Kathryn Marie Scott, 63, passed away January 11, 2022, at Azria Health of Great Bend. She was born on July 1, 1958, at Hoisington, to Herman &amp; Henrietta (Tauscher) Farmer. She married Don Scott and they later divorced. She then was with her long-time companion, Dale Ferguson until his death.

A lifetime Hoisington resident, Kathryn was a CNA for various nursing homes and in-home care for many years. She had also previously worked as a carhop at Sonic. Kathryn was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed gambling, especially her “scratchers”, fishing, and spending time with her family.

Survivors include a son, Jeremie Scott (Shelly Hodges) of Hoisington; two sisters, Elizabeth Boyd of Hoisington and Gloria Loomer (David) of Sidney, Mont.; three grandchildren, Danika Scott, Nicole Scott and Tristin Scott (Emily); soon to be great-grandchild, Monroe Rose Scott; and former husband, Don Scott of Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jeffrey Scott; two brothers, Richard Farmer and Danny Farmer; and long-time companion, Dale Ferguson.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home and 9:00 a.m. to service time. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Reverend Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Kathryn Scott Expense Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Hoisington, KansasKathryn Marie Scott, 63, passed away January 11, 2022, at Azria Health of Great Bend. She was born on July 1, 1958, at Hoisington, to Herman &amp; Henrietta (Tauscher) Farmer. She married Don Scott and they later divorced. She then was with her long-time companion, Dale Ferguson until his death.A lifetime Hoisington resident, Kathryn was a CNA for various nursing homes and in-home care for many years. She had also previously worked as a carhop at Sonic. Kathryn was of the Christian faith. She enjoyed gambling, especially her “scratchers”, fishing, and spending time with her family.Survivors include a son, Jeremie Scott (Shelly Hodges) of Hoisington; two sisters, Elizabeth Boyd of Hoisington and Gloria Loomer (David) of Sidney, Mont.; three grandchildren, Danika Scott, Nicole Scott and Tristin Scott (Emily); soon to be great-grandchild, Monroe Rose Scott; and former husband, Don Scott of Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Jeffrey Scott; two brothers, Richard Farmer and Danny Farmer; and long-time companion, Dale Ferguson.Visitation will be held from Noon to 5:00 p.m., Monday, January 17, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home and 9:00 a.m. to service time. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Reverend Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will be in the Hoisington Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Kathryn Scott Expense Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Kathryn Marie Scott

William J. “Bill” Stoss, Jr., 94, passed away January 12, 2022, at Azria Health in Great Bend. He was born on August 20, 1927, in Great Bend, the son of William and Marie (Pundsack) Stoss. He married Dorothy Oberle on May 16, 1956, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Bushton.

He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1945. Bill then entered the Army, serving from 1951-1953 during the Korean War and was stationed in Korea and Japan. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus. Bill was a farmer and stockman and had previously worked for the Natural Gas Pipeline of America and as a reporter for the ASCS office.

Survivors include his wife Dorothy Stoss of the home; two sons, Larry (Brenda) Stoss of Salina and Daryl (Susan Stambaugh) Stoss of Great Bend; four daughters, Debra (Daryl) Dreiling of Gardner, Carol (Wayne) Prather of Sterling, Shirley (LeRoy) Maneth of Andover, and Linda (Lance) Champlin of Concordia; fifteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, Ryan (Carly) Dreiling and their daughters Allison and Savannah, Jarrod (Niki) Dreiling and their daughter Ava, Grant (Jennifer) Dreiling and their daughters Olivia and Adaline, Mallory (Ben) Gaeth and their sons Mark and Luke, Janel (Trevor) Bhattacharya, Keaton (Michaella) Prather, Sarah (Zach) Alley, Marie Stoss, Luke Stoss, Stephanie (Nick) Wade, Tyler (Shelby) Maneth, Nicole Maneth, Rachel Maneth, Trae Champlin and Bailey Champlin; two sisters, Alberta Bahr of Andover and Lois (Gerald) Mauler of Great Bend and a sister in law, Esther Stoss of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Garrett Dreiling; his brother, Marvin Stoss; and a brother in law, Bernard Bahr.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Vigil service and Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. The family kindly asks that masks be worn for all services. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish or the Parkinson’s Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KSWilliam J. “Bill” Stoss, Jr., 94, passed away January 12, 2022, at Azria Health in Great Bend. He was born on August 20, 1927, in Great Bend, the son of William and Marie (Pundsack) Stoss. He married Dorothy Oberle on May 16, 1956, at Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church in Bushton.He graduated from Great Bend High School in 1945. Bill then entered the Army, serving from 1951-1953 during the Korean War and was stationed in Korea and Japan. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church and a 3rd Degree Knight of Columbus. Bill was a farmer and stockman and had previously worked for the Natural Gas Pipeline of America and as a reporter for the ASCS office.Survivors include his wife Dorothy Stoss of the home; two sons, Larry (Brenda) Stoss of Salina and Daryl (Susan Stambaugh) Stoss of Great Bend; four daughters, Debra (Daryl) Dreiling of Gardner, Carol (Wayne) Prather of Sterling, Shirley (LeRoy) Maneth of Andover, and Linda (Lance) Champlin of Concordia; fifteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, Ryan (Carly) Dreiling and their daughters Allison and Savannah, Jarrod (Niki) Dreiling and their daughter Ava, Grant (Jennifer) Dreiling and their daughters Olivia and Adaline, Mallory (Ben) Gaeth and their sons Mark and Luke, Janel (Trevor) Bhattacharya, Keaton (Michaella) Prather, Sarah (Zach) Alley, Marie Stoss, Luke Stoss, Stephanie (Nick) Wade, Tyler (Shelby) Maneth, Nicole Maneth, Rachel Maneth, Trae Champlin and Bailey Champlin; two sisters, Alberta Bahr of Andover and Lois (Gerald) Mauler of Great Bend and a sister in law, Esther Stoss of Hutchinson. He was preceded in death by his parents; a grandson, Garrett Dreiling; his brother, Marvin Stoss; and a brother in law, Bernard Bahr.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a Vigil service and Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. The family kindly asks that masks be worn for all services. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish or the Parkinson’s Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

William J. “Bill” Stoss, Jr.

Elisabeth Anne (White) Brinlee, McGinley, age 84, passed away January 1st, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas.

Mother, known to all of us as “Annie” was born August 21, 1937, in Biggleswade, England to her parents Cecil &amp; Sylvia (Thynne) White.

She was the youngest of their four children and enjoyed her childhood growing up at “Elm Cottage” their farm outside of town. Her father had his own tailoring shop in Biggleswade where he made suits for the elite. Mother’s life took a turn of grief when her father died in an accident when she was a young girl.

Anne graduated from High School and soon found a position caring for preschool children. One day, her best friends asked her to go with her on a blind date with a couple of Americans from the local U.S. Air Force base. She went on the date and two years later flew to America to marry Lewis L. Brinlee at the Methodist Church in Florence Colorado on March 29th, 1958.

To this union were born four children, Kristopher Kevin, Keri Mason, Kwin Lewis and Kele Anne Margrett. The family lived in Pueblo, Florence and eventually settled in Denver, Colorado. Lewis injured his back while working as a truck driver, causing him to be permanently disabled. The family then moved to Akron, Colorado to be closer to relatives a few years later.

My mother was a great caregiver. She took good care of her children and her injured husband who passed away after 13 years of disability. Still a young woman she was now a widow, but love returned to her life when she met Michael P. McGinley. They were married in 1979 and the family increased in size with the addition of Mike’s three sons, Michael, Mark, and Jeff McGinley. Mike and mom were happily married for 25 years. Mike passed away in 2005 at the age of 70.

Mother lived in Denver for many more years until she made her move to Hoisington, Kansas to live closer to her adult children. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hoisington, attended weekly lady’s bible studies, and was always a great help serving meals for church and funeral dinners. Mother knew no strangers. She loved meeting new people and made many friends in the Hoisington community.

Mom loved to paint. Her favorite pastime was being a paint by number artist. She loved to cook, especially pies. And she diligently cared for her beautiful flowers in the yard.

Mother always wanted to stay busy and generally it was being busy doing something for someone else. She loved on her family and her friends daily. Her affectionate actions expressed her love for us all. She loved beyond what words could say.

Anne was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Derek and wife Kath, her sister Vivian and husband Bob Gale, and brother-in-law John Holley, son, Kwin Lewis Brinlee, daughter-in-law Peggy Brinlee and granddaughter Kirsten Anne Phillips.

She leaves to mourn her passing a sister Peg Holley, her sons, Kris Brinlee (wife Jean), and Keri Brinlee, daughter Kele Anne (Brinlee) Temple, sons Michael McGinley, Mark McGinley, and Jeff McGinley, and Kwin’s wife Randy.

She had numerous nieces and nephews. Ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. And an abundance of good friends.

Mom’s adoring, sacrificial love for us all will be dearly missed.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Hoisington, KS. on Friday, January 21, 2022, at 11:00 am. Pastor Chris Lehew will officiate with Pastor Kris Brinlee.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Anne McGinley Expense Fund or the First United Methodist Church of Hoisington in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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 </figure>Elisabeth Anne (White) Brinlee, McGinley, age 84, passed away January 1st, 2022, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas.Mother, known to all of us as “Annie” was born August 21, 1937, in Biggleswade, England to her parents Cecil &amp; Sylvia (Thynne) White.She was the youngest of their four children and enjoyed her childhood growing up at “Elm Cottage” their farm outside of town. Her father had his own tailoring shop in Biggleswade where he made suits for the elite. Mother’s life took a turn of grief when her father died in an accident when she was a young girl.Anne graduated from High School and soon found a position caring for preschool children. One day, her best friends asked her to go with her on a blind date with a couple of Americans from the local U.S. Air Force base. She went on the date and two years later flew to America to marry Lewis L. Brinlee at the Methodist Church in Florence Colorado on March 29th, 1958.To this union were born four children, Kristopher Kevin, Keri Mason, Kwin Lewis and Kele Anne Margrett. The family lived in Pueblo, Florence and eventually settled in Denver, Colorado. Lewis injured his back while working as a truck driver, causing him to be permanently disabled. The family then moved to Akron, Colorado to be closer to relatives a few years later.My mother was a great caregiver. She took good care of her children and her injured husband who passed away after 13 years of disability. Still a young woman she was now a widow, but love returned to her life when she met Michael P. McGinley. They were married in 1979 and the family increased in size with the addition of Mike’s three sons, Michael, Mark, and Jeff McGinley. Mike and mom were happily married for 25 years. Mike passed away in 2005 at the age of 70.Mother lived in Denver for many more years until she made her move to Hoisington, Kansas to live closer to her adult children. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Hoisington, attended weekly lady’s bible studies, and was always a great help serving meals for church and funeral dinners. Mother knew no strangers. She loved meeting new people and made many friends in the Hoisington community.Mom loved to paint. Her favorite pastime was being a paint by number artist. She loved to cook, especially pies. And she diligently cared for her beautiful flowers in the yard.Mother always wanted to stay busy and generally it was being busy doing something for someone else. She loved on her family and her friends daily. Her affectionate actions expressed her love for us all. She loved beyond what words could say.Anne was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Derek and wife Kath, her sister Vivian and husband Bob Gale, and brother-in-law John Holley, son, Kwin Lewis Brinlee, daughter-in-law Peggy Brinlee and granddaughter Kirsten Anne Phillips.She leaves to mourn her passing a sister Peg Holley, her sons, Kris Brinlee (wife Jean), and Keri Brinlee, daughter Kele Anne (Brinlee) Temple, sons Michael McGinley, Mark McGinley, and Jeff McGinley, and Kwin’s wife Randy.She had numerous nieces and nephews. Ten grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. And an abundance of good friends.Mom’s adoring, sacrificial love for us all will be dearly missed.A Celebration of Life Service will be held at First United Methodist Church in Hoisington, KS. on Friday, January 21, 2022, at 11:00 am. Pastor Chris Lehew will officiate with Pastor Kris Brinlee.Memorial contributions can be made to the Anne McGinley Expense Fund or the First United Methodist Church of Hoisington in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

Elisabeth Anne (White) Brinlee McGinley

Donald Eugene Fordyce, 93, passed away on December 14, 2021, at Azria Health of Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on November 24, 1928 at Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Glenn G. and Oreta N. (Plummer) Fordyce. Donald served as a private in the Colorado National Guard from 1948 to 1949. He then graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education, in History and Social Science from the University of Colorado in 1959.

On May 21, 1949, he married Naida Jeanne Householter, in Brighton, Colorado. They then lived in Denver for many years, moving to Carlsbad, New Mexico in the seventies where they lived for about 10 years, before moving to El Paso, Texas. They resided in El Paso for over 30 years, finally moving to Ellinwood to be closer to family. Donald was self-employed as a real estate agent. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Boy Scouts of America.

He is survived by three children; Scott Fordyce and wife Laura of Hondo, Texas, Sharla Durrett and husband Robin of Great Bend, Kansas, Mark Fordyce and wife Kim of Colleyville, Texas; grandchildren, Melina Salazar and husband Raleigh of Tacoma, Washington, Ty Fordyce of Austin, Texas, Sara Alvarado of Hondo, Texas, Silvester Alvarado of Hondo, Texas, Johnathan Durrett of Fredonia, Kansas, Jacob Durrett and wife Caitlin of Manhattan, Kansas, Mysha Dumois and husband Tim of Dallas, Texas, Mark William Fordyce, II and wife Sarah of Grand Prairie, Texas; and six great-grandchildren, Hudson Dumois and Mark William (Tripp) Fordyce, III, Rhett, Copeland, and Archer Fordyce, and Mia Salazar.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Naida, his parents, and sisters, Lois Painter and husband Red, and Dorothy Ross and husband Thomas.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church in Hoisington, with Pastor Chris Lehew presiding. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church and the Great Bend Elks Club in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasDonald Eugene Fordyce, 93, passed away on December 14, 2021, at Azria Health of Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on November 24, 1928 at Waterloo, Iowa, the son of Glenn G. and Oreta N. (Plummer) Fordyce. Donald served as a private in the Colorado National Guard from 1948 to 1949. He then graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Education, in History and Social Science from the University of Colorado in 1959.On May 21, 1949, he married Naida Jeanne Householter, in Brighton, Colorado. They then lived in Denver for many years, moving to Carlsbad, New Mexico in the seventies where they lived for about 10 years, before moving to El Paso, Texas. They resided in El Paso for over 30 years, finally moving to Ellinwood to be closer to family. Donald was self-employed as a real estate agent. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and the Boy Scouts of America.He is survived by three children; Scott Fordyce and wife Laura of Hondo, Texas, Sharla Durrett and husband Robin of Great Bend, Kansas, Mark Fordyce and wife Kim of Colleyville, Texas; grandchildren, Melina Salazar and husband Raleigh of Tacoma, Washington, Ty Fordyce of Austin, Texas, Sara Alvarado of Hondo, Texas, Silvester Alvarado of Hondo, Texas, Johnathan Durrett of Fredonia, Kansas, Jacob Durrett and wife Caitlin of Manhattan, Kansas, Mysha Dumois and husband Tim of Dallas, Texas, Mark William Fordyce, II and wife Sarah of Grand Prairie, Texas; and six great-grandchildren, Hudson Dumois and Mark William (Tripp) Fordyce, III, Rhett, Copeland, and Archer Fordyce, and Mia Salazar.He was preceded in death by his wife, Naida, his parents, and sisters, Lois Painter and husband Red, and Dorothy Ross and husband Thomas.Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 22, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church in Hoisington, with Pastor Chris Lehew presiding. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church and the Great Bend Elks Club in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Donald Eugene Fordyce

Rhea Jean Schartz, 62, passed away on January 12, 2022 at St. Catherine Hospital, Garden City, Kansas. She was born on October 26, 1959 at Great Bend, Kansas to Robert Eugene &amp; Dora Jean (Smith) Applegate. Rhea married Kevin Schartz December 17, 1977 at Great Bend, Kansas.

A lifetime area resident, she worked for St. Joseph Catholic School as a cook for 18 years. Rhea enjoyed playing the lottery and casinos, specifically slots. She loved the school children, holidays, especially the family time that came with them and spoiling her grandkids.

Rhea is survived by her husband Kevin Schartz of the home; two sons, Aaron (Lindsey) Schartz of Great Bend, Seth (Krystal) Schartz of Ellinwood; three brothers: Robert “Lynn” (Noreen) Applegate of Topeka, Randy (Diane) Applegate of Hoisington, Ryan (Chawntae) Applegate of Hebron, Kent.; and three grandchildren, Avery, Payton, and Parker Schartz. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary service at 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood with Father Terrance Klein presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the St. Joseph Catholic School, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Ellinwood, KansasRhea Jean Schartz, 62, passed away on January 12, 2022 at St. Catherine Hospital, Garden City, Kansas. She was born on October 26, 1959 at Great Bend, Kansas to Robert Eugene &amp; Dora Jean (Smith) Applegate. Rhea married Kevin Schartz December 17, 1977 at Great Bend, Kansas.A lifetime area resident, she worked for St. Joseph Catholic School as a cook for 18 years. Rhea enjoyed playing the lottery and casinos, specifically slots. She loved the school children, holidays, especially the family time that came with them and spoiling her grandkids.Rhea is survived by her husband Kevin Schartz of the home; two sons, Aaron (Lindsey) Schartz of Great Bend, Seth (Krystal) Schartz of Ellinwood; three brothers: Robert “Lynn” (Noreen) Applegate of Topeka, Randy (Diane) Applegate of Hoisington, Ryan (Chawntae) Applegate of Hebron, Kent.; and three grandchildren, Avery, Payton, and Parker Schartz. She is preceded in death by her parents.Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 16, 2022 from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. with a rosary service at 7:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, January 17, 2022, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood with Father Terrance Klein presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the St. Joseph Catholic School, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Rhea Jean Schartz

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, the Trantham family said goodbye to their hero as Thomas R. Trantham, age 75, joined his parents (K.R. &amp; Agnes Trantham), brother (Darrell Trantham) and sisters (Karen Brown and Kathy Lacey).

Born on April 23, 1946, at his family’s farm near Sharon, Kansas, Tom attended and graduated from Sharon High School before joining the National Guard Reserves. Tom later met his great love, Cecelia Kimball and they were united in marriage in 1967 and moved to Great Bend in 1972. Tom loved hunting, fishing, helping the neighbor farmers and sports, which you would see him in the stand cheering even after his children graduated, but his most precious memories were those spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Tom was a true friend to many as he never knew a stranger and was always willing to go out of his way to help anyone in need. Over the years, many miles were traveled watching his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports. He always had words of advice such as, “If you can’t do it by midnight, you don’t need to do it”, or “If you don’t go 6 blocks out the way, it’s not an adventure.”

Tom will be dearly missed by his wife Cecelia Trantham, along with his sons, Dennis (Rose) Trantham, Timmy Trantham, a daughter, Michelle (Willy) Barber, grandsons, Tyler (Mika) Trantham, Travis Trantham, granddaughters, Anna (Rex) Hammer, Elizabeth Barber, Brittnee Barber and Skylar Trantham, great-grandchildren, Blaine Leon, Salena, Keaston and Morgan Isern, and Thomas Trantham, many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews, as well as the many other people whose lives he touched over the years and knew him as Papa Tom.

Per Tom’s wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will have a celebration of life service on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Victor Link presiding at Bryant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to funeral expense, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KSOn Tuesday, January 11, 2022, the Trantham family said goodbye to their hero as Thomas R. Trantham, age 75, joined his parents (K.R. &amp; Agnes Trantham), brother (Darrell Trantham) and sisters (Karen Brown and Kathy Lacey).Born on April 23, 1946, at his family’s farm near Sharon, Kansas, Tom attended and graduated from Sharon High School before joining the National Guard Reserves. Tom later met his great love, Cecelia Kimball and they were united in marriage in 1967 and moved to Great Bend in 1972. Tom loved hunting, fishing, helping the neighbor farmers and sports, which you would see him in the stand cheering even after his children graduated, but his most precious memories were those spent with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Tom was a true friend to many as he never knew a stranger and was always willing to go out of his way to help anyone in need. Over the years, many miles were traveled watching his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren play sports. He always had words of advice such as, “If you can’t do it by midnight, you don’t need to do it”, or “If you don’t go 6 blocks out the way, it’s not an adventure.”Tom will be dearly missed by his wife Cecelia Trantham, along with his sons, Dennis (Rose) Trantham, Timmy Trantham, a daughter, Michelle (Willy) Barber, grandsons, Tyler (Mika) Trantham, Travis Trantham, granddaughters, Anna (Rex) Hammer, Elizabeth Barber, Brittnee Barber and Skylar Trantham, great-grandchildren, Blaine Leon, Salena, Keaston and Morgan Isern, and Thomas Trantham, many brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, many nieces and nephews, as well as the many other people whose lives he touched over the years and knew him as Papa Tom.Per Tom’s wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will have a celebration of life service on Tuesday, January 18, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Victor Link presiding at Bryant Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to funeral expense, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Thomas R. Trantham

Melvin Joe Keller, 77, passed away January 12, 2022 at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.

He was born March 23, 1944 in Larned; the son of William Evert and Sara Glenn Glick Keller. He was born and raised in Larned, then moved to California. While in California he worked as a plumber and a plumbing instructor at USC. He later returned to Larned in 2000, where he continued plumbing and worked at the Department of Corrections and City of Larned until retirement.

He was of the Christian faith, was a class of 1962 Larned High School graduate, was a Republican, was a member of AMAC and the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion, both of Great Bend. He enjoyed listening to Sons of Liberty Bradlee Dean, playing computer games and spending time with his family, grandkids and great-grandkids.

He married Connie V. Baca; she preceded him in death.

Survivors include daughter, Lurene Keller, Great Bend, a son, Will (Kay) Keller, Timken; granddaughter, Heather Keller and great-granddaughter Anna, Great Bend; granddaughter, Ashley (Donald) Ronck and great-granddaughters, Gracyn, Zoey and Everly, Great Bend; granddaughter, Katie Jo Keller and great-grandson Jaymeson, Timken.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a brother, Jon Raymond Keller.

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Troy Miller presiding. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Military honors provided by United States Air Force and Larned VFW Post #2271.

Memorials may be given to Great Bend American Legion Post #180 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>Dateline: LarnedMelvin Joe Keller, 77, passed away January 12, 2022 at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington.He was born March 23, 1944 in Larned; the son of William Evert and Sara Glenn Glick Keller. He was born and raised in Larned, then moved to California. While in California he worked as a plumber and a plumbing instructor at USC. He later returned to Larned in 2000, where he continued plumbing and worked at the Department of Corrections and City of Larned until retirement.He was of the Christian faith, was a class of 1962 Larned High School graduate, was a Republican, was a member of AMAC and the Veterans of Foreign Wars and American Legion, both of Great Bend. He enjoyed listening to Sons of Liberty Bradlee Dean, playing computer games and spending time with his family, grandkids and great-grandkids.He married Connie V. Baca; she preceded him in death.Survivors include daughter, Lurene Keller, Great Bend, a son, Will (Kay) Keller, Timken; granddaughter, Heather Keller and great-granddaughter Anna, Great Bend; granddaughter, Ashley (Donald) Ronck and great-granddaughters, Gracyn, Zoey and Everly, Great Bend; granddaughter, Katie Jo Keller and great-grandson Jaymeson, Timken.He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, and a brother, Jon Raymond Keller.Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 17, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastor Troy Miller presiding. Visitation will be 1-8 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary. Military honors provided by United States Air Force and Larned VFW Post #2271.Memorials may be given to Great Bend American Legion Post #180 in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Melvin Joe Keller

Robert Joseph “Bob” Litson, 73, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

Bob was born July 24, 1948, in Quinter, Kansas, the son of Ralph Wayne and Maxine (Mendenhall) Litson.&nbsp; He was a resident of La Crosse, Kansas, for 42 years, moving from Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Bob was a 1966 graduate of Gove High School, Gove, Kansas, and a 1968 graduate of Brown Mackie College, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; He was employed for 11 years by Dechant &amp; Taylor, La Crosse, Kansas, before his retirement.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, a life member of Rush County VFW Post 3147; and a member of Walnut City Masonic Lodge #215, Rush Center, Kansas.&nbsp; He also crafted the belt buckles for the McCracken Rodeo every year since the rodeo’s very first year.

Bob was a United States Air Force veteran serving in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for Bravery.

On October 27, 1968, he married Merlynn O. “Lynn” Brack at the United Methodist Church, Hoisington, Kansas.

Survivors include his wife, Merlynn “Lynn” Litson, La Crosse, Kansas; his daughter, Rachelle Hartwich (Brent), Shawnee, Kansas; his grandson, Tyler Hartwich, Shawnee, Kansas; and his granddaughter, Reese Hartwich, Shawnee, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Ron Litson, and Larry Litson.

Visitation will be Friday, January 21, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.

Church visitation will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Memorial service will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at the&nbsp; United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott Tempero officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Rush County EMT’s, the McCracken Rodeo, McCracken, Kansas, or the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

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

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 </figure>Robert Joseph “Bob” Litson, 73, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.Bob was born July 24, 1948, in Quinter, Kansas, the son of Ralph Wayne and Maxine (Mendenhall) Litson.&nbsp; He was a resident of La Crosse, Kansas, for 42 years, moving from Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Bob was a 1966 graduate of Gove High School, Gove, Kansas, and a 1968 graduate of Brown Mackie College, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; He was employed for 11 years by Dechant &amp; Taylor, La Crosse, Kansas, before his retirement.He was a member of the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, a life member of Rush County VFW Post 3147; and a member of Walnut City Masonic Lodge #215, Rush Center, Kansas.&nbsp; He also crafted the belt buckles for the McCracken Rodeo every year since the rodeo’s very first year.Bob was a United States Air Force veteran serving in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970, where he was awarded the Bronze Star for Bravery.On October 27, 1968, he married Merlynn O. “Lynn” Brack at the United Methodist Church, Hoisington, Kansas.Survivors include his wife, Merlynn “Lynn” Litson, La Crosse, Kansas; his daughter, Rachelle Hartwich (Brent), Shawnee, Kansas; his grandson, Tyler Hartwich, Shawnee, Kansas; and his granddaughter, Reese Hartwich, Shawnee, Kansas.He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Ron Litson, and Larry Litson.Visitation will be Friday, January 21, 2022, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.Church visitation will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Memorial service will be Saturday, January 22, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at the&nbsp; United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott Tempero officiating.&nbsp; Inurnment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to the Rush County EMT’s, the McCracken Rodeo, McCracken, Kansas, or the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Robert Joseph “Bob” Litson

Passing peacefully, Karen Sue Brown was reunited with her parents, K.R. and Agnes Trantham; older brother, Darrel Trantham; sister Kathy Lacey on January 5, 2022.

Born on February 1, 1949, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, she was an amazing mother, sister, aunt and friend to all.

Karen owned a convenience store and motel while living in Attica, Kansas, and was known to help anyone in need no matter what time of the night. She later moved to Alva, Oklahoma, where she worked in the print shop at Northwestern Oklahoma State College before relocating to California to find her most rewarding career of all: being Grandma Bert. Helping care for her daughter Tracie’s children – Emily and Mason – gave Karen great joy, which was added to later in life by her son, Ty, making her a grandma twice more with Rey and Zander. Karen loved gardening, crafting, and reading books with many people sharing in her knowledge and creations.

Missing Karen will be her son, Tyrone Hughbanks of Tyrone, Oklahoma, along with her daughter, Tracie Hephner and husband Wade of Omaha, Nebraska, as well as her grandchildren, Emily and Mason Hephner and Rey and Zander Hughbanks. She will also be missed by her brother, Tom Trantham and wife Cecilia, sister-in-law Nancy Trantham, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.

Karen’s wish for no service has been honored as Karen did not want anyone to mourn her passing but rather celebrate the many memories made with her during her incredible life.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KSPassing peacefully, Karen Sue Brown was reunited with her parents, K.R. and Agnes Trantham; older brother, Darrel Trantham; sister Kathy Lacey on January 5, 2022.Born on February 1, 1949, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas, she was an amazing mother, sister, aunt and friend to all.Karen owned a convenience store and motel while living in Attica, Kansas, and was known to help anyone in need no matter what time of the night. She later moved to Alva, Oklahoma, where she worked in the print shop at Northwestern Oklahoma State College before relocating to California to find her most rewarding career of all: being Grandma Bert. Helping care for her daughter Tracie’s children – Emily and Mason – gave Karen great joy, which was added to later in life by her son, Ty, making her a grandma twice more with Rey and Zander. Karen loved gardening, crafting, and reading books with many people sharing in her knowledge and creations.Missing Karen will be her son, Tyrone Hughbanks of Tyrone, Oklahoma, along with her daughter, Tracie Hephner and husband Wade of Omaha, Nebraska, as well as her grandchildren, Emily and Mason Hephner and Rey and Zander Hughbanks. She will also be missed by her brother, Tom Trantham and wife Cecilia, sister-in-law Nancy Trantham, as well as many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.Karen’s wish for no service has been honored as Karen did not want anyone to mourn her passing but rather celebrate the many memories made with her during her incredible life.

Karen Sue Brown

Glendoris I. Foos Blattner, 90, passed away January 9, 2022 at her home in Rozel.

She was born October 11, 1931 in Bazine, KS, the daughter of Fred and Clara Steiben Rein. A lifetime area resident, she was a farm wife, worked at Pawnee Heights School and the LaCrosse Sale Barn. She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma Dory.

She was a member of the Rozel Methodist Church and enjoyed embroidering, jigsaw puzzles, baking and gardening.

On March 12, 1950, she married Theodore “Ted” C. Foos in Bazine. He passed away October 3, 1993. On June 9, 2001 she married Eugene “Gene” T. Blattner in Rozel. He passed away February 19, 2017.

Survivors include son, Ritch (Debra) Foos, Rozel; daughter, Pamela (DaVern) Spreier, Rozel; daughter-in-law, Sonja Foos, Burdett; sister, Genelda (Clarence) Gumescheimer, Great Bend; two sisters-in-law, Sherron Rein, Fort Collins, CO, Joyce Rein, Abilene; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Foos and three brothers, Cletus, Valis and Leland Rein.

Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Bazine Cemetery, Bazine, with Randy Blattner presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary.

Memorials may be given to the Rozel Fire Department, Western Wranglers 4-H Club or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital all in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Dateline: Rozel Glendoris I. Foos Blattner, 90, passed away January 9, 2022 at her home in Rozel.She was born October 11, 1931 in Bazine, KS, the daughter of Fred and Clara Steiben Rein. A lifetime area resident, she was a farm wife, worked at Pawnee Heights School and the LaCrosse Sale Barn. She was a beloved Wife, Mother, Grandma and Great Grandma Dory.She was a member of the Rozel Methodist Church and enjoyed embroidering, jigsaw puzzles, baking and gardening.On March 12, 1950, she married Theodore “Ted” C. Foos in Bazine. He passed away October 3, 1993. On June 9, 2001 she married Eugene “Gene” T. Blattner in Rozel. He passed away February 19, 2017.Survivors include son, Ritch (Debra) Foos, Rozel; daughter, Pamela (DaVern) Spreier, Rozel; daughter-in-law, Sonja Foos, Burdett; sister, Genelda (Clarence) Gumescheimer, Great Bend; two sisters-in-law, Sherron Rein, Fort Collins, CO, Joyce Rein, Abilene; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her son, Terry Foos and three brothers, Cletus, Valis and Leland Rein.Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Bazine Cemetery, Bazine, with Randy Blattner presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary.Memorials may be given to the Rozel Fire Department, Western Wranglers 4-H Club or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital all in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Glendoris I. Foos Blattner

William F. Strecker (Bill), 88, passed away on January 8, 2022, at Almost Home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on February 18, 1933, at Spearville, Kansas to Ignatius &amp; Nellie (Schulte) Strecker. Bill married Marilyn Schawe on August 22, 1964.

He started up a family business in 1981 in Heizer, Kansas. He was never fully retired as a machinist. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick and of the Knights of Columbus

Survivors include his wife of the home; four sons, William (Sherrie) Strecker, Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland, Martin Strecker of Great Bend, Kansas, Roger (Kim) Strecker of Sedalia, Missouri, David (Somchanh) Strecker of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; one daughter, Rose Marie (Norman) Lang of La Crosse, Kansas; two sisters, Agnes Stegman of Branson City, Missouri, and Louise Littrell of Kinsley, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Chris Lang, Mindy Featherstone, Adrien Furusho, Klarissa Harker, Cody Strecker, Nicole Strecker and Shaun Strecker; and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ignatius Jr., Bernard, and Carl Strecker; four sisters, Pauline Burkhart, Mary Hall, Nellie Lobmeyer and Kathryne Lobmeyer; and two grandchildren, Audrey Furusho and Ryan Strecker.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Wesley Schawe presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Prince of Peace Parish or Almost Home, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Heizer, KansasWilliam F. Strecker (Bill), 88, passed away on January 8, 2022, at Almost Home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on February 18, 1933, at Spearville, Kansas to Ignatius &amp; Nellie (Schulte) Strecker. Bill married Marilyn Schawe on August 22, 1964.He started up a family business in 1981 in Heizer, Kansas. He was never fully retired as a machinist. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick and of the Knights of ColumbusSurvivors include his wife of the home; four sons, William (Sherrie) Strecker, Jr. of Baltimore, Maryland, Martin Strecker of Great Bend, Kansas, Roger (Kim) Strecker of Sedalia, Missouri, David (Somchanh) Strecker of Fort Walton Beach, Florida; one daughter, Rose Marie (Norman) Lang of La Crosse, Kansas; two sisters, Agnes Stegman of Branson City, Missouri, and Louise Littrell of Kinsley, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Chris Lang, Mindy Featherstone, Adrien Furusho, Klarissa Harker, Cody Strecker, Nicole Strecker and Shaun Strecker; and six great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ignatius Jr., Bernard, and Carl Strecker; four sisters, Pauline Burkhart, Mary Hall, Nellie Lobmeyer and Kathryne Lobmeyer; and two grandchildren, Audrey Furusho and Ryan Strecker.Visitation will take place on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. with Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, January 13, 2022, at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Father Wesley Schawe presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Prince of Peace Parish or Almost Home, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

William F. Strecker

Viola&nbsp;Marie Depperschmidt&nbsp;Enslinger,&nbsp;94, of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital. No longer hindered by a failing body and mind, she went to be with the Lord and was reunited with the love of her life, Ben.&nbsp;

Viola was born on&nbsp;September 24, 1927,&nbsp;in La Crosse, Kansas, to John and Bernadina (Werth) Depperschmidt.&nbsp;She was a graduate of Schoenchen High School, Schoenchen, Kansas. While attending school, she met her sweetheart, Ben Enslinger. They were married on October 27, 1948, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Liebenthal, Kansas. They then settled in La Crosse, Kansas. In 1972 Viola and Ben became co-owners of Enslinger Lumber and ran their business for nearly 40 years until they reluctantly entered into semi-retirement. After 63 years of marriage, Ben passed away July 14, 2012.&nbsp;

Viola and Ben happily welcomed three children, Belinda, Kathy, and Lynn, into their family. Viola loved being a mother and being home with her children. She often spoke of how she had cookies waiting for not only her children but many neighborhood kids when they came home from school. She relished her role as Grandmother to seven grandchildren and was very involved in supporting them throughout their lives. She was also Great-Grandma to 20 great-grandkids. She and Ben took great pride in their posterity.

Viola enjoyed embroidery, sewing, quilt making, cooking, baking, playing cards, eating sweets,&nbsp;and traveling.&nbsp;She was a gifted seamstress and created beautiful quilts that will be cherished by her family and friends for years to come. She took great pride in her work and would correct mistakes until it was perfect. She won numerous ribbons for her handiwork at the local fair. Viola loved to travel with her husband and they visited many countries together. Viola was an avid walker and could be seen walking around the neighborhood well into her late 80s. She was an excellent cook, loved to feed her family, and she especially enjoyed dessert.

In addition to working alongside her husband at Enslinger Lumber, Viola was an active member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and of the Altar Society, she volunteered at Second Chance thrift store for 25 years, and was a regular blood donor.&nbsp;

Viola leaves behind her daughters: Belinda (Bruce Axelrod) Tomlinson of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Kathy (John) Stockton of Lafayette, Colorado; a son, Lynn of La Crosse, Kansas; seven grandchildren: Ryan (Candise) Tomlinson, Scott (Sarah) Tomlinson, Eric (Ellen) Stockton, Jason (Kristin) Stockton, Kelsey (Josh) Clemens, Dustin (Heather) Enslinger, and Melissa (Shawn) Minge; and 20 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Viola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; daughter-in-law, Patricia Enslinger; her brothers: Eugene, Alfred, Harold, and&nbsp;Pat; and sisters: Esther Enslinger, Louise Rupp, Vernita Linenberger, Edna Depperschmidt,&nbsp;and JoAnna Depperschmidt.&nbsp;Viola was the last surviving sibling of the Depperschmidt family.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 9, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;

Church visitation will be Monday, January 10, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:20 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Monday, January 10, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Michael’s&nbsp; &nbsp;Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, and Sunflower Diversified Services, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Viola&nbsp;Marie Depperschmidt&nbsp;Enslinger,&nbsp;94, of La Crosse, Kansas, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Rush County Memorial Hospital. No longer hindered by a failing body and mind, she went to be with the Lord and was reunited with the love of her life, Ben.&nbsp;Viola was born on&nbsp;September 24, 1927,&nbsp;in La Crosse, Kansas, to John and Bernadina (Werth) Depperschmidt.&nbsp;She was a graduate of Schoenchen High School, Schoenchen, Kansas. While attending school, she met her sweetheart, Ben Enslinger. They were married on October 27, 1948, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Liebenthal, Kansas. They then settled in La Crosse, Kansas. In 1972 Viola and Ben became co-owners of Enslinger Lumber and ran their business for nearly 40 years until they reluctantly entered into semi-retirement. After 63 years of marriage, Ben passed away July 14, 2012.&nbsp;Viola and Ben happily welcomed three children, Belinda, Kathy, and Lynn, into their family. Viola loved being a mother and being home with her children. She often spoke of how she had cookies waiting for not only her children but many neighborhood kids when they came home from school. She relished her role as Grandmother to seven grandchildren and was very involved in supporting them throughout their lives. She was also Great-Grandma to 20 great-grandkids. She and Ben took great pride in their posterity.Viola enjoyed embroidery, sewing, quilt making, cooking, baking, playing cards, eating sweets,&nbsp;and traveling.&nbsp;She was a gifted seamstress and created beautiful quilts that will be cherished by her family and friends for years to come. She took great pride in her work and would correct mistakes until it was perfect. She won numerous ribbons for her handiwork at the local fair. Viola loved to travel with her husband and they visited many countries together. Viola was an avid walker and could be seen walking around the neighborhood well into her late 80s. She was an excellent cook, loved to feed her family, and she especially enjoyed dessert.In addition to working alongside her husband at Enslinger Lumber, Viola was an active member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church and of the Altar Society, she volunteered at Second Chance thrift store for 25 years, and was a regular blood donor.&nbsp;Viola leaves behind her daughters: Belinda (Bruce Axelrod) Tomlinson of Fort Collins, Colorado, and Kathy (John) Stockton of Lafayette, Colorado; a son, Lynn of La Crosse, Kansas; seven grandchildren: Ryan (Candise) Tomlinson, Scott (Sarah) Tomlinson, Eric (Ellen) Stockton, Jason (Kristin) Stockton, Kelsey (Josh) Clemens, Dustin (Heather) Enslinger, and Melissa (Shawn) Minge; and 20 great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Viola was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; daughter-in-law, Patricia Enslinger; her brothers: Eugene, Alfred, Harold, and&nbsp;Pat; and sisters: Esther Enslinger, Louise Rupp, Vernita Linenberger, Edna Depperschmidt,&nbsp;and JoAnna Depperschmidt.&nbsp;Viola was the last surviving sibling of the Depperschmidt family.Visitation will be Sunday, January 9, 2022, from 4:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.&nbsp; A vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M.&nbsp;Church visitation will be Monday, January 10, 2022, from 9:30 A.M. to 10:20 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will be Monday, January 10, 2022, at 10:30 A.M. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Father Stephen Dabanka officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St. Michael’s&nbsp; &nbsp;Catholic Church, La Crosse, Kansas, and Sunflower Diversified Services, Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Viola Marie Depperschmidt Enslinger

William Lloyd Rose, 65, passed away January 8, 2022 at his home in Larned.

He was born August 22, 1956 in Bridgeport, TX, the son of Carl A. and Dorothy D. Kern Rose. A longtime area resident, he was a Correction Officer for the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility.

He was a member of the First Christian Church, Larned, Kansas Rifle Association, NRA and the Larned Gun Club. He enjoyed shooting and hunting.

On September 27, 1980, he married Gaynell Ann Ashton in Larned, KS. She survives.

Other survivors include three daughters, Lindsey Ann Rose, Larned, KS Heather Lynn Thompson, Hanston, KS, Stacy Marie Rose, Olpe, KS; brother, David Rose, Salina, KS; two sisters, Betty Rose and Diane Ring, both of Larned; four grandchildren, Wyatt Austin Thompson, William Howard Thompson, Annabeth Morgan Thompson and Morgan Odessa Smith.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Damon Bradley presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the mortuary.

Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County EMS in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Dateline: LarnedWilliam Lloyd Rose, 65, passed away January 8, 2022 at his home in Larned.He was born August 22, 1956 in Bridgeport, TX, the son of Carl A. and Dorothy D. Kern Rose. A longtime area resident, he was a Correction Officer for the Larned Correctional Mental Health Facility.He was a member of the First Christian Church, Larned, Kansas Rifle Association, NRA and the Larned Gun Club. He enjoyed shooting and hunting.On September 27, 1980, he married Gaynell Ann Ashton in Larned, KS. She survives.Other survivors include three daughters, Lindsey Ann Rose, Larned, KS Heather Lynn Thompson, Hanston, KS, Stacy Marie Rose, Olpe, KS; brother, David Rose, Salina, KS; two sisters, Betty Rose and Diane Ring, both of Larned; four grandchildren, Wyatt Austin Thompson, William Howard Thompson, Annabeth Morgan Thompson and Morgan Odessa Smith.A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Pastor Damon Bradley presiding. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at the mortuary.Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County EMS in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

William Lloyd Rose

Marie “Lavern” Sovereign, 101, died January 7, 2022, at her home in Claflin, Kansas. She was born November 23, 1920, on the family farm north of Claflin, the daughter of Max F. and Mary (Kafka) Schlessinger.

On July 31, 1937, she married Fred M. Sovereign in Claflin, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1997.

Fred and LaVern moved from Claflin to Wakeeney in 1955 and later returned to Claflin in 1965. She worked for Fuller Brush, JC Penney’s and Gunns in Great Bend.

Lavern was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church.

She is survived by three daughters; Beverly Johnson of Claflin, Maxine Everett of Wathena and Debra Krier of Claflin; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, Kimberly Lynn Sovereign; son-in-law, Robert Johnson; brothers, Fred, Albert, and Robert Schlessinger; and sisters, Hannah Hieken, Elfreida Mantz, Emma Drews, Helen Lathrap, Rose Stehwien, and Marie Schlessinger.

Visitation will be Tuesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church, Claflin, with Pastor Daniel Harders presiding. Burial will follow in Claflin Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Claflin Ambulance Fund or Golden Belt Home Healthcare and Hospice in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – ClaflinMarie “Lavern” Sovereign, 101, died January 7, 2022, at her home in Claflin, Kansas. She was born November 23, 1920, on the family farm north of Claflin, the daughter of Max F. and Mary (Kafka) Schlessinger.On July 31, 1937, she married Fred M. Sovereign in Claflin, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1997.Fred and LaVern moved from Claflin to Wakeeney in 1955 and later returned to Claflin in 1965. She worked for Fuller Brush, JC Penney’s and Gunns in Great Bend.Lavern was a longtime member of Zion Lutheran Church.She is survived by three daughters; Beverly Johnson of Claflin, Maxine Everett of Wathena and Debra Krier of Claflin; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and two great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, Kimberly Lynn Sovereign; son-in-law, Robert Johnson; brothers, Fred, Albert, and Robert Schlessinger; and sisters, Hannah Hieken, Elfreida Mantz, Emma Drews, Helen Lathrap, Rose Stehwien, and Marie Schlessinger.Visitation will be Tuesday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at Zion Lutheran Church, Claflin, with Pastor Daniel Harders presiding. Burial will follow in Claflin Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Claflin Ambulance Fund or Golden Belt Home Healthcare and Hospice in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Marie “Lavern” Sovereign

Raymond Allen Cates, 71, died January 5, 2022, at his home in Haslet, Texas. He was born August 12, 1950, in Cushing, Oklahoma, the son of Vivan E. Cates and Thelma J. (Gower) Cates. Mr. Cates was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Conflict.

On April 11, 1970, he married Rebecca Lynn Miller at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Claflin, Kansas.

A resident of Haslet, since 1995, and previously living in Omaha, Nebraska, Smyrna, Tennesee, Phoenix, Arizona, and Bedford, Texas. Ray was a commercial and freight pilot for multiple companies. He spent his last 27 years flying as a Captain for United Parcel Service, flying international routes. He was also a Check Airman for UPS.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rebecca Cates of the home; a son, Jason Cates and wife Rebekah of Colwich, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Sean Cates and wife Lacey of Lubbock, Texas, Trevor Cates of JBER, Alaska, Brody Cates of Colwich, Kansas, Aubrey Cates of Boyd, Texas, Jayden Cates, Jaycee Cates, and Bella June Cates all of Colwich, Kansas; and three great-grandchildren, Austyn, Lakeyn, and Fordham of Lubbock, Texas; five siblings, Bruce( Craig) Cates of New Braunfels, Texas, Bob (Alvita) Cates of Claflin, Kansas, Steven (Susan) Cates of Emporia, Kansas, Myra (Mike) Prosser of Claflin, Kansas, and Barry (Kelly) Cates of Guyton, Georgia.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Travis Cates, a brother, Don Cates, nephew, Trevor Cates, and an infant sister, Deborah Ann Cates.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. and Vigil and Rosary to begin at 7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Kansas, celebrated by Father Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in Claflin Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ray Cates Memorial Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – Haslet, TexasRaymond Allen Cates, 71, died January 5, 2022, at his home in Haslet, Texas. He was born August 12, 1950, in Cushing, Oklahoma, the son of Vivan E. Cates and Thelma J. (Gower) Cates. Mr. Cates was a United States Army Veteran serving during the Vietnam Conflict.On April 11, 1970, he married Rebecca Lynn Miller at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Claflin, Kansas.A resident of Haslet, since 1995, and previously living in Omaha, Nebraska, Smyrna, Tennesee, Phoenix, Arizona, and Bedford, Texas. Ray was a commercial and freight pilot for multiple companies. He spent his last 27 years flying as a Captain for United Parcel Service, flying international routes. He was also a Check Airman for UPS.He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rebecca Cates of the home; a son, Jason Cates and wife Rebekah of Colwich, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Sean Cates and wife Lacey of Lubbock, Texas, Trevor Cates of JBER, Alaska, Brody Cates of Colwich, Kansas, Aubrey Cates of Boyd, Texas, Jayden Cates, Jaycee Cates, and Bella June Cates all of Colwich, Kansas; and three great-grandchildren, Austyn, Lakeyn, and Fordham of Lubbock, Texas; five siblings, Bruce( Craig) Cates of New Braunfels, Texas, Bob (Alvita) Cates of Claflin, Kansas, Steven (Susan) Cates of Emporia, Kansas, Myra (Mike) Prosser of Claflin, Kansas, and Barry (Kelly) Cates of Guyton, Georgia.He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Travis Cates, a brother, Don Cates, nephew, Trevor Cates, and an infant sister, Deborah Ann Cates.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, at the funeral home, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. and Vigil and Rosary to begin at 7 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Kansas, celebrated by Father Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in Claflin Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Ray Cates Memorial Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Raymond Allen Cates

Robert “Ed” Elliott, 81, passed away on January 5, 2022, at KU Med Center, Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on October 21, 1940, at Great Bend, Kansas to Harry William &amp; Mildred Oleta (Wisehart) Elliott. On July 1, 1992, he married Jan Brewer at Great Bend, Kansas.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Robert was the owner and operator of both Elliott Transfer and Storage and Blades Hair Technicians. He was a member of the Elks, American Legion, and "Great Bend Brothers and Sisters" group – a friend group that socialized and traveled together for more than 45 years. Robert also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf.

Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter, Shala (Chad) Ehrlich of Great Bend; one sister, Lois Hickel of Salina; one granddaughter, Addie “The Gripper” Ehrlich; and two brothers-in-law, Bill Keener and Charles Brewer. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Darold Elliott; sister, Joan Keener; and brothers-in-law Eddie Hickel and Garrel Brewer.

Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Tim Bever presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasRobert “Ed” Elliott, 81, passed away on January 5, 2022, at KU Med Center, Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on October 21, 1940, at Great Bend, Kansas to Harry William &amp; Mildred Oleta (Wisehart) Elliott. On July 1, 1992, he married Jan Brewer at Great Bend, Kansas.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Robert was the owner and operator of both Elliott Transfer and Storage and Blades Hair Technicians. He was a member of the Elks, American Legion, and "Great Bend Brothers and Sisters" group – a friend group that socialized and traveled together for more than 45 years. Robert also enjoyed hunting, fishing, and golf.Survivors include his wife of the home; one daughter, Shala (Chad) Ehrlich of Great Bend; one sister, Lois Hickel of Salina; one granddaughter, Addie “The Gripper” Ehrlich; and two brothers-in-law, Bill Keener and Charles Brewer. He was preceded in death by an infant brother, Darold Elliott; sister, Joan Keener; and brothers-in-law Eddie Hickel and Garrel Brewer.Visitation will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church with Reverend Tim Bever presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the First United Methodist Church or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Robert “Ed” Elliott

Rick Dwain Pierce, 66, passed away on December 21, 2021 at KU Med Center, Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on November 11, 1955 at Branson, Missouri to William Dwain &amp; Louise (Lemuz) Pierce. He was married to Melaine Feemster on April 22, 2017. She survives. Rick was previously married to Cindy and Heidi.

Coming from San Diego, California, Rick was a resident of Great Bend, Kansas since 2007. He worked for Marmie Motors as a salesman. Rick was a member of the Eagles and Elks. He was a talented painter.

Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Zach Pierce of Columbus, Ohio and Zane Pierce of Great Bend, Kansas; three bonus children, Destanie McKay, Jada VanderMeer, Peter VanderMeer; his mother; one sister: Cindy Montorsi of San Diego, California; one brother, Brian Pierce of San Diego, California; and one granddaughter, Aubrey Rose McKay. He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Troy Pierce; one sister, Debbie Pierce.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home with Reverend Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials can be made to the Rick Pierce Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasRick Dwain Pierce, 66, passed away on December 21, 2021 at KU Med Center, Kansas City, Kansas. He was born on November 11, 1955 at Branson, Missouri to William Dwain &amp; Louise (Lemuz) Pierce. He was married to Melaine Feemster on April 22, 2017. She survives. Rick was previously married to Cindy and Heidi.Coming from San Diego, California, Rick was a resident of Great Bend, Kansas since 2007. He worked for Marmie Motors as a salesman. Rick was a member of the Eagles and Elks. He was a talented painter.Survivors include his wife of the home; two sons, Zach Pierce of Columbus, Ohio and Zane Pierce of Great Bend, Kansas; three bonus children, Destanie McKay, Jada VanderMeer, Peter VanderMeer; his mother; one sister: Cindy Montorsi of San Diego, California; one brother, Brian Pierce of San Diego, California; and one granddaughter, Aubrey Rose McKay. He was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Troy Pierce; one sister, Debbie Pierce.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, January 14, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home with Reverend Dick Ogle presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials can be made to the Rick Pierce Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Rick Dwain Pierce

Carol Lynn Scheuerman, 82, passed away December 21, 2021, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kan. She was born on December 2, 1939, at Topeka, to Major Lawton Dangerfield Sr. &amp; Virginia (Frye) Dangerfield. She married Arlyn G. Scheuerman on November 10, 1978, at Broken Arrow, Okla.

Carol graduated from Topeka High School in 1957, she then attended Court Reporting Institute in Washington DC and Dodge City Community College. She was the Director of Human Resources at Dodge City Community College. She had previously worked as the office manager of Gemini Launch Preparations Astronaut &amp; Engineering Group in St. Louis, Mo., the natural resources administrator for the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the assistant director of the Arkansas Workers Compensation Claims Division. Carol was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 462 in Topeka and First Christian Church in Great Bend.

Survivors include her husband Arlyn Scheuerman and a daughter Diana Sue Scheuerman of Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son; her brother Major Lawton Dangerfield Jr.; and a sister Joyce Dangerfield Longsdorf.

Family will be greeting friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at First Christian Church, with Reverend Josh Leu and Pastor Wade Russell presiding. Inurnment will be in the Baptist Cemetery at Otis. Memorials have been designated to First Christian Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Dateline: Great Bend, KansasCarol Lynn Scheuerman, 82, passed away December 21, 2021, at the University of Kansas Hospital in Kansas City, Kan. She was born on December 2, 1939, at Topeka, to Major Lawton Dangerfield Sr. &amp; Virginia (Frye) Dangerfield. She married Arlyn G. Scheuerman on November 10, 1978, at Broken Arrow, Okla.Carol graduated from Topeka High School in 1957, she then attended Court Reporting Institute in Washington DC and Dodge City Community College. She was the Director of Human Resources at Dodge City Community College. She had previously worked as the office manager of Gemini Launch Preparations Astronaut &amp; Engineering Group in St. Louis, Mo., the natural resources administrator for the Arkansas Department of Commerce and the assistant director of the Arkansas Workers Compensation Claims Division. Carol was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Chapter 462 in Topeka and First Christian Church in Great Bend.Survivors include her husband Arlyn Scheuerman and a daughter Diana Sue Scheuerman of Great Bend. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son; her brother Major Lawton Dangerfield Jr.; and a sister Joyce Dangerfield Longsdorf.Family will be greeting friends at the funeral home on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Memorial services will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at First Christian Church, with Reverend Josh Leu and Pastor Wade Russell presiding. Inurnment will be in the Baptist Cemetery at Otis. Memorials have been designated to First Christian Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Carol Lynn Scheuerman

Doris V. Ramsey, age 94 years, of Hoisington, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 4, 2022 at MedicaLodges of Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;Doris was born on July 23, 1927 at Lincoln, Kansas to Ernest and Faye (Chambers) Lancaster.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was united in marriage to Richard K. “Dick” Ramsey on March 6, 1947 at Manhattan, Kansas and the couple lived in several communities in Kansas and Colorado, but lived most of their lives in Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Doris was a member of Faith Community Church at Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved to read, and was known to be an excellent letter and note writer, and also enjoyed painting with acrylics.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Doris&nbsp;was the life of any gathering and was known by her 4-year-old great-granddaughter, Ella, as "my funniest grandma".&nbsp; Her tender heart of mercy loved everybody but she had a huge soft spot for children, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her two main objectives in raising her family were that her children would know Jesus as their Lord and Savior and have a college education.&nbsp; Both goals were met through a lot of prayer, sacrifice and hard work on her and her husband Dick's part.&nbsp;

Survivors include two daughters:&nbsp;&nbsp;Meredith (&amp; Ben) Rice of Great Bend, Kansas and Bethanie Ramsey of Manhattan, Kansas; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Richard Keith Ramsey on July 6, 2002; and one brother and three sisters.&nbsp;

According to her wishes, cremation has been chosen and there will be no services or visitation. Inurnment will take place in Lincoln, Kansas at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be directed to Faith Community Church in Great Bend, Kansas. Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>&nbsp;

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 </figure>Doris V. Ramsey, age 94 years, of Hoisington, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday evening, January 4, 2022 at MedicaLodges of Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;Doris was born on July 23, 1927 at Lincoln, Kansas to Ernest and Faye (Chambers) Lancaster.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was united in marriage to Richard K. “Dick” Ramsey on March 6, 1947 at Manhattan, Kansas and the couple lived in several communities in Kansas and Colorado, but lived most of their lives in Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Doris was a member of Faith Community Church at Great Bend.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved to read, and was known to be an excellent letter and note writer, and also enjoyed painting with acrylics.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Doris&nbsp;was the life of any gathering and was known by her 4-year-old great-granddaughter, Ella, as "my funniest grandma".&nbsp; Her tender heart of mercy loved everybody but she had a huge soft spot for children, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her two main objectives in raising her family were that her children would know Jesus as their Lord and Savior and have a college education.&nbsp; Both goals were met through a lot of prayer, sacrifice and hard work on her and her husband Dick's part.&nbsp;Survivors include two daughters:&nbsp;&nbsp;Meredith (&amp; Ben) Rice of Great Bend, Kansas and Bethanie Ramsey of Manhattan, Kansas; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews.&nbsp;&nbsp;Doris was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Richard Keith Ramsey on July 6, 2002; and one brother and three sisters.&nbsp;According to her wishes, cremation has been chosen and there will be no services or visitation. Inurnment will take place in Lincoln, Kansas at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be directed to Faith Community Church in Great Bend, Kansas. Online condolences may be left for the family and a full obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.chartergreatbend.com/" target="_blank">http://www.chartergreatbend.com</a>&nbsp;

Doris V. Ramsey

Ronald Francis Kaiser, 77, died January 5, 2022, at his home in Redwing. He was born July 8, 1944, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Joseph L. and Regina M. (Debes) Kaiser. Ron graduated from Odin High School in 1962. He then served in the United States Army and later transferred into the Army Reserves.

On April 23, 1966, he married Lucille Frances Jenisch at Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin.

A lifetime resident of Barton County, Ron worked for Marlette Homes for over 20 years and later as the custodian for USD 354, Claflin Elementary School. But first and foremost he was a farmer and helped farm the family farm with his father and later on his own.

He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #2630.

Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Lucille Kaiser of the home; and three sons, Brad Kaiser and special friend Kristi Beran of Salina, Troy Kaiser and wife Susan of Seymour, Indiana, Dale Kaiser and wife Sonja of Hesston; two brothers, Marvin Kaiser and wife Bernice of Hays and Gilbert Kaiser and wife Kathy of Kingman; and two sisters, Jolene Rziha and husband Jim of Great Bend, Marilyn Ricke of Hoisington; and nine grandchildren, Matt, Mike, Brett, Cole, Carly, Elise, Sydney, Evan, and Grace; two granddaughters of the heart, Hannah and Sarah; and one great-grandchild on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Corrine Finger.

Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., with Vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary to begin at 7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Monday, January 10, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Holy Family Building Fund, Dubuque Heritage Fund, or Claflin Ambulance Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – RedwingRonald Francis Kaiser, 77, died January 5, 2022, at his home in Redwing. He was born July 8, 1944, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Joseph L. and Regina M. (Debes) Kaiser. Ron graduated from Odin High School in 1962. He then served in the United States Army and later transferred into the Army Reserves.On April 23, 1966, he married Lucille Frances Jenisch at Holy Family Catholic Church in Odin.A lifetime resident of Barton County, Ron worked for Marlette Homes for over 20 years and later as the custodian for USD 354, Claflin Elementary School. But first and foremost he was a farmer and helped farm the family farm with his father and later on his own.He was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus Council #2630.Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Lucille Kaiser of the home; and three sons, Brad Kaiser and special friend Kristi Beran of Salina, Troy Kaiser and wife Susan of Seymour, Indiana, Dale Kaiser and wife Sonja of Hesston; two brothers, Marvin Kaiser and wife Bernice of Hays and Gilbert Kaiser and wife Kathy of Kingman; and two sisters, Jolene Rziha and husband Jim of Great Bend, Marilyn Ricke of Hoisington; and nine grandchildren, Matt, Mike, Brett, Cole, Carly, Elise, Sydney, Evan, and Grace; two granddaughters of the heart, Hannah and Sarah; and one great-grandchild on the way; and numerous nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Corrine Finger.Visitation will be 1 p.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., with Vigil and Knights of Columbus Rosary to begin at 7 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Monday, January 10, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Holy Family Building Fund, Dubuque Heritage Fund, or Claflin Ambulance Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Ronald Francis Kaiser

Kandyce Lee Miskell, 62, passed away on January 2, 2022, in Medicalodges of Jackson County, in Holton, Kansas. She was born on April 10, 1959 to Howard Hadsell &amp; Mary (Callaway) Barry. She was married to Steve Miskell for many years.

A long-time Great Bend resident, she worked for Rosewood Services at both the Furniture Gallery and Winery/Greenhouse. Kandyce loved outdoor activities like biking, camping, fishing, mowing the lawn, riding on Stan's motorcycle, shooting a black powdered rifle, going to the park and zoo, and walking the dogs. She loved her cats and socializing with people, being at the soup kitchen, and shooting pool. An avid sports fan, she loved the Kansas City Chiefs and KSU Wildcats fan.

Survivors include sons, Timothy Miskell, and Chuck (Hazel) Miskell of Hartville, Missouri; sister, Mary Elaine Barry; brother, Howard Barry; three grandchildren, Ashley Shelton, Dakota Johnson and Dominic Johnson; five great-grandchildren, Julius, Kyler, Nicole, Negan, and Tobias; a companion for many years, Stan Kreigh; many other family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasKandyce Lee Miskell, 62, passed away on January 2, 2022, in Medicalodges of Jackson County, in Holton, Kansas. She was born on April 10, 1959 to Howard Hadsell &amp; Mary (Callaway) Barry. She was married to Steve Miskell for many years.A long-time Great Bend resident, she worked for Rosewood Services at both the Furniture Gallery and Winery/Greenhouse. Kandyce loved outdoor activities like biking, camping, fishing, mowing the lawn, riding on Stan's motorcycle, shooting a black powdered rifle, going to the park and zoo, and walking the dogs. She loved her cats and socializing with people, being at the soup kitchen, and shooting pool. An avid sports fan, she loved the Kansas City Chiefs and KSU Wildcats fan.Survivors include sons, Timothy Miskell, and Chuck (Hazel) Miskell of Hartville, Missouri; sister, Mary Elaine Barry; brother, Howard Barry; three grandchildren, Ashley Shelton, Dakota Johnson and Dominic Johnson; five great-grandchildren, Julius, Kyler, Nicole, Negan, and Tobias; a companion for many years, Stan Kreigh; many other family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband.Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Private family inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorials can be made to the Rosewood Roots and Wings Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Kandyce Lee Miskell

Eloise Dolezal, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2021, at the University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was born on June 27, 1927 at Rural Stafford Co. to Edwin &amp; Lydia (Dirks) Grow. She married Ralph James Dolezal on June 3, 1948 at Great Bend. He died October 1, 2018.

A lifetime area resident, Eloise was a homemaker who had previously worked as a sales clerk in the home improvement department at Sears. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend. She enjoyed crafting, sewing and gardening.

Survivors include a son, William Dolezal, Sr. and wife Joleen of Beatrice, Neb.; a daughter, Dianne Willesden and husband Bob of Great Bend; a sister, Anna Marie Holt of Kansas City, Mo.; a sister in law, Laura Reiser of Great Bend; six grandchildren, William Dolezal, Jr., Brian Ewing, Brandy Gaddis and husband Mark, Tiffany Nily and husband David, Aimee Faris and husband Bill and Robert Willesden III; sixteen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews who called her Aunt Do. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Randy Dolezal; an infant brother, Edwin "Sonny" Grow; a sister, Evelyn Wallen; and a granddaughter, Destiny Dolezal.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 7, 2022, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Trinity Lutheran Church or Alzheimer's Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasEloise Dolezal, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2021, at the University Of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. She was born on June 27, 1927 at Rural Stafford Co. to Edwin &amp; Lydia (Dirks) Grow. She married Ralph James Dolezal on June 3, 1948 at Great Bend. He died October 1, 2018.A lifetime area resident, Eloise was a homemaker who had previously worked as a sales clerk in the home improvement department at Sears. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend. She enjoyed crafting, sewing and gardening.Survivors include a son, William Dolezal, Sr. and wife Joleen of Beatrice, Neb.; a daughter, Dianne Willesden and husband Bob of Great Bend; a sister, Anna Marie Holt of Kansas City, Mo.; a sister in law, Laura Reiser of Great Bend; six grandchildren, William Dolezal, Jr., Brian Ewing, Brandy Gaddis and husband Mark, Tiffany Nily and husband David, Aimee Faris and husband Bill and Robert Willesden III; sixteen great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews who called her Aunt Do. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Randy Dolezal; an infant brother, Edwin "Sonny" Grow; a sister, Evelyn Wallen; and a granddaughter, Destiny Dolezal.Visitation will be held from Noon to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m., Friday, January 7, 2022, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Trinity Lutheran Church or Alzheimer's Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Eloise Dolezal

Marlin J. Vonfeldt, 68, passed away January 3, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. He was born on June 24, 1953, at Great Bend, to Ralph &amp; Leona (Sander) Vonfeldt.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Marlin was a machinist and welder for Ralph's Rig Service. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, watching westerns and muscle cars.

Survivors include a daughter Katie; two brothers, Wayne Vonfeldt of Duncan, Okla. and Jerry Vonfeldt of Newton; two sisters, Mary Allen and Cora Vonfeldt both of Great Bend; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ralph Vonfeldt, Jr. and LaVern Vonfeldt; and an infant sister, Geraldine Vonfeldt.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service and rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Inurnment will be in the Golden Belt Memorial Park. Memorials have been designated to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasMarlin J. Vonfeldt, 68, passed away January 3, 2022, at Hays Medical Center. He was born on June 24, 1953, at Great Bend, to Ralph &amp; Leona (Sander) Vonfeldt.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Marlin was a machinist and welder for Ralph's Rig Service. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cooking, watching westerns and muscle cars.Survivors include a daughter Katie; two brothers, Wayne Vonfeldt of Duncan, Okla. and Jerry Vonfeldt of Newton; two sisters, Mary Allen and Cora Vonfeldt both of Great Bend; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Ralph Vonfeldt, Jr. and LaVern Vonfeldt; and an infant sister, Geraldine Vonfeldt.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service and rosary at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. Inurnment will be in the Golden Belt Memorial Park. Memorials have been designated to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Marlin J. Vonfeldt

Gregory L. “Greg” Finn, age 71, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 30, 1950, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of James R. “Bob” Finn and Regene “Jean” (Valerius) Finn. Greg graduated from Hoisington High School in 1968. He continued his education at Barton County Community College and then attended Kansas State University. Greg enlisted in the Marines in 1969, serving 18 months at Kaneohe Marine Base, Hawaii. He was employed as a computer programmer at Lear Jet in Wichita, McCall Pattern in Manhattan, and Security Benefit Group in Topeka. He owned and operated Finn’s Pub in Manhattan for 22 years until he retired in 2017. Greg has a passion for playing golf, loved to travel, and enjoyed Kansas State football and basketball. He especially enjoyed spending time at the round table with all his friends and extended family at Finn’s Pub. On October 3, 1970, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Brown. They later divorced. He was united in marriage to Marcia Krienitz on May 7, 1999. Greg is survived by Marcia, his wife and partner for 27 years; also, his three daughters, Angela (Scott) Fritschie, of Lenexa, Kansas, Diann (Fred Hill) Finn of Overland Park, Kansas, and Tara (Doug) Hartung, of Manhattan, Kansas; his brother, Calvin (Debbie) Finn of Hoisington, Kansas; his mother-in-law Janice Krienitz of Manhattan, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Becky Finn of Ulysses, Kansas, and Deb Marfield (Walt) of Manhattan; and also, his five grandchildren: Malik, Ian, Zoe, Jacob, and Emily. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, John Krienitz, and his two brothers, Steve Finn and Randy Finn. No services are scheduled at this time. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gregory L. “Greg” Finn, age 71, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Saturday, January 1, 2022 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 30, 1950, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of James R. “Bob” Finn and Regene “Jean” (Valerius) Finn. Greg graduated from Hoisington High School in 1968. He continued his education at Barton County Community College and then attended Kansas State University. Greg enlisted in the Marines in 1969, serving 18 months at Kaneohe Marine Base, Hawaii. He was employed as a computer programmer at Lear Jet in Wichita, McCall Pattern in Manhattan, and Security Benefit Group in Topeka. He owned and operated Finn’s Pub in Manhattan for 22 years until he retired in 2017. Greg has a passion for playing golf, loved to travel, and enjoyed Kansas State football and basketball. He especially enjoyed spending time at the round table with all his friends and extended family at Finn’s Pub. On October 3, 1970, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Brown. They later divorced. He was united in marriage to Marcia Krienitz on May 7, 1999. Greg is survived by Marcia, his wife and partner for 27 years; also, his three daughters, Angela (Scott) Fritschie, of Lenexa, Kansas, Diann (Fred Hill) Finn of Overland Park, Kansas, and Tara (Doug) Hartung, of Manhattan, Kansas; his brother, Calvin (Debbie) Finn of Hoisington, Kansas; his mother-in-law Janice Krienitz of Manhattan, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Becky Finn of Ulysses, Kansas, and Deb Marfield (Walt) of Manhattan; and also, his five grandchildren: Malik, Ian, Zoe, Jacob, and Emily. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, John Krienitz, and his two brothers, Steve Finn and Randy Finn. No services are scheduled at this time. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gregory L. “Greg” Finn

J. Randall “Randy” Finn, 67, Ulysses, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at HaysMed.

He was born January 27, 1954 in Hoisington, the son of Bob and Jean (Valerius) Finn. In 1972, he graduated from Hoisington High School. He owned and operated Finn Well Services. On December 31, 1976, he was united in marriage to Becky LaRue in Hoisington and they were married 45 years. He was a KU sports fan, liked reading, and with his wife enjoyed building furniture, birdhouses, and creating sculptures. More than anything, he loved his family.

Survivors include his wife Becky of Ulysses, son: Izzy Finn and wife Celia Earle of Hays, a grandson: Arthur, mother-in-law: Audrey LaRue of Hays, and two brothers: Greg Finn and wife Marcia of Manhattan and Calvin Finn and wife Debbie of Hoisington.

He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Paul LaRue and brother, Steve Finn.

No services are scheduled at this time. Condolences and memories of Randy may be shared with the family through Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home at www.haysmemorial.com

J. Randall “Randy” Finn, 67, Ulysses, died Tuesday, December 21, 2021 at HaysMed.He was born January 27, 1954 in Hoisington, the son of Bob and Jean (Valerius) Finn. In 1972, he graduated from Hoisington High School. He owned and operated Finn Well Services. On December 31, 1976, he was united in marriage to Becky LaRue in Hoisington and they were married 45 years. He was a KU sports fan, liked reading, and with his wife enjoyed building furniture, birdhouses, and creating sculptures. More than anything, he loved his family.Survivors include his wife Becky of Ulysses, son: Izzy Finn and wife Celia Earle of Hays, a grandson: Arthur, mother-in-law: Audrey LaRue of Hays, and two brothers: Greg Finn and wife Marcia of Manhattan and Calvin Finn and wife Debbie of Hoisington.He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law, Paul LaRue and brother, Steve Finn.No services are scheduled at this time. Condolences and memories of Randy may be shared with the family through Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home at www.haysmemorial.com

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