Donald Ivil Calvert, 56, passed away on December 23, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born on June 2, 1965, at Hoisington, Kansas to Donald Lee &amp; Sylvia Esm'a (Staggs) Calvert.

Donald was a Great Bend, Kansas lifetime resident. He worked for Sunflower Diversified Services at the Recycling Plant. He enjoyed bowling, WWF wrestling, and arts and crafts at the Great Bend Rec Center. Donald was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church.

He is survived by four brothers, Ricky Calvert of Great Bend, KS, Chris Michael, James Michael and Steve Michael. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Tammy Cope.

Visitation will take place on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, from noon to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Singleton presiding. Memorials can be made to Great Bend Recreation Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Dateline: Great Bend, KansasDonald Ivil Calvert, 56, passed away on December 23, 2021, at Hospice House, Hutchinson, Kansas. He was born on June 2, 1965, at Hoisington, Kansas to Donald Lee &amp; Sylvia Esm'a (Staggs) Calvert.Donald was a Great Bend, Kansas lifetime resident. He worked for Sunflower Diversified Services at the Recycling Plant. He enjoyed bowling, WWF wrestling, and arts and crafts at the Great Bend Rec Center. Donald was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church.He is survived by four brothers, Ricky Calvert of Great Bend, KS, Chris Michael, James Michael and Steve Michael. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Tammy Cope.Visitation will take place on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, from noon to 8:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Singleton presiding. Memorials can be made to Great Bend Recreation Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Donald Ivil Calvert

Jerry D. Deines, 82, died December 23, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. He was born August 5, 1939, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Lawrence and Evelyn (Brack) Deines. He graduated from Otis High School in 1957 and later from barber school in Wichita. He also served in the Army Reserves.

Jerry worked as a barber for many years in Hoisington, first at Deutsch’s Barber Shop and later on his own as Jerry’s Barber Shop. He later moved to Russell and worked at the city’s water plant until he retired. But, always, his first love was farming; he farmed with his father and brother.

He was a past member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, and then St. John Lutheran, Russell. Upon moving back to Hoisington, he attended Emmanuel Lutheran Church.

On May 29, 1961, he married Gwenda Chambers in Hoisington. They later divorced. He then married Janet “Jan” (Sizer) Dassow on February 4, 1999, she survives.

Survivors include his wife, Jan Deines, of the home; two daughters, Lisa Stambaugh and husband Jerry, and Laura Deines, all of Hoisington; stepchildren, Matt Dassow and wife Lynn of Missouri City, Texas, Craig Dassow of Salina, Beth Perry and husband Gene of Axtell, and Tyler Dassow and wife Rachel of Vancouver, Washington; a brother, Larry Deines and wife Diane of Galatia, and three sisters, Karen Keil of Edmond, Oklahoma, Gloria Myers of Ellinwood, and Denise Schulte of Great Bend; two grandchildren, Macy Reinert and husband Logan, and Nash Stambaugh; step-grandchildren, Jessica Mullens and husband Trey, Elina Dassow, Kate Perry, Cheyenne Chapin, Sierra Perry, Addison Dassow, and Kelby Dassow; and step-great-grandchildren, Tess Mullens, London Mullens, Nolan Mullens, Landry Mullens, and Zayden Taylor.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-law, Jerry Keil, Robert Myers, and Greg Schulte.

Visitation will be Monday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., and a prayer service to begin at 7 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia, with Rhonda Templing, SAM, presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.

Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church or St. Paul Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – HoisingtonJerry D. Deines, 82, died December 23, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great Bend, Kansas. He was born August 5, 1939, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Lawrence and Evelyn (Brack) Deines. He graduated from Otis High School in 1957 and later from barber school in Wichita. He also served in the Army Reserves.Jerry worked as a barber for many years in Hoisington, first at Deutsch’s Barber Shop and later on his own as Jerry’s Barber Shop. He later moved to Russell and worked at the city’s water plant until he retired. But, always, his first love was farming; he farmed with his father and brother.He was a past member of Concordia Lutheran Church, Hoisington, and then St. John Lutheran, Russell. Upon moving back to Hoisington, he attended Emmanuel Lutheran Church.On May 29, 1961, he married Gwenda Chambers in Hoisington. They later divorced. He then married Janet “Jan” (Sizer) Dassow on February 4, 1999, she survives.Survivors include his wife, Jan Deines, of the home; two daughters, Lisa Stambaugh and husband Jerry, and Laura Deines, all of Hoisington; stepchildren, Matt Dassow and wife Lynn of Missouri City, Texas, Craig Dassow of Salina, Beth Perry and husband Gene of Axtell, and Tyler Dassow and wife Rachel of Vancouver, Washington; a brother, Larry Deines and wife Diane of Galatia, and three sisters, Karen Keil of Edmond, Oklahoma, Gloria Myers of Ellinwood, and Denise Schulte of Great Bend; two grandchildren, Macy Reinert and husband Logan, and Nash Stambaugh; step-grandchildren, Jessica Mullens and husband Trey, Elina Dassow, Kate Perry, Cheyenne Chapin, Sierra Perry, Addison Dassow, and Kelby Dassow; and step-great-grandchildren, Tess Mullens, London Mullens, Nolan Mullens, Landry Mullens, and Zayden Taylor.He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers-in-law, Jerry Keil, Robert Myers, and Greg Schulte.Visitation will be Monday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., and a prayer service to begin at 7 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Funeral service will be Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church, Galatia, with Rhonda Templing, SAM, presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia.Memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church or St. Paul Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, P.O. Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Jerry D. Deines

Sue Jacobs, 69, died December 23, 2021, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born June 5, 1952, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Marjorie (Stucky) Beck. Sue graduated in 1970 from Hoisington High School and attended Barton County Community College.

On April 21, 1972, she married Edgar L. Jacobs at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington.

Sue was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and Altar Society. She was active in her community and would substitute teach and fill in as the music director at the Claflin and Central Plains Schools when needed. She was the co-owner and bookkeeper for the Odin Store working alongside her husband Edgar.

Survivors include her husband of nearly 50 years, Edgar Jacobs; two children, Monte Jacobs and wife Crystal, and Renee Zink and husband Neil, all of Odin; a sister, Jane Norris of Atlanta, Georgia; and her four beloved grandchildren, Carson Jacobs, Bella, Lily, and Jacob Zink.

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

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Claflin Ambulance Fund, Clara Barton Hospital Foundation or Central Care Cancer Center, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – HoisingtonSue Jacobs, 69, died December 23, 2021, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born June 5, 1952, in Great Bend, Kansas, the daughter of Bernard and Marjorie (Stucky) Beck. Sue graduated in 1970 from Hoisington High School and attended Barton County Community College.On April 21, 1972, she married Edgar L. Jacobs at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington.Sue was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and Altar Society. She was active in her community and would substitute teach and fill in as the music director at the Claflin and Central Plains Schools when needed. She was the co-owner and bookkeeper for the Odin Store working alongside her husband Edgar.Survivors include her husband of nearly 50 years, Edgar Jacobs; two children, Monte Jacobs and wife Crystal, and Renee Zink and husband Neil, all of Odin; a sister, Jane Norris of Atlanta, Georgia; and her four beloved grandchildren, Carson Jacobs, Bella, Lily, and Jacob Zink.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Tuesday, with family to greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at Holy Family Catholic Church, Odin, celebrated by Father Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in Holy Family Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Claflin Ambulance Fund, Clara Barton Hospital Foundation or Central Care Cancer Center, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Sue Jacobs

Bonnie Lou Arnold, 94, passed away December 23, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on July 7, 1927, at Kansas City, Kan. to Henry A. “Pete” &amp; Inez I. (Stanley) Brown. She married Kenneth W. “Bud” Arnold on February 16, 1946, in McPherson. He died June 30, 2005.

A long-time Great Bend resident, Bonnie owned and operated R&amp;R Janitor Service along with “Bud”. She was a devoted member of Encounter Church (First Assembly of God) in Great Bend. She enjoyed puzzles, BINGO and Yahoo. Bonnie especially loved spending time with her family and church family.

Survivors include two sons, Stephen Arnold and wife Debra of Great Bend and Kenneth Arnold and wife Sharon of Georgetown, Texas; seven grandchildren, Brian and Jennifer Arnold of Wichita, Jeremy and Jennifer Arnold of Derby, Kerry Arnold of Georgetown, Texas, Laura and Joseph Harrington, Stephanie Galusha, Amy Arnold and Stephen "Michael" Arnold, all of Great Bend; thirteen great-grandchildren, Rebekah Arnold, Emily Arnold, Alex Arnold, Joel Arnold, Abygail Arnold, Ella Arnold, Kensli Arnold, Adison Galusha, Adyn Haines, Madelyn Harrington, Ethan Harrington, Corah Barnett and Brennan Moore; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth “Bud” Arnold; an infant son, Terry Wayne Arnold; three brothers, Henry “Allen” Brown, Gail Brown and Stanley Brown; two sisters, Shirley Hardesty and Beverly Davis; two grandchildren, Joel Arnold and Sherrill Arnold; and two great-grandchildren, Garin Arnold and Rozlyn Arnold.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 27, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Encounter Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to Encounter Church or Kindred Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasBonnie Lou Arnold, 94, passed away December 23, 2021, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born on July 7, 1927, at Kansas City, Kan. to Henry A. “Pete” &amp; Inez I. (Stanley) Brown. She married Kenneth W. “Bud” Arnold on February 16, 1946, in McPherson. He died June 30, 2005.A long-time Great Bend resident, Bonnie owned and operated R&amp;R Janitor Service along with “Bud”. She was a devoted member of Encounter Church (First Assembly of God) in Great Bend. She enjoyed puzzles, BINGO and Yahoo. Bonnie especially loved spending time with her family and church family.Survivors include two sons, Stephen Arnold and wife Debra of Great Bend and Kenneth Arnold and wife Sharon of Georgetown, Texas; seven grandchildren, Brian and Jennifer Arnold of Wichita, Jeremy and Jennifer Arnold of Derby, Kerry Arnold of Georgetown, Texas, Laura and Joseph Harrington, Stephanie Galusha, Amy Arnold and Stephen "Michael" Arnold, all of Great Bend; thirteen great-grandchildren, Rebekah Arnold, Emily Arnold, Alex Arnold, Joel Arnold, Abygail Arnold, Ella Arnold, Kensli Arnold, Adison Galusha, Adyn Haines, Madelyn Harrington, Ethan Harrington, Corah Barnett and Brennan Moore; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kenneth “Bud” Arnold; an infant son, Terry Wayne Arnold; three brothers, Henry “Allen” Brown, Gail Brown and Stanley Brown; two sisters, Shirley Hardesty and Beverly Davis; two grandchildren, Joel Arnold and Sherrill Arnold; and two great-grandchildren, Garin Arnold and Rozlyn Arnold.Visitation will be held from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 27, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Encounter Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding. Interment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to Encounter Church or Kindred Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Bonnie Lou Arnold

Name of Deceased: Carol Lynn Scheuerman Age: 82

Place of Death: University Of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, Kansas

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

Dateline: Great Bend, KansasName of Deceased: Carol Lynn Scheuerman Age: 82Date of Death: December 21, 2021Place of Death: University Of Kansas Hospital, Kansas City, KansasServices are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

 Carol Lynn Scheuerman 

Jane Marie Berg, 61, died on December 22, 2021 at her home in Salina, Kansas. She was born on June 11, 1960 to Richard &amp; Emily (Henning) Kathman.

Jane grew up in Garden City, then was a long-time resident of Great Bend. She spent her final years in Abilene and Salina. She worked for Salvation Army as a Retail Manager. Jane was an avid reader and loved to crochet.

Survivors include two sons, Jonathan Berg of Salina, Kansas and Michael Berg of Great Bend, Kansas; two daughters, Jennifer Christiansen and her husband of Ellinwood, Kansas and Katherine Scott of Morgan Hill, California; one sister, Sue Kathman of Great Bend, Kansas; three brothers: Joseph Kathman of Great Bend, Kansas, Richard Kathman of Scott City, Kansas, and David Ward, of Rocky Point, North Carolina; and three grandchildren, Michael, Monday, and Roland Scott. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul Berg, Jr., and a brother, James Kathman.

Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021, with family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Bever presiding. Memorials can be made to the Family Crisis Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasJane Marie Berg, 61, died on December 22, 2021 at her home in Salina, Kansas. She was born on June 11, 1960 to Richard &amp; Emily (Henning) Kathman.Jane grew up in Garden City, then was a long-time resident of Great Bend. She spent her final years in Abilene and Salina. She worked for Salvation Army as a Retail Manager. Jane was an avid reader and loved to crochet.Survivors include two sons, Jonathan Berg of Salina, Kansas and Michael Berg of Great Bend, Kansas; two daughters, Jennifer Christiansen and her husband of Ellinwood, Kansas and Katherine Scott of Morgan Hill, California; one sister, Sue Kathman of Great Bend, Kansas; three brothers: Joseph Kathman of Great Bend, Kansas, Richard Kathman of Scott City, Kansas, and David Ward, of Rocky Point, North Carolina; and three grandchildren, Michael, Monday, and Roland Scott. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul Berg, Jr., and a brother, James Kathman.Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Monday, December 27, 2021, with family receiving guests from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Reverend Tim Bever presiding. Memorials can be made to the Family Crisis Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Jane Marie Berg

Jose Luiz Hernandez Jr., 24, passed away December 21, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was born on November 18, 1997, at Wichita to Jose Luiz Hernandez, Sr. &amp; Cecilia Calzada.

Survivors include his father, Jose Luiz Hernandez, Sr.; his mother, Cecilia Calzada; and many other family members.

A Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

Dateline: Great Bend, KansasJose Luiz Hernandez Jr., 24, passed away December 21, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was born on November 18, 1997, at Wichita to Jose Luiz Hernandez, Sr. &amp; Cecilia Calzada.Survivors include his father, Jose Luiz Hernandez, Sr.; his mother, Cecilia Calzada; and many other family members.A Rosary will be said at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

Jose Luiz Hernandez Jr.

Lillian Lorene Feldt, 67, died December 20, 2021, at her home in Hoisington. She was born December 6, 1954, in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of Frank S. and Lorene C. (Jacobson) Horton. Lillian was a 1972 graduate of Hoisington High School.

She married Joe Feldt and they were together for 25 years.

A longtime Hoisington resident, she worked for Superior Essex from 1990 to 1995 and later for Fuller Brush from 1995 to 2017 where she was known as a fast learner, self-starter and was always punctual. She enjoyed challenges and learning new things and always made her qouta. Lillian was loving, kind, and always there when you needed her. Especially for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she loved spending time with. She was an avid reader, she loved doing puzzles, and taking walks with her dog Tebow.

She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Horton of Great Bend; three grandchildren, Michael, Mercedes, and Matthew; and her great-grandchildren, Madelyn and Kol; two brothers, Donald Horton and wife Patricia of Hoisington, and Frank Horton of Salina; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother David Horton.

Memorial service will be 3 p.m., Monday, December 27, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Troy Miller presiding.

Memorials may be made to the Hoisington Stray Animal Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – HoisingtonLillian Lorene Feldt, 67, died December 20, 2021, at her home in Hoisington. She was born December 6, 1954, in Pontiac, Michigan, the daughter of Frank S. and Lorene C. (Jacobson) Horton. Lillian was a 1972 graduate of Hoisington High School.She married Joe Feldt and they were together for 25 years.A longtime Hoisington resident, she worked for Superior Essex from 1990 to 1995 and later for Fuller Brush from 1995 to 2017 where she was known as a fast learner, self-starter and was always punctual. She enjoyed challenges and learning new things and always made her qouta. Lillian was loving, kind, and always there when you needed her. Especially for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren who she loved spending time with. She was an avid reader, she loved doing puzzles, and taking walks with her dog Tebow.She is survived by her daughter, Michelle Horton of Great Bend; three grandchildren, Michael, Mercedes, and Matthew; and her great-grandchildren, Madelyn and Kol; two brothers, Donald Horton and wife Patricia of Hoisington, and Frank Horton of Salina; and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother David Horton.Memorial service will be 3 p.m., Monday, December 27, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Troy Miller presiding.Memorials may be made to the Hoisington Stray Animal Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Lillian Lorene Feldt

Lisa Kum Soon Polkinghorne, 59, passed away December 18, 2021, at her home peacefully in Great Bend. She was born on July 20, 1962, at Seoul, South Korea to parents Dong Cheul and Kyung Rae Kang. She married Bruce Polkinghorne on September 1, 1984 at Radcliff, Kentucky. They were married for 37 years.

A long-time Great Bend resident, Lisa worked in the cafeteria at Fuller Brush and most importantly, a stay-at-home mother. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She enjoyed walking, exercising, knitting prayer shawls, and having coffee with her friends. Lisa especially loved spending time with her family.

Survivors include her husband Bruce Polkinghorne of the home; a son, Luke Polkinghorne of Grand Junction, Colorado; a daughter, Stacy Dobratz and husband Shaun of Great Bend; two brothers, David Cho of California and Kwong Yong Cho of Seoul, South Korea; two sisters, Chin Soon Mollohan of North Carolina, and Kum Ok Cho of Seoul, South Korea; two granddaughters, Mikkayla Kouba and Reese Dobratz; and another grandchild on the way. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Young Hoon and Jae Hoon.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 27, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Pastors Chris Lehew and Julie Shields presiding. Inurnment will be in Great Bend Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials have been designated to the Grandchildren's Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasLisa Kum Soon Polkinghorne, 59, passed away December 18, 2021, at her home peacefully in Great Bend. She was born on July 20, 1962, at Seoul, South Korea to parents Dong Cheul and Kyung Rae Kang. She married Bruce Polkinghorne on September 1, 1984 at Radcliff, Kentucky. They were married for 37 years.A long-time Great Bend resident, Lisa worked in the cafeteria at Fuller Brush and most importantly, a stay-at-home mother. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. She enjoyed walking, exercising, knitting prayer shawls, and having coffee with her friends. Lisa especially loved spending time with her family.Survivors include her husband Bruce Polkinghorne of the home; a son, Luke Polkinghorne of Grand Junction, Colorado; a daughter, Stacy Dobratz and husband Shaun of Great Bend; two brothers, David Cho of California and Kwong Yong Cho of Seoul, South Korea; two sisters, Chin Soon Mollohan of North Carolina, and Kum Ok Cho of Seoul, South Korea; two granddaughters, Mikkayla Kouba and Reese Dobratz; and another grandchild on the way. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Young Hoon and Jae Hoon.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 27, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Great Bend, with Pastors Chris Lehew and Julie Shields presiding. Inurnment will be in Great Bend Cemetery Mausoleum. Memorials have been designated to the Grandchildren's Education Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Lisa Kum Soon Polkinghorne

Viola Rosetta Wagner, 93, died December 20, 2021, at Legend Senior Living, Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born April 10, 1928, on the family farm in Russell County, Kansas, the daughter of Solomon and Lydia (Bitter) Wegele.

On August 15, 1948, she married Raymond O. Wagner at Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2013.

Viola was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Otis and was active in the church choir and the A.L.C.W. for many years. She was an accomplished quilter and made many quilts for her family and the church. She also volunteered at the Otis Elementary School as a grandma reader.

She is survived by two sons, Dale Wagner and wife Marta of Littleton, Colorado, and Larry Wagner and wife Charlotte of Hutchinson; seven grandchildren, Jeremy Wagner and wife Heidi, Amy Wagner and husband Ken Parker, Brett Wagner, Bradley Wagner, Chris Wagner and wife Kimberly, Ryan Wagner and wife Megan, and Shane Wagner and wife Sarah; and six great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Anya, Henry, Grayson, Cohen, and Avery Wagner.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, stepmother, Bertha (Radke) Wegele; four brothers, Otto, Walter, and Roland and Leonard Wegele; and a sister, Esther Dumler.

Visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m., Sunday, with family to greet friends 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, December 27, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, with Stan Ewy, SAM, presiding. Burial will follow in Otis Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Honor Flight Network or Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – OtisViola Rosetta Wagner, 93, died December 20, 2021, at Legend Senior Living, Hutchinson, Kansas. She was born April 10, 1928, on the family farm in Russell County, Kansas, the daughter of Solomon and Lydia (Bitter) Wegele.On August 15, 1948, she married Raymond O. Wagner at Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, Kansas. He preceded her in death on January 14, 2013.Viola was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Otis and was active in the church choir and the A.L.C.W. for many years. She was an accomplished quilter and made many quilts for her family and the church. She also volunteered at the Otis Elementary School as a grandma reader.She is survived by two sons, Dale Wagner and wife Marta of Littleton, Colorado, and Larry Wagner and wife Charlotte of Hutchinson; seven grandchildren, Jeremy Wagner and wife Heidi, Amy Wagner and husband Ken Parker, Brett Wagner, Bradley Wagner, Chris Wagner and wife Kimberly, Ryan Wagner and wife Megan, and Shane Wagner and wife Sarah; and six great-grandchildren, Kaleb, Anya, Henry, Grayson, Cohen, and Avery Wagner.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, stepmother, Bertha (Radke) Wegele; four brothers, Otto, Walter, and Roland and Leonard Wegele; and a sister, Esther Dumler.Visitation will be 1 to 8 p.m., Sunday, with family to greet friends 6 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, December 27, 2021, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, with Stan Ewy, SAM, presiding. Burial will follow in Otis Lutheran Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Honor Flight Network or Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Viola Rosetta Wagner

Karlene Kay Schenk, 83, died December 19, 2021, at Azria Health of Great Bend, Kansas. She was born October 21, 1938, on the family farm south of Dorrance, Kansas, the daughter of Edwin and Donalda (Ivie) Kraus.

On February 12, 1958, she married Donald D. “Shorty” Schenk, in Olmitz, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 18, 1980.

Karlene was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and Altar Society. She worked for 20+ years cooking and cleaning for Father Ultan Murphy.

She is survived by her daughter, Sheryl Hickel and husband Jim of Claflin; son, Randy Schenk of Great Bend; brothers, Dale Kraus and wife Connie of Ellinwood, Donnie Kraus and wife Patty of Madras, Oregon and Leonard Kraus of Oregon; sister-in-law, Beverly Kraus of Denver, Colorado; and one grandson, Dylan Hickel of Claflin.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; three sons, Darrell, Ronnie and Larry Schenk; and a brother, Francis Kraus.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at St. Ann Cemetery, Olmitz, with Father Stephen Dabanka presiding. Friends may sign the book now and until service at the funeral home. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.

Memorials may be made to the Karlene Schenk Memorial Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – OlmitzKarlene Kay Schenk, 83, died December 19, 2021, at Azria Health of Great Bend, Kansas. She was born October 21, 1938, on the family farm south of Dorrance, Kansas, the daughter of Edwin and Donalda (Ivie) Kraus.On February 12, 1958, she married Donald D. “Shorty” Schenk, in Olmitz, Kansas. He preceded her in death on August 18, 1980.Karlene was a member of St. Ann Catholic Church and Altar Society. She worked for 20+ years cooking and cleaning for Father Ultan Murphy.She is survived by her daughter, Sheryl Hickel and husband Jim of Claflin; son, Randy Schenk of Great Bend; brothers, Dale Kraus and wife Connie of Ellinwood, Donnie Kraus and wife Patty of Madras, Oregon and Leonard Kraus of Oregon; sister-in-law, Beverly Kraus of Denver, Colorado; and one grandson, Dylan Hickel of Claflin.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; three sons, Darrell, Ronnie and Larry Schenk; and a brother, Francis Kraus.A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at St. Ann Cemetery, Olmitz, with Father Stephen Dabanka presiding. Friends may sign the book now and until service at the funeral home. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.Memorials may be made to the Karlene Schenk Memorial Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Karlene Kay Schenk

Ron L. VanNess, 58, passed away December 17, 2021, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. He was born November 1, 1963, in Abilene, Kan. to Danny and Betty (Machulda) VanNess.

Ron, a long-time resident of Hoisington, was a fabricator for KMW and was a member and current president of the Sons of American Legion, Post 286. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially at his shop where his construction and welding skills were exhibited in building smokers and various other mechanic projects. However, his construction projects were second to none to his BBQ accomplishments, as he competed for many years.

Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Shelli Dreiling; two sons Colby VanNess and wife Shaylan of Abilene, and Kyler Dreiling of Hoisington; one daughter, Kinley VanNess of Hoisington; one sister, Brenda VanNess of Ottawa; two brothers, Randy VanNess and wife Brooke of Basehor, and Christopher Stoneberger of Andover; two grandchildren, Cillian VanNess and Casidee VanNess. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Richard VanNess, and father-in-law, Gary Dreiling.

Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Ron Bailey presiding. Interment will follow at Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Memorials may be given to the Ronald VanNess Expense Fund or Child's Education Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline: Hoisington, KansasRon L. VanNess, 58, passed away December 17, 2021, at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. He was born November 1, 1963, in Abilene, Kan. to Danny and Betty (Machulda) VanNess.Ron, a long-time resident of Hoisington, was a fabricator for KMW and was a member and current president of the Sons of American Legion, Post 286. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, especially at his shop where his construction and welding skills were exhibited in building smokers and various other mechanic projects. However, his construction projects were second to none to his BBQ accomplishments, as he competed for many years.Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Shelli Dreiling; two sons Colby VanNess and wife Shaylan of Abilene, and Kyler Dreiling of Hoisington; one daughter, Kinley VanNess of Hoisington; one sister, Brenda VanNess of Ottawa; two brothers, Randy VanNess and wife Brooke of Basehor, and Christopher Stoneberger of Andover; two grandchildren, Cillian VanNess and Casidee VanNess. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Richard VanNess, and father-in-law, Gary Dreiling.Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, December 22, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Ron Bailey presiding. Interment will follow at Hoisington Cemetery, Hoisington. Visitation will be 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington. Memorials may be given to the Ronald VanNess Expense Fund or Child's Education Fund, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Ron L. VanNess

Estela Montelongo Vidaña, 59, passed away December 17, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was born December 12, 1962, in Miguel Auza, Zacatecas, Mexico to Manuel and Domitila (Vidaña) Montelongo.

She married Saul Perales and was a Great Bend resident since 1998, working for Redbarn.

Survivors include her mother Domitila Vidaña, a son Adrian Perales, two daughters Marlen Peregrino and Giselle Perales, all of Great Bend; five brothers; one sister and six grandchildren, Mia Herrera, Yaneli Peregrino, Nathali Peregrino, Jonathan Dominguez, Cesar Peregrino and Jayden Dominguez. She was preceded in death by her father Manuel Montelongo and a brother.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 20, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a family Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasEstela Montelongo Vidaña, 59, passed away December 17, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was born December 12, 1962, in Miguel Auza, Zacatecas, Mexico to Manuel and Domitila (Vidaña) Montelongo.She married Saul Perales and was a Great Bend resident since 1998, working for Redbarn.Survivors include her mother Domitila Vidaña, a son Adrian Perales, two daughters Marlen Peregrino and Giselle Perales, all of Great Bend; five brothers; one sister and six grandchildren, Mia Herrera, Yaneli Peregrino, Nathali Peregrino, Jonathan Dominguez, Cesar Peregrino and Jayden Dominguez. She was preceded in death by her father Manuel Montelongo and a brother.Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 20, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with a family Rosary at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh Parappanattu presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery North.

Estela Montelongo Vidaña

Keith R. Wilborn, 73, passed away December 16, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born February 4, 1948, in Hoisington, to Emerett and Vera (Harzman) Wilborn. Keith married Miriam Schremmer July 20, 1968, in Hoisington. They shared over 50 years of marriage before Miriam passed away on Nov. 4, 2018.

Survivors include children, Brian (Cindy) Wilborn of Hoisington, Krista (Ben) Brewer of Hoisington and Kari (Chad) Bloomer of Ottawa; ten grandchildren, Hannah (Colton) Lagerman of Atlanta, GA, Madison (Hunter) Hanzlick of Inman, Nolan Wilborn of Hoisington, Avery Brewer and Livvy Brewer of Hoisington, Chandler Bloomer, Chase Bloomer and Boston Bloomer of Ottawa; and one brother, Rick (Pam) Wilborn of McPherson. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two nephews, and in-laws.

Keith attended a one-room schoolhouse in Verbeck District, Susank elementary school, Hoisington High School graduating with the class of 1966. Keith went on to attend Fort Hays State from 1966 to 1968.

Keith enlisted in the United States Navy Reserves in March 1968. He became active-duty status July 1968 and attended boot camp at USN recruit depot in San Diego, CA from July to October 1968. First Duty station was at the Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA as a hospital corpsman from October 1968 to September 1969. His second service duty assignment was to Commander in Chief of the Pacific under the command of Admiral John S. McCain, Sr. and to the 3rd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force Pacific Headquarters. This was started after completion of Field Medical School at Camp Pendleton, CA from September 1969 until being honorably discharged from the United States Navy in July 1972.

He then attended Wichita State University and was a graduate in the first Physician Assistant class in January 1975.

Keith and Miriam then moved to Oberlin, KS where Keith worked as a Physician’s Assistant for Decatur County Hospital from 1975 until 1982. They then moved back home to Hoisington in June 1982. Keith began working for Mutual of New York Insurance and eventually worked for Clara Barton Clinic as Vice President of Clinic Operations until his retirement in 2013.

Keith’s civic and community interests included Lions Club, Jaycees, Hoisington Chamber volunteer, Clara Barton Hospital Board member, and Smokey Hills Public TV Board of Directors member. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time in the country and his daily ag tours. Keith was also a big supporter of his grandchildren in both their academic and athletic accomplishments.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021, with family to greet friends from 6 to 7 p.m., and Vigil and Rosary at 7 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Kans for Kids, The Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, or St John Catholic Cemetery, c/o Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline: Hoisington, KansasKeith R. Wilborn, 73, passed away December 16, 2021, surrounded by his family. He was born February 4, 1948, in Hoisington, to Emerett and Vera (Harzman) Wilborn. Keith married Miriam Schremmer July 20, 1968, in Hoisington. They shared over 50 years of marriage before Miriam passed away on Nov. 4, 2018.Survivors include children, Brian (Cindy) Wilborn of Hoisington, Krista (Ben) Brewer of Hoisington and Kari (Chad) Bloomer of Ottawa; ten grandchildren, Hannah (Colton) Lagerman of Atlanta, GA, Madison (Hunter) Hanzlick of Inman, Nolan Wilborn of Hoisington, Avery Brewer and Livvy Brewer of Hoisington, Chandler Bloomer, Chase Bloomer and Boston Bloomer of Ottawa; and one brother, Rick (Pam) Wilborn of McPherson. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, two nephews, and in-laws.Keith attended a one-room schoolhouse in Verbeck District, Susank elementary school, Hoisington High School graduating with the class of 1966. Keith went on to attend Fort Hays State from 1966 to 1968.Keith enlisted in the United States Navy Reserves in March 1968. He became active-duty status July 1968 and attended boot camp at USN recruit depot in San Diego, CA from July to October 1968. First Duty station was at the Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA as a hospital corpsman from October 1968 to September 1969. His second service duty assignment was to Commander in Chief of the Pacific under the command of Admiral John S. McCain, Sr. and to the 3rd Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force Pacific Headquarters. This was started after completion of Field Medical School at Camp Pendleton, CA from September 1969 until being honorably discharged from the United States Navy in July 1972.He then attended Wichita State University and was a graduate in the first Physician Assistant class in January 1975.Keith and Miriam then moved to Oberlin, KS where Keith worked as a Physician’s Assistant for Decatur County Hospital from 1975 until 1982. They then moved back home to Hoisington in June 1982. Keith began working for Mutual of New York Insurance and eventually worked for Clara Barton Clinic as Vice President of Clinic Operations until his retirement in 2013.Keith’s civic and community interests included Lions Club, Jaycees, Hoisington Chamber volunteer, Clara Barton Hospital Board member, and Smokey Hills Public TV Board of Directors member. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time in the country and his daily ag tours. Keith was also a big supporter of his grandchildren in both their academic and athletic accomplishments.Friends may call 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, December 21, 2021, with family to greet friends from 6 to 7 p.m., and Vigil and Rosary at 7 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, December 22, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Kans for Kids, The Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, or St John Catholic Cemetery, c/o Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Keith R. Wilborn

Donald Eugene Fordyce, 93, died December 14, 2021, at Azria Health of Great Bend.  Services are pending and will be announced at a later date by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington.

Dateline: Great BendDonald Eugene Fordyce, 93, died December 14, 2021, at Azria Health of Great Bend. Services are pending and will be announced at a later date by Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington.

Donald Eugene Fordyce

Marilyn Ann Schartz, 89, passed away December 15, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born on February 25, 1932, at Chula, Mo. to Harry “Mac” &amp; Grace (Tate) McDowell. She married Wade Robert Schartz on September 15, 1951, at Great Bend. This union was blessed with eight children.

Marilyn, a resident of Wichita since 1998 coming from Great Bend, was a former member of the Petroleum Club, Prince of Peace Parish and the Altar Society, and had worked for Goetz Realty. During her high school days, she was the drum majorette and at the University of Kansas, was a member of Alpha Delta Phi Sorority. Marilyn enjoyed golf, shopping at the D.A.V., playing BINGO, bowling and KU basketball. Above all, she was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, especially taking great pride in picking just the perfect Christmas presents for her loved ones.

Survivors include four sons, Tony Schartz, Kyle Schartz and wife Liz all of Great Bend, Ty Schartz and wife Janice of Wichita and Lane Schartz and wife Cheryl of Springhill; three daughters, Cathy Steiner and husband Dan of Stillwell, Cheri Claphan of Wichita, and Diane Delaney and husband Dan of Great Bend; a brother, John McDowell of The Village, Fla.; twenty-three grandchildren, Ryan Steiner, Clint Steiner, Tara Terella, Brian Schartz, Erin Schartz, Brad Schartz, Chelsea Wall, Kerri Coleman, Trisha Snyder, Brent Claphan, Darren Claphan, Lindsay Schartz, Clay Delaney, Tonya Martinez, Trey Schartz, Jeff Ruble, Tim Ruble, Sam Schartz, Alex Schartz, Eric Schartz, Taylor Schartz, Troy Schartz, and Trent Schartz; thirty-nine great-grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Debbie Schartz; a daughter in law, Patti Schartz; a brother, Carson McDowell; a sister in law, Donna McDowell; and a great-granddaughter, Kylie.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with memory sharing at 5:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 20, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to BCC Foundation to benefit Tony &amp; Edna Schartz Scholarship Fund or D.A.V., in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Wichita, KansasMarilyn Ann Schartz, 89, passed away December 15, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She was born on February 25, 1932, at Chula, Mo. to Harry “Mac” &amp; Grace (Tate) McDowell. She married Wade Robert Schartz on September 15, 1951, at Great Bend. This union was blessed with eight children.Marilyn, a resident of Wichita since 1998 coming from Great Bend, was a former member of the Petroleum Club, Prince of Peace Parish and the Altar Society, and had worked for Goetz Realty. During her high school days, she was the drum majorette and at the University of Kansas, was a member of Alpha Delta Phi Sorority. Marilyn enjoyed golf, shopping at the D.A.V., playing BINGO, bowling and KU basketball. Above all, she was a dedicated mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, especially taking great pride in picking just the perfect Christmas presents for her loved ones.Survivors include four sons, Tony Schartz, Kyle Schartz and wife Liz all of Great Bend, Ty Schartz and wife Janice of Wichita and Lane Schartz and wife Cheryl of Springhill; three daughters, Cathy Steiner and husband Dan of Stillwell, Cheri Claphan of Wichita, and Diane Delaney and husband Dan of Great Bend; a brother, John McDowell of The Village, Fla.; twenty-three grandchildren, Ryan Steiner, Clint Steiner, Tara Terella, Brian Schartz, Erin Schartz, Brad Schartz, Chelsea Wall, Kerri Coleman, Trisha Snyder, Brent Claphan, Darren Claphan, Lindsay Schartz, Clay Delaney, Tonya Martinez, Trey Schartz, Jeff Ruble, Tim Ruble, Sam Schartz, Alex Schartz, Eric Schartz, Taylor Schartz, Troy Schartz, and Trent Schartz; thirty-nine great-grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Debbie Schartz; a daughter in law, Patti Schartz; a brother, Carson McDowell; a sister in law, Donna McDowell; and a great-granddaughter, Kylie.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m., Sunday, December 19, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with memory sharing at 5:30 p.m. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, December 20, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Prakash Kola presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to BCC Foundation to benefit Tony &amp; Edna Schartz Scholarship Fund or D.A.V., in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Marilyn Ann Schartz

Dorothy M. Polzin, 99, died December 15, 2021, at Country Place Senior Living, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born August 3, 1922, in Redwing, Kansas, the daughter of August L. and Louise (Tinkel) Schremmer.

A lifetime Barton County resident, Dorothy worked for Suburban Laundry retiring in 1985. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Altar Society. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a former member of the Daughters of Isabella. Dorothy loved cooking and gardening, playing bingo and cards.

On May 12, 1942, she married Joe Polzin in Beaver, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2005.

Survivors include seven children, Delphine Hickey and husband Bill of Hoisington, Nancy Mater and husband Kenny of Olathe, Tom Polzin of Hoisington, Charlotte Hahn and husband Joe of Hanston, Duane Polzin and wife Patty of Hoisington, Randy Polzin of Hoisington, and Kevin Polzin and wife Tammy of Galatia; daughter-in-law, Barbara Polzin of Hoisington; sisters-in-law, Ann Schremmer of Hoisington, and Kathy Polzin of Wichita; 14 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, Melvin Polzin, six brothers, August, William, Walt, Tony, Lawrence, and Eddie Schremmer; and three sisters, Mary and Florentine Schremmer and Isabelle Jacobs.

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

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 18, 2021, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.

Memorials may be made to the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or Kans for Kids in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

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 </figure>Dateline – HoisingtonDorothy M. Polzin, 99, died December 15, 2021, at Country Place Senior Living, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born August 3, 1922, in Redwing, Kansas, the daughter of August L. and Louise (Tinkel) Schremmer.A lifetime Barton County resident, Dorothy worked for Suburban Laundry retiring in 1985. She was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Altar Society. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and a former member of the Daughters of Isabella. Dorothy loved cooking and gardening, playing bingo and cards.On May 12, 1942, she married Joe Polzin in Beaver, Kansas. He preceded her in death on March 7, 2005.Survivors include seven children, Delphine Hickey and husband Bill of Hoisington, Nancy Mater and husband Kenny of Olathe, Tom Polzin of Hoisington, Charlotte Hahn and husband Joe of Hanston, Duane Polzin and wife Patty of Hoisington, Randy Polzin of Hoisington, and Kevin Polzin and wife Tammy of Galatia; daughter-in-law, Barbara Polzin of Hoisington; sisters-in-law, Ann Schremmer of Hoisington, and Kathy Polzin of Wichita; 14 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, and 8 great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, a son, Melvin Polzin, six brothers, August, William, Walt, Tony, Lawrence, and Eddie Schremmer; and three sisters, Mary and Florentine Schremmer and Isabelle Jacobs.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Friday, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Vigil and Rosary will begin at 7 p.m. Friday, all at the funeral home.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December 18, 2021, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke. Burial will follow in St. John Catholic Cemetery, Hoisington.Memorials may be made to the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church or Kans for Kids in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544

Dorothy M. Polzin

Ruth E. Ryan passed away December 14th, 2021, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. She goes to join her husband Jerry M. Ryan and sisters Mildred Bland and Susan Mayberry. Ruth was born September 20th, 1947 in Codell, KS. She was a long-time resident of Great Bend KS, a caregiver at Sunflower Diversified, retiring in 2009. She was an avid sports fan and loved country and gospel music. She was a rock, voice of reason and keeper of the past for her family. She was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and wife as well as friend. We will all have to cheer for her Jayhawks and Chiefs without her. Her sense of humor, kindness, and generosity will be missed by many. 

Survivors include her son Brett Ryan of Great Bend, granddaughter Rakel Ryan, great-grandson Jaxson Ryan both of Great Bend; her daughter, Sheri Ryan of Huntington, WV and grandkids Brock Ryan of Wichita, Ks, Makenna Ryan and Caleb Hester both of Huntington, WV; a brother Gerald Naylor of Lucas, KS; and a sister Evelyn Burns of Russell, KS. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at Bryant Funeral Home, Monday, December 20th, at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Larry Schumacher will preside. Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasRuth E. Ryan passed away December 14th, 2021, at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS. She goes to join her husband Jerry M. Ryan and sisters Mildred Bland and Susan Mayberry. Ruth was born September 20th, 1947 in Codell, KS. She was a long-time resident of Great Bend KS, a caregiver at Sunflower Diversified, retiring in 2009. She was an avid sports fan and loved country and gospel music. She was a rock, voice of reason and keeper of the past for her family. She was a daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and wife as well as friend. We will all have to cheer for her Jayhawks and Chiefs without her. Her sense of humor, kindness, and generosity will be missed by many. Survivors include her son Brett Ryan of Great Bend, granddaughter Rakel Ryan, great-grandson Jaxson Ryan both of Great Bend; her daughter, Sheri Ryan of Huntington, WV and grandkids Brock Ryan of Wichita, Ks, Makenna Ryan and Caleb Hester both of Huntington, WV; a brother Gerald Naylor of Lucas, KS; and a sister Evelyn Burns of Russell, KS. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at Bryant Funeral Home, Monday, December 20th, at 2:00 p.m. Pastor Larry Schumacher will preside. Memorials have been designated to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ruth E. Ryan 

Sara Lynn Hames, 48, passed away December 15, 2021, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born on August 18, 1973, at Great Bend, to John Mills &amp; Betty Lou (Whaley) Reed.

A lifetime resident of Great Bend, Sara was a long-time employee of Pizza Hut, previously working at Papa Murphy’s. Her love for horses, dogs and cats were demonstrated through her vet tech studies, western leisure riding, and dog and cat shows. She was a member of Grace Community Church.

Survivors include two sons, Christopher Reed and Sean Hames, three daughters, Marissa Reynolds and husband Jason, Lindsay Hames and Jesse Hames and fiancé Zackary Lisenko all of Great Bend; two brothers, Lloyd Reed and wife Pam of Garfield and Mark Reed and wife Angie of Great Bend; two sisters, Susan Davis and husband Frank of Whitesboro and Mary Zerr and husband Mark of Colby; five grandchildren, Leslie Reynolds, Lana Reynolds, Haven Hames, Rylan Hames and Finley Lisenko.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., December 17, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Jay Beuoy presiding. Inurnment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Sara Hames Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasSara Lynn Hames, 48, passed away December 15, 2021, at Hospice House in Hutchinson. She was born on August 18, 1973, at Great Bend, to John Mills &amp; Betty Lou (Whaley) Reed.A lifetime resident of Great Bend, Sara was a long-time employee of Pizza Hut, previously working at Papa Murphy’s. Her love for horses, dogs and cats were demonstrated through her vet tech studies, western leisure riding, and dog and cat shows. She was a member of Grace Community Church.Survivors include two sons, Christopher Reed and Sean Hames, three daughters, Marissa Reynolds and husband Jason, Lindsay Hames and Jesse Hames and fiancé Zackary Lisenko all of Great Bend; two brothers, Lloyd Reed and wife Pam of Garfield and Mark Reed and wife Angie of Great Bend; two sisters, Susan Davis and husband Frank of Whitesboro and Mary Zerr and husband Mark of Colby; five grandchildren, Leslie Reynolds, Lana Reynolds, Haven Hames, Rylan Hames and Finley Lisenko.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at 5:00 p.m., December 17, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Jay Beuoy presiding. Inurnment will be in Hillcrest Memorial Park in Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Sara Hames Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Sara Lynn Hames

Matthew D. Menges, 57, passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 10, 2021 in Springfield, MO. He was born the son of Gerry and Geraldine Menges on Nov. 10, 1964 in Ellinwood, KS. 

Matthew loved his family and loved camping &amp; fishing with them. His love for his motorcycle and playing pool were just a few to mention. He was a Jack of all trades. Survivors include his mother Geraldine Menges, Ellinwood, KS; daughter Anna (Rex) Hammer, Ellinwood, KS; brothers Mark (Tracy) Menges, Ellinwood, KS, Mitch (Tara) Menges, Lyons, KS; sisters Mary (David) Tudor, Ellinwood, KS, Millie Menges, Ellinwood, KS, Margaret Ferguson, Kinsley, KS, Melinda Adams, Leavenworth, KS, Michelle (Donavon) Jones, of Wichita, KS; sister in law, Belinda Ketch; Grandchildren Mario and Salena Leon, Keaston and Morgan Isern; as well as many nieces and nephews. Matthew was preceded in death by his father, Gerry Menges; brother Mike Menges; Niece Monika Menges; nephew Jeremy Adams; and great-niece, Meleah Menges.

 Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., December 21, at Minnis Chapel followed by interment at Lakin Comanche Cemetery with Father Klein presiding. Visitation will be December 20, at Minnis Chapel from 4-6 PM. Memorials may be given to the family for funeral expenses or Shriners organization in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Matthew D. Menges, 57, passed away peacefully at his home on Dec. 10, 2021 in Springfield, MO. He was born the son of Gerry and Geraldine Menges on Nov. 10, 1964 in Ellinwood, KS. Matthew loved his family and loved camping &amp; fishing with them. His love for his motorcycle and playing pool were just a few to mention. He was a Jack of all trades. Survivors include his mother Geraldine Menges, Ellinwood, KS; daughter Anna (Rex) Hammer, Ellinwood, KS; brothers Mark (Tracy) Menges, Ellinwood, KS, Mitch (Tara) Menges, Lyons, KS; sisters Mary (David) Tudor, Ellinwood, KS, Millie Menges, Ellinwood, KS, Margaret Ferguson, Kinsley, KS, Melinda Adams, Leavenworth, KS, Michelle (Donavon) Jones, of Wichita, KS; sister in law, Belinda Ketch; Grandchildren Mario and Salena Leon, Keaston and Morgan Isern; as well as many nieces and nephews. Matthew was preceded in death by his father, Gerry Menges; brother Mike Menges; Niece Monika Menges; nephew Jeremy Adams; and great-niece, Meleah Menges. Funeral Service will be 10:00 a.m., December 21, at Minnis Chapel followed by interment at Lakin Comanche Cemetery with Father Klein presiding. Visitation will be December 20, at Minnis Chapel from 4-6 PM. Memorials may be given to the family for funeral expenses or Shriners organization in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;

Matthew D. Menges

Arthur Lee Jaske, 80, passed away December 13, 2021, at Diversicare of Larned. He was born on September 24, 1941, at Concordia, Kan., the son of Owen and Louise (Doxon) Jaske. He married Patricia Weston on August 2, 1974, at Great Bend. She died on September 13, 1983. He then married Sue Lang on May 25, 1996, at Great Bend. She survives.

A longtime resident of Great Bend, he was an engineer for the Kansas Highway Department, an insurance agent and worked in Human Resources for the Larned State Hospital. Most recently he served faithfully for the Kansas Guardianship Program. He graduated in 1959 from Holyrood High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He attended Fort Hays State University and was a member of the Formoro Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife Sue Jaske of the home; five sons, Kevin Jaske and wife Devonna of Lyons, Mark Jaske of Lyons, Brad Ballard of Poulsbo, Wash., Chris Seyfert and wife Chelsea of Weeping Water, Neb., and Doug Clark of Great Bend; two daughters, Brenda Clark and Jamie Miller and husband Kevin, all of Great Bend; a brother, Jim Jaske of Wichita; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Debbie Ballard.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Jason Parr presiding. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery Mausoleum, Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials have been designated to Sunflower Diversified Services, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasArthur Lee Jaske, 80, passed away December 13, 2021, at Diversicare of Larned. He was born on September 24, 1941, at Concordia, Kan., the son of Owen and Louise (Doxon) Jaske. He married Patricia Weston on August 2, 1974, at Great Bend. She died on September 13, 1983. He then married Sue Lang on May 25, 1996, at Great Bend. She survives.A longtime resident of Great Bend, he was an engineer for the Kansas Highway Department, an insurance agent and worked in Human Resources for the Larned State Hospital. Most recently he served faithfully for the Kansas Guardianship Program. He graduated in 1959 from Holyrood High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He attended Fort Hays State University and was a member of the Formoro Methodist Church.Survivors include his wife Sue Jaske of the home; five sons, Kevin Jaske and wife Devonna of Lyons, Mark Jaske of Lyons, Brad Ballard of Poulsbo, Wash., Chris Seyfert and wife Chelsea of Weeping Water, Neb., and Doug Clark of Great Bend; two daughters, Brenda Clark and Jamie Miller and husband Kevin, all of Great Bend; a brother, Jim Jaske of Wichita; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Debbie Ballard.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 21, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Jason Parr presiding. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery Mausoleum, Military Rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. Memorials have been designated to Sunflower Diversified Services, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Arthur Lee Jaske

Bryan Joseph Mermis, 47, passed away December 13, 2021, at the University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. He was born on July 4, 1974, in Great Bend, to Clarence Joseph Mermis, Jr. and Patricia Willene (Swagerty) Mermis. He married Ellen Oppenheimer on November 23, 2003, in Great Bend.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Bryan was a loving father and dedicated farmer, who enjoyed the friendships that he had built through his career. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church. He loved the outdoors and hunting, snow skiing and the thrills of a good theme park. He especially looked forward to his slow times when he could plan family vacations.

Survivors include his wife Ellen and their children, Katelyn, Kale, Carter and Claire Mermis; his parents, C.J. and Pat Mermis of Great Bend; and a sister, Dawn Mermis of Salina.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 16, 2021, 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, December 17, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend. A Private Family Inurnment will take place at a later date. Memorials have been designated to Holy Family School Endowment Fund or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasBryan Joseph Mermis, 47, passed away December 13, 2021, at the University of Kansas Health System - Great Bend Campus. He was born on July 4, 1974, in Great Bend, to Clarence Joseph Mermis, Jr. and Patricia Willene (Swagerty) Mermis. He married Ellen Oppenheimer on November 23, 2003, in Great Bend.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Bryan was a loving father and dedicated farmer, who enjoyed the friendships that he had built through his career. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church. He loved the outdoors and hunting, snow skiing and the thrills of a good theme park. He especially looked forward to his slow times when he could plan family vacations.Survivors include his wife Ellen and their children, Katelyn, Kale, Carter and Claire Mermis; his parents, C.J. and Pat Mermis of Great Bend; and a sister, Dawn Mermis of Salina.Visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, December 16, 2021, 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, December 17, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend. A Private Family Inurnment will take place at a later date. Memorials have been designated to Holy Family School Endowment Fund or Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Bryan Joseph Mermis

Berniece Marguerite (Weigand) Landry, 98, was born July 18, 1923, the second daughter and sixth child of J.A. and Maude (Moore) Weigand in their farm home in Rush County, Kansas.

She grew up and attended school in La Crosse, Kansas, and graduated from La Crosse Rural High School in 1941.&nbsp; She attended Washburn University before moving to Wichita, Kansas, at the start of World War II.&nbsp; While in Wichita, she worked at Beech Aircraft Company.&nbsp; This is where she met and married Leo J. Landry.&nbsp; Berniece and Leo were married on March 30, 1942, and they enjoyed 58 years of life together until his death on September 23,&nbsp; 2001.

Berniece and Leo moved back to La Crosse in 1945.&nbsp; She worked at the Rush County Court House for several years.&nbsp; Their daughter, Carolyn Rose was born on January 15, 1953.

Bernie spent almost all of her life in La Crosse and was an active member of the community.&nbsp; As a member of the Evangelical United Brethren (later the Methodist Church), she taught Sunday School, was the Youth Fellowship leader, etc. for many years.&nbsp; She was one of the original volunteers of the Second Chance store and spent many years working there.

Bernie and Leo were avid antique lovers and refinished and enjoyed many beautiful things.&nbsp; She also loved animals and provided homes for many fortunate pets thru the years.

She had many friends and was a friend to many people of all ages, although she always preferred to stay in the background.

Bernie moved to Locust Grove Village, La Crosse,&nbsp;in 2016, and was a resident until she passed away on December 11, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; their daughter, Carolyn Rose; her parents, J.A. and Maude Weigand; one sister, Edrie (Weigand) Foster (Dan); brothers, Carl Weigand, Victor Weigand (Margaret),&nbsp; Eldred Weigand (Rosalind), W.R. (Butch) Weigand (Mengabelle); and several nieces and nephews.

Bernie was always a favorite aunt of her nieces and nephews ...... Charles and Jan Sanford, Shadow Hills, California; Robert and Sue Sanford, Scottsdale, Arizona;&nbsp; Sybil (Foster) and Jerry Underwood, Leawood, Kansas;&nbsp; Krista Belle (Weigand) Bateman, Aurora, Colorado; Charles Dale and Elizabeth Foster, Castle Rock, Colorado;&nbsp; Sharon (Weigand) and Ben Grove, Frisco, Colorado;&nbsp; along with many friends and other relatives.

Church visitation will be Saturday, December 18, 2021, from 10:00 A.M. to 10:50 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.

Funeral service will be Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott Tempero officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.

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

Berniece Marguerite (Weigand) Landry, 98, was born July 18, 1923, the second daughter and sixth child of J.A. and Maude (Moore) Weigand in their farm home in Rush County, Kansas.She grew up and attended school in La Crosse, Kansas, and graduated from La Crosse Rural High School in 1941.&nbsp; She attended Washburn University before moving to Wichita, Kansas, at the start of World War II.&nbsp; While in Wichita, she worked at Beech Aircraft Company.&nbsp; This is where she met and married Leo J. Landry.&nbsp; Berniece and Leo were married on March 30, 1942, and they enjoyed 58 years of life together until his death on September 23,&nbsp; 2001.Berniece and Leo moved back to La Crosse in 1945.&nbsp; She worked at the Rush County Court House for several years.&nbsp; Their daughter, Carolyn Rose was born on January 15, 1953.Bernie spent almost all of her life in La Crosse and was an active member of the community.&nbsp; As a member of the Evangelical United Brethren (later the Methodist Church), she taught Sunday School, was the Youth Fellowship leader, etc. for many years.&nbsp; She was one of the original volunteers of the Second Chance store and spent many years working there.Bernie and Leo were avid antique lovers and refinished and enjoyed many beautiful things.&nbsp; She also loved animals and provided homes for many fortunate pets thru the years.She had many friends and was a friend to many people of all ages, although she always preferred to stay in the background.Bernie moved to Locust Grove Village, La Crosse,&nbsp;in 2016, and was a resident until she passed away on December 11, 2021.She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; their daughter, Carolyn Rose; her parents, J.A. and Maude Weigand; one sister, Edrie (Weigand) Foster (Dan); brothers, Carl Weigand, Victor Weigand (Margaret),&nbsp; Eldred Weigand (Rosalind), W.R. (Butch) Weigand (Mengabelle); and several nieces and nephews.Bernie was always a favorite aunt of her nieces and nephews ...... Charles and Jan Sanford, Shadow Hills, California; Robert and Sue Sanford, Scottsdale, Arizona;&nbsp; Sybil (Foster) and Jerry Underwood, Leawood, Kansas;&nbsp; Krista Belle (Weigand) Bateman, Aurora, Colorado; Charles Dale and Elizabeth Foster, Castle Rock, Colorado;&nbsp; Sharon (Weigand) and Ben Grove, Frisco, Colorado;&nbsp; along with many friends and other relatives.Church visitation will be Saturday, December 18, 2021, from 10:00 A.M. to 10:50 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas.Funeral service will be Saturday, December 18, 2021, at 11:00 A.M. at the United Methodist Church, La Crosse, Kansas, with Pastor Scott Tempero officiating.&nbsp; Interment will be in the La Crosse City Cemetery, La Crosse, Kansas.Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.janousekfuneralhome.com.

Berniece Marguerite (Weigand) Landry

Stanley Ben Hinnergardt, 80, passed away December 12, 2021 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

He was born March 11, 1941 in Great Bend, the son of Ben and Ethel Shearer Hinnergardt.

A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer and rancher. He was a member of Burdett United Methodist Church and served as a trustee. He served on the Burdett Coop Board and the Burdett State Bank Board.

On June 3, 1962, he married Faye Nadine Gross at Bazine United Methodist Church; she preceded him in death on January 15, 2021.

Survivors include two sons, Shane Hinnergardt, Burdett, Darin (Teresa) Hinnergardt, St. Joseph, Missouri; and three grandchildren, Donovan Hinnergadt, Brandon Hinnergardt, and Amanda (Warren) Cochran.

He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a sister, Sylvia Hinnergardt, and a brother, Roger Hinnergardt.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 17, 2021 at Burdett Methodist Church with Pastor Lynda Doyle. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett.

Memorials may be given to Christ Pilot Me, Burdett United Methodist Church, or City of Burdett (Burdett Fire) in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Dateline: BurdettStanley Ben Hinnergardt, 80, passed away December 12, 2021 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.He was born March 11, 1941 in Great Bend, the son of Ben and Ethel Shearer Hinnergardt.A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer and rancher. He was a member of Burdett United Methodist Church and served as a trustee. He served on the Burdett Coop Board and the Burdett State Bank Board.On June 3, 1962, he married Faye Nadine Gross at Bazine United Methodist Church; she preceded him in death on January 15, 2021.Survivors include two sons, Shane Hinnergardt, Burdett, Darin (Teresa) Hinnergardt, St. Joseph, Missouri; and three grandchildren, Donovan Hinnergadt, Brandon Hinnergardt, and Amanda (Warren) Cochran.He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, a sister, Sylvia Hinnergardt, and a brother, Roger Hinnergardt.Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, December 17, 2021 at Burdett Methodist Church with Pastor Lynda Doyle. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 16, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in Brown’s Grove Cemetery, Burdett.Memorials may be given to Christ Pilot Me, Burdett United Methodist Church, or City of Burdett (Burdett Fire) in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Stanley Ben Hinnergardt

Roberta June Keil, 92, died December 13, 2021, at Country Place Senior Living, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born December 13, 1929, in El Dorado, Kansas, the daughter of Hiram R. and Dilla M. (Mulvaney) Ramsey. She had one sister, Allene and two brothers, Francis and Maurice. The family moved to Russell, Kansas when Roberta was in the 3rd grade. They then moved to Great Bend, Kansas, where she continued in her elementary grades through high school years. She graduated from Great Bend High School and went on to attend one year at Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma.

Roberta married Leland B. Keil on September 8, 1950, at the First Christian Church in Great Bend. They lived in Russell and Great Bend before moving to the Keil family farm where they lived until 1977 at which time they moved to Galatia, Kansas.

She worked for 35 years as a bookkeeper and office manager. Twenty of those years she spent as a bookkeeper was at the Galatia CO-OP.

Roberta was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Great Bend. She was active for many years in the Central Kansas Threadbenders Quilt Guild and was an avid quilter who made many beautiful quilts over the years for her family and friends. She enjoyed showing her quilts to anyone who visited her home.

She is survived by five children; Michael Keil and wife Barb of Topeka, Barb Menninga and husband Leroy of Wichita, David Keil and wife Rebecca of Galatia, Becky Money and husband Andy of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Kristy Scheck and husband Lloyd of Great Bend; 10 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Leland B. Keil, and her two brothers and a sister.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 17, 2021, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Great Bend, Kansas, with Pastor Adam Wutka presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or Kindred Hospice in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline: GalatiaRoberta June Keil, 92, died December 13, 2021, at Country Place Senior Living, Hoisington, Kansas. She was born December 13, 1929, in El Dorado, Kansas, the daughter of Hiram R. and Dilla M. (Mulvaney) Ramsey. She had one sister, Allene and two brothers, Francis and Maurice. The family moved to Russell, Kansas when Roberta was in the 3rd grade. They then moved to Great Bend, Kansas, where she continued in her elementary grades through high school years. She graduated from Great Bend High School and went on to attend one year at Phillips University in Enid, Oklahoma.Roberta married Leland B. Keil on September 8, 1950, at the First Christian Church in Great Bend. They lived in Russell and Great Bend before moving to the Keil family farm where they lived until 1977 at which time they moved to Galatia, Kansas.She worked for 35 years as a bookkeeper and office manager. Twenty of those years she spent as a bookkeeper was at the Galatia CO-OP.Roberta was a member of St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in Great Bend. She was active for many years in the Central Kansas Threadbenders Quilt Guild and was an avid quilter who made many beautiful quilts over the years for her family and friends. She enjoyed showing her quilts to anyone who visited her home.She is survived by five children; Michael Keil and wife Barb of Topeka, Barb Menninga and husband Leroy of Wichita, David Keil and wife Rebecca of Galatia, Becky Money and husband Andy of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Kristy Scheck and husband Lloyd of Great Bend; 10 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Leland B. Keil, and her two brothers and a sister.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home.Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 17, 2021, at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church, Great Bend, Kansas, with Pastor Adam Wutka presiding. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, Kansas.Memorials may be made to St. Mark’s Lutheran Church or Kindred Hospice in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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