Karen Louise Bolt, 64, of Atwood, Kansas left this earth on Sunday, April 28, 2019 as a result of an auto accident near Cope, Colorado.

Karen was born on June 7, 1954 in Goodland, Kansas to Jewell and Rosalyn (Edwards) Bolt. The family lived in Brewster KS until they moved to the Edwards Family Homestead north of Goodland in 1962.

She graduated from Goodland High School with the class of 1972. While in school, Karen was involved in Girl Scouts, 4-H member and participated in various clubs and organizations. Following High School she furthered her education at Fort Hays State College, graduating with both a Bachelor’s Degree and Master’s Degree in Counseling. She used those gifts and talents of helping others her entire life. She started her Counseling Career at Ransom High School and later at Jennings High School. After Jennings she made her home in Atwood where she was the counselor at Atwood High School and had a private counseling practice in Atwood. Her interest in kids extended into the sports, music, and arts departments at the school. Karen was proud to say she was the score keeper for volleyball and basketball for over twenty years and couldn’t wait until the season started to be back with her “kids.” She recognized each senior in the sports areas with a plaque, card, or flower, that she made herself, to recognize each of their achievements.

Karen joined the Catholic Church in 1993 and proudly supported her faith in the programs there. Her dedication to her faith was exemplary.

As time yielded itself, Karen developed a reputation of “the best cheesecake in the county” along with making baked goods and mints. She also had a love of flower arranging and giving the finished creation to many people to brighten their day.

Karen was preceded by her parents Jewell and Rosalyn Bolt; oldest sister Barbara Stull and her husband Rich Stull.

She is survived by sisters, Cheryl Mickey and Marilyn (Dennis) Masters; brother Don (Susi) Bolt; nephews, Jason (Kelly) Stull, John Stull, Gregg (Diane) Mickey, Chris (Sheila) Mickey, Justin Bolt, and Tyler (Lisa) Bolt, nieces, Ann Mickey and Jamie (Chad) Dolan along with great nieces and nephews and a host of other friends and relatives too many to list.

Greeting of friends will be held Friday, May 3, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood from 6-7 pm with Vigil service at 7:00 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 am, Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood, Kansas. Graveside service will be 3:00 pm (Central Standard Time) at the Goodland Cemetery in Goodland, Kansas. Memorials are kindly suggested to the Atwood High School for a scholarship in her name or the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Roy Lambert Quiett, of Hill City, Kansas and Casper, Wyoming, passed away surrounded by his loving family Sunday, April 28, 2019 at the Graham County Hospital, after a brief battle with liver cancer.

Roy was born February 18, 1939 to Ellis and Annette (Brewster) Lambert in Marshall, Texas. He was later adopted by Roy Carl and Grace (Brewster) Quiett of Shawnee, Oklahoma.

Roy graduated from Ponca Military Academy in Ponca City, Oklahoma in 1957. He was an accomplished marksman, taking first place in the 1957 Oklahoma ROTC State Rifle Championship. In 1958 he joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Campbell before being deployed to France.

Roy was united in marriage to Leah Rolleen Anderson in Colby, Kansas August 2, 1959. They were deeply committed to each other and were looking forward to celebrating their 60th Anniversary later this year. Their union was blessed with two children: Roy Carl II (R.C.) and Terry Everett. Roy adored his family and relished the times they could all be together.

Known as a jack-of-all-trades, Roy pursued many professions before finding his calling. In 1969 he graduated from Bethany Nazarene College in Bethany, Oklahoma and became an ordained minister in the Church of the Nazarene. He spent most of his professional life pastoring Kansas churches in Oakley, Phillipsburg, Kirwin and Concordia; and he also pastored in Lander, Wyoming. He even came out of retirement years later to pastor the Hill City Church of God.

Eventually, he and Rolleen retired to Woodland Park, Colorado where he worked as a real estate broker before his health issues forced them to really retire to Canyon, Texas.

Roy loved working with wood, including building log homes in Wyoming and Colorado. In his later years, he became an avid pen maker, turning beautiful wood pens and selling them strictly by word-of-mouth and friendly conversations.

Never one to keep still, there were few things Roy enjoyed more than traveling. Personal highlights included Alaska, the Redwoods of California, and Silver Dollar City at Christmas. He and Rolleen were often joined in these excursions by their special traveling companions Ralph and Jeanine Ray and Dana and Steve Edwards.

Roy was preceded in death by his parents Ellis Lambert, Annette Hardy, Roy Carl Quiett, Grace Quiett and Lorraine Quiett. Roy is survived by his loving wife Rolleen Quiett of the home; sons: R.C. (Nancy) Quiett of Casper, Wyoming, and Terry (Amy McWhirt) Quiett of Winfield; brothers, Ellis “Alec” (Suze) Quiett of Alpine, Texas and Larry (Linda) Lambert of Montgomery, Alabama; sister Jane (Ronald) Bear of Columbia, Mississippi; half-sisters, Nannette (William) Morrisett of Dawsonville, Georgia, and Darlene (Keith) Burney of Water Valley, Mississippi; sisters-in-law: Jean (Ralph) Ray of Morland, Kansas, Rita Anderson of Hill City, Donna Anderson of Minneapolis, and Betty (Gene) Ryan of Scott City; and three grandchildren: Chelsey (Dalton) Toland of Casper, Wyoming and Evie Quiett and Copeland Quiett of Winfield.

W. (Walter) Mark Garrett, age 90, passed away on April, 29, 2019, at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born Dec. 16, 1928, near Central City, Neb., the son of Walter B. and Frankie Virginia (Good) Garrett. He graduated from Central City High School in 1946 and attended Doane College in Crete, Neb. Mark married Marjorie Ann Peck, Nov. 28, 1948, in Archer, Neb. She preceded him in death on October 18, 2010.

After several years of employment with the B.F. Goodrich Co., he moved to Great Bend in 1959 as manager of the local B.F. Goodrich store. In 1967 he founded G-B Tires, Inc. and remained active in the business until shortly before his death.

Mark was a member of the First United Methodist Church since 1959, serving on the Board of Trustees and several committees, Chamber of Commerce, Stoneridge Country Club and the Lake Barton Golf Association, all of Great Bend.

Mark loved to play golf, making several holes-in-one through the years. He shared his love of golf with his wife and children, teaching them all how to play. Mark and Marjorie enjoyed traveling on 5 continents and managed to play a round of golf on most. He was a sports fan of the Kansas City Chiefs and KU Basketball. Above all, Mark and Marjorie were avid Nebraska Football fans and season ticket holders for over 40 years, traveling to many of their bowl games.

They treasured the fellowship and friendships that were developed while playing bridge and traveling to golf destinations and NU ball games.

Survivors include two sons, Rickard Garrett and wife Karen and Timothy Garrett both of Great Bend; two daughters, Deborah McGreevy and husband Bob of Pratt and Penelope Pinkston and husband Chris of St. John; brother, David Garrett; 9 Grandchildren, Tina Lamb, Tiffany Dick and husband Bob, Jason Pinkston and wife Beth, Haley Kern and husband Peter, Brandon Garrett and wife Amanda, Jennifer Garrett, Kelsey Scheuerman and husband Todd, Abby Hinman and husband Jeff, Logan Garrett and wife Dru; and 22 Great Grand Children, Dalton Lamb, Dylan Lamb, D.J. Lamb, Micah Dick, Kaitlyn Dick, Mckenna Kern, Jaidyn Pinkston, Darrin Lamb, Grady Pinkston, Keirstin Pinkston, Leah Pinkston, Konnor Garrett, Garrett Kern, Tyler Scheuerman, Kamryn Garrett, Madilyn Scheuerman, Cooper Garrett, Stanley Kern, Hudson Hinman, Meadow Phillips, Kynslee Garrett and Hazel Hinman; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marjorie; daughter-in-law, Lynda Garrett; grandson-in-law, Scott Lamb; brothers, Warren and Wesley Garrett; sisters, Virginia Stalker, Helen Hoffman, Muriel Schroyer and Mary Fritz.

Funeral Services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019, at First United Methodist Church, Great Bend, with Pastor Morita Truman officiating. A private family interment will be in Great Bend Cemetery. Visitation will be from Noon until 9:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 1, at Bryant Funeral Home, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions can be made to First United Methodist Church or Golden Belt Home Health and Hospice of Great Bend in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Ellen E. (Kogl) Dewey, 84, of McDonald, died Monday, April 29, 2019. She was born the middle child to William and Helen (Barenburg) Kogl on September 20, 1934 in Herndon, Kansas. She attended grade school through the 3rd Grade in Herndon before their family moved to the Southwest part of Rawlins County. She then attended Mirage Township Country School and Atwood High School. She helped her family on the farm and was active in 4H. After High School, she moved to Atwood where she worked for Doc and Doris Warta.

She met the love of her life Otis P. Dewey in 1952 and they were married on February 28, 1962. She always said it was the coldest day of the year on this day. She settled down to be a wonderful Homemaker, most days she was the Ranch Wife, Parts Runner, Book Keeper and biggest supporter of her family and friends. She loved every moment of spending time with her Grand Children, no matter if it were their special Saturday mornings or being their biggest fans at all their activities. She also cherished the time she spent with her many nieces and nephews throughout the years.

Ellen enjoyed raising large vegetable gardens and just loved working outside. She was an incredible cook and there was always room at their table for anyone. She said she would just add a little water to the gravy. She also made some of the best pies around. Ellen was an active member of the Sacred Heart Christian Mothers Alter Society and worked the Mirage Township Elections for many years.

Preceding in her death were her parents; her husband, Otis P. Dewey; sister Agnita Kogl; brothers, Ronald and Wilbert Kogl; brothers-in-law, Harry Craig and Chauncey Dewey JR and sister-in-law Betty Kogl.

Those left to mourn and to celebrate her life are her son Tom and wife Kelly; daughter Linda Hahn and husband JR; grandchildren, Tayten and Tru Dewey; brother Edmund Kogl (Elaine); sister Laura Craig; sisters-in-law Deanna Dewey and Ella Kogl; many nieces and nephews; her special “daughter” Bobi Robles; her lifelong friend Delphine Dozbaba and many family and friends.

Visitation is 4-7:00 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2019, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Atwood. In Lieu of Flowers memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church, for the Kitchen Remodel or the McDonald American Legion in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Mildred Marlaine “Mid” (Fuller) Keller, age 98 of Ellis, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at Hays Medical Center. She was born August 4, 1920 in Ellis to Fred and Lucia (Walker) Fuller. She was a graduate of Ellis High School in 1938. On February 24, 1952 she married Henry Keller in Ellis. He preceded her in death on July 14, 2004.

Mid worked for many years for her brother at Fuller Brothers Drug Store in Ellis and later worked at Hallmark and Kuhn’s jewelers in Hays. She was a faithful member of Christ Lutheran Church where she enjoyed teaching the young children during Vacation Bible School. Her memberships included Young Matron’s Club, VFW Ladies Auxiliary and Bridge Club.

She is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

Thanks to her devoted family, friends, and caregivers Mid was able to live in her home until her passing.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Frank and Fred Fuller; sisters, Lucille Rowland, Anna Frances Fitzgerald, Marjorie Steel, Helen Dawson and Jean Richards.

Funeral services will be 11 AM Saturday, May 4, 2019 at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Burial will be in Mt. Hope Cemetery in Ellis.

Visitation will be 6:30 PM – 8 :00 PM Friday, May 3, 2019 at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E 17th Ellis, KS 67637.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Christ Lutheran Church.

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

Morris Brack, age 84, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 27, 2019 at the Edwards County Hospital in Kinsley, Kansas. He was born May 18, 1934 in Ellis County, Kansas to Issac and Bertha (Schumm) Brack. He graduated from Ellis High School in 1952. On October 5, 1963 he married Margaret Keller in Ellis at St. Mary’s Church.

Morris worked for the Ellis County Highway department for 39 years operating a High Loader. He was a US Army veteran serving in Germany in 1957 and 1958. He was a member of St. Mary’s Church and the Ellis Knights of Columbus. He was an avid sports fan, enjoyed visiting with friends at Love’s and his pride and joy was the farm.

He is survived by his wife Margaret of 55 years of Ellis; a son, Mark Brack (Gail) of Ellis; two daughters, Maryl Gottschalk (Tim) of Ellis and Margo Brack of Ellis; a brother, Adair Brack of Ellis; grandchildren, Jerome Gottschalk (Jenni), Kimberly Gottschalk, Keisha Ghumm (Ethan), Kaishen Brack; step grandchildren, Sarah Dreiling (Joe), Todd Walker, Christy Schoenthaler (Devin), great grandchildren, Julian Gottschalk, Braxton Ghumm; great step grandchildren, Elizabeth Dreiling, Eli Dreiling, Emmett Dreiling and Easton Schoenthaler.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Vada Lacore and brothers, Gilbert, Raymond, Marvin and Palmer Brack.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, May 4, 2019 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Ellis.

Memorial visitation will be Saturday 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM with a rosary service at 10:00 AM all at St. Mary’s Church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Mary’s Church.

Arrangements in care of Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Condolences may be sent by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]

Lillian M. Kubo, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at Wheatland Nursing Home of Russell in Russell, Kansas.

Lillian was born April 4, 1926 in Wabaunsee County, Kansas, the daughter of Albert John & Mae (Turley) Luekenga. A resident of Russell, since 1976 moving from Ellis, she was a homemaker, printer’s assistant, nurse’s aide, and photographer’s assistant.

Lillian was a member of the United Methodist Church in Tribune.

On September 30, 1948, she married Howard Huddleston in New Mexico. On November 4, 1967, she married Ben Kubo at Laramie, Wyoming. Ben passed away on March 9, 2002 in Hutchinson, Kansas.

Lillian’s surviving family includes

Three Children
James & Elaine Huddleston- Colorado Springs, Colorado
Jerry & Joyce Huddleston- Tribune, Kansas
Gail & John Ogle- Russell, Kansas

Eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren

Her parents, husband, a son, John Huddleston, a grandson, Mark Huddleston one brother and two sisters precede her in death.

Funeral services will be held at a later date with inurnment next to Ben in Greeley County Cemetery in Tribune, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to the Russell Public Library or Greeley County Historical Society in care of:

Price & Sons Funeral Home
PO 301
Tribune, Kansas 67879

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

Kenneth Ward Gibson Jr. was born January 16, 1952 in Oklahoma City, Ok to Kenneth Ward Sr. and Fannie Lou (Riddle) Gibson. He passed away April 26,2019 in Aurora, Co at the age of 67.

Kenneth graduated from Northwest Classen HS in OKC and went on to attend Oklahoma State University. He received a bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering and later attended Rice University. Ken worked as a project manager/Sr. project manager for over 40 yrs.

He especially enjoyed the challenge of large, complicated projects (many of which were healthcare -i.e.-hospitals). Kenneth was a Mason and Shriner. He loved spending time with friends, but most of all he loved family occasions. Kenneth enjoyed time with his grandchildren, especially watching his grandson Nate’s Speed Shooting Events. His downtime at home was spent relaxing with his wife Cheryl, their animals (Beau, Missy, Peanut, and Snickers) and watching action and western movies. Ken was also a great cook; in the kitchen and on the outdoor grill. His wife was spoiled. He also enjoyed traveling and Classic Rock Concerts.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his father-Kenneth W. Gibson Sr. and father-in-law-Charles S. Lincoln. He is survived by his mother-Fannie Gibson-OKC, wife-Cheryl-Denver, Co., son-Ken Gibson 3rd and wife Erika-Strasburg, Co, daughter-Rachelle Otis and husband Jeff-Tucson, Az., son-Daniel-Tucson, Az. and Grandchildren-Nathaniel, Haley and Ashley Gibson.

Funeral services will be Saturday, May 4, 2019, 10:30 AM at Pauls Funeral Home in Oberlin, Ks. followed by burial at the Oberlin Cemetery. There will be a Masonic Service at graveside. Visitation will be 1:00-8:00 PM Friday May 3, 2019 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kenneth Gibson Jr. Memorial Fund. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

February 26, 1939 – April 28, 2019

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Ruth M. Lake, 80, formerly of Goodland, KS, passed away at the Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, VT on Monday evening, April 22, 2019. Born in Limon, CO on March 29, 1939, she was a daughter of the late Henry and Syble Rae (Johnson) Kanzler. On December 14, 1958, she married Paul A. Lake in Limon, CO. Paul predeceased Ruth on August 25, 1986.

Ruthie had a “never say never”, compassionate, fighting spirit that saw her through happy and tough times. As a child she grew up in poverty with her father, mother, and 8 siblings. She was a survivor through the tragic loss of her husband Paul in 1986, who she remained true to until her last day, and then the tragic loss of her youngest son Tobey in 1996.  She was a two-time cancer survivor.  It was her strong will and primary purpose in life to take care of her family that kept her moving forward and blessed us with 25 additional beautiful years.  (This allowed her to enjoy the final chapter of her life, which included helping raise her two amazing grandsons, Tobey and Braedon).  She shaped our lives with wonderful story telling, the constant reminder to “stop and smell the roses”, parental advice to teach right from wrong and never lose the ability to keep laughter in your life. She will be missed. 

Ruth is loved and mourned by her children, Tiffini Lake-Bellows and her husband, Jay of Waterbury, VT; Troy Lake and his wife, Kelly of Waterbury Center, VT; Tracy Lake and his wife, Cheri of Lenexa, KS; 8 grandchildren, Amanda, Ali, Andrew, Kady, Ben, Brianna, Tobey and Braedon; a sister, Charlotte Larsen of CA; 3 brothers, Melvin Kanzler of CO, Clifford Kanzler of CA, and Lester Kanzler of WA; as well as nieces, nephews and extended family. Ruth was predeceased by a son, Tobey Lake on April 18, 1996.

Funeral Services for Ruth will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2019 at 11:00 AM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland with Pastor Zach Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.

Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the Funeral Home.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions would be appreciated to the Department of Palliative and Spiritual Care, CVMC, PO Box 547, Barre, VT 05641.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

Local service arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.