Robert Lee “Bob” Dreher, 63, Hays, died Thursday, July 17, 2014 at his home.

He was born March 9, 1951 in Hays, Kansas the son of Wendelin and Sophia (Dreiling) Dreher.  On June 19, 1971 he married Lois A. Weber in Hays.  He worked for Frito Lay in Hays for many years, retiring in 2012.  He was the owner of Dreher’s Pools and Spas in Hays.  He graduated from Hays High School in 1971, was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, the Sons of the VFW, and was a Troop Master of Boy Scout Troop #113 in Hays for many years.  He loved his grandchildren and enjoyed spending time with them, enjoyed parades, his work and his customers, camping, and his dogs.

Survivors include his wife Lois, of the home in Hays, two sons, Ryan Dreher and wife Shelly and Rick Dreher and wife Tonya, all of Hays, a daughter Renee Medina and husband Frank, Jr. of Hays, two brothers Don Dreher and wife Judy and Ron Dreher and wife Kathy, all of Hays, ten grandchildren, Talisha, Deavon, Shelby, Michaela, Parker, Mason, Presley, Chloe, Olivia, and Trey.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Monday, July 21, 2014 at the St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, Hays.  Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 pm on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine.  A parish vigil service will be at 6:30 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested to the Chloe Medina Medical Fund at Sunflower Bank, in care of the funeral home.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Carol Dee Collins, 69, Overland Park, Ks, concluded her life peacefully, July 15, 2014, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Carol was born August 1, 1944, and was raised in Plainville, Ks by her loving parents Kenneth and Mary Ann (Windholtz) Resley-Walters. She attended elementary and high school in Plainville, then a year of college at Ft. Hays State University, Hays, Ks.

She married Russell “Rusty” Collins, in September 1963. They lived in California then Plainville, settling in Hays, Ks, in 1973 where they raised their family. While living in Hays, she owned C .C.’s Fashion Alley women’s clothing store and was active in the Chamber of Commerce and Beta Sigma Phi Sorority.

She left Hays and began working in women’s clothing sales for Dillards and Von Maur in Oklahoma, Nebraska, and Kansas before retiring in Overland Park, Ks.

Carol is survived by her son, Shane Collins of Overland Park, KS; granddaughter, Kylie Collins of Dodge City, KS and a brother Ken Resley, Jr. of Salina, KS as well as countless friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents.

Memorial Mass will be 10:00 AM Friday, July 25th at St. Nicolas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 E. 13th St., Hays. Inurnment at St. Mary’s Cemetery, Gorham, Ks.

Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Thursday, July 24th at Brock’s – Keithley Funeral Chapel, 2509 Vine St., with a rosary being said at 6:30 p.m.

In lieu of flowers a donation can be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W. 103rd St., Overland Park, KS, St. Nicholas Catholic Church or Kansas City Hospice House, 1500 Meadow Lake Parkway #200, Kansas City, MO 64114.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithley@ruraltel.net

Gerald Eugene “Butch” Schartz, age 60, of Ellis, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014, in Ellis. He was born March 23, 1954, in Hays, Kansas to Gerald N. and Shirley (Ross) Schartz. He graduated from Hays High School in 1972 and received a Bachelor’s in Sociology from Fort Hays State University.  He married Lois Holste in Hays, Kansas, on November 25, 1978.

Butch was a longtime stone mason, owning Schartz Masonry. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving in Vietnam. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church and the NRA. He enjoyed carving and sculpting with wood, clay and stone. He also enjoyed visiting with people and spending time and playing games with his grandsons.

He is survived by his wife, Lois of Ellis; two sons, Shane Schartz and wife Misty and Jake Schartz and wife Jenny all of Ellis; two grandchildren, Carson and Trenton Schartz of Ellis; four brothers, David and wife Regina of Texas, Steve and wife Jennifer of Denver, Mark  and wife Brenda of Salina and Al of Hays; five sisters, Sue Martinez and husband Chuck  of Denver, Karen Stadelman and friend Butch of Texas, Laura Schartz of Denver, Debra Colosi and husband Tony of Naples, Italy and Marilyn Schartz of Hays as well as several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Rick Schartz.

Memorial services will be at 3 PM Wednesday, July 23, 2014 at the Kansas State veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney. A reception will follow services at the Ellis VFW.

Services in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel, 400 E 17th, Ellis, KS 67637.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Butch Schartz Memorial Fund to be designated at a later date. Condolences may be sent by guest book to www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithley@ruraltel.net

Megan Rose Tibke, 23, Phillipsburg, was arrested at 5:10 p.m. July 19 in the 100 block of West 12th on suspicion of failure to appear.

Craig Alan Klaus, 34, Hays, was arrested at 4:33 p..m. July 19 in the 100 block of West 12th on suspicion of failure to appear.

Roberto Fausto Chavez-Juarez, 23, Hays, was arrested at 2:40 a.m. July 17 in the 1000 block of Vine on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Kyler Deen Mastel, 22, Hays, was arrested at 8:40 a.m. July 17 in the 1000 block of East 15th on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Yadira Sanchez-Beristain, 27, Hays, was arrested at 1:08 a.m. July 20 in the 1500 block of West 27th on suspicion of leaving the scene of a property damage accident and failure to report an accident with an unattended vehicle.

Michael Eugene Wilson, 55, Hays, was arrested at 10:34 p.m. July 19 in the 500 block of East 20th on suspicion of disorderly conduct.

Luis Alonso Vides Jr., 21, Hays, was arrested at 6:37 p.m. July 20 in the 300 block of East Sixth on suspicion of theft.

Mark Alan Nebel, 52, Hays, was arrested at 2:58 a.m. July 20 in the 3000 block of East 22nd on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and driving while suspended.

William Keith Wierman, 22, Hays, was arrested at 3:27 a.m. July 19 in the 100 block of East Seventh on suspicion of criminal carry of a weapon.

Jared Riley Dietz, 18, Hays, was arrested at 8:03 p.m. July 19 in the 2500 block of Marjorie on suspicion of underage consumption of alcohol and domestic battery.

Zachary Hayes Brzon, 18, Hays, was arrested at 1:55 a.m. July 19 in the 500 block of West Seventh on suspicion of disorderly conduct.

Gabriel Thomas Duncan, 22, Stockton, was arrested at 1:55 a.m. July 19 in the 500 block of West Seventh on suspicion of drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and disorderly conduct.

Austin Chandler Smith, 21, Hays, was arrested at 1:47 a.m. July 19 in the 500 block of West Seventh on suspicion of disorderly conduct.

Hilary Cynthia Henri, 51, Leawood, was arrested at 1:06 a.m. July 17 in the 3600 block of Vine on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Arrest log, July 14 to 16

Visitation services for Vernon Leland Stoecker, 88, of Lawrence, KS will be held at 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 22, 2014 at Warren-McElwain Mortuary in Lawrence, KS.  He died on July 19, 2014 at Pioneer Ridge.  He had lived in Lawrence since 2009.
Funeral services will be held at the Oakley United Methodist Church at 1pm on Thursday, July 24, 2014, with burial to follow at the Oakley City Cemetery.

Vernon was born just south of Oakley, KS on April 12, 1926, the third son of Carl and Bertha Wassemiller Stoecker.  Older brothers Arnold and Floyd (Jack) and younger sister Velma, all preceded him in death.  Early years were a mix of farm chores and sports.  He would say the Stoecker’s could field their own baseball team and often did.  The one room school house just across the road was a normal fixture in rural America, often the teacher living in their home.

During his early years (1930’s), the financial depression and dust bowl era, along with very successful parents, shaped strong values and a conservative approach to life and business. Respectful and always kind to others, he was a model to children, grandchildren and the community.

He began farming as a very young man, first at his Home place in “Stoeckerville” and later acquiring and moving to Margie’s parent’s farm south of Oakley.  He lived, farming wheat and raising cattle, in Logan County his entire life. His life spanned the use of thrashing machines to modern day farm equipment. When the work was done he enjoyed a round of golf. Wheat harvest and family members visiting Oakley were wonderful times for him.

Vernon was a longtime member of the Oakley United Methodist Church and enjoyed singing in the choir for many years.  He was also an active volunteer for local and agricultural groups.

He was married to Margie Catherine Boston on January 29, 1946 in Oakley, KS. She survives of the home.

Other survivors include a daughter, Sharon (Dennis) Spratt, of Lawrence, KS; a son, Randall(Gwen) Stoecker, of Raleigh, NC, six grandchildren; Tanya Renee Heller, Stephanie Michelle Schmidt, Christopher Jason Stoecker, Tiffany Renee Mountz, Lindsay S. Henson, and Kristin Marie Unruh, and 20 great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Cottonwood, Inc., of Lawrence or to the Oakley United Methodist Church in his name.

Online condolences may be sent to www.warrenmcelwain.com

Found small black kitten with white paws and white chest. Has a red collar with white bones on it. Out front of Kramer Electrics, 307 W. 10th, Hays, KS.

Loyal R. Mapes, 93, Hays, died Thursday, July 24, 2014 at Via Christi Villages in Hays.

He was born March 7, 1921 in rural Norton County, Kansas the son of Elmer and Blanche (Mathes) Mapes. He graduated from Norton Community High School in 1938. He married Beulah States October 3, 1940. He then entered into the United States Army in 1942 and was honorably discharged in 1944, awarded the Purple Heart. Beulah died September 17, 1992 and Loyal later married Creta Bennett on March 20, 1993. Creta died on March 12, 2014. He was a member of the First Church of God and American Legion Post 63 in Norton. He also loved fishing, hunting, spending time watching birds, and riding in the parades in his 1929 Ford.

He was survived by his son, Eldon Mapes and wife Phyllis, Baldwin City, a daughter, Leta Rice and husband Larry, Laferia, TX, four grandchildren, Daveda Leppke and husband Kent, Bonner Springs, Evan Mapes, Houston, TX, Melissa Russell and husband Travis, Wichita, Brant Rice and wife DeLynn, Hays, and seven great grandchildren, Brandon and Danae Leppke, Landry, Kelly and Chloe Rice, Cooper and Bryles Russell, a sister, Dorothy Goodon, Toney, AL, and a brother-in-law, Earl Wright.

He was preceded in death by wife Beulah and wife Creta, two brothers, and four sisters.

Funeral services will be 1:00 pm on Monday, July 28, 2014 at St. John’s Chapel of Via Christi Villages, Hays. Friends may call on Monday from 12:00 pm until the time of the service at St. John’s Chapel. Memorials are suggested to First Church of God, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine. Condolences may be left for the family at ww.haysmemorial.com.

The fourth Sunday of each month is bingo night with Habitat for Humanity of Ellis County at The Bingo Haus, 1218 Canterbury Drive, Hays.

All ages are welcome to play from 7 to 10 pm.

Jeffrey Jay “Jeff” Bunker, 52, Hays, died Wednesday, July 23, 2014 in Hays.

He was born June 28, 1962 in Hays, KS the son of Clyde L. and Melanie M. (Deutscher) Bunker. He was a chef in numerous restaurants in Hays including Smoky Hill Country Club, Hays American Legion, and the Hays VFW. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Hays and a graduate of Hays High School. He attended Fort Hays State University, enjoyed fishing, reading, coin collecting, and was an animal lover, especially his dog Jeffrey.

Survivors include three sisters, Carolyn Murphy and husband Lonnie, Shirley Rohleder and husband Kenneth, and Becky Graver and husband Robin, all of Hays, nephews David Murphy and Tanner Graver, nieces Heidi Rohleder, Wendy Rohleder-Sook, Marcie Rohleder, and Diana Murphy, great nephews Blake Graver, Marshall Sook, and Kasen Zorn, and great nieces Jayde Jantzen and Chelsie Graver. He is also survived by many Aunts and Uncles and his beloved dog, Jeffrey.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial services will be at 6:00 pm on Monday, July 28, 2014 at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine, with Rev. Jerre Nolte officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in the Mt. Allen Cemetery, Hays. The family will receive friends from 5:00 pm until service time on Monday at the funeral home.  Memorials are suggested in Jeff’s memory to a charity to be designated later. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Lawrence Anthony Valchine Jr., age 60, of Hays, passed way Saturday, July 26, 2014 at Hays Medical Center. He was born February 11, 1954 in Detroit, MI to Lawrence A. and Rosemary (Maceri) Valchine.

He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Church, ARC of the Central Plains. He enjoyed collecting baseball cards, bowling, basketball and being with people. He competed in several Special Olympics events as well.

He is survived by two sisters, Gracemary Melvin of Hays and Beverly Ann Bydlowski and husband David of Livonia, MI; and four nephews: Lonnie Melvin and wife Shelly and children Valerie, Gracie and Lillie all of Casa Grande, AZ; Lucas Melvin and wife Angela and children, Alec, Miah, Kade, Tyce and Noah all of Norton; Len Melvin and wife Summer and children Aspen, Willow and Lendyn all of Hays and Josh Bydlowski and wife Erin and son Justin all of Farmington Hills, MI.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Joseph Valchine.

Funeral Mass will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, July 30th at St. Nicolas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 E. 13th Street, Hays. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be held 6-8 PM Tuesday and 9 AM – 9:30 AM Wednesday at Brock’s – Keithley Funeral Chapel, 2509 Vine Street, Hays, KS.

A parish vigil and rosary service will be at 7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested to DSNWK and Special Olympics. Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithley@ruraltel.net

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Darin Todd Sheffer, 44, Hays, was arrested at 3:21 p.m. July 23 in the 700 block of Vine on suspicion of drug distribution and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Sean Thomas McCurdy, 26, Hays, was arrested at 2:01 a.m. July 23 in the 600 block of Elm on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Jason Paul Fuller, 20, Greenwood, Ind., was arrested at 9:22 a.m. July 22 on Interstate 70 on suspicion of theft, drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Joseph Michael Ryan, 20, Greenwood, Ind., was arrested at 9:22 a.m. July 22 on Interstate 70 on suspicion of theft.

Joshua M. Sprenkel, 20, Hays, was arrested at 3:05 a.m. July 22 in the 1200 block of Vine on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Lloyd Carlyle Symns, 32, Hays, was arrested at 3:12 a.m. July 21 in the 1000 block of Reservation Road on suspicion of criminal use of explosives, criminal concealment of explosives, possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Madison Rene Unrein, 18, Hays, was arrested at 12:55 p.m. July 23 in the 100 block of West 34th on suspicion of burglary and attempted theft.

Christopher James Burnett, 27, Hays, was arrested at 2:35 p.m. July 22 in the 12000 block of Main on suspicion of disorderly conduct.

Arrest log, July 17 to 20

Dean D. Duncan, age 80, of WaKeeney, passed away Sunday, July 27, 2014, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital of WaKeeney.

Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home of WaKeeney.

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

Christopher Paul Wahrman, 34, Hays, was arrested at 2:40 a.m. July 25 in the 1100 block of Downing on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Jermaine Alexis McKenzie, 22, Hays, was arrested at 12:09 p.m. July 27 in the 500 block of West 17th on suspicion of domestic battery.

Jordan Joshua Windholz, 18, Hays, was arrested at 12:10 p.m. July 27 in the 500 block of West 17th on suspicion of domestic battery.

Melody Renee Bittel, 28, Hays, was arrested at 6 p.m. July 25 in the 200 block of East Seventh on suspicion of domestic battery and battery on a law enforcement official.

Kristin Lee Coen, 21, DeSoto, was arrested at 1:39 a.m. July 24 in the 600 block of West Sixth on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Arrest log, July 21 to 23

April 18, 1939 – July 24, 2014

The Herl family lost our beloved Patriarch this past week due to a long illness. He passed peacefully into God’s loving hands with his loved ones at his side.

Paul left behind his beloved wife of 53 years, Marie, who he fussed over right until the very end of his life. His children, Christopher Scott (Jacque Derrick), Michael Paul (Angela), Juliana Marie and Jennifer Rebecca, will miss him tremendously as we negotiate our way through life without him. Paul had 8 grandchildren, Katie, Melody (Christopher), Mitchell and Alexa (Michael), Danny (Kirstie Beams), Lidwina, Coy, Maggie (Juliana) and a great-grandson Kaiden (Danny). He is also survived by his brothers, Moris and Leonard of Hays, KS and a sister, Marcella, of Tulsa, OK and special friend, Tom Lerch.

He was born to Paul and Lidwina Herl in Quinter, KS. He enlisted in the army in 1961 and was honorably discharged in 1964.  He was a member of the Colorado Air National Guard from 1975-1980. Throughout the years, he worked for Hewlett Packard; Storage Technology Company; Colorado Memory Systems; the band, Cheap Trick; and most recently, Good Day Pharmacy. In addition, he worked in residential real estate for 45 years developing four subdivisions in the Loveland area.

We will remember Dad for his accomplished ballroom dance skills, his “corny” sense of humor, his no-holds barred political discussions, his fair but frank advice on life, his deep devotion to the Catholic church and of course his constant deep love for his family.

Dad’s do-it-yourself mentality on fixing anything that breaks is legendary. He never hesitated to try to fix anything.  From changing his own oil, adding a room or two to every house we ever owned, pulling out our loose teeth with a pliers, bandaging our wounds (which should have been seen immediately by a doctor), removing our stitches from wounds incurred from just being boys and taking out ticks from our bodies following camping trips.  Our physical pain never quite deterred him from at least trying.

Though he was more prone to living quietly, none of us will ever forget his facial glares when we disappointed him, but also delight in his facial smirk when we amused him or made him proud. Dad had a way of trying to explain things with a constant whiff of frustration in his voice and mannerisms. (This came from years of raising two boys that tested him in every aspect of his life.) Dad truly loved and cared for his immediate family as well as his family back in his native western Kansas. He loved everyone who he knew through work and play.

A reception will be held at Viegut Funeral Home, 1616 N. Lincoln Avenue in Loveland on Saturday, August 2, 2014, from 1-3 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to EWTN, Wounded Warrior Project or the Zor Shriners. A private family service will be held Labor Day weekend. Go to www.viegutfuneralhome.com for condolences.

So long Dad. You will be missed by all but forgotten by none. Our loss is Heaven’s gain. God Speed, Paulie-K!

Walter A. Klaus, age 88, of Hays, passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2014 at Via Christi Village, Hays. He was born August 18, 1925 in Munjor, Kansas to Alex and Adeline (Leiker) Klaus. He attended St. Joseph Military Academy. He married Bernice Ruder on April 21, 1947 in Hays at St. Joseph’s Church. She preceded him in death on November 17, 2007.

Walter was a lifelong contractor owning and operating Klaus Construction for many years. He was a US Navy veteran serving from 1944 – 1946. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church and the Hays American legion for 67 years. He enjoyed boating and fishing a Cedar Bluff and spending time in his cabin that he built on the north shore.

He is survived by a son, Alexander W. Klaus and wife Dorothy of Hays; two daughters, Theresa Fraley and husband Kent of Kearney, NE and Kayleen Schmidt and husband Ramon J. of Catharine; a brother, Joseph Klaus and wife Janet of Hays; four sisters, Ruby Binder and husband Paul of Munjor, Lillian Schlyer of Hays, Velma Pfannenstiel of Hays and Violet Mermis and husband Robert of Salina; six grandchildren, Lee Fraley and wife Alicia of Omaha, Kevin Fraley and wife Kristi of Grand Island, NE, Christine Burgardt and husband Lester “Jeff” of Catharine, Jason Schmidt of Catharine, Martin Klaus and wife Dr. Nichole Klaus of Wichita and Luke Klaus of Hays and 9 great grandchildren, Nick and Dani Fraley of Omaha, Kyler Ace Fraley of grand Island, Gabe, Ellianna and Noah Klaus of Wichita, Kade Burgardt, Ascher Burgardt of Catharine and Brayden Schmidt of Hays.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Friday, August 1, 2014 at Immaculate heart of Mary Church in Hays. Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery with military honors by the Hays VFW and the Legion Riders.

Visitation will be held 4-8 PM Thursday, July 31st and Friday 9 AM – 9:30 AM at Brock’s – Keithley Funeral Chapel, 2509 Vine St.

A parish vigil and rosary service will be 7 PM Thursday at the funeral chapel.

Memorials are suggested to the hays American Legion or Hays Area Children’s Center

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithley@ruraltel.net

A much-loved husband, father, grandfather, son and brother, Dean D Duncan, 80, of WaKeeney, Kansas, passed away peacefully July 27th, 2014.

He had bravely fought Alzheimer’s and cancer. He was born November 1st, 1933, in Oklahoma, and resided in Wakeeney, Kansas, for the past 11 years, having moved from California in 2003 to enjoy his retirement in Kansas.

Dean was in the US Navy and received an Honorable Discharge.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years, Genevieve Duncan of WaKeeney; daughters Teri Young-Hightower of Elk Grove, CA, Robin Duncan of Elk Grove, CA, Penny Mcelreath of West acramento, CA and Cheryl Lopez Elk Grove, Ca. Step sons Mitchell Caruthers of Wakeeney KS and Michael Caruthers, Wakeeney KS, 18 Grand Children and 26 Great Grand Children, Cousin Jack Huckleberry of OK.

He was preceded in death by his Father, Preston D Duncan, Mother Hazel Huckleberry; Brother Donald Kemp.

A memorial service will be held at 11 am on Wednesday August 6th, 2014, at Kansas eteran’s Cemetery at WaKeeney in Wakenney, Kansas. Interment will follow after.

“He fought a good fight, he kept the faith, he won the race!”

The Reverend Steve S. Burkholder, 66, of Augusta, KS, went to be with his Heavenly Father Wednesday, July 30, 2014.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2014, at Headley Funeral Chapel, 813 State Street in Augusta, KS. Also a graveside service will be held in Plainville, KS, at 1 p.m. Monday August 4.

Steve was born on September 27, 1947, in Denver, Colorado, to Doris (Sherratt) Burkholder of Hays, KS, and the late C.R. (Bob) Burkholder. Steve was an ordained minister for more than 36 years. He believed in preaching the true message of the cross. His many talents included landscaping, singing and playing guitar with his wife of 43 years Donna (Messer) Burkholder and their children.

They had a gospel quartet with singing ministry with Donna’s parents. In his early years, he worked as a butcher at Burks Market located in Plainville, Kansas. He also loved to work with his father-in-law building signs.

Survivors include: his 97-year-old mother, Doris (Sherratt) Burkholder living in Hays, KS, and brothers Robert Burkholder and wife Michael of Rio Rancho, New Mexico and Bruce Burkholder of Hays, Kansas; son, Jim Burkholder and wife Gayla of Olathe, Colorado, and daughter, Hayley Hummel and husband Jeff of Tulsa, Oklahoma; other survivors include 8 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 5 nieces and many longtime friends.

In lieu of flowers, send donations to American Kidney Foundation or American Heart Association.

Damon Edward Leiker, 34, Hays, was arrested at 3:25 p.m. July 30 in the 3300 block of Elm on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Emily Elaine Christians, 25, Hays, was arrested at 1:48 a.m. July 28 in the 700 block of East Eighth on suspicion of drug possession, possession of drug paraphernalia and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Jennifer Arlene Morrell, 18, Natoma, was arrested at 3:21 p.m. July 30 in the 4300 block of Vine on suspicion of theft and contributing to the misconduct of a child.

Bradley Glen Hawkins, 29, homeless, was arrested at 3:14 p.m. July 30 in the 3300 block of Elm on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Nathan Tyler Windholz, 23, Hays, was arrested at 12:39 a.m. July 28 in the 1300 block of East 33rd on suspicion of criminal damage to property.

Gloria Ayala, 22, Hays, was arrested at 9:37 p.m. July 29 in the 500 block of West 37th on suspicion of disorderly conduct.

Gina Renae Gauger, 30, Hays, was arrested at 9:22 a.m. July 29 in the 2500 block of Haney on suspicion of interference with a law enforcement official.

Arrest log, July 24 to 27

A memorial service for lifetime Goodland, Kansas, resident Luella L. “Dolly” Wulf, 85, will be held Monday, August 4, at 1:00 PM MT at Koons Chapel in Goodland, Kansas.

Inurnment will be at Goodland Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Good Samaritan Society—Sherman County or NW Kansas EMS or
Hospice Services of Sherman County. They may be left at the service or mailed to
Koons Funeral Home, 211 North Main, Goodland, KS  67735-1555

Online condolences can be left at www.koonsfuneralhome.com.

Sharon Katherine (Schmidtberger) Urban, 63, died Friday, August 1st, 2014, at her farm home near Loretto, KS after a lengthy illness.

She was born on May 10th, 1951, at St. Anthony Hospital, Hays, KS to Ike and Albertina (Sander) Schmidtberger.

She grew up in Victoria and had a wonderful childhood with her family, cousins and neighborhood friends.  She attended daily mass at St. Fidelis Church.

She graduated from Victoria Grade and High Schools.  She was an early female in the field of computing and graduated from college in Wichita, KS. She moved to the Dallas/Fort Worth, TX area in 1970, with two sisters. She worked at JC Penney, Stark Taylor Cotton Company, whose owner later became the mayor of the City of Dallas, Toyo Cotton Company and Ross Perots’ Electronic Data Systems.

She married Don J. Urban on November 26th, 1983, at Victoria.  After marriage, she worked with computers at Fort Hays State University until the birth of her second child.  She was an active farmer and farmer’s wife, and later became president of a small construction business and lived on their farm north of Bison by Loretto, KS.  Her life long dream was to live on a farm.  She and her large family sang in the church choir. She was a member of Singerbund and a member of St. Joseph’s Church of Liebenthal and St. Mary’s Church of Loretto, KS.

She is survived by her husband, Don, of the home; two sons, Matthew and Seth, Loretto, KS; twelve brothers and sisters: Verlin (JoAnn), Salina, KS; Connie Jimenez, Hurst, TX; Alice (Don) Peterka, Wilson, KS; Clara (Tom) Walters, Catherine, KS; Joanne Detwiler, Olathe, KS; Arlene (Bill) Delka, Guide Rock, NE; Mary Ann Schmidtberger; Ike (Betty), Newton, KS; Richard (Deborah), Newton, KS; Larry, Victoria, KS; Dianne (Coy) Blumenthal, Bladen, NE; and Cathy Schmidtberger (Robert Lang-significant other), Bedford, TX; sister-in-law, Patricia Urban, Middlesex, NJ; many nieces and nephews, as well as great nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her father and mother-in-law, John and Anna Urban; a brother-in-law, Dennis Urban; and a sister-in-law, Diane Urban.

Services are 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 9, 2014, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas.  A private family inurnment will be held at later date.

A vigil service will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday, followed by a family rosary at the Basilica of St. Fidelis.
The family will be receiving relatives and friends from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday, and from 9:30 to 10:00 a.m. Saturday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas.

Memorials to the Harold Dorzweiler Memorial Cancer Fund, St. Joseph Church Building Fund Liebenthal, KS or St. Mary’s Church Building Fund Loretto, KS.

Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, KS 67601 is in charge of arrangements.
Condolences can be sent via email to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net