Hays, Kansas – Kaylee Helen Mitchell, age 8, died Friday, November 24, 2017, at her home. She was born September 14, 2009, in Hays, Kansas to Christopher Lee Mitchell and Denissa Helen Haynes.

Kaylee was a second grader, with The STAR Classroom, at Roosevelt Elementary School and was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church both in Hays, Kansas.

She enjoyed stickers, riding horses, playing with water, watching movies, school, her family, and she had a special feel for the different textures on surfaces of items.

Survivors include her mother, Denissa Mitchell, of the home; her father, Christopher Mitchell; grandparents, Dennis and Denise (Weishaar) Haynes, Hays, KS; Marilyn Mitchell, Russell, KS; great grandmother, Wilmetta Weishaar, Abilene, KS; aunts and uncles, Danielle and Bronson Scott, Hays, KS; Clarissa and Michael Schneider, Russell, KS; Michael and Lace Mitchell, Conroe, TX; and her cousins, Claire and Carson Scott.

She was preceded in death by her great grandparents, Robert and Blanche Haynes; and James Weishaar.

Services will be at 11:00 A.M. Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 18 & Vine, Hays, Ks. A private family burial will be at a later date.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, at Cline’s-Keithley Mortuary of Hays, 1919 East 22nd Street, Hays, KS 67601.

Memorial to Roosevelt Elementary School in care of “The STAR Classroom”.

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

Roger Lee Mongeau passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas at the age of 70. He was born on July 28, 1947 in Hays to the late Severin “Joe” and Leah June (Conn) Mongeau. He grew up in the Zurich, Kansas area and graduated from Palco High School in Palco, Kansas with the Class of 1965. On July 2, 1966 he was united in marriage to Kirby Simpson at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Zurich. They were blessed with three daughters, Raina, Tara, and Dara.

Shortly after high school Roger attended Vocational Technical School in Goodland, Kansas and later the Law Enforcement Academy where he began a long and distinguished career in law enforcement. Beginning with the Plainville Police Department, Stockton Police Department, and Rooks County Sheriff’s Office, he served for over 25 years, including two terms as Rooks County Sheriff, from 2000-2008. He also taught Kansas Hunter Education Courses, and worked with the Plainville Rescue Squad. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting everything, fishing, and camping. When he wasn’t tearing up the dragstrip, he also liked spending time in his woodshop. He was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church, Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, and Blue Knights Motorcycle Club. But of all the time he cherished most, it was when he got to spend it with his family.

Roger is survived by his wife Kirby Mongeau of the home in Zurich; daughters Raina Hrabe and husband Ron of Plainville, Tara Garcia and husband John of Burlington, CO, and Dara Dix and husband Pat of McPherson; sister Carolin Pywell and husband George of Zurich; sister-in-law Sandra Altman of Logan; grandchildren Tracey and Josh Post, Julie and Sandon Slaubaugh, Joshua and Terri Hrabe, Nathan and Kathy Garcia, Andrea and Matt Kantaras, Adrien and Chelsea Garcia, Aaron Garcia, and Katie Dix; great-grandchildren Ryleigh, Halle, Camdyn, Elijah, Savanah, Leilah, Jarron, Annabella, Blake, Madison, Ryan Jr., John, Lillian, Natalie, Aubrey, and one on the way; nephews Bentley, Jamie, and Blayne; and nieces Donyell, Dana, Vicki, Stacey, Tina, and Robyn.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joe and Leah Mongeau, brother Sam Mongeau, sister Shirley Bissing, grandson Garreth Dix, and great-grandson Jaden Hrabe.

Roger was not only a man of honesty and integrity, but of strong faith and character. He was a servant of his family, friends, and neighbors and although he was taken from us too soon, we rejoice that he has gone to his heavenly home, where we look forward to seeing him again. He leaves a legacy of love, joy, and faith that will last for generations to come.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Monday, November 27, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Burial will follow in St. Ann’s Cemetery in Zurich. Visitation will be from 1:00-4:00pm on Sunday at the funeral home with Ladies Guild Rosary at 3:00pm, and from 6:00-8:00pm at the church with Prayer Vigil and Rosary at 7:00pm.

Jack M. Schwartz, 60, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at St. Luke’s Heart Institute in Kansas City, Missouri. Jack was born on January 12, 1957 the fourth son of Betty L. (Yeager) Pokorny and Phillip A. Schwartz.

He was a 1975 graduate of Hays High School, Hays, Kansas and later graduated from Fort Hays State University. The majority of his adult life was spent in the securities and investment business.

Jack had a passion for working with and coaching young athletes especially in track and field. He attained the rank of Black Belt in both Tae Kwon Do and Hapkito. He enjoyed traveling abroad and riding motorcycles throughout the central United States with his brothers and friends.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty L. Pokorny, father, Phillip A. Schwartz, and nephew, Channing Dion Schwartz.

He is survived by his love of 25 years, Mary Heath of Salina, Kansas, a son, Dominic Brandon Schwartz, two daughters, Jennifer Diane Reyes and Jessica Danielle Hix and Mary’s daughter, Nancy Keim and grandchildren, Kaden Keim, Alexandra Keim, Gwendolyn Hix and Finnigan Sprague, three brothers, Channing D. Schwartz and wife, Constance, of Alliance, Nebraska, Dennis R. Schwartz and wife, Kathy, of Midland, Texas and Frank J. Schwartz and wife, Nancy, of Liberal, Kansas, one Aunt, Lorraine Bramwell of Concordia, Kansas; step-father, Robert Pokorny, of Hays, Kansas; nieces, nephews, family and friends.

Visitation will be Sunday November 26, 2017 from 1:00 through 8:00 P.M, with the family present from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Funeral services under the direction of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, Salina, Kansas will be held Monday, November 27, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Burial to follow in Greenville Cemetery, Niles, Kansas.

Memorials are suggested to the family to be sent to local school athletic programs at a later date.

Herman Joseph Mick passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017 at Hays Medical Center in Hays, Kansas at the age of 93. He was born on May 5, 1924 in Tipton, Kansas to the late Theodore and Mary (Gasper) Mick. He grew up on the family farm, the youngest of twelve children, and by the age of 12 was already hard at work helping to take care of the farm. In November, 1943 he joined the United States Navy serving as Motor Machinist’s Mate, Third Class, aboard the USS Libra (ADA-12) during World War II. After being honorably discharged from the Navy, he returned home, and on July 29, 1946 was united in marriage to Lenora Elizabeth Adam in Plainville, Kansas. Together, they raised their family as he began work in the oilfield as a driller, along with farming.

Herman enjoyed life on the farm and was an avid gardener. Some of his favorite things to grow were potatoes, watermelons, and even peanuts, but his tomatoes were the top of the list, for he would be disappointed if they didn’t do well. When he wasn’t busy in the garden, he was busy in the woodshop, working and building an array of things for family and friends. Some of the items he built included quilt racks for Lenora’s many quilts, cribs, wooden animals, boxes, plant stands, and wooden containers. He loved serving his family and spending time with them, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and a Lifetime Member of the VFW Post 8871, both in Plainville.

Herman is survived by his children Dianne Durfee of Wallace, NE, Rose Storment and husband Don of Miami, OK, Kathy Fabac and husband Bill of Smithville, MO, Doug Mick of Plainville, Jim Mick and wife Paula of Plainville, and Dennis Mick and wife Susan of Plainville; thirteen grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He preceded in death by his parents Theodore and Mary Mick; wife Lenora Mick; brothers J.T. Mick, Tony Mick, Frank Mick, Ernest Mick, Conrad Mick, Arnold Mick, and Pete Mick; sisters Katherine Stephens, Marie Graves, Margaret Mick, and Theresa Mick; and son-in-law Don Durfee.

Herman enjoyed taking little “excursions” now and then, and when asked where he was going, was often known to reply with, “Out the door.” A man of strong and deep faith, he prayed and trusted in the Lord on a daily basis. Although we love and miss him dearly, our hearts are encouraged as he takes his final excursion toward heaven, where this time he will be heading “IN the door!”

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30am on Saturday, November 25, 2017 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Visitation will be from 2:00-4:00pm on Friday at the funeral home with Ladies Guild Rosary at 3:00pm; and from 6:00-8:00pm at the church with Prayer Vigil at 7:00pm.

Patricia A. Williams, age 50, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2017 at HaysMed in Hays, KS. She was born on June 9, 1967 in Aransas Pass, TX to Charles Taylor and Shirley Lowe.

Patricia was a cook and baker. She enjoyed being with her family, cooking and was known as being the nanny in the family. She will be dearly missed.

Survivors include her spouse, Alan Williams, Sr.; son, Alan Williams, Jr. (Caitlin Elder); two daughters, Rachel Taylor (Edward Prease), Alexandria Williams; two sisters, Debra Payne (Steven) and Glenda Henderson (Centro); eight grandchildren and a loving extended family.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Cremation has taken place. A private family service will be held at a later date.

To share a memory or to leave condolences, please visit www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com or can be sent via email to [email protected].

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

Celesta (Sanders) Herl, 88, Hays, died Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at Via Christi Village Long Term Care.

She was born September 15, 1929 in St. Peter, Kansas the daughter of Herbert and Loretta (Denning) Sanders. She was united in marriage to Paul Fitzpatrick and on March 13, 1998 she was united in marriage to Moris Herl at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Phoenix, AZ. She was a beautician, did graphology, was on the Maricopa County elections board, and was a past-president of the Ladies of Charity at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Hays and the Daughters of Isabella. She enjoyed polka dancing with her husband, decorating cakes, coloring pictures, and volunteering at her church in Arizona and at the Community Assistance Center in Hays.

Survivors include her husband; Moris Herl of Hays, a daughter; Corinne Rhae of Scottsdale, AZ, a grandson; Dylan Fitzpatrick, two sisters; Elsie Loevenstein of Quinter and Dinah Werth of Hays, two step-sons; Robert Herl and wife Chris and Tony Herl and wife Laura, all of Quinter, two step-daughters; Faye Herl of Tulsa, OK and Janel Staab and husband Kurt of Hays, ten step-grandchildren; Brittany Leathers, Allison Leathers, Erica Staab, Makenna Herl, Zach Herl, John Staab, Jordan Herl, Bethany Herl, Zane Staab, and Abby Herl.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter; Ramona Fitzpatrick, two sisters; Dolores Emerick and Irma Herl, and a brother; James Sanders.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 am on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street, Hays, with Fr. Leo Blasi officiating. Burial will be at 2:30 pm on Tuesday at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Collyer, Kansas. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Monday and from 9:30 am until 10:45 on Tuesday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street. A Daughters of Isabella rosary will be at 6:30 pm followed by a parish vigil service at 7:00 pm, both on Monday at the funeral home. Memorials are suggested in Celesta’s memory to the Community Assistance Center, Hospice of HaysMed, or to a charity of donor’s choice, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Lifelong Goodland, Kansas, resident Linda Kay Terry, 73, passed away on Sunday, November 19, 2017 at the Porter Hospital in Denver, Colorado.

Linda was born October 3, 1944 in Goodland, Kansas to Kenneth and Phyllis (Seaman) Thompson.  She was one of four children.  The family moved to Tucson, Arizona, where Linda graduated from High School in May of 1962.

In 1965, Linda married Samuel L. Franks in Vinton, Iowa, and one daughter Kathy was born.  They later divorced in 1967.  Linda went on and completed one year of Cosmetology School and worked as a Cosmetologist in Iowa until she moved back to Goodland in 1972.  On December 15, 1972, Linda married Leland Terry in Goodland.  To this union, two more daughters, Stacy and Susan were born.  This union also brought in three of Leland’s children; Leland, Jr. Brett and Lucille.

After moving to Goodland, Linda worked for TG&Y, Gibson’s Discount Center, and for Wal-Mart.  She was also a member of the Calvary Gospel Church.  She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, making crafts and cooking.

Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, two sisters, one grandson Xzaren Colby and one step great grandchild Chance Richards.

She is survived by her three daughters Kathy Franks (Miachel) of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Stacy Colby (David) of Benkelman, NE, Susan Sandoval (Raymond) of Burlington, CO; step children Leland Terry, Jr. of Great Bend, KS, Brett Terry of Great Bend, KS, and Lucille Nasworthy (William) of Jacksonville, FL.  She is also survived by one sister Janet Schreiber of Goodland, KS, six grandchildren, four step grandchildren, four great grandchildren and six step great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 27, 2017 at 10:30 AM MT at the Calvary Gospel Church in Goodland with Pastor Randy Payne officiating.  Burial will follow in the Goodland Cemetery.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, November 26, 2017 from 3:00 to 5:00 PM MT at the Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.

Memorials may be designated to the Linda Terry 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.

Funeral services were entrusted to Koons-Russell Funeral Home in Goodland.