Darrell Henry “Hank” Hays Jr., 66, of Alton, KS died on October 29, 2019 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS.

Hank was born on September 5, 1953 in Osborne, KS, the son of Darrell H., Sr., & Shirley (Campbell) Hays. He grew up in the rural Natoma, KS area and graduated from Natoma High School in 1971. Hank worked for area farmers during high school and was a member of Belleview 4-H Club and FFA. For a brief time after high school, he worked as a custom cutter and at a gas station only to return to his Dad’s farming operation north of Natoma. Hank was a 4th generation farmer. He raised cattle, sheep, donkeys, pigeons, geese, and a host of other animals through the years.

After suffering a brain tumor and the loss of his Dad, he slowed his farm operation down to just livestock and recreational farming. He would spend his time watching his favorite show, FOX News or sports and caring for his animals. He would rescue dogs that were elderly, ill, or homeless. His loving care gave them all more time on earth such as Baby & Stroker, his dachshunds who he took in which were given 6 months to live. They lasted 3 additional years. He was given 2 pitbull puppies which he promptly named Baby George & George. They became his full time companions. With the passing of Baby George, Hank & George became inseparable until July, 2018 when he had to leave their home due to his failing health, Hank moved to Wellington Health & Rehab in Wellington, KS and later Westview Manor of Derby, KS where he lived until he passed away.

Hank is survived by a brother, Terry Hays, Natoma; sisters, Linda (Phill) Martin, Great Bend; Marsha (David) Erickson, Wellington; and Stephanie(David Austin) Massier, Palco. He has 6 nieces and 4 nephews and several great nieces & nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Sheri, and his beloved companions, Baby George & George.

A celebration of Darrell’s life will be on Monday, November 4th at 11:00 am at the United Methodist Church in Natoma, Kansas. Visitation & viewing is from 9:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M. the day of service at the church. Burial will follow at the Natoma Cemetery. Pohlman, Varner & Peeler Mortuary of Russell and Natoma, Kansas are in charge of the services

Memorials will be with K9 Karma Animal Advocates, an animal rescue non-profit. Donations in memory of Hank may be sent either on their website, k9karmarescue.org or mail to: K9 Karma, 809 Harding St., Wichita, KS 67208.

Jon Allen Kempton, age 72, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2019 at his home in Garden City, Kansas. He was born on September 7, 1947 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of H.G. “Jack” and Lola Claire “Molly” Bader Kempton. A resident of Garden City, Kansas since 1966 moving from Kansas City, Missouri, he was a Registered Nurse.

He was a US Army Veteran and was stationed in Berlin in the 1970s. Jon was a very active member of the Garden City Duplicate Bridge Club, serving as the partnership director for many years. He loved anything out of the ordinary, and always enjoyed sharing a good laugh with friends.

Survivors include numerous friends including Jon & May Craig of Garden City, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by his Parents – Jack & Molly Kempton who owned and operated the State Theatre in Garden City, Kansas.

Private family services will be held at a later date and time.

There will be no calling times.

Kristen Marie (Guy) Trickle, 26, Hays, died Thursday, October 31, 2019 at her home.

She was born August 20, 1993 at Camp Pendleton Naval Hospital in Camp Pendleton, California. She graduated from Hays High School in the class of 2013 then attended NCK Tech for one year and earned a certificate in Business Administration. On April 25, 2014 she was united in marriage to Colby A. Trickle. She worked at Wal-Mart and enjoyed working with animals at veterinary clinics. Kristen was a member of Celebration Community Church, enjoyed driving in the car, watching movies, spoiling and helping her grandma, making others laugh, and family gatherings. She was sweet, positive, loved her dogs like babies, and loved people.

Survivors include her husband; Colby of the home in Hays, father; Daren Guy of Hays, mother; Christine (Cameron) Guy of Colby, grandparents; DeAnn and Edwin Guy of LaCrosse and Alberta Cameron of Colby, three great grandmothers; Betty Lee Hitchcock and Betty Guy, both of Burlington, CO, and Margaret Zerr of Hoxie, mother and father-in-law; Tina and Adam Tabor of Hays, grandfather and grandmother-in-law; Frank and Vivian Kreutzer, two sisters; Kaili Guy and Kori Guy, both of Colby, three brothers-in-law; Dakota Trickle and Dalton Trickle, both of Hays and Taylor Trickle and wife Rebecca of Wichita, aunts and uncles; Brant and DeLynn Rice of Hays, Deric Guy of Colby, Brandi Kreutzer and husband Travis of Liberty, MO, Scott Cameron of Colby, Tami and Kyle Grover of Munjor, and Tonya Albers of Wichita, a nephew and niece; Kashmir Bermudez and Delta Bermudez, both of Colby, seven cousins; Desmond Guy and Emerald Guy, both of Colby, Landry Rice, Kelby Rice, Chloe Rice and Zachary Rice, all of Hays, and Danielle Guy of Colby, and two dogs; Cooper and Roxie.

She was preceded in death by her great grandfathers; Kenneth Hitchcock and Richard Guy, a brother; Stephen Guy, and a dog; Joy.

A celebration of Kristen’s life will be at 3:00 pm on Friday, November 8, 2019 at Celebration Community Church, with Pastor Brant Rice officiating. Visitation will be from 2:00 pm until service time at the church. Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains. Condolences and memories of Kristen may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Lester H. Ideker Sr., 103, La Crosse, Kansas, died Saturday, November 2, 2019, at Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas.

Mr. Ideker was born December 13, 1915, on the family farm in rural Rozel, Kansas, the son of Henry William and Katherine (Both) Ideker. He was a lifelong resident of Rush County, Kansas, and Pawnee County, Kansas. In 1940, he married Dorothy Blattner and later married Mildred Folkerts. Both marriages ended in divorce. He was a farmer before his retirement.

He was a member of Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas.

Mr. Ideker was committed to community service as evidenced by his membership on numerous boards, including Federal Land Bank, Union Coop, Lincoln Township, Hope Lutheran, Pawnee Soil Conservation and Pawnee Watershed and also served as the mayor of Rozel, Kansas. Always interested in conservation, he was instrumental in the construction of numerous dams within the watershed on properties north of Rozel. Following retirement, Mr. Ideker delighted in raising ponies, operating a pony ring and participating with his ponies and wagon in numerous parades and events. Later, he became a resident at Locust Grove Village, where he regarded his caregivers as family.

Survivors include: one son, Lester “Sonny” Ideker, Jr. (Janel), Alpharetta, Georgia; one daughter, Vergie Anderson (Mark), Kinsley, Kansas; one granddaughter, Ashley Charlton (Joel), Alpharetta, Georgia; and three great grandchildren, Hunter, Olivia, and Paloma.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant son, Johnny Ray Ideker; one infant daughter, Lisa Kay Ideker; one brother, Vernon Ideker; three sisters, Rosella Smith, Mildred Brauer, and Evelyn Blattner; and two grandchildren, Jason Meckfessel and Brooke Meckfessel.

The family has chosen cremation.

Memorial service will be Friday, November 8, 2019, at 10:30 A.M. at Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas, with Pastor Wayne Baldyga officiating. Inurnment will be Friday, November 8, 2019, at 1:30 P.M. in the Larned Cemetery, Larned, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers or plants, the family requests memorials to Locust Grove Village, La Crosse, Kansas, or Hope Lutheran Church, Rush Center, Kansas.

Condolences or remembrances may be left for the family at www.charterfunerals.com/locations/janousek-lacrosse.php.

Arrangements were by Janousek Funeral Home, 719 Pine Street, P O Box 550, La Crosse, Kansas 67548, 785/222-2517.

Gloria Ann Jayne, age 76, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Trego Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas.

She was born September 12, 1943 in Ogallah, Kansas to Ben J. and Catherine (McGinty) Schoenberger. On May 28, 1966 she married Loran J. Jayne in St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ellis.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed her grandchildren and all family time. She also enjoyed to cook and bake, sew, draw, and dance. Gloria was a member of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, Ellis.

She is survived by her husband, Loran of Ellis; two daughters, Angela Hickey (Dave) of Ellis and Sonya Gottschalk (Bryan) of Ellis; three grandchildren, Shelby Herl (Aaron) of Hays, Sidney Carpenter (Lane) of Overland Park, and Cody Hickey of San Diego; four brothers, Leonard, Bernie, and Alvin of Ellis and Kenny of Wichita; and a sister, Sharon Sommers of Victoria
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Eugene and a sister, Marilyn King.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Wednesday, November 6, 2019 with a rosary service at 9:30 AM at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis. Inurnment will follow in the church cemetery.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s School or St. Mary’s Church

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

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

Dave J. Frank, 64, died Friday, November 1, 2019 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City, Kansas. He was born May 4, 1955 in Hays, Kansas, the son of Thomas & Dolores (Denning) Frank.

As a child, Dave moved with his family to Westminster, Colorado where he attended school and graduated from Westminster High School. On June 28, 1975, he married Monica J. Perkins in Westminster, Colorado. They later lived in Satanta, Kansas and Sublette, Kansas before moving to Garden City in 1988. They have lived in Garden City since. Dave first worked for Reeve Cattle Co. in Garden City before going to work for Scout Energy.

An avid sports fan, Dave loved the Denver Broncos. He also loved racing, riding his Harley, cooking, his dog “Krissi,” and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his wife Monica J. Frank of the home; three daughters Erin (Justin) Greer of Deerfield, Kansas, Sandy (Earl) Avalon of Garden City, Kansas, and Denise (Zack) Musil of Garden City, Kansas; a brother Michael Frank of Hood River, Oregon; a sister Sue Nelson of Hattiesburg, Mississippi; and eight grandchildren Mercedez Showers, Mason Frank, Audrey Musil, Teryn Avalon, Logan Avalon, Levi Greer, Colten Musil, & Avyree Greer. Dave is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at St. Dominic Catholic Church in Garden City with Rev. Warren Stecklein officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday and from 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. The family suggests memorials given to POW-MIA in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.