Marilou Theresia (Berndt) Long, 87, passed away on April 4, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County in Oberlin, KS where she called home.

She was born on March 16, 1932 in rural Decatur County to Arthur John and Vina Irene (Gragg) Berndt.

Marilou attended Mt. Pleasant – St Johns Parochial School and then graduated from DCHS in 1950. Upon high school graduation she spent a year in Denver going to night classes at Denver University. On October 6, 1956 Marilou married Elden J. Long at Faith Lutheran Church in Oberlin, KS where the two were lifelong members. She was baptized in the Lutheran Church on April 3, 1932 and was confirmed on April 14, 1946.

Along with her membership to the church she was also involved with the ELCA Women’s Group. She also enjoyed the memberships with the Sunshine Group, BPW, the Home Makers Unit (Three Prairie Unit), and being a leader for the Boy Scouts and 4-H.

She pursued several occupations in her life time from owning her own store (Art Ver Mar) to upholstery and draperies and working at Interior Connection and co-founding the Bargain Box +. But most of all she was a farmer’s wife and loving mother.

Marilou was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elden Long; sister Nathalie (Floyd) Badsky; sisters-in-law Emma (Norton) Frickey and Wava (Merle) Williams; grandson Geoffrey Miles Long; nephew Mark Williams.

She is survived by sons Greg (Mary) Long of Oberlin, Brad (Shanna) Long of Oberlin; daughter Linda (Brad) Wade of Oberlin; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 8th, 2019 at 10:00AM at Faith Lutheran Church in Oberlin, KS. The burial was held in Oberlin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com.

Michael A. Aldridge Sr., age 67, from Russell, died Sunday, March 24, 2019, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born July 11, 1951, at Golden, Colorado to Allan Thomas and Ellen Frances (Fowler) Aldridge. He married Susan Marie (Hasenberger) on July 5, 1974 at Golden, Colorado. She preceded him in death on February 16, 2019.

He was a truck driver for Brull’s Trucking for a number of years and retired in 2018. He worked for the City of Russell at the power plant for 15 years and moved to Russell in 1980 from Hays.

He grew up in Golden, Colorado and was a 1969 graduate of Alameda High School in Golden, Colorado. Michael was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Saints, the Eastern Star and the Hays Masonic Mason Lodge No. 195. His Masonic memberships included: a free Mason Master, York Rite, Knights Templar, a Guard of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Kansas, and served as Master of Hays Lodge.

He enjoyed truck driving, hunting, fishing, model trains and playing chess.

Survivors include two sons, Michael A. Aldridge Jr. and wife Alicia, Benkelman, NE; Cecil T. Aldridge, Russell, KS; one daughter, Cathy “Catherine” S. Eledge and husband, Tony, Waldo, KS; two brothers, Bruce Aldridge, Denver, CO; David Aldridge and wife, Marilyn, Grand Junction, CO; ten grandchildren and one great grandchild on the way.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Susan.

A celebration of life memorial service with a Hays Masonic Mason service is at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 13, 2019, at Clines-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. A private family inurnment will be held at a date.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the mortuary. The family suggests memorial to the Hays Masonic Mason Lodge No. 195.

Condolences can be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be sent via e-mail to [email protected]

Demma Jean (Ingram) Diekman-Sammons, age 91, died Thursday, April 4, 2019, at her home in Hays, Kansas.

Services are pending at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kanas 67601.

Janice Kay (Schissler) Kogl, 74, of Atwood, Kansas went to be with the Lord April 1, 2019 in McAllen, Texas following a tragic accident. She was born January 22, 1945 in Oberlin, Kansas to Clifford and Blanche Schissler, their first of three children.

She was baptized and confirmed at the Atwood United Methodist Church and remained active as a United Methodist through the years until reuniting with Larry Kogl and joining the Sacred Heart Catholic Church. She graduated from Atwood High School in 1963 and Brown Mackie Business College in 1965.

Jan had two children from a prior marriage, Sherry Lisle of Springfield, Missouri and is preceded in death by her son Jeff Kessler. She has seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter, all living in the Springfield, Missouri area. She is survived by her husband Larry Kogl, and her siblings Terry Schissler of Tampa, Florida and Lee Schissler and wife Jackie of Denver, Colorado. She always considered Jackie as her sister, and not just a sister in law.

Through the years, Jan worked as a legal secretary, bookkeeper for a range of businesses from a large farm to a church’s district superintendent’s office. She was always industrious and had a terrific sense of humor, honed from years of living with two “troubled” pranking brothers.

Jan and Larry dated back in high school then she left for college in Salina. After 50 years she and Larry reunited and married during a blizzard February 10, 2018 in Atwood. Once they reunited Jan joined Larry on the road trucking across the United States. She lived life to the fullest and enjoyed the simple things. She loved to travel. Enjoyed gardening, canning, sewing, reading, and studying God’s Word. She kept a clean house and a warm heart toward Christ. A woman of faith and a beautiful human being who loved her family and friends unconditionally.

Jan will be missed. She lived life big and loved her family and friends with joy and compassion. She will join her beloved son Jeff, and her parents Clifford and Blanche in heaven.

Visitation is Friday, April 5th, from 6pm to 8pm at Baalmann Mortuary in Atwood with a Vigil at 8:00 p.m.. The Funeral Mass will be held at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Atwood on Saturday, April 6th, at 10:30am. Memorials are suggested to the church, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Marilou Theresia (Berndt) Long, 87, passed away on April 4, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society of Decatur County in Oberlin, KS where she called home. She was born on March 16, 1932 in rural Decatur County to Arthur John and Vina Irene (Gragg) Berndt.

Marilou attended Mt. Pleasant – St Johns Parochial School and then graduated from DCHS in 1950. Upon high school graduation she spent a year in Denver going to night classes at Denver University. On October 6, 1956 Marilou married Elden J. Long at Faith Lutheran Church in Oberlin, KS where the two were lifelong members. She was baptized in the Lutheran Church on April 3, 1932 and was confirmed on April 14, 1946.

Along with her membership to the church she was also involved with the ELCA Women’s Group. She also enjoyed the memberships with the Sunshine Group, BPW, the Home Makers Unit (Three Prairie Unit), and being a leader for the Boy Scouts and 4-H.

She pursued several occupations in her life time from owning her own store (Art Ver Mar) to upholstery and draperies and working at Interior Connection and co-founding the Bargain Box +. But most of all she was a farmer’s wife and loving mother.

Marilou was preceded in death by her parents; husband Elden Long; sister Nathalie (Floyd) Badsky; sisters-in-law Emma (Norton) Frickey and Wava (Merle) Williams; grandson Geoffrey Miles Long; nephew Mark Williams. She is survived by sons Greg (Mary) Long of Oberlin, Brad (Shanna) Long of Oberlin; daughter Linda (Brad) Wade of Oberlin; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and extended family and friends.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 8th, 2019 at 10:00AM at Faith Lutheran Church in Oberlin, KS. The burial was held in Oberlin Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Faith Lutheran Church. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com.

Ruth Margaret Haughawout, age 95, died April 3, 2019 at the Life Care Center of Elkhorn in Nebraska.

Preceded in death by husband Thurman Isaac, sons Peter & Robert, brother Donald, granddaughter Angela and Great grandson Alistar.

Survived by sons & daughters-in-law Michael & Janet of Bennington, NE, David & Andrea of Albuquerque, NM, daughters-in-law Janet of Van Cleave, MI, and LuAnn of Wichita, KS, 5 grandchildren, 1 step grandchild, 14 great grandchildren, 2 great-great grandchildren, and brother & sister-in-law William & Donna Dible of Rexford, KS.

Funeral service 12:30 PM Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 17606 Spaulding St., Omaha, NE with visitation from 1-3 PM prior to the service at the church. Interment 11:00 AM Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Rexford Cemetery, Rexford, KS. Memorials to the Alzheimer’s Association. Condolences may be left at www.paulsfh.com

James “Jimmy” Alan Langer, 64, passed away April 4, 2019 at his home in Great Bend. He was born September 14, 1954 at Ness City to Leonard & Mary Helen (Younger) Langer. He married Gloria Rush September 14, 1989 at Kinsley. She survives.

Coming from Ness City in 1973, James was a Great Bend resident. He was a truck driver in the oilfield for 30 years, having worked for Butterfly Supply and Great Plains Inspection. He loved gardening, especially his watermelons. He enjoyed watching monster trucks and old tv shows and especially enjoyed his geese. He loved to spend time with his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include, his wife Gloria Langer of the home; one son, Timothy Langer and his wife Amber of Great Bend; three daughters, Angela Henry and Crissy Charles and her husband Jack, all of Great Bend, and Stephanie Langer of Augusta; one brother, Robert Langer of Great Bend; one sister, Becky Kumle and her husband Mark of Great Bend; and 11 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter Katrina; and sister Rose Mai.

There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. Celebration of Life gathering for family and friends will be held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials are suggested to the James Alan Langer Funeral Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

ozel – Sophia Bley, 99, passed away Thursday, April 4, 2019 at Pawnee Valley Community Hospital, Larned.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced at a later date by Beckwith Mortuary.

September 18, 1932 ~ April 4, 2019

An obituary is pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

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Monday, January 22nd, 1945 – Monday, April 1st, 2019

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