Donald Lynn Ohlemeier, 82, passed away Friday, March 22, 2019, at Great Bend Health and Rehabilitation Center, Great Bend. He was born Nov. 21, 1936, at La Crosse, to Henry and Irma (Lynn) Ohlemeier. Donald married Pat Schwindt June 18, 1961, in LaCrosse, and were later divorced. Donald then married Mary (Spitznagel) Spillar December 19, 1987, at Lawrence.

Don, a longtime resident of Great Bend coming from LaCrosse, was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a self-employed carpenter and belonged to the First Church of the Nazarene. Don loved fishing and playing golf, enjoying the challenge that golf presented, especially being proud of his hole-in-one.

Survivors include his wife, Mary of the home; two sons, Doug Ohlemeier and wife Brenda of Tampa, Fla., and Todd Ohlemeier of Leander, Texas; step sons, Bill Spillar and wife Mandy of Leawood, and Steve Spillar of Columbine, Col.; one step daughter, Sharon Spillar of St. Louis, Mo.; one brother, Bill Ohlemeier of Topeka; and six grandchildren, Brandon Spillar, McKenna Spillar, Lindsey Spillar, Riley Spillar, Parker Henzel and Anais Henzel. Also surviving is his Shih Tsu, Tiny. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Merlin Ohlemeier, Marlin Ohlemeier and Gene Ohlemeier; one sister, Janice Lawrence; and long-time canine companion, Danny Boy.

Funeral services for Don will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday March 25, 2019, at First Church of The Nazarene, 4811 Broadway, Great Bend, with Pastor Josh Foster and Pastor Amy Foster. Interment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend, with military honors conducted by the Kansas National Guard Honor Guard. Visitation will be from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday, March 26, with the family receiving friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., all at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Alzheimer’s Association or First Church of the Nazarene, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Alan Lew Daniels, age 72, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2019 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.

He was born on June 12, 1946 in Garden City, Kansas, the son of Roy and Wanda James Daniels. A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, he worked for the County of Scott County for 32 years until his retirement.

On August 14, 1971 he married Katy Trujillo in Scott City, Kansas. She survives.

Survivors Include his Wife – Katy Daniels of Scott City, Kansas, One Son – Scott & Kyndra Daniels of Firestone, Colorado, One Daughter – Teresa Daniels of Garden City, Kansas, One Brother – Dale Daniels of Scott City, Kansas, One Foster Daughter – Sheila Phillips of Dighton, Kansas amd Five Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2019 at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas with Garee Geist-Smith presiding.

Memorials In Lieu of Flowers may be made to the Alan Daniels Memorial Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

Inurnment will be in the Scott County Cemetery, Scott City, Kansas.

There will be no calling times.

Kristie Mearl (Fenton) Johnston passed away March 20, 2019 at her home in Stockton, Kansas at the age of 55. Kristie was born August 28, 1963 in Hays, Kansas to Raleigh and Ruth (Ives) Fenton. She grew up on the family farm just east of Stockton and graduated from Stockton High School in 1982.

Kristie married Steven Johnston on April 15, 1994 in Stockton, Kansas where they remained and spent their lives together. Kristie and Steven were blessed with two daughters, Jamie and Jessica. Steven later passed away on July 3, 2007 at their home in Stockton.

She was a woman who knew the value of hard work and was not afraid to do it. She had a passion for gardening, taking care of others and if there was a rodeo event going on, you can bet she was there to see the action. She enjoyed spending her free time following her daughter Jessica to her many rodeo events, riding horses, and doing anything she could that would get her out to the farm.

Kristie was blessed to find the second love of her life, Darryl, five years ago. Through this love Kristie got to spend her last years experiencing new adventures, many laughs and created memories that all of her family will treasure forever.

Kristie is survived by her daughters Jamie Balthazor and husband Adam of Stockton, KS and Jessica of Stockton, KS; parents Raleigh and Ruth Fenton of Stockton, KS; grandchildren Baileigh, Zeke, Leigha, and Blake Balthazor; significant other, Darryl Barnhill of the home; sister Kathy Glover and husband Jim of Larned, KS; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday, March 23, 2019 at the funeral home in Stockton with a burial to follow at the Stockton Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00pm until 8:00pm on Friday, March 22, 2019 at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Bull City Rough Riders or Kristie Johnston M.F. and may be sent in care of Plumer-Overlease Funeral Home, 723 North 1st, Stockton, KS 67669.

Ardis Marinell (Rathbun) Rose, age 90, passed away on Sunday, March 17, 2019 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas. She was born December 3rd, 1928 to Milo George and Elsie Mae Keeler Rathbun in their farmhouse in Lincoln County, Kansas. Ardis was the oldest of four girls.

Ardis attended Pleasant Ridge Country School from grades 1-6, then Shiloh Rural School for grades 6-8. During high school, she worked at the local drugstore as a ‘soda jerk’ and then at Duckwall’s as a clerk. Ardis graduated from Lincoln High School in 1946.

Ardis met Gene Rose in 1944 when she was a junior at Lincoln High School. She wrote to Gene that year and continued writing when Gene went into the Navy.

Ardis and Gene were married on March 27th, 1947 and made their home in Oakley, Kansas. They would return to the family farm in Scott County during the farming season.

To this union were born three sons: Steve, Ron, and Gary. Ardis and Gene moved to a sod house owned by Fred Paulsen, near the family farm in Scott County. They attended Pence Community Church, where Ardis helped to start a Ladies Missionary Circle. They lived in the soddy from 1953 until 1961, when they moved to the Kansas City area and Gene started school at Kansas City Bible College. Ardis was kept very busy raising the three boys. Ardis and Gene were both very active in the churches they attended during the college years. They would return to western Kansas during the summers to farm.

Ardis was president of Co-Laborers, the wives of students at Kansas City Bible College (later Calvary Bible College). These ladies met monthly to support each other and their husbands. Ardis received her “PHT Degree” (Put Hubby Through) when Gene graduated.

In 1968, Ardis and Gene returned to Scott County after Gene’s brother was killed, to help with the farming operation. Ardis enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and any type of craft activity. She was very talented. Gene and Ardis stayed in western Kansas until 1972, when they went back to Kansas City so Gene could work on his Masters degree at Calvary Bible College. During that time, they were contacted by Jerry Trecek, director of Peoria City Mission. He asked them to consider coming to Peoria, Illinois to work with that ministry. In the spring of 1973, they moved to Bartonville, Illinois where they spent the next 20 years with what became Peoria Rescue Ministries. Gene became superintendent of Victory Acres, the farm and work program for the men who came into the Mission, with Ardis right by his side.

In 1993, Ardis and Gene returned to Scott County and made their home at 809 Era in Scott City for many years. They were active members of First Baptist Church, where Ardis was very involved with the Women’s Ministry.

When keeping up a home became too much, Ardis and Gene moved into a senior duplex at 805 Madison. Ardis lost Gene on April 9th, 2010. She moved into Park Place Assisted Living in 2014, and later into Park Lane Nursing Home. She enjoyed the fellowship of friends and family. Ardis was a wonderful Christian lady who set a great example for others.

Ardis is survived by her three sons and their wives, Steve and Linda Rose of Sebring, Florida, Ron and Cindy Rose of Denton, Texas, and Gary and Kenna Rose of Gillette, Wyoming; three grandsons: Ben (Shelly) Rose of Gillette, WY, Cody (Tawni) Rose of El Cajon, CA, and Casey (Shawna) Rose of Denton, TX; two granddaughters: Joanna (Jeremiah) Bucholz of Gillette, WY, and Victoria Menchaca of Lehigh Acres, FL and eight great-grandchildren: Julia Rose, Alexa Bucholz, Ryker G. Rose, Josiah Bucholz, Zachariah Rose, Addison Rose, Arianna Rose, and Judaea Bucholz. Ardis was preceded in death by her husband, Gene Rose, her father Milo Rathbun, her mother Elsie Rathbun, and her sister Eula Mae Howell.

Funeral services for Ardis will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, March 30, 2019 at First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas, with Rev. Kyle Evans officiating. Burial will be at the Scott County Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price and Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Memorials in lieu of flowers can be made out to First Baptist Church Women’s Ministries in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home. Condolences can be sent to Price and Sons Funeral Home at www.priceandsons.com.

Gary Allen Leiker, 53, passed away March 20, 2019, at his home in Newton. He was born Oct. 2, 1965, in Ellinwood, to Don James and Bennie Lou (Gray) Leiker. Gary married Carla Jo (Graeter) July 30, 1988, and were later divorced.

A short time resident of Newton coming from Great Bend, Gary dedicated his life to law enforcement, serving Stanton, Stafford and Barton counties. In earlier years he enjoyed hunting, fishing, golf and camping.

Survivors include his father and step mother, Don James and Toni Leiker of Great Bend; one daughter, Casey Carruth and husband Cameron of Washington D.C.; three brothers, Troy Leiker and wife Dorothy of WaKeeney, Darron Leiker and wife Beth of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Chad Leiker and wife Melissa of Great Bend; one grandchild, Candice Carruth; step brothers include- Darin Workman & wife Jennifer of Liberal; Bren Workman & wife Lynne of Nebraska; Roy Workman & wife Brenda of Newton; Mark Anthony & wife Kelly of Calhan, Colorado; one step-sister, Melissa Keeler & husband Mike of Great Bend, He was preceeded in death by, his mother, Bennie Lou Moos and stepfather Lyle L Workman Sr.

There will be a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 29, 2019, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Great Bend, with Father Don Bedore presiding. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 28, at Bryant Funeral Home. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment will follow at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Great Bend. Memorials may be given to the Gary Leiker Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Everett J. Davis, 78, died March 20, 2019, at Clara Barton Hospital. He was born March 10, 1941, in Satanta, Kansas, the son of Everett Aurel and Lucille Marie (Yeager) Davis. Everett served in the Vietnam War as a Private First Class with the United States Army. He was a lifetime member of the V.F.W. Post #3111, of Great Bend.

A longtime Hoisington resident, Everett retired from the Missouri-Pacific Railroad.

On January 23, 1967, he married Marilyn J. Korf, they later divorced and she preceded him in death on June 4, 2013.

Survivors include four children; Bob Davis of Wichita, Mike Davis and wife Melissa of Hoisington, Kathy Sidman of Iola, Wisconsin, and Kevin Davis of St. Petersburg, Florida; brother, Kenneth Davis of Minnesota; two sisters, Zola Crum of Hartman, Colorado, and Shirley Hartley of Kansas City; step-brother Curtis Body of Minnesota; six grandchildren, Danny Davis, Alex Davis, Daegan Davis, Liam Sidman, Kayla Sidman, and Danielle Davis.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m., Monday, March 25, 2019, at Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home Chapel, with Pastor Mike Joiner presiding.

Friends may call 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday, with family to receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.

Memorials may be made to the Disabled American Veterans in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

August 28, 1963 – March 20, 2019

An obituary is pending with Plumer Overlease Funeral Homes.

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