Frances A. Wilson, age 98 of Hays, Kansas passed away Saturday, October 26, 2019 at Brookdale of Hays.
There will be no services with inurnment taking place in the Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, Kansas 67601
Duane V. “Arkie” Belisle, age 91, of Damar, Kansas passed away Friday, October 25, 2019 at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville, Kansas. He was born January 22, 1928 in Damar to Arthur and Cordelia (Brin) Belisle. On April 15, 1951 he married Patricia Newell at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar.
Duane owned Belisle Decorating which specialized in commercial and residential painting. He was a US Army veteran serving in WWII. He was a member of St. Joseph Church and the 4th degree Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed fishing, camping, gardening, square dancing, playing pool “snooker” in league play traveling to different communities.
He is survived by his wife Patricia of Damar; a son, Paul Belisle and wife Mary of Damar; three daughters, Donna Towns and husband Michael of Palco, Christy Seib and husband Jake of Ness City and Lisa Belisle and Cammi Raab of Overland Park; ten grandchildren, Sarah, Joshua, Mark, Eric, Rachel, Aaron, Ashly, Brent, Karen and Brooke as well as twenty five great grandchildren. Duane’s family would like to say a special thank you to his caregivers, Bertha, Connie and Mary for the compassion and care they provided.
He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren, Amber Seib and Blake Munsch; a brother, Delmer Belisle and two sisters, Anna Mae Normandin and Sharyl Moos.Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Damar. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be Monday 5 PM – 8 PM and Tuesday 9:30 AM until service time all at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Damar.
A combined parish vigil and rosary service will be Monday at 7 PM at the church.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph Church or Masses.
Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.
Condolences may be sent by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]
Darrell Wayne Snyder, La Crosse, Kansas, passed away Thursday, October 24, 2019.
Services are pending with the Janousek Funeral Home, La Crosse, Kansas.
Jean has been a Great Bend resident since 1964. She was a homemaker, member of the First United Methodist Church, Delta Delta Delta Sorority of Kansas State University and the PEO of Great Bend. She enjoyed baking, knitting, reading, and was a great sports fan. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
Survivors include one son Brad Rumble and his wife Karen of Gladstone, Mo; two grandchildren Rachelle Gordon and her husband Kevyn of Lee’s Summit, Mo; Kenzie Peace and her husband Joel of Kansas City, Mo; three great- grandchildren Lynley and Leah Gordon and Lucas Peace. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter Debra Ann Rumble and brother Gary Antenen. She is also survived by her special friend and companion, Kermit Huxman of Ransom.
The family would like to express its utmost appreciation to Bettina Devine and Becky Williams for the loving care they provided Jean.
Memorial services will be held at 1:30 pm November 4, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home with Pastor Morita Truman officiating. Inurnment will follow at Great Bend Cemetery. No visitation will be held as cremation as taken place.
In lieu of flowers the family request that memorials be given to St Jude’s Children Hospital, in care of Bryant Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent and notice viewed at www.bryantfh.net
Ann Jane “Annie” Schenk, 60, entered the gates of heaven with her beloved husband of 40 years, Richard, passing away October 20, 2019, in Angel Fire, NM. Annie was born March 3, 1959, at Great Bend, to Robert “Bob” and Lois (Ehly) Linsner. Annie married Richard Schenk August 18, 1979, in Olmitz, Kansas.
Annie, a Great Bend resident since 1988, moving from Olmitz, and growing up in Hoisington, was a homemaker and “Mother” to everyone she met. She was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Altar Society, and P.E.O, holding many leadership positions. Annie served her Church and community, being involved with 100 People Who Care Barton County and the Holy Family School Grandfriend program. Annie enjoyed playing cards and Bunco, gardening, and canning peaches and pickles.
In the tradition of German Catholic weddings, Rick and Annie could not resist leading the Grand March, being called on more than one could count. They both loved spending time at their cabin at Kanopolis Lake, where they served on the Yankee Run HOA board, traveling, especially taking trips with five other couples, making cherished memories for many years, and spending time with their grandchildren.
Survivors include three daughters, Allyce Hansford and husband Michael of Prairie Village, Amanda Pfannenstiel of Hays, and Briana Schenk of Russell; two grandchildren, Kolter Pfannenstiel and Kimber Pfannenstiel; four brothers, Larry Linsner and wife Charlotte of Walker, Jim Linsner and wife Shiela of Wichita, Joe Linsner of Great Bend, and Patrick Linsner of Great Bend; two sisters, Pam Redetzke and husband Norman of Salina, and Rhonda Herman and husband Don of Wichita; and one sister-in-law, Margie Linsner of Wichita. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bob and Lois Linsner; one brother, Robert “Bobby” Linsner, Jr.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Noon, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Visitation will be Noon to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. An Altar Society Rosary will be held at 4:00 p.m. and a Vigil with Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, both at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Memorials may be given to Prince of Peace Parish or Golden Belt Community Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.
Richard Joseph “Rick” Schenk, 65, entered the gates of heaven with his beloved wife of 40 years, Annie, passing away October 20, 2019, in Angel Fire, NM. Rick was born Apr. 14, 1954 at Great Bend, to Bernard Richard and Mary Jo (Riedel) Schenk. Rick married Ann Jane “Annie” Linsner Aug. 18, 1979, at Olmitz, Kansas.
Rick, a resident of Great Bend since 1988 moving from Olmitz, was the C.E.O. of Community Bank of the Midwest. Rick was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Patrick Catholic Church, 4th Degree Knights of Columbus Council #2100, Olmitz, EAA flight club, Young Eagles Association and enjoyed men’s card group.
Rick served his Church and community, being involved with 100 People Who Care Barton County, Barton County Fair Board, serving as treasurer for more than 20 years, and the Holy Family School Grandfriend program. Rick enjoyed flying his Piper Commanche and was a volunteer pilot for Angel Flights. He was considered a “jack of all trades” and a master of “Dad jokes” and pranks.
In the tradition of German Catholic weddings, Rick and Annie could not resist leading the Grand March, being called on more than one could count. They both loved spending time at their cabin at Kanopolis Lake, where they served on the Yankee Run HOA board, traveling, especially taking trips with five other couples, making cherished memories for many years, and spending time with their Grandchildren.
Survivors include three daughters, Allyce Hansford and husband Michael of Prairie Village, Amanda Pfannenstiel of Hays, and Briana Schenk of Russell; two grandchildren, Kolter Pfannenstiel and Kimber Pfannenstiel; mother, Mary Jo Schenk of Great Bend; two brothers, Brother Mark Schenk, OFMCAP, of Denver, and Greg Schenk and wife Kim of Great Bend; and one sister, Denise Hunt and husband Pat of Laguna Hills, Cal. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Richard Schenk; and infant sister, Geralyn Schenk.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Noon, Saturday, Nov. 2, 2019, at St. Patrick Catholic Church, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Visitation will be Noon to 9:00 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., at Bryant Funeral Home. An Altar Society Rosary will be held at 4:00 p.m. and a Vigil with Knights of Columbus Rosary at 7:00 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1, 2019, both at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Memorials may be given to Prince of Peace Parish or Golden Belt Community Foundation, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.
Rita Mildred Doll, 95, passed away Oct. 25, 2019, at Holiday Resort Health and Rehabilitation, Salina. She was born Oct. 10, 1924, at Claflin, to Frank and Louise (Zecha) Miller. Rita married Gerald Doll June 18, 1951, at Claflin. He died Nov. 2, 1981.
Rita, a long-time resident of Claflin, was a homemaker and child care provider. She was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, Altar Society, and former member of Daughters of Isabella. She was a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary and enjoyed bowling, belonging to many bowling teams over the years.
Survivors include two sons, Barry Doll and wife Laurie of Salina and Craig Doll and wife Annie of Norman, Okla.; one daughter Anita Taylor of Tucson, Ariz.; three sisters, Roberta Prosser of Hoisington, Teresa Dolechek of Hoisington and Marie Hoss of Claflin; nine grandchildren, Erin Huff and husband Eric, Hagan Doll, Dillon Doll and wife Paige, Jared Doll, Kathryn Doll, Hannah Doll, Maggie Doll, Luke Doll, Kelsey Doll; and four great grandchildren, Kloe Huff, Gabriel Huff, Daniel Huff and Priscilla Doll. She was preceded in death by one son, Tom Doll; two brothers, Martin Miller and Bill Miller; and two sisters, Doris Smith and Leona Leiker.
Mass of Christian Burial will 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Claflin, with Father Meinrad Miller. Interment will follow at Claflin Cemetery, Claflin. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, Oct. 28, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with a Vigil and Altar Society Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A memorial fund has been established with the Claflin Fi
Phyllis Marie Potter, 91, passed away on October 23, 2019 at Rhode Island Suites in Ransom, Kansas. She was born on October 30, 1927 in Arnold, Kansas the daughter of John and Gladys (Burrell) Shearer.
Graveside service will be on Monday, October 28, 2019, 10:30 A.M., at the Arnold Cemetery, Arnold, Kansas. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home from 10:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. on Sunday, October 27, 2019, with the family present from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Arnold United Methodist Church, Ransom VFW Post No. 7972.
A full obituary is pending.
Darrel Weber, 87, of Norton, passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at Sebelius Reservoir, in Norton, County, KS.
Darrel was born July 22, 1932, to Freeda P (Agin) and Arthur H. Weber. He was one of six children born to the marriage and was the last living of his siblings. Darrel was raised in Northwest Kansas. He lost his father at age 13 and at that time he stepped up to run the family farm. Darrel married Laudine “Deanie” Carpenter on March 12, 1952 and to this marriage five children were born, Nina, Dina, Cynthia, Debra & Rebecca. Darrel and Deanie made their home in Rawlins County, KS. Darrel was a jack of all trades and held many jobs while raising his family. Darrel and Deanie ran the Pool hall for many years. Darrel also ran the Rawlins County Sanitation for 30 years and owned many rentals.
One of his pastimes was buying and remolding houses. He also remolded the ‘Ol Shirley Opera House for his wife, who opened Homesteaders, an import business. He was also active in the community serving on many city, county and state committees. Darrel was a gardener and loved to share his bounty. After Darrel and Deanie retired they moved to Pottsboro, TX, as they both loved to fish and Lake Texoma was the best place to do that. They returned to Kansas in 2012 and bought a house in Norton. Darrel loved spending time with his children and grandchildren. His favorite hobby was fishing and he died doing what he loved. Darrel was a hard worker, a man of his word, and very devoted to his family.
Darrel was preceded in death by his wife Laudine; his parents; siblings, Louise, Nina, Ruth, Della & Lynn and daughters, Rena, Dena & Cynthia.
He is survived by his daughters, Debbie (Terry) & Becky; grandchildren, Norma (Blaine), Bobby, Brandi, Jason (Lacy), April (Rob), Fallon, Matt (Melissa) and 27 great grandchildren.
Private family services will take place.
May 16, 1922 – October 25, 2019
An obituary is pending with Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home.
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WICHITA, Kan. (AP) — A federal judge has thrown out a retired Kansas Highway Patrol trooper’s conviction and probation sentence related to a charge that he lied to the FBI during an investigation into illegal gambling in Wichita.
U.S. District Judge Eric Melgren on Tuesday granted 54-year-old Michael Frederiksen’s request to vacate his conviction. Frederiksen had argued his attorney was ineffective.
The judge agreed, writing that Frederiksen’s trial attorney was inexperienced, unfamiliar with court rules regarding evidence and, while he was licensed to practice in New Mexico, he was not licensed in Kansas.
Frederiksen, of Derby, was convicted in May of lying to FBI investigators about participating in an illegal cash poker game while he was still a trooper. Prosecutors at his trial said video showed he had participated.
MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — There was never a moment of uncertainty on Kansas State’s sideline when fifth-ranked Oklahoma raced to an early lead, or when the wounded Sooners began to mount a frantic fourth-quarter comeback.
There might have been just a bit when they recovered an onside kick.
“It was a little anxious,” Wildcats defensive end Wyatt Hubert said.
Anxiousness that soon gave way to elation.
Officials reviewed the recovery with 1:45 left in the game and determined the ball hit an Oklahoma player a yard early, giving it to the Wildcats. They ran out the rest of the clock to finish off a 48-41 victory that dealt the Sooners’ national title hopes a major blow.
“Oklahoma isn’t a team that is used to facing adversity very well,” said Hubert, who along with the rest of the Kansas State defense did just enough to hold Heisman Trophy contender Jalen Hurts in check.
“If you can put their backs against the wall,” he said, “things are going to go more smoothly.”
Oklahoma (7-1, 4-1 Big 12) tried to make the case that its player was blocked into the ball on the onside kick. But by the time the Sooners headed for the bus, the scoreboards inside Bill Snyder Family Stadium still read the same.
“We had a similar situation at Baylor my first year. They engaged our player and it definitely hit him before the 10-yard,” Sooners coach Lincoln Riley said, “but I was under the impression if they engage our player into it that there’s no illegal touching. It was a 50-50 call that didn’t go our way.”
It was the first home win for the Wildcats (5-2, 2-2) over Oklahoma since 1996, and just their fourth win ever over a top-five team. It also snapped the Sooners’ nation-leading 22-game road win streak — a span of five years and 22 days since their loss at TCU.
Skylar Thompson had 213 yards passing while running for four touchdowns, and James Gilbert added 105 yards rushing and a score.
“I don’t have any idea on the lines and spreads, thank God,” said Wildcats coach Chris Klieman, whose team was a 21-½-point underdog. “I mean, yeah, it was a statement win for our guys. I told the seniors, ‘How many more opportunities are you going to have to play in front of your home crowd?'”
It was the third consecutive week a top-10 team lost to an unranked foe, with Oklahoma joining Georgia and Wisconsin.
“We’ve got to be more appreciative, cherish every moment and attack every moment with the right intent,” Hurts said. “We’ve got to learn from this and appreciate this lesson.”
Hurts threw for 395 yards and a touchdown while running for 95 yards and three more. But despite his big game, the Sooners couldn’t overcome a multitude of mistakes: two turnovers, costly penalties and the ejection of one of their defensive leaders.
Last week, it was the Sooner Schooner that crashed.
This week, it may have been Oklahoma’s chances of reaching the College Football Playoff.
It didn’t look that way early, though. The Sooners breezed downfield for a field goal, forced a quick punt, then scored again in a matter of minutes to take a 10-0 lead. And after Kansas State scored, Hurts answered with another touchdown to give the Sooners a 17-7 lead.
That’s when the unraveling began.
In the first half alone, Oklahoma twice fumbled the ball or dropped a snap. Penalties on third-and-long on each of the Wildcats’ first two scoring drives gave them first downs. The most egregious error came on a wide receiver pass in the final minute, when Nick Basquine’s throw bounced off Charleston Rambo and into the hands of A.J. Parker to set up the Wildcats’ third touchdown of the first half.
“That was a huge play,” Parker said.
That deficit swelled during the third quarter.
Kansas State marched for a field goal to open the half. Then, after a pooch kick, Eric Gallon forced a fumble on the return — and sustained a severe knee injury requiring a cart to take him from the field — that the Wildcats recovered to set up another touchdown run.
When they forced a three-and-out and scored again, they had built a 41-23 lead.
Oklahoma tried to rally in the fourth quarter, getting a 70-yard score from CeeDee Lamb, rolling downfield for Hurts’ third TD run and a 2-point conversion, then getting a field goal from Gabe Brkic to draw within one possession with 1:45 to go.
Then came the onside kick, the review — and the celebration in Aggieville.
“The guys just continued to believe throughout the game,” Klieman said. “I saw a sideline full of guys who really felt they had a chance to win this football game.”
THE TAKEAWAY
Oklahoma: The Sooners could still reach the playoffs by winning out and getting some help, but the task become much more challenging. And the road doesn’t get any easier with games against No. 23 Iowa State and No. 14 Baylor.
Kansas State: The Wildcats have won back-to-back Big 12 games after dropping their first two, and they gave Klieman a signature win as he tries to build on longtime coach Bill Snyder’s success.
KICKING AWAY
Oklahoma cornerback Parnell Motley was ejected early in the second quarter when he kicked Kansas State tight end Logan Long along the Sooners’ sideline. It came after Youngblood’s touchdown run trimmed the Wildcats’ deficit to 17-14 and occurred right in front of an official.
UP NEXT
Oklahoma gets a week off before facing Iowa State on Nov. 9.
Kansas State heads down I-70 to face Kansas next Saturday.
JOPLIN, Mo. – The Fort Hays State men’s cross country team turned in a fourth-place finish at the 2019 MIAA Championships Saturday (Oct. 26) at the Tom Rutledge Cross Country Course on the campus of Missouri Southern State University. The top five runners for the Tigers accumulated 111 points, including a pair of All-MIAA performances from Seppe van ‘t Westende and Israel Barco.
Van ‘t Westende was the first Tiger across the line, completing the eight-kilometer course in a personal-best 25:10.8, good for 12th place. Barco also earned a spot on the all-conference podium after his 18th-place finish, crossing the line in 25:19.5. Robbie Schmidt traversed the course in 25:32.5 to finish 25th. Justin Moore (25:33.2, 26th) and Peter Franklin (25:39.5) also turned in personal-best times to round out the Tiger top five.
Missouri Southern won the conference title with 35 points after placing six runners in the top 17. MSSU’s Gidieon Kimutai took home the individual title after crossing the line in 23:37.3.
The Tigers will return to Joplin in two weeks when MSSU hosts the NCAA Division II Central Region Championships on Saturday, November 9. The men’s 10K race is set to commence at 11:15 a.m.
Complete FHSU Results
Place – Name – Time
12 – Seppe van ‘t Westende – 25:10.8
18 – Israel Barco – 25:19.5
25 – Robbie Schmidt – 25:32.5
26 – Justin Moore – 25:33.2
30 – Peter Franklin – 25:39.5
31 – Kaleb Crum – 25:42.1
40 – Robert Loeffler – 25:52.7
42 – Reed Rome – 25:54.4
44 – Abraham Garcia – 26:01.0
62 – Caleb Carrasco – 26:49.0
