Elva Lois Livingston (Garrett), born Sept. 27, 1921, died Tue., March 12, 2019, in Colby, Kansas.

A funeral service will be held Mon., March 18, 2019, at 10:30 a.m. in Baalmann Mortuary, 190 S. Franklin Ave., Colby, with Pastor Kirby Benisch officiating.

Visitation is Sun., March 17, 2-4 p.m. in Baalman Mortuary.

Interment in Beulah Cemetery, Country Club Dr., Colby.

Baalman Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Gilbert “Gib” Nicholas Urban, 86, of Salina, passed away March 9, 2019. He was born Dec. 6, 1932, at the family farm near Loretto, to Thomas and Bridget Urban. He graduated from Victoria High School and served in the Korean War. Gib married Carolyn Finger, Oct. 12, 1957, in Larned.

Gib owned Gib Urban Builders, using his God-given talent to build beautiful custom homes. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He especially enjoyed dancing, playing cards with friends, traveling, camping, playing pool, fishing with his grandchildren, and watching KC Royals and KU basketball. He was a member of the Salina VFW, Homebuilders Association, St. Mary’s Parish, and 4th Degree Knights of Columbus.

Survivors include: his wife of almost 62 years, Carolyn; children, Cathy Reynolds (Jim) of Salina, Connie Holloway (Sam) of Ellsworth, Cheryl Mersman (Ron) of Fulshear, Texas, Teresa Marshall (Eric) of Chile, and Joe Urban (Renee) of Castle Rock, Colo.; 20 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and sister, Jane Schumacher of Hays.

Gib was preceded in death by: his parents; granddaughter, Elise Holloway; and siblings Alfred Urban, Art Urban, Tom Urban, Agnes Herrman, Tillie Urban, Dorothy Schoendallar, Florence Linenberger, and infant, Edna Urban.

Visitation will be 5:30–7 p.m. Wednesday, March 13, with vigil service starting at 7 p.m. at Ryan Mortuary, Salina.

Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 14, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Special thanks to the staff at Dr. Gary Williams, Kindred Hospice, and Presbyterian Manor.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made to: St. Mary’s Catholic Church or Catholic Charities of Salina.

Logan resident Dorothy W. Zillinger passed away March 11, 2019 at the Logan Manor in Logan, KS at the age of 87. She was born Dec. 11, 1931 in Phillips County, KS, the daughter of William and Catherine (Cameron) Bradley.

Survivors include her sons, Steven & wife Kay of Grand Junction, CO & Philip & wife Lea of Logan; 5 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Sat. March 15 at 2:00 p.m. in the Logan Christian Church with Pastor Joel Hiesterman officiating. Burial will follow in the Pleasant View Cemetery, Logan.

Visitation will be from 12:00 to 9:00 Thursday and Friday at the Logan Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday.

Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Services or the Logan Manor.

Charles V. Barker, 87, passed away at his home on March 11, 2019. He was born February 11, 1932 at Hitchland, TX, to John C. and Ollie V. (Morris) Barker. He married Minna E. Dovel at Hutchinson on August 1, 1952. She died on November 14, 1986. He then later married Joyce (Anschutz) Cobb at Russell on June 6, 1997. She survives.

A resident of Great Bend since 1971, Charles loved animals and was known to take in stray cats and care for them. He owned the skating rink in Great Bend, until he retired in July 1992. He served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars in the United States Air Force from 1951-1971, earning the rank of E-7.

Survivors include, his wife Joyce of the home; one son, Brad Barker and his wife Gail of Peublo, CO; two daughters, Sandra Muth and her husband Tony of Great Bend and Vernetta Wells and her husband Chadd of Enterprise; 8 grandchildren, Norbert Muth, Malia Carlson, Josh Foos, David Foos, Terance Wells, Joe Wells, Ashley Barker and Brandon Barker; and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Donald Barker, Warren Barker and John Barker, Jr.; and four sisters, Estel Barker, Edna Hyden, Pauline Barker, and Leona Ritchhart.

Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Thursday, March 14, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with family receiving friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Also, visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to service time at 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 15, 2019, at Bryant Funeral Home, with Father Don Bedore presiding. Interment will be in the Great Bend Cemetery with Military Rites conducted by McConnell Air Force Base. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Golden Belt Humane Society, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Linda McCarvel Walters, age 79, passed away February 17, 2019 in Bend, Oregon. She was the wife of Kenneth L. Walters, formerly of Severin.

Linda was born on January 11, 1940 in Anaconda, Montana. She attended St. Mary’s College in Xavier, Kansas where she majored in Sociology. She met Ken Walters in 1961 in Leavenworth, and they married later that year.

Ken’s government job took the newlyweds to Nicosia, Cyprus where their first daughter, Michele, was born. Their second daughter, Leslie, was born in Anaconda during home leave before the family moved to Medan, Indonesia. Son Christopher was born in the Philippines a year later. The family then moved to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and two years later to Ougadougou, Upper Volta.

After eight years overseas the family moved back to the United States and lived in Manassas, Virginia. Linda started teaching at All Saints Catholic School. She continued teaching in schools all over the world as Ken’s job took them to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia; Seoul, Korea; Clark AFB in the Philippines; and Frankfurt, Germany. She also continued learning, taking graduate classes in Athens, Greece and Kinshasa, Zaire, and through university affiliates where they lived. She received her Masters in Education from the University of Southern California while in Korea.

Linda and Ken moved to Bend, Oregon in 1991. They bought their first “real” house, a house they picked for its spectacular views of the Cascade Mountains.

Linda suffered great pain from multiple medical issues during the last years of her life. Through it all she maintained her faith and her sense of humor. Liver cancer unexpectedly and quickly caused her demise.

She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Ken, daughters Michele Costa (Tom) of Germantown, Maryland and Leslie Wyant (Ashley) of Reston, Virginia, son Christopher of Fairbanks, Alaska, eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by sisters Judy Harder of Virginia, Susan Sherman of Washington, Kathleen Nims of Oregon, and Ruthie Quigley (Pete) of Las Vegas, brother Mark McCarvel of California, and sisters-in-law Eileen (Wif) Leiker of Hays, Dorothy Goetz of Victoria, and Rozanne Augustine of LaCrosse.

A Mass of Resurrection was held at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Redmond, Oregon in February. An inurnment will be later this summer in Severin, Kansas.

Marcella Briand, 94, passed away on March 9, 2019 at the Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas. She was born on October 5, 1924 in Ness City, Kansas the daughter of Philip and Antonetta (Wasinger) Leiker.

Marcella was a nurse’s aide at Grisell Memorial Hospital, Ransom and was a medical assistant for Dr. Prakorn in Ness City. She was a member of Sacred Heart Church and Altar Society and was a Sacristan. Marcella loved to sing and play the piano. She sang in the Sacred Heart Choir, she was a Cantor, led the Singing Seniors and loved to sing in the local Christmas cantatas. She volunteered at Prairie Mercantile and for Meals on Wheels. She was the site manager of the Golden Years Leisure Center, Ness City for many years and was very involved in all areas of the center. She was an active member and former secretary of the Ness County Historical Society.

She married Maurice “June” Briand Jr. on December 13, 1950 in Ness City. He died June 8, 1995.

Survivors include her son, Marc Briand of Mission, KS; her four daughters, Suzanne Clark (Steve) of St. Helena Island, South Carolina, Michele Gillaspie of Seattle, WA, Laura Briand of Olathe, KS, and Simone Briand (Roger Wilder) of Overland Park, KS; two brothers, Ronald Leiker of Orinda, California and Kenneth Leiker of Vinita, Oklahoma; two sisters, Mildred Koob and Edna Brown both of Wichita; six grandchilden, Willa Fowler, Laura Weston, Cody Giess, Wacy Giess, Lilah Wilder, and Annabelle Wilder; and three great-grandchildren, Aubrey Everett, Riley Giess, and Waverly Weston. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, June Briand, two brothers, Alvin and Norbert Leiker; and three sisters, Lorena Leiker, Henrietta Haas, and Dorothy Hurd.

Vigil will be on Friday, March 15, 2019 at Fitzgerald Funeral Home at 7:00 p.m. Funeral service will be on Saturday, March 16, 2019, 11:00 a.m., at the Sacred Heart Church, Ness City. Burial will be in the Sacred Heart Cemetery, Ness City.

Memorial contributions may be given to Cedar Village.

James D. Bird, son of Basil and Susan (Howell) Bird, was born August 5, 1935, in Hill City, and passed away at the Logan Manor in Logan, Kansas, on March 9, 2019, at the age of 83.

Jim attended several schools and graduated from high school in Plainville, Kansas. Following his graduation from high school, Jim enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving in France and Germany as a jet mechanic. On November 29, 1960, Jim and (Sydnia) Delores Richardson were united in marriage in Clayton, Kansas, where they owned Bird’s Service Station. Delores passed away February 23, 1990. Jim later married Gayle Hinz on June 29, 1990, in Clayton. In 2000, Jim retired and they moved to Almena, Kansas, and later moved to the Norton Manor.

Jim enjoyed fishing, reading, playing pool, ping pong, and raising a few sheep. Jim was an avid fan of the K.U. Jayhawks, Kansas City Royals and Chiefs, and Boston Celtics (before Larry Bird retired.) His greatest joys in life were his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Survivors include: his wife, Gayle Bird; three sons, Richard Bird, Hays, Kansas; James (Teresa) Bird, Leoville, Kansas; and Russell (Angie) Bird, Clayton; one step-son, Merlin (Deonne) Hinz, rural McCook, Nebraska; one brother, Charles (Jackie) Bird, Arvada, Colorado; two sisters, Sharon (Rodney) Wente, Quinter, Kansas, and Ginger (Ron) Hazlett, Burlington, Kansas; six grandchildren and six step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren; other relatives and friends.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Delores, one step-son, Mark, one brother, Eldon Bird, and two sisters, Imogene Thayer and Normagene McIntyre.

VISITATION: Wednesday, March 13, 2019—5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
PLACE – Enfield Funeral Home – 215 W. Main – Norton, KS
FUNERAL SERVICE – Thursday, March 14, 2019—10:30 a.m.
PLACE – Norton Christian Church – Norton, KS
INTERMENT – Clayton Cemetery – Clayton, KS
MEMORIAL – James Bird Memorial Fund

Frances Marie (Harry) Roesch was born November 7, 1920, in Bartley, Nebraska, to Victor M. and Della (Blair) Harry. She passed away on March 11, 2019, at the age of 98, in Colby. As a child, Frances lived with her mother and brother in McCook, NE, until the third grade. They moved to Atwood where she attended school, graduating from Atwood High School in 1939. Frances met Charles F. “Fritz” Roesch and they dated throughout high school. They were married on August 3, 1941, at the Atwood Methodist Parsonage. They began their life together at their farm, on the south Beaver Creek, later building a home eight miles west of Chardon. There they raised their three children, Charles Edward “Chuck”, Richard Lee “Dick” and Marcia Jean.

Frances and Fritz were avid Colby Eagle fans, supporting their children in school sports and activities. They loved to play cards with their neighbors and friends. They took many vacations with Leigh and Beulah Shirley and attended Shrine events together.

Frances continued to live on the family farm after Fritz’s death in 1981. She retired from the farm and moved to Colby in 1984. Frances became a member of RSVP in 1987, where she enjoyed volunteer work. She especially enjoyed being the Pick-Pocket Clown at the Girl Scout carnivals, helping at Santa City, craft fairs and playing bingo.

Frances was baptized in 1950, at the Stevens Chapel, southwest of Atwood. In 1999, she was baptized at the Christian Church of the Plains, in Colby.

Frances was lovingly known by her grandchildren as “Grandma Francie” or “Granny Franny” and they all knew where her cookie/candy cabinet was and that there was Coca Cola in the fridge. She will be remembered as kind and thoughtful. She always thanked the people who cared for her and always asked what she could do for them.

Frances will be sadly missed by her family, sons, Chuck (Beatriz) and Dick (Linda) and daughter Marcia (David) Wagoner; grandchildren, Tracy (Dwight) Coleman, Imperial, NE, Mandy (Brad) Leitner, Atwood, Kim (Josh) Schwarz, Colby, Karen Bryant (Jim Wright), Manhattan, Bradley (Angie) Wagoner, Quinter, and Scott (Jessica) Roesch, Colby; eleven great grandchildren, Wade Elwood, Mallory Oxford, Macy Coleman, Taylor Leitner, Lexi Leitner, Jason Bryant, Ethan Bryant, Cali Wagoner, Riley Wagoner, Cora Roesch and Ladd Roesch; great-great grandson, Whitley Elwood; numerous relatives, friends and the many special caregivers, doctors, nurses and staff at Colby Health and Rehab.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Vera and Eva; brother Everett Harry and her husband Charles F. “Fritz” Roesch.

Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2019, at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby. Funeral Service is 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13, 2019, also at the Mortuary, with burial in Fairview Cemetery, Atwood. Memorials are suggested to Hospice Services of NWKS or RSVP, sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, Po Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Gary Duane Wolf, 79, of Colby, died Friday, March 8, 2019, at Hays Medical Center.

He was born December 8, 1939, in Colby, KS, to Willard “Bus” and Alice (Weber) Wolf. On May 17, 1960, he married Alice M Garrett, in Levant, KS.

Gary often looked for ways to make life better for his family, working as a mechanic, ranch hand, and farmer. He later became a successful entrepreneur, starting Wolf’s Irrigation and Repair in Rexford. He then designed and fabricated golf cart trailers and for 12 years owned and operated Lobo Retail Liquor in Colby. Gary enjoyed fishing, making frequent trips to surrounding lakes. He loved his dogs and horses. He was a founding member of the Colby Saddle and Bridle Club and served on the Thomas County Fair Board. The greatest loves of his life were his wife, kids and grandkids.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his wife, Alice, of the home; children, Brenda (Vic) Mazanec, of Colby; Orba Smith, of Selden and Justin (Amanda) Wolf, of Colby; brother Lloyd (Karen) Wolf, of Hutchinson; 9 grandchildren, Cole (Elizabeth) Mazanec, Raya (Aaron) Wagoner, Trent (Raquel) Mazanec, Lissa (Macy) Sexson, Ashley (Brett) Arnberger, Randi (Matthew) Smith, Drew (Kelly) Stevenson, Tinsley Wolf and Deegan Wolf; 12 great grandchildren and many nieces , nephews, and friends.

The funeral service is 2:00pm Friday, March 15, 2019 at Baalmann Mortuary, Colby with burial to follow in Beulah Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to CCC Endowment- Rodeo, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Karen J. Bebb, born March 20, 1950, died Monday, March 11, 2019 in Colby, Kansas.

Funeral arrangements are pending with Baalmann Mortuary, 190 S. Franklin Ave., Colby, Kansas 67701.

Frances Marie Roesch (Harry), born Nov. 7, 1920, died Mon., March 11, 2019, in Colby, Kansas.

Services will be held Wed., March 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the Baalmann Mortuary, 190 S. Franklin Ave., Colby, with Rev. Patrick Broz officiating.

Visitation will take place Tue., March 12, 5-7 p.m. at Baalman Mortuary.

Interment is at Fairview Cemetery in Atwood, Kansas.

Baalmann Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.