Elva “Irene” Cooper passed away to be in her heavenly home, on March 28,
 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the age of 90. She was born to 
Ralph and Elva (Weinhold) Cooper on January 13, 1932, in Russell County,
 Kansas. Irene was united in marriage to Henry Hrabik Jr. and they were 
blessed with two boys: Steven and David. The couple later divorced.
 Irene grew up in Russell County. She graduated from Dorrance High 
School in 1951 and furthered her education at a business school in 
Denver, Colorado. When Irene and Henry Jr. married, the couple moved 
around, and she stayed home to raise her family. Irene was raised in a 
God-centered home, so in turn she raised her family to know and love the
 Lord. She loved her family and her Dachshunds like they were her own 
kids. Irene enjoyed playing the piano, singing, country gospel music, 
and old westerns like Bonanza and Gunsmoke.
 Irene was an angel among us with a heart of gold. She set before us 
an example and taught us with her daily life how to act with justice, to
 treasure the Lord's gracious love, and to walk humbly in the company of
 our Savior. We will miss her greatly, but only for a little while, 
until we see her again on the streets of gold.
 She is survived by her children, Steven Hrabik of Colorado Springs, 
CO and David and Vonda Hrabik of Colorado Springs, CO; siblings, Ina 
Hendrick of Salina, KS, Nancy Duryee of Dorrance, KS, Mayme Martin of 
Russell Co., KS; one grandchild, Amanda and Mike Maricekic; and 
great-grandchildren, Malakai and Amila.
 Irene joins on the streets of gold, her parents, Ralph and Elva Cooper; and siblings, Talbert Cooper and Mavis Kaufman.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 10 AM 
at the First Baptist Church in Wilson. Visitation will be on Friday from
 2PM until 8PM with Family Receiving Friends from 5PM until 7PM at the 
funeral home in Wilson.
 Memorials are suggested to Baptist Christian Missions and may be 
sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home PO BOX 533, Wilson, KS 
67490.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Elva “Irene” Cooper passed away to be in her heavenly home, on March 28,
 2022, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, at the age of 90. She was born to 
Ralph and Elva (Weinhold) Cooper on January 13, 1932, in Russell County,
 Kansas. Irene was united in marriage to Henry Hrabik Jr. and they were 
blessed with two boys: Steven and David. The couple later divorced.
 Irene grew up in Russell County. She graduated from Dorrance High 
School in 1951 and furthered her education at a business school in 
Denver, Colorado. When Irene and Henry Jr. married, the couple moved 
around, and she stayed home to raise her family. Irene was raised in a 
God-centered home, so in turn she raised her family to know and love the
 Lord. She loved her family and her Dachshunds like they were her own 
kids. Irene enjoyed playing the piano, singing, country gospel music, 
and old westerns like Bonanza and Gunsmoke.
 Irene was an angel among us with a heart of gold. She set before us 
an example and taught us with her daily life how to act with justice, to
 treasure the Lord's gracious love, and to walk humbly in the company of
 our Savior. We will miss her greatly, but only for a little while, 
until we see her again on the streets of gold.
 She is survived by her children, Steven Hrabik of Colorado Springs, 
CO and David and Vonda Hrabik of Colorado Springs, CO; siblings, Ina 
Hendrick of Salina, KS, Nancy Duryee of Dorrance, KS, Mayme Martin of 
Russell Co., KS; one grandchild, Amanda and Mike Maricekic; and 
great-grandchildren, Malakai and Amila.
 Irene joins on the streets of gold, her parents, Ralph and Elva Cooper; and siblings, Talbert Cooper and Mavis Kaufman.
 A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, April 9, 2022, at 10 AM 
at the First Baptist Church in Wilson. Visitation will be on Friday from
 2PM until 8PM with Family Receiving Friends from 5PM until 7PM at the 
funeral home in Wilson.
 Memorials are suggested to Baptist Christian Missions and may be 
sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home PO BOX 533, Wilson, KS 
67490.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Elva 'Irene' Cooper 

Aaron Lee Boese, 38, passed away April 4, 2022 in Garden City.

He was born March 25, 1984 in Larned, the son of Brent Lynn Boese and Janice Leann Helzer Perez.

A lifetime area resident, he was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the Radium Bridge Club. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and 4-wheelers, rebuilding and working on things, fishing, hunting, camping, the beach, and going to the water park with his kids.

Survivors include his mother, Janice Perez, Great Bend; stepfather, John Perez Jr., Tolleson, Arizona; three sons, Diego Perez, Topeka, Tristen Perez, Great Bend, Gunnar Boese, Rozel; three daughters, Shaylyn Perez, Topeka, Erin Perez, Great Bend, Mariah Byard, Rozel; stepson, Peyton Price, Rozel; stepdaughter, Tamber McIntyre, Rozel; former spouse, April McIntyre, Rozel; brother, Jason (Brandi) Boese, Temple, Texas; two sisters, Brandi Boese, Derby, Kylie (Mace) Sarles, Tolleson, Arizona; grandmother, Marcialee Lawrence, Lewis; significant other, Katie Gutierrez; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Brent Boese, brother, Joshua Boese, and his grandparents, Vernon Boese, Ella Boese, and Wiley Helzer.

Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5851 Eisenhower, Great Bend, Kansas 67530, with Bishop Joshua Boone presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Aaron Boese Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Dateline: RozelAaron Lee Boese, 38, passed away April 4, 2022 in Garden City.He was born March 25, 1984 in Larned, the son of Brent Lynn Boese and Janice Leann Helzer Perez.A lifetime area resident, he was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the Radium Bridge Club. He enjoyed riding motorcycles and 4-wheelers, rebuilding and working on things, fishing, hunting, camping, the beach, and going to the water park with his kids.Survivors include his mother, Janice Perez, Great Bend; stepfather, John Perez Jr., Tolleson, Arizona; three sons, Diego Perez, Topeka, Tristen Perez, Great Bend, Gunnar Boese, Rozel; three daughters, Shaylyn Perez, Topeka, Erin Perez, Great Bend, Mariah Byard, Rozel; stepson, Peyton Price, Rozel; stepdaughter, Tamber McIntyre, Rozel; former spouse, April McIntyre, Rozel; brother, Jason (Brandi) Boese, Temple, Texas; two sisters, Brandi Boese, Derby, Kylie (Mace) Sarles, Tolleson, Arizona; grandmother, Marcialee Lawrence, Lewis; significant other, Katie Gutierrez; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.He was preceded in death by his father, Brent Boese, brother, Joshua Boese, and his grandparents, Vernon Boese, Ella Boese, and Wiley Helzer.Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 9, 2022 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 5851 Eisenhower, Great Bend, Kansas 67530, with Bishop Joshua Boone presiding.Memorials may be given to the Aaron Boese Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Aaron Lee Boese, age 38

Larned - Carrie Lyn Caplinger, 47, passed away April 2, 2022 at Wesley Medical
Center, Wichita.

She was born September 1, 1974 in Larned the daughter of Donna Sue
Caplinger.

She was a lifetime Larned resident; moving to Ellsworth in 1999. She
attended the First United Methodist Church in Ellsworth; was a member of the
Aktion Club, the Special Olympics and enjoyed attending the Tim Tebow Night to
Shine event; was a former member of the Cat Backers and she loved watching The
Lawrence Welk Show.

Survivors include; her parents, Verlin “Orley” and Donna Morgan, Larned; her
aunts and uncles, Hugh and Linda Mounday, Hutchinson, Dave Morgan, Derby and
Gale and Sharon Morgan, Sunrise Beach, Missouri; a Special Cousin, Kala
Steffen, Fort Collins, Colorado and many other cousins.

She was preceded in death by; her grandparents, Don and Marjorie Caplinger
and William and Ailsa Morgan and her uncle, Gary Caplinger.

Cremation has taken place and memorial graveside service will be 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Zook, KS with Pastor Wade Russell
presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday at Beckwith
Mortuary, Larned. Inurnment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County Humane Society, in care of
Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be
left at www.becwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Larned - Carrie Lyn Caplinger, 47, passed away April 2, 2022 at Wesley Medical
Center, Wichita.She was born September 1, 1974 in Larned the daughter of Donna Sue
Caplinger.She was a lifetime Larned resident; moving to Ellsworth in 1999. She
attended the First United Methodist Church in Ellsworth; was a member of the
Aktion Club, the Special Olympics and enjoyed attending the Tim Tebow Night to
Shine event; was a former member of the Cat Backers and she loved watching The
Lawrence Welk Show.Survivors include; her parents, Verlin “Orley” and Donna Morgan, Larned; her
aunts and uncles, Hugh and Linda Mounday, Hutchinson, Dave Morgan, Derby and
Gale and Sharon Morgan, Sunrise Beach, Missouri; a Special Cousin, Kala
Steffen, Fort Collins, Colorado and many other cousins.She was preceded in death by; her grandparents, Don and Marjorie Caplinger
and William and Ailsa Morgan and her uncle, Gary Caplinger.Cremation has taken place and memorial graveside service will be 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Zook, KS with Pastor Wade Russell
presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Tuesday at Beckwith
Mortuary, Larned. Inurnment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County Humane Society, in care of
Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be
left at www.becwithmortuary.com.

Carrie Caplinger, age 47

Joshua Calvin Bobbitt, 21, passed away March 28, 2022, at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. He was born on July 6, 2000, at Great Bend, the son of Scott and Connie (Hafliger) Bobbitt.

Joshua was a longtime Great Bend resident, most recently living in Wichita. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Joshua enjoyed sports, especially wrestling which he participated in high school. He was an avid Denver Bronco and K-State fan.

Survivors include his mother, Connie Bobbitt of Overland Park; three brothers, Thomas Bobbitt of Wichita, Alan Matthew Bobbitt of Great Bend, and Bobby Bobbitt and wife Kelly of Overland Park; a sister, Abigail Long and husband Adam of Birmingham, Ala.; his girlfriend, Alexis Davis and her son Izaiah Watkins; and nieces and nephews, Jonas, Tristan, Avrey and Talon. He was preceded in death by his father, Scott Bobbitt.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Ernest Alexander presiding. Inurnment will be in the Utica Cemetery at a later date. Memorials have been designated to CASA or Kansas Children’s Service League, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasJoshua Calvin Bobbitt, 21, passed away March 28, 2022, at Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita. He was born on July 6, 2000, at Great Bend, the son of Scott and Connie (Hafliger) Bobbitt.Joshua was a longtime Great Bend resident, most recently living in Wichita. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Joshua enjoyed sports, especially wrestling which he participated in high school. He was an avid Denver Bronco and K-State fan.Survivors include his mother, Connie Bobbitt of Overland Park; three brothers, Thomas Bobbitt of Wichita, Alan Matthew Bobbitt of Great Bend, and Bobby Bobbitt and wife Kelly of Overland Park; a sister, Abigail Long and husband Adam of Birmingham, Ala.; his girlfriend, Alexis Davis and her son Izaiah Watkins; and nieces and nephews, Jonas, Tristan, Avrey and Talon. He was preceded in death by his father, Scott Bobbitt.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, April 7, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Ernest Alexander presiding. Inurnment will be in the Utica Cemetery at a later date. Memorials have been designated to CASA or Kansas Children’s Service League, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Joshua Bobbitt, age 21

Claudio Sanchez Molina, 52, passed away March 31, 2022, in rural Stafford County, Kansas. He was born on October 30, 1969, in Cerro Mocho, Tula, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Bernardino Sanchez Posadas &amp; Marciana Molina Sustita. He married Daria Hernandez de Sanchez on June 7, 1987 at Matamoros del Tamaulipas, Mexico.

Claudio graduated from CBTIS in Victoria, Mexico. He was an oil rig operator for various oilfield companies in Kansas. He enjoyed dancing, playing poker, visiting casinos, working and listening to music. Claudio had a strong voice but a very humble and caring heart. He was always attentive and willing to help others. Claudio was an amazing man, wonderful husband, father, grandfather and will be irreplaceable.

Survivors include his wife, Daria Hernandez de Sanchez of the home; his children, Blanca E. Ortiz and her husband Ulysses, Claudio G. Sanchez and his wife Alex Lea, Darien B. Sanchez and his wife Ruth Gonzalez and Jesus E. Sanchez all of Great Bend; his brothers and sisters, Arcadia, Tomas, Teodora, Victor Manuel, Bernarda, Felicitas, Candelario, Maria, Alfonso, Margarita, Sabino, Flora, Leobardo and Dominga Sanchez Molina; and his grandchildren, Dominic U. Ortiz, Bella M. Ortiz, Gabriel E. Espino, Freyja A. Sanchez, Claudio O. Sanchez and Violeta A. Sanchez. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 4, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North.

<figure>
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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasClaudio Sanchez Molina, 52, passed away March 31, 2022, in rural Stafford County, Kansas. He was born on October 30, 1969, in Cerro Mocho, Tula, Tamaulipas, Mexico, to Bernardino Sanchez Posadas &amp; Marciana Molina Sustita. He married Daria Hernandez de Sanchez on June 7, 1987 at Matamoros del Tamaulipas, Mexico.Claudio graduated from CBTIS in Victoria, Mexico. He was an oil rig operator for various oilfield companies in Kansas. He enjoyed dancing, playing poker, visiting casinos, working and listening to music. Claudio had a strong voice but a very humble and caring heart. He was always attentive and willing to help others. Claudio was an amazing man, wonderful husband, father, grandfather and will be irreplaceable.Survivors include his wife, Daria Hernandez de Sanchez of the home; his children, Blanca E. Ortiz and her husband Ulysses, Claudio G. Sanchez and his wife Alex Lea, Darien B. Sanchez and his wife Ruth Gonzalez and Jesus E. Sanchez all of Great Bend; his brothers and sisters, Arcadia, Tomas, Teodora, Victor Manuel, Bernarda, Felicitas, Candelario, Maria, Alfonso, Margarita, Sabino, Flora, Leobardo and Dominga Sanchez Molina; and his grandchildren, Dominic U. Ortiz, Bella M. Ortiz, Gabriel E. Espino, Freyja A. Sanchez, Claudio O. Sanchez and Violeta A. Sanchez. He was preceded in death by his parents.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, April 4, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North.

Claudio Sanchez Molina, age 52

Brady Tyler Boker, 26, passed away March 27, 2022, at his home in Great Bend. He was born on September 5, 1995, to Matthew and Jolena (McMillen) Boker.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Brady worked for Quality Design Construction. Brady was known for his sense of humor and whitty remarks. He enjoyed outdoor activities and quality family time with those he loved and cherished. We put Brady in God’s hands and will love you Forever, Always, Promise.

Survivors include, his mother, Jolena Boker of Great Bend; his father, Matthew Boker of Peoria, Ariz.; two daughters, Zoey May Boker of Great Falls, Mont. and Laily Faye Boker of Great Bend; two sisters, Kristin Bridges and husband Russell of Oakdale, Calif. and Nicole Horner and husband Jarred of Great Bend; and his uncle Brian McMillen and family. Brady was a loving uncle to three nieces and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Papa Joe.

There will be no services as cremation has taken place. Memorials have been designated to the Brady Boker Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Brady Tyler Boker, 26, passed away March 27, 2022, at his home in Great Bend. He was born on September 5, 1995, to Matthew and Jolena (McMillen) Boker.A longtime Great Bend resident, Brady worked for Quality Design Construction. Brady was known for his sense of humor and whitty remarks. He enjoyed outdoor activities and quality family time with those he loved and cherished. We put Brady in God’s hands and will love you Forever, Always, Promise.Survivors include, his mother, Jolena Boker of Great Bend; his father, Matthew Boker of Peoria, Ariz.; two daughters, Zoey May Boker of Great Falls, Mont. and Laily Faye Boker of Great Bend; two sisters, Kristin Bridges and husband Russell of Oakdale, Calif. and Nicole Horner and husband Jarred of Great Bend; and his uncle Brian McMillen and family. Brady was a loving uncle to three nieces and four nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Papa Joe.There will be no services as cremation has taken place. Memorials have been designated to the Brady Boker Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Brady Boker, age 26

Sallie Adaline Hager, 86, passed away on March 28, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born on November 20, 1935 in Horace, Kansas to Glen &amp; Bessie (Smith) Neal. Sallie married Arthur Hager on August 18, 1953 at Hoisington, Kansas. He died May 26, 2014.

Coming from Dighton in 2004, Sallie was a Claflin, Kansas resident. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a nurse's aide, mainly for Lane County Hospital. She was a member of the Christian Church in Dighton, United Methodist Church in Claflin, lifetime member of the VFW, and an avid bingo player. Sallie also cherished her dog, Sarge.

Survivors include four daughters, Vickie (Randy) Oeser of Claflin, Debra (Paula Skinner) Hager of Wichita, Cathy (Matt) Soeken of Claflin, Sandra Jo Hager of Wichita; five grandchildren, Rachelle (Chad) Stratmann, Christina Hayes, Sara (Dustin) Arnold, Ryan (Abra) Oeser, Ross Oeser; ten great-grandchildren; Rebecca, Evan, Bryson and Ava Stratmann, Richie Hayes, Grant and Josslyn Arnold, Raelyn Oeser, Khloe and Layton Oeser; one great-great-grandchild, Brody; and one brother, Cecil Neal of Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three brothers, William “Bill”, Willis, and Fredrick Neal; and seven sisters, Arlamae and Kenavae Neal, Glenna Snieder, Jessie Kasselman, Twila Miller, Penny McClung, and Phyllis Luerman.

Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022 with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in Claflin with Pastor Diana Webster presiding. Interment will follow at the Claflin Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, Claflin EMS, or United Methodist Church of Claflin, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Dateline: Claflin, KansasSallie Adaline Hager, 86, passed away on March 28, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born on November 20, 1935 in Horace, Kansas to Glen &amp; Bessie (Smith) Neal. Sallie married Arthur Hager on August 18, 1953 at Hoisington, Kansas. He died May 26, 2014.Coming from Dighton in 2004, Sallie was a Claflin, Kansas resident. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a nurse's aide, mainly for Lane County Hospital. She was a member of the Christian Church in Dighton, United Methodist Church in Claflin, lifetime member of the VFW, and an avid bingo player. Sallie also cherished her dog, Sarge.Survivors include four daughters, Vickie (Randy) Oeser of Claflin, Debra (Paula Skinner) Hager of Wichita, Cathy (Matt) Soeken of Claflin, Sandra Jo Hager of Wichita; five grandchildren, Rachelle (Chad) Stratmann, Christina Hayes, Sara (Dustin) Arnold, Ryan (Abra) Oeser, Ross Oeser; ten great-grandchildren; Rebecca, Evan, Bryson and Ava Stratmann, Richie Hayes, Grant and Josslyn Arnold, Raelyn Oeser, Khloe and Layton Oeser; one great-great-grandchild, Brody; and one brother, Cecil Neal of Wisconsin. She is preceded in death by her husband; her parents; three brothers, William “Bill”, Willis, and Fredrick Neal; and seven sisters, Arlamae and Kenavae Neal, Glenna Snieder, Jessie Kasselman, Twila Miller, Penny McClung, and Phyllis Luerman.Visitation will take place from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 2022 with the family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the United Methodist Church in Claflin with Pastor Diana Webster presiding. Interment will follow at the Claflin Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice, Claflin EMS, or United Methodist Church of Claflin, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Sallie Adaline Hager, age 86

Sister Ancilla Schawe, 100, died March 25, 2022, in the Dominican Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend. She was born March 3, 1922, in Windthorst, KS, the daughter of Herman and Catherine Heeke Schawe. She entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1943 and pronounced vows in 1945. Sister Ancilla celebrated seventy-five years of religious profession in 2020.

Sister Ancilla ministered in the nursing profession. She served as supervisor, head nurse, or nursing director in hospitals in Great Bend, Garden City, Larned, and Lamar, CO, for 33 years. She then received training in pastoral care and ministered at Via Christi–St. Francis in Wichita for 22 years. She retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in 2004.

Sister Ancilla was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Albert Schawe, and five sisters, Elizabeth Ackerman, Magdalen Ackerman, Virginia Gillogly, Gertrude Rueb, and Pauline Durler. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; as well as the Dominican Sisters of Peace.

A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 1. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 on Saturday, April 2. Both will take place at the Sisters’ Convent. Burial will be in the Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery.

Memorials in honor of Sister Ancilla may be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219-2098. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend 67530.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasSister Ancilla Schawe, 100, died March 25, 2022, in the Dominican Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend. She was born March 3, 1922, in Windthorst, KS, the daughter of Herman and Catherine Heeke Schawe. She entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1943 and pronounced vows in 1945. Sister Ancilla celebrated seventy-five years of religious profession in 2020.Sister Ancilla ministered in the nursing profession. She served as supervisor, head nurse, or nursing director in hospitals in Great Bend, Garden City, Larned, and Lamar, CO, for 33 years. She then received training in pastoral care and ministered at Via Christi–St. Francis in Wichita for 22 years. She retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in 2004.Sister Ancilla was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Albert Schawe, and five sisters, Elizabeth Ackerman, Magdalen Ackerman, Virginia Gillogly, Gertrude Rueb, and Pauline Durler. She is survived by numerous nieces and nephews; as well as the Dominican Sisters of Peace.A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Friday, April 1. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 on Saturday, April 2. Both will take place at the Sisters’ Convent. Burial will be in the Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery.Memorials in honor of Sister Ancilla may be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219-2098. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend 67530.

Sister Ancilla Schawe, age 100

Sister Frances Biernacki, 94, died March 28, 2022, in the Dominican Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend. She was born February 25, 1928, in Garden City, KS, the daughter of Francis and Rose Mary Wolf Biernacki. She entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1943 and pronounced vows in 1946. Sister Frances celebrated seventy-five years of religious profession in 2021.

Sister Frances’s early ministry was in elementary education, teaching in Kansas and Colorado for twelve years. In 1956 she was assigned to begin a new mission in Nigeria, and later was instrumental in the founding of a Nigerian Dominican congregation, the Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena. Her twenty-one years of mission work included serving in Kenya and Niger. Between times of service in the missions, Sister Frances earned her MSW, ministering in that field for sixteen years. She retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in 2000.

Sister Frances was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers (John Fred, Leroy, Edmond, Raymond Charlie, David), and two sisters (Rosella Billinger, Evelyn Biernacki). She is survived by a brother Ivan Biernacki of Slidell, LA, several nieces and nephews, as well as the Dominican Sisters of Peace.

A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 30. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 31. Both will take place at the Sisters’ Convent. Burial will be in the Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Sister Frances may be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219-2098. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend 67530.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasSister Frances Biernacki, 94, died March 28, 2022, in the Dominican Sisters’ convent infirmary, Great Bend. She was born February 25, 1928, in Garden City, KS, the daughter of Francis and Rose Mary Wolf Biernacki. She entered the Dominican Sisters Community in 1943 and pronounced vows in 1946. Sister Frances celebrated seventy-five years of religious profession in 2021.Sister Frances’s early ministry was in elementary education, teaching in Kansas and Colorado for twelve years. In 1956 she was assigned to begin a new mission in Nigeria, and later was instrumental in the founding of a Nigerian Dominican congregation, the Sisters of St. Catherine of Siena. Her twenty-one years of mission work included serving in Kenya and Niger. Between times of service in the missions, Sister Frances earned her MSW, ministering in that field for sixteen years. She retired to the motherhouse in Great Bend in 2000.Sister Frances was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers (John Fred, Leroy, Edmond, Raymond Charlie, David), and two sisters (Rosella Billinger, Evelyn Biernacki). She is survived by a brother Ivan Biernacki of Slidell, LA, several nieces and nephews, as well as the Dominican Sisters of Peace.A Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 30. The Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 AM on Thursday, March 31. Both will take place at the Sisters’ Convent. Burial will be in the Sisters’ Resurrection Cemetery. Memorials in honor of Sister Frances may be sent to Dominican Sisters of Peace, 2320 Airport Drive, Columbus, OH 43219-2098. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net. Arrangements by Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend 67530.

Sister Frances Biernacki, age 94

Virginia Ann (Hill) Mitchell, 79, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 at her home.

Virginia was born September 23, 1942 on the family farm in Lincoln County, Kansas. She was the daughter of Harvey H. and Alice M. (Kral) Hill. She grew up in the Dorrance and Wilson area and graduated from Dorrance High School.

Virginia was united in marriage to Fredrick O. Mitchell, Sr. on January 29, 1961 in Russell. This union was blessed with three sons; Fredrick, Jr., Martin and Jason. They moved around some early in their marriage before moving to Great Bend in 1972. Fredrick preceded her in death on September 19, 2019.

Virginia was a devoted wife and homemaker for her sons. She was an active member in the First Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend and also taught Sunday school classes. She loved gardening, canning and cooking. She always had a love for cats.

Virginia’s surviving family include her two sons, Fredrick Mitchell, Jr. of Great Bend, Kansas and Martin Mitchell (Kathey) of Great Bend, Kansas; brother, Mark Hill (Debra) of Wilson, Kansas; sisters, Patricia Schnur (Bob) of Butler, Pennsylvania, Bonita Buehler of Russell, Kansas and Terry Soukup (Jerry) of Wilson, Kansas; three grandchildren, Trinity Mitchell, Ashley Stanley and Chelsea Morris (Levi); and four great-grandchildren, Charlotte Stanley, Peter Stanley, Claire Stanley and Warren Morris.

Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fredrick, son Jason John Mitchell and brother Roger Hill, and grandson-in-law Thomas Stanley

Celebration of Virginia’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the First Church of the Nazarene of Great Bend. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell. The family will be present to greet friends from 9:30 AM to Service time Thursday at the Church. A Memorial has been established with Golden Belt Humane Society. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Virginia Ann (Hill) Mitchell, 79, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 25, 2022 at her home.Virginia was born September 23, 1942 on the family farm in Lincoln County, Kansas. She was the daughter of Harvey H. and Alice M. (Kral) Hill. She grew up in the Dorrance and Wilson area and graduated from Dorrance High School.Virginia was united in marriage to Fredrick O. Mitchell, Sr. on January 29, 1961 in Russell. This union was blessed with three sons; Fredrick, Jr., Martin and Jason. They moved around some early in their marriage before moving to Great Bend in 1972. Fredrick preceded her in death on September 19, 2019.Virginia was a devoted wife and homemaker for her sons. She was an active member in the First Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend and also taught Sunday school classes. She loved gardening, canning and cooking. She always had a love for cats.Virginia’s surviving family include her two sons, Fredrick Mitchell, Jr. of Great Bend, Kansas and Martin Mitchell (Kathey) of Great Bend, Kansas; brother, Mark Hill (Debra) of Wilson, Kansas; sisters, Patricia Schnur (Bob) of Butler, Pennsylvania, Bonita Buehler of Russell, Kansas and Terry Soukup (Jerry) of Wilson, Kansas; three grandchildren, Trinity Mitchell, Ashley Stanley and Chelsea Morris (Levi); and four great-grandchildren, Charlotte Stanley, Peter Stanley, Claire Stanley and Warren Morris.Virginia was preceded in death by her parents, husband Fredrick, son Jason John Mitchell and brother Roger Hill, and grandson-in-law Thomas StanleyCelebration of Virginia’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, March 31, 2022 at the First Church of the Nazarene of Great Bend. Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell. The family will be present to greet friends from 9:30 AM to Service time Thursday at the Church. A Memorial has been established with Golden Belt Humane Society. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Virginia Ann (Hill) Mitchell, age 79

Diana "Diane" Lee Roat, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 26th, 2022, at home. She was born February 12, 1960 at Wichita, Kansas, to James Andrew Roat and Doris Verlea (Lemon) Roat.

She was a 1978 graduate of Great Bend High School. She was a past correctional officer at GEO Lawton correctional Facility in Lawton, Oklahoma and later at Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility in Larned. Diane was well respected by her coworkers as well as the inmates, She was known to run a tight ship. Diane was a certified ventriloquist earning her first "dummy" from the Nazarene Church in Great Bend for memorizing all the Books of the Bible, she was also an avid Kansas City Chiefs Fan and will be missed by all who knew her.

She is survived by her mother, Doris of rural Seward; a brother, David (Tracy) of Great Bend; two nephews, Jesse Roat (Brittany) of Hoisington and Trenton Roat and companion Kat Allen of Great Bend; and four nieces Kristin Roat of Great Bend, DJ (Nick) Miller of Great Bend, Chelsey West of Hays and Kayla (James) Godfrey of Hoisington; four great-nephews and 3 great-nieces; and her fur-babies Boo, Elton and Emma. Diane was proceeded in death by her father, James; two brothers, Jimmy and Darin; a nephew, Travis Roat; and a sister-in-law Karla J. Roat Neiman.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Chaplain Jeff Johnson presiding. Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Golden Belt Hospice or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasDiana "Diane" Lee Roat, 62, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on March 26th, 2022, at home. She was born February 12, 1960 at Wichita, Kansas, to James Andrew Roat and Doris Verlea (Lemon) Roat.She was a 1978 graduate of Great Bend High School. She was a past correctional officer at GEO Lawton correctional Facility in Lawton, Oklahoma and later at Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility in Larned. Diane was well respected by her coworkers as well as the inmates, She was known to run a tight ship. Diane was a certified ventriloquist earning her first "dummy" from the Nazarene Church in Great Bend for memorizing all the Books of the Bible, she was also an avid Kansas City Chiefs Fan and will be missed by all who knew her.She is survived by her mother, Doris of rural Seward; a brother, David (Tracy) of Great Bend; two nephews, Jesse Roat (Brittany) of Hoisington and Trenton Roat and companion Kat Allen of Great Bend; and four nieces Kristin Roat of Great Bend, DJ (Nick) Miller of Great Bend, Chelsey West of Hays and Kayla (James) Godfrey of Hoisington; four great-nephews and 3 great-nieces; and her fur-babies Boo, Elton and Emma. Diane was proceeded in death by her father, James; two brothers, Jimmy and Darin; a nephew, Travis Roat; and a sister-in-law Karla J. Roat Neiman.Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, March 31, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Chaplain Jeff Johnson presiding. Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Golden Belt Hospice or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Diana "Diane" Lee Roat, age 62

Angel Daniel Lopez-Ramirez, 10, passed away March 24, 2022, at UKMC – Great Bend in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on October 8, 2011, in Mesa, Arizona to Fernando Lopez and Martha Ramirez.

Known for being funny and energetic, Angel was also kind and loved to volunteer. He often shared of time he spent with his family, whom he was extremely proud to be a part of.

Survivors include his father, Fernando Lopez; his mother, Martha Ramirez; three sisters, Maribel, Elizabeth, and Iridian Ramirez; one brother, Fernando Ramirez; and many other family members.

A Vigil with rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasAngel Daniel Lopez-Ramirez, 10, passed away March 24, 2022, at UKMC – Great Bend in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on October 8, 2011, in Mesa, Arizona to Fernando Lopez and Martha Ramirez.Known for being funny and energetic, Angel was also kind and loved to volunteer. He often shared of time he spent with his family, whom he was extremely proud to be a part of.Survivors include his father, Fernando Lopez; his mother, Martha Ramirez; three sisters, Maribel, Elizabeth, and Iridian Ramirez; one brother, Fernando Ramirez; and many other family members.A Vigil with rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North.

Angel Daniel Lopez-Ramirez, age 10

Melva Arlene (Rassette) Peirano, 86, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.

Melva was born August 24, 1935, in Dorrance, Kansas. The daughter of Walter and Minnie (Kaufman) Rassette. She grew up south of Dorrance on a farm and graduated from Dorrance High School with the class of 1953. The summer of her junior and senior year, Melva worked at the Russell State Bank. After graduation, she earned a permanent position and worked there for 35 years. She retired in 1996. Melva married Franklin Dean Peirano on October 17, 1954. They celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in 2021. Their union was blessed with three children; Alan, Brenda, Curtis. They made their home in Russell, Kansas and retired there.

She was very active in her children's sports during their youth, taught Sunday school at Saint John's Lutheran Church and loved music. She was remembered for teaching her Sunday School classes songs on the autoharp. Melva also played the piano and was the main focus each Christmas with many carols. She assisted with the Brownies and Girl Scout Troups.

Melva is survived by husband Frank of the home: son, Alan Peirano (Pam) of Derby, Kansas, daughter, Brenda (Tom) of Bristol Connecticut, son, Curtis Peirano of Lake Wood, Colorado; sisters, Cleo Plaggerman (Larry) of Salina, Kansas, Pat Schempp (Andy) of Salina, Kansas, and Betty Ehrlich of Russell, Kansas: brother, Don Rassette (Cheryl) of El Paso, Texas; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

Melva was preceded in death by her father Walter and mother Minnie; brother Ronald Rassette, sister Linda Weeks and brother-in-law Leroy Chet Ehrlich.

Celebration of Melva’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 1, 2022 at the St. John Lutheran Church of Russell. A private burial of ashes will take place at a later date. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Memorial has been established with St. John Lutheran Church. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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 </figure>Melva Arlene (Rassette) Peirano, 86, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Thursday, March 24, 2022 at the Russell Regional Hospital in Russell, Kansas.Melva was born August 24, 1935, in Dorrance, Kansas. The daughter of Walter and Minnie (Kaufman) Rassette. She grew up south of Dorrance on a farm and graduated from Dorrance High School with the class of 1953. The summer of her junior and senior year, Melva worked at the Russell State Bank. After graduation, she earned a permanent position and worked there for 35 years. She retired in 1996. Melva married Franklin Dean Peirano on October 17, 1954. They celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in 2021. Their union was blessed with three children; Alan, Brenda, Curtis. They made their home in Russell, Kansas and retired there.She was very active in her children's sports during their youth, taught Sunday school at Saint John's Lutheran Church and loved music. She was remembered for teaching her Sunday School classes songs on the autoharp. Melva also played the piano and was the main focus each Christmas with many carols. She assisted with the Brownies and Girl Scout Troups.Melva is survived by husband Frank of the home: son, Alan Peirano (Pam) of Derby, Kansas, daughter, Brenda (Tom) of Bristol Connecticut, son, Curtis Peirano of Lake Wood, Colorado; sisters, Cleo Plaggerman (Larry) of Salina, Kansas, Pat Schempp (Andy) of Salina, Kansas, and Betty Ehrlich of Russell, Kansas: brother, Don Rassette (Cheryl) of El Paso, Texas; six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.Melva was preceded in death by her father Walter and mother Minnie; brother Ronald Rassette, sister Linda Weeks and brother-in-law Leroy Chet Ehrlich.Celebration of Melva’s Life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, April 1, 2022 at the St. John Lutheran Church of Russell. A private burial of ashes will take place at a later date. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, March 31, 2022 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Memorial has been established with St. John Lutheran Church. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Melva (Rassette) Peirano, age 86

Stanley Willis Jantz, 80, died March 22, 2022, at his home in Hoisington. He was born September 1941, in Newton, Kansas, the son of Charles and Lila (Hays) Jantz. Stanley graduated from Newton High School in 1959. He married Lana Sue Brooks on May 26, 1963 in Scott City, Kansas. They later divorced.

A long-time resident of Hoisington, Stan worked as a Hoisington Police Department officer, an EMT, and an employee of the sanitation department. Stan was passionate about his hobbies of cooking and photography.

Stan was a member of the Great Bend Church of the Nazarene, the Lions Club, the American Legion Argonne Post #180, the Christian Motorcyclists Association, and the Prairie Minutemen Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution where he served as vice-president and helped establish the Daughters of the American Revolution in Ellsworth.

Survivors include four children; Carrie (Bruce) Bitter of Hoisington, Sheldon (Pam) Jantz of Colorado Springs, CO, Ashton (Jill) Jantz of Newton, and Nikki Noah (Shawn Finger) of Hoisington; six grandchildren, Danielle (Jeff) Black, Bradon Bitter (fiance, Taylor Nett), Kayleigh Bitter, Kyla Jantz, Erik Jantz, Desmond Noah, and Brinttain Noah (fiance, Kahlie Miller); one great-grandson; two sisters, Cynthia Hoskins and Jerri Mitchell, both of Wellington, Kansas; two brothers, Pete Jantz of Wellington, Kansas, and Dan Jantz of Craig, CO; nine nieces and nine nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Charlotte Shaffer.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Josh Foster and Don Fisher presiding. The family will greet guests prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

Memorials have been designated to the American Legion Argonne Post #180 of Great Bend in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline – HoisingtonStanley Willis Jantz, 80, died March 22, 2022, at his home in Hoisington. He was born September 1941, in Newton, Kansas, the son of Charles and Lila (Hays) Jantz. Stanley graduated from Newton High School in 1959. He married Lana Sue Brooks on May 26, 1963 in Scott City, Kansas. They later divorced.A long-time resident of Hoisington, Stan worked as a Hoisington Police Department officer, an EMT, and an employee of the sanitation department. Stan was passionate about his hobbies of cooking and photography.Stan was a member of the Great Bend Church of the Nazarene, the Lions Club, the American Legion Argonne Post #180, the Christian Motorcyclists Association, and the Prairie Minutemen Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution where he served as vice-president and helped establish the Daughters of the American Revolution in Ellsworth.Survivors include four children; Carrie (Bruce) Bitter of Hoisington, Sheldon (Pam) Jantz of Colorado Springs, CO, Ashton (Jill) Jantz of Newton, and Nikki Noah (Shawn Finger) of Hoisington; six grandchildren, Danielle (Jeff) Black, Bradon Bitter (fiance, Taylor Nett), Kayleigh Bitter, Kyla Jantz, Erik Jantz, Desmond Noah, and Brinttain Noah (fiance, Kahlie Miller); one great-grandson; two sisters, Cynthia Hoskins and Jerri Mitchell, both of Wellington, Kansas; two brothers, Pete Jantz of Wellington, Kansas, and Dan Jantz of Craig, CO; nine nieces and nine nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Charlotte Shaffer.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. The memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, April 2, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Josh Foster and Don Fisher presiding. The family will greet guests prior to the service at 10:00 a.m. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.Memorials have been designated to the American Legion Argonne Post #180 of Great Bend in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Stanley Willis Jantz, age 80

Erma J. Gerritzen, 68, died March 23, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital ER, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born April 28, 1953, in LaCrosse, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard G. and Grace A. (Sell) Heine. Erma graduated from Hoisington High School in 1971. She later received her Associate Degree of Applied Science in Administration Technology and a certificate in Business Administration Technology from Barton County Community College.

On May 12, 1973, she married Robert L. Gerritzen in Hoisington, Kansas, together they had two sons, William and Matthew.

A lifetime Hoisington resident, Erma was primarily a homemaker, she raised her two sons and kept the family running making sure everything was taken care of. Erma was a good cook and had worked as a cook for a local nursing home earlier in life. She loved animals and was a dog mom to three dogs, the latest love, Aida. Erma was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Altar Society.

She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert L. Gerritzen of the home; and son Matthew of Hoisington; a sister, Shirley Batt of Hoisington; and two brothers, Ronnie (Wanda) Heine of Great Bend, and Wayne (Mary) Heine of Cushing, Oklahoma.

She was preceded in death by her son, William Gerritzen, and her parents.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home, with family to greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. A Rosary will begin at 6 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke, MSP. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Golden Belt Humane Society in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Erma J. Gerritzen, 68, died March 23, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital ER, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born April 28, 1953, in LaCrosse, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard G. and Grace A. (Sell) Heine. Erma graduated from Hoisington High School in 1971. She later received her Associate Degree of Applied Science in Administration Technology and a certificate in Business Administration Technology from Barton County Community College.On May 12, 1973, she married Robert L. Gerritzen in Hoisington, Kansas, together they had two sons, William and Matthew.A lifetime Hoisington resident, Erma was primarily a homemaker, she raised her two sons and kept the family running making sure everything was taken care of. Erma was a good cook and had worked as a cook for a local nursing home earlier in life. She loved animals and was a dog mom to three dogs, the latest love, Aida. Erma was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Altar Society.She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Robert L. Gerritzen of the home; and son Matthew of Hoisington; a sister, Shirley Batt of Hoisington; and two brothers, Ronnie (Wanda) Heine of Great Bend, and Wayne (Mary) Heine of Cushing, Oklahoma.She was preceded in death by her son, William Gerritzen, and her parents.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday, at the funeral home, with family to greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. A Rosary will begin at 6 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 29, 2022, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke, MSP. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital or Golden Belt Humane Society in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Erma J. Gerritzen, age 68

Brent Lynn Boese, 65, passed away March 22, 2022 at Hays Medical Center, Hays.

He was born January 10, 1957 in Larned, the son of Vernon G. and Ella M. Eilts Boese.

A lifetime area resident, he was a Juvenile Corrections Officer at Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility in Larned. He loved his grandchildren and was an avid animal lover. He enjoyed taking care of chickens, raising his bird Richard, and fishing. He also enjoyed tinkering and working on vehicles. He was a collector of many things.

Survivors include two sons, Jason (Brandi) Boese, Temple, Texas, Aaron Boese, Lewis; daughter, Brandi Boese, Derby; two brothers, Lavern (Rosa) Boese, Great Bend, Rodney (Janie) Boese, Rozel; three sisters, Glenna Belcher, Kinsley, Sandra (Dennis) Sauer, Rozel, Marva D. McDonald, Kinsley; eight grandchildren, Diego Perez, Shaylyn Perez, Tristen Perez, Erin Perez, Mariah Byard, Gunnar Boese, Daelyn Boese, and Liam Boese.

He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Joshua Boese; brother, Robert Boese; and sister, Shirley Shank.

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

Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice 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>Dateline: RozelBrent Lynn Boese, 65, passed away March 22, 2022 at Hays Medical Center, Hays.He was born January 10, 1957 in Larned, the son of Vernon G. and Ella M. Eilts Boese.A lifetime area resident, he was a Juvenile Corrections Officer at Larned Juvenile Correctional Facility in Larned. He loved his grandchildren and was an avid animal lover. He enjoyed taking care of chickens, raising his bird Richard, and fishing. He also enjoyed tinkering and working on vehicles. He was a collector of many things.Survivors include two sons, Jason (Brandi) Boese, Temple, Texas, Aaron Boese, Lewis; daughter, Brandi Boese, Derby; two brothers, Lavern (Rosa) Boese, Great Bend, Rodney (Janie) Boese, Rozel; three sisters, Glenna Belcher, Kinsley, Sandra (Dennis) Sauer, Rozel, Marva D. McDonald, Kinsley; eight grandchildren, Diego Perez, Shaylyn Perez, Tristen Perez, Erin Perez, Mariah Byard, Gunnar Boese, Daelyn Boese, and Liam Boese.He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Joshua Boese; brother, Robert Boese; and sister, Shirley Shank.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time.Memorials may be given to the donor’s choice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Brent Lynn Boese, age 65

Dana Lynn Lancaster, 73, passed away March 18, 2022, at Kansas Medical Center in Andover. She was born on May 21, 1948, in Dodge City to Duane and Margaret (Murphy) Boyter. She married Larry Lancaster on December 4, 1981, in Great Bend.

Dana spent her childhood years in Alva then Woodard, Okla. She then moved to Wichita to begin her adult life at which time she became involved in healthcare. She pursued her nursing education at Butler County Community College, Barton County Community College and received her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Fort Hays State University, all while serving as a full-time nurse as she advanced her education. Being a two-time cancer survivor she was totally committed to her profession.

Dana ended her long and successful nursing career upon retirement in 2011. She then assumed the duties of resident home nurse. Dana enjoyed gardening, reading, being the “keeper of the home” and Larry’s soulmate.

Survivors include her husband, Larry Lancaster of the home; a daughter, Jamie Mock of Wichita; two grandchildren, Miranda and Travis Mock; great-granddaughter, Makinleigh; her brothers, Larry Boyter and Chris Boyter; and beloved cousins, Gloria and Joree. She was preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 24, 2022, at First Christian Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Josh Leu presiding. A private family interment will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Wichita. Memorials have been designated to the Heartland Cancer Center or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasDana Lynn Lancaster, 73, passed away March 18, 2022, at Kansas Medical Center in Andover. She was born on May 21, 1948, in Dodge City to Duane and Margaret (Murphy) Boyter. She married Larry Lancaster on December 4, 1981, in Great Bend.Dana spent her childhood years in Alva then Woodard, Okla. She then moved to Wichita to begin her adult life at which time she became involved in healthcare. She pursued her nursing education at Butler County Community College, Barton County Community College and received her Master’s Degree in Nursing from Fort Hays State University, all while serving as a full-time nurse as she advanced her education. Being a two-time cancer survivor she was totally committed to her profession.Dana ended her long and successful nursing career upon retirement in 2011. She then assumed the duties of resident home nurse. Dana enjoyed gardening, reading, being the “keeper of the home” and Larry’s soulmate.Survivors include her husband, Larry Lancaster of the home; a daughter, Jamie Mock of Wichita; two grandchildren, Miranda and Travis Mock; great-granddaughter, Makinleigh; her brothers, Larry Boyter and Chris Boyter; and beloved cousins, Gloria and Joree. She was preceded in death by her parents.Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, March 24, 2022, at First Christian Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Josh Leu presiding. A private family interment will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory in Wichita. Memorials have been designated to the Heartland Cancer Center or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Dana Lancaster, age 73

Larned- Karen M. Lewis,77, passed away March 18, 2022 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.

She was born March 27, 1944 in Great Bend, KS. the daughter of W.M. Leroy (Roy) and Dorothy Rose Salmans Mead. A lifetime area resident she was a Paraprofessional at Fort Larned USD 495.

She was a member of the Larned United Methodist Church; was a graduate from Belpre Highschool and later attended Fort Hays State University, Barton County Community College and Neldines Beauty School.

On Aug 19, 1956 in Great Bend, KS. she married Richard L. Lewis. He passed away February 13, 2003

Survivors include: One daughter, Carla (Austin) Battin, Larned, two step- grandchildren and seven step-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by one brother, Leon Mead.

Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Robert Sallee presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church or Pawnee County Humane Society both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS. 67550. Condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Larned- Karen M. Lewis,77, passed away March 18, 2022 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.She was born March 27, 1944 in Great Bend, KS. the daughter of W.M. Leroy (Roy) and Dorothy Rose Salmans Mead. A lifetime area resident she was a Paraprofessional at Fort Larned USD 495.She was a member of the Larned United Methodist Church; was a graduate from Belpre Highschool and later attended Fort Hays State University, Barton County Community College and Neldines Beauty School.On Aug 19, 1956 in Great Bend, KS. she married Richard L. Lewis. He passed away February 13, 2003Survivors include: One daughter, Carla (Austin) Battin, Larned, two step- grandchildren and seven step-great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by one brother, Leon Mead.Funeral Service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Robert Sallee presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church or Pawnee County Humane Society both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS. 67550. Condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Karen M. Lewis, age 77

Larned -&nbsp;Evangeline R. “Angy” Parker, 75, passed away March 18, 2022, at her home, Larned.

She was born November 23, 1946 in Larned, the daughter of Adolph and Eva Boese Hiebert. A lifetime area resident; she worked at Alco.

She was of the Christian faith and attended church services regularly. She enjoyed gardening, taking walks around town and visiting with friends.

Survivors include; a brother, David (Karen) Hiebert, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two nephews, Jared (Lisa) Hiebert, El Paso, Texas and Jacob (Ashlee) Hiebert, Bauxite, Arkansas; a niece, Megan Sparks, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and many cousins.

She was preceded in death by; her parents.

A private family graveside service will be held in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Larned Civic Pride-Community Garden, 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 -&nbsp;Evangeline R. “Angy” Parker, 75, passed away March 18, 2022, at her home, Larned.She was born November 23, 1946 in Larned, the daughter of Adolph and Eva Boese Hiebert. A lifetime area resident; she worked at Alco.She was of the Christian faith and attended church services regularly. She enjoyed gardening, taking walks around town and visiting with friends.Survivors include; a brother, David (Karen) Hiebert, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two nephews, Jared (Lisa) Hiebert, El Paso, Texas and Jacob (Ashlee) Hiebert, Bauxite, Arkansas; a niece, Megan Sparks, Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and many cousins.She was preceded in death by; her parents.A private family graveside service will be held in the Larned Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Larned Civic Pride-Community Garden, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Evangeline R. “Angy” Parker, age 75

Hether Rene Devine, 42, passed away March 16, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health System – Great Bend. She was born to Norman Bentley and Charlotte Hess on July 5, 1979, in Pampa, Tex. She married Thomas Lee Devine on May 31, 2008, in Great Bend.

A long-time Barton County resident, Hether received her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She was passionate about educating students. She most recently taught at Ellinwood Grade School and previously had taught at Riley Elementary in Great Bend and Liberal Grade School. Hether attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Seward and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend. She liked to swim, exercise and was an avid reader. Hether especially loved going on ag tours with Lee and spending time with her children.

Survivors include her husband, Lee Devine and her children, Thomas "Ted" Edwin and Ella Marie of the home; her birth father, Norman Bentley of Brady, Tex.; her loving father, Leroy "Tex" Gross of Beaver, Okla.; a sister, Toni Robertson and husband Bryan of Ohio; father in law, George Devine and brother in law, Christopher Devine both of Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her mother, Charlie Gross; her brother, Randy Bentley; and her mother-in-law, Carolyn Devine.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 23. 2022, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Seward. Interment will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Devine Children's Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: St. John, KansasHether Rene Devine, 42, passed away March 16, 2022, at the University of Kansas Health System – Great Bend. She was born to Norman Bentley and Charlotte Hess on July 5, 1979, in Pampa, Tex. She married Thomas Lee Devine on May 31, 2008, in Great Bend.A long-time Barton County resident, Hether received her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She was passionate about educating students. She most recently taught at Ellinwood Grade School and previously had taught at Riley Elementary in Great Bend and Liberal Grade School. Hether attended St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Seward and St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend. She liked to swim, exercise and was an avid reader. Hether especially loved going on ag tours with Lee and spending time with her children.Survivors include her husband, Lee Devine and her children, Thomas "Ted" Edwin and Ella Marie of the home; her birth father, Norman Bentley of Brady, Tex.; her loving father, Leroy "Tex" Gross of Beaver, Okla.; a sister, Toni Robertson and husband Bryan of Ohio; father in law, George Devine and brother in law, Christopher Devine both of Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her mother, Charlie Gross; her brother, Randy Bentley; and her mother-in-law, Carolyn Devine.Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, March 23. 2022, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Seward. Interment will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Devine Children's Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Hether Rene Devine, age 42

Melvin Joseph “Mel” Basgall, 79, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Mel was born November 5, 1942, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Bruno and Angela (Sanders) Basgall.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1960 graduate of Victoria High School, Victoria, Kansas, Mel furthered his education receiving an Associate of Applied Science Degree from Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas, and his Master’s Degree in Psychology from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Mel was a drug and alcohol counselor for CKF Addiction Treatment in Salina, Kansas, then Smoky Hill Foundation for Chemical Dependency, Inc., Hays, Kansas, before his retirement.

He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas; and the ISIS Shrine, Salina, Kansas.

He was a United States Air Force veteran.

On March 3, 1973, he married Jametta Peters at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Jametta Basgall, La Crosse, Kansas; his children, Todd&nbsp; Basgall, La Crosse, Kansas, Tonya Basgall, La Crosse, Kansas, Cory Morgan, Great Bend, Kansas, Mike Basgall, Oregon, and Brad Basgall, Texas; nine grandchildren, Jamie Basgall, Jerrod Morgan (Carrie), Jeremy Morgan (Amanda), Amanda Beard (Logan), Kaitlyn Hunter, Alexis Morgan, Kolin Basgall, Adria Morgan, and C J Morgan; five great-grandchildren, Brantley Morgan, Blaze Morgan, Rylie Morgan, Jo Ann Beard, and Avori Morgan; and two sisters, Norma Basgall (Steve), Las Vegas, Nevada, and Kay Guffey (John), McPherson, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Kevin Basgall; one daughter, Leslie Morgan; one great-grandson, Michael Morgan; and one brother, Ken Basgall.

Memorial service will be Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to CKF Addiction Treatment, Salina, Kansas, or the La Crosse Country Club, La Crosse, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

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 </figure>Melvin Joseph “Mel” Basgall, 79, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Mel was born November 5, 1942, in Hays, Kansas, the son of Bruno and Angela (Sanders) Basgall.&nbsp; He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas.&nbsp; A 1960 graduate of Victoria High School, Victoria, Kansas, Mel furthered his education receiving an Associate of Applied Science Degree from Barton County Community College, Great Bend, Kansas, and his Master’s Degree in Psychology from Fort Hays State University, Hays, Kansas.&nbsp; Mel was a drug and alcohol counselor for CKF Addiction Treatment in Salina, Kansas, then Smoky Hill Foundation for Chemical Dependency, Inc., Hays, Kansas, before his retirement.He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas; and the ISIS Shrine, Salina, Kansas.He was a United States Air Force veteran.On March 3, 1973, he married Jametta Peters at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Jametta Basgall, La Crosse, Kansas; his children, Todd&nbsp; Basgall, La Crosse, Kansas, Tonya Basgall, La Crosse, Kansas, Cory Morgan, Great Bend, Kansas, Mike Basgall, Oregon, and Brad Basgall, Texas; nine grandchildren, Jamie Basgall, Jerrod Morgan (Carrie), Jeremy Morgan (Amanda), Amanda Beard (Logan), Kaitlyn Hunter, Alexis Morgan, Kolin Basgall, Adria Morgan, and C J Morgan; five great-grandchildren, Brantley Morgan, Blaze Morgan, Rylie Morgan, Jo Ann Beard, and Avori Morgan; and two sisters, Norma Basgall (Steve), Las Vegas, Nevada, and Kay Guffey (John), McPherson, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Kevin Basgall; one daughter, Leslie Morgan; one great-grandson, Michael Morgan; and one brother, Ken Basgall.Memorial service will be Saturday, March 19, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to CKF Addiction Treatment, Salina, Kansas, or the La Crosse Country Club, La Crosse, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Melvin Joseph “Mel” Basgall, age 79

Ralph Willard Terry, 86, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2022 at Country Living of Larned with Tanya, his wife of 60 years by his side.

He was born January 9, 1936 in Big Cabin, Oklahoma the son of Frank and Erma Adams Terry Dawes.

A longtime area resident, he was of the Christian faith. Ralph was a 1953 graduate of Chelsea High School in Chelsea, Oklahoma, where he was a three-sport athlete. His career as a professional athlete began in 1954 in Binghamton, New York as a class A affiliate for the Yankees. His rookie career took him to AAA in Denver, back to Binghamton, and then to Kansas City. At the age of 21, Ralph was the youngest pitcher to join the Yankee’s staff. He is the only pitcher to throw the final pitch in two World Series Game Sevens; in 1960 and in 1962 when he was named the World Series MVP. While much of his career was spent with the Yankees, he also played for the Kansas City Athletics, New York Mets and the Cleveland Indians. Ralph followed a successful baseball career with a new sport: golf. He competed as a professional golfer in 106 PGA events and was a co-founder of the Celebrity Players Golf Tour. He was a member of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, the Northeastern Oklahoma A&amp;M Hall of Fame, and the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Ralph teamed with Gary Meserve of Larned to win the 1979 Kansas State Doubles Bowling title. More comprehensive information on Ralph can be found <a href="https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/ralph-terry/">HERE</a>&nbsp;and in the book: "Right Down The Middle: The Ralph Terry Story"&nbsp;&nbsp;with John Wooley.

On November 12, 1960, he married Tanya Cecilia Simmons in Kansas City, Kansas. She survives.

Other survivors include; two sons, Raif Terry and Gabe Terry, both of Larned; two grandchildren, Olivia (Drew) Brown, Wichita, Corbin Terry, Oklahoma City, OK; two great-grandchildren, Elena and Noah Brown, and three half-siblings, Sue Dawes Call, Oklahoma, Bill Dawes and Mike (Dorinne) Dawes, both of Florida.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Terry.

Memorials may be given to the Larned Recreation Commission in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dateline: LarnedRalph Willard Terry, 86, passed away peacefully on March 16, 2022 at Country Living of Larned with Tanya, his wife of 60 years by his side.He was born January 9, 1936 in Big Cabin, Oklahoma the son of Frank and Erma Adams Terry Dawes.A longtime area resident, he was of the Christian faith. Ralph was a 1953 graduate of Chelsea High School in Chelsea, Oklahoma, where he was a three-sport athlete. His career as a professional athlete began in 1954 in Binghamton, New York as a class A affiliate for the Yankees. His rookie career took him to AAA in Denver, back to Binghamton, and then to Kansas City. At the age of 21, Ralph was the youngest pitcher to join the Yankee’s staff. He is the only pitcher to throw the final pitch in two World Series Game Sevens; in 1960 and in 1962 when he was named the World Series MVP. While much of his career was spent with the Yankees, he also played for the Kansas City Athletics, New York Mets and the Cleveland Indians. Ralph followed a successful baseball career with a new sport: golf. He competed as a professional golfer in 106 PGA events and was a co-founder of the Celebrity Players Golf Tour. He was a member of the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame, the Northeastern Oklahoma A&amp;M Hall of Fame, and the Oklahoma Sports Hall of Fame. Ralph teamed with Gary Meserve of Larned to win the 1979 Kansas State Doubles Bowling title. More comprehensive information on Ralph can be found <a href="https://sabr.org/bioproj/person/ralph-terry/">HERE</a>&nbsp;and in the book: "Right Down The Middle: The Ralph Terry Story"&nbsp;&nbsp;with John Wooley.On November 12, 1960, he married Tanya Cecilia Simmons in Kansas City, Kansas. She survives.Other survivors include; two sons, Raif Terry and Gabe Terry, both of Larned; two grandchildren, Olivia (Drew) Brown, Wichita, Corbin Terry, Oklahoma City, OK; two great-grandchildren, Elena and Noah Brown, and three half-siblings, Sue Dawes Call, Oklahoma, Bill Dawes and Mike (Dorinne) Dawes, both of Florida.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, John Terry.Private family services will be held.Memorials may be given to the Larned Recreation Commission in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ralph Willard Terry, age 86

Joyce Ann Weis, 87, passed away March 15, 2022, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on January 1, 1935, in Decatur County, Kan., to Peter and Bertha (Woerpel) Pope. She married Wilbur “Dean” Weis July 14, 1953 at Colby, Kan.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Joyce was a daycare provider and a cook at KFC in Great Bend. She had previously lived in Perryton, Texas, and in Ulysses where she worked for a water well service and liquor store. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altar Society and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Joyce was an avid collector of beanie babies and bells. She especially loved to spend time with her family and play cards.

Survivors include her husband, Dean Weis of the home; three sons, Michael Weis and wife Karen of San Antonio, Texas, Timothy Weis and wife Diane of Fontana and Jeff Weis and wife Michele of Edmond, Oklahoma; three daughters, Jennifer Reynolds and husband Robert of Guymon, Oklahoma, Debbie Wood and husband Russell of Spearville and Nikki Zamarripa and husband Paul of Great Bend; twenty grandchildren; and twenty-five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Robert Pope, Rueben Pope and Rollie Pope; her sisters, Phyllis Hensley, Phylia Brantley, Betty Wallace and infant sister Madona Lea Pope; a grandson, Casey Weis; and a great-grandson, Easton Weis.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., and a Vigil service held at 7:00 p.m. The family asks that you wear blue jeans and KU attire for the Vigil service. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 21, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Inurnment will be at the Seldon Cemetery at a later date. Memorials have been designated to Kindred Hospice, Prince of Peace Parish or for Masses, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasJoyce Ann Weis, 87, passed away March 15, 2022, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on January 1, 1935, in Decatur County, Kan., to Peter and Bertha (Woerpel) Pope. She married Wilbur “Dean” Weis July 14, 1953 at Colby, Kan.A longtime Great Bend resident, Joyce was a daycare provider and a cook at KFC in Great Bend. She had previously lived in Perryton, Texas, and in Ulysses where she worked for a water well service and liquor store. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altar Society and the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary. Joyce was an avid collector of beanie babies and bells. She especially loved to spend time with her family and play cards.Survivors include her husband, Dean Weis of the home; three sons, Michael Weis and wife Karen of San Antonio, Texas, Timothy Weis and wife Diane of Fontana and Jeff Weis and wife Michele of Edmond, Oklahoma; three daughters, Jennifer Reynolds and husband Robert of Guymon, Oklahoma, Debbie Wood and husband Russell of Spearville and Nikki Zamarripa and husband Paul of Great Bend; twenty grandchildren; and twenty-five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Robert Pope, Rueben Pope and Rollie Pope; her sisters, Phyllis Hensley, Phylia Brantley, Betty Wallace and infant sister Madona Lea Pope; a grandson, Casey Weis; and a great-grandson, Easton Weis.Visitation will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, March 20, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., and a Vigil service held at 7:00 p.m. The family asks that you wear blue jeans and KU attire for the Vigil service. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 21, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Inurnment will be at the Seldon Cemetery at a later date. Memorials have been designated to Kindred Hospice, Prince of Peace Parish or for Masses, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Joyce Ann Weis, age 87

Katherine A. Henderson, age 53 years, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, February 24, 2022 at Bright Place North Care Facility in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; Katherine was born on September 19, 1968 at Wichita, Kansas to Frederick L. (Fred) and Mary C. (Johnston) Reno.&nbsp; She lived in Norman, Oklahoma several years and also in Tennessee prior to moving to Great Bend.&nbsp; Katherine graduated from Kingman High School at Kingman, Kansas in 1987, and later attended Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Lee R. Henderson on February 19, 2011 at Great Bend.&nbsp; Katherine loved hiking, playing basketball, playing the piano and the saxophone, and singing.&nbsp; She was a member of Encounter Church in Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Survivors include her husband, Lee R. Henderson of Great Bend, Kansas; one son, John L. Whyatt of Norman, Oklahoma and one daughter, Krissy (and her husband Travis) Schopf of Fort Polk, Louisiana; two grandchildren, Keana Schopf and Emily Schopf; her mother, Mary C. Reno of Larned, Kansas; two sisters:&nbsp; Nita (&amp; Rudi) Lenz of Booton Township, New Jersey and Stacy (&amp; Travis) Hamrick of Larned, Kansas; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Katherine was preceded in death by her father, Frederick L. (Fred) Reno in 2011.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cremation has been chosen. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Encounter Church, 601 Patton Road in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; The family requests Memorials be designated to Encounter Church.&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>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Arrangements Entrusted To: CHARTER FUNERALS 2115 Washington St. Great Bend, KS 67530 (620) 793-6161

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 </figure>Katherine A. Henderson, age 53 years, of Great Bend, Kansas passed away suddenly on Thursday morning, February 24, 2022 at Bright Place North Care Facility in Topeka, Kansas.&nbsp; Katherine was born on September 19, 1968 at Wichita, Kansas to Frederick L. (Fred) and Mary C. (Johnston) Reno.&nbsp; She lived in Norman, Oklahoma several years and also in Tennessee prior to moving to Great Bend.&nbsp; Katherine graduated from Kingman High School at Kingman, Kansas in 1987, and later attended Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Lee R. Henderson on February 19, 2011 at Great Bend.&nbsp; Katherine loved hiking, playing basketball, playing the piano and the saxophone, and singing.&nbsp; She was a member of Encounter Church in Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include her husband, Lee R. Henderson of Great Bend, Kansas; one son, John L. Whyatt of Norman, Oklahoma and one daughter, Krissy (and her husband Travis) Schopf of Fort Polk, Louisiana; two grandchildren, Keana Schopf and Emily Schopf; her mother, Mary C. Reno of Larned, Kansas; two sisters:&nbsp; Nita (&amp; Rudi) Lenz of Booton Township, New Jersey and Stacy (&amp; Travis) Hamrick of Larned, Kansas; nieces and nephews.&nbsp; Katherine was preceded in death by her father, Frederick L. (Fred) Reno in 2011.&nbsp;&nbsp;Cremation has been chosen. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, March 18, 2022 at Encounter Church, 601 Patton Road in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; The family requests Memorials be designated to Encounter Church.&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>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Arrangements Entrusted To: CHARTER FUNERALS 2115 Washington St. Great Bend, KS 67530 (620) 793-6161

Katherine Henderson, age 53

Opal Ann Ferguson, 83, passed away March 15, 2022, at her home in Great Bend. She was born September 25, 1938, at Squires, Mo. to Arthur &amp; Dollie Marie (Morrison) McKnight. She married Donald Gene Ferguson on May 19, 1955 at Great Bend, Kansas. He died September 3, 2010.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Opal worked on the brush line at Fuller Brush and was a bookkeeper and co-owner for Fergy's Enterprises. She enjoyed playing card games, going to the casino and motorcycle riding. She especially loved spending time with and taking vacations with her family.

Survivors include her son, Darwin Ferguson and wife Diana, a daughter, Diann Garcia of Great Bend and a sister, Waneta Mason all of Great Bend; eight grandchildren, Darla Villalobos, Dana Hernandez, Kristy Creamer, Misty Skinner, Brandy Ferguson, Derrick Ferguson, Doug Ferguson and Dustin Ferguson; seventeen great-grandchildren; and four great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Ferguson; a son, Daryl Ferguson; a daughter, Donna Sue Ferguson; two daughters-in-law, Sharon Ferguson and Stacy Ferguson; and a sister, Dorothy Fletcher.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2022, with family to receive friends at 7:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2022 at the Great Bend Cemetery, with Pastor Kurt Spivey. Memorials have been designated to the American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasOpal Ann Ferguson, 83, passed away March 15, 2022, at her home in Great Bend. She was born September 25, 1938, at Squires, Mo. to Arthur &amp; Dollie Marie (Morrison) McKnight. She married Donald Gene Ferguson on May 19, 1955 at Great Bend, Kansas. He died September 3, 2010.A longtime Great Bend resident, Opal worked on the brush line at Fuller Brush and was a bookkeeper and co-owner for Fergy's Enterprises. She enjoyed playing card games, going to the casino and motorcycle riding. She especially loved spending time with and taking vacations with her family.Survivors include her son, Darwin Ferguson and wife Diana, a daughter, Diann Garcia of Great Bend and a sister, Waneta Mason all of Great Bend; eight grandchildren, Darla Villalobos, Dana Hernandez, Kristy Creamer, Misty Skinner, Brandy Ferguson, Derrick Ferguson, Doug Ferguson and Dustin Ferguson; seventeen great-grandchildren; and four great great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Ferguson; a son, Daryl Ferguson; a daughter, Donna Sue Ferguson; two daughters-in-law, Sharon Ferguson and Stacy Ferguson; and a sister, Dorothy Fletcher.Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, March 17, 2022, with family to receive friends at 7:00 p.m. Graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, March 18, 2022 at the Great Bend Cemetery, with Pastor Kurt Spivey. Memorials have been designated to the American Cancer Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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