Travis Larsen, 44, of Salina, passed away Friday, Jan. 18, 2019. He was born April 4, 1974, in Bremerton, Wash., to Donald and Jean Larsen.

Travis received his Ph.D. in history from Oklahoma State University and taught at Fort Hays State.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Ralph and Evelyn Schumacher and Alfred and Georgie Fisher, and brother, Brandon Larsen.

Travis is survived by his wife, Darlene; son, Kailar; stepsons, Derek (Kimbre), Adam, Ryan and Logan Fritz; parents, Don and Jean Larsen; sister, Jennifer Pfannenstiel (Jake), and niece, Alexis Pfannenstiel.

Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21, at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth, Salina. Cremation was chosen; there will be no visitation. Inurnment will be at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wounded Warrior Project, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Hanston – Anna Marie Dykstra, 70, passed away January 17, 2019 at Hodgeman County Health Center, Jetmore.

She was born January 2, 1949 in Dodge City, Ks, the daughter of Robert S. and Thelma K. Francis Durr. A longtime area resident, she was a cook at several restaurants, including Gun Smoke and The Pancake House.

She attended the First Baptist Church in Scott City, KS.

Survivors include: two sons, Dale Jr. (Gina) Farr, Hanston, Ross (Tammy) Farr, Scott City; daughter, Kim (Kevin) Coats, Hanston; four brothers, Robert Lee Durr, Jetmore, Donald (Jane) Durr, Palco, KS, Ross (Theresa) Durr, Bloom, KS, Dalmer Durr, Dodge City; three sisters, Twila Payne, MO, Roberta Harper and Naomi Durr, Both of Dodge City; twenty one grandchildren and twenty-four great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; step mom, Pat; daughter, Dena Warta; sister, Rosemary Hammons and a great grandson, Wyatt Raney.

Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, January 26, 2019 at First Baptist Church, Scott City, KS, with Pastor Kyle Evans presiding. Visitation will be from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday at the church. Cremation will follow the service.

Memorials may be sent to Anna M. Dykstra memorial fund in care of Beckwith Funeral Home, Box 663 Jetmore, KS 67854.

Gwynn A. Ward, 88, formerly of Clayton, Kansas went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at his home in Loveland, Colorado. He was born on July 9, 1930 to Ross and Stella (Griffith) Ward on the homeplace northwest of Clayton, Kansas. He graduated from Norton High School. On November 6, 1951 he enlisted in the United States Navy. While still in the Navy, he married Mary Mathes September 16, 1952 in Norton, Kansas. Gwynn served in the Navy for four years working as a 2nd Class Aviation Machinist Mate, being on the blimp crew and working as airplane mechanic. On November 4, 1955, he was discharged and returned home to Clayton, Kansas and his family where he farmed until his retirement.

Gwynn enjoyed being a farmer and rancher. He was active in the Clayton United Methodist church and Prairie Dog 4-H club serving as a community Leader. When he wasn’t farming you might just find him watching a baseball game, cooking ribs, or sitting quietly. Gwynn liked to collect things and was a collector of pens, caps, John Deere memorabilia, clocks, watches, and knives. When Gwynn was around, one definitely wanted to keep a close eye on their pen or it might end up in his collection. He also liked to listen to the news but not more than once a day.

In March of 1994, Gwynn’s first wife, Mary, passed away after being married for 42 years. Fourteen years later, Gwynn was lucky enough to meet Judith (Ryser) McIntyre, and they were married December 13, 2008 in Clayton, Kansas at the Clayton United Methodist Church. They moved to Loveland, Colorado and shared ten happy years of marriage.

Gwynn is survived by his wife Judith Ward of Loveland, Colorado; son, Allen Ward of Norton, Kansas; daughters, Kris Mizell and husband Harold of Norton, Kansas and Gail Eckart and husband DeMerle of Minneapolis, Kansas; step-son, Dennis McIntyre and wife Charity of Goodland, Kansas; step-daughters, Shelley Blau and husband George of Manhattan, Kansas and Connie Mathes and husband Lewis of Johnstown, Colorado; sister-in-law, Norma Ward of Norton, Kansas; four grandchildren, six step-grandchildren, ten great-grandchildren, and four step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded by his first wife, Mary Ward; parents, Ross and Stella Ward; brother, Max Ward; and grandson, Michael Ward.

A Funeral Service is planned for Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at the Clayton United Methodist Church, Clayton, Kansas at 10:00 A.M. Visitation will be held Monday, January 21, 2019 at Pauls Funeral Home in Oberlin, Kansas from 10:30 A.M. until 7:30 P.M. Memorials are suggested to the Pathways Hospice-Loveland, Colorado and may be sent in care of Pauls Funeral Home, 121 N. Penn Avenue, Oberlin, Kansas 67749. Online memorials may be left at www.paulsfh.com

Gwynn was a nice, quiet, gentle man with a big heart who loved to work the land and watch his crops grow. Gwynn had unconditional love for his family and the Lord Jesus Christ. When you are sad, remember his caring heart, warm embrace and being there when he was needed and know he is still with you.

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December 6, 1966 ~ January 19, 2019

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Teresa J. “Terri” (Vestring) Hamlin, 63, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Saturday, January 19, 2019 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Teresa was born August 6, 1955 in El Dorado, Kansas. She was one of three children born to James W. and Delores “Dode” (Murray) Vestring. She grew up in Burns, Kansas and attended school there, before moving to Wichita and graduating from South East High School. She then attended a year at Kansas University.

Teresa was united in marriage to Christopher Hamlin on February 7, 1981 in Wichita, Kansas. This union was blessed with three children; Jennifer, Cody and Tyler. They made their home in Russell.

Teresa was a caregiver and CNA for Wheatland Nursing Center in Russell for over 18 years. When she was younger she worked in the Burn Unit at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. She attended St. Mary’s Catholic Church. She was a family oriented person, everything evolved around her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed going to the lake, camping, fishing, and boating. She was a strong supporter of KU Athletics, WSU Athletics, Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. She was also known for her great cooking.

Teresa’s surviving family include her husband of 37 years, Christopher of the home; daughter, Jennifer Klaus (John) of Hays, Kansas; two sons, Cody Hamlin (Holly Creamer) of Russell, Kansas and Tyler Hamlin (Alisha) of Hoisington, Kansas; and eight grandchildren, Charlie Stieben, Max Steiben, Meg Taggart, Jesse Taggart, Kooper Hamlin, Hayden Creamer, Karsyn Hamlin and Adalynn Creamer.

Teresa was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Randall Vestring; sister, Catherine LaForge; grandson, Joseph Alexander Klaus; and daughter-in-law, Malorie Hamlin.

Celebration of the Funeral Mass will be held at 10:30 AM, Wednesday, January 23, 2019 at St. Mary, Queen of Angels Catholic Church. Burial will follow at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Russell. Visitation will be held from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM, Tuesday, January 22, 2019 at Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, with the family present to greet friends from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. A memorial has been established as the Terri Hamlin Memorial Fund. Contributions and condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Frank J. Leikam, 91, passed away on January 18, 2019 at the Cedar Village Care Center in Ness City, Kansas. He was born on June 14, 1927 in Ness City, Kansas the son of John and Rosa (Krannwitter) Leikam.

Frank graduated from Sacred Heart Grade School and Ness City High School. He entered the United States Marine Corps in 1945 and received an honorable discharge in 1946. He worked for the railroad for 42 years. He started with the B&B Gang, worked in the Signal Department, and then as a Switchman for the Kansas City Southern Railway Company. Frank and Jean lived in North Kansas City, Missouri for many years before moving to Girard, Kansas in 2007. They moved to Ness City after 2008. Frank was a member of Sacred Heart Church and he was a Knight of Columbus achieved the Fourth degree in 1972. Frank and Jean enjoyed traveling. They traveled to Europe and Hawaii numerous times. They were in Rome for the installation of John Paul II. Frank will be remembered for his congeniality and his welcoming smile.

He married Winnogene Mae (Leach) on Saturday, January 14, 1956, in Kansas City, Missouri. She preceded him in death on April 15, 2014.

He was also preceded in death by an infant son, Michael Francis (dod: 5 Feb 1961; seven brothers, Celestine, John, Leonard, Lewis, Jacob, Joseph, and Alphonse and three sisters, Anna Hopper, Alma Curtis, and Dorothy Drake.

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Wednesday, January 23, 2019, 11:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Ness City, Kansas. A rosary will be held at 10:30 a.m before the funeral. Burial in the Resurrection Cemetery, 5001 NE Cookingham Drive, Kansas City, MO 64156 on Thursday, January 24, 2019, 1:30 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be given to Cedar Village, Ness City.