Beverly Glenn “Manny” Boatwright, 66, of Chase, passed away February 8, 2019 at his home in Chase. He was born on December 11, 1952 in Fort Pierce, Florida, the son of Jessie and Voncelle Brown Boatwright.

Manny has resided in Chase for the past four years, formerly of Deland, Florida.

He was an operator for Kizzar Well Servicing Inc. and Kelso Well Service both of Chase, for 14 years; and was a roofer for fifteen years.

Manny liked listening to rock and roll music; tinkering around at his home; riding his motorcycle; and especially loved his dog Shadow.

He is survived by his significant other, Andrea Dry of Chase; sons, Glenn Boatwright Jr. and wife Brenda of Geneseo, KS, Ryan Boatwright of Killeen, TX, and Manny Boatwright Jr. of Fort Pierce, FL; daughter, Stephanie Nieto of Okeechobee, FL; brothers, Bo Boatwright and wife Jackie Palm Bay, FL, and Crockett Boatwright of FL.; sisters, Delores Browning and husband Gerald of AL, Gerri Turner and husband Tim of AL, Brenda Hixon of AL, and Judy Yeats and husband Clark of Milburn, FL; two grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and ex-wife, Lisa Boatwright of WaKeeney, KS.

He is preceded in death by his parents; infant son, John Paul Boatwright; infant daughter, Tabitha Boatwright; brother, Boy Bones; and nephew, Ricky Bass.

A Celebration of Life service will be 2:00 P.M., Saturday, February 16, 2019 at Chase City Park, Chase, Kansas. Memorials may be given to Beverly Boatwright Memorial Fund in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.

Barbara Ellen (Loflin) Rathbun, age 85, of Leon, Kansas, passed away on February 10, 2019.

Born on April 14, 1933 in Hays, Kansas, she was the daughter of Clifford John and Catherine Barbara (Breit) Loflin. She was raised on a farm near Ogallah, Kansas and graduated from Ellis High School, Ellis, Kansas in 1951.

Barb was united in marriage to Alfred “Al” A. Rathbun on June 17, 1951 in Ellis, Kansas. The couple lived in Kirwin, Kansas, Superior, Nebraska, Stockton, Kansas, Eureka, Kansas, Winfield, Kansas and Leon, Kansas.

Barb worked as a secretary for a CPA in Eureka. She worked as a secretary at the Winfield High School and later as a bookkeeper doing the payroll at the Administration Building for Winfield School District. She worked as a bookkeeper for the El Dorado School District and Clerk of the Board, as well.

Barb and Al were members of the Jeeps Motorcycle Club when their sons raced motorcycles there. Barb and Al also enjoyed traveling on their motorcycles in the US and also made several trips to old Mexico with a group of people on motorcycles.

When Barb and Al retired, they enjoyed traveling to Arizona and New Mexico in their 5th wheel trailer. They also enjoyed going to Canada during the summer to go fishing. Barb also started doing cross-stitching when she retired. She loved to read and she worked part time at the Leon Library.

Barb is survived by her husband, Al of Leon, Kansas; their sons, Doug and wife, Diana, Dave and wife, Mary all of Winfield, Kansas; grandchildren, Amy and husband, David, Josh and wife, Lynsey, Jill, Abbi and husband, Aaron; brother, John Loflin; sister, Marge Miller and eight great grandchildren.

Barb is preceded in death by her parents and an infant great grandson.

Visitation will be on Thursday, February 14, 2019 from 12:00-2:00 P.M. at Carlson Colonial Funeral Home in El Dorado, Kansas where services will follow at 2:00 P.M.

A memorial has been established in Barb’s name with the Leon Library. Contributions can be made through Carlson Colonial Funeral Home.

Please sign her online guestbook and leave a memory of Barb at www.carlsoncolonial.com.

Geneva Ann (Schmidt) Schumacher, 75, of Great Bend, Kansas, and formerly of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at the Medical Lodge of Great Bend.

Geneva was born May 24, 1943 in Grinnell, Kansas. She was one of four children born to Raymond Joseph and Anna Martha (Wolf) Schmidt. She grew up in Grinnell and graduated from Grinnell High School in 1961 as the Valedictorian of her Class.

Geneva was united in marriage to James Joseph Schumacher on October 7, 1961 at the Catholic Parish in Grinnell. This union was blessed with four children; Rachell, Michael, Bruce and Brian. They lived in Grinnell area a few years before moving to Russell. James preceded her in death in March, 2012. Then in 2015 she moved to Great Bend.

Geneva was a devoted wife and homemaker. She also worked in housekeeping at Alafern Nursing Home in Russell and housekeeping at the Russell Regional Hospital. She was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church and the Women’s Guild Catholic Charity Association. She enjoyed fishing, collecting antiques and spending time with her family.

Surviving family include her daughter, Rachell Depiesse (Ed) of Lakin, Kansas; three sons, Michael “Tod” Schumacher (Linda) of Raleigh, North Carolina, Bruce Schumacher (Jolana) of Denver, Colorado and Brian Schumacher (Jodi) of Pratt, Kansas; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Geneva was preceded in death by her parents, husband James, three brothers, Eugene Schmidt, Wilmer “Woody” Schmidt and Clarence “Jess” Schmidt.

Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, February 14, 2019 at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery in Russell. Visitation will be held from Noon to 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, February 13, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary. Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:30 P.M., Wednesday at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Memorials may be given to St. Mary’s Russell Catholic Council of Women and may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

LaVerna Lorraine Stambaugh, 98, born December 3, 1920, in Gem, Kansas to Arthur Jasper and Mary LaVerna Smith, passed away February 8, 2019.

Lorraine had one older sister, Ulala Royalynn Smith. Both of her parents, sister and husband preceded her in death. Lorraine worked various jobs in Colby, Kansas, including working at the Welfare Office, Thomas County National Bank, County Clerk’s Office and Office of Price Administration.

She married Cecil Leslie Stambaugh on September 3, 1950. They moved to Ainsworth, Nebraska, where Cecil worked at a J.M. McDonalds store. She and her husband then moved to Pueblo, Colorado, where Lorraine worked at Southern Colorado State College and then the University of Southern Colorado, where she was a secretary for the Music and Liberal Arts Department until she retired in 1987. Cecil preceded her in death on May 23, 1994.

They had one daughter, Patricia Ann (James) Sneed; one son, James Alan (Bonnie) Stambaugh; and one grandson, Jamin (Erin) Sneed. Lorraine will be laid to rest at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 14, 2019, in the Gem Cemetery, Gem, Kansas, next to her husband, sister and both parents. Special thanks to Frontier Hospice for their care and compassion.

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Cindy S. Schmitt, 59, died on February 5, 2019, at St. Luke’s Northland Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. Her selfless nature lives on through her generous gift of organ donation. She was recognized by the staff at St. Luke’s by being the recipient of their first ever honor walk. Cindy was born on May 18, 1959, in Scott City, the daughter of Pete and Vicky Steffens.

She was a resident of Scott City for 46 years before moving to Kansas City. She was a graduate of Scott Community High School in 1977. She married her husband of 42 years, Jeff Schmitt, in Scott City on July 10, 1976.

She ran an in-home daycare while raising her 3 boys. In 1994, she went to work for Kennedy & Coe, where she was an accounting specialist for 24 years. While a resident of Scott City, she was involved with the Catholic Church, teaching Catechism and confirmation classes.

Cindy’s life was centered around her husband, 3 boys and their wives, and 8 grandchildren. She enjoyed watching all of her boys’ sporting events and activities. In recent years, she has spent countless hours following her grandchildren in all of their activities. She enjoyed spending time with her grandkids, teaching them to cook, hosting tea parties, and playing any game they came up with. In her free time, Cindy was an avid flower gardener, always having the prettiest flower beds around. She was also very festive, always decorating her home for the season.

She is survived by her husband, Jeff, her three boys, Brandon (Vanida) Schmitt, Pierre, SD, Tyson (Amber) Schmitt, Kansas City, MO, and Colton (Lindsay) Schmitt, Scott City, KS; 8 grandchildren: Rylee, Aimee, Hunter, Camren, Kellen, Sage, Leighton, and Bo; her mother, Vicky Steffens of Scott City, brother Phil Steffens, sister Tammy Brand, 14 nieces and nephews, and mother-in-law, Joyce Schmitt.

She was preceded in death by her father, Pete Steffens, and two brothers, Charles and Galen Steffens.

A rosary will be held on Thursday, February 14, at 7:00 p.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City. Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 15, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City. Services will be officiated by Father Steve Rogers. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to St. Jude’s charities at st.jude.org or collected at the church.

Justin ‘George’ Ladenburger, 89, of Oakley, died Thursday, February 7, 2019, at Colby Health and Rehab. He was born April 18, 1929, in Angelus, Ks, to Peter and Carrie (Wehner) Ladenburger. George met Dorothy Albers and they were married on October 23, 1950 in Angelus. They were married 67 years.

Our Dad, Grandpa and Great Grandpa enjoyed farming and harvesting his crops; raising cattle, horses, pigs, chickens, geese, and even rabbits. George and his father –in-law Ben, built the home and farm buildings in which they lived with Dorothy for 67 years. He was a Eucharistic minister and a member of the St Joseph’s Church in Oakley; a member of the 3rd and 4th degree Knights of Columbus, also serving as a past Grand Knight.

As a young man he played baseball on Grinnell’s traveling team, then later hit many baseballs in his yard to his kids and grandkids. He and his family spent time riding his horses, Shetland ponies, motorcycles and four wheelers. George played many card games with his family, friends, and Knights of Columbus members. He enjoyed his bowling team, playing horseshoes, fishing and being ornery and joking with anyone he ever met! He never knew a stranger and never missed many farm sales! (aka farm meetings) He liked collecting baseball caps, tractors, and key chains.

George traveled many miles to watch his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren in all sorts of events and activities. Dancing was his love, first with his wife, then daughters and granddaughters. George would never let us leave without his hug and “I love you” even if he didn’t win at cards.

George was preceded in death by his parents; Peter and Carrrie (Wehner) Ladenburger; his wife Dorothy (Albers) Ladenburger; his two sisters, Loreena and Bernadette; his four brothers, Richard, Willus, Kenneth, and Maurice and his grandchildren Chad and Scot Ladenburger. Survivors are his children, Dan (Susan) Ladenburger, Randall (Tomaye Hipp) Ladenburger, Kenton (Diane) Ladenburger, Kellie (Bob) Day, Brad (Sharon Reyes) Ladenburger and Melissa (Scott) Stephens; 18 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, February 15, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 16, 2019, at St Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley, with burial in the church cemetery. Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph Catholic School, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortaury.com

Corey Lea (Santo) Bergsten, 44, of Winona, KS, died Sunday, February 10, 2019. She was born December 4, 1974, in North Platte, NE, to John and Connie Santo. Corey graduated from Stapleton High School, then attended McCook Community College and the University of Nebraska Kearney, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. She loved children and enjoyed working with them as a Head Start Teacher. On June 11, 2005, Corey married Lamar Bergsten, in Stapleton, NE. They had three children, who were her life. Corey loved children and animals and enjoyed helping with 4-H and Girl Scouts. She was an excellent cook and would open her arms to anyone to make them feel included. Corey was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby.

She was preceded in death by an infant sister Kimberly Santo.

She is survived by her husband; Lamar and children Lacey, Carson and Libby, of Winona, KS; parents, John and Connie Santo, Stapleton, NE; sister Bobbi (Randy) Brening, North Platte, NE and brother John J. Santo, of North Platte.

Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 13, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Colby, with a Vigil and Rosary at 7:00 p.m. The Funeral Mass is 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 14, 2019, also at the church. Burial will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 15, 2019, at St. John’s Cemetery, Stapleton, NE. Memorials are suggested to the Bergsten Children Education Fund and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com