Charles Henry Jeroue, 90, passed away March 15, 2019, at Villa St. Francis, Olathe. He was born August 26, 1928 to Henry and Alice (Smith) Jeroue. He married Mary Ann Mahaffy, July 18, 1953, at Marlette, Michigan. She survives.

A former Great Bend resident, Charles worked for Barton Community College as the head maintenance supervisor. He was a loving husband and father. Charles served in the United States Air Force, obtaining the rank of E-3 Airman First Class. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, camping and fishing.

Survivors include, his wife, Mary Ann of the home; two sons, Kenneth (Barbara) Jeroue of Russell, KS, and Kelly (Kathi) Jeroue of Great Bend, KS; five daughters, Barbara Gordon of Priest River Idaho, Jody (Steve) Klepper of Great Bend, KS, Cindy Maser of Clovis, NM, Jacqueline Jeroue of Fresno, CA, and Tammy (Todd) Alsup of Olathe, KS; 14 Grandchidlren, Kasey (Kayla), Kaleb, Kynzi, Nicole (Dave), Kendra (Jerry), Tina, Charlie (Mandy), Mark (Misty), Brandon (Michelle), Michelle, Brian, Dannielle (Bryce), Taylor, Spencer; 20 Great-Grandchildren, Carter, Parker, Peighton, Braylynn, Phoebe, Samuel, Aiden, Jordan, Travis, Trystan, Austin, Ethan, Logan, Macy, Hayden, Harper, Karter, Makenna, Makeila, Taylor. He was preceded in death by a son, Tracy Jeroue; son-in-law, Douglas Gordon; a sister, Virginia Hobson; brother-in-law, William Hobson; a granddaughter, Dionne Jeroue Reed. Son in Law Douglas Gordon.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Memorial Service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, March 21, 2019, at First Assembly Of God in Great Bend, with Pastor Dottie Dozier presiding. Military Rites will be conducted by McConnell Air Force Base. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Memorials are suggested to the First Assembly of God Church or Vitas Hospice – Olathe, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Rita Hazlett, 58, of Atwood, died Wednesday, March 13, at Rose Medical Center, Denver, CO. She was born June 6, 1960, in Kansas City, MO, to John H. Palacios and Teresa (Florez). Rita loved spending time with her family. She was married to Ron for 18 years. In her spare time she enjoyed farm life which included taking care of the animals and riding horses.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband, Ron; daughters, Bethasia Rankin and Misty Palacios; nine grandchildren, Elijah, Isaiah, Imila, Nevaeh, Nelson, Nathaniel, Brailynn, Jace and Alexander; sister, Veronica and brothers, Joe, David, Daniel, Frank and White Fire.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be 2 p.m., Monday, March 18, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Memorials are suggested to Red Willow Cowboy Church, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For information and condolences visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Catherine M. “Katie” Pfannenstiel, age 89, of Hays, Kansas passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at Hays Medical Center. She was born August 25, 1929 in Walker, Kansas to Henry and Clementine (Dreher) VonLintel. She graduated from Victoria High School in 1947. On October 2, 1947 she married Justin Pfannenstiel in Victoria. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1999.

Catherine was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a 30 plus year member of the Daughters of Isabella. She enjoyed playing cards, socializing with her friends and her grandchildren.

She is survived by a son, Steven Pfannenstiel and wife Wanda of Hays; three daughters, Bonnie Ruder and husband Terry of Kansas City, Kansas, Jackie Creamer and husband Duane of Hays and Chris Minshew and husband George of Houston, Texas; a sister, Joan Murta of St. Charles, Missouri; nine grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Lawrence, Norbert, Gilbert and Otto VonLintel and a sister Venita Wolf.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Church in Hays with burial to follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday 5 PM -7 PM and Tuesday 9 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

A Daughters of Isabella rosary service will be Monday at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel.

Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph’s Church.

Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]

Edward Charles (Chuck) Hageman passed away March 14, 2019 at Redbud Estates in Plainville, KS at the age of 94.

Chuck was born Nov. 8, 1924 in Stockton, KS to Edward C. and Rae (Maris) Hageman. He grew up in Stockton and graduated from Stockton High School in 1942. He served in the US Army during WWII, seeing action in the Battle of the Bulge, receiving two purple hearts and the Bronze Star for bravery.

After his honorable discharge he attended Washburn University in Topeka, KS receiving his undergraduate degree and JD in 1949. He then returned to Stockton to work at HC Sweet Abstract, and took over that business after the death of H.C. Sweet. He was proud to be a business owner for over 45 years on the same Main street that both of his parents (The Maris Store and the IGA) ran businesses for many years.

He married Beverly Jean Harris on October 23, 1949 in Stockton, KS, and they lived together in Stockton until Beverly’s death in 1997. Chuck was a man who liked to wear many hats. In addition to running the abstract business and his law practice, he started a credit bureau, was an Independent Insurance Agent, land developer and realtor. He was an active member of the Stockton business community and was a member of the Stockton Rotary Club for over 60.

He was a lifetime member of the Stockton United Methodist Church. Chuck became a Master Mason while in college in Topeka, and in April, 2018 he received his 70 year pin at Paradise Lodge #290 in Plainville.

Chuck had many passions. He enjoyed wood working and building things. He enjoyed having a hunting dog and he loved hunting, boating, fishing and camping. His favorite spots were Webster, Wilson and the Wind River Range near Lander, Wyoming where he went for many years enduring a 9 hour horse ride near the continental divide to fish for cut-throat trout in mountain lakes, and tell stories about growing up in Stockton and WWII, most of which may have been true. .

He is survived by sons, Ed (Pam) Poinciana, FL; John (Cindy) The Woodlands, TX; Blaine (Jan ) Mcpherson, KS; Eric Topeka, KS, and daughter Cassie (Tom) Nuckols, Plainville, KS.

11 Grandchildren

7 Great-Grandchildren

He was preceded in death by his wife, Beverly and a granddaughter, Karen Nuckols

Memorials may be made to Moore-Taylor-Barnes VFW Post 8873, Stockton, KS; Plainville Memorial Library; Stockton United Methodist Church or Paradise Lodge # 290 Plainville, KS in care of Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes, 320 Sw 2nd St., Plainville, KS 67663.

Cremation has been chosen, and there will be a celebration of life at a later day.

Donald “Don” Paul Branine, age 79, of Ogallah, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born March 20, 1939, in Wichita, Kansas to Paul D. and Jenny “Marie” (Ludwick) Branine. He was a graduate of Douglass High School class of 1956. On November 10, 1956 Don was united in marriage with Norma Shaver, later divorced, and remained good friends. On July 19, 1984 Don was united in marriage to Carol Hughes.

Don enjoyed cars, racing, the lake, music, and singing karaoke. He worked at the Triangle Restaurant in Douglass, Kansas, Western Lithograph, Wichita, Kansas, and Branine Chevrolet in Mulvane, Kansas before becoming the owner of Don Branine Chevy Olds in Winfield, Kansas in 1970. He relocated to Haysville, Kansas in 1981 to take over Haysville bowl and later West Gate Fun Center. Don then moved to Warsaw, Missouri in 1997 and continued his career as a car dealer and DJ.

He moved to Ogallah, Kansas in 2018. He was a member of Winfield Jaycees Rotary Club, Lions Club, and Chamber of Commerce. He was awarded “Outstanding Young Man of Kansas” in 1974-1975. Don was proud he was able to bring great music to many generations as one of the originators of the Winfield Bluegrass Festival. He had a passion for life, desire to build and give back to the community he resided, and left a lasting impression on those he encountered.

He is survived by brother, Roger Branine; three daughters, Linda Herbers and husband, Chuck of Ogallah, Kansas, Shirley Lundrey and husband Roger of Rose Hill, Kansas, Connie Baer and husband Dave of Andover, Kansas; son, Don Branine and wife, Patty of Osage City, Kansas; two step sons, Danny and Scott Hughes; grandchildren, Chad Herbers and wife, Lindsay, Stacy Logue and husband, Grant, Kelli Herbers-Schmidt and husband, Eric, Kyle Branine, Keisha Branine, Amy Leake, and Dawn Golway; and great-grandchildren, Teagan, Layne, and Taryn Herbers, Alyssa and Kaley Logue, Jace Herbers, Catherine, Evelyn, and Sophia Schmidt, Aliaya Baer, Destiny Thurber, Andrew and Matthew Portnier, Shahasta Lundry, and Jaden, Nyasia, and Tristan Collins. He was preceded in death by wife, Carol; parents, Paul and Marie Branine; brother, Gary Branine; son-in-law, Rick Leake; and grandson, Joshua Branine.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 PM-8 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home in Wakeeney, Kansas.

Graveside funeral service will be Wednesday March 20, 2019 at 11:30 AM at Mulvane Cemetery, Mulvane, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Warsaw Senior Center. Donations to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, Wakeeney, KS 67672.
Condolences may be sent online at www.schmittfuneral.com.