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.

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.

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

Alta Marie Einsel, 86, Greensburg, Kansas died Friday, August 1, 2014 at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.

She was born July 31, 1928 in Garden City, Kansas the daughter of Orville and Agnes (Smith) Gann. On June 1, 1954 she married Eugene Einsel in Garden City, Kansas. She was a school teacher and later a homemaker, teaching grade school and later middle school in the Greensburg, KS school district and the Lewis school district. She was active all of her lifetime in Eastern Star, PEO, Greensburg Methodist Church, VFW Auxiliary, and many other Greensburg community activities.

Survivors include her husband, of the home in Greensburg, one son Aaron Einsel and companion Rosa of Greensburg, one daughter Jayne Einsel Clarke and husband John of Hays, five grandchildren Luke Einsel and wife Katherine, Darin Einsel and wife Cierra, Kurt Einsel and wife Monica, Garth Einsel, and Paige Clarke, and one great granddaughter Ella Einsel.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother Wayne Gann.

Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Monday, August 4, 2014 at the Fairview Cemetery in Greensburg, Kansas. Inurnment of her ashes will have already taken place. Memorials are suggested in Alta’s memory to the Kiowa County Library. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

VICTORIA, Kansas — Leland H. Schumacher, age 86, died Saturday, August 2,  2014 at his home in Victoria, Kansas.

He was born April 13, 1928, on the family farm south of Victoria, Kansas, to Henry A. and Pauline (Dreiling) Schumacher.  He married Lillian (Dreiling) on November 5, 1962, in Victoria, Kansas.
He was a farmer, stockman and lived his lifetime in Victoria, Kansas. He was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis and a past parish council member.  He was a member of the St. Fidelis 3rd degree Knights of Columbus and the 4th degree Knights of Columbus Assembly.

Survivors include his wife, Lillian Schumacher, Via Christi Village, Hays, KS; two sisters, Jeanette Younger, Victoria, KS; Paula Schumacher-Palermo and husband, Carl, Kansas City, MO; one sister-in-law, Beryl Schumacher, Lubbock, TX;  several nephews and nieces.

He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, Clarence, Linus, Elmer, Melvin, Valery and Norman Schumacher; four sisters, Ruby Roth, Romilda Schumacher, Viola Schumacher and Irma Jean Dome.
Private family services are at 10:00 A.M. Thursday, August 7, 2014, at Via Christi Village/St. John’s Chapel, Hays, Kansas.  Inurnment at St. Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service and Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.  The 4th degree Knights of Columbus Assembly will stand honor guard from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday at the mortuary.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Wednesday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays.
Memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis or Fort Hays Senior Companion Program. Condolences can be sent via email to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net

Genevieve (Watson) Duncan, age 72, of WaKeeney, passed away Sunday, August 3, 2014, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney.

Schmitt Funeral Home of WaKeeney is in charge of arrangements.

Graveside services for Centennial, Colo., resident Barbara Jean “Amy” Hogue, 81, will be held Wednesday, August 6, at 1:30 PM MT at Goodland Cemetery.

Interment will be at Goodland Cemetery.

Memorials to Amy Hogue Memorial may be left at or mailed to Koons Funeral Home, 211 N. Main, Goodland, KS 67735-1555.

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

Graveside services for longtime Goodland, Kansas, resident Evelyn B. Kling, 104, will be held Wednesday, August 6, at 10:00 AM MT at Goodland Cemetery.

Interment will be at Goodland Cemetery.

Friends may share respects at Koons Chapel in Goodland one hour prior to the service.

Memorials to Good Samaritan Society-Sherman County may be left at or mailed to Koons Funeral Home, 211 N. Main, Goodland, KS 67735-1555.

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

Galazia Elizabeth “Gazy” Niehaus, 13, of Salina, entered the Kingdom of Heaven Friday, August 1, 2014.

Galazia was born in San Antonio, Texas, on February 26, 2001.

Survivors include her parents, Dean and Jennifer Niehaus; grandparents, Mary Mendez and Mark and Janet Niehaus; great-grand father, Chester Voss; close aunt, Angie Pelico; as well as her brothers, sisters and many extended family members.

At the family’s request, there will be no visitation.

Funeral Services will be at at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 6th, with Pastor Jayson Pagan officiating.

Private family interment will be held at the South Star Cemetery near Hill City, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ell-Saline School. Memorial contributions may be sent in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home; 500 S. Ohio; Salina, Kansas 67401.

Melvin L. Normandin, 86, Hays, died Monday, August 4, 2014 at the Hays Medical Center.

He was born June 12, 1928 in Menlo, Kansas the son of Norman C. and Irene (Benoit) Normandin. He was a school bus driver for over 30 years, a farmer, Manager of Berland Oil and owned Normandin Liquor. 

He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War. 

On September 1, 1953 he married Joanna Burton in Damar, Kansas. He was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Hays, a former member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar, was a member of the Knights of Columbus Third Degree Council #2365 and the Bishop Cunningham Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. He loved doing carpentry and woodworking.

Survivors include his wife, of the home, two sons Ken Normandin and wife Janet of Valley Center, Kansas and Joe Normandin and wife Nancy of Edmond, OK, two daughters Vali Leis and husband Dan of Hays, and Mary Belisle and husband Paul of Damar, six brothers Louis Normandin and wife Irene of Hays, Duane Normandin and wife Lavonne of Plainville, Eugene Normandin and wife Helen of Damar, Alfred Normandin of Poquoson, VA, Donald Normandin and wife Linda of Damar, and Richard Normandin and wife Mallone of Hays, three sisters, Jeannie Bellerive of Plainville, Mary Ann Meyers of Denver, and Della Huhmann of Tuscumbia, MO, twelve grandchildren, fifteen great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 7, 2014 at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar.  Burial with military honors will be in the church cemetery.  Visitation will begin at 6:00 pm on Wednesday at the St. Joseph Church in Damar, the parish vigil will be at 7:00 pm followed by a family rosary.  Visitation on Thursday will be from 9:00 am until 9:50 at the church.  Memorials are suggested to the Knights of Columbus or to masses. 

Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Neita L. (Luhman) Hofstetter, 85, died August 2, 2014, at Rooks County Hospital, Plainville, Kansas.

She was born April 10, 1929, in rural Rooks County near Laton Kansas, to Fred and Lydia (Hachmeister) Luhman.

She married Edwin Hofstetter August 28, 1948 at Immanuel Lutheran Church North of Natoma, Kansas.

Neita was a lifelong resident of the Natoma area and member of Peace Lutheran Church. She was active in LWML, Natoma Heritage Seekers and Self Culture Club. She enjoyed interior decorating, baking pies and creating special occasion cakes.

She is survived by her husband of the home, two sons, Darrel Hofstetter and wife Nancy of Tonganoxie, Kansas and Roy Hofstetter and wife Diane of Leavenworth, Kansas; Seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren, Corbin Hofstetter and wife Barb, children, Aubrey, Claire and Wyatt of Shawnee, Kansas; Andrea Staples and husband Lee, children, Henry and Lydia of Leavenworth, Kansas; Rachel Lowman and husband Allen, children, Adison and Ava of Smithville, Missouri; Janelle Martinelli and husband Byron, children Avery and Jesse of Clovis, California; Chad Hofstetter of Gladstone, Missouri; Kristyn Hofstetter, children, Aniyah and Gabrial of Leavenworth, Kansas; and Joshua Hofstetter of Shawnee, Kansas; sister, Deloris Hofstetter and husband Paul of Hill City, Kansas; brother-in-law, Ernest Hofstetter of Plainville, Kansas; sister-in-laws, Frieda Pfortmiller of Natoma, Kansas and Lucille Luhman of Natoma, Kansas and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Neita was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Wayne Luhman.

Funeral services for Neita will be held at 10 A.M. on Thursday, August 07, 2014, at the Peace Lutheran Church of Natoma, Kansas, with Pastor Michael Schmidt officiating. Burial will follow at the North Lutheran Cemetery north of Natoma. Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 5 P.M. on Wednesday, August 06, 2014, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Natoma.

Family will greet guests the day of the service. Memorials may be given to The Lutheran Hour Ministries and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Natoma is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Marlene Edna (Karst) Becker–Steinle, 88 of Russell, Kansas died Sunday, August 3, 2014 at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Marlene was born January 5, 1926, in Galatia, Kansas, the daughter of Oscar and Amelia (Dumler) Karst. She grew up on the family farm north of Galatia and attended grade school at Sunflower Rural School. She then attended Great Bend High School and Russell High School, graduating from Russell in 1944.

Marlene was united in marriage to Marvin Becker on August 18, 1946, in Milberger, Kansas. This union was blessed with five children; Stephan, Anita, Michael, Laura and Paul. They made their home on the Becker Family Homestead for eight years before moving back to the Karst Family Farm, where she grew up. Then in 1973, they moved into Russell Marvin preceded her in death in 1983. Later she was united in marriage to Eugene Steinle. Eugene preceded her in 2001.

Marlene was a devoted wife and homemaker. Later on she worked at the Russell Regional Hospital as a CNA during the 70’s and 80’s. She loved sewing, reading, playing word games and trivia; and enjoyed cooking and baking. She was a member of United Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Milberger and ELCW woman’s group.

Surviving family include her five children; Stephan Becker (Terry) of Junction City, Kansas; Anita Ward (Phillip) of Paola, Kansas, Michael Becker and Laura Thomas (Dennis) all of Russell, Kansas and Paul Becker of Galatia, Kansas; 11 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, three nephews and one niece. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, sister Ulanda and two infant brothers.

A service of praise and remembrance will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, August 9, 2014 at the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Milberger. Burial will follow at the Milberger Cemetery. Visitation will be from 9 AM to 8 PM Friday, August 8, 2014 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, with the family present to greet friends from 6 PM to 7 PM. A Memorial has been established with the United Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Memorials and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Connie Lee Knudsen, 81, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, August 05, 2014, at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Services are pending for 10 A.M. on Monday, August 11, 2014, at the 1st Congregational Church in Russell with Pastor Ron Wedel officiating. Burial will follow at the Free Mission Cemetery in Denmark, Kansas. No viewing or visitation at the mortuary.

Family will greet guests at the church before and after the funeral.

The family has requested that memorials be given to the 1st Congregational Church and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Logan resident Carol Ann Stanton passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2014, at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Kearney, Neb., at the age of 76.

She was born June 16, 1938 in Logan, the daughter of Glenn and Bernice (Shelly) Fox.

She is survived by her husband, Darrell, of Logan; sons, Andy, of Hays and Darren, of Osborne; daughter, Leah Garman, of Burr Oak; 9 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Norman Fox, of Salina and Doyle Fox, of Eldorado; and a sister, Leah Prater, of Escondido, Calif.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Monday, Aug. 11, at 10:00 a.m. in the Logan Christian Church, Logan, Kan., with Delbert Stanton officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.

Friends may sign the book and visit with the family on Sunday, Aug. 10, from 2-5 p.m. at the American Legion in Logan.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Logan American Legion Auxiliary or the Logan E.M.S.  Online condolences to www.olliffboeve.com.

Logan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

David K. Wann, 65, Hays, died Wednesday, August 6, 2014 at the Hays Medical Center.

He was born January 25, 1949 in Hays the son of Maxwell and Marjorie (Cooper) Wann.  He was a U.S. Navy veteran and worked for Kansas Corporation Commission.  On August 15, 1992 he married Maryetta Yeager in Hays.  He was a member of Westview Church, was on their Praise and Worship Team, was a graduate of Hays High School Class of 1967, received both his BS and MS degrees in Art from Fort Hays State University, started and led the Acoustic Jam Sessions at the Hays Arts Council, and was a member of The Tempests, which were inducted into the Kansas Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Survivors include his wife, of the home, sons Jeremy Wann of Grand Island, NE, and Johnny James Fuller and wife Cappy of Hays, a daughter Jessica Wann of Hays, three brothers, C.M. Wann and wife Bonnie, Tom Wann and wife Susan, and Mark Wann and wife Janice, one sister, Marjorie Baker and husband Marc, and six grandchildren, Josalyn Huelsmann, Veranika Fuller, John Fuller, Anna Fuller, Joseph Fuller, and Bobby Fuller.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Jared Wann, and a brother Doug Wann.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 am on Monday, August 11, 2014 at the Westview Church, Hays.  Inurnment will be in the Mt. Allen Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 9:30 am until service time on Monday at the church.  Memorials are suggested in David’s memory to the Hays Arts Council Acoustic Jam Session or to the Westview Church Praise and Worship Team, in care of the funeral home.  Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Peter Galen Stone, 62, of Oakley, died Thursday, August 07, 2014 at his home. He was born Sept 7, 1951 to Robert and Jessie (Staub) Stone in Dallas, TX. He married Elaine Weber on September 18, 1986. Pete attended the University of Texas at Austin for one year and then worked there in the glass blowing department. He also worked for Gryco Quartz before starting his own glass blowing business in 1987.

Pete and Elaine moved back to Oakley, KS in 2004, where he opened his own glass blowing shop on Hwy 40. He was an avid fisherman, golfer and enjoyed being involved in the Tri County Cruisers and family.

He is preceded in death by his father, Robert Stone.

He is survived by his wife, Elaine, of the home; children, Heidi (William) Harris, of Dallas, TX, Shannon (Sandy) Moreland, of Port St. Lucie, FL, Luke Stone, of Venus, TX, Wendy (Stanley) Ariza, of New York, NY; his mother, Jessie Stone, Dallas, TX; sisters, Melanie Jack (Cash Olsen), of Las Cruces, NM, Penny (Steve) Wroski, of Albuquerque, NM and Priscilla Toon, of Dallas, TX; brother in laws, James (Sue) Weber, Oakley, KS, Mike (Deanne) Weber, Gordonville, TX, Eugene (Theresa) Weber, Hennessey, OK; sister in laws, Karen Weber, Colby, KS, Ilene (Roy) Nickel, Oakley, KS, Rose (Rick) Yeager, Greatbend, KS, Pauline (Gary) Unruh, Hays, KS and twelve grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen and a private family memorial service will be at a later date. Memorials are suggested to Hospice Services and Palliative Care of Northwest Kansas in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley KS 67748. Online condolences: www.baalmannmortuary.com