August 25, 1933 – January 03, 2019

Ellsworth L. Murphy, 85, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, in Humble, Texas.

Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel, Smith Center.

Loyd Richard Fogg, age 66, of Goodland passed away, January 1, 2019 at Swedish Medical Center in Denver, Colorado.

Loyd was born March 17, 1952 to Hobart and Lucie (Burd) Fogg in Burlington, Colorado. He grew up and went to school in Burlington. He married Tamara Miller on September 14, 1984 in Goodland.

Loyd worked as a truck driver for 40 plus years, he owned his own trucking company for many of those years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, Harley Davidson Motorcycles, watching stock car races and spending time with his family and friends.

Preceding him in death are his parents; and sisters, Vicky and Linda.

He is survived by his wife Tammy; daughters, Angie (Eddie) Holloway of Briggsdale, CO; Christina (Justin) Burgess of Scotts Bluff, NE; Kimberly (R.C.) Clark of Ellinwood, KS; Courtney (Dusty) Knox of Goodland, KS; grandchildren, Makala and Makenna Fogg, Montana Noffsinger, Kenadie and Ashlynn Burgess, D.J. and Deegan Knox, William and Janika Clark, Mackenzie and Mason Holloway and one great-granddaughter Kaydence Endicott.

Funeral service will be Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street, Goodland. Interment will follow the service at the Goodland Cemetery, North Main Street.

Visitation will be Friday, January 4, 2019 from 4 to 6 p.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street in Goodland.

Memorials will be designated by the family later and may be left at the services or mailed to Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS 67735. Online condolences and information www.batemanfuneral.com

Robert J. Pfeifer, 91, Hays, died Wednesday, January 2nd, 2019 at HaysMed.

Robert (RJ) was born April 12, 1927 in Hays, Kansas the son of Pete and Catherine (Unrein) Pfeifer. RJ grew up on the family farm just north of Hays and attended Hays High School.

RJ spent his youth working the family farm before being drafted for service in 1945. He served in the U.S. Army Infantry before returning to Hays to continue his passion for farming.

He was united in marriage to Ann E. Waldschmidt on November 17th, 1947 in Ellis, Ks. After 53 loving years of marriage, Ann preceded him in death on April 9th, 2000. During their marriage, they enjoyed participating in German weddings, Polka dancing, and traveling for relaxation.

In addition to being a Kansas wheat farmer, RJ had an appreciation for breaking horses and raising cattle. He maintained his dairy herd for over 25 years and was an active member of the Milk Producers Association. In addition to milking, he raised black angus beef cattle. RJ participated in rodeos and enjoyed spending time with his family at team penning events. He was a member of the American Legion and Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church.

Survivors include his four children; his daughter Carol and Rex Cline (children Jason and Tisha) of Olathe, Ks; daughter Jeanne and Fred Weilert (children Jeff, Jesse, and Anne) of Hays; son Roger and Cindy Pfeifer (children Scotty and Montana) of Augusta, Ks; son Jay and Bobbi Pfeifer (children Weston and Janessa) of Hays, two sisters, Florence Kuhn of Hays and Venita Collier of Lakewood, Colorado, and 8 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by four sisters, Agnes Kreutzer, Regina Arnhold, Martina Kreutzer, and Alfreda Schmeidler and two brothers, Wilfred James Pfeifer and Peter V. Pfeifer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday, January 7th, 2019 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays, with Fr. Earl Befort officiating.  Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Honor Guard and Hays American Legion Riders will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Monday, all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street. A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church or to Thomas More Prep-Marian High School, in care of the funeral home.  Condolences and memories of RJ may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

April 21, 1979 – December 30, 2018

A celebration of life for Jarrod S. Taylor, born April 21, 1979, in Wellington, will be from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at City Limits Restaurant in Colby.

Memorial donations can be made in Jarrod’s name to be designated at a later date.

Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Shirley Ann Hrabe, 79, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019, at Hays Medical Center, Hays.

Arrangements are pending with All Faiths Funeral Chapel.

Pearl Mae Ganstrom, age 90, left this life for her eternal home on January 2, 2019, at Cloud County Health Center, Concordia. She was born May 14, 1928, in Concordia, Kansas to Carl and Edith (Olson) Johnson. She and her twin brother, Earl Rae, were the youngest of five children.

Pearl attended Concordia schools and graduated from Concordia High School in 1946. She married Gene Ganstrom on August 23, 1951, at The Baptist Church in Concordia, Kansas and they have lived in the community their entire lives. After her children were in high school, Pearl worked for Dr. Stan Christensen as a dental assistant for 22 years.

Pearl was active in The Baptist Church from the time of her birth. In her adult life she was a deaconess, taught children’s Sunday school classes, was very involved in ABW, and prepared the communion bread for many years. She was especially known in the church and community for her delicious pies.

She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Gene, her son, Sheldon (Linda) Ganstrom of Hays, daughter, Kathryn (Doug) Herman of Concordia and her brother Earl Johnson of Junction City. Pearl is also survived by five grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. They are Landen (Danielle) Ganstrom of Charleston, SC and daughters Lilli and Luna; Tiara (Ryan) Gottschalk of Hays and children Lexi, Katelyn and Nolan; Jenny (Shawn) Sullivan of Topeka, KS and children Drew, Grace, Brooke and Claire; Alissa (Ben) Smith of Olathe, KS and children Gavin, Ella and Liam; and Russell (Ashley) Herman of Haysville, KS and children Brianna, Kyren, Taegan, Raegan, Rylee, Treysen, Tyus and Tobin.

Pearl was preceded in death by her parents, her sister Mabel (Stanley) Ostrom, her brother Paul (Faith) Johnson, her brother Carl Jr. (Therese) Johnson, and her sister-in-law Goldie Johnson.

Visitation will be from 4:00 PM until 8:00 PM on Friday, January 4th at the Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, with the family greeting friends from 5:30 PM until 7:00 PM. A celebration of life service will be held at The Baptist Church in Concordia at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 5th, 2019 with Pastor Jonathan Peppers officiating. A private, family burial at Pleasant Hill Cemetery will precede the funeral. Memorial contributions may be made to The Baptist Church of Concordia and left in care of the funeral home. For online condolences, please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Mark A. Robins, 70, of Oakley, passed in his home January 2, 2019. Mark was born to Bert and Elizabeth (Schreiber) Robins on June 7, 1948 in Dodge City, Kansas. The family settled in Holcomb, Kansas where Mark graduated from high school.

Mark was always active in sports in some way. He participated in sports in high school and college level. He played football at Ottawa University and was a four year letterman. His love was always for baseball and he was an avid Kansas City Royals and Chiefs fan.

While at Ottawa University Mark met and married his wife Cicily ‘Cis’ Park and they were married 47 wonderful years. To this union three children were born Tanya, Lance, and Erin.

Mark coached high school athletes for 31 years he was known by his athletes to be dedicated to their improvement on a daily basis. One athlete stated, “Mark played a huge part in making me the person that I am today.” Mark helped to train many successful athletes in football, basketball, and track. In 1998, he coached the Oakley boys track team to a second place finish at the Kansas High School State Track Meet.

Mark’s children and grandchildren were his life! He enjoyed spending time with them and watching them participate in their sports and activities. Mark always enjoyed spending time with family around the holidays but he especially loved the Fourth of July!

Mark was active in the United Methodist Church in Oakley Kansas. He was a youth leader with his wife Cis and served on various committees for the church.

After retiring from teaching and coaching in 2002 you could always find Mark active in the community. His love was to be outside and he assisted his wife with their greenhouse and lawn care business.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents Bert and Elizabeth Robins. Surviving are his wife Cis Robins; son Lance and wife Linda Robins; daughters Tanya Robins and Erin and husband Chris Notestein; eight grandchildren James, Jayden, Marcus, Tharron, Jenasea, Olivia, Elyn and Annissa; his brother Robin and wife Gail Robins; sisters, Annette and husband Bob Blecha and Janelle and husband Gene Gaede; brother in law Benjamin Park and family; sister in law Emy Jacobsen; seven nieces and nephews and many cousins.

Mark will be dearly missed by all of his family.

The family will receive friends at the Oakley United Methodist Church basement on Sunday, January 6, 2019, from 3-5:00 p.m. A graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2019, at the Cimarron Township Cemetery, Cimarron, KS. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Logan resident Betty L. Rundle passed away Jan. 2, 2019, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 87.

She was born June 11, 1931, in Little River, KS, the daughter of Charles and Pearl (Garretson) Shea.

Survivors include her son Bob of Houston, TX; her daughter Kathyrn Reeves of Littleton, CO; her brother Bill Shea of Kansas City, MO; her sister, Sharon McCann of Oberlin; 6 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Sat. Jan. 5 at 11:00 a.m. in the Logan Christian Church with Pastor Troy Buss officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Teens For Christ.

Jeanette A. (Braun) Leiker, age 77, former Victoria, Kansas resident, died Monday, December 31, 2018, at Lubbock, Texas.

She was born July 5, 1941, in Hays, Kansas to Clarence P. and Pauline (Hammerschmidt) Braun. She married Anthony J. “Tony” Leiker on September 7, 1963, at Victoria, Kansas.

She was a registered nurse for over 40 years and retired in 2003. She was a 1959 graduate of Victoria High School and was a 1963 graduate of St. Anthony’s School of Nursing in Hays, Kansas. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Lubbock, Texas. She moved from Kansas to Des Moines, Iowa in 1968, then in 1985 she moved to Lubbock, Texas.

Survivors include her husband, Anthony J. “Tony” Leiker, Lubbock, TX; two sons, Galen Leiker and wife, Jenny, Lubbock, TX; Kent “James” Leiker, Lubbock, TX; one grandson, Ryan; three granddaughters, Alexis, Kaitlyn and Jessica; four brothers, Leroy Braun and wife, Joann, Victoria, KS; Wayne Braun and wife, Edie, Hays, KS; Clarence Braun Jr., Hays, KS; Allen Braun and wife, Pattie, Claremore, OK; two sisters, Mary Jane Unrein, Hays, KS; Lorita Berens and husband, Ron, Great Bend, KS.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and one infant sister, Darlene Braun.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, January 12, 2019, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. Inurnment will be at St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, Victoria, Kansas and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis or St. Fidelis Cemetery.

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

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

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Emma Katherine Garcia, 18, La Crosse, was arrested at 12:50 a.m. Jan. 1 in the 800 block of Elm on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Jose De Jesus Utrera Hernadez, 48, Indianapolis, was arrested at 2:22 a.m. Jan. 2 in the 3400 block of Vine on suspicion of possession of stolen property.

LaTravis Xavier Turner, 31, Hays, was arrested at 3:40 p.m. Jan. 2 in the 2700 block of Canal on suspicion of child abuse.

Trista Lynn Gilliland, 18, Hays, was arrested at 11:44 p.m. Jan. 2 in the 200 block of West Sixth on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Joey Lee Eubanks, 18, Plainville was arrested at 11:44 p.m. Jan. 2 in the 200 block of West Sixth on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Javier Montes-Hernandez, 40, Hays, was arrested at 11:31 p.m. Jan. 1 in the 700 block of East Sixth on suspicion of domestic battery and criminal restraint.

Jason Edward Revello, 36, Hays, was arrested at 9:03 p.m. Jan. 1 in the 300 block of West Eighth on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Tony Allen Swaney, 49, Columbus, Neb., was arrested at 2:36 p.m. Jan. 1 in the 4300 block of Vine on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs and interference with a law enforcement official.

McKayla Sue Schonthaler, 21, Ellis, was arrested at 9:58 p.m. Dec. 31 in the 700 block of East Seventh on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Vanessa Renae Barnett, 20, Hays, was arrested at 1:30 a.m. Jan. 1 in the 400 block of West Eighth on suspicion of underage purchase/possession/consumption of alcohol.

Cameron Elizabeth Jensen, 20, Hays, was arrested at 1:30 a.m. Jan. 1 in the 400 block of West Eighth on suspicion of underage purchase/possession/consumption of alcohol.

Estella B. Cox, 18, Hays, was arrested at 1:30 a.m. Jan. 1 in the 400 block of West Eighth on suspicion of underage purchase/possession/consumption of alcohol.

Travis Wesley Desbien, 30, Hill City, was arrested at 2:04 a.m. Jan. 1 in the 200 block of West 10th on suspicion of disorderly conduct.

Hayden Thomas Hutchison, 24, Hays, was arrested at 2:14 a.m. Jan. 1 in the 200 block of West 10th on suspicion of battery and interference with a law enforcement official.

Domonique Benavidez, 33, Hays, was arrested at 7:21 p.m. Dec. 31 in the 100 block of East 19th on suspicion of criminal damage to property and criminal trespass.

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

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Justin David Miller, 37, Hays, was arrested at 2:12 a.m. Dec. 29 in the 700 block of Campus on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Teri Dawn Lech, 19, Hays, was arrested at 9:18 p.m. Dec. 28 in the 4300 block of Vine on suspicion of theft.

Jacob Austin Cox, 26, Osborne, was arrested at 2:04 a.m. Dec. 30 in the 800 block of East 11th on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Kyler Michael Cook, 22, Quapaw, Okla., was arrested at 1:46 a.m. Dec. 29 in the 700 block of Park on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Jesse Lee Lawrence, 29, Hays, was arrested at 8:51 a.m. Dec. 29 in the 600 block of West 13th on suspicion of failure to appear.

Samuel Nathan Drabkin, 24, Hays, was arrested at 2:54 a.m. Dec. 30 in the 100 block of East 11th on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Caydon Dean Lee Schleder, 20, Hays, was arrested at 4:17 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 4300 block of Vine on suspicion of theft.

Christopher Dakoda Pfeifer, 21, Hays, was arrested at 4:34 p.m. Dec. 30 in the 4300 block of Vine on suspicion of theft.

David Russell Mitchell, 25, Hays, was arrested at 11:21 p.m. Dec. 28 in the 2300 block of Vine on suspicion of theft.

Dustin Michael Lewis, 19, Hays, was arrested at 5:44 p.m. Dec. 27 in the 1500 block of East U.S> 40 Bypass on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Nathan Lane Uttinger, 23, Hays, was arrested at 5:04 p.m. Dec. 27 in the 1500 block of East U.S> 40 Bypass on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Robert Allen Feathers, 41, Las Vegas, was arrested at 1:41 a.m. Dec. 28 in the 3400 block of Vine on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Phillipsburg resident Ethel Mae James passed away Sunday, December 30, 2018 in the Phillips County Hospital, Phillipsburg, at the age of 89.

Ethel was born July 11, 1929 in Emporia, Kansas the daughter of Harry & Edna (Busse) Waterman.

She met and married Ernest E. James on July 26, 1944 in Spanish Fork, Utah. He preceded her in death on June 8, 1990.

Ethel was also preceded in death by her parents and a daughter-in-law, Becky James.

Survivors include her 3 sons, Les James and Michael James & wife, Judy, all of Phillipsburg and David James & wife, Linda of Enid, OK; 4 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren; and 1 great great grandchild.

Cremation was planned. Family and friends can gather to celebrate Ethel’s life at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 12, 2019 in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg. Friends may sign the book from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday & Friday, Jan. 10th & 11th at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillipsburg City Library

Shirley Ann Hrabe, 79, passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, KS.

She was born January 9, 1939 in Plainville, KS, the daughter of Steve and Dorothy (Allen) Hrabe. She was a member of Celebration Community Church of Hays, Webster Dam Babes, Red Hat Club and Sunflower Polka Club. Shirley was also a past owner of the Palco Grocery where she owned and operated the store for 15 years.

Shirley thoroughly enjoyed being with her family, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She loved playing cards, domino’s, dancing, going with the family on camping outings, and laughing! With a smile on her face, she never met a stranger.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Forrest (Dale) Hrabe and a brother-in-law, Bill Beitz.

Shirley is survived by two sons, Michael (Judith) Whisman of Irmo, SC, Danny (Shayne) Whisman of Victoria, KS; two daughters, Kim (Jerry) Terrell of Athol, KS, Brenda Odle & significant other, Kenny Rabe of Dodge City, KS; sister, Marvil Beitz of Wichita, KS; 14 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.

A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 7, 2019 at the Celebration Community Church, 5790 230th Ave., Hays, KS, with Pastor Brant Rice officiating. There will not be a public visitation as cremation was chosen. Memorials may be given to Cancer Council of Ellis County and can be sent in care of All Faiths Funeral Chapel, 113 S. Madison St., Smith Center, KS 66967.

Mark A. Robins, 70, of Oakley, passed in his home January 2, 2019. Mark was born to Bert and Elizabeth (Schreiber) Robins on June 7, 1948 in Dodge City, Kansas. The family settled in Holcomb, Kansas where Mark graduated from high school.

Mark was always active in sports in some way. He participated in sports in high school and college level. He played football at Ottawa University and was a four year letterman. His love was always for baseball and he was an avid Kansas City Royals and Chiefs fan.

While at Ottawa University Mark met and married his wife Cicily ‘Cis’ Park and they were married 47 wonderful years. To this union three children were born Tanya, Lance, and Erin.

Mark coached high school athletes for 31 years he was known by his athletes to be dedicated to their improvement on a daily basis. One athlete stated, “Mark played a huge part in making me the person that I am today.” Mark helped to train many successful athletes in football, basketball, and track. In 1998, he coached the Oakley boys track team to a second place finish at the Kansas High School State Track Meet.

Mark’s children and grandchildren were his life! He enjoyed spending time with them and watching them participate in their sports and activities. Mark always enjoyed spending time with family around the holidays but he especially loved the Fourth of July!

Mark was active in the United Methodist Church in Oakley Kansas. He was a youth leader with his wife Cis and served on various committees for the church.

After retiring from teaching and coaching in 2002 you could always find Mark active in the community. His love was to be outside and he assisted his wife with their greenhouse and lawn care business.

Mark was preceded in death by his parents Bert and Elizabeth Robins. Surviving are his wife Cis Robins; son Lance and wife Linda Robins; daughters Tanya Robins and Erin and husband Chris Notestein; eight grandchildren James, Jayden, Marcus, Tharron, Jenasea, Olivia, Elyn and Annissa; his brother Robin and wife Gail Robins; sisters, Annette and husband Bob Blecha and Janelle and husband Gene Gaede; brother in law Benjamin Park and family; sister in law Emy Jacobsen; seven nieces and nephews and many cousins.

Mark will be dearly missed by all of his family.

The family will receive friends at the Oakley United Methodist Church basement on Sunday, January 6, 2019, from 3-5:00 p.m. A graveside service will take place at 2:00 p.m. Monday, January 7, 2019, at the Cimarron Township Cemetery, Cimarron, KS. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Mary Ann (Pfannenstiel) Schmeidler, age 88, of Hays, Kansas passed away Friday, January 4, 2019 at her home. She was born March 25, 1930 in Hays to Joe M. and Sophie (Rupp) Pfannenstiel. She attended Girl’s Catholic High and on March 1, 1954 she married Gilbert J. Schmeidler at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays. He preceded her in death June 18, 2009.

Mary Ann was a Homemaker and assisted Gilbert with the family farming activities. Before marriage she completed Nurses aide training and worked at St. Anthony Hospital in Hays. She was known to make sure the day ended with a full hot meal and made sure that there were baked goods available for all that stopped by. She was a member of St. Catherine Church.

She is survived by a Son, Terry Schmeidler and Carla Kriley of Walker, KS; two Daughters, Debra Schmeidler and friend Neal Rajewski, Kaylene Kruse and husband Dave all of Hays; a Sister, Rita Bieker of Hays; a Sister-in-law, Doris Pfannenstiel of Hays; Brothers-in-law, Cyril Schmeidler and wife Alice of Catharine, KS and Harold Schmeidler of Walker, KS; Grandchildren, Lance (Tracy) Schmeidler, Lynn (Michael) Schmeidler, Lacey (Caleb) Schmeidler, Tyler (Amanda) Kruse and Breanne Kruse as well as Great Grandchildren, Landon Schmeidler and Melanie Kruse.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; Brothers, Ignatius and Edward Pfannenstiel; Sisters, Sr. Carmelyn “Irene”, Jeanette, Edna Jane Pfannenstiel, Philomena “Minnie” Lang and Matilda “Tillie” Wittman.

Funeral services will be 10 AM on Tuesday, January 8, 2019 at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church in Catharine, KS. With burial to follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday, January 7th 4 PM – 8 PM and Tuesday, January 8th 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

A St. Catherine Christian Mothers rosary will be at 6:45 PM Monday followed by a parish vigil service all at the funeral home chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Catherine Church, Angel’s Care Home Health or HaysMed Hospice.

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

NAMI Hays will present “The Adolescent Brain” by Ken Windholz, MS, LCP, LMLP, instructor in the Department of Psychology at Fort Hays State University, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 7  at Center for Life Experience.

The center recently moved to a new location at 205 E. Seventh St., Suite 257, (Hadley Center), Hays.

There will be no support group meetings that night.

Supervised child care will be available.

For more information, contact Ann Leiker at 785-259-6859.

Juanita G. Stieben, age 82, passed away on January 5, 2019 at Cedar Village Care Center, Ness City.

She was born on October 26, 1936 in Ness County to Orville John and Evelyn (Wilkens) Strait. She had two sisters Joyce and Marilyn. Juanita grew up on the farm in Southern Ness County. She graduated from Ness City High School in 1954.

She married Leroy Stieben at the St. Paul Congregational Church on May 11, 1958 in Bazine where she and Leroy made their home. To this union one son, Gary, was born. Juanita worked at the Ness County Hospital as a cook in the dietary department for over 40 years. She loved to cook for her family and work in her yard and garden. She loved dogs and most of her years she had one as a companion. When she had time, she would also help on the farm. Juanita was an avid KU Basketball fan watching any and every game she could.

She is survived by her son Gary Stieben and his wife, Chris; two step-grandchildren, Nick Schwien and his wife, Jess and Kendra Stukey and her husband, Brian; and two step great-grandchildren, Brenna and Kale Schwien. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Leroy, and sisters, Joyce Briscoe and Marilyn Strait.

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, January 8, 2018, 10:30 a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City. Friends may call at the funeral home on Monday from 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. with the family present from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions, in lieu of flowers, may be given to the Bazine Cemetery Fund, Bazine Fire Department, or the St. Paul Congregational Church.

Elvin Leroy Patee, age 75 of Ellis, Kansas passed away Thursday, January 3, 2019 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas.

Memorial services will be 2 PM on Saturday, January 12, 2019 at the Ellis United Methodist Church. Inurnment will follow in the Mt. Hope Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Trego Hospital Endowment Foundation.

A complete obituary is pending with Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Elsie Bittel, age 85, of WaKeeney, passed away Saturday, January 5, 2019, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital – Long Term Care, WaKeeney.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, January 9, 2019, at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney, KS. Private family burial will follow at St. Anthony Cemetery, St. Peter, KS.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening, from 5 to 7, with a parish vigil following at 7 p.m. All will take place at the funeral home in WaKeeney.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, memorial contributions are suggested to the Trego Hospital Endowment Foundation (to benefit the long term care unit). Donations may be left at the visitation, service, or sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

A complete obituary is pending with Schmitt Funeral Home.

Macalene M. (Barnhart) Olson, 89, of Atwood, formerly of McDonald, KS, died Jan. 5, 2019. She was born August 15, 1929, in St. Francis, KS to Harvey and Irene Evelyn (Moore) Barnhart.

She attended a rural school near their home and later attended and graduated from St. Francis high school.

She worked as a telephone operator in McCook, NE for a time. She then married Alden “Hank” Olson from Ludell, KS. They were married in St. Francis on August 13, 1950. They made their home in Atwood, KS. They had five sons: David Alden, Randal Ames, Kent Douglas, Richard Lynn, and Gregory Alan.

They moved the family to McDonald, KS in 1959 for Hank’s new teaching job. Macalene was a stay at home mom for many years while the boys were growing up. She was hard working and took very good care of the home. She didn’t have much extra time for other activities. She did dabble in ceramics and enjoyed reading and listening to CD’s, especially country music. She later became interested in bird-watching.

In 1970, she began working at The Peoples State Bank in McDonald. Once the boys were grown, Macalene and Hank enjoyed traveling together.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her siblings, John, James, Manota, Jerdine, and Maurice and a great-grandson Lyndon.

Surivivors include her husband Alden; sons, Dave (Marty), Randy (Peggy), Kent (Karen), Rick and Greg (Sandee); 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; sisters, Wilma Petsch and Willa Scott and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 11 am, Wed., Jan. 9, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood. Visitation will be the hour prior to funeral service. Burial will follow the service at Fairview Cemetery, Atwood. Memorials are suggested to Hospice of McDonald or the Atwood Good Samaritan, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information or condolences, please visit www.baalmannmortuary.com