Carole Stark, age 77, passed away on Sunday, November 8, 2015 at her daughter’s home in Hays, Kansas. She was born on September 17, 1938 in Ness County, Kansas to Sylvester and Rosie Herman Breit. She attended her first eleven years of school in Utica moving with her family to Scott City in 1955 to attend Scott Community High School for her senior year.

Carole was an active part of the community and held several positions in Scott City. Her first job was as the Scott Community High School secretary. When her daughters were older she worked as the Scott City Elementary School secretary for ten years. She spent nineteen years working at the Scott City Clinic and the Scott County Hospital. After the death of her husband she served as the secretary/bookkeeper of St. Joseph Catholic Church for six years.

On February 4, 1961 she married Don Stark who preceded her in death on September 4, 2001. Carole was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City. Her life was centered on family and community.

Carole was preceded in death by her parents, brother Vernon Breit; sister-in-law and husband Kathryn and Charles Duff.

Carole is survived by three daughters, Vanessa Metzger (Mark) of Lawrence, Kansas; Debra Stark of Gladstone, Missouri; Suzanne Stark of Hays, Kansas and her Grandson Morgan Metzger of Lawrence, Kansas. She is also survived by her sister and husband Donna and Les Zimmerman of Hutchinson, Kansas and sister-in-law, Molly Williams of Modoc, Kansas; many nieces and nephews, her “fourth daughter” Irene Huck and Carole’s faithful companion Mac.

Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas with Vigil Services starting at 7:00 p.m.

Funeral Mass will be held at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, November 11, 2015 with Fr. Warren Stecklein presiding.

Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials to Shriners Hospitals for Children or Wounded Warrior Project in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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

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Maria Aidee Villa-Hinojosa, 24, Hays, was arrested at 3:54 p.m. Nov. 5 in the 400 block of West Sixth on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Krista Renee Augustine, 35, Hays, was arrested at 11:18 p.m. Nov. 5 in the 100 block of West 19th on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, failure to report/leaving the scene of an unattended accident.

Lesly Deanna Rupp, 51, Hays, was arrested at 1:48 a.m. Nov. 7 in the 1300 block of Douglas on suspicion of domestic battery.

Dennis Allen Rodgers, 41, Hays, was arrested at 1:24 a.m. Nov. 7 in the 1300 block of Douglas on suspicion of attempted battery on a law enforcement official and resisting arrest.

Jo Ann Brown, 73, Hays, was arrested at 12:30 p.m. Nov. 7 in the 100 block of East Fifth on suspicion of failure to stop at an accident.

James Ryan Nichols, 37, Hays, was arrested at 2:42 p.m. Nov. 6 in the 300 block of West 32nd on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs, failure to report/leaving the scene of an accident.

Taylor Michael Weilert, 21, Hays, was arrested at 2:45 p.m. Nov. 8 in the 400 block of West Fifth on suspicion of unlawful abuse of toxic vapors.

Brian Mitchel Scheideman, 22, Hays, was arrested at 10:06 a.m. Nov. 8 in the 4100 block of Vine on suspicion of criminal damage to property.

Timothy James Feil, 27, Hays, was arrested at 2:08 p.m. Nov. 8 in the 500 block of East Eighth on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Mikala Shae Vazquez, 19, Hays, was arrested at 4:45 a.m. Nov. 8 in the 1700 block of Elm on suspicion of domestic battery and underage consumption of alcohol.

Jordan Christian Richard, 30, Hays, was arrested Nov. 6 in the 1100 block of Oak on suspicion of failure to appear.

Dennis Lee Robinson Jr., 27, Hays, was arrested at 8:54 a.m. Nov. 6 in the 1300 block of East 32nd on suspicion of failure to appear.

Alec Francis Lang, 20, Hays, was arrested at 8:52 p.m. Nov. 8 in the 500 block of East 20th on suspicion of interference with a law enforcement official.

Rodney Lee Hand, 43, Kansas City, Kan., was arrested at 11:41 p.m. Nov. 6 in the 3700 block of Vine on suspicion of disorderly conduct.

Arrest log, Oct. 29 to Nov. 1

Brandon Ray Younker, age 23, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2015 in Ludowici, Georgia. He was born on September 26, 1992 in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Blair Younker and Roberta “Bobbi” Dearden.

Survivors include his Father – Blair Younker of Aberdeen, South Dakota accompanied by Irene Younker of Denton, Texas, Mother – Roberta “Bobbi” Strait of Alexander, North Dakota, One Brother – Dallas & Regina Younker of San Angelo, Texas, Five Sisters – Stephanie & Michael Woods of Glennville, Georgia, Michelle Richards of Colby, Kansas, Desiree Younker & Robert Perkins of Saginaw, Texas, Amber Gonzales of Denton, Texas, Megan Younker of Denton, Texas, Grandmothers – Connie Dearden of Abilene, Texas, Alma Dearden of Scott City, Kansas, Grandfather – Robert & Mary Dearden of Scott City, Kansas and Thirteen Nieces & Nephews.

He was preceded in death by One Uncle – Kevin Younker.

Graveside Services will be held at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, 2015 with the Rev. Kyle Evans presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Brandon Younker Memorial Fund % Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas

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

There will be no calling times.

Larry Eugene Thummel left his earthly home for his heavenly home on Monday, November 2, 2015 in Hutchinson. Larry was born April 6, 1950 to Lawrence and Mildred (Huelsman) Thummel in Hoxie.

He attended Hoxie High School. Larry met the love of his life (his high school sweetheart), Marilyn Kropp, of Colby. They were united in marriage on August 31, 1968, and had 47 wonderful years together. She survives of the family home. To this union was born, two children. Larry loved and lived for these kids; they meant the world to him. Larry was a hard worker all his life. He enjoyed working in his yard, and working with his son. He also loved to spend time with his brother, Bernard, and friend, Marty.

Larry is survived by his wife; a daughter, Jennifer Thummel, and her three daughters, Brooke, Amber, and Kaylee, of WaKeeney; a son, J.D. Thummel, and his children, Cody, Trisha, and Kayla, of Quinter; two great-grandchildren, John and Janessa; four brothers, Leon and wife Carol, of Wichita , Bernard and wife Sharon, of Hoxie, Mike and wife Marylou, of Wichita, and Jon, of Hoxie; two sisters, Jane and husband John McDougal, of Colby, and Charlotte and husband Dean Wolf, of Grinnell; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Jerry. Larry will be dearly missed by his family and friends. Rest in peace, Larry. You’ve earned it!

Memorial services will be 3:00 p.m., Saturday, November 14, 2015 at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

There will be no visitation as Larry’s wishes were to be cremated.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Larry Thummel Memorial Fund. Checks made directly to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS 67752.

Norma Lee (Berschauer) Cunningham passed away Sunday, November 8, 2015 at her home in WaKeeney, Kansas at the age of 79. She was born June 25, 1936 in WaKeeney to the late William and Mollie (Deines) Berschauer. She grew up in WaKeeney and graduated from Trego Community High School. She was baptized and confirmed at Bethlehem Lutheran Church where she remained a lifetime member. On December 27, 1957 Norma married Bill Cunningham in Lawton, Oklahoma. They were blessed with five children, Rick, Becky, Terry, Janet and William. On their 55th Wedding Anniversary, Norma and Bill renewed their vows in the church.

Norma worked for 42 years at the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital and Long Term Care, first as a Certified Nurse’s Aide and later as the Activities Director. She truly enjoyed vegetable and flower gardening along with baking and cooking family dinners. She was especially known for her amazing bierocks. She liked vacationing and traveling with her family, an occasional trip to the casino and spending time with her grandchildren.

A member of the Trego County Hospital Auxiliary and Bethlehem Lutheran Church, Norma’s greatest love were the people in her life. Whether it was family, friends, neighbors or patients, she was always more concerned about the welfare of others than of herself. Giving wasn’t just a good idea, it was how she lived every day of her life, even leaving a legacy of future giving through her death by donating her body for medical and science research.

Norma is survived by her husband Bill Cunningham of the home in WaKeeney; sons Rick Cunningham and wife Nancy of Ellis, Terry Cunningham and wife Kim of WaKeeney, and William Cunningham of Ellis; daughters Becky Oller and husband Paul of WaKeeney, and Janet Durheim and husband Steve of Ellis; brother Bill Berschauer and wife Lila of Albert; sister Merna Ellertson and husband Dave of Salina; grandchildren Jena Stunkel and husband David, Briana Towner and husband Michael, Travis Elder and wife Harlea, Sara Cunningham, Eric Cunningham, Matthew Cunningham, Jamie Durheim, Emily Hiss and husband Michael, Derek Kvasnicka, and Sierra Cunningham; great-grandchildren Odin Reif, Kyliee Towner and Lola Stunkel.

She was preceded in death by her parents William and Mollie Berschauer.

The Lord Jesus himself said, “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” We are so blessed because of all that Norma gave to each and every one of us, but now she is even more blessed as she hears the words of her Heavenly Father, “Well done, good and faithful servant. Enter into the joy of your father.”

Hays, Kansas – Lloyd J. Kisner, age 86, died Thursday, November 12, 2015, at his home.

He was born September 5,1929, in Pfeifer, Kansas to Stephen and Anna (Dome) Kisner Sr. He married Maxiline (Huser) on September 19, 1950, at Vincent, Kansas. She died December 10, 2014.

He worked 25 years at Fort Hays State University in environmental services and retired in 2012. He was a US Army veteran and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Hays, Kansas. He was a avid Royals fan, enjoyed gardening, and spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include three daughters, Dian Watz and husband, David, Winchester, KY; Cora Woods and husband, Tom, Bennington, KS; Bonnie Rupke and husband, Robert, Hays, KS; two brothers, Steve Kisner and wife, Jane, Pfeifer, KS; Marvin Kisner, Pfeifer, KS; three sisters, Lucille Huser-Knoll Hays, KS; Florene Kisner, Pfeifer, KS; Marline Lang-Sarver and husband, Larry, Natoma, KS; four grandchildren, Michael Kisner, Dustin Rupke (Sheila), Daisha Alderson (Matt), Nichole Peck (Josh); 11 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by parents; wife; one great grandchild, Carleah Jo; his twin brother, Floyd Kisner; one infant brother, Marion Kisner; three, brothers-in-law, Earl Huser, George Knoll and Valerian J. Lang.

Services are at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 14, 2015, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church Hays, Kansas. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery Hays, Kansas with military honors by the Hays V.F.W. Post 9076.
A vigil service is at 6:30 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Visitation is from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. Friday, and from 10:00 to 1:45 P.M. Saturday, all at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays.

Memorial to Fort Hays State University Scholarship Fund – Pre Veterinary in memory of Lloyd J. Kisner. Condolences can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortaury@eaglecom.net.

Hays, Kansas-Teresa Radena Randle, age 63, died Wednesday, November 11, 2015, at Hays Medical Center Hays, Kansas.

She was born November 13, 1951, Beaver, Oklahoma to L. R. and Fern Ola (Folmer) Wilgus.

She married David L. Randle on August 31, 1968 in Guymon, Oklahoma.

After high school she married and was a homemaker and a farmer’s wife. She lived in Hugoton for 30 years and moved to Hays in 1998. She enjoyed crafting, vacationing and her family.

Survivors include her husband, David L. Randle, of the home; four daughters, Tammie Radena Nelson, Beloit, KS; Angela Lee Heier and husband, Kevin, Valley Center, KS; Davesa Kae Cousins and husband, Donald, Shayla Dawn Randle, both of Hays, KS; one brother, Roger Wilgus and wife, Annette, Guymon, OK; nine grandchildren, Corey Parsons; Kelsey Nelson; Jessica, Brendon, Katelyn, Jacob Heier; Taya, Amedee, Cyran Randle; and one great grandson, Lane Parsons.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Services are 10:00 A.M. Monday, November 16, 2015 at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. Burial in Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery Hays, Kansas.

Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday, and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Monday, all at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays.

Memorial to Hays High School Chamber Singers. Condolences can be sent via email to
clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net.

Phillipsburg resident Betty Ryan passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2015 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg, KS at the age of 89.

She was born April 23, 1926 in York, NE, the daughter of Everett & Elsie (Walbrecht) Lich.  Betty worked as a telephone operator for a number of years.

Her husband, Francis “Frank” Ryan, preceded her in death on March 14, 2011.

Survivors include her son, James, of Stuttgart, KS; daughter, Michele Cinalli, of Olathe, KS; 7 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, Nov. 16, at 10:30 a.m. in the SS Philip & James Catholic Church, Phillipsburg, with Father Joseph Kieffer officiating. Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Mrs. Ryan will lie in-state on Saturday, Nov. 14, from 5 – 9 p.m. and again Sunday, Nov. 15, from noon – 9 p.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg. The casket will remain closed.

A Rosary & Vigil service will be held Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m. at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be given to Hospice Services. Online condolences to www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.

Robert Bugbee passed away Friday Nov. 13, 2015.

Services are pending at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

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

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Nathan Tyler Welch, 25, Hays, was arrested at 10 a.m. Nov. 10 in the 2300 block of Vine on suspicion of drug possession and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Natasha Rose Steinle, 24, Russell, was arrested at 4:34 p.m. Nov. 10 in Russell on suspicion of theft.

Rebecca Rae Thomas, 39, Hays, was arrested at 8:07 p.m. Nov. 11 in the 500 block of East Eighth on suspicion of domestic battery.

Kyle Kristopher Holder, 32, Hays, was arrested at 4:15 p.m. Nov. 10 in the 100 block of East 18th on suspicion of theft.

Timothy James Feil, 27, Hays, was arrested at 7:56 p.m. Nov. 11 in the 5000 block of East Eighth on suspicion of disorderly conduct.

Brandon Christopher Silva, 21, Hays, was arrested at 10:30 p.m. Nov. 10 in the 500 block of West Seventh on suspicion of disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.

Arrest log, Nov. 5 to 8

Wilfred A. “Will” Sander, 85, Hays, died Friday, November 13, 2015 at the Golden Living Center in Wilson, Kansas.

He was born April 8, 1930 in Victoria, Kansas the son of Celestine and Pauline (Stang) Sander. On October 3, 1954 he married Elaine Quint in Victoria. She died October 9, 2006.

He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was discharged as a Sergeant 1st Class in 1953. He graduated from Victoria High School in 1949 and from Fort Hays State University with a BS degree in Business and Accounting. He was an accountant and management consultant and was the owner/operator of Cruisin Computers, Inc.  He was a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and enjoyed woodworking and ballroom dancing with his wife.

Survivors include a son Mark Sander of Salina, KS, four daughters; Ann Friesen and husband Jon of Colby, Kansas, Margaret Wedel of McPherson, KS, Carmelita Olson and husband Bruce of Fountain, CO, and Maria Dinkel and husband Tracy of Victoria, a brother Donnie Sander and a sister Doris Hertel, a daughter in law Pam Sander and a son in law Gary Cutsinger, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Elaine, a son Aaron Sander and a daughter Gwen Cutsinger, a son in law Wyman Wedel, three brothers; Melvin, Leland, and LaVerne Sander, and a sister Lillian Urban.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Friday, November 20, 2015 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church, 210 W. 13th Street, Hays.  Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, WaKeeney, Kansas.  Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 pm on Thursday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 Friday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street.  A parish vigil service and rosary will be at 7:00 pm on Thursday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, KS  67601. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Lena Rachel Farr Russell, age 90, died Saturday, November 14, 2015 at the High Plains Retirement Village in Lakin, Kansas. She was born on April 30, 1925 in Logan County, Kansas the daughter of James Wiey and Ida Elizabeth Patton Farr.

She was a member of the Baptist Faith and a member of the Scott City Community until 2006.

On Feb 6, 1941 she married Orval E. Russell in Campus, Kansas. He died on May 7, 2001.

Survivors include four children; Richard Russell of Holcomb, Kansas; Roberta LeClair of Garden City, Kansas; Roger Russell of Pennsylvania; Monica Schwab of Maryland; 16 grandchildren, and 20 Great Grandchildren.

Lena was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Green; one son, Myron Russell; three grandsons; one Great grandson; six sisters; five brothers.

Funeral services will be Wednesday, November 18, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. at Price and Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Open Calling hours will be from 1:30-8:00 p.m. Monday and 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Price and Sons Funeral Home in Garden City, Kansas and from 10:00 – Noon at Price and Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Lena Russell Memorial Fund.

Thomas “Tom” Runge, age 63, of Hays passed away Saturday, Nov 14, 2015 at the Hays Medical Center.

Arrangements are pending with Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Cheryl Jean Finnesy, age 68, of Liberty, MO passed away Thursday, November 12, 2015 at the Liberty Hospital in Liberty, MO. She was born September 4, 1947 in Logan, KS to Walter Henry and Georgine (Bittel) Schurz. She graduated from Logan High School in 1965. She married Rick Finnesy on August 27, 1981 in Las Vegas.

She was a secretary by trade having worked in Hays and then in Liberty for the Liberty Public School System until her retirement. Cheryl was an avid reader and she enjoyed puzzles and embroidery but she was mostly a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband, Rick of Liberty; her children, Cherisa Herrman (Wade) of Liberty, MO and Shad Post (Lori) of Hays; her step children, Chris Finnesy (Nori) of Japan, Paula Thaxton (Travis) of Owasso, OK and Terry Finnesy (Lynn) of Plainville, KS; five brothers, Fred (Linda) Schurz of Salina, Rick (Rhonda) Schurz of Logan, Bob (Sheila) Schurz of Basehor, Hank (Linda) Schurz of Phillipsburg and Shannon (Joan) Schurz of Speed; two sisters, Dena (Kenneth) Vehige of Hays and Connie (D.D.) Breese of Quinter; grandchildren, Josh Post of Phoenix, Alyssa Moeder of Hays, Ryan Post of Hays, Mackenzie Herrman and Conner Herrman of Liberty; step grandchildren, Destiny and Foster Thaxton of Owasso, and Brunson and Kaiya Finnesy of Plainville and two great grandchildren, Mayci and Brooke Moeder of Hays.

She was preceded in death by her parents a brother, David Schurz and a sister Myra Schurz.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM, Monday at St. John’s Catholic Church in Logan, KS with visitation at 9 am until service time. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery in Logan.

Visitation will be Sunday 5 PM – 8 PM with a parish vigil and rosary service at 6:30 PM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association

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

Roy Chester Binder, age 37, of Hays, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2015 in Hays. He was born February 11, 1978 in Hays to Robert Roy and Carol Marie (Harwood) Binder.

He was a truck driver by trade and did home remodeling. He was an avid outdoorsman who especially enjoyed fishing.

He is survived by his children, Tae, Tekell and Aspen Binder all of Clay Center, Nebraska, his sisters, Denise Thrasher of Rocky Mount, VA, Rita Campbell of Hays, Roxie Sioros of Littleton, CO, Oletha Smith of Hays and Crystal Binder of Colby; and his girlfriend , Jamie McDonald of Hays.

Memorial services will be at 3 PM on Friday, November 20, 2015 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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

Otto “Butch” Stephen Schutte Jr., 66, of Colby, died Saturday, Nov 14, 2015. He was born June 1, 1949 to Otto Sr. and Dorothy (Ottoburn) Schutte, in Hastings, NE. He married Roberta Williams on July 20, 1986 in Colby. Butch worked as a bricklayer and enjoyed fishing and camping. He also liked to cook, particularly grilling or smoking foods.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Vincent and sister, Daisy Dickinson.

He is survived by wife, Roberta; six sons, Timothy Schutte, of Larned, Alva Schutte, of Hoxie, Michael Schutte, of Hoxie, Roy Williams, of Colby, Billy (Ashley) Turner, of Colby and Otto (Holly) Schutte III, of Colby; three Daughters, Tonya Schutte, Christian (Gerry) Gardner, of Fort Lupton, CO and Rosemary (Rick) Rhan, of Albert; 25 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

Cremation was chosen and a private family service will be at a later date. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com.

Recently, the world bid a very sad farewell to a favorite Son, Dad, Brother, Friend, Mentor, and one heck of a Drummer. It was with great sadness that the family and friends of Richard Lee Bisterfeldt said good-bye to him on September 22, 2015.

He was the first born and only son, of Leland and Delores (Krause) Bisterfeldt, arriving on this good earth on September 4, 1947. He attended LaCrosse High School. He completed his Bachelor’s Degree in Communications (Radio and Television Production), at Fort Hays State College, in 1972.

On June 7, 1972, he married his first wife, Jacqueline (Herl) Bisterfeldt, currently of Las Vegas Nevada. To that union arrived two cherished daughters, Nicole Bisterfeldt-Rainey, LaCrosse, Kansas and Danielle Bisterfeldt, Las Vegas, Nevada. He had one beloved Granddaughter, Madilynn Rainey, LaCrosse, Kansas.
On April 24, 1999, he married his second wife, Elisa Beerbohm.

He was a professional Drummer who toured with numerous musical entertainment groups in Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and California; The Mel Herl Combo, The Blue Things, The Raging Regattas, Fyre, and James Lee Band. The bands The Blue Things, Fyre, and James Lee Band were featured in major recording product releases and received mentions in key recording industry publications such as Billboard magazine.

He was a long standing member of Broadcast Music, Inc., (BMI), The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP), the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), the Country Music Association (CMA), Association of Country Music (ACM), Percussive Arts Society (PAS), National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), and the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association.

He is survived by his wife, Elisa, Broomfield, Colorado, Dad, Leland Bisterfeldt, LaCrosse, Kansas, his sister, Melanie (and Irvin) Schaffer, Mountain Home, Arkansas, his sister, Jann Bisterfeldt (and Michael Suchan), Anaheim Hills, California, his daughters, Nicole Bisterfeldt – (and Aaron) Rainey and Danielle Bisterfeldt, and his Granddaughter, Madilynn Rainey.

He was preceded in death by his Mother, Delores (Krause) Bisterfeldt, Maternal Grandmother, Elva (Irvin, Krause) Warnock, Maternal Grandfather, Fred Krause, Paternal Grandmother, Rosa (Appel) Bisterfeldt, and Paternal Grandfather, Ben Bisterfeldt.

His, “Celebration of Life,” will be held at Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, LaCrosse, Kansas, on Wednesday, November 25, 2015, at 1:00PM. If you would like to share photos or movies for the event, please e-mail Jann Bisterfeldt at Jann.Bisterfeldt@gmail.com.

Remembrances can be made in his honor to the LaCrosse High Musical Department or the Fort Hays State University Alumni Association.

Victoria, Kansas – Ludmilla “Millie” (Werth) Dinkel, age 79, died Monday, November 16, 2015, at Hays Medical Center.

Services are pending at Cline’s Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

Della Marie “Rocky” Neill, 87, Hays, formerly of Tyler, Texas, died Monday, November 2, 2015 at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.

She was born November 21, 1927 in Washington County, Texas the daughter of Gustav and Laura (Jaster) Rachui. On December 21, 1949 she married Walter Lamar Neill in Austin, TX. He died in 1992.

She was a Registered Nurse and did private duty nursing and hospital nursing. She was a member of Pollard United Methodist Church and was a friend of First United Methodist Church in Hays.

Survivors include a daughter, Gail Kuehl and husband Richard of Hays, Kansas, five grandchildren; Matthew Kuehl of NY, NY, Robert J. Kuehl and wife Rebecca of Hays, and James R. Kuehl and wife Kelsey of Dodge City, KS, Jonathan J. Neill of Dallas, and Mary C. Neill of Tyler, TX, five great grandchildren; Lexi Burton, Aiden Burton, Jackson J. Kuehl, Ryleigh J. Kuehl, and Jayma R. Kuehl.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sons, Jay L. Neill and Robert L. “Bobby” Neill.

Memorial services will be at 5:00 pm on Thursday, November 19, 2015 at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine. The family will receive friends from 4:00 pm until service time.

Memorials are suggested to the Ronald McDonald House Charities, 1110 N. Emporia, Wichita, KS 67214. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Sharon Kay Geist, 66, died on November 15, 2015 at Via Christi Village, Hays, Kansas.

Sharon was born November 3, 1949 to Bill and Anna (Weber) Geist and graduated from Ellis High School. She attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, majoring in Family History Genealogy.

While employed at the American Embassy in Bonn, West Germany, Sharon taught Sunday school and was president of the Women’s Intercollegiate Bowling Congress. Her love of genealogy earned her a write up in Enron People during her employment at Enron Corp. Sharon was constantly sharing her knowledge of genealogy, including conducting classes at Hill Community College in Glen Rose, Texas.
Sharon’s volunteer roles included president of the Friends of the Tomball Library, chair and co-chair of the Enron Recycling Fair, working with various animal rescue groups, and fostering rescue dogs. She also volunteered for FindAGrave.com where she added 2,504 memorials and 87 photos to their web site, as well as 90,994 records to the Ancestry World Archive Project. Sharon retired from the City of Cleburne Cemeteries and was a member of the Texas Cemeteries Association. Sharon was an avid reader and enjoyed quilting, counted cross-stitch, embroidery, crocheting and ceramics.

Sharon is survived by her beloved dog, Halo. Sharon was grateful to friends and relatives who were there for her in her time of need, and was especially thankful for Halo’s new “forever” family. God bless you all.

Private services were held at The Basilica of St. Fidelis with burial in St. Fidelis Catholic Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

Gifts in Sharon’s memory may be made to an animal shelter of your choice or to the Wounded Warrior Project in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays, Kansas, 67601. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com