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Month: February 2019

Melvin Herman Aufdemberge

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Melvin Herman Aufdemberge, 89, of Lincoln, KS, passed away Monday, February 18, 2019, in Hays. He was born August 25, 1929, in Lincoln, KS, to Ernest W. and Leona (Achterberg) Aufdemberge.

Left to celebrate his life include: sons Alan Aufdemberge, of Lincoln, Michael (Laurie) Aufdemberge, of Bennington, Gary (Karen) Aufdemberge, of Wamego; brother, C.T. (Mary) Aufdemberge, of Flagstaff, AZ; sister, Bernita Krumbach, of Lincoln; sister-in-law, Beverly Aufdemberge, of North Hills, CA; 8 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, spouse, Barbara J. Feldt, brother, Orval Aufdemberge, and daughter-in-law, Vicki Aufdemberge.

Visitation: 1-7:00 P.M. Friday, March 1, at Hall Chapel, Lincoln, with family receiving friends 5-7:00 P.M.

Service: 10:30 A.M. Saturday, March 2, at St. John Lutheran Church, Lincoln, with interment following in St. John Lutheran Cemetery.

La Crosse man wins $20,000 playing Kansas Lottery

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Philip Likens

Winning ticket sold at Great Bend Casey’s

Kansas Lottery

Philip Likens of La Crosse has a particular strategy when buying instant tickets, and this time his plan paid off with a $20,000 win when he played the $2 Double Bonus Crossword!

“I always buy two of whatever tickets I’m getting,” said Likens. “This time I bought $18 worth of tickets, but only two of each kind. When we get home with the tickets, I’ll take one and my wife will take the other, and then we’ll scratch the tickets together.”

Likens explained he miscounted the number of words on his crossword ticket at first and his wife, Gretchen, figured out how much they had actually won.

“I only counted eight words at first, and I was pretty excited for $500! She’s the one who recounted and figured out how many words we had, and how much the ticket was worth. I still don’t believe it,” he said.

The Likens family was already planning a vacation, so their big win comes at the perfect time.

“We were planning a cruise for us and our daughters for this year. We will probably use some of the winnings to pay for the trip, and put the rest into savings for now,” said Likens.

The winning ticket was sold at Casey’s General Store 1905 at 1315 10th Street in Great Bend. There are still six $20,000 top prizes left in the $2 Double Bonus Crossword instant scratch game, as well as thousands in other cash prizes.

Faye Eleanor Meitl

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Faye Eleanor Meitl was born November 18, 1928 in Oberlin, KS to Guy and Helen (Vermillion) Votapka. She passed away February 20, 2019 in Oberlin, KS at the age of 90.

Faye grew up in Oberlin and graduated from Oberlin High School in 1946. Before getting married, Faye worked at the State Capital in Topeka. Then she moved to Oberlin to work at the Court House, where she met Sylvester. Faye married Sylvester Meitl on October 24, 1951 in Leoville, KS. She later worked at the Oberlin Dairy as a bookkeeper in 1973. From marriage to her retirement she was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church of Leoville, where she was a CCD teacher and Eucharist Minister. After retirement, Faye transferred her membership to the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Oberlin, where she continued to be a Eucharist Minister until Sylvester became ill. She enjoyed crocheting, painting and watching FOX News.

Faye is survived by her sons: Mark (Leta) Meitl of Dresden, KS and Kevin Meitl of Oberlin, KS; daughters: Mary Lou Carrico of Yukon, OK and Julie Meitl of Yukon, OK; sister, Norma Anderson of Oberlin, KS; grandchildren: Alexis, John, Sammy, Caleb, Rhiannon, Katie, Kendra, Kelly, Jamie, Joshua, Jon, Austin and Mara and 20 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Sylvester; daughter, Susan Meitl; great grandchild; brothers: Chuck, Dale, Neil and Howard Votapka; infant sister, Mary Louise Votapka and son-in-law, Jimmy Carrico.

Mass of Christian Burial will be 2:00 pm Thursday, February 28, 2019 at the Immaculate Conception Church in Leoville, KS. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Leoville. Visitation will be from 12 noon – 7:30 pm Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at Pauls Funeral Home, Oberlin, KS, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 – 7:30 pm. A Rosary will be said at 7:30 pm following the visitation. A second visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 pm before the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church of Leoville or the Sacred Heart Catholic Church of Oberlin. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Ermadean Marie Zimmerman

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Ermadean Marie Zimmerman, 80, passed away Feb. 25, 2019, surrounded by her loving family at Almost Home, Great Bend. She was born Aug. 6, 1938 at LaCrosse to Otto & Edith (Stremel) Herman. She married Percy Zimmerman Feb. 21, 1955 at LaCrosse. He died October 1, 1988.

Coming from Spearville in 1968. She was a member of the Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose. She loved gardening, shopping, cooking and baking and especially loved her grandkids.

She was housekeeping and laundry supervisor for Integrated Health Services for 40 years.

Survivors include, two sons, Rick Zimmerman and wife Glenda and Ray Zimmerman and wife Donna, both of Great Bend; two daughters, Debby Uthe of Great Bend and Amy Dalton and husband Brian of Albert; 14 grandchildren, Rick, Jr., Ryan, Shawna, Robert, Nicole, Brandi, Sara, Cory, Lakyn, Hunter, Garrett, Rick, Rodger, and Shannon; and 21 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Percy Zimmerman; a son, Randy Zimmerman; 2 great-granddaughters, Emily Liles and Keri Zimmerman; son-in-law, Curt Uthe; and two brothers, Melvin Herman and Dennis Herman.

Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 28, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home, with Altar Society Rosary at 4:00 p.m. and Vigil Service at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Mar. 1, 2019 at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Ted Stoecklein presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to Kans for Kids, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

James Joseph Pfeifer

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James Joseph Pfeifer, 70, died February 24, 2019, at his home in Olmitz. He was born February 15, 1949, in La Crosse, Kansas, the son of Celestin and Monica (Stecklin) Pfeifer. James attended schools in La Crosse, Kansas. He was a jack of all trades and had worked for an oil company, Venture Corporation, Marmie Ford, and Theis Packing. He loved to tinker and worked as a carpenter for a while. He did repairs to his home and would refinish furniture. He especially loved fishing and boating.

He is survived by children; Pam Kreutzer and husband Doug of Hays, Tarasa Miller and husband Shaun of Hoisington, and Heather Crist of Great Bend; brother, Leone Arthur Pfeifer and wife Sheryl of Wichita; twin sister, Virginia Marie Hein of Hoisington; an uncle and aunt, Joe and Helen Pfeifer of Hays; brother-in-law, Robert Banks of Grove, OK; and nine grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Tamera Ann Pfeifer, and sisters, Norma Jean Banks and Carol Ann Delgado.

Rosary will be 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Friends may sign the book only as cremation has taken place.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m., Friday, March 1, 2019, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Father Anselm Eke, MSP presiding. Inurnment will follow in Hoisington Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the James Pfeifer Funeral Expense Fund in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Leah R. Crowley

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Leah R. Crowley, age 58, passed away on Monday, February 25th 2019 at Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, KS. She was born on February, 21st 1961 to parents Don and Mary (Fuller) Ellis.

She married Kim A. Crowley on June, 6th 1981 in Dighton, KS. Leah worked as a beloved caregiver and CNA for many years. She enjoyed drawing, music, arts and crafts and generally wasn’t afraid to jump in and help on a variety of projects. She also loved spoiling her grand babies and hanging out together with friends and family.

She will be deeply missed by many. Survivors include 3 daughters; Melissa Cole of Dighton, Allie and Matt Martin of Stockton and Nickie Martin of Dighton. Also 10 grand children; Emily, Lindsey and Aaron Cole, James, Lydia, Samuel, Lila and Hannah Martin. Gabriel and Jeremiah Martin. One sister Mary Kay Kauffman of Garden City and adored Niece Donalda Martinez also of Garden City.

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Audrey L. Macke

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Audrey L. Macke, age 63, of WaKeeney, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019.

Funeral service will be 2:00 p.m., Saturday, March 2, 2019, at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

There will be a short visitation one hour prior to service at the funeral home.

IN LIEU OF FLOWERS, memorial contributions are suggested to Audrey Macke Memorial Fund. Donations to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

‘Barefoot in the Park’ coming to Fort Hays State

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FHSU University Relations

For four days, three performances and a matinee, “Barefoot in the Park” is coming to Fort Hays State University beginning on Thursday, Feb. 28.

The doors will open at 7 p.m. and curtains will open at 7:30 p.m. through Saturday, March 2, at Felten-Start Theatre. Sunday’s matinee performance begins at 2:30 p.m.

Premiering in 1963, the play follows newlyweds Corie and Paul Bratter’s adventure moving into their first apartment after coming home from their honeymoon. Corie is romantic, impulsive and enthusiastic, while her husband, Paul, is a stuffy young attorney more concerned with his legal career than with honeymoon bliss.

“Hilarious and clever, it firmly established Simon as a master of comedy with his witty one-liners and snappy dialogue,” said Tomme Williams, instructor of music and theatre.

The play opened on Broadway in 1963 and closed in 1967 after 1,530 performances. It was nominated for three 1964 Tony Awards, where it won the award for Best Director (Dramatic).

Tickets are $15 for the public and $10 for senior citizens. They are available for purchase at the Student Service Center or at the door.

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