Adolph Hennings Highberg Jr., 76, died March 14, 2023, at Kansas 
Soldiers Home in Fort Dodge.&nbsp; He was born on December 18, 1946, at 
Palacios, Texas, the son of Aldolph and Ninette (Simmons) Highberg Sr.

Adolph spent his childhood in Okeechobee, Florida.&nbsp; He graduated from
 Okeechobee High School.&nbsp; On October 30, 1970, Adolph enlisted in the 
United States Army, serving in Vietnam from September of 1971 to August 
of 1972.&nbsp; He then transferred to the Army Reserves.&nbsp; After his honorable
 discharge in October of 1973, Adolph worked as a machinist for 
Wal-Mart. He then attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. On June 
9, 1977, he married Robbie Lou Schaal. In August of 2019, he moved to 
the Kansas Soldiers Home at Fort Dodge.&nbsp; He enjoyed making people laugh 
and playing Santa and Mrs. Claus with his wife during the Christmas 
season.

Adolph is survived by a daughter, Carrie Carl (Larry) of Orange, 
Texas; son, Adolph Highberg Jr. of Great Bend; seven grandchildren; 
eight great grandchildren; two brothers, Allen and John Highberg; and 
two sisters, Lorene and Vivian Highberg.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his
 parents, his wife, Robbie; daughter, Victoria&nbsp; “Vicki” Highberg; six 
grandchildren; and two brothers, Eddy and Nels Highberg.

A private family service will take place at a later date. There is no
 visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to 
the family in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may 
be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Adolph Hennings Highberg Jr., 76, died March 14, 2023, at Kansas 
Soldiers Home in Fort Dodge.&nbsp; He was born on December 18, 1946, at 
Palacios, Texas, the son of Aldolph and Ninette (Simmons) Highberg Sr.Adolph spent his childhood in Okeechobee, Florida.&nbsp; He graduated from
 Okeechobee High School.&nbsp; On October 30, 1970, Adolph enlisted in the 
United States Army, serving in Vietnam from September of 1971 to August 
of 1972.&nbsp; He then transferred to the Army Reserves.&nbsp; After his honorable
 discharge in October of 1973, Adolph worked as a machinist for 
Wal-Mart. He then attended Lamar University in Beaumont, Texas. On June 
9, 1977, he married Robbie Lou Schaal. In August of 2019, he moved to 
the Kansas Soldiers Home at Fort Dodge.&nbsp; He enjoyed making people laugh 
and playing Santa and Mrs. Claus with his wife during the Christmas 
season.Adolph is survived by a daughter, Carrie Carl (Larry) of Orange, 
Texas; son, Adolph Highberg Jr. of Great Bend; seven grandchildren; 
eight great grandchildren; two brothers, Allen and John Highberg; and 
two sisters, Lorene and Vivian Highberg.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his
 parents, his wife, Robbie; daughter, Victoria&nbsp; “Vicki” Highberg; six 
grandchildren; and two brothers, Eddy and Nels Highberg.A private family service will take place at a later date. There is no
 visitation as cremation has taken place.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to 
the family in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel.&nbsp; Thoughts and memories may 
be shared in the online guest book at www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Adolph Hennings Highberg Jr., age 76

Beau Matthew Mettlen, 18, passed away April 8, 2023. He was born on June 21, 2004, to Jeff and Michelle (Baker) Mettlen.

Beau grew up in Colby and was a current Great Bend resident.&nbsp; He was attending Barton Community College, on course to graduate in May 2023, with an associate degree in Agriculture Crop Protection. He was preparing to serve an internship with Performance Crop Research in Great Bend.

Never having idle hands and having a servant’s heart, Beau was always ready to help his family, friends, and community, operating his own mowing business at an early age, helping his grandpa work cattle and farm, and serving on the color guard for Memorial Day at the Lucas Cemetery. He enjoyed “all things outdoors”; including construction, fishing, hunting, kayaking, and playing baseball.

Survivors include, his parents, Jeff and Michelle Mettlen of Great Bend; two sisters, Makenna Park and husband Tyler of Colby and Jayln Mettlen of Hutchinson; his grandparents, Richard and Kay Mettlen of Lucas and Bob and Doneida Baker of Great Bend; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, great aunts and great uncles, including, great aunt, Joan Dunlap of Lucas.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 11 a.m., at the Lucas United Methodist Church, 322 N Main St., Lucas, with Pastor Les Rye presiding. Inurnment will be in the Lucas Cemetery following the service.

Memorials have been designated to the Beau Matthew Mettlen Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.&nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Beau Matthew Mettlen, 18, passed away April 8, 2023. He was born on June 21, 2004, to Jeff and Michelle (Baker) Mettlen.Beau grew up in Colby and was a current Great Bend resident.&nbsp; He was attending Barton Community College, on course to graduate in May 2023, with an associate degree in Agriculture Crop Protection. He was preparing to serve an internship with Performance Crop Research in Great Bend.Never having idle hands and having a servant’s heart, Beau was always ready to help his family, friends, and community, operating his own mowing business at an early age, helping his grandpa work cattle and farm, and serving on the color guard for Memorial Day at the Lucas Cemetery. He enjoyed “all things outdoors”; including construction, fishing, hunting, kayaking, and playing baseball.Survivors include, his parents, Jeff and Michelle Mettlen of Great Bend; two sisters, Makenna Park and husband Tyler of Colby and Jayln Mettlen of Hutchinson; his grandparents, Richard and Kay Mettlen of Lucas and Bob and Doneida Baker of Great Bend; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, uncles, great aunts and great uncles, including, great aunt, Joan Dunlap of Lucas.Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 11 a.m., at the Lucas United Methodist Church, 322 N Main St., Lucas, with Pastor Les Rye presiding. Inurnment will be in the Lucas Cemetery following the service.Memorials have been designated to the Beau Matthew Mettlen Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Beau Mettlen, age 18

Danny Louis Ramey, 75, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away March 31, 2023, at his home. He was born December 16, 1947, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Louis Dale and Bessie Elnora Davidson Ramey. 

Danny has resided in Lyons since 2016, formerly of Kinsley, Kansas. He attended Kinsley High School. Danny was a machinist. He enjoyed woodworking and fixing up homes. 

Danny is survived by his son, Danny L.D. Ramey and wife Laura of Emporia, KS; daughter, Michele Seeman and husband Steve of Larned, KS; brother, David Santner and wife Beth of Las Cruces, NM; sister, Debra Blevins and husband James of Louis, KS; five grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 

He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Dennis Wayne Ramey; daughter, Lorie Lee Ramey; brother, Ronald Santner; and niece, Cheri Green. 

Cremation has taken place. No service will be held per Danny’s request. 

Memorials may be given to the Rice County Relay for Life in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Danny Louis Ramey, 75, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away March 31, 2023, at his home. He was born December 16, 1947, in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Louis Dale and Bessie Elnora Davidson Ramey. Danny has resided in Lyons since 2016, formerly of Kinsley, Kansas. He attended Kinsley High School. Danny was a machinist. He enjoyed woodworking and fixing up homes. Danny is survived by his son, Danny L.D. Ramey and wife Laura of Emporia, KS; daughter, Michele Seeman and husband Steve of Larned, KS; brother, David Santner and wife Beth of Las Cruces, NM; sister, Debra Blevins and husband James of Louis, KS; five grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Dennis Wayne Ramey; daughter, Lorie Lee Ramey; brother, Ronald Santner; and niece, Cheri Green. Cremation has taken place. No service will be held per Danny’s request. Memorials may be given to the Rice County Relay for Life in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

Danny Louis Ramey |1947-2023|

Pamela F. “Pam” Goforth, 74, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away March 31, 2023, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born March 4, 1949, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the daughter of Loyal and Ilene Abbott French. Pam has resided in Lyons for the past 10 years, formerly of Bushton, Kansas. 

She graduated from Bountiful High School, Bountiful, Utah with the class of 1967. She was a school bus driver for many years and clerk at the G-Stop in Geneseo, Kansas. 

Pam was a member of the Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, Holyrood. She enjoyed quilting and was an avid domino and bingo player. On August 31, 1971, Pam was united in marriage with G. Douglas Goforth in Bountiful, Utah. He preceded her in death on June 18, 2007. She is also preceded in death by her parents; son, Doug Goforth; daughter, April Phillips; brother, John French; and sister, Teri French. 

Pam is survived by her son, Cody Goforth and wife Jessica of Lyons, KS; daughter, Danielle Bowen and husband David of Newton, KS; grandchildren, Solomon Goforth and Avery Goforth both of Lyons, KS, Adam Schremmer (Elizabeth) of Hoisington, KS, Meghan Doyle (Zach) of Great Bend, KS, Madison Doyle (Caden) of Great Bend, KS, Macy Phillips, Gavin Erskine, Adian Erskine, and T.J. Erskine; and great-grandchildren, Derek, Quinton, Liam, Aurora, Lincoln, and Ryan. 

Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, Holyrood, with Pastor Debra Rains officiating. 

Memorials may be given to the Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>Pamela F. “Pam” Goforth, 74, of Lyons, Kansas, passed away March 31, 2023, at Hospital District #1 of Rice County, Lyons. She was born March 4, 1949, in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the daughter of Loyal and Ilene Abbott French. Pam has resided in Lyons for the past 10 years, formerly of Bushton, Kansas. She graduated from Bountiful High School, Bountiful, Utah with the class of 1967. She was a school bus driver for many years and clerk at the G-Stop in Geneseo, Kansas. Pam was a member of the Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, Holyrood. She enjoyed quilting and was an avid domino and bingo player. On August 31, 1971, Pam was united in marriage with G. Douglas Goforth in Bountiful, Utah. He preceded her in death on June 18, 2007. She is also preceded in death by her parents; son, Doug Goforth; daughter, April Phillips; brother, John French; and sister, Teri French. Pam is survived by her son, Cody Goforth and wife Jessica of Lyons, KS; daughter, Danielle Bowen and husband David of Newton, KS; grandchildren, Solomon Goforth and Avery Goforth both of Lyons, KS, Adam Schremmer (Elizabeth) of Hoisington, KS, Meghan Doyle (Zach) of Great Bend, KS, Madison Doyle (Caden) of Great Bend, KS, Macy Phillips, Gavin Erskine, Adian Erskine, and T.J. Erskine; and great-grandchildren, Derek, Quinton, Liam, Aurora, Lincoln, and Ryan. Funeral service will be at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at the Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ, Holyrood, with Pastor Debra Rains officiating. Memorials may be given to the Saint Paul’s United Church of Christ in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

Pamela F. 'Pam' Goforth, age 74

Ruth Eleanor (Vogel) Liston, 94, passed away on March 30, 2023, at Weston Country Hospital, New Castle, Wyo. She was born on April 26, 1928, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Charles and Alma (English) Vogel, and was raised on a homestead ranch south of New Castle, Wyo. On May 16, 1950, she was united in holy matrimony to John L. Liston in Topeka, Kan. He passed on June 26, 2006.

A Great Bend resident for 61 years prior to moving to New Castle, Wyo., in 2011, Ruth worked for the USD 428 Central Kitchen for 11 years as well as a homemaker. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose in Great Bend, Altar Society, and Church of Corpus Christi in New Castle. Ruth’s life was her family and she cherished time with them.

Survivors include two sons, John C. Liston of New Castle, Wyo., and Matthew P. Liston (Kim) of Larned, Kan.; three daughters, Mary Ellen Liston of Reseda, Calif., Kathleen M. McGahee (Michael) of Woodstock, Ga., and Patricia Neybert (Ken) of Ellijay, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Sean McGahee, Jennifer McGahee, Anna Wilbanks, Daniel Liston, Richard Liston, Sarah Betzen, and Patrick Liston; seven great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Janet Liston-Polley. She is preceded in death by her husband; a son, Kevin M. Liston; her parents; and son-in-law, Frank McDonald.

Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil Service with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish or Society of the Little Flower, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Ruth Eleanor (Vogel) Liston, 94, passed away on March 30, 2023, at Weston Country Hospital, New Castle, Wyo. She was born on April 26, 1928, in Lincoln, Nebraska, to Charles and Alma (English) Vogel, and was raised on a homestead ranch south of New Castle, Wyo. On May 16, 1950, she was united in holy matrimony to John L. Liston in Topeka, Kan. He passed on June 26, 2006.A Great Bend resident for 61 years prior to moving to New Castle, Wyo., in 2011, Ruth worked for the USD 428 Central Kitchen for 11 years as well as a homemaker. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose in Great Bend, Altar Society, and Church of Corpus Christi in New Castle. Ruth’s life was her family and she cherished time with them.Survivors include two sons, John C. Liston of New Castle, Wyo., and Matthew P. Liston (Kim) of Larned, Kan.; three daughters, Mary Ellen Liston of Reseda, Calif., Kathleen M. McGahee (Michael) of Woodstock, Ga., and Patricia Neybert (Ken) of Ellijay, Ga.; seven grandchildren, Sean McGahee, Jennifer McGahee, Anna Wilbanks, Daniel Liston, Richard Liston, Sarah Betzen, and Patrick Liston; seven great-grandchildren; and daughter-in-law, Janet Liston-Polley. She is preceded in death by her husband; a son, Kevin M. Liston; her parents; and son-in-law, Frank McDonald.Visitation will take place from Noon to 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 10, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil Service with Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish or Society of the Little Flower, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ruth (Vogel) Liston, age 94

<a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/charlotte-ann-burton">https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/charlotte-ann-burton</a>

Charlotte Ann (Miller) Burton, age 79, of Marion, Kansas, passed away on March 28, 2023.

Charlotte was born on March 4, 1944 to LeRoy and Roberta (Happy) Miller in Windom, Kansas. 

LeRoy died in 1958 from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Roberta remarried Cecil Slifer in 1960. After Cecil and Roberta’s marriage, they moved to Marion, Kansas with Charlotte.

A couple years later, Charlotte graduated from Marion High School in 1962 and moved to McPherson, Kansas for job opportunities.

Charlotte welcomed three daughters during her first marriage to Robert (Bob) Scheideman. Charlotte and Bob welcomed their first daughter, Julie Scheideman on November 15, 1964. Robin Scheideman was born a few years later on June 17, 1969. Their youngest daughter, Patsy Kline was born on December 8, 1973.

On January 23, 1976, Charlotte remarried the love of her life, William (Bill) Burton. Charlotte and Bill met while working together at the La Crosse Furniture Factory in La Crosse, Kansas. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Marion, Kansas. In the summer of 1982, Charlotte and Bill moved to Scio, Ohio to begin their careers of owning and operating a dairy farm.

When they arrived in Scio, Ohio, Charlotte and Bill made the decision to open their home for children in the foster care system. Charlotte wanted to provide a safe, loving, and nurturing home for any child in need. In 1988, Charlotte and Bill adopted their youngest children, Carol and Bobby Burton.

While living on the dairy farm, Charlotte enjoyed making fresh cheese and butter from the cream of the cows. Some of her other hobbies included leather crafting, oil painting, flower arrangements, and cake decorating.

In 1990, Charlotte and Bill made the decision to leave the dairy farm and move back to Marion, Kansas. The two continued to foster children upon arriving in Kansas. 

During this time, Charlotte worked for Kit Mobile Homes until 1992. After leaving Kit Mobile Homes, Charlotte continued her working career at Norcraft Cabinets in Newton, Kansas. Charlotte worked for Norcraft for twenty-eight years, where she eventually retired in 2020. Charlotte took passion in her work and gained many strong relationships with her coworkers. To Charlotte, these were not just her coworkers, but also her family.

In her spare time, Charlotte enjoyed spending time with friends and family, making homemade soap, canning vegetables, planting flowers, collecting cookbooks, collecting Christmas villages, and going on drives with Bill.

Charlotte was loving, nurturing, supportive, and caring to all.

Charlotte is preceded in death by LeRoy Miller (father), Roberta (Happy) Slifer (mother), Cecil Slifer (stepfather), and Robin Scheideman (daughter).

Charlotte is survived by William (Bill) Burton (husband), Julie Scheideman (daughter), Patsy and Mike Kline (daughter and son-in-law), Carol Benavidez (daughter), Bobby and Crystal Burton (son and daughter-in-law), stepchildren Kim and Artie Herrman, Randy and Cindy Burton, and Rusty and Tonya Burton. Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and foster children also survive Charlotte.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlotte’s honor may be made to Julie Scheideman in care of Central National Bank. 

Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion, KS is serving the family.&nbsp;Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Charlotte at www.yazelmeglifh.com.

To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/f10196e1-6c6f-4573-99b6-6ad8d6ce3028" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Charlotte Ann Burton, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/f10196e1-6c6f-4573-99b6-6ad8d6ce3028" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

<h2>Charlotte Ann Burton, Marion</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/charlotte-ann-burton">https://www.yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/charlotte-ann-burton</a>March 4, 1944- March 28, 2023Charlotte Ann (Miller) Burton, age 79, of Marion, Kansas, passed away on March 28, 2023.Charlotte was born on March 4, 1944 to LeRoy and Roberta (Happy) Miller in Windom, Kansas. LeRoy died in 1958 from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma and Roberta remarried Cecil Slifer in 1960. After Cecil and Roberta’s marriage, they moved to Marion, Kansas with Charlotte.A couple years later, Charlotte graduated from Marion High School in 1962 and moved to McPherson, Kansas for job opportunities.Charlotte welcomed three daughters during her first marriage to Robert (Bob) Scheideman. Charlotte and Bob welcomed their first daughter, Julie Scheideman on November 15, 1964. Robin Scheideman was born a few years later on June 17, 1969. Their youngest daughter, Patsy Kline was born on December 8, 1973.On January 23, 1976, Charlotte remarried the love of her life, William (Bill) Burton. Charlotte and Bill met while working together at the La Crosse Furniture Factory in La Crosse, Kansas. Shortly after their marriage, they moved to Marion, Kansas. In the summer of 1982, Charlotte and Bill moved to Scio, Ohio to begin their careers of owning and operating a dairy farm.When they arrived in Scio, Ohio, Charlotte and Bill made the decision to open their home for children in the foster care system. Charlotte wanted to provide a safe, loving, and nurturing home for any child in need. In 1988, Charlotte and Bill adopted their youngest children, Carol and Bobby Burton.While living on the dairy farm, Charlotte enjoyed making fresh cheese and butter from the cream of the cows. Some of her other hobbies included leather crafting, oil painting, flower arrangements, and cake decorating.In 1990, Charlotte and Bill made the decision to leave the dairy farm and move back to Marion, Kansas. The two continued to foster children upon arriving in Kansas. During this time, Charlotte worked for Kit Mobile Homes until 1992. After leaving Kit Mobile Homes, Charlotte continued her working career at Norcraft Cabinets in Newton, Kansas. Charlotte worked for Norcraft for twenty-eight years, where she eventually retired in 2020. Charlotte took passion in her work and gained many strong relationships with her coworkers. To Charlotte, these were not just her coworkers, but also her family.In her spare time, Charlotte enjoyed spending time with friends and family, making homemade soap, canning vegetables, planting flowers, collecting cookbooks, collecting Christmas villages, and going on drives with Bill.Charlotte was loving, nurturing, supportive, and caring to all.Charlotte is preceded in death by LeRoy Miller (father), Roberta (Happy) Slifer (mother), Cecil Slifer (stepfather), and Robin Scheideman (daughter).Charlotte is survived by William (Bill) Burton (husband), Julie Scheideman (daughter), Patsy and Mike Kline (daughter and son-in-law), Carol Benavidez (daughter), Bobby and Crystal Burton (son and daughter-in-law), stepchildren Kim and Artie Herrman, Randy and Cindy Burton, and Rusty and Tonya Burton. Many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and foster children also survive Charlotte.In lieu of flowers, donations in Charlotte’s honor may be made to Julie Scheideman in care of Central National Bank. Services are planned for a later date. Yazel Megli Funeral Home, Marion, KS is serving the family.&nbsp;Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Charlotte at www.yazelmeglifh.com.To order&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/o/v2/trees/f10196e1-6c6f-4573-99b6-6ad8d6ce3028" target="_blank">memorial trees</a>&nbsp;or send flowers to the family in memory of Charlotte Ann Burton, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://manage2.tukioswebsites.com/orders/v2/flowers/f10196e1-6c6f-4573-99b6-6ad8d6ce3028" target="_blank">flower store</a>.

Charlotte Ann Burton

Frank Eugene Lee was born July 23, 1972, to Donald and Betty (Perrin) 
Lee in Great Bend, Ks and passed away April 3, 2023, in Smith Center, Ks.
 He graduated from Larned High School in 1990. He met and later married 
Jennifer Park in Hays, Ks on November 20, 1997. To this union were born 
three children; Andrea, Brendan, and Addisyn. Frank worked as a CNA and 
was a sales associate.&nbsp;

He enjoyed coaching his girls 
in youth softball over the years. He followed his son in wrestling and 
football. Frank enjoyed watching sports on TV with his kids when they 
were grown.

Frank is survived by his three children, 
Andrea Lee, Brendan Lee, Addisyn Lee, and their mother Jennifer Lee; a 
sister Michelle Lee. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Lee, 
and his mother, Betty Lee.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Frank Lee Memorial, 406 W New York St, Smith Center, KS 66967.

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 </figure>Frank Eugene Lee was born July 23, 1972, to Donald and Betty (Perrin) 
Lee in Great Bend, Ks and passed away April 3, 2023, in Smith Center, Ks.
 He graduated from Larned High School in 1990. He met and later married 
Jennifer Park in Hays, Ks on November 20, 1997. To this union were born 
three children; Andrea, Brendan, and Addisyn. Frank worked as a CNA and 
was a sales associate.&nbsp;He enjoyed coaching his girls 
in youth softball over the years. He followed his son in wrestling and 
football. Frank enjoyed watching sports on TV with his kids when they 
were grown.Frank is survived by his three children, 
Andrea Lee, Brendan Lee, Addisyn Lee, and their mother Jennifer Lee; a 
sister Michelle Lee. He is preceded in death by his father, Donald Lee, 
and his mother, Betty Lee.Memorial contributions may be made to the Frank Lee Memorial, 406 W New York St, Smith Center, KS 66967.

Frank Lee, age 50

Roy Lee McFrederick, 74, passed away on March 29, 2023, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kan. He was born on March 1, 1949, in Wichita, Kan., to Roy Lewis and Josephine Mary (Chan) McFrederick.

An area resident of Ellinwood and Great Bend coming from Wichita, Roy worked as a mechanical engineer. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Roy was a member of Prince of Peace Parish – St. Rose of Lima Church and VFW, and enjoyed watching T.V., collecting DVDs, and especially loved his dogs.

Survivors include a son, Adrien McFrederick of Hume, Mo.; three sisters, Ruth McFredrick of St. John, Kan., Sr. Amy McFrederick of South Bend, Ind., and Nita (Randy) Trantham of Leeds, Ala.; nieces and nephews, John, Stephanie, Leslie, Terri, Billy, Chaz, Audrey, Michael, Brigette, and Mark. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, William “Bill” McFrederick; and infant sisters, Mary Evangeline and Rita Jane.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Memorials have been designated to the Dominican Sisters of Peace, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Roy Lee McFrederick, 74, passed away on March 29, 2023, at University of Kansas Health Systems – Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kan. He was born on March 1, 1949, in Wichita, Kan., to Roy Lewis and Josephine Mary (Chan) McFrederick.An area resident of Ellinwood and Great Bend coming from Wichita, Roy worked as a mechanical engineer. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War. Roy was a member of Prince of Peace Parish – St. Rose of Lima Church and VFW, and enjoyed watching T.V., collecting DVDs, and especially loved his dogs.Survivors include a son, Adrien McFrederick of Hume, Mo.; three sisters, Ruth McFredrick of St. John, Kan., Sr. Amy McFrederick of South Bend, Ind., and Nita (Randy) Trantham of Leeds, Ala.; nieces and nephews, John, Stephanie, Leslie, Terri, Billy, Chaz, Audrey, Michael, Brigette, and Mark. He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, William “Bill” McFrederick; and infant sisters, Mary Evangeline and Rita Jane.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral services will be held at a later date. Memorials have been designated to the Dominican Sisters of Peace, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Roy McFrederick, age 74

The Rev. Robert M. Ziegler, 88 years old, longtime Pastor for Trinity 
Lutheran Church, was called to his heavenly home following the early 
service on Sunday, April 2, 2023. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 
the Trinity Lutheran Church, 603 N. Eighth St, Atchison, KS. Graveside
 services and burial will be held at 3:30 pm Tuesday, at the Vesta 
Cemetery, Vesta, NE. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 
10th, 2023, starting at 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Trinity Lutheran 
School Gymnasium. Pastor Ziegler will lie in state at the church one 
hour prior to services on Tuesday.

Memorial contributions are suggested
 to the Trinity Lutheran School Endowment Fund, the Trinity Lutheran 
Church Endowment Fund, the TLC Mission Endowment Fund, or the Trinity 
Lutheran School Grant Fund and may be sent in care of the 
Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is entrusted with his services. 
Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com. 
Robert M. Ziegler was born on April 14, 1934, in Vesta, NE the son of 
Robert M. and Esther J. (Jobst) Ziegler. He went to grade school and 
high school in Vesta, NE. He was called by the Lord to enter the 
Ministry and attended St. John’s Lutheran Academy and College, Winfield,
 KS. He then attended Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO. He completed
 his work at the seminary and served his vicarage at Our Savior’s 
Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota. He was ordained on July 19, 1959
 and served at Zion Lutheran Church, Claflin, KS for ten years. He 
received and accepted a call to Trinity Lutheran Church, Atchison and 
was installed as Pastor on September 14, 1969. During this period of 
time he had served as vacancy pastor in seven different congregations; 
Russell, Ellinwood, Hoisington, Lyons, Holyrood, Nortonville, and 
Wathena, KS. He had served as Circuit Counselor for the Great Bend and 
Atchison Circuits and served several years as a member of the Kansas 
District Board of Directors LCMS. Pastor Ziegler had also worked as a 
chaplain at Valley Hope Treatment Center, Atchison KS from 1971-1988. 
Pastor Ziegler enjoyed attending musical programs, a Christmas Carol, 
the KC Renaissance Festival, any kind of lecture, all things Husker, and
 was an avid reader and learner. 
He was married to Esther Johnson on October 18, 1959, in Claflin, KS. 
Esther preceded him in death on June 25th, 2000. After many years Pastor
 Ziegler was married to Charlotte (Pinnt) Teuscher on April 17, 2020. 
They had been college classmates at St. John’s College and found each 
other at a class reunion. Charlotte survives of the home.

 Additional 
survivors include a son Andrew Ziegler, Cleveland OH, two daughters Anne
 (Preston) Compton, Elgin, SC, and Allison (Ron) Arends, Melvin, IL 
son-in-law Rick Williams, Cleveland, OH,  two sisters Nancy Nelson, 
Marcus, IA and Virginia Thomas, Beatrice, NE, seven grandchildren and 
one great grandchild, five step children, Terri McLean, Dallas, TX, Tom 
Teuscher, Springfield, MO, Tracy Lawson, Eldorado, KS, Tamara Morin, 
Leawood, KS, and Ted Teuscher, Lenexa, KS, fourteen step grandchildren, 
thirty three step great grandchildren and one step great great 
grandchild, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. 

 His parents, wife 
Esther, daughter Angela J. Williams, grandson Trent Arends, brother 
Richard Ziegler, and brother-in-law Roger Nelson, preceded him in death.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>The Rev. Robert M. Ziegler, 88 years old, longtime Pastor for Trinity 
Lutheran Church, was called to his heavenly home following the early 
service on Sunday, April 2, 2023. 
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 
the Trinity Lutheran Church, 603 N. Eighth St, Atchison, KS. Graveside
 services and burial will be held at 3:30 pm Tuesday, at the Vesta 
Cemetery, Vesta, NE. The family will receive friends on Monday, April 
10th, 2023, starting at 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm at the Trinity Lutheran 
School Gymnasium. Pastor Ziegler will lie in state at the church one 
hour prior to services on Tuesday. Memorial contributions are suggested
 to the Trinity Lutheran School Endowment Fund, the Trinity Lutheran 
Church Endowment Fund, the TLC Mission Endowment Fund, or the Trinity 
Lutheran School Grant Fund and may be sent in care of the 
Becker-Dyer-Stanton Funeral Home who is entrusted with his services. 
Condolences to the family may be left online at www.beckerdyer.com. 
Robert M. Ziegler was born on April 14, 1934, in Vesta, NE the son of 
Robert M. and Esther J. (Jobst) Ziegler. He went to grade school and 
high school in Vesta, NE. He was called by the Lord to enter the 
Ministry and attended St. John’s Lutheran Academy and College, Winfield,
 KS. He then attended Concordia Seminary in St. Louis, MO. He completed
 his work at the seminary and served his vicarage at Our Savior’s 
Lutheran Church in Mankato, Minnesota. He was ordained on July 19, 1959
 and served at Zion Lutheran Church, Claflin, KS for ten years. He 
received and accepted a call to Trinity Lutheran Church, Atchison and 
was installed as Pastor on September 14, 1969. During this period of 
time he had served as vacancy pastor in seven different congregations; 
Russell, Ellinwood, Hoisington, Lyons, Holyrood, Nortonville, and 
Wathena, KS. He had served as Circuit Counselor for the Great Bend and 
Atchison Circuits and served several years as a member of the Kansas 
District Board of Directors LCMS. Pastor Ziegler had also worked as a 
chaplain at Valley Hope Treatment Center, Atchison KS from 1971-1988. 
Pastor Ziegler enjoyed attending musical programs, a Christmas Carol, 
the KC Renaissance Festival, any kind of lecture, all things Husker, and
 was an avid reader and learner. 
He was married to Esther Johnson on October 18, 1959, in Claflin, KS. 
Esther preceded him in death on June 25th, 2000. After many years Pastor
 Ziegler was married to Charlotte (Pinnt) Teuscher on April 17, 2020. 
They had been college classmates at St. John’s College and found each 
other at a class reunion. Charlotte survives of the home. Additional 
survivors include a son Andrew Ziegler, Cleveland OH, two daughters Anne
 (Preston) Compton, Elgin, SC, and Allison (Ron) Arends, Melvin, IL 
son-in-law Rick Williams, Cleveland, OH, two sisters Nancy Nelson, 
Marcus, IA and Virginia Thomas, Beatrice, NE, seven grandchildren and 
one great grandchild, five step children, Terri McLean, Dallas, TX, Tom 
Teuscher, Springfield, MO, Tracy Lawson, Eldorado, KS, Tamara Morin, 
Leawood, KS, and Ted Teuscher, Lenexa, KS, fourteen step grandchildren, 
thirty three step great grandchildren and one step great great 
grandchild, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. His parents, wife 
Esther, daughter Angela J. Williams, grandson Trent Arends, brother 
Richard Ziegler, and brother-in-law Roger Nelson, preceded him in death.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

The Rev. Robert M. Ziegler, age 88

Mark Alan Rogers, 58, passed away March 29, 2023, in Great Bend. He 
was born March 23, 1965, in Lincoln, KS to Ralph Henry and Judy Ann 
(Meyer) Rogers.

Mark served his country in the U.S. Navy in the 
Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq conflict aboard the USS Guadalcanal. 
He was a Residence Life Coordinator at Barton County Community College, 
and a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln.

Mark is 
survived by his mother, Judy Donley of Lincoln; sister Lori Soeken (Rob)
 of Great Bend; sister Joni Zink of Bushton; brother Greg Rogers of 
Shawnee; sister Lisa Feldkamp (Mark) of Lincoln; three nieces; six 
nephews; six great-nieces; nine great-nephews; and several aunts, 
uncles, and cousins. 

He was preceded in death by his father Ralph Rogers; brother-in-law Joseph Zink; stepfather Jim Donley; and nephew Jared Soeken.

Memorial
 service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church
 in Lincoln with burial following in the church cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln Art Center, c/o Hall Chapel, P.O. Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455.

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 </figure>Mark Alan Rogers, 58, passed away March 29, 2023, in Great Bend. He 
was born March 23, 1965, in Lincoln, KS to Ralph Henry and Judy Ann 
(Meyer) Rogers.Mark served his country in the U.S. Navy in the 
Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq conflict aboard the USS Guadalcanal. 
He was a Residence Life Coordinator at Barton County Community College, 
and a member of the St. John Lutheran Church in Lincoln.Mark is 
survived by his mother, Judy Donley of Lincoln; sister Lori Soeken (Rob)
 of Great Bend; sister Joni Zink of Bushton; brother Greg Rogers of 
Shawnee; sister Lisa Feldkamp (Mark) of Lincoln; three nieces; six 
nephews; six great-nieces; nine great-nephews; and several aunts, 
uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father Ralph Rogers; brother-in-law Joseph Zink; stepfather Jim Donley; and nephew Jared Soeken.Memorial
 service: 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at St. John Lutheran Church
 in Lincoln with burial following in the church cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Lincoln Art Center, c/o Hall Chapel, P.O. Box 37, Lincoln, KS 67455.

Mark Alan Rogers, age 58

Dalton Lynn Frost, 30, passed away on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 at his home in Gorham, KS.

Dalton and his identical twin brother, Dakota, were born on September 16th, 1992, in Hays, KS to Gerald and Vickie Frost. His childhood and school years were spent spread between Salina, Russell, and Natoma, KS. His adult life was spent mainly in Colorado and Russell working in the fencing business and in several different areas in the oilfield. He was one of the hardest workers anyone ever knew.

Dalton and his twin were daredevils from the start and lived life at full speed. He loved being in the outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing, camping, going to the lake, or just driving on country roads for hours. There wasn’t a mechanical issue that he couldn’t solve or a tool he couldn’t reinvent to get the job done. He loved cracking open a cold one and shooting the breeze with his friends and family. His daughter, Kenlee, was his world and he did anything and everything he could for her. Dalton never knew a stranger because anyone he met automatically became his friend. His big smile, loving hugs, and great sense of humor would make anyone’s day better. He would do anything for anyone and was selfless to a fault. His family, daughter, and close friends meant everything to him and are the reason he stayed on Earth as long as he did.

He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Dakota; his paternal and maternal grandparents; three uncles; two aunts; and a niece.

He is survived by his mother, Vickie Frost (Leonard Boese) of Susank, KS; his father, Gerald Frost of Russell, KS; his daughter, Kenlee Peterson, and his son, Jaxon Casper, both of Russell, KS; his sister, Amanda Fabian Valadez (Enoe) of Russell, KS; his sister, Amber Frost of Lawrence, KS; his brothers Shane Michaelis and Ethan Frost (Justus), both of Russell, KS; his many beloved nieces and nephews: Braden, Gianna, Arya, Isabella, Briley, Haven, Zane, Nevaeh, Alieah, Matteo, Little Ethan, Ryker, Valencia, and Xavier; and by many special aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

There will be a gathering at Pohlman Varner Peeler Mortuary on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to sign the guest book, visit with the family, pay respects, and view memory boards. At a later, warmer date, a larger celebration of life event will take place outdoors. When the date, time, and location of this event are decided, they will be announced by both the mortuary and family. Cremation has been chosen and there will be no internment at this time. Any donations to help with funeral expenses can be given directly to the mortuary and made payable to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary * 610 N. Maple St. * Russell, Kansas 67665. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

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 </figure>Dalton Lynn Frost, 30, passed away on Tuesday, March 21st, 2023 at his home in Gorham, KS.Dalton and his identical twin brother, Dakota, were born on September 16th, 1992, in Hays, KS to Gerald and Vickie Frost. His childhood and school years were spent spread between Salina, Russell, and Natoma, KS. His adult life was spent mainly in Colorado and Russell working in the fencing business and in several different areas in the oilfield. He was one of the hardest workers anyone ever knew.Dalton and his twin were daredevils from the start and lived life at full speed. He loved being in the outdoors, whether it was hunting, fishing, camping, going to the lake, or just driving on country roads for hours. There wasn’t a mechanical issue that he couldn’t solve or a tool he couldn’t reinvent to get the job done. He loved cracking open a cold one and shooting the breeze with his friends and family. His daughter, Kenlee, was his world and he did anything and everything he could for her. Dalton never knew a stranger because anyone he met automatically became his friend. His big smile, loving hugs, and great sense of humor would make anyone’s day better. He would do anything for anyone and was selfless to a fault. His family, daughter, and close friends meant everything to him and are the reason he stayed on Earth as long as he did.He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Dakota; his paternal and maternal grandparents; three uncles; two aunts; and a niece.He is survived by his mother, Vickie Frost (Leonard Boese) of Susank, KS; his father, Gerald Frost of Russell, KS; his daughter, Kenlee Peterson, and his son, Jaxon Casper, both of Russell, KS; his sister, Amanda Fabian Valadez (Enoe) of Russell, KS; his sister, Amber Frost of Lawrence, KS; his brothers Shane Michaelis and Ethan Frost (Justus), both of Russell, KS; his many beloved nieces and nephews: Braden, Gianna, Arya, Isabella, Briley, Haven, Zane, Nevaeh, Alieah, Matteo, Little Ethan, Ryker, Valencia, and Xavier; and by many special aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.There will be a gathering at Pohlman Varner Peeler Mortuary on Friday, April 14, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. to sign the guest book, visit with the family, pay respects, and view memory boards. At a later, warmer date, a larger celebration of life event will take place outdoors. When the date, time, and location of this event are decided, they will be announced by both the mortuary and family. Cremation has been chosen and there will be no internment at this time. Any donations to help with funeral expenses can be given directly to the mortuary and made payable to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary * 610 N. Maple St. * Russell, Kansas 67665. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Dalton Frost, age 30

Kelsin Dean Frisbie, infant son of MaKenzie (Johnson) and Curtis Frisbie, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. Survivors include his parents, MaKenzie and Curtis Frisbie; two brothers, Kenison Frisbie and Coen Frisbie; grandparents, Chasity Parret, Jason Johnson, Jason Frisbie, Jamie Klocke; great grandparents, Cindy Hope, Rick and Angie Frisbie. He is preceded in death by his sister, Kennedy Frisbie; aunt, Kayla Parret; great great grandparents, Betty and Joe Billus; and other Frisbie family members including George Frisbie and great great grandmother, Geraldine Hope. Cremation has been chosen and memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7, at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials may be made to the family to help with expenses, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas. To send an online condolence, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh.net</a>

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 </figure>Kelsin Dean Frisbie, infant son of MaKenzie (Johnson) and Curtis Frisbie, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. Survivors include his parents, MaKenzie and Curtis Frisbie; two brothers, Kenison Frisbie and Coen Frisbie; grandparents, Chasity Parret, Jason Johnson, Jason Frisbie, Jamie Klocke; great grandparents, Cindy Hope, Rick and Angie Frisbie. He is preceded in death by his sister, Kennedy Frisbie; aunt, Kayla Parret; great great grandparents, Betty and Joe Billus; and other Frisbie family members including George Frisbie and great great grandmother, Geraldine Hope. Cremation has been chosen and memorial services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 7, at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorials may be made to the family to help with expenses, in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas. To send an online condolence, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh.net</a>

Kelsin Frisbie, infant

Norma Mae Hammeke, 91, passed away April 4, 2023, at her home in Great Bend, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 16, 1931, to Arza and Marie (Pekarek) Lamoree. She married Maurice Hammeke on March 2, 1954, in Great Bend.

A long time Great Bend resident, Norma was a customer service representative at Sears, specializing in maintenance service contracts. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Barton County Historical Society and was the former Executive Director of the United Way of Central Kansas. Being passionate about music, she was a dedicated member of St. Patrick Choir for over 50 years and served on the Golden Belt Community Concert Association Board. Norma belonged to several bridge clubs and enjoyed fellowship with friends at the Senior Center and American Legion.

Survivors include, her husband Maurice Hammeke of Great Bend; her children, Marla Redburn and husband Dennis of Great Bend, Lynda Ford and husband Earl of Olathe, Vince Hammeke and wife Tina of Overland Park and JoElla Tobin and husband Bill of Lawrence; ten grandchildren, Dustin Sullivan, Trilby Haller (Rob), Colby Sullivan (Brandy), Lynzee Al-Hakeem (David), Taylor Ford, Cressa Felts (Justin), Jensyn Ford (Matt Gaborie), Andrew Hammeke (Taellor), Ryan Hammeke and Adam Hammeke (Kasey); 25 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren, with one more to arrive in August. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Ron Hammeke; a brother, Floyd E. Lamoree; and a sister, Irene Pack.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023, with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Parish Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Golden Belt Community Concert Association, Barton County Historical Society or Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Norma Mae Hammeke, 91, passed away April 4, 2023, at her home in Great Bend, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 16, 1931, to Arza and Marie (Pekarek) Lamoree. She married Maurice Hammeke on March 2, 1954, in Great Bend.A long time Great Bend resident, Norma was a customer service representative at Sears, specializing in maintenance service contracts. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Barton County Historical Society and was the former Executive Director of the United Way of Central Kansas. Being passionate about music, she was a dedicated member of St. Patrick Choir for over 50 years and served on the Golden Belt Community Concert Association Board. Norma belonged to several bridge clubs and enjoyed fellowship with friends at the Senior Center and American Legion.Survivors include, her husband Maurice Hammeke of Great Bend; her children, Marla Redburn and husband Dennis of Great Bend, Lynda Ford and husband Earl of Olathe, Vince Hammeke and wife Tina of Overland Park and JoElla Tobin and husband Bill of Lawrence; ten grandchildren, Dustin Sullivan, Trilby Haller (Rob), Colby Sullivan (Brandy), Lynzee Al-Hakeem (David), Taylor Ford, Cressa Felts (Justin), Jensyn Ford (Matt Gaborie), Andrew Hammeke (Taellor), Ryan Hammeke and Adam Hammeke (Kasey); 25 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren, with one more to arrive in August. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Ron Hammeke; a brother, Floyd E. Lamoree; and a sister, Irene Pack.Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2023, with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Parish Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Golden Belt Community Concert Association, Barton County Historical Society or Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Norma Hammeke, age 91

Carol Jean Miller, 84, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, March 28th, 2023.

Carol was born in Hoisington, Kansas, on April 10, 1938, a daughter of the late Tina Luvenia (Smith) and John Paul Miller.

Survivors
 include her two daughters, Rayshonette  Miller, of Salina, Kansas, Tina
 Miller, of Kansas City, Missouri; 6 grandchildren, Tamitrua Wilkins, 
Jere Thomas, Darius Thomas, Braxton Flemming, Brenan Latimer, Corey 
Latimer; 14 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; and many 
nieces and nephews.

Carol is also survived by her sister, Dorla "Deane" Hudson, of Salina, Kansas.

She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Geraldine Miller, Beverly Moon, Barbara Minnis; brother, Jerome Miller.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church.

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 </figure>Carol Jean Miller, 84, of Salina, passed away Tuesday, March 28th, 2023.Carol was born in Hoisington, Kansas, on April 10, 1938, a daughter of the late Tina Luvenia (Smith) and John Paul Miller.Survivors
 include her two daughters, Rayshonette Miller, of Salina, Kansas, Tina
 Miller, of Kansas City, Missouri; 6 grandchildren, Tamitrua Wilkins, 
Jere Thomas, Darius Thomas, Braxton Flemming, Brenan Latimer, Corey 
Latimer; 14 great grandchildren, 3 great great grandchildren; and many 
nieces and nephews.Carol is also survived by her sister, Dorla "Deane" Hudson, of Salina, Kansas.She is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Geraldine Miller, Beverly Moon, Barbara Minnis; brother, Jerome Miller.Cremation has been chosen.A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 22, 2023, at St. John's Missionary Baptist Church.

Carol Jean Miller, age 84

Charles W. Schaffer, 79, died April 2, 2023, with his family at his side, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas. He was born April 12, 1943, in Hays, Kansas, the seventh child of Vincent and Olinda (Obholz) Schaffer. He attended school in Schoenchen and later served in the Army National Guard.

On July 27, 1964, he married Ilene Schuckman in La Crosse, Kansas. She preceded him in death on August 7, 1971. He then married Karolyn M. Schaffer on December 2, 1972, in Olmitz, Kansas.

Charles was a farmer and had also worked as a rig mechanic for Red Tiger Drilling. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church where he sang in the choir. Charles loved tinkering, especially welding and working on small engine repair. He loved a good card game and golfing, a game which he took up in retirement and thoroughly enjoyed, wishing he had started earlier in life. Thus leading to a membership in the La Crosse Country Club. He also enjoyed delivering friendship meals around the county for the past 10 + years. His family remembers his love of baking, where he was well known for his cinnamon rolls, angel food cake, and his “beerox”.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Karolyn M. Schaffer of the home; and three children, Charnell Breshears and husband John of La Crosse, Kevin Schaffer and significant other Anita Shepard of Bison, Laurie Post and husband Kevin of Lincoln, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Josh Breshears, Jonna Skinner and husband Tim, Emma Post and Kayla Post; five great grandchildren, Preslie, Gabbie, and Josie Breshears and Desmond and Cooper Skinner; six siblings, Virginia Dreiling of Hays, Paul Schaffer, Joseph Schaffer, and Kenneth Schaffer all of California, Gladys Haugaard of Illinois, and Mary Ann Gariepy of Derby.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ilene Schaffer, and brothers, Virgil, Jerry, Dennis, and Irvin Schaffer.

Friends may sign the book today through Friday at the funeral home. Their will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.

Family will greet friends prior to the rosary on Sunday, April 9th, at 6 p.m. with Rosary beginning at 7 p.m., all at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 10, 2023, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, celebrated by Father Stephen Dabanka. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at St. Ann Cemetery, Olmitz, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed or Rush County EMS, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Charles W. Schaffer, 79, died April 2, 2023, with his family at his side, at Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas. He was born April 12, 1943, in Hays, Kansas, the seventh child of Vincent and Olinda (Obholz) Schaffer. He attended school in Schoenchen and later served in the Army National Guard.On July 27, 1964, he married Ilene Schuckman in La Crosse, Kansas. She preceded him in death on August 7, 1971. He then married Karolyn M. Schaffer on December 2, 1972, in Olmitz, Kansas.Charles was a farmer and had also worked as a rig mechanic for Red Tiger Drilling. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church where he sang in the choir. Charles loved tinkering, especially welding and working on small engine repair. He loved a good card game and golfing, a game which he took up in retirement and thoroughly enjoyed, wishing he had started earlier in life. Thus leading to a membership in the La Crosse Country Club. He also enjoyed delivering friendship meals around the county for the past 10 + years. His family remembers his love of baking, where he was well known for his cinnamon rolls, angel food cake, and his “beerox”.He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Karolyn M. Schaffer of the home; and three children, Charnell Breshears and husband John of La Crosse, Kevin Schaffer and significant other Anita Shepard of Bison, Laurie Post and husband Kevin of Lincoln, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Josh Breshears, Jonna Skinner and husband Tim, Emma Post and Kayla Post; five great grandchildren, Preslie, Gabbie, and Josie Breshears and Desmond and Cooper Skinner; six siblings, Virginia Dreiling of Hays, Paul Schaffer, Joseph Schaffer, and Kenneth Schaffer all of California, Gladys Haugaard of Illinois, and Mary Ann Gariepy of Derby.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Ilene Schaffer, and brothers, Virgil, Jerry, Dennis, and Irvin Schaffer.Friends may sign the book today through Friday at the funeral home. Their will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.Family will greet friends prior to the rosary on Sunday, April 9th, at 6 p.m. with Rosary beginning at 7 p.m., all at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, April 10, 2023, at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, celebrated by Father Stephen Dabanka. Burial will be at 2:30 p.m. at St. Ann Cemetery, Olmitz, Kansas.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed or Rush County EMS, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Charles Schaffer, age 79

Jack Andrew Teeter, 86, passed away in Great Bend, KS on April 1, 2023. Born on June 19, 1936 in Wauseon, OH he was the son of Dillard and Gladys (Busani) Teeter. Jack was a Kansas City (Turner) resident from 1957-2015. 

Jack served in the Navy from 1955-1959. He married Dianna Louise Lynch on August 17, 1957 in Brenner Ridge, MO. They moved to Great Bend, KS in 2015. She passed away on February 27, 2022.

He worked at Mid-Continent Cold Storage in Bonner Springs, Kansas. He enjoyed metal detecting and belonged to metal detecting clubs in Kansas City and Hutchinson, Ks. He was also a member of the Heartland Dalmatian Club.

Survivors include daughters, Martha Ann Socolofsky, Topeka, KS, Tammy (John) Sturn, Ellinwood, KS, Lori Jane (Michael) Spuehler, Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Jason Socolofsky, Justin Socolofsky, Lainie Sturn, Lauren Spare, Eli Sturn, Brandon Spuehler, Heidi Hood; 8 great-grandchildren.

Jack was predeceased by beloved wife of 64 years, Dianna and brother, Ronald Dillard Teeter; step brother, Ira Teeter; and step sister, Virginia Mendenhall.

Cremation has taken place and private inurnment will take place at a later date at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, KS. Memorials are suggested to Golden Belt Humane Society in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jack Andrew Teeter, 86, passed away in Great Bend, KS on April 1, 2023. Born on June 19, 1936 in Wauseon, OH he was the son of Dillard and Gladys (Busani) Teeter. Jack was a Kansas City (Turner) resident from 1957-2015. Jack served in the Navy from 1955-1959. He married Dianna Louise Lynch on August 17, 1957 in Brenner Ridge, MO. They moved to Great Bend, KS in 2015. She passed away on February 27, 2022.He worked at Mid-Continent Cold Storage in Bonner Springs, Kansas. He enjoyed metal detecting and belonged to metal detecting clubs in Kansas City and Hutchinson, Ks. He was also a member of the Heartland Dalmatian Club.Survivors include daughters, Martha Ann Socolofsky, Topeka, KS, Tammy (John) Sturn, Ellinwood, KS, Lori Jane (Michael) Spuehler, Kansas City, MO; grandchildren, Jason Socolofsky, Justin Socolofsky, Lainie Sturn, Lauren Spare, Eli Sturn, Brandon Spuehler, Heidi Hood; 8 great-grandchildren.Jack was predeceased by beloved wife of 64 years, Dianna and brother, Ronald Dillard Teeter; step brother, Ira Teeter; and step sister, Virginia Mendenhall.Cremation has taken place and private inurnment will take place at a later date at Maple Hill Cemetery in Kansas City, KS. Memorials are suggested to Golden Belt Humane Society in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jack Teeter, age 86

Joyce Marie Thompson (Gore) passed away on Saturday April 1, 2023, at Prairie Sunset Home in Pretty Prairie, Kansas. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She passed away at the age of 89 after battling Dementia for the past 14 years.

Joyce was born on February 12, 1934, in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma, to Ulysses S. Young and Lennie Audie (Haynes) Young. She came from a large family with five brothers: Cecil Young, Melvin Young, Selbert Young, James Young, Tom Young, and two sisters: Bernice Calhoun, and Nita Melick. Her family remained in Oklahoma during her early years and eventually moved to El Dorado, Kansas,&nbsp; a few years after her mother died when Joyce was 8 years old. She attended school in El Dorado and later met the love of her life, Alvin Keith Gore. They married on January 16, 1953, and together they raised a family of four children: Steven, Dianna, Monte, and Gayla.

Joyce was a Christian and had an infectious smile and warm heart. She was indeed a caregiver and always looked for the best in everyone she met. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren immensely. She loved the smell and beauty of flowers and enjoyed listening to music and singing hymns that she learned as a young child. Chocolate was her guilty pleasure.

Joyce was always determined to succeed in everything she did. Her work outside the home included positions as a terminal manager for Morgan Drive Away in Plainville, KS, a clerk for the Barton County Treasurer’s Office in Great Bend, KS, and co-owner and office manager for Gore Trucking in Plainville, KS until she retired.

Joyce was preceded in death by her mother and father, her in-laws, her five brothers, sister Bernice, her husband Alvin Gore, daughter Dianna Mock, her second husband Alan Thompson, granddaughter Danielle Gore, infant grandson Brett Gore, and infant great-granddaughter Zavery Gore.

She is survived by her sons Steven Gore Sr. and wife LuAnn of Palmyra, PA and Monte Gore of Bainbridge, PA; son-in-law Phillip Mock of OKC, OK; daughter Gayla Puthoff and husband Fred of Wichita, KS; sister Nita Melick and husband John of Mulvane, KS; and thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews.

Celebration of life services are planned for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the First Christian Church in Plainville. Burial will follow in Plainville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home home.

Memorials are suggested to In Lieu of Flowers to River Cross Hospice and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

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 </figure>Joyce Marie Thompson (Gore) passed away on Saturday April 1, 2023, at Prairie Sunset Home in Pretty Prairie, Kansas. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She passed away at the age of 89 after battling Dementia for the past 14 years.Joyce was born on February 12, 1934, in Tuskahoma, Oklahoma, to Ulysses S. Young and Lennie Audie (Haynes) Young. She came from a large family with five brothers: Cecil Young, Melvin Young, Selbert Young, James Young, Tom Young, and two sisters: Bernice Calhoun, and Nita Melick. Her family remained in Oklahoma during her early years and eventually moved to El Dorado, Kansas,&nbsp; a few years after her mother died when Joyce was 8 years old. She attended school in El Dorado and later met the love of her life, Alvin Keith Gore. They married on January 16, 1953, and together they raised a family of four children: Steven, Dianna, Monte, and Gayla.Joyce was a Christian and had an infectious smile and warm heart. She was indeed a caregiver and always looked for the best in everyone she met. She adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren immensely. She loved the smell and beauty of flowers and enjoyed listening to music and singing hymns that she learned as a young child. Chocolate was her guilty pleasure.Joyce was always determined to succeed in everything she did. Her work outside the home included positions as a terminal manager for Morgan Drive Away in Plainville, KS, a clerk for the Barton County Treasurer’s Office in Great Bend, KS, and co-owner and office manager for Gore Trucking in Plainville, KS until she retired.Joyce was preceded in death by her mother and father, her in-laws, her five brothers, sister Bernice, her husband Alvin Gore, daughter Dianna Mock, her second husband Alan Thompson, granddaughter Danielle Gore, infant grandson Brett Gore, and infant great-granddaughter Zavery Gore.She is survived by her sons Steven Gore Sr. and wife LuAnn of Palmyra, PA and Monte Gore of Bainbridge, PA; son-in-law Phillip Mock of OKC, OK; daughter Gayla Puthoff and husband Fred of Wichita, KS; sister Nita Melick and husband John of Mulvane, KS; and thirteen grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren along with numerous nieces and nephews.Celebration of life services are planned for 10:30 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 2023, at the First Christian Church in Plainville. Burial will follow in Plainville City Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home home.Memorials are suggested to In Lieu of Flowers to River Cross Hospice and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

Joyce Marie Thompson, age 89

Calvin Leroy “Trapper” Calp, 75, passed away on March 31, 2023, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. He was born on May 27, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Austin and Lillian (Tuzicka) Calp. In 1981, he married Elizabeth Myers-Springer in Great Bend. She survives.

A lifelong area resident, Calvin owned and operated Calp Furs. He also worked as a bartender at Slacks. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding motorcycles in his young years. Calvin was an outstanding trapper and fisherman, and was revered by many in the area.

Survivors include his wife of the home; a son, Calvin Calp, Jr. and significant other, Tracey, of Salina; a daughter, Carrie Holland of Tennessee; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a half-sister, Betty Puckett of Texas; a half-brother, Alvin Brazda of Las Vegas, Nev.; and a stepson, Leonard Mumford and significant other, Jozette. He is preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Charles “Charley” Calp.

Visitation will take place from noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, with family receiving guests from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Encounter Church, 601 S. Patton Rd., with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will follow at St. Ann Cemetery in Olmitz. Memorials have been designated to Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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

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 </figure>Calvin Leroy “Trapper” Calp, 75, passed away on March 31, 2023, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. He was born on May 27, 1947, in Baltimore, Maryland, to Austin and Lillian (Tuzicka) Calp. In 1981, he married Elizabeth Myers-Springer in Great Bend. She survives.A lifelong area resident, Calvin owned and operated Calp Furs. He also worked as a bartender at Slacks. In his spare time, he enjoyed riding motorcycles in his young years. Calvin was an outstanding trapper and fisherman, and was revered by many in the area.Survivors include his wife of the home; a son, Calvin Calp, Jr. and significant other, Tracey, of Salina; a daughter, Carrie Holland of Tennessee; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a half-sister, Betty Puckett of Texas; a half-brother, Alvin Brazda of Las Vegas, Nev.; and a stepson, Leonard Mumford and significant other, Jozette. He is preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Charles “Charley” Calp.Visitation will take place from noon to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, with family receiving guests from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, 2023, at Encounter Church, 601 S. Patton Rd., with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will follow at St. Ann Cemetery in Olmitz. Memorials have been designated to Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

Calvin 'Trapper' Calp, age 75

Devastation struck one-half mile from home. Ron Kelly of Ellinwood was involved in a single-vehicle accident. Life watched to Wesley Medical Center, loved ones by his side, Ronald Wilfred Kelly 83, of Ellinwood passed away on Friday March 24, 2023. Ron was an amazing husband to his wife, Kay, for nearly 62 years. He was a loving father, fun grandfather, and the perfect example of a true gentleman.

Born Oct. 3, 1939 in Barrhead, Alberta Canada to Wilford and Ida Kelly, Ron was the third child of five siblings.

By age 15, he participated in Golden Glove Boxing and hockey. At age 16, the family moved to Santa Monica, Calif., working in the family meat locker plant and a small family restaurant. In Canoga Park, Calif., Ron met the only true love of his life and, in time, married Kay Elizabeth Gardner on April 24, 1961. Soon after, Ron was called to duty and stationed at Langley Air Force Base. Military life found the newlyweds moving from base to base and they soon started a family with first-born son, John Howard.

While Ron served in the Air Force, he took many study courses, earning several certificates of completion. By 1969, Ron and Kay brought their two children to settle in Ellinwood, where they raised all three children.

Ronnie volunteered within the community, including the delivery of Meals on Wheels, German Buffet, and entertaining those who love accordion music. Ron loved music and dancing, playing piano, organ and keyboard. Self-taught, he played by ear. He started as a boy and played in his father's band in Canada.

A passion for adventure, be it by motorcycle or vehicle, this led Ron and Kay to the Colorado Rockies for many years, bringing home fishing stories and fond memories. He loved camping, fires, making new friends, kids, boating, motorcycles, puzzles, cards, board games, reading, history, family traditions, and mechanics. A gentle soul, jolly laugh, positive attitude, huge heart, meaningful hugs, never a negative word.

Preceding Ron in death; Parents John Wilford and Ida Kelly, brothers Richard, Gary, Jimmy Kelly and sister Lorraine Lovell. Survivors include wife Kay, son John and wife Marion Kelly of Kansas City, Mo., daughter Tracy Williams partner Richard Hines, daughter Lori Kelly partner Tony Sitts, grandson Forrest Williams, great-granddaughter McKiah Kay, grandson Quincy Williams, granddaughter Kelly Ann Williams all of Ellinwood. Long-time friend Bill Williams and nephew Harley Kelly of Great Bend. Granddaughter Nicole Jenkins, husband Justin and great-grandchildren twins Bristol, Tenely and Nash of Kansas City; and brother-in-law Terry Brown, Gunnison, Colo.

Memorial service will take place 2 p.m., April 22, 2023, at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood, with Pastor Thomas Thierfelder, followed by inurnment at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood with military honors. Visitation will take place April 21 at Minnis Chapel from 1-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to PBS Foundation in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

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 </figure>Devastation struck one-half mile from home. Ron Kelly of Ellinwood was involved in a single-vehicle accident. Life watched to Wesley Medical Center, loved ones by his side, Ronald Wilfred Kelly 83, of Ellinwood passed away on Friday March 24, 2023. Ron was an amazing husband to his wife, Kay, for nearly 62 years. He was a loving father, fun grandfather, and the perfect example of a true gentleman.Born Oct. 3, 1939 in Barrhead, Alberta Canada to Wilford and Ida Kelly, Ron was the third child of five siblings.By age 15, he participated in Golden Glove Boxing and hockey. At age 16, the family moved to Santa Monica, Calif., working in the family meat locker plant and a small family restaurant. In Canoga Park, Calif., Ron met the only true love of his life and, in time, married Kay Elizabeth Gardner on April 24, 1961. Soon after, Ron was called to duty and stationed at Langley Air Force Base. Military life found the newlyweds moving from base to base and they soon started a family with first-born son, John Howard.While Ron served in the Air Force, he took many study courses, earning several certificates of completion. By 1969, Ron and Kay brought their two children to settle in Ellinwood, where they raised all three children.Ronnie volunteered within the community, including the delivery of Meals on Wheels, German Buffet, and entertaining those who love accordion music. Ron loved music and dancing, playing piano, organ and keyboard. Self-taught, he played by ear. He started as a boy and played in his father's band in Canada.A passion for adventure, be it by motorcycle or vehicle, this led Ron and Kay to the Colorado Rockies for many years, bringing home fishing stories and fond memories. He loved camping, fires, making new friends, kids, boating, motorcycles, puzzles, cards, board games, reading, history, family traditions, and mechanics. A gentle soul, jolly laugh, positive attitude, huge heart, meaningful hugs, never a negative word.Preceding Ron in death; Parents John Wilford and Ida Kelly, brothers Richard, Gary, Jimmy Kelly and sister Lorraine Lovell. Survivors include wife Kay, son John and wife Marion Kelly of Kansas City, Mo., daughter Tracy Williams partner Richard Hines, daughter Lori Kelly partner Tony Sitts, grandson Forrest Williams, great-granddaughter McKiah Kay, grandson Quincy Williams, granddaughter Kelly Ann Williams all of Ellinwood. Long-time friend Bill Williams and nephew Harley Kelly of Great Bend. Granddaughter Nicole Jenkins, husband Justin and great-grandchildren twins Bristol, Tenely and Nash of Kansas City; and brother-in-law Terry Brown, Gunnison, Colo.Memorial service will take place 2 p.m., April 22, 2023, at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood, with Pastor Thomas Thierfelder, followed by inurnment at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood with military honors. Visitation will take place April 21 at Minnis Chapel from 1-7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to PBS Foundation in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

Ron Kelly, age 83

Richard Lee Rolo, 52, of Lubbock, Texas, formerly of Great Bend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his home. He was born on Sept. 5, 1970 in Pratt to Barry Lee and Marcella Eileen (Randle) Rolo. Richard graduated from Great Bend High School. He worked as a clerk for 7/11. He is survived by his father, Barry Rolo of Lubbock; some aunts and uncles; and several cousins.&nbsp;Richard is preceded in death by his mother, Eileen Rolo and sister, Sherry Roxann Rolo. Cremation has taken place. A Graveside Memorial service will be held at a later date at Iuka Cemetery, Iuka. Memorials may be made to Iuka Methodist Church in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Richard Lee Rolo, 52, of Lubbock, Texas, formerly of Great Bend, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at his home. He was born on Sept. 5, 1970 in Pratt to Barry Lee and Marcella Eileen (Randle) Rolo. Richard graduated from Great Bend High School. He worked as a clerk for 7/11. He is survived by his father, Barry Rolo of Lubbock; some aunts and uncles; and several cousins.&nbsp;Richard is preceded in death by his mother, Eileen Rolo and sister, Sherry Roxann Rolo. Cremation has taken place. A Graveside Memorial service will be held at a later date at Iuka Cemetery, Iuka. Memorials may be made to Iuka Methodist Church in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Richard Rolo, age 52

David L. Mull, 64, passed away March 31, 2023, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born&nbsp;on Nov. 23, 1958, in Great Bend, to Charles &amp; Mary Anne (Merten) Mull, and raised on a farm north of Pawnee Rock . He later moved to Great Bend and graduated from Great Bend High School, and attended automotive classes at Barton Community College. He married Sandy Miller in 1980, in Great Bend.

David farmed and owned Mull Landscaping before later working for Lance, Inc., Harkers Distribution, and then retiring from Frito Lay in 2016. David was a past member of the Great Bend Coop, Noon Lions Club, Elks Club, and Board of Directors of Barton Farm Bureau. He enjoyed muscle cars, driving anywhere, working in the yard, KC Chiefs football, overnight trips, and his dog, Roxy.

Survivors include, his wife, Sandy of 42 years of the home; a son, Marcus Mull of Great Bend; a brother, Robert Mull of Seattle, Wash.; a sister, Emily Ferri and husband Joe of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and special friends, Larry Lancaster, Ralph Reichuber and Leon Haselhorst. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary Anne Mull.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2023, at First Christian Church, with Reverend Joshua Leu presiding. Inurnment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in David’s name can be made to the First Christian Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>David L. Mull, 64, passed away March 31, 2023, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. He was born&nbsp;on Nov. 23, 1958, in Great Bend, to Charles &amp; Mary Anne (Merten) Mull, and raised on a farm north of Pawnee Rock . He later moved to Great Bend and graduated from Great Bend High School, and attended automotive classes at Barton Community College. He married Sandy Miller in 1980, in Great Bend.David farmed and owned Mull Landscaping before later working for Lance, Inc., Harkers Distribution, and then retiring from Frito Lay in 2016. David was a past member of the Great Bend Coop, Noon Lions Club, Elks Club, and Board of Directors of Barton Farm Bureau. He enjoyed muscle cars, driving anywhere, working in the yard, KC Chiefs football, overnight trips, and his dog, Roxy.Survivors include, his wife, Sandy of 42 years of the home; a son, Marcus Mull of Great Bend; a brother, Robert Mull of Seattle, Wash.; a sister, Emily Ferri and husband Joe of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and special friends, Larry Lancaster, Ralph Reichuber and Leon Haselhorst. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mary Anne Mull.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, April 17, 2023, at First Christian Church, with Reverend Joshua Leu presiding. Inurnment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in David’s name can be made to the First Christian Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home 1425 Patton Road Great Bend, Kansas 67530

David Mull, age 64

Ryan Neil “Boonie” Kleweno, 48, passed away on March 22, 2023, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kan. He was born on May 10, 1974, in Ransom, Kan., to Donald “Donnie” and Connie (Gross) Kleweno.

Growing up in LaCrosse and Bazine, and later living in Hays and Great Bend, Ryan worked as a tile mechanic installing all types of flooring, along with different shop jobs. He was a free spirit, uninhibited, and went where life took him. Ryan was an animal lover and his passions included RC cars, riding ATVs and motorcycles. He especially loved spending time with family and friends. Ryan will be remembered for his good heart and willingness to give and help where he could.

Survivors include his son, Adam Kleweno of Henryetta, Okla.; two brothers, Lonnie (Pamela Venn) Kennedy of Charlotte, N.C., and Jason Kleweno of Columbia, Mo.; a niece, Nicole (Craig Sharp) Kennedy-Sharp of Wichita, Kan.; two nephews, Michael and Davey Kennedy, both of Wichita, Kan.; significant other, Laura Stevenson; co-parent, Andrea Strobel-Guynes; and four half sisters. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Mark Kennedy; and grandparents, Adam and Helen Gross.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg presiding. Inurnment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials have been designated to the American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. The family wishes to make out of town guests aware that further fellowship will take place directly after funeral services, and that there is a block of rooms available at the Best Western Angus Inn.

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 </figure>Ryan Neil “Boonie” Kleweno, 48, passed away on March 22, 2023, at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kan. He was born on May 10, 1974, in Ransom, Kan., to Donald “Donnie” and Connie (Gross) Kleweno.Growing up in LaCrosse and Bazine, and later living in Hays and Great Bend, Ryan worked as a tile mechanic installing all types of flooring, along with different shop jobs. He was a free spirit, uninhibited, and went where life took him. Ryan was an animal lover and his passions included RC cars, riding ATVs and motorcycles. He especially loved spending time with family and friends. Ryan will be remembered for his good heart and willingness to give and help where he could.Survivors include his son, Adam Kleweno of Henryetta, Okla.; two brothers, Lonnie (Pamela Venn) Kennedy of Charlotte, N.C., and Jason Kleweno of Columbia, Mo.; a niece, Nicole (Craig Sharp) Kennedy-Sharp of Wichita, Kan.; two nephews, Michael and Davey Kennedy, both of Wichita, Kan.; significant other, Laura Stevenson; co-parent, Andrea Strobel-Guynes; and four half sisters. He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Mark Kennedy; and grandparents, Adam and Helen Gross.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Vandenburg presiding. Inurnment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park. Memorials have been designated to the American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. The family wishes to make out of town guests aware that further fellowship will take place directly after funeral services, and that there is a block of rooms available at the Best Western Angus Inn.

Ryan 'Boonie' Kleweno, age 48

Joyce Lee (Wray) Shriner, 87, of Geneseo, Kansas, passed away March 27, 2023, at the Salina Presbyterian Manor, Salina, Kansas. She was born July 10, 1935, in Salinas, California, the daughter of Ernest E. and Lydia M. (Galyardt) Wray. 

Joyce resided in Geneseo for 69 years, and was formerly of Lyons, Kansas. She graduated from Lyons High School, with the class of 1953. Joyce was a homemaker. She worked for the United States Postal Service from 1977 until retiring in 1997. 

Joyce was a member of the Geneseo United Methodist Church, where she served on numerous church committees, sang in the church choir, and taught Sunday School. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Geneseo, Girl Scouts of America, and the Geneseo Ladies Thanksgiving Club. Joyce served on the Rice County Election Board and Geneseo Library Board. 

She enjoyed singing, reading, cooking, and spending time with family. 

On August 29, 1953, Joyce was united in marriage with James William “Jim” Shriner in Lincoln, Kansas. He preceded her in death on October 3, 2021. She is also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jack Wray; sister-in-law, Marlyn Wray; brother-in-law, Jim Ludes; son-in-law, David Phillips. 

Joyce is survived by her three children, Jamie Lea Shriner Hart and husband Randall of Midwest City, OK, Jerri Lynn Shriner Phillips of Salina, KS, and James Wayne Shriner of Geneseo and girlfriend Dianna Lange of Lyons, KS; sister, Evelyn Ludes of Great Bend, KS; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. 

Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday, April 3, 2023, at the Geneseo United Methodist Church, Geneseo, with Pastor Steve Holmes officiating. Burial will follow at the Geneseo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M., Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present. 

Memorials may be given to the Geneseo United Methodist Church, Hospice of Salina, or Salina Presbyterian Manor in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Joyce Lee (Wray) Shriner, 87, of Geneseo, Kansas, passed away March 27, 2023, at the Salina Presbyterian Manor, Salina, Kansas. She was born July 10, 1935, in Salinas, California, the daughter of Ernest E. and Lydia M. (Galyardt) Wray. Joyce resided in Geneseo for 69 years, and was formerly of Lyons, Kansas. She graduated from Lyons High School, with the class of 1953. Joyce was a homemaker. She worked for the United States Postal Service from 1977 until retiring in 1997. Joyce was a member of the Geneseo United Methodist Church, where she served on numerous church committees, sang in the church choir, and taught Sunday School. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, VFW Ladies Auxiliary, Geneseo, Girl Scouts of America, and the Geneseo Ladies Thanksgiving Club. Joyce served on the Rice County Election Board and Geneseo Library Board. She enjoyed singing, reading, cooking, and spending time with family. On August 29, 1953, Joyce was united in marriage with James William “Jim” Shriner in Lincoln, Kansas. He preceded her in death on October 3, 2021. She is also preceded in death by her parents; brother, Jack Wray; sister-in-law, Marlyn Wray; brother-in-law, Jim Ludes; son-in-law, David Phillips. Joyce is survived by her three children, Jamie Lea Shriner Hart and husband Randall of Midwest City, OK, Jerri Lynn Shriner Phillips of Salina, KS, and James Wayne Shriner of Geneseo and girlfriend Dianna Lange of Lyons, KS; sister, Evelyn Ludes of Great Bend, KS; eight grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be at 10:00 A.M., Monday, April 3, 2023, at the Geneseo United Methodist Church, Geneseo, with Pastor Steve Holmes officiating. Burial will follow at the Geneseo Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M., Sunday, April 2, 2023, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present. Memorials may be given to the Geneseo United Methodist Church, Hospice of Salina, or Salina Presbyterian Manor in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

Joyce Lee (Wray) Shriner

Mia Jade Roth passed away with her loving parents by her side at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS on March 28th, 2023. A beautiful blue eyed baby girl was born on November 22nd, 2022 in Lyons, KS. She is the daughter of Erica (Wilhelm) &amp; Nicholas Roth. Mia leaves behind a devastated family: parents Erica &amp; Nicholas Roth; grandparents Carolyn (Bayer) &amp; Jerry Wilhelm and Sandy (Appel) &amp; Jeff Roth; great-grandparents, Mary Bayer &amp; Kathryn Wilhelm &amp; Dolores &amp; Lores Appel; Aunts and Uncles Katelyn &amp; Kevin Wilhelm &amp; Josee &amp; Drake Turner &amp; Kate &amp; Jacob Roth.

Visitation will take place Sun. Apr. 2nd&nbsp;at Minnis Chapel from 11AM-5PM with Vigil service starting at 7PM at St. Joesph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will take place 10AM, Mon. April 3rd&nbsp;at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood, KS with Father Klein officiating. Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood.

Memorials will be directed to the family to help with expenses in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526. Condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.minnischapel.org/" target="_blank">www.minnischapel.org</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Mia Jade Roth passed away with her loving parents by her side at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS on March 28th, 2023. A beautiful blue eyed baby girl was born on November 22nd, 2022 in Lyons, KS. She is the daughter of Erica (Wilhelm) &amp; Nicholas Roth. Mia leaves behind a devastated family: parents Erica &amp; Nicholas Roth; grandparents Carolyn (Bayer) &amp; Jerry Wilhelm and Sandy (Appel) &amp; Jeff Roth; great-grandparents, Mary Bayer &amp; Kathryn Wilhelm &amp; Dolores &amp; Lores Appel; Aunts and Uncles Katelyn &amp; Kevin Wilhelm &amp; Josee &amp; Drake Turner &amp; Kate &amp; Jacob Roth.Visitation will take place Sun. Apr. 2nd&nbsp;at Minnis Chapel from 11AM-5PM with Vigil service starting at 7PM at St. Joesph Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will take place 10AM, Mon. April 3rd&nbsp;at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood, KS with Father Klein officiating. Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood.Memorials will be directed to the family to help with expenses in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526. Condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.minnischapel.org/" target="_blank">www.minnischapel.org</a>.&nbsp;

Mia Jade Roth, 4 months

Larry G. Miller, 84, died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Penrose Hospital in
 Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born May 13, 1938, in Garden City, 
Kansas, the son of Alvin Charles Henry &amp; Agnes Helenia (Tiemeyer) 
Miller. 
 Larry grew up on a farm near Ingalls, Kansas. He attended Ingalls 
schools and Graduated from High School in 1956. He then attended St. 
Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, Kansas. Larry served in the 
United States Army from 1960 to 1966.

On February 7, 1966, he married 
Anna Marlene Rohling in Ingalls, Kansas. They lived in Ingalls for a 
short time before moving to Great Bend, Kansas in 1968. Larry worked at
 Dresser Atlas Oil Field Operations. In 1982, they moved back to 
Ingalls where Larry worked in farming. He then worked for the Gray 
County Road Department until his retirement in 2000. Larry and his wife
 moved to Garden City in 2015 where they have lived since. 
 He was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City; a 
member of the Ingalls Knights of Columbus; and an auxiliary member of 
the Legion of Mary Church of the Nativity in Burke, Virginia. He 
enjoyed handyman work around the house, making rosaries, and singing. 
 Survivors include his wife A. Marlene Miller of the home; children 
Debra Miller of Garden City, KS, Elaine (Ted) Ivy of Frisco, TX, Annette
 (Jason) Trober of Wichita, KS, and Andy (Ericka) Miller of Austin, TX; a
 granddaughter Emily Pietersz of Frisco, TX; and two sisters Georgiann 
Keller of San Jose, CA, and Jane Hamilton of Lorton, VA. Larry is 
preceded in death by his parents; a son Chris Miller; and a brother 
Melvin Miller. 
 A Vigil Service &amp; Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, 
March 31, 2023, at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral 
Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023, also at St. 
Dominic Catholic Church with Rev. Warren Stecklein as Celebrant. 
Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, at 
the Cimarron Cemetery in Cimarron, Kansas. Friends may call from Noon 
to 5:00 p.m. on Friday at Garnand Funeral Home.

 The family suggests 
memorials given to St. Dominic Catholic Church in care of the funeral 
home.  Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Larry G. Miller, 84, died Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Penrose Hospital in
 Colorado Springs, Colorado. He was born May 13, 1938, in Garden City, 
Kansas, the son of Alvin Charles Henry &amp; Agnes Helenia (Tiemeyer) 
Miller. 
 Larry grew up on a farm near Ingalls, Kansas. He attended Ingalls 
schools and Graduated from High School in 1956. He then attended St. 
Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, Kansas. Larry served in the 
United States Army from 1960 to 1966. On February 7, 1966, he married 
Anna Marlene Rohling in Ingalls, Kansas. They lived in Ingalls for a 
short time before moving to Great Bend, Kansas in 1968. Larry worked at
 Dresser Atlas Oil Field Operations. In 1982, they moved back to 
Ingalls where Larry worked in farming. He then worked for the Gray 
County Road Department until his retirement in 2000. Larry and his wife
 moved to Garden City in 2015 where they have lived since. 
 He was a member of St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City; a 
member of the Ingalls Knights of Columbus; and an auxiliary member of 
the Legion of Mary Church of the Nativity in Burke, Virginia. He 
enjoyed handyman work around the house, making rosaries, and singing. 
 Survivors include his wife A. Marlene Miller of the home; children 
Debra Miller of Garden City, KS, Elaine (Ted) Ivy of Frisco, TX, Annette
 (Jason) Trober of Wichita, KS, and Andy (Ericka) Miller of Austin, TX; a
 granddaughter Emily Pietersz of Frisco, TX; and two sisters Georgiann 
Keller of San Jose, CA, and Jane Hamilton of Lorton, VA. Larry is 
preceded in death by his parents; a son Chris Miller; and a brother 
Melvin Miller. 
 A Vigil Service &amp; Rosary will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, 
March 31, 2023, at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral 
Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023, also at St. 
Dominic Catholic Church with Rev. Warren Stecklein as Celebrant. 
Graveside Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 1, at 
the Cimarron Cemetery in Cimarron, Kansas. Friends may call from Noon 
to 5:00 p.m. on Friday at Garnand Funeral Home. The family suggests 
memorials given to St. Dominic Catholic Church in care of the funeral 
home. Condolences may be given at garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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