Steven Lee Honomichl, 64, passed away in Edmond, OK on July 6th, 2021. Born in Hays, KS on Oct. 26, 1956 he was the son of Adolph Jo&nbsp;&amp; Darlene Bertha Honomichl. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Cleveland Chiropractic College.&nbsp; Steven married Anzhelina Ivanovna Shyruyova in Dec 2007. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include children, Steven Paul Honomichl, Tulsa, OK, Adam Lee Honomichl (Kandy), Edmond, OK, Stefanie Narey, Doniphan, MO, Tiffany Narey, Kansas City, MO, Michael Honomichl, Edmond, OK and 6 grandchildren. Inurnment will take place 11:30 AM on July 17th at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood, KS. Memorials are suggested to the Steven Honomichl family in care of Minnis Chapel,&nbsp;PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Edmond, OKSteven Lee Honomichl, 64, passed away in Edmond, OK on July 6th, 2021. Born in Hays, KS on Oct. 26, 1956 he was the son of Adolph Jo&nbsp;&amp; Darlene Bertha Honomichl. He earned his Doctorate of Chiropractic from Cleveland Chiropractic College.&nbsp; Steven married Anzhelina Ivanovna Shyruyova in Dec 2007. She survives of the home. Additional survivors include children, Steven Paul Honomichl, Tulsa, OK, Adam Lee Honomichl (Kandy), Edmond, OK, Stefanie Narey, Doniphan, MO, Tiffany Narey, Kansas City, MO, Michael Honomichl, Edmond, OK and 6 grandchildren. Inurnment will take place 11:30 AM on July 17th at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery in Ellinwood, KS. Memorials are suggested to the Steven Honomichl family in care of Minnis Chapel,&nbsp;PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;

Steven Lee Honomichl

Mildred A. (Sherwood) Carpenter, 97, passed away July 10, 2021 at Ellinwood District Hospital. She was born in Izard Co., Arkansas to parents Charles &amp; Laura Sherwood. Mildred graduated high school in Calico Rock, Arkansas and married James Herbert Carpenter in August 1943 in Calico Rock, Arkansas before moving to Ellinwood, Kansas where she made her home for over 70 years. She attended Barton County Community College and worked as a CNA. Mildred was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Ellinwood, KS.&nbsp;

Survivors include sons, James O. Carpenter &amp; Larry E. Carpenter; daughters, Merle Deane Boepple &amp; Mollie Ellen Staudinger; 10 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp;

Private interment will take place at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church in care of Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood, KS.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dateline: Ellinwood, KS&nbsp;Mildred A. (Sherwood) Carpenter, 97, passed away July 10, 2021 at Ellinwood District Hospital. She was born in Izard Co., Arkansas to parents Charles &amp; Laura Sherwood. Mildred graduated high school in Calico Rock, Arkansas and married James Herbert Carpenter in August 1943 in Calico Rock, Arkansas before moving to Ellinwood, Kansas where she made her home for over 70 years. She attended Barton County Community College and worked as a CNA. Mildred was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Ellinwood, KS.&nbsp;Survivors include sons, James O. Carpenter &amp; Larry E. Carpenter; daughters, Merle Deane Boepple &amp; Mollie Ellen Staudinger; 10 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.&nbsp;Private interment will take place at Lakin-Comanche Cemetery at a later date. Memorials are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church in care of Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood, KS.&nbsp;

Mildred A. (Sherwood) Carpenter

Garfield- Richard Anthony Hirschmiller, 74, passed away July 10, 2021 at his home in Garfield.

He was born March 8, 1947 in San Francisco, CA, the son of Roger William and Helen Platz Hirschmiller.

An area resident, moving from Denver, he was a restaurant cook.

He was a member of Garfield American Legion and Larned VFW. He enjoyed reading, watching the Denver Broncos and attending football games, baseball games and concerts.

On May 12th, 1980 he married Sharon L. Bressler in Denver CO. She survives.

Other survivors include: one son, Joshua Hirschmiller, San Diego, CA and one step-daughter, Tammy Justice, Oceanside, CA.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Hirschmiller and one step-daughter, Michelle Justice-Rickett.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Private inurnment will be in the Garfield Cemetery at a later date.

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

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 </figure>Garfield- Richard Anthony Hirschmiller, 74, passed away July 10, 2021 at his home in Garfield.He was born March 8, 1947 in San Francisco, CA, the son of Roger William and Helen Platz Hirschmiller.An area resident, moving from Denver, he was a restaurant cook.He was a member of Garfield American Legion and Larned VFW. He enjoyed reading, watching the Denver Broncos and attending football games, baseball games and concerts.On May 12th, 1980 he married Sharon L. Bressler in Denver CO. She survives.Other survivors include: one son, Joshua Hirschmiller, San Diego, CA and one step-daughter, Tammy Justice, Oceanside, CA.He was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Hirschmiller and one step-daughter, Michelle Justice-Rickett.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Private inurnment will be in the Garfield Cemetery at a later date.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS. 67550. Condolences may be left for the family at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Richard Anthony Hirschmiller

Curtis L. Kaiser, 59, died July 9, 2021, at his home in Newton, Kansas. He was born November 15, 1961, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Royce and Pauline (Adams) Kaiser. Curtis was a 1980 graduate of Claflin High School and then went on to graduate from the North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit, Kansas.

A lifetime Claflin resident recently moving to Newton, Curtis worked as a mechanic for C &amp; R Auto, starting in 1985. He also worked in the family business, Kaiser Trash since 1973.

On June 3, 2017, he married Cynthia G. Stuhlmiller at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Claflin, Kansas.

He is survived by; his wife, Cynthia Kaiser of the home; three children, Ashley Schauf and husband Brian of Hays, Aaron Kaiser and wife Kendra of Claflin, and Casey Webber and husband Catlin of Wilson; stepchildren, Corrine Guglemeyer and husband Jared of Lakin, Vickie Kern and husband Aaron of Newton, Jean Winston and Seth Farrel of Nixa, Missouri, and James Winston and wife Karen of Taipei, Taiwan; his mother Pauline Kaiser of Salina, six sisters, Colletta Gisick of Salina, Connie Hattan and husband Al of Great Bend, Christine Morrison and husband Rick of Maize, Cynthia Wheeler and husband Rich of Hoisington, Clara Oborny of Maize, and Camille Straub and husband DeLos of Salina; and 13 grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his father Royce Kaiser, and a brother-in-law, Duane Oborny.

Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at the funeral home.

Vigil with Knights of Columbus Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 13th, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Family will greet friends at the church starting at 6 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Kansas, celebrated by Father Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in Claflin Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or the Claflin Ambulance Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – ClaflinCurtis L. Kaiser, 59, died July 9, 2021, at his home in Newton, Kansas. He was born November 15, 1961, in Great Bend, Kansas, the son of Royce and Pauline (Adams) Kaiser. Curtis was a 1980 graduate of Claflin High School and then went on to graduate from the North Central Kansas Technical College in Beloit, Kansas.A lifetime Claflin resident recently moving to Newton, Curtis worked as a mechanic for C &amp; R Auto, starting in 1985. He also worked in the family business, Kaiser Trash since 1973.On June 3, 2017, he married Cynthia G. Stuhlmiller at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, in Claflin, Kansas.He is survived by; his wife, Cynthia Kaiser of the home; three children, Ashley Schauf and husband Brian of Hays, Aaron Kaiser and wife Kendra of Claflin, and Casey Webber and husband Catlin of Wilson; stepchildren, Corrine Guglemeyer and husband Jared of Lakin, Vickie Kern and husband Aaron of Newton, Jean Winston and Seth Farrel of Nixa, Missouri, and James Winston and wife Karen of Taipei, Taiwan; his mother Pauline Kaiser of Salina, six sisters, Colletta Gisick of Salina, Connie Hattan and husband Al of Great Bend, Christine Morrison and husband Rick of Maize, Cynthia Wheeler and husband Rich of Hoisington, Clara Oborny of Maize, and Camille Straub and husband DeLos of Salina; and 13 grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his father Royce Kaiser, and a brother-in-law, Duane Oborny.Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday and Tuesday at the funeral home.Vigil with Knights of Columbus Rosary will begin at 7 p.m., Tuesday, July 13th, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Family will greet friends at the church starting at 6 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Kansas, celebrated by Father Terrance Klein. Burial will follow in Claflin Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church or the Claflin Ambulance Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Curtis L. Kaiser

Jenny Lynn Allford, 87, passed away December 14, 2020, at Brookdale Senior Living, Great Bend, Kan. She was born June 21, 1933, at Thrifty, Texas, to Raymond and Lynna Jo (Pearson) Rucker. Jenny married Robert L. Allford on June 3, 1955, at Kermit, Texas. He died on Nov. 28, 2016.

Jenny graduated from Kermit High School, Kermit, Texas, in 1949. She attended East Texas State University from 1949-1951 and transferred to Texas Technological University where she received her Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1953.

Jenny, a resident of Great Bend since 1969, was a long-time vocal music instructor for USD 428 and an area musician. She began her teaching career in 1953 in Plainview, Texas, as a junior high choral music instructor. She moved to the high school the following year and continued teaching in Texas until 1969. In 1969, Jenny accepted the vocal music position at Roosevelt Junior High School in Great Bend. She taught at Roosevelt until 1978 and then moved to Great Bend High School, where she continued to teach vocal music for 16 years, until her retirement in 1994.

Jenny was a current member of First Christian Church, previously holding membership at First United Methodist Church, serving as Director of the Chancel Choir and Chancel Choir accompanist. She had also been the accompanist for the Barton County Choral Society, Lyric Singers Community Chorus, Great Bend Community Theater and Barton County Community Choir. Professionally, Jenny was a member of KMEA, NEA, MENC, American Choral Directors Association, former board member of Barton County Young Men’s Association, 2010 Class of GBHS Hall of Fame., KMEA District 5 Chairman and State Choral Chairman and former officer of Texas MEA.

Survivors include her two sons, Allan Allford and wife Debbie of Scottsdale, Ariz. And Evan Allford and wife Karla of Edmond, Okla.; three grandchildren, Ben Allford, Josh Allford and his wife Lauren, and Abby Holley and husband Rob; and one great-grandchild, Molly Allford. She was preceded in passing by her husband, Bob; and one brother, Joe Rucker.

Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Frist Christian Church with Reverend Josh Leu presiding. Memorials may be given to U.S.D. 428 Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasJenny Lynn Allford, 87, passed away December 14, 2020, at Brookdale Senior Living, Great Bend, Kan. She was born June 21, 1933, at Thrifty, Texas, to Raymond and Lynna Jo (Pearson) Rucker. Jenny married Robert L. Allford on June 3, 1955, at Kermit, Texas. He died on Nov. 28, 2016.Jenny graduated from Kermit High School, Kermit, Texas, in 1949. She attended East Texas State University from 1949-1951 and transferred to Texas Technological University where she received her Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1953.Jenny, a resident of Great Bend since 1969, was a long-time vocal music instructor for USD 428 and an area musician. She began her teaching career in 1953 in Plainview, Texas, as a junior high choral music instructor. She moved to the high school the following year and continued teaching in Texas until 1969. In 1969, Jenny accepted the vocal music position at Roosevelt Junior High School in Great Bend. She taught at Roosevelt until 1978 and then moved to Great Bend High School, where she continued to teach vocal music for 16 years, until her retirement in 1994.Jenny was a current member of First Christian Church, previously holding membership at First United Methodist Church, serving as Director of the Chancel Choir and Chancel Choir accompanist. She had also been the accompanist for the Barton County Choral Society, Lyric Singers Community Chorus, Great Bend Community Theater and Barton County Community Choir. Professionally, Jenny was a member of KMEA, NEA, MENC, American Choral Directors Association, former board member of Barton County Young Men’s Association, 2010 Class of GBHS Hall of Fame., KMEA District 5 Chairman and State Choral Chairman and former officer of Texas MEA.Survivors include her two sons, Allan Allford and wife Debbie of Scottsdale, Ariz. And Evan Allford and wife Karla of Edmond, Okla.; three grandchildren, Ben Allford, Josh Allford and his wife Lauren, and Abby Holley and husband Rob; and one great-grandchild, Molly Allford. She was preceded in passing by her husband, Bob; and one brother, Joe Rucker.Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 17, 2021, at Frist Christian Church with Reverend Josh Leu presiding. Memorials may be given to U.S.D. 428 Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great Bend, KS 67530.

Jenny Lynn Allford

Melba Jean Stos, 90, passed away July 8, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was born November 14, 1930, in Olmitz to George &amp; Augusta (Springer) Nordman. She married Leo Stos, Sr. September 8, 1948, in Olmitz. He died December 16, 1995.

A lifetime Barton county resident, Melba worked for Superior Essex as a twinner operator and farmed along with her husband in the Otis area. Never having idle hands, she was also a caregiver and house cleaner. Having a great deal of pride, Melba kept her own home spotless, as well, which was a trait that was carried on and taught to many. She never knew a stranger, and her home was always open. Melba was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society and the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends, especially for her grandchildren.

Survivors include her children, Aggie Lang of Salina, Shari Miller and husband Maynard of Great Bend, Lou Ann Legleiter and her husband Norman of Liebenthal, Betty Miller, Leo Stos, Jr. and Charlotte, Gene Stos and wife Kristi and Steve Stos all of Great Bend; a brother, Maurice Nordman of Great Bend; two sisters, Norma Knight of Wichita and Margie Purdy of LaCrosse; Fifteen grandchildren; and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Leo Stos, Sr.; a son in law, Fritz Lang; a daughter in law, Mona Stos; a sister, Alice Oborny.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m., with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, July 12, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Prakash Kola, MSFS presiding. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial has been designated to Almost Home or Golden Belt Home Health &amp; Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasMelba Jean Stos, 90, passed away July 8, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was born November 14, 1930, in Olmitz to George &amp; Augusta (Springer) Nordman. She married Leo Stos, Sr. September 8, 1948, in Olmitz. He died December 16, 1995.A lifetime Barton county resident, Melba worked for Superior Essex as a twinner operator and farmed along with her husband in the Otis area. Never having idle hands, she was also a caregiver and house cleaner. Having a great deal of pride, Melba kept her own home spotless, as well, which was a trait that was carried on and taught to many. She never knew a stranger, and her home was always open. Melba was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society and the VFW Auxiliary. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends, especially for her grandchildren.Survivors include her children, Aggie Lang of Salina, Shari Miller and husband Maynard of Great Bend, Lou Ann Legleiter and her husband Norman of Liebenthal, Betty Miller, Leo Stos, Jr. and Charlotte, Gene Stos and wife Kristi and Steve Stos all of Great Bend; a brother, Maurice Nordman of Great Bend; two sisters, Norma Knight of Wichita and Margie Purdy of LaCrosse; Fifteen grandchildren; and twenty-seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Leo Stos, Sr.; a son in law, Fritz Lang; a daughter in law, Mona Stos; a sister, Alice Oborny.Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4:00 p.m., with family to receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Rosary to follow at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, July 12, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home with Father Prakash Kola, MSFS presiding. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial has been designated to Almost Home or Golden Belt Home Health &amp; Hospice, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Melba Jean Stos

Mavis Ellen (Cooper) Kaufman passed away on July 7, 2021 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS at the age of 84. She was born on the Cooper family farm, which is now Wilson Lake, on February 14, 1937 in Russell County, KS to Ralph and Elva (Weinhold) Cooper. She married her high school sweetheart, Marlyn “Sonny” Kaufman, on September 20, 1962 in Omaha, NE. They were blessed with 4 children: Marlis, Monty, Matthew and Margo.

Mavis grew up on the family farm and graduated from Dorrance High School in 1955. After high school, she went to Omaha Baptist Bible Institute in Omaha, NE. After she and Marlyn were married, she worked as a beautician/homemaker out of her home for many years.

Mavis devoted her life to serving the Lord. She was a member of Faith Community Church in Great Bend and attended the “Little White Church” in Bunker Hill where she played the piano during worship and sang. She had a beautiful voice and could harmonize with anyone. She was also a member of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers which allowed her and Marlyn to travel to many farm shows to help bring people to Christ. Later in life, Mavis was a part of the after-school care program in Russell.

The Proverbs writer reminds us, “Do not forsake your mother’s teaching for it is a garland to grace your head and an ornament of gold around your neck.” Mavis taught each of us not only with her words but with her life. She showed us in her daily example, that by caring for and serving one another, in the spirit of Christ, our tears will be temporary, but our love will be eternal. As a loving, caring mother, her family was second only to God; and although she has now gone home to be with her Lord, her memories, and kind caring ways, will live on in our hearts for all eternity.

Mavis is survived by her husband, Marlyn “Sonny” Kaufman of the home; children, Marlis Fletcher (Shawn Swift) of Hays, KS, Monty Kaufman of Ellsworth, Matthew (Jolene) Kaufman of Russell, KS, and Margo (Chris) Roberts of Cunningham, KS; sisters, Ina Hendrich of Salina, KS, Irene Cooper of Colorado Springs, CO, Nancy Duryee of Dorrance, and Mayme Martin of Rural Dorrance; sister-in-law, Margie Cooper of Denver, CO; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Mavis joins in heaven her parents, Ralph and Elva Cooper; and brother A.G. Tolbert Cooper; bothers-in-law, Reuben Hendrich and Henry Duryee.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 10:30 AM, at the First Baptist Church in Wilson. Burial will follow at Wilson City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2 PM until 8 PM with the family receiving friends from 5 PM until 7 PM at the funeral home in Wilson. Memorials are suggested to the Faith Community Church or Jeff Goss Ministries and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St., Wilson, Kansas 67490.

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 </figure>Mavis Ellen (Cooper) Kaufman passed away on July 7, 2021 at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, KS at the age of 84. She was born on the Cooper family farm, which is now Wilson Lake, on February 14, 1937 in Russell County, KS to Ralph and Elva (Weinhold) Cooper. She married her high school sweetheart, Marlyn “Sonny” Kaufman, on September 20, 1962 in Omaha, NE. They were blessed with 4 children: Marlis, Monty, Matthew and Margo.Mavis grew up on the family farm and graduated from Dorrance High School in 1955. After high school, she went to Omaha Baptist Bible Institute in Omaha, NE. After she and Marlyn were married, she worked as a beautician/homemaker out of her home for many years.Mavis devoted her life to serving the Lord. She was a member of Faith Community Church in Great Bend and attended the “Little White Church” in Bunker Hill where she played the piano during worship and sang. She had a beautiful voice and could harmonize with anyone. She was also a member of the Fellowship of Christian Farmers which allowed her and Marlyn to travel to many farm shows to help bring people to Christ. Later in life, Mavis was a part of the after-school care program in Russell.The Proverbs writer reminds us, “Do not forsake your mother’s teaching for it is a garland to grace your head and an ornament of gold around your neck.” Mavis taught each of us not only with her words but with her life. She showed us in her daily example, that by caring for and serving one another, in the spirit of Christ, our tears will be temporary, but our love will be eternal. As a loving, caring mother, her family was second only to God; and although she has now gone home to be with her Lord, her memories, and kind caring ways, will live on in our hearts for all eternity.Mavis is survived by her husband, Marlyn “Sonny” Kaufman of the home; children, Marlis Fletcher (Shawn Swift) of Hays, KS, Monty Kaufman of Ellsworth, Matthew (Jolene) Kaufman of Russell, KS, and Margo (Chris) Roberts of Cunningham, KS; sisters, Ina Hendrich of Salina, KS, Irene Cooper of Colorado Springs, CO, Nancy Duryee of Dorrance, and Mayme Martin of Rural Dorrance; sister-in-law, Margie Cooper of Denver, CO; 8 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.Mavis joins in heaven her parents, Ralph and Elva Cooper; and brother A.G. Tolbert Cooper; bothers-in-law, Reuben Hendrich and Henry Duryee.A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Tuesday, July 13, 2021, at 10:30 AM, at the First Baptist Church in Wilson. Burial will follow at Wilson City Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Monday from 2 PM until 8 PM with the family receiving friends from 5 PM until 7 PM at the funeral home in Wilson. Memorials are suggested to the Faith Community Church or Jeff Goss Ministries and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 610 24th St., Wilson, Kansas 67490.

Mavis Ellen (Cooper) Kaufman

Arthur “Art” Eugene Lind, 80, passed away July 6, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was born April 7, 1941, at Windsor, Colorado to Henry &amp; Eugenia (Leffler) Lind and grew up on the family farm near Eaton, Colorado with two brothers and three sisters. Upon graduating from Eaton High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Education at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado where he competed as a sprinter and hurdler on the track team. It was in Greeley, that he met his wife Barbara Clarise Hennigh. They were married in June of 1963 in Greeley.

Art began his teaching career in North Platte, Nebraska, where their first son Aaron Mitchell Lind was born. He survives with his wife Denise and resides in Greensburg, Kansas. Art then moved his family to New Laguna, New Mexico where he taught and coached on a reservation. While living in New Laguna, his daughter Katrina was born. She survives and resides in Ashland, Kansas with her husband Jeff Krier. Two years later a son, Michael, was born. He survives and resides in Kansas with his wife Nichole.

Next, Art moved his family to Buckeye, Arizona. Through the years, he taught various subjects, including American History, Government, and Physical Education, but his true passion in teaching was woodworking and coaching football and track. He was great at it, impacting countless lives through his teaching and coaching. He coached a State Championship Track Team in 1975 and two Football teams that vied for the state championship in 1980 and 1981. Summers in Buckeye were spent working on the grape farm, taking the family camping, and helping Barbara’s dad, Harold, with wheat harvest in Kansas.

In 1981, Art survived a life-changing stroke that left him unable to continue to teach or coach. With a sense of humor, determination, grit, and faith in Jesus he overcame these hurdles in life the same way he had on the track. Life was now different, but not over. He moved back to his family home in Eaton, Colorado, and found employment in a local woodshop. In 1999, he moved to Greensburg, Kansas to be close to his children and their families. Art is survived by his six grandchildren: Kalee (Owen) Clemens, Augustus Krier, Evan, Grady, Cade, and Holden Lind, and extended family of David Way, Joshua Burnett, Sarah Burnett, Davie Burnett, Ashley Kinner, and Alicia Kinner.

In 2007, an EF5 tornado destroyed his home in Greensburg, and Art relocated to Great Bend, Kansas. He became a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and took pride in caring for the church lawn. While in the Great Bend area, he took joy in seeing his children and grandchildren. He worked in his woodshop building benches, chairs, and trunks, selling some, but giving most to family and friends. He grew a productive garden, loved reading a good book, playing dominoes, watching an old western or a good football game, track meet or basketball game, as well as visiting with his loving neighbors. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. We take comfort in knowing he is with Jesus.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasArthur “Art” Eugene Lind, 80, passed away July 6, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was born April 7, 1941, at Windsor, Colorado to Henry &amp; Eugenia (Leffler) Lind and grew up on the family farm near Eaton, Colorado with two brothers and three sisters. Upon graduating from Eaton High School, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Education at the University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, Colorado where he competed as a sprinter and hurdler on the track team. It was in Greeley, that he met his wife Barbara Clarise Hennigh. They were married in June of 1963 in Greeley.Art began his teaching career in North Platte, Nebraska, where their first son Aaron Mitchell Lind was born. He survives with his wife Denise and resides in Greensburg, Kansas. Art then moved his family to New Laguna, New Mexico where he taught and coached on a reservation. While living in New Laguna, his daughter Katrina was born. She survives and resides in Ashland, Kansas with her husband Jeff Krier. Two years later a son, Michael, was born. He survives and resides in Kansas with his wife Nichole.Next, Art moved his family to Buckeye, Arizona. Through the years, he taught various subjects, including American History, Government, and Physical Education, but his true passion in teaching was woodworking and coaching football and track. He was great at it, impacting countless lives through his teaching and coaching. He coached a State Championship Track Team in 1975 and two Football teams that vied for the state championship in 1980 and 1981. Summers in Buckeye were spent working on the grape farm, taking the family camping, and helping Barbara’s dad, Harold, with wheat harvest in Kansas.In 1981, Art survived a life-changing stroke that left him unable to continue to teach or coach. With a sense of humor, determination, grit, and faith in Jesus he overcame these hurdles in life the same way he had on the track. Life was now different, but not over. He moved back to his family home in Eaton, Colorado, and found employment in a local woodshop. In 1999, he moved to Greensburg, Kansas to be close to his children and their families. Art is survived by his six grandchildren: Kalee (Owen) Clemens, Augustus Krier, Evan, Grady, Cade, and Holden Lind, and extended family of David Way, Joshua Burnett, Sarah Burnett, Davie Burnett, Ashley Kinner, and Alicia Kinner.In 2007, an EF5 tornado destroyed his home in Greensburg, and Art relocated to Great Bend, Kansas. He became a member of St. Mark Lutheran Church and took pride in caring for the church lawn. While in the Great Bend area, he took joy in seeing his children and grandchildren. He worked in his woodshop building benches, chairs, and trunks, selling some, but giving most to family and friends. He grew a productive garden, loved reading a good book, playing dominoes, watching an old western or a good football game, track meet or basketball game, as well as visiting with his loving neighbors. He will be missed by all that knew and loved him. We take comfort in knowing he is with Jesus.

Arthur “Art” Eugene Lind

Mary Lynn Cole, 84, passed away July 4, 2021 in Burdett.

She was born April 29, 1937 in Rio Grande Valley, Texas, the daughter of Jeahne Franklin and Minnie Mae Doss Oldham.

A longtime resident of Medicine Lodge, she was of the Southern Baptist faith. She worked with her husband, Fred, as an in-home contractor and was a member of Quilters Club in Medicine Lodge. She enjoyed quilting, cross-stitch, reading and gardening.

On June 1, 1990 she married Fred Cole at Medicine Lodge; he preceded her in death on May 1, 2011.

Survivors include: one granddaughter, Sonja (Richard) Foos, Burdett; five great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two daughters, Kathy Grimm, DiAnne Hyman-Lee; and three brothers.

Memorial graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at Isabel Cemetery, Isabel, Kansas with Pastor Tom Walters presiding.

Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, Disabled American Veterans, or the American Diabetes Association all 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: Medicine Lodge&nbsp;Mary Lynn Cole, 84, passed away July 4, 2021 in Burdett.She was born April 29, 1937 in Rio Grande Valley, Texas, the daughter of Jeahne Franklin and Minnie Mae Doss Oldham.A longtime resident of Medicine Lodge, she was of the Southern Baptist faith. She worked with her husband, Fred, as an in-home contractor and was a member of Quilters Club in Medicine Lodge. She enjoyed quilting, cross-stitch, reading and gardening.On June 1, 1990 she married Fred Cole at Medicine Lodge; he preceded her in death on May 1, 2011.Survivors include: one granddaughter, Sonja (Richard) Foos, Burdett; five great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two daughters, Kathy Grimm, DiAnne Hyman-Lee; and three brothers.Memorial graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday at Isabel Cemetery, Isabel, Kansas with Pastor Tom Walters presiding.Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society, Disabled American Veterans, or the American Diabetes Association all in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Mary Lynn Cole

Name of Deceased: Arthur Eugene Lind Age: 80

Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, Kansas

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

Dateline: Great Bend, KansasName of Deceased: Arthur Eugene Lind Age: 80Date of Death: July 6, 2021Place of Death: At home in Great Bend, KansasServices are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

Arthur Eugene Lind 

Joyce Louise Niederee, 88, passed away on July 6, 2021, in her birthplace of Larned. She was born November 30, 1932, to Albert and Mary (Strecker) Schartz.

A Great Bend resident since 1960, Joyce worked at the Retired Senior Volunteer Program from 2008 until she retired in 2012 coordinating fellow volunteers to help those in need. She had previously worked for Wildegen &amp; Smith Attorneys, Mutual of Omaha and was a secretary in the Athletic Department at Barton Community College. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, Medical Auxiliary, and PEO.

Joyce was most proud of her five sons who blessed her with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As her family grew, she was committed to keeping her own family traditions alive and building a foundation for her extended family to form enduring bonds of their own. When Joyce wasn’t present at one of her grandchildren’s many activities or praying for those who were ill at the hospital, she was often found tending to her roses, vegetable garden, and impeccably manicured lawn.

Survivors include five sons, Michael Niederee and wife Laura of Winfield, Dr. David Niederee and wife Cindy of Derby, Dr. William "Bill" Niederee and wife Robin of Great Bend, Thomas "Tom" Niederee and wife Dr. Laurie of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Dr. Mark Niederee and wife Myra of Wichita; a brother, A.W. "Bill" Schartz, Jr. of Larned; two sisters, Jane Bahr and husband Marvin of Kansas City, Mo., and Eileen Weiss and husband John of Lawrence; fourteen grandchildren, Amanda Eilders (Cole), Dr. Jessica Katzfey, DMD (Dr. Thomas), Hannah Holovach (Blake), Ben Niederee (Catie), Joe Niederee (Maura), Amy Niederee, Katlyn Rosborough (Jonathan), Dr. Allison Niederee, Sarah Niederee, Elyse Niederee, Trent Niederee, Jack Niederee, Lizzie Niederee, and Will Niederee; and nine great-grandchildren, Eva Eilders, Callan Eilders, Cora Eilders, Nicholas Niederee, Margaret Niederee, Eileen Niederee, Bridget Niederee, Frances Niederee, and James Rosborough. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Heath Niederee; great grandchild Molly Grace Katzfey; and sister-in-law, Patricia Schartz.

Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4 p.m. and Vigil service and rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh, MSFS presiding. Memorials have been designated to Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasJoyce Louise Niederee, 88, passed away on July 6, 2021, in her birthplace of Larned. She was born November 30, 1932, to Albert and Mary (Strecker) Schartz.A Great Bend resident since 1960, Joyce worked at the Retired Senior Volunteer Program from 2008 until she retired in 2012 coordinating fellow volunteers to help those in need. She had previously worked for Wildegen &amp; Smith Attorneys, Mutual of Omaha and was a secretary in the Athletic Department at Barton Community College. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, Medical Auxiliary, and PEO.Joyce was most proud of her five sons who blessed her with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As her family grew, she was committed to keeping her own family traditions alive and building a foundation for her extended family to form enduring bonds of their own. When Joyce wasn’t present at one of her grandchildren’s many activities or praying for those who were ill at the hospital, she was often found tending to her roses, vegetable garden, and impeccably manicured lawn.Survivors include five sons, Michael Niederee and wife Laura of Winfield, Dr. David Niederee and wife Cindy of Derby, Dr. William "Bill" Niederee and wife Robin of Great Bend, Thomas "Tom" Niederee and wife Dr. Laurie of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Dr. Mark Niederee and wife Myra of Wichita; a brother, A.W. "Bill" Schartz, Jr. of Larned; two sisters, Jane Bahr and husband Marvin of Kansas City, Mo., and Eileen Weiss and husband John of Lawrence; fourteen grandchildren, Amanda Eilders (Cole), Dr. Jessica Katzfey, DMD (Dr. Thomas), Hannah Holovach (Blake), Ben Niederee (Catie), Joe Niederee (Maura), Amy Niederee, Katlyn Rosborough (Jonathan), Dr. Allison Niederee, Sarah Niederee, Elyse Niederee, Trent Niederee, Jack Niederee, Lizzie Niederee, and Will Niederee; and nine great-grandchildren, Eva Eilders, Callan Eilders, Cora Eilders, Nicholas Niederee, Margaret Niederee, Eileen Niederee, Bridget Niederee, Frances Niederee, and James Rosborough. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Heath Niederee; great grandchild Molly Grace Katzfey; and sister-in-law, Patricia Schartz.Visitation will be held from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society rosary at 4 p.m. and Vigil service and rosary at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Aneesh, MSFS presiding. Memorials have been designated to Holy Family School Endowment Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Joyce Louise Niederee

Don M. Palmer, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.

He was born May 12, 1944, in Great 
Bend, Kansas, the son of Harold and Edith (Hunsley) Palmer. He was a 
1962 graduate of Hays High School, a 1969 graduate of Fort Hays State 
University and received a Master's Degree from Kansas State University 
in 1970. He was a Screaming Eagle member of the U.S. Army, 101st 
Airborne Division.

Don was employed by the State of Kansas Division of Workers Compensation, retiring in 2011.

Don married Janet Pechanec on April 1, 
1967, in Hays, Kansas. She survives in Topeka. Other survivors include 
two children, Jenny M. (Chris) Wilson of Overland Park, KS and Todd M. 
(Stacy) Palmer of Wamego, KS; three grandchildren, Noah M. Wilson, 
Zachary L. Wilson and Austin L. Wilson; and his twin brother, Lon R. 
(Ann) Palmer of Hoisington, KS; his brother, Paul E. (Sue) Palmer of 
Kansas City, KS; and his furry companions, Charlie and Lilli.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Douglas Palmer; and his sister, Polly Colony.

Don was an avid golfer, wishing he was 
related to Arnold Palmer. He loved Drum Corp International, had multiple
 collections, and after retiring, enjoyed the Covered Wagons motorhome 
group.

Honoring his request, cremation is 
planned. Private inurnment will be in Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, KS. In
 lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made
 to Fort Hays State University Foundation, P.O. Box 1060, Hays, KS 67601
 or to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Don M. Palmer, 76, of Topeka, passed away Monday, January 18, 2021.He was born May 12, 1944, in Great 
Bend, Kansas, the son of Harold and Edith (Hunsley) Palmer. He was a 
1962 graduate of Hays High School, a 1969 graduate of Fort Hays State 
University and received a Master's Degree from Kansas State University 
in 1970. He was a Screaming Eagle member of the U.S. Army, 101st 
Airborne Division.Don was employed by the State of Kansas Division of Workers Compensation, retiring in 2011.Don married Janet Pechanec on April 1, 
1967, in Hays, Kansas. She survives in Topeka. Other survivors include 
two children, Jenny M. (Chris) Wilson of Overland Park, KS and Todd M. 
(Stacy) Palmer of Wamego, KS; three grandchildren, Noah M. Wilson, 
Zachary L. Wilson and Austin L. Wilson; and his twin brother, Lon R. 
(Ann) Palmer of Hoisington, KS; his brother, Paul E. (Sue) Palmer of 
Kansas City, KS; and his furry companions, Charlie and Lilli.He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Douglas Palmer; and his sister, Polly Colony.Don was an avid golfer, wishing he was 
related to Arnold Palmer. He loved Drum Corp International, had multiple
 collections, and after retiring, enjoyed the Covered Wagons motorhome 
group.Honoring his request, cremation is 
planned. Private inurnment will be in Mount Allen Cemetery, Hays, KS. In
 lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions may be made
 to Fort Hays State University Foundation, P.O. Box 1060, Hays, KS 67601
 or to Helping Hands Humane Society, 5720 SW 21st St, Topeka, KS 66604.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Don M. Palmer

Rita Joanne Lillard, was born to Kenneth and Janice (Stackhouse) Coker on August 1, 1956, in Hoisington, KS.

Rita married David LaMonte Lillard on March 03, 1974. They raised their two children, LaMonte &amp; Virginia “Jenni”, in her hometown of Hoisington, KS, where she worked in the nursing home rising in the ranks until she earned her Associates Degree of Nursing from Barton County Community College and began work as a Registered Nurse. They later moved to Houston, TX, where David and his brother George started Discovery Systems Computer Company, and Rita worked as the primary bookkeeper, as well as continuing to work as a nurse. David was the love of her life, married for 47 years, they shared a strong Christian faith and they enjoyed many activities together, including traveling, going to restaurants, and attending the Airshow. Above all Rita wholeheartedly loved her family, especially her two children and four grandchildren, and of course her animals. Her grandchildren loved her hugs, and the adventures they went on, even if it was just a trip out for ice cream. They loved her Easter baskets and blowing bubbles together, and her cooking, especially her ham, baked beans, and deviled eggs.

She passed away on June 20, 2021, at 9:25 a.m. at the age of 64 being murdered, along with her daughter.

She is survived by her husband, David Lillard of the home; her son, LaMonte Lillard (Crystal) Katy, TX; her grandchildren, Anja, John, Clara, and Emma Lillard; her brothers, Keith Coker, Hoisington, KS, and Richard Coker (Deanna) Hutchinson, KS; her sisters, Cheryl Coker, Hutchinson, KS, and Nancy Shives (Ronnie), Hoisington, KS; a brother-in-law, George Lillard (Jeanette) Houston, TX; her sisters-in-law, Deloise Paris, Greenville, TX, and Sylvia Mauldin, Ft. Worth, TX; and many beloved nieces and nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Virginia Lillard; her parent; a brother, Gerald Coker; and brothers-in-law, Gerald Lillard, and Pete Paris.

Virginia “Jenni” Lillian Lillard, was born to David &amp; Rita (Coker) Lillard on October 16, 1981, in Great Bend, KS.

She grew up in Hoisington, KS before her family moved to Houston, TX, where she graduated high school. She had a strong love of animals from a very young age, so after high school, she attended the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver. She worked as a Veterinary Technician for many years, before deciding that she also wanted to “be the boss” so she decided to get her Bachelor of Administration from Strayer University where she graduated Suma Cum Laude! Jenni devoted her life’s work to helping animals wherever she went and was known as

“The Cat Whisperer.” She was a loving friend, daughter, sister and Aunt, and her nieces and nephew adored her. She had a strong Christian faith, which showed not only in her deep love of her family and animals but also in how she cared for the owners of her patients. She was as soft-hearted as she was strong-minded, and those that loved her admired her for her fierceness, honesty, and compassion.

She passed away on June 20, 2021, at 9:25 a.m. at the age of 39 being murdered, along with her mother.

She is survived by her father, David Lillard, Houston, TX; a brother, LaMonte Lillard (Crystal) Katy, TX; her nieces, Anja, Clara, and Emma Lillard; a nephew, John Lillard; her uncles, George Lillard (Jeanette) Houston, TX, Richard Coker (Deanna) Hutchinson, KS, and Keith Coker, Hoisington, KS; her aunts, Deloise Paris, Greenville, TX, Sylvia Mauldin, Ft. Worth, TX, Cheryl Coker, Hutchinson, KS, and Nancy Shives (Ronnie), Hoisington, KS; and many beloved cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rita Joanne Lillard; her grandparents, Kenneth &amp; Janice Coker and George P Lillard II, &amp; Evora Jean Smith; and her uncles, Gerald Coker, Gerald Lillard, and Pete Paris.

Cremation has taken place and the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main St., Hoisington, KS 67544. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., July 10, 2021 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Chris Lehew presiding. Ashes will be inurned at Claflin Cemetery, Claflin, KS. Memorials may be given to the Hoisington Veterinary Hospital Stray Animal Fund, in the name of Rita &amp; Virginia “Jenni” Lillard, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Rita Joanne Lillard, was born to Kenneth and Janice (Stackhouse) Coker on August 1, 1956, in Hoisington, KS.Rita married David LaMonte Lillard on March 03, 1974. They raised their two children, LaMonte &amp; Virginia “Jenni”, in her hometown of Hoisington, KS, where she worked in the nursing home rising in the ranks until she earned her Associates Degree of Nursing from Barton County Community College and began work as a Registered Nurse. They later moved to Houston, TX, where David and his brother George started Discovery Systems Computer Company, and Rita worked as the primary bookkeeper, as well as continuing to work as a nurse. David was the love of her life, married for 47 years, they shared a strong Christian faith and they enjoyed many activities together, including traveling, going to restaurants, and attending the Airshow. Above all Rita wholeheartedly loved her family, especially her two children and four grandchildren, and of course her animals. Her grandchildren loved her hugs, and the adventures they went on, even if it was just a trip out for ice cream. They loved her Easter baskets and blowing bubbles together, and her cooking, especially her ham, baked beans, and deviled eggs.She passed away on June 20, 2021, at 9:25 a.m. at the age of 64 being murdered, along with her daughter.She is survived by her husband, David Lillard of the home; her son, LaMonte Lillard (Crystal) Katy, TX; her grandchildren, Anja, John, Clara, and Emma Lillard; her brothers, Keith Coker, Hoisington, KS, and Richard Coker (Deanna) Hutchinson, KS; her sisters, Cheryl Coker, Hutchinson, KS, and Nancy Shives (Ronnie), Hoisington, KS; a brother-in-law, George Lillard (Jeanette) Houston, TX; her sisters-in-law, Deloise Paris, Greenville, TX, and Sylvia Mauldin, Ft. Worth, TX; and many beloved nieces and nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Virginia Lillard; her parent; a brother, Gerald Coker; and brothers-in-law, Gerald Lillard, and Pete Paris.Virginia “Jenni” Lillian Lillard, was born to David &amp; Rita (Coker) Lillard on October 16, 1981, in Great Bend, KS.She grew up in Hoisington, KS before her family moved to Houston, TX, where she graduated high school. She had a strong love of animals from a very young age, so after high school, she attended the Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology in Denver. She worked as a Veterinary Technician for many years, before deciding that she also wanted to “be the boss” so she decided to get her Bachelor of Administration from Strayer University where she graduated Suma Cum Laude! Jenni devoted her life’s work to helping animals wherever she went and was known as“The Cat Whisperer.” She was a loving friend, daughter, sister and Aunt, and her nieces and nephew adored her. She had a strong Christian faith, which showed not only in her deep love of her family and animals but also in how she cared for the owners of her patients. She was as soft-hearted as she was strong-minded, and those that loved her admired her for her fierceness, honesty, and compassion.She passed away on June 20, 2021, at 9:25 a.m. at the age of 39 being murdered, along with her mother.She is survived by her father, David Lillard, Houston, TX; a brother, LaMonte Lillard (Crystal) Katy, TX; her nieces, Anja, Clara, and Emma Lillard; a nephew, John Lillard; her uncles, George Lillard (Jeanette) Houston, TX, Richard Coker (Deanna) Hutchinson, KS, and Keith Coker, Hoisington, KS; her aunts, Deloise Paris, Greenville, TX, Sylvia Mauldin, Ft. Worth, TX, Cheryl Coker, Hutchinson, KS, and Nancy Shives (Ronnie), Hoisington, KS; and many beloved cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Rita Joanne Lillard; her grandparents, Kenneth &amp; Janice Coker and George P Lillard II, &amp; Evora Jean Smith; and her uncles, Gerald Coker, Gerald Lillard, and Pete Paris.Cremation has taken place and the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, July 9, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main St., Hoisington, KS 67544. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., July 10, 2021 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Chris Lehew presiding. Ashes will be inurned at Claflin Cemetery, Claflin, KS. Memorials may be given to the Hoisington Veterinary Hospital Stray Animal Fund, in the name of Rita &amp; Virginia “Jenni” Lillard, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

Rita Joanne Lillard & Virginia “Jenni” Lillian Lillard

Pamela Jean Shuey, 66, passed away July 2, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was born February 6, 1955, at Great Bend, to Roger Dean &amp; Marion Jean (Fulkerson) Shuey.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Pamela was a homemaker. She was a member of VFW Post #3111. Pamela enjoyed fishing, swimming and singing but especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include a son, Adam Schridde of Wetumpka, Ala.; a daughter, Monica Zahn and companion Shawn Kaiser of Great Bend; four brothers, Rick Shuey of Tioga, N.D., Ronnie Shuey and wife Beverly of Great Bend, Roger Shuey and companion Leslie Hanson of Sunset Beach, N.C., and Joe Shuey and wife Darla of Manhatten; and five grandchildren, Sean, Brady, Miette, Andy and Catherine. She was preceded in death by parents; a brother, Bill Shuey; and a sister-in-law, Connie Shuey.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Pamela Shuey Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasPamela Jean Shuey, 66, passed away July 2, 2021, at Hays Medical Center. She was born February 6, 1955, at Great Bend, to Roger Dean &amp; Marion Jean (Fulkerson) Shuey.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Pamela was a homemaker. She was a member of VFW Post #3111. Pamela enjoyed fishing, swimming and singing but especially loved spending time with her grandchildren.Survivors include a son, Adam Schridde of Wetumpka, Ala.; a daughter, Monica Zahn and companion Shawn Kaiser of Great Bend; four brothers, Rick Shuey of Tioga, N.D., Ronnie Shuey and wife Beverly of Great Bend, Roger Shuey and companion Leslie Hanson of Sunset Beach, N.C., and Joe Shuey and wife Darla of Manhatten; and five grandchildren, Sean, Brady, Miette, Andy and Catherine. She was preceded in death by parents; a brother, Bill Shuey; and a sister-in-law, Connie Shuey.There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 10, 2021, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Pamela Shuey Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Pamela Jean Shuey

Lee Phillip (Phil) Kern, 72, passed away at his home in Hoisington, Kansas June 29, 2021. He was born July 9, 1948 in Great Bend, Kansas to Kenneth and Ellen (Carter) Kern. A Great Bend High School and Fort Hays State University Alum, Phil was a keen businessman and entrepreneur, working in the oil industry and as a general contractor. He made his home in Salina, Kansas; Tucson, Arizona; Springdale, Arkansas; and Overland Park, Kansas until returning to the Great Bend area. He was of the Catholic faith.

Phil could almost always be found engineering a project, fine-tuning it down to the smallest detail, leaving no stone unturned. He enjoyed traveling, watching golf, spoiling his black Lab Shady, and sharing good stories and cold beer.

He is survived by his son, Clark Kern; daughters, Kimberly Kern and Katherine Shelton; ten grandchildren; sister, Mary (Kenny) Bath; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wade Patrick and Kenneth Michael Kern; and an infant granddaughter.

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 </figure>Dateline: Hoisington, KansasLee Phillip (Phil) Kern, 72, passed away at his home in Hoisington, Kansas June 29, 2021. He was born July 9, 1948 in Great Bend, Kansas to Kenneth and Ellen (Carter) Kern. A Great Bend High School and Fort Hays State University Alum, Phil was a keen businessman and entrepreneur, working in the oil industry and as a general contractor. He made his home in Salina, Kansas; Tucson, Arizona; Springdale, Arkansas; and Overland Park, Kansas until returning to the Great Bend area. He was of the Catholic faith.Phil could almost always be found engineering a project, fine-tuning it down to the smallest detail, leaving no stone unturned. He enjoyed traveling, watching golf, spoiling his black Lab Shady, and sharing good stories and cold beer.He is survived by his son, Clark Kern; daughters, Kimberly Kern and Katherine Shelton; ten grandchildren; sister, Mary (Kenny) Bath; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wade Patrick and Kenneth Michael Kern; and an infant granddaughter.Memorial services are pending.

Lee Phillip (Phil) Kern

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas It’s nearly impossible to encompass all that this beautiful soul was. Danielle Dee Hoskins, born January 13, 1981, at Norton, KS, was a beloved mother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt and friend. Danielle passed away June 30, 2021, near Ellsworth, KS, at the age of 40. She will be missed greatly by her family, many friends and entire community of Ellinwood, KS, where she and her family resided. An amazing person taken far too soon.

Danielle grew up in Ness City and graduated from Ness City High School in 1999. She married Jonathan “Mickey” Hoskins on September 21, 2002, in Lyons. She was co-owner of Mickey’s Appliance Repair and was an Occupational Therapist part-time at Achieve Rehab and Woodhaven Care Center.

Danielle was heavily involved in 4-H, loved gardening and the farm life, enjoyed a heated game of pinochle, going to Royals games with family, watching Shae pitch and run cross country, watching Grace in school plays, musical performances and dancing, and Lily in school plays, golf, reading her amazing stories and enjoying her art. Danielle would do anything for anyone and is already missed beyond words. But we can find solace in the fact that in heaven it’s “all pink under the hood”.

Danielle is survived by her loving husband, Mickey Hoskins, and three beautiful children, Grace, Lillian and Shae Hoskins. Also surviving, her parents, Dan and Darla (Brandyberry) Goodrow of Ellinwood; her sisters, Crystal Hutchinson and husband Brian of Hays, and Mandy Norris and husband Josh of Ellinwood; a brother, Alan Goodrow of Ellinwood; her nieces, Aracely Hutchinson and Clementyne Norris; her nephews, Elijah Hutchinson and Owen Norris; her parents in law, Rev. Loy and Rhonda Hoskins of Andover; her grandmothers, Rachel Goodrow of Penokee and Phyllis Brandyberry of Hill City; and a large extended family and many friends.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at First Christian Church, with Reverend Josh Leu presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to the Danielle Hoskins Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas It’s nearly impossible to encompass all that this beautiful soul was. Danielle Dee Hoskins, born January 13, 1981, at Norton, KS, was a beloved mother, daughter, wife, sister, aunt and friend. Danielle passed away June 30, 2021, near Ellsworth, KS, at the age of 40. She will be missed greatly by her family, many friends and entire community of Ellinwood, KS, where she and her family resided. An amazing person taken far too soon.Danielle grew up in Ness City and graduated from Ness City High School in 1999. She married Jonathan “Mickey” Hoskins on September 21, 2002, in Lyons. She was co-owner of Mickey’s Appliance Repair and was an Occupational Therapist part-time at Achieve Rehab and Woodhaven Care Center.Danielle was heavily involved in 4-H, loved gardening and the farm life, enjoyed a heated game of pinochle, going to Royals games with family, watching Shae pitch and run cross country, watching Grace in school plays, musical performances and dancing, and Lily in school plays, golf, reading her amazing stories and enjoying her art. Danielle would do anything for anyone and is already missed beyond words. But we can find solace in the fact that in heaven it’s “all pink under the hood”.Danielle is survived by her loving husband, Mickey Hoskins, and three beautiful children, Grace, Lillian and Shae Hoskins. Also surviving, her parents, Dan and Darla (Brandyberry) Goodrow of Ellinwood; her sisters, Crystal Hutchinson and husband Brian of Hays, and Mandy Norris and husband Josh of Ellinwood; a brother, Alan Goodrow of Ellinwood; her nieces, Aracely Hutchinson and Clementyne Norris; her nephews, Elijah Hutchinson and Owen Norris; her parents in law, Rev. Loy and Rhonda Hoskins of Andover; her grandmothers, Rachel Goodrow of Penokee and Phyllis Brandyberry of Hill City; and a large extended family and many friends.Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at First Christian Church, with Reverend Josh Leu presiding. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to the Danielle Hoskins Memorial Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Danielle Dee Hoskins

Jerome “Jerry” Schnittker, 91, died June 29th, 2021 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS. He was born January 8th, 1930 in Nashville, KS, to John and Dora Schnittker. Jerry married Phyllis J. Leonard August 2nd, 1958, in Dodge City, KS. She predeceased Jerry in 1995.

A longtime resident of Great Bend, Jerry graduated from Cunningham High School in 1947. He then served in the US Navy and US Army Reserve. From there, he graduated from Kansas State University in 1953, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Coming to Great Bend in 1961, he was the owner and operator of The Credit Bureau of Great Bend and Hays for nearly 40 years.

Jerry was a member of Prince of Peace Parish. He enjoyed traveling, southwestern culture and art, family gatherings, and K-State sports.

Survivors include his three sons, Craig Schnittker of Great Bend, Clay Schnittker and wife Jill Schnittker of Lenexa, KS, and Christopher Schnittker of Franklin, TN; grandchildren Kaylie Schnittker of Lincoln, NE, Max Schnittker of Wichita, Alec Schnittker of Lenexa, and Jack Schnittker of Lenexa; and long-time dear friend Eleanor Bell. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Norman Schnittker, John Schnittker, Don Schnittker, and Joan Schnittker.

Cremation has taken place, and a Rosary will be held at 10 a.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 9, 2021. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to Wounded Warrior and Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasJerome “Jerry” Schnittker, 91, died June 29th, 2021 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Hutchinson, KS. He was born January 8th, 1930 in Nashville, KS, to John and Dora Schnittker. Jerry married Phyllis J. Leonard August 2nd, 1958, in Dodge City, KS. She predeceased Jerry in 1995.A longtime resident of Great Bend, Jerry graduated from Cunningham High School in 1947. He then served in the US Navy and US Army Reserve. From there, he graduated from Kansas State University in 1953, with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Coming to Great Bend in 1961, he was the owner and operator of The Credit Bureau of Great Bend and Hays for nearly 40 years.Jerry was a member of Prince of Peace Parish. He enjoyed traveling, southwestern culture and art, family gatherings, and K-State sports.Survivors include his three sons, Craig Schnittker of Great Bend, Clay Schnittker and wife Jill Schnittker of Lenexa, KS, and Christopher Schnittker of Franklin, TN; grandchildren Kaylie Schnittker of Lincoln, NE, Max Schnittker of Wichita, Alec Schnittker of Lenexa, and Jack Schnittker of Lenexa; and long-time dear friend Eleanor Bell. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Norman Schnittker, John Schnittker, Don Schnittker, and Joan Schnittker.Cremation has taken place, and a Rosary will be held at 10 a.m., at St. Patrick Catholic Church with Mass of Christian Burial following at 10:30 a.m., Friday, July 9, 2021. Inurnment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by the United States Navy. In lieu of flowers, memorials have been designated to Wounded Warrior and Prince of Peace Parish, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Jerome “Jerry” Schnittker

Name of Deceased: Danielle Dee Hoskins Age: 40

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasName of Deceased: Danielle Dee Hoskins Age: 40Date of Death: June 30, 2021Place of Death: near Ellsworth, KansasServices are pending with Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

Danielle Dee Hoskins (Services are pending)

Ronald “Ron” Lee Schmidt, Sr., 62, passed away June 30, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was born October 14, 1958, at Colby, to Wilmer &amp; LaVona (Senger) Schmidt. He married Dorothy Lee Tijerina October 14, 1976, at Garden City. She died August 13, 2007.

A Great Bend resident for over 30 years, Ron was a laborer for Great Bend Packing. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, yard work and collecting Indian related items. He especially loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include, his children, Christie Flores and husband Victor of Great Bend, Mistie Schmidt of Wichita, Scottie Schmidt and fiancé Marcy Reeves of Great Bend, Ronnie Schmidt, Jr. and wife Angaleen of Russell, Monte Schmidt and wife Misti of Enid, Okla., Lacy Schneweis and husband Blake of Wichita, Chancy Schmidt, and Cody Schmidt and wife Kami, all of Great Bend, and Natch Carassco of Garden City; a brother, Steven Schmidt and wife Christina; three sisters, Bonnie Standley and husband Mark of Wichita, Susan Burleson of Dallas, Tex., and Marilyn Reynolds and husband Kenny of Holcomb; twenty-three grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy Schmidt; and a brother, David Schmidt.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 5, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding. Interment will be in Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Ronald Schmidt Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasRonald “Ron” Lee Schmidt, Sr., 62, passed away June 30, 2021, at his home in Great Bend. He was born October 14, 1958, at Colby, to Wilmer &amp; LaVona (Senger) Schmidt. He married Dorothy Lee Tijerina October 14, 1976, at Garden City. She died August 13, 2007.A Great Bend resident for over 30 years, Ron was a laborer for Great Bend Packing. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, yard work and collecting Indian related items. He especially loved spending time with his family.Survivors include, his children, Christie Flores and husband Victor of Great Bend, Mistie Schmidt of Wichita, Scottie Schmidt and fiancé Marcy Reeves of Great Bend, Ronnie Schmidt, Jr. and wife Angaleen of Russell, Monte Schmidt and wife Misti of Enid, Okla., Lacy Schneweis and husband Blake of Wichita, Chancy Schmidt, and Cody Schmidt and wife Kami, all of Great Bend, and Natch Carassco of Garden City; a brother, Steven Schmidt and wife Christina; three sisters, Bonnie Standley and husband Mark of Wichita, Susan Burleson of Dallas, Tex., and Marilyn Reynolds and husband Kenny of Holcomb; twenty-three grandchildren; and five great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Dorothy Schmidt; and a brother, David Schmidt.The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 5:00 p.m., Sunday, July 4, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, July 5, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding. Interment will be in Golden Belt Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to the Ronald Schmidt Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ronald “Ron” Lee Schmidt, Sr.

Rita Joanne Lillard, was born to Kenneth and Janice (Stackhouse) Coker on August 1, 1956, in Hoisington, KS.&nbsp;

Rita married David 
LaMonte Lillard on March 03, 1974. They raised their two children, 
LaMonte &amp; Virginia “Jenni”, in her home town of Hoisington, KS, 
where she worked in the nursing home rising in the ranks until she 
earned her Associates degree of Nursing from Barton County Community 
College and began work as a Registered Nurse. They later moved to 
Houston, TX, where David and his brother George started Discovery 
Systems Computer Company, and Rita worked as the primary book keeper, as
 well as continuing to work as a nurse. David was the love of her life, 
married for 47 years, they shared a strong Christian faith and they 
enjoyed many activities together, including traveling, going to 
restaurants, and attending the Airshow. Above all Rita whole heartedly 
loved her family, especially her two children and four grandchildren, 
and of course her animals. Her grandchildren loved her hugs, and the 
adventures they went on, even if it was just a trip out for ice cream. 
They loved her Easter baskets, and blowing bubbles together, and her 
cooking, especially her ham, baked beans, and deviled eggs.

She is survived by her
 husband, David Lillard of the home; her son, LaMonte Lillard (Crystal) 
Katy, TX; her grandchildren, Anja, John, Clara, and Emma Lillard; her 
brothers, Keith Coker, Hoisington, KS, and Richard Coker (Deanna) 
Hutchinson, KS; her sisters, Cheryl Coker, Hutchinson, KS, and Nancy 
Shives (Ronnie), Hoisington, KS; a brother-in-law, George Lillard 
(Jeanette) Houston, TX; her sisters-in-law, Deloise Paris, Greenville, 
TX, and Sylvia Mauldin, Ft. Worth, TX; and many beloved nieces and 
nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
daughter, Virginia Lillard; her parent; a brother, Gerald Coker; and 
brothers-in-law, Gerald Lillard, and Pete Paris.

Virginia “Jenni” Lillian Lillard, was born to David &amp; Rita (Coker) Lillard on October 16, 1981, in Great Bend, KS.&nbsp;

She grew up in 
Hoisington, KS, before her family moved to Houston, TX, where she 
graduated high school. She had a strong love of animals from a very 
young age, so after high school she attended Bel-Rea Institute of Animal
 Technology in Denver. She worked as a Veterinary Technician for many 
years, before deciding that she also wanted to “be the boss” so she 
decided to get her Bachelor of Administration from Strayer University 
where she graduated Suma Cum Laude! Jenni devoted her life’s work to 
helping animals wherever she went, and was known as “The Cat Whisperer.”
 She was a loving friend, daughter, sister and Aunt, and her nieces and 
nephew adored her. She had a strong Christian faith, which showed not 
only in her deep love of her family and animals, but also in how she 
cared for the owners of her patients. She was as soft hearted as she was
 strong minded, and those that loved her admired her for her fierceness,
 honesty, and compassion.

She is survived by her
 father, David Lillard, Houston, TX; a brother, LaMonte Lillard 
(Crystal) Katy, TX; her nieces, Anja, Clara, and Emma Lillard; a nephew,
 John Lillard; her uncles, George Lillard (Jeanette) Houston, TX, 
Richard Coker (Deanna) Hutchinson, KS, and Keith Coker, Hoisington, KS; 
her aunts, Deloise Paris, Greenville, TX, Sylvia Mauldin, Ft. Worth, TX,
 Cheryl Coker, Hutchinson, KS, and Nancy Shives (Ronnie), Hoisington, 
KS; and many beloved cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, 
Rita Joanne Lillard; her grandparents, Kenneth &amp; Janice Coker and 
George P Lillard II, &amp; Evora Jean Smith; and her uncles, Gerald 
Coker, Gerald Lillard, and Pete Paris.

Cremation has taken 
place and the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., 
Friday, July 9, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main St., 
Hoisington, KS 67544. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., July
 10, 2021 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Chris Lehew 
presiding. Ashes will be inurned at Claflin Cemetery, Claflin, KS. 
Memorials may be given to the Hoisington Veterinary Hospital Stray 
Animal Fund, in the name of Rita &amp; Virginia “Jenni” Lillard, in care
 of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Rita Joanne Lillard, was born to Kenneth and Janice (Stackhouse) Coker on August 1, 1956, in Hoisington, KS.&nbsp;Rita married David 
LaMonte Lillard on March 03, 1974. They raised their two children, 
LaMonte &amp; Virginia “Jenni”, in her home town of Hoisington, KS, 
where she worked in the nursing home rising in the ranks until she 
earned her Associates degree of Nursing from Barton County Community 
College and began work as a Registered Nurse. They later moved to 
Houston, TX, where David and his brother George started Discovery 
Systems Computer Company, and Rita worked as the primary book keeper, as
 well as continuing to work as a nurse. David was the love of her life, 
married for 47 years, they shared a strong Christian faith and they 
enjoyed many activities together, including traveling, going to 
restaurants, and attending the Airshow. Above all Rita whole heartedly 
loved her family, especially her two children and four grandchildren, 
and of course her animals. Her grandchildren loved her hugs, and the 
adventures they went on, even if it was just a trip out for ice cream. 
They loved her Easter baskets, and blowing bubbles together, and her 
cooking, especially her ham, baked beans, and deviled eggs.She passed away on June 20, 2021, at 9:25 a.m. at the age of 64 being murdered, along with her daughter.She is survived by her
 husband, David Lillard of the home; her son, LaMonte Lillard (Crystal) 
Katy, TX; her grandchildren, Anja, John, Clara, and Emma Lillard; her 
brothers, Keith Coker, Hoisington, KS, and Richard Coker (Deanna) 
Hutchinson, KS; her sisters, Cheryl Coker, Hutchinson, KS, and Nancy 
Shives (Ronnie), Hoisington, KS; a brother-in-law, George Lillard 
(Jeanette) Houston, TX; her sisters-in-law, Deloise Paris, Greenville, 
TX, and Sylvia Mauldin, Ft. Worth, TX; and many beloved nieces and 
nephews, and grand-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her 
daughter, Virginia Lillard; her parent; a brother, Gerald Coker; and 
brothers-in-law, Gerald Lillard, and Pete Paris.Virginia “Jenni” Lillian Lillard, was born to David &amp; Rita (Coker) Lillard on October 16, 1981, in Great Bend, KS.&nbsp;She grew up in 
Hoisington, KS, before her family moved to Houston, TX, where she 
graduated high school. She had a strong love of animals from a very 
young age, so after high school she attended Bel-Rea Institute of Animal
 Technology in Denver. She worked as a Veterinary Technician for many 
years, before deciding that she also wanted to “be the boss” so she 
decided to get her Bachelor of Administration from Strayer University 
where she graduated Suma Cum Laude! Jenni devoted her life’s work to 
helping animals wherever she went, and was known as “The Cat Whisperer.”
 She was a loving friend, daughter, sister and Aunt, and her nieces and 
nephew adored her. She had a strong Christian faith, which showed not 
only in her deep love of her family and animals, but also in how she 
cared for the owners of her patients. She was as soft hearted as she was
 strong minded, and those that loved her admired her for her fierceness,
 honesty, and compassion.She passed away on June 20, 2021, at 9:25 a.m. at the age of 39 being murdered, along with her mother.She is survived by her
 father, David Lillard, Houston, TX; a brother, LaMonte Lillard 
(Crystal) Katy, TX; her nieces, Anja, Clara, and Emma Lillard; a nephew,
 John Lillard; her uncles, George Lillard (Jeanette) Houston, TX, 
Richard Coker (Deanna) Hutchinson, KS, and Keith Coker, Hoisington, KS; 
her aunts, Deloise Paris, Greenville, TX, Sylvia Mauldin, Ft. Worth, TX,
 Cheryl Coker, Hutchinson, KS, and Nancy Shives (Ronnie), Hoisington, 
KS; and many beloved cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, 
Rita Joanne Lillard; her grandparents, Kenneth &amp; Janice Coker and 
George P Lillard II, &amp; Evora Jean Smith; and her uncles, Gerald 
Coker, Gerald Lillard, and Pete Paris.Cremation has taken 
place and the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., 
Friday, July 9, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, 415 N. Main St., 
Hoisington, KS 67544. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m., July
 10, 2021 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with Pastor Chris Lehew 
presiding. Ashes will be inurned at Claflin Cemetery, Claflin, KS. 
Memorials may be given to the Hoisington Veterinary Hospital Stray 
Animal Fund, in the name of Rita &amp; Virginia “Jenni” Lillard, in care
 of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.

 Rita and Virginia Lillard

Yoshie Ellis, age 77 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on June 22, 2021 at her home in Great Bend.&nbsp; Yoshie was born on October 19, 1943 at Osaka, Japan to Kiyoshi and Kuneno Hamana.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Walter “Holly” Ellis on March 11, 1963 at Fukuoka, Japan and the couple lived in Hawaii, Chicago, and Portland, Oregon before moving to Great Bend in 1978.&nbsp; Her husband “Holly” preceded her in death on July 24, 2006.&nbsp; Yoshie loved to read and go see movies at the theater, and thoroughly enjoyed going to casinos.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include three nephews:&nbsp; J.L. (and wife Cindy) Ellis of Salina, Kansas, Darrell Ellis of Great Bend, Kansas, and Todd (and wife June) Ellis of Great Bend, Kansas; two nieces:&nbsp; Judy Johnson and Nancy Closky, both of Goose Creek, South Carolina; many great-nieces and nephews; one brother-in-law Gary Ellis of Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Yoshie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one sister.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Funeral Services will be held at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 with Pastor Larry J. Schumacher officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be for two hours prior to the service (12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM). Interment will follow in the Great Bend City Cemetery North in Great Bend.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.&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>Yoshie Ellis, age 77 years, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away on June 22, 2021 at her home in Great Bend.&nbsp; Yoshie was born on October 19, 1943 at Osaka, Japan to Kiyoshi and Kuneno Hamana.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Walter “Holly” Ellis on March 11, 1963 at Fukuoka, Japan and the couple lived in Hawaii, Chicago, and Portland, Oregon before moving to Great Bend in 1978.&nbsp; Her husband “Holly” preceded her in death on July 24, 2006.&nbsp; Yoshie loved to read and go see movies at the theater, and thoroughly enjoyed going to casinos.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors include three nephews:&nbsp; J.L. (and wife Cindy) Ellis of Salina, Kansas, Darrell Ellis of Great Bend, Kansas, and Todd (and wife June) Ellis of Great Bend, Kansas; two nieces:&nbsp; Judy Johnson and Nancy Closky, both of Goose Creek, South Carolina; many great-nieces and nephews; one brother-in-law Gary Ellis of Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; Yoshie was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and one sister.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Funeral Services will be held at Charter Funerals in Great Bend, Kansas at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 with Pastor Larry J. Schumacher officiating.&nbsp; Visitation will be for two hours prior to the service (12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM). Interment will follow in the Great Bend City Cemetery North in Great Bend.&nbsp; Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society.&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>.

Yoshie Ellis

Gary “Bubba” Smith, 56, died June 28, 2021, at HaysMed, Hays, Kansas. He was born June 24, 1965, the son of Gary Dee and Janice Marie (Cates) Smith. Bubba graduated from Hoisington High School in 1983.

On June 4, 1994, he married Dee Ann Smith in Great Bend, Kansas. She survives.

A lifetime Hoisington resident, Bubba worked in many aspects for the City of Hoisington for 22 years and was most recently the foreman for the Water and Sewer Department. He also enjoyed working part-time at the Liquor Box. Previous to his job with the city he worked as the assistant warehouse manager for Orschelon’s Farm and Home. He was a union steward for the former IBEW Chapter 304.

Bubba’s love for sports and his daughters led him to be involved in many coaching positions, whether it was the Western Kansas Football League or Rec Leagues for basketball, softball, and kids wrestling he loved it all. He also loved being part of the HHS chain gang for the football games, although he wasn’t able to yell at the games. Being part of the pit crew with Bullard and Ward Racing at the dirt tracks was also something he enjoyed. At Christmas time there were many families that he would visit in his red suit and white beard. He loved to cheer on the KC Chiefs and Royals and the black #3 Intimidator, Dale Earnhardt, Sr.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Dee Ann Smith of the home; and three daughters, Presley, Delaney, and Addison Smith of Hoisington; mother, Janice Smith of Great Bend; brothers, Michael Smith and wife Jo of Great Bend, and Chris Smith and wife Stephanie of St. John; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Dee Smith and a brother, Ricky Smith.

Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Friends may sign the book today and until service time. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.

Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Steven Dezotell. Inurnment will follow in Hoisington Cemetery. Family would love to have those attending, especially the kids he coached, to wear their jersey or sports attire.

Memorials may be made to the Gary “Bubba” Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – HoisingtonGary “Bubba” Smith, 56, died June 28, 2021, at HaysMed, Hays, Kansas. He was born June 24, 1965, the son of Gary Dee and Janice Marie (Cates) Smith. Bubba graduated from Hoisington High School in 1983.On June 4, 1994, he married Dee Ann Smith in Great Bend, Kansas. She survives.A lifetime Hoisington resident, Bubba worked in many aspects for the City of Hoisington for 22 years and was most recently the foreman for the Water and Sewer Department. He also enjoyed working part-time at the Liquor Box. Previous to his job with the city he worked as the assistant warehouse manager for Orschelon’s Farm and Home. He was a union steward for the former IBEW Chapter 304.Bubba’s love for sports and his daughters led him to be involved in many coaching positions, whether it was the Western Kansas Football League or Rec Leagues for basketball, softball, and kids wrestling he loved it all. He also loved being part of the HHS chain gang for the football games, although he wasn’t able to yell at the games. Being part of the pit crew with Bullard and Ward Racing at the dirt tracks was also something he enjoyed. At Christmas time there were many families that he would visit in his red suit and white beard. He loved to cheer on the KC Chiefs and Royals and the black #3 Intimidator, Dale Earnhardt, Sr.He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Dee Ann Smith of the home; and three daughters, Presley, Delaney, and Addison Smith of Hoisington; mother, Janice Smith of Great Bend; brothers, Michael Smith and wife Jo of Great Bend, and Chris Smith and wife Stephanie of St. John; and several nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his father, Gary Dee Smith and a brother, Ricky Smith.Family will greet friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday at the funeral home. Friends may sign the book today and until service time. There will be no viewing as cremation has taken place.Memorial service will be 2 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2021, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Reverend Steven Dezotell. Inurnment will follow in Hoisington Cemetery. Family would love to have those attending, especially the kids he coached, to wear their jersey or sports attire.Memorials may be made to the Gary “Bubba” Smith Memorial Scholarship Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Gary “Bubba” Smith

Michael D. Lynch, 62, died June 27, 2021, at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. He was born January 30, 1959, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Thomas B. and Betty I. (Middleton) Lynch. Mike graduated from Great Bend High School in 1977.&nbsp; On November 11, 1978, he married Kathy J. Ricke at the Trinity Baptist Church, Hoisington, Kansas.

A resident of Medicine Lodge since 1996, Mike was a retired field technician for Targa Resources. He was also the owner and bartender for Mike’s Sports Bar in Medicine Lodge until 2012. Mike was of the Roman Catholic faith and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #6618 of Medicine Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathy J. Lynch; and three children, Christopher A. Lynch and wife Casey of Springfield, Ohio, Michael D. Lynch, Jr. of Medicine Lodge, and Karen J. Lynch and fiancé Greg Sader of Wichita; his mother, Betty Lynch of Great Bend; a brother, Thomas Lynch and wife Merrilee of Wichita; four sisters, Mary Johnson and husband Kelly of Oak Grove, Missouri, Elizabeth Wooldridge and husband Don of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Chris Talbert and husband Larry of Great Bend, and Sheryl Lynch of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Madyson, Braedon and Gracyn Lynch, and Matthew and McKinnley Piper.

He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas B. Lynch and a sister, Karen J. Lynch.

Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington.

Family will greet friends at 6 p.m. Wednesday with Rosary to begin at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 1, 2021, First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters presiding. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge.

Memorials may be given to the Marine Corps League in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

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 </figure>Dateline – Medicine Lodge, KansasMichael D. Lynch, 62, died June 27, 2021, at Medicine Lodge Memorial Hospital. He was born January 30, 1959, in Kansas City, Kansas, the son of Thomas B. and Betty I. (Middleton) Lynch. Mike graduated from Great Bend High School in 1977.&nbsp; On November 11, 1978, he married Kathy J. Ricke at the Trinity Baptist Church, Hoisington, Kansas.A resident of Medicine Lodge since 1996, Mike was a retired field technician for Targa Resources. He was also the owner and bartender for Mike’s Sports Bar in Medicine Lodge until 2012. Mike was of the Roman Catholic faith and was a member of the Knights of Columbus Council #6618 of Medicine Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Kathy J. Lynch; and three children, Christopher A. Lynch and wife Casey of Springfield, Ohio, Michael D. Lynch, Jr. of Medicine Lodge, and Karen J. Lynch and fiancé Greg Sader of Wichita; his mother, Betty Lynch of Great Bend; a brother, Thomas Lynch and wife Merrilee of Wichita; four sisters, Mary Johnson and husband Kelly of Oak Grove, Missouri, Elizabeth Wooldridge and husband Don of Stillwater, Oklahoma, Chris Talbert and husband Larry of Great Bend, and Sheryl Lynch of Great Bend; five grandchildren, Madyson, Braedon and Gracyn Lynch, and Matthew and McKinnley Piper.He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas B. Lynch and a sister, Karen J. Lynch.Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, Hoisington.Family will greet friends at 6 p.m. Wednesday with Rosary to begin at 7 p.m. at First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, July 1, 2021, First Christian Church, Medicine Lodge, with Pastor Tom Walters presiding. Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery, Medicine Lodge.Memorials may be given to the Marine Corps League in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Michael D. Lynch

Laura Ann Mazouch, 31, passed away June 24, 2021, at her home in Salina. She was born July 31, 1989, at Great Bend, to Dennis &amp; Susan (Fiedler) Mazouch.

A resident of Salina for the past several years, Laura grew up in Great Bend. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Salina. She loved gardening and cooking, as well as drawing and painting. She was a proud aunt to her nieces.

Survivors include her mother, Susan Mazouch of Great Bend; a brother, Nick Mazouch of Marquette; a sister, Sara Delgadillo and husband Steven of Great Bend; four nieces, Aubryauna, Alivia, Adalina and Amilia; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Mazouch; her grandparents, Dennis and Eleanor Fiedler, and John and Virginia Mazouch; and an aunt, Roberta Fiedler.

Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Charles Mazouch presiding. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m., at Holy Cross Cemetery in Timken. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish or OCCK, Inc. of Salina, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Salina, KansasLaura Ann Mazouch, 31, passed away June 24, 2021, at her home in Salina. She was born July 31, 1989, at Great Bend, to Dennis &amp; Susan (Fiedler) Mazouch.A resident of Salina for the past several years, Laura grew up in Great Bend. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Salina. She loved gardening and cooking, as well as drawing and painting. She was a proud aunt to her nieces.Survivors include her mother, Susan Mazouch of Great Bend; a brother, Nick Mazouch of Marquette; a sister, Sara Delgadillo and husband Steven of Great Bend; four nieces, Aubryauna, Alivia, Adalina and Amilia; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Dennis Mazouch; her grandparents, Dennis and Eleanor Fiedler, and John and Virginia Mazouch; and an aunt, Roberta Fiedler.Visitation will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, July 2, 2021 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Vigil service at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, July 3, 2021, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Charles Mazouch presiding. Interment will be at 2:00 p.m., at Holy Cross Cemetery in Timken. Memorials have been designated to Prince of Peace Parish or OCCK, Inc. of Salina, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Laura Ann Mazouch

Phyllis Joan Herrman, 88, passed away Saturday June 26, 2021, at Country Living of Larned. She was born June 28, 1932, in Great Bend, to Nelson &amp; Helen (DuBois) Stone. She married Hilbert Herrman August 16, 1952, at Great Bend. He died December 14, 2013.

A lifetime Great Bend resident, Phyllis was the State of Kansas Meat Inspector. She had also worked for Great Bend Packing performing clerical duties. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Altar Society. Phyllis loved shopping and was known for sending everyone she knew a card for special occasions or “just because”. She enjoyed Community concerts, gardening and was an excellent cook, and taking care of people and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include three sons, Mark Herrman and wife Ginger, and Tim Herrman and wife Chris, all of Great Bend, and Scott Herrman and wife Bobbie of VA; four daughters, Karen Bruno of West Liberty, IA, Stacie Kozlowski and husband Bruce of Larned, Trina Detherage and husband Brad of Great Bend, and Lori Hoffman and husband Steve of St. Louis, MO; brother James Nelson Stone, Jr of Great Bend; nineteen grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hilbert Herrman; and a brother, Shelby Stone, Sr.

Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday June 28, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family present to greet friend’s 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., June 29, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasPhyllis Joan Herrman, 88, passed away Saturday June 26, 2021, at Country Living of Larned. She was born June 28, 1932, in Great Bend, to Nelson &amp; Helen (DuBois) Stone. She married Hilbert Herrman August 16, 1952, at Great Bend. He died December 14, 2013.A lifetime Great Bend resident, Phyllis was the State of Kansas Meat Inspector. She had also worked for Great Bend Packing performing clerical duties. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church and Altar Society. Phyllis loved shopping and was known for sending everyone she knew a card for special occasions or “just because”. She enjoyed Community concerts, gardening and was an excellent cook, and taking care of people and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Survivors include three sons, Mark Herrman and wife Ginger, and Tim Herrman and wife Chris, all of Great Bend, and Scott Herrman and wife Bobbie of VA; four daughters, Karen Bruno of West Liberty, IA, Stacie Kozlowski and husband Bruce of Larned, Trina Detherage and husband Brad of Great Bend, and Lori Hoffman and husband Steve of St. Louis, MO; brother James Nelson Stone, Jr of Great Bend; nineteen grandchildren, thirty-three great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hilbert Herrman; and a brother, Shelby Stone, Sr.Visitation will be held from 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday June 28, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family present to greet friend’s 5 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., June 29, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in the Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials have been designated to Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

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