Larned – David B. Welch, 80, passed away December 13, 2020
at University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus.

He was born February 5, 1940 in Great Bend, the son of John
and Essie Baugher Welch.

A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer/rancher his entire
life as well as a contract pumper in the oilfield.&nbsp; Many years he and his father raised and
traveled the show circuit with Welch Polled Hereford Cattle winning many
awards. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Larned. 

Survivors include: a daughter, Patricia (Tom) Holaday,
Garfield; a son, John D. Welch, Larned; companion, Coreen Augustine, Larned; a
sister, Edwyna (Bob)Barstow, Crozet, Virginia; four grandchildren, Christina
(Derek) Blain, Garfield, David (Daisy) Welch, Kinsley, Heather (Jacob Woods)
Holaday, Larned, Luke Welch, Larned; and five great grandchildren, Logan,
Brecklynn, John, Matthew, and Theo; and many nieces and nephews and Floyd, the
cat that thinks he’s human. 

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters,
Lavina Scheuerman and Linda Drews.

A private family service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday,
December 24, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel 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. Wednesday, December 23, 2020, with
family present from 7-8 pm, at Beckwith Mortuary. A public graveside service
will be 11:30 a.m. at Garfield Cemetery, Garfield. Friends are invited to join
in a funeral procession from Beckwith Mortuary to Garfield Cemetery by way of
David’s farmstead, procession will leave the mortuary at 10:45 a.m.

Memorials may be given to the Tired Iron Show or the First
Presbyterian 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 – David B. Welch, 80, passed away December 13, 2020
at University of Kansas Health System Pawnee Valley Campus.He was born February 5, 1940 in Great Bend, the son of John
and Essie Baugher Welch.A lifetime area resident, he was a farmer/rancher his entire
life as well as a contract pumper in the oilfield.&nbsp; Many years he and his father raised and
traveled the show circuit with Welch Polled Hereford Cattle winning many
awards. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Larned. Survivors include: a daughter, Patricia (Tom) Holaday,
Garfield; a son, John D. Welch, Larned; companion, Coreen Augustine, Larned; a
sister, Edwyna (Bob)Barstow, Crozet, Virginia; four grandchildren, Christina
(Derek) Blain, Garfield, David (Daisy) Welch, Kinsley, Heather (Jacob Woods)
Holaday, Larned, Luke Welch, Larned; and five great grandchildren, Logan,
Brecklynn, John, Matthew, and Theo; and many nieces and nephews and Floyd, the
cat that thinks he’s human. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters,
Lavina Scheuerman and Linda Drews.A private family service will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday,
December 24, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel 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. Wednesday, December 23, 2020, with
family present from 7-8 pm, at Beckwith Mortuary. A public graveside service
will be 11:30 a.m. at Garfield Cemetery, Garfield. Friends are invited to join
in a funeral procession from Beckwith Mortuary to Garfield Cemetery by way of
David’s farmstead, procession will leave the mortuary at 10:45 a.m.Memorials may be given to the Tired Iron Show or the First
Presbyterian Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas
67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

David B. Welch

Helen V. Johnson, age 100, of Denver, passed away on December 13, 2020 
at the Denver Hospice Care Center.&nbsp; She was born on October 12, 1920 in 
rural Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas to William and Viola (Grout) 
Pancake.&nbsp; Helen married Kermit Johnson on May 29, 1943 in Colby.&nbsp; She 
was an elementary school teacher and a homemaker. After her 
marriage, Helen spent 53 years as a housewife and community member of 
Gove County.&nbsp; After Kermit's death in May, 1996, Helen moved from one of
 her children to the next.&nbsp; In 2004, she arrived in Denver to be near 
her daughter, Rose.&nbsp; She married Jack Kent in 2005. Helen is 
survived by her sons:&nbsp; Bill (Darlene) Johnson of Berthoud, CO, Don 
(Donna) Johnson of Lawrence, Andy (Debi) Johnson of Grand Junction, Co, 
Steve (Jil) Johnson of Great Bend, and Walter (Georgia) Johnson of 
Healy, as well as her daughter, Rose Castle of Denver, CO, a brother, 
Warren Pancake of Dayville, OR, 14 grandchildren, 24 great 
grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded 
in death by husbands:&nbsp; Kermit Johnson and Jack Kent, grandsons:&nbsp; Clint 
Johnson and Christopher Johnson, and siblings:&nbsp; Joseph Pancake Jr., Vera
 Knudson, Marjorie Ramge, Nina Jensen, Alfred Pancake, and Delmar 
Pancake. Graveside service for family and friends will be on 
Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at the Gove Cemetery, with Pastor
 Bud Tuxhorn officiating.&nbsp; The Service will be open to the public. Memorials
 may be made to Windsor Gardens Community Church in care of 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748. The family is planning a celebration of Helen's life at a later date.

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Helen V. Johnson, age 100, of Denver, passed away on December 13, 2020 
at the Denver Hospice Care Center.&nbsp; She was born on October 12, 1920 in 
rural Atwood, Rawlins County, Kansas to William and Viola (Grout) 
Pancake.&nbsp; Helen married Kermit Johnson on May 29, 1943 in Colby.&nbsp; She 
was an elementary school teacher and a homemaker. After her 
marriage, Helen spent 53 years as a housewife and community member of 
Gove County.&nbsp; After Kermit's death in May, 1996, Helen moved from one of
 her children to the next.&nbsp; In 2004, she arrived in Denver to be near 
her daughter, Rose.&nbsp; She married Jack Kent in 2005. Helen is 
survived by her sons:&nbsp; Bill (Darlene) Johnson of Berthoud, CO, Don 
(Donna) Johnson of Lawrence, Andy (Debi) Johnson of Grand Junction, Co, 
Steve (Jil) Johnson of Great Bend, and Walter (Georgia) Johnson of 
Healy, as well as her daughter, Rose Castle of Denver, CO, a brother, 
Warren Pancake of Dayville, OR, 14 grandchildren, 24 great 
grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded 
in death by husbands:&nbsp; Kermit Johnson and Jack Kent, grandsons:&nbsp; Clint 
Johnson and Christopher Johnson, and siblings:&nbsp; Joseph Pancake Jr., Vera
 Knudson, Marjorie Ramge, Nina Jensen, Alfred Pancake, and Delmar 
Pancake. Graveside service for family and friends will be on 
Friday, December 18, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. at the Gove Cemetery, with Pastor
 Bud Tuxhorn officiating.&nbsp; The Service will be open to the public. Memorials
 may be made to Windsor Gardens Community Church in care of 
Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, KS&nbsp; 67748. The family is planning a celebration of Helen's life at a later date.

Helen V. Johnson

GREAT BEND -
Richard Buess, 84, passed away December 15, 2020, at Divine Care Home, Wichita.
He was born June 14, 1936, at Great Bend, to Walter &amp; Mary Buess.

Richard
proudly served his county in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1954-1958. During that
time, he was stationed in Hawaii, Japan and Adac, Alaska. Returning from his
tour of duty, Richard married in 1959 and later divorced. To this union were
born four children, Karlyn, Richard, Rodney, and Kerri. In 1995 he married
Doris Montgomery in Great Bend. 

Although he
worked in the oilfields of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, as well as Scotland for
a period of time, Richard always considered Great Bend his home. Later years
found him doing mechanical work on cars, then oilfield trucks. He was a member
of the Eagles Lodge in Great Bend. Richard enjoyed fishing, reading and
especially enjoyed spending time with his family. 

Survivors
include, his wife Doris of the home; three sons, Richard Buess, Rodney Buess,
and Jeff Lutt and wife Melissa, all of Great Bend; three daughters, Karlyn
Jantz and husband Karl of Pecos, Tex., Kerrie Buess of Great Bend, and Michelle
Hertel of Fort Worth, Tex.; a sister, Margie Buess of Fort Worth, Tex.; ten
grandchildren, Kody Jantz, Kory Jantz, Kalyn Jantz, Kasey Jantz, Hope Buess,
Derrick Buess, Jessica Hertel, Barrett Lutt, Ellie Lutt, and Destiny Stickney;
and five great grandchildren, Dallas Buess, Jamie Lynn Buess, Deseree Buess,
Jarex Buess, and Alexa Buess. He was preceded in death by his parents; a
brother, John Buess and an infant brother; as well as a grandson, Dustin Buess.


Visitation
will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December
19, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding.
Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery North, with Military Rites conducted
by the United States Marine Corp. In lieu of flowers, memorials are designated
to Golden Belt Humane Society or Rivercross Hospice in Wichita, in care of
Bryant Funeral Home. 

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

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Richard Buess, 84, passed away December 15, 2020, at Divine Care Home, Wichita.
He was born June 14, 1936, at Great Bend, to Walter &amp; Mary Buess. Richard
proudly served his county in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1954-1958. During that
time, he was stationed in Hawaii, Japan and Adac, Alaska. Returning from his
tour of duty, Richard married in 1959 and later divorced. To this union were
born four children, Karlyn, Richard, Rodney, and Kerri. In 1995 he married
Doris Montgomery in Great Bend. Although he
worked in the oilfields of Colorado, Wyoming, Montana, as well as Scotland for
a period of time, Richard always considered Great Bend his home. Later years
found him doing mechanical work on cars, then oilfield trucks. He was a member
of the Eagles Lodge in Great Bend. Richard enjoyed fishing, reading and
especially enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors
include, his wife Doris of the home; three sons, Richard Buess, Rodney Buess,
and Jeff Lutt and wife Melissa, all of Great Bend; three daughters, Karlyn
Jantz and husband Karl of Pecos, Tex., Kerrie Buess of Great Bend, and Michelle
Hertel of Fort Worth, Tex.; a sister, Margie Buess of Fort Worth, Tex.; ten
grandchildren, Kody Jantz, Kory Jantz, Kalyn Jantz, Kasey Jantz, Hope Buess,
Derrick Buess, Jessica Hertel, Barrett Lutt, Ellie Lutt, and Destiny Stickney;
and five great grandchildren, Dallas Buess, Jamie Lynn Buess, Deseree Buess,
Jarex Buess, and Alexa Buess. He was preceded in death by his parents; a
brother, John Buess and an infant brother; as well as a grandson, Dustin Buess.
Visitation
will be held from Noon to 9:00 p.m., Friday, December 18, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home. Funeral Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, December
19, 2020, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Pastor Larry Schumacher presiding.
Interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery North, with Military Rites conducted
by the United States Marine Corp. In lieu of flowers, memorials are designated
to Golden Belt Humane Society or Rivercross Hospice in Wichita, 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

Richard Buess

Mary Ann Kepka, age 81 of Ellis, Kansas
 passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society, 
Ellis. She was born February 23, 1939 in Hays, Kansas to Rudolph and 
Johanna (Augustine) Gnad. She married Leonard Kepka on June 20, 1964 in 
Ellis. He preceded her in death on November 13, 2004.

Mary Ann was a homemaker and enjoyed 
playing Bingo as well as spending time with her family. She was a member
 of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;

She is survived by a son, Robert L. 
Kepka of Olathe, Kansas, a daughter, Susan Kepka of Hays; a sister, 
JoAnn Gnad of Ellis and two grandchildren, Maxwell and Jillian Kepka.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents; three brothers, John, Ralph and Clarence Gnad and three 
sisters,Theresa Reitmeyer, Ann Doerfler and infant sister, Dorothy Gnad.

Funeral services will be held at a later date with inurnment in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Ellis.

Memorials are suggested to be used 
according to the wishes of the family and made payable to Robert Kepka 
or Susan Kepka and may be sent in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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

Mary Ann Kepka, age 81 of Ellis, Kansas
 passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at the Good Samaritan Society, 
Ellis. She was born February 23, 1939 in Hays, Kansas to Rudolph and 
Johanna (Augustine) Gnad. She married Leonard Kepka on June 20, 1964 in 
Ellis. He preceded her in death on November 13, 2004.Mary Ann was a homemaker and enjoyed 
playing Bingo as well as spending time with her family. She was a member
 of St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp;She is survived by a son, Robert L. 
Kepka of Olathe, Kansas, a daughter, Susan Kepka of Hays; a sister, 
JoAnn Gnad of Ellis and two grandchildren, Maxwell and Jillian Kepka.She was preceded in death by her 
parents; three brothers, John, Ralph and Clarence Gnad and three 
sisters,Theresa Reitmeyer, Ann Doerfler and infant sister, Dorothy Gnad.Funeral services will be held at a later date with inurnment in the St. Mary's Cemetery, Ellis.Memorials are suggested to be used 
according to the wishes of the family and made payable to Robert Kepka 
or Susan Kepka and may be sent in care of Brock's-Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Mary Ann Kepka

Dateline: Great Bend, Kansas

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

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

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

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

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

Public
visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at
Bryant Funeral Home. Private family graveside services, with Rev. Joshua Leu
presiding, will be held at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp;
Graveside services can be viewed on Bryant Funeral Home’s website, <a href="http://www.bryantfh.net">www.bryantfh.net</a>.&nbsp; Celebration of Life services will be held at
a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to
U.S.D. 428 Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great
Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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

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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend, KansasJenny Lynn
Allford, 87, passed away December 14, 2020, at Brookdale Senior Living, Great
Bend, Kan.&nbsp; She was born June 21, 1933,
at Thrifty, Texas, to Raymond Howell and Lynna Jo (Pearson) Rucker. &nbsp;Jenny married Robert L. Allford June 3, 1955,
at Kermit, Texas.&nbsp; He died Nov. 28, 2016.Jenny
graduated from Kermit High School, Kermit, Texas, in 1949. She attended East
Texas State University from 1949-1951, and transferred to Texas Technological
University where she received her Bachelor of Music Education degree in 1953.Jenny, a
resident of Great Bend since 1969, was a long time vocal music instructor for
USD 428 and area musician.&nbsp; She began her
teaching career in 1953 in Plainview, Texas, as a junior high choral music
instructor. She moved to the high school the following year and continued
teaching in Texas until 1969. In 1969, Jenny accepted the vocal music position
at Roosevelt Junior High School in Great Bend. She taught at Roosevelt until
1978, and then moved to Great Bend High School, where she continued to teach
vocal music for 16 years, until her retirement in 1994.&nbsp; Jenny was a
current member of First Christian Church, previously holding membership at
First United Methodist Church, serving as Director of the Chancel Choir and Chancel
Choir accompanist. She had also been the accompanist for the Barton County
Choral Society, Lyric Singers Community Chorus, Great Bend Community Theater and
Barton County Community Choir.&nbsp;
Professionally, Jenny was a member of KMEA, NEA, MENC, American Choral
Directors Association, former board member of Barton County Young Men’s
Association, 2010 Class of GBHS Hall of Fame., KMEA District 5 Chairman and
State Choral Chairman and former officer of Texas MEA.Survivors
include her two sons, Allan Allford and wife Debbie of Scottsdale, Ariz. And
Evan Allford and wife Karla of Edmond, Okla.; three grandchildren, Ben Allford,
Josh Allford and his wife Lauren, and Abby Holley and husband Rob; and one great
grandchild, Molly Allford.&nbsp; She was
preceded in passing by her husband, Bob, and one brother, Joe Rucker.Public
visitation will be from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at
Bryant Funeral Home. Private family graveside services, with Rev. Joshua Leu
presiding, will be held at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp;
Graveside services can be viewed on Bryant Funeral Home’s website, <a href="http://www.bryantfh.net">www.bryantfh.net</a>.&nbsp; Celebration of Life services will be held at
a later date.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to
U.S.D. 428 Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, 1425 Patton Rd., Great
Bend, KS&nbsp; 67530.&nbsp;&nbsp; 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; Bryant Funeral Home&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1425 Patton Road&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Great Bend, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 67530

Jenny Lynn Allford

SOUTHERN
PINES, NC - Steven Lacy Replogle, 63, of Southern Pines, N.C., passed away
December 11, 2020, in Southern Pines. He was born October 20, 1957, in Great
Bend, Kan., the son of Charles B. Replogle, M.D. and Lois (Lacy) Replogle.

He graduated
from Great Bend High School in 1976, and later from the University of Kansas in
1984, where he was member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He worked many years
in sales for hotels in Kansas, Texas, Tennessee and North Carolina. He was the
director of Sales for Legacy Golf Links in Aberdeen/Pinehurst, N.C. for the
last 14 years. 

He was a
former member of the First Congregational Church in Great Bend. He was a life
member of the University of Kansas Alumni Association, member of AA and proudly
celebrated over 24 years of sobriety, Sandpiper of Southern Pines Golf Club and
Carolina Golf Association.&nbsp; Larry was
also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
of Pinehurst/Southern Pines Aberdeen, traveling all over the Northeast and
Canada promoting golf in the Pinehurst area. &nbsp;He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and
exceptional friend. 

He is
survived by his mother; three sisters, Jane (Jerry) Barber of Richmond, Va.,
Susan (Jim) Debes and Anne (Larry) Kutina both of Great Bend. Also surviving
are his adoring nieces and nephews he referred to as “his kids”: Parker Rhoads,
Caitlin Debes, Colton Debes, Andrew Kutina, Madison Debes Blackmon, Elizabeth Kutina,
Kyle Barber, Ryan Barber and Kristen Barber; and many beloved friends. He was
preceded in death by his father; his niece, Stephanie Rhoads; and his
grandparents. 

Cremation
has taken place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. In
lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First Tee of the Sandhills, PO
Box 3791, Pinehurst, NC 28374.

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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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PINES, NC - Steven Lacy Replogle, 63, of Southern Pines, N.C., passed away
December 11, 2020, in Southern Pines. He was born October 20, 1957, in Great
Bend, Kan., the son of Charles B. Replogle, M.D. and Lois (Lacy) Replogle. He graduated
from Great Bend High School in 1976, and later from the University of Kansas in
1984, where he was member of Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He worked many years
in sales for hotels in Kansas, Texas, Tennessee and North Carolina. He was the
director of Sales for Legacy Golf Links in Aberdeen/Pinehurst, N.C. for the
last 14 years. He was a
former member of the First Congregational Church in Great Bend. He was a life
member of the University of Kansas Alumni Association, member of AA and proudly
celebrated over 24 years of sobriety, Sandpiper of Southern Pines Golf Club and
Carolina Golf Association.&nbsp; Larry was
also a member of the Chamber of Commerce and the Convention and Visitor’s Bureau
of Pinehurst/Southern Pines Aberdeen, traveling all over the Northeast and
Canada promoting golf in the Pinehurst area. &nbsp;He was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and
exceptional friend. He is
survived by his mother; three sisters, Jane (Jerry) Barber of Richmond, Va.,
Susan (Jim) Debes and Anne (Larry) Kutina both of Great Bend. Also surviving
are his adoring nieces and nephews he referred to as “his kids”: Parker Rhoads,
Caitlin Debes, Colton Debes, Andrew Kutina, Madison Debes Blackmon, Elizabeth Kutina,
Kyle Barber, Ryan Barber and Kristen Barber; and many beloved friends. He was
preceded in death by his father; his niece, Stephanie Rhoads; and his
grandparents. Cremation
has taken place and a private memorial service will be held at a later date. In
lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the First Tee of the Sandhills, PO
Box 3791, Pinehurst, NC 28374.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

Steven Lacy Replogle

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

Public visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at
Bryant Funeral Home. Private family graveside services, with Rev. Joshua Leu
presiding, will be held at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; Celebration of Life
services will be held at a later date.&nbsp; 

Jenny Lynn Allford, 87, passed away December 14, 2020,
at Brookdale Senior Living, Great Bend, Kan.&nbsp; She was born June 21, 1933,
at Thrifty, Texas, to Raymond Howell and Lynna Jo (Pearson) Rucker.&nbsp; Jenny
married Robert L. Allford June 3, 1955, at Kermit, Texas.&nbsp; He died Nov.
28, 2016.Public visitation will be Wednesday, Dec. 16, 2020, at
Bryant Funeral Home. Private family graveside services, with Rev. Joshua Leu
presiding, will be held at Great Bend Cemetery.&nbsp; Celebration of Life
services will be held at a later date.&nbsp;

Larned – Patricia Ann McMillan, 71, passed away December 13,
2020 at her home in Larned.

She was born May 8, 1949 in San Francisco, California, the
daughter of Harold and Margaret Dodge Hogan.

Moving from Massachusetts, she was an area resident for a
year and a half. She was an LPN and was of the Episcopal faith. She was a past president
of the Eagles Auxiliary in Puyallup, Washington, loved history, reading, site
seeing, road trips, gardening, her kids, and her grandkids.

She married James McMillan in Michigan; he preceded her in
death on March 29, 2015.

Survivors include: two daughters, Heather Jamieson, Larned,
Jessica (Ray) Shirley, Spring Hill, Florida; four sons, James (Lisa) McMillan,
Brady, Texas, Sean McMillan, Tennessee, Harold (Bella) McMillan, Larned, David
(Mila) McMillan, Philippines; eight grandchildren, Megan Jamieson, Loren
Jamieson, Brayden McMillan, CJ Violango, Harold McMillan Jr., Michela Shirley,
Avery McMillan, and Aiden McMillan.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. 

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

Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital or Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477,
Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

<figure>
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 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Larned – Patricia Ann McMillan, 71, passed away December 13,
2020 at her home in Larned.She was born May 8, 1949 in San Francisco, California, the
daughter of Harold and Margaret Dodge Hogan.Moving from Massachusetts, she was an area resident for a
year and a half. She was an LPN and was of the Episcopal faith. She was a past president
of the Eagles Auxiliary in Puyallup, Washington, loved history, reading, site
seeing, road trips, gardening, her kids, and her grandkids.She married James McMillan in Michigan; he preceded her in
death on March 29, 2015.Survivors include: two daughters, Heather Jamieson, Larned,
Jessica (Ray) Shirley, Spring Hill, Florida; four sons, James (Lisa) McMillan,
Brady, Texas, Sean McMillan, Tennessee, Harold (Bella) McMillan, Larned, David
(Mila) McMillan, Philippines; eight grandchildren, Megan Jamieson, Loren
Jamieson, Brayden McMillan, CJ Violango, Harold McMillan Jr., Michela Shirley,
Avery McMillan, and Aiden McMillan.She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at
this time.Memorials may be given to St. Jude Children’s Research
Hospital or Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477,
Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Patricia Ann McMillan

Chickasha, Oklahoma- Terril
Dee McBride, 75, went to meet his Lord and Savior, December 12, 2020, at Mercy
Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

He was Born February 10,
1945, in Dodge City, Kansas, and grew up in an old farm house between Fellsburg
and Centerview, Kansas. He was the son of M. Earl McBride and Fern (Myers)
McBride. He was a Medical Administrator for a group of Doctors for Medical
Radiology in Chickasha, Ok and surrounding cities. 

Terril graduated from Lewis
high school in 1963. He had a Southwestern College Scholarship to play football
in Winfield, Kansas. While in College he was All Kansas Collegiate Athletic
Conference Half Back in Football. He received his Masters Degree from Kansas
State University and continued his doctorate studies at Oklahoma University, Go
Sooners! Terril married his high school sweetheart Christina McLean on February
11, 1967 in Lewis, Kansas and they had been married for 53 years. He served in
the Army medical field San Antonio hospital second lieutenant and later made
Captain in the Army Reserve. He a was member of Masonic Chickasha Lodge #94,
A.F.&amp;A.M.&nbsp; He also was a Thirty
Second degree Scottish Rite Mason of Guthrie Consistory. He spent a year as the
National President of Radiologist Business Managers Association. He was a
member of the First Baptist Church in Chickasha, OK. Terril was instrumental in
organizing, fundraising and helping to facilitate AU tournaments for baseball
all throughout Chickasha and the surrounding cities. His biggest accomplishment
was the L.J. Powell Baseball Complex at the Chickasha High School. In
retirement you would often find Terril taking trips to the post office,
golfing, hunting, traveling to visit his children, grandchildren, friends and
he loved coming back home to Kansas and was always ready to help with harvest
every year. He enjoyed his winters in Mesa Arizona where he spent time as Mayor
of S street. He was a devoted husband and brother, a very dedicated and present
father who doted on his grandchildren and daughters in law. There was not one
thing you could ask of him that he wouldn’t do for his family. He was a great
friend, a beloved son-in-law, son and brother. He will be remembered for his
laughter, smiles, kindness, intelligence, and friendship. His daily calls to
his sons will be missed immeasurably. He was their best friend, their guide,
their compass. He was the biggest champion to all that knew him. He was the
Best Papa in the whole world! He loved his family fiercely!

Survivors include his loving
wife, Christina, two sons, Kip (Noelle) McBride, Reading Pennsylvania, Kyle
(Nicole) McBride, San Diego, California; Five Grandchildren, Weston McBride,
Autumn McBride, Logan McBride, Hunter McBride and Tristan Barnett; One best
friend and sister, Bonita McBride, Larned, Kansas; two cousins, Paula K.
Peppard and Jay O’Conner; lastly his adored niece, nephews and great nieces and
nephew.

Predeceased by his parents
M. Earl McBride and Fern McBride.

Funeral Services will be at
10:00a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the United Methodist Church, Lewis,
Kansas with Rev. Melissa Naylor presiding.&nbsp;
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. Friday, December 18, 2020 at Beckwith
Mortuary, 916 Main St., Larned. Burial will be in Wayne Cemetery, Lewis KS with
Masonic graveside rites provided by Masonic Lodge #220 and Military graveside
rites provided by United States Army and Kinsley VFW Post #7349.

In lieu of flowers please
send donations to Masonic Lodge #220 of Lewis and Lewis United Methodist Church
in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1608044599230.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Chickasha, Oklahoma- Terril
Dee McBride, 75, went to meet his Lord and Savior, December 12, 2020, at Mercy
Hospital, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.He was Born February 10,
1945, in Dodge City, Kansas, and grew up in an old farm house between Fellsburg
and Centerview, Kansas. He was the son of M. Earl McBride and Fern (Myers)
McBride. He was a Medical Administrator for a group of Doctors for Medical
Radiology in Chickasha, Ok and surrounding cities. Terril graduated from Lewis
high school in 1963. He had a Southwestern College Scholarship to play football
in Winfield, Kansas. While in College he was All Kansas Collegiate Athletic
Conference Half Back in Football. He received his Masters Degree from Kansas
State University and continued his doctorate studies at Oklahoma University, Go
Sooners! Terril married his high school sweetheart Christina McLean on February
11, 1967 in Lewis, Kansas and they had been married for 53 years. He served in
the Army medical field San Antonio hospital second lieutenant and later made
Captain in the Army Reserve. He a was member of Masonic Chickasha Lodge #94,
A.F.&amp;A.M.&nbsp; He also was a Thirty
Second degree Scottish Rite Mason of Guthrie Consistory. He spent a year as the
National President of Radiologist Business Managers Association. He was a
member of the First Baptist Church in Chickasha, OK. Terril was instrumental in
organizing, fundraising and helping to facilitate AU tournaments for baseball
all throughout Chickasha and the surrounding cities. His biggest accomplishment
was the L.J. Powell Baseball Complex at the Chickasha High School. In
retirement you would often find Terril taking trips to the post office,
golfing, hunting, traveling to visit his children, grandchildren, friends and
he loved coming back home to Kansas and was always ready to help with harvest
every year. He enjoyed his winters in Mesa Arizona where he spent time as Mayor
of S street. He was a devoted husband and brother, a very dedicated and present
father who doted on his grandchildren and daughters in law. There was not one
thing you could ask of him that he wouldn’t do for his family. He was a great
friend, a beloved son-in-law, son and brother. He will be remembered for his
laughter, smiles, kindness, intelligence, and friendship. His daily calls to
his sons will be missed immeasurably. He was their best friend, their guide,
their compass. He was the biggest champion to all that knew him. He was the
Best Papa in the whole world! He loved his family fiercely!Survivors include his loving
wife, Christina, two sons, Kip (Noelle) McBride, Reading Pennsylvania, Kyle
(Nicole) McBride, San Diego, California; Five Grandchildren, Weston McBride,
Autumn McBride, Logan McBride, Hunter McBride and Tristan Barnett; One best
friend and sister, Bonita McBride, Larned, Kansas; two cousins, Paula K.
Peppard and Jay O’Conner; lastly his adored niece, nephews and great nieces and
nephew.Predeceased by his parents
M. Earl McBride and Fern McBride.Funeral Services will be at
10:00a.m. Saturday, December 19, 2020, at the United Methodist Church, Lewis,
Kansas with Rev. Melissa Naylor presiding.&nbsp;
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. Friday, December 18, 2020 at Beckwith
Mortuary, 916 Main St., Larned. Burial will be in Wayne Cemetery, Lewis KS with
Masonic graveside rites provided by Masonic Lodge #220 and Military graveside
rites provided by United States Army and Kinsley VFW Post #7349.In lieu of flowers please
send donations to Masonic Lodge #220 of Lewis and Lewis United Methodist Church
in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal
condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>

Terril Dee McBride

Dateline: Great Bend,
Kansas

Petra
Santoyo-Saucedo, 83, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, at University of
Kansas Campus, Great Bend. She was born June 28, 1937, in Durango, Mexico, the
daughter of Federico and Santos (Saucedo) Santoyo. She married Julio Palacios
in 1989, he preceded her in death.

Petra has
been a resident of Great Bend since 1998. She is a member of Prince of Peace Parish
St. Rose Catholic Church. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and flowers. She
loved spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors
include three sons Manuel Santoyo of Garden City, Julio Palacios of Great Bend,
and Luis Palacios of Juarez Chihuha, Mexico; four daughters Norma Martinez of
Garden City, Olivia Briones of Austin, TX, Angelica Escobedo of Great Bend, and
Maria Garcia of Grand Island, NE; one sister Maria Enedina Santoyo of Palacio
Mexico; twelve grandsons and thirteen granddaughters and many great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Eleazar
Palacios, and a brother Isidro Santoyo-Saucedo. 

Visitation
will be 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, December 14, 2020, funeral service will
be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020, and both at Bryant Funeral Home, with
Father Don Bedore presiding, burial will follow at Great Bend North Cemetery.

Memorial is
designated to Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

<figure>
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 </figure>Dateline: Great Bend,
KansasPetra
Santoyo-Saucedo, 83, passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, at University of
Kansas Campus, Great Bend. She was born June 28, 1937, in Durango, Mexico, the
daughter of Federico and Santos (Saucedo) Santoyo. She married Julio Palacios
in 1989, he preceded her in death.Petra has
been a resident of Great Bend since 1998. She is a member of Prince of Peace Parish
St. Rose Catholic Church. She enjoyed crocheting, gardening and flowers. She
loved spending time with her family and friends.Survivors
include three sons Manuel Santoyo of Garden City, Julio Palacios of Great Bend,
and Luis Palacios of Juarez Chihuha, Mexico; four daughters Norma Martinez of
Garden City, Olivia Briones of Austin, TX, Angelica Escobedo of Great Bend, and
Maria Garcia of Grand Island, NE; one sister Maria Enedina Santoyo of Palacio
Mexico; twelve grandsons and thirteen granddaughters and many great
grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, son Eleazar
Palacios, and a brother Isidro Santoyo-Saucedo. Visitation
will be 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Monday, December 14, 2020, funeral service will
be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, December 15, 2020, and both at Bryant Funeral Home, with
Father Don Bedore presiding, burial will follow at Great Bend North Cemetery.Memorial is
designated to Kans for Kids, 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

Petra Santoyo-Saucedo

Larned – Owen Harold Dixon, 76, passed away December 13,
2020 at Diversicare of Larned.

He was born June 17, 1944 in Hoisington, the sone of Owen
Henry and Rilla Sawyer Dixon.

A longtime area resident he was of the Christian faith. He
was a psychologist and worked for Larned State Hospital for 34 years and Larned
Correctional Mental Health Facility for 10 years. He was a past member and
president of USD 495 school board, member of the Sunrise board, a member and
past president of Larned Country Club, and loved traveling, gambling and
golfing.

On March 2, 1968 he married Janet Adams at Lewis; she
survives.

Other survivors include: a son, Mike Dixon, Dallas, Texas; a
daughter, Stacee Odom, St. Clair, Missouri; a sister, Verna Dixon, Portland, Oregon;
and two brothers, David Dixon, Ellinwood, and Jim Dixon, Pittsburg, California.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ona
Barnes. 

Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020
at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, 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>.
Military Rites will be presented by the United States Army immediately following
the service. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17,
2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

Memorials may be given to Larned Men’s Golf Association or
Kindred Hospice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.
Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Larned – Owen Harold Dixon, 76, passed away December 13,
2020 at Diversicare of Larned.He was born June 17, 1944 in Hoisington, the sone of Owen
Henry and Rilla Sawyer Dixon.A longtime area resident he was of the Christian faith. He
was a psychologist and worked for Larned State Hospital for 34 years and Larned
Correctional Mental Health Facility for 10 years. He was a past member and
president of USD 495 school board, member of the Sunrise board, a member and
past president of Larned Country Club, and loved traveling, gambling and
golfing.On March 2, 1968 he married Janet Adams at Lewis; she
survives.Other survivors include: a son, Mike Dixon, Dallas, Texas; a
daughter, Stacee Odom, St. Clair, Missouri; a sister, Verna Dixon, Portland, Oregon;
and two brothers, David Dixon, Ellinwood, and Jim Dixon, Pittsburg, California.He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Ona
Barnes. Memorial service will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020
at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel, 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>.
Military Rites will be presented by the United States Army immediately following
the service. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, December 17,
2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.Memorials may be given to Larned Men’s Golf Association or
Kindred Hospice in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, Kansas 67550.
Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com

Owen Harold Dixon

Phillipsburg resident Wanda S. Smith passed away December 8, 2020, at the Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center in Salina, KS at the age of 78.

She was born December 25, 1941, in Phillipsburg, KS the daughter of Robert D. and Marie (Knox) Wise.&nbsp; Wanda graduated from 8th Grade in Phillipsburg, KS then stayed home to take care of her dying mother.

Wanda met and married Johnny Smith on June 14, 1956, in Phillipsburg, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union three daughters were born:&nbsp; Sheila, Teresa, and Robin.

She worked various jobs throughout her life time.&nbsp; She worked many years at Martha's Cafe and talked kindly of her job there and the people she worked with until her later years in life.&nbsp; She also worked as a CNA at the Phillips County Long Term Care for many years. &nbsp;She loved her residents, especially one, her Daddy and her co workers. She was asked several times by family members to fix their loved ones hair, etc. after they had passed as they always liked how she did it.&nbsp; She retired as cook for the Phillips County Hospital in 2006. &nbsp;She was a great cook and was asked by many for a pan of her famous bierocks or cinnamon rolls.

Wanda was a genuinely compassionate person.&nbsp; She loved her family with all that she was.&nbsp; There wasn't anything she wouldn't do for anyone.&nbsp; Her grandkids were her pride and joy.&nbsp; She loved each and every one of them. They were all very special to her.&nbsp; She loved animals especially her dogs.&nbsp; They were her baby and very spoiled to say the least. She loved people and always enjoyed joking around with them. She loved to plant flowers in the spring and enjoyed her beautiful yard and took pride in the care of her home.

She was preceded in death by her parents Robert &amp; Marie Wise, her in laws Lonnie &amp; Beryl Smith, brothers Buck, Norman, Bill, and Bobby Wise; sisters Maxine Wise and Linda Nuttycomb, nephew Ronnie Wise, granddaughter Chassidy Widener, and son in law Larri Lewis.&nbsp; Wanda was followed home closely that day by her daughter Sheila Widener.

Wanda is survived by her loving husband Johnny of Phillipsburg, KS; daughters Teresa Lewis, Grinnell, KS and Robin Smith, Smith Center, KS; son in law, Harold Widener, Salina, KS; Grandsons Chad Widener and Tonya Keim of Hesston, KS, Hayden Lewis and wife Brittany of Grinnell, KS, and Connor Lewis and wife Katie of Gove, KS; Granddaughters Jessica Chandler of Great Bend, Jeramy Bancroft and husband Brett, Lincoln, NE and Taite Anderson and wife Lindsay of Sabetha, KS; and 8 great grandchildren Cash and Laine Widener, Gavin and Brigham Lewis, Michael and Jazmine Chandler, Matthias and Makelle Anderson.

Cremation is planned.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.&nbsp; Services will be streamed life on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>

Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Hospital.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607725851363.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Wanda S. Smith passed away December 8, 2020, at the Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center in Salina, KS at the age of 78.She was born December 25, 1941, in Phillipsburg, KS the daughter of Robert D. and Marie (Knox) Wise.&nbsp; Wanda graduated from 8th Grade in Phillipsburg, KS then stayed home to take care of her dying mother.Wanda met and married Johnny Smith on June 14, 1956, in Phillipsburg, Kansas.&nbsp; To this union three daughters were born:&nbsp; Sheila, Teresa, and Robin.She worked various jobs throughout her life time.&nbsp; She worked many years at Martha's Cafe and talked kindly of her job there and the people she worked with until her later years in life.&nbsp; She also worked as a CNA at the Phillips County Long Term Care for many years. &nbsp;She loved her residents, especially one, her Daddy and her co workers. She was asked several times by family members to fix their loved ones hair, etc. after they had passed as they always liked how she did it.&nbsp; She retired as cook for the Phillips County Hospital in 2006. &nbsp;She was a great cook and was asked by many for a pan of her famous bierocks or cinnamon rolls.Wanda was a genuinely compassionate person.&nbsp; She loved her family with all that she was.&nbsp; There wasn't anything she wouldn't do for anyone.&nbsp; Her grandkids were her pride and joy.&nbsp; She loved each and every one of them. They were all very special to her.&nbsp; She loved animals especially her dogs.&nbsp; They were her baby and very spoiled to say the least. She loved people and always enjoyed joking around with them. She loved to plant flowers in the spring and enjoyed her beautiful yard and took pride in the care of her home.She was preceded in death by her parents Robert &amp; Marie Wise, her in laws Lonnie &amp; Beryl Smith, brothers Buck, Norman, Bill, and Bobby Wise; sisters Maxine Wise and Linda Nuttycomb, nephew Ronnie Wise, granddaughter Chassidy Widener, and son in law Larri Lewis.&nbsp; Wanda was followed home closely that day by her daughter Sheila Widener.Wanda is survived by her loving husband Johnny of Phillipsburg, KS; daughters Teresa Lewis, Grinnell, KS and Robin Smith, Smith Center, KS; son in law, Harold Widener, Salina, KS; Grandsons Chad Widener and Tonya Keim of Hesston, KS, Hayden Lewis and wife Brittany of Grinnell, KS, and Connor Lewis and wife Katie of Gove, KS; Granddaughters Jessica Chandler of Great Bend, Jeramy Bancroft and husband Brett, Lincoln, NE and Taite Anderson and wife Lindsay of Sabetha, KS; and 8 great grandchildren Cash and Laine Widener, Gavin and Brigham Lewis, Michael and Jazmine Chandler, Matthias and Makelle Anderson.Cremation is planned.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, December 18, 2020 at the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating.&nbsp; Services will be streamed life on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Funeral-Service---Cemetery/Olliff-Boeve-Memorial-Chapel-158648587502325/">Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.</a>Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday at Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Hospital.

Wanda S. Smith

Larned – Carolyn Annette (Beckwith) Murphy, 83, passed away
December 5, 2020 in Rockwall, Texas.

She was born March 24, 1937, the daughter of
Carrol K. and Hazel C. Smith Beckwith.

Carolyn never met a stranger and was always
willing to help anyone. Twice she somehow came home with an infant to babysit
after meeting the parents for only a few minutes. Carolyn always looked after
strays, both 2-legged and 4-legged. She cared for others, even though her life
was had many challenges.&nbsp;

She had cancer for over 40 years, and each time
it cropped back up, she fought back with determination and grace.&nbsp; She was
a very strong woman with a heart for others. &nbsp;She raised 4 teenagers of her own and “mom” to
dozens of others. She insisted her 10 grandkids call her “Granny M.” Which
meant the kids of all her adopted children did too. Granny M spoiled all those
who recognized her title. Her love lives on through the hearts of all the
people she touched in her life. At the end of her life, she suffered from dementia.
At different times, she saw her son as her pappa, husband, brother, and son.
Whomever, she was speaking to at the time, she would grasp his hand, pull him
close and whisper, “get me out of here; I want to go home.” Well, she is
certainly home now. Her family is thankful she is out of pain and giving all of
those family members who proceeded her a loving hug and any help they need.

A longtime Wichita resident, she operated a
business as a driving instructor. She was a member of Central Christian Church
and the American Medical Association Women’s Division. She was a grassroots
member of AYSO, a youth soccer coach and referee, campfire girl’s leader,
church youth director, and PTA member.&nbsp;
Her grandchildren attended Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School in
Wichita.&nbsp; Even though she wasn’t a
member, she was there each Sunday helping with Sunday School.

She is survived by her children: Jodee (Scott)
Pike, Tim (Shari) Murphy, Cheryl Murphy, Karen (Mark) McCubbin; her siblings:
J. Keith (Oleta) Beckwith, Kim (Cheryl) Beckwith, Kevin (Suzanne) Beckwith,
Kathy Jo (Keith) Johnson; her grandchildren: Jonathan Pike, Matthew (Jordyn)
Pike, Daniel Pike, Deborah Murphy, Andrew (Lynsi) Murphy, Jake (Caitlin)
Murphy, Taylor Allen, Jordan Allen, Zack McCubbin, Ian McCubbin; and her
great-grandchildren: Grayson Pike, Neil Murphy, Sarah Beth Murphy, Norah
Murphy, and Rebekah Murphy.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her
brother, C. Kay Beckwith, and her sister, V. Clione Bieber.

Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday,
December 19, 2020, at Larned Cemetery. Service will be viewable via Facebook
Live at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 18, 2020, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.

In place of flowers or memorials, “Granny M”
asked all who loved her to commit a random act of kindness to a stranger in her
memory. Personal condolences and fond memories may be left at <a href="file:///C:/Users/Beckwith/AppData/Local/Temp/www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607973585991.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Larned – Carolyn Annette (Beckwith) Murphy, 83, passed away
December 5, 2020 in Rockwall, Texas. She was born March 24, 1937, the daughter of
Carrol K. and Hazel C. Smith Beckwith.Carolyn never met a stranger and was always
willing to help anyone. Twice she somehow came home with an infant to babysit
after meeting the parents for only a few minutes. Carolyn always looked after
strays, both 2-legged and 4-legged. She cared for others, even though her life
was had many challenges.&nbsp;She had cancer for over 40 years, and each time
it cropped back up, she fought back with determination and grace.&nbsp; She was
a very strong woman with a heart for others. &nbsp;She raised 4 teenagers of her own and “mom” to
dozens of others. She insisted her 10 grandkids call her “Granny M.” Which
meant the kids of all her adopted children did too. Granny M spoiled all those
who recognized her title. Her love lives on through the hearts of all the
people she touched in her life. At the end of her life, she suffered from dementia.
At different times, she saw her son as her pappa, husband, brother, and son.
Whomever, she was speaking to at the time, she would grasp his hand, pull him
close and whisper, “get me out of here; I want to go home.” Well, she is
certainly home now. Her family is thankful she is out of pain and giving all of
those family members who proceeded her a loving hug and any help they need.A longtime Wichita resident, she operated a
business as a driving instructor. She was a member of Central Christian Church
and the American Medical Association Women’s Division. She was a grassroots
member of AYSO, a youth soccer coach and referee, campfire girl’s leader,
church youth director, and PTA member.&nbsp;
Her grandchildren attended Holy Cross Lutheran Church and School in
Wichita.&nbsp; Even though she wasn’t a
member, she was there each Sunday helping with Sunday School.She is survived by her children: Jodee (Scott)
Pike, Tim (Shari) Murphy, Cheryl Murphy, Karen (Mark) McCubbin; her siblings:
J. Keith (Oleta) Beckwith, Kim (Cheryl) Beckwith, Kevin (Suzanne) Beckwith,
Kathy Jo (Keith) Johnson; her grandchildren: Jonathan Pike, Matthew (Jordyn)
Pike, Daniel Pike, Deborah Murphy, Andrew (Lynsi) Murphy, Jake (Caitlin)
Murphy, Taylor Allen, Jordan Allen, Zack McCubbin, Ian McCubbin; and her
great-grandchildren: Grayson Pike, Neil Murphy, Sarah Beth Murphy, Norah
Murphy, and Rebekah Murphy.She was preceded in death by her parents, her
brother, C. Kay Beckwith, and her sister, V. Clione Bieber.Graveside service will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday,
December 19, 2020, at Larned Cemetery. Service will be viewable via Facebook
Live at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Friday, December 18, 2020, at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned.In place of flowers or memorials, “Granny M”
asked all who loved her to commit a random act of kindness to a stranger in her
memory. Personal condolences and fond memories may be left at <a href="file:///C:/Users/Beckwith/AppData/Local/Temp/www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Carolyn Annette (Beckwith) Murphy

Mary&nbsp;"Mick" Weimer, age 66, of 
Protection, Kansas, formerly of Ellis passed, away Thursday, December 10, 
2020, at the Comanche County Hospital in Coldwater, Kansas. She was born 
December 10, 1954, in Hays, Kansas, to Fred and Theresa (Hoog) Weimer. 

Mick&nbsp;graduated from Ellis High School in 1972. She enjoyed playing guitar and had played in a rock band.&nbsp;

She is survived by four brothers, Don 
Weimer (Norma) of Hays, Eugene "Woody" Weimer (Elizabeth) of McKinney, 
Texas, Linus "Chub" Weimer (Wanda) of Andover, Kansas and Martin Weimer 
(Karla) of Ellis; three sisters, Donna Hays (Alan) of Ellis, Linda 
Vanderwood of Lee's Summit, Missouri and Paulette Deutscher (Gary 
Blessing) of Great Bend, Kansas as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Susan Weber.

​Due
 to COVID-19 concerns if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling 
well, please use our e-mail or on-line guestbook to share your 
condolences.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks are suggested for 
the&nbsp;funeral services.

Funeral services will be 11 AM 
Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. 
Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements in care of 
Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays.

Condolences can be shared by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

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 </figure>Mary&nbsp;"Mick" Weimer, age 66, of 
Protection, Kansas, formerly of Ellis passed, away Thursday, December 10, 
2020, at the Comanche County Hospital in Coldwater, Kansas. She was born 
December 10, 1954, in Hays, Kansas, to Fred and Theresa (Hoog) Weimer. Mick&nbsp;graduated from Ellis High School in 1972. She enjoyed playing guitar and had played in a rock band.&nbsp;She is survived by four brothers, Don 
Weimer (Norma) of Hays, Eugene "Woody" Weimer (Elizabeth) of McKinney, 
Texas, Linus "Chub" Weimer (Wanda) of Andover, Kansas and Martin Weimer 
(Karla) of Ellis; three sisters, Donna Hays (Alan) of Ellis, Linda 
Vanderwood of Lee's Summit, Missouri and Paulette Deutscher (Gary 
Blessing) of Great Bend, Kansas as well as numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Susan Weber.​Due
 to COVID-19 concerns if you have a cough, fever or are not feeling 
well, please use our e-mail or on-line guestbook to share your 
condolences.&nbsp; Social distancing and wearing masks are suggested for 
the&nbsp;funeral services.Funeral services will be 11 AM 
Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Ellis. 
Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery. Arrangements in care of 
Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E. 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to High Plains Mental Health Center in Hays.Condolences can be shared by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Mary 'Mick' Weimer

Larned –
Steven Dale Zink, 62 passed away December 12, 2020 at Salina Regional Health
Center, Salina, KS.

He was born
April 15, 1958 in Larned, the son of Clarence Lee and Venita May Clayton
Zink.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was a
machinist and enjoyed tinkering with things and researching.

Survivors
include: three sons, Caleb Zink, Harney County, OR., Jesse Zink, Wichita, Jerad
(Bonnie) Zink, Larned; two sisters, Pam (Chuck) Twitchell, Goessel, Kim (Todd)
Teegerstrom, Newton; sister-in-law, Cindy Zink, Larned and eight grandchildren,
Tristen Harding, Willim Huebler, Treyton Harding, Alex Zink, Kaydence Rudy,
William Zink, Aldon Parker and Asa Zink-Harding.

He was
preceded in death by a brother, John Zink and a sister, Teresa Shoup.

Cremation
has taken place and no service is planned at this time.

Memorials
may be given to the Steven Zink Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box
477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Condolences may be
left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

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 </figure>Larned –
Steven Dale Zink, 62 passed away December 12, 2020 at Salina Regional Health
Center, Salina, KS.He was born
April 15, 1958 in Larned, the son of Clarence Lee and Venita May Clayton
Zink.&nbsp; A lifetime area resident, he was a
machinist and enjoyed tinkering with things and researching.Survivors
include: three sons, Caleb Zink, Harney County, OR., Jesse Zink, Wichita, Jerad
(Bonnie) Zink, Larned; two sisters, Pam (Chuck) Twitchell, Goessel, Kim (Todd)
Teegerstrom, Newton; sister-in-law, Cindy Zink, Larned and eight grandchildren,
Tristen Harding, Willim Huebler, Treyton Harding, Alex Zink, Kaydence Rudy,
William Zink, Aldon Parker and Asa Zink-Harding.He was
preceded in death by a brother, John Zink and a sister, Teresa Shoup.Cremation
has taken place and no service is planned at this time.Memorials
may be given to the Steven Zink Memorial Fund in care of Beckwith Mortuary, Box
477 Larned, KS 67550.&nbsp; Condolences may be
left at <a href="http://www.beckwithmortuary.com">www.beckwithmortuary.com</a>.

Steven Dale Zink

Rozel – Ronald Ray Pfenninger, 71, passed away
December 11, 2020 at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.

He was born July 18, 1949 in Great Bend; the son of
Chester H. and Ella M. Crosson Pfenninger. A lifetime area resident; he was a farmer/stockman.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Rozel,
where he held many offices, the Pawnee Watershed, the State Association of
Kansas Watershed, Walnut City Lodge #215, Fort Hays Shrine Club and the Lincoln
Township board.

On May 23, 1971, he married Linda Benda in Gem,
KS.&nbsp; She survives.

Other survivors include: daughter, Becky Rae
Pfenninger, Liberal and Scott Douglas (Amanda) Pfenninger, Derby and two
grandchildren, Liam and Owen.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother,
Rodney Gay Pfenninger.

Private family service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, December
17, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Tom Beckwith presiding.&nbsp; Service will be viewable via facebook live at
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at the mortuary.&nbsp; A public
graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Larned
Cemetery, Larned.

Memorials may be given to the Walnut City Lodge #215
or Fort Hays Shrine 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>Rozel – Ronald Ray Pfenninger, 71, passed away
December 11, 2020 at KU Medical Center, Kansas City, Kansas.He was born July 18, 1949 in Great Bend; the son of
Chester H. and Ella M. Crosson Pfenninger. A lifetime area resident; he was a farmer/stockman.He was a member of the First Baptist Church, Rozel,
where he held many offices, the Pawnee Watershed, the State Association of
Kansas Watershed, Walnut City Lodge #215, Fort Hays Shrine Club and the Lincoln
Township board.On May 23, 1971, he married Linda Benda in Gem,
KS.&nbsp; She survives.Other survivors include: daughter, Becky Rae
Pfenninger, Liberal and Scott Douglas (Amanda) Pfenninger, Derby and two
grandchildren, Liam and Owen.He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother,
Rodney Gay Pfenninger.Private family service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, December
17, 2020 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned, with Tom Beckwith presiding.&nbsp; Service will be viewable via facebook live at
<a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Wednesday at the mortuary.&nbsp; A public
graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Larned
Cemetery, Larned.Memorials may be given to the Walnut City Lodge #215
or Fort Hays Shrine 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>.

Ronald Ray Pfenninger

Willa Mae Gilkey, 61, died
December 11, 2020, at Clara Barton Hospital.&nbsp;
She was born June 28, 1959, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Harvie
Vernon and Atha Mae (Simpson) Gilkey.

A resident of Hoisington
moving from Wichita, Willa was a truck driver. 

She is survived by four
children; John V. Howard of Potwin, Michael A. Howard of Wichita, Loretta M.
Howard of Hoisington, and Stephanie L. Howard of Wichita; a sister, Arnetta
Crawford of Wichita; nine grandchildren, Michael Jr., Rhiannon, Amanti, Tamari,
Lunjai, Z’Kara, Ruby, Bruce, and Oliver.

She was preceded in death by
her parents, and three sisters, Verna Jean Gilkey, Izora S. Gilkey-Dixon, and
Carolyn L. Gilkey.

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

Dateline – Hoisington Willa Mae Gilkey, 61, died
December 11, 2020, at Clara Barton Hospital.&nbsp;
She was born June 28, 1959, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Harvie
Vernon and Atha Mae (Simpson) Gilkey.A resident of Hoisington
moving from Wichita, Willa was a truck driver. She is survived by four
children; John V. Howard of Potwin, Michael A. Howard of Wichita, Loretta M.
Howard of Hoisington, and Stephanie L. Howard of Wichita; a sister, Arnetta
Crawford of Wichita; nine grandchildren, Michael Jr., Rhiannon, Amanti, Tamari,
Lunjai, Z’Kara, Ruby, Bruce, and Oliver.She was preceded in death by
her parents, and three sisters, Verna Jean Gilkey, Izora S. Gilkey-Dixon, and
Carolyn L. Gilkey.Memorials may be made to the Willa
Gilkey Memorial Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146,
Hoisington, KS 67544.

Willa Mae Gilkey

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Robert G. Ludwig, 87, died December 10, 2020, at his home
in Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born March
3, 1933, the son of Carl &amp; Agnes (Watts) Ludwig. Robert graduated from
Great Bend High School and then served in the United States Air Force.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A longtime Hoisington resident,
Robert was a farmer and had worked as a truck driver. He was a hardworking man that
was a wonderful father and grandfather who loved his large family. Robert was a
member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On August 2, 1954, he married the
love of his life Marjorie L. Debes at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.&nbsp; They enjoyed 65 wonderful years
together.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on
August 22, 2019.

&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He
is survived by his children; Susan Davis and husband Keith of New Cambria,
Loretta Riedl and husband Bert of Great Bend, Mary Kaiser and husband Kent of
Bushton, Robin Nicholson and husband Brian of Windsor, Colorado, and Dennis
Ludwig and special friend Christine Allen of Olmitz; daughters-in-law, Veronica
Ludwig of Olmitz and Jeri Ludwig Henderson and husband Bob of Cleveland,
Oklahoma; 19 grandchildren, Jessica, Allen, Quentin, Jeremy, Francis,
Crystal, Angela, Kayla, Audrey, Rachael, Justin, Kyle, Jennifer, Shawn, Karl,
Derek, Matthew, Ethan, Sienna, and 22 great grandchildren.

He was
preceded in death by his parents, wife; sons, George C. Ludwig and Robert J.
“Bobby” Ludwig, and an infant son, Patrick Ludwig; brother, Delbert Ludwig;
sisters, Josephine Brack and Wilma Kitterman; and a grandson Kevin Anthony
Kaiser.

Visitation
will be Sunday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp; 

The
family will have a private service. Burial will be in the St. John Catholic
Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp; 

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

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 </figure>Dateline – &nbsp;Hoisington, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Robert G. Ludwig, 87, died December 10, 2020, at his home
in Hoisington, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born March
3, 1933, the son of Carl &amp; Agnes (Watts) Ludwig. Robert graduated from
Great Bend High School and then served in the United States Air Force. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; A longtime Hoisington resident,
Robert was a farmer and had worked as a truck driver. He was a hardworking man that
was a wonderful father and grandfather who loved his large family. Robert was a
member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; On August 2, 1954, he married the
love of his life Marjorie L. Debes at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church.&nbsp; They enjoyed 65 wonderful years
together.&nbsp; She preceded him in death on
August 22, 2019.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; He
is survived by his children; Susan Davis and husband Keith of New Cambria,
Loretta Riedl and husband Bert of Great Bend, Mary Kaiser and husband Kent of
Bushton, Robin Nicholson and husband Brian of Windsor, Colorado, and Dennis
Ludwig and special friend Christine Allen of Olmitz; daughters-in-law, Veronica
Ludwig of Olmitz and Jeri Ludwig Henderson and husband Bob of Cleveland,
Oklahoma; 19 grandchildren, Jessica, Allen, Quentin, Jeremy, Francis,
Crystal, Angela, Kayla, Audrey, Rachael, Justin, Kyle, Jennifer, Shawn, Karl,
Derek, Matthew, Ethan, Sienna, and 22 great grandchildren.He was
preceded in death by his parents, wife; sons, George C. Ludwig and Robert J.
“Bobby” Ludwig, and an infant son, Patrick Ludwig; brother, Delbert Ludwig;
sisters, Josephine Brack and Wilma Kitterman; and a grandson Kevin Anthony
Kaiser.Visitation
will be Sunday 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home.&nbsp; The
family will have a private service. Burial will be in the St. John Catholic
Cemetery, Hoisington.&nbsp; Memorials
may be made to St. John Catholic Cemetery Fund or Kans for Kids, in care of
Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Robert G. Ludwig

Raymond A. "Ray" Legleiter, age 81, of McPherson,
Kansas formerly of Liebenthal passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Wheat
State Manor in Whitewater, Kansas. He was born September 17, 1939 in Rush
County, Kansas to John B. and Josephine (Dechant) Legleiter.&nbsp;

Ray was a farmer, small engine repair mechanic and a jack of all trades. He was
a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in McPherson and he enjoyed playing
the accordion and was very fond of his pet animals. 
 
He is survived by a daughter, Melissa Spies (Willie) of Hoisington, Kansas; a
brother, Ron Legleiter (Susan) of Hays, Kansas; four sisters, Rita VonFeldt of
McPherson, Julietta Randa of McPherson, Julianna Daniels of El Dorado, Kansas,
and Mary Jane Brungardt of McPherson as well as numerous nieces, nephews and
great nieces and nephews. 
 
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gordon Ray Legleiter; a
daughter, Karen Hicks; brothers, Robert, Ralph, and Richard Legleiter; a
nephew, Bradley Legleiter and two nieces, Debbie A. Roudebush and Shelby
Swaney. 
 
Due to concerns of the COVID-19 virus if you have a cough, fever or are not
feeling well, please use our e-mail or online guestbook to share a condolence
with the family. Social distancing and wearing masks are suggested at the
visitation and at the funeral service. 
 
Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday, December 12, 2020 at St. Joseph's
Catholic Church in Hays. Interment will take place at 2 PM Saturday at St.
Joseph's Cemetery in Liebenthal, Kansas. 
 
Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 8 PM and Saturday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM all at
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. 
 
A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be 7 PM Friday at the funeral
chapel. 
 
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph's Church in Liebenthal. 
 
Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>
or by email at <a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

<figure>
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 </figure>Raymond A. "Ray" Legleiter, age 81, of McPherson,
Kansas formerly of Liebenthal passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Wheat
State Manor in Whitewater, Kansas. He was born September 17, 1939 in Rush
County, Kansas to John B. and Josephine (Dechant) Legleiter.&nbsp; 
Ray was a farmer, small engine repair mechanic and a jack of all trades. He was
a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in McPherson and he enjoyed playing
the accordion and was very fond of his pet animals. 
 
He is survived by a daughter, Melissa Spies (Willie) of Hoisington, Kansas; a
brother, Ron Legleiter (Susan) of Hays, Kansas; four sisters, Rita VonFeldt of
McPherson, Julietta Randa of McPherson, Julianna Daniels of El Dorado, Kansas,
and Mary Jane Brungardt of McPherson as well as numerous nieces, nephews and
great nieces and nephews. 
 
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Gordon Ray Legleiter; a
daughter, Karen Hicks; brothers, Robert, Ralph, and Richard Legleiter; a
nephew, Bradley Legleiter and two nieces, Debbie A. Roudebush and Shelby
Swaney. 
 
Due to concerns of the COVID-19 virus if you have a cough, fever or are not
feeling well, please use our e-mail or online guestbook to share a condolence
with the family. Social distancing and wearing masks are suggested at the
visitation and at the funeral service. 
 
Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday, December 12, 2020 at St. Joseph's
Catholic Church in Hays. Interment will take place at 2 PM Saturday at St.
Joseph's Cemetery in Liebenthal, Kansas. 
 
Visitation will be Friday 5 PM - 8 PM and Saturday 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM all at
Brock's-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. 
 
A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be 7 PM Friday at the funeral
chapel. 
 
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph's Church in Liebenthal. 
 
Condolences may be left by guest book at <a href="http://www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com" target="_blank">www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com</a>
or by email at <a href="mailto:keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com" target="_blank">keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com</a>

Raymond A. "Ray" Legleiter

Betty P. Schmidt, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 
2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born 
on July 6, 1927, in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Charles &amp; Freida
 Barnett Rice.&nbsp; Betty was a resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1951 
moving from Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a registered nurse and a 
homemaker.

She was a member of the First Christian Church and numerous other 
organizations all of&nbsp; Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Betty graduated from Gray 
Hospital School of Registered Nursing in Hutchinson, Kansas on September
 1, 1948.

On October 1, 1950, she married Raymond Schmidt in Great Bend, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He passed away on February 10, 2002, in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include her Daughter - Susan &amp; Dan Carter of Scott 
City, Kansas, Three Grandsons - Luke &amp; Christy Carter of Wichita, 
Kansas, Lance Carter of Scott City, Kansas, Jordan &amp; Tirra Carter of
 Scott City, Kansas, Five Great Grandchildren - Beckett Carter of 
Wichita, Kansas, Justice Carter of Wichita, Kansas, Landon Gilbert of 
Topeka, Kansas, Avery Carter of Scott City, Kansas, and Sadie Carter of 
Scott City, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Two Brothers - Burl Rice, Robert Rice, and One Sister - Odessa Klein.

Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 
2020, at the Scott County Cemetery with Rev. Rodney Hopper presiding.&nbsp; 
Services will be Live -Streamed on Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home 
Facebook page starting at 1:55 p.m. Wednesday.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the First Christian 
Church or Scott Recreation Commission in care of Price and Sons Funeral 
Homes.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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 </figure>Betty P. Schmidt, age 93, passed away on Wednesday, December 9, 
2020, at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born 
on July 6, 1927, in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Charles &amp; Freida
 Barnett Rice.&nbsp; Betty was a resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1951 
moving from Great Bend, Kansas.&nbsp; She was a registered nurse and a 
homemaker.She was a member of the First Christian Church and numerous other 
organizations all of&nbsp; Scott City, Kansas.&nbsp; Betty graduated from Gray 
Hospital School of Registered Nursing in Hutchinson, Kansas on September
 1, 1948.On October 1, 1950, she married Raymond Schmidt in Great Bend, 
Kansas.&nbsp; He passed away on February 10, 2002, in Scott City, Kansas.Survivors include her Daughter - Susan &amp; Dan Carter of Scott 
City, Kansas, Three Grandsons - Luke &amp; Christy Carter of Wichita, 
Kansas, Lance Carter of Scott City, Kansas, Jordan &amp; Tirra Carter of
 Scott City, Kansas, Five Great Grandchildren - Beckett Carter of 
Wichita, Kansas, Justice Carter of Wichita, Kansas, Landon Gilbert of 
Topeka, Kansas, Avery Carter of Scott City, Kansas, and Sadie Carter of 
Scott City, Kansas.She was preceded in death by her Parents, Husband, Two Brothers - Burl Rice, Robert Rice, and One Sister - Odessa Klein.Graveside Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 
2020, at the Scott County Cemetery with Rev. Rodney Hopper presiding.&nbsp; 
Services will be Live -Streamed on Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home 
Facebook page starting at 1:55 p.m. Wednesday.Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, KansasMemorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to the First Christian 
Church or Scott Recreation Commission in care of Price and Sons Funeral 
Homes.Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price &amp; Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Betty P. Schmidt

GREAT BEND - Marvin E.
Schremmer, 77, passed away December 9, 2020, at Hays Medical Center. He was
born July 27, 1943, at Hoisington, to Frank &amp; Irene (Driscoll) Schremmer.
He married Carol Kraft November 27, 1997, at Great Bend. She survives.

A lifetime Barton county resident, Marvin was the manager for
Western Supply for 33 years. He worked for Gressel Oilfield Services for 15
years. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and Lake Barton Golf Course. He
enjoyed golfing, playing cards, dancing, traveling, KU basketball and the
Kansas City Chiefs. He especially loved spending time with his family and being
a grandpa. 

Survivors include, his wife Carol Schremmer of the home; a
son, Jeff Hodges and wife Sara of Bennington; four daughters, Michelle
Schremmer-Appel of Bonner Springs, Deby Pearson and husband Gary of
Independence, Joleen Clark and husband Dan of Winfield, and Regina Livengood
and husband Jeff of Larned; three brothers, Wayne Schremmer and wife Theresa of
Wichita, Leonard Schremmer and wife Nancy of Denver, Colo., and Dick Schremmer
and wife Janice of Derby; a sister, Delores “Dee” Volpert and husband Stephen of
Great Bend; nine grandchildren, Aaron, Aricka, Alexadra, Chris, Ian, Abby,
Olivia, Logan, and Braden; and five great grandchildren, Ziggy, Adilyn, Arylin,
Jack, and Aspyn. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers,
Alvin, Tom, and Melvin Schremmer. 

Visitation
will be held from 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home with family to receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral
Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at First
Assembly of God Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding.
Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Beaver. Memorials are designated to
the Lake Barton Golf Course or Assembly of God Missions, in care of Bryant
Funeral Home. 

GREAT BEND - Marvin E.
Schremmer, 77, passed away December 9, 2020, at Hays Medical Center. He was
born July 27, 1943, at Hoisington, to Frank &amp; Irene (Driscoll) Schremmer.
He married Carol Kraft November 27, 1997, at Great Bend. She survives. A lifetime Barton county resident, Marvin was the manager for
Western Supply for 33 years. He worked for Gressel Oilfield Services for 15
years. He was a member of the Eagles Lodge and Lake Barton Golf Course. He
enjoyed golfing, playing cards, dancing, traveling, KU basketball and the
Kansas City Chiefs. He especially loved spending time with his family and being
a grandpa. Survivors include, his wife Carol Schremmer of the home; a
son, Jeff Hodges and wife Sara of Bennington; four daughters, Michelle
Schremmer-Appel of Bonner Springs, Deby Pearson and husband Gary of
Independence, Joleen Clark and husband Dan of Winfield, and Regina Livengood
and husband Jeff of Larned; three brothers, Wayne Schremmer and wife Theresa of
Wichita, Leonard Schremmer and wife Nancy of Denver, Colo., and Dick Schremmer
and wife Janice of Derby; a sister, Delores “Dee” Volpert and husband Stephen of
Great Bend; nine grandchildren, Aaron, Aricka, Alexadra, Chris, Ian, Abby,
Olivia, Logan, and Braden; and five great grandchildren, Ziggy, Adilyn, Arylin,
Jack, and Aspyn. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three brothers,
Alvin, Tom, and Melvin Schremmer. Visitation
will be held from 12:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2020, at Bryant
Funeral Home with family to receive friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral
Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at First
Assembly of God Church in Great Bend, with Pastor Dwight Dozier presiding.
Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Beaver. Memorials are designated to
the Lake Barton Golf Course or Assembly of God Missions, 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

Marvin E. Schremmer

Larned – Brenda Yvonne Moore, 75, passed away December 7,
2020 at her home in Larned.

She was born July 31, 1945 in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter
of Ivory H. and Margaret Haussler Sharp.

A longtime area resident she was a Licensed Mental Health
Technician II at Larned State Hospital. She was of the Lutheran faith and a
homemaker.

On May 30, 1980, she married John D. Moore at Larned; he
survives.

Other survivors include: a daughter, Sheila (Darren)
Skinner, Las Cruces, New Mexico; two sons, Bryan (Amy) Cash, Houston, Texas,
and Chris Moore, Larned; a sister, Jennifer L. Sharp, Brooksville, Florida; numerous
grandchildren and great grandchildren. 

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Larned
Cemetery with Pastor Stanley E. Palmer presiding.&nbsp; Service will be viewable via
Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.&nbsp; Visitation
will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary. The casket will
remain closed. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.

Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society, 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>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607698771154.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Larned – Brenda Yvonne Moore, 75, passed away December 7,
2020 at her home in Larned.She was born July 31, 1945 in Lubbock, Texas, the daughter
of Ivory H. and Margaret Haussler Sharp.A longtime area resident she was a Licensed Mental Health
Technician II at Larned State Hospital. She was of the Lutheran faith and a
homemaker.On May 30, 1980, she married John D. Moore at Larned; he
survives.Other survivors include: a daughter, Sheila (Darren)
Skinner, Las Cruces, New Mexico; two sons, Bryan (Amy) Cash, Houston, Texas,
and Chris Moore, Larned; a sister, Jennifer L. Sharp, Brooksville, Florida; numerous
grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents.Graveside service will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday at Larned
Cemetery with Pastor Stanley E. Palmer presiding.&nbsp; Service will be viewable via
Facebook Live at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary">www.facebook.com/beckwithmortuary</a>.&nbsp; Visitation
will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary. The casket will
remain closed. Burial will be in Larned Cemetery.Memorials may be given to Pawnee County Humane Society, 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>.

Brenda Yvonne Moore

Dateline: Hoisington, Kansas

Gloria Ann Adams, 68, passed away Dec.
6, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa Hospital, Wichita.&nbsp; She was born February 3, 1952, in Hoisington,
to Randall L. “Tony” and Winifred Lucille (Shirer) Chambers.&nbsp; She married James “Jim” Adams Feb. 19, 1971,
in Hoisington.&nbsp; He survives.&nbsp;

A lifetime
resident and long-time hairdresser of Hoisington, Gloria co-owned and operated
Second Street Hair Depot for 38 years, retiring in 2018.&nbsp; She was a member of First United Methodist
Church, Hoisington, and past board member of Kans For Kids.&nbsp; Gloria enjoyed and supported all of her
grandchildren's activities and was a passionate K-State and Hoisington Cardinal
fan.

Survivors
include her husband Jim of the home; one son, Paxton Adams and wife Laura of
Muncie, Ind.; one daughter, Jennifer Steinert and significant other Aaron
Schreiber of Beaver; four grandchildren, Taylor Adams, Maybree Adams, Cole
Steinert and Chase Steinert; one brother, Mike Chambers of Hoisington; and one
sister, Gwenda Deines of Hoisington.&nbsp; She
was preceded in passing by her parents.

Funeral services
will be 9:00 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home,
with Ron Bailey presiding.&nbsp; Visitation
will be Noon to 8:00 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11, with the family receiving friends
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. &nbsp;Masks and social distancing are
recommended.&nbsp; Live streaming of the
service can be viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Kans for Kids 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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 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>Dateline: Hoisington, KansasGloria Ann Adams, 68, passed away Dec.
6, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi St. Teresa Hospital, Wichita.&nbsp; She was born February 3, 1952, in Hoisington,
to Randall L. “Tony” and Winifred Lucille (Shirer) Chambers.&nbsp; She married James “Jim” Adams Feb. 19, 1971,
in Hoisington.&nbsp; He survives.&nbsp; A lifetime
resident and long-time hairdresser of Hoisington, Gloria co-owned and operated
Second Street Hair Depot for 38 years, retiring in 2018.&nbsp; She was a member of First United Methodist
Church, Hoisington, and past board member of Kans For Kids.&nbsp; Gloria enjoyed and supported all of her
grandchildren's activities and was a passionate K-State and Hoisington Cardinal
fan.Survivors
include her husband Jim of the home; one son, Paxton Adams and wife Laura of
Muncie, Ind.; one daughter, Jennifer Steinert and significant other Aaron
Schreiber of Beaver; four grandchildren, Taylor Adams, Maybree Adams, Cole
Steinert and Chase Steinert; one brother, Mike Chambers of Hoisington; and one
sister, Gwenda Deines of Hoisington.&nbsp; She
was preceded in passing by her parents.Funeral services
will be 9:00 a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home,
with Ron Bailey presiding.&nbsp; Visitation
will be Noon to 8:00 p.m., Friday, Dec. 11, with the family receiving friends
from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., all at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home. &nbsp;Masks and social distancing are
recommended.&nbsp; Live streaming of the
service can be viewed at www.nicholsonrickefh.net.&nbsp; Memorials may be given to Kans for Kids 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

Gloria Ann Adams

GREAT BEND--Mary Lee Adams went to
her heavenly home Sunday Dec. 6, 2020. Born Mary Lee Tucker, to Delbert Lee and
Minnie Emaline (Engleman) Tucker on March 3, 1926, she was a lifetime resident
of Great Bend, Kan. Mary married James F. Adams in Lindsborg, Kan., April 15,
1948. They had enjoyed friendship since childhood, and she survived him after a
happy 66-year marriage. She is survived by one daughter, Alice Butler-Smith and
husband Christopher of Lawrence, Kan., as well as many nieces, nephews, and
cousins.

Mary was known for her kind and
gentle spirit and sense of humor, a fundamental abiding love for Jesus and
serving him, a deep belief in the virtue of America, her devotion to her
family, a passion for country living, and her natural creativity.

Mary was a member of the Daughters
of the American Revolution and a descendent of a small, committed group of
pioneers who, after moving West, decided to settle what would become Great
Bend. &nbsp;Her family were farmers from the time they settled in Kansas. They
based their life on strong Christian principles, a strong work and service
ethic, and the family farm where Mary learned these values defined who she was
and the things she loved most.

She received Jesus as her savior
while a child at Mt. Pleasant United Brethren Church where she and generations
of her family had worshipped. She and James remained active there and were
enthusiastic supporters and participants in a variety of missions throughout
their lives. While remaining active at Mt. Pleasant, she and James also enjoyed
years of friendship with Faith Community Church.

Mary was active in Republican Party
campaigns over the years and was proud to have been an Air Force wife for the
years her husband served during the Korean War. &nbsp;A talented artist
throughout her life, she attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, enjoying
studying art with the daughter of Birger Sandzen, Margaret Sandzen Greenough,
and later with local Great Bend artist Orlin Baker. She valued a long, close
friendship with fellow artists The Four Aquarians plus One, of sharing their
work with each other, and exhibiting their work as a group.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2020/12/1607698658028.jpeg" alt=" " />
 <figcaption> </figcaption>
 </figure>GREAT BEND--Mary Lee Adams went to
her heavenly home Sunday Dec. 6, 2020. Born Mary Lee Tucker, to Delbert Lee and
Minnie Emaline (Engleman) Tucker on March 3, 1926, she was a lifetime resident
of Great Bend, Kan. Mary married James F. Adams in Lindsborg, Kan., April 15,
1948. They had enjoyed friendship since childhood, and she survived him after a
happy 66-year marriage. She is survived by one daughter, Alice Butler-Smith and
husband Christopher of Lawrence, Kan., as well as many nieces, nephews, and
cousins.Mary was known for her kind and
gentle spirit and sense of humor, a fundamental abiding love for Jesus and
serving him, a deep belief in the virtue of America, her devotion to her
family, a passion for country living, and her natural creativity.Mary was a member of the Daughters
of the American Revolution and a descendent of a small, committed group of
pioneers who, after moving West, decided to settle what would become Great
Bend. &nbsp;Her family were farmers from the time they settled in Kansas. They
based their life on strong Christian principles, a strong work and service
ethic, and the family farm where Mary learned these values defined who she was
and the things she loved most.She received Jesus as her savior
while a child at Mt. Pleasant United Brethren Church where she and generations
of her family had worshipped. She and James remained active there and were
enthusiastic supporters and participants in a variety of missions throughout
their lives. While remaining active at Mt. Pleasant, she and James also enjoyed
years of friendship with Faith Community Church.Mary was active in Republican Party
campaigns over the years and was proud to have been an Air Force wife for the
years her husband served during the Korean War. &nbsp;A talented artist
throughout her life, she attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, enjoying
studying art with the daughter of Birger Sandzen, Margaret Sandzen Greenough,
and later with local Great Bend artist Orlin Baker. She valued a long, close
friendship with fellow artists The Four Aquarians plus One, of sharing their
work with each other, and exhibiting their work as a group.Memorial service will be at 10:30
a.m., Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, at Faith Community Church, Great Bend. The
sanctuary is configured to maximize the health of attendees in light of
concerns associated with COVID, service will be live streamed on the church’s
Facebook page. Private family burial took place in Great Bend Cemetery. Alice
requests memorials to Bibles for the World in lieu of flowers, in care of Warren-McElwain
Mortuary, 120 W 13th Street, Lawrence, Kansas 66044.

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