William Terry Stuart, age 69, of Clarendon, Texas, died Friday, February 9, 2018, at Thomas E. Creek VA Medical Center in Amarillo, Texas. He was born February 10, 1948, at Salem, Illinois, the son of Archie Lamar and Kathryn Lou Stuart.

Terry grew up in Ulysses, Kansas, and was a graduate of Ulysses High School. He furthered his education at Emporia State University, Fort Hays State University and Wichita State University to receive his Bachelor’s Degree. Terry served in the US Army from 1968-1970 during the Vietnam War. During his career, Terry worked as a State Trooper for the Kansas Highway Patrol, served as the Grant County Recreation Director, was the Owner of the Sports Page Bar and Grill, and was a Case Manager at Area Mental Health. Terry was a member of Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post #79.

On March 12, 1972, Terry married Kathy Gaskill in Ulysses, Kansas. She survives.

Other survivors include one daughter; Tera Jo Gerber and husband Clay of Amarillo, Texas, two sons; Trevor Stuart of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and Tanner Stuart and wife Leigha of Amarillo, Texas, grandchildren; Brayden Ridgway, Gracie Jo Ridgway, Taycen Gerber and Creed Stuart all of Amarillo, Texas, two sisters; Susan Kibbie of Carencro, Louisiana, and Mary Ann McGillvray and husband Kelly of Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Terry is preceded in death by his parents.

Memorial service will be held Saturday, February 24, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Ulysses, Kansas, with Reverend Todd Guinn and Reverend Kelly Gindlesberger officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Dexter D. Harbour American Legion Post# 79. Family requests memorials be given to Grant County Recreation Commission or the Historic Adobe Museum both in care of Garnand Funeral Home, 405 W. Grant, Ulysses, KS 67880.

Alfred L. “Al” Kuhn, age 89, of Victoria, Kansas died Thursday, February 22, 2018, at the Good Samaritan Society of Hays. He was born May 21, 1928, in Victoria, Kansas, to Anton M. and Mary (Hoffman) Kuhn. He married Lucille M. (Stahl) on June 16, 1955, in Plainville, Kansas.

He was a contract pumper in the oil fields for 50 years, a farmer and had a dairy farm for 23 years. He was a member of The Basilica of St. Fidelis, served on the St. Fidelis parish council, a board member of the Farmers Co-op Store in Victoria and a board member of Ellis County Farm Bureau. He enjoyed his family and grandchildren.

Survivors include his wife, Lucille Kuhn, of the home; two sons, Leon Kuhn and wife, Colleen, Victoria, KS; Norbert Kuhn, of the home; two daughters, Donna Kuhn, of the home, Diane Unrein and husband, Curtis, Victoria, KS; one brother, Alphonse “Ollie” Kuhn, Victoria, KS; one sister, Laurinda “Lindy” Schmeidler, Hays, KS; four grandchildren, Dylan Kuhn and his fiancé, Heather Davis, Nathan Kuhn, Kelton Unrein and Logan Unrein.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Edmund (Norine) Kuhn, Emil (Zita) Kuhn, Ermin Kuhn; one brother-in-law, Eugene Schmeidler; six sisters, Albina (Otto) Dreiling, Regina Kuhn, Helen (Joe) Dinkel, Margaret Kuhn, Oliva (Ben) Windholz, Henrietta Kuhn; three infant sisters, Albina, Mary and Henrietta; four nephew, Marvin Dinkel, Eddy Kuhn, Verlin Dreiling, Tim Kuhn; and two nieces, Susan Davis and Elsie Huser.

Funeral services are at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 26, 2018, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas. Burial in St. Fidelis Cemetery, Victoria, Kansas.

A vigil service and rosary will be at 6:30 P.M. Sunday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis. Victoria, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M. Sunday, at The Basilica of St. Fidelis, Victoria, Kansas and from 8:30 to 9:45 A.M. Monday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary, 412 Main Street, Victoria, Kansas 67671.

The family suggest memorial to Good Samaritan Society of Hays.

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

Sherrill K. Barnett, age 72, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at the Park Lane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas. She was born on December 18, 1945 in Dighton, Kansas, the daughter of Leonard Anthony and Katherine Opal Wendler Steffens. A lifetime resident of Healy, Kansas and Scott City, Kansas, she was a cook for assisted living in Dighton, Kansas and also cooked for the school and local deli both in Healy, Kansas.

She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas.

On September 7, 1963 she married Jerel D. Barnett, Sr. in Dighton, Kansas. He passed away on May 11, 2011 in Healy, Kansas.

Survivors include her one son – Jerel & Roberta Barnett, Jr. of Healy, Kansas, four daughters – Angela & Denis Gerstner of Scott City, Kansas, Stacey Davis of Dodge City, Kansas, Valorie & David Garcia of Hutchinson, Kansas, Brandee & Troy McArthur of Scranton, Kansas, four brothers – Larry & Francis Steffens of Imperial, California, Lou & Pat Steffens of Imperial, California, Dick & Shirley Steffens of Leawood, Kansas, Tom & Vicki Steffens of Beloit, Kansas, thirteen Grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and four brothers – Junior, Frank, Jim & Pete Steffens.

Vigil Services will be held at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas at 7:00 p.m. Sunday, February 25, 2018.

Funeral Services will be held at the St. Jospeh Catholic Church in Scott City, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Monday, February 26, 2018 with Fr. George Fajardo presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Sherrill Barnett Memorial Fund in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home.

Interment will be in the Healy Cemetery in Healy, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday and 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Sunday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City.

Theodore C. “Ted” Domsch, 78, died Tuesday Feb. 20 at Hays Medical Center in Hays.

He was born July 14, 1939 in Rawlins County, Kansas.

He was the co-owner of Office Works & Home Furnishings.

He is survived by Nyla J. Domsch of Colby; son Kevin W. Domsch of Silt, Colorado; daughter Kelly J. Domsch of Las Vegas; sister Leora Lee Compton of Hays; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 10 a.m Tuesday, Feb. 27 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Colby with Pastor Robert Alexander officiating.

Visitation will be from 2:30 to 6 p.m. Monday Feb. 26 at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel in Colby.

Burial will be a Fairview Cemetery in Atwood.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in Colby in care of the funeral chapel.

Condolences may be made at kersenbrockfuneralchapel.com.

Justin Chad Kimball September 2, 1978 – February 20, 2018

Justin Chad Kimball left this world far too early on February 20, 2018, at the age of 39.  He was born to John and Rita (Bell) Kimball on September 2, 1978, in Medicine Lodge, Kansas. He graduated from Medicine Lodge High School in 1998.  He briefly attended Hutchinson Community College to study drafting and design. Justin married Jennifer Dyke in 1998.  They were blessed with two sons, Trevor and Bryce, and later divorced.

Justin worked as a parts specialist for Straub International in Wichita.  Prior to that, he worked at AGCO Corporation in Hesston.  In his younger years, he spent each summer helping his family custom cut wheat, and he owned a very successful lawn-mowing venture.

Justin loved landscaping and creating elaborate displays.  While in junior high, he was featured as one of Larry Hatteberg’s People for his 50,000+ impressive Christmas light display. It was affectionately named “Kandy Kane Lane,” and provided enjoyment to the entire community for many years.

Most of all, Justin treasured living life to the fullest.  Camping in the mountains, riding four wheelers and his motorcycle, and vacationing to many destinations were all cherished times with loved ones, particularly his son, Bryce.  Justin had a lifelong affinity for collecting keepsakes, beginning with Garfield the cat and evolving into bears, moose, and other memorabilia. He loved animals, especially his bulldogs Trixie and Maggie.

Justin’s smile was infectious and his laugh unforgettable.  He was a kind and gentle soul, willing to lend a helping hand and share a funny story to all.  He was incapable of fibbing without his signature tell of a slight giggle and crinkly eyes. Everyone he met was considered a friend in parting, and he was loved deeply by those whose lives he touched.

Justin was preceded in death by his mother; his son, Trevor; and his brother, Michael. He is survived by his father; his son, Bryce (York, NE); his brother, Douglas Kimball  (Goodyear, AZ); his sister, Anita Scheve and her husband, Shane (Hays); and his sister, Fonda Koehn, and her husband, Doug (Colorado Springs, CO); his beloved nieces and nephews-Wyatt Scheve, Ethan Koehn, Danica Scheve, Grayce Koehn, Ty Scheve, and Delaney Scheve; a great aunt, Ella Bell; special friends Lori Stearns, Jeff Goemann, and Dustin Skolaut; and numerous other friends and family.

A celebration of Justin’s life will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018, at 10:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church of Medicine Lodge, KS.  Memorials may be made to the Bryce Kimball Education Fund in care of Larrison Funeral Home, 120 E. Lincoln, Medicine Lodge, KS 67104.

Online condolences may be made at www.larrisonmortuary.com

Dewey R. Griffin, 90, died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 at his residence in Colby.

He was born Nov. 20, 1927 in Thomas County, Kansas.

He was a retired owner of the Colby Salvage Metal Company.

He was preceded in death by a son, Radean M. Griffin in 2003.

He is survived by his wife, Lola Mae Griffin of Colby; sons Raymond H. Griffin of Douglasville, Georgia; Ragene Q. Griffin and Tracey D. Griffin, all of Colby; daughters Debbie Kelly of Jackson, Georgia, Joy M. Griffin of Colby and Billie A. Griffin of Apache Junction, Arizona; brother Bob Griffin of Frankfort, Kansas; sisters Opal Linville of Colby and Beverly Huesman of Frederick, Colorado; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 26 at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel of Colby, Kansas.

Visitation will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 25 at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel.

Burial will be in Beulah Cemetery in Beulah, Kansas.

Memorials will designated in Dewey’s name at a later date in care of the funeral chapel.

Condolences may be left at kersenbrockfuneralchapel.com.

Longtime Goodland, Kansas, resident, Joyce Ann Lyman, 84, passed away on Sunday, Feb. 18, 2018 at the Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas.

Joyce was born on May 25, 1933 in St. Francis, Kansas, to Howard L. and Thelma C. (Kail) Peter. She was one of three children.  Joyce graduated from Sherman County High School in Goodland in 1951. Later in life, she went on and attended college in Saginaw, Michigan. to receive an associate’s degree in Social Service. She worked part time as an elementary school teacher and was very involved Girl Scouts for many years.

Preceding her in death were her parents, one brother Marlyn Peter, one grandson Cade Lyman Palmer, and one niece Rebecca (Ochsner) Rosinbum.

She is survived by her two children, Diann Sheppard of Yakima, Washington, and Bryan (Jennifer) Shores of Goodyear, Arizona; and one sister Margy (Brandt) Ochsner of Simi Valley, California. She is also survived by three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

No services are planned at this time.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

Service arrangements were entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Ronald E. Childs, 62, of Russell, Kansas, passed away Monday, Feb. 19, 2018 at his home.

Ronald was born April 2, 1955 in Topeka, Kansas, the son of  Robert and Martha Jane (Roghwdll). He grew up in Omaha, Nebraska, until high school when he moved to the Holton, Kansas, area where he graduated from Jackson Heights High School.

Ronald was a grocery store manager in Holton for over 20 years before his health forced him to retire.

Surviving family include his wife, Sharon Fitzsimmons of the home; daughters, Kerri Taylor (Kyle) of Mayetta, Kansas, and Stacy Homas of Wetmore, Kansas; son, Ryan Childs (Christa) of Circleville, Kansas; step-daughters, Sherri Wheless (Bo) of Mayetta, Kansas, and Terry Young (Greg) of Holton, Kansas; mother, Martha Childs of Belleview, Nebraska; brother, Mike Childs of Blair, Nebraska; sister, Barbara Prestito of Omaha, Nebraska; and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father.

A private family service will be in Nebraska at a later date. Condolences may be sent to Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary, who is in charge of these arrangements.

Kay L. (Polcyn) Morris, 76, of Russell, Kansas, died on Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 at the Main Street Manor in Russell, Kansas.

She was born on Feb. 28, 1941 in Hays, Kansas to parents Loretta and William Polcyn.
Kay grew up and attended school in Russell graduating Russell High School in 1959. She attended Loreto Heights College in Denver, Oklahoma State University and Fort Hays State University. She was united in marriage to Bill Morris in 1982, and recently celebrated their 35th anniversary. They lived their entire married life on the farm located 17 miles southeast of Russell. For about four years, Kay was a tractor driver and at harvest time a truck driver. She then went to work for Dr. Sam for 14 years as a medical insurance specialist. After retirement she enjoyed her hobbies. She would sew very special dolls that went to her daughter in California to be auctioned for several hundred dollars at various charities. She enjoyed traveling to Alaska, Japan, Egypt, Europe, Caribbean and many trips to Las Vegas where she enjoyed playing Craps and Texas Holden poker. She always had a smile on her face and had a special ability to be able to carry on an interesting conversation with just about anyone. Politics were one of her favorite subjects. She helped with many community services in Russell County and was a member of St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church in Russell.

She loved being at the ocean and was happiest boogie boarding, swimming or shelling. She would find a big shell and tell you to hold it to your ear and listen to the ocean. Kay was passionate about the piano, ’50s music and taught her children how to twist! She was simply the most fun person you’d ever met, someone you’d follow anywhere. If you were her friend, you were her friend for life. Her exuberance and optimism were legendary.

She leaves behind her husband Bill Morris of Bunker Hill, daughter Sharian Bond Spencer (Martin) of Santa Monica, California, and James Davis Bond, of Guntown, Mississippi; stepson Case Morris (Deb) of Russell; stepdaughter Kelly Cline (Carl) of Lawrence, Kansas; and her grandchildren she loved with all of her heart, Jack, Tristan, Caroline and James Henry, and step-grandchildren, Coady, Kale, Kendall and Kelsey. Her brother James Polcyn passed in 1998.

A celebration of Kay’s life will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 23, 2018 at the St. Mary Queen of Angels Catholic Church.

Burial will follow at the St. Mary Catholic Cemetery in Gorham, Kansas.

Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 22, 2018 at the mortuary with family greeting guests from 6 to 7 p.m. Thursday. Memorials may be given to the Dream Theater and sent in care of the mortuary. Pohlman-Varner-Peeler Mortuary of Russell, Kansas, is in charge of the funeral service arrangements.

, 77, died Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at Delmar Gardens Overland Park in Overland Park, Kansas. She was born August 23, 1940 in Wichita, Kansas to Joe and Tina (Brungardt) Schmidt. She attended Girls Catholic High School/Thomas More Prep-Marian in Hays, Kansas. She then entered nurses training at St. Anthony Hospital in Hays, Kansas and graduated with an RN in 1961. Judy then attended Marymount College in Salina, Kansas and received her bachelor degree in nursing. Her classmates honored her by voting her Miss Marymount in 1963.

Judy was married to Dr. Joseph Schaefer from 1963 to 1970. She was then married to Don Covington from 1974 until his death in 2011. Judy practiced nursing in Kansas City for 35 plus years including working at Shawnee Mission Hospital in the recovery room for many years. She enjoyed cooking, reading and caring for her children.

Survivors include: her daughter, Mary Lisa Schaefer (Ed) Gillem of Overland Park, Kansas; sons, Joseph Patrick Schaefer and Christopher Paul Schaefer of Lawrence Kansas; sisters, Janet (Len) Jacob of Castle Pines, Colorado, Joanne (Jerry) Stecklein of Colleyville, Texas, Jacinta (Don) Behne of Fallbrook, California.

Judy was preceded in death by her husband Don; her parents, Joe and Tina Schmidt; and a sister, Mary Ann Schmidt.

The family would like to thank the caregivers at Delmar Gardens Overland Park and Homestead of Leawood Assisted Living who took such excellent care of Judy.

Judy had a beautiful spirit and was loved by everyone who knew her. She had a heart of gold and will be missed tremendously.

A visitation will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, February 22, with Mass to follow at 11 AM, at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 11300 W 103rd St, Overland Park, KS 66214. Inurnment will be at Johnson County Funeral Chapel & Memorial Gardens in Overland Park, Kansas at 2:30 PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice.