Roberta Eloise Ahrens, 87, passed away on Aug. 6, 2022 at Hospice House in Hutchinson. Born on Mar. 5, 1935 in Rural Ellinwood, she was the daughter of Fred H. &amp; Viola A. (BreSaraLeenn) Muller. She graduated from Ellinwood High School and Hutchinson Community College. A lifetime Ellinwood area resident, Roberta was a homemaker, bookkeeper, substitute teacher and school secretary. Roberta married Morris Ahrens in Ellinwood on Sept. 8, 1957. He passed away Jan. 21, 1993. Her memberships include the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Women's Fellowship group, WCSC and church council.

Survivors include daughters, Cynthia (Fred) Gunn, Ellinwood; Brenda (Lyle) Smart, Hutchinson; sons, Ronald (Stephanie) Ahrens, Ellinwood; Martin (Elaine) Ahrens, Newton; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Morris Ahrens and brother, Harold Muller.

Graveside service will take place 10 a.m., Sat., Aug. 13 at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood, with Pastor Michael Munz officiating. Visitation will take place Fri., Aug. 12 from 1-6 p.m. at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood with family receiving friends from 5-6 p.m. Memorials may be given to Immanuel United Church of Christ in care of Minnis Chapel.

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 </figure>Roberta Eloise Ahrens, 87, passed away on Aug. 6, 2022 at Hospice House in Hutchinson. Born on Mar. 5, 1935 in Rural Ellinwood, she was the daughter of Fred H. &amp; Viola A. (BreSaraLeenn) Muller. She graduated from Ellinwood High School and Hutchinson Community College. A lifetime Ellinwood area resident, Roberta was a homemaker, bookkeeper, substitute teacher and school secretary. Roberta married Morris Ahrens in Ellinwood on Sept. 8, 1957. He passed away Jan. 21, 1993. Her memberships include the Immanuel United Church of Christ, Women's Fellowship group, WCSC and church council.Survivors include daughters, Cynthia (Fred) Gunn, Ellinwood; Brenda (Lyle) Smart, Hutchinson; sons, Ronald (Stephanie) Ahrens, Ellinwood; Martin (Elaine) Ahrens, Newton; 9 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by husband, Morris Ahrens and brother, Harold Muller.Graveside service will take place 10 a.m., Sat., Aug. 13 at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood, with Pastor Michael Munz officiating. Visitation will take place Fri., Aug. 12 from 1-6 p.m. at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood with family receiving friends from 5-6 p.m. Memorials may be given to Immanuel United Church of Christ in care of Minnis Chapel.

Roberta Ahrens, age 87

Wayne Harold Hagerman, 74, passed away August 6, 2022 in Larned, KS.

He was born May 17, 1948 at Great Bend, KS, the son of Harold E. and Julia E. Brady Hagerman. A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer/stockman and served as State Representative 114th District for a two-year term.

He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, Santa Fe Trail Center, Fort Larned Old Guard, Kansas Wheat Commission, and was a lifetime Kansas State Alumni and Veteran.

On May 2, 1981 he married Brenda West at Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, KS. She survives.

Other survivors include: brother, Charles (Chris) Hagerman, Larned; sister, Margaret Ann Spreier, Larned; six nephews, Lance Hagerman, Jeff Spreier, Tim Spreier, Brandon Holloway, Bryce Craig, Joshua Riedel and two nieces, Brianna Miller, Kayli Greer.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Bill Spreier.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Larned Cemetery, Larned, KS, with Pastor David Spare presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Santa Fe Trail Center or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Wayne Harold Hagerman, 74, passed away August 6, 2022 in Larned, KS.He was born May 17, 1948 at Great Bend, KS, the son of Harold E. and Julia E. Brady Hagerman. A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer/stockman and served as State Representative 114th District for a two-year term.He was a member of Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, Santa Fe Trail Center, Fort Larned Old Guard, Kansas Wheat Commission, and was a lifetime Kansas State Alumni and Veteran.On May 2, 1981 he married Brenda West at Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, KS. She survives.Other survivors include: brother, Charles (Chris) Hagerman, Larned; sister, Margaret Ann Spreier, Larned; six nephews, Lance Hagerman, Jeff Spreier, Tim Spreier, Brandon Holloway, Bryce Craig, Joshua Riedel and two nieces, Brianna Miller, Kayli Greer.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law, Bill Spreier.Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Larned Cemetery, Larned, KS, with Pastor David Spare presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Santa Fe Trail Center or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Wayne Hagerman, age 74

Lyman L. Kruckenberg, age 95 years, of Lyons, Kansas and formerly of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away early on Friday morning, July 22, 2022 at the Rice County Hospital in Lyons, Kansas.&nbsp; Lyman was born on November 19, 1926 at rural Great Bend, Kansas to Emil F. and Sophie J. (Soeken) Kruckenberg.&nbsp; He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1943, and served in the U.S. Coast Guard and the Merchant Marines for a total of 3 years in both the Atlantic Theater and Pacific Theater during World War II.&nbsp; Lyman was united in marriage to Esther E. Keil on December 15, 1946 at Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; He owned and operated Kruckenberg Construction in Great Bend for nearly 40 years, and estimated that he had erected over 2,000 steel buildings in the area over that span of time.&nbsp; Lyman and Esther loved traveling and camping with their RV, and Lyman particularly loved fishing, hunting, woodworking, and baseball – having played and coached both slow &amp; fast-pitch softball in his younger years.&nbsp; Lyman was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and American Legion Post #180, both of Great Bend.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include one son, Martin L. (&amp; Melinda) Kruckenberg of Great Bend, Kansas; one daughter-in-law Virginia “Ginger” Walz of Lamonte, Missouri; one son-in-law Joe McLeland of Wichita, Kansas; 11 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren;&nbsp; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Lyman was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Esther E. Kruckenberg on December 16, 2012; one son Lyman Jr. “Butch” Kruckenberg in 2001; one daughter Jennifer McLeland in 2020; one brother Robert Kruckenberg and four sisters:&nbsp; Marvella Perry, Grace Rhodes, Pauline Halfhill, and Dorothy Marymee.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; According to Lyman’s wishes, cremation has been chosen and a Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, Kansas with Reverend Thomas Thierfelder officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Golden Belt Memorial Park Cemetery north of Great Bend.&nbsp; The family requests that Memorials be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, American Legion Post #180, or the Great Bend Senior Center, all of Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; A full obituary may be viewed and condolences may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com/</a>.

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 </figure>Lyman L. Kruckenberg, age 95 years, of Lyons, Kansas and formerly of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away early on Friday morning, July 22, 2022 at the Rice County Hospital in Lyons, Kansas.&nbsp; Lyman was born on November 19, 1926 at rural Great Bend, Kansas to Emil F. and Sophie J. (Soeken) Kruckenberg.&nbsp; He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1943, and served in the U.S. Coast Guard and the Merchant Marines for a total of 3 years in both the Atlantic Theater and Pacific Theater during World War II.&nbsp; Lyman was united in marriage to Esther E. Keil on December 15, 1946 at Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; He owned and operated Kruckenberg Construction in Great Bend for nearly 40 years, and estimated that he had erected over 2,000 steel buildings in the area over that span of time.&nbsp; Lyman and Esther loved traveling and camping with their RV, and Lyman particularly loved fishing, hunting, woodworking, and baseball – having played and coached both slow &amp; fast-pitch softball in his younger years.&nbsp; Lyman was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church and American Legion Post #180, both of Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include one son, Martin L. (&amp; Melinda) Kruckenberg of Great Bend, Kansas; one daughter-in-law Virginia “Ginger” Walz of Lamonte, Missouri; one son-in-law Joe McLeland of Wichita, Kansas; 11 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren;&nbsp; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Lyman was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Esther E. Kruckenberg on December 16, 2012; one son Lyman Jr. “Butch” Kruckenberg in 2001; one daughter Jennifer McLeland in 2020; one brother Robert Kruckenberg and four sisters:&nbsp; Marvella Perry, Grace Rhodes, Pauline Halfhill, and Dorothy Marymee.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; According to Lyman’s wishes, cremation has been chosen and a Memorial Service will be held at 10:00 AM on Friday, August 12, 2022 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend, Kansas with Reverend Thomas Thierfelder officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will follow at Golden Belt Memorial Park Cemetery north of Great Bend.&nbsp; The family requests that Memorials be directed to Trinity Lutheran Church, American Legion Post #180, or the Great Bend Senior Center, all of Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; A full obituary may be viewed and condolences may be left for the family at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com/</a>.

Lyman Kruckenberg, age 95

Grace M. Gardner, age 58, lifelong Great Bend, Kansas resident, passed away early on Saturday morning, August 6, 2022 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; Grace was born on September 3, 1963 at Great Bend to James H. and Mary (Boman) Gardner.&nbsp; She graduated from Great Bend High School and worked as Admissions Director, Activities Director, and Certified Nurses Assistant for the former Great Bend Manor Nursing Home and later worked as Certified Nurses Assistant for the Dominican Sisters Convent in Great Bend for 13 years prior to her retirement.&nbsp; Grace enjoyed knitting and crocheting, attending professional wrestling events (and later watching them on television), and going to Michael Bolton concerts throughout the area in her younger days.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include one sister, Sue Meyeres of Great Bend, Kansas; two nieces:&nbsp; Melissa Fields of Great Bend, Kansas and Mary Vasquez of Concordia, Kansas; one nephew James (and his wife Joyce and son Anakin) Fields of Cuba, Missouri.&nbsp; Grace was preceded in death by her parents; one sister Linda L. Fields and one brother Jack D. Boyer.

According to her wishes, cremation has been chosen and inurnment will take place in the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to the Golden Belt Humane Society with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in charge. Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>

Grace M. Gardner, age 58, lifelong Great Bend, Kansas resident, passed away early on Saturday morning, August 6, 2022 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center in Hutchinson, Kansas.&nbsp; Grace was born on September 3, 1963 at Great Bend to James H. and Mary (Boman) Gardner.&nbsp; She graduated from Great Bend High School and worked as Admissions Director, Activities Director, and Certified Nurses Assistant for the former Great Bend Manor Nursing Home and later worked as Certified Nurses Assistant for the Dominican Sisters Convent in Great Bend for 13 years prior to her retirement.&nbsp; Grace enjoyed knitting and crocheting, attending professional wrestling events (and later watching them on television), and going to Michael Bolton concerts throughout the area in her younger days.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include one sister, Sue Meyeres of Great Bend, Kansas; two nieces:&nbsp; Melissa Fields of Great Bend, Kansas and Mary Vasquez of Concordia, Kansas; one nephew James (and his wife Joyce and son Anakin) Fields of Cuba, Missouri.&nbsp; Grace was preceded in death by her parents; one sister Linda L. Fields and one brother Jack D. Boyer.According to her wishes, cremation has been chosen and inurnment will take place in the Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend, Kansas at a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to the Golden Belt Humane Society with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in charge. Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>

Grace Gardner, age 58

Bonnie J. Schenkel, age 84 years, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away at her home in Great Bend on Friday, August 5, 2022.&nbsp; Bonnie was born on March 22, 1938 at Liberal, Kansas to Hugh and Gladys (Hibler) Harding, and had been a resident of Great Bend since 1969.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to John J. “Jack” Schenkel on June 29, 1961 at Clayton, New Mexico.&nbsp; Jack passed away on November 5, 2003.&nbsp; Bonnie worked as a breakfast cook for Herb Wong’s Chinese Restaurant and also worked at the former Trail Café in Great Bend.&nbsp; She also worked in the housekeeping department at the original Holiday Inn in Great Bend.&nbsp; Bonnie loved knitting, crocheting and embroidering, cooking and baking, and word search puzzles, and most of all, playing Scrabble.&nbsp; Throughout her life, Bonnie fed and helped raise several of her nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She lived and loved to take care of her family.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Gary Bruner and Steven Schenkel, both of Great Bend, Kansas; two daughters: Brenda Walton (&amp; Dirk Becker) and Phyllis Schenkel, both of Great Bend, Kansas; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; one sister Rose Hopewell of Halstead, Kansas; and her fur babies Polly, Daphne, Pappy, and Molly.&nbsp; Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; an infant daughter Teresa Marie; one brother Robert Harding; and four sisters:&nbsp; Louise Schupman, Phyllis Bromwell, Joy Elmore, and Carole Lightle.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;According to her wishes, cremation has been chosen and there will be a Celebration of Life Service held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Chaplain Jeff Owen officiating.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to Kindred Hospice or the Clara Barton Hospital Foundation with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in charge. Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>

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 </figure>Bonnie J. Schenkel, age 84 years, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away at her home in Great Bend on Friday, August 5, 2022.&nbsp; Bonnie was born on March 22, 1938 at Liberal, Kansas to Hugh and Gladys (Hibler) Harding, and had been a resident of Great Bend since 1969.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to John J. “Jack” Schenkel on June 29, 1961 at Clayton, New Mexico.&nbsp; Jack passed away on November 5, 2003.&nbsp; Bonnie worked as a breakfast cook for Herb Wong’s Chinese Restaurant and also worked at the former Trail Café in Great Bend.&nbsp; She also worked in the housekeeping department at the original Holiday Inn in Great Bend.&nbsp; Bonnie loved knitting, crocheting and embroidering, cooking and baking, and word search puzzles, and most of all, playing Scrabble.&nbsp; Throughout her life, Bonnie fed and helped raise several of her nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She lived and loved to take care of her family.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Gary Bruner and Steven Schenkel, both of Great Bend, Kansas; two daughters: Brenda Walton (&amp; Dirk Becker) and Phyllis Schenkel, both of Great Bend, Kansas; 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; one sister Rose Hopewell of Halstead, Kansas; and her fur babies Polly, Daphne, Pappy, and Molly.&nbsp; Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; an infant daughter Teresa Marie; one brother Robert Harding; and four sisters:&nbsp; Louise Schupman, Phyllis Bromwell, Joy Elmore, and Carole Lightle.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;According to her wishes, cremation has been chosen and there will be a Celebration of Life Service held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 13, 2022 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Chaplain Jeff Owen officiating.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to Kindred Hospice or the Clara Barton Hospital Foundation with Charter Funerals of Great Bend, Kansas in charge. Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>

Bonnie Schenkel, age 84

Kyle Dean Tammen, 53, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home.

Kyle was born March 19, 1969, in Larned, Kansas, the son of Dale and Sandy (Klaus) Tammen. He was a lifelong resident of Rush County. A 1987 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, he was a farmer and rancher.

He was a volunteer firefighter for Rush County Fire District #3, and a City Council member, both of Rush Center, Kansas. He was a past member of the Fort Hays Shrine Club, Hays, Kansas, the ISIS Shrine, Salina, Kansas,, and the Walnut City Masonic Lodge #215, Rush Center, Kansas.

Kyle enjoyed dirt track racing, whether he was driving his car, or watching.

Survivors include: his daughter, Courtney Carlino (Daniel), La Crosse, Kansas; his parents, Dale and Sandy Tammen, Rush Center, Kansas; one brother, Kent Tammen (Mary Jo), Hays, Kansas; one sister, Kayla Hardwick (Daryl), Hays, Kansas; five nieces and nephews, Ashley Perez, Tyler Hardwick, Samantha Hardwick, Austin Tammen, and Brandon Hardwick; and three great nephews.

Visitation will be Sunday, August 7, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Church visitation will be Monday, August 8, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:20 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, Kansas

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 </figure>Kyle Dean Tammen, 53, Rush Center, Kansas, passed away Friday, August 5, 2022, at his home.Kyle was born March 19, 1969, in Larned, Kansas, the son of Dale and Sandy (Klaus) Tammen. He was a lifelong resident of Rush County. A 1987 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, he was a farmer and rancher.He was a volunteer firefighter for Rush County Fire District #3, and a City Council member, both of Rush Center, Kansas. He was a past member of the Fort Hays Shrine Club, Hays, Kansas, the ISIS Shrine, Salina, Kansas,, and the Walnut City Masonic Lodge #215, Rush Center, Kansas.Kyle enjoyed dirt track racing, whether he was driving his car, or watching.Survivors include: his daughter, Courtney Carlino (Daniel), La Crosse, Kansas; his parents, Dale and Sandy Tammen, Rush Center, Kansas; one brother, Kent Tammen (Mary Jo), Hays, Kansas; one sister, Kayla Hardwick (Daryl), Hays, Kansas; five nieces and nephews, Ashley Perez, Tyler Hardwick, Samantha Hardwick, Austin Tammen, and Brandon Hardwick; and three great nephews.Visitation will be Sunday, August 7, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.Church visitation will be Monday, August 8, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:20 A.M. at Peace Lutheran Church, Albert, Kansas

Kyle Tammen, age 53

Janice G. Dunavan, 79, passed away August 6, 2022 at University of Kansas Health Systems, Great Bend, KS.

She was born July 31, 1943 in Denver, CO, the daughter of Evertt and Lula Mae Stevens Hallagin. As an Army wife she was a teacher and homemaker, and in 1990 she retired to farm life.

She was a member of the Pawnee Rock Christian Church, Women’s Gideons Auxiliary and Women’s Republican Convention. She enjoyed reading, horticulture, puzzles, crosswords, ranching and farming and loved spending time with her grandchildren.

On June 9, 1966 she married LTC Robert C. Dunavan at West Point, New York. He passed away May 1, 2020.

Survivors include: a son, Brian (Karen) Dunavan, San Antonio, TX; daughter-in-law, Melissa (Bill) Lloyd, San Antonio, TX; son-in-law, Jeff Gibson, LaCrosse, KS; brother, Garry (Jann) Hallagin, Kansas; sister, Gloria (Tom) Albright, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Sheryl Dunavan, Missouri, Janet Dunavan, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Channing, Zachary, Ian, Grant, Chloe “CJ”, Joshua, Karalyne, Madeline and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LTC Robert C. Dunavan; son, Michael J. Dunavan; daughter, Diane A. Gibson; two brothers-in-law, LTC Alan Dunavan and Daniel Dunavan.

Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock, KS with Pastor John Thomas presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022 with family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, KS.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Pawnee Rock Christian Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Janice G. Dunavan, 79, passed away August 6, 2022 at University of Kansas Health Systems, Great Bend, KS.She was born July 31, 1943 in Denver, CO, the daughter of Evertt and Lula Mae Stevens Hallagin. As an Army wife she was a teacher and homemaker, and in 1990 she retired to farm life.She was a member of the Pawnee Rock Christian Church, Women’s Gideons Auxiliary and Women’s Republican Convention. She enjoyed reading, horticulture, puzzles, crosswords, ranching and farming and loved spending time with her grandchildren.On June 9, 1966 she married LTC Robert C. Dunavan at West Point, New York. He passed away May 1, 2020.Survivors include: a son, Brian (Karen) Dunavan, San Antonio, TX; daughter-in-law, Melissa (Bill) Lloyd, San Antonio, TX; son-in-law, Jeff Gibson, LaCrosse, KS; brother, Garry (Jann) Hallagin, Kansas; sister, Gloria (Tom) Albright, Ohio; sisters-in-law, Sheryl Dunavan, Missouri, Janet Dunavan, Kansas; eight grandchildren, Channing, Zachary, Ian, Grant, Chloe “CJ”, Joshua, Karalyne, Madeline and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, LTC Robert C. Dunavan; son, Michael J. Dunavan; daughter, Diane A. Gibson; two brothers-in-law, LTC Alan Dunavan and Daniel Dunavan.Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock, KS with Pastor John Thomas presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022 with family present from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, KS.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Pawnee Rock Christian Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Janice Dunavan, age 79

Sherry Eyvonne Smolik, 61, passed away August 4, 2022, at the University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kan. She was born October 20, 1960, in Heizer to Manuel and Claudia (Piland) Biles. Sherry married Tom Smolik in 1978 in Great Bend. They later divorced, but maintained their friendship.

A longtime Heizer resident, Sherry also resided in Oklahoma where she worked as an RN and taught within the nursing program at OSU from 1988 to 1998. She was a faithful member of the Church of God and was an accomplished artist and poet. Sherry treasured time with her family, and having a servant's heart, never hesitated to lend a hand to a friend or family member in need.

Survivors include, her daughter, Heather Ramirez and husband Anthony of Great Bend; five sisters, Brenda Johnson of Albuquerque, NM, Lavonna Lick and husband Jerald of Peoria, Ariz., Susan Hartsell and husband Richard of Wagoner, Okla., Karla Biles of Great Bend, and Rhonda Suppes and husband Richard of Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Paula Biles of Great Bend; and five grandchildren, Anthony R. Ramirez, Zae Ramirez, Deziree Smith, Destiny Sanchez, Mahala Sanchez. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Chris Smolik; brother, Robert Biles; and a brother-in-law, Bob Johnson.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be from noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 9, with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Memorials have been suggested to the Sherry Smolik Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, KS, 67530.

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 </figure>Sherry Eyvonne Smolik, 61, passed away August 4, 2022, at the University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus, Great Bend, Kan. She was born October 20, 1960, in Heizer to Manuel and Claudia (Piland) Biles. Sherry married Tom Smolik in 1978 in Great Bend. They later divorced, but maintained their friendship.A longtime Heizer resident, Sherry also resided in Oklahoma where she worked as an RN and taught within the nursing program at OSU from 1988 to 1998. She was a faithful member of the Church of God and was an accomplished artist and poet. Sherry treasured time with her family, and having a servant's heart, never hesitated to lend a hand to a friend or family member in need.Survivors include, her daughter, Heather Ramirez and husband Anthony of Great Bend; five sisters, Brenda Johnson of Albuquerque, NM, Lavonna Lick and husband Jerald of Peoria, Ariz., Susan Hartsell and husband Richard of Wagoner, Okla., Karla Biles of Great Bend, and Rhonda Suppes and husband Richard of Hutchinson; sister-in-law, Paula Biles of Great Bend; and five grandchildren, Anthony R. Ramirez, Zae Ramirez, Deziree Smith, Destiny Sanchez, Mahala Sanchez. She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Chris Smolik; brother, Robert Biles; and a brother-in-law, Bob Johnson.Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Rev. Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend. Visitation will be from noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 9, with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home, Great Bend. Memorials have been suggested to the Sherry Smolik Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, KS, 67530.

Sherry Smolik, age 61

Jerry L. Griffith, 102, passed away on March 8, 2022. He was born on July 8, 1919, in Collinsville, Oklahoma, to John A. Griffith and Elizabeth (Driskell) Griffith. He married Dorothy Fournier Durand of Hoisington, Kansas in 1942 and they were married for 57 years at the time of her death in 1999.

He was a WWII veteran serving in the United States Air Force. Upon his discharge after three years, he’d attained the rank of captain and returned to Lawrence to complete his law degree. He later was appointed a Doctor of Law Degree.

He and Dorothy settled in Hoisington, Kansas, where he practiced law for over forty years. He was the Hoisington city attorney for 30 years, the assistant Barton County attorney for 4 years, he was a board member and the attorney for Hoisington National Bank and the attorney for Clara Barton Hospital. He was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1979, sponsored by Senator Robert Dole.

He is survived by his daughter, Rochelle McKown of Lawrence (Joel McKown, deceased), son, Robert Griffith (partner Eve Neugebauer) of Raymore, Missouri, grandson, Justin Griffith (Elizabeth) of Mequon, Wisconsin, granddaughter, Lindsay D’Agostino (Michael) of Leawood, Kansas, and great-grandchildren, George and Penny Griffith and Lucy and Rose D’Agostino. He leaves behind five nephews and one niece.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his brother Dr. John Griffith; and sisters, Celeste Griffith and Margaret Evans

Celebration of Life and inurnment service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2022, in the Hoisington Cemetery, with Pastor Wayne Baldyga presiding.

Memorial contributions may be made to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Jerry L. Griffith, 102, passed away on March 8, 2022. He was born on July 8, 1919, in Collinsville, Oklahoma, to John A. Griffith and Elizabeth (Driskell) Griffith. He married Dorothy Fournier Durand of Hoisington, Kansas in 1942 and they were married for 57 years at the time of her death in 1999.He was a WWII veteran serving in the United States Air Force. Upon his discharge after three years, he’d attained the rank of captain and returned to Lawrence to complete his law degree. He later was appointed a Doctor of Law Degree.He and Dorothy settled in Hoisington, Kansas, where he practiced law for over forty years. He was the Hoisington city attorney for 30 years, the assistant Barton County attorney for 4 years, he was a board member and the attorney for Hoisington National Bank and the attorney for Clara Barton Hospital. He was admitted to practice before the U.S. Supreme Court in 1979, sponsored by Senator Robert Dole.He is survived by his daughter, Rochelle McKown of Lawrence (Joel McKown, deceased), son, Robert Griffith (partner Eve Neugebauer) of Raymore, Missouri, grandson, Justin Griffith (Elizabeth) of Mequon, Wisconsin, granddaughter, Lindsay D’Agostino (Michael) of Leawood, Kansas, and great-grandchildren, George and Penny Griffith and Lucy and Rose D’Agostino. He leaves behind five nephews and one niece.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his brother Dr. John Griffith; and sisters, Celeste Griffith and Margaret EvansCelebration of Life and inurnment service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 13, 2022, in the Hoisington Cemetery, with Pastor Wayne Baldyga presiding.Memorial contributions may be made to Clara Barton Hospital Foundation in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Jerry Griffith, age 102

Delma Jean “Bubbe” Miller, 72, passed away August 4, 2022, at the University Of Kansas Health System-Great Bend Campus. She was born on April 12, 1950, in Hays, KS, to Delmar &amp; Dorothy (McGhghy) Marston. She married Ronald Kent Miller on January 25, 1970, at Plainville, KS.

A resident of Great Bend since 1989, Bubbe was formerly of Homer, AK, Farmington and Springdale, AR. She was an elementary school teacher at Alaska Christian School in Homer, AK, Shiloh Christian School in Springdale, AR, Greenland Elementary in Greenland, AR, Eisenhower Elementary in Great Bend, KS, and Sunnyside Elementary in Dodge City, KS, where she retired. She loved all children; especially her own children, her students and the strays (ones who were given love as they shared life experiences). Bubbe enjoyed playing the piano, collecting rocks and seashells on the beach, and telling her “Peter Panda” stories. Her life focus was on the things God called her to do. She loved to study the Bible and was dedicated to praying for her friends and family.

Survivors include, her husband, Ronald Miller of the home; her children, Danny Miller of Fayetteville, Ark, Tammie Fisher of Colby, KS, Jeremy Miller and wife Lana of Plainville, KS, Hannah Laurin and husband Jason of Great Bend, KS, Joe Miller of Great Bend, KS; a sister, Monica Eaton (Denis) of Antioch, CA, a brother, Roger Marston (Kathy) of Cheney, KS; and an aunt, who is more like a sister, Donna Kay Maggary (Rick) of Broomfield, CO; fourteen grandchildren, Zach Miller, Josh Miller, Chris Miller, Welsey Brooke Hutchinson, Cody Hutchinson, Ryan Fisher, Tyler Fisher (Beth Samora), Hayley Hatfield, MeAnna Laurin, Jason C. Laurin, Alexis Doonan (fiancé Conlan Miller), Austin Doonan, Jeremiah Laurin, and Eden Dawn Miller; numerous great grandchildren and the beloved strays. She was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant brother, Billy Marston.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 8, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends at 5:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N Main St., Hoisington, Kan., with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. Memorials have been designated to First Church of the Nazarene, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Delma Jean “Bubbe” Miller, 72, passed away August 4, 2022, at the University Of Kansas Health System-Great Bend Campus. She was born on April 12, 1950, in Hays, KS, to Delmar &amp; Dorothy (McGhghy) Marston. She married Ronald Kent Miller on January 25, 1970, at Plainville, KS.A resident of Great Bend since 1989, Bubbe was formerly of Homer, AK, Farmington and Springdale, AR. She was an elementary school teacher at Alaska Christian School in Homer, AK, Shiloh Christian School in Springdale, AR, Greenland Elementary in Greenland, AR, Eisenhower Elementary in Great Bend, KS, and Sunnyside Elementary in Dodge City, KS, where she retired. She loved all children; especially her own children, her students and the strays (ones who were given love as they shared life experiences). Bubbe enjoyed playing the piano, collecting rocks and seashells on the beach, and telling her “Peter Panda” stories. Her life focus was on the things God called her to do. She loved to study the Bible and was dedicated to praying for her friends and family.Survivors include, her husband, Ronald Miller of the home; her children, Danny Miller of Fayetteville, Ark, Tammie Fisher of Colby, KS, Jeremy Miller and wife Lana of Plainville, KS, Hannah Laurin and husband Jason of Great Bend, KS, Joe Miller of Great Bend, KS; a sister, Monica Eaton (Denis) of Antioch, CA, a brother, Roger Marston (Kathy) of Cheney, KS; and an aunt, who is more like a sister, Donna Kay Maggary (Rick) of Broomfield, CO; fourteen grandchildren, Zach Miller, Josh Miller, Chris Miller, Welsey Brooke Hutchinson, Cody Hutchinson, Ryan Fisher, Tyler Fisher (Beth Samora), Hayley Hatfield, MeAnna Laurin, Jason C. Laurin, Alexis Doonan (fiancé Conlan Miller), Austin Doonan, Jeremiah Laurin, and Eden Dawn Miller; numerous great grandchildren and the beloved strays. She was preceded in death by her parents; and an infant brother, Billy Marston.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Monday, August 8, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends at 5:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N Main St., Hoisington, Kan., with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. Memorials have been designated to First Church of the Nazarene, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Delma 'Bubbe' Miller, age 72

Orville Lewis Monroe, 87, passed away Aug. 3, 2022, at Country Place Senior Living in Hoisington. He was born Oct. 24, 1934, in Geneseo to John &amp; Amanda (Brandon) Monroe. He married Betty Jean Moulton, and they later divorced. He then married Jacquelyn “Jackie” (Brack) Eulert on April 14, 1976, in Albuquerque, N.M.

A longtime area resident, Orville started his career in the oilfield with Raymond Oil right out of high school. He then went on as the production supervisor for Clinton Oil, K&amp;E Drilling, Energy Reserve and the Sterling Oil Company. Orville then left the corporate world and started his own oil production business, Big O, LLC. He was a member of the men's coffee group and a former member of the American Legion Post #180. Orville served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, obtaining the rank of Sergeant.

Survivors include his wife Jackie of the home; his children, Janelle “Jenny” (Monroe) Hejny and husband Daniel of McCamey, Texas, Eileen (Monroe) Wilkinson and husband Bobby of Denison, Texas, Melissa (Eulert) Dickson and husband Tim of Ellinwood, John Eulert of San Diego, Calif. and Bret Eulert (Connie Weber) of Great Bend; eight grandchildren, Rachael Dickson, Jeremy Hejny (Shannon), J.D. Hejny (Whitney), Jessica Brooks (Ron), Christen Cory, Amanda Robbins (Rocky), Josh Cory and Tony Hammond; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Raymond Monroe, John Monroe, Jr., Francis Monroe and Bruce Monroe; and four sisters, Garnet Hicks, Mary Cormeny, Irene Droegemeier and Marguerite Cormeny.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Chaplain Jeffrey Owen presiding. Interment will be in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood with Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to Kindred Hospice or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant

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 </figure>Orville Lewis Monroe, 87, passed away Aug. 3, 2022, at Country Place Senior Living in Hoisington. He was born Oct. 24, 1934, in Geneseo to John &amp; Amanda (Brandon) Monroe. He married Betty Jean Moulton, and they later divorced. He then married Jacquelyn “Jackie” (Brack) Eulert on April 14, 1976, in Albuquerque, N.M.A longtime area resident, Orville started his career in the oilfield with Raymond Oil right out of high school. He then went on as the production supervisor for Clinton Oil, K&amp;E Drilling, Energy Reserve and the Sterling Oil Company. Orville then left the corporate world and started his own oil production business, Big O, LLC. He was a member of the men's coffee group and a former member of the American Legion Post #180. Orville served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict, obtaining the rank of Sergeant.Survivors include his wife Jackie of the home; his children, Janelle “Jenny” (Monroe) Hejny and husband Daniel of McCamey, Texas, Eileen (Monroe) Wilkinson and husband Bobby of Denison, Texas, Melissa (Eulert) Dickson and husband Tim of Ellinwood, John Eulert of San Diego, Calif. and Bret Eulert (Connie Weber) of Great Bend; eight grandchildren, Rachael Dickson, Jeremy Hejny (Shannon), J.D. Hejny (Whitney), Jessica Brooks (Ron), Christen Cory, Amanda Robbins (Rocky), Josh Cory and Tony Hammond; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Raymond Monroe, John Monroe, Jr., Francis Monroe and Bruce Monroe; and four sisters, Garnet Hicks, Mary Cormeny, Irene Droegemeier and Marguerite Cormeny.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8 p.m., Monday, Aug. 8, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Chaplain Jeffrey Owen presiding. Interment will be in Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood with Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to Kindred Hospice or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant

Orville Monroe, age 87

William "Bill" Clemons, 69, passed away surrounded by loved ones in Ellinwood, KS on Aug. 2nd, 2022. Born on Aug. 21st, 1952 in Great Bend, KS he was the son of William P. &amp; Loretta (Melcher) Clemons. Bill graduated from Ellinwood High in 1970. After graduation he joined the United States Army where he served his country from&nbsp;1971-1977. Later he married Julia Eggers in Ellinwood on April 11th, 1975. He worked for Schendel Pest Control and Lakin-Comanche Cemetery. Bill was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus #1187. He loved the outdoors, old music, classic cars, and most of all spending time with his granddaughters. &nbsp;

Survivors include wife, Julia Clemons, Ellinwood, KS; son, Jared and Megan Clemons, Ellinwood, KS; grandchildren, Emma Kay and Klaire Elizabeth Clemons, Ellinwood, KS; and sister, Barbara and Scott Donahue, Billings, MT.&nbsp;Bill was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Patty Shomber.

Memorial Mass will take place Thurs., Aug. 11th 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood with Father Terrance Klein officiating. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood. Visitation will take place Wed., Aug. 10th from noon- 7 PM with parish Rosary at 7 PM all at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to Golden Belt Humane Society, Knights of Columbus #1187, or Kindred Hospice, in care of Minnis Chapel,&nbsp;PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;

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 </figure>William "Bill" Clemons, 69, passed away surrounded by loved ones in Ellinwood, KS on Aug. 2nd, 2022. Born on Aug. 21st, 1952 in Great Bend, KS he was the son of William P. &amp; Loretta (Melcher) Clemons. Bill graduated from Ellinwood High in 1970. After graduation he joined the United States Army where he served his country from&nbsp;1971-1977. Later he married Julia Eggers in Ellinwood on April 11th, 1975. He worked for Schendel Pest Control and Lakin-Comanche Cemetery. Bill was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and Knights of Columbus #1187. He loved the outdoors, old music, classic cars, and most of all spending time with his granddaughters. &nbsp;Survivors include wife, Julia Clemons, Ellinwood, KS; son, Jared and Megan Clemons, Ellinwood, KS; grandchildren, Emma Kay and Klaire Elizabeth Clemons, Ellinwood, KS; and sister, Barbara and Scott Donahue, Billings, MT.&nbsp;Bill was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Patty Shomber.Memorial Mass will take place Thurs., Aug. 11th 10:30 AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood with Father Terrance Klein officiating. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood. Visitation will take place Wed., Aug. 10th from noon- 7 PM with parish Rosary at 7 PM all at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood. Memorials are suggested to Golden Belt Humane Society, Knights of Columbus #1187, or Kindred Hospice, in care of Minnis Chapel,&nbsp;PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;

William 'Bill' Clemons, age 69

Berniece Catherine (Kinderknecht) Heier, age 90, passed away on July 31, 2022, at her Grainfield home. She was born Feb. 23, 1932 in Menlo, Kansas to Joseph and Philomena (Hertel) Kinderknecht. She married Alfred Heier on Aug. 5, 1952 and unto this union seven children were born. Most of her life was spent on the farm raising their children and being a supportive farmer’s wife.

Alfred and Berniece were active members of the Kansas chapter “Po.L.K. of A” and traveled to many dances throughout the area. Their Polka influence carried through their family as they taught their children and grandchildren the dances and played Polka at every gathering. They were also lifelong members of the local American Legion and VFW. Once Alfred passed, Berniece moved to Grainfield and carried on these traditions with her friends and family through volunteering at the American Legion “Stag and Stagette” dinners and attending American Legion Ladies Auxiliary meetings and events.

Berniece further contributed to the community through her service to the church via the Altar Society and the St. Agnes Ladies. Berniece was a woman of strong Catholic faith and showed that to the very end of her life. Even shortly after her passing, one of her great-granddaughters commented on how much “Grandma really loved Jesus.” Her faith shaped and enriched her life, and she led by example with her devotion.

Her contributions to the community were noticed through her involvement and further supported via her hobby of quilt making as she donated some of her handiwork to various fundraisers. She enjoyed constructing different quilt designs through various patterns of quilt blocks, material, and embroidery, and she shared her passion with family and friends by revealing her latest finished design and teaching others the art of quilt making. In addition to the family memories of her quilt-making hobby, many remember her homemade bierocks as a family favorite, as well as her delicious Christmas time rosettes, German potato salad, barbeque meatballs, coconut cream pie, and cinnamon bread. Berniece’s influence, along with her cooking and sewing skills, created many memories.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Philomena Kinderknecht; her loving husband, Alfred; one son, Alan; two infant daughters: Kay Ann and Catherine Marie; and her grandson, Brandon Heier. Also preceding were her brother, Emanuel (Marilyn) Kinderknecht, and sisters: Angeline (Robert) Kaiser, Alberta (John) Wolf, Olinda (Douglas) Zeigler, and Caroline Kaiser.

She will be greatly missed by her surviving children and families, including her four sons: David, Ron (Patti), Mel (Catherine), and Larry (Marilyn), her sister Dorothy (Don) Schroeder, her brother-in-law Frank Kaiser, 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and many others.

Services will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grinnell. Visitation is Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, from 5 - 8 p.m., with rosary/vigil at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass is Saturday, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. with Fr. James Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at the Church Cemetery with Honor Guard by the Wheatland VFW Auxiliary #2864.

Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church in Grinnell or St. Agnes Catholic Church in Grainfield, or for masses and may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS 67748.

Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com.

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 </figure>Berniece Catherine (Kinderknecht) Heier, age 90, passed away on July 31, 2022, at her Grainfield home. She was born Feb. 23, 1932 in Menlo, Kansas to Joseph and Philomena (Hertel) Kinderknecht. She married Alfred Heier on Aug. 5, 1952 and unto this union seven children were born. Most of her life was spent on the farm raising their children and being a supportive farmer’s wife.Alfred and Berniece were active members of the Kansas chapter “Po.L.K. of A” and traveled to many dances throughout the area. Their Polka influence carried through their family as they taught their children and grandchildren the dances and played Polka at every gathering. They were also lifelong members of the local American Legion and VFW. Once Alfred passed, Berniece moved to Grainfield and carried on these traditions with her friends and family through volunteering at the American Legion “Stag and Stagette” dinners and attending American Legion Ladies Auxiliary meetings and events.Berniece further contributed to the community through her service to the church via the Altar Society and the St. Agnes Ladies. Berniece was a woman of strong Catholic faith and showed that to the very end of her life. Even shortly after her passing, one of her great-granddaughters commented on how much “Grandma really loved Jesus.” Her faith shaped and enriched her life, and she led by example with her devotion.Her contributions to the community were noticed through her involvement and further supported via her hobby of quilt making as she donated some of her handiwork to various fundraisers. She enjoyed constructing different quilt designs through various patterns of quilt blocks, material, and embroidery, and she shared her passion with family and friends by revealing her latest finished design and teaching others the art of quilt making. In addition to the family memories of her quilt-making hobby, many remember her homemade bierocks as a family favorite, as well as her delicious Christmas time rosettes, German potato salad, barbeque meatballs, coconut cream pie, and cinnamon bread. Berniece’s influence, along with her cooking and sewing skills, created many memories.She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Philomena Kinderknecht; her loving husband, Alfred; one son, Alan; two infant daughters: Kay Ann and Catherine Marie; and her grandson, Brandon Heier. Also preceding were her brother, Emanuel (Marilyn) Kinderknecht, and sisters: Angeline (Robert) Kaiser, Alberta (John) Wolf, Olinda (Douglas) Zeigler, and Caroline Kaiser.She will be greatly missed by her surviving children and families, including her four sons: David, Ron (Patti), Mel (Catherine), and Larry (Marilyn), her sister Dorothy (Don) Schroeder, her brother-in-law Frank Kaiser, 11 grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and many others.Services will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Grinnell. Visitation is Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, from 5 - 8 p.m., with rosary/vigil at 8 p.m. Funeral Mass is Saturday, Aug. 6 at 10 a.m. with Fr. James Thomas officiating. Burial will follow at the Church Cemetery with Honor Guard by the Wheatland VFW Auxiliary #2864.Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church in Grinnell or St. Agnes Catholic Church in Grainfield, or for masses and may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS 67748.Sign the online guestbook at www.kennedykosterfh.com.

Berniece (Kinderknecht) Heier, age 90

Tony William New, 67, passed away on Aug. 1, 2022, at the University of Kansas Medical Systems – Kansas City. He was born on March 16, 1955, to George and Bettie (Riden) New in McLeansboro, Ill. On April 7, 1984, he married Debra Stoss in Olmitz. She survives.

A long-time area resident, Tony was a self-employed superintendent and tool pusher in the oilfield, as well as an owner of That New Place in Olmitz. Tony was a member of the Olmitz Volunteer Fire Department. He had a strong passion for work, loved his dog, Bud, and cherished spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie, of the home; two sons, Jim (Kelsey) and Jason (Maddie) New, all of Olmitz; and three grandsons, Jaxson, Mitchell and Maxwell. He is preceded in death by his parents; a grandmother, Hazel New; and a brother, Steven.

Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. Interment will follow at Saint Anns Cemetery in Olmitz. Memorials have been designated to the Olmitz Volunteer Fire Department or Kans for Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544.

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 </figure>Tony William New, 67, passed away on Aug. 1, 2022, at the University of Kansas Medical Systems – Kansas City. He was born on March 16, 1955, to George and Bettie (Riden) New in McLeansboro, Ill. On April 7, 1984, he married Debra Stoss in Olmitz. She survives.A long-time area resident, Tony was a self-employed superintendent and tool pusher in the oilfield, as well as an owner of That New Place in Olmitz. Tony was a member of the Olmitz Volunteer Fire Department. He had a strong passion for work, loved his dog, Bud, and cherished spending time with his family, especially his grandkids.Survivors include his wife, Debbie, of the home; two sons, Jim (Kelsey) and Jason (Maddie) New, all of Olmitz; and three grandsons, Jaxson, Mitchell and Maxwell. He is preceded in death by his parents; a grandmother, Hazel New; and a brother, Steven.Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral service will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. Interment will follow at Saint Anns Cemetery in Olmitz. Memorials have been designated to the Olmitz Volunteer Fire Department or Kans for Kids, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS, 67544.

Tony New, age 67

Michael Paul Lee, age 41, passed away on Aug. 1, 2022, at his home in Macksville. He was born on March 25, 1981, in Gordon, Neb., and was a resident of Macksvlle since 2007. Michael worked for the city of Macksville as a maintenance worker and part-time police officer. He graduated from Larned High School in 2000 and was a member of the Macksville Christian Church, Oddfellows Lodge #539 and the Macksville volunteer fire department. 

Survivors include three sons, William “Billy” A. Lee, Hutchinson; James D. Lee, Macksville; and Devin W. McMurphy, Macksville; a brother, Kenneth Lee, El Dorado; two sisters, Jessica Lee, Safford, Ariz.; and Sonnie Jo Wilds, Glendale, Ariz; and his mother, Wanita Lee Wilds, Glendale, Ariz.

A memorial graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in the Farmington Cemetery, Macksville, with Pastor Jacob Russell presiding. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the “Lee Family Fund” at Equity Bank, Macksville. Contributions to this fund may also be mailed in care of Minnis Chapel, P.O. Box 34, St. John, KS 67576.

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 </figure>Michael Paul Lee, age 41, passed away on Aug. 1, 2022, at his home in Macksville. He was born on March 25, 1981, in Gordon, Neb., and was a resident of Macksvlle since 2007. Michael worked for the city of Macksville as a maintenance worker and part-time police officer. He graduated from Larned High School in 2000 and was a member of the Macksville Christian Church, Oddfellows Lodge #539 and the Macksville volunteer fire department. Survivors include three sons, William “Billy” A. Lee, Hutchinson; James D. Lee, Macksville; and Devin W. McMurphy, Macksville; a brother, Kenneth Lee, El Dorado; two sisters, Jessica Lee, Safford, Ariz.; and Sonnie Jo Wilds, Glendale, Ariz; and his mother, Wanita Lee Wilds, Glendale, Ariz.A memorial graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022, in the Farmington Cemetery, Macksville, with Pastor Jacob Russell presiding. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established for the “Lee Family Fund” at Equity Bank, Macksville. Contributions to this fund may also be mailed in care of Minnis Chapel, P.O. Box 34, St. John, KS 67576.

Michael Lee, age 41

Larned – James McGinness, Jr. 80, entered his eternal rest on August 1, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. He was born on October 9, 1941 at Ava, MO to James and Bessie (Phillips) McGinness. He married Sharon Lloyd-May, on December 25, 1975 at Tribune, KS.

A Larned resident since 1981, coming from Great Bend, he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Larned.

He was a devoted husband and father. The happiest moments of his life were spent with his family, and his children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. He cherished his four-legged “children”, Max, Coco, and Keesha.

He was preceded in death by a son, Ryan McGinness; his parents; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl (Cheryl) McGinness and Claude (Gloria) McGinness; a sister and brother-in-law, Judith (Harlan) Campbell.

He is survived by his wife, of the home; his son, Tim McGinness; daughter, Michele (Michael) Pfortmiller, all of Larned; grandchildren, Jessica (Aaron) Winger, Lubbock, TX; Nathanael Pfortmiller, McPherson, KS; Kimberly Pfortmiller, and Christian McGinness, both of Larned; a sister, Juanita (Joe) LeDesma, El Paso, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Vigil service and Rosary will be 7 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, KS.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society, Larned Food Pantry or Sacred Heart Catholic Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Larned – James McGinness, Jr. 80, entered his eternal rest on August 1, 2022 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS. He was born on October 9, 1941 at Ava, MO to James and Bessie (Phillips) McGinness. He married Sharon Lloyd-May, on December 25, 1975 at Tribune, KS.A Larned resident since 1981, coming from Great Bend, he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Larned.He was a devoted husband and father. The happiest moments of his life were spent with his family, and his children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. He cherished his four-legged “children”, Max, Coco, and Keesha.He was preceded in death by a son, Ryan McGinness; his parents; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Carl (Cheryl) McGinness and Claude (Gloria) McGinness; a sister and brother-in-law, Judith (Harlan) Campbell.He is survived by his wife, of the home; his son, Tim McGinness; daughter, Michele (Michael) Pfortmiller, all of Larned; grandchildren, Jessica (Aaron) Winger, Lubbock, TX; Nathanael Pfortmiller, McPherson, KS; Kimberly Pfortmiller, and Christian McGinness, both of Larned; a sister, Juanita (Joe) LeDesma, El Paso, TX; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins.Funeral Mass will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Vigil service and Rosary will be 7 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Mortuary. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, KS.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society, Larned Food Pantry or Sacred Heart Catholic Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

James McGinness Jr., age 80

Marcella Corinne Brin, 69, passed away on July 29, 2022, peacefully at her home in Great Bend, Kan. She was born on September 16, 1952, in Hays, Kan., to Adrian and Dorothy (Harris) Tremblay. On October 17, 1975, Marcella married Martin Brin in Hill City, Kan. He survives.

Coming from Hill City then Bazine, Marcella was a Great Bend resident for the past 22 years. She worked in the Hill City School cafeteria and the Cable Office in Plainville, before dedicating the last 30+ years to being a homemaker. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima. Marcella enjoyed gardening, rescuing all animals, fishing, working with kids and the elderly, baking and canning, but especially cherished her time with family.

Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Larry of Hays, Kan., and Anthony (Shannon) of Salina, Kan.; two daughters, Madeline (Michael) Bagley of Clovis, N.M. and Michelle (Jeff) Murphy of Solomon, Kan.; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Leland (Debra) Tremblay; two sisters, Adrenne [Andie] (Bob) Bell and Carol (Jerry) Nickelson; a mother-in-law, Elaine Brin; three brothers-in-law, Arlen (Linda), David (Kay), and Galen Brin; two sisters-in-law, Sheri Webb and Mary Meade; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and father-in-law.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Services will be set at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to Prince of Peace Parish or Spiritual Bouquets, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Marcella Corinne Brin, 69, passed away on July 29, 2022, peacefully at her home in Great Bend, Kan. She was born on September 16, 1952, in Hays, Kan., to Adrian and Dorothy (Harris) Tremblay. On October 17, 1975, Marcella married Martin Brin in Hill City, Kan. He survives.Coming from Hill City then Bazine, Marcella was a Great Bend resident for the past 22 years. She worked in the Hill City School cafeteria and the Cable Office in Plainville, before dedicating the last 30+ years to being a homemaker. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima. Marcella enjoyed gardening, rescuing all animals, fishing, working with kids and the elderly, baking and canning, but especially cherished her time with family.Survivors include her husband of the home; two sons, Larry of Hays, Kan., and Anthony (Shannon) of Salina, Kan.; two daughters, Madeline (Michael) Bagley of Clovis, N.M. and Michelle (Jeff) Murphy of Solomon, Kan.; eleven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one brother, Leland (Debra) Tremblay; two sisters, Adrenne [Andie] (Bob) Bell and Carol (Jerry) Nickelson; a mother-in-law, Elaine Brin; three brothers-in-law, Arlen (Linda), David (Kay), and Galen Brin; two sisters-in-law, Sheri Webb and Mary Meade; numerous nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents and father-in-law.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Services will be set at a later date. Memorial donations can be made to Prince of Peace Parish or Spiritual Bouquets, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Marcella Brin, age 69

Mary Lee Winter, 80, passed away July 29, 2022, at Almost Home, Great Bend. She was born July 3, 1942, at Hays to Basil &amp; Fern (Seaman) Ryan. She married George Alan Winter December 21, 1963, at Hays. George passed away January 5, 2021.

She grew up near Nekoma and graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1960. She attended Fort Hays State University in Hays, where she got her masters degree in education and met her husband George. They moved to Great Bend in 1964 and she taught kindergarten at Lincoln School until 1970. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church and was active in church activities over the years, teaching Sunday school and helping organize funeral dinners. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and spending time with her family. She was a good listener, and would offer encouragement to those in need.

Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Vance and husband Judd of Wichita; a son, Brad Winter; a sister, Ruth Ryan of Kansas City; and two grandchildren, Sara Vance and Erin Vance. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. August 5, 2022, at Great Bend Cemetery with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. There will be no viewing or visitation, as cremation has taken place. Memorials have been designated to Almost Home, Inc. or Central Kansas Dream Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Mary Lee Winter, 80, passed away July 29, 2022, at Almost Home, Great Bend. She was born July 3, 1942, at Hays to Basil &amp; Fern (Seaman) Ryan. She married George Alan Winter December 21, 1963, at Hays. George passed away January 5, 2021.She grew up near Nekoma and graduated from LaCrosse High School in 1960. She attended Fort Hays State University in Hays, where she got her masters degree in education and met her husband George. They moved to Great Bend in 1964 and she taught kindergarten at Lincoln School until 1970. She was a member of First Assembly of God Church and was active in church activities over the years, teaching Sunday school and helping organize funeral dinners. She enjoyed reading, cooking, and spending time with her family. She was a good listener, and would offer encouragement to those in need.Survivors include a daughter, Lisa Vance and husband Judd of Wichita; a son, Brad Winter; a sister, Ruth Ryan of Kansas City; and two grandchildren, Sara Vance and Erin Vance. She was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.Graveside memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. August 5, 2022, at Great Bend Cemetery with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. There will be no viewing or visitation, as cremation has taken place. Memorials have been designated to Almost Home, Inc. or Central Kansas Dream Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Mary Winter, age 80

Vera Jane Francis (Cassity) Storer, age 86, of Hays, passed away Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 at Hays Medical Center just two days shy of her 87th birthday. She was born July 28th, 1935 in Kincaid, KS to Wilmer “Buck” and Esther (Burlingham) Cassity. She married Donald Storer on September 8th, 1960 at the First United Methodist Church in Hays. He preceded her in death on April 6th, 2012. She was a graduate of Garnett High School and Sisters of Charity Hospital of St. Mary's College in Leavenworth, KS. She was a 40-year registered nurse working for Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom as well as Hadley Hospital in Hays. She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hays and a Girl Scout leader. Vera was a passionate cook and baker; she adored reading and watching any good mystery. Above all, she was a zealous Kansas sports fan, with the exception of KU. Vera was also devoted to watching her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in whatever sport they were involved in, rarely missing a game or track meet. She is survived by two sons, Dave (Debbie) Storer and Doug (Erin) Storer all of Hays; two daughters Lisa (Troy) Renz of Hays and Lori (Jim) Foster of Ransom; a sister Helen Miller of Garnett, KS; a brother-in-law Dale Akers of Hays; two sisters-in-law Beverly Turner of Hill City, and Margie Cassity of Hoisington; She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Jeff (Hayley) Bieker, Greg (Kassie) Bieker, Dustin (Stephanie) Foster, Taylor (Ashlyn) Renz, Hunter Storer, Courtney (Ryan) Gushi, Drew Foster, and Logan Renz, as well as five great-grandchildren, Brooke, Owen, and August Bieker; Harrison and Hayden Foster. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Herman "Bud" Cassity and Robert "Bob" Cassity, and three sisters Jeane Lankard, Marjorie "Tootie" Akers, and infant Nina Ruth Cassity. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 1st, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church of Hays. Burial will be in Vansburgh Cemetery near Brownell. Visitation will be Sunday, July 31st, 2022 from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Brock’s Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Cedar Bluff South Shore Cabin Association or to HaysMed Hospice. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Vera Jane Francis (Cassity) Storer, age 86, of Hays, passed away Tuesday, July 26th, 2022 at Hays Medical Center just two days shy of her 87th birthday. She was born July 28th, 1935 in Kincaid, KS to Wilmer “Buck” and Esther (Burlingham) Cassity. She married Donald Storer on September 8th, 1960 at the First United Methodist Church in Hays. He preceded her in death on April 6th, 2012. She was a graduate of Garnett High School and Sisters of Charity Hospital of St. Mary's College in Leavenworth, KS. She was a 40-year registered nurse working for Grisell Memorial Hospital in Ransom as well as Hadley Hospital in Hays. She was also a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hays and a Girl Scout leader. Vera was a passionate cook and baker; she adored reading and watching any good mystery. Above all, she was a zealous Kansas sports fan, with the exception of KU. Vera was also devoted to watching her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren in whatever sport they were involved in, rarely missing a game or track meet. She is survived by two sons, Dave (Debbie) Storer and Doug (Erin) Storer all of Hays; two daughters Lisa (Troy) Renz of Hays and Lori (Jim) Foster of Ransom; a sister Helen Miller of Garnett, KS; a brother-in-law Dale Akers of Hays; two sisters-in-law Beverly Turner of Hill City, and Margie Cassity of Hoisington; She is also survived by nine grandchildren, Jeff (Hayley) Bieker, Greg (Kassie) Bieker, Dustin (Stephanie) Foster, Taylor (Ashlyn) Renz, Hunter Storer, Courtney (Ryan) Gushi, Drew Foster, and Logan Renz, as well as five great-grandchildren, Brooke, Owen, and August Bieker; Harrison and Hayden Foster. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers Herman "Bud" Cassity and Robert "Bob" Cassity, and three sisters Jeane Lankard, Marjorie "Tootie" Akers, and infant Nina Ruth Cassity. Funeral services will be 10:00 A.M. Monday, August 1st, 2022 at the First United Methodist Church of Hays. Burial will be in Vansburgh Cemetery near Brownell. Visitation will be Sunday, July 31st, 2022 from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. at Brock’s Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Memorial Contributions are suggested to the Cedar Bluff South Shore Cabin Association or to HaysMed Hospice. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Vera Jane Francis (Cassity) Storer, age 86

Jannifer L. DeWald, age 68 years, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away on Wednesday evening, July 27, 2022 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; “Jan” was born on June 24, 1954 at WaKeeney, Kansas to Marvin and Anita (Waggoner) Middleton.&nbsp; She graduated from Hill City High School at Hill City, Kansas in 1972 and was united in marriage to Cory D. DeWald on August 21, 1982 at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Jan loved crafting and at craft shows was known as the “Kansas Shirt Lady”.&nbsp; In earlier years she was a Tupperware Representative, and was part of the group that formed the Christmas Craft Mall Co-Op in Great Bend and took part in it every year since.&nbsp; She also worked in the office at Dee Dove Chevrolet in Great Bend (and after it became part of the Marmie Motors Group) for several years.&nbsp; Slot machines, bingo, and Elvis were a few of Jan’s passions.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan is survived by her husband, Cory D. DeWald of Great Bend, Kansas; two grandchildren:&nbsp; Gage DeWald (and fiance’ Jasmine Reyes) and Hunter Gregg; one great-granddaughter Paisley DeWald; her mother Anita Middleton of Hill City, Kansas; two brothers:&nbsp; Lorne (&amp; Diana) Middleton of Gove, Kansas and Dorne (&amp; Pam) Middleton of Hoisington, Kansas; three sisters:&nbsp; Gwenna Payne of Gurley, Nebraska, Gina (&amp; Brian) Oberle of Odin, Kansas and Paula (&amp; Ken) Haughton of Salina, Kansas; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Jan was preceded in death by her father and her daughter Jill J. (DeWald) Gregg in August of 2018.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Chaplain Jeff Owen officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the funeral home.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Great Bend City Cemetery North in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Memorial Contributions may be directed in care of the family for later designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com/</a>.

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 </figure>Jannifer L. DeWald, age 68 years, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away on Wednesday evening, July 27, 2022 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in Larned, Kansas.&nbsp; “Jan” was born on June 24, 1954 at WaKeeney, Kansas to Marvin and Anita (Waggoner) Middleton.&nbsp; She graduated from Hill City High School at Hill City, Kansas in 1972 and was united in marriage to Cory D. DeWald on August 21, 1982 at Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Jan loved crafting and at craft shows was known as the “Kansas Shirt Lady”.&nbsp; In earlier years she was a Tupperware Representative, and was part of the group that formed the Christmas Craft Mall Co-Op in Great Bend and took part in it every year since.&nbsp; She also worked in the office at Dee Dove Chevrolet in Great Bend (and after it became part of the Marmie Motors Group) for several years.&nbsp; Slot machines, bingo, and Elvis were a few of Jan’s passions.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Jan is survived by her husband, Cory D. DeWald of Great Bend, Kansas; two grandchildren:&nbsp; Gage DeWald (and fiance’ Jasmine Reyes) and Hunter Gregg; one great-granddaughter Paisley DeWald; her mother Anita Middleton of Hill City, Kansas; two brothers:&nbsp; Lorne (&amp; Diana) Middleton of Gove, Kansas and Dorne (&amp; Pam) Middleton of Hoisington, Kansas; three sisters:&nbsp; Gwenna Payne of Gurley, Nebraska, Gina (&amp; Brian) Oberle of Odin, Kansas and Paula (&amp; Ken) Haughton of Salina, Kansas; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Jan was preceded in death by her father and her daughter Jill J. (DeWald) Gregg in August of 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Monday, August 1, 2022 at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas with Chaplain Jeff Owen officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Sunday, July 31, 2022 at the funeral home.&nbsp; Interment will be in the Great Bend City Cemetery North in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Memorial Contributions may be directed in care of the family for later designation.&nbsp; Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com/</a>.

Jannifer DeWald, age 68

Janet Rankin, 95, passed away July 12, 2022, at The Village Of The 
Heights, Houston Texas. She was born December 24, 1926, on a farm in 
Albert, Kansas. She always said, “when my family came home from 
Christmas Eve service, I was dangling from the Christmas tree”. Janet 
was the daughter of Herman and Sena Behrens. She married Daylon Rankin 
on the very hot day of August 6, 1947.

She was a lifelong resident of Central Kansas, Janet was an active 
member of Peace Lutheran Church, serving many roles. She was also a 
supportive farming partner to Daylon.

Survivors include a son, Randy Rankin (Mary); a daughter, Pam Becker;
 three grandchildren, Laura Matyszewski (Sebastian), Colby Rankin 
(Paige), Ashton Becker (Sammy); and six much loved great-grandchildren.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, 10:30 
am, at Peace Lutheran Church, rural Albert, Kansas. Inurnment will 
follow at Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery. 

Memorials have been designated
 to the Peace Lutheran Scholarship fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Janet Rankin, 95, passed away July 12, 2022, at The Village Of The 
Heights, Houston Texas. She was born December 24, 1926, on a farm in 
Albert, Kansas. She always said, “when my family came home from 
Christmas Eve service, I was dangling from the Christmas tree”. Janet 
was the daughter of Herman and Sena Behrens. She married Daylon Rankin 
on the very hot day of August 6, 1947.She was a lifelong resident of Central Kansas, Janet was an active 
member of Peace Lutheran Church, serving many roles. She was also a 
supportive farming partner to Daylon.Survivors include a son, Randy Rankin (Mary); a daughter, Pam Becker;
 three grandchildren, Laura Matyszewski (Sebastian), Colby Rankin 
(Paige), Ashton Becker (Sammy); and six much loved great-grandchildren.Memorial service will be held on Friday, September 23, 2022, 10:30 
am, at Peace Lutheran Church, rural Albert, Kansas. Inurnment will 
follow at Peace Lutheran Church Cemetery. Memorials have been designated
 to the Peace Lutheran Scholarship fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Janet Rankin

Justin Umphrey, age 25

Marsha L. Morrill, 75, passed away July 22, 2022, at her home in Seymour, Wisc.

She was born March 1, 1947, in Great Bend; the daughter of Ernest and Jane S. Heaton Morrill.

Marsha enjoyed a career in nursing, caring for others, and she was a lover of animals.

Survivors include; her sister-in-law, Ruth Morrill, Paola; two nephews, Josh (Linda) Morrill, Paola, James Morrill, New York, New York; and her extended family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, George Morrill.

Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Larned Cemetery with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Marsha L. Morrill, 75, passed away July 22, 2022, at her home in Seymour, Wisc.She was born March 1, 1947, in Great Bend; the daughter of Ernest and Jane S. Heaton Morrill.Marsha enjoyed a career in nursing, caring for others, and she was a lover of animals.Survivors include; her sister-in-law, Ruth Morrill, Paola; two nephews, Josh (Linda) Morrill, Paola, James Morrill, New York, New York; and her extended family and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, George Morrill.Graveside service will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 29, 2022, at the Larned Cemetery with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Marsha Morrill, age 75

John Emmett Stansfield, 81, passed away on July 25, 2022, at home in Great Bend. He was born on Nov. 01, 1940, to Jack and Elsie (McKnight) Stansfield. John was married to Barbara Hall on Dec. 12, 1981, in Freehold, N.J. She survives.

Recently moving to Great Bend from Brown Mills, N.J., John spent most of his work life as a factory worker and self-employed house painter. He was a member of the Elks and VFW Auxillary. John served his country with time spent in the Navy.

Survivors include two sons, Kevin (Debbie) Stansfield of Great Bend, and John (Linda) Stansfield of Wichita; a daughter, Lynn (Dave) Geis of Clifton, Colo.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Stansfield.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral service will take place Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Inurnment will take place at the cemetery.

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 </figure>John Emmett Stansfield, 81, passed away on July 25, 2022, at home in Great Bend. He was born on Nov. 01, 1940, to Jack and Elsie (McKnight) Stansfield. John was married to Barbara Hall on Dec. 12, 1981, in Freehold, N.J. She survives.Recently moving to Great Bend from Brown Mills, N.J., John spent most of his work life as a factory worker and self-employed house painter. He was a member of the Elks and VFW Auxillary. John served his country with time spent in the Navy.Survivors include two sons, Kevin (Debbie) Stansfield of Great Bend, and John (Linda) Stansfield of Wichita; a daughter, Lynn (Dave) Geis of Clifton, Colo.; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jim Stansfield.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral service will take place Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Inurnment will take place at the cemetery.

John Stansfield, age 81

Leo Harold Baum, 98, passed away July 25, 2022, at Country Place Senior Living Memory Care, Hoisington. He was born Aug. 28, 1923, at Susank, to Andrew and Katherine (Schmidt) Baum. Leo married Loretta Jean Cronn Dec. 12, 1949, in Russell. They celebrated 72 years of marriage last December.

Leo, a resident of Hoisington since 1970, and coming from Paradise, Kan., was a veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Philadelphia. Following his honorable discharge on March 29, 1947, he worked in the oilfield, the Helium Plant in Otis, and later, as a tool pusher for Mohawk Drilling. In his later years, he was employed at Great Bend Feeding as a night watchman. Leo enjoyed fishing, music, playing his guitar, and spending time with family. He was a Life member of the V.F.W., Russell, and was a devoted member of the Christian faith, accepting Christ at the age of 18. Leo shaped his life around his faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior, and made it his life's work to embrace and spread the Word.

Survivors include his wife Loretta of the home; two sons, Leo Baum, Jr. (Vicky) of Rusk, Texas, and Gordon Baum (Karen) of Buchannon, W. Va.; two daughters, Ginger Cotten (Joe) of Hoisington, and Brenda Roat (Damon Phelps) of Hoisington; son-in-law Terry Hekele of Great Bend; grandchildren, LC Baum, Bri Foresman, Kim Gould, Angela Gould, Tina Harman, Cassie Andrews, Kristin Wilt, Terri Umphres, Tiffany Hekele, Tyann Hekele, Micah Cotten, Sarah Simic, Rebekah Ohlde, Joey Cotten, Kristin Roat, DJ Miller and Trenton Roat; 22 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Baum of Great Bend and Jake Baum (Mary) of Kansas City, Kan.; and two sisters, Hilda Jacobs of Gorham and Lydia Kaufman (Gary) of Great Bend. He was preceded in passing by his daughter, Leota Hekele; and siblings, Helen Wolford, Mary Mermis, Edward Baum, Josephine Shreve, Rosie Thompson, Margaret Bissett, Viola Brown, Kenny Baum and Emil Baum.

Cremation has taken place and services are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Church of the Nazarene, Hoisington, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Leo Harold Baum, 98, passed away July 25, 2022, at Country Place Senior Living Memory Care, Hoisington. He was born Aug. 28, 1923, at Susank, to Andrew and Katherine (Schmidt) Baum. Leo married Loretta Jean Cronn Dec. 12, 1949, in Russell. They celebrated 72 years of marriage last December.Leo, a resident of Hoisington since 1970, and coming from Paradise, Kan., was a veteran of WW II serving in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Philadelphia. Following his honorable discharge on March 29, 1947, he worked in the oilfield, the Helium Plant in Otis, and later, as a tool pusher for Mohawk Drilling. In his later years, he was employed at Great Bend Feeding as a night watchman. Leo enjoyed fishing, music, playing his guitar, and spending time with family. He was a Life member of the V.F.W., Russell, and was a devoted member of the Christian faith, accepting Christ at the age of 18. Leo shaped his life around his faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior, and made it his life's work to embrace and spread the Word.Survivors include his wife Loretta of the home; two sons, Leo Baum, Jr. (Vicky) of Rusk, Texas, and Gordon Baum (Karen) of Buchannon, W. Va.; two daughters, Ginger Cotten (Joe) of Hoisington, and Brenda Roat (Damon Phelps) of Hoisington; son-in-law Terry Hekele of Great Bend; grandchildren, LC Baum, Bri Foresman, Kim Gould, Angela Gould, Tina Harman, Cassie Andrews, Kristin Wilt, Terri Umphres, Tiffany Hekele, Tyann Hekele, Micah Cotten, Sarah Simic, Rebekah Ohlde, Joey Cotten, Kristin Roat, DJ Miller and Trenton Roat; 22 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, George Baum of Great Bend and Jake Baum (Mary) of Kansas City, Kan.; and two sisters, Hilda Jacobs of Gorham and Lydia Kaufman (Gary) of Great Bend. He was preceded in passing by his daughter, Leota Hekele; and siblings, Helen Wolford, Mary Mermis, Edward Baum, Josephine Shreve, Rosie Thompson, Margaret Bissett, Viola Brown, Kenny Baum and Emil Baum.Cremation has taken place and services are pending with Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to Church of the Nazarene, Hoisington, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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