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Year: 2019

JoAnn Katherine Bieberle

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JoAnn Katherine Bieberle, 82, died June 20, 2019, at Country Place Senior Living, Hoisington. She was born October 13, 1936, in Ellinwood, Kansas, the daughter of Henry and Josephine (Straub) Luebbers. JoAnn graduated from Claflin High School in 1954.

On June 9, 1958, she married Clarence Bieberle at the St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Hoisington.

A lifetime Barton County resident, JoAnn was a homemaker. She was a longtime member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church and Altar Society, and a former member of St. Catherine’s Catholic Church and Altar Society in Dubuque, Kansas. She was a former member of the Daughters of Isabella, and the Clara Barton Hospital Auxiliary.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Clarence Bieberle of the home; four daughters, Sandra Demel (Mike), Donna Nett (Dwight), all of Hoisington, Betty Evers (Dave) of Great Bend, and Janel Rugan (Richard) of Claflin; 9 grandchildren, Adam Demel (Corinna), Kiley Demel, Dayona Nett, Dayton Nett, Logan Evers, Hannah Evers, Sydney Rugan, Brady Rugan, and Delaney Rugan; and one great grandchild, Harlow Demel.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Norbert & John Luebbers, and five sisters, Beatrice Mooney, Dorothy Mae Bishop, Annette Mall, Louise Schreifels, and Alice Smith.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. with Altar Society Rosary at 7 p.m. Sunday, all at the funeral home. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 24, 2019, at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Anselm Eke, MSP. Burial will follow at St. John Catholic Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Clara Barton Hospital Foundation or Kindred Hospice in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

HaysMed now using computer-assisted navigation for total knee replacements

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HaysMed has started performing total knee replacements in specific candidates with computer assisted navigation.

Orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Oluwaseun Akinbo MD, has recently incorporated this novel computer assisted navigation into his practice for performing total knee replacements.

Computer-assisted total knee replacement is a procedure that ensures a higher level of precision with bone cuts during the knee replacement procedure.

Dr. Oluwaseun Akinbo

“With the aid of a real time surgical navigation system, we can improve on bony alignment and soft tissue balance, which are the two most critical components of a knee replacement,” said Akinbo.

“The CAS system we have used is slightly larger than a cell phone,” said

. “However, the technology is the equivalent to the larger CAS in precisely measuring the information needed for successful total knee replacements.”

When your knee replacement is aligned precisely the forces across the components are even, which results in less wear on the joint replacement.

“Computer-assisted knee replacement is one of the most technologically advanced methods of performing your knee replacement today. Your body’s everyday function is dependent upon a high degree of perfectly coordinated motions based on precision,” added Akinbo.

The computer based surgery is an option for anyone needing total knee replacement surgery. It is especially beneficial for patients at risk for malpositioning of components to include morbidly obese patients and patients with significant deformities. It also eliminates the removal of most indwelling implants prior to a knee replacement surgery.

To make an appointment go to https://www.haysmed.com/orthopedic-institute/ or call 785-261-7599.

FHSU’s Ball named to Google Cloud Academic All-America Team

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Fort Hays State junior Brandon Ball was named to the Google Cloud Academic All-America Team for At-Large Sports as selected by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) on Thursday. Earning Second Team honors, Ball is one of just 45 student-athletes nationally in NCAA Division II recognized on the At-Large Team, chosen from several sports that are part of the at-large category. Men’s sports included in the at-large category include wrestling, fencing, golf, gymnastics, ice hockey, lacrosse, rifle, skiing, swimming, tennis, volleyball, and water polo.

Ball is a Technology Studies major at Fort Hays State. He carries a 3.80 cumulative GPA (3.77 at the time of the nomination as noted below). CoSIDA Academic All-District and All-America programs are voted on based off both a student-athlete’s athletic and academic accomplishments.

Recently, Ball was a men’s finalist for the MIAA Ken B. Jones Award. The annual award recognizes the conference’s male and female student-athletes of the year, combining athletic and academic accomplishments along with campus/community service.

Ball is one of the top wrestlers in NCAA Division II. He held the No. 1 ranking at 141 pounds from February 4 all the way through to the NCAA Championships at the end of the 2018-19 season. He entered the NCAA Championships undefeated at 24-0 and won his first three matches before dropping an overtime decision in the semifinals. He went on to earn All-America honors with a fourth-place finish, completing the year at 28-2 overall. In the process, Ball ran his career record at FHSU to 114-21. Ball is a two-time All-America performer for FHSU and a three-time national qualifier. He finished sixth in the nation at 141 pounds in 2017.

Though this award is for Ball’s accomplishments as a member of the wrestling team, he also competes as a pole vaulter for the FHSU Track and Field team. His top mark this season was 14-feet, 11.5 inches.

This is Ball’s first Academic All-America honor from CoSIDA. He is also a three-time member of the NWCA Division II All-Academic Team. Ball is the 49th CoSIDA Academic All-America selection in FHSU history and joins Connor Shedeed of football as Fort Hays State’s two Academic All-America selections by CoSIDA in 2018-19. He is the first Tiger wrestler to receive the honor since Jon Inman in 2016.

Kansas man jailed for alleged kidnapping, sexual battery

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SALINE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect on sex allegations after an arrest in Saline County.

Finley / photo Saline Co.

An alleged incident occurred early in the morning of June 12, in a parking lot in the 2900 block of Scanlan Avenue in Salina. A woman told police that she was detained against her will and subjected to inappropriate touching by a man she knew, according to Police Captain Gary Hanus.

Police arrested Patrick Finley, 30, of Olathe, on requested charges of kidnapping, attempted rape and aggravated sexual battery.

Leona Walters

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Leona Walters, age 98, of Borger, Texas formerly of Hays passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at Caprock Nursing and Rehabilitation in Borger. She was born December 21, 1920 in Victoria, Kansas to Anthony and Catherine “Katie” (Wiesner) Lang. She married Ernest Walters on April 27, 1948 in Victoria. He preceded her in death March 29, 1956.

Leona had worked at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays, St. Anthony Hospital and the Hays Area Children’s Center. Prior to moving to Texas, she was a member of St. Joseph’s Church.

She is survived by three daughters, Dianne (Jerry) Wiedeman of Hays, Linda (Rusty) McDowell of Plainville and Janet (Mike) Slaton of Fritch, Texas; a brother, George Lang of Hays; three sisters-in-Law, Melinda Lang of Hays, Dorothy Lang of Catharine and Bertha Lang of Hays; five grandchildren, Tammy (Bill) Wierman of Hays, Shannon (Emily) Wiedeman of Wadsworth, Ohio, Lance Wiedeman of Kansas City, Missouri, Bryce McDowell of Plainville, Brock (Jill) McDowell of Plainville; a step grandson, Stuart McDowell of Mulvane, Kansas; 10 great grandchildren, Travis Wierman, Shane, Ella, Evangeline, and Sawyer Wiedeman, Bradyn, Brynlee, Mason and Caden McDowell and Jaxon McDowell; two great stepdaughters, Brooke McDowell and boyfriend, Jon and kids Cooper and Thea and Mercedes McDowell.

She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son; a sister, Olivia Pfannenstiel and husband Edward; four brothers, Clarence, Isadore, Anthony and Ralph and a sister-in-law, Lenora Lang.

Funeral services will be 10 AM on Monday, June 24, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays. Burial will follow in the St. Severin Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday 5 PM – 8 PM with a combined parish vigil and rosary service at 7 PM and Monday 9 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley

Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Joseph’s Church or Masses

Condolences may be left on Leona’s tribute page at ww.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]

Winners: Willie Nelson’s album “Ride Me Back Home” with 99 KZ Country!

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We are giving away Willie Nelson‘s album “Ride Me Back Home” courtesy of Legacy Recordings.

Listen to Theresa Trapp Monday, June 24-Friday, June 28, 2019 for chances to call 785-628-2995 and win an album.

No age requirement to win.

Winners will need to pick up their albums at the KZ Country Studio, 2300 Hall, Hays, KS within 30 days of winning.

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Congratulations Pam Bieker, Jennifer Smith, Alicia Zeman, Don Burlison and Judy Arnold!

 

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Judy C. McDonald

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Judy C. McDonald, 74, passed away June 19, 2019, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. She was born July 9, 1944, at Great Bend to Howard Leon & Murva (Rogers) Klapp. She married Francis Ensminger, Jr. on June 18, 1964. He died in 1969. She later married Gary McDonald on March 7, 1973 at Ellinwood. He survives.

A lifetime Ellinwood resident, Judy was a homemaker. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Ellinwood. She had a beautiful singing voice and loved collecting DVD’s. She especially loved spending time with her family and grandchildren.

Survivors include, her husband, Gary McDonald of the home; two daughters, Teresa Grubb and husband James of Ellinwood and Christina Rowell and husband Jim of Great Bend; and three grandchildren, Gary Grubb, Judy Grubb, and Emily Rowell. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Francis Ensminger, Jr.; and two sisters, Betty Medlock and Norma Jean Osbon.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, June 27, 2019, at Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery in Ellinwood, with Pastor Rick Standlee presiding.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Judy McDonald Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Deborah Kathryn Schmidtberger

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Deborah Kathryn Schmidtberger, 66, of Hays, died Monday, June 17, 2019 at her home.

She was born February 25, 1953 in Hays the daughter of Daniel and Edna (Quint) Goetz. She graduated from Hays High School class of 1971.  On July 19, 1971, she married Karl A. Schmidtberger in Hays KS and they were happily married for 44 years.

In 1981, Debbie and Karl took ownership of Goetz Shoe Service from Debbie’s parents.  Over time they converted the shop to Pedorthic Specialists and ran the business until they retired in 2013.  They both managed Nova Properties LLC.

She loved spending time with her family, enjoyed making flower arrangements, remodeling homes, landscaping, and volunteering her time helping people.

She was a member of Saint Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church where she enjoyed being a Eucharistic Minister.

She was an active member of Healing After Loss.  She volunteered her time helping people after the loss of a loved one.

Survivors include two sons Jesse Schmidtberger and wife Jennifer of Olathe and their children Josie and Julia, and Blake Schmidtberger and his son Eric Schmidtberger of Overland Park, KS.

She was preceded in death by her husband Karl Schmidtbeger and her parents Daniel and Edna Goetz.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Friday, June 28, 2019 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church with Fr. Jarett Konrade officiating.  Inurnment will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 9:00 am until service time on Friday at the church.   Memorials are suggested to St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church or to the Hays Community Assistance Center.  Condolences and memories of Debbie may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Sally Jo (Underhill) Buchholz

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Sally Jo (Underhill) Buchholz, age 70, of Hill City, Kansas passed away Saturday March 2, 2019 at Hays Medical Center. Sally was born May 21, 1948 in Syracuse, Kansas to Charles and Norma (Charles) Underhill.

Sally attended Trego Community Schools while growing up and received her GED in 1996. She married Stanley Allen Buchholz on July 26, 1969 in WaKeeney. They made their home in Hill City, Kansas. To this union they were blessed with three beautiful children, Christopher Justin of Bel Aire, Kansas, Kimberly Michelle of Lawrence, Kansas and Chandra Richelle of Rawlins, Wyoming.

Sally and Stanley owned and operated several businesses together including Stan’s Custom Harvesting, Stan’s Tree Service and Stan’s Dispos-All. There is nothing more she loved than her family.

Sally is survived by her son Christopher Buchholz and wife Jodi, daughter Kimberly Goodman and husband Leroy, daughter Chandra Buchholz, along with grandchildren, Sheldon Buchholz, Kinsey Buchholz, Emani Sipple, Tate Buchholz, Deja Sipple, Zander Turcato, Aliyah Turcato, and great grandchildren Thanos Vanderhorst and Aurora Thomas. She is also survived by her brother David Underhill and wife Janet, Mitchell, NE, sister Diana Underhill Bratts and husband David, Ozawkie, KS, sister Trixie Underhill Carney, Colby, KS, brother Frank Underhill and wife Joan, Mustan, OK, brother Keith Underhill and wife Carol of Hill City, KS and loved by many nieces and nephews.

Sally was preceded in death by her husband Stanley Buchholz, son, Troy Allen Buchholz, parents Charles and Norma Underhill, and brother Terry Underhill.

Graveside memorial service will take place at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, June 29, 2019 at WaKeeney City Cemetery. Inurnment will follow.

Update: Police arrest 2 suspects in Kan. child abduction, vehicle theft

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SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a reported child abduction and continue the search for two suspects.

Jason Barajas -photo Sedgwick Co.

Just before 4p.m. Wednesday, police responded to the 2100 block of S. Broadway for an abduction call. Officers contacted a 25-year-old woman at a convenience store who reported that her maroon Town and Country van was stolen from the parking lot, and that her three children were inside, according to Office Kevin Wheeler.

The children were two boys, ages 6 months and 18-months and a 2-year-old girl, according Captain Brent Allred.

Investigators determined the mother had turned off the van, left the keys in the vehicle as she went into the gas station convenience store, according to Allred.

One suspect later identified as 31-year-old Jason Barajas was a passenger in a silver SUV parked next to the van. He exited the SUV, got into the woman’s van and drove through the parking lot and then traveled northbound on Broadway. Officers located the stolen van in the 1500 Block of South Gold where Barajas had abandoned the van with children still inside. When police found the children, they were scared but unharmed, according to Allred. Police quickly reunited them with their parents.

Coleman-photo Sedgwick Co.

On Wednesday night, detectives identified Barajas as a potential suspect and 55-year-old Wesley Coleman as the driver of the SUV they had been in at the convenience store, according to Allred.

Police arrested Barajas during a traffic stop at Kellogg and Tyler. He was in a stolen Suzuki Grand Vitara. He is being held on requested charges that include three counts of kidnapping, aggravated child endangerment, auto theft, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia, transporting open container and an outstand warrant, according to Allred.

Coleman was identified with the help of the Sedgwick County Sheriff’s office and was arrested in a separate vehicle stop in the 6200 Block of West Kellogg. He was not arrested for any charges from the abduction. He was booked for driving on a suspended license and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Police will present the case to the Sedgwick County District attorney.

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SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a reported child abduction and continue the search for two suspects.

 

Just before 4p.m. Wednesday, police responded to the 2100 block of S. Broadway for an abduction call. Officers contacted a 25-year-old woman at a convenience store who reported that her maroon Town and Country van was stolen from the parking lot, and that her three children were inside, according to Office Kevin Wheeler.

Police located the vehicle in the 1500 block of S. Gold with the children still inside and unharmed.

Police continue the search for two persons of interest. The first individual is a white male, who was wearing a red shirt, dark shorts, and a white KU hat. The second individual is a white male, who was wearing a multi-colored shirt and dark shorts. The two were in a white SUV, that appears to be a Suburban.

Anyone with information on these individuals should call 911. They may also submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers by calling 316-267-2111.

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