Susan Ann Weber, 66, died October 30, 2018, at Wesley Medical Center, Wichita.

She was born July 26, 1952, in Hoisington, Kansas, the daughter of Joseph and Martina (Younger) Luebbers. Susan graduated in 1970 from Claflin High School and then in 1974 she received her bachelors of education degree from Kansas State University.

On August 6, 1977, she married her high school sweetheart Roy Weber in Claflin, Kansas.

A lifetime resident of Barton County, Susan was a school teacher in Ellinwood, Claflin, and Bushton, teaching 28 years at all levels but mostly 3rd Grade, retiring in 2014. She was also the co-owner of Weber Four Oil Company.

Susan was an active member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and Altar Society, and a former member of the KNEA and NEA.

She is survived by her husband of 41 years, Roy Weber; son, Christopher John Weber and wife Anne of Wichita; daughter, Tracey McKenna and husband Brett of Claflin; brothers, Mike Luebbers and wife Dawn of Ballwin, Missouri, and Bill Luebbers and wife Becky of Hoisington; five grandchildren, Owen and Matilda Weber, and Tate, Ellie, and Audrey McKenna.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Andy Luebbers, and an infant grandson, Thomas James McKenna.

Friends may call 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Vigil and Rosary will be 5:30 p.m. Friday and Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Saturday, November, 3, 2018, all at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, celebrated by Father Terrence Klein. Burial will follow in St. Catherine Catholic Cemetery, Dubuque.

Memorials may be made to Dubuque Heritage Association or the Community Scholarship Inc. – Claflin in care of Nicholson-Ricke Funeral Home, PO Box 146, Hoisington, KS 67544.

Rita Kay Case, age 51, of Johnson, Kansas, died Sunday, October 28, 2018, at her home in Johnson, Kansas. She was born September 13, 1967, in Garden City, Kansas, the daughter of Pete Marion and Joice Joan (Schriner) Marquardt.

Rita graduated from Garden City High School in 1986. While living in Garden City, she worked at McDonald’s and IBP. Rita married Johnny Sauseda, Sr. in 1984, they later divorced. To this union a son, Johnny Sauseda, Jr. was born. Rita married Paul Case on March 22, 1997, in Johnson. Rita was a wife, mother, and a caregiver to her mother for several years. She had also been a substitute mail carrier, cook for Big Bow School, para at Johnson School, receptionist at Stanton County Hospital, and waitress at Hug-A-Mug. Rita enjoyed shopping and hunting for a good bargain.

Rita is survived by her husband, Paul of the home; sons, Johnny Sauseda, Jr. of Lawrence, and Corey Schmidt of North Glenn, Colorado; daughter, Kortney Case of Hays; sisters, Peggy Fecht of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Sarah Ludwig of Towanda, Helen Blevins and husband John of Hutchinson; brother-in-law, Ron Bauer of Meade, Kansas; aunt, Norma Hill of Grand Island, Nebraska; and three grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters, Joice Marion Marquardt and Lesa Bauer.

Funeral service is Friday, November 2, 2018, at 2:00 PM at Fields Memorial Wesleyan Church in Johnson, Kansas, with Reverend Kurt Rovenstine presiding. Burial will follow at the Stanton County Cemetery in Johnson, Kansas. Friends may call Thursday, November 1, 2018, from 2:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Garnand Funeral Home in Johnson, Kansas.

Memorials may be given to Rita Case Memorial Fund in care of Garnand Funeral Home, PO Box 715, Johnson, Kansas 67855.

June 23, 1930 – October 29, 2018

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Dennis “Banjo” Gerstner, age 86, of Hays, Kansas passed away Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Hays Medical Center. He was born September 22, 1932, in Hays, to Joseph and Sophia (Schuetz) Gerstner.

He graduated from St. Joseph’s Military Academy in 1949. After graduation, Dennis enlisted in the US Army serving in the 439th Engineering Organized Reserve Unit. He served in Korea from 1950 – 1952. After his service duty, Dennis worked as an Under Sheriff for Ellis County. He then became a Kansas State Fire Marshall serving Western Kansas until his retirement.

Dennis was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, VFW Post 9076, where he served as commander in 2002-2003. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by 2 sisters, Mary Schmidt of Topeka, KS and Lillian Rohr of Hays; a brother, James Gerstner of Lee’s Summit, MO and a sister-in-law, Marie Gerstner of Surprise, AZ.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Leroy “Satch” Gerstner, two brother-in-laws, Harold Schmidt and Julius Rohr, and a sister-in-law, Martha Gerstner.

Funeral services will be 10:00 AM Friday, November 2, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays. Burial will follow services in St. Joseph’s Cemetery with Military Honors courtesy of the Hays VFW Post 9076 Honor Guard.

Visitation will be Thursday 5 PM – 8 PM and Friday 9 AM – 9:30 AM at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and Crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

A rosary service will be Thursday at 6:45 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7:00 Pm all at the funeral chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to Hospice of Hays Med or St. Joseph’s Church Building Fund.

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

Alan T. Schneweis, 57, passed away October 30, 2018, at Ellinwood District Hospital, Ellinwood. He was born December 16, 1960 at Hoisington, to Bernard & Delores (Hoffman) Schneweis. He married Susan Curran on October 9, 1982 at Great Bend. She survives.

A resident of Ellinwood, Alan was the Area Manager for the Great Bend Coop Association. He was a member of the Ellinwood United Methodist Church and a former USD 355 school board member. He loved wood-working, classic cars, was a great handyman around the home and loved to spend time with his family.

Survivors include, wife, Susan of the home; two sons, Travis Schneweis of Wichita and Bryce Schneweis of the home; one daughter, Erin Grosshuesch and husband, Calvin of Kansas City; one grandson, Drew Alan Grosshuesch of Kansas City; his father, Bernard Schneweis of Ellinwood, and six brothers, Leon Schneweis and wife Cinda of Lawrence, Richard Schneweis and wife Debbie of Claflin, Mark Schneweis of Fallon, Nevada, Paul Schneweis and wife Renee of Great Bend, Anthony Schneweis and wife Robin of Manhattan and Mike Schneweis of Great Bend. He was preceded in death by his mother, Delores Schneweis.

Cremation has taken place and there will be no viewing. Wake Service will be held at 7:00 p.m., Friday, November 9, 2018 at Ellinwood United Methodist Church, with family receiving friends from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 10, 2018, at United Christian Church, Ellinwood, with Pastor Tom Reazin presiding.

Memorials are suggested to the Ellinwood United Methodist Church or Camp Hope of Barton County, in care of Bryant Funeral Home.

Carol Hayes, age 75, from Hays, Kansas died Tuesday, October 30, 2018 at Hays Medical Center Hays, Kansas.

She was born December 22, 1942, in Hingham, Massachusetts to Wilfred and Elsie (Kataja) Loring. She married Robert F. Hayes on December 16, 1961, in Hingham, Massachusetts. He died May 24, 2014.

Carol worked in the banking business for over 25 years in Hays, at Hays State Bank, Emprise Bank and Sunflower Bank. She and her husband operated the Russell Fed-Ex freight route for a number of years. She worked for the 489 School District as a para professional and with the Helping Hands Program. She then worked at the Hays Wal-Mart store as a cashier and greeter. She retired in 2016.

She grew up in Hingham, Massachusetts, and was a graduate of Hingham High School. She lived in Alabama before moving to Hays in the 1960s.

Survivors include two sons, David Hayes and wife, Laura, Matthew Hayes and wife, Crystal, both of Hays, KS; one brother, Bill Loring, Lindsborg, KS; one sister, Janice Loring, Lindsborg, KS; seven grandchildren, Jonathan Hayes; Austin Hayes; Morgan Smull; Dakota Redwing and husband, Zach; Cheyenne Liester; Destiny Liester; Shelly Feldt; and one great grandchild, Alexis Feldt.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband.

Services are 10:00 A.M. Saturday, November 3, 2018, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 E. 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601. A private family inurnment will be held at a later date.

Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday and from 9:00 to 10:00 A.M. Saturday, all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

Memorial to the Dreiling-Schmidt Cancer Institute Care Fund.

Condolences can be left by guestbook at www.keithleyfuneralchapels or can be sent via email to [email protected]

Leanna Kay (Yates) Wolfe, 73, died Monday, October 29, 2018 at Via Christi St. Francis Hospital in Wichita, Kansas.

She was born August 20, 1945 in Norton, Kansas the daughter of Lee & Darlene (McFarland) Yates.

Leanna grew up in Norton, Kansas. She graduated from Norton Community High School and Fort Hays State University. On June 5, 1965, she married Randall Dean Wolfe in Norton, Kansas.

Leanna worked as an elementary school teacher for 46 years in the Hays and Lakin school districts. She was a member of the United Methodist Church, Lakin Teacher’s Association, KNEA, NEA, and the Lakin 50 Club. She loved kids, music, shopping, traveling, gift giver, roses, beaches, and attending her grandkids events.

Survivors include her husband Randy Wolfe of the home; two daughters Jodi & husband Mike Ashbaugh of Denton, Texas and Kayla & husband Tray Snyder of Coldwater, Kansas; and five Grandchildren Erin & Bryce Ashbaugh, Ashton, Chayde, & Breckyn Snyder.

Leanna is preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Lakin United Methodist Church in Lakin with Rev. Aaron Duell officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 5, 2018 at the Norton Cemetery in Norton, Kansas. Friends may call from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Thursday and from Noon to 8:00 p.m. on Friday all at Garnand Funeral Home in Lakin, Kansas.

The family suggests memorials given to the Lakin United Methodist Church or to the Kearny County Senior Center both in care of the funeral home.

Margaret Ellen Fikan, 84, of Atwood, died Tuesday, October 30, 2018, at the Good Samaritan Center in Atwood, KS.

She was born August 22, 1934, in Catlettsburg, KY, to Jess and Flora (Hurt) Robinson. She graduated from high school in Ashland, KY, in 1952 and went to work for Cappel’s Furniture Store as a bookkeeper in Dayton, OH. She met Lyonald John Fikan, who was stationed at Wright Patterson AFB, and they married in March 1955 and moved to his family farm in Atwood.

Margaret grew up as a “city girl” but she adapted well to life on the farm and actively participated in helping her husband with the day-to-day operation of running the farm/ranch. She loved gardening, sewing, cooking, singing, line dancing and spending time with her family and friends. She was an active member of the First Methodist Church, where she taught children’s classes, sang in the choir, played hand bells and cooked and served for funeral dinners. She also volunteered many years at the Good Samaritan Center. She was a hard-working, positive, happy person and will be missed greatly by her friends and family.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Lyonald and her brothers, Eugene and Jess Jr. Robinson.

She is survived by her two children, Ron Fikan and wife Colleen, of Atwood and Pam Jesch and husband Don of Bartlesville, OK; four grandchildren, Scott Fikan, of Atwood, Andy Fikan, of Eureka, CA, Blake Jesch and wife Kristin, of Edmond, OK and Heather Conley and husband Nick, of Nashville, TN and two great grandchildren, Kate and Claire Jesch.

Visitation is 5-7:00 p.m. Friday, November 2, 2018 at Baalmann Mortuary, Atwood. Funeral Service is 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 3, 2018, at the Atwood United Methodist Church, with burial to follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Good Samaritan Center, in Atwood, for the media center and can be sent in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com

Gale “Buck” A. Shelton, age 92 of Wellsville, KS passed away Sunday, October 28, 2018 at the Wellsville Retirement Community. Funeral services will be 10AM, Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the Wellsville Baptist Church. Visitation will be 5-8PM, Friday evening at Wilson’s Funeral Home. Interment will follow services in the Wellsville Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Legion Post 194 or the Alzheimer’s Association in care of Wilson’s, PO Box 486, Wellsville, KS 66092.

Gale Arthur Shelton was born March 22, 1926 in Centerville, Kansas, the son of Arthur Emmett and Blanch Gertrude (Howard) Shelton. He attended school in Parker, Kansas and received his high school diploma from Parker High School in May of 1945, although he was drafted into the US Army on March 22, 1945 to serve his country during WWII. While on active duty, he served as a Storekeeper/Supply Specialist stationed in the Asiatic Pacific/Hawaii. Upon on his honorable discharge on November 26, 1946, he was awarded the Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal. He continued serving his country by enlisting in the Army Reserves as a Food Service Specialist preparing huge meals for hungry soldiers until November 19, 1961, leaving the service with the rank of Master Sergeant.

On July 5, 1947, he married the love of his life, Doris Joan Gordon in Osawatomie, Kansas. They were married 64 years before her passing in 2012. This union was blessed with 6 children. Gale worked in the Texaco oilfields in South Central and Northwest Kansas until they settled in Franklin County to farm in the late 1950’s. Gale was a farmer at heart and loved harvesting crops as well as caring for livestock. After retiring from farming, Gale worked for Water District 1, the Wellsville Manor, (Wellsville Retirement Community) in maintenance and had a handyman business.

Gale stayed active in the community by volunteering his time and talents. He was well known for his homemade pies, pancakes for New Hope fundraisers and helping prepare meals for charitable fundraising events. Gale was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, the Wellsville American Legion Post 194, the Gardner Masonic Lodge #65, (where he was recently awarded his 65 year service pin), 40 & 8 and the VFW Post 5901.

He is survived by his children: Judy (John) Mickelson of San Pedro, CA; Gale (Edie) Shelton, Jr. of Oklahoma City, OK; Janet Akins of Hutchinson, KS; Jane Shelton of Topeka, KS; Steve (Jennifer Crosby) Shelton of Raytown, MO; his adopted son, Michael Shelton of Little Rock, AR; a sister, Louise Ratliff of Ottawa, KS; 14 grandchildren; 4 step-grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 10 step great-grandchildren; and many other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife; an infant daughter, Shirley Ann; sisters, Leah and Helen and 2 infant granddaughters, Tina and Ashley Daniels.

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