor Mike Munz presiding. Interment will be in Everett Cemetery, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to First Congregational United Church of Christ, Great Bend Community Theater or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Daniel “Danny” LeRoy, 61, passed away June 11, 2023, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson. He was born on July 12, 1961, at Great Bend, to Robert &amp; LouAnn (Farmer) LeRoy. He married Mary Keil on February 14, 2007, in Great Bend.A lifetime Barton county resident, Danny was a farmer. He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Mid Kansas Water Quality Association, Buffalo Township Board Member, and was a former chairman for Great Bend Coop Association and Kansas Farm Management. Danny loved to play cards, travel, go four-wheeling and socialize with his family and friends.Survivors include, his wife Mary Keil-LeRoy of the home; a step son, Mark Straub and wife Misty of Great Bend; a step daughter, Sheila Watkins of Hutchinson; his parents, Robert and LouAnn LeRoy of Great Bend; a brother, David LeRoy and wife Leslie of Great Bend; two sisters, Kathy Riggs and husband Keith of Great Bend, and Susan LeRoy (Dave Spellman) of Tulsa, Okla.; and five grandchildren, Makenna Straub, Makeila Straub, Lachlan Watkins, Brock Watkins and Taylor Swensen; three nieces and one nephew.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00, Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 15, 2023, at First Congregational United Church of Christ, with Pastor Mike Munz presiding. Interment will be in Everett Cemetery, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to First Congregational United Church of Christ, Great Bend Community Theater or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Daniel 'Danny' LeRoy, age 61

Family is sad to announce that Harlan Keith Spatz of Overland Park, passed away on May 22, 2023, at age 92, from prostate cancer. He was with family and passed peacefully. He is survived by his two sons, Gregory Keith (Jacqueline) and Jeffrey Mark (Nancy), stepson Russell Arn (Cindy), and three grandchildren.

Harlan was born July 14, 1930, in Lebo, the youngest of two sons of his father Wilson Althous and mother Doris Mary (Williams). His mother, who had immigrated from Wales at age three, died when he was 11. Growing up in Olivet, Harlan and his brother, Earl Dennis, learned to be independent and work hard from an early age. For Harlan, this included helping his father, who owned the local grocery store, do such chores as delivering flour, selling live chickens, and grinding hamburger. He made extra money participating in county-organized coyote and rabbit hunts, worked the local seasonal farm harvests, and even bought and hand-delivered an entire train car load of coal to local customers.

Harlan moved to Emporia in his senior year of high school, then attended Emporia State Teacher’s College. His college career was interrupted when he enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War, serving for three years before returning to Emporia to complete his bachelors degree in business. There he met and married Barbara June Van Sickle of Reading, the mother of his three children, including his daughter Lisa Deon, who died at age28.

After graduating, Harlan worked for Goodyear Tire Co. as a store manager in multiple locations, until he was enticed by a college instructor to become a stockbroker for the George K. Baum Co. After a short time with Baum in Emporia and Scott City, “Ted” Jones, the founder of Edward D. Jones Investments, convinced Harlan to come work for him. He opened the company's fifth office (today over 14,000 offices) in Great Bend in 1962. With his talent for relationships, Harlan enjoyed a thriving investment business until retiring at age 58. His retirement was spent in Overland Park, Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., and Naples, Fla., before returning to Overland Park in 2015.

Harlan's lifelong interests included basketball, golf, and fishing to name a few, but his greatest passion was gardening. From vegetables to flowers to palm trees to orchids, he fervently cared for his gardens up until the time of his passing. He was highly involved in the Great Bend community, including stints as President of the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. In the early 1970s, he was involved in the planning, building, and operation of Barton County Community College, and served as a trustee of the college. He spent countless hours supporting the nationally-prominent basketball program as a booster, and was inducted into the Booster Club Hall of Fame. He met the love of his life, Nancy Preston, in Overland Park shortly after retiring, and they enjoyed a wonderful 26-year marriage until her passing in 2015.

Harlan will be laid to rest at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo., in a private ceremony. Harlan requested that memorials be sent to the Lisa Spatz-Smith Scholarship Fund, c/o Barton Community College Foundation,&nbsp;245 NE 30 Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530, or the Spatz Community Center, c/o City of Olivet,388 B Ave., Lebo KS 66856.

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 </figure>Family is sad to announce that Harlan Keith Spatz of Overland Park, passed away on May 22, 2023, at age 92, from prostate cancer. He was with family and passed peacefully. He is survived by his two sons, Gregory Keith (Jacqueline) and Jeffrey Mark (Nancy), stepson Russell Arn (Cindy), and three grandchildren.Harlan was born July 14, 1930, in Lebo, the youngest of two sons of his father Wilson Althous and mother Doris Mary (Williams). His mother, who had immigrated from Wales at age three, died when he was 11. Growing up in Olivet, Harlan and his brother, Earl Dennis, learned to be independent and work hard from an early age. For Harlan, this included helping his father, who owned the local grocery store, do such chores as delivering flour, selling live chickens, and grinding hamburger. He made extra money participating in county-organized coyote and rabbit hunts, worked the local seasonal farm harvests, and even bought and hand-delivered an entire train car load of coal to local customers.Harlan moved to Emporia in his senior year of high school, then attended Emporia State Teacher’s College. His college career was interrupted when he enlisted in the Air Force during the Korean War, serving for three years before returning to Emporia to complete his bachelors degree in business. There he met and married Barbara June Van Sickle of Reading, the mother of his three children, including his daughter Lisa Deon, who died at age28.After graduating, Harlan worked for Goodyear Tire Co. as a store manager in multiple locations, until he was enticed by a college instructor to become a stockbroker for the George K. Baum Co. After a short time with Baum in Emporia and Scott City, “Ted” Jones, the founder of Edward D. Jones Investments, convinced Harlan to come work for him. He opened the company's fifth office (today over 14,000 offices) in Great Bend in 1962. With his talent for relationships, Harlan enjoyed a thriving investment business until retiring at age 58. His retirement was spent in Overland Park, Lake of the Ozarks, Mo., and Naples, Fla., before returning to Overland Park in 2015.Harlan's lifelong interests included basketball, golf, and fishing to name a few, but his greatest passion was gardening. From vegetables to flowers to palm trees to orchids, he fervently cared for his gardens up until the time of his passing. He was highly involved in the Great Bend community, including stints as President of the Chamber of Commerce and Rotary Club. In the early 1970s, he was involved in the planning, building, and operation of Barton County Community College, and served as a trustee of the college. He spent countless hours supporting the nationally-prominent basketball program as a booster, and was inducted into the Booster Club Hall of Fame. He met the love of his life, Nancy Preston, in Overland Park shortly after retiring, and they enjoyed a wonderful 26-year marriage until her passing in 2015.Harlan will be laid to rest at Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Kansas City, Mo., in a private ceremony. Harlan requested that memorials be sent to the Lisa Spatz-Smith Scholarship Fund, c/o Barton Community College Foundation,&nbsp;245 NE 30 Rd, Great Bend, KS 67530, or the Spatz Community Center, c/o City of Olivet,388 B Ave., Lebo KS 66856.

Harlan Spatz, age 92

James J. “Jim” Carnes, age 76 years, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas on Friday afternoon, May 26, 2023.&nbsp; Jim was born on March 19, 1947 at Baldwyn, Mississippi to Tom and Lennie (Seale) Carnes.&nbsp; A U.S. Navy Veteran, Jim served aboard an aircraft carrier off the coast of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.&nbsp; A Great Bend resident since 1998, coming from Winwood, Pennsylvania, Jim worked as a Security System and Fire Alarm System Installer for over 30 years, mostly in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Memphis, Tennessee, and in Mississippi.&nbsp; Jim was united in marriage to Jan L. Clawson on September 13, 1996 at Frederick, Maryland. Since moving to the High Rise in Great Bend, Jim had worked 4 years as Maintenance Security Officer and Night Manager at the High-Rise.&nbsp; He loved to work with his hands to build furniture and fix things, loved gardening and growing flowers, and was a lover of animals the great outdoors.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include his wife, Jan L. Carnes of Great Bend, Kansas and one sister, Jeanette of Mississippi, along with his faithful Chocolate Labrador Tyson (also known affectionately as “Hound Dog”).&nbsp; Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and five siblings.

According to his wishes, cremation has been chosen and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the High Rise Meeting Room, 1101 Kansas Avenue, Great Bend, Kansas with Charles Bookout officiating.&nbsp; The family requests that Memorial Donations be directed to the James J. Carnes Funeral Expense Fund with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in charge.&nbsp;Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>

James J. “Jim” Carnes, age 76 years, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas on Friday afternoon, May 26, 2023.&nbsp; Jim was born on March 19, 1947 at Baldwyn, Mississippi to Tom and Lennie (Seale) Carnes.&nbsp; A U.S. Navy Veteran, Jim served aboard an aircraft carrier off the coast of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.&nbsp; A Great Bend resident since 1998, coming from Winwood, Pennsylvania, Jim worked as a Security System and Fire Alarm System Installer for over 30 years, mostly in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Memphis, Tennessee, and in Mississippi.&nbsp; Jim was united in marriage to Jan L. Clawson on September 13, 1996 at Frederick, Maryland. Since moving to the High Rise in Great Bend, Jim had worked 4 years as Maintenance Security Officer and Night Manager at the High-Rise.&nbsp; He loved to work with his hands to build furniture and fix things, loved gardening and growing flowers, and was a lover of animals the great outdoors.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include his wife, Jan L. Carnes of Great Bend, Kansas and one sister, Jeanette of Mississippi, along with his faithful Chocolate Labrador Tyson (also known affectionately as “Hound Dog”).&nbsp; Jim was preceded in death by his parents; and five siblings.According to his wishes, cremation has been chosen and a Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 PM on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at the High Rise Meeting Room, 1101 Kansas Avenue, Great Bend, Kansas with Charles Bookout officiating.&nbsp; The family requests that Memorial Donations be directed to the James J. Carnes Funeral Expense Fund with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in charge.&nbsp;Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>

James 'Jim' Carnes, age 76

Janice Marie Mix, 72, passed away June 5, 2023, at her home in Great Bend. She was born on June 9, 1950, to Charles “Gene” and Margaret (Gliessner) Mix.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Janice was a parts manager in the oilfield. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend and the Altar Society.

Survivors include, four brothers, Larry Mix and wife Carolyn of St. John, Gary Mix and wife Susan of Sterling, Colo., Ronald Mix and Robert Mix both of Great Bend; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister-in-law, Beverly Mix; and a nephew, Tim Mix.

Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., and Altar Society rosary at 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Altar Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Janice Marie Mix, 72, passed away June 5, 2023, at her home in Great Bend. She was born on June 9, 1950, to Charles “Gene” and Margaret (Gliessner) Mix.A longtime Great Bend resident, Janice was a parts manager in the oilfield. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend and the Altar Society.Survivors include, four brothers, Larry Mix and wife Carolyn of St. John, Gary Mix and wife Susan of Sterling, Colo., Ronald Mix and Robert Mix both of Great Bend; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister-in-law, Beverly Mix; and a nephew, Tim Mix.Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., and Altar Society rosary at 4 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Altar Society, 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

Janice Mix, age 72

Dana Kirk Randel, 72, died June 3, 2023, at his home in Emporia. He was born May 19, 1951, in Hoisington, the son of Ira Frank and Donna Marie (Jessen) Randel.

On May 27, 1972, he married his high school sweetheart, Lana Beth Scheuerman in Baldwin.

He graduated from Bison Rural High School, Bison, in 1969. Following family tradition, he attended Baker University, graduating in 1972. In 1979, he graduated from The University of Kansas with a master’s degree and was accepted into their Doctoral program.

His working life was spent as an educator. He was a teacher, coach, athletic director, principal, and superintendent. Following his retirement, he farmed his wife’s family farm.

Family and friends were very important to Dana. He loved to play golf with his friends and go golfing and hunting with his sons. He was a loyal friend, loving husband, devoted Father, and a wonderful “Pop” to his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Lana Randel; sons Jens Randel of Kearney, Neb., and Joren Randel and his wife Kristy of Emporia; grandchildren; and a sister, Kris Randel Waldren of Madison, Wisc.

The funeral service was on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Galen Boehme presiding. Burial was in Lone Star Cemetery, rural Bison.

Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Notices may be sent and obituary viewed at www.nicholsonrickfh.net

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 </figure>Dana Kirk Randel, 72, died June 3, 2023, at his home in Emporia. He was born May 19, 1951, in Hoisington, the son of Ira Frank and Donna Marie (Jessen) Randel.On May 27, 1972, he married his high school sweetheart, Lana Beth Scheuerman in Baldwin.He graduated from Bison Rural High School, Bison, in 1969. Following family tradition, he attended Baker University, graduating in 1972. In 1979, he graduated from The University of Kansas with a master’s degree and was accepted into their Doctoral program.His working life was spent as an educator. He was a teacher, coach, athletic director, principal, and superintendent. Following his retirement, he farmed his wife’s family farm.Family and friends were very important to Dana. He loved to play golf with his friends and go golfing and hunting with his sons. He was a loyal friend, loving husband, devoted Father, and a wonderful “Pop” to his grandchildren.Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Lana Randel; sons Jens Randel of Kearney, Neb., and Joren Randel and his wife Kristy of Emporia; grandchildren; and a sister, Kris Randel Waldren of Madison, Wisc.The funeral service was on Friday, June 9, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Galen Boehme presiding. Burial was in Lone Star Cemetery, rural Bison.Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.Notices may be sent and obituary viewed at www.nicholsonrickfh.net

Dana Randel, age 72

Kenneth “Ken” Ray Schumacher, 88, passed away June 7, 2023, at Sunrise Retirement Home, Sioux City, Iowa. He was born on November 10, 1934, in Drayton, North Dakota, to Gordon and Barb (Helm) Schumacher. Ken married Kathleen Knaus Sept. 15, 1952, in Drayton, N.D. He then married Barbara (Petersilie) Tomlinson on December 5, 1981, in Great Bend. She passed February 27, 2014. He then married Marilyn (Shaffer) Beach on September 16, 2017 in Ankeny, Iowa. She survives.

A resident of Ankeny, Iowa since 2017, Ken formerly lived in Great Bend and was the owner and operator of Kansas Door from 1988 until his retirement in 1998. He was also the Windsor Door salesman and Director of the Mohawk Division at Fuller Brush. Ken was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, AMBUCS, Elks Lodge and Kiwanis, and enjoyed fishing, traveling and held a pilot’s license. Above all, Ken was a man of faith and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family.

Survivors include two sons, Miles Schumacher and wife Julie of Raleigh, N.C. and Rick Tomlinson and wife Debbie of Great Bend; two daughters, Teresa Wondra and husband Kevin of Great Bend and LeAnn Gill and husband David of N. Sioux City, S.D.; thirteen grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Devin Holley; two brothers, Everett Schumacher and Duane Merritt; and a sister, Mavis Cronk.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 12, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, Kansas, with Pastor James Strasen presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Heartland Cancer Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Kenneth “Ken” Ray Schumacher, 88, passed away June 7, 2023, at Sunrise Retirement Home, Sioux City, Iowa. He was born on November 10, 1934, in Drayton, North Dakota, to Gordon and Barb (Helm) Schumacher. Ken married Kathleen Knaus Sept. 15, 1952, in Drayton, N.D. He then married Barbara (Petersilie) Tomlinson on December 5, 1981, in Great Bend. She passed February 27, 2014. He then married Marilyn (Shaffer) Beach on September 16, 2017 in Ankeny, Iowa. She survives.A resident of Ankeny, Iowa since 2017, Ken formerly lived in Great Bend and was the owner and operator of Kansas Door from 1988 until his retirement in 1998. He was also the Windsor Door salesman and Director of the Mohawk Division at Fuller Brush. Ken was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, AMBUCS, Elks Lodge and Kiwanis, and enjoyed fishing, traveling and held a pilot’s license. Above all, Ken was a man of faith and enjoyed nothing more than spending time with his family.Survivors include two sons, Miles Schumacher and wife Julie of Raleigh, N.C. and Rick Tomlinson and wife Debbie of Great Bend; two daughters, Teresa Wondra and husband Kevin of Great Bend and LeAnn Gill and husband David of N. Sioux City, S.D.; thirteen grandchildren; thirty great grandchildren; and one great great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Devin Holley; two brothers, Everett Schumacher and Duane Merritt; and a sister, Mavis Cronk.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, June 11, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, June 12, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, Kansas, with Pastor James Strasen presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Heartland Cancer Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Kenneth 'Ken' Schumacher, age 88

Edward Lake “Dusty” Jones, MD, 88, passed way on June 6, 2023, at Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kan. He was born on March 21, 1935, in Wellington, Kan., to Thomas and Grace (Sydebotham) Jones. On August 30, 1956, he married Barbara Blount in Larned, Kan. She passed on April 20, 1998. He then married Debbie (Ahrens) Clarke on August 17, 2003. She survives.

A 1953 graduate of Dodge City High School, Dr. Jones attended the University of Kansas for both his undergraduate and medical degree. There, he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha – Betta Gamma chapter, Phi Beta Kappa – Alpha chapter, Alpha Omega Alpha – Alpha chapter, Phi Mu Alpha – Xi chapter and was accepted to the Order of DeMolay – Dodge City chapter.

Dr. Jones then volunteered to serve his country in the United States Coast Guard, where he was the chief medical officer at the Indian Hospital in Ft. Yuma, Ariz., with his duty site being San Diego during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was honorably discharged in 1963 but remained enlisted in the Army Reserves until around 1980.

After his military service, he returned to Kansas as a general practitioner before diving into his long-time interest of pathology at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Jones then made his way to Great Bend, becoming a pathologist, working with Dr. Jerry Sayler and Dr. Rex Degner, at Central Kansas Medical Center (CKMC/St. Rose) for over 46 years, until he retired in 2015. But his care and expertise were not limited to the one hospital – he served as consulting staff throughout central and northwest Kansas, including Hays Medical Center. During these years, he served as the Medical Director of Laboratory, Chief of Medical Staff from 1980-1982, and a member of the Board of Directors from 1980-1982 and 1997-2006. Dr. Jones also served on multiple committees, including Medical Staff Executive Committee, Chairman of Infection Control Committee, Chairman of Utilization and Medical Care Committee. While holding these positions, he also was a member of the Kansas Medical Society from 1969–2006, College of American Pathologists starting in 1970, and both the American and Kansas Society of Clinical Pathologists from 1969-2006, where he served as the Kansas chapter President from 1982-1984.

Along with his many rolls in the medical field, Dr. Jones continued to serve the state as the coroner for the 20th and 24th Judicial Districts until retirement in 2019. He also was a medical advisor and part time instructor at Barton Community College from its inception until 2000.

He loved the arts - particularly singing and theater, traveling, nature, and especially helping others.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie, of the home; two sons, Matthew Jones, of Great Bend, Kan., and Thomas (Marsha) Jones of Overland Park, Kan; two daughters, Kimberly (Craig) Vink of Great Bend, Kan., and Sheila Jones of Great Bend, Kan.; six grandchildren, Chelsea (Trent) Mermis, Abbey (Eric) Swenson, Allie Jones, Grant Jones, Dawn (Josh) Martin and Scott Vink; five great grandchildren, Madilynn Mermis, Mac Mermis,

Olive Swenson, Remy Martin, Evan Vink and one additional great grandson due in July; and a sister, Evelyn Sanborn of Walnut Creek, Calif. Also surviving are Debbie’s five sons, Brian (Brandi) Clarke of Wichita, Kan., Kevin (Kim) Clarke of Great Bend, Kan., Steven Clarke of Great Bend, Kan., Chris (Katie) Clarke of Kansas City, Mo., and David Clarke of Great Bend, Kan.; and four grandchildren, Weston Clarke, Evan Clarke, Kelsey Clarke, and Kinsley Clarke. He is preceded in death by his first wife of 43 years, Barbara; a granddaughter-in-law, Jovanna Vink; and two sisters, Elizabeth Caldwell and Gayle Vann.

Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023, with family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, Kan., with Reverend Kathleen Luke presiding. Inurnment will follow at Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kan. Memorials have been designated to Edward L. Jones, MLT Endowment at Barton Community College, Great Bend Community Theater, or the Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Edward Lake “Dusty” Jones, MD, 88, passed way on June 6, 2023, at Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kan. He was born on March 21, 1935, in Wellington, Kan., to Thomas and Grace (Sydebotham) Jones. On August 30, 1956, he married Barbara Blount in Larned, Kan. She passed on April 20, 1998. He then married Debbie (Ahrens) Clarke on August 17, 2003. She survives.A 1953 graduate of Dodge City High School, Dr. Jones attended the University of Kansas for both his undergraduate and medical degree. There, he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha – Betta Gamma chapter, Phi Beta Kappa – Alpha chapter, Alpha Omega Alpha – Alpha chapter, Phi Mu Alpha – Xi chapter and was accepted to the Order of DeMolay – Dodge City chapter.Dr. Jones then volunteered to serve his country in the United States Coast Guard, where he was the chief medical officer at the Indian Hospital in Ft. Yuma, Ariz., with his duty site being San Diego during the Cuban Missile Crisis. He was honorably discharged in 1963 but remained enlisted in the Army Reserves until around 1980.After his military service, he returned to Kansas as a general practitioner before diving into his long-time interest of pathology at St. Luke’s Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. Dr. Jones then made his way to Great Bend, becoming a pathologist, working with Dr. Jerry Sayler and Dr. Rex Degner, at Central Kansas Medical Center (CKMC/St. Rose) for over 46 years, until he retired in 2015. But his care and expertise were not limited to the one hospital – he served as consulting staff throughout central and northwest Kansas, including Hays Medical Center. During these years, he served as the Medical Director of Laboratory, Chief of Medical Staff from 1980-1982, and a member of the Board of Directors from 1980-1982 and 1997-2006. Dr. Jones also served on multiple committees, including Medical Staff Executive Committee, Chairman of Infection Control Committee, Chairman of Utilization and Medical Care Committee. While holding these positions, he also was a member of the Kansas Medical Society from 1969–2006, College of American Pathologists starting in 1970, and both the American and Kansas Society of Clinical Pathologists from 1969-2006, where he served as the Kansas chapter President from 1982-1984.Along with his many rolls in the medical field, Dr. Jones continued to serve the state as the coroner for the 20th and 24th Judicial Districts until retirement in 2019. He also was a medical advisor and part time instructor at Barton Community College from its inception until 2000.He loved the arts - particularly singing and theater, traveling, nature, and especially helping others.Survivors include his wife, Debbie, of the home; two sons, Matthew Jones, of Great Bend, Kan., and Thomas (Marsha) Jones of Overland Park, Kan; two daughters, Kimberly (Craig) Vink of Great Bend, Kan., and Sheila Jones of Great Bend, Kan.; six grandchildren, Chelsea (Trent) Mermis, Abbey (Eric) Swenson, Allie Jones, Grant Jones, Dawn (Josh) Martin and Scott Vink; five great grandchildren, Madilynn Mermis, Mac Mermis,Olive Swenson, Remy Martin, Evan Vink and one additional great grandson due in July; and a sister, Evelyn Sanborn of Walnut Creek, Calif. Also surviving are Debbie’s five sons, Brian (Brandi) Clarke of Wichita, Kan., Kevin (Kim) Clarke of Great Bend, Kan., Steven Clarke of Great Bend, Kan., Chris (Katie) Clarke of Kansas City, Mo., and David Clarke of Great Bend, Kan.; and four grandchildren, Weston Clarke, Evan Clarke, Kelsey Clarke, and Kinsley Clarke. He is preceded in death by his first wife of 43 years, Barbara; a granddaughter-in-law, Jovanna Vink; and two sisters, Elizabeth Caldwell and Gayle Vann.Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday, June 8, 2023, with family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorial services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, at the First Presbyterian Church, Great Bend, Kan., with Reverend Kathleen Luke presiding. Inurnment will follow at Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kan. Memorials have been designated to Edward L. Jones, MLT Endowment at Barton Community College, Great Bend Community Theater, or the Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Dr. Edward 'Dusty' Jones, age 88

Jane L. Halseth, 77, of Rock Creek, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 surrounded by her family.

She was born February 25, 1946, in Horton, Kansas.

Jane was employed as a Meter Maid for 16 years, later becoming a office specialist with the City of Topeka retiring after 34 years of service in 2007.

Jane enjoyed watching all sports. She especially enjoyed KU Basketball, women's softball and bowling.

Her favorite activity was spending time with her family.

Jane married Henry W. Halseth March 12, 1961. He survives. Other survivors include, two sons, BradleyA. (Patty) Halseth and Hank (Kim) Halseth, nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Michael A. Halseth, two sisters and one brother.

Cremation is planned. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 1:00 -5:00 pm. at West Ridge Lanes Family Fun, 1935 SW Westport Drive, Topeka, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson County Home Health and Hospice, 1212 Walnut St, Oskaloosa, KS 66066. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com.

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 </figure>Jane L. Halseth, 77, of Rock Creek, passed away Thursday, May 25, 2023 surrounded by her family.She was born February 25, 1946, in Horton, Kansas.Jane was employed as a Meter Maid for 16 years, later becoming a office specialist with the City of Topeka retiring after 34 years of service in 2007.Jane enjoyed watching all sports. She especially enjoyed KU Basketball, women's softball and bowling.Her favorite activity was spending time with her family.Jane married Henry W. Halseth March 12, 1961. He survives. Other survivors include, two sons, BradleyA. (Patty) Halseth and Hank (Kim) Halseth, nine grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son, Michael A. Halseth, two sisters and one brother.Cremation is planned. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 from 1:00 -5:00 pm. at West Ridge Lanes Family Fun, 1935 SW Westport Drive, Topeka, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to Jefferson County Home Health and Hospice, 1212 Walnut St, Oskaloosa, KS 66066. To leave a message for the family online, please visit www.davidsonfuneral.com.

Jane Halseth, age 77

Dana Kirk Randel, 72, died June 3, 2023, at his home in Emporia. He was born May 19, 1951, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Ira Frank and Donna Marie (Jessen) Randel.

On May 27, 1972, he married Lana Beth Scheuerman in Baldwin, Kansas.

Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Lana Randel; sons, Jens Randel, and Joren Randel and wife Kristy; grandchildren; and a sister, Kris Randel-Waldren.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, with family to greet friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Galen Boehme presiding. Burial will follow in Lone Star Cemetery, rural Bison, Kansas.

Dana Kirk Randel, 72, died June 3, 2023, at his home in Emporia. He was born May 19, 1951, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Ira Frank and Donna Marie (Jessen) Randel.On May 27, 1972, he married Lana Beth Scheuerman in Baldwin, Kansas.Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Lana Randel; sons, Jens Randel, and Joren Randel and wife Kristy; grandchildren; and a sister, Kris Randel-Waldren.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, with family to greet friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, May 9, 2023, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Galen Boehme presiding. Burial will follow in Lone Star Cemetery, rural Bison, Kansas.Memorials may be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Clarence Eugene Gumescheimer, 84, passed away on June 4, 2023, at Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on October 27, 1938, the youngest son of John Gumescheimer, Jr. and Lydia (Heronemus) Gumescheimer, at Ness City, Kansas. He grew up on the farm southeast of Ness City and later moved to Bazine, Kansas, with his parents, and attended Bazine Grade and High School, graduating in 1957.

On June 8, 1958, he married Genelda Rein, his high school sweetheart, and to their union there were two children born: Kevin Lynn and Tamara Marie. They lived in Ness City, Kansas, until 1984, when they moved to Hays, Kansas.

Clarence worked in the automobile industry most of his life, selling parts and automobiles, until later he switched to the farm machinery, calling on customers and fulfilling their farm needs. He retired in 2010 due to health problems. He very much enjoyed going fishing, boating, and hunting with his family.

Survivors include a son, Kevin (Andrea McSherry) of Wright, Kansas; daughter, Tammy Hatesohl of Manhattan, Kansas; four grandchildren, Nikki Seybert (Rocky), Eric Hatesohl (fiancée, Erin LeFever), and Jared Gumescheimer (Camrynn); two great grandchildren, Levi and Emersyn Gumescheimer; one step grandson, Richard; a sister, Lillian (Harry) Born of Follett, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, “Nellie”, a brother, Vernon Gumescheimer; a step granddaughter, Kayla; and step great granddaughter, Aalilyah.

Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023, with the family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023, at Great Bend Cemetery North with Pastor Joshua Leu presiding. Memorials have been designated to the First Christian Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Clarence Eugene Gumescheimer, 84, passed away on June 4, 2023, at Medicalodges, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on October 27, 1938, the youngest son of John Gumescheimer, Jr. and Lydia (Heronemus) Gumescheimer, at Ness City, Kansas. He grew up on the farm southeast of Ness City and later moved to Bazine, Kansas, with his parents, and attended Bazine Grade and High School, graduating in 1957.On June 8, 1958, he married Genelda Rein, his high school sweetheart, and to their union there were two children born: Kevin Lynn and Tamara Marie. They lived in Ness City, Kansas, until 1984, when they moved to Hays, Kansas.Clarence worked in the automobile industry most of his life, selling parts and automobiles, until later he switched to the farm machinery, calling on customers and fulfilling their farm needs. He retired in 2010 due to health problems. He very much enjoyed going fishing, boating, and hunting with his family.Survivors include a son, Kevin (Andrea McSherry) of Wright, Kansas; daughter, Tammy Hatesohl of Manhattan, Kansas; four grandchildren, Nikki Seybert (Rocky), Eric Hatesohl (fiancée, Erin LeFever), and Jared Gumescheimer (Camrynn); two great grandchildren, Levi and Emersyn Gumescheimer; one step grandson, Richard; a sister, Lillian (Harry) Born of Follett, Texas; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, “Nellie”, a brother, Vernon Gumescheimer; a step granddaughter, Kayla; and step great granddaughter, Aalilyah.Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, June 8, 2023, with the family receiving guests from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, June 9, 2023, at Great Bend Cemetery North with Pastor Joshua Leu presiding. Memorials have been designated to the First Christian Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Clarence Gumescheimer, age 84

Mervin Randall “Merv” Hathaway, 92, formerly of Hudson, died May 25, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village. He was born Sept. 29, 1930, in Stafford, to Elmer William and Dora Louise (Hart) Hathaway.

Merv attended school in Stafford and St. John. He served in the United States Army from 1948-1949, in the Army Reserve from 1949-1953, and in the United States Air Force from 1953-1961. Merv owned and operated a service station in Haysville and Hudson, but found his true passion as a drug and alcohol counselor for the Larned State Hospital. He attended Trinity Community Church, Hudson, and First Congregational Church, Hutchinson.

On May 13, 1956, he married Vertabell May Ukens, in Hudson, at Trinity United Church of Christ. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Merv is survived by: &nbsp;his wife of 67 years, Vertabell of Hutchinson; daughters, Shari Koptik (George) of Great Bend, Sandy Benoit (Don) of Damar, and Stacy Gasper (Tyler) of Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Connie Hathaway of Hudson; grandchildren, Peggi Axelson (Mark), &nbsp;of Plainville, Kyle Benoit (Justine) of Damar, Elizabeth Phillips (Ryan) of Platte City, Mo., Jaci Wise (Colton) of Plainville, Randall Polifka of Hutchinson, Chase Polifka (Carissa) of Hays and Michelle Gasper of Hutchinson; and six great-grandchildren, with one on the way.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Omar “Dean” Hathaway (Clara) and Daryl Hathaway; and two granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Kendra Gasper.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at First Congregational Church, 3410 N. Plum, Hutchinson, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating. Graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Cemetery, Hudson, with military honors conducted by the McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard. Friends may sign his book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Congregational Church, Hutchinson, the Hutchinson Public Library, or Trinity Community Church, Hudson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67501.&nbsp;

The family wishes to thank Gentiva Hospice and Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village for the loving care provided to Merv. &nbsp;

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 </figure>Mervin Randall “Merv” Hathaway, 92, formerly of Hudson, died May 25, 2023, at Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village. He was born Sept. 29, 1930, in Stafford, to Elmer William and Dora Louise (Hart) Hathaway.Merv attended school in Stafford and St. John. He served in the United States Army from 1948-1949, in the Army Reserve from 1949-1953, and in the United States Air Force from 1953-1961. Merv owned and operated a service station in Haysville and Hudson, but found his true passion as a drug and alcohol counselor for the Larned State Hospital. He attended Trinity Community Church, Hudson, and First Congregational Church, Hutchinson.On May 13, 1956, he married Vertabell May Ukens, in Hudson, at Trinity United Church of Christ. &nbsp;&nbsp;Merv is survived by: &nbsp;his wife of 67 years, Vertabell of Hutchinson; daughters, Shari Koptik (George) of Great Bend, Sandy Benoit (Don) of Damar, and Stacy Gasper (Tyler) of Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Connie Hathaway of Hudson; grandchildren, Peggi Axelson (Mark), &nbsp;of Plainville, Kyle Benoit (Justine) of Damar, Elizabeth Phillips (Ryan) of Platte City, Mo., Jaci Wise (Colton) of Plainville, Randall Polifka of Hutchinson, Chase Polifka (Carissa) of Hays and Michelle Gasper of Hutchinson; and six great-grandchildren, with one on the way.He was preceded in death by: his parents; brothers, Omar “Dean” Hathaway (Clara) and Daryl Hathaway; and two granddaughters, Kaitlyn and Kendra Gasper.Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at First Congregational Church, 3410 N. Plum, Hutchinson, with Pastor Matt Stafford officiating. Graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at Trinity Cemetery, Hudson, with military honors conducted by the McConnell Air Force Base Honor Guard. Friends may sign his book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to First Congregational Church, Hutchinson, the Hutchinson Public Library, or Trinity Community Church, Hudson, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS &nbsp;67501.&nbsp;The family wishes to thank Gentiva Hospice and Good Samaritan Society-Hutchinson Village for the loving care provided to Merv. &nbsp;

Mervin 'Merv' Hathaway, age 92

James B. Kirby, 85, of Larned, passed away May 31, 2023, at Stormont Vail Trauma Center in Topeka, with injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.

He was born in Larned,&nbsp; on Aug. 31, 1937, to Frank and Nellie Kirby.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, brother Dean Kirby, sister-in-law Glenda Kirby, wife Judith Kirby.

He married Judith Rice in 1960. Having four children, Jeanice Corbitt (Eric), Eudora, Jackie Hardesty (Randy), Kinsley, Jill Young (Chris), Wichita, Jamie Kirby (Caci), Larned.

Later he married Margery Salmans McCubbin in 1994. Children: Sharla Clark (Kent) Hutchinson, Keith McCubbin (Denise), Hutchinson.

He had 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Jim was a farmer and rancher for over 70 years, loving the land. Retiring from farming and moving to town in 2019, he worked for Hi Pro Inc for four years delivering mail. He served six years in the Army National Guard and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, VFW, American Legion, and Pawnee County 4-H, all of Larned.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church, Larned, with Pastor Bill Stapleton presiding. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2023, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with family present from 5-7 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Pawnee County 4-H Foundation or First Presbyterian 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>James B. Kirby, 85, of Larned, passed away May 31, 2023, at Stormont Vail Trauma Center in Topeka, with injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident.He was born in Larned,&nbsp; on Aug. 31, 1937, to Frank and Nellie Kirby.He was preceded in death by: his parents, brother Dean Kirby, sister-in-law Glenda Kirby, wife Judith Kirby.He married Judith Rice in 1960. Having four children, Jeanice Corbitt (Eric), Eudora, Jackie Hardesty (Randy), Kinsley, Jill Young (Chris), Wichita, Jamie Kirby (Caci), Larned.Later he married Margery Salmans McCubbin in 1994. Children: Sharla Clark (Kent) Hutchinson, Keith McCubbin (Denise), Hutchinson.He had 21 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.Jim was a farmer and rancher for over 70 years, loving the land. Retiring from farming and moving to town in 2019, he worked for Hi Pro Inc for four years delivering mail. He served six years in the Army National Guard and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, VFW, American Legion, and Pawnee County 4-H, all of Larned.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 10, 2023, at the First Presbyterian Church, Larned, with Pastor Bill Stapleton presiding. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 9, 2023, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with family present from 5-7 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Pawnee County 4-H Foundation or First Presbyterian Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

James Kirby, age 85

Clayton Lyle Rose (Clay), passed away on May 28, 2023, at the age of 33, in Hays, Kansas. He was born on August 15, 1989, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Kevin and Michelle (Brungardt) Rose. Despite being born with Muscular Dystrophy and a short life expectancy, Clay defied all odds and lived an extra thirty courageous years.

Clay was a man of many names, including “Chubs,” “Bubba,” “ClayMondo,” “Claybee,” “The Little General,” “The Bulldozer,” and most importantly, “Uncle Clay.” He was loved and adored by many, and he never met a stranger. Clay was known for his outgoing personality and his ability to call it as he saw it. He had a great sense of humor and brought joy and life to everyone he met.

Clay was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to his Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, and Kansas Jayhawks. He also enjoyed hunting, watching YouTube videos and playing X-Box with his best friend, Josh McAllister. He graduated from Great Bend High School and Barton Community College.

Clay is survived by his father and mother, Kevin and Michelle Rose of Great Bend; two sisters, Sarah Rose of Great Bend, and Savannah Rose of Dallas, Texas; his four “Helga’s” (nieces), Kayli Shull, Kynli Shull, Kortny Shull, and Kamry Shull all of Great Bend; his grandmother, Janice Rose and grandparents, Lionel “Bud” and Linda Brungardt all of Great Bend; his aunts and uncles, Kevin and Cindy Brungardt of Cunningham, Chris and Ron Gilley of Medicine Lodge, Donelle Brungardt of Great Bend, Mark Brungardt of Medicine Lodge, Karen and Steve Thier of Plano, Texas, and Keith and Kathryn Rose of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; and many loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Elmer Rose; a grandmother, Dolores Brungardt; and great grandparents, Sylvester and Betty Brungardt, Mike and Catherine Boxler and Edwin and Ruth Fischer.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 2, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials have been designated to Ronald McDonald House of Wichita or Sunflower Diversified Services of Great Bend, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

Clay will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

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 </figure>Clayton Lyle Rose (Clay), passed away on May 28, 2023, at the age of 33, in Hays, Kansas. He was born on August 15, 1989, in Great Bend, Kansas, to Kevin and Michelle (Brungardt) Rose. Despite being born with Muscular Dystrophy and a short life expectancy, Clay defied all odds and lived an extra thirty courageous years.Clay was a man of many names, including “Chubs,” “Bubba,” “ClayMondo,” “Claybee,” “The Little General,” “The Bulldozer,” and most importantly, “Uncle Clay.” He was loved and adored by many, and he never met a stranger. Clay was known for his outgoing personality and his ability to call it as he saw it. He had a great sense of humor and brought joy and life to everyone he met.Clay was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to his Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, and Kansas Jayhawks. He also enjoyed hunting, watching YouTube videos and playing X-Box with his best friend, Josh McAllister. He graduated from Great Bend High School and Barton Community College.Clay is survived by his father and mother, Kevin and Michelle Rose of Great Bend; two sisters, Sarah Rose of Great Bend, and Savannah Rose of Dallas, Texas; his four “Helga’s” (nieces), Kayli Shull, Kynli Shull, Kortny Shull, and Kamry Shull all of Great Bend; his grandmother, Janice Rose and grandparents, Lionel “Bud” and Linda Brungardt all of Great Bend; his aunts and uncles, Kevin and Cindy Brungardt of Cunningham, Chris and Ron Gilley of Medicine Lodge, Donelle Brungardt of Great Bend, Mark Brungardt of Medicine Lodge, Karen and Steve Thier of Plano, Texas, and Keith and Kathryn Rose of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; and many loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Elmer Rose; a grandmother, Dolores Brungardt; and great grandparents, Sylvester and Betty Brungardt, Mike and Catherine Boxler and Edwin and Ruth Fischer.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Friday, June 2, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., and Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials have been designated to Ronald McDonald House of Wichita or Sunflower Diversified Services of Great Bend, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.Clay will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Clayton 'Clay' Rose, age 33

Clayton Lyle Rose (Clay), passed away on May 28, 2023, at the age of 33, in Hays. He was born on Aug. 15, 1989, in Great Bend, to Kevin and Michelle (Brungardt) Rose. Despite being born with Muscular Dystrophy and a short life expectancy, Clay defied all odds and lived an extra 30 courageous years.

Clay is survived by his father and mother, Kevin and Michelle Rose of Great Bend; two sisters, Sarah Rose of Great Bend, and Savannah Rose of Dallas, Texas; his four “Helga’s” (nieces), Kayli Shull, Kynli Shull, Kortny Shull, and Kamry Shull all of Great Bend; his grandmother, Janice Rose and grandparents, Lionel “Bud” and Linda Brungardt all of Great Bend; his aunts and uncles, Kevin and Cindy Brungardt of Cunningham, Chris and Ron Gilley of Medicine Lodge, Donelle Brungardt of Great Bend, Mark Brungardt of Medicine Lodge, Karen and Steve Thier of Plano, Texas, and Keith and Kathryn Rose of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; and many loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Elmer Rose; a grandmother, Dolores Brungardt; and great-grandparents, Sylvester and Betty Brungardt, Mike and Catherine Boxler and Edwin and Ruth Fischer.

Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m., Friday, June 2, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., and Vigil service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials have been designated to Ronald McDonald House of Wichita or Sunflower Diversified Services of Great Bend, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>Clayton Lyle Rose (Clay), passed away on May 28, 2023, at the age of 33, in Hays. He was born on Aug. 15, 1989, in Great Bend, to Kevin and Michelle (Brungardt) Rose. Despite being born with Muscular Dystrophy and a short life expectancy, Clay defied all odds and lived an extra 30 courageous years.Clay was a man of many names, including “Chubs,” “Bubba,” “ClayMondo,” “Claybee,” “The Little General,” “The Bulldozer,” and most importantly, “Uncle Clay.” He was loved and adored by many, and he never met a stranger. Clay was known for his outgoing personality and his ability to call it as he saw it. He had a great sense of humor and brought joy and life to everyone he met.Clay was an avid sports fan, especially when it came to his Kansas City Chiefs and Royals, and Kansas Jayhawks. He also enjoyed hunting, watching YouTube videos and playing X-Box with his best friend, Josh McAllister. He graduated from Great Bend High School and Barton Community College.Clay is survived by his father and mother, Kevin and Michelle Rose of Great Bend; two sisters, Sarah Rose of Great Bend, and Savannah Rose of Dallas, Texas; his four “Helga’s” (nieces), Kayli Shull, Kynli Shull, Kortny Shull, and Kamry Shull all of Great Bend; his grandmother, Janice Rose and grandparents, Lionel “Bud” and Linda Brungardt all of Great Bend; his aunts and uncles, Kevin and Cindy Brungardt of Cunningham, Chris and Ron Gilley of Medicine Lodge, Donelle Brungardt of Great Bend, Mark Brungardt of Medicine Lodge, Karen and Steve Thier of Plano, Texas, and Keith and Kathryn Rose of Lee’s Summit, Mo.; and many loving cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Elmer Rose; a grandmother, Dolores Brungardt; and great-grandparents, Sylvester and Betty Brungardt, Mike and Catherine Boxler and Edwin and Ruth Fischer.Visitation will be held from noon to 8 p.m., Friday, June 2, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., and Vigil service at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 3, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials have been designated to Ronald McDonald House of Wichita or Sunflower Diversified Services of Great Bend, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.Clay will be deeply missed by all who knew him.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

David Clayton Buster, age 78, the son of James Clayton Buster and Elsie Parsons Buster, was born in Larned, October 12, 1944, and passed away May 29, 2023.

David graduated from Larned High School and attended Kansas State University and Fort Hays State University. While attending Fort Hays State University, David met Martha (Marty) Jo Johnston. They were married April 8, 1968.

After spending some time together in Denver, Colo., and Fargo, N.D., David and Marty moved to the family farm east of Larned, where he farmed with his father.

David was a great salesperson, selling irrigation systems to many farmers while helping on the farm.

In 1980, David was elected as the Pawnee County District Court Magistrate Judge, where he served for 28 years.

David loved gardening, often growing a half-acre of fresh produce in his garden at 603 Morris, Larned. He loved refinishing furniture, leather products and other antiques. David also loved hunting birds with his family and friends.

After Marty’s passing on Aug. 13, 2010, David met and married Carol Paulsen Buster. They moved into Carol’s home in Stafford, where they had a wonderful life together enjoying many similar hobbies.

Preceding in death were his parents Elsie and Clayton Buster and wife, Martha Jo Buster.

David was a devoted brother, father and grandfather, loved by all.

He is survived by his wife Carol Paulsen Buster, and children: Philip Allan Wells, San Diego, Calif.; James (Heather) Arden Buster, Pittsboro, N.C.; Rebecca (Keith) Buster Hudman, Cypress, Texas; and Jessica Buster Poole, Wheaton, Ill.; his brothers and sister: Kent (Gitta) Buster, Katy, Texas; Janis (Roger) Lindberg, Formoso; Alan (Pam) Buster, Olathe; and Bryce (Jan) Buster, Overland Park; and four grandchildren: Jacob and Avery Buster; Garrett Hudman; and Forest Poole; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor John Hull presiding. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2023, at Beckwith Mortuary. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association 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>David Clayton Buster, age 78, the son of James Clayton Buster and Elsie Parsons Buster, was born in Larned, October 12, 1944, and passed away May 29, 2023.David graduated from Larned High School and attended Kansas State University and Fort Hays State University. While attending Fort Hays State University, David met Martha (Marty) Jo Johnston. They were married April 8, 1968.After spending some time together in Denver, Colo., and Fargo, N.D., David and Marty moved to the family farm east of Larned, where he farmed with his father.David was a great salesperson, selling irrigation systems to many farmers while helping on the farm.In 1980, David was elected as the Pawnee County District Court Magistrate Judge, where he served for 28 years.David loved gardening, often growing a half-acre of fresh produce in his garden at 603 Morris, Larned. He loved refinishing furniture, leather products and other antiques. David also loved hunting birds with his family and friends.After Marty’s passing on Aug. 13, 2010, David met and married Carol Paulsen Buster. They moved into Carol’s home in Stafford, where they had a wonderful life together enjoying many similar hobbies.Preceding in death were his parents Elsie and Clayton Buster and wife, Martha Jo Buster.David was a devoted brother, father and grandfather, loved by all.He is survived by his wife Carol Paulsen Buster, and children: Philip Allan Wells, San Diego, Calif.; James (Heather) Arden Buster, Pittsboro, N.C.; Rebecca (Keith) Buster Hudman, Cypress, Texas; and Jessica Buster Poole, Wheaton, Ill.; his brothers and sister: Kent (Gitta) Buster, Katy, Texas; Janis (Roger) Lindberg, Formoso; Alan (Pam) Buster, Olathe; and Bryce (Jan) Buster, Overland Park; and four grandchildren: Jacob and Avery Buster; Garrett Hudman; and Forest Poole; and many beloved nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.Funeral service will be 2 p.m. Saturday, June 3, 2023, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor John Hull presiding. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, June 2, 2023, at Beckwith Mortuary. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

David Buster, age 78

Jack A. Hartle, 86, of Hutchinson, died May 28, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 9, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Kale Floyd and Martha Maxine (Stahl) Hartle.

Jack graduated from Lyons High School in 1955, and Kansas State University in 1971, Manhattan, with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast News and Communications. He was the News Director for Eagle Radio, Great Bend.

Jack was the previous owner of Jack’s Café, in Lyons.

Jack was a huge college football fan, K-State, in particular. He enjoyed pheasant hunting and horseback riding when he was younger. Jack enjoyed his job as a News Director and was even in the Radio Broadcaster Hall of Fame. He also spent his time remodeling houses. Jack had an odd sense of humor, but he was very funny.

He was a loving a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather.

On August 10, 1985, he married Alice Jeanette Johnston, in McPherson. They shared over 36 years of marriage before her passing on May 20, 2022.

Jack is survived by: sons, Alan (Valorie) Hartle, The Villages, FL, and Jerod (Melissa) Hartle, Hutchinson; step-daughters, Julie Kitston and Susan (Mark) Mattison, both of Hutchinson; adopted son, Christopher (Kara) Hartle, Hutchinson; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.

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 </figure>Jack A. Hartle, 86, of Hutchinson, died May 28, 2023, at Hospice House, Hutchinson. He was born April 9, 1937, in Hutchinson, to Kale Floyd and Martha Maxine (Stahl) Hartle.Jack graduated from Lyons High School in 1955, and Kansas State University in 1971, Manhattan, with a Bachelor’s degree in Broadcast News and Communications. He was the News Director for Eagle Radio, Great Bend.Jack was the previous owner of Jack’s Café, in Lyons.Jack was a huge college football fan, K-State, in particular. He enjoyed pheasant hunting and horseback riding when he was younger. Jack enjoyed his job as a News Director and was even in the Radio Broadcaster Hall of Fame. He also spent his time remodeling houses. Jack had an odd sense of humor, but he was very funny.He was a loving a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather.On August 10, 1985, he married Alice Jeanette Johnston, in McPherson. They shared over 36 years of marriage before her passing on May 20, 2022.Jack is survived by: sons, Alan (Valorie) Hartle, The Villages, FL, and Jerod (Melissa) Hartle, Hutchinson; step-daughters, Julie Kitston and Susan (Mark) Mattison, both of Hutchinson; adopted son, Christopher (Kara) Hartle, Hutchinson; and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by: his wife; parents; son, Gregory Hartle; and step-daughter, Glenna Mitchell.Cremation has taken place. A private graveside service will be held at Lyons Municipal Cemetery at a later date.Memorials are suggested to Disorders of Chromosome 16 Foundation, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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