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

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

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

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

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

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

LaDonna Dirks, age 84

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

An obituary is pending with Baalmann Mortuary.

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

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

Regan Laine Lewis

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

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

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

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

Carol Harding, age 75

Howard Myron Hayward Jr., 74, passed away Sept. 26, 2022, at Azria Health Woodhaven in Great Bend.

He was born Oct. 26, 1947, in San Diego, Calif., the son of Howard Myron and Laura Jean Rogers Hayward, Sr.

Moving from El Cajon, Calif., he was a longtime area resident. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Great Bend Ward. He liked to build model cars, do mechanic work on cars and spend time with his kids and grandkids. He loved being a grandpa and great-grandpa.

On March 22, 1967, he married Dora Jeanne Prince at La Mesa, Calif.; she survives.

Other survivors include: four daughters, Rebecca Hayward, St. George, Utah, Tamara (Josh) Williams, Menefee, Calif., Michelle (Randy) Bethel, Pawnee Rock, Linda Reyes, Great Bend; son, Howard “Ronnie” Hayward III, Ocala, Fla.; four sisters, Linda Hill, Clinton, Mo., Deborah (Barry) Lovelace, Ark., Donna (Dan) Hatch, Hurricane, Utah, Ada Farnesworth, Central Utah; Step Sister, Maureen Armstrong, Flint, Mich; 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Howard Myron Hayward Sr and Laura Jean Miller, stepdad, Edward Miller; stepmother, Irene Hayward; daughter, Kimberly Hayward; and a brother, Michael Hayward.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.

Memorials may be given to Central Care Cancer Center or Ellinwood Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Howard Myron Hayward Jr., 74, passed away Sept. 26, 2022, at Azria Health Woodhaven in Great Bend.He was born Oct. 26, 1947, in San Diego, Calif., the son of Howard Myron and Laura Jean Rogers Hayward, Sr.Moving from El Cajon, Calif., he was a longtime area resident. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Great Bend Ward. He liked to build model cars, do mechanic work on cars and spend time with his kids and grandkids. He loved being a grandpa and great-grandpa.On March 22, 1967, he married Dora Jeanne Prince at La Mesa, Calif.; she survives.Other survivors include: four daughters, Rebecca Hayward, St. George, Utah, Tamara (Josh) Williams, Menefee, Calif., Michelle (Randy) Bethel, Pawnee Rock, Linda Reyes, Great Bend; son, Howard “Ronnie” Hayward III, Ocala, Fla.; four sisters, Linda Hill, Clinton, Mo., Deborah (Barry) Lovelace, Ark., Donna (Dan) Hatch, Hurricane, Utah, Ada Farnesworth, Central Utah; Step Sister, Maureen Armstrong, Flint, Mich; 19 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents Howard Myron Hayward Sr and Laura Jean Miller, stepdad, Edward Miller; stepmother, Irene Hayward; daughter, Kimberly Hayward; and a brother, Michael Hayward.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.Memorials may be given to Central Care Cancer Center or Ellinwood Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Howard Hayward, Jr., age 74

Larned – James “Corky” Lyle Stout Jr, 62, passed away September 25, 2022 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita.

He was born March 23, 1960 in Valentine, Nebraska, the son of James Lyle Stout Sr. and Rosella Marie Paxton Sydow.

Moving from Nebraska, he was a Larned resident since 1986. He was a plumber for M&amp;F Plumbing, Larned, and later worked for David Woods Hay Company. He was a member of Fort Larned Lions Club, coached rec sports, and enjoyed model railroad trains, building things, fixing things and was a true handyman.

On November 9, 2012 he married Sonja Froetschner in Larned. She survives.

Other survivors include; three sons, Charles “Chucky” Stout, Eldon Stout and Jonathon Turner, all of Larned; three daughters, Jamie (Bill) Huff, Bucklin, Tasha Stout and Katherine (Ry) Roth, both of Larned; a sister, Donna Decostes, Chadron, Nebraska; sixteen grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews who he all loved like his own.

He was preceded in death by; a son, Patrick Gilpin, two sisters, Anita Spencer and Susan Whitten and a daughter-in-law, Elisa Thomas.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday September 30th at the Larned Cemetery with Bishop Mark Cowell presiding. The family requests casual attire. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with family present from 5-7 p.m. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center or the Pawnee County Humane Society, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Larned – James “Corky” Lyle Stout Jr, 62, passed away September 25, 2022 at Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice in Wichita.He was born March 23, 1960 in Valentine, Nebraska, the son of James Lyle Stout Sr. and Rosella Marie Paxton Sydow.Moving from Nebraska, he was a Larned resident since 1986. He was a plumber for M&amp;F Plumbing, Larned, and later worked for David Woods Hay Company. He was a member of Fort Larned Lions Club, coached rec sports, and enjoyed model railroad trains, building things, fixing things and was a true handyman.On November 9, 2012 he married Sonja Froetschner in Larned. She survives.Other survivors include; three sons, Charles “Chucky” Stout, Eldon Stout and Jonathon Turner, all of Larned; three daughters, Jamie (Bill) Huff, Bucklin, Tasha Stout and Katherine (Ry) Roth, both of Larned; a sister, Donna Decostes, Chadron, Nebraska; sixteen grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews who he all loved like his own.He was preceded in death by; a son, Patrick Gilpin, two sisters, Anita Spencer and Susan Whitten and a daughter-in-law, Elisa Thomas.Cremation has taken place and a memorial graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday September 30th at the Larned Cemetery with Bishop Mark Cowell presiding. The family requests casual attire. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with family present from 5-7 p.m. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center or the Pawnee County Humane Society, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

James 'Corky' Stout Jr., age 62

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

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

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

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

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

He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Bill Hanshew; brother, Eldon Schreiber; two stepbrothers, Dudley Hanshew, and Dean Hanshew.

Memorial mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 4 to 6 p.m. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Larned Recreation Commission in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Philip Alan Schreiber, 71, passed away September 21, 2022, at his home in Larned.He was born Feb. 13, 1951, in Great Bend, the son of Elmer Leon and Mildred L. Fairchild Schreiber.A lifetime-area resident raised on a farm south of Larned, he was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned. He was an Activity Therapist at Larned State Hospital and later a Para Educator for USD 495. He enjoyed yard work and gardening, running, attending his children's and grandchildren’s activities, and spending time with family.On December 3, 1977 he married Ann Vratil in Larned; she survives.Other survivors include two daughters, Stefanie (Cody) Turner, Wamego, Emily (Michael) Racette, Larned; six grandchildren, Savannah Racette, Brayson Bird, Camden Bird, Kennedy Bird, Dalton Turner, Adreana Turner; and his loyal companion, Sandy.He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Bill Hanshew; brother, Eldon Schreiber; two stepbrothers, Dudley Hanshew, and Dean Hanshew.Memorial mass will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 2022, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with family present from 4 to 6 p.m. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Larned Recreation Commission in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Philip Schreiber, age 71

On Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, Stormy Desiray Rogers passed away at Hays Medical Center, Hays, due to an ongoing battle with kidney disease. She was 44 years old. Ushered into heaven by a host of God's servants, she went peacefully.

Stormy was born on Oct. 14, 1977, to George Arthur and Joyce Marie (Morrison) Windham in Sanford, N.C. She lived in various states including North Carolina, Kansas, and Oklahoma throughout her life’s journey. She married Joseph Wayne Rogers on March 24, 2018, in Lacrosse. Stormy gave birth to her only child, her son, Royal Odense Roger, at Hays Medical Center on Dec. 3, 2018.

Stormy was a Christian and loved Jesus very much. She loved arts and crafts, animals, Winnie the Pooh, dolphins and little children. She also loved country music, hanging out with friends and dancing.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Wayne Rogers; her mother-in-law; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A special mention to her best-friend, Carey Lee, for being a forever childhood friend. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, George Arthur and Joyce Marie Windham; her brother, Robert Earl Morrison; and her beloved son, Royal Odense Rogers.

Her Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at First Street Church, 601 E. First, Hoisington, at 11 a.m. Luncheon will be served after the service. Memorials may be directed to the Stormy Rogers Memorial Fund, in care of First Street Church of God, 601 E. First, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>On Monday, Sept. 19, 2022, Stormy Desiray Rogers passed away at Hays Medical Center, Hays, due to an ongoing battle with kidney disease. She was 44 years old. Ushered into heaven by a host of God's servants, she went peacefully.Stormy was born on Oct. 14, 1977, to George Arthur and Joyce Marie (Morrison) Windham in Sanford, N.C. She lived in various states including North Carolina, Kansas, and Oklahoma throughout her life’s journey. She married Joseph Wayne Rogers on March 24, 2018, in Lacrosse. Stormy gave birth to her only child, her son, Royal Odense Roger, at Hays Medical Center on Dec. 3, 2018.Stormy was a Christian and loved Jesus very much. She loved arts and crafts, animals, Winnie the Pooh, dolphins and little children. She also loved country music, hanging out with friends and dancing.She is survived by her husband, Joseph Wayne Rogers; her mother-in-law; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A special mention to her best-friend, Carey Lee, for being a forever childhood friend. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, George Arthur and Joyce Marie Windham; her brother, Robert Earl Morrison; and her beloved son, Royal Odense Rogers.Her Celebration of Life is scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, at First Street Church, 601 E. First, Hoisington, at 11 a.m. Luncheon will be served after the service. Memorials may be directed to the Stormy Rogers Memorial Fund, in care of First Street Church of God, 601 E. First, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Stormy Rogers, age 44

Leon Joseph Klug, 86, passed away September 20, 2022, at Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita, Kan. He was born December 28, 1935, in rural Redwing, Kan., to Julius and Matilda (Boor) Klug. Leon married Lois Louise Schremmer October 3, 1956, in Beaver, Kansas. She died October 2, 2019.

A current resident of Hoisington, Leon was a lifetime resident of the Susank and Redwing areas and graduated from Odin in 1953. He was a pipeline welder for Producer's Gas and Midwest Energy. Leon was a current member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, and Knights of Columbus Council #2917, Odin, and former member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin. He was passionate about his Catholic faith, and enjoyed baseball, being an avid fan of the Kansas City Royals. He also enjoyed country music and classic western shows, such as The Virginian and Gunsmoke, and any outdoor activities, such as bow hunting deer and fishing. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends, who will remember him for his kind and gentle soul.

He is survived by his son, Dr. Kirby Klug of Overland Park; daughter, Kala Crites-Clary and Jim Clary of Overland Park; son, Kelly and Cindy Klug of Olathe; grandson, Nick and Leslie Klug of Great Bend; granddaughter, Katie Klug of Leawood; granddaughter, Maggie Klug of Leawood; grandson, Brady and Kelsi Crites of Vancouver, Wash.; and granddaughter, Brooke Crites of Overland Park, great-grandchildren, Olivia and Liam Klug of Great Bend, and Kaden Crites of Vancouver; and brother Jim Klug of Odin. He is preceded in passing by his wife Lois; brother Alois “Lou” Klug; and two sisters, Eleanor Klug Reif and Margaret Klug Brenner.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 23, 2022, at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, with Father Anselm Eke, MSP presiding. Interment will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with a Vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m.

Memorials have been designated to Hoisington Youth Baseball and Softball, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Leon Joseph Klug, 86, passed away September 20, 2022, at Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita, Kan. He was born December 28, 1935, in rural Redwing, Kan., to Julius and Matilda (Boor) Klug. Leon married Lois Louise Schremmer October 3, 1956, in Beaver, Kansas. She died October 2, 2019.A current resident of Hoisington, Leon was a lifetime resident of the Susank and Redwing areas and graduated from Odin in 1953. He was a pipeline welder for Producer's Gas and Midwest Energy. Leon was a current member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, and Knights of Columbus Council #2917, Odin, and former member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin. He was passionate about his Catholic faith, and enjoyed baseball, being an avid fan of the Kansas City Royals. He also enjoyed country music and classic western shows, such as The Virginian and Gunsmoke, and any outdoor activities, such as bow hunting deer and fishing. He will be dearly missed by his family and friends, who will remember him for his kind and gentle soul.He is survived by his son, Dr. Kirby Klug of Overland Park; daughter, Kala Crites-Clary and Jim Clary of Overland Park; son, Kelly and Cindy Klug of Olathe; grandson, Nick and Leslie Klug of Great Bend; granddaughter, Katie Klug of Leawood; granddaughter, Maggie Klug of Leawood; grandson, Brady and Kelsi Crites of Vancouver, Wash.; and granddaughter, Brooke Crites of Overland Park, great-grandchildren, Olivia and Liam Klug of Great Bend, and Kaden Crites of Vancouver; and brother Jim Klug of Odin. He is preceded in passing by his wife Lois; brother Alois “Lou” Klug; and two sisters, Eleanor Klug Reif and Margaret Klug Brenner.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, September 23, 2022, at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church, Hoisington, with Father Anselm Eke, MSP presiding. Interment will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 8:00 pm, Thursday, September 22, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington, with a Vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m.Memorials have been designated to Hoisington Youth Baseball and Softball, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Leon Klug, age 86

Janet Lynn “Jan” Selfridge, 68, passed away September 19, 2022 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Janet was born September 17, 1954 in Larned, Kansas, the daughter of Claude and Cristina Carter Selfridge. She enjoyed growing up on the family farm northwest of Hanston where she attended school and graduated from Hanston High School in 1973.

A longtime Larned resident, she was a Licensed Mental Health Technician at Larned State Hospital for over 30 years. She loved to crochet and made many afghans for family and friends, she also enjoyed cross stitch and diamond art. She participated in Bike Across Kansas, biking one year and following Lee for two years. She loved her neighbors, her dog, Asher, and her cats: Goldie, Oreo, Runt, BT (Black Tail), Little Fluff, and Grease Spot.

Survivors include: Brother, Allen (DianaLynn) Selfridge, Hanston; sister, Lois (Bill) Price, Rozel; children, Charles Carroll, Salina, Cindy (Phil) Denning, Wichita, and Candi (Steve) Castillo, Boise, ID; nephew, Doug (Anne) Maxwell, Andale; nieces, Lori (Keith) Finney, Topeka, Beth (Jim) Blackwell, Aurora, Lana (Troy) Amspacker, Larned, Becki (Tim) Hubin, Weatherford, Oklahoma, Theresa (Butch) Irsik, Ingalls, Tyann (Brad) Burdette, Spearville; and a host of friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse, Lee Carroll; sister, Karen (Leonard) Maxwell, and infant sister, Barbara Ann Selfridge.

Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 26, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Tonya Andrews presiding. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, with family present from 2-3:00 p.m. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Janet Lynn “Jan” Selfridge, 68, passed away September 19, 2022 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Janet was born September 17, 1954 in Larned, Kansas, the daughter of Claude and Cristina Carter Selfridge. She enjoyed growing up on the family farm northwest of Hanston where she attended school and graduated from Hanston High School in 1973.A longtime Larned resident, she was a Licensed Mental Health Technician at Larned State Hospital for over 30 years. She loved to crochet and made many afghans for family and friends, she also enjoyed cross stitch and diamond art. She participated in Bike Across Kansas, biking one year and following Lee for two years. She loved her neighbors, her dog, Asher, and her cats: Goldie, Oreo, Runt, BT (Black Tail), Little Fluff, and Grease Spot.Survivors include: Brother, Allen (DianaLynn) Selfridge, Hanston; sister, Lois (Bill) Price, Rozel; children, Charles Carroll, Salina, Cindy (Phil) Denning, Wichita, and Candi (Steve) Castillo, Boise, ID; nephew, Doug (Anne) Maxwell, Andale; nieces, Lori (Keith) Finney, Topeka, Beth (Jim) Blackwell, Aurora, Lana (Troy) Amspacker, Larned, Becki (Tim) Hubin, Weatherford, Oklahoma, Theresa (Butch) Irsik, Ingalls, Tyann (Brad) Burdette, Spearville; and a host of friends.She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse, Lee Carroll; sister, Karen (Leonard) Maxwell, and infant sister, Barbara Ann Selfridge.Memorial service will be 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 26, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Tonya Andrews presiding. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, with family present from 2-3:00 p.m. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Janet 'Jan' Selfridge, age 68

Josefina Vasquez de Castillo, 78, passed away at Lutheran Hospice Collier in Wheatridge, CO on Sept. 18, 2022. Born on Aug. 10, 1944 in Mexico she was the daughter of Flavio and Rosa (Lujan) Vasquez. She moved to Yuma, CO in 1969 later moving to Ellinwood, KS in August 1986 and always considered Kansas her home. She was a homemaker a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. Josefina lost her husband of 56 years on Aug. 23, 2020, and moved to Colorado shortly after due to health concerns.

Survivors include daughters, Norma (Bill) Rapagnani, Fort Collins, CO and Sandra (Dan) Coil, Highlands Ranch, CO; son, Fred (Marina) Castillo, Denver, CO; grandchildren, William Colton (Claudia) Rapagnani, Analeese Rose Rapagnani, Shannon (Landon) Cook, Kyler Castillo (Kami), Madison Castillo, Aniston Jo and Maxwell Coil; great-grandchildren, William Holden Rapagnani, Carter and Taber Cook, Graceleigh &amp; Rhett Castillo. Josefina is also survived by siblings Heriberto Vasquez, Oscar Vasquez, Santos Villegas, Miguel Vasquez, Olivia Vasquez, and Flavio Vasquez.

Mass of Christian burial will take place 10:00AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood on Sat., Sept. 24th. Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood, KS. Public visitation will take place from 11am-6 PM at Minis Chapel in Ellinwood, KS on Sept. 23rd with Altar society Rosary at 3 PM and Rosary/Vigil service at 7 PM both at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Lutheran Hospice Collier in 3210 Lutheran Parkway, Wheatridge, CO 80033.

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 </figure>Josefina Vasquez de Castillo, 78, passed away at Lutheran Hospice Collier in Wheatridge, CO on Sept. 18, 2022. Born on Aug. 10, 1944 in Mexico she was the daughter of Flavio and Rosa (Lujan) Vasquez. She moved to Yuma, CO in 1969 later moving to Ellinwood, KS in August 1986 and always considered Kansas her home. She was a homemaker a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be dearly missed. Josefina lost her husband of 56 years on Aug. 23, 2020, and moved to Colorado shortly after due to health concerns.Survivors include daughters, Norma (Bill) Rapagnani, Fort Collins, CO and Sandra (Dan) Coil, Highlands Ranch, CO; son, Fred (Marina) Castillo, Denver, CO; grandchildren, William Colton (Claudia) Rapagnani, Analeese Rose Rapagnani, Shannon (Landon) Cook, Kyler Castillo (Kami), Madison Castillo, Aniston Jo and Maxwell Coil; great-grandchildren, William Holden Rapagnani, Carter and Taber Cook, Graceleigh &amp; Rhett Castillo. Josefina is also survived by siblings Heriberto Vasquez, Oscar Vasquez, Santos Villegas, Miguel Vasquez, Olivia Vasquez, and Flavio Vasquez.Mass of Christian burial will take place 10:00AM at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood on Sat., Sept. 24th. Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood, KS. Public visitation will take place from 11am-6 PM at Minis Chapel in Ellinwood, KS on Sept. 23rd with Altar society Rosary at 3 PM and Rosary/Vigil service at 7 PM both at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Lutheran Hospice Collier in 3210 Lutheran Parkway, Wheatridge, CO 80033.

Josefina Vasquez de Castillo, age 78

Leona Marie Brazda Duft, 89, passed away September 18, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was born on August 12, 1933, in Spearville, to John and Clara (Hines) Slattery. She married Bernard Brazda Feb. 17, 1958, in Spearville. He passed away June 25, 1989. She then married Duane Duft Oct. 5, 1991, in Hoisington. He passed away October 1, 2005.

Leona had been a Great Bend resident since 2005, coming from Dodge City, Denver, Colo., Hoisington and Ellinwood. She worked in the brush and distribution departments at Fuller Brush, retiring after many years of faithful employment. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Altar Society. Leona enjoyed fellowship at the Great Bend Senior Center and playing cards, bunco and dominos. She was an avid Denver Broncos fan and was well known for her cinnamon rolls. Leona loved to cross stitch blankets and tea towels for her family, including the grandkids and great grandkids, as well as friends.

Survivors include, two sons, Bret Brazda and wife Janet of Bartlesville, Okla. and Bradly Brazda and wife Fern of Huntsville, Ala.; two daughters, Cindy Suchy and husband Charlie of Great Bend and Devon Dionisi of Wichita; a daughter in law, Paula Brazda of Topeka; eleven grandchildren, Ben Brazda, Katie Schooler (Skylar), Mickie Brazda, Travis Suchy (Jill), Trenton Suchy, Jacob Brazda (Jamie), Jordan Skaggs (Will), Jayden Brazda (Lauren), Leah Diebolt (Brock), Meg Dionisi and Abigail Brazda; and eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bernard Brazda and Duane Duft; a son, Bryan Lee Brazda; son in law, Michael Dionisi; and siblings, Vincent Slattery, John Slattery, Alvin Slattery and Dorothy Schaller.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil service and rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Great Bend Senior Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Leona Marie Brazda Duft, 89, passed away September 18, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was born on August 12, 1933, in Spearville, to John and Clara (Hines) Slattery. She married Bernard Brazda Feb. 17, 1958, in Spearville. He passed away June 25, 1989. She then married Duane Duft Oct. 5, 1991, in Hoisington. He passed away October 1, 2005.Leona had been a Great Bend resident since 2005, coming from Dodge City, Denver, Colo., Hoisington and Ellinwood. She worked in the brush and distribution departments at Fuller Brush, retiring after many years of faithful employment. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Altar Society. Leona enjoyed fellowship at the Great Bend Senior Center and playing cards, bunco and dominos. She was an avid Denver Broncos fan and was well known for her cinnamon rolls. Leona loved to cross stitch blankets and tea towels for her family, including the grandkids and great grandkids, as well as friends.Survivors include, two sons, Bret Brazda and wife Janet of Bartlesville, Okla. and Bradly Brazda and wife Fern of Huntsville, Ala.; two daughters, Cindy Suchy and husband Charlie of Great Bend and Devon Dionisi of Wichita; a daughter in law, Paula Brazda of Topeka; eleven grandchildren, Ben Brazda, Katie Schooler (Skylar), Mickie Brazda, Travis Suchy (Jill), Trenton Suchy, Jacob Brazda (Jamie), Jordan Skaggs (Will), Jayden Brazda (Lauren), Leah Diebolt (Brock), Meg Dionisi and Abigail Brazda; and eleven great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Bernard Brazda and Duane Duft; a son, Bryan Lee Brazda; son in law, Michael Dionisi; and siblings, Vincent Slattery, John Slattery, Alvin Slattery and Dorothy Schaller.Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 pm, Wednesday, September 21, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil service and rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Great Bend Senior Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Leona Brazda Duft, age 89

Everett Frank Hitschmann, 95, died Sept. 19, 2022, at Country Place Senior Living, Hoisington. He was born Nov. 29, 1926, in rural Redwing, the son of Frank and Veronica (Feltes) Hitschmann. Everett was a WWII veteran, serving as a Corporal in the United States Army from 1945 to 1946.

On April 3, 1951, he married Margaret Mary “Marge” Schneweis, in Beaver. She preceded him in death on Dec. 13, 2014.

Everett was a farmer from birth until his death, farming was definitely his life’s passion.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He loved bowling with the Beaver Bowlers, baseball, motorcycles, and making and collecting WWII model airplanes.

He is survived by three children; Randy Hitschmann and wife Stacey of Beaver, Mick Hitschmann and wife Carla of Odin, and Carla Shaw and husband John of Bayfield, Colo.; eight grandchildren, Jason Vasquez, Jennifer Medina and husband A.J., Heather Panning and husband Mark, Brigette Komarek and husband Ryan, Jackie Vogt and husband Justin, Ashley Shaw, Lindsey Shaw, and Candace Ortiz and husband Marcus; and six great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a brother, Urb Hitschmann, and a sister, Sister Mary (Celestine) Urban.

Visitation will be Wednesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. A Vigil service with Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Beaver, Kansas, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Army Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to Beaver Fire Department or Wounded Warriors in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Everett Frank Hitschmann, 95, died Sept. 19, 2022, at Country Place Senior Living, Hoisington. He was born Nov. 29, 1926, in rural Redwing, the son of Frank and Veronica (Feltes) Hitschmann. Everett was a WWII veteran, serving as a Corporal in the United States Army from 1945 to 1946.On April 3, 1951, he married Margaret Mary “Marge” Schneweis, in Beaver. She preceded him in death on Dec. 13, 2014.Everett was a farmer from birth until his death, farming was definitely his life’s passion.He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church. He loved bowling with the Beaver Bowlers, baseball, motorcycles, and making and collecting WWII model airplanes.He is survived by three children; Randy Hitschmann and wife Stacey of Beaver, Mick Hitschmann and wife Carla of Odin, and Carla Shaw and husband John of Bayfield, Colo.; eight grandchildren, Jason Vasquez, Jennifer Medina and husband A.J., Heather Panning and husband Mark, Brigette Komarek and husband Ryan, Jackie Vogt and husband Justin, Ashley Shaw, Lindsey Shaw, and Candace Ortiz and husband Marcus; and six great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, a brother, Urb Hitschmann, and a sister, Sister Mary (Celestine) Urban.Visitation will be Wednesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. A Vigil service with Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery, Beaver, Kansas, with military honors conducted by the Fort Riley Army Honor Guard.Memorials may be made to Beaver Fire Department or Wounded Warriors in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Everett Hitschmann, age 95

Ruth Lenora Maupin Betsworth Breeding, age 94, of Hugoton, Kansas, died 
Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas. She 
was born September 16, 1928, in Bison, Kansas, the daughter of William 
Thomas and Veda Ruth (Rumford) Maupin. 
Ruth moved to Pawnee Rock, Kansas, at the age of 3, where her parents 
owned a Drug Store, her father was the pharmacist. In growing up, many 
hours were spent behind the soda fountain of her parent’s drug store, 
serving sodas, malts, shakes, banana splits and ice cream cones. She 
attended elementary and high school at Pawnee Rock until her senior 
year, when her parents moved to Holyrood, Kansas. She graduated from 
Holyrood High School in 1946. A few months after her graduation, her 
parents moved to Hugoton, Kansas, where her father was employed by 
Bloodhart Drug. Ruth was employed by Republic Natural Gas when she 
moved to Hugoton. She married Morgan Orville Betsworth July 22, 1947, 
in Hugoton, Kansas. Three sons were born to this union: Michael Morgan,
 William Leo and Brent Alan. Michael Morgan passed from this life on 
February 26, 2000.

During the time span from 1957 to 1985, when she 
retired, Ruth was employed by the Stevens County Extension Council; the 
Hugoton Elementary School; and was office manager for Chet Davis State 
Farm Insurance Agency for a total of 20 years. Upon retirement in 1985,
 she and husband, Morgan Orville, enjoyed two years of vacationing in 
their 5th wheel. Morgan died at San Isabel, Colorado, on August 24, 
1987. After his death, Ruth was employed by Stevens County Farm Bureau 
as their secretary. On June 9, 1989, Ruth and Charles Martel Breeding 
were united in marriage at the Hugoton Baptist Church in Hugoton, 
Kansas. Ten good years of married life were enjoyed by both until the 
death of Charles on August 20, 1999. 
Ruth has spent most of her life enjoying the activities of her husbands,
 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Not unusual, in later
 years, to see her attending the football, baseball, basketball and 
wrestling activities of her great-grandsons. One of her favorite 
remarks has been “When I die, I’ll probably fall out of a bleacher.” 
She spent a lot of time on the bleachers and enjoyed every minute of it.
 She loved her family very much and was very proud of their athletic 
abilities and also cherished and admired the beauty of her 
granddaughters and great-granddaughters. 
Ruth was a member of the Hugoton Baptist Church. She taught Sunday 
School for several years, was a member of the church choir for years and
 also she and Morgan O. sponsored the youth for several years. Ruth had
 recently attended the United Methodist Church in Hugoton. 
Ruth is survived by her sons, William Betsworth and wife Tarcy, Brent 
Betsworth and wife Teri all of Hugoton, Kansas; step-daughter, Mary Ann 
Price and husband Kenneth of Rolla; grandchildren, Camee Gifford of 
Hugoton, Candace Rushing of Statesboro, Georgia, Kate Anderson of 
Savannah, Georgia, Trisha Putthoff of Shawnee, Bethany Owens of 
Centennial, Colorado, and Brad Betsworth of Galeton, Colorado; eight 
step-grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, seven 
step-great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. 
Ruth is preceded in death by her husbands, Morgan O. Betsworth and 
Charles Breeding; son, Michael M. Betsworth; parents, William and Veda 
Maupin; sister, Jacqueline M. Robinson; and step-son, Daniel Breeding; 
step-grandson, Taylor Oglesby; great-granddaughter, Sadee Gifford; and 
great-grandson, Jax Putthoff. 
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the 
United Methodist Church in Hugoton, Kansas, with Pastor Wesley Young and
 Pastor Gary Stafford officiating. Interment will follow at the Hugoton
 Cemetery in Hugoton. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 
from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Garnand Funeral Home, 920 E. 11th St. in 
Hugoton.

 In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to 
Pheasant Heaven Charities in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 920 E. 11th 
St. Hugoton, KS  67951.  Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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Sunday, September 18, 2022, at Pioneer Manor in Hugoton, Kansas. She 
was born September 16, 1928, in Bison, Kansas, the daughter of William 
Thomas and Veda Ruth (Rumford) Maupin. 
Ruth moved to Pawnee Rock, Kansas, at the age of 3, where her parents 
owned a Drug Store, her father was the pharmacist. In growing up, many 
hours were spent behind the soda fountain of her parent’s drug store, 
serving sodas, malts, shakes, banana splits and ice cream cones. She 
attended elementary and high school at Pawnee Rock until her senior 
year, when her parents moved to Holyrood, Kansas. She graduated from 
Holyrood High School in 1946. A few months after her graduation, her 
parents moved to Hugoton, Kansas, where her father was employed by 
Bloodhart Drug. Ruth was employed by Republic Natural Gas when she 
moved to Hugoton. She married Morgan Orville Betsworth July 22, 1947, 
in Hugoton, Kansas. Three sons were born to this union: Michael Morgan,
 William Leo and Brent Alan. Michael Morgan passed from this life on 
February 26, 2000. During the time span from 1957 to 1985, when she 
retired, Ruth was employed by the Stevens County Extension Council; the 
Hugoton Elementary School; and was office manager for Chet Davis State 
Farm Insurance Agency for a total of 20 years. Upon retirement in 1985,
 she and husband, Morgan Orville, enjoyed two years of vacationing in 
their 5th wheel. Morgan died at San Isabel, Colorado, on August 24, 
1987. After his death, Ruth was employed by Stevens County Farm Bureau 
as their secretary. On June 9, 1989, Ruth and Charles Martel Breeding 
were united in marriage at the Hugoton Baptist Church in Hugoton, 
Kansas. Ten good years of married life were enjoyed by both until the 
death of Charles on August 20, 1999. 
Ruth has spent most of her life enjoying the activities of her husbands,
 children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Not unusual, in later
 years, to see her attending the football, baseball, basketball and 
wrestling activities of her great-grandsons. One of her favorite 
remarks has been “When I die, I’ll probably fall out of a bleacher.” 
She spent a lot of time on the bleachers and enjoyed every minute of it.
 She loved her family very much and was very proud of their athletic 
abilities and also cherished and admired the beauty of her 
granddaughters and great-granddaughters. 
Ruth was a member of the Hugoton Baptist Church. She taught Sunday 
School for several years, was a member of the church choir for years and
 also she and Morgan O. sponsored the youth for several years. Ruth had
 recently attended the United Methodist Church in Hugoton. 
Ruth is survived by her sons, William Betsworth and wife Tarcy, Brent 
Betsworth and wife Teri all of Hugoton, Kansas; step-daughter, Mary Ann 
Price and husband Kenneth of Rolla; grandchildren, Camee Gifford of 
Hugoton, Candace Rushing of Statesboro, Georgia, Kate Anderson of 
Savannah, Georgia, Trisha Putthoff of Shawnee, Bethany Owens of 
Centennial, Colorado, and Brad Betsworth of Galeton, Colorado; eight 
step-grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, seven 
step-great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. 
Ruth is preceded in death by her husbands, Morgan O. Betsworth and 
Charles Breeding; son, Michael M. Betsworth; parents, William and Veda 
Maupin; sister, Jacqueline M. Robinson; and step-son, Daniel Breeding; 
step-grandson, Taylor Oglesby; great-granddaughter, Sadee Gifford; and 
great-grandson, Jax Putthoff. 
Funeral service will be 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 22, 2022, at the 
United Methodist Church in Hugoton, Kansas, with Pastor Wesley Young and
 Pastor Gary Stafford officiating. Interment will follow at the Hugoton
 Cemetery in Hugoton. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 21, 2022, 
from 2:00 PM until 8:00 PM at Garnand Funeral Home, 920 E. 11th St. in 
Hugoton. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given to 
Pheasant Heaven Charities in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 920 E. 11th 
St. Hugoton, KS 67951. Condolences may be posted at 
www.garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ruth Lenora Breeding

Don Lee Knop, 81, passed away surrounded by his wife and children at his home in Ellinwood on September 17th.&nbsp; Born on April 25, 1941, in Great Bend, KS he was the son of Alvin C. and Mary Gretchen (Isern) Knop. &nbsp;&nbsp;On September 15, 1962, he married the love of his life at St. Joseph Church in Ellinwood. They just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary right before his passing. Don was owner and operator of Knop Sand Company, Knop Auto Parts and Repair, and Knop Farms. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus #1187 and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood.

Don enjoyed visiting with people and made many lifetime friends throughout the years.

He was proceeded in death by his parents; a brother, Kent Knop; and a brother-in-law, Eric Kowitz. Survivors include wife Janice Knop of Ellinwood; daughter Debbie (James) McCormick of Ellinwood, sons, Danny Knop and Damian (Robyn) Knop of Ellinwood. Other survivors include a sister, Susan Kowitz of Hutchinson, a sister-in-law, Rose Knop of Ellinwood, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian burial will take place at 10:30 AM, Thursday, September 22nd&nbsp;at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood with Father Terrance Klein officiating. Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood.&nbsp; Visitation will take place Wednesday from noon to 6:00 PM at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood with the Parish Rosary/Vigil following at 6:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to St Joseph School or Ellinwood Fire Department in care of Minnis Chapel,&nbsp;PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

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 </figure>Don Lee Knop, 81, passed away surrounded by his wife and children at his home in Ellinwood on September 17th.&nbsp; Born on April 25, 1941, in Great Bend, KS he was the son of Alvin C. and Mary Gretchen (Isern) Knop. &nbsp;&nbsp;On September 15, 1962, he married the love of his life at St. Joseph Church in Ellinwood. They just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary right before his passing. Don was owner and operator of Knop Sand Company, Knop Auto Parts and Repair, and Knop Farms. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus #1187 and St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood.Don enjoyed visiting with people and made many lifetime friends throughout the years.He was proceeded in death by his parents; a brother, Kent Knop; and a brother-in-law, Eric Kowitz. Survivors include wife Janice Knop of Ellinwood; daughter Debbie (James) McCormick of Ellinwood, sons, Danny Knop and Damian (Robyn) Knop of Ellinwood. Other survivors include a sister, Susan Kowitz of Hutchinson, a sister-in-law, Rose Knop of Ellinwood, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.Mass of Christian burial will take place at 10:30 AM, Thursday, September 22nd&nbsp;at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Ellinwood with Father Terrance Klein officiating. Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood.&nbsp; Visitation will take place Wednesday from noon to 6:00 PM at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood with the Parish Rosary/Vigil following at 6:00 PM. Memorials are suggested to St Joseph School or Ellinwood Fire Department in care of Minnis Chapel,&nbsp;PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

Don Knop, age 81

Ivonne “Vonnie” S. Burmeister, 83, passed away on September 18, 2022, at the Catholic Care Center in Bel Aire, Kansas. Vonnie was born on August 20, 1939, in the Methodist Parsonage in Claflin, Kansas, to Emery E. and Twila M. (Bisbee) Grossardt. She married Ferdinand “Fritz” H. Burmeister on January 23, 1960, in Claflin, Kansas.

Vonnie graduated from Claflin High School as the Class President and Valedictorian in 1957 and then attended Emporia State University. In addition to supporting Fritz on the family farm, she worked at banks in Claflin and Galatia, Stricker Farms, and the Hoisington Public Library. She especially enjoyed working with the young children as the Children’s Librarian.

Vonnie was a 58-year member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia, where she was active on church council, ladies’ group, and choir. She supported her children as a leader with the Fairview Scouts 4-H club and taught crocheting and knitting.

She was preceded in death by her husband Fritz, her parents, and step-father Norbert Riebel. She is survived by; sons Chris (Shahi) of Cinnaminson, NJ, Dan (Tammy) of Plainfield, IL, and Kurt (Mandy) of Eastborough, KS; grandsons, Zane (Daniella) of Chesterfield, MI, Jacob (Hannah) of Royal Oak, MI, Grant of Lakewood, CO, and Graham of Golden, CO; great granddaughters, Brielle and Ava; sister, Darlene (Larry) Plymell of Hays, KS; step-sister, Carol (Larry) Horton of Great Bend, KS; step-brother Jim (Dee) Riebel of Lubbock, TX; and many nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington from 9am – 6pm on September 20, with family to greet friends from 6pm – 8pm.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 am on September 21, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Reverend Wayne Baldyga presiding, followed by burial at Fairview Cemetery in Galatia.

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

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 </figure>Ivonne “Vonnie” S. Burmeister, 83, passed away on September 18, 2022, at the Catholic Care Center in Bel Aire, Kansas. Vonnie was born on August 20, 1939, in the Methodist Parsonage in Claflin, Kansas, to Emery E. and Twila M. (Bisbee) Grossardt. She married Ferdinand “Fritz” H. Burmeister on January 23, 1960, in Claflin, Kansas.Vonnie graduated from Claflin High School as the Class President and Valedictorian in 1957 and then attended Emporia State University. In addition to supporting Fritz on the family farm, she worked at banks in Claflin and Galatia, Stricker Farms, and the Hoisington Public Library. She especially enjoyed working with the young children as the Children’s Librarian.Vonnie was a 58-year member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia, where she was active on church council, ladies’ group, and choir. She supported her children as a leader with the Fairview Scouts 4-H club and taught crocheting and knitting.She was preceded in death by her husband Fritz, her parents, and step-father Norbert Riebel. She is survived by; sons Chris (Shahi) of Cinnaminson, NJ, Dan (Tammy) of Plainfield, IL, and Kurt (Mandy) of Eastborough, KS; grandsons, Zane (Daniella) of Chesterfield, MI, Jacob (Hannah) of Royal Oak, MI, Grant of Lakewood, CO, and Graham of Golden, CO; great granddaughters, Brielle and Ava; sister, Darlene (Larry) Plymell of Hays, KS; step-sister, Carol (Larry) Horton of Great Bend, KS; step-brother Jim (Dee) Riebel of Lubbock, TX; and many nieces and nephews.Visitation will be at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home in Hoisington from 9am – 6pm on September 20, with family to greet friends from 6pm – 8pm.Funeral service will be at 10:30 am on September 21, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Reverend Wayne Baldyga presiding, followed by burial at Fairview Cemetery in Galatia.Memorials may be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church or the American Heart Association in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Ivonne 'Vonnie' Burmeister, age 83

Michael Ray Best, 65, passed away Sept. 13, 2022, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

He was born April 20, 1957, in Larned, the son of Robert Lee Best and Virginia Marie (Belcher) Best.

Mike graduated from Larned High School in 1975. He attended the University of Kansas and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1979. Following graduation, he taught eighth-grade history at Pratt Middle School and coached intramural football and wrestling. On August 2, 1980, he married Elizabeth (Libby) Ann Roth in Larned. They lived in Larned and raised their family there until 2007. 

During their years in Larned, Mike worked as manager of various departments at Dillons. Mike served on the Larned City Council, Pawnee County Economic Development Committee, Larned Swimming Pool Committee, State Theatre Association Board, 4-H Extension Council, Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee, and Pawnee County Relay for Life. He coached little league and pee-wee baseball. After relocating to Lawrence, Mike worked for Dillons and most recently retired from HyVee in 2016. He enjoyed attending KU sporting events, playing golf with friends, and spending time with his five grandchildren. He attended River City Church in Lawrence, and he was involved in Family Promise of Lawrence, an organization that helps families in housing crisis achieve and maintain permanent housing. Mike was a devoted husband, son, father, and grandpa.

Survivors include; wife, Elizabeth Best, Lawrence; son, Mark (April) Best, Lawrence; daughter Sarah (Mark) Kohls, Topeka; and five grandchildren, Mason Best, Grayson Kohls, Hannah Kohls, Asher Kohls, and Tenley Kohls. Other survivors include; mother, Virginia Best, Larned; sister, Tracey (Mike) Reynolds, Larned, brother-in-law, Richard (Richelle) Roth, Larned, and multiple nieces and a nephew.

He was preceded in death by; father, Robert Best, brother, Rick Best, and niece, Reanna Roth.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with family present from 6-8 p.m. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to Family Promise of Lawrence, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Michael Ray Best, 65, passed away Sept. 13, 2022, at the University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.He was born April 20, 1957, in Larned, the son of Robert Lee Best and Virginia Marie (Belcher) Best.Mike graduated from Larned High School in 1975. He attended the University of Kansas and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education in 1979. Following graduation, he taught eighth-grade history at Pratt Middle School and coached intramural football and wrestling. On August 2, 1980, he married Elizabeth (Libby) Ann Roth in Larned. They lived in Larned and raised their family there until 2007. During their years in Larned, Mike worked as manager of various departments at Dillons. Mike served on the Larned City Council, Pawnee County Economic Development Committee, Larned Swimming Pool Committee, State Theatre Association Board, 4-H Extension Council, Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee, and Pawnee County Relay for Life. He coached little league and pee-wee baseball. After relocating to Lawrence, Mike worked for Dillons and most recently retired from HyVee in 2016. He enjoyed attending KU sporting events, playing golf with friends, and spending time with his five grandchildren. He attended River City Church in Lawrence, and he was involved in Family Promise of Lawrence, an organization that helps families in housing crisis achieve and maintain permanent housing. Mike was a devoted husband, son, father, and grandpa.Survivors include; wife, Elizabeth Best, Lawrence; son, Mark (April) Best, Lawrence; daughter Sarah (Mark) Kohls, Topeka; and five grandchildren, Mason Best, Grayson Kohls, Hannah Kohls, Asher Kohls, and Tenley Kohls. Other survivors include; mother, Virginia Best, Larned; sister, Tracey (Mike) Reynolds, Larned, brother-in-law, Richard (Richelle) Roth, Larned, and multiple nieces and a nephew.He was preceded in death by; father, Robert Best, brother, Rick Best, and niece, Reanna Roth.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Pastor Ryan Webster presiding. Visitation will be Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2022, at Beckwith Mortuary 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with family present from 6-8 p.m. Inurnment will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to Family Promise of Lawrence, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Michael Best, age 65

Rodney Maurice Schwartz, 65, passed away in Ellinwood, KS on Sept. 15, 2022. Born on Jan. 15, 1957, in Ellinwood,&nbsp; he was the son of Rheinard and Joan (Henning) Schwartz. A lifetime Ellinwood resident, Rodney graduated from Ellinwood High in 1975. He worked a variety of maintenance jobs including Lakin Comanche Cemetery. Rodney loved his family and pets and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the casinos. &nbsp;

Survivors include daughter, Angie Schwartz, Ellinwood; sons, Zachary Schwartz and Jeremy Schwartz both of Ellinwood; mother, Joan Schwartz, Chase; brother, Curtis Schwartz, Chase; five grandchildren, Shelbee, Dawson, Lakyn, Michelle, and Blayne; sisters, Florenda Standlee, Anita Christiensen (Max), Shirley Schwartz, Janice Simmons (Jim), Renee Kasselman (Pat); seven nieces, eight nephews, seven great-nieces, and four great-nephews. Rod was preceded in death by his father and brother, Jason Schwartz, nephew, Christopher Schwartz and brother in laws Curtis Standlee and Kim Maser.

Inurnment will take place Friday. Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery in Great Bend, followed by a reception at St. Joseph parish hall in Ellinwood. Rosary will take place at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the family for funeral expenses or to be used towards an education fund for grandchildren in care of Minnis Chapel,&nbsp;PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Rodney Maurice Schwartz, 65, passed away in Ellinwood, KS on Sept. 15, 2022. Born on Jan. 15, 1957, in Ellinwood,&nbsp; he was the son of Rheinard and Joan (Henning) Schwartz. A lifetime Ellinwood resident, Rodney graduated from Ellinwood High in 1975. He worked a variety of maintenance jobs including Lakin Comanche Cemetery. Rodney loved his family and pets and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and the casinos. &nbsp;Survivors include daughter, Angie Schwartz, Ellinwood; sons, Zachary Schwartz and Jeremy Schwartz both of Ellinwood; mother, Joan Schwartz, Chase; brother, Curtis Schwartz, Chase; five grandchildren, Shelbee, Dawson, Lakyn, Michelle, and Blayne; sisters, Florenda Standlee, Anita Christiensen (Max), Shirley Schwartz, Janice Simmons (Jim), Renee Kasselman (Pat); seven nieces, eight nephews, seven great-nieces, and four great-nephews. Rod was preceded in death by his father and brother, Jason Schwartz, nephew, Christopher Schwartz and brother in laws Curtis Standlee and Kim Maser.Inurnment will take place Friday. Sept. 23 at 10 a.m. at Hillcrest Cemetery in Great Bend, followed by a reception at St. Joseph parish hall in Ellinwood. Rosary will take place at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood on Thursday, Sept. 22 at 7 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the family for funeral expenses or to be used towards an education fund for grandchildren in care of Minnis Chapel,&nbsp;PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;

Rodney Schwartz, age 65

Kenton Leon Donovan, 63, died September 16, 2022, at the University of Kansas Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born August 28, 1959, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Marvin Lee and Roberta Emily (Deichen) Donovan. Kenton graduated from Hoisington High School in 1979.

He served in the Kansas Army National Guard serving from 1977 to 1997 during the Persian Gulf War, in Belgium, Switzerland, Holland and Germany.

Kenton was a longtime Hoisington resident, working for Fuller Brush, and as a custodian for USD 431 and Walmart. He also had a part time business doing landscaping. Kenton was a car enthusiast, he helped start the Mid-America Mopar Club in Great Bend with his beloved Super Bee. He loved roller skating, gardening and collecting white tigers, matchbox cars, and angels.

On April 15, 1989, he married Kimberly M. Sander, they later divorced.

He is survived by his two daughters; Delora Claire (Ben) Erwin of Woodward, Oklahoma and Larissa Terra (Darin) Eggers of Russell; two sisters, Sherri K. Donovan and Vonda M. (David) Wigal, all of Wichita; four grandchildren, Blake Donovan Wigal, Bentlee Michael Smith Donovan, Anastazia Rayne Erwin, and Terra Jayden Eggers.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Roberta Donovan, his grandparents, Jerome &amp; Lenora Donovan, a brother, Terry L. Donovan, and his Aunt Delora M. Donovan.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, with family to greet friends from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Monday, September 19, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. Burial will follow in Hoisington Cemetery with graveside honors performed the Kansas National Guard Honor Guard.

Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Kenton Leon Donovan, 63, died September 16, 2022, at the University of Kansas Hospital, Great Bend, Kansas. He was born August 28, 1959, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of Marvin Lee and Roberta Emily (Deichen) Donovan. Kenton graduated from Hoisington High School in 1979.He served in the Kansas Army National Guard serving from 1977 to 1997 during the Persian Gulf War, in Belgium, Switzerland, Holland and Germany.Kenton was a longtime Hoisington resident, working for Fuller Brush, and as a custodian for USD 431 and Walmart. He also had a part time business doing landscaping. Kenton was a car enthusiast, he helped start the Mid-America Mopar Club in Great Bend with his beloved Super Bee. He loved roller skating, gardening and collecting white tigers, matchbox cars, and angels.On April 15, 1989, he married Kimberly M. Sander, they later divorced.He is survived by his two daughters; Delora Claire (Ben) Erwin of Woodward, Oklahoma and Larissa Terra (Darin) Eggers of Russell; two sisters, Sherri K. Donovan and Vonda M. (David) Wigal, all of Wichita; four grandchildren, Blake Donovan Wigal, Bentlee Michael Smith Donovan, Anastazia Rayne Erwin, and Terra Jayden Eggers.He was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Roberta Donovan, his grandparents, Jerome &amp; Lenora Donovan, a brother, Terry L. Donovan, and his Aunt Delora M. Donovan.Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, with family to greet friends from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 2 p.m., Monday, September 19, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Don Fisher presiding. Burial will follow in Hoisington Cemetery with graveside honors performed the Kansas National Guard Honor Guard.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Kenton Donovan, age 63

Theresa M. Kreutzer, 90, died September 15, 2022 at her home in Larned.

She was born May 18, 1932 at Chase, Kansas, the daughter of Anton and Matilda Zorn Wondra.

She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Altar Society of Larned, member of the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary, and past member of Larned Garden Club. She was an Avon rep for many years.

On September 5, 1956 she married Victor Kreutzer in Libenthal, Kansas; he survives.

Survivors include her husband; son, Ron (Monica) Kreutzer; step granddaughter, Amanda; grandson, Ryan; brother Steve Wondra; sister, Addie Phillips; sister-in-law, Rosemary Wondra; and brother-in-law Melvin Dreher.

She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Bruce; two brothers, Bernard and Gloria, Tony and Jane; a sister, Mildred; and brother-in-law, Rex Phillips.

Funeral mass will be 10:3s0 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Theresa M. Kreutzer, 90, died September 15, 2022 at her home in Larned.She was born May 18, 1932 at Chase, Kansas, the daughter of Anton and Matilda Zorn Wondra.She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and Altar Society of Larned, member of the Pawnee Valley Community Hospital Auxiliary, and past member of Larned Garden Club. She was an Avon rep for many years.On September 5, 1956 she married Victor Kreutzer in Libenthal, Kansas; he survives.Survivors include her husband; son, Ron (Monica) Kreutzer; step granddaughter, Amanda; grandson, Ryan; brother Steve Wondra; sister, Addie Phillips; sister-in-law, Rosemary Wondra; and brother-in-law Melvin Dreher.She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Bruce; two brothers, Bernard and Gloria, Tony and Jane; a sister, Mildred; and brother-in-law, Rex Phillips.Funeral mass will be 10:3s0 a.m. Monday, September 19, 2022 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned, with Father Bernard Felix presiding. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday, September 17, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Welcome Inn Senior Center or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Theresa Kreutzer, age 90

Janet Rankin, 95, passed away July 12, 2022, in Houston, Texas. She was born Dec. 24, 1926, the daughter of Herman and Sena Behrens, and later married Daylon Rankin on Aug. 6, 1947.

Memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at Peace Lutheran Church, rural Albert. Inurnment will follow. Memorials have been designated to the Peace Lutheran Scholarship Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. A full obituary can be found at www.bryantfh.net.

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 </figure>Janet Rankin, 95, passed away July 12, 2022, in Houston, Texas. She was born Dec. 24, 1926, the daughter of Herman and Sena Behrens, and later married Daylon Rankin on Aug. 6, 1947.Memorial service will be held on Friday, Sept. 23, 2022, 10:30 a.m., at Peace Lutheran Church, rural Albert. Inurnment will follow. Memorials have been designated to the Peace Lutheran Scholarship Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. A full obituary can be found at www.bryantfh.net.

Janet Rankin, age 95

Carrie Lynn Heiderscheidt, 64, passed away on Sept. 11, 2022, in Hutchinson. Carrie was born in Salina, on July 29, 1958, to Betty Lou and Wesley Nichols.

Carrie grew up traveling the nation and abroad with her Air Force Sergeant dad, Glenn Schuster, mom, Betty Schuster, and two sisters, Beverly Schuster and Diana Ferguson. Carrie’s early adult years were spent being connected to the land, raising Great Danes and studying holistic health. She always held an amazing memory, and loved to tell stories. She will be remembered for her fiery red hair and spirit.

Carrie enjoyed riding motorcycles with her lifelong companion, Jerry Heiderscheidt of Hutchinson. Carrie had two children, Crystal Pennington Mittel and Russell “Rusty” Pennington; and three grandchildren, Kadin, Trey and Bailey Pennington. Carrie also has a brother, Stan Nichols. Carrie valued spending time with family and is now reunited in the next cycle with her father, Wesley; her dad, Glenn; and her sister, Beverly.

Graveside Memorial Service will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at 2 p.m., at the Great Bend Cemetery.

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 </figure>Carrie Lynn Heiderscheidt, 64, passed away on Sept. 11, 2022, in Hutchinson. Carrie was born in Salina, on July 29, 1958, to Betty Lou and Wesley Nichols.Carrie grew up traveling the nation and abroad with her Air Force Sergeant dad, Glenn Schuster, mom, Betty Schuster, and two sisters, Beverly Schuster and Diana Ferguson. Carrie’s early adult years were spent being connected to the land, raising Great Danes and studying holistic health. She always held an amazing memory, and loved to tell stories. She will be remembered for her fiery red hair and spirit.Carrie enjoyed riding motorcycles with her lifelong companion, Jerry Heiderscheidt of Hutchinson. Carrie had two children, Crystal Pennington Mittel and Russell “Rusty” Pennington; and three grandchildren, Kadin, Trey and Bailey Pennington. Carrie also has a brother, Stan Nichols. Carrie valued spending time with family and is now reunited in the next cycle with her father, Wesley; her dad, Glenn; and her sister, Beverly.Graveside Memorial Service will be held Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, at 2 p.m., at the Great Bend Cemetery.

Carrie Heiderscheidt, age 64

Goodland, Kansas, resident&nbsp;Craig Wayne Holmes&nbsp;was born&nbsp;November 28, 1965, in&nbsp;Garden City, Kansas,&nbsp;to&nbsp;Robert and Frankie (Harp) Holmes.&nbsp;He passed away on September 10, 2022, at the Aurora Medical Center&nbsp;in Aurora, Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was 56 years old.

He&nbsp;attended school in Sheridan Lake and graduated from Plainview High School in 1984.

Craig worked for approximately 30 years with Caldwell Furniture and Garcia’s Furniture as a delivery and repairman. &nbsp;In his free time, he enjoyed going fishing, playing video games and watching football.

He was&nbsp;preceded&nbsp;in death by&nbsp;his parents.

He is survived by&nbsp;his siblings Debra (Joe) Bennett of Goodland, Kansas, Larry Homes of Goodland, Kansas, and Roger (Cindy) Holmes of Salina, Kansas, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Graveside memorial&nbsp;services will be held on&nbsp;Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 2 PM MT&nbsp;at&nbsp;the Goodland Cemetery.

Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.

Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

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 </figure>Goodland, Kansas, resident&nbsp;Craig Wayne Holmes&nbsp;was born&nbsp;November 28, 1965, in&nbsp;Garden City, Kansas,&nbsp;to&nbsp;Robert and Frankie (Harp) Holmes.&nbsp;He passed away on September 10, 2022, at the Aurora Medical Center&nbsp;in Aurora, Colorado.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was 56 years old.He&nbsp;attended school in Sheridan Lake and graduated from Plainview High School in 1984.Craig worked for approximately 30 years with Caldwell Furniture and Garcia’s Furniture as a delivery and repairman. &nbsp;In his free time, he enjoyed going fishing, playing video games and watching football.He was&nbsp;preceded&nbsp;in death by&nbsp;his parents.He is survived by&nbsp;his siblings Debra (Joe) Bennett of Goodland, Kansas, Larry Homes of Goodland, Kansas, and Roger (Cindy) Holmes of Salina, Kansas, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and friends.Graveside memorial&nbsp;services will be held on&nbsp;Saturday, September 24, 2022, at 2 PM MT&nbsp;at&nbsp;the Goodland Cemetery.Online condolences for the family may be left at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com/">www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com</a>.Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Craig Wayne Holmes 

Abigail Elaine “Abby” Stiner, 24, passed away on September 13, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. She was born on August 13, 1998, at Great Bend, Kansas, to Kyle &amp; Aiden (Meacham) Stiner.

Abby was a Kansas City, Mo. resident. She was a graduate of Great Bend High School and of Washburn University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in marketing and international business, and was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. After graduation, she worked as a product operations specialist at Old Navy. Abby enjoyed listening to music, going to concerts and movies, traveling (even with Mom and Dad), and spending time with her family and friends, especially spoiling her nephews.

Survivors include her parents, Kyle and Aiden Stiner of Great Bend, Kan.; a brother, Kole (Madison) Stiner of McPherson, Kan.; two nephews, Knox and Brooks Stiner; grandparents, Bob Meacham and wife, Kathy of Newton, Kan., Mary Frost of Punta Gorda, Fla., Kenneth and Karen Stiner of Newton, Kan.; aunts and uncles, Kasha Stiner of Newton, Kan., Khale (Beth) Meacham of Commerce City, Colo., Ray (Jill) Romero of Thornton, Colo., Julie (Mike) Strohm of Olathe, Kan., Luke (Jacquelyn) Banning of Pflugerville, Tex., Amy Jamerson of Charlotte, N.C., and Matt Banning of Redway, Calif.; seventeen cousins; and her beloved cat, Welly.

Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 18, 2022, with the family receiving guest from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 19, 2022, at Encounter Church (formerly First Assembly of God) with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend North. Memorials have been designated to Abigail Stiner Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Abigail Elaine “Abby” Stiner, 24, passed away on September 13, 2022, in Kansas City, Mo. She was born on August 13, 1998, at Great Bend, Kansas, to Kyle &amp; Aiden (Meacham) Stiner.Abby was a Kansas City, Mo. resident. She was a graduate of Great Bend High School and of Washburn University, receiving a bachelor’s degree in marketing and international business, and was a member of Alpha Phi sorority. After graduation, she worked as a product operations specialist at Old Navy. Abby enjoyed listening to music, going to concerts and movies, traveling (even with Mom and Dad), and spending time with her family and friends, especially spoiling her nephews.Survivors include her parents, Kyle and Aiden Stiner of Great Bend, Kan.; a brother, Kole (Madison) Stiner of McPherson, Kan.; two nephews, Knox and Brooks Stiner; grandparents, Bob Meacham and wife, Kathy of Newton, Kan., Mary Frost of Punta Gorda, Fla., Kenneth and Karen Stiner of Newton, Kan.; aunts and uncles, Kasha Stiner of Newton, Kan., Khale (Beth) Meacham of Commerce City, Colo., Ray (Jill) Romero of Thornton, Colo., Julie (Mike) Strohm of Olathe, Kan., Luke (Jacquelyn) Banning of Pflugerville, Tex., Amy Jamerson of Charlotte, N.C., and Matt Banning of Redway, Calif.; seventeen cousins; and her beloved cat, Welly.Visitation will take place from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, September 18, 2022, with the family receiving guest from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m., Monday, September 19, 2022, at Encounter Church (formerly First Assembly of God) with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend North. Memorials have been designated to Abigail Stiner Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Abigail 'Abby' Stiner, age 24

Robert Lee Nolan, Jr., 51, Hays, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, at HaysMed.

He was born Aug. 3, 1971, in Great Bend, the son of Robert L. and Wanda (Burress) Nolan. He graduated from Hays High School in 1989 and from Barton County Community College. Robert dedicated his life to service and saving lives. He was a Captain with the Hays Fire Department then worked for Ellis County EMS and was a flight paramedic with EagleMed. In 2019, he received the AAMS Critical Care Ground Award. Robert was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, an Ozzy Osbourne fan, and car enthusiast. Most of all, he loved his dogs and helping with wheat harvest.

Survivors include his partner: Patrick (Meyeres) Nolan of Hays, mother and step-father: Wanda and Ron Dodson of Hays, step-mother: Mary Nolan of Wichita, four brothers: Scott Nolan and wife Denise of Moses Lake, WA, Stacey Nolan of Hays, Les Nolan and wife Elizabeth of Great Bend, and Dustin Nolan and wife Sarah of Goddard, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday and from 9-9:45 a.m. on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church or to the Humane Society of the High Plains. Condolences and memories of Robert may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com.

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 </figure>Robert Lee Nolan, Jr., 51, Hays, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 2022, at HaysMed.He was born Aug. 3, 1971, in Great Bend, the son of Robert L. and Wanda (Burress) Nolan. He graduated from Hays High School in 1989 and from Barton County Community College. Robert dedicated his life to service and saving lives. He was a Captain with the Hays Fire Department then worked for Ellis County EMS and was a flight paramedic with EagleMed. In 2019, he received the AAMS Critical Care Ground Award. Robert was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, an Ozzy Osbourne fan, and car enthusiast. Most of all, he loved his dogs and helping with wheat harvest.Survivors include his partner: Patrick (Meyeres) Nolan of Hays, mother and step-father: Wanda and Ron Dodson of Hays, step-mother: Mary Nolan of Wichita, four brothers: Scott Nolan and wife Denise of Moses Lake, WA, Stacey Nolan of Hays, Les Nolan and wife Elizabeth of Great Bend, and Dustin Nolan and wife Sarah of Goddard, and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17, 2022, at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church with Fr. Damian Richards officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m. on Friday and from 9-9:45 a.m. on Saturday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home. A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church or to the Humane Society of the High Plains. Condolences and memories of Robert may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Robert Nolan, Jr., age 51

Sister Jolene Geier, 84, died Sept. 14, 2022, at the Dominican Sisters of Peace motherhouse in Great Bend. She was born Jan. 1, 1938, in Garden City, the daughter of Anthony and Josephine Lavenstein Geier.

She entered the Dominican Sisters community in 1952 and pronounced vows in 1955. In 2020, she celebrated 65 years of religious profession. Sister Jolene began her ministry as an elementary school teacher, serving in Kansas and Colorado schools. A call to pastoral ministry took her to St. Joseph Memorial Hospital as well as Sacred Heart Parish, both in Larned. In the 1970s, she began developing what would become the Associates of the Kansas Dominicans. She also served the congregation as justice promoter. Her final years in ministry were spent on the staff of Heartland Center for Spirituality, Great Bend.

Sister Jolene was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by brothers Alan, Danny and Larry Geier, sisters Barbara Jean Schartz, Katherine Rhodes and Lola Wilson, several nieces and nephews, as well as the Dominican Sisters of Peace.

A Wake Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. Both will take place at the Sisters’ Convent. Burial will be in the Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Sister Jolene may be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219-2098.

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 </figure>Sister Jolene Geier, 84, died Sept. 14, 2022, at the Dominican Sisters of Peace motherhouse in Great Bend. She was born Jan. 1, 1938, in Garden City, the daughter of Anthony and Josephine Lavenstein Geier.She entered the Dominican Sisters community in 1952 and pronounced vows in 1955. In 2020, she celebrated 65 years of religious profession. Sister Jolene began her ministry as an elementary school teacher, serving in Kansas and Colorado schools. A call to pastoral ministry took her to St. Joseph Memorial Hospital as well as Sacred Heart Parish, both in Larned. In the 1970s, she began developing what would become the Associates of the Kansas Dominicans. She also served the congregation as justice promoter. Her final years in ministry were spent on the staff of Heartland Center for Spirituality, Great Bend.Sister Jolene was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by brothers Alan, Danny and Larry Geier, sisters Barbara Jean Schartz, Katherine Rhodes and Lola Wilson, several nieces and nephews, as well as the Dominican Sisters of Peace.A Wake Service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 17. Both will take place at the Sisters’ Convent. Burial will be in the Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Sister Jolene may be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219-2098.

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