Phyllis Stuart, age 67, of Hays passed away Sunday, October 18, 2015 at Via Christi Village, Hays. She was born December 29, 1947 in Ellis, Kansas to Florian and Clara (Rohleder) Engel. She married Raymond Pfeifer October 28, 1967 and they had two sons, Todd and Cory. She then married Tyree Stuart on June 29, 1996. He preceded her in death September 10, 2010.

She graduated from Fort Hays State University in 1996 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Communications and a Master’s in Community Counseling. She also took pre-doctoral studies at Wichita State University. She was licensed in Kansas as a Licensed Professional Counselor. She and Tyree lived in Wichita for 15 years, where she taught at various colleges around Wichita as an adjunct instructor in Psychology and Sociology. She was also a therapist in the foster care field where her primary job was to reunite foster children with their biological parents when possible.

Phyllis was a member of the daughters of Isabella, American Counseling Association, After 5 Publicity Chairman, the Birthday Club, and sang with Gospel Singers at various assisted living centers around Hays. She also did volunteer work for CASA, Ronald McDonald House in Wichita, and Make-A-Wish. She was also a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Church in Hays.

She is survived by her sons, Todd Pfeifer and wife Tambra of Great Bend, KS and Dr. Cory Pfeifer of Dallas, TX; five grandchildren, Cody, Sierra, Marissa, Johanna and Erin all of Great Bend; siblings, Millie Karlin and Elgerine Gross both of Hays, Norma Sander of Great Bend, and Verlin Engel of Valley Center, CA as well as numerous nieces and nephews and her constant companion, Forty, her cocker spaniel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Clayton Engel and wife Carrie and Darrell Engel and wife Anita, and both maternal and paternal grandparents. In-laws, Wilmer Sander, Marvin F. Karlin, and Marvin F. Gross.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Thursday, October 22, 2015 at St. Nicholas of Myra Church in Hays. Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Hays.

Visitation will be Thursday 9 AM – 9:30 AM at the church. A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be Thursday at 9:30 at the church.

Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Ellis County Cancer Council or the Humane Society of the High Plains.

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

Hays area resident Robert Eugene Barnhart, age 51, passed away in the early morning hours of Friday, October 2, at his home in Ellis County, KS.

Born July 14, 1964 to Jerry and Carol (Baker) Barnhart, he was raised in Phillipsburg, Ks, graduating from Phillipsburg High School with the class of 1982.

Following graduation, he was the first of his family to go on and obtain a Bachelor’s degree, attending Fort Hays State University for Sociology.

Robert began his career as a Case Manager, working within the special needs community. He then became a co-owner/administrator for Sensitive Home Care in Liberal, Ks. Following this, he became an engineer in the area oil fields before finally working with Nex-Tech Wireless just prior to his death.

Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Carol in 2004.

Survivors include his father, Jerry of Okmulgee, Ok; a brother, Roger Barnhart and wife, Michelle of Ashland, Ks; a sister, Reva Myers and husband, Aaron of Beggs, Ok; and many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends that loved him very dearly.

A Celebration of Life Service for Robert will be held Friday, October 23, 2015 at 3 p.m. in Frontier Park on the NE side of Big Creek in Hays. The family wishes for friends to simply bring pictures and memories to share of Robert.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS  67661 is assisting with arrangements.

Corydon, Iowa, resident Arloa Eulala Gingles Clark passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines at the age of 86.

Arloa was united in marriage to Oran Clark on November 27, 1947 in Phillipsburg, Kansas.   He preceded her in death in 1999.

Survivors include children: Regina Rae Hook (Don) of Centerville, Daren Allan Clark (Sandy) of Leeds, Alabama, Dale Jay Clark (Joetta) of Corydon, sisters in law, Geneva Gingles of Logan, Kansas, Pauline Clark of Davenport, Iona Clark of New Port Richey, Florida, 11 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, 15 great-great grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Graveside services will be held at the Fairview Cemetery in Phillipsburg, Kansas at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, October 22, 2015 with Pastor Lew Van Der Wege officiating.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until service time Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS.

Online condolences may be shared at www.olliffboeve.com.

Phillipsburg resident Marlin D. Bates passed away Tuesday, September 22, 2015 at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 58.

Marlin was born March 5, 1957 in Norton, Kansas the son of Martin B. & Margaret D. (Long) Bates. He was employed at the Rangeland Coop in Phillipsburg.

He was united in marriage to Laura Lee Hill on February 14, 1991. She preceded him in death on October 26, 1996.

He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Marvin Bates.

Survivors include three sisters, Marie Berls of Oberlin, Kansas, Martha Bennett of Meriden, Iowa and Marilyn Dial of Norton, Kansas; as well as, many nieces & nephews.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. in the St. Joseph Catholic Church in New Almelo, KS. Inurnment will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery, New Almelo.

Friends may sign the register book from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2015 at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Second Chance Homeless Pet Society, Norton, KS c/o Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.

Phillipsburg resident Marguerite Jane Wallace passed away Monday, Oct. 19, 2015 at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg, KS at the age of 85.

She was born in Phillips County on October 16, 1930, the daughter of James & Hazel (Rumbaugh) Rowland. Her husband, Alfred Dean “Bud” Wallace, preceded her in death on April 23, 2013.

She is survived by her daughters, Connie Hanke of Phillipsburg and Peggy Toler of Colorado Springs, CO; one sister, Eileen Bohl of Phillipsburg; 4 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. Memorial services will be held Friday, Oct. 23, at 10:30 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg.

Friends may sign the book on Thursday, Oct. 22, from noon – 9 p.m. at the funeral home, with the family greeting friends from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. that evening.

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

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

Vance Robinson Paschal, age 99, of Bullhead City Arizona, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2015 at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center.

He was born on February 20, 1916 in Luray, Kansas the son of Clyde and Blanche Paschal. Raised on a farm, Vance graduated in 1934 from Luray High School. Vance eventually moved to Los Angeles where he worked for the Douglas Aircraft Company for over 25 years as Assistant Production Manager of A-4-A/B Attack Aircraft.

At his retirement he was the Manager of Military Contracts, Scheduler and Change Control. He was married to Mildred Paschal in 1941 and for the next 68 years they were inseparable. He was an avid softball player, playing for the Douglas Aircraft Company fast-pitch softball team for most of his career.

In addition, he loved to work on old cars and fully restored a 1940 Ford Coup. After retirement Vance and Mildred moved to Bullhead City, AZ where he spent his time camping, hunting, fishing and enjoying his friends and family.

Vance was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred; son, Michael; parents, Clyde and Blanche Paschal; his sisters Yvonne, Irene and Wilmetta and his brother Dwight.

Vance is survived by his step-son, LeMoyne (Connie) Truesdell; brother, Darrel Paschal; daughter-in-law, Marsha Paschal; grandchildren, Julie Truesdell, James (Sharon) Truesdell, and Jeffery (Lisa) Truesdell, Mark Paschal – Michelle (Jason) Harmon; great-grandchildren, Steven and David Truesdell.

A special thanks to his caregiver, Vearsa Stevens, Dr. Malik, all the nurses and support personnel
at Western Arizona Regional Medical Center in Bullhead City.

A graveside memorial service will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Saturday, October 31, 2015 at the Vincent Cemetery North of Luray, Kansas with Pastor Les Rye officiating. Cremation has preceded the memorial service. There will be no visitation or gathering before the graveside memorial service. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas is in charge of the memorial service.

Donations in lieu of flowers may be sent to St. Vincent De Paul, 780 Marina Blvd., Bullhead City, Ariz. 86442.

Gene Verlon Miller, 74, of Russell, Kansas, died on Friday, October 16, 2015, at the Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell.

Gene was born on July 06, 1941, on the family farm in Dorrance, Kansas, the son of David and Ruth (Cook) Miller.  He grew up in the Dorrance and Russell area and attended school in Dorrance and achieved his high school diploma from the Chicago Home School program.

As a young man he joined the United States Army and was stationed at Ft. Riley Military Base in Ft. Riley, Kansas. He met, fell in love, and was united in marriage to Joan Esther Lebsack on December 28, 1981, at the St. John Lutheran Church in Russell.  He worked for the Sanitation Department for the City of Russell and retired from the city after 34 years of service.

He was a longtime member of St. John Lutheran Church in Russell. He was known to be a very private person and referred to as “Mr. Clean” because he loved doing yard work and took great satisfaction in helping keep the community clean. He also enjoyed performing odd jobs for people in the community, nature watching and he loved his dogs. He also enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Gene is survived by his wife of 33 years, Joan Miller of the home, step daughter Carla Jo Kontour of Russell; stepsons Dale Henry and wife Doreen of Greeley, Colorado and Michael Henry of Colby, Kansas; brothers Gerald Miller of Great Bend, Kansas and Gaylon Miller and wife Brenda of Hutchinson, Kansas; many grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

He was preceded by his parents, grandparents and many aunts and uncles.

A celebration of Gene’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell with John Dumler, PMA officiating.

Cremation will follow the services and a private burial will take place at a later date.  Viewing and visitation will take place from 9:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at the mortuary with family present to greet guests from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday evening.

Memorials may be given to the Russell County Veterans Memorial and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Dr. Robert Leland (Bob) Birbeck passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the Russell Regional Hospital.  A former resident of Hays, he had resided at Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell for the past eleven months.

He was born in Gentry County, MO on May 14, 1926, the second of five children to Ray and Mollie (Evans) Birbeck.  He grew up on the family farm and attended elementary grades in a rural one-room schoolhouse.  He graduated from high school in King City, MO and after serving in the Army Air Corps during World War II, he continued his educational pursuits at Northwest Missouri State College. He completed his education at the University of Missouri in Kansas City earning the degree, Doctor of Dental Sciences.  He maintained active dental practices in both St. Joseph and Springfield, MO.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Lester Ray and Herbert Evans.  He is survived by a son, Billy Ray, and a daughter, Marsha; two sisters, Mary June (Jack) Bush and Virginia Mae (Virgil) Howe; and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be 11 AM Thursday at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery in WaKeeney, Kansas with military honors courtesy of the Hays VFW.

Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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

Tony “Red” Pfeifer Jr., 84, Hays, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at his home.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Friday, October 23, 2015 at the St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 E. 13th Street, Hays. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 pm on Thursday at the church. A parish vigil service will be at 7:00 pm on Thursday at the church.

A complete obituary will be announced by Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.

Murl Loyd Eitel, age 91, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2015 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on January 2, 1924 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Murl and Caroline Geist Eitel. A lifetime Scott City resident, he was a farmer and a US Navy Veteran of World War II.

He was a member of the VFW of Scott City, Kansas.

On August 18, 1944 he married Willidean “Deanie” Burkhead in Scott City, Kansas. She passed away on November 3, 2006 in Scott City, Kansas.

Survivors include Four Sons – Dan & Claudette Eitel of Hardy, Arkansas, Curtis Eitel of Scott City, Kansas, Vick & Sandy Eitel of Scott City, Kansas, Rod & Sue Eitel of Scott City, Kansas, Three Daughters – Karen & Dale Holterman of Scott City, Kansas, Connie Ramsey of Scott City, Kansas, Tammy Otterstetter of Pen Rose, Colorado, One Sister – Shirley Rempe of Roswell, New Mexico, Twenty One Grandchildren and Twenty Nine Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Wife, One Daughter – Nixie Ann Eitel, One Brother – Marvin Eitel and One Grandson – Joshua Otterstetter.

Graveside Services will be held at the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas at 10:00 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2015 with Larry Taylor presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Park Lane Nursing Home in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Tony “Red” Pfeifer Jr., 83, Hays, died Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at his home following a lengthy illness of Parkinson’s disease. 

He was born December 1, 1931 in Hays to Tony and Regina (Beilman) Pfeifer.  He married Geraldine Brull September 10, 1955 at St. Joseph’s Church in Hays. He graduated from Hays High School in 1951 and from Fort Hays State University with a Masters and a Specialist degree.

He was drafted into the United States Army S.C.A.R.W.A.F. in October of 1952 from Tifton, Georgia, where he was playing professional baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals farm club. After completing basic training and constructional engineer training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, he was shipped overseas and spent one year with Company B, 840th Engineer Battalion on an inspection team and traveled all over Korea and Japan. Corporal (E-4) Pfeifer received the United States Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, with Bronze Service Stars, National Defense Service Medal, and the Good Conduct Medal.  In August 1954, he received a medal and honorable discharge at Camp Carson, Colorado, and was transferred into the Army Reserve until 1959.

He taught and coached in the Victoria Schools 32 years and 1 year at Hays Middle School.  In addition to his family and students, he loved baseball and music.  He played baseball for the Hays Larks and the Victoria Eagles.  He played the accordion and founded The Pfeifer Dance Band, entertaining at many weddings and parties.  After retiring, he and his father-in-law provided musical entertainment for senior citizens.

He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and was a lifetime member of the VFW, American Legion and the NEA.
He is survived by his wife of the home and five sons:  Anthony (Karla Reed), Tim (Karen) Terry(Cathy), Danny, Dave (Kristen); nine grandchildren:  Nathan, Nicholas, Samie, Abby (Ryan), Ryan J., Anna, Isabelle, Tanner, Caleb; and one great-granddaughter, Ella Rose Pfeifer; two brothers:  Norman “Raschi”, Hays, Ken (Sharon), Phoenix; two sisters:  Harriet (Wes) Nicholson, Topeka and Betty Lou Rife, Denver and a special caregiver Sister Rita.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters:  Agnes (Hilly) Schumacher and Mary (Ed) Geist.

Funeral Services will be at 10:00 on Friday, October 23, 2015 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 E. 13th, Hays.  Burial with military honors will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery.   Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday and from 9 am until service time Friday, all at the church.  A parish vigil service will be at 7:00 pm on Thursday at the church.   

Memorials are suggested to the Robert J. Dole VA Medical Center Home Based Primary Care, Hospice of Hays Medical Center, or St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church in care of the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street. 

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

Boonville, MO- Pauline G. Sander, age 102, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the Lakeview Nursing Center in Booneville, MO.

Services will be 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 26, 2015 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas. Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601 is in charge of arrangements. A full obit will follow in Thursday’s paper

Condolences can be sent via email to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net.

Lifelong Phillipsburg resident Nancy Ann McDermed passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, KS at the age of 78.

She was born August 29, 1937 in Phillipsburg the daughter of William Eugene & Doris Marie (Atkins) Tackwell.
She was united in marriage to Roy F. “Frank” McDermed on May 19, 1957 in Phillipsburg, KS. He preceded her in death on January 13, 2013.

Survivors include her 5 daughters, Peggy Fabin & husband, Tom, Marla McDermed, Connie Capps & husband, Melvin, Kelli Brandon & husband, Jack, & Kandi McDermed all of Phillipsburg; a brother, Bill Tackwell & wife, Dee of Hastings, NE; sister Vickie Barg & husband, Loren of Lincoln, NE; 6 grandchildren; and 9 great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 26, 2015 at the Fairview Cemetery, Phillipsburg with Jay Brandon officiating.

Mrs. McDermed will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Saturday and Sunday in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, 1115 2nd Street, Phillipsburg, KS 67661.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Phillips County Health Systems or Meals on Wheels. Online condolences to www.olliffboeve.com.

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

Boonville, MO. — Pauline G. Sander, age 102, former Victoria, Kansas resident, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the Lakeview Nursing Center in Boonville, MO.

She was born August 8, 1913, in Liebenthal, Kansas to Frank L and Anna Marie (Riedel) Herman. She married S.A. “Tony” Sander on September 20, 1948 in Victoria, Kansas. He died on December 9, 1972.

She worked in doctors offices, St. John’s Nursing Home and lived on the farm northwest of Victoria. She attended grade school and high school in Spearville, Kansas. After the death of her husband she moved to Victoria in 1972 and was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas. In 2005 she and her daughter moved to Boonville, Missouri to be with her son and daughter-in-law.

Survivors include her son, Joe Sander and wife, Mona, her daughter, Verline Sander, all of Boonville, MO; four grandchildren, Jason Sander and wife, Lindsay, Pflugerville, TX; Troy Sander and wife, Kim, Cedar Park, TX; Amy Rapp and husband, Chris, Morgan Keys and husband, Josh, all of Boonville, MO; and nine great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Wilbert Herman and Leonard Herman; and two sisters, Lydia Sander and Leona Heimerman.

Services will be 10:30 A.M. Monday, October 26, 2015 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas. Burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service will be at 6:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s Mortuary of Hays and from 9:00 to 10:30 A.M. Monday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis Victoria, Kansas.

Memorials to The Basilica of St. Fidelis or Dementia Foundation. Condolences can be sent via
email to clinesmortuary@eaglecom.net.

Jordan Hughes Brady, 1, Hays, died Wednesday, October 21, 2015 at the Wesley Medical Center in Wichita.

He was born September 23, 2014 in Hays the son of Bryan R. and Courtney S. (Hughes) Brady. He was a member of St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church and he loved his brother and sister, the outdoors and music. He spread joy to everyone he met and was quick to share his sweet demeanor and smile.

Survivors include his parents, Hays, a brother Jake Brady and a sister Josie Brady, both of Hays, grandparents Charlie and Susie Hughes of Olathe and Bob and Jana Brady of Johnson, Kansas, great grandmother Marjorie Nairn of Johnson, KS, aunts and uncles, Aaron and Rebecca Brady and Kelly Brady, all of Hays and Kyle and Kyla Brady of Amarillo, TX, and cousins Jackson Brady of Amarillo and Evan Brady of Hays.

He was preceded in death by a great grandfather Archie Nairn, great grandparents Cap and Milly Bremer, Chub and Nada Hughes, and J.R. and Eleanor Brady.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 am on Monday, October 26, 2015 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church, 2901 E. 13th, Hays. Burial will be in the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 8:00 pm on Sunday and from 9:00 am until service time, all at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church. A parish vigil service will be at 6:30 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00, both on Sunday at the church.

Memorials are suggested to Holy Family Elementary School or to the church, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Barbara J. Foos, age 84, of Hutchinson (formerly of WaKeeney) passed away October 23, 2015 at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney is handling arrangements.

Shirley J. Smith, age 81, of WaKeeney (formerly of Collyer) passed away Friday, October 23, 2015 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital, WaKeeney.

Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney is handling arrangements.

Ruth Aline Harvey, age 87, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2015 at the Salina Regional Health Center in Salina, Kansas.  She was born December 29, 1927 in Anita, Iowa to Carl H. and Bertha (Krejci) Daubendiek.  She married Russell Harvey on September 20, 1946 in Jefferson, Iowa. He preceded her in death November 7, 2012.

Ruth was the Director Emeritus of the West Iowa Telephone Company. She enjoyed playing bridge with friends and vacationing with her husband in Surprise, AZ.

Ruth was a loving mother of her three daughters, Stephany Harvey (Michael Thrasher) of Independence, IA, Susan (Ray) Winchester of Gibbon, NE and Kathleen (Arnie Whaley) Harvey of Russell, KS; a brother, Joe Daubendeck of San Marcos, TX; grandchildren,Robert Espe of  Iowa City, IA, James  (Kristin) Winchester of Gibbon, NE, Jake (Christina) Winchester of Denver, CO, Kristie (Scott) Crane of Avondale, AZ and Luke (Mary) Harvey of Edgerton, KS, and 7 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

It was Ruth’s request that no services be held, and that her body be donated to assist in medical education to The Mayo Foundation in Rochester, MN.

LeRoy Edgar Hoffman, age 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 at Goodland Regional Medical Center in Goodland, Kansas. Leroy was born May 1, 1937 in Tribune, Kansas, the son of Jay Arthur & Hazel Irene (Thon) Hoffman. He had been a resident at Bethesda Place in Hays, Kansas since 1981 moving to Golden West in Goodland, Kansas in 2004.

LeRoy was of the Baptist Faith. LeRoy loved being outdoors and woodworking projects at Bethesda Place and tool sheds at Golden West until his retirement in 2010. LeRoy will be missed by all that knew him.

LeRoy’s surviving family includes-

Six siblings-

Jay Hoffman- Hays, Kansas

David Hoffman- Hays, Kansas

Lewis & Wanda Hoffman- Tribune, Kansas

Evelyn & Dan Wright- Scott City, Kansas

Darlene Turley- Dodge City, Kansas

Donna & Randy Johnson- Salina, Kansas

His Companion-

Cindy Staab- Hays, Kansas

And a host of nieces, nephew and friends.

His parents, a sister, Mary Hoffman and his brother and sister-in-law, Harold & Brenda Hoffman preceded him in death.

Private Funeral Services will be held at a later date in Tribune, Kansas.

Burial will be in Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas

Friends may call from Noon until 8:00 pm Sunday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to Bethesda Place in care of the funeral home.

Chester Dinkel, age 54 of Ellis passed away Saturday, October 24, 2015.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Wednesday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis
Visitation will be Tuesday 6 pm – 8 pm with a parish vigil and rosary service at 7 pm all at the church.

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