Phillipsburg resident, Darlene J. Rumbaugh, passed away Friday, Aug 8, 2014 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS at the age of 89.  She was born July 2, 1925 in Western, NE, the daughter of Lowell & Marie (Gumble) Overman.

Survivors include her son, Everett (Bob) Hindman of Osborne; her daughter, Donna Sanchez of Phillipsburg; two stepsons, Barry Currence of Longmont, CO & Calen Currence of Elgin, IL; two sisters, Donna Newman of Lincoln, NE and Norma Johnson of Santa Barbara, CA; 10 Grandchildren, 21 great grandchildren & 2 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 10:00 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor LeRoy Herder officiating.  Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday from 5:00 to 9:00 and Tuesday from 9:00 to 9:00 at the funeral home.

Memorials have been established to the Phillips County Genealogical Society.

Online Condolences: www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Victoria, Kansas – Dennis L. Denning age, 66, died Saturday, August 9, 2014, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born August 8, 1948, in Hays, Kansas, to Cyril V. and Annette (LaVoie) Denning.  He married Betty (Weigel) on October 15, 1977 in Victoria, Kansas.

He was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Knights of Columbus both of Victoria, Kansas and the sons of the American Legion Hays, Kansas.

He was a 1967 graduate of St. Joseph Military School and lived a few years in Golden, Co. then returned to Hays.  He worked in the oil fields, Cross Manufacturing and the last five years at Fort Hays State University with the Lewis Field operation staff.  He enjoyed his children’s sporting activates while they were growing up and an was avid Kansas State and Chiefs fan.  He enjoyed spending time with his new granddaughter and family.

Survivors include his wife, Betty Denning, of the home; one daughter, Alicia Kelley and husband, Mike, Alta Vista, KS; one granddaughter, Ava Elizabeth Kelley; one brother, Morris and wife, Janet, Hays, KS; and one sister, Dianne Ream, Hays, KS;

He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Justin Thomas Denning (June 16, 2001) and his brother-in-law, Ron Ream.

Services are 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, August 13, 2014, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas.  Burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service and Knights of Columbus rosary is at 7:00 P.M. Tuesday, followed by a Daughters of Isabella rosary at 7:30 P.M. Tuesday, all at Cline’s Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas  67671.

Visitation is from 4:00 to 9:00 P.M. Tuesday and from 8:30 to 9:45 A.M. Wednesday at Cline’s Mortuary Victoria, Kansas.

Memorial to the Justin Thomas Denning Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Victoria High School.

Condolences can be sent via e-mail toclinesmortuary@eaglecom.net

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

Connie was born on February 19, 1933, in Lincoln, Kansas the daughter of Lee and Esther (Cromwell) Smith.  She grew up in Vesper, Kansas and graduated from Vesper High School in the class of 1950.  After high school she attended Brown-Mackie Business College in Salina, Kansas.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Eugene Knudsen on May 24, 1953, at the Vesper Presbyterian Church.  From this union Connie and Gene were blessed with a son, William.  She worked as a business assistant for ASC office and was a bookkeeper for Reinhart Services.  She was a longtime member of the First Congregational Church and was treasurer of the church for several years.  She was also a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR).  She enjoyed reading, cooking, walking, gardening and her cats.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandson and great grandchildren.

Surviving family include her husband Eugene of the home, brother Harold Smith and wife Marge of San Diego, California; 1 grandson David Knudsen and wife Josette and 3 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, son William Knudsen, brother Charles Smith and grandson Mitchell.

Services are for 10 A.M. on Monday, August 11, 2014, at the First 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 after the funeral.  The family has requested that memorials be given to the First Congregational Church and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Lydia Mai, 101, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, August 08, 2014, at the Main Street Manor in Russell.

Lydia was born on December 03, 1912, in Russell, Kansas, the daughter of Reinhardt and Maria “Mary” (Ehrlich) Mai.  She grew up in the Russell area and attended Russell county schools.  She was baptized as a child at St. John Lutheran Church in Russell.  She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to John “Fred” Mai on June 26, 1938, in WaKeeney, Kansas.  From this union Lydia and Fred were blessed with a son, Marvin.  Lydia and Fred moved the family to WaKeeney and several other cities and moved back to Russell in 1950.  Lydia worked as a bread baker for the USD 407 schools in 1958.  She retired in 1974, but always considered being a homemaker to her family, her permanent and fulltime job.  She was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Russell and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.  She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, cooking and baking.  Her son was in the military and she and her husband enjoyed traveling the world to visit her son and his family.  Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and having the opportunity to meet her great grandchildren.

Lydia is survived by her son Marvin Mai and wife Pat of Santa Rosa, California; brother Alex Mai of Russell; sister Helen Keil and husband Glenn of Russell; grandchildren Kevin Mai of Santa Rosa and Brian Mai and wife Amy of Portland, Oregon and great grandchildren Mitchell and Kyra.  She is also survived by many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband John “Fred” Mai on June 08, 2011;  3 brothers Emanuel, Edward and Paul Mai and sister Pauline Kyle.

A celebration of Lydia’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Tuesday, August 12, 2014, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary Chapel in Russell with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating.  Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Monday, August 11, 2014, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Monday evening.  Memorials may be given to the St. John Lutheran Church and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

HAYS, Kansas — Nicole R. (Watts) Robben, age 34, died Monday, August 11, 2014, at Hays Medical Center Hays, Kansas.

She was born March 2, 1980, in Hays, Kansas, to Mark V. and Debra (Maska) Watts.

She was a homemaker and was a 1998 graduate of Hays High School. She attended St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Hays, Kansas and St. Ann’s Catholic Church Walker, Kansas.

Survivors include one daughter, Talyn Nicole Robben, Victoria, KS; her parents, Mark V. and Debra (Maska) Watts, Hays, KS; one brother, Marcus Watts and wife, Stephanie, and their son Grayson, Manhattan, KS; one sister, Kylee Watts, Hays, KS; her grandmother, Donna Kay Maska, Hays, KS.

She was preceded in death by her son, Landry Michael Robben, and grandparents, Dr. Harry and Valerie Watts, and James Maska.

Services are 10:00 A.M. Saturday, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church Hays, Kansas. A private family inurnment will be at a later date.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd, Hays, Kansas 67601 and from 9:30 to 10:00 Saturday, at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church, 2900 Canal, Hays, Kansas.
Memorial to Talyn Nicole Robben Education Fund c/o Mark V. Watts. Condolences can be sent via email to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net

Drucilla M. Beamer (Whitham), age 89, passed away on August 11, 2014 at the Rhode Island Suites Senior Care Center, Ransom, Kansas. She was born on November 11, 1924 in Ransom the daughter of Ernest and Ruby Brewer VanWinkle.

Drucilla was a lifetime resident of Ransom, she was a teacher and a member of the First Mennonite Church, Ransom where she played the piano for many years.

On October 3, 1942 she married Rishel Whitham in Scott City, Kansas. He preceded her in death in 1988. On October 24, 1998 she married Edwin Beamer in Ransom. He preceded her in death in 2012.

Drucilla is survived by three sons, Rishel and his wife Karen of Fort Collins, Colorado, Kelly and his wife Kathy of Bedford, Iowa, and Anthony and his wife Dawn of Highland Ranch, Colorado; one sister Wilma Jean VanWinkle of Ransom; 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Vernon VanWinkle, her sister Dana VanWinkle, her father Ernest VanWinkle and her mother Ruby VanWinkle .

Graveside service will be on Friday, August 15, 2014, 2:00 P.M. at the Ransom Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Rhode Island Suites or the First Mennonite Church, Ransom.

Words of sympathy and support may be left for the family at www.fitzgeraldfuneral.com.

Annette “Anita” Walraven, former resident of Plainville, Kansas, passed away on July 13.

Anita, as she was known to her friends, was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, four sisters, and the love of her life and husband of 58+ years, Dale Walraven. She is survived by 2 daughters {Betty and Lew Price; Deborah Wenger}, one son {Ron Walraven}; four grandchildren: Devin Price, Paulette Price, Nick {Kim} Wenger, Elizabeth {Steven} Ukena; and six great- grandchildren: Jakob, Jackson, Caroline Wenger; Kolton, Karson, Bryson Ukena.

Anita moved to Wichita after her husband was injured in 2007. She remained in Wichita until her death. Private interment will be held. A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, 16 August 2014 from 1:30-3 pm at the Plainville Masonic Lodge Fellowship Hall at 109 South Main in Plainville, Kansas. All who knew her are invited and encouraged to join the family as we gather to share memories. In lieu of flowers or cards, we welcome remembrances at Deb.Wenger4Anita@gmail.com.

Long Island resident Margaret Johanna Vincent passed away Tues., August 12, 2014 at Harlan County Health Systems in Alma, NE at the age of 84.

She was born December 5, 1929 in Harlan County, NE, the daughter of Edward and Emma (Lubeck) Stalder.

Survivors include her husband, Dale J. Vincent, of the home; sons, Paul and John, both of Long Island, KS and Bryan, of Derby, KS; 6 grandchildren; and three sisters-in-law, Mildred Hunt of Alma, NE, Doris Hammond of Long Island, and Arleta Vincent of Norton, KS.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Aug. 15, at 2:00 p.m. in the Trinity Lutheran Church, Stamford, NE, with Rev. Rick Rostek officiating.  Burial will follow in the Stamford Cemetery, Stamford.

Visitation will be Thursday from noon – 9 p.m. and Friday morning until 10 a.m. at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, KS.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Norton Immanuel Lutheran Church, the Trinity Lutheran Bible School of Stamford or the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Online condolences may be sent to www.olliffboeve.com.
Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, is in charge of arrangements.

A memorial graveside service for former Goodland, Kansas, resident Robert Todd, 94, will be Tuesday, Aug. 19, at 1 p.m. MT at Goodland Cemetery.

Memorials are suggested to Honor Flight Inc. and can be mailed to Koons Funeral Home, 211 North Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735-1555

Friends may share condolences and sign the register book online at www.koonsfuneralhome.com.

Funeral services for longtime Goodland, Kansas, resident Ruth E. Ross, 85, will be held Wed., August 20, 10:30 AM MT at Goodland United Methodist Church.

Interment will be at Goodland Cemetery.

Friends may share respects Tuesday, August 19, from 4:00-7:00 PM MT at Koons Chapel in Goodland.

Memorials are suggested to Goodland United Methodist Church, Hospice Services-Sherman County or Good Samaritan Society-Sherman County and can be left at or mailed to Koons Funeral Home, 211 North Main, Goodland, KS 67735-1555.

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

LeRoy Paul Scott, 71, of Luray, Kansas, and longtime resident of Hill City, Kansas, died on Friday, August 15, 2014, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

LeRoy was born on February 21, 1943, in Penokee, Kansas, the son of Roy “Socks” and Georgia A. (Post) Scott.  He grew up in the Graham County and Hill City, Kansas areas and attended school in Hill City.  He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Kathryn “Kathy” M. Wensorra on February 09, 1971 in Iowa City, Iowa.  From this union LeRoy and Kathy were blessed with two daughters Julie and Shaunna.  In his younger days LeRoy was considered a very good cook and worked for several restaurants over the years.  At age 35 LeRoy took a job with Graham County as the assistant weed director and retired from the county in 2001.  He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Luray.  He enjoyed working with his grandsons salvaging scrap iron, building bird houses, collecting cast iron toys and cars, and going to garage sales.  Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his wife and family, especially his two grandsons.

Surviving family include his wife Kathy of the home, daughters Julie Peterson and husband Terry of Lenora, Kansas and Shaunna Scott of Luray; brothers Myron Scott and wife Alberta of Hill City, Merlin Scott and wife Jeanie of Frederick, Oklahoma, Leland “Pete” Scott and wife Patty of Basehor, Kansas and Albert Scott and wife Sheila of Henderson, Nevada; sisters Leota Goss and husband Dale of Norton, Kansas, Leola Chase and husband Lloyd of Hill City and Loletta Nevins of Strong City, Kansas; 2 grandsons Kade and Colton Peterson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Melvin Scott and Lowell Hoyt; niece Andrea Scott; nephew Larry Chase and brother in-law Charles Nevins.

A celebration of LeRoy’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at the United Methodist Church in Luray, Kansas, with Pastor Les Rye officiating.  A graveside service will be held later that same day at 2:30 P.M. at the Memorial Lawn Cemetery in Hill City, Kansas.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, August 19, 2014, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.  Family will be present to greet guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Tuesday evening August 19th at the mortuary.  Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Church in Luray and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

John Allen Anschutz, 67, of Topeka, Kansas and former Russell resident, died on Thursday, August 14, 2014 at the Stormont-Vale Health Care Center in Topeka.

John is survived by his brothers Don Anschutz and wife Marlene of Russell, Jim Anschutz and wife Mary Ann from Midland, Michigan and Wayne Anschutz and wife Betty of Hoover Alabama.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A graveside service to honor John’s life and service to his country will be held at 2 P.M. on Friday, August 29, 2014, at the St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Russell, Kansas, with Pastor Roger Dennis Officiating.  Burial will follow the graveside service.  Military rites will be performed by the Russell V.F.W. Post 6240 Honor Guard.  Visitation with the family will take place the day of the service.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

James Gordon, age 81, of WaKeeney, passed away Monday, August 18, 2014, at Trego County-Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney.

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home of WaKeeney.

Phillipsburg resident Frances “Fran” Erickson passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014, at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 87.

She was born March 3, 1927, in Fairland, Oklahoma, the daughter of Ben H. and Grace (Clanton) Wallen.
She is survived by her husband, Curt of the home; 2 sons, Ed and wife, Janese of North Platte, Nebraska and Bruce and wife, Rhonda of Overland Park, Kansas; 5 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Friday, August 22, 2014, at 10 a.m. in the Zion Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Lorna Paulus officiating. Burial with military honors conducted by the United States Air Force will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Mrs. Erickson will lie in state from Noon until 9 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Zion Lutheran Church or Phillips County Retirement Center. Online condolences may be sent to www.olliffboeve.com.

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

Helen Louise (Henry) Roberts was born to William and Mabel Irene Henry December 9, 1914, and went to meet her maker, July 10, 2014, at the age of 99 years, 7 months, and 1 day.

Helen attended Quinter schools graduating with the class of 1933.  On August 21 Helen married Horace E. Roberts, a Union Pacific Depot Agent. The Roberts moved to several different places before Horace became the Depot Agent in Quinter.  They adopted two sons, James Larry and Jerry Wayne.  Helen was a very faithful member of the United Methodist Church and Sunday School.  She was employed several places in Quinter: Quinter High School, Q-Inn, and Gove County Medical Center Long Term Care (GCMC LTC).  June of 2008, she moved to the GCMC LTC. Her health began to fail after breaking her hip.

Helen is survived by her special caretakers Dotty & Merle Hargitt family, nephews, nieces and many friends.  Helen was preceded in death by her husband Horace, sons Larry and Jerry, her parents, one brother and two sisters.

A family hosted memorial service will be at the Quinter United Methodist Church on Saturday, August 23, 2014, at 11 a.m.  Burial will be in the Baker Township Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Quinter United Methodist Church or the Gove County Medical Center, and may be sent in care of Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS  67752.

James F. Adams went to his heavenly home Tuesday afternoon August 19, 2014. He was born March 3, 1928 in Stafford County, Kansas, the son of Bernard F. “Ben” and Louise Eliza (Wuestenfeld) Adams. He married Mary Lee Tucker April 15, 1948 at Lindsborg, Kansas, recently celebrating 66 years of marriage. He attended Bethany College, Lindsborg. In 1952, he enlisted in the United States Air Force, serving in Korea.

In 1960, James became a Certified Public Accountant, only recently retiring after practicing accounting for sixty years. He was the founding member of the firm that is now known as Adams, Brown, Beran, and Ball, which originally began in 1960 when James became a partner with Dexter Miner to form Miner and Adams. Throughout these years he was a life member of and active in the Kansas Society of Certified Public Accountants. He served on various committees including the Professional Education Committee, and the Special Legislative Drafting Committee, also as an officer, and then as the KSCPA President in 1985-1986. He was a life member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He served individual and corporate clients’ needs, as well as government entities and non-profit organizations during his career. He served for seven years on the Bethany College Board of Trustees.

James was an active and committed lifelong member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, where he taught Sunday School for fifty years. He was deeply interested and involved in Christian ministry work of all kinds. He taught Bible classes and supported mission efforts on the Navajo Reservation in Arizona, and Roca Blanca Mission in Cacalotepec, Mexico—which were two works that were particularly significant to him.

Throughout his life he was an avid reader of history, possessed an artistic eye which he demonstrated through a legacy of photographic work, and his support for his wife’s own pursuits in painting.

He will be remembered by those who knew him as a man of impeccable character and integrity in every area of his life, a professional of the highest standards, and as a rare example of the Christian walk—a man with infectious wit, sharp intellect, a heart for others, most especially his family, and a smile that would light up his face and those around him.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lee, of the home; one daughter, Alice Butler-Smith and her husband Chris, Lawrence, Kan.; two sisters, Margaret Ikerd, Newton, Kan., and Ruth Stone, California; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Adams and Harold Adams; and two sisters, Esther Spangenberg and Lois Lamkins.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, August 23, 2014 at Faith Community Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Sandy Kennedy officiating. Burial with military rites by the United States Air Force Honor Guard will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Friends may call from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Friday, August 22, 2014 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are requested to Victory Latin American Outreach (VLAO) or Wounded Warrior Project, in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net.

Flora Mae “Mates” (Koerner) Swim, age 87, of West Des Moines, Iowa, passed away on August 16, 2014, to be with her savior and Lord, where the streets are paved with gold and all are healthy and made new again, at Mercy Hospice – Johnston, Johnston, Iowa.  She was born November 23, 1926, in Hays, KS to John A. and Josephine (Leiker) Koerner. She graduated from Hays High School.  She married Blaine Swim on June 24, 1947 in Hays, KS.

She was a homemaker and mother.  She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish.  During her life, she lived in Hays, KS, Great Bend, KS, St. Louis, MO, Omaha, NE and Colorado Springs, CO prior to moving to West Des Moines, IA in January 2013.  She enjoyed the outdoors, traveling, reading, and most of all, her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  She was an avid Denver Broncos fan.  She was active in her church and enjoyed playing chicken dominos and bunko with her friends and possessed a wonderful sense of humor.  She enjoyed being the family caretaker.

She is survived by her three sons, Terry Swim and wife Sharon of Des Moines, IA, Mike Swim and wife Christine of Centerville, SD,; and Mark Swim and wife Cathy of Houston, TX; a brother, Donald “Pete” Koerner of Arvada, CO; and, six grandchildren (Lisa Kay, Roxanne, Jeremy, Jeff, Jared, and Chad); and six great grandchildren (Isabelle, Connor, Garret, Rose, Kirsten, and Emma) also survive her.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Blaine Swim, her parents, a brother, Ralph “Whitey” Koerner, a sister, Mildred Maska and a grandson, Ryan Joseph Swim.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM, Saturday, August 23, 2104 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Hays. Inurnment will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.

Family will receive guests at the church on Saturday 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM followed by a rosary service at 10:30 AM.

Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or emailed to keithley@ruraltel.net

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to either Above and Beyond Cancer, 300 Walnut Street, #148, Des Moines, Ia 50309 or Mercy Hospice – Johnston, 5820 Winwood Drive, Johnston, Ia.

Mass of Christian Burial for lifelong Logan County and Wallace County  resident Norbert “Norb” Bussen, 91, will be held Tuesday, August 26   10:00 AM Central at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Oakley

Burial will be at Wallace Cemetery.

Friends may share respects Monday 4:30–6:30 PM Mountain at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Sharon Springs.

Vigil & Rosary will be Monday 6:30 PM Mountain at Holy Ghost Catholic Church in Sharon Springs.

Memorials for the Norb Bussen Memorial may be left at the services or mailed to Koons Funeral Home, 211 North Main, Goodland, KS 67735-1555.

Online condolences and guest register can be seen at www.koonsfuneralhome.com.

Clara L. Walters, 85, Hays, died Friday, August 22, 2014 at the Hays Good Samaritan Society.

She was born June 17, 1929 in Hays the daughter of Frank and Mary (Basgall) Bollig. On September 13, 1948 she married Fidelis “Archie” Walters in Hays. He preceded her in death on October 28, 2006. 

She worked at Montgomery Wards, the Ellis County Appraisers Office, and was a former Director of the Community Assistance Center.  She was a member of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella, the VFW Auxiliary, the Perpetual Adorers, and was a Hays High School graduate in 1947. 

She enjoyed music, socializing with friends and family, and adored babies and her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include a son, Howard Walters of Colorado Springs, CO, two daughters Kathleen Jacobs and husband Jerry and Cyndy Doerfler and husband Charlie, all of Hays, a brother Marion Bollig and wife Shirley of Hays, eight grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, Timothy Walters and Steven Walters, a daughter in law, Murita Rose Walters, five brothers, Robert, Elmer, Leonard, Frank, and Cecil Bollig, and five sisters, Marcella McCollum, Frances Wooldridge, Celestine Obholz, Helen Knowles, and Margaret Hazelton.

Funeral services will be at 9:30 am on Monday, August 25, 2014 at the St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church.  Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 pm on Sunday and from 8:30 am until 9:15 Monday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine.  A Perpetual Adorers rosary will be at 6:00, a Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30, followed by a parish vigil service at 7:00 pm, all on Sunday at the funeral home. 

Memorials are suggested to the Community Assistance Center or to TMP-Marian High School, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Andrew J. “Andy” Lang, 90, Hays, died Thursday, August 21, 2014 at the Via Christi Villages, Hays.

He was born September 9, 1923 in Sterling, Colorado the son of Bernard and Anna (Pfeifer) Lang. On August 6, 1948 he married Mary Jane Staab in Catharine, Kansas.

He owned and operated the White Front Inn and the Track Inn, both in Lewisville, CO, owned and operated the Frontier Post, the Vine Street Bar, and the famous Wagon Wheel Inn in Hays, KS, and was a supervisor in the custodial dept. at Fort Hays State University until his retirement. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Schoenchen 3rd Degree Knights of Columbus Council #4166, and enjoyed playing cards and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, of the home, four sons David Lang and wife Cindy of Monroe, WA, Wayne Lang and wife Tammy and Donald Lang and wife Martha, all of Hays, and Alan Lang and wife Susan of Wichita, Kansas, one daughter Dianne Patterson and husband Charles of Ellis, nine grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by two sisters, Eleanor Berger and Marietta Janda.

A true, traditional Catholic Latin Mass will be held at 12:00 noon on Monday, August 25, 2014 at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00pm on Sunday and from 11:00 am until service time Monday, all at the funeral home. A Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 7:00 pm on Sunday and a family rosary will be at 11:30 am on Monday, all at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the CMRI priests, 7745 Military Ave., Omaha, NE, 68134. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com