Debbie Spratlen, 52, Phoenix AZ, died Friday October 11, 2019, in Joplin, MO from seizure complications. She was born in Dodge City, November 11, 1966, to Wesley Dean and Betty (Garner) Daubert.

She attended Hays schools and graduated from Hays High in 1985. She married “Roy” James Royce Spratlen II in 1999 and recently divorced.

Debbie enjoyed reading, playing the piano, biking, and spending time in lakes, rivers, and the ocean. She was passionate about animal welfare and especially loved cats of all kinds.

She is survived by her mother, Betty Mize (Lamar, MO); her brother and sister-in-law, Wes and Tami Daubert (Peyton, CO) and extended family members in WaKeeney, KS. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, her stepfather Leonard Mize Sr., and her father, Dean Daubert. There will be a private family memorial at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, please donate to either the ASCPA or to a Victims of Domestic Violence shelter in her memory.

Bonnie Faye Louder, 81, of Russell, Kansas, passed away on Friday, October 18, 2019, at the Russell Regional Hospital.

Bonnie was born on March 03, 1938, in Peru, Kansas, the daughter of Harold S. and Etta W. (Kibler) Clark-Sampson.  She grew up in Douglas and Rock, Kansas. Later the family moved to Russell, Kansas, where she graduated from Russell High School in 1957. She met, fell in love and was united in marriage to Seth Scott Louder on June 20, 1957, in Ord, Nebraska.  She worked as an Activity Director with Alafern Nursing Home, was a nurse’s aid in the maternity ward at Russell Regional Hospital, later becoming a cashier at Klema’s, and lastly was self-employed as a Paramedic Examiner. She was a member of the Southern Baptist Church, and later joined Trinity United Methodist Church of Russell.  She was a member of Rainbow for Girls, and Order of the Eastern Star, where she held many office positions, including Worthy Matron, she also was a member of Daughters of the Nile, and was crowned Queen, American Legion Auxiliary and held many positions including president, and also participated in Stephen Ministries at Trinity Methodist Church. Bonnie enjoyed traveling for all the organizations she was active in, and to see her family and friends. She also loved watching sports, reading, watching her soap operas, enjoyed time with her pets, going to her grandkids activities, and attending family reunions. Most of all she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandkids.

Surviving family include her daughter Tanya LaMastus (Ronnie) of Roxbury, Kansas, son Patrick Louder of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, daughter Phyllis Voldrich of Wichita, Kansas and son Mike Louder (Kathy) of Russell, Kansas; 8 grandkids and 4 great grandkids.

She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Seth on December 07, 2014.

A celebration of Bonnie’s life will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at the Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell, Kansas.  Burial will follow at the Russell City Cemetery.  Visitation will be from 9 A.M. to 8 P.M. on Tuesday, October 22, 2019, at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6 P.M. to 7 P.M. Tuesday evening.  Memorials may be given to St. Jude’s or Shriners Hospital and sent in care of the mortuary.  Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Lawrence “Larry” Eugene Rziha passed away October 19, 2019, at Via Christi St. Francis, Wichita. He was born August 4, 1949, at Great Bend, KS, the son of Frank and Gertrude (Schneweis) Rziha. He was united in marriage to Debra (Burton) Unrein on May 7, 1976, at Great Bend, KS. They later divorced. He then married Brenda Locker on June 2, 1997 in Eureka Springs, AR. They later divorced.

A Barton county resident for life, currently residing in Great Bend, Larry attended Odin schools and was a 1967 graduate of Odin High School. He was a refrigeration maintenance technician for Tyson. He was a Sergeant in the United States Air Force. He loved gardening and tinkering with things. He especially enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include, one son, Samuel Rziha and wife Chelsey of Wichita; three daughters, Valerie Ruiz and husband John of Great Bend, Lorie Weston and husband Vince of Olathe, and Candance Seely of Bartow, FL; four brothers, Leonard Rziha and wife Joan of Hoisington, Jim Rziha and wife Jolene of Great Bend, Gerald Rziha and wife Jeanne of Tampa, and Robert Rziha and wife Nancy of Colorado Springs, CO; three sisters, Bernice Kaiser and husband Marvin of Hays, Mary Anne Hammerschmidt and husband Ron of Topeka, and Cecilia Schreiber and husband Gary of Osborne; and eight grandchildren, Derrick Rziha and wife Molly, Dakota Seely, Jordan Vsetecka, Shaylee Ruiz, Adelaide Weston, Madelyn Weston, Kyle Rziha and Nicole Rziha. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Raymond Rziha; a sister, Carolyn Rziha; and a son-in-law, Troy Seely.

Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Funeral Service will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 24, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Don Bedore presiding and Military Rites conducted by the McConnell Air Force Base. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the Great Bend Fire Department, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Goodland resident Randy J. Coleman, 77, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at Topside Manor in Goodland.

Randy was born on September 22, 1942, in Fort Worth, Texas to Robert E. and Paula Mae (Walker) Coleman. He was one of three children.

Randy grew up and attended school in San Angelo, TX, and graduated from San Angelo Central High School in 1960. He then went on and attended school at Texas A & M, the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA and then to the Naval War College in New Port, RI.

On July 10, 1965, Randy married Anita M. Nuuttila in Turku, Finland. To this union, three children were born; Curt, Douglas and Theresia. Randy was a Commander in the United States Navy for 26 years. He retired from the United States Navy in 1990.

On June 27, 1994, he began working for NOAA Weather Service in Slidell, LA. On September 15, 1998, Randy and Anita moved to Goodland where he continued to work for NOAA Weather Service for another 10 years. He also played the Goodland City Santa Claus to 10 years. He was a member of the Goodland United Methodist Church, Sigma XI and Kiwanis.

Preceding him in death were his parents and his infant daughter Theresia Mae.

He is survived by his wife Anita, two children Curt Wayne Coleman of Slidell, LA and Douglas C. Coleman of Riverview, FL. He is also survived by two grandchildren Caitlyn J. Coleman and Ryan J. Coleman of Riverview, FL, one sister Jeananne White of San Angelo, TX and one brother Danny K. Coleman, Keller, Texas.

Memorial services for Randy will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019 at 10:30 AM MT at the Goodland United Methodist Church with Pastor Gordon Pettibone officiating. Inurnment will follow in the Goodland Cemetery, Goodland, KS. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 4, 2019 from 9:30 to 10:30 AM MT at the Church.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Saint LaBre Indian School or to the Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online Condolences for the family may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.
Services have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.