Gary P. McLelland, age 66, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2016 at his home in Healy, Kansas. He was born on March 26, 1950 in Thayer, Missouri, the son of Jack and Clara Lee Reef McLelland. A resident of Healy, Kansas since 2003 moving from Memphis, Tennessee, he was a painting contractor.

On October 4, 1997 he married Donna Dickey in Memphis, Tennessee. She survives.

Survivors Include his Wife – Donna Dickey McLelland of Healy, Kansas, One Son – Chris McLelland of Memphis, Tennessee, One Daughter Jessica & James Dvorscak of Austin, Texas, Two Sisters – Janet & Joe Hyde of Memphis, Tennessee, Jerri Lynn & Bill Pate of Memphis, Tennessee, One Brother – Monte McLelland of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, One Granddaughter – Madison McLelland of Memphis, Tennessee, Four Grandsons – Garrett McLelland of Memphis, Tennessee, Grant McLelland of Memphis, Tennessee, Henry Dvorscak of Austin, Texas, Andrew Dvorscak of Austin, Texas.

Graveside Memorial Services will be in the Healy Cemetery in Healy, Kansas 11:30 a.m. Saturday, October 1, 2016.

Memorials may be given to the St. Catherine Hospice % Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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

There will be no calling times.

Carol Sue Carpenter, 78, passed away on September 23, 2016 at the Hays Medical Center, Hays, Kansas. She was born on March 27, 1938 in Hazelton, Kansas the daughter of Elmer and Metta (Folk) Arb.

Memorial contributions may be given to the American Quarter Horse Association, the Rush or Ness County EMS, or the DeBakey Heart Clinic, Hays.

A complete obituary is pending with Fitzgerald Funeral Home.

Lucille M. Young, age 80, passed away on September 22, 2016 at the Ness County Hospital, Ness City. She was born on November 12, 1935 on the farm West of McCracken, Kansas to John and Silivia Hammerschmidt Pfaff. She was the eldest of 14 children.

She helped take care of her brothers and sisters, worked with the livestock and did the daily chores. There wasn’t a job on the farm that she couldn’t do. For twelve years she worked for Grace Wendler at the Arlington Hotel in Ness City. Later she went to work for housekeeping at the Ness County Hospital and retired after 12 years.

On July 23, 1987 she married Eugene J. Young. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1994.

She is survived by four brothers, Walter (Judy) Pfaff, Bombay Beach, CA, Leon (Pat) Pfaff, Brownell, Roy (Kay) Pfaff, McCracken, Bennie (Cynthia) Pfaff Boley; four sisters, Betty Miller, Ellinwood, Eileen (Larry) Backstrom, Great Bend, Laura (Duane) Morgan, WaKeeney, and Rebecca (Doran) Kinyon, Holcomb; step-son, Jim (Jennie) Young, Clara Michigan; step-daughter, Terry (Mike) Hertel, Hays; 35 nieces and nephews; 8 step-grandchildren; 10 step-great grandchildren; and 33 step-great grandnieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters, Mary Mask, Hazel (Robert) Oppal, Mary Pfaff, and Nancy Pfaff; and two brothers, Ralph and Glenn Pfaff.

Funeral service will be on Tuesday, September 27, 2016, 10:00 A.M. at the First Baptist Church, Ness City followed by burial in the LaCrosse Cemetery. Friends may call at Fitzgerald Funeral Home on Sunday and Monday from 10:00 A.M. until 9:00 P.M. with the family present from 6-8 P.M. on Monday.

Memorial contributions may be given to the Ness County Hospital or Ness County Home Health.

Curtis M. Emberton, age 36, passed away on Saturday, September 24, 2016 in Scott City, Kansas. He was born on December 19, 1979 in Scott City, Kansas, the son of Robert Emberton and Wanda Wishon Barton. A lifetime resident of Scott City, Kansas, he worked for Midwest Mixer in Scott City, Kansas.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas as well as a member of Celebrate Recovery and Alcoholics Anonymous both of Scott City.

On August 7, 2010 he married Annie Ramsey in Scott City, Kansas. She survives.

Survivors Include his Wife – Annie Emberton of Scott City, Kansas, One Son – Liam Emberton of Scott City, Kansas, One Daughter- Amelia Ramsey of Scott City, Kansas, Parents – Wanda & Rod Barton of Scott City, Kansas, Robert & Pam Emberton of San Antonio, Texas, Three Sisters – Lisa Emberton of Frisco, Colorado, Amber Ming of San Antonio, Texas, Anna Candies of Denver, Colorado, One Brother – Brandon Ming of San Antonio, Texas, Grandparents – Letha Wishon of Scott City, Kansas,

Dick & Joy Barton of Scott City, Kansas, Mother In Law – Sara Ramsey & Don Smith of Scott City, Kansas, Father in Law – Dan & Annette Ramsey of Wamego, Kansas, Brother In Laws – Ben & Jenny Ramsey of Larned, Kansas, Matt & Jenny Ramsey of Ava, Missouri, Sister In Law – Emily Ramsey of Wamego, Kansas.

He was preceded in death by Three Grandparents – Dean & Laura Emberton and Bobby Lloyd Wishon

Funeral Services will be held at the First Baptist Church in Scott City, Kansas at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, September 28, 2016 with Rev. Kyle Evans presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Curtis Emberton Memorial Fund % Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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

Visitation will be form 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday and 10:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

David Lyn Anderson, age 62, of Ellis, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016 at Hays Medical Center. He was born June 6, 1954 in Baxter Springs, Kansas. He married Penny Louise Cain on February 11, 1996 in WaKeeney, Kansas.

David was a Service Tech at Golden Belt Co-Op in Ellis for the past ten years. He enjoyed riding his 1200 Honda Shadow and going on poker runs. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, and tinkering on old cars and trucks.

He is survived by his Wife, Penny of the home; two stepsons, Jason Brown and wife Nan and Jeff Brown and wife Megan all of Ellis as well as five grandchildren, Harley Wright, Kassi Brown, Abby Brown, Trenton Brown and Makala Brown.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Monday, September 26, 2016 at Christ Lutheran Church in Ellis. Interment will be Monday at 1:30 PM at the WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Visitation will be Sunday 6 PM – 8 PM at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th in Ellis and Monday 10 AM until service time at the church.

Margaret Irene (Phares) Dietz was born December 30, 1926, to Thurman Allen and Marie (Mensing) Phares in Russell Springs, KS. She passed away August 14, 2016, at her home in Amarillo, TX, at the age of 89.

Margaret was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith. Her early years were spent in WaKeeney, KS, where she attended and graduated from high school. On June 23, 1946, she married Julius W. Dietz at Bethlehem Lutheran Church in WaKeeney and they enjoyed 34 years together. Margaret retired from the Garden City Kansas School District where she worked as a secretary in the food service department. In 2008 she moved to Amarillo, TX, and was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Survivors include a son Rod and wife Judy of Wichita, KS; a son Randy and wife Paula of Weatherford, TX; and a daughter Julie of Amarillo, TX. Four grandchildren John Dietz, David and wife Ashley Dietz, Desiree Gray, and Brandy and husband Johnny Qualls; a sister-in-law Mary Jane Phares; and many extended relatives and friends.

Preceding her in death were her husband Jute, her parents, four sisters Elizabeth Elsen, Esther Dietz, Erna Phares, and Helen McCoy, and three brothers Ernest, Kenneth, and Ronald Phares

A memorial service is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Monday, September 26th at Bethlehem Lutheran Church, WaKeeney, with Reverend Randy Gibbs officiating. Burial will be in the WaKeeney City Cemetery following the service.

Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 5005 Interstate 40 West, Amarillo, TX 79106.

Marilyn M. Thyfault, 77, Hays, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Via Christi Village in Hays.

She was born October 6, 1938 in Hays the daughter of Roy and Gladys (Van Syoc) Shook. On June 1, 1957 she married James J. Thyfault in Damar, Kansas. She was a farm wife and mother of six children. After moving to Hays in 1990, she was a cook at USave Foods, Hadley Medical Center, and FHSU.

She was a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, the Daughters of Isabella, an Associate of the Sisters of St. Agnes, and a member of the Perpetual Adorers and To Jesus Through Mary prayer group. She was a lector and Eucharistic minister at her church for many years and was co-chairman of the Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home.

She loved having family home for the Holidays. Cooking, baking, and decorating made her so happy. She never knew a stranger and was always happy to invite others to come spend time and eat with the family. Playing cards and dominos with her grandchildren always made her day. She had a contagious smile and was so understanding and non-judgmental. She prayed her rosary every day.

To honor and cherish her many acts of love, friendship, and devotions are, her husband James, of Hays, three daughters; Pam Rudman and husband Ron of Palco, Laurie Allen of Hays, and Angela Brand and husband Olivier of Park City, Utah, two sons; Greg Thyfault of Hays and Daniel Thyfault and wife Rhonda of Hill City, a son-in-law Ron Haselhorst of Lindenhurst, IL, sixteen grandchildren; Rachel, Tara, Clayton, Chet (Sarah), Jacob (Becca), Dominic (Nikki), Patrick, Betsy, Jasmine, Landon, Cody, Jessica (Tucker), Sarah, Andy, Jake, and Luc, six great grandchildren; Callie, Derrick, Jacob, Georgia, Lola, and Gus, a brother-in-law; Donald “Skeet” Clemensen, two step sisters; Helen and Florence, and many nieces, nephews, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, step father Henry VanLoenen, in laws George and Irene Thyfault, a brother John Shook and wife Ardis, two sisters; Bonnie Clemensen, and Anita Arnold and husband Darold, step brothers; Roy, Dale, and Lynn, a step sister; Mary Lee, a daughter; Christel Haselhorst, and grandbabies Andrew Rudman, Michael Thyfault and Joshua Brand.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am on Saturday, September 24, 2016 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 1805 Vine Street. Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4:00 pm until 8:00 on Friday, and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Saturday, all at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street. A Perpetual Adorers rosary will be at 4:00 pm, an Associate Sisters of St. Agnes service will be a 5:00 pm, followed by a Daughters of Isabella rosary at 6:00 pm and a parish vigil service at 6:30 pm, all on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorials are suggested to the Mary Elizabeth Maternity Home, in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com or via email at [email protected].

Elizabeth R. Koster, 100, died Wednesday, September 21, 2016 at Logan County Manor, Oakley. She was born June 12, 1916 in rural Studley to Leote P. and Mary Ann (Treu) Ponath. Elizabeth married Edward J. Koster on July 24, 1940 at Leoville. She was an assistant funeral director and co-owner of Koster Funeral Home in Oakley.

Preceded in death by her husband, her parents, and sister Alice Jackson.

Survivors include many nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial: 10:30 a.m. Monday, September 26, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, Oakley, with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Visitation: Sunday from 5 – 8 p.m. at Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, with rosary/wake service at 7:00 p.m. Memorials to St. Joseph’s Church and St. Joseph Cemetery Fund in care of Kennedy-Koster Funeral Home, P.O. Box 221, Oakley 67748.

James J. Kronewitter, age 78, of Hays, passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at Hays Medical Center. He was born August 5, 1938 in LaCrosse, Kansas to Joseph and Julia (Gottschalk) Kronewitter. He graduated from Schoenchen High School in 1956 and he attended Fort Hays State University. He married Patricia Louise Brungardt on November 19, 1960 in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays.

Jim was a part owner of Hays State Bank and had worked at various other area financial institutions as well as being the Ellis County Treasurer. He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 3rd degree Knights of Columbus Schoenchen Council and the Elks Lodge where he served as Exalted Ruler.

He is survived by his wife Patricia of Hays; two sons, Brian Kronewitter and Mark Kronewitter and wife Kim all of Hays; two daughters, Colleen Gorden of Wichita and Joleen Pianalto and significant other Russell Johnston of Hutchinson; three sisters, Jane Kisner and husband Steve of Pfeifer, Ruth Zimmerman and Carol Legleiter both of Hays; two brother-in-laws, Marvin Rajewski of Great Bend and Linus Werth of Hays; eight grandchildren, Justin Pianalto and wife Heather, Jessica Sawatzky and husband Jake, Sheldon Kronewitter, Booker Rohlf, Keenan Rohlf, Dylan Smith, Melissa Goldsberry and husband Sean and Travis Gorden; 3 great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Berniece Werth and Betty Rajewski and two brothers-in-law, Roy Zimmerman and Tony Legleiter.

Funeral services will be 10 AM Friday, September 23, 2016 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Hays. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

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

There will be a Schoenchen council Knights of Columbus rosary at 6:30 PM Thursday followed by a parish vigil at 7 PM.

Memorials are suggested to the St. Joseph Rectory Remodeling Fund.

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

Helen E. Harper, age 91, passed away on Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Keepsake Kottage in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on May 10, 1925 in Hominy, Oklahoma, the daughter of Donald Glenn and Mary Maude Gaines Varvil. A resident of Healy, Kansas since 1951 moving from Albert, Kansas, she was a homemaker and secretary.

She was a member of the Healy United Methodist Church of Healy, Kansas.

On October 11, 1951 she married Alvin Harper in Albert, Kansas. He passed away on May 4, 1978 in Garden City, Kansas.

Survivors Include her Two Sons – Glenn & Raina Harper of Valley Center, Kansas, Donald Harper of Park City, Kansas, Five Grandchildren and Fifteen Great Grandchildren.

Funeral Services will be held at the Healy United Methodist Church in Healy, Kansas at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 24, 2016 with Marletta Wilkens presiding.

Memorials may be given to the Healy United Methodist Church, Keepsake Kottage or Humane Society % Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

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

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

Kathryn Mae (Garvert) Creevan passed away Monday, September 19, 2016 at the Solomon Valley Manor in Stockton, Kansas at the age of 86. She was born August 2, 1930 on the family farm in Ellis County, Kansas, near the Saline River, to the late George and Lenora (Meyers) Garvert. While growing up in Rooks County, she worked to clean houses, and moved to Plainville, Kansas while still in her teens. There she continued her cleaning business eventually adding the church rectory to her regular schedule. She met Lloyd Creevan in 1954 down in Texas. On November 22, 1955 they were united in marriage at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Plainville. They later moved to Stockton, Kansas where they were blessed with three daughters, Denise, Donna, and Diane.

Kathryn was a loving wife, mother, and homemaker. She was multi-talented; from being a fabulous cook and baker, she loved having fresh cookies waiting for the girls when they came home from school; to gardening and growing flowers, to sewing and embroidery, she was always the first one up in the morning and the last one to go to bed at night, making sure that her family had everything they needed. She was a member of St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton where she served with the Altar Society, Christian Mothers Fellowship, and taught CCD Classes. Always full of love and joy, she liked collecting dolls and knick-knacks, she laughed all the time, and she was the best mother and friend her girls and grandchildren could ever have.

Kathryn is survived by her daughters, Denise Sasse and husband Ivan of Gaylord, Donna Eck and husband Jay of Beloit, and Diane Voss and husband Jon of Stockton; sisters, Irene Fellhoelter and husband Herman, Jr. of Plainville, and Loretta Hinca and husband Robert of Plainville; brother-in-law, Richard Werner and wife Judy of Plainville; and grandchildren, Matthew Eck, Brittany Eck, Michaela Sasse, Tristan Sasse, Scott Voss, and Shawn Voss.

She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Lenora Garvert; husband, Lloyd; brother, Robert Garvert; and sister, Rosella Werner.

For Kathryn, giving us life, striving to make things better for us than she had, and always blessing us, motivating us, steering us down the right path, and forgiving us when we made mistakes, was not a sacrifice by her measure. To us, it seemed like she sacrificed everything; but for her, it could be no other way. She did these things simply because she loved us, and we are eternally blessed and grateful.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00am on Friday, September 23, 2016 at St. Thomas Catholic Church in Stockton. Burial will follow in St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery. Visitation will from 2:00-8:00pm on Thursday at the funeral home in Stockton. Prayer Vigil and Rosary will be at 6:00pm on Thursday at the funeral home. Family will receive friends following the vigil.