LOLA M. (DAVEY) KERAN was born Aug. 29, 1922, in Osawatomie, Kansas, to Lloyd Augustus Davey and Stella May (Hate) Davey, and peacefully passed away at the Graham County Hospital in Hill City, Kansas, on April 15, 2019, at the age of 96.

She graduated from Parker Rural High School in Parker, Kansas, in the class of 1941. Following graduation, she worked at the telephone company in Parker, operating a switchboard.

On June 7, 1942, she married Ervin Keran of Arvada, Colorado, in Osawatomie. They made their home in Denver, Colorado, for 49 years. To this union, two daughters were born, Judith Elaine and Carol Lea. Lola worked as a mother and homemaker.

While in Denver, Lola and Ervin were members of Grace Baptist Church for 39 years. Lola taught Sunday School and Baptist Youth classes for several years, as well as Girls Gild. She volunteered her work for several years at Mt. Vista Nursing Home in Arvada, Colorado. She and Ervin also provided day care for 12 years in their home for a couple of families.

Ervin and Lola moved to Lenora, Kansas in 1990, and joined the United Parish Church, where she has been an active member. Her hobbies and pastimes have included crocheting, reading, scrapbooking and volunteering for church activities.

Lola is preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Stella May; a step-father, Ed Miner; her husband of 62 years, Ervin Lee Keran, who passed away on Sept. 22, 2004; three brothers, Gerald, Fred, and Gorden Dean Davey; one great-granddaughter, Melissa Dillon.

Survivors include: two daughters, Judith, and husband, David Beck, Henrico, Virginia.; Carol, and husband, Tom Gerlits, Lenora,.; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mildred Diehm, Osawatomie; one sister-in-law, Mary Lou Davey, Osawatomie; and several nieces, nephews, and friends.

FUNERAL SERVICE – Friday, April 19, 2019 – 10:30 a.m.

PLACE – Lenora United Parish Church – Lenora, Kansas

VISITATION – Thursday, April 18, 2019, from 5 until 7 p.m. at Enfield Funeral Home – 215 W. Main – Norton, Kansas

INTERMENT – Lenora South Cemetery – Lenora, Kansas

MEMORIALS – Lola Keran Memorial Fund

Lila Jean Ehrlich, 86, died April 15, 2019, at Clara Barton Hospital, Hoisington. She was born Sept. 11, 1932, in Wichita, Kansas, the daughter of Alvin C. and Irene (Foos) Ochs.

On Oct. 29, 1950, she married Roy M. Ehrlich in Otis, Kansas. He preceded her in death on Dec. 2, 1997.

A lifetime resident of Barton County, Lila was a farm wife, also working at Pete’s Flower Shop, and later for Town and Country Market. She was a longtime member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Lila enjoyed spending time in her flower garden and decorating the house for holidays.

Survivors include: four children, Lonnie Ehrlich of Sylvan Grove, RoxAnn Reiser and husband Douglas of Great Bend, Jolene Ehrlich of Arkansas City, and Karla Newport of Great Bend; a sister, Judeen Wegele and husband Melvin of Wichita; four grandchildren, Cory Ehrlich and wife Traci, George Ehrlich, Kylie Heiler and husband Clint, and Kristie Brautman; and two great-grandchildren, Zach and Andrew Brautman.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter-in-law, Denise Ehrlich; and son-in-law, Kent Newport.

Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, per family’s request casket will be closed. Prayer service will begin at 7 p.m., all at the funeral home.

Funeral service will be at 10 a.m., Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Emmanuel Lutheran Church, with the Reverend Wayne Baldyga presiding. Burial will follow in Hoisington City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Emmanuel Lutheran Church in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Richard Lee Dunkin, age 64, of Ellis, Kansas passed away Saturday, April 13, 2019 in Ellis. He was born June 23, 1954 in Junction City, Kansas to Kenneth and Margaret (Crone) Dunkin. On May 5, 2003 he married Rose (Honas) in Ogallah, Kansas.

Richard was a licensed addiction counselor with DREAM Inc. and he enjoyed gardening, fishing, tinkering around in his shop and was a strong advocate for persons with addiction.

He is survived by his wife, Rose Dunkin of Ellis; two sons, Matthew Cunningham of Ellis and Rick Rein of Salina; a brother, Mike Dunkin of Idaho; two sisters, Karen Kovac of California and Linda Dunkin of Oregon as well as a grandson, Alex Rein.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Jimmy Dunkin and a sister, Pat Dunkin.

Memorial services will be at 6 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home, 804 W. 11th St., Ellis, KS.

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

Memorial contributions are suggested to Dream.

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

Rural Agra resident, Marvin J. Struik, passed away April 13, 2019 at his home at the age of 77.  He was born July 9, 1941 in Jasper County, Iowa, the son of Hubert and Hendrika (Van Norden) Struik.

Survivors include his wife Loretta of the home; two sons, Kenton of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Kurtis of Mesa, Arizona; his daughter, Kathy Schmid of Kensington; three sisters: Linda Vande Lune and Phyllis Vander Pol of Pella, Iowa, and Carol Van Zee of Ankeny, Iowa; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, April 19 in the Heartland Worship Center, Agra, with Pastors Lorna Paulus and Becky Saddler officiating. Burial will follow in the Agra Cemetery.

Visitation will be from noon to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.  The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Heartland Worship Center.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services or the Agra Fire Dept.

Online condolences can be made at www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Eldon Martell, 62, Quinter, died Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Gove County Medical Center.

He was born August 15, 1956 in Hoisington the son of Kendall E. and Betty J. (Herrman) Martell. He was a graduate of Hays High School, and earned his bachelor’s degree in music education in 2002 and master’s degree in music education in 2003 from Fort Hays State University. He was a music instructor in the Wheatland-Grinnell School District.

Survivors include his mother, Betty of Hays, a brother; Brad Martell and wife Lillian of Bettendorf, IA, a sister; Debbie Bielefeld and husband Gene of Abilene, five nieces and nephews; Nate Martell and Bria Martell of Bettendorf, IA , Ryan Bielefeld of Overland Park, Kelly Bielefeld and wife Angie of Clearwater, and Darcy Doege and husband Kent of Charlotte, NC, and eleven great-nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his father, Kendall.

Funeral service will be at 11:00 am on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home with Fr. Terry Klein officiating. Inurnment will be at a later date in St. Joseph Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 10:00 am until service time on Wednesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to the Wheatland-Grinnell School Music Department. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Cindy L. Basgall, age 62, of WaKeeney, passed away Sunday, April 14, 2019, at her home. She was born January 29, 1957, in Stafford, Kansas to Wayne Eugene and JoAnn (Betson) McCurdy.

After graduating from Trego Community High School in 1975, Cindy attended Cloud County Community College. On January 29, 1977, she was united in marriage to Mark A. Basgall, in LaCrosse, Kansas.

Cindy is survived by her husband of the family home; her two children, Amy R. and husband John Davis of Chanute, Kansas, and Christopher L. Basgall and wife Maggie of Lenora, Kansas; four grandchildren, Jada and Jyl Davis, and Makena and Emily Basgall; and a brother, Mike McCurdy and wife Paula of WaKeeney. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Robert “Bob” McCurdy.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, April 18, 2019, at Christ the King Catholic Church, WaKeeney. Burial will follow at WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Wednesday evening, from 5 to 7 at the funeral home. A parish vigil will follow at 7 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or American Red Cross. Donations made to the fund may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Robert Wayne Kasper Sr., 68, passed away Sunday April 14, 2019, at his home in Great Bend. He was born September 12, 1950, in Newton, the son of Daniel and Fern (Owen) Kasper.

Robert had been a resident of Great Bend since 1980, coming from El Dorado. He had worked for White and Ellis Drilling in El Dorado until they moved him to Great Bend until 1998, having then working for Sioux Tank, LLC until he retired in 2015. He was united in marriage to Peggy Lietzke on April 17, 1972, in El Dorado. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, water skiing and traveling. Robert loved spending time with his family.

Survivors include wife, Peggy of the home; daughter, Kathy Schwanke and husband Jason of Davenport, OK.; one brother, Rocky Kasper of El Dorado; six sisters, Eulalah Ann, Louise, Joan, La Verta, Carol and Emma; sister-in-law, Nancy Kasper; five grandchildren, Sarah, Ryan and Emma Schwanke, Brody and Kye Kasper. He was preceded in death by one son Robert Jr. and two brothers, Daniel and Kenneth Kasper.

Graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Thursday April 18, 2019, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, with Rev. Larry Schumacher officiating. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Wednesday April 17, 2019, at Bryant funeral Home.

Memorial fund has been established with the Sarah Cannon Cancer Institute, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Richard Ervin (Rich) Landon, 94, died on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at High Plains Retirement Village in Lakin. He was born on May 4, 1924 in Deerfield the son of Jay & Ruby (Miller) Landon. He married V. Nadine Mathias on August 18, 1946 at Deerfield. They were married for 72 years.

Rich graduated from Deerfield High School in 1942. He served in the United States Army Air Force from 1943 to 1945. He undertook pilot’s training while stationed in Garden City, Liberal, Pampa, Texas and Barksdale, Louisiana, culminating in Co-Piloting B-29 domestic support missions.

After his discharge he returned to Deerfield and began his career as a builder by building a new home for his wife and continued for over 60 years, constructing many beautiful homes, two churches and many concrete work projects in Deerfield and neighboring communities. He was a member of the United Methodist Church of Deerfield and a Charter Member of the Deerfield Lions Club. He was preceded in death by his Parents, 2 Brothers- Jay Dean Landon and Bob Landon and Grandson- Aaron Anderson.

He is survived by his Wife- Nadine Landon of the Home, Daughter- Joleen (Dale) Anderson of Buhler, Son- Kent (Bobbie) Landon of Deerfield, Foster Son- Gene (Analisa) Ames of Oregon , 3 Sisters- Delores Paris of Dighton, Pat (Cliff) Gruver of Dodge City & Peggy Shipp of Napa, California, 3 Grandchildren- Justin Anderson of Wichita, Teal (Matt) Sander and Jade (Brent) Like both of Lakin and 4 Great- Grandchildren.

Funeral Service will be at 10:30 AM Wednesday at United Methodist Church of Deerfield with Rev Doug Olson officiating. Burial will be in Deerfield Cemetery with military honors by Kansas Army National Guard Honor Guard. Memorials are suggested to United Methodist Church, Kearny County Historical Society or High Plains Retirement Village in care of Garnand Funeral Home. Friends may call from 2:00 PM to 8:00 PM Tuesday at Garnand Funeral Home in Lakin. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Laura Georgene Nuss, 91, passed away on April 12, 2019 at Trinity Manor in Dodge City, Kansas surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 6, 1927 in Dodge City the daughter of Nelson and Leila (Woolwine) Johnson.

Georgene was a homemaker and farm wife, while living in the Buda Community for over 40 years where she became involved in the Stitch and Chatter Club. She moved to Dodge City in 2000, and became a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Ness City American Legion Auxiliary where she ran the concession stand for bingo for many years. She was also a member of the Ransom VFW Auxiliary. She married Elmer Nuss on September 18, 1949, in Dodge City. He died on June 10, 2005.

Georgene is survived by her two sons, Charles Nuss of Los Alamos, NM Harlan (Debbie) Nuss of Beeler, KS; two daughters, Leila (Mike) Goddard and Esther (John) Temaat both of Dodge City; 14 grandchildren, Amanda Goddard, Mike Goddard, Kristin Vega, Danielle Nuss, Jeff Nuss, Travis Nuss, Jonathan Nuss, Fayie Nuss, John Temaat, Justin Temaat, Ryan Temaat, James Temaat, Christopher Temaat, Laura Tunder; and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Elmer Nuss, sister, Anna Lew Johnson, granddaughter, Kimberly Nuss, and daughter-in-law, Leva Jensen Nuss.

Funeral service will be on Wednesday, April 17, 2019, 10:00 A.M., at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City. Burial will be in the Buda Cemetery, Beeler. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home, Ness City, 9:00 A.M. to 9:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 16, with the family present from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Beeler United Methodist Church, First United Methodist Church of Dodge City, or Trinity Manor of Dodge City.