Bazine – Ida McJunkin, 91, passed away October 20, 2018 at Country Living of Larned, Memory Care.

She was born July 21, 1927 in Hutchinson; the daughter of Jacob and Anna Weirick Nisly. A longtime area resident; she was a Homemaker.

She was a member of Faith Fellowship Church, Gray, Kansas.

On May 20, 1958 she married Ivan G. McJunkin at Hutchinson, Kansas; he passed away February 16, 1989.

Survivors include; four sons; Kim, Vancouver, Washington, Kent and Scott both of Burdett, and Kirk (Susan) Gold Hill, Oregon; two brothers, Aden Nisly, Salem, Oregon and Albert (Red) Nisly, Goshen, Indiana; three grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by; two brothers, Ivan Nisly and Enos Nisly and two sisters, Marie Miller and Savilla Gough.

Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Thursday at Faith Fellowship church with Pastor Doug Ellison presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at Beckwith Mortuary, Larned. Burial will be in the Crandall Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas.

Memorial may be given to the Faith Fellowship Church in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Joe A. Tuzicka, 85, passed away October 22, 2018, at Medicalodges of Great Bend. He was born June 21, 1933, at Otis to Joseph F. and Sophia (Matal) Tuzicka. He married Gwendolyn Butcher, September 6, 1954, at Timken. She died July 29, 1971.

Joe has lived in Great Bend since 1966, coming from Satanta. Joe served his country in the US Army during the Korean conflict. He was a welder for Guthrie Trailer and a custodian for USD 428. He was a member of Prince of Peace Parish at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church. He also was a member of the American Legion in Hoisington.

Survivors include, one son, Rodney Tuzicka and wife Cindy of Minco, Oklahoma; one daughter, Kimberly Baird of Great Bend; two brothers, Lester Tuzicka of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Francis Tuzicka of Colorado Springs, Colorado; one sister, Cecilia Hloracek of Munjor; four grandchildren, Robbie Baird, Corey Baird, Ethan Tuzicka and Caitlyn Tuzicka and two great-grandchildren, Rylee Baird and Kenadee Baird. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gwendolyn Tuzicka, son-in-law, Jimmie B. Baird, five brothers, Wilford, Willard, George, Louis and Father Fred M. Tuzicka, and one sister, Josephine Pozalek.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Friday, October 26, 2018, with Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 27, 2018, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Ted Stoecklein presiding. Interment will be at 1:00 p.m., at Holy Cross Cemetery, Timken, with Military Rites conducted by the United States Army.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Neal Rush, 63, passed away October 21, 2018 peacefully at his home near Brewster surrounded by his family. Neal was born April 16, 1955 in Colby, KS to Rolland and Merna (Alleman) Rush. Neal grew up on the family farm 6 miles north of Levant. He graduated from Brewster High School in 1973 and received his degree in Accounting from Bethany College in 1976.

Neal was blessed with a large and loving family. On August 9, 1975, he married his high school sweetheart, Jolene (McKee) Rush. Together they raised their five children while pursuing Neal’s dream of taking over and expanding the family farm north of Levant.

Neal enjoyed many hobbies and activities, but being a grandpa was what gave him the most joy and he loved having his grandkids spend time with him on the farm. He also attended many, many of their games and sporting events. Among his many other interests were basketball, golf, go-karts, shooting guns and a strong devotion to reading. Throughout the years Neal served on the Brewster School Board and the Thomas County Soil Conservation Board.

Neal had an avid interest in computers, and in the early 1980’s he set up many of the local businesses in northwest Kansas with their first computer systems. This keen interest in computers also allowed him to always keep his farm and equipment on the cutting edge of technology, as well as, keeping him in high demand as the IT expert for many friends and neighbors.

Neal’s biggest passion was farming. Throughout the years, he not only built his farm, but he mentored many young farmers and others in the farming industry. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, and was a great friend who touched many lives.

Neal is survived by his wife of 43 years, Jolene, three sons, Clint (Mary) Rush of Overland Park, KS, Clay (Jessica) Rush of Levant, KS, Cody (Katie) Rush of Wichita, KS, two daughters, Cayla (Joe) Cox of Norton, KS, Caitlan (Jonathan) Collett of Goodland, KS; seventeen grandchildren, Jackson, Nolan, Jaren, Jayla, Jayton, Jett, Collin, Cara, Corwyn, Chloe, Cambrie, Castyn, Harper, Konner, Kameron, Korbin, Kylan; two brothers Lynn (Cindy) Rush of Yukon, OK, Lane Rush of Colby; as well as many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel with Pastor Michael Baughn officiating. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 24, 2018 from 2-7 p.m. Burial will be at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Colby KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to NWKS Hope Foundation or Drown Out Cancer. Donations in care of
Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel – 745 S. Country Club Dr. – Colby, KS 67701

Ricky Lee Triplett, 62 of Hill City, Kansas, was called Home October 22, 2018, surrounded by his family after a long battle with COPD.

He was born on May 2, 1956 in WaKeeney, Kansas to Gene and Iva (Massier) Triplett.

Rick was a graduate of Ransom High School with the class of 1974. He married his high school sweetheart, Korene Cromwell, the following June 14, 1975 in Ransom. They later moved to Bogue where he worked for his uncle as a mason. In 1978 Rick and Korene moved to Logan, Kansas, where he worked in the grain industry. Between the years of 1978 through 1985 Rick and Korene had four children: Chanda, Chrissy, Sonya and Tyson. After 32 years of working in agriculture, Rick took a medical retirement in 2010.

In his retirement years Rick filled his time watching his talented grandchildren at sporting events, quilting beautiful works of art, cheering on his beloved Jayhawks, fishing and camping with friends and hunting with his family.

Rick was preceded in death by his father Gene Triplett; his grandparents Clearance and Rosie Triplett and Jake and Ella Massier.

Rick is survived by his wife Korene of the home; three daughters: Chanda Lunn (George) of Castle Pines, Colorado; Chrissy Delimont (Michael) of Logan; and Sonya Lovesee (Joel) of Leon, Kansas; his son Tyson (Jennifer) of Phoenix, Arizona; his precious nine grandchildren: Walker and Hudson Lunn; Rylee, Ansley, Breyer and Harper Delimon;, and Torrance, Taytum and Tinley Lovesee; his mother, Iva of WaKeeney; four sisters: Debbie Schmale (Roger) of Salina, Kansas; Sandy Bostick of WaKeeney; Dara Knoll (Kip) of Ness City, Kansas and Karla Ghumm (Michael) of WaKeeney, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and an abundance of friends.

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Darrell D. Ehrlich passed away on October 22, 2018, at the Via Christi Villages in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 81.

He was born on December 28, 1936 to Julius and Eunice (Steinle) Ehrlich in Hoisington, Kansas. Darrell married Anne Podlena on October 25, 1975. He adopted her five children: Christina, Richard, David, Laura, and Jane; and had four of his own: Randy, Wendell, Kelly, and Shelly.

Darrell grew up and attended school in Claflin, Kansas. He was a driller in the oilfields before he began trucking. He loved trucking and was able to work until he was 79. Darrell was a member of the Holy Cross Catholic Church in Hutchinson. He loved telling stories, Christmas, and black and white westerns.
Darrell is survived by his wife Anne of Haven; children Christina Rizley and husband Darrel of Wichita, Richard Ehrlich of Haven, David Ehrlich and wife Connie of Lawrence, Laura Holland and husband Kurt of Wichita, Jane Soukup and husband Roy of Hays, Kelly Pasek and husband Larry of Dorrance, and Shelly Whitmer and husband Michael of Dorrance; brother Jim Ehrlich and wife LaNita of Wilson; sister-in-law Vera Ehrlich of Wilson; 9 grandchildren Rashelle Rucker, Jarod Rucker (Sarah), Alyssa Smith (Shane), Jacob Rucker, Robert Whitmer (Shana), Brian Whitmer (Krista), Dustin Pasek, Nathan Pasek (Valerie), and Johannon Rucker (Kirsten); 8 great-grandchildren Braedyn Smith, Trace and Ellie Mae Whitmer, Zoey and Kellan Whitmer, Brityn Pasek, Briceson, Deven, and Emmalin.

Darrell is preceded in death by his parents Julius & Eunice Ehrlich; brother, Tom Ehrlich; and sons Randy Ehrlich and Wendell Keller.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church in Wilson on Friday, October 26, 2018, at 10:30 A.M. Burial will follow in the St. Wenceslaus Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will be Thursday 2:00-8:00 P.M. with the family receiving friends 6:00-8:00 P.M. and Vigil at 7:00 P.M. all at the funeral home in Wilson.

Memorials are suggested to St. Wenceslaus Cemetery Fund or Masses and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, PO Box 533, Wilson, KS 67490. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.plumeroverlease.com

Brenda D. Crawford passed away October 23, 2018, at the Via Christi Village in Hays, Kansas at the age of 78. She was born in Hays on October 12, 1940 to Leonard and Edna (Darnell) Kern. Brenda grew up and attended school in Plainville. She graduated from Marymount College in Salina with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. On October 5, 1963, she married Cecil Crawford in Plainville. They were blessed with three sons: John, Scott, and Dan.

Brenda was a registered nurse at the Rooks County Health Center before owning and operating Crawford Supply Company since 1986. She was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Ladies Guild of Plainville, and Sunflowerette Golf Club. Brenda enjoyed watching KU sports, putting together photo albums, fishing, camping, traveling, and spending winters in Texas. She loved spending time with family, especially her grandkids, and her dogs.

Brenda is survived by her husband Cecil of the home; sons John Crawford and wife Valerie of Plainville, Scott Crawford and wife Taryn of Hays, and Dan Crawford of Allen, TX; brother John Kern and wife Pat of Plainville; six grandchildren Alan Crawford, Sara Werner, Caleb Crawford, Noah Crawford, Chloe Crawford, and Kendall Crawford; and one great-grandchild Ivy Ray Werner.

Preceding Brenda in death are her parents Leonard and Edna Kern.

Brenda will be greatly missed by those she leaves behind, she will live forever in our hearts and memories. We take comfort knowing that like the caterpillar who continually labors, her life and work on earth is finished, but by the grace of God, her spirit now flies forever with her Lord like a butterfly.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, October 26, 2018, at 10:30 A.M. at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Burial will follow in the Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be on Thursday 1:00-8:00 P.M. with a Rosary at 3:30 P.M. at the funeral home in Plainville.

Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of the High Plains or Holy Family Elementary School and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 320 SW 2nd, Plainville, KS 67663.

M. Lucille Slagle, age 104, passed away at Cedar Village, Ness City on October 22, 2018. She was born on August 30, 1914 in Brownell, Kansas the daughter of Isaac and Emma (Metz) Grumbein.

After graduating from Ness City High School, Lucille obtained her teacher’s certificate and taught in a one room school house West of Ness City. She married John Marshall Slagle on June 17, 1935. Together they owned and operated Slagle Inc., an Allis-Chalmers/Gleaner and GMC Pick-up dealership. Lucille ran the parts desk and kept the books and when needed she acquired her “chauffers” license and drove the fuel truck. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Eastern Star, Rebekah’s Lodge, and the Gingham Girls, all of Ness City. Marshall preceded her in death on November 15, 1986.

Lucille is survived by her two granddaughters; Tracy Proctor and her husband, Steve, of Ness City, Verla King and her husband, Scott, of Olmitz; daughter-in-law, Beth Slagle of Ness City and two great-grandchildren, Devon King and Raegan King and her fiance, Cole McCurry. She was preceded in death by her son, Vyrl Slagle; four brothers, Ralph, Willis, Walter, and Lawrence Grumbein; and two sisters, Ruby Mellis and Hazel Grumbein.

Funeral Service will be on Thursday, October 25, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City followed by burial in the Ness City Cemetery. Viewing will be at the funeral home on Wednesday from noon until 8:00 p.m. with the family present for visitation from 6-8 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Lucille Slagle Memorial Fund.

James Thomas Riggles, age 82, passed away peacefully October 16, 2018 at the Fidalgo Skilled Nursing Facility in Anacortes, Washington. He was born on February 15, 1936 to Jessie J. Riggle and Willie (Reynolds) Riggle.

Upon graduation from High School in 1953 at Elmore City, Oklahoma, he moved to Russell, Kansas where he worked on the dairy farm for Eddie Fritzler. September 15, 1955 he joined the US Navy. He was united in marriage to Georgina Mae Miller on December 20, 1959. In 1962 he was transferred to NAS Whidbey Island at Oak Harbor, Washington where he served the remainder of his 31 year Navy career. During this time, he made 12 carrier cruises. Following his Navy career, he worked at Boeing in Everett, Washington until his retirement in 1999. He enjoyed camping and riding his motorcycle. Jay was a member of the Fleet Reserve, American Legion and a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars.

Jay was preceded in death by his father and mother, his brother Alford Riggle, sisters Dorothy Johnson and Loretha Battles.

He is survived by his wife Georgina ‘Gina’ (Miller), and sister Sandy Metha Ilson, and brothers Floyd, Sam, and Gerald, sister-in-law Susan Miller, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service to celebrate James’ life will be held at 11 A.M. on Friday, October 26, 2018, at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas, with Pastor Roger Dennis officiating. Military honors will be performed by the Russell V.F.W. Post # 6240. Family will greet guests the day of the service. Condolences can be sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

Carlton F. Hartman, 93 of San Antonio, Texas, died on September 19, 2018.

Mr. Hartman was a resident of the Army Residence Community, and a former resident of Windcrest for over 25 years. Carlton was born in Russell, Kansas in 1925. A survivor of the Depression and Dust Bowl, he graduated from high school in 1943, joining the US Army Air Corps soon after.

After the war, he attended Syracuse University, and graduated with a BS in Civil Engineering in 1950. He served as Principal Engineer, and later, Deputy Commissioner of Public Works for the City of White Plains from 1957 thru 1985. He was a Colonel in the USAF, and a WW2 veteran. Carlton served as Scoutmaster of White Plains Troop 1 from 1964 thru 1974, helping many young men develop skills to reach their life goals.

After traveling much of the world, including South Africa, he retired to San Antonio, with his wife June, who passed away in 2008. He was married to Eleanor Webb in 2009, who survives him. Carlton was a member of Windcrest Methodist Church, for many years, and served on the finance committee. He also was a member of Airstream RV Club, and several Veterans organizations, including the B-17 Bombardier/Navigator Association. Carlton will be greatly missed by both Hartman and Webb & Hoch families, as well as friends and relatives for his wisdom and great sense of humor. May he rest in peace.

Carlton is survived by his wife Eleanor, of San Antonio; sister, Colleen Walizer, of Russell, Kansas; son, Stephen, of Waterloo, NY; grandsons, Benjamin, of Hammondsport, NY, Andrew and John, of Middletown, NJ, and their families.
He was predeceased by his first wife, June; son, Douglas, and sister, Norma Winter.

A graveside memorial service to celebrate Carlton’s life will be held at 11 A.M. on Saturday, November 03, 2018, at the Russell City Cemetery in Russell, Kansas. Cremation has been selected by the family and inurnment of the cremains will follow the graveside service. Military rites will be performed by the Russell V.F.W. Post #6240. The Hartman family will greet guests the day of the graveside service. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the memorial service.