Reita Maxine Glassman, age 88, of Hays, Kansas passed away Monday, May 14, 2018 at Hays Medical Center.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Friday, May 18, 2018 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays. Burial will follow services in St. Joseph cemetery.

Visitation will be Thursday 4 PM – 8 PM and Friday 9 AM – 9:30 AM all at Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel and crematory 2509 Vine Hays, KS 67601.

A rosary service will be Thursday at 6:30 PM followed by a parish vigil service at 7 PM all at the funeral chapel.

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Patricia “Pat” Fairchild, age 91, passed away on Sunday, May 13, 2018 at the Homestead Health and Rehabilitation Center in Garden City, Kansas. She was born on December 23, 1926 in Coon Rapids, Iowa, the daughter of Dewey & Helen Sigler Conner.

She attended Coon Rapids Schools and graduated from high school in 1945 and was employed in the medical and dental field most of her working life.

On May 27, 1972 Pat married Dean Fairchild in Scott City, Kansas. While living in Scott City, Pat was employed by Dr. Halcon Kibby, DDS and worked for Dr. Kevin Sterling, DDS until her retirement in 1992.

Pat enjoyed camping, traveling, all kinds of birds, feeding the animals, collecting and searching for artifacts and collecting recipes and cookbooks.

She is survived by her husband, Dean Fairchild of Scott City, Kansas, Two Sons – Jim Ford of Omaha, Nebraska, and Jeff & Kellie Ford of Rathdrum Idaho, Two Stepchildren – Brent & Angie Fairchild of Hutchinson, Kansas, Ragan & Andrew Bonsi of Mission, Kansas, One Sister – Yvonne Banks of Nevada, Iowa, Eleven Grandchildren, Twelve Great Grandchildren and Four Nephews.

She was preceded in death by her Parents and Two Brothers In Law – Don Banks and Dale Fairchild.

Funeral Services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas at 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 18, 2018 with Rev. Kyle Evans presiding.

Memorials in lieu of flowers may made to the Pat Fairchild Memorial Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Homes.

Interment will be in the Scott County Cemetery in Scott City, Kansas

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m Thursday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City.

Katherine (Kathy) Lynn Langhofer Frieling, age 67, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS after a courageous battle with cancer and fungal pneumonia.

She was born January 5, 1951 in Russell, KS, the daughter of Melvin and Vera (Brick) Langhofer. She attended school in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1969. Upon graduation she attended college at Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS.

Kathy was united in marriage to Allen Leroy Frieling of Smith Center, KS on October 3, 1970 at Bible Baptist Church in Russell, KS. The couple resided in Germany for one year, then made their home in Smith Center, KS. At the time of her death, Kathy was a member of the American Lutheran Church in Smith Center.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Vera (Brick) Langhofer, Russell, KS, and by one nephew Douglas Langhofer, Russell, KS. She is survived by her husband, Allen, of Smith Center; one son, Wayne (Mitzi), of Manhattan, one daughter, Pam, of Overland Park, four grandchildren: Colton and Kylie Frieling of Manhattan, Oliver and Davis Breuckmann of Overland Park, one brother Dwight (Carol) Langhofer of Russell, KS, nephew Matt Langhofer of Russell, KS, and two sisters, Barbara Langhofer and Mary Ann (Jerry Rohr) Langhofer, also of Russell, KS.

She loved to travel as much as she could, having traveled to England with Pam, and Germany and Ireland with good friends. Kathy also enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, playing cards in her various card groups, and she was an amazing cook who took great pride in making all of her family’s favorites. Kathy had many interests but her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren Kylie, Colton, Oliver and Davis.

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Leonard “Bud” William Slater, 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at his home in Hays, KS. Bud was born in Salina, KS to Leonard and Lola (Gray) Slater on January 29, 1930. He graduated from high school in Englewood, CO in 1948. He joined the Marine Corps in 1950, serving in Korea and being honorably discharged in 1954.

In 1954, he met his wife to be, Shirley G. Bonham of Beaver City, NE in Worland, WY. They were married on June 11, 1955 in Basin, WY. They are parents of two children, Donald Lee (Connie) Slater of Kansas City, MO and Karen Sue (Bill) Miller of Grain Valley, MO.

He was in the auto parts business for 20 years, which brought moves to Nebraska, Kansas and Missouri after leaving Wyoming in 1969. He also was an over the road truck driver for 25 years, worked 3 years for Furnas County Farms in Beaver City, NE, followed by working at Walmart the last 18 years.

He is survived by his wife of the home; their two children; sister, Dixie Zerr of Denver, CO; special friends, Kathy and Wayne Abrams of Blue Springs, MO, along with numerous step-children and step-grandchildren.

Bud is preceded in death by his parents; a brother-in-law and a step-granddaughter, Jenny Stroemel.

Cremation has taken place and interment will be held at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney, KS at a later date.

Memorials are suggested to Fresenius Medical Care (Kidney Dialysis) and/or to Hays Hospice. Contributions can be left or mailed to the funeral home.

Arrangements are by Brock’s-Keithley Funeral Chapel & Crematory, 2509 Vine St., Hays, KS 67601

To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit Bud’s memorial webpage at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or by email at [email protected].

Jerry Ann Prawl, 65, of Sharon Springs, KS, passed away in her home on May 10, 2018.

Jerry was born in Oakley, KS on June 20, 1952, to Edgar and Edeline Fischer. She graduated from Wallace County High School and continued through 2 years of college at Kansas State University.

Jerry married David “Jake” Prawl on June 13th, 1972. From this union was born Zeblon Isac and Zachary Wade. Jerry and Jake divorced in 2008.

Jerry grew up in the Harrison Flats Township with her six siblings on the farmstead. Jerry loved animals and is remembered for naming each cat on the farm. She was active in 4-H and raised in the Dinas Community Church.

Jerry worked in many jobs over the years, but her foremost job was homemaker and caretaker. She was a wonderful mother who always made sure there was a perfectly clean house, a home cooked meal on the table, and clean clothes in the closets to come home to. If that wasn’t enough, she also was a full-time office manager/bookkeeper for several businesses over the years including Grant City Livestock Auction, Ulysses Feedyard (under 3 different owners), and Grant County Medical Equipment. For the last 10 years, Jerry had enjoyed moving home to her childhood roots, and opening and running her own gift store in Sharon Springs, KS, better known as Denim & Lace. While there, she and her loyal dog Bella were always ready to greet friends and customers with a smile. As the gift store business slowed down, Jerry closed the doors and most recently had been the manager of the Sharon Springs Housing Authority. Prior to that position, Jerry served the school as a Library aid for USD 241. She was also actively involved in several groups around Sharon Springs, including the Fort Wallace Memorial Association, United Methodist Church, including being the treasurer for the United Methodist Women, and the Wallace County Fair Carnival.

Jerry is preceded in death by her parents, Edgar and Edeline Fischer, and her son, Zachary Wade Prawl.

Jerry is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Zeb and Melissia Prawl, and their children, Morgan, Zane, and Marlee of Morrison, OK; her sister Jeanette and husband Melvin Bishop of Wray, CO; her sister Jana and husband Mike Seibel of Topeka, KS; her brother Virgil Fischer and his wife Peggy of Sharon Springs, KS; her brother Vernon Fischer and his wife Debra Lynn of Sharon Springs, KS; her sister Judy and her husband Frank Kink of Colorado Springs, CO; and her sister Joyce and her husband D.J. Bosserman of Oakley, KS. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews, including Meaghan Bishop of Topeka, KS; Lindsey Graves and her husband Kale of Holyoke, CO; Kristan Seibel and her husband Jonathan Browder of Seattle, WA; Eric Seibel and his wife Rachael of Topeka, KS; Jody Reel and her husband Adam of Sabetha, KS; Carrie Geiman and her husband Taylor of Colorado Springs, CO; Brecken Mangan and her husband Kenton of Tribune, KS; Bailey Fischer and his wife Leah of Dean, TX; Blake Fischer and his wife Catherine of Sharon Springs, KS; Bracey Kathol and her husband Luke of Shawnee, KS; Trent Fischer and his wife Amber of Sharon Springs, KS; Grady Fischer and his wife Ericka of Hutchinson, KS; Trevor Fischer of Sharon Springs, KS; Clayton Bosserman and his wife Ashley of Oakley, KS; Ashley Dinkel and her husband Brandon of Hill City, KS; Toby Prawl and his wife Staci of Eudora, KS; and Jeremy Prawl and his wife Christina of Highland, KS. Numerous other family and friends also survive.

The funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 15th, 2018 at 10:00 AM MT at the United Methodist Church in Sharon Springs, KS. Pastors Paul McNall and Galen Crippen of Sharon Springs United Methodist Church will be officiating. Visitation will be held at Monday, May 14th, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM MT at Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Sharon Springs. Burial will follow the funeral at Dinas Community Cemetery in rural Wallace County.

Memorials may be designated to the Fort Wallace Memorial Association and may be left at the service or mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Funeral arrangements are entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home of Goodland and Sharon Springs.

Milton E. Meier, 93, Hays, died Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Via Christi Village in Hays.

He was born January 25, 1925 in Munjor, Kansas the son of Henry A. and Clara (Pfannenstiel) Meier. In 1942, he graduated from Hays High School and later was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, having served as an Airframe Mechanic from 1944 until 1946. On October 7, 1946 he was united in marriage to Theresa M. “Terry” Weber in Ellis, Kansas. They celebrated over 65 years of marriage prior to her preceding him in death on April 12, 2012. Milton was a farmer all of his life, and he also worked for the rural water district for several years. His greatest joys were his faith, family, farm, and friends, and he willingly gave from the heart to those in need. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Antonino, Hays American Legion Post #173, and the third degree Knights of Columbus Council #4166 of Schoenchen.

Survivors include three sons; Howard Meier and wife Jane of Great Bend, Douglas Meier and wife Virginia of Graham, WA, and Steven Meier and wife Carla of Hays, a daughter; Susan May and husband TR of Hays, a brother; Ernie Meier of Hays, five sisters; his twin Gladys Moore, Louise Staab, and Rosie Schmidt, all of Hays, and Berdy Herrman and Leota Legleiter, both of Great Bend, ten grandchildren; Patrick Meier and wife Dianna, Christy Phlieger and husband Cory, Amy Herrington and husband Brett, Kelly Moeder and husband Paul, Wendy Halvorsen and husband Mike, Craig Meier and wife Mandy, David Meier, Mark Meier and wife Caroline, Trevor May and wife Kristie, and Tara May, and sixteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Theresa, three brothers; Walter Meier, Robert Meier, and Ralph Meier, and a sister; Tina Ross.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Antonino, Kansas with Fr. Earl Befort officiating. Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:30 on Monday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street. A parish vigil service will be at 6:30 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00, both on Sunday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested to Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, to TMP-Marian High School, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of the funeral home. Words of condolence and memories of Milton may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com

Sharilyn Currey, of Kensington, KS, passed away on May 11, 2018 at Smith County Memorial Hospital.
Sharilyn was born in Smith Center, KS to Eddie and Geneva Struckhoff on September 11, 1944. She married Max Currey on February 19, 1966. She was mother to Mike Currey and grandmother to Joshua, Brett and Mitch. She started her own business as a Cosmetologist and spent 20 years mastering her craft before opening up her arts and crafts business, SC Crafts. She traveled all over Kansas and Nebraska selling her crafts and became one of the most popular vendors at craft shows. Sharilyn was a true entrepreneur and never met a dog she didn’t love. She treasured her dogs, Brandy and Patches, amongst her family. She had a true love of gardening.

She is survived by her son, Michael Currey, of Kearney, MO and his wife, Dr. Angie Currey and their sons Joshua, Brett and Mitchell. Sharilyn is also survived by siblings: Bob Struckhoff (Barb) of Athol, KS; Linda Rice (Sam), Athol, KS; Bill Struckhoff (Jane), Kensington, KS; Marlene Marquez (Cecil), Hutchinson, KS; and Cathy Bronson (Donald), Smithville, MO; and honorary sisters, Teresa Smith (Terry) and Janet Hoverson (Donald).

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Leonard A. Englert, 89, Hays, died Friday, May 11, 2018 at his home.

He was born December 26, 1928 in Spearville, Kansas the son of Ignatius and Esther (Meyer) Englert. He was a farmer, an electrician for Natural Gas Pipeline Company of America in Dumas, Texas, and he was an oilfield pumper in Ellis County after he moved to Hays. On June 24, 1952 he was united in marriage to (Lucille) Donna Pelle in Stratton, Colorado and they celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary last year. He was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Third Degree Knights of Columbus Council #6984, and the Bishop Cunningham Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.

Leonard enjoyed fishing, hunting, nature, animals and wildlife, chocolate candy, and he cherished visits from his grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Donna, of the home in Hays, two sons; David Englert and longtime girlfriend Elk of Santa Fe, New Mexico, and Gary Englert and wife Anita of Topeka, four daughters; Cecelia Gerstner and husband Joe of Eagleville, Tennessee, Cindy Romme and husband Galen, Sonya Drees and husband Mike, and Dana Kari, all of Hays, a sister; Imelda Braun and husband Francis of Titusville, FL, a sister-in-law; Pat Englert of Hays, eighteen grandchildren; Amber and husband Anthony, Shelby, Jesse, Allia, Shilo, Logan, Paige and husband Russell, Tony and wife Jessica, Jenny and boyfriend Joe, Grant, Chase, Samantha, Derek, Ashli, Vivian, Kaitlin, Haili, and Antoni, nine great grandchildren; Patrick, Alleigha, Tegan, Azaria, Lily, Liam, Harvey, Nash, and Linkoln, and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister; Ann Heeke, and three brothers; John, Edward, and Joe Englert.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Wednesday, May 16, 2018 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays, with Fr. Barry Brinkman officiating. Burial will follow in St. Joseph Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Tuesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Wednesday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street. A vigil service will be at 6:30 pm followed by a combined Third and Fourth degree Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00, all on Tuesday at the funeral home. The Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus will stand honor guard from 5:30 pm until 6:30 on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested in Leonard’s memory to the Immaculate Heart of Mary New Parish Hall Fund, in care of the funeral home. Words of condolence and memories of Leonard may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com

Katherine (Kathy) Lynn Langhofer Frieling, age 67, passed away Thursday, May 10, 2018 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS after a courageous battle with cancer and fungal pneumonia.

She was born January 5, 1951 in Russell, KS, the daughter of Melvin and Vera (Brick) Langhofer. She attended school in Russell and graduated from Russell High School in 1969. Upon graduation she attended college at Fort Hays State University in Hays, KS.

Kathy was united in marriage to Allen Leroy Frieling of Smith Center, KS on October 3, 1970 at Bible Baptist Church in Russell, KS. The couple resided in Germany for one year, then made their home in Smith Center, KS. At the time of her death, Kathy was a member of the American Lutheran Church in Smith Center.

Kathy was preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Vera (Brick) Langhofer, Russell, KS, and by one nephew Douglas Langhofer, Russell, KS.

She is survived by her husband, Allen, of Smith Center; one son, Wayne (Mitzi), of Manhattan, one daughter, Pam, of Overland Park, four grandchildren: Colton and Kylie Frieling of Manhattan, Oliver and Davis Breuckmann of Overland Park, one brother Dwight (Carol) Langhofer of Russell, KS, nephew Matt Langhofer of Russell, KS, and two sisters, Barbara Langhofer and Mary Ann (Jerry Rohr) Langhofer, also of Russell, KS.

She loved to travel as much as she could, having traveled to England with Pam, and Germany and Ireland with good friends. Kathy also enjoyed gardening, sewing, reading, playing cards in her various card groups, and she was an amazing cook who took great pride in making all of her family’s favorites. Kathy had many interests but her greatest joy was her family, especially her grandchildren Kylie, Colton, Oliver and Davis.

Visitation will be held Thursday, May 17, 5-7 p.m., at Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary, 116 W. First Street, Smith Center, Kansas.

A celebration of life service will be held Friday, May 18, 10:30-11 a.m. at American Lutheran Church, 415 W. New York, Smith Center.

Memorial contribution may be made to the Smith Center American Lutheran Church or University of Kansas Health Services, Westwood, Kansas.

Simmons-Rentschler Mortuary is in charge of arrangements.

Milton E. Meier, 93, Hays, died Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Via Christi Village in Hays.

He was born January 25, 1925 in Munjor, Kansas the son of Henry A. and Clara (Pfannenstiel) Meier. In 1942, he graduated from Hays High School and later was a U.S. Navy World War II veteran, having served as an Airframe Mechanic from 1944 until 1946. On October 7, 1946 he was united in marriage to Theresa M. “Terry” Weber in Ellis, Kansas. They celebrated over 65 years of marriage prior to her preceding him in death on April 12, 2012.

Milton was a farmer all of his life, and he also worked for the rural water district for several years. His greatest joys were his faith, family, farm, and friends, and he willingly gave from the heart to those in need. He was a member of Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Antonino, Hays American Legion Post #173, and the third degree Knights of Columbus Council #4166 of Schoenchen.

Survivors include three sons; Howard Meier and wife Jane of Great Bend, Douglas Meier and wife Virginia of Graham, WA, and Steven Meier and wife Carla of Hays, a daughter; Susan May and husband TR of Hays, a brother; Ernie Meier of Hays, five sisters; his twin Gladys Moore, Louise Staab, and Rosie Schmidt, all of Hays, and Berdy Herrman and Leota Legleiter, both of Great Bend, ten grandchildren; Patrick Meier and wife Dianna, Christy Phlieger and husband Cory, Amy Herrington and husband Brett, Kelly Moeder and husband Paul, Wendy Halvorsen and husband Mike, Craig Meier and wife Mandy, David Meier, Mark Meier and wife Caroline, Trevor May and wife Kristie, and Tara May, and sixteen great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife Theresa, three brothers; Walter Meier, Robert Meier, and Ralph Meier, and a sister; Tina Ross.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Monday, May 14, 2018 at Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church in Antonino, Kansas with Fr. Earl Befort officiating. Burial with military honors by the Hays VFW Post #9076 Honor Guard will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Sunday and from 9:00 am until 9:30 on Monday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street. A parish vigil service will be at 6:30 pm followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00, both on Sunday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to Our Lady Help of Christians Catholic Church, to TMP-Marian High School, or to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, in care of the funeral home. Words of condolence and memories of Milton may be shared with his family at www.haysmemorial.com