Ryan William Struss, age 35, of WaKeeney, passed away Thursday, March 1, 2018 in WaKeeney.

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Ronald E. Colglazier, 82, of Russell, Kansas, died on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Ronald was born on March 14, 1935, the son of Kenneth and Alice (Jennings) Colglazier. He grew up in rural Monument, Kansas, on the family farm. He graduated from Monument High School in the class of 1954. Ronald wanted to serve his country so he joined the United States Army and served from 1956 to 1958. He attended Ft. Hays State University and graduated with a B.S. in Agriculture. He met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Elin K. McCandless on May 11, 1960, in Oakley, Kansas. From this union Ronald and Elin were blessed with two sons John and Rob. Ron and Elin have lived in Russell, Quinter, Jennings and Oakley, Kansas as well as Manning Iowa. He was an electrician and was the owner and operator of Colglazier Electric for more than 30 years. He was a member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas. He was also formerly a member of the Oakley City Council, Jennings City Council, was a 4-H Project leader, Lions Club member and Rotary member. Ron was a fanatical fisherman and really enjoyed spending time on the water. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his two sons and grandchildren and his brothers and sisters.

Surviving family include his wife Elin of the home, sons John Colglazier and wife Anita of Tolar, Texas and Rob Colglazier of North Little Rock, Arkansas; brothers Don Colglazier of Longmont, Colorado and Tom Colglazier of Phoenix, Arizona; sisters Barbara Lett of Wichita, Kansas, Ann Beesley and husband Larry of McCune, Kansas and Becky Hill and husband Len of Wichita, Kansas and 4 grandchildren Douglas and Heather Anderson and Michael and Eric Colglazier.

He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Phil Colglazier and grandson Nick Colglazier.

A celebration of Ronald’s life will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, March 03, 2018, at St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell, Kansas. Services will conclude at the church and the family will have food and fellowship at the church fellowship hall immediately following the funeral mass. Visitation will be from 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. Friday, March 02, 2018, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Friday evening. Memorials may be given to the COPD Foundation and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

John Charles Wedd, 70, of Hays, KS and formerly of Wichita, KS, passed away on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell, KS. John was born the son of Donald J. Richardson and Opal Thompson on August 4, 1947 in Dodge City, KS. After birth, John was raised by his adoptive parents, John and Blanche Wedd.

John served his country with pride, serving in the United States Navy. His biggest passion was following and watching Nascar. He enjoyed the outdoors which included hunting and fishing.

Survivors include a son, Donald A. Wedd and his wife Karen of Peabody, KS; two daughters, Sheila McQueen of Hays, KS, Jeanne K. Stoss and her husband Ron of Otis, KS; several brothers and sisters; six grandchildren, Sara Hughes, Paul McQueen, Jr., Tiffany Albrecht, Brittany, Tristan & Tanner Wedd; and seven great-grandchildren.

John is preceded in death by his biological parents and adoptive parents.

Cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held at a later date.

To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit John’s memorial webpage at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com. Arrangements are being handled by Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.

Verda O. Albin, age 79, of Quinter, passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2018 at Hays Medical Center, Hays.

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home Quinter.

Logan resident Randy Breese passed away Feb. 28 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City at the age of 59. He was born March 23, 1958 in Logan, the son of Joe & MaryLou (Post) Breese.

Survivors include his mother, MaryLou of Logan; 2 sons, Dustin & Brady of Logan; his daughter, Brandi Archer of Logan; 2 brothers, Phil of Smith Center and Dick of Hill City and 3 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, March 5 at 10:30 a.m. in the Logan Christian Church with Pastor Troy Buss officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Sat. & 12:00 to 9:00 Sun. at the Logan Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Hope Lodge or the ABC Daycare.

Online condolences: www.olliffboeve.com.

Logan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Betty J. Schmidt, age 81, of Hays, Kansas died Friday, March 3, 2018, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

She was born June 25, 1936, in Victoria, Kansas to Balthasar P. and Elizabeth (Graf) Dreiling. She married Vernon F. Schmidt on August 24, 1957, in Victoria, Kansas. He preceded her in death on April 8, 2017.
She was a home day care provider for over 40 years, a homemaker and a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas. Betty was an avid KU basketball fan, loved traveling and she took great pride in her yard work.

Survivors include one son, Tim Schmidt and wife, Linda, Wichita, KS; three daughters, Cyndy Dreiling and husband, Tony, Hays, KS; Sandy Fields, Overland Park, KS; Lisa Koppes and husband, Brian, Lawrence, KS; 11 grandchildren; 5 great grandchildren; one brother, Vince Dreiling, Hays, KS; two brothers-in-law, Dean Davis, Emporia, KS; Edwin “Eddy” Brungardt, Hays, KS; one sister-in-law, Dee Dreiling, Hays, KS.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and one grandson, Jordan Fields; five brothers, Fridolin, Bill, Sylvester, Robert and Francis Dreiling; four sisters, Alfreda Grabbe and husband, Matt, Seraphina Davis, Caroline Schmidt and husband, George and Theresa Brungardt.

Services are at 10:00 A.M. Monday, March 5, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Hays, Kansas. Burial in St. Joseph Cemetery Hays, Kansas.

A vigil service is at 7:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, KS 67601.

Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday and from 8:30 to 9:45 A.M. Monday at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial to the St. Joseph Catholic Church Rectory Project.
Condolences can be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be sent via e-mail to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net.

Virginia “Jeanie” Swift, 93, Hays, died Friday, March 2, 2018 at her home.

She was born June 27, 1924 in Hays, one of thirteen children of Alois and Caroline (Befort) Engel. On December 20, 1941 she was united in marriage to Robert M. “Bob” Swift in Hays. He preceded her in death on October 21, 2005. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the VFW Auxiliary, and she was a former member and officer with the WBA, Womens Bowling Association. She was a meat wrapper at Dillons and U-Save grocery stores, was a cook and volunteer at the Hays VFW, and was a demo lady at Wal-Mart. Her hobbies included being an avid bowler, following the Kansas City Royals and Chiefs, and playing cards and bingo. She enjoyed playing softball in her youth, was very outgoing and loved people, was a woman of strong faith, and she loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Survivors include her son; Robert “Bob” Swift and wife Sondra of Hays, two grandchildren; Shawn Swift of Hays and Stacy Hammeke and husband Joe of Hutchinson, four great grandchildren; Emily, Kaleb, Lucas, and Blake Hammeke, all of Hutchinson, a brother; Al Engel and wife Ann of McPherson, and a sister; Dorothy Bahl and husband Kerry of Pleasanton, California.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a son; Gary Lee Swift, by six brothers; Eugene Engel, Julius “Lefty” Engel, Alvin “Whitey” Engel, Jacob “Jake” Engel, Victor “Vic” Engel, and Robert Engel, and by four sisters; Martina Engel, Bernice “Bea” Cochran, Irene Stafford, and Mary Agnes Wenrich.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street, with Fr. Leo Blasi officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Tuesday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street.

A VFW Auxiliary rosary will be at 6:00 pm followed by a vigil service at 6:30, both on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested in Jeanie’s memory to the Hays Community Assistance Center, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Maurice Arthur Annis, age 77, of Oakley, surrounded by loving family, passed away on Wednesday, February 28, 2018, at his home in Oakley. He was born on September 7, 1940 in Salina to Richard and Charlotte (Mullender) Annis. He was a financial advisor with Waddell & Reed in Oakley.

Maurice graduated from Kansas State University with a B.S. degree in Mathematics. He married Ruth Ellen Sherbert on June 18, 1961 in Salina. They have two sons, Thomas and Douglas. They were members of the Oakley Country Chapel and were involved in many church and community activities over the years. He obtained Eagle Scout honors and worked many hours with the Boy Scouts. Maurice was a member of the Oakley Lions Club, Associated Grocers Board of Directors, Waddell & Reed Circle of Champions Crest Qualifier, and was very involved with the Logan County Healthcare Foundation. He liked to travel and loved his grandkids and enjoyed getting involved with anything that they were doing.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard and Charlotte, and two sisters: Alberta Davis and her husband, Von, and Margaret Hirsch.

Maurice is survived by his wife, Ruth, of the home, two sons: Thomas (Suzy) Annis and Douglas (Denise) Annis, all of Oakley, four grandchildren: Eric and Josiah of Oakley and Luke and Sarah Annis of Omaha, NE. Also surviving are his sister, Marjorie Carol Annis of Wichita, his brother, John Annis (Lynn) of Drums, PA, and brother-in-law, Glenn Hirsch of Minneapolis, MN.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center, Oakley, with Phil Beesley officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakley Cemetery. Visitation will be on Friday, March 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Cultural Center. Memorials to the Oakley Country Chapel, Hospice Services of Northwest Kansas, and Logan County Healthcare Foundation may be sent in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, PO Box 221, Oakley 67748.

Online Guestbook www.kennedykosterfh.com

Verda O. Delaney was born November 15, 1938 on a farm south of Ness City, Kansas. She was the second of two children born to Lorin E. (Bub) and Ruby (Goss) Delaney. Verda attended rural Ness County schools and later graduated from Ness City High School in 1956.

Verda grew up helping her parents on the farm. She recalled many times how she helped her mom clean and dress chickens every year. She helped her dad with other farm chores and often talked about the old Ford Model A she drove down deeply rutted country roads on her way to school. Verda and her parents moved into Ness City during her senior year of high school.

Verda and Rex recalled how they formally met. One of Rex’s friends, Walt Rohr was dating Verda’s cousin Dillie Turley. According to Rex, Walt insisted he go with him to Ness City one Saturday night because he and Dillie thought Rex and Verda should meet. Verda Delaney and Rex Albin were married July 15, 1956 at the United Methodist Church in Ness City and celebrated 60 years of marriage in July 2016.

Verda and Rex’s family grew to include their children: Nancy, Diana, Terri, Bill and Chris. They were also the parents of two stillborn daughters: Connie Sue and Debra Alice.

Sewing, gardening, cooking and baking were all ways Verda spent lots of her time. Her daughters all remember their little school dresses made for them by their mother. Verda sewed due to necessity early on, and later as a cherished pastime. No one who visited her home at or near mealtime ever left hungry, even though she liked to tell people, “Well we don’t have much, so it won’t take you long to eat it.” Verda was a passionate, staunch supporter of her kids and grandkids. One of her granddaughters recalled receiving more than one stern Grandma Albin lecture about things that concerned her. Those lectures were usually followed by a hug and a reminder of how much she loved her. Verda was a member of the United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women in Quinter.

She is survived by her daughters Nancy Hargitt of Quinter, Diana (Lorne) Middleton of Gove, Terri (Bryan) Evans of Gove, and sons Bill Albin of Quinter and Chris McCullough of Russell, along with 19 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren who include: Grandchildren, Lauren (Garret) Press, Michael (Tayler Wellbrock) Hargitt, Alison (Dustin Little) Hargitt, Lindsey Middleton, Curtis Middleton, Dylan (Sarah) Shoemaker , Elizabeth Quenzer, Brittany (Drew Pilger) Middleton, Joshua Middleton, Logan (Kelsey Voss) Middleton, Lacey (Wes) Heddlesten Ashley Evans, Jayme (Thomas) Zimmerman, Stephanie Albin, Daniel (Missy) Albin, Kaylee (Daniel) Martin,  Alex (Marissa Haffner) Albin, Cierra Albin, Brady Albin. Great Grandchildren, Ryleigh Hargitt, Delaney Hargitt, Brigham Press, Nelly Press, Brody Burns, Kyla Burns, Chance Hargitt, Kassy Marable, Serenity Middleton, Claire Middleton, Caroline Middleton, Jordan Shoemaker, Carter Quenzer, Miah Quenzer, Collin Pilger, Kinlee Middleton, Rody Heddlesten, Emery Heddlesten, Keiston Evans, Hendrix Evans, Lyla Zimmerman, Remy Zimmerman, Eli Zimmerman, Owen Zimmerman, Olivia Albin, Payten Albin, Braxten Albin, Aubree Martin, Brendon Martin.

Verda was preceded in death by her husband Rex, by her parents Lorin and Ruby Delaney, her brother Donald Delaney, and two daughters: Connie Sue Albin and Debra Alice Albin.

Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at United Methodist Church, Quinter. Burial will be in the Baker Township Cemetery following the service.

Visitation will be Monday evening, from 5 to 7 at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Quinter United Methodist Women and Quinter Volunteer Ambulance Service. Donations to the memorials may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS  67752.

Condolences may be left for the family by signing the guest book at www.schmittfuneral.com

Donald Vistuba, 79, of Gorham, Kansas, died on Sunday, March 4, 2018, at his some surrounded by his loving family.

Services are pending at this time. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Glenn Leon Hackerott, 85, of Wichita, Kansas passed away Monday, February 26, 2018 at his home.

Glenn was born December 3, 1932 on the family farm near Alton, Kansas, the son of Herman and Emma (Ziegler) Hackerott. He grew up in the Alton area and graduated from Natoma High School. He also graduated from Ft. Hays State University with a degree in Accounting.

Glenn served his country in the US Marines. After his service, he returned to the Hays, Kansas area. He was an accountant for Standard Oil Company and lived in Hays, Kansas, Casper, Wyoming and Tulsa, Oklahoma. He was the owner and operator of Hackerott Dirt Moving. He attended Lutheran churches.

Glenn’s surviving family include two daughters, Cyndi Fairbank (Kim) of Wichita, Kansas and Janelle Strobel (Chris) of Avon, Indiana; three sons, Brian Hackerott of Ulysses, Kansas, Gregg Hackerott (Tamie) of Council Grove, Kansas and Kevin Hackerott (Kendall) of Wichita, Kansas; sister Lila Schroeder of Rising City, Nebraska; nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Vernon Hackerott.

Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M., Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the North Lutheran Cemetery north of Natoma, Kansas. Cremation has preceded the services. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Longtime Goodland, Kansas, resident Esther Kathryn Beard, 99, passed away on Friday, March 2, 2018 at the Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland.
Esther was born on February 24, 1919 in Beaver City, Nebraska, to John William and Mary Ellen (Cameron) Garey. She was an only child. She grew up in Beaver City and graduated from Beaver City High School in 1937.

On April 18, 1942, Esther married Almo Lee Beard in Beaver City. To this union, three children; Margaret, John and David were born. The family lived in Beaver City and Bertrand until 1957, when they then moved to Benkelman, Nebraska. In 1998, Esther moved from Benkelman, to Goodland.

Esther enjoyed traveling, quilting, card games, jigsaw puzzles, and most of all spending time with all her grandchildren.

Preceding her in death were her parents, and her husband Almo.

She is survived by her three children; Margaret Kaufman of Goodland, KS, John (Sandy) Beard of Apache Junction, AZ, and David (Jaci) Beard of Aurora, CO. She is also survived by ten grandchildren, seventeen great grandchildren and one great-great grandchild as well as a host of friends.

Memorial services will be held on Saturday, March 10, 2018 at 2:00 PM MT at the Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland, with Pastor Zach Anderson officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Beaver City Cemetery in Beaver City, Nebraska.

Memorial contributions are designated to the Esther Beard Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

Service arrangements are entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Robert Gene Hofer, 90, passed away Tuesday February 27, 2018 at Smith County Long Term Care in Smith Center, KS. He was a farmer/rancher.

Bob was born the son of Elmer & Anna (Steinman) Hofer on June 21, 1927 in Athol, KS. He attended Kansas State University until he joined the Navy. He married Shirley Cronn on June 11, 1949. Throughout his later years in life he enjoyed gardening and his cats.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Shirley after 59 years of marriage.

He is survived by his son Bill (Marge) Hofer of Cedar, KS; a daughter JoAnn (Bill) Guilfoyle of Colorado Springs, CO; 5 grandchildren, Elizabeth, Anna, Debra, Zane and Sean; 4 great grandchildren.

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Donald H. Vistuba, 79, of Gorham, Kansas, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2018 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Don was born December1, 1938 in Pawnee City, Nebraska, the son of Donald F. and Maytha K. (Jensen) Vistuba. Growing up Don and his family lived in Steinaur, Nebraska, Marysville, Kansas, Oketa, Kansas, Winifred, Kansas and then in 1953 his family moved to Gorham. He graduated from Gorham High School in 1957.

Don met, fell in love, and was united in marriage to Donna Tittel on October 12, 1958 in Milberger, Kansas. They made their home in Russell and Gorham before Don served his country in the U.S. Army during 1961 to 1963. During which they lived at Ft. Leonardwood in Missouri and Ft. Benning in Georgia. Then they returned to the Gorham area.

Don was a Lineman and later a Supervisor for Midwest Energy Company from 1955 to 1996. He was involved with the Gorham Fire Department from 1961 to 1999 and was the Fire Chief for over 11 years. He was a founding member and President of the Gorham Development Association, a founding member of the Butterfield Trail Auto Club and a founding member of the Gorham Community Church. Don enjoyed restoring old cars and motorcycles, fishing, golfing, boating, watching the Royals, playing Texas Hold’em, and traveling to Zapata, Texas during the winter with Donna. He loved teaching local children the song “Barley Boo”. He was a humorous person that loved to make friends and family laugh, attend car shows and always looking for a good bargain.

Don’s surviving family include his wife of 59 years, Donna of the home; three children, Jeff Vistuba of Frisco, Texas; Kristi Crumrine (Bob) of Olathe, Kansas and Jason Vistuba (Staci) of Overland Park, Kansas; sister, Colleen Hall (Richard) of Colorado Springs, Colorado; four grandchildren, Kirstin Crumrine, Tylor Crumrine, Jillian Vistuba and Ashlyn Vistuba. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Jim Vistuba.

Celebration of Don’s Life will be held at 10:30 AM Thursday, March 8, 2018 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell. Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Wednesday, March 7, 2018 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A Memorial has been established with the Gorham Community Church. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangement.

Sheryl M. Fuss, 75, of Hays, KS, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the Good Samaritan Society-Hays, KS. Funeral services are pending and will be announced at a later date.

Arrangements are by Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.

Jimmie L. Jeffery, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.

He was born on October 28, 1935 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, the son of Roy & Beth Hein Jeffery. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1960 moving from Wisconsin, he was a Paint Contractor and Roofer.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On March 24, 1956 he married Nathella McLaughlin in Merrillan, Wisconsin. She survives.

Survivors include his Wife – Nathella Jeffery of Scott City, Kansas, One Son – Wade & Shawn Jeffery of Hays, Kansas, Two Daughters – Jimalene & Randy Haddon Of Ellinwood, Kansas, Nathella & Calvin Humburg of Ness City, Kansas, Six Grandchildren and Three Great Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his Parents.

Memorial Services will be held at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2018 with the Rev. Robert Nuckolls presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Park Lane Nursing Home or Scott County Hospital in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

There will be no calling times.

Betty Jane (Barcus) Wagner, age 95, passed away Tuesday March 6, 2018 at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS. She was born the daughter of Ira (Ike) and Blanche (Dillon) Barcus on March 20, 1922 in Lebanon, Kansas. Betty attended Barefoot Nation, a one room school, then Portis schools through her sophomore year. She transferred to Smith Center for junior and senior years. It was at Smith Center High where she met her future husband, Junior (J.S.) Wagner. Betty and J.S. were married June 9, 1945 at Jacksonville, North Carolina. Betty and J.S. were blessed with three children, Nancy, James and Joel. Betty was a wonderful wife and mother. Betty was a cancer survivor in the 1950’s but never let the surgery or the after effects interfere with her devotion to family and community.

Betty was active in the church, legion auxiliary and school activities. She enjoyed gardening and baking. Her holiday meals were her pride and joy.

Betty is survived by her husband of 72 years (J.S.), daughter Nancy (John) Weber, Oakley KS, sons James (Susan), Topeka KS, Joel (Diane), Manhattan KS, and grandson Greg Wagner, Manhattan KS. Betty was preceded in death by her parents and grandson, Joey Weber.

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Marvin Dean Taylor was born on September 7, 1934 near Tasco, in Sheridan County, Kansas, to Orval and Bernice (Haynes) Taylor. He passed away on March 6, 2018 at the Sheridan County Long Term Care in Hoxie.

He grew up on a farm, and began doing chores and running the tractor at an early age. Whenever they weren’t working, Marvin and his brothers could be found playing football, basketball, or baseball, or pitching horseshoes. Marvin was educated in the schools of Sheridan County graduating from Sheridan Community High School with the class of 1952. Marvin attended and graduated from Kansas State University with a BS degree in Agriculture in 1957.

After a period of active duty in the US Army, he returned to the farm, and farmed in partnership with his father and his brother Harold, raising wheat, alfalfa, and feeding cattle. After their father’s retirement, Marvin and Harold continued farming in partnership. The partnership lasted more than sixty years.

He married his high school sweetheart, Kathleen Smith on August 21, 1953, and they attended Kansas State University together. They became the parents of Jeannine, Neil, and Daniel. After 55 years of marriage, Kathleen passed away. Marvin was later blessed by the companionship of Patricia Blair during the last five years of his life.

He is survived by children Jeannine of the home; Neil and wife Jolene, Overland Park, KS; and Daniel and wife Stacey, Olathe, KS; five grandchildren: Catherine Taylor, Anna Taylor, Scott Taylor, Matthew Taylor, and Emma Taylor; brothers Harold and wife Arvilla of Hoxie; Ralfe and wife Lorena of Payson, AZ; Larry and wife Brenda of Overland Park, KS; Keith and wife Paula of Overland Park, KS; brother-in-law Bob Smith of Westminster, CA; sister-in-law Shirley Taylor of Grand Junction, CO; brother-in-law Tom Wentz of Pasadena, CA; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathleen, his parents, sisters Ellen Mae and Ruby Smith, and brother Dale.

A funeral service will be held Saturday, March 10, 2018, at the Hoxie Presbyterian Church at 11:00 A.M. with Reverend Dixie Anders officiating. Interment will be in the Hoxie City Cemetery following the Service. Visitation will be held Friday, March 9, 2018, from 2:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. with family receiving friends from 6:00 P.M. until 7:30 P.M. at the Mickey-Leopold Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Sheridan County Benefit Walk, the Sheridan County Historical Society, or the Sheridan County Library. On-line condolences may be left at www.mickeyleopoldfuneral.com.

Jimmie L. Jeffery, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on October 28, 1935 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin, the son of Roy & Beth Hein Jeffery. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1960 moving from Wisconsin, he was a Paint Contractor and Roofer.

He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On March 24, 1956 he married Nathella McLaughlin in Merrillan, Wisconsin. She survives.

Survivors include his Wife – Nathella Jeffery of Scott City, Kansas, One Son – Wade & Shawn Jeffery of Hays, Kansas, Two Daughters – Jimalene & Randy Haddon Of Ellinwood, Kansas, Nathella & Calvin Humburg of Ness City, Kansas, Six Grandchildren and Three Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents.

Memorial Services will be held at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 10, 2018 with the Rev. Robert Nuckolls presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Park Lane Nursing Home or Scott County Hospital in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

There will be no calling times.

Geraldine “Jerry” Shaw, age 86, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Sheridan County Health Complex, Long Term Care, Hoxie, Kansas.  She was born September 27, 1931 in Quinter to M.A. and Osie (Stubbs)  Gillespie. 

Jerry was a 1949 graduate of Grainfield High School.  She was united in marriage to Curtis Shaw on June 19, 1949 in Wichita.  They were married for 51 years until his death on March 3, 2001.  For 54 years, Jerry worked as a bookkeeper for Shaw Motor Company.  She was a member of the Grainfield United Methodist Church and American Legion Auxiliary. She will be remembered for her kind spirit, quick wit, and sarcasm.

Survivors include a daughter, Jann (Herman) Zerr of Grainfield; a son, Gene Shaw of Grainfield; eight grandchildren, Brian (Silvia) Zerr of New York City, Brett Zerr of Chicago, Ryan Shaw of Oakley, Lee (Evan) Miller of Kansas City, Missouri, Miles (Tara) Shaw of Oakley, Dillon (Jamie) Shaw of Salina, Kyle Shaw of Grainfield, Dayna (Jonathan) Alexander of Garden City; and six great-grandchildren.  She is also survived by sisters-in-law, Loretta Shaw and Beulah Gillespie.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; three brothers, Jack, Bill, and Don Gillespie; and three sisters, Joy Coberly, Betty Priefert, and Shirley Verhoeff.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 10, 2018 at the United Methodist Church, Grainfield.  Burial will be in the Grainfield Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday evening, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Schmitt Funeral Home, Quinter.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Grainfield United Methodist Church, Grainfield American Legion, or Grainfield Opera House.  Contributions made to the organization may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 901 South Main, Quinter, KS  67752.

Condolences may be left online at www.schmittfuneral.com.