PEMBROKE, Maine – Karla R. (Naegele) Gamertsfelder, 67, passed away peacefully Monday, November 19, 2018 in Orono.

Karla was born November 4, 1951 in Hays, Kansas, daughter of Robert and Lillian (Zwenger) Naegele. After graduating from high school, she received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Studio and Art Education with a minor in Mathematics from the University of Iowa. Passionate about making a difference in the world, Karla and her husband Nicholas volunteered for the Peace Corps in Truk Lagoon, Micronesia in 1974.

Karla worked for several years in Iowa as a private tutor and math and special education teacher. Alongside her teaching commitments, Karla worked tirelessly to personally establish and develop art programs in several schools, often with no funding. Dedicated to empowering students to engage with their education, schools, and communities, Karla also spearheaded initiatives that allowed for greater student-faculty collaboration and student leadership.

Karla and Nicholas moved to Maine in 1980 where she worked as a graduate assistant for the Department of Mathematics at the University of Maine. After moving Down East, she took a teaching position at Calais High School where she taught art, photography, ceramics and math for fourteen years. Known as “Mrs. G.”, Karla was involved in many extra-curricular activities including coaching the high school’s drama team, serving as a coach and coordinator for the Academic Decathlon and math teams, and co-coordinating many arts festivals.

She further extended education beyond the classroom by leading her students in undertaking community art projects including an underwater mural at Calais Regional Hospital. Karla went on to teach for thirteen years in the Eastport School District, teaching both mathematics and art at Shead High School and art at Eastport Elementary School. While there, she was very active in a variety of extra-curricular activities and programs including coaching Shead High School’s Academic Decathlon and math teams, as well as coordinating community art initiatives.

Karla had many interests, both personal and professional. She was passionate about the creative, cognitive and personal growth of individuals, social justice and human rights, self-sufficiency, and the environment. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother she greatly enjoyed spending time with her family, hiking, camping, painting, photography, ornithology, gardening, baking, and making jams and preserves from her garden produce.

In addition to her parents, Karla was predeceased by her husband of 35 years, Nicholas Gamertsfelder; a brother, Richard; a sister-in-law, Susan; and a brother-in-law, Dean.

Karla will be sadly missed by her four children, Nicholas Gamertsfelder and his wife Kara of Noblesville, Indiana, Sarah Webber and her husband Paul of Writtle, England, Rachel Shearer and her husband Jacob of Lakeville, and Zachary Gamertsfelder and his girlfriend Shaylyn Holland of Pembroke; two granddaughters, Avery Gamertsfelder of Noblesville, Indiana and Arianna Gamertsfelder of Pembroke; her brother, Robert Naegele of Kansas and her niece and nephew, Nyssa and Nevin Meisenheimer, both of Iowa.

A funeral Mass will be held 11:00 a.m., Saturday, December 1st at St. Joseph’s RC Church, 51 Washington St., Eastport. Donations in Karla’s memory may be made to either Operation Santa c/o Laura Jean Lord or to the Eastport Elementary School’s art department, contributions to either charity may be mailed to EES, 100 High, Eastport, ME 04631.

Arrangements by Mays Funeral Homes, Calais and Eastport. Condolences and memories may be shared at www.maysfuneralhome.com.

Steven A. Kaeberle, 69, passed away Nov. 24, 2018, in Great Bend. He was born Oct. 15, 1949, in El Dorado, Kan., to James Francis and Rosalyn Elizabeth (Snyder) Kaeberle Fishburn. He married Diana Beth Beckum on June 20, 1992, at Wilson Lake, Kan. Diana died on April 25, 2015.

Steven, a long time Claflin resident, was a retired fabric welder for USA Gymnastics and Supplies. He was a member of First Street Church of God, Hoisington, Kan., and a lifetime motorcycle enthusiast. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army. He loved being with his grandchildren. Hobbies included darts, pitch, poker and gambling.

Survivors include one son Steven Kaeberle and wife Hillary of Great Bend; two daughters, Cindy Ochs and husband Brett of Great Bend and Laura Mason and husband Tom of Great Bend; Nine grandchildren, Joshua Crawford, Stephen Crawford, Tommy Kaeberle, Christian Mason, Elizabeth Giersch, Analeah Ochs, Chason Ramsey, Jordan Ochs and Amber Ochs. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Diana; and brother, James F. Kaeberle.
A memorial graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2018, at Great Bend Cemetery North, Great Bend, with military rites conducted by the Fort Riley Honor Guard. The Reverend Dick Ogle will preside. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 2, 2018, at Bryant Funeral Home. Memorials may be given to the Steven Kaeberle Expense Fund, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Leotha (Young) Bohl of Phillipsburg, Kansas passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at her home in rural Phillipsburg at the age of 83.

She was born November 24, 1934 to Eugene and Ruth (Stacey) Young in rural Jennings, Kansas. Leotha was nicknamed “Odie” by her father and called this by mostly everyone throughout her life. Odie graduated from Jennings High School.

On June 27, 1954 she was united in marriage to Arlin Dean Bohl at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Norton, Kansas. To this union one son was born, Louis Dean.

Odie spent most of her life working with livestock and farming. She took pride in the chickens and other animals she raised. She was an avid gardener and cook. She enjoyed caring for the many hands that helped out on the farm. Her greatest enjoyment was her grandson and great-grandchildren.

Odie is survived by her grandson, Henry Bohl & wife, Danielle of Phillipsburg; 4 grandchildren: Jillian, Cameron, Louis and Cooper; sister, Louise Cressler & husband, Wayne of Jennings, KS; brother-in-law, Marvin Bohl of Phillipsburg; and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Arlin, on September 1, 2005; son, Louis, on April 19, 1994; brother, Lowell; and sister, Charolette.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Nov. 27 at 10:00 a.m. in the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel with Pastor Dave Hutson officiating. Burial will follow in the First Lutheran Cemetery, Stuttgart.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 Sunday and 9:00 to 9:00 Monday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church or the Phillips County Hospital.

April 2, 1910 ~ November 23, 2018 (age 108)

Lifelong Sherman County resident, Margaret Mary (Cotter) Bauman died on Friday, November 23, 2018 after a long full life of 108 years.

Margaret was born April 2, 1910 in a dugout to John and Anna (Nolan) Cotter. Margaret attended country school and graduated from Sherman County High School in 1929. She got her degree in “normal training” which qualified her to teach at a rural school. Margaret renewed her certificate and taught grades 1st through 8th for a total of 6 years.

Her life changed after a good-looking young farmer bought her raisin pie at one of the school’s pie socials. Their courtship continued until 1937 when the prohibition on marriage was lifted for teachers. On June 2, 1937 Margaret Cotter married Leonard Bauman and they lived in Goodland, Kansas. Thanks to her new husband, Margaret got electricity in her home as well as her first car, a 1929 wine-colored Chevrolet Coupe. Margaret was a devoted farm wife and loving mother. She was proud to have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary on June 2, 2003.

Margaret lived an extraordinary life encompassing over 108 years. At the time she was born, the telephone was just invented; electricity and indoor plumbing had not yet arrived in rural areas and in only a few cities; the airplane and the automobile were new inventions and penicillin hadn’t been discovered. She clearly remembered her life as a little girl on a Sherman County farm, the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, hearing about WWI and living through WWII and the wars that followed. She was a grateful American who loved her country. An American flag flying proudly could bring a tear to her eye.

Her family was blessed to have her in their lives for so many years and will miss her love, loyalty, strong Catholic faith, practical wisdom, comforting words, hugs, Irish humor, constant support and the beauty and joy she brought to their lives and the lives of her dear friends and community. She had a twinkle in her eye and a ready smile. After all she was 100 percent Irish! Margaret created a warm and welcoming home for her family and her friends who could always find a cup of coffee and something delicious to eat.

She loved to play pinochle and pitch. A regular at bingo, she intended to win at least once during the evenings’ games. Margaret loved to read! She was an active member of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church and Altar Society for 81 years.

Margaret was often asked what the secret to her longevity was. When a Salina Journal reporter asked her, she replied “My life has been 108 years of happiness and sorrows, but I’m happy to be alive. I love every day!”

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna; her husband, Leonard; infant son, Jarryl Eugene; brothers, James and Howard Cotter; sisters, Dorothy Cotter and Esther Klassen.

Margaret is survived by her son, Darryl (Gloria) Bauman of Greensboro, NC; daughter, Rebecca (Leslie) Sheldon of Greeley, CO; grandchildren, Christie Pearson of Durham, NC, Doug Bauman of Topeka, KS and Jessica (Gary) Hilliard of Greensboro, NC.

Friends and relatives may visit Tuesday, November 26, 2018 from 4 to 6 p.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street in Goodland. Vigil/Celebration of Life will begin at 6:30 p.m. MT and Rosary to follow at the funeral home.

A funeral mass will be at 10:30 a.m. MT at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, 307 West 13th Street in Goodland. Interment will follow the service at the Goodland Cemetery.

Memorials may be designated to OLPH Catholic Church of Goodland or the Goodland Senior Center and may be left at the services or mailed to Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS 67735. Online condolences and information www.batemanfuneral.com

Phillipsburg resident Eileen M. Bohl passed away Nov. 24, 2018 at the Phillips County Retirement Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 92. She was born Aug. 9, 1926 in Phillips County, the daughter of Roy & Hazel (Rumbaugh) Rowland.

Survivors include her husband Ralph of the home, 2 sons, James and Steve of Phillipsburg; 2 daughters, Pat Sheneman of Holdrege, NE and Judy Fuchs of New Albany, IN; 8 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

Cremation was chosen. A memorial service will be held Friday, November 30 at 11:00 a.m. in the First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor Dave Hutson officiating.

Friends may sign the book from 9:00 to 9:00 Thursday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church or Hospice Services.

Online condolences: www.olliffboeve.com.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.

Darrell W. Mishler, 63 of Sylvan Grove, KS died November 14, 2018 at Salina. Darrell was born November 22, 1954 in Coffeeville, KS to Frank and Joan Mishler. He graduated from Northern Heights High School in 1973.

He enlisted in the Air Force and served for six years then transferred to the Air National Guard in 1979. “Bullhead”, as he was known to many, worked as a jet engine mechanic at McConnell Airforce base for the remainder of his service. After retirement, he enjoyed many activities and was a general handyman.

He is survived by his wife Ronda, his mother, 3 sisters, 5 children, 16 grandchildren and a host of nieces nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held Saturday November 24, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Lucas, KS. Internment will be in the Sylvan Cemetery.

Hazel Elaine “Heyde” Babst, 88, passed away at her home in Goodland, Kansas on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 2018.

Hazel Elaine was born on September 6, 1930 in Hays, Kansas, to Charles H. and Hazel Ellen Nolind Ward. She attended school in Winona and graduated from Winona High School in 1948. On September 26, 1948, she married Richard Ray Babst of Winona and they raised two children together, Jack Richard and Nancy Ellen. Richard died in 1990. She later married Wilbur Tiede of Goodland on November 1, 1999. Wilbur died in 2012.

Hazel Elaine loved her family dearly and spent many years caring for her parents, children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. In 1974, after earning her education degree, she began teaching Kindergarten in Winona where she continued her love of nurturing young children until 1996 when she retired.

She loved the color red, Pendleton woolen items, and turquoise. She also enjoyed reading, hot coffee and conversation with family and friends, and breathtaking western Kansas sunsets. At Easter she always made sure hot cross buns were on the table and she didn’t mind a messy kitchen when decorating Christmas cookies with her grandchildren. The following, found handwritten in her beautiful script, sums up Heyde’s outlook: “Life may not be the party we hoped for. But while we are here we should dance.”

She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, brother Charles H. “Bud” Ward, granddaughter Laramie Elaine Farris, brother-in-law James Taylor and sister-in-law Patsy Kahle.

Hazel Elaine is survived by her son, Jack (Cheryl Detamore) of Winona; daughter, Nancy (Joseph) Partida of Goodland; sister, Charlene Taylor of Winona; grandchildren J.R. (Jamie) Babst of Colby; Jody (Darren) Crouch of Leoti; Matt (Karah) Babst of Chappell, Nebraska; and Daniel Bagnell of Galata, Montana; great grandchildren Emma, Lily and Kaleb Babst of Colby; Jadee Ray Crouch of Leoti; and Colton, Jadyn and Jordyn of Chappell, NE. She is also survived by sister-in-law, Naomi Ward of Colby; brother-in-law, Clarence Kahle of Winona; four nieces, three nephews, and a host of former students and friends who will all miss her presence in their lives.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, November 27, 2018 at 10:30 a.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street in Goodland. Interment will follow the service at the Winona Cemetery in Winona, Kansas. Visitation will be Monday, November 26, 2018 from 4 to 6 p.m. MT at Bateman Funeral Home, 211 East 11th Street in Goodland. Memorials will be designated by the family later and may be left at the services or mailed to Bateman Funeral Home, P.O. Box 278, Goodland, KS 67735. Online condolences and information www.batemanfuneral.com

Goodland, Kansas, resident and former Smith Field, Nebraska, resident Janice N. Glendening passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 23, 2018 at the Citizen’s Medical Center in Colby. At the age of 64 years, 9 months and 27 days.

Jan was born on January 27, 1954 in Ord, Nebraska to Otto and Lois Arlene (Boyer) Zapp. She was one of two children. She grew up in Ord, and graduated from Ord High School in 1972.

In September of 1972, Jan met Timothy Glendening, and the two of them were soon married on November 5, 1972. To this union, two children; Derek and Nicolle were born.

Throughout the years, Jan worked as a Dental Assistant, and Dispensing Optician. She also enjoyed traveling across the country with Tim. She was always very active in whatever church Tim was Pastoring, she enjoyed cross stitching and was an avid Nebraska Husker fan. She was thrilled to finally be able to see the Husker Volleyball Team play at the Devaney Sports Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents.

She is survived by her husband Tim of their home in Goodland, two children Derek Glendening of Holdrege, NE and Nicolle Glendening of Goodland. She is also survived by one brother Doug Zapp (Donna) of Kansas City, KS, and three grandchildren Keisha, Grace and Meredith Blake.

Memorial services for Janice will be held on Friday, November 30, 2018 at 3:00 PM MT at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Goodland with Pastor Tim Glendening officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date in the Fort McPherson Cemetery in Maxwell, Nebraska.

Family will greet friends on Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at the church.

Memorials may be designated to the Janice Glendening Memorial Fund and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

Service arrangements have been entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland, KS.