Fred Robert Jennings, 81, passed away October 13, 2022 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

He was born February 12, 1941 in Larned, the son of Melvin and Roberta Gibson Jennings.

A lifetime area resident, he worked for the City of Larned as the electrical production superintendent. He was a graduate of Rozel High School, a member of Larned United Methodist Church and Methodist Men’s Group. He was a multi-talented handyman of many trades; he had a passion for preserving the history of farm equipment and to this end he built one-sixth scale working antique farm implements.

On June 4, 1961 he married Judith A. Fox at Larned; she survives.

Other survivors include: two sons, Mike (Andrea) Jennings, Great Bend, Philip (Tammy) Jennings, Belpre; brother, Leon Jennings, Burdett; two sisters, Linda Maddy, Larned, Cheryll (Kenneth) Meier, LaCrosse; three grandchildren, Brittany (Tayler) Jennings, Larned, Mitch Jennings, Larned, Ian Jennings, Great Bend, and one great grandchild, Lane Jennings.

Memorial graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Larned Cemetery, Larned, with Pastor Tricia North presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022 with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

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

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 </figure>Fred Robert Jennings, 81, passed away October 13, 2022 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.He was born February 12, 1941 in Larned, the son of Melvin and Roberta Gibson Jennings.A lifetime area resident, he worked for the City of Larned as the electrical production superintendent. He was a graduate of Rozel High School, a member of Larned United Methodist Church and Methodist Men’s Group. He was a multi-talented handyman of many trades; he had a passion for preserving the history of farm equipment and to this end he built one-sixth scale working antique farm implements.On June 4, 1961 he married Judith A. Fox at Larned; she survives.Other survivors include: two sons, Mike (Andrea) Jennings, Great Bend, Philip (Tammy) Jennings, Belpre; brother, Leon Jennings, Burdett; two sisters, Linda Maddy, Larned, Cheryll (Kenneth) Meier, LaCrosse; three grandchildren, Brittany (Tayler) Jennings, Larned, Mitch Jennings, Larned, Ian Jennings, Great Bend, and one great grandchild, Lane Jennings.Memorial graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 29, 2022 at Larned Cemetery, Larned, with Pastor Tricia North presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2022 with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Santa Fe Trail Center or Larned United Methodist Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Fred Jennings, age 81

Brian Eugene Boy, 52, passed away October 12, 2022, in Great Bend. He was born April 22, 1970, in Sterling, Kan. to Lawrence and Frances (Fisher) Boy. He married Stacey Creed October 12, 1996, in Ellinwood.

A longtime area resident, Brian was a farmer and truck driver for Steve Gaunt Farms. He enjoyed playing bingo, watching Barton Community College sports, fishing and going to rodeos.

Survivors include, his wife, Stacey Boy and children, Jordan Boy and Marissa Boy all of the home; a brother, Gary Boy of Wichita; and three sisters, Janet Hutchinson, Carolyn Valenzuela and Anna Boy all of Great Bend. He was preceded in death by his parents..

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Interment will be in Hilltop Cemetery in Raymond, Kan. Memorials have been designated to the Brian Boy Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Brian Eugene Boy, 52, passed away October 12, 2022, in Great Bend. He was born April 22, 1970, in Sterling, Kan. to Lawrence and Frances (Fisher) Boy. He married Stacey Creed October 12, 1996, in Ellinwood.A longtime area resident, Brian was a farmer and truck driver for Steve Gaunt Farms. He enjoyed playing bingo, watching Barton Community College sports, fishing and going to rodeos.Survivors include, his wife, Stacey Boy and children, Jordan Boy and Marissa Boy all of the home; a brother, Gary Boy of Wichita; and three sisters, Janet Hutchinson, Carolyn Valenzuela and Anna Boy all of Great Bend. He was preceded in death by his parents..Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Interment will be in Hilltop Cemetery in Raymond, Kan. Memorials have been designated to the Brian Boy Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Brian Boy, age 52

Rita Lynn Scheideman, age 60, of Great Bend, Kan., passed away October 11, 2022, at her home.

Rita was born on November 18, 1961, to Herbert Edward Kerr and Lynda Lou (Walls) Kerr. At 10 years old, she was adopted by her stepfather, Thomas R. Weber. She arrived in Great Bend from her hometown of Wichita Falls, Tex. in 1988. She stayed in Great Bend until 1992, when she finished her education to become a Registered Nurse. On October 3, 1992, she married the love of her life, Bradley Ray Scheideman in Wichita, Kan. In 1994, two important events happened for Rita: she moved back to Great Bend, where she would spend the rest of her life, and Bradley adopted her three children, David Ray, Christopher Lee and Shannon Diane. She was proud of the adults their kids grew up to be.

Rita worked as a Registered Nurse in and around Great Bend for around 25 years.

She is survived by her husband, Bradley Ray Scheideman of Great Bend; sons, David Ray Scheideman of Reno, Nev., and Christopher Lee Scheideman and wife, Amber, of Great Bend; daughter, Shannon Diane Unruh and husband, Grant, of Great Bend; grandchildren, Emily Scheideman, Hailey Peterson, Aaron Scheideman, Kendra Scheideman, Gage Peterson and Kaylee Scheideman; sisters, Robin Weber of Dallas, Tex., and Betty Ham of Wichita Falls, Tex.; brother, Larry E. Weber of Bishop, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lynda Lou Weber; biological father, Herbert E. Kerr; adoptive father, Thomas R. Weber; father-in-law, Clair “Ray” Scheideman; and sister-in-law, Brenda Mason.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2021, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, with Barbara Gutsch presiding. Memorials have been designated to the Shafer Art Gallery, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Rita Lynn Scheideman, age 60, of Great Bend, Kan., passed away October 11, 2022, at her home.Rita was born on November 18, 1961, to Herbert Edward Kerr and Lynda Lou (Walls) Kerr. At 10 years old, she was adopted by her stepfather, Thomas R. Weber. She arrived in Great Bend from her hometown of Wichita Falls, Tex. in 1988. She stayed in Great Bend until 1992, when she finished her education to become a Registered Nurse. On October 3, 1992, she married the love of her life, Bradley Ray Scheideman in Wichita, Kan. In 1994, two important events happened for Rita: she moved back to Great Bend, where she would spend the rest of her life, and Bradley adopted her three children, David Ray, Christopher Lee and Shannon Diane. She was proud of the adults their kids grew up to be.Rita worked as a Registered Nurse in and around Great Bend for around 25 years.She is survived by her husband, Bradley Ray Scheideman of Great Bend; sons, David Ray Scheideman of Reno, Nev., and Christopher Lee Scheideman and wife, Amber, of Great Bend; daughter, Shannon Diane Unruh and husband, Grant, of Great Bend; grandchildren, Emily Scheideman, Hailey Peterson, Aaron Scheideman, Kendra Scheideman, Gage Peterson and Kaylee Scheideman; sisters, Robin Weber of Dallas, Tex., and Betty Ham of Wichita Falls, Tex.; brother, Larry E. Weber of Bishop, Calif.; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lynda Lou Weber; biological father, Herbert E. Kerr; adoptive father, Thomas R. Weber; father-in-law, Clair “Ray” Scheideman; and sister-in-law, Brenda Mason.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2021, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, with Barbara Gutsch presiding. Memorials have been designated to the Shafer Art Gallery, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Rita Scheideman, age 60

Georgiana Magdalen Herrman, 84, passed away Oct. 8, 2022, at Lamar Court Assisted Living, Overland Park. She was born on Feb. 2, 1938, in rural Rush County, to Isidore and Albertina (Legleiter) Herrman. She married Francis A. Herrman on Aug. 24, 1956, at Liebenthal. He died Jan. 22, 1990.

A Great Bend resident for over 60 years, Georgiana recently moved to Overland Park. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Altar Society. She was an avid reader and was always up to date on current news and events. Georgiana enjoyed traveling with her children in her later years. She loved playing bingo, Scrabble, cards, and board games while spending time with her family.

Survivors include her children, Karen Knowles and husband Joe (Arvada, Colo.), Dana Konda and husband Virgil (Spearville), Floyd Herrman and wife Susie (Overland Park), Patricia “Trish” Miller (Wichita), Janet Mullins and husband John III (Dripping Springs, Texas) and Michelle Haetten and husband Todd (West Melbourne, Flo.); a brother, William “Bill” Herrman and wife Lucy (LaCrosse), a sister, Mary Catherine Dreher (Plainville); seven grandchildren, Cade Olson, April Crockett, Matt Konda, John Mullins IV, Marissa Mullins, Korynn Haetten, Caleigh Haetten and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her ex-husband, Francis A. Herrman; a son, Dennis Herrman; a brother, Mike Herrman; and three sisters, Viola Depperschmidt, Lillian Leiker and Henrietta Haselhorst.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Inurnment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Georgiana Magdalen Herrman, 84, passed away Oct. 8, 2022, at Lamar Court Assisted Living, Overland Park. She was born on Feb. 2, 1938, in rural Rush County, to Isidore and Albertina (Legleiter) Herrman. She married Francis A. Herrman on Aug. 24, 1956, at Liebenthal. He died Jan. 22, 1990.A Great Bend resident for over 60 years, Georgiana recently moved to Overland Park. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and Altar Society. She was an avid reader and was always up to date on current news and events. Georgiana enjoyed traveling with her children in her later years. She loved playing bingo, Scrabble, cards, and board games while spending time with her family.Survivors include her children, Karen Knowles and husband Joe (Arvada, Colo.), Dana Konda and husband Virgil (Spearville), Floyd Herrman and wife Susie (Overland Park), Patricia “Trish” Miller (Wichita), Janet Mullins and husband John III (Dripping Springs, Texas) and Michelle Haetten and husband Todd (West Melbourne, Flo.); a brother, William “Bill” Herrman and wife Lucy (LaCrosse), a sister, Mary Catherine Dreher (Plainville); seven grandchildren, Cade Olson, April Crockett, Matt Konda, John Mullins IV, Marissa Mullins, Korynn Haetten, Caleigh Haetten and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her ex-husband, Francis A. Herrman; a son, Dennis Herrman; a brother, Mike Herrman; and three sisters, Viola Depperschmidt, Lillian Leiker and Henrietta Haselhorst.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 20, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Inurnment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Georgiana Herrman, age 84

Eleanor Ann Dailey, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born September 4, 1940, in Great Bend, the daughter of John and Edith Ann (Kummer) Dailey.

Eleanor has been a lifelong resident of Great Bend. She graduated Great Bend High School with the Class of 1958. She was a beautician for thirty five years and a PBX clerk for CKMC for forty years. Eleanor was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the altar society.

Survivors include a brother, Richard “Dick” Dailey of Great Bend; nineteen nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, James Dailey, Jerry Dailey, William Dailey, Jack Dailey, Jr., and Donald “Dee” Dailey; five sisters, Janiece Burke, Dorthea Hershey, Peggy Dailey, Patricia Dillard and Gwen Bible; and a nephew, John Dailey.

Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 24, 2022, at Great Bend Cemetery with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish, Kindred Hospice or Medicalodges of Great Bend, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Eleanor Ann Dailey, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born September 4, 1940, in Great Bend, the daughter of John and Edith Ann (Kummer) Dailey.Eleanor has been a lifelong resident of Great Bend. She graduated Great Bend High School with the Class of 1958. She was a beautician for thirty five years and a PBX clerk for CKMC for forty years. Eleanor was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and the altar society.Survivors include a brother, Richard “Dick” Dailey of Great Bend; nineteen nieces and nephews; and many great nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, James Dailey, Jerry Dailey, William Dailey, Jack Dailey, Jr., and Donald “Dee” Dailey; five sisters, Janiece Burke, Dorthea Hershey, Peggy Dailey, Patricia Dillard and Gwen Bible; and a nephew, John Dailey.Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, October 24, 2022, at Great Bend Cemetery with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish, Kindred Hospice or Medicalodges of Great Bend, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Eleanor Dailey, age 81

Roland Eugene Nuss, 77, of Hutchinson, died October 12, 2022, at his 
home. He was born June 29, 1945, in St. Joseph, MO, to Roland B. and 
Henrietta L. (Gagelman) Nuss.

Roland graduated from Great Bend High School in 1963 and received his
 bachelors in Business from Fort Hays State University in 1967. Roland 
worked as a buyer for Dillons, supervisor for Kwik Shop, and in sales at
 Collins Bus and Cabinet Connections. He loved the mountains, his 
Tuesday morning coffee group, Tuesday night tennis group, watching 
sports of all kinds – especially K-State and Salthawk sports - with 
Rita, and spending time with his family most of all. Roland was a 
long-time devoted member of Eastwood Church of Christ where he had 
served as a deacon.

On June 5, 1971, Roland married Rita K. Woods, in Dodge City. She survives.

Also surviving are: his daughters, Melissa Thorne (Gavin) of Windsor,
 CO, Jennifer Farr (Jamie) of Junction City; and grandchildren, Grady 
and Kinley Thorne and Mason and Colin Farr.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2022, at Eastwood
 Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum St., Hutchinson, with ministers Wayne 
DeWindt and Jimie-Wray Mead officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to
 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-8 p.m., with the family present to receive 
friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.

Cremation will follow with a private family scattering in his beloved mountains at a later date.

Memorials may be made in Roland’s name to Michael J. Fox Foundation 
for Parkinson’s Research, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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 </figure>Roland Eugene Nuss, 77, of Hutchinson, died October 12, 2022, at his 
home. He was born June 29, 1945, in St. Joseph, MO, to Roland B. and 
Henrietta L. (Gagelman) Nuss.Roland graduated from Great Bend High School in 1963 and received his
 bachelors in Business from Fort Hays State University in 1967. Roland 
worked as a buyer for Dillons, supervisor for Kwik Shop, and in sales at
 Collins Bus and Cabinet Connections. He loved the mountains, his 
Tuesday morning coffee group, Tuesday night tennis group, watching 
sports of all kinds – especially K-State and Salthawk sports - with 
Rita, and spending time with his family most of all. Roland was a 
long-time devoted member of Eastwood Church of Christ where he had 
served as a deacon.On June 5, 1971, Roland married Rita K. Woods, in Dodge City. She survives.Also surviving are: his daughters, Melissa Thorne (Gavin) of Windsor,
 CO, Jennifer Farr (Jamie) of Junction City; and grandchildren, Grady 
and Kinley Thorne and Mason and Colin Farr.He was preceded in death by his parents.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Monday, October 17, 2022, at Eastwood
 Church of Christ, 2500 N. Plum St., Hutchinson, with ministers Wayne 
DeWindt and Jimie-Wray Mead officiating. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to
 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-8 p.m., with the family present to receive 
friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at Elliott Mortuary.Cremation will follow with a private family scattering in his beloved mountains at a later date.Memorials may be made in Roland’s name to Michael J. Fox Foundation 
for Parkinson’s Research, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, 
Hutchinson, KS 67501.

Roland Eugene Nuss

Joel Michael Landis, age 36, passed 
away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at his home in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp; He was 
born on October 22, 1985, in Boulder, Colorado, the son of Christopher 
and Tamala Arnold Landis.&nbsp; 

Joel was a resident of Leoti, Kansas since 
2014 moving from Denver, Colorado and worked for Amerine Construction as
 an underground drilling operator.He was a member of the Operator Engineer Local #9 and Assembly of God Church in Leoti, Kansas. &nbsp;

Survivors include his One Son - Jayce Landis of Marysville, 
Washington, Parents - Christopher &amp; Tamala Landis of Leoti, Kansas, 
Two Brothers - Jeremy &amp; Andrea Landis of Arvada, Colorado, Anthony 
&amp; Sara Landis of Willow Springs, North Carolina, Three Grandparents -
 Dennis &amp; Ginger Arnold of Longmont, Colorado, Henrietta Vollmer of 
Larned, Kansas, One Niece and Four Nephews.

He was preceded in death by Three Grandparents, and One Uncle - Steve Landis.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, 
October 17, 2022, at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Leoti, Kansas,&nbsp; with Pastor Dustin Fritzmeier presiding.&nbsp; Services will be live 
streamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.priceandsons.com/">www.priceandsons.com</a>.

Memorials can be written to the Joel Landis Memorial Fund for a 
scholarship for his son in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box
 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.

There will be no calling times.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Joel Michael Landis, age 36, passed 
away on Sunday, October 9, 2022, at his home in Leoti, Kansas.&nbsp; He was 
born on October 22, 1985, in Boulder, Colorado, the son of Christopher 
and Tamala Arnold Landis.&nbsp; Joel was a resident of Leoti, Kansas since 
2014 moving from Denver, Colorado and worked for Amerine Construction as
 an underground drilling operator.He was a member of the Operator Engineer Local #9 and Assembly of God Church in Leoti, Kansas. &nbsp;Survivors include his One Son - Jayce Landis of Marysville, 
Washington, Parents - Christopher &amp; Tamala Landis of Leoti, Kansas, 
Two Brothers - Jeremy &amp; Andrea Landis of Arvada, Colorado, Anthony 
&amp; Sara Landis of Willow Springs, North Carolina, Three Grandparents -
 Dennis &amp; Ginger Arnold of Longmont, Colorado, Henrietta Vollmer of 
Larned, Kansas, One Niece and Four Nephews.He was preceded in death by Three Grandparents, and One Uncle - Steve Landis.A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, 
October 17, 2022, at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in Leoti, Kansas,&nbsp; with Pastor Dustin Fritzmeier presiding.&nbsp; Services will be live 
streamed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.priceandsons.com/">www.priceandsons.com</a>.Memorials can be written to the Joel Landis Memorial Fund for a 
scholarship for his son in care of Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home, PO Box
 161, Leoti, Kansas, 67861.There will be no calling times.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Joel Michael Landis

Lavonne Kay Horchem, 91, died peacefully in her sleep on October 6, 
2022, at Meadowlark Senior Living in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on
 September 20, 1931, at home in Utica, Kansas, the daughter of Ephriam 
“Pete” Gerald and Martha Matilda (Schwindt) Bernbeck.

She graduated from Utica High School and Kansas State University.

She married Richard “Dick” Gayle Horchem on August 16, 1953, in the 
First Christian Church in Utica.&nbsp; They made their home in Ness City, 
Kansas, where they raised their three sons.

Kay taught in the Ness City School District for many years. She was 
active in various community organizations and supported numerous 
charities over the years.

Kay is survived by two sons, Brad (Cindy) Horchem, Manhattan, Kansas,
 and Todd (Brenda) Horchem, Ness City; four grandchildren, Travis 
Horchem, Newton, Kansas; Megan (George) Heyns, Kansas City, Missouri; 
Kali (Mark) Solomon, Wichita, Kansas; and Jana Horchem, Englewood, 
Colorado; and five great-grandchildren, Aiyana, Adijah, and Ajani 
Solomon and Van and Vivian Horchem.

In addition, she is survived by two sisters, Elvira Kilroy, Nokomis, 
Florida and Wanda McKenzie, Gold Canyon, Arizona; one brother, Gary 
(Anita) Bernbeck, Grand Junction, Colorado; a sister-in-law, Linda 
(Terry) Claycamp, Hays, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews. Petros 
Levis joined the family as an exchange student from Greece during his 
senior year of high school. Petros and his wife, Ann, Denver, remain a 
part of the family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Craig Horchem, and two brothers, Don Bernbeck and Gerald Bernbeck.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be 
made to the Ness County Bank Building Foundation, St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital or any organization of the donor’s choice. Memorials 
may be sent to Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Ness City Cemetery.

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 </figure>Lavonne Kay Horchem, 91, died peacefully in her sleep on October 6, 
2022, at Meadowlark Senior Living in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on
 September 20, 1931, at home in Utica, Kansas, the daughter of Ephriam 
“Pete” Gerald and Martha Matilda (Schwindt) Bernbeck.She graduated from Utica High School and Kansas State University.She married Richard “Dick” Gayle Horchem on August 16, 1953, in the 
First Christian Church in Utica.&nbsp; They made their home in Ness City, 
Kansas, where they raised their three sons.Kay taught in the Ness City School District for many years. She was 
active in various community organizations and supported numerous 
charities over the years.Kay is survived by two sons, Brad (Cindy) Horchem, Manhattan, Kansas,
 and Todd (Brenda) Horchem, Ness City; four grandchildren, Travis 
Horchem, Newton, Kansas; Megan (George) Heyns, Kansas City, Missouri; 
Kali (Mark) Solomon, Wichita, Kansas; and Jana Horchem, Englewood, 
Colorado; and five great-grandchildren, Aiyana, Adijah, and Ajani 
Solomon and Van and Vivian Horchem.In addition, she is survived by two sisters, Elvira Kilroy, Nokomis, 
Florida and Wanda McKenzie, Gold Canyon, Arizona; one brother, Gary 
(Anita) Bernbeck, Grand Junction, Colorado; a sister-in-law, Linda 
(Terry) Claycamp, Hays, Kansas; and many nieces and nephews. Petros 
Levis joined the family as an exchange student from Greece during his 
senior year of high school. Petros and his wife, Ann, Denver, remain a 
part of the family.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son, Craig Horchem, and two brothers, Don Bernbeck and Gerald Bernbeck.In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be 
made to the Ness County Bank Building Foundation, St. Jude Children’s 
Research Hospital or any organization of the donor’s choice. Memorials 
may be sent to Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City.A graveside memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Friday, October 14, 2022, at the Ness City Cemetery.

Lavonne Kay Horchem

Jerry Lee Hanhardt was born 07/27/1942 in 
Great Bend, Kansas. He began his dance with the angel's on 10/04/2022 
with his loving family witnessing his transition. Shortly after he was 
born to Harold and LaWanda Hanhardt (Smith), Harold was called to serve 
in WWII. Jerry and his mom then went to Fox Mountain at Quemado, New 
Mexico to be with her parents, Baron and Ovadell Smith. Jerry loved to 
share stories of those days. After Harold's return, the family moved to 
Aztec.

Jerry graduated in 1961 from Aztec High. He had many friends in that 
class who are still friends to this day. Among those friends was Fran 
Trayer. In 1964 his romantic proposal to Fran (as he told it) was "We 
are the only ones left in our class who aren't married, so we should get
 hitched". She said "yes" and they spent the next 58 years together.

Jerry spent a few years as a salesman, but the majority of his career
 was in purchasing. He worked on several pipelines, power plant 
construction and finally retiring from APS (Arizona Public Service) with
 20 years of service.

Jerry was diagnosed with MS over 45 years ago, but never let that 
stop him from getting things done. The only concession he gave to the 
disease was to use a motorized wheelchair. He wanted to save his energy 
to do "other" things. He actually wore out 11 scooters and was doing a 
good number on his 12th.

Jerry was very civic minded and was always in the middle of 
something. He was instrumental in starting the Four Corners Search and 
Rescue, Four Corners Purchasing Management Association, and San Juan 
Center for Independence. He served on the State Construction Industries 
Commission and on the Governor's Commission on the Concerns for the 
Handicapped. He was elected to and served on the Aztec City Commission 
for 10 years. That position included him serving on the CRWVA and 
Northwest NM Seniors board. He was a Mason, a Shriner and member of 
Order of Eastern Star. And was EXTREMELY PROUD to be in that 
brotherhood.

He was a very humble man but took great pride in his family. The 
example he made by the way he lived his life is an inspiration to many. 
His quick wit, his commitment to anything he put his mind to, his drive 
and determination to not let anything or anyone get him down are 
demonstrated by his daughters and grandchildren. Those traits will be 
carried on by the great grandchildren Papa loved so much.

Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and LaWanda 
Hanhardt, his sister Karren Hodges, and his grandparents. He is survived
 by this wife Fran; daughters Jerilyn (Mickey), Julie (Jimmy), and Jodi 
(David). His brother Leon (Leanna), brother-in-law Milton "Sonny" 
(Darlene) Trayer, his 12 grandchildren and 13 ½ great grandchildren, 
numerous nieces and nephews and many, many friends.

Jerry was adamant about not wanting a funeral. He wanted us to have a
 party, so that is what we will do. Please join us at the Aztec Civic 
Center 101 South Park, Aztec NM on Saturday 10/08/2022. The celebration 
will start at 1:00pm and end around 4:00. There will be a Masonic 
service at 4:00pm.

The family would like to express our appreciation to Mary and Zach 
with Guardian Angel. David, Pamela and the two Terri's with Visiting 
Angels and Farmington Funeral Home for their amazing and respectful care
 of my husband, our dad and our Papa.

"If you could see me now, I'm walking streets of gold. If you could see me now, I'm standing tall and whole. If you could see me now, You'd know I've seen His face. If you could see me now, You'd know the pain is erased."

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 </figure>Jerry Lee Hanhardt was born 07/27/1942 in 
Great Bend, Kansas. He began his dance with the angel's on 10/04/2022 
with his loving family witnessing his transition. Shortly after he was 
born to Harold and LaWanda Hanhardt (Smith), Harold was called to serve 
in WWII. Jerry and his mom then went to Fox Mountain at Quemado, New 
Mexico to be with her parents, Baron and Ovadell Smith. Jerry loved to 
share stories of those days. After Harold's return, the family moved to 
Aztec.Jerry graduated in 1961 from Aztec High. He had many friends in that 
class who are still friends to this day. Among those friends was Fran 
Trayer. In 1964 his romantic proposal to Fran (as he told it) was "We 
are the only ones left in our class who aren't married, so we should get
 hitched". She said "yes" and they spent the next 58 years together.Jerry spent a few years as a salesman, but the majority of his career
 was in purchasing. He worked on several pipelines, power plant 
construction and finally retiring from APS (Arizona Public Service) with
 20 years of service.Jerry was diagnosed with MS over 45 years ago, but never let that 
stop him from getting things done. The only concession he gave to the 
disease was to use a motorized wheelchair. He wanted to save his energy 
to do "other" things. He actually wore out 11 scooters and was doing a 
good number on his 12th.Jerry was very civic minded and was always in the middle of 
something. He was instrumental in starting the Four Corners Search and 
Rescue, Four Corners Purchasing Management Association, and San Juan 
Center for Independence. He served on the State Construction Industries 
Commission and on the Governor's Commission on the Concerns for the 
Handicapped. He was elected to and served on the Aztec City Commission 
for 10 years. That position included him serving on the CRWVA and 
Northwest NM Seniors board. He was a Mason, a Shriner and member of 
Order of Eastern Star. And was EXTREMELY PROUD to be in that 
brotherhood.He was a very humble man but took great pride in his family. The 
example he made by the way he lived his life is an inspiration to many. 
His quick wit, his commitment to anything he put his mind to, his drive 
and determination to not let anything or anyone get him down are 
demonstrated by his daughters and grandchildren. Those traits will be 
carried on by the great grandchildren Papa loved so much.Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and LaWanda 
Hanhardt, his sister Karren Hodges, and his grandparents. He is survived
 by this wife Fran; daughters Jerilyn (Mickey), Julie (Jimmy), and Jodi 
(David). His brother Leon (Leanna), brother-in-law Milton "Sonny" 
(Darlene) Trayer, his 12 grandchildren and 13 ½ great grandchildren, 
numerous nieces and nephews and many, many friends.Jerry was adamant about not wanting a funeral. He wanted us to have a
 party, so that is what we will do. Please join us at the Aztec Civic 
Center 101 South Park, Aztec NM on Saturday 10/08/2022. The celebration 
will start at 1:00pm and end around 4:00. There will be a Masonic 
service at 4:00pm.Please bring a memory, a story and joke.The family would like to express our appreciation to Mary and Zach 
with Guardian Angel. David, Pamela and the two Terri's with Visiting 
Angels and Farmington Funeral Home for their amazing and respectful care
 of my husband, our dad and our Papa."If you could see me now, I'm walking streets of gold. If you could see me now, I'm standing tall and whole. If you could see me now, You'd know I've seen His face. If you could see me now, You'd know the pain is erased."

Jerry Lee Hanhardt, age 80

Donald Wayne Schlegel, 73, died Oct. 4, 2022, at his home in Otis. He was born Nov. 9, 1948, in Great Bend, the son of Samuel and Margaret (Lebsack) Schlegel. Don served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.

A lifetime resident of Otis, Don was a farmer and a truck driver. He worked for H &amp; K Trucking, Westcott Trucking, and Old Dominion Freight Line.

On Dec. 14, 1983, he married Donna L. Moore-Evans in Otis. She preceded him in death on Jan. 4, 2009.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret Schlegel; and a sister, Connie Galusha, both of Otis; three stepsons; Gerald Evans and wife Brenda of Naperville, Ind., David Evans of New Creek, W.Va., and Steven Evans and wife Deanna of Scherr, W.Va. ; and six grandchildren, Justin and Cody Evans, Luke and Louise Evans, Deprise Evans-Hawk and husband Logan, and Desire-e Evans.

He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew, David Galusha.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Lyle Knebel presiding. Burial with military honors will follow at Hoisington Cemetery.

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

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/7/1658410111924.jpg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Donald Wayne Schlegel, 73, died Oct. 4, 2022, at his home in Otis. He was born Nov. 9, 1948, in Great Bend, the son of Samuel and Margaret (Lebsack) Schlegel. Don served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.A lifetime resident of Otis, Don was a farmer and a truck driver. He worked for H &amp; K Trucking, Westcott Trucking, and Old Dominion Freight Line.On Dec. 14, 1983, he married Donna L. Moore-Evans in Otis. She preceded him in death on Jan. 4, 2009.He is survived by his mother, Margaret Schlegel; and a sister, Connie Galusha, both of Otis; three stepsons; Gerald Evans and wife Brenda of Naperville, Ind., David Evans of New Creek, W.Va., and Steven Evans and wife Deanna of Scherr, W.Va. ; and six grandchildren, Justin and Cody Evans, Luke and Louise Evans, Deprise Evans-Hawk and husband Logan, and Desire-e Evans.He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew, David Galusha.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Lyle Knebel presiding. Burial with military honors will follow at Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Relay for Life in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Donald Schlegel, age 73

LaVerna Marie (Braun) Younger, 90, left
 this life on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Locust Grove Village, 
La Crosse, Kansas, surrounded by her family.&nbsp;

LaVerna was born on March 6, 1932, in 
Hays, Kansas, to Frank J. and Helen (Brungardt) Braun.&nbsp; She was the 
second of five children raised on the Braun Dairy Farm north of Hays.&nbsp; 
One of her childhood chores was milking dairy cows before school.&nbsp; She 
often blamed her arthritic fingers on her milking cows, but she was 
especially proud of how hard her parents and her siblings worked on the 
family farm.

LaVerna attended Hays schools and 
graduated from Girls Catholic High School in 1950.&nbsp; She was employed at 
Spiess Bookkeeping Service until she married the love of her life, 
Bernard A. Younger on June 10, 1952.&nbsp; He was one of twelve children of 
Jacob and Catherine Younger, and at the time of their marriage, he was a
 member of the Signal Corps of the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort 
Polk, Louisiana.&nbsp; After serving his duty and being honorably discharged,
 Bernie and LaVerna returned to Hays in February 1953.&nbsp;

Together they owned and operated the 
Jobbership for Sunray DX Oil Co. in Hays and Russell and later started 
their own business, Younger Propane.&nbsp; She was the bookkeeper for several
 other jointly owned family businesses throughout the years including 
Younger Party Mix, BA Younger Oil, and various rental properties.

LaVerna and Bernie built their home on 
Toulon Road in 1955 and resided there throughout their 50-year 
marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp; They celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with their 
family shortly before Bernie’s passing on October 20, 2002.&nbsp; Mom spent 
the 20 years after his death missing him and continuing to love and 
honor his memory.&nbsp; She spread the love they shared with her children, 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Her home was meticulous and her 
flower gardens flourished.&nbsp; Many of her friends and family wear winter 
scarves that she knitted and many of her needlepoint pictures and 
embroidered tea-towels are displayed in her children’s homes.&nbsp; LaVerna 
instilled her love of reading in her children and grandchildren.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed word search, praying her rosary, and playing Bingo, Chinese 
checkers, and pinochle.&nbsp;

LaVerna is survived by her children:&nbsp; 
Janet (Mike) McCann, Rock Springs, WY; James (Sue) Younger, Hays, KS; 
Jolene (Ken) Windholz, Hays, KS; Jeff (Karie) Younger, Olathe, KS; Joan 
(William) Steinkuhler, Battlement Mesa, CO; and Jean Younger (Scott 
Dold) Lawrence, KS.

LaVerna’s pride and joy were her 16 
grandchildren:&nbsp; Nicole (Brian) Nelson; Erin (Todd) Graham; Bridget 
(Kobe) Burraston; Adrianna Smith; Michael (Kelsi) Younger; Megan (Craig)
 Mason; Mason (Maddie) Younger; Ben (Joan) Karst; Mark (Nikki) Karst; 
Jon Karst; Clayton (Janae Levier) Karst; Kyle (Kendra) Younger; Emily 
Younger; Alexa (Chad Turek) Steinkuhler; Kennedy Dold and Crosby Dold.

While greatly enjoying the love of her 
grandchildren, LaVerna was able to meet her 23 great-grandchildren:&nbsp; 
Tyler and Hollie Nelson; Alex Graham; Syree, Bernie and Carter 
Burraston; Mallory Fallas; Jacob, Parker, Blake and Grayson Younger; 
Joslyn, Lexi and Trevor Mason; Katrina and Kailey Delimont; Hendrix and 
Jaxon Karst; Cadence and Lyric Karst; and Ava, Owen and Elsie Younger.

LaVerna is also survived by her sister:
 Helen Werth and sisters-in law: Jeanette Younger, Det Younger, Ethel 
Younger, Nadine Pederson, Mary Jo Braun, Jacky Braun, and Jan Braun.

LaVerna was preceded in death by her 
parents Frank and Helen Braun, her husband and her three brothers 
Marvin, Frankie and Robert Braun.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. John Schmeidler officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; To honor LaVerna’s longtime membership 
with the Daughters of Isabella, current members will pray a rosary at 
5:30 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30, all on Sunday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes 
Association, Alzheimer’s Association, HHS Pantry, O’Loughlin Pantry, or 
to masses.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of LaVerna may be shared with her 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>LaVerna Marie (Braun) Younger, 90, left
 this life on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Locust Grove Village, 
La Crosse, Kansas, surrounded by her family.&nbsp;LaVerna was born on March 6, 1932, in 
Hays, Kansas, to Frank J. and Helen (Brungardt) Braun.&nbsp; She was the 
second of five children raised on the Braun Dairy Farm north of Hays.&nbsp; 
One of her childhood chores was milking dairy cows before school.&nbsp; She 
often blamed her arthritic fingers on her milking cows, but she was 
especially proud of how hard her parents and her siblings worked on the 
family farm.LaVerna attended Hays schools and 
graduated from Girls Catholic High School in 1950.&nbsp; She was employed at 
Spiess Bookkeeping Service until she married the love of her life, 
Bernard A. Younger on June 10, 1952.&nbsp; He was one of twelve children of 
Jacob and Catherine Younger, and at the time of their marriage, he was a
 member of the Signal Corps of the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort 
Polk, Louisiana.&nbsp; After serving his duty and being honorably discharged,
 Bernie and LaVerna returned to Hays in February 1953.&nbsp;Together they owned and operated the 
Jobbership for Sunray DX Oil Co. in Hays and Russell and later started 
their own business, Younger Propane.&nbsp; She was the bookkeeper for several
 other jointly owned family businesses throughout the years including 
Younger Party Mix, BA Younger Oil, and various rental properties.LaVerna and Bernie built their home on 
Toulon Road in 1955 and resided there throughout their 50-year 
marriage.&nbsp;&nbsp; They celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary with their 
family shortly before Bernie’s passing on October 20, 2002.&nbsp; Mom spent 
the 20 years after his death missing him and continuing to love and 
honor his memory.&nbsp; She spread the love they shared with her children, 
grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Her home was meticulous and her 
flower gardens flourished.&nbsp; Many of her friends and family wear winter 
scarves that she knitted and many of her needlepoint pictures and 
embroidered tea-towels are displayed in her children’s homes.&nbsp; LaVerna 
instilled her love of reading in her children and grandchildren.&nbsp; She 
enjoyed word search, praying her rosary, and playing Bingo, Chinese 
checkers, and pinochle.&nbsp;LaVerna is survived by her children:&nbsp; 
Janet (Mike) McCann, Rock Springs, WY; James (Sue) Younger, Hays, KS; 
Jolene (Ken) Windholz, Hays, KS; Jeff (Karie) Younger, Olathe, KS; Joan 
(William) Steinkuhler, Battlement Mesa, CO; and Jean Younger (Scott 
Dold) Lawrence, KS.LaVerna’s pride and joy were her 16 
grandchildren:&nbsp; Nicole (Brian) Nelson; Erin (Todd) Graham; Bridget 
(Kobe) Burraston; Adrianna Smith; Michael (Kelsi) Younger; Megan (Craig)
 Mason; Mason (Maddie) Younger; Ben (Joan) Karst; Mark (Nikki) Karst; 
Jon Karst; Clayton (Janae Levier) Karst; Kyle (Kendra) Younger; Emily 
Younger; Alexa (Chad Turek) Steinkuhler; Kennedy Dold and Crosby Dold.While greatly enjoying the love of her 
grandchildren, LaVerna was able to meet her 23 great-grandchildren:&nbsp; 
Tyler and Hollie Nelson; Alex Graham; Syree, Bernie and Carter 
Burraston; Mallory Fallas; Jacob, Parker, Blake and Grayson Younger; 
Joslyn, Lexi and Trevor Mason; Katrina and Kailey Delimont; Hendrix and 
Jaxon Karst; Cadence and Lyric Karst; and Ava, Owen and Elsie Younger.LaVerna is also survived by her sister:
 Helen Werth and sisters-in law: Jeanette Younger, Det Younger, Ethel 
Younger, Nadine Pederson, Mary Jo Braun, Jacky Braun, and Jan Braun.LaVerna was preceded in death by her 
parents Frank and Helen Braun, her husband and her three brothers 
Marvin, Frankie and Robert Braun.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, October 10, 2022, at Immaculate Heart of Mary 
Catholic Church with Fr. John Schmeidler officiating.&nbsp; Burial will 
follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 
8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays 
Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; To honor LaVerna’s longtime membership 
with the Daughters of Isabella, current members will pray a rosary at 
5:30 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30, all on Sunday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the American Diabetes 
Association, Alzheimer’s Association, HHS Pantry, O’Loughlin Pantry, or 
to masses.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of LaVerna may be shared with her 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

LaVerna Marie (Braun) Younger

Donald Wayne Schlegel, 73, died October 4, 2022, at his home in Otis,
 Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 9, 1948, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son 
of Samuel and Margaret (Lebsack) Schlegel. Don served in the United 
States Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.

A lifetime resident of Otis, Don was a farmer and a truck driver. He 
worked for H &amp; K Trucking, Westcott Trucking and Old Dominion 
Freight Line.

On December 14, 1983, he married Donna L. Moore-Evans in Otis, Kansas. She preceded him in death on January 4, 2009.

He is survived by his mother, Margaret Schlegel; and a sister, Connie
 Galusha, both of Otis; three stepsons; Gerald Evans and wife Brenda of 
Naperville, Indiana, David Evans of New Creek, West Virginia, and Steven
 Evans and wife Deanna of Scherr, West Virginia; and six grandchildren, 
Justin and Cody Evans, Luke and Louise Evans, Deprise Evans-Hawk and 
husband Logan, and Desire-e Evans.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Lyle Knebel presiding. 
Burial with military honors will follow at Hoisington Cemetery.

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

Donald Wayne Schlegel, 73, died October 4, 2022, at his home in Otis,
 Kansas.&nbsp; He was born November 9, 1948, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son 
of Samuel and Margaret (Lebsack) Schlegel. Don served in the United 
States Army, stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War.A lifetime resident of Otis, Don was a farmer and a truck driver. He 
worked for H &amp; K Trucking, Westcott Trucking and Old Dominion 
Freight Line.On December 14, 1983, he married Donna L. Moore-Evans in Otis, Kansas. She preceded him in death on January 4, 2009.He is survived by his mother, Margaret Schlegel; and a sister, Connie
 Galusha, both of Otis; three stepsons; Gerald Evans and wife Brenda of 
Naperville, Indiana, David Evans of New Creek, West Virginia, and Steven
 Evans and wife Deanna of Scherr, West Virginia; and six grandchildren, 
Justin and Cody Evans, Luke and Louise Evans, Deprise Evans-Hawk and 
husband Logan, and Desire-e Evans.He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew, David Galusha.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Thursday and Friday at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, October 15, 2022, at 
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Lyle Knebel presiding. 
Burial with military honors will follow at Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Relay for 
Life in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS
 67544.

Donald Wayne Schlegel

Brian Joseph Palen was born on December 6, 1970, to Cyril and DiAnna 
Palen.&nbsp; Brian was an adrenaline junkie from a young age.&nbsp; Whether he was
 running from the city cop on a snowmobile, or racing go-carts with his 
dad cheering him on. Brian loved being ornery and enjoyed doing pranks 
with the neighborhood kids of Tipton.&nbsp; Brian quickly moved from go-carts
 to race cars.&nbsp; He enjoyed working with his crew and loved going fast.&nbsp; 
Brian’s love for speed gave his mother anxiety.&nbsp; Surviving a wreck that 
most people wouldn’t.&nbsp; Once he decided to give up the need for speed, he
 decided to go big.&nbsp; He purchased a Peterbilt and a bull trailer.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed the long hauls and would call Melissa to keep him awake on long 
trips.&nbsp; Brain decided he wanted a change of scenery so he moved to 
Colorado.&nbsp; He was soon blessed with a beautiful daughter, Kaitlyn.&nbsp; 

He 
would always brag he was the only man that could drive an 18-wheeler and
 change a diaper at the same time.&nbsp; Brian loved building cars and 
rebuilt a '69 Camaro which he nicknamed “Purple Passion.”&nbsp; While is 
Colorado Brian’s adrenaline rush continued.&nbsp; He decided to take up bull 
riding.&nbsp; He soon realized riding wasn’t all it was cut out to be.&nbsp; He 
competed with a broken pelvis and ankle.&nbsp; Thank goodness his daughter 
convinced him to retire. After 16 years Brain decided to leave Colorado 
behind. He returned to Osborne to help care for his mother but the truth
 be told DiAnna did the caring for. After returning, Brian rekindled an 
old love with Melissa Hoffman - Lyle. They were wed in a backyard 
ceremony on August 2, 2014. Brain was a skilled leather craftsman and 
enjoyed crafting projects. He ended up turning his hobby into a 
business. Brian also had a love for fishing that he got from his dad and
 mom.

Brian had many jobs through is life from selling computers in Salina,
 rebuilding engines at R and M in Beloit. Brian was also employed with 
Osborne Industry. Brians last job at American Ag and Auto was his 
favorite. He enjoyed his time he got to work with his cousin Mike 
Becker.

Brian and Melissa shared a blended family. They are proud parents of 
Katlyn Lawrence, and Chantell Wessling. Brian was a very proud 
grandfather to Kinsley and Kamryn Lawrence and Kale and Kaden Wessling. 
His face would sparkle when he shared stories about his kids and 
grandkids.

On October 2, 2022, Brian lost his battle to an aggressive cancer that
 was only diagnosed two weeks prior. He fought a hard battle because he 
didn’t want to leave his family.

Brian is proceeded in death by his father Cyril Palen. Brian is 
survived by his wife Melissa Palen of Tipton. His mother DiAnna Palen of
 Osborne. Kaitlyn Lawrence and husband James. Their two girls Kinsley 
and Kamryn of Stephenville, Texas. Chantell Wessling and her husband 
Josh their two boys Kale and Kaden of Beloit, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

A memorial service will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 
11AM in Tipton at St. Boniface Catholic Church.&nbsp; A rosary service will 
be held at 10:30AM prior to the service.

Roberts Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/10/1664987443238.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Brian Joseph Palen was born on December 6, 1970, to Cyril and DiAnna 
Palen.&nbsp; Brian was an adrenaline junkie from a young age.&nbsp; Whether he was
 running from the city cop on a snowmobile, or racing go-carts with his 
dad cheering him on. Brian loved being ornery and enjoyed doing pranks 
with the neighborhood kids of Tipton.&nbsp; Brian quickly moved from go-carts
 to race cars.&nbsp; He enjoyed working with his crew and loved going fast.&nbsp; 
Brian’s love for speed gave his mother anxiety.&nbsp; Surviving a wreck that 
most people wouldn’t.&nbsp; Once he decided to give up the need for speed, he
 decided to go big.&nbsp; He purchased a Peterbilt and a bull trailer.&nbsp; He 
enjoyed the long hauls and would call Melissa to keep him awake on long 
trips.&nbsp; Brain decided he wanted a change of scenery so he moved to 
Colorado.&nbsp; He was soon blessed with a beautiful daughter, Kaitlyn.&nbsp; He 
would always brag he was the only man that could drive an 18-wheeler and
 change a diaper at the same time.&nbsp; Brian loved building cars and 
rebuilt a '69 Camaro which he nicknamed “Purple Passion.”&nbsp; While is 
Colorado Brian’s adrenaline rush continued.&nbsp; He decided to take up bull 
riding.&nbsp; He soon realized riding wasn’t all it was cut out to be.&nbsp; He 
competed with a broken pelvis and ankle.&nbsp; Thank goodness his daughter 
convinced him to retire. After 16 years Brain decided to leave Colorado 
behind. He returned to Osborne to help care for his mother but the truth
 be told DiAnna did the caring for. After returning, Brian rekindled an 
old love with Melissa Hoffman - Lyle. They were wed in a backyard 
ceremony on August 2, 2014. Brain was a skilled leather craftsman and 
enjoyed crafting projects. He ended up turning his hobby into a 
business. Brian also had a love for fishing that he got from his dad and
 mom.Brian had many jobs through is life from selling computers in Salina,
 rebuilding engines at R and M in Beloit. Brian was also employed with 
Osborne Industry. Brians last job at American Ag and Auto was his 
favorite. He enjoyed his time he got to work with his cousin Mike 
Becker.Brian and Melissa shared a blended family. They are proud parents of 
Katlyn Lawrence, and Chantell Wessling. Brian was a very proud 
grandfather to Kinsley and Kamryn Lawrence and Kale and Kaden Wessling. 
His face would sparkle when he shared stories about his kids and 
grandkids.On October 2, 2022, Brian lost his battle to an aggressive cancer that
 was only diagnosed two weeks prior. He fought a hard battle because he 
didn’t want to leave his family.Brian is proceeded in death by his father Cyril Palen. Brian is 
survived by his wife Melissa Palen of Tipton. His mother DiAnna Palen of
 Osborne. Kaitlyn Lawrence and husband James. Their two girls Kinsley 
and Kamryn of Stephenville, Texas. Chantell Wessling and her husband 
Josh their two boys Kale and Kaden of Beloit, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;A memorial service will take place on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 
11AM in Tipton at St. Boniface Catholic Church.&nbsp; A rosary service will 
be held at 10:30AM prior to the service.Roberts Family Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Brian Joseph Palen

Marilyn Kay Charles passed away on October 2, 2022 in McPherson, Kansas. She was born October 23, 1946 at Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Emanuel and Elsie Funk. She was a retired teacher.

Marilyn was raised on a farm in a German community in rural Galatia, Kansas. She graduated from Fairview Rural Grade school in northern Barton County and Otis Rural High School in 1964. She was baptized and confirmed, choir member, Luther League member and a Sunday school teacher at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, KS. She went to Wichita Business College in 1964 and obtained a Stenographic diploma which allowed her to be a secretary for 10 years at Beech and Boeing Aircraft, Paine, Webber Brokerage Co. and Barton County Community College. While working at Barton County Community College she completed an Associate's Degree in general course work. She went on to Kansas State University where she worked her way through college and received a Bachelor's Degree in Education, with an emphasis in Special Education, Mental Retardation. She completed her Education with a Master's Degree in Special Education at Fort Hays State.

On May 28, 1983 she married Richard Lynn Charles in Great Bend, Kansas. They adopted Cassie at the age of 7 in 1990. Marilyn taught for 20 years in various locations: Topeka, KS as EMH teacher; in the Interrelated Special Education Classroom at USD 428 Great Bend, KS; St. Patrick's Elementary Great Bend, KS as a 6th grade teacher; USD 431 Hoisington, KS for 16 years as a 4th grade teacher. She later went on to teach at the Adult Education Department at Barton County Community College as an ESOL instructor. She completed her teaching career by being an ESOL Director for ESSDACK/Barton Academy, Great Bend, KS.

Marilyn was a member of the Alpha Iota Honorary Business Sorority, Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Junior College Fraternity, Big Sisters and Big Brothers, Council of Exceptional Children, past president of Central Kansas Reading Association. She was an officer of Girl's Aglow Christian organization of Topeka, KS and an officer for 20 years in Women's Aglow Christian International organization of Great Bend, KS.

She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, KS where she taught Sunday school for many years, serving on the Educational Committee, decorating committee and many other committees. Marilyn loved floral decorating, painting, and enjoyed working with plants and flowers indoors and outdoors. She thoroughly enjoyed working with and helping educate young children and adults.

She is survived by her exhusband and best friend, Richard Charles of Lindsborg; her sister, Joetta Hendrickson of Port Angelas, Washington; her daughter, Cassie Koehn and husband Dustin Koehn, and grandchildren Cade, Matthew, Tyler, Kylie, Lakyn and Kinzie all of Newton; sister-in-law, Janet Funk of Milberger, and nephews Doug, Warren and Deric.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Emanuel and Elsie Funk and brother, Wayne Funk.

There will be a Graveside Service at Milberger Cemetery, Milberger, Kansas, on Tuesday October 11th at 11am followed by a lunch at the church. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials may be donated to the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Milberger, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Marilyn Kay Charles passed away on October 2, 2022 in McPherson, Kansas. She was born October 23, 1946 at Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Emanuel and Elsie Funk. She was a retired teacher.Marilyn was raised on a farm in a German community in rural Galatia, Kansas. She graduated from Fairview Rural Grade school in northern Barton County and Otis Rural High School in 1964. She was baptized and confirmed, choir member, Luther League member and a Sunday school teacher at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Milberger, KS. She went to Wichita Business College in 1964 and obtained a Stenographic diploma which allowed her to be a secretary for 10 years at Beech and Boeing Aircraft, Paine, Webber Brokerage Co. and Barton County Community College. While working at Barton County Community College she completed an Associate's Degree in general course work. She went on to Kansas State University where she worked her way through college and received a Bachelor's Degree in Education, with an emphasis in Special Education, Mental Retardation. She completed her Education with a Master's Degree in Special Education at Fort Hays State.On May 28, 1983 she married Richard Lynn Charles in Great Bend, Kansas. They adopted Cassie at the age of 7 in 1990. Marilyn taught for 20 years in various locations: Topeka, KS as EMH teacher; in the Interrelated Special Education Classroom at USD 428 Great Bend, KS; St. Patrick's Elementary Great Bend, KS as a 6th grade teacher; USD 431 Hoisington, KS for 16 years as a 4th grade teacher. She later went on to teach at the Adult Education Department at Barton County Community College as an ESOL instructor. She completed her teaching career by being an ESOL Director for ESSDACK/Barton Academy, Great Bend, KS.Marilyn was a member of the Alpha Iota Honorary Business Sorority, Phi Theta Kappa Honorary Junior College Fraternity, Big Sisters and Big Brothers, Council of Exceptional Children, past president of Central Kansas Reading Association. She was an officer of Girl's Aglow Christian organization of Topeka, KS and an officer for 20 years in Women's Aglow Christian International organization of Great Bend, KS.She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, Great Bend, KS where she taught Sunday school for many years, serving on the Educational Committee, decorating committee and many other committees. Marilyn loved floral decorating, painting, and enjoyed working with plants and flowers indoors and outdoors. She thoroughly enjoyed working with and helping educate young children and adults.She is survived by her exhusband and best friend, Richard Charles of Lindsborg; her sister, Joetta Hendrickson of Port Angelas, Washington; her daughter, Cassie Koehn and husband Dustin Koehn, and grandchildren Cade, Matthew, Tyler, Kylie, Lakyn and Kinzie all of Newton; sister-in-law, Janet Funk of Milberger, and nephews Doug, Warren and Deric.She was preceded in death by her parents, Emanuel and Elsie Funk and brother, Wayne Funk.There will be a Graveside Service at Milberger Cemetery, Milberger, Kansas, on Tuesday October 11th at 11am followed by a lunch at the church. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorials may be donated to the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Milberger, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Marilyn Charles, age 75

Robert M. Zimmerman, 84, passed away on Oct. 2nd, 2022 at Azria Health in Great Bend, KS. Born on March 14th, 1938 in Holyrood, KS he graduated Ellinwood High School and later served in the US Army from 1959-1962. Bob married Beverly A. Blehm in Sept. of 1956 in Ellinwood, KS she passed away on January 30, 2022. Bob worked in the oilfield at various jobs. Memberships include American Legion #320 and VFW.

Survivors include, sons, Scott (Penny) Zimmerman, Ellinwood, KS, Kevin (Joanie) Zimmerman, Ankeny, Iowa; daughter, Tammy Zimmerman, Ellinwood, KS; grandchildren, Zachary (Staci) Zimmerman, Claremore, OK, Blythe (Clinton) Reinert, Sioux City, IA, Baily Black, Phillipsburg, KS, Whitney (Luke) Hoyle, Scranton, IA, Jacob Zimmerman, Slater, IA; great-grandchilren, Zoey Zimmerman, Rhett Reinert, Nashlynn Black, Ava, Allie and Aspen Hoyle, and Daxten Zimmerman. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and wife, brother, Jay Zimmerman, and son, Robert B. Zimmerman.

Private family service with military honors will take place at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood, KS. There will be no public visitation. Memorials are suggested to Ellinwood Hospital Foundation or American Legion #320 in care of Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood, KS 67526. Condolences to the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.minnischapel.org/" target="_blank">www.minnischapel.org</a>.

Robert M. Zimmerman, 84, passed away on Oct. 2nd, 2022 at Azria Health in Great Bend, KS. Born on March 14th, 1938 in Holyrood, KS he graduated Ellinwood High School and later served in the US Army from 1959-1962. Bob married Beverly A. Blehm in Sept. of 1956 in Ellinwood, KS she passed away on January 30, 2022. Bob worked in the oilfield at various jobs. Memberships include American Legion #320 and VFW.Survivors include, sons, Scott (Penny) Zimmerman, Ellinwood, KS, Kevin (Joanie) Zimmerman, Ankeny, Iowa; daughter, Tammy Zimmerman, Ellinwood, KS; grandchildren, Zachary (Staci) Zimmerman, Claremore, OK, Blythe (Clinton) Reinert, Sioux City, IA, Baily Black, Phillipsburg, KS, Whitney (Luke) Hoyle, Scranton, IA, Jacob Zimmerman, Slater, IA; great-grandchilren, Zoey Zimmerman, Rhett Reinert, Nashlynn Black, Ava, Allie and Aspen Hoyle, and Daxten Zimmerman. Robert was preceded in death by his parents and wife, brother, Jay Zimmerman, and son, Robert B. Zimmerman.Private family service with military honors will take place at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood, KS. There will be no public visitation. Memorials are suggested to Ellinwood Hospital Foundation or American Legion #320 in care of Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood, KS 67526. Condolences to the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.minnischapel.org/" target="_blank">www.minnischapel.org</a>.

Robert Zimmerman, age 84

Philip Alan Schreiber, 71, passed away September 21, 2022 at his home in Larned.

He was born February 13, 1951 in Great Bend, the son of Elmer Leon and Mildred L. Fairchild Schreiber.

A lifetime area resident, raised on a farm south of Larned, he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned. He was an Activity Therapist at Larned State Hospital and later a Para Educator for USD 495. He enjoyed yardwork and gardening, running, attending his children and grandchildren’s activities, and spending time with family.

On December 3, 1977 he married Ann Vratil in Larned; she survives.

Other survivors include: two daughters, Stefanie (Cody) Turner, Wamego, Emily (Michael) Racette, Larned; six grandchildren, Savannah Racette, Brayson Bird, Camden Bird, Kennedy Bird, Dalton Turner, Adreana Turner; and his loyal companion, Sandy.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; step father, Bill Hanshew; brother, Eldon Schreiber; two step brothers, Dudley Hanshew, and Dean Hanshew.

Memorial mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 7, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 4-6 p.m. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Larned Recreation Commission 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>Philip Alan Schreiber, 71, passed away September 21, 2022 at his home in Larned.He was born February 13, 1951 in Great Bend, the son of Elmer Leon and Mildred L. Fairchild Schreiber.A lifetime area resident, raised on a farm south of Larned, he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned. He was an Activity Therapist at Larned State Hospital and later a Para Educator for USD 495. He enjoyed yardwork and gardening, running, attending his children and grandchildren’s activities, and spending time with family.On December 3, 1977 he married Ann Vratil in Larned; she survives.Other survivors include: two daughters, Stefanie (Cody) Turner, Wamego, Emily (Michael) Racette, Larned; six grandchildren, Savannah Racette, Brayson Bird, Camden Bird, Kennedy Bird, Dalton Turner, Adreana Turner; and his loyal companion, Sandy.He was preceded in death by: his parents; step father, Bill Hanshew; brother, Eldon Schreiber; two step brothers, Dudley Hanshew, and Dean Hanshew.Memorial mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 7, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 4-6 p.m. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Larned Recreation Commission in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Philip Schreiber, age 71

Stefanie Linn Turner, 44, passed away September 27, 2022 in Wamego.

She was born July 4, 1978 in Larned, the daughter of Philip Alan and Ann Vratil Schreiber.

A Larned resident until 2001, she moved to Wamego where she was the head of the billing department at Manhattan Dermatology. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned. She was always a helper and was active in the kids wrestling club. She loved music, reading, dogs, fishing, taking pictures, being outdoors, decorating for the holidays, watching the Chiefs and all K-State sports. She especially loved watching her kids, nieces and nephews in sports and all their activites.

On October 23, 1999 she married Cody Joe Turner at Larned; he survives.

Other survivors include: mother, Ann Schreiber, Larned; children, Adreana and Dalton Turner, of the home; sister, Emily (Michael) Racette, Larned; nieces and nephews, Jocelynn, Logan, Brayson, Camden, Kennedy, Savannah; and her beloved dogs, Mocha and Ashford.

She was preceded in death by: her father, Philip Schreiber; grandfather, Leon Schreiber, grandparents, Bill and Mildred Hanshew, and Leo and Nina Vratil.

Memorial mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 7, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 4-6 p.m. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery. A Celebration of Life in Wamego will be announced at a later date.

Memorials may be given to Wamego Fireworks Fund or Wamego Wrestling Club, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Stefanie Linn Turner, 44, passed away September 27, 2022 in Wamego.She was born July 4, 1978 in Larned, the daughter of Philip Alan and Ann Vratil Schreiber.A Larned resident until 2001, she moved to Wamego where she was the head of the billing department at Manhattan Dermatology. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned. She was always a helper and was active in the kids wrestling club. She loved music, reading, dogs, fishing, taking pictures, being outdoors, decorating for the holidays, watching the Chiefs and all K-State sports. She especially loved watching her kids, nieces and nephews in sports and all their activites.On October 23, 1999 she married Cody Joe Turner at Larned; he survives.Other survivors include: mother, Ann Schreiber, Larned; children, Adreana and Dalton Turner, of the home; sister, Emily (Michael) Racette, Larned; nieces and nephews, Jocelynn, Logan, Brayson, Camden, Kennedy, Savannah; and her beloved dogs, Mocha and Ashford.She was preceded in death by: her father, Philip Schreiber; grandfather, Leon Schreiber, grandparents, Bill and Mildred Hanshew, and Leo and Nina Vratil.Memorial mass will be 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 7, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 4-6 p.m. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery. A Celebration of Life in Wamego will be announced at a later date.Memorials may be given to Wamego Fireworks Fund or Wamego Wrestling Club, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Stefanie Turner, age 44

Marilyn (Klaus) Leiker, 80, Hays, died Thursday, September 29, 2022, at her home.

She was born March 14, 1942, in Hays, 
the daughter of Paul and Emmerentia (Haselhorst) Werth.&nbsp; In 1960, she 
graduated from Girls Catholic High School.&nbsp; She was the owner of Klaus 
Carpet.&nbsp; On June 2, 1962 she was united in marriage to Norman J. Klaus 
in Schoenchen, and they celebrated nearly 34 years of marriage before he
 preceded her in death on May 24, 1996.&nbsp; On June 30, 2001, she was 
united in marriage to Alexius “Alex” Leiker.&nbsp; He preceded her in death 
on February 2, 2020.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church and the VFW Auxiliary.

Survivors include her two sons: Neil 
Klaus and wife Sondra of Hays and Nolan Klaus and companion Shelley of 
Olathe, four stepsons: Curt Leiker and wife Davina of Greeley, Wes 
Leiker and wife Jenni of Hays, Todd Leiker of Olathe, and Mike Leiker 
and wife Kelly of Hays, 14 grandchildren: Adam Klaus, Amber Albers and 
husband Kord, Mackenzie Klaus, Matthew Leiker, Bethany Boschert and 
husband Ian, Anjel Leiker, Alexis Leiker and husband Jason Banning, 
Emily Leiker and husband Nicholas Schmidt, Hannah Leiker, Brett Leiker, 
Nathan Leiker, Truan Leiker, Lizzie Leiker, and Jessica Leiker, four 
great grandchildren, four brothers: Arlen Werth and wife Gay of Great 
Bend, Ivan Werth and wife Shirley of Hays, Wayne Werth and companion 
Mary of Hutchinson, and Alton Werth and wife Terri of Pittsburg, TX, 
four sisters: Donna Jacobs and husband Ron of McCook, NE, Carolyn 
Windholz of Victoria, Joan Rogers of Ben Wheeler, TX, and Ellen 
Montgomery and husband Tom of Hays, two sisters-in-law: Lisa Werth of 
Hays and Irene Werth of Kanopolis.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her first husband Norman and second husband Alex, two brothers:
 Gary and Firman Werth, and two brothers-in-law: Wayne Windholz and 
Jerry Rogers.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, October 3, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. 
Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday 
and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A VFW Auxiliary rosary will be at 5:30 pm followed by a 
vigil service at 6:30 all on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are 
suggested to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church or to TMP-Marian High 
School.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Marilyn may be shared with her 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Marilyn (Klaus) Leiker, 80, Hays, died Thursday, September 29, 2022, at her home.She was born March 14, 1942, in Hays, 
the daughter of Paul and Emmerentia (Haselhorst) Werth.&nbsp; In 1960, she 
graduated from Girls Catholic High School.&nbsp; She was the owner of Klaus 
Carpet.&nbsp; On June 2, 1962 she was united in marriage to Norman J. Klaus 
in Schoenchen, and they celebrated nearly 34 years of marriage before he
 preceded her in death on May 24, 1996.&nbsp; On June 30, 2001, she was 
united in marriage to Alexius “Alex” Leiker.&nbsp; He preceded her in death 
on February 2, 2020.&nbsp; She was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church and the VFW Auxiliary.Survivors include her two sons: Neil 
Klaus and wife Sondra of Hays and Nolan Klaus and companion Shelley of 
Olathe, four stepsons: Curt Leiker and wife Davina of Greeley, Wes 
Leiker and wife Jenni of Hays, Todd Leiker of Olathe, and Mike Leiker 
and wife Kelly of Hays, 14 grandchildren: Adam Klaus, Amber Albers and 
husband Kord, Mackenzie Klaus, Matthew Leiker, Bethany Boschert and 
husband Ian, Anjel Leiker, Alexis Leiker and husband Jason Banning, 
Emily Leiker and husband Nicholas Schmidt, Hannah Leiker, Brett Leiker, 
Nathan Leiker, Truan Leiker, Lizzie Leiker, and Jessica Leiker, four 
great grandchildren, four brothers: Arlen Werth and wife Gay of Great 
Bend, Ivan Werth and wife Shirley of Hays, Wayne Werth and companion 
Mary of Hutchinson, and Alton Werth and wife Terri of Pittsburg, TX, 
four sisters: Donna Jacobs and husband Ron of McCook, NE, Carolyn 
Windholz of Victoria, Joan Rogers of Ben Wheeler, TX, and Ellen 
Montgomery and husband Tom of Hays, two sisters-in-law: Lisa Werth of 
Hays and Irene Werth of Kanopolis.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her first husband Norman and second husband Alex, two brothers:
 Gary and Firman Werth, and two brothers-in-law: Wayne Windholz and 
Jerry Rogers.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Monday, October 3, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic 
Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in St. 
Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday 
and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home.&nbsp; A VFW Auxiliary rosary will be at 5:30 pm followed by a 
vigil service at 6:30 all on Sunday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are 
suggested to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church or to TMP-Marian High 
School.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Marilyn may be shared with her 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Marilyn (Klaus) Leiker

Marilyn Edna Brehm, 86, passed away on February 26, 2022, at her home in Phoenix, Ariz. She was born on September 25, 1935, in the family homestead on the Barton/Stafford County line, in Stafford County to Ernest and Alice (Batchman) Spacil. Marilyn was married to William Brehm on June 25, 1965, in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood, Kan. He passed away on July 22, 1996.

Marilyn grew up in Ellinwood, Kan., graduating from Ellinwood High School. She received all her sacraments at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Ellinwood, Kan., 64 year member of the Daughters of Isabella Immaculate Conception Circle #744, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phoenix, Ariz. Marilyn was a lady of many hobbies and skills: bowling, playing cards, being an excellent cook and homemaker.

Survivors include, a son, William “Bill” Brehm, II, and his fiancé, Janet Mariscal, of Phoenix, Ariz.; a grandson, William “Billy” Brehm, III, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two brothers, Ronald and Raymond Spacil; and a sister, Norma Mae (Spacil) King.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood, presided by Father Terrance Klein, preceded by the Daughters of Isabella Rosary at 9:30 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Daughters of Isabella, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Marilyn Edna Brehm, 86, passed away on February 26, 2022, at her home in Phoenix, Ariz. She was born on September 25, 1935, in the family homestead on the Barton/Stafford County line, in Stafford County to Ernest and Alice (Batchman) Spacil. Marilyn was married to William Brehm on June 25, 1965, in St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood, Kan. He passed away on July 22, 1996.Marilyn grew up in Ellinwood, Kan., graduating from Ellinwood High School. She received all her sacraments at St. Joseph Catholic Church, in Ellinwood, Kan., 64 year member of the Daughters of Isabella Immaculate Conception Circle #744, and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phoenix, Ariz. Marilyn was a lady of many hobbies and skills: bowling, playing cards, being an excellent cook and homemaker.Survivors include, a son, William “Bill” Brehm, II, and his fiancé, Janet Mariscal, of Phoenix, Ariz.; a grandson, William “Billy” Brehm, III, of Phoenix, Ariz.; and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; two brothers, Ronald and Raymond Spacil; and a sister, Norma Mae (Spacil) King.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood, presided by Father Terrance Klein, preceded by the Daughters of Isabella Rosary at 9:30 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Daughters of Isabella, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Marilyn Brehm, age 86

Gilbert S. “Shorty” Dreiling, 84, Hays, died Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.

He was born February 23, 1938, in Hays, 
the son of Alex and Anna (Dechant) Dreiling.&nbsp; Shorty served in the Army 
National Guard and Army Reserves, and in 2020, he was awarded the Quilt 
of Valor.&nbsp; On November 26, 1960, he was united in marriage to Clara Marie
 Giebler in Antonino and they were married nearly 62 years.&nbsp; Shorty 
loved farming, being a cattleman, and also his work as a plumber.&nbsp; His 
memberships included Our Lady help of Christians Catholic Church and St.
 Nicholas Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #10044, and he 
enjoyed woodworking and driving in the country.&nbsp; He loved his wife and 
his farm, and he took such pride in his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife Clara of 
Hays, three sons: Laverne Dreiling of Schoenchen, Gilbert Dreiling Jr. 
of Hays, and Joe Dreiling and wife Sarah of Hays, three daughters: Donna
 Rupp and husband Bob “Skeeter” of Hays, Marilyn Schuckman and husband 
Kevin of Overland Park, and Marlene Stumpf and husband Jeff of Omaha, 
NE, a sister: Lillian Dinkel of Victoria, 14 grandchildren: Jessica 
Giebler and husband Joe, Chelsea Downing and husband Logan, Clint 
Schuckman and wife Carrie Jo, Ashley Schmidt and husband Joe, Talisa 
Stumpf, Kayleigh Anaya and husband Felipe, Alyx Speed and husband Sean, 
Christian Stumpf, Taylor Hop and husband AJ, Sara Dreiling, Nicholas 
Dreiling, Elizabeth Dreiling, Eli Dreiling, and Emmitt Dreiling, 12 
great grandchildren: Bailey, Keeley, and Finley Lowry, Jozi and 
Lexi Downing, Ciara Schmidt, Koen, Treyson, and Keila Schuckman, James 
and Gianna Anaya, and Duncan Speed, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, an infant daughter: Carol Jean Dreiling, five brothers: 
Benedict, Celestine, Gilbert, Lawrence, and Martin Dreiling, four 
sisters: Celestina “Sally” Braun, Evelyn Dechant, infant Barbara 
Dreiling, and Jenny Leiker.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Our Lady Help of Christians 
Catholic Church in Antonino.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors by the Hays
 VFW Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home, and from 9:00 am until service time on Tuesday at the 
church.&nbsp; A parish vigil service will be at 7:00 pm followed by a Knights
 of Columbus rosary, all on Monday at the funeral home.&nbsp; 

Memorials are 
suggested to Ronald McDonald House Charities, Shriners Children’s Twin 
Cities, or to masses.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Gilbert may be left 
for his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

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 </figure>Gilbert S. “Shorty” Dreiling, 84, Hays, died Thursday, September 29, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital surrounded by family.He was born February 23, 1938, in Hays, 
the son of Alex and Anna (Dechant) Dreiling.&nbsp; Shorty served in the Army 
National Guard and Army Reserves, and in 2020, he was awarded the Quilt 
of Valor.&nbsp; On November 26, 1960, he was united in marriage to Clara Marie
 Giebler in Antonino and they were married nearly 62 years.&nbsp; Shorty 
loved farming, being a cattleman, and also his work as a plumber.&nbsp; His 
memberships included Our Lady help of Christians Catholic Church and St.
 Nicholas Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #10044, and he 
enjoyed woodworking and driving in the country.&nbsp; He loved his wife and 
his farm, and he took such pride in his children and grandchildren.Survivors include his wife Clara of 
Hays, three sons: Laverne Dreiling of Schoenchen, Gilbert Dreiling Jr. 
of Hays, and Joe Dreiling and wife Sarah of Hays, three daughters: Donna
 Rupp and husband Bob “Skeeter” of Hays, Marilyn Schuckman and husband 
Kevin of Overland Park, and Marlene Stumpf and husband Jeff of Omaha, 
NE, a sister: Lillian Dinkel of Victoria, 14 grandchildren: Jessica 
Giebler and husband Joe, Chelsea Downing and husband Logan, Clint 
Schuckman and wife Carrie Jo, Ashley Schmidt and husband Joe, Talisa 
Stumpf, Kayleigh Anaya and husband Felipe, Alyx Speed and husband Sean, 
Christian Stumpf, Taylor Hop and husband AJ, Sara Dreiling, Nicholas 
Dreiling, Elizabeth Dreiling, Eli Dreiling, and Emmitt Dreiling, 12 
great grandchildren: Bailey, Keeley, and Finley Lowry, Jozi and 
Lexi Downing, Ciara Schmidt, Koen, Treyson, and Keila Schuckman, James 
and Gianna Anaya, and Duncan Speed, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his 
parents, an infant daughter: Carol Jean Dreiling, five brothers: 
Benedict, Celestine, Gilbert, Lawrence, and Martin Dreiling, four 
sisters: Celestina “Sally” Braun, Evelyn Dechant, infant Barbara 
Dreiling, and Jenny Leiker.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at Our Lady Help of Christians 
Catholic Church in Antonino.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors by the Hays
 VFW Honor Guard will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.&nbsp; Visitation 
will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday at Hays Memorial Chapel 
Funeral Home, and from 9:00 am until service time on Tuesday at the 
church.&nbsp; A parish vigil service will be at 7:00 pm followed by a Knights
 of Columbus rosary, all on Monday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are 
suggested to Ronald McDonald House Charities, Shriners Children’s Twin 
Cities, or to masses.&nbsp; Condolences and memories of Gilbert may be left 
for his family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com</a>

Gilbert S. 'Shorty' Dreiling

John Lee Balderston, 72, was called to his Heavenly Home on Sept. 3, 2022, surrounded by his wife and family at his home in Beaver. He was born July 10, 1950, in Clay Center, the son of John William and Hazel (Forney) Balderston. John served as a SP4 in the Army from 1968 to 1974.

He worked for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier in Great Bend from 1978 until his retirement in 2005. He later began working as a custodian for USD 431, at Lincoln Elementary.

He loved his job, enjoyed the staff and interacted with the children who labeled him as “The Whistling Janitor.”

On April 8, 1980, he married Mary E. (Meyeres) Flaherty, in Great Bend. In 1988, on their anniversary, they renewed their vows at Holy Family Catholic Church, in Odin. John was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in Hoisington, and a member of the V.F.W. John loved the great outdoors, everything from fishing and camping to bowhunting. He excelled at archery and made his own arrows. He was a Boy Scout Leader in Claflin when his stepchildren were growing up. 

In his later years, his family would often gather at Sylvan Park at Wilson Lake to camp. A handyman in all aspects, John could fix or build anything and never turned down an opportunity to help his kids in whatever they needed, whether it was home improvement or working on automobiles. He was always up for the task. John loved to listen to Christian Music. The Gaithers was just one of his many favorites. He learned to play the guitar, and with his love of woodworking, he built a cigar box guitar which brought him much joy. John will always be remembered for his deep love and dedication to God and his family.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Balderston of the home; a son, Heath Balderston and wife Jamie of Andover; stepsons, John P. Flaherty of Lenexa, Michael Flaherty and wife Angela of Derby; and a stepdaughter, Shelly Keller and husband Travis of Hays; ex-wife, Sharon (Lagasse) Angelmeyer of Great Bend; and eight grandchildren, Dayton Balderston, Avery Balderston, Jordan Flaherty, Madisyn Keller, Quinton Flaherty, Kaitlyn Flaherty, Camryn Flaherty, and Karlynn Flaherty; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Tanner Starkey Flaherty, brother, Larry Balderston, sisters, JoAnn Krager and LaDonna Rundle, and an infant brother, Ray.

Services will be Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. A Rosary will begin at 1:30 p.m., with Memorial Service beginning at 2 p.m., with Father Anselm Eke, MSP, presiding. Livestream of service may be viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net under John’s obituary. Inurnment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Beaver, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Army Honor Guard.

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

John Lee Balderston, 72, was called to his Heavenly Home on Sept. 3, 2022, surrounded by his wife and family at his home in Beaver. He was born July 10, 1950, in Clay Center, the son of John William and Hazel (Forney) Balderston. John served as a SP4 in the Army from 1968 to 1974.He worked for the United States Postal Service as a letter carrier in Great Bend from 1978 until his retirement in 2005. He later began working as a custodian for USD 431, at Lincoln Elementary.He loved his job, enjoyed the staff and interacted with the children who labeled him as “The Whistling Janitor.”On April 8, 1980, he married Mary E. (Meyeres) Flaherty, in Great Bend. In 1988, on their anniversary, they renewed their vows at Holy Family Catholic Church, in Odin. John was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, in Hoisington, and a member of the V.F.W. John loved the great outdoors, everything from fishing and camping to bowhunting. He excelled at archery and made his own arrows. He was a Boy Scout Leader in Claflin when his stepchildren were growing up. In his later years, his family would often gather at Sylvan Park at Wilson Lake to camp. A handyman in all aspects, John could fix or build anything and never turned down an opportunity to help his kids in whatever they needed, whether it was home improvement or working on automobiles. He was always up for the task. John loved to listen to Christian Music. The Gaithers was just one of his many favorites. He learned to play the guitar, and with his love of woodworking, he built a cigar box guitar which brought him much joy. John will always be remembered for his deep love and dedication to God and his family.He is survived by his wife, Mary Balderston of the home; a son, Heath Balderston and wife Jamie of Andover; stepsons, John P. Flaherty of Lenexa, Michael Flaherty and wife Angela of Derby; and a stepdaughter, Shelly Keller and husband Travis of Hays; ex-wife, Sharon (Lagasse) Angelmeyer of Great Bend; and eight grandchildren, Dayton Balderston, Avery Balderston, Jordan Flaherty, Madisyn Keller, Quinton Flaherty, Kaitlyn Flaherty, Camryn Flaherty, and Karlynn Flaherty; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, a grandson, Tanner Starkey Flaherty, brother, Larry Balderston, sisters, JoAnn Krager and LaDonna Rundle, and an infant brother, Ray.Services will be Tuesday, Oct. 11, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. A Rosary will begin at 1:30 p.m., with Memorial Service beginning at 2 p.m., with Father Anselm Eke, MSP, presiding. Livestream of service may be viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net under John’s obituary. Inurnment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery, Beaver, with military honors conducted by Fort Riley Army Honor Guard.Memorials may be made to the Beaver Volunteer Fire Department or St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

John Balderston, age 72

LaDonna Jean Dirks, 84, departed from her earthly adventure to enter her heavenly home on September 28, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kan. She was born on May 17, 1938, at Dodge City, Kan., to Louis &amp; Elma (Deines) Dirks.

LaDonna grew up on a farm south of Dodge City and had many fond memories of 4-H and life on the farm. A lifelong learner and educator, LaDonna attended school in rural Richland Valley Elementary school, Dodge City Jr. and Senior High Schools, Texas Lutheran University in Sequin, Texas, where she earned her BA in 1960, and later received her master’s in education from Kansas State University in 1986. She spent most of her teaching career at Dodge City elementary schools. LaDonna retired from teaching and moved to Great Bend where she worked as an assistant at Rosewood Services until retirement. LaDonna loved children and cared for several children that consider her their 'adopted grandmother'.

LaDonna was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, was involved in women’s associations with the church, and served on various committees.

Survivors include many beloved family members. She is preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Ruth (Virgil) Shank.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A funeral service is scheduled Friday, October 7, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Great Bend, Kan., with Pastor Adam Wutka and Pastor Chris Deines presiding. Inurnment will be Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at Christ the King Cemetery, Dodge City, Kan. Memorials can be made to Oaks Indian Mission or the LaDonna Dirks Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>LaDonna Jean Dirks, 84, departed from her earthly adventure to enter her heavenly home on September 28, 2022, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita, Kan. She was born on May 17, 1938, at Dodge City, Kan., to Louis &amp; Elma (Deines) Dirks.LaDonna grew up on a farm south of Dodge City and had many fond memories of 4-H and life on the farm. A lifelong learner and educator, LaDonna attended school in rural Richland Valley Elementary school, Dodge City Jr. and Senior High Schools, Texas Lutheran University in Sequin, Texas, where she earned her BA in 1960, and later received her master’s in education from Kansas State University in 1986. She spent most of her teaching career at Dodge City elementary schools. LaDonna retired from teaching and moved to Great Bend where she worked as an assistant at Rosewood Services until retirement. LaDonna loved children and cared for several children that consider her their 'adopted grandmother'.LaDonna was a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church, was involved in women’s associations with the church, and served on various committees.Survivors include many beloved family members. She is preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Ruth (Virgil) Shank.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. A funeral service is scheduled Friday, October 7, 2022, at 11:00 a.m., at St. Mark Lutheran Church, Great Bend, Kan., with Pastor Adam Wutka and Pastor Chris Deines presiding. Inurnment will be Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 2:00 p.m., at Christ the King Cemetery, Dodge City, Kan. Memorials can be made to Oaks Indian Mission or the LaDonna Dirks Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

LaDonna Dirks, age 84

Tuesday, April 9th, 2002-Tuesday, September 27th, 2022

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/regan-lewis/5031732/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Tuesday, April 9th, 2002-Tuesday, September 27th, 2022An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.Click <a href="https://memorials.baalmannmortuary.com/regan-lewis/5031732/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Regan Laine Lewis

Carol Diane Harding, age 75, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away peacefully on September 27, 2022 at Ascension Via Christ St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas surrounded by her loving family.&nbsp; Carol was born on December 9, 1946 to Floyd and Dema (Delaney) Griffin of Fredonia and Sedgwick, Kansas.&nbsp; She graduated from Fredonia High School at Fredonia in 1962, and was united in marriage to John Richard Harding on April 30, 1965 at Independence, Kansas.&nbsp; The couple lived in Wichita, Fredonia, San Francisco, California, Pensacola, Florida, Long Beach California, Houston, Texas, back to Wichita, and Salina before moving to Great Bend in 1974.&nbsp; Carol was primarily a homemaker, but was employed at Superior Essex in Hoisington for 3 years, for the Great Bend Public Library in the Talking Books Program for 9 years, and for Nutrisystem for 3 years.&nbsp; She loved to cook and collecting recipe cookbooks, loved shopping, and was an avid reader of suspense novels.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carol is survived by her husband John Richard Harding of Great Bend; two daughters:&nbsp; Carla King of Moberly, Missouri and Cara (&amp; Carl) Harding of Mary Ester, Florida; five grandchildren:&nbsp; Maegan (&amp; Kimon), Bryna, Kyler, Lydia (&amp; Jake), and Lily and one great-grandson, Milo; two sisters:&nbsp; Mary (&amp; Don) Reser of Topeka and Barbara Griffin of Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parens and her older sister, Marlene Kuntz of Wichita.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to service time on Saturday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Golden Belt Memorial Park Cemetery near Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; The family requests that in lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to your local animal shelter, military veteran organization, or other charitable organization.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com/</a>.

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 </figure>Carol Diane Harding, age 75, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away peacefully on September 27, 2022 at Ascension Via Christ St. Francis Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas surrounded by her loving family.&nbsp; Carol was born on December 9, 1946 to Floyd and Dema (Delaney) Griffin of Fredonia and Sedgwick, Kansas.&nbsp; She graduated from Fredonia High School at Fredonia in 1962, and was united in marriage to John Richard Harding on April 30, 1965 at Independence, Kansas.&nbsp; The couple lived in Wichita, Fredonia, San Francisco, California, Pensacola, Florida, Long Beach California, Houston, Texas, back to Wichita, and Salina before moving to Great Bend in 1974.&nbsp; Carol was primarily a homemaker, but was employed at Superior Essex in Hoisington for 3 years, for the Great Bend Public Library in the Talking Books Program for 9 years, and for Nutrisystem for 3 years.&nbsp; She loved to cook and collecting recipe cookbooks, loved shopping, and was an avid reader of suspense novels.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Carol is survived by her husband John Richard Harding of Great Bend; two daughters:&nbsp; Carla King of Moberly, Missouri and Cara (&amp; Carl) Harding of Mary Ester, Florida; five grandchildren:&nbsp; Maegan (&amp; Kimon), Bryna, Kyler, Lydia (&amp; Jake), and Lily and one great-grandson, Milo; two sisters:&nbsp; Mary (&amp; Don) Reser of Topeka and Barbara Griffin of Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parens and her older sister, Marlene Kuntz of Wichita.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, October 1, 2022 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9:00 AM to service time on Saturday at the funeral home.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Golden Belt Memorial Park Cemetery near Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; The family requests that in lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to your local animal shelter, military veteran organization, or other charitable organization.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com/</a>.

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