Donald “Don” Paul Branine, age 79, of Ogallah, Kansas, passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born March 20, 1939, in Wichita, Kansas to Paul D. and Jenny “Marie” (Ludwick) Branine. He was a graduate of Douglass High School class of 1956. On November 10, 1956 Don was united in marriage with Norma Shaver, later divorced, and remained good friends. On July 19, 1984 Don was united in marriage to Carol Hughes.

Don enjoyed cars, racing, the lake, music, and singing karaoke. He worked at the Triangle Restaurant in Douglass, Kansas, Western Lithograph, Wichita, Kansas, and Branine Chevrolet in Mulvane, Kansas before becoming the owner of Don Branine Chevy Olds in Winfield, Kansas in 1970. He relocated to Haysville, Kansas in 1981 to take over Haysville bowl and later West Gate Fun Center. Don then moved to Warsaw, Missouri in 1997 and continued his career as a car dealer and DJ.

He moved to Ogallah, Kansas in 2018. He was a member of Winfield Jaycees Rotary Club, Lions Club, and Chamber of Commerce. He was awarded “Outstanding Young Man of Kansas” in 1974-1975. Don was proud he was able to bring great music to many generations as one of the originators of the Winfield Bluegrass Festival. He had a passion for life, desire to build and give back to the community he resided, and left a lasting impression on those he encountered.

He is survived by brother, Roger Branine; three daughters, Linda Herbers and husband, Chuck of Ogallah, Kansas, Shirley Lundrey and husband Roger of Rose Hill, Kansas, Connie Baer and husband Dave of Andover, Kansas; son, Don Branine and wife, Patty of Osage City, Kansas; two step sons, Danny and Scott Hughes; grandchildren, Chad Herbers and wife, Lindsay, Stacy Logue and husband, Grant, Kelli Herbers-Schmidt and husband, Eric, Kyle Branine, Keisha Branine, Amy Leake, and Dawn Golway; and great-grandchildren, Teagan, Layne, and Taryn Herbers, Alyssa and Kaley Logue, Jace Herbers, Catherine, Evelyn, and Sophia Schmidt, Aliaya Baer, Destiny Thurber, Andrew and Matthew Portnier, Shahasta Lundry, and Jaden, Nyasia, and Tristan Collins. He was preceded in death by wife, Carol; parents, Paul and Marie Branine; brother, Gary Branine; son-in-law, Rick Leake; and grandson, Joshua Branine.

Visitation will be Tuesday evening from 6 PM-8 PM at Schmitt Funeral Home in Wakeeney, Kansas.

Graveside funeral service will be Wednesday March 20, 2019 at 11:30 AM at Mulvane Cemetery, Mulvane, Kansas.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to Warsaw Senior Center. Donations to the organizations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 North 12th, Wakeeney, KS 67672.
Condolences may be sent online at www.schmittfuneral.com.

Catherine M. “Katie” Pfannenstiel, age 89, of Hays, Kansas passed away Friday, March 15, 2019 at Hays Medical Center. She was born August 25, 1929 in Walker, Kansas to Henry and Clementine (Dreher) VonLintel. She graduated from Victoria High School in 1947. On October 2, 1947 she married Justin Pfannenstiel in Victoria. He preceded her in death on March 12, 1999.

Catherine was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and a 30 plus year member of the Daughters of Isabella. She enjoyed playing cards, socializing with her friends and her grandchildren.

She is survived by a son, Steven Pfannenstiel and wife Wanda of Hays; three daughters, Bonnie Ruder and husband Terry of Kansas City, Kansas, Jackie Creamer and husband Duane of Hays and Chris Minshew and husband George of Houston, Texas; a sister, Joan Murta of St. Charles, Missouri; nine grandchildren and nineteen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers, Lawrence, Norbert, Gilbert and Otto VonLintel and a sister Venita Wolf.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at St. Joseph’s Church in Hays with burial to follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday 5 PM -7 PM and Tuesday 9 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

A Daughters of Isabella rosary service will be Monday at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel.

Memorials are suggested to St. Joseph’s Church.

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

Delbert Dean Riedl, age 81, passed away on Thursday, March 14, 2019 at the Scott County Hospital in Scott City, Kansas.

He was born on July 13, 1937 in LaCrosse, Kansas, the son of Fred Joseph and Julia Kraisinger Riedl. A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, he worked for the County of Scott County until his retirement.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On July 21, 1963 he married Ruth Wells in Scott City, Kansas. She survives.

Survivors Include his Wife – Ruth Riedl of Scott City, Kansas, One Son – Harold Riedl of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter – Twilla & Dan Snell of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Three Brothers – Bernard Riedl of Sedgwick, Kansas, Duane Riedl of Phoenix, Arizona, Raymond Riedl of Peoria, Arizona, Six Grandchildren and Five Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, One Daughter – Pearl Sue Riedl, Two Brothers – Jack Riedl and Wilbur Riedl and One Infant Sister – Opal Riedl.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 23, 2019 at First Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas with Rev. Rodney Hopper presiding.

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

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

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m until 8:00 p.m. Thursday and 10:00 a.m until 8:00 p.m. Friday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Bryan W. Bachkora, 88, Hays, died Friday, March 15, 2019 at HaysMed.

He was born August 18, 1930, in Hall County, Nebraska the son of Charles and Lucy (McDonald) Bachkora.  On May 26, 1955 he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Nelson at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Wood River, Nebraska. They celebrated over 63 years of marriage. 

He was an Engineman Third Class (EN3) in the United States Navy serving during the Korean War.  He graduated from Ravenna High School and the University of Nebraska Kearney with a Bachelors Degree and Masters Degree in Industrial Education. 

He was a professor at Fort Hays State University in the Industrial Technology Department from 1965 until retiring in 1992.  From 1992 until 2011 he owned and operated Bachkora Builders doing home remodeling and offering unique and custom designs to his customers. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, American Legion, VFW, U.S. Navy LST Association, U.S. Navy LSM Association, and involved with Engaged Encounter for 34 years and Marriage Encounter for ten years. 

He was very artistic and creative, enjoyed painting, creating metal sculptures, and woodworking for his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane of the home in Hays, three sons; Charlie Bachkora and wife Patty of Olathe, Kevin Bachkora and wife Laura of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Tom Bachkora and wife Carrie of Overland Park, two daughters; Mary Bachkora of Lee’s Summit, MO and Rose Schaffer and husband Van of Lawrence, a sister; Nancy Ciemnoczowlowski of Wood River, NE, a sister-in-law; Vera Bachkora of Kearney, NE, twelve grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother; Floyd Bachkora and a brother-in-law; Joe Ciemnoczowlowski. 
Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:30 am on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 at St. Joseph Catholic, Hays, with Fr. Fred Gatschet officiating.  Burial with military honors will be at a later date in St. Mary’s Cemetery, Woodriver, Nebraska.  Visitation will be from 5:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 9:30 am until 10:15 on Wednesday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.  A combined vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. 

Memorials are suggested to Thomas More Prep-Marian High School.  Condolences and memories of Bryan may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com.   

Ora Novelyn King passed away March 14, 2019 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

She was born April 6, 1929 in Brown County, Texas to Harvey Lee and Gladys Anne Hibler Fisher.

Moving to Hanston from Early, Texas, she was a homemaker.

Novelyn was of the Baptist faith and a member of First Baptist Church, Hanston; the senior centers in Hanston and Early, Texas; and spent her time volunteering with the good Samaritan Center and Meals on Wheels, both in Brownwood, Texas.

On February 20, 1949 she married Walter Thomas King in Brown County, Texas; he preceded her in death on February 6, 1995.

She is survived by a daughter, Debbie (Ronnie) Ruff, Hanston; a son, Tommy Lee (Frances) King, Rosebud, Texas; two sisters, Una May (G.W.) Eoff, Early, Texas; Ladelia Ann Edger, Early, Texas; five grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a brother, Harvey Alvis Fisher.

Funeral service will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 15, 2019 at First Baptist Church, Hanston, with Pastor Rod McMillan presiding. Interment will be at a later date in Brownwood, Texas.

Memorials may be given to First Baptist Church, Hanston, in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, P.O. Box 663, Jetmore, Kansas 67854.

Ronald K. Butler, 59, of Salina, passed away peacefully in his home Wednesday, March 13, 2019. He was born in Belleville, Jan. 17, 1960, to Robert and Linda (Richardson) Butler.

Ron worked his early life on grain elevators and did construction. In later years, he was a maintenance supervisor. He was a devoted husband, loving father and grandfather, a proud patriot, and a handyman who loved fixing all the toys his grandchildren broke. He loved the Lord, spending time with his family, fishing and hunting, Kansas City Chiefs, Jeopardy, Reese’s peanut butter cups, and listening to talk radio.

Survivors include: his wife of 29 years, Aurdra, of the home; children, Autumn Robbins (Jonathan), Brittani Allison (Korey), and Matthew Butler (Dayana), all of Hays, and Austin Butler and Aaron Butler, of Salina; brothers, Jeff Butler (Anita) of McCracken, Bob Butler (Debbie), of Oskaloosa; cousin, Mike Meadows (Raylene) of Tremball, Neb.; grandchildren, Jack, Barron, Brielle, Mason, Kingston, Carter and Matteo.

He was preceded in death by: his parents; and brother, Tod Butler.

Services will be at 1 p.m Monday, March 18, at Gypsum Methodist Church, Gypsum, with refreshments to follow. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Belleville City Cemetery at 4 p.m.

Memorials are suggested to Gypsum Methodist Church, in care of Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina, KS 67401.