Charles (Chuck) Wayne Lindsay, age 84, of Oakley, Kansas, passed away at his home surrounded by family on January 28, 2019. Chuck was born in Garnett, Kansas on August 4, 1934 to Claude and Dott (Slinkard) Lindsay.

Chuck attended school until the 10th grade and then went to work in the oilfields with his Dad, Uncle Harold and brothers. In 1957 Chuck’s first son Mitch was born from his first marriage. Shortly after Chuck served in the U.S. Army. He was stationed overseas in Germany as a tanker until 1959. Upon discharge from the Army he returned to work in the oilfields as a driller. Chuck traveled to Oakley to drill an oil well, stopping in at the Little Café to eat meals. It was at the Little Café that he met Eunice Vavricka who was working as a waitress.

After a short 6 or 7 week courtship they were united in marriage on October 7, 1960. Son Rusty was born in 1961. Chuck continued working in the oilfields throughout Kansas and Nebraska, until 1962 when he moved his family back to Oakley and started working for the city of Oakley. Daughter Susan (Susie) was born in 1963. Chuck later worked for Olin Kannady and then in July 1967 he went to work for the Oakley School District as a maintenance supervisor. Daughter Terri was born in 1967. While working at the school he also started and worked at his home-based business Lindsay Upholstery. In 1996 he retired from the school district after 30 years of service.

Chuck always had a love for building. He built the home where he raised his family and resided for 56 years. He built a cabin at Cedar Bluff Lake where the family went for weekends to enjoy boating, skiing, fishing and hunting. Many summer vacations were spent in Garnett helping his parents with building projects and hunting or fishing with his brothers. Chuck had a love for history and took his kids on many trips to historic places. His grandchildren loved to hear his stories about the “good ole days.” After his retirement he continued his upholstery business at a smaller level as he developed a desire to restore old buggies, pedal cars and tractors. He re-built two buggies, one for each of his two daughter’s weddings.

Chuck had a love for horses, keeping several in his pasture south of town, which worked out wonderfully to pull his restored buggies. After he could no longer harness his horses, he decided to build a horseless carriage. He also rebuilt a cable tool rig originally from the Pittsburg, Kansas area used for mining. Chuck was a member of the United Christian Church, Lions Club and a scout leader while son Rusty was in scouts. Chuck was also active in the 7th Calvary Re-enactment Group. He built a Civil War style ambulance for the group. He also made a brief appearance in the Re-enactment’s docu-drama Thorf’s Dragon.

Chuck was proceeded in death by his parents; two brothers: George and Emmett; brother-in-law, Warren Park; 2 sisters-in-law: Mae Hullet and Candy Jo Beckner; 4 nephews: Vaughn Tomlinson, Chuck Hartpence, Jerry Lindsay and Steve Phillips; great niece, Lezlie Gean; and furry companion, Tootsie.

He is survived by wife Eunice, the love of his life; sons: Mitch (Nancy) Powell of Halstead and Rusty (Pam) Lindsay of Hays; daughters: Susan (Jerry) Glassman of Oakley and Terri (Dan) Hutton of Scott City. 10 grandchildren: Megan (Shane) Stephenson, Bradley (Audra) Lindsay, Michael (Nika) Lindsay, Kyle Glassman, Shaylyn (Eric) Rucker, Wyatt Glassman, Danielle (Nathan) York, Briana Hutton, Grace Hutton and Callie Hutton; 6 great grandchildren: Aidan Stephenson, Connor Stephenson, Bella Lindsay, Zachary Lindsay, Maddox Lindsay and Lexis Glassman; 4 sisters-in-law: Betty (Jerry) Ranes, Dixie Lindsay, Cherry (Clair) Law and Cora Lee (Ken) Walker; 4 brothers-in-law: Kelvin Hullet, Robert Lynn (Pat) Vavricka, Pat (Rita) Vavricka and Lee (Shelly) Beckner; his faithful dog, Trixie; and numerous nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Services will be at The United Christian Church, located at the Buffalo Bill Cultural Center, (Date and Time to be Determined) 3083 US 83, Oakley, KS, with Pastor Bob Kelly officiating. Interment will follow in the Oakley Cemetery. Visitation will be from (Date / Time To be Determined) at the Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, 217 Freeman Avenue, Oakley, KS 67748. Memorials may be given to the Chuck Lindsay memorial fund and sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley, 67748.

Kathleen Dianne Harris, age 64, passed away on Monday, January 28, 2019 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Kathy was born May 21, 1954 in Fairfield, California, the daughter of James Frederick & Dianne Margaret (Daily) O’Leary. A resident of Greeley County since 1976 moving from California, she was a farm wife, homemaker and served 35 years as a cook for Greeley County Schools, retiring recently.

Kathy was a member of the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas as well as serving as Foods Leader for Greeley County 4-H. She was a former member of the South Colony EHU and the women’s bowling league in Tribune.

On June 19, 1977 she married Randy Harris in Tribune, Kansas.

Kathy’s surviving family includes-

Her Husband-
Randy Harris- Tribune, Kansas

Her Mother-
Dianna Graham- Tribune, Kansas

Three Children-
Justin & Melissa Harris- Tribune, Kansas
NyCole & Kevin Nelson- Tribune, Kansas
Heather Felty- Tribune, Kansas

Four siblings-
Kim Moyer- Tribune, Kansas
Karen & Marvin Walker- Enid, Oklahoma
Koreen & Curtis
Kevin & Diana O’Leary- San Gabriel, California

Two Half-Sisters-
Kelly Shear- Tulsa, Oklahoma
Katie & Jake McAskill- Altus, Oklahoma

Six Grandchildren-
Hannah Harris, Kasen Felty, Kashen Nelson, Brecken Nelson, Logan Harris & Branson Harris

Her father, Jim O’Leary; her grand parents, Carl & Ruby Bernd and Gayne & Lorraine Daily and her Father-In-Law Gail Harris precede her in death.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am (MDT) Friday, February 1, 2019 at the United Methodist Church in Tribune, Kansas with Jeri Smith officiating. Burial will be in Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.

Friends may call from 1:00 pm until 8:00pm Thursday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Tribune, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Kathy Harris Kidney Foundation in care of the funeral home.

Condolences may be sent to the family through the funeral home website at priceandsons.com

Ruth “Joan” Rainbolt was born on January 23, 1929, in rural Pawnee County, Kansas to Ellis Edward and Sarah Mabel (Bowman) Flick.

Joan grew up on a farm south of Pawnee Rock and graduated from Pawnee Rock High School. While working at Doerrs in Larned, she met James Randles Rainbolt who became the love of her life. On September 24, 1950, they began a married life that continued for over 50 years. To this marriage, was born three sons, Randy, Gary and Kale.

Joan was a lunchroom cook for Sacred Heart School and USD 495 for many years. Later, she baked goods out of her home. Joan’s cinnamon rolls and snicker doodle cookies were well known throughout the region. When selling her wares at farmers market one had to get there early as she almost always sold out. Joan belonged to the United Methodist Church of Larned. She was an active member of the United Methodist Women and enjoyed working in the kitchen, planning and preparing meals for various church activities. Joan also was an avid bowler, and competed on the State level many times with her team. Jim and Joan enjoyed square dancing with friends.

In her early family life, Joan was very busy keeping up the household for Jim and the boys. There was always a hearty meal ready in the evening. Joan especially loved her grandchildren and doted on them. She attended school activities and often volunteered to be the after-school shuttle. She developed a special relationship with each one.

Joan is survived by her sons, Randy and his wife Debbie, Gary and his wife Terry, and Kale all of Larned; a twin sister Janice (Earl) Schmidt of Pawnee Rock; six grandchildren James Rainbolt, April Best, Garrett Rainbolt, Karlee Vosburgh, Kiah and Onya Rainbolt; 5 great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces.

Joan was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jim (in 2006), and siblings Doris Drake, Betty Mohler, Edward Flick, Thomas Flick, and Sue Hazlett.

Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 1, 2019 at Larned United Methodist Church, with Rev. Bethann Black presiding. Visitation will be 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. with family present from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Interment will be in Pawnee Rock Cemetery, Pawnee Rock.

Memorials may be given to the United Methodist Women in care of Beckwith Mortuary, PO Box 477, Larned, KS 67550.

Analine Lou McDonald Ostrander, age 87, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Via Christi Village, Hays. She was born June 14, 1931 in Lenora, Kansas to Kenneth D. and Elizabeth (Eaton) Hollingshead. She married B.F. McDonald on March 1, 1947. He preceded her in death April 15, 1977. She then married Floyd Ostrander on February 22, 1980. He preceded her in death on July 13, 2002.

Analine was a Teacher’s Aide working for the Starkey School in Wichita, Kansas. She enjoyed scrapbooking, sewing, crafts and her grandchildren’s activities.

She is survived by a son, Kenneth E. McDonald and wife Nancy of Salina, Kansas; a daughter, Martha A. Miller and husband Pete of Hays; a brother, Ivan Hollingshead of Smolan, Kansas; three sisters, Pamela Olsen of Burlingame, Kansas, Sharon Butler and husband George of Manhattan, Kansas and Aryus Reynolds of Richmond, Missouri; 5 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren as well as two step-daughters a step son and families.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Margaret Hermerson; her brothers, Pete, Kenny, Donnie and Joe Hollingshead.

Private family inurnment will take place at the Wichita Park Cemetery in Wichita, Kansas. Arrangements in care of Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

Johanna “Jo” M. Hauptman, age 90, of Hays, KS, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 28, 2019 at HaysMed in Hays. She had resided at Via Christi Village in Hays.

She was born on October 23, 1928 in St. Marks, KS, the daughter of Bernard “Ben” and Anna (Zoglman) Landwehr. She was raised on a farm near Fredonia, KS. Jo married Emil Hauptman on May 1, 1954.

She was a homemaker and worked as a florist. She loved working as a Foster Grandparent at Wilson and Roosevelt Elementary Schools. Jo spent most of her adulthood in Lyons, KS. She loved people, socializing, volunteering and helping others. She had a great sense of humor and enjoyed bingo, playing cards and doing crafts to make gifts for her family.

Survivors include three sons, Greg Hauptman and his wife Doreen of Murdo, South Dakota, Mark Hauptman and his wife Jeanne of Hays, Mike Hauptman and his wife Lisa of Topeka; sister, Jean Liebman of Washington state; seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Jo was preceded in death by her parents; four sisters, Martina Watts, Bertha Breazeale, Elenora Lane, Alice Powers and four brothers, Robert, Edward, Leo and Leonard “Lenny” Landwehr.

A Funeral Mass will be held on Saturday, February 2, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in the chapel at Via Christi Village, 2225 Canterbury Dr., Hays, KS 67601. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery-Hays.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 1, from 5-8:00 P.M. at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays.

A Rosary will be held at 6:30 P.M., followed by a vigil service on Friday at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions can be made to Via Christi Village-Hays, designated to the Activities Fund. Contributions can be left or mailed to the funeral home.

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

Arrangements are by Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601.

Buddy Shaine Graf, 33, Great Bend, died Friday, January 25, 2019 at the University of Kansas Health Systems of Great Bend, Kansas.

He was born August 15, 1985 in Dodge City the son of Vonda K. Cox. In 2004, he graduated from Jennings High School. He enjoyed helping people while working as a CNA and working with youth at the Larned Juvenile Correction Facility. Buddy was a jack of all trades and liked to joke around and make people smile. His hobbies included fishing, four-wheeling, being at the lake, target shooting, listening to music, and shooting pool. He loved spending time with family, friends, and his children.

Survivors include Katie Baker and children; Kalee Bryant, Gage Graf, Kade Graf, and Madeline Graf all of Great Bend, a sister; Nakita Robinson of Selinsgrove, PA, a brother; James Graf of Larned, step-Dad; Dwayne “Cope” Tucker of Sedgwick, and a niece Kadynce Robinson of Selinsgrove, PA.

He was preceded in death by his mother Vonda K. Vacura and his grandparents.

A celebration of Buddy’s life will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, February 1, 2019, at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, Hays. Family will receive friends from 1:15 pm until service time on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested for Buddy’s children. Condolences and memories of Buddy may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com.

Phyllis J. Lancaster, 84, died Monday, January 28, 2019 at St. Catherine Hospital in Garden City. She was born June 4, 1934 in Dighton, Kansas the daughter of Serrell Douglas & Opal Ruth (Stine) Beamer.

Phyllis grew up in Dighton where she was raised by her aunt, Addie Reed. She attended Dighton schools. On May 9, 1950, she married Charles G. “Charlie” Lancaster in Raton, New Mexico. They lived in Garden City and later moved to Ulysses, Kansas. Phyllis later moved back to Garden City in 1989 after the death of her husband. A homemaker, Phyllis was a member of the Eagle’s Auxiliary, Moose Lodge Auxiliary, and the American Legion Auxiliary. Phyllis enjoyed playing Bingo, cooking, reading, going to the casino, and she especially loved to spend time with her grandchildren.

Survivors include a son Dean (Barbara) Lancaster of Sterling, Kansas; four daughters Peggy Palmer of Garden City, Pamela (Michael) Komlofske of Garden City, Sherri (Mark) McMillan of Garden City, & Terri Caldwell of Garden City; a sister Paquita Couch of Denver, Colorado; a brother Loren Doyle Beamer of Clayton, New Mexico; 9 Grandchildren; 28 Great-Grandchildren; and 1 Great Great-Grandchild. Phyllis is preceded in death by her husband Charlie who died on April 12, 1988. She is also preceded in death by her parents; 2 brothers Bob Stine and Darell Beamer; a sister Armella Bieker; and a Great-Grandson.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from 1:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday and from 9:00 a.m. to service time Thursday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City. The family suggests memorials given to the Finney County Humane Society in care of the funeral home.

Donald “Donnie” R. Martin, died Tuesday, January 22, 2019 in his assisted living facility in Garden City, KS, due to complications from diabetes. He has been in an assisted living program, where he’s received constant care and social opportunities since 2008, Don died peacefully in his sleep at the age of 73.

He leaves behind his sister, Caroline Schemm; niece Deena Tameris, husband Mat Tameris, and great-nephew Sean Tameris; nephew Andrew Schemm and nephew James Schemm and wife Renata Lopes.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Helen Martin in 2007 & Homer Martin in 1984, along with his brother, Dale in 1952.

Born in Fulton, MO October 30, 1945 where his father owned and operated a family farm. In 1949, the family moved to a farm north of Tribune. After entering school in Greeley County school district at Mt. Olive Country School, in 1951-52, he was diagnosed with learning disabilities by Fort Hays State University. The school district did not have a special education program in 1953, so Don was sent to a special-needs school at Parsons State Training Center, in Parsons, KS. He remained there until 1961, when he left to help the family with farming in Wakeeney, KS, where they had relocated in 1960.

In 1972, they again relocated to Horace, KS, where Don started to make an impact on the community by always being a hard worker to those and need, and having a smile for those same people in need. He was known being an interesting and helpful member of the community and a perpetual kindness. The friends and family remember him with eternal fondness and will greatly miss his sparkling stage presence when performing private country music recitals.

The family would like to thank everyone for their support during this mournful time. A memorial fundraising campaign has been established for funeral costs at gofundme.com/18wheeler or donations can be made directly to Price & Sons Funeral Home. The memorial service will be held at a later date.

“To be kind is more important than to be right. Many times, what people need is not a brilliant mind that speaks but a special heart that listens.” – F. Scott Fitzgerald