Lawrence Patmon, age 83, of Goodland passed away, February 2, 2019 at the Smoky Hill Rehabilitation Center in Salina, Kansas.

Lawrence was born March 24, 1935 to Clarence and Cora Pearl (Garner) Patmon in Goodland, Kansas.

Lawrence worked as a mechanic. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, playing his guitar and mandolin, working on all kinds of vehicles, and spending time with his family.

Preceding him in death are his parents; grandparents; wife, Barbara; son-in-law, Jim Bishop; stepson Paul Edward Williams; brother, Huey; and sister, Mable.

He is survived by his children, Loriena Robinson of Salina, KS; Clarence (Karen) Patmon of Smolan, KS; Janet (Steve) Nicholas of Salina, KS; Tracey Bishop of Salina, KS; step children Ben (Angie) Williams of Plains, KS; Terry (Keith) Rosin of Sharon Springs, KS; Rebecca Rubio of Wichita, KS; grandchildren: Manuel Rubio IV, Vincent Rubio, Nicholas Rubio, Kristofer Rubio, Megan Rubio, Eric Winder, James Winder, Sarah Gilmore, Amanda Williams, Alyce Williams, Melanie Scott, Shawna Patmon, P.J. Davenport, Joshua Patmon, Katrina Simoneou, Echo Potts, Freedom Nicholas, Stormy McGreevy and Jimmy Bishop; many great grandchildren; and his sister, Esther Kibel of Grand Junction, CO.

Funeral service will be Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 11 a.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street, in Goodland. Interment following the service at the Goodland Cemetery, North Main Street.

Memorials may be left at the service or mailed to Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS 67735. Online condolences and information www.batemanfuneral.com

Zelda F. (Maser) Brack, 100, died February 4, 2019, at Rush County Memorial Hospital. She was born January 17, 1919, in Bazine, Kansas, the daughter of P.C. and Alivina (Wilkens) Maser. She was born the second of three girls born to the Masers. Zelda’s two sisters were Viola Maser Owens and Elaine Maser Tammen. Her baby sister, Elaine, was born eight years later also on January 17th. Zelda often refers to Elaine as her twin sister.

Zelda began teaching right out of high school in 1937 with a certificate to teach. She taught for 5 years in rural schools, then in Copeland, KS (1942-46), Dodge City, KS (1946-49), and then Maracaibo, Venezuela (1949-53). She also taught in Topeka, KS from 1953-57. She attended college during summers for many years eventually getting her bachelors in education in 1955 from the University of Northern Colorado.

On September 7, 1957, she married Leland A. “Lee” Brack in Dighton, Kansas. Lee and Zelda never had children, therefore, no grandchildren; but Zelda’s friends, nieces and nephews have both and they share them with her. Zelda is survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband Lee on September 21, 1995. She was also preceded by her two sisters, Viola and Elaine; and a brother-in-law, Oliver Brack; and sister-in-law, Alberta Schneider.

Friends may call 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday at the funeral home. Funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, February 9, 2019, at Trinity Lutheran Church, Otis, with Rev. Shelly Klingensmith presiding. Burial will follow in Otis Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Salvation Army in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Doris M. Riedel, age 89, of Victoria, Kansas died Tuesday, February 5, 2019, at Via Christi Village Care Center in Hays, Kansas.

She was born January 26, 1930, in Dutch County, Pennsylvania to Harry and Lillian Mae (Hoon) George. She married Gilbert Riedel Sr. on November 28, 1957. He preceded her in death on January 19, 2014.

She was a homemaker, a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis and a devoted Catholic. She grew up and attended high school in New York. She lived in Victoria until moving to St. John’s/Via Christi Village ten years ago.

Survivors include two sons, Gilbert Riedel Jr. and wife, Lindsay, Cushing, OK; Robert Riedel, Hays, KS; four daughters, Tina Thomas and husband, John and Darlina Dinkel and husband, Wilmer Jr., both of Victoria, KS; Robin Sheldon and husband, Bruce and Judy Brunhoeber and husband, Dennis both of Wichita, KS; one brother; 15 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Beverly A. Riedel; one great granddaughter, Cambry Nicole Dinkel; two brothers and one sister.

Services are 11:00 A.M. Saturday, February 9, 2019 at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. Inurnment will be in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

A Victoria Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 10:45 A.M. Saturday, at the church.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 A.M. Saturday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis. The family suggests memorial to Via Christi Village Chapel.

Services are entrusted to Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671. Condolences can be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be sent via e-mail to [email protected]

Mary G. (Juenemann) Braden, age 67, of Hays, passed away Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Good Samaritan Society, Hays. She was born May 1, 1951 near Rexford, Kansas on the family farm to August John “Gus” and Estella (Moellering) Juenemann.

She married Leo A. Wildeman November 21, 1970 in Selden, Kansas. Of this union were born two children, Sean L. Wildemann and Jodi L. Wildeman. They lived in Quinter, Kansas until February 1974 when they moved to Oberlin, Kansas. They divorced in 1986. Leo died on June 15, 2000. She married Randall C. Braden on April 29, 2000 in Hays.

Mary was active in the church using her music and leadership abilities. She moved from Oberlin in 1987 to Hays. There she worked full time and attended fort Hays State University and graduated in May 1992. She was a Compeer volunteer and promoted the Hays Relay for Life sponsored by the American Cancer Society. She co-founded SOS a breast cancer survivor support group and Your Voice Through Cancer a stage 4 cancer support group. Mary worked for Fort Hays State University and the State of Kansas Social and Rehabilitation services for a total of 23 years.

Survivors include her husband of the home; a son, Sean Wildeman and wife Jenelle of Vancouver, Washington; a daughter, Jodi Schumacher and husband Brian of Pratt, Kansas; step children, Scott Braden of Ottawa, Kansas, Stewart Braden of Yates Center, Kansas, Catherine Faimon and husband Chris of Burlington, Kansas, and Lori Schmidt and husband Andrew of Elizabeth, Colorado; seven grandchildren; a sister, Margaret Miller of Wichita, Kansas and two brothers, Roy Juenemann of Wichita and Gerard “Jerry” Juenemann of Olathe, Kansas.

She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jim and Jack Juenemann.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Cancer Society (www.cancer.org)

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Saturday, February 9, 2019 at St. Nicholas of Myra Catholic Church in Hays. Private family inurnment will be at a later date.

Memorial visitation will be Friday 5 PM – 8 PM with a combined parish vigil service and rosary at 7 PM. All at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

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

Gertrude “Trudy” Strong, 73, died Sunday, February 3, 2019 at the Hodgeman County Health Center in Jetmore, Kansas. She was born June 25, 1945 in Garden City, Kansas the daughter of Claude & Mildred (Stebens) Irsik.

Trudy has lived most of her life in the Garden City and Holcomb area. She attended Holcomb schools and graduated from Holcomb High School. On July 6, 1964, she married Jerry M. Strong, Sr. in Garden City. Trudy was a homemaker, but in her early years, she worked at Woolworth’s and St. Catherine Hospital. She enjoyed sewing, cooking, taking care of kids, crossword puzzles, spending time at the library, and volunteering at the voting booths during elections.

Survivors include 3 sons Jeffrey A. Strong of Flippin, Arkansas, Jerry M. Strong, Jr. of Garden City, & Jerome W. Strong of Garden City; 4 daughters Annette R. Geier of Jetmore, Kansas, Laurie Fry of Garden City, Michele Strong of Garden City, & Tracie Waterhouse of Jetmore, Kansas; 27 Grandchildren; and 28 Great-Grandchildren. Trudy is preceded in death by her husband Jerry who died on April 27, 2012. She is also preceded in death by her parents, a brother Thomas G. Irsik; a sister Kathleen Wayman; and 2 Grandsons Sean Strong and Benjamin Gaines.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, February 8, 2019 at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden City with Eddie Labrier officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, and from 9:00 a.mt. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday all at Garnand Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials given to the Trudy Strong Memorial Fund in care of the funeral home. The family will be gathering at 11th and Jones Ave. following the graveside service for a reception.

January 4, 1945 – February 1, 2019

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DOWNS — Arloa Byleveld, 97, passed away February 2, 2019.

She was born on August 30, 1921 to Benjamin and Gertrude (Voss) Koops at Dispatch, Kansas.

She is preceded in death by her husband, William J. in 1987; son, John V. in 2017; sisters, Georgia Domoney and Virginia Van Schooneveld.

Arloa is survived by her son, Kent (Carolee) Byleveld of Flower Mound, Texas; daughter, Dianne G. Sees of Fort Morgan, Colorado; brother, Gail Koops of Loveland, Colorado; 6 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.

Memorial service will be Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dispatch Christian Reformed Church, rural Cawker City. No visitation.

Memorials may be given to Downs Care and Rehab Center or the church in care of Domoney Funeral Home PO Box 127, Downs, KS 67437.

George Allen Morrill, 70, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday Jan. 30th, 2019. He passed away quietly in his home with his wife by his side after suffering a long illness.

George was born Nov. 7th, 1948, in Great Bend, Ks. He was the son of Ernest and Jane Morrill. Survivors include: wife, Ruth (Hanson) Morrill, Sons, Joshua, Paola, Ks., and James, New York, NY and four grandsons, Isaac, Chillicothe, Mo., Aaron, Jacob, and Seth, Paola,Ks. One sister, Marsha Morrill, Lindstrom, Minnesota.

George owned and operated Morrill Hay Co. which he founded in 1970 until 2017, growing the business from a few hundred acres to nearly 10,000 acres at one time. Morrill Hay Company was a custom harvesting business, processing Alfalfa hay and supplying local feed yards, at one time employing 25 to 30 people. George was gifted in business and business management and was very servant minded, wanting the best for his customers.

George was a good and godly man, giving his life to the Lord in 1985 at the age of 37. He was a generous man with a constant smile. He loved his family and doted on his four grandsons. Words cannot express how much he will be missed.

Two scriptures that brought much comfort to George and the family are:

“Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints.” Psalm 116:15 and, Psalm 73:26

“My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.”

Funeral will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Beckwith Mortuary Chapel with Pastors Ryan Webster, Duane Kershner and Rob Schmutz presiding. Visitation will be 9:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Friday with family present from 6-8 p.m.

Memorials may be given to Roca Blanca Missions, 8242 S Harvard Ave Ste D, Tulsa, Ok 74137, Ministry Outdoor Adventures, PO Box 71, Haven, Ks 67543 or

Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, all in care of Beckwith Mortuary, P.O. Box 477, Larned, KS 67550. Personal condolences may be left at www.beckwithmortuary.com.

Dorthea Mae Cauble (James) was born May 14, 1928 on the farm in Zook, Kansas. Her early years were spent in western Kansas in Big Bow on a homestead. The Dust Bowl drove the family back to Zook where she went to grade school and high school and played on the high school basketball team and formed friendships that lasted a lifetime. She went to work after high school in Larned as a secretary for a year before attending Haviland Business College. She met the love of her life when her brother brought Dale James home from Fort Hays State for a hunting trip. When she was really tired she would say, he shot, I fell, end of love story.

They married March 23, 1951 in Larned at the first of many celebrations of their life together. After a short honeymoon, they lived in a small trailer in Hays while Dale finished college. They loved their early life together weathering a flood and snowstorms and added more lifetime friends. After graduation, they returned to the family farm in Shields, Ks. Raising their three children, Rose, Diana and Danny, Dorthea was the epitome of the farmer’s wife and helpmate. She loved her friends, quilting, gardening, sewing, and being involved in all her children’s activities. They loved owning a stock race car (although she never let him drive it) and dragging their children along every weekend to the races. After raising her own three kids, she actively participated in her grandchildren’s lives, passing on her values and love to all her grandchildren.

She was a Shields 4-H leader for 20 years. She belongs to TOPS for over 20 years, ESA Sorority for 10 years, UMW, As You Like It Club, and was a founding member of the Lane County Red Hat Society. She was an active member of The Joy Center as a board member and president. She loved to golf and was a member of the Lane County Country Club. She was a member of the Shields Methodist Church and later the Dighton United Methodist Church.

She loved to watch sports, especially basketball, going to all the Dighton games with her friends whether she had a child or grandchild in school or not.

After her husband passed away in 2003, she continued to manage their farm and moved to Dighton. In 2016, she moved to assisted living in Wichita to be closer to her doctors, and daughter Rose. This was just another chapter in her life that she once again took on with delight, meeting new friends immediately and finding ways to make this chapter as special as the others. Dorthea died on Sunday, February 3, 2019 at Via Christi Village in Wichita.

Dorthea was preceded in death by her husband Dale James, 2003, son Danny James, 2016, granddaughter Hope James, 2012 and brother Ronnie Cauble, 2017. She leaves behind her two daughters Rose Meals and husband Paul, Wichita, Ks, and Diana James-Cairns and husband Wally, Redwood City, Ca. Grandchildren Becky Cole and fiance Clint Brooks, Maize, Matthew James, Dodge City, Luke James and Julie, Olathe, Ks, Abby James and Dale James, Hays, Bridget James and Kaitlyn Danielson, Dighton. And 7 great grandchildren, Taylor, Kaden, Kaylee, and Tatum James, Lexi Cole, Tanner Stacy, and Natalie Raub. She also leaves behind a legacy of friendships with people from all walks of life. She had a big heart and was loved by all.

Funeral Service will be at 1:00 PM Thursday at United Methodist Church in Dighton with Rev Berniece Ludlum officiating. Burial will be in Shields Cemetery. Friends may call from Noon to 8:00 PM Wednesday at Boomhower Funeral Home in Dighton. Memorials are suggested to the JOY Center or United Methodist Church in care of Boomhower Funeral Home. Condolences may be posted at www.garnandfuneralhomes.com

Mable Ruth Bohl, daughter of Joseph and Hilda (Saltzman) Perrill, was born on April 6, 1924 and passed away peacefully at the Andbe Home on January 29, 2019 at the age of 94.

Mable grew up on the family farm in Decatur County with 3 brothers and 5 sisters. She graduated from Lenora High School in 1943 and married William (Willie) Bohl, Jr. on January 27, 1945. Willie and Mable made their home in Norton County. Willie passed in 1971 and Mable resided in Norton until her death.

Mable was an American Legion Auxiliary member since 1970 and an Eagles Auxiliary member since 1972. She worked at the Andbe Home for 33 years as Head Housekeeper.

She held many Officer roles over the decades dedicating her time and service within the Legion Auxiliary. Her most proud accomplishment was the honor of being State Auxiliary Chairwoman for the Cadet Law Academy Program for 20 years from 1983 to 2003.

Mable volunteered for decades at the American Legion Hall in Norton preparing and serving countless meals for many occasions held there along side her sister, Erma Hackney. She retired from the Auxiliary in her late 80’s and was able to continue her passion for quilting in her home. Many Norton residents brought their quilts to Mable so that she may finish them as they liked. Her living room was large enough that a full size quilt rack became a permanent piece of furniture and she could easily quilt while answering the Daily Double on Jeopardy or watching any sports broadcast, especially Royals baseball.

Mable enjoyed spending time with her nephew and nieces and their children, attending school activities, cheering them on at sporting events and family dinners.

Mable was preceded in death by her parents, husband, an infant son at birth and brothers: Lloyd, Elmer, Louis, sisters: Erma Hackney, Gladys Minshall, Ivalee Grove, Ellen Couchet, and Mille Byrne.

Survivors include many nephews, nieces, great nephews and great nieces.
Mable was laid to rest quietly, as she wished on Saturday, February 2, 2019 with a private burial in the Norton cemetery.

Francis J. “Frank” Ptacek, 85, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 2, 2019 at the Kansas Soldiers’ Home in Dodge City, Kansas, surrounded by family.

Frank was born June 25, 1933 in Dorrance, Kansas. He was one of ten children born to Frank C. and Anna (Kepka) Ptacek. He grew up on a farm near Dorrance and graduated from Dorrance High School in 1951. He then attended one year at Kansas State University before needing to return home and help on the family farm.

Frank served his country in the U.S. Army from 1953-1955. Throughout his service, he served within the Military Police and was stationed at Fort Chaffee in Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Frank was united in marriage to Betty LaFern Stickney on December 27, 1954 in Wilson, Kansas. This union was blessed with five children; Craig, Audrey, Carmen, Mark and Jerry. They lived in Russell for a few years before moving to Great Bend in the early 60’s. They then moved to Salina and lived there from 1970 to 1974, and ultimately made their home in Russell from 1974 to present. They spent many years watching their five children grow and create families of their own. Unfortunately, after a battle with brain cancer, Betty preceded him in death on August 30, 1993. Many years were spent missing Betty and he longed to be reunited with her in heaven. On December 4, 2013, Frank was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. He spent the next five years within his home, being cared for by his children. On January 16, 2018, Frank was moved to the Kansas Soldiers’ Home at Fort Dodge.

Frank was a salesman most of his life and took great pride in his work. He instilled trust in others and people always sought him out for his help. He started out in the B.F. Goodrich store in Russell, sold insurance for American National Insurance in Salina, sold insurance for Farmers Insurance in Russell and sold cars for Paul McDonald Chevrolet in Hays, Kansas. He was an active member in St. Mary’s Catholic Church. He was a 3rd Degree Knight and a past Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus. He served on the Parish Council and the Cemetery Board. He was an athlete and a true sports fan that was very active in coaching when his children were growing up. He was the American Legion Baseball coach for many years and also coached Babe Ruth baseball. One of Frank’s greatest passions was watching all sporting events, but especially those that included his children and grandchildren. Frank never met a stranger, he had a kind and loving heart and was always willing to lend a helping hand and help others in need. He valued his faith and family above everything else.

Surviving family include two daughters; Audrey Dougherty (Mitch) and Carmen Vonfeldt (Alan) all of Russell, Kansas; three sons, Craig Ptacek (Pam) and Mark Ptacek (Tammy) all of Russell, Kansas and Jerry Ptacek (Karen) of Round Rock, Texas; sister, Anna Mae Janda of Lyons, Kansas, twelve grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Frank was preceded in death by his parents; wife Betty; five brothers and three sisters; and special friend, Gertie Steinlage.

Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Thursday, February 7, 2019 at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell. Burial will follow at the St. Mary’s Catholic Cemetery. Vigil and Rosary will be held at 7:30 PM, Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Wednesday, at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary in Russell. Memorials have been established with St. Mary’s Catholic Church or American Legion Baseball. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

March 24, 1935 ~ February 2, 2019

An obituary is pending with Bateman Funeral Home, Goodland.

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