Pauline Meis, age 76, of Catharine, 
Kansas passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at Redbud Village in 
Plainville, Kansas. She was born July 31, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, to 
Gerhardt and Agnes (Brown) Rohr. On June 27, 1964, she married Ernest E. 
"Ernie" Meis, in St. Catherine Catholic Church. He preceded her in death
 April 3, 2010.

Pauline attended Yocemento Elementary 
School, Ellis Grade School, Jefferson West (Kennedy) Middle School, 
graduated from Marion High in 1963 and the IBM School in Dallas, Texas.

Pauline was a homemaker and had worked 
in food service at the North McDonalds and St. John’s Nursing Home. She 
was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, St. Catherine Christian 
Mothers and Youth 4-h.

Pauline enjoyed working outdoors and 
outdoors activities. She had been Elk hunting, panned for gold and 
fished with her younger brother, Leroy, helping out at fair time, 
painting things and gardening, baking cakes for all occasions including 
birthdays and weddings, raising farm animals and traveling whenever 
possible. It was known that she loved all of God’s things except snakes.
 Pauline was extremely fond of her grandsons.

She is survived by two sons, Paul Meis 
and wife Theresa of Hays, Eddie Meis of Catharine; a daughter, Rose 
Hammersmith of Hays; a brother, Leroy Rohr and wife Kim of LaCrosse, 
Kansas and two grandsons, Karl and Jacob Meis.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents; her husband; a daughter, Paula; two infant sons; two brothers, 
Gilbert Rohr and wife Jeneice, Julius Rohr; a sister, Evelyne Hatfield 
and husband Donald; and a son-in-law, Dean Hammersmith. &nbsp;

Funeral services will be 11:00 AM 
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine, 
Kansas. Inurnment at a later date in St. Catherine Cemetery. Due to 
Covid concerns masks are encouraged.

Visitation will be Monday 4:00 PM – 
8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM all Brock's-Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

A combined parish vigil and St. Catherine Christian Mothers Rosary service will be Monday at 7:00 PM at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Checks may be made payable to Paul Meis.

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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2022/1/1641146421997.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Pauline Meis, age 76, of Catharine, 
Kansas passed away Friday, December 31, 2021, at Redbud Village in 
Plainville, Kansas. She was born July 31, 1945, in Hays, Kansas, to 
Gerhardt and Agnes (Brown) Rohr. On June 27, 1964, she married Ernest E. 
"Ernie" Meis, in St. Catherine Catholic Church. He preceded her in death
 April 3, 2010.Pauline attended Yocemento Elementary 
School, Ellis Grade School, Jefferson West (Kennedy) Middle School, 
graduated from Marion High in 1963 and the IBM School in Dallas, Texas.Pauline was a homemaker and had worked 
in food service at the North McDonalds and St. John’s Nursing Home. She 
was a member of St. Catherine Catholic Church, St. Catherine Christian 
Mothers and Youth 4-h.Pauline enjoyed working outdoors and 
outdoors activities. She had been Elk hunting, panned for gold and 
fished with her younger brother, Leroy, helping out at fair time, 
painting things and gardening, baking cakes for all occasions including 
birthdays and weddings, raising farm animals and traveling whenever 
possible. It was known that she loved all of God’s things except snakes.
 Pauline was extremely fond of her grandsons.She is survived by two sons, Paul Meis 
and wife Theresa of Hays, Eddie Meis of Catharine; a daughter, Rose 
Hammersmith of Hays; a brother, Leroy Rohr and wife Kim of LaCrosse, 
Kansas and two grandsons, Karl and Jacob Meis.She was preceded in death by her 
parents; her husband; a daughter, Paula; two infant sons; two brothers, 
Gilbert Rohr and wife Jeneice, Julius Rohr; a sister, Evelyne Hatfield 
and husband Donald; and a son-in-law, Dean Hammersmith. &nbsp;Funeral services will be 11:00 AM 
Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Catharine, 
Kansas. Inurnment at a later date in St. Catherine Cemetery. Due to 
Covid concerns masks are encouraged.Visitation will be Monday 4:00 PM – 
8:00 PM and Tuesday 9:00 AM – 10:30 AM all Brock's-Keithley Funeral 
Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.A combined parish vigil and St. Catherine Christian Mothers Rosary service will be Monday at 7:00 PM at the funeral chapel.Memorial contributions are suggested to the family to be designated at a later date. Checks may be made payable to Paul Meis.Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at keithleyfuneralhomes@gmail.com

Pauline Meis

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Hillsboro - Michelle Overlin, 64, passed away December 29, 2021 at her residence in Hillsboro. She was born November 13, 1957 in Winfield to Donald and Martha (Sympson) Parrish. 

She married Emory Overlin in 1975 in Winfield. He passed away in 1998. 

Survivors include: husband Alan Peimann of Hillsboro; son Chris Overlin of Winfield; daughter Sandy Overlin of Winfield; brothers Rick Price, Steve Price; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. 

Predeceased by her daughter Amanda Marler in 2017. 

Family will have a Celebration of Life gathering at a later date. 

Memorials to National Kidney Foundation in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063. 

Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com.

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<h2>Michelle R. Overlin, Hillsboro</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Michelle R. Overlin</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Michelle-R-Overlin?obId=23524215#/obituaryInfo">Michelle R. Overlin Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (jostfuneralhome.com)</a>November 13, 1957 - December 29, 2021Hillsboro - Michelle Overlin, 64, passed away December 29, 2021 at her residence in Hillsboro. She was born November 13, 1957 in Winfield to Donald and Martha (Sympson) Parrish. She married Emory Overlin in 1975 in Winfield. He passed away in 1998. Survivors include: husband Alan Peimann of Hillsboro; son Chris Overlin of Winfield; daughter Sandy Overlin of Winfield; brothers Rick Price, Steve Price; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Predeceased by her daughter Amanda Marler in 2017. Family will have a Celebration of Life gathering at a later date. Memorials to National Kidney Foundation in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Michelle R. Overlin, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=23524215&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tribute Store.</a>

Michelle R. Overlin

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Tammy Lea Purdy, 61, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 10:20 a.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021 at McPherson Hospital. Tammy was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on October 2, 1960, a daughter of Rebecca Ann (Rainwater) Brown. Tammy attended and graduated from Coronado High School, Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1978. She was a member of Countryside Covenant Church McPherson, Kansas. Through the years Tammy worked as a manicurist in Las Vegas, Nevada, worked for U.S.D. 418, McPherson as a para educator and worked for Choices Network as a care provider for Micah Anderson. Tammy was a member of American Legion Post 24 Ladies Auxiliary where she was a fry lady for hamburger night, worked bingo, worked with the toy run for many years and served in many other capacities. She was also a Special Olympics volunteer.

Tammy enjoyed life, taking pictures, loving on her dogs, music, motorcycle rides, sunrises and sunsets, her Genomes, watching Hartland, Tombstone, grilling outdoors and Jeff's cooking, and spending time with friends and family. Tammy Lea Brown was united in marriage to Jeffrey Eugene Purdy on May 2, 1993 at Las Vegas, Nevada. This union was joined by Tammy's two sons from a previous marriage, D.J. Morse and Ben Morse. The young couple established their first home together in Las Vegas. The couple moved to Pahrump, Nevada until 2006 when they moved to McPherson. She is survived by her husband Jeffrey Purdy, of McPherson, Kansas; her sons D.J. Morse and wife Vicky, of Ocoee, Florida and Ben Morse of Florida; her mother Rebecca Rainwater of Canon City, Colorado; her brother Brian Groven of Carlin, Nevada; her sister LaDonna Groven of Virginia and half-sister Renee of Houston, Texas; she was also an adopted parents of Micah Anderson, of McPherson, Kansas and Shayla Melroy and husband Ryan, of McPherson, Kansas; her two granddaughters Huxley Morse and Evalynn Melroy; other relatives and many friends. A Celebration of Life come and go will take place on Saturday, January 8, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 24 in McPherson, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McPherson County Special Olympics or St. Jude's Children's Hospital and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home, 222 West Euclid, McPherson, Kansas 67460.

To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Tammy Lea Purdy, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

<h2>Tammy Lea Purdy, McPherson</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Tammy Lea Purdy</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries/Tammy-Purdy/#!/PhotosVideos">Tammy Lea Purdy Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com)</a>October 2, 1960 - December 31, 2021Tammy Lea Purdy, 61, of McPherson, Kansas, passed away at 10:20 a.m., Thursday, December 30, 2021 at McPherson Hospital. Tammy was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on October 2, 1960, a daughter of Rebecca Ann (Rainwater) Brown. Tammy attended and graduated from Coronado High School, Colorado Springs, Colorado in 1978. She was a member of Countryside Covenant Church McPherson, Kansas. Through the years Tammy worked as a manicurist in Las Vegas, Nevada, worked for U.S.D. 418, McPherson as a para educator and worked for Choices Network as a care provider for Micah Anderson. Tammy was a member of American Legion Post 24 Ladies Auxiliary where she was a fry lady for hamburger night, worked bingo, worked with the toy run for many years and served in many other capacities. She was also a Special Olympics volunteer. Tammy enjoyed life, taking pictures, loving on her dogs, music, motorcycle rides, sunrises and sunsets, her Genomes, watching Hartland, Tombstone, grilling outdoors and Jeff's cooking, and spending time with friends and family. Tammy Lea Brown was united in marriage to Jeffrey Eugene Purdy on May 2, 1993 at Las Vegas, Nevada. This union was joined by Tammy's two sons from a previous marriage, D.J. Morse and Ben Morse. The young couple established their first home together in Las Vegas. The couple moved to Pahrump, Nevada until 2006 when they moved to McPherson. She is survived by her husband Jeffrey Purdy, of McPherson, Kansas; her sons D.J. Morse and wife Vicky, of Ocoee, Florida and Ben Morse of Florida; her mother Rebecca Rainwater of Canon City, Colorado; her brother Brian Groven of Carlin, Nevada; her sister LaDonna Groven of Virginia and half-sister Renee of Houston, Texas; she was also an adopted parents of Micah Anderson, of McPherson, Kansas and Shayla Melroy and husband Ryan, of McPherson, Kansas; her two granddaughters Huxley Morse and Evalynn Melroy; other relatives and many friends. A Celebration of Life come and go will take place on Saturday, January 8, 2021 at 3:00 p.m. at the American Legion Post 24 in McPherson, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to McPherson County Special Olympics or St. Jude's Children's Hospital and they can be sent in care of the Glidden - Ediger Funeral Home, 222 West Euclid, McPherson, Kansas 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Tammy Lea Purdy, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

Tammy Lea Purdy

<a href="https://yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/gordon-groening-1">Gordon Groening Obituary 2021 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>

Gordon’s life began on January 9, 1952, in Marion. He was the son of Howard D. and Irma J. (Duerksen) Groening. 

Gordon graduated from Marion High School in 1970 and went to work on the family farm. He has been a farmer and rancher his entire life and enjoyed being on the land every day. 

Gordon was united in marriage to the former Shirley Helmer on July 2, 1972, at Eastmoor United Methodist Church in Marion. 

He enjoyed working on the farm, fixing tractors, and had served on the board of directors for the Co-Op Grain and Supply. He also served as a township trustee in Centre Township for many years. 

Gordon followed his girls’ sporting events as they grew up and later loved watching his grandchildren play sports. 

His greatest joy was truly his family which includes his wife Shirley of Marion, daughters Kris (Matt) Brenzikofer of Pomona and Jenny (Aaron) Acree of Concordia; grandchildren Brennen (fiancé Katie) Acree of Lawrence and Hanna Acree of Concordia; brother Jerry (Sherri) Groening of Marion and brother-in-law Ken (Melinda) Helmer of Wichita. 

Gordon passed away on Wednesday December 29, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Marion. He is preceded in death by his parents. 

Gordon’s family will gather with friends on Monday, January 3&nbsp; from 5-7 p.m. at the Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion led by Pastor Darren Frazier. Private family interment will be prior to the service. 

Memorial contributions in Gordon’s name may be directed to the USD 408 Marion FFA in support of agriculture education. 

Please sign Gordon’s online guestbook and leave a memory at www.yazelmeglifh.com.

To send flowers to the family in memory of Gordon Groening, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Yazel-Megli-Funeral-Home-Marion/flowers/?bgs=8GkgqgyyR4DhQdSWQFmA47gNuG8PXU8bmOeyPL%2B7bh5ycMxgZpBoF22%2BI94hgv3BBBNGZ3gwbMWKd6WX9fsP4Dxs2irKRgbm%2FTUA%2FlBmIOxGcPlAiMdEJjAcZVg0oh51IsCnmbSYzx9mkBdrF3oYCXA7p53av5z4aPp%2B5MZfdXOPFTcMJJPcMesW%2BdNOziDKaZvbWQXX4NXCJshaZIyoxI3S4tg0Ixu8kXC%2FN%2BXYuVxtrArL%2BMvip%2FtP8OUdLbs58ktVRVSjGaFZtVcIq8q09WJgkHwdxA%2B4vLhcXadMX88%2Bl8otj8fBYg48QIXlJ26%2FIQV%2FkKgYfClSN5ohzdpURGvqfE0ze8Dbl1Y3tDDhhf%2B%2FVVlWjYq609OCrt2XGHXCIDxHiqmbyFI%2FvEGjk81XQ3V7BW62smNMKF719796kveQf9V0qkR26HYAf8SSGEM6xxmo631ASbASXBenUyiuOufwspKuuTCW4IQXwMvuXmJl5%2FW5oKOKg3CzpvrqqZpd4IF5JXeqYKZPfCYfrnVy8QUy0zX4qIMtSoQlah3%2BD2K2vwHj%2BfdRKLwBrRfS8xdn7GpSazJ6NvTZBxuQ6J8yMiVIsBnwVRKqsH2dB8zKm9SqoSznq4r3w%2BDwVNSqnG21GSkViAvDNbp3OyYY8f7oJl6LfmuDfK5wqPSA7%2FKNfLiok7StZB7sPRFLUFOMAlrVLx7gTkbuz9Fvzqx1GMdyUsxIPF%2BKsi6WRnodlTHIKkGrDEwM6FkoGKT99yoZorfVmRk4u%2BO1E%2B0nYAmNNPgimWqveK5sDpi0Uh0g8QTfp6EpARcxxG52iqlwZqIAXLSypEfum5Y6ALh73dkYN4nSm9Bcuhd7%2Bl2IxU2vfcV7me2vBcTt0WrQf1kLcY2fCLYLQjurDNK38fusv9jinWwW540iX2DFDnt%2BeyJJNgo%2B8gSbR0vCX7Ktc%2BlD%2BICvqzVFGtddKrgVOk0LOUfXItcVJGcYszYgQRa%2F1KEc%2FVobKFAKOzi6F%2F9NzYHH1oaOiCsElhgqGD0jljVXry2Ioui4rdwmEuRA%2BIBJ7hXjxRJGAxGsrVqfG79c9oVtcqBXaLo7kDv470hGPygvThorVQM7xiA2fYhfD3EnPGBfi0O3Xt7y0mxkZMd2PonXm4rv7FEf30zAos1t9JUk460PTTToQwjFDVw3WFxbQTclDhfTe47y4QynPW1ub1cC%2FnSLzckePLKOTmqwHODQpJeLWMgcF2oiHUCJToSm987WudTLAAz7qkBI%2ByCUelR3N%2F8%2B0kO6pO7MG3wVGNKsk1j1oo0JB6KCML81VYVhIOZfa2Xdu3mbeDW0nkoXHyCrjUxPu9To2TjI5K2z0qBeYSn%2FmLhBiOKMJ7wjRAVxghTNhvlfWe4stJ86OHKAjitc0AizxXx535D3xp9v1poP%2FuiOVuNiyIKViYjac9AK2Bf93AHwgdgub1LEckcHCtah19RnKH5BN8TeyANh1iEFUWSu%2B9CVHVF53Sg049wkBJgSktCn01UqGDTiSMTqytFUk2gff60UdEMqrGdi6xuxt52LJenZR6y1MNW4djoRBZxjWX7DGYpbvng73OVg3UMkiWj3bHD09ITP6rJA8zMfY1aEaQEgJPe2L6I%2BXpe7sPlFAuicUaY%3D">flower store</a>.

<h2>Gordon G. Groening</h2><figure>
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 <figcaption>Gordon G. Groening</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://yazelmeglifh.com/obituaries/gordon-groening-1">Gordon Groening Obituary 2021 - Yazel - Megli Funeral Homes (yazelmeglifh.com)</a>January 9, 1952 - December 29, 2021Gordon’s life began on January 9, 1952, in Marion. He was the son of Howard D. and Irma J. (Duerksen) Groening. Gordon graduated from Marion High School in 1970 and went to work on the family farm. He has been a farmer and rancher his entire life and enjoyed being on the land every day. Gordon was united in marriage to the former Shirley Helmer on July 2, 1972, at Eastmoor United Methodist Church in Marion. He enjoyed working on the farm, fixing tractors, and had served on the board of directors for the Co-Op Grain and Supply. He also served as a township trustee in Centre Township for many years. Gordon followed his girls’ sporting events as they grew up and later loved watching his grandchildren play sports. His greatest joy was truly his family which includes his wife Shirley of Marion, daughters Kris (Matt) Brenzikofer of Pomona and Jenny (Aaron) Acree of Concordia; grandchildren Brennen (fiancé Katie) Acree of Lawrence and Hanna Acree of Concordia; brother Jerry (Sherri) Groening of Marion and brother-in-law Ken (Melinda) Helmer of Wichita. Gordon passed away on Wednesday December 29, 2021, at St. Luke’s Hospital in Marion. He is preceded in death by his parents. Gordon’s family will gather with friends on Monday, January 3&nbsp; from 5-7 p.m. at the Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion. His funeral service will be held on Tuesday, January 4 at 10:30 a.m. at Eastmoor United Methodist Church, Marion led by Pastor Darren Frazier. Private family interment will be prior to the service. Memorial contributions in Gordon’s name may be directed to the USD 408 Marion FFA in support of agriculture education. Please sign Gordon’s online guestbook and leave a memory at www.yazelmeglifh.com.To send flowers to the family in memory of Gordon Groening, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://condolences.com/Yazel-Megli-Funeral-Home-Marion/flowers/?bgs=8GkgqgyyR4DhQdSWQFmA47gNuG8PXU8bmOeyPL%2B7bh5ycMxgZpBoF22%2BI94hgv3BBBNGZ3gwbMWKd6WX9fsP4Dxs2irKRgbm%2FTUA%2FlBmIOxGcPlAiMdEJjAcZVg0oh51IsCnmbSYzx9mkBdrF3oYCXA7p53av5z4aPp%2B5MZfdXOPFTcMJJPcMesW%2BdNOziDKaZvbWQXX4NXCJshaZIyoxI3S4tg0Ixu8kXC%2FN%2BXYuVxtrArL%2BMvip%2FtP8OUdLbs58ktVRVSjGaFZtVcIq8q09WJgkHwdxA%2B4vLhcXadMX88%2Bl8otj8fBYg48QIXlJ26%2FIQV%2FkKgYfClSN5ohzdpURGvqfE0ze8Dbl1Y3tDDhhf%2B%2FVVlWjYq609OCrt2XGHXCIDxHiqmbyFI%2FvEGjk81XQ3V7BW62smNMKF719796kveQf9V0qkR26HYAf8SSGEM6xxmo631ASbASXBenUyiuOufwspKuuTCW4IQXwMvuXmJl5%2FW5oKOKg3CzpvrqqZpd4IF5JXeqYKZPfCYfrnVy8QUy0zX4qIMtSoQlah3%2BD2K2vwHj%2BfdRKLwBrRfS8xdn7GpSazJ6NvTZBxuQ6J8yMiVIsBnwVRKqsH2dB8zKm9SqoSznq4r3w%2BDwVNSqnG21GSkViAvDNbp3OyYY8f7oJl6LfmuDfK5wqPSA7%2FKNfLiok7StZB7sPRFLUFOMAlrVLx7gTkbuz9Fvzqx1GMdyUsxIPF%2BKsi6WRnodlTHIKkGrDEwM6FkoGKT99yoZorfVmRk4u%2BO1E%2B0nYAmNNPgimWqveK5sDpi0Uh0g8QTfp6EpARcxxG52iqlwZqIAXLSypEfum5Y6ALh73dkYN4nSm9Bcuhd7%2Bl2IxU2vfcV7me2vBcTt0WrQf1kLcY2fCLYLQjurDNK38fusv9jinWwW540iX2DFDnt%2BeyJJNgo%2B8gSbR0vCX7Ktc%2BlD%2BICvqzVFGtddKrgVOk0LOUfXItcVJGcYszYgQRa%2F1KEc%2FVobKFAKOzi6F%2F9NzYHH1oaOiCsElhgqGD0jljVXry2Ioui4rdwmEuRA%2BIBJ7hXjxRJGAxGsrVqfG79c9oVtcqBXaLo7kDv470hGPygvThorVQM7xiA2fYhfD3EnPGBfi0O3Xt7y0mxkZMd2PonXm4rv7FEf30zAos1t9JUk460PTTToQwjFDVw3WFxbQTclDhfTe47y4QynPW1ub1cC%2FnSLzckePLKOTmqwHODQpJeLWMgcF2oiHUCJToSm987WudTLAAz7qkBI%2ByCUelR3N%2F8%2B0kO6pO7MG3wVGNKsk1j1oo0JB6KCML81VYVhIOZfa2Xdu3mbeDW0nkoXHyCrjUxPu9To2TjI5K2z0qBeYSn%2FmLhBiOKMJ7wjRAVxghTNhvlfWe4stJ86OHKAjitc0AizxXx535D3xp9v1poP%2FuiOVuNiyIKViYjac9AK2Bf93AHwgdgub1LEckcHCtah19RnKH5BN8TeyANh1iEFUWSu%2B9CVHVF53Sg049wkBJgSktCn01UqGDTiSMTqytFUk2gff60UdEMqrGdi6xuxt52LJenZR6y1MNW4djoRBZxjWX7DGYpbvng73OVg3UMkiWj3bHD09ITP6rJA8zMfY1aEaQEgJPe2L6I%2BXpe7sPlFAuicUaY%3D">flower store</a>.

Gordon G. Groening

<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Sharon-House">Obituary for Sharon (Niles) House | Ryan Mortuary</a>

April 7, 1944 ~ December 30, 2021 (age 77)

Sharon House, 77, of Salina, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021.&nbsp; She was born in Smith Center, Kansas to Dillon and Sylvia Niles on April 7, 1944.&nbsp; She was a homemaker.

Sharon was united in marriage to William R. Graham in 1961.&nbsp; Four children were born to this union, Billy Joe, Terry Ray, Barbara Leigh, and Brenda Jo.&nbsp; This union was later dissolved.&nbsp; Sharon was later united in marriage to John “Jack” House.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack House (1993); previous husband William R. Graham (2005); sons Terry Ray Graham (infant 1962) and Billy Joe Graham (2005); three sisters and three brothers.

Survivors include her lifetime companion Don Fitzgerald; daughters Barbara Leigh Milleson and Brenda Jo Graham; seven grandchildren, Eric Graham, Ricky Peterson, Nicole Peterson, Ciara Peterson, Matthew Graham, Amanda Vignery, Terry Vignery; eleven great-grandchildren, Trenton Graham, Nathan Vignery, Richard Grawberg, Kimberly Grawberg, Terry Cooley, Michael Major, Zane Vignery, Silvia Rose Bailey, Noah John Peterson, Grimm Graham, and Andrew Michael Peterson; five stepchildren, Debbie Williams, Colleen Merritt, Bruce House, Brenda House, Rene Rairden; fourteen stepgrandchildren.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, at Ryan Mortuary.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 6, also at Ryan Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Beverly Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Sharon-House/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Sharon-House/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Sharon, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Sharon-House/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

<h2>Sharon House, Salina</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Sharon-House">Obituary for Sharon (Niles) House | Ryan Mortuary</a>April 7, 1944 ~ December 30, 2021 (age 77)Sharon House, 77, of Salina, passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021.&nbsp; She was born in Smith Center, Kansas to Dillon and Sylvia Niles on April 7, 1944.&nbsp; She was a homemaker.Sharon was united in marriage to William R. Graham in 1961.&nbsp; Four children were born to this union, Billy Joe, Terry Ray, Barbara Leigh, and Brenda Jo.&nbsp; This union was later dissolved.&nbsp; Sharon was later united in marriage to John “Jack” House.She is preceded in death by her parents; husband Jack House (1993); previous husband William R. Graham (2005); sons Terry Ray Graham (infant 1962) and Billy Joe Graham (2005); three sisters and three brothers.Survivors include her lifetime companion Don Fitzgerald; daughters Barbara Leigh Milleson and Brenda Jo Graham; seven grandchildren, Eric Graham, Ricky Peterson, Nicole Peterson, Ciara Peterson, Matthew Graham, Amanda Vignery, Terry Vignery; eleven great-grandchildren, Trenton Graham, Nathan Vignery, Richard Grawberg, Kimberly Grawberg, Terry Cooley, Michael Major, Zane Vignery, Silvia Rose Bailey, Noah John Peterson, Grimm Graham, and Andrew Michael Peterson; five stepchildren, Debbie Williams, Colleen Merritt, Bruce House, Brenda House, Rene Rairden; fourteen stepgrandchildren.Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 5, at Ryan Mortuary.Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, January 6, also at Ryan Mortuary.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Beverly Cemetery.Memorials may be made to Hospice of Salina, in care of Ryan Mortuary.To&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Sharon-House/sympathy">send flowers</a>&nbsp;to the family or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Sharon-House/1074854/memorial-tree">plant a tree</a>&nbsp;in memory of Sharon, please&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ryanmortuary.com/obituary/Sharon-House/sympathy">visit our floral store.</a>

Sharon House

<a href="https://www.melbymortuary.com/obituary/roger-underwood">Obituary | Roger A. Underwood of Esbon | Melby Mortuary</a>

Roger A. Underwood, 68, of Esbon, passed away December 29, 2021.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 5, at 10:30 a.m., at the Esbon Community Church.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 4 from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m., at Melby Mortuary, with the family greeting friends from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.

Memorials are requested to the Esbon Community Church or the Esbon Community Center, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Roger A. Underwood, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.melbymortuary.com/obituary/roger-underwood/flowers?campaign=obituaryInline-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.melbymortuary.com/obituary/roger-underwood">Obituary | Roger A. Underwood of Esbon | Melby Mortuary</a>October 22, 1953 - December 29, 2021Roger A. Underwood, 68, of Esbon, passed away December 29, 2021.Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 5, at 10:30 a.m., at the Esbon Community Church.Visitation will be Tuesday, January 4 from 1 p.m. - 8 p.m., at Melby Mortuary, with the family greeting friends from 5 p.m. - 7 p.m.Memorials are requested to the Esbon Community Church or the Esbon Community Center, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.Full obituary to follow.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Roger A. Underwood, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.melbymortuary.com/obituary/roger-underwood/flowers?campaign=obituaryInline-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Roger A. Underwood

<a href="https://www.melbymortuary.com/obituary/don-mclean">Obituary | Don McLean of Mankato, Kansas | Melby Mortuary</a>

Alvin Donald (Don) McLean, 98, formerly of Burr Oak, Kansas , went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 27, 2021 at the Smith Center Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Tees, Alberta, Canada on May 15, 1923 to Robert John and Sarah McLean.

Don was united in marriage to Elva Frances Roesti on August 4, 1943 near their home in Alberta, Canada. This union was blessed with five children: Gwendolyn Ann, Richard Alvin, Karen Jean, Donna Lee and Dixie Louise.

In 1948 Don, Elva and his two oldest children moved from their home in Tees, Alberta, Canada to Aiken, Minnesota where he worked on a turkey farm. After being flooded out by the Mississippi River in 1950, they moved to a farm near Burr Oak, Kansas. In the late 1960s Don and Elva purchased the Lewis Hardware business in Burr Oak and operated that business until 1977. During this time Don still farmed and did so until he retired in 2007.

His personal relationship with the Lord guided and comforted Don throughout his entire life and death. He was a member of the Wesley Center Wesleyan Church, Belleville Wesleyan Church and Smith Center Church of the Nazarene.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; wife Elva; daughter Karen; and son Richard (Pastor Rich).

Surviving are his children Gwen (Ernie) Carroll of Parker, CO; daughter-in-law Helen of Wichita, KS; Donna (Doug) Worcester of Melissa, TX; Dixie (Mike) Dethloff of Mankato, KS; seven grandchildren; 15 great-children with a great-grandson who will be born in March, 2022.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2022 &nbsp;from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m., with family greeting friends from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., at Melby Mortuary in Mankato, Kansas

His funeral will be Monday, January 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., at the Nazarene Church in Smith Center, Kansas with Pastor Jeremy Carr officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Burr Oak (Kansas) Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to the Mankato Senior Center or Smith Center Nazarene Church, and may be sent in care of Melby Mortuary, P.O. Box 384, Mankato, KS 66956.

Melby Mortuary of Mankato is assisting the McLean family with these arrangements, www.melbymortuary.com.

To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Don McLean, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.melbymortuary.com/obituary/don-mclean/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.melbymortuary.com/obituary/don-mclean">Obituary | Don McLean of Mankato, Kansas | Melby Mortuary</a>May 15, 1923 - December 27, 2021Alvin Donald (Don) McLean, 98, formerly of Burr Oak, Kansas , went to be with his Lord on Monday, December 27, 2021 at the Smith Center Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born in Tees, Alberta, Canada on May 15, 1923 to Robert John and Sarah McLean.Don was united in marriage to Elva Frances Roesti on August 4, 1943 near their home in Alberta, Canada. This union was blessed with five children: Gwendolyn Ann, Richard Alvin, Karen Jean, Donna Lee and Dixie Louise.In 1948 Don, Elva and his two oldest children moved from their home in Tees, Alberta, Canada to Aiken, Minnesota where he worked on a turkey farm. After being flooded out by the Mississippi River in 1950, they moved to a farm near Burr Oak, Kansas. In the late 1960s Don and Elva purchased the Lewis Hardware business in Burr Oak and operated that business until 1977. During this time Don still farmed and did so until he retired in 2007.His personal relationship with the Lord guided and comforted Don throughout his entire life and death. He was a member of the Wesley Center Wesleyan Church, Belleville Wesleyan Church and Smith Center Church of the Nazarene.Don was preceded in death by his parents; wife Elva; daughter Karen; and son Richard (Pastor Rich).Surviving are his children Gwen (Ernie) Carroll of Parker, CO; daughter-in-law Helen of Wichita, KS; Donna (Doug) Worcester of Melissa, TX; Dixie (Mike) Dethloff of Mankato, KS; seven grandchildren; 15 great-children with a great-grandson who will be born in March, 2022.Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2022 &nbsp;from 1 p.m. – 8 p.m., with family greeting friends from 5 p.m. – 7 p.m., at Melby Mortuary in Mankato, KansasHis funeral will be Monday, January 3, 2022 at 1:00 p.m., at the Nazarene Church in Smith Center, Kansas with Pastor Jeremy Carr officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Burr Oak (Kansas) Cemetery.Memorials are suggested to the Mankato Senior Center or Smith Center Nazarene Church, and may be sent in care of Melby Mortuary, P.O. Box 384, Mankato, KS 66956.Melby Mortuary of Mankato is assisting the McLean family with these arrangements, www.melbymortuary.com.To send a flower arrangement or to plant trees in memory of&nbsp;Don McLean, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.melbymortuary.com/obituary/don-mclean/flowers?campaign=obituaryThemed-flowers-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Don McLean

<a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/colleen-hoeslie">Obituary | Colleen Hoesli of Clyde, Kansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)</a>

Colleen (Kelly) Hoesli, age 63, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on December 4, 1958 in Wichita, Kansas to John and JoAnn (Girard) Kelly.

Colleen was a 1976 graduate of Derby High School.

On April 26, 1980 she married Robert Hoesli at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Clyde.&nbsp; To this union three children were born, Sheena, Sheryl and Shane.

Colleen served as the clerk in the Concordia Post Office for 38 years.

She was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clyde.

Her hobbies included playing pickle ball, traveling, camping, watching her grandkids' sports and most of all spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband Robert Hoesli, Clyde, KS; two daughters, Sheena (Kevin) Thrasher, Clyde, KS; Sheryl (Bradyn) Breault, Silver Lake, KS; five grandchildren, Haley, Levi, Chase, Keygan and Miley; six sisters, Kathy (Steve) Gonzalez, Wichita, KS; Cindy (Dennis) Beiswanger, Derby, KS; Charlene (Steve) Lacy, Derby, KS; Janelle (Rick), McReynolds, Rosehill, KS; Sandra (LeRoy) Chaput, Park City, KS; Barb (Randy) Taylor, Fall River, KS; a brother, Tim (Marcy) Kelly, Wichita, KS; five sisters-in-law, Janell (Dan) Sueltz, Centennial, CO; Cindy (Gary) Wurtz, The Villages, FL; Edye (Rick) Armstrong, Topeka, KS; Mary (Greg) Gilstrap, Surprise, AZ; Annette (Dan) Tucker, Bonner Springs, KS, a brother-in-law, Jerry Hoesli, Hutchinson, KS; several nieces and nephews.

Colleen was preceded in death by her son Shane Hoesli, and her parents John and JoAnn.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2022 from 1-6 p.m. at the Chaput Mortuary in Clyde.&nbsp; Family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m.

Mass of a Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2022 at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clyde, Kansas, with Fr. Steven Heina officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Clyde, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Colleen Hoesli Memorial Fund to be designated at a later time in care of Chaput Mortuay, P.O. Box 291, Clyde, KS 66938.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Colleen (Kelly) Hoesli, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/colleen-hoeslie/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Colleen Hoesli, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/colleen-hoeslie/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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 </figure><a href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/colleen-hoeslie">Obituary | Colleen Hoesli of Clyde, Kansas | Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home (chaputbuoy.com)</a>December 4, 1958 - December 29, 2021Colleen (Kelly) Hoesli, age 63, entered into rest on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Salina Regional Health Center, Salina, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born on December 4, 1958 in Wichita, Kansas to John and JoAnn (Girard) Kelly.Colleen was a 1976 graduate of Derby High School.On April 26, 1980 she married Robert Hoesli at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Clyde.&nbsp; To this union three children were born, Sheena, Sheryl and Shane.Colleen served as the clerk in the Concordia Post Office for 38 years.She was a member of the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clyde.Her hobbies included playing pickle ball, traveling, camping, watching her grandkids' sports and most of all spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren.She is survived by her husband Robert Hoesli, Clyde, KS; two daughters, Sheena (Kevin) Thrasher, Clyde, KS; Sheryl (Bradyn) Breault, Silver Lake, KS; five grandchildren, Haley, Levi, Chase, Keygan and Miley; six sisters, Kathy (Steve) Gonzalez, Wichita, KS; Cindy (Dennis) Beiswanger, Derby, KS; Charlene (Steve) Lacy, Derby, KS; Janelle (Rick), McReynolds, Rosehill, KS; Sandra (LeRoy) Chaput, Park City, KS; Barb (Randy) Taylor, Fall River, KS; a brother, Tim (Marcy) Kelly, Wichita, KS; five sisters-in-law, Janell (Dan) Sueltz, Centennial, CO; Cindy (Gary) Wurtz, The Villages, FL; Edye (Rick) Armstrong, Topeka, KS; Mary (Greg) Gilstrap, Surprise, AZ; Annette (Dan) Tucker, Bonner Springs, KS, a brother-in-law, Jerry Hoesli, Hutchinson, KS; several nieces and nephews.Colleen was preceded in death by her son Shane Hoesli, and her parents John and JoAnn.Visitation will be held on Sunday, January 2, 2022 from 1-6 p.m. at the Chaput Mortuary in Clyde.&nbsp; Family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m.Mass of a Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, January 3, 2022 at the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Clyde, Kansas, with Fr. Steven Heina officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery, Clyde, Kansas.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be given to Colleen Hoesli Memorial Fund to be designated at a later time in care of Chaput Mortuay, P.O. Box 291, Clyde, KS 66938.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Colleen (Kelly) Hoesli, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/colleen-hoeslie/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Colleen Hoesli, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.chaputbuoy.com/obituary/colleen-hoeslie/gifts?campaign=obituaryThemed-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

Colleen Hoesli

<a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/richard-palmer/4813597/obituary.php?_ga=2.107543233.293907941.1640809384-1202697284.1612194326">Richard Palmer Obituary - Abilene, KS | Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>

<h2>Richard K. Palmer</h2><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/richard-palmer/4813597/obituary.php?_ga=2.107543233.293907941.1640809384-1202697284.1612194326">Richard Palmer Obituary - Abilene, KS | Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home (martinbeckercarlson.com)</a>January 22, 1957 - December 29, 2021No funeral details available.

Richard K. Palmer

Mary L. Paul, age 81, of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born January 12, 1940, at Agra, Kansas to Ole William and 
Myrtle Hazel (Perkins) Bennett.&nbsp; She married William D. Paul on October 
6, 1963, in Weskan, Kansas.

She worked at the Hays Public Library in the Children’s Department and 
Storytime for over 25 years.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm at Agra, Kansas and 
was a graduate of Agra High School.&nbsp; Mary attended Kansas Wesleyan 
College and Fort Hays State College earning a Bachelor’s Degree.&nbsp; Mary 
moved to Hays in 1973 until moving to Salina in 2010, and the last three
 years she lived at Via Christi Village in Hays.&nbsp; She was a member of 
the First United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star.&nbsp; Mary enjoyed 
baking, sewing, and flower gardening.

Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Paul D.V.M., Urbana, IL; her son, 
Mike Paul and wife, Melinda, Salina, KS; her sister, Shirley Hoch, 
Logan, Ks; her grandchildren, Kaitlyn Paul, Dodge City, KS; Kalene 
Gormley and husband, Steven, Hays, KS; Kendale Paul, Salina, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Dale 
Bennett; sister Connie Hoch; brothers-in-law, Wesley Hoch and Ernie 
Hoch; and two great grandchildren.

Services will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 31, 2021, at 
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 
67601 with Rev. Troy Miller officiating.

Burial will be at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

Visitation is from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

The family suggests memorials to Hays Public Library-Children’s Department or Stephen Ministry in care of the mortuary.

Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

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 </figure>Mary L. Paul, age 81, of Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, December 28, 2021, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.She was born January 12, 1940, at Agra, Kansas to Ole William and 
Myrtle Hazel (Perkins) Bennett.&nbsp; She married William D. Paul on October 
6, 1963, in Weskan, Kansas.She worked at the Hays Public Library in the Children’s Department and 
Storytime for over 25 years.&nbsp; She grew up on a farm at Agra, Kansas and 
was a graduate of Agra High School.&nbsp; Mary attended Kansas Wesleyan 
College and Fort Hays State College earning a Bachelor’s Degree.&nbsp; Mary 
moved to Hays in 1973 until moving to Salina in 2010, and the last three
 years she lived at Via Christi Village in Hays.&nbsp; She was a member of 
the First United Methodist Church and the Eastern Star.&nbsp; Mary enjoyed 
baking, sewing, and flower gardening.Survivors include her daughter, Lisa Paul D.V.M., Urbana, IL; her son, 
Mike Paul and wife, Melinda, Salina, KS; her sister, Shirley Hoch, 
Logan, Ks; her grandchildren, Kaitlyn Paul, Dodge City, KS; Kalene 
Gormley and husband, Steven, Hays, KS; Kendale Paul, Salina, KS.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; brother, Dale 
Bennett; sister Connie Hoch; brothers-in-law, Wesley Hoch and Ernie 
Hoch; and two great grandchildren.Services will be 3:00 P.M. Friday, December 31, 2021, at 
Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 
67601 with Rev. Troy Miller officiating.Burial will be at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.Visitation is from 2:00 to 3:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.The family suggests memorials to Hays Public Library-Children’s Department or Stephen Ministry in care of the mortuary.Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net or 
can be left at guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com

Mary L. Paul

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gloria S. Smith

<a href="https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/996/Cindy-George/obituary.html#tribute-start">Obituary of Cindy George | Christians Funeral Home located in Linds... (crick-christiansfuneralhome.com)</a>

Cynthia Lea “Cindy” (Opat) George, 71, of Salina, passed away December 19, 2021 at Salina Regional Health Center. 

 Cindy was born April 29, 1950 in McPherson, KS.  She was the oldest child of the late Leo and Donna (Burough) Opat.
Cindy was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Salina.  She also attended Brown Mackie and Marymount College in Salina.  She was a clerk typist for SRS for many years. 

 Cindy earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Bethany College in Lindsborg, and finished out her career life as a social worker in the Wichita and WaKeeney, KS areas.  During her years on the job she was a wonderful advocate for many children and touched many lives. 


Cindy enjoyed coaching her daughter’s softball teams and helping with Girl Scout activities.  She loved the way it kept their home life active.  Cindy was a dedicated Sunday school teacher while living in Kechi, KS and Park City, KS.  Cindy loved her family and coming to Lindsborg, on the weekends, to fish with them. 

 Health concerns lead to Cindy moving into a nursing home in Salina.  While there she was able to spend time with her grandchildren, who were precious to her.  She was well opinionated, and was not shy about sharing her opinions with anyone.

  Cindy will be remembered as a good mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and friend who always wanted to help whoever she could, and will be dearly missed.


Survivors include her daughter Autumn Steffenhagen of Salina; siblings Kathy Hawkinson, Cecilia Opat, Kenneth Opat, Chris Opat, Martha Nickel, Kevin Opat, and Kerrick Opat; as well as three granddaughters, Damiann Soper, Savannah Soper, and Isabella Steffenhagen; four great-grandchildren, Serenitie Soper, Mason Sunderlin, Colton Sunderlin, and Kashton Lee Soper;  and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.


Cindy is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Connie Davidson.


Mass of the Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 206 W. Swensson, Lindsborg, KS, with Fr. Ben Shockey officiating.&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/996/Cindy-George/obituary.html#tribute-start">Obituary of Cindy George | Christians Funeral Home located in Linds... (crick-christiansfuneralhome.com)</a>April 29, 1950 - December 19, 2021Cynthia Lea “Cindy” (Opat) George, 71, of Salina, passed away December 19, 2021 at Salina Regional Health Center. Cindy was born April 29, 1950 in McPherson, KS. She was the oldest child of the late Leo and Donna (Burough) Opat.
Cindy was a graduate of Sacred Heart High School in Salina. She also attended Brown Mackie and Marymount College in Salina. She was a clerk typist for SRS for many years. Cindy earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Bethany College in Lindsborg, and finished out her career life as a social worker in the Wichita and WaKeeney, KS areas. During her years on the job she was a wonderful advocate for many children and touched many lives. 
Cindy enjoyed coaching her daughter’s softball teams and helping with Girl Scout activities. She loved the way it kept their home life active. Cindy was a dedicated Sunday school teacher while living in Kechi, KS and Park City, KS. Cindy loved her family and coming to Lindsborg, on the weekends, to fish with them. Health concerns lead to Cindy moving into a nursing home in Salina. While there she was able to spend time with her grandchildren, who were precious to her. She was well opinionated, and was not shy about sharing her opinions with anyone. Cindy will be remembered as a good mom, grandma, great-grandma, sister, and friend who always wanted to help whoever she could, and will be dearly missed.
Survivors include her daughter Autumn Steffenhagen of Salina; siblings Kathy Hawkinson, Cecilia Opat, Kenneth Opat, Chris Opat, Martha Nickel, Kevin Opat, and Kerrick Opat; as well as three granddaughters, Damiann Soper, Savannah Soper, and Isabella Steffenhagen; four great-grandchildren, Serenitie Soper, Mason Sunderlin, Colton Sunderlin, and Kashton Lee Soper; and numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members.
Cindy is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Connie Davidson.
Mass of the Christian Burial will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, December 28, at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 206 W. Swensson, Lindsborg, KS, with Fr. Ben Shockey officiating.&nbsp;

Cindy George

<a href="https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/995/Brecken-Allbright/obituary.html#tribute-start">Obituary of Brecken Robert Allbright | Christians Funeral Home loca... (crick-christiansfuneralhome.com)</a>

Brecken Robert Allbright, 3 months, of Assaria passed away Monday, December 14, 2021.  Brecken was born September 11, 2021 in Wichita, KS. He is the son of Joshua T. Allbright and Vaiden J. White.

Brecken is survived by his parents; sister Avree of the home; paternal grandparents Daieneen and Nathan Carlson of Lindsborg; maternal grandparents Justin and Erika White of Bennington, KS and Nicole White of Salina; paternal great-grandparents Bob Allbright of Southland, TX , Verna Allbright of Amarillo, TX, and Bob and Karen Carlson of Lindsborg; maternal great-great-grandmother Nadine White of Hoxie, KS; maternal great-grandparents Nancy and Truman Kiltz, and Crystal Geering, all of Salina; aunts and uncle: Nadiah and Damian Baeza of Wahiawa, HI, Zaine White of Manhattan, KS, Kloe Young of Bennington, KS, Cody Bruce of Lindsborg, KS, Jenna Bruce of Manhattan, KS, Logan Carlson and Kashlynn Carlson; as well as many great-aunts and uncles, cousins, and extended family members.

Visitation with the family will be from 5-7pm, Monday, December 20, 2021 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg.

Private family memorial services will be held.    

Memorial contributions may be made to Vaiden White or Josh Allbright.  Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

<h2>Brecken Robert Allbright, Assaria</h2><figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/12/1640812854472.png" alt="Brecken Robert Allbrigh" />
 <figcaption>Brecken Robert Allbrigh</figcaption>
 </figure><a href="https://crick-christiansfuneralhome.com/tribute/details/995/Brecken-Allbright/obituary.html#tribute-start">Obituary of Brecken Robert Allbright | Christians Funeral Home loca... (crick-christiansfuneralhome.com)</a>Brecken Robert Allbright, 3 months, of Assaria passed away Monday, December 14, 2021. Brecken was born September 11, 2021 in Wichita, KS. He is the son of Joshua T. Allbright and Vaiden J. White.Brecken is survived by his parents; sister Avree of the home; paternal grandparents Daieneen and Nathan Carlson of Lindsborg; maternal grandparents Justin and Erika White of Bennington, KS and Nicole White of Salina; paternal great-grandparents Bob Allbright of Southland, TX , Verna Allbright of Amarillo, TX, and Bob and Karen Carlson of Lindsborg; maternal great-great-grandmother Nadine White of Hoxie, KS; maternal great-grandparents Nancy and Truman Kiltz, and Crystal Geering, all of Salina; aunts and uncle: Nadiah and Damian Baeza of Wahiawa, HI, Zaine White of Manhattan, KS, Kloe Young of Bennington, KS, Cody Bruce of Lindsborg, KS, Jenna Bruce of Manhattan, KS, Logan Carlson and Kashlynn Carlson; as well as many great-aunts and uncles, cousins, and extended family members.Visitation with the family will be from 5-7pm, Monday, December 20, 2021 at Crick-Christians Funeral Home, Lindsborg.Private family memorial services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made to Vaiden White or Josh Allbright. Memorials may be sent in care of Crick-Christians Funeral Home, 103 N. Washington, Lindsborg, KS 67456.

Brecken Robert Allbright

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June 14, 1939 ~ December 26, 2021 (age 82)

Wallis Jeffrey Lesovsky, of Belleville, Kansas, &nbsp;son of Henry Lesovsky and Alberta (Robinson) Lesovsky was born June 14, 1939 in Covina, California and passed away on December 26, 2021 at Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville, Kansas at the age of 82.

He served with the United States Army.&nbsp;He was a retired store manager.

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters.

He is survived by nieces and nephews, cousins.

Private family graveside inurnment services will be held at National Bohemian&nbsp;(Kopsa) Cemetery, rural Cuba, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to Wallis Jeffrey Lesovsky Memorial Fund.

Online condolences and information at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bachelor-surber.com/">www.bachelor-surber.com</a>.

Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of arrangements.

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<h2>Wallis Jeffrey Lesovsky, Belleville</h2><a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Wallis-Lesovsky">Obituary for Wallis Jeffrey Lesovsky | Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home</a>June 14, 1939 ~ December 26, 2021 (age 82)Wallis Jeffrey Lesovsky, of Belleville, Kansas, &nbsp;son of Henry Lesovsky and Alberta (Robinson) Lesovsky was born June 14, 1939 in Covina, California and passed away on December 26, 2021 at Belleville Health Care Center, Belleville, Kansas at the age of 82.He served with the United States Army.&nbsp;He was a retired store manager.He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters.He is survived by nieces and nephews, cousins.Cremation was chosen.Private family graveside inurnment services will be held at National Bohemian&nbsp;(Kopsa) Cemetery, rural Cuba, Kansas.Memorials may be given to Wallis Jeffrey Lesovsky Memorial Fund.Online condolences and information at&nbsp;<a href="http://www.bachelor-surber.com/">www.bachelor-surber.com</a>.Bachelor-Surber Funeral Home, Belleville, KS is in charge of arrangements.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Wallis Jeffrey Lesovsky, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bachelor-surber.com/obituary/Wallis-Lesovsky/sympathy">floral store.</a>

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<a href="https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Marcella-Ediger?obId=23494970#/obituaryInfo">Marcella Ediger Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (jostfuneralhome.com)</a>

Marcella Mae (Buller) Ediger passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021 at the age of 99. She was born November 4, 1922, in Goessel, Kansas. 

She was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Marie Buller; her siblings Ralph, Mildor, Ella and Betty Jane; and son-in-law Arthur Smith. She grew up near Lehigh, Kansas, a place that remained special to her all of her life. 

She married Paul Ediger on August 12, 1947. 

Marcella worked for 21 years as the bookkeeper at Salem Hospital in Hillsboro, Kansas. Paul was co-owner of Paul and Ray’s Supermarket in Hillsboro until his retirement. She enjoyed travel with Paul during their retirement years and time spent with family. She was active in the First Mennonite Church in Hillsboro. 

She spent the last year and a half at Parkside Homes where she so appreciated the staff and the care she received there, as does the family. 

She is survived by her children Warren (Leadell) Ediger, Chris Smith, DaLene (Allan) Unruh, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. 

A date for a memorial service is pending.

 Memorials to Parkside Homes or First Mennonite Church in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. 

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<h2>Marcella Ediger</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Marcella-Ediger?obId=23494970#/obituaryInfo">Marcella Ediger Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (jostfuneralhome.com)</a>November 4, 1922 - December 25, 2021Marcella Mae (Buller) Ediger passed away on Christmas Day, December 25, 2021 at the age of 99. She was born November 4, 1922, in Goessel, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents Peter and Marie Buller; her siblings Ralph, Mildor, Ella and Betty Jane; and son-in-law Arthur Smith. She grew up near Lehigh, Kansas, a place that remained special to her all of her life. She married Paul Ediger on August 12, 1947. Marcella worked for 21 years as the bookkeeper at Salem Hospital in Hillsboro, Kansas. Paul was co-owner of Paul and Ray’s Supermarket in Hillsboro until his retirement. She enjoyed travel with Paul during their retirement years and time spent with family. She was active in the First Mennonite Church in Hillsboro. She spent the last year and a half at Parkside Homes where she so appreciated the staff and the care she received there, as does the family. She is survived by her children Warren (Leadell) Ediger, Chris Smith, DaLene (Allan) Unruh, six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. A date for a memorial service is pending. Memorials to Parkside Homes or First Mennonite Church in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Marcella Ediger, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=23494970&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tribute Store.</a>

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Wichita - Richard Dean Ollek Jr. passed away December 26, 2021 at Diversicare of Sedgwick. He was born November 18, 1943 in Hillsboro to Richard Edward and Rosy (Weinbrener) Ollek. 

He married Barbara Birkle November 24, 1962 at Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. 

Survivors include: wife Barbara Ollek of Wichita; sons Richard Ollek of Wichita, Ronald Ollek of Wichita; daughter Robyn Gruenwald of Bel Aire; sister Peggy Roberts of Topeka; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. 

Celebration of Life service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Ascension Lutheran in Wichita officiated by Rev. Dr. Michael Bingenheimer. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Church. 

Memorials to the Ollek Foundation in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063. 

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<h2>Richard Ollek, Wichita</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.jostfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Richard-Ollek?obId=23492589#/obituaryInfo">Richard Ollek Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (jostfuneralhome.com)</a>November 18, 1943 - December 26, 2021Wichita - Richard Dean Ollek Jr. passed away December 26, 2021 at Diversicare of Sedgwick. He was born November 18, 1943 in Hillsboro to Richard Edward and Rosy (Weinbrener) Ollek. He married Barbara Birkle November 24, 1962 at Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro. Survivors include: wife Barbara Ollek of Wichita; sons Richard Ollek of Wichita, Ronald Ollek of Wichita; daughter Robyn Gruenwald of Bel Aire; sister Peggy Roberts of Topeka; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Celebration of Life service 11:00 a.m. Thursday, December 30, 2021 at Ascension Lutheran in Wichita officiated by Rev. Dr. Michael Bingenheimer. Family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Church. Memorials to the Ollek Foundation in care of Jost Funeral Home, P.O. Box 266, Hillsboro, KS 67063. Online condolences at www.jostfuneralhome.com.To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Richard Ollek, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://jost-funeral-home.tributestore.com/?oId=23492589&amp;tag=&amp;tn=V2MSticky|FreeTreeTestFC&amp;otv=Frazer_MS2_Cont&amp;source=tco_description&amp;mtph=1" target="_blank">Tribute Store.</a>

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<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries/Jesslyn-Williams-2/">Jesslyn Ruth Williams Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com)</a>

Jesslyn Ruth Williams, 60, passed to her eternal home Dec. 26, 2021, at the home of her mother in McPherson, KS, due to a heart attack. She was born Dec. 2, 1961, in Bartlesville, OK, to Xan Zimmerman (Hart) Williams and Larry Emmett Williams.

Jesslyn is survived by her mother, sister-in-law Jennifer Blanchard, Oceanside, CA, aunts, uncles and cousins.

 She was preceded in death by her father Larry, brothers Jon and Paul, grandparents Zella and Emmett Williams and Hazel and J. D. Hart. 

Jesslyn’s father was employed in the oil business and the family made seven moves. She always made new friends. Jesslyn attended school in Tulsa, OK, and graduated from Memorial High School. 

She has been employed for the last few years by A New Leaf of Broken Arrow. Her favorite thing to do was visiting with people. She always wanted to know all about their families and pets. 

Jesslyn was a member of St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church and at a later date her cremains will be buried in the Memorial Gardens there. 

Memorial contributions can be sent to: A New Leaf, P.O Box 35903; Tulsa, OK 74153.

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<h2>Jesslyn Ruth Williams</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/obituaries/Jesslyn-Williams-2/">Jesslyn Ruth Williams Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (gliddenedigerfuneral.com)</a>December 2, 1961 - December 26, 2021Jesslyn Ruth Williams, 60, passed to her eternal home Dec. 26, 2021, at the home of her mother in McPherson, KS, due to a heart attack. She was born Dec. 2, 1961, in Bartlesville, OK, to Xan Zimmerman (Hart) Williams and Larry Emmett Williams. Jesslyn is survived by her mother, sister-in-law Jennifer Blanchard, Oceanside, CA, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father Larry, brothers Jon and Paul, grandparents Zella and Emmett Williams and Hazel and J. D. Hart. Jesslyn’s father was employed in the oil business and the family made seven moves. She always made new friends. Jesslyn attended school in Tulsa, OK, and graduated from Memorial High School. She has been employed for the last few years by A New Leaf of Broken Arrow. Her favorite thing to do was visiting with people. She always wanted to know all about their families and pets. Jesslyn was a member of St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church and at a later date her cremains will be buried in the Memorial Gardens there. Memorial contributions can be sent to: A New Leaf, P.O Box 35903; Tulsa, OK 74153. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Jesslyn Ruth Williams, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gliddenedigerfuneral.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

Jesslyn Ruth Williams

<a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/Virginia-Bastedo/#!/PhotosVideos">Virginia A. Bastedo Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (stockhamfamily.com)</a>

Virginia Agnes Bastedo, 71, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Hutchinson, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021, surrounded by family at McPherson Health &amp; Rehab. 

She was a retired LPN and worked at the Good Samaritan Society in Hutchinson. Virginia was born on January 7, 1950, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Deane Earl and Frankie Beatrice (Schafer) Hazelton. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1968 and later from Sidney’s Hairdressing College and Central Kansas Area Vocational Technical School McPherson Center of Practical Nursing. Survivors include: two daughters, Megan Crosby of McPherson, KS and Amie Bastedo of McPherson, KS; three siblings, Helen Allison (Denny) of McPherson, KS, Harold Hazelton of McPherson, KS, and Richard Hazelton (Barb) of Grand Junction, CO; five grandchildren, Ciera Bastedo, Mercedes Robins, Matthew Robins (Sabrina), Nichole Dreiling, and Caleb Dreiling; four great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Margaret Hazelton. A Celebration of Life (come &amp; go) will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. A sharing of memories will begin at 5:00 p.m.. Memorial donations may be given to the Virginia Bastedo memorial fund and payable to Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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<h2>Virginia A. Bastedo, McPherson</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/obituaries/Virginia-Bastedo/#!/PhotosVideos">Virginia A. Bastedo Obituary - Visitation &amp; Funeral Information (stockhamfamily.com)</a>January 7, 1950 - December 27, 2021Virginia Agnes Bastedo, 71, of McPherson, KS and formerly of Hutchinson, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 27, 2021, surrounded by family at McPherson Health &amp; Rehab. She was a retired LPN and worked at the Good Samaritan Society in Hutchinson. Virginia was born on January 7, 1950, in McPherson, KS, the daughter of Deane Earl and Frankie Beatrice (Schafer) Hazelton. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1968 and later from Sidney’s Hairdressing College and Central Kansas Area Vocational Technical School McPherson Center of Practical Nursing. Survivors include: two daughters, Megan Crosby of McPherson, KS and Amie Bastedo of McPherson, KS; three siblings, Helen Allison (Denny) of McPherson, KS, Harold Hazelton of McPherson, KS, and Richard Hazelton (Barb) of Grand Junction, CO; five grandchildren, Ciera Bastedo, Mercedes Robins, Matthew Robins (Sabrina), Nichole Dreiling, and Caleb Dreiling; four great-grandchildren; and many extended family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Margaret Hazelton. A Celebration of Life (come &amp; go) will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday, January 3, 2022, at Stockham Family Funeral Home. A sharing of memories will begin at 5:00 p.m.. Memorial donations may be given to the Virginia Bastedo memorial fund and payable to Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Virginia A. Bastedo, please visit our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.stockhamfamily.com/store/Category.aspx?CategoryId=319&amp;icn=desktop_memorial_obituary_link#chooser">Sympathy Store</a>.

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<a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/reita-gronewoller">Obituary | Reita Gronewoller of Beloit, Kansas | Roberts Family Funeral Service (mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com)</a>

<a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/reita-gronewoller"></a>October 19, 1922 - December 23, 2021

Reita Louise (Flinn) Gronewoller, daughter of Lloyd and Esther Marie (Wilmeth) Flinn, was born October 19, 1922 in Randall, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed from this life on December 23, 2021, at the age of 99.&nbsp; 

Reita attended school in Randall and graduated with the class of 1940.&nbsp; She competed in women’s basketball and played the clarinet throughout school.&nbsp; Reita earned her teaching certificate from Fort Hays College. She taught four years in rural Jewell County schools and one year at St. John’s Catholic School in Beloit.&nbsp; 

Reita met Harold eight months prior to him being drafted.&nbsp; Reita and Harold wrote two letters per week and postponed wedding plans while Harold was serving overseas during World War II.&nbsp; On April 23, 1946 Harold and Reita wed at St. John’s Catholic Church in Beloit and were active members of the parish. &nbsp;&nbsp;Reita and Harold had one son, Francis L. Gronewoller.&nbsp; 

The family spent 50 years on the farm near Asherville raising cattle, hogs, chickens, and crops.&nbsp; Reita was a farm wife, driving the tractor and taking trucks to the elevator alongside Harold.&nbsp; She always had a large garden and canned fruits, vegetables and jelly.&nbsp; She was excellent at bookkeeping and kept meticulous books for the farming operation as well as the Beloit Livestock office.&nbsp; Reita and Harold moved to Beloit in September of 2000. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Reita enjoyed traveling, entertaining, and visiting family and friends.&nbsp; She always had a place for her extended family at her table. &nbsp;Reita loved playing pitch, pinochle, and bingo.&nbsp; Reita was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Parish, Ladies’ Guild, was the 6th&nbsp;District President of the VFW auxiliary. &nbsp;She and Harold were members of the Beloit Square Dance club and the Simpson Senior Center.&nbsp; She loved watching sporting events, especially if her grandchildren were competing.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Esther (Wilmeth) Flinn; husband Harold Gronewoller; sibling Milford Flinn; sister-in-law Nella Rose Flinn; sister-in-law Mary Flinn Cramer; grandchild Darrell Gronewoller.

Reita will forever be remembered by her son Francis L. Gronewoller and wife Nancy of Beloit; sibling Lyle Flinn of Jewell; grandchildren Dawn Massey and husband Lanny of Lyndon, Debra Wright and husband Scott of Beloit, Darin Gronewoller and wife Megan of Beloit, Darcel Stallbaumer and husband Kevin of Baileyville; great-grandchildren, Khylee Massey, Kaedin Massey, Olivia Wright, Gavin Wright, Wade Gronewoller, Whitley Gronewoller, Wesley Gronewoller, Willa Gronewoller, Jase Stallbaumer, Koy Stallbaumer, Kinsly Stallbaumer; many nieces and nephews, other relatives, friends and community members.

Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 28 at the St. John's Catholic Church. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Monday, December 27 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home, and visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the rosary service begins. 

Memorials may be given to Solomon Valley Hospice or the church.

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<h2>Reita Gronewoller, Beloit</h2><figure>
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 </figure><a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/reita-gronewoller">Obituary | Reita Gronewoller of Beloit, Kansas | Roberts Family Funeral Service (mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com)</a><a href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/reita-gronewoller"></a>October 19, 1922 - December 23, 2021Reita Louise (Flinn) Gronewoller, daughter of Lloyd and Esther Marie (Wilmeth) Flinn, was born October 19, 1922 in Randall, Kansas.&nbsp; She passed from this life on December 23, 2021, at the age of 99.&nbsp; Reita attended school in Randall and graduated with the class of 1940.&nbsp; She competed in women’s basketball and played the clarinet throughout school.&nbsp; Reita earned her teaching certificate from Fort Hays College. She taught four years in rural Jewell County schools and one year at St. John’s Catholic School in Beloit.&nbsp; Reita met Harold eight months prior to him being drafted.&nbsp; Reita and Harold wrote two letters per week and postponed wedding plans while Harold was serving overseas during World War II.&nbsp; On April 23, 1946 Harold and Reita wed at St. John’s Catholic Church in Beloit and were active members of the parish. &nbsp;&nbsp;Reita and Harold had one son, Francis L. Gronewoller.&nbsp; The family spent 50 years on the farm near Asherville raising cattle, hogs, chickens, and crops.&nbsp; Reita was a farm wife, driving the tractor and taking trucks to the elevator alongside Harold.&nbsp; She always had a large garden and canned fruits, vegetables and jelly.&nbsp; She was excellent at bookkeeping and kept meticulous books for the farming operation as well as the Beloit Livestock office.&nbsp; Reita and Harold moved to Beloit in September of 2000. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Reita enjoyed traveling, entertaining, and visiting family and friends.&nbsp; She always had a place for her extended family at her table. &nbsp;Reita loved playing pitch, pinochle, and bingo.&nbsp; Reita was a member of the St. John’s Catholic Parish, Ladies’ Guild, was the 6th&nbsp;District President of the VFW auxiliary. &nbsp;She and Harold were members of the Beloit Square Dance club and the Simpson Senior Center.&nbsp; She loved watching sporting events, especially if her grandchildren were competing.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents Lloyd and Esther (Wilmeth) Flinn; husband Harold Gronewoller; sibling Milford Flinn; sister-in-law Nella Rose Flinn; sister-in-law Mary Flinn Cramer; grandchild Darrell Gronewoller.Reita will forever be remembered by her son Francis L. Gronewoller and wife Nancy of Beloit; sibling Lyle Flinn of Jewell; grandchildren Dawn Massey and husband Lanny of Lyndon, Debra Wright and husband Scott of Beloit, Darin Gronewoller and wife Megan of Beloit, Darcel Stallbaumer and husband Kevin of Baileyville; great-grandchildren, Khylee Massey, Kaedin Massey, Olivia Wright, Gavin Wright, Wade Gronewoller, Whitley Gronewoller, Wesley Gronewoller, Willa Gronewoller, Jase Stallbaumer, Koy Stallbaumer, Kinsly Stallbaumer; many nieces and nephews, other relatives, friends and community members.Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 28 at the St. John's Catholic Church. A rosary service will be at 7 p.m. Monday, December 27 at the Roberts Family Funeral Home, and visitation will be from 4 p.m. until the rosary service begins. Memorials may be given to Solomon Valley Hospice or the church.To plant Memorial Trees in memory of&nbsp;Reita Gronewoller, please&nbsp;<a target="_blank" href="https://www.mcdonaldrobertsfuneralservice.com/obituary/reita-gronewoller/gifts?campaign=obituaryInline-gifts-textLink-obitText">click here to visit our Sympathy Store</a>.

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