Great Bend - Joseph Edward Michael Snyder, of Great Bend,
Kansas passed away of a non-COVID illness on December 28, 2020 at the age of
67. He was known as Joe, Pops, Papa Joe, and Snyd by family, friends, and
community.

Joseph was born in Quebec, Canada in 1953. After spending
two and a half years in an orphanage, he was adopted by Harry and Melissa
Snyder in 1955. This is a fact he was proud of and something he celebrated. In
1976, Joseph earned his BS in Social Science from Kansas Wesleyan University
where he met his Christie. Joe and Christie spent 42 years married and making
their life and raising their two boys in Larned, St. John, and retired to Great
Bend. He taught social studies and coached at Larned Schools for 39 years where
several generations of students knew him for his compassion, listening, short
shorts, and disdain of freshman. Joe was never one to sit still. His summers
were spent doing construction, running the St. John and Larned pools, being a
farmhand, and his true passion, being the chief biscuits and gravy maker at the
Kansas State Fair for Wheatland Café. Joe enjoyed the wind in his hair while
riding his motorcycle, card games, teasing, and his grandkids. He was a
connoisseur of all beef hot dogs, Dr Pepper and homemade vanilla ice cream. He
was an active member of whatever community he lived in. He was ornery, sincere,
generous, and a great friend.

Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and
Melissa Snyder of Arkansas City, Kansas and his sister Sharon Head (Snyder).

Joseph is survived by his wife Christie (Allen), sons Nathan
(Anna), Luke (Shannon), and his grandchildren; Evan, Grace, Henry, Eliza,
Maren, and Wesley.

A private family service will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, January
4, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Morita Truman
presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
A public graveside will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2021 at Fairview Park
Cemetery, St. John. We would kindly ask that those in attendance please wear a
mask. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2021 at
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Joseph Snyder Memorial Fund 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>Great Bend - Joseph Edward Michael Snyder, of Great Bend,
Kansas passed away of a non-COVID illness on December 28, 2020 at the age of
67. He was known as Joe, Pops, Papa Joe, and Snyd by family, friends, and
community.Joseph was born in Quebec, Canada in 1953. After spending
two and a half years in an orphanage, he was adopted by Harry and Melissa
Snyder in 1955. This is a fact he was proud of and something he celebrated. In
1976, Joseph earned his BS in Social Science from Kansas Wesleyan University
where he met his Christie. Joe and Christie spent 42 years married and making
their life and raising their two boys in Larned, St. John, and retired to Great
Bend. He taught social studies and coached at Larned Schools for 39 years where
several generations of students knew him for his compassion, listening, short
shorts, and disdain of freshman. Joe was never one to sit still. His summers
were spent doing construction, running the St. John and Larned pools, being a
farmhand, and his true passion, being the chief biscuits and gravy maker at the
Kansas State Fair for Wheatland Café. Joe enjoyed the wind in his hair while
riding his motorcycle, card games, teasing, and his grandkids. He was a
connoisseur of all beef hot dogs, Dr Pepper and homemade vanilla ice cream. He
was an active member of whatever community he lived in. He was ornery, sincere,
generous, and a great friend.Joseph is preceded in death by his parents, Harry and
Melissa Snyder of Arkansas City, Kansas and his sister Sharon Head (Snyder).Joseph is survived by his wife Christie (Allen), sons Nathan
(Anna), Luke (Shannon), and his grandchildren; Evan, Grace, Henry, Eliza,
Maren, and Wesley.A private family service will be 9:30 a.m. Monday, January
4, 2021 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned, with Pastor Morita Truman
presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
A public graveside will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 4, 2021 at Fairview Park
Cemetery, St. John. We would kindly ask that those in attendance please wear a
mask. Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, January 3, 2021 at
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Joseph Snyder Memorial Fund in
care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal
condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Joseph Edward Michael Snyder

Dan J. Mason, 64, passed away at Hutchinson Regional Hospital on Dec.
 27th, 2020 surrounded by his wife and daughter. Born in Ellsworth, KS 
on July 30, 1956 he was the son of Johnnie &amp; Dolores (Schultz) 
Mason. Dan graduated from Great Bend HS in 1974 and spent 46 years 
working local utilities to contracting work and was currently an 
operations manager at JF Electric.&nbsp;He married Donna Feist on March 5th, 
2005 in Ellinwood, KS where they enjoyed 16 years together. Formerly of 
Great Bend, Dan was involved with the Argonne Rebels Drum &amp; Bugle 
Corps in his youth, was a member of the Golden Belt Lightening Bolts 
&amp; Brocaw Blazers (daughter Carley ran), and current member of St. 
Joseph Church and the IBEW #304. Dan donated his time to youth league 
&amp; Eagle Football where he was able to watch his son Jonathan play. 
In addition he was a die hard Chiefs fan and loved spending time with 
family grilling, hosting pool parties and 4th&nbsp;of July, &amp; playing 
cards. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include wife, Donna Mason, Ellinwood KS; children, Carley 
(Greg) Wells, Great Bend, KS and Jonathon Mason, Ellinwood, KS; 
step-children, Jessica (Nolan) Hoffman, Hays, KS, Erica (Brent) Manning,
 Stafford, KS, Becky Elsen, Great Bend, KS; foster children, Dani 
(Darrel) Wilson, Sapulpa, OK and Nicci (John) Medina, Sand Springs, OK; 
grandchildren, Macey and Mason Wells, Leo and Eli Hoffman, Riley Wyatt 
and Albion Manning, and 6 foster grandchildren; siblings, Steve Mason, 
Wichita, KS and Bonnie (Dan) Jeffers, Paola, KS. Dan was preceded in 
death by his parents and foster grandson, JT Medina.

A link to view the service will be posted 
at&nbsp;www.minnischapel.org&nbsp;upon completion. Funeral mass will be 10:00 AM, 
Thurs, Dec.,31 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood, KS with 
Father Klein officiating. Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche 
Cemetery. Visitation will be Wed., Dec., 30th at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church from 11am-7 PM with family present from 5-7pm and Vigil service 
starting at 7pm. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph School in care of
 Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Dan J. Mason, 64, passed away at Hutchinson Regional Hospital on Dec.
 27th, 2020 surrounded by his wife and daughter. Born in Ellsworth, KS 
on July 30, 1956 he was the son of Johnnie &amp; Dolores (Schultz) 
Mason. Dan graduated from Great Bend HS in 1974 and spent 46 years 
working local utilities to contracting work and was currently an 
operations manager at JF Electric.&nbsp;He married Donna Feist on March 5th, 
2005 in Ellinwood, KS where they enjoyed 16 years together. Formerly of 
Great Bend, Dan was involved with the Argonne Rebels Drum &amp; Bugle 
Corps in his youth, was a member of the Golden Belt Lightening Bolts 
&amp; Brocaw Blazers (daughter Carley ran), and current member of St. 
Joseph Church and the IBEW #304. Dan donated his time to youth league 
&amp; Eagle Football where he was able to watch his son Jonathan play. 
In addition he was a die hard Chiefs fan and loved spending time with 
family grilling, hosting pool parties and 4th&nbsp;of July, &amp; playing 
cards. &nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include wife, Donna Mason, Ellinwood KS; children, Carley 
(Greg) Wells, Great Bend, KS and Jonathon Mason, Ellinwood, KS; 
step-children, Jessica (Nolan) Hoffman, Hays, KS, Erica (Brent) Manning,
 Stafford, KS, Becky Elsen, Great Bend, KS; foster children, Dani 
(Darrel) Wilson, Sapulpa, OK and Nicci (John) Medina, Sand Springs, OK; 
grandchildren, Macey and Mason Wells, Leo and Eli Hoffman, Riley Wyatt 
and Albion Manning, and 6 foster grandchildren; siblings, Steve Mason, 
Wichita, KS and Bonnie (Dan) Jeffers, Paola, KS. Dan was preceded in 
death by his parents and foster grandson, JT Medina.A link to view the service will be posted 
at&nbsp;www.minnischapel.org&nbsp;upon completion. Funeral mass will be 10:00 AM, 
Thurs, Dec.,31 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood, KS with 
Father Klein officiating. Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche 
Cemetery. Visitation will be Wed., Dec., 30th at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church from 11am-7 PM with family present from 5-7pm and Vigil service 
starting at 7pm. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph School in care of
 Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dan J. Mason

Bonita (Bonnie) Joan Tomberlin Tyson, 71, passed away Dec.26th at 
Great Bend Health &amp; Rehab. Born in Great bend, KS on Nov. 23, 1949 
she was the daughter of CJ &amp; Lorraine (Achatz) Tomberlin who passed 
away when Bonnie was 10. CJ then married Helen Mae (Berscheidt) 
Tomberlin. Bonnie graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1967, and 
later with a Bachelor's&nbsp;degree from St. Mary's of the Plains (Dodge 
City) 1971 with band and choir, and Masters degree from Ft. Hays State 
University in K-12 Administration. Bonnie married Eric Tyson on Nov. 26,
 1977 in Ellinwood, KS at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bonnie and Eric 
lived in Otis, KS for 19 years before moving back to Ellinwood for the 
last 24 years.&nbsp;Mrs. Tyson&nbsp;taught music and was a building principal for 
over 41 years. She loved to teach and was very active in church 
activities at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood. She taught in 
Highland, La Crosse, Bazine, Hoisington, Otis-Bison, Chase/Raymond, 
Claflin, Larned, Larned Sacred Heart, and Ellinwood St. Joseph. Bonnie 
passed her love of music to her daughter where they sang many duets and 
played their instruments in many community bands. She taught private 
piano, instrumental, and vocal lessons. She also shared a love of 
animals, crafting, cooking, traveling, and entertaining.&nbsp; 
Survivors include Husband, Eric Tyson; Daughter Nora (Andrew) Tyson; 
Siblings, William (Bill) (Jane) Tomberlin; Nieces and Nephews Tammy 
(Alex) Salazar, Tiffany Tomberlin, TJ Tomberlin, Ronnie Sue (Steve) 
Church, Chonita (Philip) Nigus, Kristen (John) Menkveld. Other survivors
 include AJ Salazar, Shayla &amp; Shania Church, Ethan Nigus, &amp; 
Abbie &amp; Ellie Menkveld.&nbsp; 
"Welcoming me with open arms to the Lord on the day of my passing is my 
handsome baby boy Mark, my parents CJ and Lorraine Tomberlin, Stepmom 
Helen Mae, In-Laws Sam and Mary Lou Tyson, Sister-In-Law Barbara Sunley,
 and Nephew Alex Salazar." 
 
There will be a private inurnment at a later date at Lakin-Comanche 
Cemetery in Ellinwood, KS. A Rosary is scheduled at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church at 3:00 PM on January 8th, 2021.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. 
Joseph Catholic School (music dept.) in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 
246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bonita Joan Tyson, please visit our <a href="https://www.minnischapel.org/obituary/Bonita-Tyson/sympathy">floral store.</a>

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 </figure>Bonita (Bonnie) Joan Tomberlin Tyson, 71, passed away Dec.26th at 
Great Bend Health &amp; Rehab. Born in Great bend, KS on Nov. 23, 1949 
she was the daughter of CJ &amp; Lorraine (Achatz) Tomberlin who passed 
away when Bonnie was 10. CJ then married Helen Mae (Berscheidt) 
Tomberlin. Bonnie graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1967, and 
later with a Bachelor's&nbsp;degree from St. Mary's of the Plains (Dodge 
City) 1971 with band and choir, and Masters degree from Ft. Hays State 
University in K-12 Administration. Bonnie married Eric Tyson on Nov. 26,
 1977 in Ellinwood, KS at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Bonnie and Eric 
lived in Otis, KS for 19 years before moving back to Ellinwood for the 
last 24 years.&nbsp;Mrs. Tyson&nbsp;taught music and was a building principal for 
over 41 years. She loved to teach and was very active in church 
activities at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Ellinwood. She taught in 
Highland, La Crosse, Bazine, Hoisington, Otis-Bison, Chase/Raymond, 
Claflin, Larned, Larned Sacred Heart, and Ellinwood St. Joseph. Bonnie 
passed her love of music to her daughter where they sang many duets and 
played their instruments in many community bands. She taught private 
piano, instrumental, and vocal lessons. She also shared a love of 
animals, crafting, cooking, traveling, and entertaining.&nbsp; 
Survivors include Husband, Eric Tyson; Daughter Nora (Andrew) Tyson; 
Siblings, William (Bill) (Jane) Tomberlin; Nieces and Nephews Tammy 
(Alex) Salazar, Tiffany Tomberlin, TJ Tomberlin, Ronnie Sue (Steve) 
Church, Chonita (Philip) Nigus, Kristen (John) Menkveld. Other survivors
 include AJ Salazar, Shayla &amp; Shania Church, Ethan Nigus, &amp; 
Abbie &amp; Ellie Menkveld.&nbsp; 
"Welcoming me with open arms to the Lord on the day of my passing is my 
handsome baby boy Mark, my parents CJ and Lorraine Tomberlin, Stepmom 
Helen Mae, In-Laws Sam and Mary Lou Tyson, Sister-In-Law Barbara Sunley,
 and Nephew Alex Salazar." 
 
There will be a private inurnment at a later date at Lakin-Comanche 
Cemetery in Ellinwood, KS. A Rosary is scheduled at St. Joseph Catholic 
Church at 3:00 PM on January 8th, 2021.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. 
Joseph Catholic School (music dept.) in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 
246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.&nbsp; 
&nbsp;To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Bonita Joan Tyson, please visit our <a href="https://www.minnischapel.org/obituary/Bonita-Tyson/sympathy">floral store.</a>

Bonita (Bonnie) Joan Tomberlin Tyson

Larned&nbsp; - M.
Yvonne Scheuerman, 72, passed away December 28, 2020 at Diversicare of
Larned.&nbsp;

She was born February 8, 1948 in Midwest City,
Oklahoma; the daughter of Gerald and Zelma Gibbs Adkins.&nbsp; An area resident since 1988, moving from
Texas. 

She was of the Christian faith.&nbsp; She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and
enjoyed playing bingo.

Survivors include; four sons, Steven Pearson, Midwest
City, Oklahoma, Cayce Scheuerman, Pawnee Rock, Robert Scheuerman, Larned and
Donnie Pearson, Texas.

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

Memorials may be given to the Yvonne Scheuerman
memorial fund, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Personal condolences may be left <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Larned&nbsp; - M.
Yvonne Scheuerman, 72, passed away December 28, 2020 at Diversicare of
Larned.&nbsp; She was born February 8, 1948 in Midwest City,
Oklahoma; the daughter of Gerald and Zelma Gibbs Adkins.&nbsp; An area resident since 1988, moving from
Texas. She was of the Christian faith.&nbsp; She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and
enjoyed playing bingo.Survivors include; four sons, Steven Pearson, Midwest
City, Oklahoma, Cayce Scheuerman, Pawnee Rock, Robert Scheuerman, Larned and
Donnie Pearson, Texas.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned
at this time.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Yvonne Scheuerman
memorial fund, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.Personal condolences may be left <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

M. Yvonne Scheuerman

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

Troy L.
Byer, 59, passed away December 25, 2020, at Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita. He
was born January 28, 1961, at Dodge City, to William and Sylvia Kay (Kaiser)
Byer. He married Sandra S. Zajic on January 1, 2003, at Holyrood.

A Great
Bend resident for most of his life, Troy worked for CUNA Mutual Retirement
Solutions as an operations specialist. He was a member of Church of Christ, SCA
(Society for Creative Anachronism), and a former boy scout leader. 

Survivors
include, his wife Sandy Byer of the home; four sons, Jack Byer of Austin, Tex.,
George Byer and wife Elaina of Great Bend, William Byer and wife Priya of
Portland, Ore., and Bobby Oller and wife Sam of Larned; three daughters, Cheri
Viles and husband Tim of Manhattan, Sonja Pope and husband Allen of
Springfield, Mo., and Susan Leech and husband Christopher of Salina; a brother
Von Byer of Austin, Tex.; two sisters, Vicki Caravalho of Bartlesville, Okla.,
and Carla Byer of Great Bend; and nine grandchildren, Taryn Viles, Caelie
Viles, Sylvia Pope, Allora Pope, Easton Byer, Lucas Byer, Georgia Byer, Avelyn
Leech, and Nora Byer. 

Visitation will be held from
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 1, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with 

family to receive friends from
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January
2, 

2021, at Bryant Funeral Home,
with Pastor John Turner presiding. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, 

Nekoma. Memorials have been designated
to the American Heart Association, in care of Bryant Funeral 

Condolences may be sent and notice
viewed at www.bryantfh.net

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

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 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasTroy L.
Byer, 59, passed away December 25, 2020, at Kansas Heart Hospital, Wichita. He
was born January 28, 1961, at Dodge City, to William and Sylvia Kay (Kaiser)
Byer. He married Sandra S. Zajic on January 1, 2003, at Holyrood. A Great
Bend resident for most of his life, Troy worked for CUNA Mutual Retirement
Solutions as an operations specialist. He was a member of Church of Christ, SCA
(Society for Creative Anachronism), and a former boy scout leader. Survivors
include, his wife Sandy Byer of the home; four sons, Jack Byer of Austin, Tex.,
George Byer and wife Elaina of Great Bend, William Byer and wife Priya of
Portland, Ore., and Bobby Oller and wife Sam of Larned; three daughters, Cheri
Viles and husband Tim of Manhattan, Sonja Pope and husband Allen of
Springfield, Mo., and Susan Leech and husband Christopher of Salina; a brother
Von Byer of Austin, Tex.; two sisters, Vicki Caravalho of Bartlesville, Okla.,
and Carla Byer of Great Bend; and nine grandchildren, Taryn Viles, Caelie
Viles, Sylvia Pope, Allora Pope, Easton Byer, Lucas Byer, Georgia Byer, Avelyn
Leech, and Nora Byer. Visitation will be held from
9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 1, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family to receive friends from
6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January
2, 2021, at Bryant Funeral Home,
with Pastor John Turner presiding. Interment will be in Union Cemetery, Nekoma. Memorials have been designated
to the American Heart Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice
viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Troy L. Byer

Betty L.
Banks, 91, died December 25, 2020, at Great Bend. She was born March 27, 1929,
in Great Bend, Kansas to Kenneth and Agnus (Flory) Clawson. She married Wayne
“Buzz” Banks at the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend on May 22,
1955. She worked more than 30 years for the Southwestern Bell Telephone
Company, as first an operator then a business representative, and 23 years at
the American Legion.

Betty was a
member of the First United Methodist Church of Great Bend, past president of
the American Legion Auxiliary, past president of the Disabled American Veterans
Auxiliary, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Eagles Auxiliary,
Elks Ladies, Cougar Booster Club and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce. Betty
and Wayne were founding members of the Sunflower Polka Club and taught dance
lessons from their home. In addition to her love of dance, Betty was an avid
bowler, winning the class C KWBA all events state championship on 1973 and
enjoyed playing bingo. Betty had the distinction of being voted the second most
perfect baby at the 1929 Barton County Fair. 

Betty is preceded
in death by her father, Kenneth Clawson; her mother, Agnus Merrington; and
brother, Floyd Clawson. Betty is survived by her husband, Wayne “Buzz” Banks,
of the home; a son, Jerry Banks Jasnoski of Wichita; a son, James Banks
Jasnoski and wife Trisha of Wichita; a daughter, Mary Banks Jasnoski Greggerson
and husband Chris of Leavenworth; and son, David Banks and wife Peggy of
Wichita; seven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and two great great
grandchildren. 

Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Bryant Funeral
Home, with family to receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral Service
will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 4, 2021, at First United Methodist
Church, with Reverend Morita Truman presiding. Masks and social distancing are
required. Please enter the church at the North door. Interment will be in the
Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the First United
Methodist Church or the Banks Scholarship Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.


Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1609256654422.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasBetty L.
Banks, 91, died December 25, 2020, at Great Bend. She was born March 27, 1929,
in Great Bend, Kansas to Kenneth and Agnus (Flory) Clawson. She married Wayne
“Buzz” Banks at the First United Methodist Church in Great Bend on May 22,
1955. She worked more than 30 years for the Southwestern Bell Telephone
Company, as first an operator then a business representative, and 23 years at
the American Legion. Betty was a
member of the First United Methodist Church of Great Bend, past president of
the American Legion Auxiliary, past president of the Disabled American Veterans
Auxiliary, member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Eagles Auxiliary,
Elks Ladies, Cougar Booster Club and the Great Bend Chamber of Commerce. Betty
and Wayne were founding members of the Sunflower Polka Club and taught dance
lessons from their home. In addition to her love of dance, Betty was an avid
bowler, winning the class C KWBA all events state championship on 1973 and
enjoyed playing bingo. Betty had the distinction of being voted the second most
perfect baby at the 1929 Barton County Fair. Betty is preceded
in death by her father, Kenneth Clawson; her mother, Agnus Merrington; and
brother, Floyd Clawson. Betty is survived by her husband, Wayne “Buzz” Banks,
of the home; a son, Jerry Banks Jasnoski of Wichita; a son, James Banks
Jasnoski and wife Trisha of Wichita; a daughter, Mary Banks Jasnoski Greggerson
and husband Chris of Leavenworth; and son, David Banks and wife Peggy of
Wichita; seven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren; and two great great
grandchildren. Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Bryant Funeral
Home, with family to receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Funeral Service
will be held at 1:30 p.m., Monday, January 4, 2021, at First United Methodist
Church, with Reverend Morita Truman presiding. Masks and social distancing are
required. Please enter the church at the North door. Interment will be in the
Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to the First United
Methodist Church or the Banks Scholarship Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.
Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Betty L. Banks

Charles W.
Perkins, 62, passed away December 26, 2020, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka.
He was born July 3, 1958, at Ellsworth, to Charlie “Choc” &amp; Elda (Janzen)
Perkins. He married Leslie Perkins April 22, 1978 at Ellsworth.

Charles was
the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness at Barton Community College for 35
years. He was a member of Grace Community Church in Great Bend. Charles enjoyed
anything having to do with the outdoors, including, motorcycles and Jeeps. He
especially loved spending time with his family. 

Survivors
include, his wife, Leslie Perkins of the home; two sons, Levi Perkins and wife
Jenifer of Topeka, and Aaron Perkins of Wichita Falls, Tx.; his mother, Elda
Perkins of Lorraine; a brother, Herbert Perkins of Lorraine; a sister, Cindy Perkins-Wereley
and husband Brian of San Antonio, Tex.; and four grandchildren, Joe Perkins,
John Perkins, Matthew Perkins, and Lily Perkins. He was preceded in death by
his father, Charlie "Choc" Perkins; his father in law, Joe Lee
Wright; and a sister in law, Jan Perkins. 

Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 1, 2021, at Bryant Funeral
Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service
will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Grace Community Church
in Great Bend, with Pastor Jay Beuoy presiding. A Private Family Interment will
be in Lorraine Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Central Kansas Dream
Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1609250498763.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasCharles W.
Perkins, 62, passed away December 26, 2020, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka.
He was born July 3, 1958, at Ellsworth, to Charlie “Choc” &amp; Elda (Janzen)
Perkins. He married Leslie Perkins April 22, 1978 at Ellsworth. Charles was
the Dean of Institutional Effectiveness at Barton Community College for 35
years. He was a member of Grace Community Church in Great Bend. Charles enjoyed
anything having to do with the outdoors, including, motorcycles and Jeeps. He
especially loved spending time with his family. Survivors
include, his wife, Leslie Perkins of the home; two sons, Levi Perkins and wife
Jenifer of Topeka, and Aaron Perkins of Wichita Falls, Tx.; his mother, Elda
Perkins of Lorraine; a brother, Herbert Perkins of Lorraine; a sister, Cindy Perkins-Wereley
and husband Brian of San Antonio, Tex.; and four grandchildren, Joe Perkins,
John Perkins, Matthew Perkins, and Lily Perkins. He was preceded in death by
his father, Charlie "Choc" Perkins; his father in law, Joe Lee
Wright; and a sister in law, Jan Perkins. Visitation
will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Friday, January 1, 2021, at Bryant Funeral
Home, with family to receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral service
will be held at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Grace Community Church
in Great Bend, with Pastor Jay Beuoy presiding. A Private Family Interment will
be in Lorraine Cemetery. Memorials have been designated to Central Kansas Dream
Center, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Charles W. Perkins

Larned&nbsp; - Paul
B. Hines, 78, passed away December 27, 2020 at Pawnee Valley Community
Hospital, Larned,

He was born October 7, 1942 in Brookville; the son of
Bernard and Emma Bealby Hines.&nbsp; A
longtime area resident, he was a diesel mechanic for Gibson-Titus-Stafford,
which later became Doonan Peterbilt of Great Bend.&nbsp; They moved to Nebraska, then in 1999 moved to
Salina where he worked at Kenworth, then moved back to Larned from Salina in
2017.

On October 9, 1966 he married Carolyn Felsted in
Larned.&nbsp; She passed away September 30,
2020.

Survivors include; two sons; Richard Lee (Stacy)
Hines, Larned and Jeffrey P. Hines (Chelsey Ruiz), Salina; a brother, Herb (Sandy)
Henderson, Peculiar, MO; a brother-in-law, Alan (Mary Jo) Felsted, Orlando; a
sister-in-law, Dianne Morse (John Johnson), Great Bend; three grandchildren,
Jefery Bray, Emma Hines, Sebastian Hines; and one great grandson, Isaiah Bray
and nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife and
a son, Curtis Hines.

Cremation has taken place and no services are planned
at this time.&nbsp; A private family graveside
inurnment will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County Humane
Society, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left for the
family at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

<figure>
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 </figure>Larned&nbsp; - Paul
B. Hines, 78, passed away December 27, 2020 at Pawnee Valley Community
Hospital, Larned,He was born October 7, 1942 in Brookville; the son of
Bernard and Emma Bealby Hines.&nbsp; A
longtime area resident, he was a diesel mechanic for Gibson-Titus-Stafford,
which later became Doonan Peterbilt of Great Bend.&nbsp; They moved to Nebraska, then in 1999 moved to
Salina where he worked at Kenworth, then moved back to Larned from Salina in
2017.On October 9, 1966 he married Carolyn Felsted in
Larned.&nbsp; She passed away September 30,
2020.Survivors include; two sons; Richard Lee (Stacy)
Hines, Larned and Jeffrey P. Hines (Chelsey Ruiz), Salina; a brother, Herb (Sandy)
Henderson, Peculiar, MO; a brother-in-law, Alan (Mary Jo) Felsted, Orlando; a
sister-in-law, Dianne Morse (John Johnson), Great Bend; three grandchildren,
Jefery Bray, Emma Hines, Sebastian Hines; and one great grandson, Isaiah Bray
and nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife and
a son, Curtis Hines.Cremation has taken place and no services are planned
at this time.&nbsp; A private family graveside
inurnment will be held at a later date.Memorials may be given to the Pawnee County Humane
Society, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left for the
family at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Paul B. Hines

Name of
Deceased: Troy L. Byer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Age: 59

Place of Death: Kansas
Heart Hospital, Wichita, Kansas

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

PENDING FUNERAL NOTICEDateline: Great Bend, KansasName of
Deceased: Troy L. Byer&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Age: 59Date of Death: December
25, 2020Place of Death: Kansas
Heart Hospital, Wichita, KansasServices are pending with Bryant
Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

Veta Mae Burress, 104, passed away December
25, 2020, at her home south of Great Bend.&nbsp;
She was born September 14, 1916, in Alma, Ark., to Porter Irving and
Mertie (Hamby) Gregory. Veta married August A. Burress May, 1938, in
Oklahoma.&nbsp; He died Nov. 18, 1965.

Veta, a longtime resident of Great
Bend, was a self-employed residential and office cleaner for many years.&nbsp; She was a member of Church of Christ, Great
Bend, and enjoyed the many social fellowship opportunities that the church had
to offer.&nbsp; Veta enjoyed vegetable
gardening, flower gardening, baking, cooking, canning and hand stitched
quilting.&nbsp; 

Survivors include one son, Glen
Burress of Ellinwood; three daughters, Frieda Jobes of Great Bend, Wanda Dodson
and husband Ron of Hays and Laveta Furthmeyer and husband Larry of Gorham; one
daughter-in-law, Helen Burress; 24 grandchildren and many great grandchildren
and great great grandchildren.&nbsp; She was
preceded in death by two sons, Rennie Burress and Leland McAlister; one
daughter, Gloria Barrientez; two son-in laws, Gary Jobes and Bob Barrientez;
two daughter-in-laws, Joyce Burress and Loralei McAlister; and five siblings.

Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Byron Barrientez
presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at
Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp;
Visitation will be from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at
Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be
given to Church of Christ, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd.,
Great Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.

<figure>
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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasVeta Mae Burress, 104, passed away December
25, 2020, at her home south of Great Bend.&nbsp;
She was born September 14, 1916, in Alma, Ark., to Porter Irving and
Mertie (Hamby) Gregory. Veta married August A. Burress May, 1938, in
Oklahoma.&nbsp; He died Nov. 18, 1965.Veta, a longtime resident of Great
Bend, was a self-employed residential and office cleaner for many years.&nbsp; She was a member of Church of Christ, Great
Bend, and enjoyed the many social fellowship opportunities that the church had
to offer.&nbsp; Veta enjoyed vegetable
gardening, flower gardening, baking, cooking, canning and hand stitched
quilting.&nbsp; Survivors include one son, Glen
Burress of Ellinwood; three daughters, Frieda Jobes of Great Bend, Wanda Dodson
and husband Ron of Hays and Laveta Furthmeyer and husband Larry of Gorham; one
daughter-in-law, Helen Burress; 24 grandchildren and many great grandchildren
and great great grandchildren.&nbsp; She was
preceded in death by two sons, Rennie Burress and Leland McAlister; one
daughter, Gloria Barrientez; two son-in laws, Gary Jobes and Bob Barrientez;
two daughter-in-laws, Joyce Burress and Loralei McAlister; and five siblings.Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m.
Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Byron Barrientez
presiding.&nbsp; Interment will follow at
Great Bend Cemetery, Great Bend.&nbsp;
Visitation will be from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at
Bryant Funeral Home.&nbsp; Memorials may be
given to Church of Christ, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd.,
Great Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Veta Mae Burress

Name of
Deceased: Betty L. Banks&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Age: 91

Place of Death: Great Bend,
Kansas

PENDING FUNERAL NOTICEDateline: Great Bend, KansasName of
Deceased: Betty L. Banks&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Age: 91Date of Death: December
25, 2020Place of Death: Great Bend,
KansasServices are pending with Bryant
Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Road, Great Bend, Kansas.

Anthony
Benedict “Tony” Malsom, 99, died December 24, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.&nbsp; He was born October 16, 1921 at Hays, to Fred
and Mary (Keller) Malsom.&nbsp; Tony married
Beata (Dinkel) Sept. 27, 1944, in Collyer.&nbsp;
Beata died June 18, 2000.&nbsp; He then
married Flossie (Meyeres) Ptacek Oct. 28, 2006, in Great Bend. &nbsp;She survives.

Tony, a Great Bend resident
and retired farmer moving from Collyer, proudly served his country during WW
II, in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; After returning
home at the end of the war he and his wife, Bea, began to build their life in
Collyer, KS. Initially he opened a small welding shop, then a general repair
shop, a liquor store and eventually took on the Ford Tractor Implement dealership.
Tony was currently a member of Prince of Peace Parish and life member of
American Legion Argonne Post 180, both of Great Bend, and former member of the
V.F.W. and St. Michael Catholic Church,&nbsp;
both in Collyer.&nbsp; Over the years,
he has enjoyed dancing, flying, midget and stock car racing, boating,
skydiving, and zip lining.

He was fortunate to have a
very full life filled with family and friends that he dearly cherished, and
that cherished him as well. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and
Mary (Keller) Malsom, his step mother, Kate (Richmeier) Malsom, his first wife,
Beata, grandson, Eric; brothers, George, Larry, Frank, Carl, Ted, John, Steve,
Laverne, and Richard. His surviving family is his wife, Florence “Flossie”; four
children Dwayne Malsom of Ellis, Karen Jones (Roger) of Aurora, Col., Darlene
Malsom, The Woodlands, Texas and Keith Malsom (Donna) of Ft. Collins, Col.; five
step children, Karen Bond (Greg) of Sylvan Grove, Duane Ptacek of Yutan, Neb.,
Ron Ptacek (Virginia) of Russell, Rick Ptacek (Kim) of Victoria and Keith
Ptecek of the home; siblings, Katherine Reitmayer of Quinter, Jim Yanda (Gwen)
of White Salmon, Wash., Barbara Kinderknecht (Tom) of Park, Carol McIntosh (Allen)
of Quinter and Rita Mader (Kirby) of Quinter; five grand children, eight great
grandchildren, 20 step grandchildren and 36 step great grandchildren; and a
host of nieces and nephews all across the country.

Vigil services will be 9:00
a.m., with visitation starting at 8:30 a.m.,&nbsp;
Wednesday, December 30, 2020, followed by a Mass of Christian Services
at 10:30, both at St. Michael Catholic Church,&nbsp;
Collyer.&nbsp; Father Justin Palmer
will preside.&nbsp; Interment will follow at 11:30
a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Collyer, with military honors conducted
by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation
will be Noon to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home,
Great Bend.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to
Kansas for Life, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasAnthony
Benedict “Tony” Malsom, 99, died December 24, 2020, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.&nbsp; He was born October 16, 1921 at Hays, to Fred
and Mary (Keller) Malsom.&nbsp; Tony married
Beata (Dinkel) Sept. 27, 1944, in Collyer.&nbsp;
Beata died June 18, 2000.&nbsp; He then
married Flossie (Meyeres) Ptacek Oct. 28, 2006, in Great Bend. &nbsp;She survives.Tony, a Great Bend resident
and retired farmer moving from Collyer, proudly served his country during WW
II, in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; After returning
home at the end of the war he and his wife, Bea, began to build their life in
Collyer, KS. Initially he opened a small welding shop, then a general repair
shop, a liquor store and eventually took on the Ford Tractor Implement dealership.
Tony was currently a member of Prince of Peace Parish and life member of
American Legion Argonne Post 180, both of Great Bend, and former member of the
V.F.W. and St. Michael Catholic Church,&nbsp;
both in Collyer.&nbsp; Over the years,
he has enjoyed dancing, flying, midget and stock car racing, boating,
skydiving, and zip lining.He was fortunate to have a
very full life filled with family and friends that he dearly cherished, and
that cherished him as well. He was preceded in death by his parents Fred and
Mary (Keller) Malsom, his step mother, Kate (Richmeier) Malsom, his first wife,
Beata, grandson, Eric; brothers, George, Larry, Frank, Carl, Ted, John, Steve,
Laverne, and Richard. His surviving family is his wife, Florence “Flossie”; four
children Dwayne Malsom of Ellis, Karen Jones (Roger) of Aurora, Col., Darlene
Malsom, The Woodlands, Texas and Keith Malsom (Donna) of Ft. Collins, Col.; five
step children, Karen Bond (Greg) of Sylvan Grove, Duane Ptacek of Yutan, Neb.,
Ron Ptacek (Virginia) of Russell, Rick Ptacek (Kim) of Victoria and Keith
Ptecek of the home; siblings, Katherine Reitmayer of Quinter, Jim Yanda (Gwen)
of White Salmon, Wash., Barbara Kinderknecht (Tom) of Park, Carol McIntosh (Allen)
of Quinter and Rita Mader (Kirby) of Quinter; five grand children, eight great
grandchildren, 20 step grandchildren and 36 step great grandchildren; and a
host of nieces and nephews all across the country.Vigil services will be 9:00
a.m., with visitation starting at 8:30 a.m.,&nbsp;
Wednesday, December 30, 2020, followed by a Mass of Christian Services
at 10:30, both at St. Michael Catholic Church,&nbsp;
Collyer.&nbsp; Father Justin Palmer
will preside.&nbsp; Interment will follow at 11:30
a.m. at St. Michael Catholic Cemetery, Collyer, with military honors conducted
by Ft. Riley Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation
will be Noon to 9:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home,
Great Bend.&nbsp; Memorials may be made to
Kansas for Life, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements
by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Anthony Benedict “Tony” Malsom

Larned – Mary Louise Shottenkirk, 95, died December 23, 2020
at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.

She was born May 31, 1925 to Daniel Ward and Eva Blanche
(Hallett) Andrews at the Larned, Kansas home. She married Gerald Jay Shottenkirk
August 8, 1943 and they lived in Pawnee County for 59 years. He died September
19, 2002. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Anne Toll and her husband,
Perry, Gravois Mills, Missouri, and Linda Sidney Ideker and her husband,
Welton, Rozel, Kansas, and a son Jay Craig Shottenkirk and his wife, Sheila,
Great Bend, Kansas, six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and seven
great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister
and a brother-in-law, Helen and Walter Losey, a brother and sister-in-law,
Clyde and Lollie Andrews.

She retired from Larned State Hospital with thirty-one years
of service. She was a lifetime member of the Larned United Methodist Church,
she was a past member of United Methodist Women, Order of the Eastern Star,
Li-Ar-Mu Club, St. Joseph Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and Pawnee County Humane
Society. She was a Sunday School Teacher and a Girl Scout Leader.

A private family graveside service will be held at 10:00
a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, Kansas with Bob
Sallee presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, December
28, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned and the casket will remain closed.

Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church or the
donor’s choice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.
Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwith">www.beckwith</a>mortuary.com

<figure>
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 </figure>Larned – Mary Louise Shottenkirk, 95, died December 23, 2020
at Kansas City Hospice House, Kansas City, Missouri.She was born May 31, 1925 to Daniel Ward and Eva Blanche
(Hallett) Andrews at the Larned, Kansas home. She married Gerald Jay Shottenkirk
August 8, 1943 and they lived in Pawnee County for 59 years. He died September
19, 2002. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Anne Toll and her husband,
Perry, Gravois Mills, Missouri, and Linda Sidney Ideker and her husband,
Welton, Rozel, Kansas, and a son Jay Craig Shottenkirk and his wife, Sheila,
Great Bend, Kansas, six grandchildren, twelve great grandchildren, and seven
great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister
and a brother-in-law, Helen and Walter Losey, a brother and sister-in-law,
Clyde and Lollie Andrews.She retired from Larned State Hospital with thirty-one years
of service. She was a lifetime member of the Larned United Methodist Church,
she was a past member of United Methodist Women, Order of the Eastern Star,
Li-Ar-Mu Club, St. Joseph Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and Pawnee County Humane
Society. She was a Sunday School Teacher and a Girl Scout Leader.A private family graveside service will be held at 10:00
a.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Garfield Cemetery, Garfield, Kansas with Bob
Sallee presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday, December
28, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned and the casket will remain closed.Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church or the
donor’s choice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.
Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwith">www.beckwith</a>mortuary.com

Mary Louise Shottenkirk

Jack W.
Luft 82, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2020, at University of Kansas
Health System- Great Bend Campus. He was born September 3, 1938 in Great Bend
the son of Herman and Helen Luft. Jack was united in marriage to Wanda Wharton
on August 7, 1976, at the First United Methodist Church, in Great Bend.

Jack was a
lifetime resident of Great Bend. He was an Insurance adjuster for State farm
for 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, guns, and dog field trials. He loved
being with his family, especially his grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

Survivors
include wife Wanda of the home; son Christopher Hughes of Wichita; daughter
Wendy Litzenberger of Great Bend; brother Jim and wife Jody Luft; four
grandchildren, Landon and Kylie Litzenberger, Sidney and Skyler Hughes and one
great grandson Ashler Litzenberger; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his parents, son Howard Luft and sisters Janice and Judy. 

Visitation
will be 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2020, with family present
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 1:00
p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home with Rev Larry
Schumacher presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend North Cemetery.

Memorial is
suggested to Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. 

<figure>
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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasJack W.
Luft 82, passed away Saturday, December 24, 2020, at University of Kansas
Health System- Great Bend Campus. He was born September 3, 1938 in Great Bend
the son of Herman and Helen Luft. Jack was united in marriage to Wanda Wharton
on August 7, 1976, at the First United Methodist Church, in Great Bend.Jack was a
lifetime resident of Great Bend. He was an Insurance adjuster for State farm
for 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, guns, and dog field trials. He loved
being with his family, especially his grandchildren.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Survivors
include wife Wanda of the home; son Christopher Hughes of Wichita; daughter
Wendy Litzenberger of Great Bend; brother Jim and wife Jody Luft; four
grandchildren, Landon and Kylie Litzenberger, Sidney and Skyler Hughes and one
great grandson Ashler Litzenberger; nieces and nephews. He was preceded in
death by his parents, son Howard Luft and sisters Janice and Judy. Visitation
will be 12:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2020, with family present
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 1:00
p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020 at Bryant Funeral Home with Rev Larry
Schumacher presiding. Interment will be in Great Bend North Cemetery.Memorial is
suggested to Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Arrangements by&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Jack W. Luft

St. John - Janice (Jan) Colleen Williamson, 84, passed
away December 24, 2020 at Kenwood Plaza, St. John, Kansas.

She was born July 26, 1936 in Emporia, Kansas; the
daughter of W.W. and Mildred Johnston Osborn.&nbsp;
A longtime Stafford County resident; she was a homemaker.

She was a member of the Free Methodist Church,
Macksville, was a self-taught painter, which she enjoyed doing in her spare
time and enjoyed spending time with her family.

On January 1, 1955 she married Jerry Dean Williamson
in Greensburg, Kansas.&nbsp; He passed away
April 20, 2017.

Survivors include; three sons, Jeff (Shari)
Williamson, St. John, Bill (Cathy) Williamson, Pawnee Rock, and Brian (Susy)
Williamson, Macksville; a daughter Lori (Marty) Martin, Wamego; nine grandchildren,
sixteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.

&nbsp;She was
preceded in death by; her husband, Jerry, and a sister, Deanna Bean.

Memorial graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday,
December 31, 2020 at Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John, with Pastor Mike Benzel
presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Free Methodist Church or
Kindred Hospice, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS
67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left
for the family at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>St. John - Janice (Jan) Colleen Williamson, 84, passed
away December 24, 2020 at Kenwood Plaza, St. John, Kansas.She was born July 26, 1936 in Emporia, Kansas; the
daughter of W.W. and Mildred Johnston Osborn.&nbsp;
A longtime Stafford County resident; she was a homemaker.She was a member of the Free Methodist Church,
Macksville, was a self-taught painter, which she enjoyed doing in her spare
time and enjoyed spending time with her family.On January 1, 1955 she married Jerry Dean Williamson
in Greensburg, Kansas.&nbsp; He passed away
April 20, 2017.Survivors include; three sons, Jeff (Shari)
Williamson, St. John, Bill (Cathy) Williamson, Pawnee Rock, and Brian (Susy)
Williamson, Macksville; a daughter Lori (Marty) Martin, Wamego; nine grandchildren,
sixteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.&nbsp;She was
preceded in death by; her husband, Jerry, and a sister, Deanna Bean.Memorial graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday,
December 31, 2020 at Fairview Park Cemetery, St. John, with Pastor Mike Benzel
presiding.Memorials may be given to the Free Methodist Church or
Kindred Hospice, both in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS
67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left
for the family at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Janice (Jan) Colleen Williamson

Twila D. Beydler, age 86, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.&nbsp; She was born July 6, 1934, in Webster County, Nebraska, to Loland and Sarah (Williams) Bartley. &nbsp;

On November 23, 1954, Twila was united in marriage to Bernard D. Beydler, in San Diego, California.&nbsp; They enjoyed 56 years of marriage together, before his death on January 24, 2011.&nbsp; Moving to WaKeeney in 1973, she was co-owner of WaKeeney Truck Line Inc. where she had served as secretary, bookkeeper and all-around boss since 1982.&nbsp; Twila was known to everyone associated with the business as “Gramma”.

Twila enjoyed watching Nascar and KU basketball on TV, and going to see late model dirt track racing in person.&nbsp; She enjoyed watching her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in sporting and various other events whenever she could be in attendance.

Twila loved to spend time fishing.&nbsp; She spent many long hours on the water catching everything from catfish to white bass and wipers.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed the extended fishing trips with family to Lake Texoma to catch stripers.&nbsp; Even though she normally did not catch the most fish, it was known by all that she usually caught the biggest.

Left to mourn her passing are three children, Larry (Carla) Beydler, Rhonda (Robert) Whisler, and Alvin (Becky) Beydler, all of WaKeeney; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Darral (Patti) Bartley, Alan (Donna) Bartley, and Jerry (Julie) Bartley; sister, Sharon (Larry) Kaslon; and sisters-in-law, Betty Beydler and Kay Bartley.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Gary Lee Beydler; a sister Marjorie Michalek; two brothers, Bill Bartley, and Bob Bartley; brother-in-law, Kenneth Beydler, sister-in-law, Lorraine Bartley; and granddaughter, Sara Shubert Starr.

She will always be remembered by her many grandchildren, because “Gramma gives the best hugs!!”

Graveside funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery.&nbsp; Due to COVID-19 precautions, masks and social distancing are highly recommended.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening, from 5:00 to 7:00 at the funeral home in WaKeeney.&nbsp; Masks are highly recommended. &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery.&nbsp; Donations made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Twila D. Beydler, age 86, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.&nbsp; She was born July 6, 1934, in Webster County, Nebraska, to Loland and Sarah (Williams) Bartley. &nbsp;On November 23, 1954, Twila was united in marriage to Bernard D. Beydler, in San Diego, California.&nbsp; They enjoyed 56 years of marriage together, before his death on January 24, 2011.&nbsp; Moving to WaKeeney in 1973, she was co-owner of WaKeeney Truck Line Inc. where she had served as secretary, bookkeeper and all-around boss since 1982.&nbsp; Twila was known to everyone associated with the business as “Gramma”.Twila enjoyed watching Nascar and KU basketball on TV, and going to see late model dirt track racing in person.&nbsp; She enjoyed watching her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in sporting and various other events whenever she could be in attendance.Twila loved to spend time fishing.&nbsp; She spent many long hours on the water catching everything from catfish to white bass and wipers.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed the extended fishing trips with family to Lake Texoma to catch stripers.&nbsp; Even though she normally did not catch the most fish, it was known by all that she usually caught the biggest.Left to mourn her passing are three children, Larry (Carla) Beydler, Rhonda (Robert) Whisler, and Alvin (Becky) Beydler, all of WaKeeney; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; two brothers, Darral (Patti) Bartley, Alan (Donna) Bartley, and Jerry (Julie) Bartley; sister, Sharon (Larry) Kaslon; and sisters-in-law, Betty Beydler and Kay Bartley.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Gary Lee Beydler; a sister Marjorie Michalek; two brothers, Bill Bartley, and Bob Bartley; brother-in-law, Kenneth Beydler, sister-in-law, Lorraine Bartley; and granddaughter, Sara Shubert Starr.She will always be remembered by her many grandchildren, because “Gramma gives the best hugs!!”Graveside funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery.&nbsp; Due to COVID-19 precautions, masks and social distancing are highly recommended.Visitation will be Tuesday evening, from 5:00 to 7:00 at the funeral home in WaKeeney.&nbsp; Masks are highly recommended. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery.&nbsp; Donations made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS&nbsp; 67672.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Twila D. Beydler

Larned – Manuel M. Perez, 75, passed away December 20, 2020
at Salina Regional Hospital, Salina.

He was born March 4, 1945 in Kinsley, the son of Clemente
Rincon and Lucille Mariche Perez.

Prior to moving to Salina in 2008, he was a lifetime area resident
and worked as an equipment operator specialist for the Kansas Department of
Transportation. He graduated from Kinsley High School before being drafted into
the United States Army in 1965. He ranked as an E-5 Sergeant in the Vietnam War
where he served as a radioteletype operator. He was a member of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, the VFW, and American Legion, all of Larned. He enjoyed
bowling, playing softball, and played men’s league basketball. Spending time
with family, and watching his children and grandchildren play sports was his
favorite past time. He loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City
Royals.

On July 9, 1973 he married Marlyn A. Johnson in Larned; she
survives.

Other survivors include: two sons, Chad (Melanie) Perez,
Salina, Nathan (Lacey) Perez, Prairie Village; a daughter, Kimberly (C.J.)
Korf, Hugoton; two brothers, Raymond (Cindy) Perez and Anthony (Darla) Perez,
both of Larned; two sisters, Eleanor (Leon) Sanders, Larned, Linda (Frank)
Garcia, Wichita; nine grandchildren, Darian Perez, Sheldon Perez, Kyler Perez,
Mitchell Perez, Reid Perez, Hailey Devine, Colby Korf, Jayden Korf, Jayce Korf,
and one on the way; and two great grandchildren, Traelee Brock, Taizley Brock,
and one on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Felix
Perez, Guadalupe Perez Sr., Pete Perez, Francisco Perez, John Perez, and Terry
Perez; and two sisters, Trinidad Ruiz, and Jane Bronson.

Due to Covid-19, a private family service will be held at 10:30
a.m., Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father
Bernard Felix presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Military graveside rites will be presented following
the service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude
Children’s Research 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>Larned – Manuel M. Perez, 75, passed away December 20, 2020
at Salina Regional Hospital, Salina.He was born March 4, 1945 in Kinsley, the son of Clemente
Rincon and Lucille Mariche Perez.Prior to moving to Salina in 2008, he was a lifetime area resident
and worked as an equipment operator specialist for the Kansas Department of
Transportation. He graduated from Kinsley High School before being drafted into
the United States Army in 1965. He ranked as an E-5 Sergeant in the Vietnam War
where he served as a radioteletype operator. He was a member of Sacred Heart
Catholic Church, the VFW, and American Legion, all of Larned. He enjoyed
bowling, playing softball, and played men’s league basketball. Spending time
with family, and watching his children and grandchildren play sports was his
favorite past time. He loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City
Royals.On July 9, 1973 he married Marlyn A. Johnson in Larned; she
survives.Other survivors include: two sons, Chad (Melanie) Perez,
Salina, Nathan (Lacey) Perez, Prairie Village; a daughter, Kimberly (C.J.)
Korf, Hugoton; two brothers, Raymond (Cindy) Perez and Anthony (Darla) Perez,
both of Larned; two sisters, Eleanor (Leon) Sanders, Larned, Linda (Frank)
Garcia, Wichita; nine grandchildren, Darian Perez, Sheldon Perez, Kyler Perez,
Mitchell Perez, Reid Perez, Hailey Devine, Colby Korf, Jayden Korf, Jayce Korf,
and one on the way; and two great grandchildren, Traelee Brock, Taizley Brock,
and one on the way.He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers, Felix
Perez, Guadalupe Perez Sr., Pete Perez, Francisco Perez, John Perez, and Terry
Perez; and two sisters, Trinidad Ruiz, and Jane Bronson.Due to Covid-19, a private family service will be held at 10:30
a.m., Thursday, December 24, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father
Bernard Felix presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at
Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Military graveside rites will be presented following
the service at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Larned.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Jude
Children’s Research in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas
67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Manuel M. Perez

Larned – Marylee M. Phinney, 90, passed away December 15,
2020 at Goodall Witcher Nursing Facility, Clifton, Texas.

She was born May 23, 1930 in Larned, the daughter of Monta
and Fairy Millhouse Meals.

A longtime area resident she was the office manager for a
Marie Callender’s restaurant. She was a member and elder of the First
Presbyterian Church, Larned; a member of the Presbyterian Synod in both Kansas
and Missouri; a member of the D.A.R. for fifty years; a member of the Larned
Garden Club, Red Hat Society, and E.H.U.; a 4-H club leader for the Pawnee
Peppers, and a county chairperson for the Republican party. 

On August 22, 1952 she married C.M. Phinney at Dodge City;
he preceded her in death on March 27, 2003.

She is survived by her daughter, Deb Phinney, Clifton,
Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a
son, Monte Phinney, and a sister, Barbaranne Whitehair.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 22,
2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with Pastor Bill Stapleton presiding. Service
will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at Beckwith
Mortuary. Burial in Belpre Cemetery, Belpre.

Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church,
Larned, the 4-H Foundation, Clifton Presbyterian Church, or Bosque Arts Center,
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>Larned – Marylee M. Phinney, 90, passed away December 15,
2020 at Goodall Witcher Nursing Facility, Clifton, Texas.She was born May 23, 1930 in Larned, the daughter of Monta
and Fairy Millhouse Meals.A longtime area resident she was the office manager for a
Marie Callender’s restaurant. She was a member and elder of the First
Presbyterian Church, Larned; a member of the Presbyterian Synod in both Kansas
and Missouri; a member of the D.A.R. for fifty years; a member of the Larned
Garden Club, Red Hat Society, and E.H.U.; a 4-H club leader for the Pawnee
Peppers, and a county chairperson for the Republican party. On August 22, 1952 she married C.M. Phinney at Dodge City;
he preceded her in death on March 27, 2003.She is survived by her daughter, Deb Phinney, Clifton,
Texas.She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a
son, Monte Phinney, and a sister, Barbaranne Whitehair.Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 22,
2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned with Pastor Bill Stapleton presiding. Service
will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at Beckwith
Mortuary. Burial in Belpre Cemetery, Belpre.Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church,
Larned, the 4-H Foundation, Clifton Presbyterian Church, or Bosque Arts Center,
in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal
condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Marylee M. Phinney

Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

Arthur “Art” Augustine Karst, 99, died Dec. 17, 2020, at his
home in Hoisington.&nbsp; He was born Jan. 23,
1921, near Galatia, to Ben and Magdalena (Dietz) Karst.&nbsp; He was baptized at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
in Milberger and attended elementary school at District #66 in Galatia.&nbsp; As many young men, he continued helping on
the family farm northeast of Galatia until he joined the Air Force in July of
1942.&nbsp; He trained at San Antonio, Texas,
Oklahoma City, Okla., Winfield, Kan. and Victoria, Texas.&nbsp; He served in New Guinea, the Philippines, Australia
and Okinawa.&nbsp; He was promoted to Captain,
flew the DC3 and was honorably discharged in 1946, awarded with numerous medals
and seven Battle Stars.&nbsp; He returned to
Galatia and married Esther Fern (Landdeck) Jan. 4, 1948, in Milberger.&nbsp; Esther died Dec. 3, 1999.

A lifetime
Barton County resident, Art operated his farm and custom farmed from 1947 until
1987, selling his farm in 2010.&nbsp;
Following retirement he worked as a therapist and CNA at Great Bend
Manor and Club One Fitness.&nbsp; During his
farming career, he worked for the Barton County A.S.C.S. office from 1955-1964,
and worked part time as a construction carpenter from 1950-1982.&nbsp; He had been a member of St. Paul Lutheran
Church, Galatia, since the 1950’s, being involved over the years as Luther
League sponsor, church council deacon and chairman, Sunday School
superintendent and church choir member. Art was also a member of V.F.W. Post
7428 and American Legion Post 286, both of Hoisington. 

Survivors
include two sons, Mark Karst and wife Deborah “Debi” (Hansen) of Seattle, Wash.
and their children Kailee and Benjamin, and Kurt Karst and wife Melissa
(Larkin) of Sweeny, Texas, and their children Kristopher and Mekaela; one
brother, Leon Karst and wife Wanda of Rush Center; and numerous nieces and
nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in passing by
his wife, Esther; son, Arlen Karst; brother, Carl Karst; and by two sisters Viola
(Karst) Dumler and Florence (Karst) Veach.

Our dad
never lost his love for the freedom of flight, nor did he lose his love for the
people around him.&nbsp; He loved to hear and
share all the stories of people’s adventures and successes that he met in day
to day life.&nbsp; He always looked for the
good in the people around him.&nbsp; He will
be missed by those who knew him.

Funeral
services will be 11:00 Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral
Home, with the family receiving friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. &nbsp;Pastor Nancy Mitchell will preside. Masks and
social distancing required.&nbsp; The funeral
service will be live streamed on <a href="http://www.nicholsonrickefh.net">www.nicholsonrickefh.net</a>.&nbsp;
Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, with military
honors conducted by McConnell Air Force Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will be Noon to 8:00 p.m. Monday,
December 21, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp;
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church
or Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home,
PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at
www.nicholsonrickefh.net

<figure>
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 </figure>Dateline: Hoisington, KansasArthur “Art” Augustine Karst, 99, died Dec. 17, 2020, at his
home in Hoisington.&nbsp; He was born Jan. 23,
1921, near Galatia, to Ben and Magdalena (Dietz) Karst.&nbsp; He was baptized at Emmanuel Lutheran Church
in Milberger and attended elementary school at District #66 in Galatia.&nbsp; As many young men, he continued helping on
the family farm northeast of Galatia until he joined the Air Force in July of
1942.&nbsp; He trained at San Antonio, Texas,
Oklahoma City, Okla., Winfield, Kan. and Victoria, Texas.&nbsp; He served in New Guinea, the Philippines, Australia
and Okinawa.&nbsp; He was promoted to Captain,
flew the DC3 and was honorably discharged in 1946, awarded with numerous medals
and seven Battle Stars.&nbsp; He returned to
Galatia and married Esther Fern (Landdeck) Jan. 4, 1948, in Milberger.&nbsp; Esther died Dec. 3, 1999.A lifetime
Barton County resident, Art operated his farm and custom farmed from 1947 until
1987, selling his farm in 2010.&nbsp;
Following retirement he worked as a therapist and CNA at Great Bend
Manor and Club One Fitness.&nbsp; During his
farming career, he worked for the Barton County A.S.C.S. office from 1955-1964,
and worked part time as a construction carpenter from 1950-1982.&nbsp; He had been a member of St. Paul Lutheran
Church, Galatia, since the 1950’s, being involved over the years as Luther
League sponsor, church council deacon and chairman, Sunday School
superintendent and church choir member. Art was also a member of V.F.W. Post
7428 and American Legion Post 286, both of Hoisington. Survivors
include two sons, Mark Karst and wife Deborah “Debi” (Hansen) of Seattle, Wash.
and their children Kailee and Benjamin, and Kurt Karst and wife Melissa
(Larkin) of Sweeny, Texas, and their children Kristopher and Mekaela; one
brother, Leon Karst and wife Wanda of Rush Center; and numerous nieces and
nephews.&nbsp; He was preceded in passing by
his wife, Esther; son, Arlen Karst; brother, Carl Karst; and by two sisters Viola
(Karst) Dumler and Florence (Karst) Veach.Our dad
never lost his love for the freedom of flight, nor did he lose his love for the
people around him.&nbsp; He loved to hear and
share all the stories of people’s adventures and successes that he met in day
to day life.&nbsp; He always looked for the
good in the people around him.&nbsp; He will
be missed by those who knew him.Funeral
services will be 11:00 Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral
Home, with the family receiving friends from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. &nbsp;Pastor Nancy Mitchell will preside. Masks and
social distancing required.&nbsp; The funeral
service will be live streamed on <a href="http://www.nicholsonrickefh.net">www.nicholsonrickefh.net</a>.&nbsp;
Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery, Galatia, with military
honors conducted by McConnell Air Force Honor Guard.&nbsp; Visitation will be Noon to 8:00 p.m. Monday,
December 21, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp;
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. Paul Lutheran Church
or Clara Barton Hospital Foundation, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home,
PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at
www.nicholsonrickefh.net

Arthur “Art” Augustine Karst

Wanda Pauline (Clough) Nickels Witt, 98, died Dec. 18,
2020, at Sterling Presbyterian Manor, Sterling.&nbsp; She was born Oct. 9,
1922, in Lerado, to David Everett and Allie (Lawson) Clough.&nbsp; Wanda
married Leonard Nickels Sept. 27, 1941, at the Lerado United Methodist Church,
Lerado.&nbsp; Leonard died Aug. 26, 1975.&nbsp; She then married Arthur Witt
Jan. 20, 1979, at the Claflin United Methodist Church, Claflin.&nbsp; Arthur
died Nov. 3, 2004.

A 1940 valedictorian graduate of Langdon High School,
Wanda continued her education at Hutchinson Community College, Wichita State
University, Kansas State University, then graduating from Sterling College and
Emporia State University, receiving her Masters degree in Library Science.

Wanda, a long-time resident of Claflin, moved to Alden
July, 2019, being blessed to live in the home in which she had designed at the
age of 96.&nbsp; She was the librarian for the Little River School District,
and then moved to Claflin where she was librarian for the Claflin School
District.&nbsp; Wanda was a member of the Claflin United Methodist Church,
United Methodist Women, TOPS, and Delta Kappa Gamma.&nbsp; She enjoyed reading,
gardening, sewing, quilting and traveling.

Survivors include one son, Jim Nickels and wife Barb
of Hutchinson; two daughters, Judith Ray of Alden and Janelle Bennett and
husband Craig of Alden; grandchildren, Scott Nickels of Wichita, Jeremy Bennett
(Bridgette) of Sterling, Jaime Howard (Lindy) of Alden, Joel Bennet (Madyson)
of Hutchinson, Jill Wilson (Cullan) of Pratt; and numerous great grandchildren
and one great great grandchild.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by husbands,
Leonard Nickels and Arthur Witt; son-in-law, Robert Ray; two brothers, Otis
Clough and Vernon Clough; and one sister, Wilma Fulks.

PUBLIC VISITATION will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the
family receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; PRIVATE FAMILY services
will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Claflin United Methodist
Church,&nbsp; Claflin, with PUBLIC GRAVESIDE at 2:00 p.m. at Lerado
Cemetery.&nbsp; Pastor Diana Webster will preside.&nbsp; Services can be viewed
Wednesday afternoon on <a href="http://www.nicholsonrickefh.net">www.nicholsonrickefh.net</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or Claflin United
Methodist Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146,
Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.

Condolences
may be sent and notice viewed at <a href="http://www.nicholsonrickefh.net">www.nicholsonrickefh.net</a>

A 1940
valedictorian graduate of Langdon High School, Wanda continued her education at
Hutchinson Community College, Wichita State University, Kansas State University,
then graduating from Sterling College and Emporia State University, receiving
her Masters degree in Library Science.

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 </figure>Dateline: Claflin, KansasWanda Pauline (Clough) Nickels Witt, 98, died Dec. 18,
2020, at Sterling Presbyterian Manor, Sterling.&nbsp; She was born Oct. 9,
1922, in Lerado, to David Everett and Allie (Lawson) Clough.&nbsp; Wanda
married Leonard Nickels Sept. 27, 1941, at the Lerado United Methodist Church,
Lerado.&nbsp; Leonard died Aug. 26, 1975.&nbsp; She then married Arthur Witt
Jan. 20, 1979, at the Claflin United Methodist Church, Claflin.&nbsp; Arthur
died Nov. 3, 2004.A 1940 valedictorian graduate of Langdon High School,
Wanda continued her education at Hutchinson Community College, Wichita State
University, Kansas State University, then graduating from Sterling College and
Emporia State University, receiving her Masters degree in Library Science.Wanda, a long-time resident of Claflin, moved to Alden
July, 2019, being blessed to live in the home in which she had designed at the
age of 96.&nbsp; She was the librarian for the Little River School District,
and then moved to Claflin where she was librarian for the Claflin School
District.&nbsp; Wanda was a member of the Claflin United Methodist Church,
United Methodist Women, TOPS, and Delta Kappa Gamma.&nbsp; She enjoyed reading,
gardening, sewing, quilting and traveling.Survivors include one son, Jim Nickels and wife Barb
of Hutchinson; two daughters, Judith Ray of Alden and Janelle Bennett and
husband Craig of Alden; grandchildren, Scott Nickels of Wichita, Jeremy Bennett
(Bridgette) of Sterling, Jaime Howard (Lindy) of Alden, Joel Bennet (Madyson)
of Hutchinson, Jill Wilson (Cullan) of Pratt; and numerous great grandchildren
and one great great grandchild.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by husbands,
Leonard Nickels and Arthur Witt; son-in-law, Robert Ray; two brothers, Otis
Clough and Vernon Clough; and one sister, Wilma Fulks.PUBLIC VISITATION will be from 11:00 a.m. to 8:00
p.m., Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, with the
family receiving friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; PRIVATE FAMILY services
will be held 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 23, at Claflin United Methodist
Church,&nbsp; Claflin, with PUBLIC GRAVESIDE at 2:00 p.m. at Lerado
Cemetery.&nbsp; Pastor Diana Webster will preside.&nbsp; Services can be viewed
Wednesday afternoon on <a href="http://www.nicholsonrickefh.net">www.nicholsonrickefh.net</a>.&nbsp;
&nbsp;Memorials may be given to the American Cancer Society or Claflin United
Methodist Church, in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146,
Hoisington, KS&nbsp; 67544.Condolences
may be sent and notice viewed at <a href="http://www.nicholsonrickefh.net">www.nicholsonrickefh.net</a>A 1940
valedictorian graduate of Langdon High School, Wanda continued her education at
Hutchinson Community College, Wichita State University, Kansas State University,
then graduating from Sterling College and Emporia State University, receiving
her Masters degree in Library Science.

Wanda Pauline (Clough) Nickels Witt

Larned – Robert C. “Bob” Pivonka, 90, passed away December
18, 2020 at his home in Larned.

He was born May 16, 1930 in Rozel, the son of John Jacob and
Bessie Mabel Blackburn Pivonka.

He was a lifetime resident of Larned and worked for Everett
Avery Accounting Firm for several years, then joined First National Bank with
the firm of National Accounting. He later owned his own business as R.C.
Pivonka Accounting. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War
from 1950-1954. He was a member of Larned United Methodist Church, United
Methodist Men, Economic Development Board, Pawnee County Zoning Board, and
Larned Kiwanis Club. He served as Larned Mayor for ten years; Larned City
Council Member for Ward I; Treasurer for USD 495; Clerk, Treasurer, and Director
for Larned Recreation Commission; and was a board member and Treasurer for
Sunrise Inc.

On July 31, 1953 he married Geneva J. Phillips at Reno,
Nevada; she survives.

Other survivors include: a son, John (Kim) Pivonka,
Manassas, Virginia; two daughters, Jill (Mike) Yeager, Larned, Laurie Spencer,
Muskogee, Oklahoma; a sister, Marjory Scheufler, Belpre; eleven grandchildren
and fourteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters,
Janet Marie Pivonka and Carol Jean Stitt; a brother, John W. Pivonka; a great
granddaughter, Olivia Henderson, and a great grandson, Sam Doherty.

Private family service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December
22, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Pastor Tricia North
presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at Beckwith
Mortuary, with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Public graveside
service will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Larned Cemetery,
Larned; burial will be with military graveside rites.

Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church 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>Larned – Robert C. “Bob” Pivonka, 90, passed away December
18, 2020 at his home in Larned. He was born May 16, 1930 in Rozel, the son of John Jacob and
Bessie Mabel Blackburn Pivonka.He was a lifetime resident of Larned and worked for Everett
Avery Accounting Firm for several years, then joined First National Bank with
the firm of National Accounting. He later owned his own business as R.C.
Pivonka Accounting. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War
from 1950-1954. He was a member of Larned United Methodist Church, United
Methodist Men, Economic Development Board, Pawnee County Zoning Board, and
Larned Kiwanis Club. He served as Larned Mayor for ten years; Larned City
Council Member for Ward I; Treasurer for USD 495; Clerk, Treasurer, and Director
for Larned Recreation Commission; and was a board member and Treasurer for
Sunrise Inc.On July 31, 1953 he married Geneva J. Phillips at Reno,
Nevada; she survives.Other survivors include: a son, John (Kim) Pivonka,
Manassas, Virginia; two daughters, Jill (Mike) Yeager, Larned, Laurie Spencer,
Muskogee, Oklahoma; a sister, Marjory Scheufler, Belpre; eleven grandchildren
and fourteen great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters,
Janet Marie Pivonka and Carol Jean Stitt; a brother, John W. Pivonka; a great
granddaughter, Olivia Henderson, and a great grandson, Sam Doherty.Private family service will be 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, December
22, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, Larned with Pastor Tricia North
presiding. Service will be viewable via Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.
Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2020 at Beckwith
Mortuary, with family present from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Public graveside
service will be 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at Larned Cemetery,
Larned; burial will be with military graveside rites.Memorials may be given to Larned United Methodist Church in
care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550. Personal
condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Robert C. “Bob” Pivonka

Marvin Eugene Mader, 81, of
Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the Hays Medical
Center in Hays, Kansas.

Marvin was born on April 18, 1939,
in Grainfield, Kansas, the son of Raymond and Helen (Dreher) Mader.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated
from Russell High School in the class of 1957.&nbsp;
He attended college at Kansas University, Emporia State University, Ft.
Hays State University and Iowa State University achieving a master’s degree in
English.&nbsp; He met, fell in love and was
united in marriage to Vicky Sue Landis on May 12, 1959, in Russell.&nbsp; From this union they were blessed with four
children Robin, Michael, Cassie and Curtis.&nbsp;
The family also lived in Hays and Emporia and eventually came back to
Russell in 1981.&nbsp; Marvin worked as a
middle school and high school English teacher.&nbsp;
Over the years he owned and operated many different businesses but is best
known as the owner of Marvin’s Gardens greenhouses in Emporia and Russell.&nbsp; He was a longtime member of St. Mary Queen of
Angels Catholic Church in Russell.&nbsp; Over
the years he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and reading.&nbsp; Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his
family.&nbsp; 

Surviving family include his
daughter Robin Walters and husband Jon of Katy, Texas; son Michael Mader and
wife Brenda of Topeka, Kansas; daughter Cassie Karst and husband Kirk of
Russell, Kansas and son Raymond Curtis Mader and wife Kristy of Russell,
Kansas; sister Cynthia Meitler and husband Dick of Great Bend, Kansas; 8
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his
parents, wife Vicky on October 13, 2016, and one grandchild.

A graveside service will be held
at 2 P.M. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in
Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation and viewing
will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, December 21, 2020, at the mortuary.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M.
on Monday, December 28, 2020, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church
in Russell.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to
the Humane Society of the High Plains and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell,
Kansas, is in charge of the funeral services.

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 </figure>Marvin Eugene Mader, 81, of
Russell, Kansas, died on Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the Hays Medical
Center in Hays, Kansas.Marvin was born on April 18, 1939,
in Grainfield, Kansas, the son of Raymond and Helen (Dreher) Mader.&nbsp; He grew up in Russell, Kansas, and graduated
from Russell High School in the class of 1957.&nbsp;
He attended college at Kansas University, Emporia State University, Ft.
Hays State University and Iowa State University achieving a master’s degree in
English.&nbsp; He met, fell in love and was
united in marriage to Vicky Sue Landis on May 12, 1959, in Russell.&nbsp; From this union they were blessed with four
children Robin, Michael, Cassie and Curtis.&nbsp;
The family also lived in Hays and Emporia and eventually came back to
Russell in 1981.&nbsp; Marvin worked as a
middle school and high school English teacher.&nbsp;
Over the years he owned and operated many different businesses but is best
known as the owner of Marvin’s Gardens greenhouses in Emporia and Russell.&nbsp; He was a longtime member of St. Mary Queen of
Angels Catholic Church in Russell.&nbsp; Over
the years he enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and reading.&nbsp; Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his
family.&nbsp; Surviving family include his
daughter Robin Walters and husband Jon of Katy, Texas; son Michael Mader and
wife Brenda of Topeka, Kansas; daughter Cassie Karst and husband Kirk of
Russell, Kansas and son Raymond Curtis Mader and wife Kristy of Russell,
Kansas; sister Cynthia Meitler and husband Dick of Great Bend, Kansas; 8
grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his
parents, wife Vicky on October 13, 2016, and one grandchild.A graveside service will be held
at 2 P.M. on Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in
Russell, Kansas.&nbsp; Visitation and viewing
will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, December 21, 2020, at the mortuary.&nbsp; A memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M.
on Monday, December 28, 2020, at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church
in Russell.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to
the Humane Society of the High Plains and sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp; Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell,
Kansas, is in charge of the funeral services.

Marvin Eugene Mader

LaJune Joyce Gustin (Michaelis), 87,
died on December 17,2020 due to&nbsp;
complications from a recent stroke.

LaJune was born on April 07, 1933 in
Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Huldrich and Sarah (Deines) Michaelis. She
grew up and attended school in rural Russell County. After grade school she
helped with the family farm and worked at a local jewelry store in Russell, KS.
Later in life, while raising a family and working full time, she committed the
time and effort to obtain her GED. 

She married Charles Gustin on November
21, 1954 at the First United Methodist Church in Hoisington, Kansas. During the
first years of marriage they lived in Galatia, Great Bend and La Crosse, Kansas
before settling in Galatia in the mid 1960’s. LaJune worked at the Galatia
Co-op where she retired after 25 years of service. They moved to Great Bend a
few years ago.

As an active member of St. Paul
Lutheran Church in Galatia and most recently St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great
Bend., she volunteered her time, passion and talent for baking and sewing to
many church activities and projects. Quilting with other church members was a
favorite activity and she was known for her angel food cake. Playing the piano
and accordion, with a focus on hymns, polkas and waltzes was a joy and comfort
for her and others. 

Surviving are her four children, Brent
Gustin and wife Clare of Hays, KS, Kevin Gustin and wife Kathy of Colorado
Springs, CO, Renee Cook of Tulsa, OK and Craig Gustin and wife Stacey of
Ellsworth, KS. Seven grandchildren, Keith and Sarah Gustin, Johnathan Gustin,
Ethan and Landon Cook and Darrell and Macey Gustin and two great grandchildren,
Levi and Paige Gustin survive. Also surviving are her sister Naomi Dumler,
Canon City, Co and brother Richard Michaelis and wife Dianna, Sioux City, IA.

Her husband of 65 years, Charles
Gustin, preceded her in death last February.

LaJune was a loving, caring and
nurturing person who always put others needs before her own, she will be
greatly missed by many.

Due to the risks associated with the
Covid virus there will not be a visitation with family nor a public service.
Those who wish, can visit Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, on
Sunday, December 20, 2020, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM and then Monday, December
21, from 9:00 AM to Noon.&nbsp; Graveside
Services will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Galatia with a family only grave
side service.&nbsp; 

In lieu of flowers, the family requests
memorials be St. Paul Lutheran Church of Galatia, St. Mark Lutheran Church of Great
Bend or the Michaelis Reunion.&nbsp;
Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 

LaJune Joyce Gustin (Michaelis), 87,
died on December 17,2020 due to&nbsp;
complications from a recent stroke. LaJune was born on April 07, 1933 in
Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Huldrich and Sarah (Deines) Michaelis. She
grew up and attended school in rural Russell County. After grade school she
helped with the family farm and worked at a local jewelry store in Russell, KS.
Later in life, while raising a family and working full time, she committed the
time and effort to obtain her GED. She married Charles Gustin on November
21, 1954 at the First United Methodist Church in Hoisington, Kansas. During the
first years of marriage they lived in Galatia, Great Bend and La Crosse, Kansas
before settling in Galatia in the mid 1960’s. LaJune worked at the Galatia
Co-op where she retired after 25 years of service. They moved to Great Bend a
few years ago.As an active member of St. Paul
Lutheran Church in Galatia and most recently St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great
Bend., she volunteered her time, passion and talent for baking and sewing to
many church activities and projects. Quilting with other church members was a
favorite activity and she was known for her angel food cake. Playing the piano
and accordion, with a focus on hymns, polkas and waltzes was a joy and comfort
for her and others. Surviving are her four children, Brent
Gustin and wife Clare of Hays, KS, Kevin Gustin and wife Kathy of Colorado
Springs, CO, Renee Cook of Tulsa, OK and Craig Gustin and wife Stacey of
Ellsworth, KS. Seven grandchildren, Keith and Sarah Gustin, Johnathan Gustin,
Ethan and Landon Cook and Darrell and Macey Gustin and two great grandchildren,
Levi and Paige Gustin survive. Also surviving are her sister Naomi Dumler,
Canon City, Co and brother Richard Michaelis and wife Dianna, Sioux City, IA.Her husband of 65 years, Charles
Gustin, preceded her in death last February.LaJune was a loving, caring and
nurturing person who always put others needs before her own, she will be
greatly missed by many.Due to the risks associated with the
Covid virus there will not be a visitation with family nor a public service.
Those who wish, can visit Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, on
Sunday, December 20, 2020, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM and then Monday, December
21, from 9:00 AM to Noon.&nbsp; Graveside
Services will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Galatia with a family only grave
side service.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family requests
memorials be St. Paul Lutheran Church of Galatia, St. Mark Lutheran Church of Great
Bend or the Michaelis Reunion.&nbsp;
Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler
Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

LaJune Joyce Gustin (Michaelis)

LaJune Joyce Gustin (Michaelis), 87, died on December 17,2020, due to&nbsp; complications from a recent stroke.&nbsp;

LaJune was born on April 07, 1933, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Huldrich and Sarah (Deines) Michaelis. She grew up and attended school in rural Russell County. After grade school she helped with the family farm and worked at a local jewelry store in Russell, KS. Later in life, while raising a family and working full time, she committed the time and effort to obtain her GED.&nbsp;

She married Charles Gustin on November 21, 1954, at the First United Methodist Church in Hoisington, Kansas. During the first years of marriage, they lived in Galatia, Great Bend and La Crosse, Kansas before settling in Galatia in the mid -1960s. LaJune worked at the Galatia Co-op where she retired after 25 years of service. They moved to Great Bend a few years ago.

As an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia and most recently St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend, she volunteered her time, passion and talent for baking and sewing to many church activities and projects. Quilting with other church members was a favorite activity and she was known for her angel food cake. Playing the piano and accordion, with a focus on hymns, polkas and waltzes was a joy and comfort for her and others.&nbsp;

Surviving are her four children, Brent Gustin and wife Clare of Hays, KS, Kevin Gustin and wife Kathy of Colorado Springs, CO, Renee Cook of Tulsa, OK and Craig Gustin and wife Stacey of Ellsworth, KS. Seven grandchildren, Keith and Sarah Gustin, Johnathan Gustin, Ethan and Landon Cook and Darrell and Macey Gustin and two great grandchildren, Levi and Paige Gustin survive. Also surviving are her sister Naomi Dumler, Canon City, Co and brother Richard Michaelis and wife Dianna, Sioux City, IA.

Her husband of 65 years, Charles Gustin, preceded her in death last February.

LaJune was a loving, caring and nurturing person who always put others needs before her own, she will be greatly missed by many.

Due to the risks associated with the Covid virus there will not be a visitation with family nor a public service. Those who wish can visit Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell on Sunday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM and then Monday from 9:00 AM to Noon.&nbsp; Graveside Services will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Galatia with a family only grave side service. &nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be St. Paul Lutheran Church of Galatia, St. Mark Lutheran Church of Great Bend or the Michaelis Reunion.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>LaJune Joyce Gustin (Michaelis), 87, died on December 17,2020, due to&nbsp; complications from a recent stroke.&nbsp;LaJune was born on April 07, 1933, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Huldrich and Sarah (Deines) Michaelis. She grew up and attended school in rural Russell County. After grade school she helped with the family farm and worked at a local jewelry store in Russell, KS. Later in life, while raising a family and working full time, she committed the time and effort to obtain her GED.&nbsp;She married Charles Gustin on November 21, 1954, at the First United Methodist Church in Hoisington, Kansas. During the first years of marriage, they lived in Galatia, Great Bend and La Crosse, Kansas before settling in Galatia in the mid -1960s. LaJune worked at the Galatia Co-op where she retired after 25 years of service. They moved to Great Bend a few years ago.As an active member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Galatia and most recently St. Mark Lutheran Church in Great Bend, she volunteered her time, passion and talent for baking and sewing to many church activities and projects. Quilting with other church members was a favorite activity and she was known for her angel food cake. Playing the piano and accordion, with a focus on hymns, polkas and waltzes was a joy and comfort for her and others.&nbsp;Surviving are her four children, Brent Gustin and wife Clare of Hays, KS, Kevin Gustin and wife Kathy of Colorado Springs, CO, Renee Cook of Tulsa, OK and Craig Gustin and wife Stacey of Ellsworth, KS. Seven grandchildren, Keith and Sarah Gustin, Johnathan Gustin, Ethan and Landon Cook and Darrell and Macey Gustin and two great grandchildren, Levi and Paige Gustin survive. Also surviving are her sister Naomi Dumler, Canon City, Co and brother Richard Michaelis and wife Dianna, Sioux City, IA.Her husband of 65 years, Charles Gustin, preceded her in death last February.LaJune was a loving, caring and nurturing person who always put others needs before her own, she will be greatly missed by many.Due to the risks associated with the Covid virus there will not be a visitation with family nor a public service. Those who wish can visit Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell on Sunday from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM and then Monday from 9:00 AM to Noon.&nbsp; Graveside Services will be at the Fairview Cemetery in Galatia with a family only grave side service. &nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be St. Paul Lutheran Church of Galatia, St. Mark Lutheran Church of Great Bend or the Michaelis Reunion.&nbsp; Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

LaJune Joyce Gustin

Larned&nbsp; -
Darrell Dean Tanner, 86, passed away December 16, 2020 at Hays Medical Center,
Hays, Kansas.

He was born January 17, 1934 in Wamego, the son of
Clarence A. and Clara McKowen Tanner.&nbsp; A
longtime area resident.&nbsp; He worked for
Cooper feed, Ark Valley Implement, Pawnee Beef Builders, Delaney Implement and
retired from USD#495 School District.

He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
and the Knights of Columbus, both of Larned.&nbsp;
In his early years he enjoyed rodeo and training horses.&nbsp; He was very proud of his children and
grandchildren.&nbsp; His passion was outdoor
gardening and meticulously maintaining his yard and lawn.&nbsp; He was also an avid sports fan.

On August 10, 1957 he married Jean Berroth in Paxico. &nbsp;She survives.

Other survivors include; four sons, Mike, Larned, Rick
(Kathy) Topeka, Rob (Donna), Garden City, Brent (Denise), Manhattan and; a
sister, Betty Volz, Dodge City and nine grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by; seven brothers, Wilbur,
John, Harold, Ronald, Dale, Charles and Argel, four sisters, Mary Turner, Alice
Brost, Lucille Frazier and Dorothy Judy, a grandson, David Tanner and a
daughter-in-law, Kathy Tanner.

Private Memorial Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Monday December
21, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Bernard Felix presiding.&nbsp; Service will be viewable via facebook live at
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.&nbsp; Vigil service and rosary will be 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary.&nbsp;
Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary.&nbsp;

Memorials may be given to the Larned High School
Booster Club in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Larned&nbsp; -
Darrell Dean Tanner, 86, passed away December 16, 2020 at Hays Medical Center,
Hays, Kansas.He was born January 17, 1934 in Wamego, the son of
Clarence A. and Clara McKowen Tanner.&nbsp; A
longtime area resident.&nbsp; He worked for
Cooper feed, Ark Valley Implement, Pawnee Beef Builders, Delaney Implement and
retired from USD#495 School District.He was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church
and the Knights of Columbus, both of Larned.&nbsp;
In his early years he enjoyed rodeo and training horses.&nbsp; He was very proud of his children and
grandchildren.&nbsp; His passion was outdoor
gardening and meticulously maintaining his yard and lawn.&nbsp; He was also an avid sports fan.On August 10, 1957 he married Jean Berroth in Paxico. &nbsp;She survives.Other survivors include; four sons, Mike, Larned, Rick
(Kathy) Topeka, Rob (Donna), Garden City, Brent (Denise), Manhattan and; a
sister, Betty Volz, Dodge City and nine grandchildren and two great
grandchildren.He was preceded in death by; seven brothers, Wilbur,
John, Harold, Ronald, Dale, Charles and Argel, four sisters, Mary Turner, Alice
Brost, Lucille Frazier and Dorothy Judy, a grandson, David Tanner and a
daughter-in-law, Kathy Tanner.Private Memorial Mass will be 10:00 a.m. Monday December
21, 2020 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church with Father Bernard Felix presiding.&nbsp; Service will be viewable via facebook live at
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.&nbsp; Vigil service and rosary will be 7:00 p.m.
Sunday, December 20, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary.&nbsp;
Visitation will be 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the mortuary.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to the Larned High School
Booster Club in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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