Georgia Wyatt, age 77, of Hays, Kansas passed away Thursday, October 17, 2019 in Hays. She was born October 28, 1941 in Norton, Kansas to George and Iva Gayle (Powell) Craig. On November 11, 1972 she married Clair Wyatt in Norton.

Georgia had worked at Fort Hays State University in the Custodial Maintenance department. Georgia spent summers on her Grandma Powell’s farm, where her love for animals was born through taking care of them. She enjoyed gambling at Dodge City, and we are sure her attendance alone kept them afloat for several years! She enjoyed volunteering her free time as a senior companion during her free time, which gave her much joy. Georgia was a little spitfire who liked to be mischievous at times, but only if it was in good fun. She was happiest at home, spending time with the love of her life, Clair, and taking care of her cats and dogs. Her unexpected loss has left a tremendous hole in the lives of those who love her.

She is survived by her husband Clair of Hays; children, Lisa Shelton (Larry) of Topeka, Bradley Wyatt of Hays, Dana Wyatt-LeFebvre (Kenny) of Tacoma, WA, Shanon Wyatt (Phillip Pfortmiller) of Phillipsburg, and Gina Lennemann (Dan) of Lafayette, LA; Brothers: Dale Craig (Carol), Richard Craig (Betty) and David Craig (Terese); Grandchildren-16 Great Grandkids-24

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Iva Gayle Craig, her in-laws Hervey and Leona Wyatt, a son, Clint Wyatt, a granddaughter Chloe Wyatt, and a grandson, Isaac Wyatt.

Memorial services will be 10:30 AM Monday, October 21, 2019 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601 with Memorial Visitation at 10 AM until service time.. Private family inurnment will be in the Norton Cemetery at a later date.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hays Senior Center, Hays Humane Society or Hays Hospice

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

Lee (Joy) McDougal, age 72, former Hays resident passed away on September 5, 2019, in Alpine, California. She was born to Walter and Eleanor (Gottschalk) Joy on January 25, 1947, in Hays, Kansas. She married David McDougal on December 2, 1967 at Hays, Kansas. He preceded her in death on July 12, 2012.

She attended Buckeye School as a child, graduated from Hays High School and attended Fort Hays State University. They made their home in San Diego, CA, and later resided in Alpine, CA. Lee and Dave owned and operated Automotive Fleet Services. They were also avid campers, loved to travel and went on many short road trips in the San Diego area.

Survivors include her son, Dan McDougal, and longtime girlfriend Michelle Harmon, Alpine, CA; a daughter, Jamie McDougal and husband, Dave, Surprise, AZ; four grandchildren, Daniel McDougal II, Hayden VanClay, Gage VanClay, and Ryder VanClay; two brothers, Frank Joy and wife, Carol, Hays, KS; Fred Joy and wife, Pam, Hays, KS; and a sister, Lois LaCoss and husband, Greg, San Marcos, TX.

She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband; one sister, Judy Rohr.

A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 A.M. Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the First Presbyterian Church, 2900 Hall Street, Hays, KS. Inurnment will be at Fort Hays Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Hays, Kansas.

The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at the church.

In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to “Free to Breath/Lung Cancer Research Foundation”. The website link is: https://www.lungcancerresearchfoundation.org/support-us/give-in-tribute

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

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

Elizabeth J. “Betty” Buchholz, age 86, of WaKeeney, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2019 at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney. She was born March 22, 1933 in Gorham, Kansas to Vincent and Delphine (Kuhn) Copp. She shared a happy life with her husband, Duane W. Buchholz.

Betty was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening and canning, sewing and hand quilting quilts, crocheting and was an accomplished seamstress. She was an incredibly giving, talented and creative person.

Betty is survived by her husband, Duane Buchholz of WaKeeney; a son, Eugene F. Buchholz and wife Michelle of Oakley, California; a daughter, Gail A. Jensen and husband Richard of WaKeeney; three brothers, Michael Copp of Olathe, Kansas, Dwayne Copp of Roseville, California and Lawrence Copp of El Segundo, California; three sisters, Patricia Roe of WaKeeney, Rosemary Mai of Salina and Mary Jane Wahlmeier of Norton; two grandchildren, Tara Harold and husband Thomas of Moorpark, California, Kimberly Pinto and husband David of Oakley, California as well as two great grandchildren, Caylee and Dominic Harold and many beloved nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Vincent Copp Jr.

Memorial services will be 10:30 AM with memorial visitation from 9:30 until service time on Friday, October 25, 2019 at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601. Inurnment will follow the Memorial Service at approximately 11:45 AM at the WaKeeney City Cemetery.

In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital/WaKeeney Family Care Center or the Bethlehem Lutheran Church of WaKeeney
Condolences may be left by guest book at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected]

Jerry M. Standlee, 72, passed away in Hutchinson, KS on Oct. 16, 2019. Born in Russell, KS on May 25, 1947 he was the son of Kenneth C. and Helen (Berryhill) Standlee. He graduated from Ellinwood High School in 1965 later enlisting in the Army where he served in Vietnam and then Korea earning four bronze stars as part of the US Army 1st Cavalry Division.

Formerly of Plainville, KS; Mr. Standlee was an Ellinwood resident since 1964. He married Mary Komarek on Dec. 31st, 1982 in Ellinwood, KS. Memberships include 43 years at the American Legion Post #320 and lifetime member of the VFW.

Survivors include wife, Mary Standlee; daughters, Colleen Schmidt (Eric), Joni Anderson (Brian), and Tonya Craft (Eric); son, CMSgt Nathan Kerr (Doris); 9 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Curtis Standlee.

Funeral service will be 11:00 AM, Saturday, Oct. 19th, at Minnis Chapel in Ellinwood with Pastor Rick Standlee officiating. Interment will follow at Lakin-Comanche District Cemetery, Ellinwood. Visitation will be Friday, Oct. 18 at Minnis Chapel from 6-8 PM with family present. Memorials are suggested to Wounded Warrior Project or Golden Belt Humane Society in care of Minnis Chapel, PO Box 246, Ellinwood, KS 67526.

Peggy Sue Giess Mai, age 86, of Utica, Kansas passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Hays Medical Center in Hays. She was born February 11, 1933 in Carthage, Missouri to Ralph and Emma Lou (Kollenburn) Hunt Jr. She married Robert “Bob” Giess on September 12, 1953. He preceded her in death on October 2, 1988. She married Raymond Mai July 8, 1989.

Peggy had worked as a secretary Ransom school district and bookkeeper for the Deines Corporation in Ransom. She enjoyed crafts, making floral arrangements, and doll collecting. She was a member of the Arnold Methodist Church where she was very active in the choir and other church activities.

She is survived by her husband, Raymond Mai of Utica, Kansas; three sons, Mike Giess and wife Julie of Hays, Rob Giess of Eudora, KS and Dave Giess and wife LaVonne of Hays; three step daughters, Delma McCalister and husband Larry of Wichita, Dana Fagan and husband Roger of Bennington, KS and Debbie Friess and husband Mort of Ransom; six grandchildren, Tyler Giess, Tracer Giess, Cody Giess, Wacy Giess, Ashley Briand and MaKenzie Giess as well as numerous step grandchildren and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Robert Giess; two sons, Randy and Roger Giess and a granddaughter, Tara Giess.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Saturday, October 19, 2019 at the Arnold United Methodist Church 105 Main Arnold, KS. Burial will follow in the Arnold Cemetery.

Visitation will be Friday 5 Pm – 7 PM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

Saturday visitation will be at the church from 9 AM until service time.

Memorial contributions are suggested to DSNWK/Employment Connections or the Arnold United Methodist Church.

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

January 13, 1928 ~ October 16, 2019

An obituary and service are pending with Koons-Russell Funeral Home.

Mary Lou Odle, 74, passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at her home. She was born July 15, 1945, in Beloit, the daughter of Paul and Susan (Gasper) Zimmer. She married Terry Odle, June 1, 1981 in Salina.

Mary Lou graduated from Downs High School and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Fort Hays State University in Home Economics Education and a Master of Science from Kansas State University in Adult Education. Mary Lou taught high school in Plainville and was a Kansas State Research and Extension agent in Russell County before accepting a similar position in 1978 in Salina. She retired in 2012 after 34 years in that position.

Mary Lou was the embodiment of service above self. She served for many years, both before and after retirement, as a counselor for Senior Health Insurance Counseling of Kansas. The quilting arts were one of her special interests and she was active in the Salina Silver Needles Quilt Guild and also served on the Advisory Council of Salina Senior Services. In 2009, she was honored with a Greater Salina Community Foundation Women of Achievement Award. She won the 1999 Communications Award from the Kansas Extension Association of Family and Consumer Sciences for one of her columns in the Salina Journal.

After retiring, Mary Lou enjoyed trips to Stockton where she and Terry had a second home and a farming operation. Mary Lou was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Parish of Salina where she was active in Altar Society and other church ministries.

In addition to her husband, Terry, she is survived by: her stepson, David Odle (Kim) of Salina; brother, Terry Zimmer (Valerie) of Salina; sisters, Rita Holling (Ron) of Alton, and Joan Drees (Larry) of Ellinwood; brother and sister-in-law, Ted Odle (Jean) of McPherson, and Tammy Goering (Greg) of McPherson; nieces and nephews, Mark Holling (Shannon) of Alton, Mary Ellen Beck (Rob) of Stockton, Kathy Holling of Kensington, Jeff Holling (Beth) of Glen Elder, Michael Drees (Arielle) of Hays, Sarah Liebll of Hutchinson, Angie Mendez (Manny) of Topeka, Trenton Goering (Danielle) of Manhattan, and Taylor Goering of Galva.

She was preceded in death by: her parents; brother, Max; and nephew, Jeremy Zimmer.

Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 17, at Ryan Mortuary, Salina. Family will greet friends beginning at 6 p.m., with a Vigil Service at 7 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, at Sacred Heart Cathedral, Salina. Burial will be at a later date in the Stockton Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to: the Saline County 4-H Development Fund, or Sacred Heart Cathedral, in care of Ryan Mortuary.