March 22, 1936 ~ September 5, 2018 (age 82)

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Lester A. “Booger” Witthuhn, age 92, of Hays, Kansas died Wednesday, September 5, 2018, at Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas.

He was born February 24, 1926, in Bazine, Kansas, to Richard William and Amanda (Michel) Witthuhn. He married Betty (Houser) at Bazine, Kansas, in 1945. She preceded him in death on March 8, 1979. He married Elaine Elizabeth (Wnek)-Wilson at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, on February 20, 1981.

He was owner of Booger’s Bits since 1983 and was still working with his customers until his death. He was a salesman for Smith Tool Company of Oklahoma City, for over 40 years until he retired in 1983 and moved to Hays, Kansas. He and his wife were co-owners with his brother and sister-in-law of Hen House Ceramics in Hays. He was a salesman for the Mountain Man Fruit and Nut Company for about 10 years.

Lester grew up in Bazine, Kansas and was a 1942 graduate of Bazine High School. He was a veteran of the US Navy. He lived in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and McCook, Nebraska. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church and V.F.W. Post No. 9076 both of Hays, Kansas. He enjoyed bingo, the Kansas City Royals, football and golfing.

Survivors include his wife, Elaine E. Witthuhn, of the home; three sons, Lester “Butch” Witthuhn and wife, Mary, Hutchinson, KS; Tim Wilson and wife, Wendi, Ft. Myers, FL; Davis Wilson, Acworth, GA; four daughters, LuAnn Gore and husband, Steve, Palmyra, PA; Louise Roy and husband, Randy, Abilene, TX; Debbie Boehler and husband, Steve, Oklahoma City, OK; Jackie Fitz (Brian), Gibsonton, FL; three sisters-in-law, Doris Witthuhn, Hays, KS; Pat Cmunt, Stickney, IL; Carolyn Houser, Newcastle, OK; 18 grandchildren, Jeff Haas, Chris Haas (Ursula), Blue Haas, Steve Gore Jr. (Kelly), Staci Albert (Jordan), Andrew Roy (Julissa), Adrian Roy, Dessiree Mundell (Chris), Daniel Witthuhn (Rebecca), Brayden Witthuhn, Matt Boehler (Jessica), Alexandra Wilson, Zachary Wilson (Shannon), Chris Wilson (Julie), Tim Wilson, Julia Bohlander (Austin), Casey Fitz, Hayley Goodwin; 21 great grandchildren with one on the way; and many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife; daughter, Patsy and brother, Bill.

Services are at 10:00 A.M. Monday, September 10, 2018, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 12th and Fort, Hays, Kansas. Burial will be at the Bazine Cemetery, Bazine, Kansas.

A scripture service and rosary will be at 7:00 P.M. Sunday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, Kansas 67601.

Visitation is from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. Sunday and from 9:00 to 9:45 A.M. Monday, all at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays.

The family suggest memorial to the family and masses.

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

Dallas Rawlins Jackson, 89, born March 27, 1929, died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018.

Services are pending with Baalmann Mortuary, 190 S. Franklin Ave., Colby, Kansas.

Rebecca Lea Brakey, 64, died Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the Wichita County Health Center in Leoti, Kansas.

She was born March 7, 1953 in Garden City, Kansas the daughter of Bernard “Bud” & Beverly (Lile) Brakey.

Rebecca was a lifetime resident of Leoti where she attended Leoti schools. In 1971, she married Wayne Bjurstrom in Leoti, Kansas. A homemaker, Rebecca worked for 34 years as office manager for Wheatland Electric. She enjoyed golfing and spending time with her family and friends.

Survivors include a son Scott & wife (Jenny) Bjurstrom of Garden City; her mother Beverly Brakey of Garden City; and 3 Grandchildren Addyson, Kaya, & Grant. Rebecca is preceded in death by her father; a brother Gregg Brakey; and a sister Debbie Sivils.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at the Christ Covenant Church in Leoti, Kansas with Rev. Scott Rosen officiating. A private family interment will take place at a later date at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. There will be no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials given to the Leoti EMTs in care of Garnand Funeral Home of Garden City.

Rose Neuburger, 95, formerly, of Hays, died Saturday, September 1, 2018 at Regency Care Center at Monroe in Monroe, Washington.

She was born August 30, 1923 in Ogallah to Ambrose and Eugenia (Baumgartner) Weber.

She married Norbert Neuburger on July 7, 1943, in Jacksonville, Florida. They were owners of Neuburger’s Bakery. While living in Hays she was very active in the Adoration Chapel.

Survivors include two sons; Gary and wife Judy, Cibolo, TX, Pat and wife Kathy, Las Vegas, NV and a daughter; Cindy Lang and husband David, Monroe, WA, 9 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her husband; 2 sisters, Mary and Regina; one brother, Robert and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. on Saturday, September 8, 2018 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 201 W. 13th St., Hays, KS 67601. Burial will follow at the St. Joseph Cemetery, Hays.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 5-7:00 P.M. and Saturday, from 9-9:30 A.M., both being held at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays.

A Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration Adorers Rosary will be recited at 5:00 P.M. with a parish vigil service at 5:30 P.M., both at the funeral home on Friday.

Memorials are suggested to Holy Family Elementary School and can mailed or left with the funeral home.

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

Melody Lynn Morgan, 67, passed away on September 1, 2018 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas. She was born on December 9, 1950 in Hays, Kansas the daughter of Don and Mary (Fuller) Ellis.

She was a homemaker. She married Frank Ervin Morgan on Saturday, August 8th, 1970, in Ogallah, Kansas. He preceded her in death on June 21, 2016.

Survivors include three sons, Scott Morgan, Phillip Morgan, and Walter Morgan all of Ness City; two sisters, Mary Kay Kauffman – Garden City; Leah Crowley – Stockton; and three grandchildren, Craig, Mia, and Colten Morgan; a very special niece that was like a daughter to her, Patty Barfield – Alton and three very special great nieces, Saralyn, Kimber, and Skylar, that called her grandma.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank; two brothers, Donald and Kenneth Ellis, and a sister Barbara Hoffman.

Funeral service and inurnment will be on Friday, September 14, 2018, 11:00 A.M., at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery, WaKeeney.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Veterans Memorial and Park, Ness City or the Melody Morgan Funeral Fund.