Norma Colleen Herren, 90, passed away January 2, 2022, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on February 11, 1931, at Enid, Okla. to Herman W. &amp; Addie Irene (Ward) Cofer. She married Charles R. Herren on November 20, 1954 at Great Bend.

A longtime Great Bend resident, Norma was a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Great Bend. Norma enjoyed square dancing in her younger days, painting, crafting and writing short stories about her childhood for her family to read. She enjoyed traveling, having taken 19 bus tours, her favorite being Alaska and Nova Scotia. She loved music, whether it was listening to the radio or playing her keyboard.

Survivors include her husband, Charles Herren of the home; two sons, William Herren and wife Delores of Middletown, Pa., and Jim Herren and wife Michelle of Las Vegas, NV; a daughter, Arlana Staab and husband Michael of Great Bend; a sister, Francelle Huffman of Baldwin City; a half brother, Larry Cofer and a half-sister, Julia McCloskey of Calif.; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Staab and wife Audra of St. George, Jeremy Staab of Kingfisher, Okla., Amanda Staab of Great Bend, Andrew Herren and Kayla Herren of Las Vegas, NV, John Herren of Rapid City, SD, and Phyllicia Bishop of Mount Joy, Pa; and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a half brother, Ronald Cofer.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Private Family Services will be held Monday, January, 10, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Brain Injury Association of Kansas or Alzheimer's Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasNorma Colleen Herren, 90, passed away January 2, 2022, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on February 11, 1931, at Enid, Okla. to Herman W. &amp; Addie Irene (Ward) Cofer. She married Charles R. Herren on November 20, 1954 at Great Bend.A longtime Great Bend resident, Norma was a telephone operator for Southwestern Bell. She was a member of First United Methodist Church in Great Bend. Norma enjoyed square dancing in her younger days, painting, crafting and writing short stories about her childhood for her family to read. She enjoyed traveling, having taken 19 bus tours, her favorite being Alaska and Nova Scotia. She loved music, whether it was listening to the radio or playing her keyboard.Survivors include her husband, Charles Herren of the home; two sons, William Herren and wife Delores of Middletown, Pa., and Jim Herren and wife Michelle of Las Vegas, NV; a daughter, Arlana Staab and husband Michael of Great Bend; a sister, Francelle Huffman of Baldwin City; a half brother, Larry Cofer and a half-sister, Julia McCloskey of Calif.; seven grandchildren, Jeffrey Staab and wife Audra of St. George, Jeremy Staab of Kingfisher, Okla., Amanda Staab of Great Bend, Andrew Herren and Kayla Herren of Las Vegas, NV, John Herren of Rapid City, SD, and Phyllicia Bishop of Mount Joy, Pa; and eleven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a half brother, Ronald Cofer.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, January 9, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Private Family Services will be held Monday, January, 10, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the Brain Injury Association of Kansas or Alzheimer's Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Norma Colleen Herren

Randy Ellis Button, 66, passed away December 31, 2021, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. He was born August 13, 1955, in Great Bend, to Robert E. and Peggy L. (Geil) Button. Randy married Renee Szarkowski on December 27, 2009 at Faith Community Church, Great Bend. He had previously been married to Sue Showalter, and they were later divorced.

Randy, a long-time resident of Great Bend, previously residing in Emporia and the Dallas area, was an occupational therapist for Larned State Hospital specializing in music therapy. His passion for music was expressed through his involvement in the Great Bend City Band, Prairie Winds Band, and various area jazz ensembles and church praise teams. He was a member of River of Life Foursquare Church and Faith Community Church.

Survivors include his wife, Renee Button, of the home; four children, James (Kelli) Button of Emporia, Michael (Holly) Button of Tulsa, OK, Laura (Daniel) Webster of Broken Arrow, OK, and Zachariah (Kellyn) Button of Merriam; three step-children, Danielle Gittings and Maria Germaine both of Las Vegas, NV, and Paul (Jessica) Widiger of Russell; three siblings, Robert "Rob" (RoAnn) Button of Great Bend, Debra (Bill) Hill of Bountiful, UT, and Judy (Jim) VonFeldt of Manhattan; and eleven grandchildren. Randy was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother, Coralie (Niedens) Button.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Faith Community Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Sandy Kennedy and Pastor David LeRoy presiding. A live stream of the service will be available on YouTube on the Faith CC page. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 4, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The family has kindly requested that masks be worn for the service and visitation. Memorials may be given to Larned State Hospital (to benefit the Music Therapy Dept), in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasRandy Ellis Button, 66, passed away December 31, 2021, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas. He was born August 13, 1955, in Great Bend, to Robert E. and Peggy L. (Geil) Button. Randy married Renee Szarkowski on December 27, 2009 at Faith Community Church, Great Bend. He had previously been married to Sue Showalter, and they were later divorced.Randy, a long-time resident of Great Bend, previously residing in Emporia and the Dallas area, was an occupational therapist for Larned State Hospital specializing in music therapy. His passion for music was expressed through his involvement in the Great Bend City Band, Prairie Winds Band, and various area jazz ensembles and church praise teams. He was a member of River of Life Foursquare Church and Faith Community Church.Survivors include his wife, Renee Button, of the home; four children, James (Kelli) Button of Emporia, Michael (Holly) Button of Tulsa, OK, Laura (Daniel) Webster of Broken Arrow, OK, and Zachariah (Kellyn) Button of Merriam; three step-children, Danielle Gittings and Maria Germaine both of Las Vegas, NV, and Paul (Jessica) Widiger of Russell; three siblings, Robert "Rob" (RoAnn) Button of Great Bend, Debra (Bill) Hill of Bountiful, UT, and Judy (Jim) VonFeldt of Manhattan; and eleven grandchildren. Randy was preceded in death by his parents and his stepmother, Coralie (Niedens) Button.Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at Faith Community Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Sandy Kennedy and Pastor David LeRoy presiding. A live stream of the service will be available on YouTube on the Faith CC page. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Visitation will be from 12:00 to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 4, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. The family has kindly requested that masks be worn for the service and visitation. Memorials may be given to Larned State Hospital (to benefit the Music Therapy Dept), in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Randy Ellis Button

Bradley Griffin VanderGiesen, was born on November 15, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo., the infant son of Blake &amp; Barbara (Deschner) VanderGiesen. He passed away peacefully with his loving parents by his side at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. on November 17, 2021.

Though he was on this earth for a short while, Bradley was a fighter. He endured his short time on earth to ensure that the life of his twin brother, Bankston would be carried on through him.

Survivors include his parents, Blake and Barbara VanderGiesen and his twin brother, Bankston Boyd, all of Great Bend; his grandparents, Brad Deschner of Great Bend and Gary and Marla VanderGiesen of Smith Center; his great-grandparents, Junior and Marideen VanderGiesen of Smith Center; and his aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Karry Deschner; great-grandparents, Delbert and Charlotte Deschner, "Butch" and Glynnis Boyd, Barbara Deschner, and Duane and Lucille Kugler.

A private family service and inurnment will be held Friday, January 7, 2021, in Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Bradley VanderGiesen Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Dateline: Great Bend, KansasBradley Griffin VanderGiesen, was born on November 15, 2021 in Kansas City, Mo., the infant son of Blake &amp; Barbara (Deschner) VanderGiesen. He passed away peacefully with his loving parents by his side at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, Mo. on November 17, 2021.Though he was on this earth for a short while, Bradley was a fighter. He endured his short time on earth to ensure that the life of his twin brother, Bankston would be carried on through him.Survivors include his parents, Blake and Barbara VanderGiesen and his twin brother, Bankston Boyd, all of Great Bend; his grandparents, Brad Deschner of Great Bend and Gary and Marla VanderGiesen of Smith Center; his great-grandparents, Junior and Marideen VanderGiesen of Smith Center; and his aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Karry Deschner; great-grandparents, Delbert and Charlotte Deschner, "Butch" and Glynnis Boyd, Barbara Deschner, and Duane and Lucille Kugler.A private family service and inurnment will be held Friday, January 7, 2021, in Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Bradley VanderGiesen Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Bradley Griffin VanderGiesen

Mary Jo Ann Mull, 57, passed away on December 25, 2021 at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born on September 2, 1964 at Kansas City, Kansas to Roy &amp; Eddy Ruth (Roth) Sandberg. She married Eugene “Budd” Mull on August 5, 2000.

A long-time Great Bend resident, she worked for Rosewood Services as a caretaker. She loved her church, playing cards and board games, but especially loved spending time with nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.

Survivors include her husband; a sister, Michele (Michael) of Holyrood; her stepfather, Bernard Levings of Great Bend; all her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews that she loved as if they were her own children; many “adopted” family members. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother John Sandberg; and a sister Pamela Sandberg.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at River of Life Foursquare Church in Great Bend with Pastor David Leroy presiding. Memorials can be made to Mary Mull Medical Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasMary Jo Ann Mull, 57, passed away on December 25, 2021 at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born on September 2, 1964 at Kansas City, Kansas to Roy &amp; Eddy Ruth (Roth) Sandberg. She married Eugene “Budd” Mull on August 5, 2000.A long-time Great Bend resident, she worked for Rosewood Services as a caretaker. She loved her church, playing cards and board games, but especially loved spending time with nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews.Survivors include her husband; a sister, Michele (Michael) of Holyrood; her stepfather, Bernard Levings of Great Bend; all her nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews that she loved as if they were her own children; many “adopted” family members. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother John Sandberg; and a sister Pamela Sandberg.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at River of Life Foursquare Church in Great Bend with Pastor David Leroy presiding. Memorials can be made to Mary Mull Medical Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Mary Jo Ann Mull

Jul Stramel, 86, of Higginsville, Mo., died December 30, 2021, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. 
 He was born December 9, 1935, in Bison, KS to Irenaeus and Mildred (Burghart) Stramel.
 Jul served in the US Air Force from September of 1956-June 1960.
 He married Gladys Boschert on May 12, 1962, in Raytown, MO. They 
raised their family in Blue Springs before moving to Higginsville in 
1998.
 Jul worked at Sealright/Huhtamaki Manufacturing as an electrician in
 maintenance and as a press operator for 24 years, retiring in 1999.
 He was a proud member of the NRA and the Moose Lodge in Lexington. 
He enjoyed vegetable gardening and he played the saxophone and 
accordion. After retirement he and some buddies started a band. They 
called themselves the “Country Dudes," and they recorded a CD.
 Jul is preceded in death by brother, Art Stramel; sisters, Sandra Samaneus and Alvera Braun.
 He is survived by: 
 Wife: Gladys
 Son:		Mike Stramel (Ronica)	of Independence
 Daughters:	Paula Cook			 of Warsaw
 		 Pam Kreutzer (Mark)	 of DeSoto, KS
 		 Nicole Webber		 of Kansas City, KS 
 Brothers:	Robert Stramel		 of Victoria, KS
 		 Stan Stramel			of Pfeifer, KS 
 Sister:		Mary Ann Hagan		 of Claycomo, MO
 12 Grandchildren 			
 21 Great Grandchildren, with one on the way
 One Great Great Granddaughter 
 Visitation will be Friday, January 7, 2022, from 12:30-2:00 pm at Kaiser ~Wiegers Funeral Home.
 Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 pm at the funeral home, officiated by Fr. Tom Hawkins and Pastor Jerry Blasye.
 He will be buried at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery with military honors.
 Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph’s Indian School, PO Box 326, Chamberlain, SD 57326

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 </figure>Jul Stramel, 86, of Higginsville, Mo., died December 30, 2021, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center. 
 He was born December 9, 1935, in Bison, KS to Irenaeus and Mildred (Burghart) Stramel.
 Jul served in the US Air Force from September of 1956-June 1960.
 He married Gladys Boschert on May 12, 1962, in Raytown, MO. They 
raised their family in Blue Springs before moving to Higginsville in 
1998.
 Jul worked at Sealright/Huhtamaki Manufacturing as an electrician in
 maintenance and as a press operator for 24 years, retiring in 1999.
 He was a proud member of the NRA and the Moose Lodge in Lexington. 
He enjoyed vegetable gardening and he played the saxophone and 
accordion. After retirement he and some buddies started a band. They 
called themselves the “Country Dudes," and they recorded a CD.
 Jul is preceded in death by brother, Art Stramel; sisters, Sandra Samaneus and Alvera Braun.
 He is survived by: 
 Wife: Gladys
 Son:		Mike Stramel (Ronica)	of Independence
 Daughters:	Paula Cook			 of Warsaw
 		 Pam Kreutzer (Mark)	 of DeSoto, KS
 		 Nicole Webber		 of Kansas City, KS 
 Brothers:	Robert Stramel		 of Victoria, KS
 		 Stan Stramel			of Pfeifer, KS 
 Sister:		Mary Ann Hagan		 of Claycomo, MO
 12 Grandchildren 			
 21 Great Grandchildren, with one on the way
 One Great Great Granddaughter 
 Visitation will be Friday, January 7, 2022, from 12:30-2:00 pm at Kaiser ~Wiegers Funeral Home.
 Funeral Services will follow at 2:00 pm at the funeral home, officiated by Fr. Tom Hawkins and Pastor Jerry Blasye.
 He will be buried at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery with military honors.
 Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph’s Indian School, PO Box 326, Chamberlain, SD 57326

Julian J. Stramel

Keith Wendell Mull, 98, passed away January 2, 2021 at Country Place Senior Living in Larned.

He was born October 29, 1923 in Great Bend, the son of John and Vida Unruh Mull.

A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer/stockman, building two commercial feedlots. Keith was a 1941 Graduate of Pawnee Rock High School and later attended Emporia State University, Denver University, and Kansas State University. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre. He was a Farm Bureau Leader of the Year and a Larned Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow; a member of New Jerusalem Church, Pawnee Rock, Prairie Arts Unlimited, and a member of the Kansas Livestock Association for fifty years. He served on the Pawnee Rock School Board, Farm Service Board, Township Board, First National Bank Board of Directors, National Cattleman Association Committee, 4-H Club Leader, Pawnee County Republican Party Leader, BCCC Endowment Board, New Jerusalem Church Urbana College Board of Trustees, Urbana, OH, Pawnee County Environmental Task Force, Larned Recreation Commission, CKMC Foundation Board, and Kansas State University Endowment Board.

On December 27, 1945, he married Marian E. Schmitt in Pawnee Rock; she preceded him in death on October 19, 2005.

Survivors include a daughter, Jeanine (Brad) Haynes, Westfield, IN; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Walter) Ladwig, London, England, John Mull, Wichita, Jason (Terri) Haynes, Goshen, KY, Robyn (Brian) Kavanagh, Carmel, IN and Doug Harter, Pawnee Rock; ten great-grandchildren, Ava Mull, Pratt, Chase Harter, Lewis, Walter and William Ladwig, London, England, Gabe and Maddy Mull, Larned, Avery and Ben Haynes, Goshen, KY, and Jameson and Emily Kavanagh, Carmel IN.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother, Charles Mull; son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Elaine Mull; granddaughter, Amy Harter; and great-granddaughter, Samantha Harter.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church, Larned, with Pastor Jane Siebert and Pastor Bill Stapleton presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock with military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County 4-H Foundation, Santa Fe Trail Center, or Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com

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 </figure>Dateline: LarnedKeith Wendell Mull, 98, passed away January 2, 2021 at Country Place Senior Living in Larned.He was born October 29, 1923 in Great Bend, the son of John and Vida Unruh Mull.A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer/stockman, building two commercial feedlots. Keith was a 1941 Graduate of Pawnee Rock High School and later attended Emporia State University, Denver University, and Kansas State University. He served in the United States Army during World War II in the European Theatre. He was a Farm Bureau Leader of the Year and a Larned Rotary Club Paul Harris Fellow; a member of New Jerusalem Church, Pawnee Rock, Prairie Arts Unlimited, and a member of the Kansas Livestock Association for fifty years. He served on the Pawnee Rock School Board, Farm Service Board, Township Board, First National Bank Board of Directors, National Cattleman Association Committee, 4-H Club Leader, Pawnee County Republican Party Leader, BCCC Endowment Board, New Jerusalem Church Urbana College Board of Trustees, Urbana, OH, Pawnee County Environmental Task Force, Larned Recreation Commission, CKMC Foundation Board, and Kansas State University Endowment Board.On December 27, 1945, he married Marian E. Schmitt in Pawnee Rock; she preceded him in death on October 19, 2005.Survivors include a daughter, Jeanine (Brad) Haynes, Westfield, IN; four grandchildren, Jennifer (Walter) Ladwig, London, England, John Mull, Wichita, Jason (Terri) Haynes, Goshen, KY, Robyn (Brian) Kavanagh, Carmel, IN and Doug Harter, Pawnee Rock; ten great-grandchildren, Ava Mull, Pratt, Chase Harter, Lewis, Walter and William Ladwig, London, England, Gabe and Maddy Mull, Larned, Avery and Ben Haynes, Goshen, KY, and Jameson and Emily Kavanagh, Carmel IN.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a brother, Charles Mull; son and daughter-in-law, Glenn and Elaine Mull; granddaughter, Amy Harter; and great-granddaughter, Samantha Harter.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 8, 2022 at First Presbyterian Church, Larned, with Pastor Jane Siebert and Pastor Bill Stapleton presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Burial will be in the Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock with military graveside rites.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County 4-H Foundation, Santa Fe Trail Center, or Pawnee Valley Community Hospital in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Keith Wendell Mull

Pauline Meis, age 76, of Catharine, Kansas passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Redbud Village in Plainville, Kansas. She was born July 31, 1945 in Hays, Kansas to Gerhardt and Agnes (Brown) Rohr. On June 27, 1964 she married Ernest E. "Ernie" Meis, in St. Catherine Catholic Church. He preceded her in death April 3, 2010. Pauline attended Yocemento Elementary School, Ellis Grade School, Jefferson West (Kennedy) Middle School, graduated from Marion High in 1963 and the IBM School in Dallas, Texas. Pauline was a homemaker and had worked in food service at the North McDonalds and St. John’s Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, St. Catherine Christian Mothers and Youth 4-h. Pauline enjoyed working outdoors and outdoor activities. She had been Elk hunting, panned for gold and fished with her younger brother, Leroy, helping out at fair time, painting things and gardening, baking cakes for all occasions including birthdays and weddings, raising farm animals and traveling whenever possible. It was known that she loved all of God’s things except snakes. Pauline was extremely fond of her grandsons. She is survived by two sons, Paul Meis and wife Theresa of Hays, Eddie Meis of Catharine; a daughter, Rose Hammersmith of Hays; a brother, Leroy Rohr and wife Kim of LaCrosse, Kansas and two grandsons, Karl and Jacob Meis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Paula; two infant sons; two brothers, Gilbert Rohr and wife Jeneice, Julius Rohr; a sister, Evelyne Hatfield and husband Donald; and a son-in-law, Dean Hammersmith. &nbsp; Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine, Kansas. Inurnment at a later date in St. Catherine Cemetery. Due to Covid concerns masks are encouraged. Visitation will be Monday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM all Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. A combined parish vigil and St. Catherine Christian Mothers Rosary service will be Monday at 7:00 PM at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Checks may be made payable to Paul Meis. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

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 </figure>Pauline Meis, age 76, of Catharine, Kansas passed away Friday, December 31, 2021 at Redbud Village in Plainville, Kansas. She was born July 31, 1945 in Hays, Kansas to Gerhardt and Agnes (Brown) Rohr. On June 27, 1964 she married Ernest E. "Ernie" Meis, in St. Catherine Catholic Church. He preceded her in death April 3, 2010. Pauline attended Yocemento Elementary School, Ellis Grade School, Jefferson West (Kennedy) Middle School, graduated from Marion High in 1963 and the IBM School in Dallas, Texas. Pauline was a homemaker and had worked in food service at the North McDonalds and St. John’s Nursing Home. She was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, St. Catherine Christian Mothers and Youth 4-h. Pauline enjoyed working outdoors and outdoor activities. She had been Elk hunting, panned for gold and fished with her younger brother, Leroy, helping out at fair time, painting things and gardening, baking cakes for all occasions including birthdays and weddings, raising farm animals and traveling whenever possible. It was known that she loved all of God’s things except snakes. Pauline was extremely fond of her grandsons. She is survived by two sons, Paul Meis and wife Theresa of Hays, Eddie Meis of Catharine; a daughter, Rose Hammersmith of Hays; a brother, Leroy Rohr and wife Kim of LaCrosse, Kansas and two grandsons, Karl and Jacob Meis. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a daughter, Paula; two infant sons; two brothers, Gilbert Rohr and wife Jeneice, Julius Rohr; a sister, Evelyne Hatfield and husband Donald; and a son-in-law, Dean Hammersmith. &nbsp; Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine, Kansas. Inurnment at a later date in St. Catherine Cemetery. Due to Covid concerns masks are encouraged. Visitation will be Monday 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM all Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. A combined parish vigil and St. Catherine Christian Mothers Rosary service will be Monday at 7:00 PM at the funeral chapel. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Checks may be made payable to Paul Meis. Condolences may be left by guest book at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com/" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>&nbsp;or by email at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Pauline Meis

Mary Ann (Christiansen) Ulrich, 69, of Russell, Kansas, was called home Monday, December 27, 2021 at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Mary was born August 9, 1952 in Great Bend, Kansas. She was one of four daughters born to Jesse and Imogene (Nolte) Christiansen. She grew up in Great Bend and graduated from Great Bend High School. She then attended Barton County Community College and Ft. Hays State University.

Mary was united in marriage to Wayne Ulrich on May 21, 1972 in Great Bend. This union was blessed with five children: Doug, Matt, Lisa, Jeremy and Emily Jo. They made their home south of Russell.

Mary was a wife, and fantastic mother, and grandmother. She worked as a homemaker and all-around farmhand/farmwife when her children were young. After her children were raised, she then attended Ft. Hays State University and obtained a degree in Social Services. She began her career at Gatewood in Russell. She also worked at Southwind Hospice and Wheatland Nursing Center. She loved encouraging and helping her clients, their families and her coworkers. Mary retired from Russell Regional Hospital in the fall of 2020. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, where she was active in the Church Altar Guild, Women in Fellowship, and taught Sunday School. Mary enjoyed reading, long fast-paced walks, watching her grandkids participate in activities, and spending time with family and friends. Mary will be remembered for her strong faith, positive mindset and sense of humor.

Mary’s surviving family include her husband of 49 years, Wayne of the home; daughter, Lisa Ulrich (Adam) of Hays, Kansas; sons, Doug Ulrich (April) of Russell, Kansas, Matt Ulrich (Debbie) of Russell, Kansas and Jeremy Ulrich (Mindie) of Russell, Kansas; mother, Imogene Christiansen of Great Bend, Kansas; sisters, Joan Klein of Russell, Kansas, Dana Cheney (Greg) of Shawnee Mission, Kansas and Kim Light (Stan) of Texas; and three grandchildren, Josalyn Ulrich, Briar Ulrich and Gunnar Ulrich.

Mary was preceded in death by her father, Jesse Christiansen and infant daughter, Emily Jo Ulrich.

Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, January 7, 2021 at St. John Lutheran Church. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, January 6, 2021 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established with St. John Lutheran Church or Russell Regional Hospital. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

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Mary Ann (Christiansen) Ulrich

Place of Death: KU Med Center, Kansas City, Kansas

Services are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

Name of Deceased: Randy Button&nbsp;Date of Death: December 31, 2021Place of Death: KU Med Center, Kansas City, KansasServices are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

Randy Button

Blanche Marie Robinson, 86, passed away December 27, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on June 26, 1935, at Abilene, to Willie &amp; Blanche (Patterson) Jones. She married Donald Ray Robinson, Sr. on July 8, 1973, at Great Bend. He died in April 1997.

Blanche was a current Great Bend resident who worked in housekeeping and food service for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Great Bend.

Survivors include two sons, Anthony Robinson and Donald Ray Robinson Jr. both of Great Bend; three daughters, Blanche Perry and Nancy Robinson both of Dallas, Tex., and Christine Robinson of Cincinnati, OH; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Robinson Sr.; and several brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Leroy Keith presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasBlanche Marie Robinson, 86, passed away December 27, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on June 26, 1935, at Abilene, to Willie &amp; Blanche (Patterson) Jones. She married Donald Ray Robinson, Sr. on July 8, 1973, at Great Bend. He died in April 1997.Blanche was a current Great Bend resident who worked in housekeeping and food service for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Great Bend.Survivors include two sons, Anthony Robinson and Donald Ray Robinson Jr. both of Great Bend; three daughters, Blanche Perry and Nancy Robinson both of Dallas, Tex., and Christine Robinson of Cincinnati, OH; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Donald Robinson Sr.; and several brothers and sisters.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Reverend Leroy Keith presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery.

Blanche Marie Robinson

Aleen Loraine Bitter, 88, died December 29, 2021, in her husband’s loving arms, at her home in Great Bend. She was born March 9, 1933, in Hoisington, the daughter of Theobald “Ted” and Martha (Radke) Nuss. Aleen graduated from Hoisington High School in 1951.

On June 15, 1952, she married Elmer E. Bitter at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Susank, Kansas.

Aleen was a lifetime Barton County resident, working as a legal secretary. She worked for Lee Turner, and Jerry Griffith and then later for the County Attorney’s Office retiring after 20 plus years. She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.

Survivors include; her husband of 69 years, Elmer E. Bitter of the home; son, Mark Bitter and wife Chris of Great Bend; daughter, Rhonda Bitter of Norman, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Denise Bitter of Omaha, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Cori Miller, Lacey Bonine, Klint Bitter, and Jeremy Brewer; and five great-grandchildren, Cora, Brynn, and Ellie Bitter, and Madalyn and Alexander Bonine.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Glenn Ray Bitter.

Visitation will be Sunday 1 to 7 p.m., with family to greet friends from 6 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2022, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, with Pastor Gary Wolf presiding. Burial will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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 </figure>Dateline – Great BendAleen Loraine Bitter, 88, died December 29, 2021, in her husband’s loving arms, at her home in Great Bend. She was born March 9, 1933, in Hoisington, the daughter of Theobald “Ted” and Martha (Radke) Nuss. Aleen graduated from Hoisington High School in 1951.On June 15, 1952, she married Elmer E. Bitter at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Susank, Kansas.Aleen was a lifetime Barton County resident, working as a legal secretary. She worked for Lee Turner, and Jerry Griffith and then later for the County Attorney’s Office retiring after 20 plus years. She was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League.Survivors include; her husband of 69 years, Elmer E. Bitter of the home; son, Mark Bitter and wife Chris of Great Bend; daughter, Rhonda Bitter of Norman, Oklahoma; sister-in-law, Denise Bitter of Omaha, Nebraska; four grandchildren, Cori Miller, Lacey Bonine, Klint Bitter, and Jeremy Brewer; and five great-grandchildren, Cora, Brynn, and Ellie Bitter, and Madalyn and Alexander Bonine.She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Glenn Ray Bitter.Visitation will be Sunday 1 to 7 p.m., with family to greet friends from 6 to 7 p.m., at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2022, at Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, with Pastor Gary Wolf presiding. Burial will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Concordia Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

Aleen Loraine Bitter

Carolyn Marie Devine, 70, passed away December 30, 2021, at Salina Regional Health Center. She was born on August 18, 1951, at Great Bend, to Robert &amp; Mary (Lacy) VonFeldt. She married George Devine on March 16, 1974 at Great Bend.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Carolyn was the owner and head cook at Mom’s Bar &amp; Grill in Seward. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend and St. Francis Xavier Church in Seward. She loved to take care of her family and friends, whether it be cooking for them, helping or just loving them. Her pride and joy were her two grandchildren, Ella and Ted.

Survivors include her husband George Devine, and sons, Christopher Devine and Thomas “Lee” Devine and wife Heather, all of Great Bend; a brother, Neil VonFeldt of Great Bend; two sisters, Gail VonFeldt of Emporia and Brenda VonFeldt of Tex.; two grandchildren, Ella Marie Devine and Thomas Edwin “Ted” Devine; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Michael VonFeldt; and two sisters, Mary Ann Weighous and Nancy Zrubek.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Seward. Interment will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Rosewood Roots &amp; Wings Foundation or The Storm Special Olympics team, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasCarolyn Marie Devine, 70, passed away December 30, 2021, at Salina Regional Health Center. She was born on August 18, 1951, at Great Bend, to Robert &amp; Mary (Lacy) VonFeldt. She married George Devine on March 16, 1974 at Great Bend.A lifetime Barton County resident, Carolyn was the owner and head cook at Mom’s Bar &amp; Grill in Seward. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend and St. Francis Xavier Church in Seward. She loved to take care of her family and friends, whether it be cooking for them, helping or just loving them. Her pride and joy were her two grandchildren, Ella and Ted.Survivors include her husband George Devine, and sons, Christopher Devine and Thomas “Lee” Devine and wife Heather, all of Great Bend; a brother, Neil VonFeldt of Great Bend; two sisters, Gail VonFeldt of Emporia and Brenda VonFeldt of Tex.; two grandchildren, Ella Marie Devine and Thomas Edwin “Ted” Devine; numerous nieces and nephews; and many other family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Michael VonFeldt; and two sisters, Mary Ann Weighous and Nancy Zrubek.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 5, 2022, at St. Francis Xavier Church in Seward. Interment will be in St. Francis Xavier Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Rosewood Roots &amp; Wings Foundation or The Storm Special Olympics team, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Carolyn Marie Devine

Pamela Jane “Pam” Dugan “Ma Dugan”, 61, died December 27, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born September 17, 1960, in WaKeeney, the daughter of Chester F. and Rose Ann (Friedel) Strickland. She graduated from Hoisington High School in 1978. She served in the United States Army Reserves.

Pam worked for United Rentals in Wichita for 15 years. She was a member of the American Legion Post #4 in Wichita and the Wind Therapy Riders Motorcycle Club.

On April 21, 1979, she married Craig Dugan in Hoisington, Kansas.

Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Craig Dugan of the home; son, Christopher Dugan and girlfriend Gina Horn of Mesa, Arizona; daughter, Rachael Harvey and husband Bret of Wichita; four brothers, Randy Strickland and wife Tobi, Clifton Strickland and wife Cindy, all of Hoisington, twin brother, Doug Strickland and wife LaVelle of Salina, and Tim Strickland and wife Tina of rural Great Bend; sister, Kathy Twitchell-Strickland of Hoisington; and four grandchildren, John, Autumn, and Samantha Harvey, and Cirdan.

Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2022, with family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with Father Stephen Dabanka presiding. Burial will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.

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

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 </figure>Dateline –WichitaPamela Jane “Pam” Dugan “Ma Dugan”, 61, died December 27, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita. She was born September 17, 1960, in WaKeeney, the daughter of Chester F. and Rose Ann (Friedel) Strickland. She graduated from Hoisington High School in 1978. She served in the United States Army Reserves.Pam worked for United Rentals in Wichita for 15 years. She was a member of the American Legion Post #4 in Wichita and the Wind Therapy Riders Motorcycle Club.On April 21, 1979, she married Craig Dugan in Hoisington, Kansas.Survivors include her husband of 42 years, Craig Dugan of the home; son, Christopher Dugan and girlfriend Gina Horn of Mesa, Arizona; daughter, Rachael Harvey and husband Bret of Wichita; four brothers, Randy Strickland and wife Tobi, Clifton Strickland and wife Cindy, all of Hoisington, twin brother, Doug Strickland and wife LaVelle of Salina, and Tim Strickland and wife Tina of rural Great Bend; sister, Kathy Twitchell-Strickland of Hoisington; and four grandchildren, John, Autumn, and Samantha Harvey, and Cirdan.Visitation will be 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2022, with family receiving friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home with Father Stephen Dabanka presiding. Burial will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Pamela Jane “Pam” Dugan

Terry Wayne Young, 78, passed away on December 28, 2021, at his home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on October 27, 1943 at Celina, Ohio, to Russell &amp; Mable (Parks) Young. On August 26, 1973, he married Alice Paxton at Durango, Colorado.

A long-time Great Bend resident, Terry was the manager for the job service centers for the State of Kansas in Great Bend, Hutchinson and Newton until he retired in 2006. Terry was also a veteran, serving as a sergeant in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a past department commander for the D.A.V. in 2013. Terry was an avid sports fan, specifically cheering on the Broncos and Ohio State Buckeyes. He enjoyed playing golf and was a lifetime hunter, picking up pheasant hunting when he moved to Kansas.

Survivors include his wife Alice Young of the home; a brother, Altas Knapp and wife Teresa of Sidney, Ohio; sisters, Candy Knapp of Van Wert, Ohio, Laura Bricker of Greenville, Ohio, and Lahoma Frederick of South Carolina; nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Chaplain Jeffrey Owen presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials can be made to the D.A.V. in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasTerry Wayne Young, 78, passed away on December 28, 2021, at his home in Great Bend, Kansas. He was born on October 27, 1943 at Celina, Ohio, to Russell &amp; Mable (Parks) Young. On August 26, 1973, he married Alice Paxton at Durango, Colorado.A long-time Great Bend resident, Terry was the manager for the job service centers for the State of Kansas in Great Bend, Hutchinson and Newton until he retired in 2006. Terry was also a veteran, serving as a sergeant in the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a past department commander for the D.A.V. in 2013. Terry was an avid sports fan, specifically cheering on the Broncos and Ohio State Buckeyes. He enjoyed playing golf and was a lifetime hunter, picking up pheasant hunting when he moved to Kansas.Survivors include his wife Alice Young of the home; a brother, Altas Knapp and wife Teresa of Sidney, Ohio; sisters, Candy Knapp of Van Wert, Ohio, Laura Bricker of Greenville, Ohio, and Lahoma Frederick of South Carolina; nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 7, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Chaplain Jeffrey Owen presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery North. Memorials can be made to the D.A.V. in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Terry Wayne Young

JoAnn T. Huber, 85, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

JoAnn was born January 23, 1936, in La Crosse, Kansas, the daughter of Charles Glenn and Margaret Veronica (Delaney) Seaman.&nbsp; She was a lifelong Rush County, Kansas, resident.&nbsp; A 1953 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, she was a health information clerk for many years at the Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas, before her retirement.

On July 29, 1952, she married Robert “Bob” E. Huber.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on December 18, 2003.

Survivors include her son, Randall “Randy” Huber (Julie), La Crosse, Kansas; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; two sisters, Karen Depperschmidt, El Reno, Oklahoma, and Janet Basgall (Virgil), Carson City, Nevada; and one son in law, Tom Moran, McCracken, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two daughters, Patricia “Patty” Moran, and Diana Huber; an infant daughter, Katherine Huber; one grandson, Phillip Moran; one brother, Charles E. “Chuck” Seaman; and one sister, Virginia “Ginger” Bott.

Per JoAnn’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 4, 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.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.

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

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 </figure>JoAnn T. Huber, 85, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.JoAnn was born January 23, 1936, in La Crosse, Kansas, the daughter of Charles Glenn and Margaret Veronica (Delaney) Seaman.&nbsp; She was a lifelong Rush County, Kansas, resident.&nbsp; A 1953 graduate of La Crosse High School, La Crosse, Kansas, she was a health information clerk for many years at the Rush County Memorial Hospital, La Crosse, Kansas, before her retirement.On July 29, 1952, she married Robert “Bob” E. Huber.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on December 18, 2003.Survivors include her son, Randall “Randy” Huber (Julie), La Crosse, Kansas; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; a number of great-grandchildren; two sisters, Karen Depperschmidt, El Reno, Oklahoma, and Janet Basgall (Virgil), Carson City, Nevada; and one son in law, Tom Moran, McCracken, Kansas.She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two daughters, Patricia “Patty” Moran, and Diana Huber; an infant daughter, Katherine Huber; one grandson, Phillip Moran; one brother, Charles E. “Chuck” Seaman; and one sister, Virginia “Ginger” Bott.Per JoAnn’s wishes, the family has chosen cremation.Visitation will be Tuesday, January 4, 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.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Rush County Memorial Hospital Intermediate Swing Bed, La Crosse, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

JoAnn T. Huber

Gloria S. Smith, age 78, of Goodland passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;

She was born January 25, 1943 to Horace and Hazel (Monson) Bass in 
Ashdown, Arkansas.&nbsp; She grew up and went to school in Arkansas, Texas 
and Kansas, she graduated from Great Bend High School.&nbsp;

On March 29, 1976, she married James Smith in Hillsboro, Missouri.&nbsp; 
They moved to Goodland, July 1, 2001.&nbsp; Gloria was a cook and waitress at
 Hank’s Cafe until she retired in 2016.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
Goodland Chapter No. 122 Order of the Eastern Star.&nbsp;

Preceding her in death were her parents, and husband, James; and daughter, Alicia Hunter.&nbsp;

Gloria is survived by her daughter, Monica Ford of Goodland; sons: 
Jack Spangenberg of Salina, KS; Jeffrey Spangenberg of McPherson, KS; 
James Spangenberg of McPherson, KS; stepson, James Mauler of Broomfield,
 CO; and many more family and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Information and online condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.com

Click <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Gloria-Smith">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Gloria S. Smith, age 78, of Goodland passed away Thursday, December 9, 2021 at the Goodland Regional Medical Center.&nbsp;She was born January 25, 1943 to Horace and Hazel (Monson) Bass in 
Ashdown, Arkansas.&nbsp; She grew up and went to school in Arkansas, Texas 
and Kansas, she graduated from Great Bend High School.&nbsp;On March 29, 1976, she married James Smith in Hillsboro, Missouri.&nbsp; 
They moved to Goodland, July 1, 2001.&nbsp; Gloria was a cook and waitress at
 Hank’s Cafe until she retired in 2016.&nbsp; She was a member of the 
Goodland Chapter No. 122 Order of the Eastern Star.&nbsp;Preceding her in death were her parents, and husband, James; and daughter, Alicia Hunter.&nbsp;Gloria is survived by her daughter, Monica Ford of Goodland; sons: 
Jack Spangenberg of Salina, KS; Jeffrey Spangenberg of McPherson, KS; 
James Spangenberg of McPherson, KS; stepson, James Mauler of Broomfield,
 CO; and many more family and friends.&nbsp; &nbsp;Information and online condolences&nbsp;www.batemanfuneral.comClick <a href="https://www.batemanfuneral.com/obituary/Gloria-Smith">HERE</a> for service details.

Gloria S. Smith

Cherie Michelle Belford, 65, passed away on December 27, 2021 at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born on October 12, 1956 to A. Neal &amp; Opal (Mellies) Reichel. Cherie married Lawrence Belford on October 15, 1983 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas. They were inseparable through their years of marriage.

Mrs. Belford was a Hoisington, Kansas resident. She worked for 43 years at Superior Essex as a Quality Tester. She enjoyed hunting, cooking, bowling, butchering/processing meat, and spending time with family especially the grandkids.

Survivors include her husband, Lawrence of the home; two sons, Shawn Marvin and Tyler Marvin both of Great Bend; three daughters, Sandra (Anthony) Hopkins of Ellinwood, Heather Whisnant of Topeka, and Kendra Belford of Apple Valley, California; one sister, Charlotte (Phil) Brenning of Keller, TX; two brothers: Joel (Terry) Reichel of Alexander, KS, Jody (Seth Munter) Reichel of Oakland, CA; fourteen grandchildren, Devin, Emily, Brianna, Alexis, Kody, Madison, Kaden, Dietrich, Rae, Trace, Kali, Rella, Kinley, Creed; and two great-grandchildren, Zayl and Phreya. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Kola presiding. Interment will follow at St. John the Evangelist cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Barton County Relay for Life, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

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 </figure>Dateline: Hoisington, KansasCherie Michelle Belford, 65, passed away on December 27, 2021 at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born on October 12, 1956 to A. Neal &amp; Opal (Mellies) Reichel. Cherie married Lawrence Belford on October 15, 1983 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas. They were inseparable through their years of marriage.Mrs. Belford was a Hoisington, Kansas resident. She worked for 43 years at Superior Essex as a Quality Tester. She enjoyed hunting, cooking, bowling, butchering/processing meat, and spending time with family especially the grandkids.Survivors include her husband, Lawrence of the home; two sons, Shawn Marvin and Tyler Marvin both of Great Bend; three daughters, Sandra (Anthony) Hopkins of Ellinwood, Heather Whisnant of Topeka, and Kendra Belford of Apple Valley, California; one sister, Charlotte (Phil) Brenning of Keller, TX; two brothers: Joel (Terry) Reichel of Alexander, KS, Jody (Seth Munter) Reichel of Oakland, CA; fourteen grandchildren, Devin, Emily, Brianna, Alexis, Kody, Madison, Kaden, Dietrich, Rae, Trace, Kali, Rella, Kinley, Creed; and two great-grandchildren, Zayl and Phreya. She is preceded in death by her parents.Visitation will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, January 3, 2022, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church with Father Kola presiding. Interment will follow at St. John the Evangelist cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Barton County Relay for Life, in care of Bryant Funeral Home

Cherie Michelle Belford

Dorothy Jean Doty, 90, passed away on December 27, 2021 at Diversicare of Larned. She was born on December 31, 1930 at Manhattan, Kansas to Clarence Levi &amp; Anna Belle (Marken) Cobler. On May 5, 1951, she married Ernest Richard Doty in Great Bend, Kansas. He died on October 13, 1993.

Dorothy was a Great Bend, Kansas resident and homemaker. She loved all animals and was passionate about taking care and feeding stray cats, reading, watching soap operas, and spending time with family, the grandkids, and especially the great-grands.

Survivors include one daughter, Wanda (Ron) Heine of Great Bend; one sister, Lucille Haines of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Kim (Cecil) Petrie, Chris (Kathi) Heine, Jeff (Ann) Heine, Rick (Janelle) Heine, Brent (Megan) Heine; seventeen great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers including a twin brother, Donald Cobler; and four sisters.

Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Munz presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Great Bend Public Library, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasDorothy Jean Doty, 90, passed away on December 27, 2021 at Diversicare of Larned. She was born on December 31, 1930 at Manhattan, Kansas to Clarence Levi &amp; Anna Belle (Marken) Cobler. On May 5, 1951, she married Ernest Richard Doty in Great Bend, Kansas. He died on October 13, 1993.Dorothy was a Great Bend, Kansas resident and homemaker. She loved all animals and was passionate about taking care and feeding stray cats, reading, watching soap operas, and spending time with family, the grandkids, and especially the great-grands.Survivors include one daughter, Wanda (Ron) Heine of Great Bend; one sister, Lucille Haines of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Kim (Cecil) Petrie, Chris (Kathi) Heine, Jeff (Ann) Heine, Rick (Janelle) Heine, Brent (Megan) Heine; seventeen great-grandchildren; and many great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers including a twin brother, Donald Cobler; and four sisters.Visitation will take place on Sunday, January 2, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home with family receiving friends from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 3, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Michael Munz presiding. Interment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Golden Belt Humane Society or Great Bend Public Library, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Dorothy Jean Doty

Taylor Grace Gardea, age 4 years, of Chase, Kansas, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at the Newton Medical Center in Newton, Kansas after a brief illness.&nbsp;Taylor&nbsp;was born on August 24, 2017 at&nbsp;Salina,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;to Juan Gardea III and Gina Arevalo.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved riding her bike, Hot Wheels cars, playing in the dirt, and especially loved Spiderman and going to Grandma’s house.&nbsp;

Survivors include her parents, Juan Gardea III and Gina Arevalo, two twin brothers Juan and Ismael and two sisters Tori and Yazlenny all of Chase, Kansas; her grandparents:&nbsp;&nbsp;Anita (&amp; Marin) Loya of Great Bend, Kansas, Judy (&amp; Louis) Marceca of Topeka, Kansas and Juan Gardea, Jr. (&amp; Blanca) of Earth, Texas; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.&nbsp;&nbsp;Taylor&nbsp;was preceded in death by her great-grandparents:&nbsp;&nbsp;Rudy Campos, Juan Gardea Sr., and Romelia Venzor; her great-aunt Patty Reynolds, her great-uncle Ricardo Arevalo, and cousins Marla Elizabeth Garcia and Marcy Garcia.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Charter Funerals in&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas with Father Aneesh Parappanattu officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will follow in the Great Bend Cemetery North in&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be at Charter Funerals in&nbsp;Great Bend&nbsp;from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 30, 2021 with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM on Thursday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be directed to the family in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.charterfunerals.com/obituary/chgb" target="_blank">http//www.chartergreatbend.com</a>.

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 </figure>Taylor Grace Gardea, age 4 years, of Chase, Kansas, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021 at the Newton Medical Center in Newton, Kansas after a brief illness.&nbsp;Taylor&nbsp;was born on August 24, 2017 at&nbsp;Salina,&nbsp;Kansas&nbsp;to Juan Gardea III and Gina Arevalo.&nbsp;&nbsp;She loved riding her bike, Hot Wheels cars, playing in the dirt, and especially loved Spiderman and going to Grandma’s house.&nbsp;Survivors include her parents, Juan Gardea III and Gina Arevalo, two twin brothers Juan and Ismael and two sisters Tori and Yazlenny all of Chase, Kansas; her grandparents:&nbsp;&nbsp;Anita (&amp; Marin) Loya of Great Bend, Kansas, Judy (&amp; Louis) Marceca of Topeka, Kansas and Juan Gardea, Jr. (&amp; Blanca) of Earth, Texas; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.&nbsp;&nbsp;Taylor&nbsp;was preceded in death by her great-grandparents:&nbsp;&nbsp;Rudy Campos, Juan Gardea Sr., and Romelia Venzor; her great-aunt Patty Reynolds, her great-uncle Ricardo Arevalo, and cousins Marla Elizabeth Garcia and Marcy Garcia.Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, December 31, 2021 at Charter Funerals in&nbsp;Great Bend, Kansas with Father Aneesh Parappanattu officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Interment will follow in the Great Bend Cemetery North in&nbsp;Great Bend,&nbsp;Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation will be at Charter Funerals in&nbsp;Great Bend&nbsp;from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, December 30, 2021 with a Rosary Service at 7:00 PM on Thursday.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials may be directed to the family in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Online condolences may be left for the family and a complete obituary notice may be viewed at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.charterfunerals.com/obituary/chgb" target="_blank">http//www.chartergreatbend.com</a>.

Taylor Grace Gardea

Virginia Rosalee Zumalt, 97, passed away December 24, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on August 18, 1924, in Florence, Kan., to Otto Ray and Tarcy (May) VanBibber. She married Elmer Zumalt on July 15, 1941 in St. John, Kan.

Virginia was a homemaker and worked with her husband in their business, Hiland Dairy. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend for 83 years.

Survivors include her daughter, Diane (Ken) Warrick of Branson, Mo.; six grandchildren, Stephanie (Tim) Fraas of Wichita, Kan., Lexie (Brian) Barling, Lenexa, Kan., Melissa (Bill) Lloyd, San Antonio, Tex., Megan (Dan) Reed, Centerville, OH, Chris Swagerty and Sara Perreault, Great Bend, Kan., and Maranda (John) Miner of Niceville, Fla.; and sixteen great-grandchildren, Katie (Mike) DiPero, Jared (Holli) Rogers, Logan Rogers, Holland (Chris) Hayes, Greta (Matthew) Peterson, Olivia (Gary) Worden, Benjamin Barling, Zachary Dunavan, Joshua and Maddy Lloyd, Claire (Matt) VanWyhe, Halle Short, Jack and Grace Reed, and Jameson and Maddox Miner. She was proceeded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer; and a son, Gary.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 4:30 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2022, at First Church of the Nazarene, with Reverend Josh Foster presiding. Interment will be held at 3:30 p.m., in the Great Bend Cemetery prior to the service. Memorials have been designated to First Church of the Nazarene, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasVirginia Rosalee Zumalt, 97, passed away December 24, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on August 18, 1924, in Florence, Kan., to Otto Ray and Tarcy (May) VanBibber. She married Elmer Zumalt on July 15, 1941 in St. John, Kan.Virginia was a homemaker and worked with her husband in their business, Hiland Dairy. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Great Bend for 83 years.Survivors include her daughter, Diane (Ken) Warrick of Branson, Mo.; six grandchildren, Stephanie (Tim) Fraas of Wichita, Kan., Lexie (Brian) Barling, Lenexa, Kan., Melissa (Bill) Lloyd, San Antonio, Tex., Megan (Dan) Reed, Centerville, OH, Chris Swagerty and Sara Perreault, Great Bend, Kan., and Maranda (John) Miner of Niceville, Fla.; and sixteen great-grandchildren, Katie (Mike) DiPero, Jared (Holli) Rogers, Logan Rogers, Holland (Chris) Hayes, Greta (Matthew) Peterson, Olivia (Gary) Worden, Benjamin Barling, Zachary Dunavan, Joshua and Maddy Lloyd, Claire (Matt) VanWyhe, Halle Short, Jack and Grace Reed, and Jameson and Maddox Miner. She was proceeded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer; and a son, Gary.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, January 2, 2022, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 4:30 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2022, at First Church of the Nazarene, with Reverend Josh Foster presiding. Interment will be held at 3:30 p.m., in the Great Bend Cemetery prior to the service. Memorials have been designated to First Church of the Nazarene, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Virginia Rosalee Zumalt

Loren William Wright, born June 1, 1936, to Merle and Laura (Robinson) Wright passed peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Loren graduated from Alexander High School, Alexander, Kansas, in 1954 and married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Seltmann, on September 4, 1955. They had three children, Robin, Wanda and Bradley.

Loren worked from an early age going on custom cutting crews starting when he was 14. He worked at the Acme Brick Plant in Hoisington, Kansas, after high school until he returned to work as a hired hand for Clyde Bryant and farmed his mother's ground on the weekends. He was given the chance to farm full time by EJ Spomer and eventually farmed all the ground for the Spomers. Phyllis and Loren moved to the Spomer home place in 1960 and lived there until moving to Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas, in December 2018.

Loren was known for his hard work. Loren fed cattle for Clyde seven days a week by scooping ensilage into and out of a truck. He built his own corrals and designed his load-out pens. Loren learned to fly in 1965 and purchased his first plane in 1968. He flew to check cattle and observe his fields. He earned his instrument rating in 1999 at the age of 63.

Loren was adventurous and had several hobbies he tried to fit into his busy schedule of farming. He enjoyed racing go-carts when young and cars when older and learned to snow ski and water ski. He loved traveling to Mexico and Panama with his brother Duane. He joined a flying club and once flew his own plane to Alaska.

Loren is survived by his wife, Phyllis Wright, La Crosse, Kansas; daughter, Wanda and husband, John Gard, Chanute, Kansas; son, Bradley Wright, Great Bend, Kansas; son-in-law, Todd Misegadis, Rush Center, Kansas, grandchildren, Jason Misegadis, and wife, Danielle, Wichita, Kansas, Jarren Gard, and wife, Meredith, Overland Park, Kansas, and Taylor and husband, Devon Crabtree, Chanute, Kansas; and great-grandchildren, Chellsea Misegadis, Hailey Misegadis, Emelia Misegadis, Lennox Gard and Watson Crabtree.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dean Wright and Duane Wright, and daughter, Robin Misegadis.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 30, 2021, from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.

Graveside service will be Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 2:30 P.M. at the Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, Kansas, with Reverend Kathy Bannister officiating. Interment will be in the Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to Sunflower Diversified Services, Great Bend, Kansas, or Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

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

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 </figure>Loren William Wright, born June 1, 1936, to Merle and Laura (Robinson) Wright passed peacefully on Sunday, December 26, 2021, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Loren graduated from Alexander High School, Alexander, Kansas, in 1954 and married his high school sweetheart, Phyllis Seltmann, on September 4, 1955. They had three children, Robin, Wanda and Bradley.Loren worked from an early age going on custom cutting crews starting when he was 14. He worked at the Acme Brick Plant in Hoisington, Kansas, after high school until he returned to work as a hired hand for Clyde Bryant and farmed his mother's ground on the weekends. He was given the chance to farm full time by EJ Spomer and eventually farmed all the ground for the Spomers. Phyllis and Loren moved to the Spomer home place in 1960 and lived there until moving to Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas, in December 2018.Loren was known for his hard work. Loren fed cattle for Clyde seven days a week by scooping ensilage into and out of a truck. He built his own corrals and designed his load-out pens. Loren learned to fly in 1965 and purchased his first plane in 1968. He flew to check cattle and observe his fields. He earned his instrument rating in 1999 at the age of 63.Loren was adventurous and had several hobbies he tried to fit into his busy schedule of farming. He enjoyed racing go-carts when young and cars when older and learned to snow ski and water ski. He loved traveling to Mexico and Panama with his brother Duane. He joined a flying club and once flew his own plane to Alaska.Loren is survived by his wife, Phyllis Wright, La Crosse, Kansas; daughter, Wanda and husband, John Gard, Chanute, Kansas; son, Bradley Wright, Great Bend, Kansas; son-in-law, Todd Misegadis, Rush Center, Kansas, grandchildren, Jason Misegadis, and wife, Danielle, Wichita, Kansas, Jarren Gard, and wife, Meredith, Overland Park, Kansas, and Taylor and husband, Devon Crabtree, Chanute, Kansas; and great-grandchildren, Chellsea Misegadis, Hailey Misegadis, Emelia Misegadis, Lennox Gard and Watson Crabtree.He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Dean Wright and Duane Wright, and daughter, Robin Misegadis.Visitation will be Thursday, December 30, 2021, from 1:00 P.M. to 2:00 P.M. at the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.Graveside service will be Thursday, December 30, 2021, at 2:30 P.M. at the Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, Kansas, with Reverend Kathy Bannister officiating. Interment will be in the Alexander Cemetery, Alexander, Kansas.In lieu of flowers or plants, the family request memorials to Sunflower Diversified Services, Great Bend, Kansas, or Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517

Loren William Wright

Rev. Dr. Gary L. Winget, 74, passed away December 24, 2021 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.

He was born February 16, 1947 in Dodge City, KS, the son of James L. and Roberta O. Whipple Winget. He graduated from Hanston High School in 1965, Sterling College in 1969 and furthered his education by earning his Doctorate of Divinity.

He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church, Larned. Gary was a faithful minister to several churches including; First Baptist Church and Hanston Mennonite Church, both of Hanston, KS, First Baptist Church, Dodge City, KS, First Baptist Church, Holdrege, NE, Wellsville Baptist Church, Wellsville, KS, Harmony Baptist Church, Johnstown, OH and First Baptist Church of Kennett Square, PA. He worked at Hanston Insurance Agency and served as a Hanston State Bank board member.

On May 31, 1969, he married Marilyn Sue Hogue in Topeka, KS. She passed away February 18, 2018. On October 11, 2020, he married Janice Halling in Salina, KS. She survives.

Other survivors include two sons, Shawn (Lynn) Winget, Long Beach, CA, Jason (Harmony) Winget, Ellinwood, KS; two daughters, Shannon (Mark) Slattery, Larned, KS, Melanie (Frank) Ishimura, Pittsburg, KS; fourteen grandchildren, Riann, Ashleigh, Micah, Jeremiah, Jason Seth, Hannah, Ricky, Christopher, Christian, Summer, Macy, Jordan, Brendan, Camden and one great-grandson on the way.

Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at First Baptist Church, Hanston with Pastor Jason Winget and Pastor Mark Slattery presiding. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore, KS.

Memorials may be given to First Southern Baptist Church, Larned or UUMC Breaking Bread, Salina, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

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 </figure>Dateline: SalinaRev. Dr. Gary L. Winget, 74, passed away December 24, 2021 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.He was born February 16, 1947 in Dodge City, KS, the son of James L. and Roberta O. Whipple Winget. He graduated from Hanston High School in 1965, Sterling College in 1969 and furthered his education by earning his Doctorate of Divinity.He was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church, Larned. Gary was a faithful minister to several churches including; First Baptist Church and Hanston Mennonite Church, both of Hanston, KS, First Baptist Church, Dodge City, KS, First Baptist Church, Holdrege, NE, Wellsville Baptist Church, Wellsville, KS, Harmony Baptist Church, Johnstown, OH and First Baptist Church of Kennett Square, PA. He worked at Hanston Insurance Agency and served as a Hanston State Bank board member.On May 31, 1969, he married Marilyn Sue Hogue in Topeka, KS. She passed away February 18, 2018. On October 11, 2020, he married Janice Halling in Salina, KS. She survives.Other survivors include two sons, Shawn (Lynn) Winget, Long Beach, CA, Jason (Harmony) Winget, Ellinwood, KS; two daughters, Shannon (Mark) Slattery, Larned, KS, Melanie (Frank) Ishimura, Pittsburg, KS; fourteen grandchildren, Riann, Ashleigh, Micah, Jeremiah, Jason Seth, Hannah, Ricky, Christopher, Christian, Summer, Macy, Jordan, Brendan, Camden and one great-grandson on the way.Funeral Service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at First Baptist Church, Hanston with Pastor Jason Winget and Pastor Mark Slattery presiding. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, December 27, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned and 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 28, 2021 at Beckwith Funeral Home, Jetmore. Burial will be in the Fairmount Cemetery, Jetmore, KS.Memorials may be given to First Southern Baptist Church, Larned or UUMC Breaking Bread, Salina, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box 477 Larned, KS 67550. Condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Rev. Dr. Gary L. Winget

Nona Leeper-Manning, 87 , passed away at Medicalodges in Great Bend, Kansas on December 25th, 2021. Services are pending with Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood, KS.&nbsp;

Nona Leeper-Manning, 87 , passed away at Medicalodges in Great Bend, Kansas on December 25th, 2021. Services are pending with Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood, KS.&nbsp;

Nona Leeper-Manning

Leland Wegele, 89, passed away on December 23, 2021, at his home in Otis, Kansas. He was born on January 3, 1932 to Jacob and Pauline (Bitter) Wegele. He married Joyce Karst on October 23, 1955 in Milberger, Kansas. She survives.

A lifetime resident of Otis and a “jack-of-all-trades”, Leland was a farmer, welder, and carpenter. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend and the Great Bend Woodcarvers Club. Leland especially enjoyed spending time with his family.

He is survived by a son, Richard (Miya) Wegele of Pleasant View, Arizona; daughter Paula (Steve) Storm and Leann Wegele, all of Albert, Kansas; grandchildren Michael (Michele) Gowans, Morgan Wegele, Jackson Linenberg, Sam (Tara) Storm, and Kelly (Derrick) Heuer; and many great-grandkids. He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Albert, Ernest, and Paul.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, from Noon to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Chaplain Jeffrey Owen presiding. Interment will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas, with Military Rites conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Memorials can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend,&nbsp; St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia, or Kindred Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasLeland Wegele, 89, passed away on December 23, 2021, at his home in Otis, Kansas. He was born on January 3, 1932 to Jacob and Pauline (Bitter) Wegele. He married Joyce Karst on October 23, 1955 in Milberger, Kansas. She survives.A lifetime resident of Otis and a “jack-of-all-trades”, Leland was a farmer, welder, and carpenter. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend and the Great Bend Woodcarvers Club. Leland especially enjoyed spending time with his family.He is survived by a son, Richard (Miya) Wegele of Pleasant View, Arizona; daughter Paula (Steve) Storm and Leann Wegele, all of Albert, Kansas; grandchildren Michael (Michele) Gowans, Morgan Wegele, Jackson Linenberg, Sam (Tara) Storm, and Kelly (Derrick) Heuer; and many great-grandkids. He is preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Albert, Ernest, and Paul.Visitation will take place on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, from Noon to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Chaplain Jeffrey Owen presiding. Interment will take place in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas, with Military Rites conducted by Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Memorials can be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Great Bend,&nbsp; St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia, or Kindred Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Leland Wegele

Joan M. Chisholm, 86, passed away on December 23, 2021, at Good Samaritan in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born on May 18, 1935 at Ellinwood, Kansas to Harry M. &amp; Mary Anna (Weber) Schartz. Joan married Paul R. Chisholm on August 24, 1957 at Great Bend. He died April 1, 2011.

Mrs. Chisholm was a life-long area resident. A devoted farm wife and homemaker, Joan was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish and Altar Society. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by a son, Scott Chisholm and wife Linda of Great Bend, Kansas; two grandchildren, Ashley Gerhardt and husband Ryan, and Brent Chisholm and fiancé Erin Ensley, all of Great Bend, Kansas; two great-grandchildren, Bexley and Korbyn Gerhardt. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Paul; son, Brad and infant twin daughters; brother, Melvin N. Schartz and sister, Norma Lee Garrett.

Visitation will take place on Monday, December 27, 2021, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday. Interment will be at the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Prince of Peace Altar Society or Holy Family School Endowment, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasJoan M. Chisholm, 86, passed away on December 23, 2021, at Good Samaritan in Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born on May 18, 1935 at Ellinwood, Kansas to Harry M. &amp; Mary Anna (Weber) Schartz. Joan married Paul R. Chisholm on August 24, 1957 at Great Bend. He died April 1, 2011.Mrs. Chisholm was a life-long area resident. A devoted farm wife and homemaker, Joan was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish and Altar Society. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.She is survived by a son, Scott Chisholm and wife Linda of Great Bend, Kansas; two grandchildren, Ashley Gerhardt and husband Ryan, and Brent Chisholm and fiancé Erin Ensley, all of Great Bend, Kansas; two great-grandchildren, Bexley and Korbyn Gerhardt. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Paul; son, Brad and infant twin daughters; brother, Melvin N. Schartz and sister, Norma Lee Garrett.Visitation will take place on Monday, December 27, 2021, from 2:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home with an Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be held Tuesday. Interment will be at the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Prince of Peace Altar Society or Holy Family School Endowment, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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