John Galli Jr. was born on October 16, 1927 on the family farm west of Winona, Kansas. He passed away on August 20, 2016 at the age of 88. John was the second child born to John Galli and Caroline (Adolph) Galli. He was baptized in the Lutheran Faith on September 4, 1928. John attended school in Winona and graduated from Winona High School with the class of 194­6.

John was united in marriage to Mary Ruth Woller on September 3, 1949 in Stratton, CO. They were married nearly 55 years and were blessed with three children: Karen Sue, Ronald John and Tracey Lynn.

John was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was a kind and gentle man and worked hard to provide for his family. He worked for various farmers before beginning his own excavation business. John served as the Morgan Township Trustee for many years and also worked for Morgan Township doing road maintenance, a job that he loved; however, his true calling was being a farmer. John loved the land and enjoyed every aspect of farming, especially harvest. He continued to drive a tractor and help with all of the various farming operations well into his late 80’s. As his health failed, he always looked forward and was always ready to go for a drive with Tracey to check the cattle, the crops or just to see the countryside. He was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church.

John is preceded in death by his beloved wife Mary (2004), sisters Imogene Sporing and Helen Hawkins and brother Paul ‘Bud’ Galli. He leaves to cherish his memory, daughter Karen (Charlie) Morris and sons Ron (Jennifer Sim) and Tracey (Relda); grandson Shane (Nicole) Morris and great-grandchildren Hailey and Landon Morris along with a host of relatives and friends.

Christian burial services for John were held August 26 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Robert Alexander officiating. Pallbearers were: Jim Deibert, L.J. O’Neal, Darrell Pabst, David Pabst, Chuck Saddler and Pete Ziegelmeier.

Services conducted by Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel with Internment in Beulah Cemetery, Colby. Memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church or the Gem Fire Department.

Larry Keith Curtin, 79, of Atwood, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2016 at his home.

He was born December 1, 1936 in Colby, Kansas to William J “Bill” and Bernice “Bo” (Reilley) Curtin. He attended Chardon Country School until moving to Boulder, CO in 1947 and attended Sacred Heart School, graduating in 1951.

His high school years took him to Holy Cross Abbey High School in Canon City, CO where he graduated in 1955. While attending the Abbey, Larry was a member of the Abbey’s horse club, “The Vaqueros”, with whom he competed in various gymkhana competitions with other schools and clubs in the Canon City and Colorado Springs area. After graduating high school, he worked at several construction sites in and around Boulder CO before taking up farming and ranching in Rawlins and Thomas counties, where he remained active until his death.

On his parent’s 30th anniversary, he married JoAnn “Jody” Sunley on October 1, 1960. Together they enjoyed farming and ranching on the family farm. He was a dedicated farmer his entire life and passed many farm values to his children. Take good care of the land and it will take care of you was his method of raising crops. Along with the crops, he managed a cow/calf operation and horses were always used to round up the cattle when they needed moved or worked. He took pride in his greyhounds to fulfill his favorite past time, coyote hunting. Many stories can be heard from neighbors, friends and family regarding these adventures.

Preceding him in death were his parents; sisters, Katherine (Curtin) Noel and Ruth Nadine (Curtin) Stengel; a granddaughter, Bridget Delaney; parent-in-laws, Paul and Hazel Sunley; brother-in-laws, Richard “Allie” Noel, Charles Stengel and Earl Sunley.

He is survived by his wife of the home; one brother James Curtin and wife Barbara of Helotes, TX; two sons, Mitch Curtin and wife Cindy of Atwood, KS, Craig Curtin of Aurora, CO; three daughters, Marla (Dennis) Delaney of Wildwood, MO, Lisa (Charles) Keller of Albert, KS, Julie (David) Tuttle of Overland Park, KS; eleven grandchildren Alexia (Christian) Hadley, James, Erin, Adam, Rachel and Paul Delaney, Trevor (fiancé Hallie Kuhlman)and Brandon Keller, Alexandra (Alex), Ella and Brianna (Brie) Tuttle; two great grandchildren, Odin and Dreyken Hadley; nieces, nephews, cousins and many friends.

He was a member Catholic Church.

A Rosary will be held at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 26, 2016 at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel, Colby KS. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Colby with burial in the Sacred Heart Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. Friday at Kersenbrock Funeral Chapel in Colby.

The family suggests memorials to The Rawlins County Sportsman Association.

Ruth Pearl Moore, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 in Wichita, Kansas. She was born on August 19, 1925 in Burwell, Nebraska, the daughter of Grant and Ettie Backus Marshall. A resident of Scott City, Kansas since 1943, she was a homemaker.

She was a founding member of the Community Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas and was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary in Scott City.

On November 7, 1943 she married Benton Moore in Scott City, Kansas. He passed away on February 2, 1998 in Scott City, Kansas

Survivors Include her Four Sons – Tom & Kathy Moore of Scott City, Kansas, Bill & Glenda Moore of Manhattan, Kansas, John & Debbie Moore of Belle Plaine, Kansas, Charles Moore of Colby, Kansas, One Daughter – Patricia Conine of Eldorado, Kansas, Seven Grandchildren, Ten Great Grandchildren and One Great Great Grandchild.

Funeral Services will be held at the Community Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, August 27, 2016 with Fr. Don Martin presidiing.

Memorials may be given to the Community Christian Church in Scott City, Kansas in care of Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas

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 Friday at Price & Sons Funeral Home in Scott City, Kansas.

Funeral service for Goodland, Kansas resident Eldon Palmer, 86, will be held Thursday, August 25, 2:00 PM MT at the First United Methodist Church in Goodland.

Interment, with military honors: Goodland Cemetery

Friends may share respects Thursday, August 25, from 10:00 AM MT until 2:00 PM MT at the First United Methodist in Goodland.

Memorials: First United Methodist Church, may be left at the services or mailed to Koons Funeral Home, 211 North Main Goodland, KS 67735-1555.

Online condolences: www.koonsfuneralhome.com.

Phyllis Audell Trexler Trembley, age 81, passed away August 22, 2016 at the Park Lane Nursing Home, Scott City, Kansas. She was born in 1935 in Palco, KS to grocery store owners Edna Irene Rudman and Roland Winifred Trexler. At the age of 5 Phyllis, her two siblings Awyn and Allen, and her parents, moved to Hill City, KS where her parents established the “Trexler Store.”

Phyllis grew up working in the family store, visiting the family farm and traveling with her parents from Oregon to the big woods of Wisconsin.

After graduation from Hill City High School in 1953, Phyllis attended Fort Hays University and earned duel bachelor degrees in Child Speech Therapy, a new field at the time in Kansas, and Elementary Education.

In 1957 Phyllis married Joseph Andrew Trembley and the couple moved to Syracuse KS where Phyllis was employed as a speech therapist and teacher and Joe ran the local auto shop. In 1961 the couple bought land in northwest KS along the Prairie Dog creek where Joe began farming and Phyllis accepted a teaching position at Selden Elementary School.

In 1974 Joe and Phyllis welcomed a daughter, Andrea, and Phyllis took 10 years off from teaching to be a stay at home mom.

In 1984 Phyllis returned to education as a High School Librarian and Art teacher. She also returned to Fort Hays University to complete her Master’s Degree in Library Science.

Phyllis continued to teach until 1999 when she retired with Joe to Colby KS.

Phyllis enjoyed numerous clubs and activities in Colby including the Red Hat society, UMW, TOPS club, Art in the Park, volunteer at the Colby Museum of Art and History and other community projects.

Phyllis moved to Park Lane in Scott City in the fall of 2012 to be near her daughter Andie and son-in-law Greg Strong.

Her memory will continue to inspire those knew and loved her.

Private services will be held at a later date and time.

Memorials can be made to the Camp Lakeside Endowment Fund.

Ray E. LaMastres, age 78, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2016 at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, Kansas. He was born on July 16, 1938 in Scott City, Kansas to Lawrence LaMastres and Edna Russell LaMastres Cross. He was a resident of Grinnell, Kansas since 2010 moving from Oakley, Kansas. He was a retired salesman.

Ray was a loving Husband and father and grandfather. In 1950 Ray lost his right arm in a fireworks accident. He worked for Western Uniform and also did private contract work for Dillions for several years.

Ray loved to travel, collect cookie jars, play pitch with his friends in Grinnell, Kansas and was an avid Kansas City Royals fan.

Ray is survived by his wife, Karen of Grinnell, Kansas, Seven Sons – Gary & Blaire LaMastres of Topeka, Kansas, Jeffery LaMastres of Murray, Iowa, Douglas Peterman of Kansas City, Kansas, Matthew & Cheyenne LaMastres of Holcomb, Kansas, Jason & Brenda Brommer of Wichita, Kansas, Clayton Brommer of Wichita, Kansas, Brian Brommer of Grinnell, Kansas, Six Daughters – Susannah & Jason Struzik of Dodge City, Kansas, Terina Brommer of Dodge City, Kansas, Misty & James Stotler of Dodge City, Kansas, Nichol & Andrew Bingham of Phoenix, Arizona, Kasey Brommer of Phoenix, Arizona, Shanley Robinson of Colby, Kansas, Four Brothers – Harry LaMastres of Deepwater, Missouri, Mark LaMastres of Garden City, Kansas, Howard LaMastres of Wichita, Kansas, Rex LaMastres of Grand Junction, Colorado, One Sister – Dee Troutman of Loveland, Colorado, Twenty Six Grandchildren and Twenty Great Grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his Parents, Mother In Law – Berniece Pederson, One Brother – Duane LaMastres and One Son In Law – Frederick Jackson.

Memorial Services will be Saturday August 27th at 10:30AM at the First Baptist Church in Scott City KS with Danny LaMastres presiding.

Inurnment will be in the Pyramid view Cemetery in Gove County, Kansas.

Memorials in Lieu of Flower are requested to Ray E. LaMastres Memorial Fund through Price and Sons Funeral Home in Scott City.

Joseph Nathaniel Weber, 36, of Hays, died Thursday, August 18, 2016. He was the cherished son of John and Nancy (Wagner) Weber, born May 12, 1980, in Colby, KS. Joey grew up in Oakley, KS and graduated from Oakley High School in 1999. He was associated with New Age Services of Hays and worked at Joe Bob Outfitters of Hays. Joey was also a member of the Knights of Columbus.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather Celestine Weber; aunt Rose Weber and cousin Mathew Weber.

Joey is survived by his parents John and Nancy Weber, of Oakley; grandparents, Katherine Weber and J.S. and Betty Wagner; aunts and uncles, William (Barb) Weber, Jake (Michele) Weber, Marge (Gary) Dohm, Mary Ann (Phil) Rietcheck, David (Cheri) Weber, Eddie (Karen) Weber, Leonard (Donna) Weber, Jim (Suzy) Wagner and Joe (Diane) Wagner and many cousins and second cousins.

Visitation is 4-7:00 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2016 at Baalmann Mortuary, Oakley, with a Vigil at 7:00 p.m. Funeral Mass is 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at St. Joseph Catholic Church, Oakley with burial to follow in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Joseph Weber Memorial Fund, in care of Baalmann Mortuary, PO Box 204, Oakley, KS 67748.

For condolences or information visit www.baalmannmortuary.com.

Daniel A. “Dan” Braun, 41, Victoria, died Friday, August 19, 2016 at the Hays Medical Center.

He was born November 20, 1974 in Russell, Kansas the son of Andrew M. and Belinda S. (Dinges) Braun. On June 3, 2000 he married Renee K. Rodger in Milberger, Kansas.

He was an Environmental Scientist with KDHE and a member of Westview Church in Hays. He graduated from Russell High School in 1993, received his A.S. degree from Barton County Community College and his B.S. degree in Sports and Recreation Management from Fort Hays State University. He played baseball while at Barton County, loved to hunt and fish, was a member of Ducks Unlimited, enjoyed working on the farm and coaching sports for his daughters, was an avid Kansas State University football fan, and loved to cook and barbecue.

Survivors include his wife Renee, of the home, his parents Andy and Belinda Braun of Russell, a son Hoyt E. Braun of Victoria, two daughters; Abigail P. “Abi” Braun and Avery G. Braun of Victoria, grandparents Jim and Erma Dinges of Schoenchen, KS, two brothers; Joshua Braun and wife Dena and their son Dylan of Leander, TX, and Nate Braun and wife Destinee and their children Jayden, Riley, and Lilly of Russell, KS, father and mother-in-law; Gary Rodger of Russell and Brenda Rodger of Victoria, brother-in- law Sean Rodger and wife Andrea and their children Lyla, Cohen, and Stella of Victoria, grandmother-in- law Velda Nuss of Russell, aunts and uncles; Helen and Vince Werth, Judy and Matt Mulford, Sherry and John Stettinger, Mark and Tina Dinges, Brian Gross, Sharon Gross, Stephanie and Mark Grover, Jim and Sharon Braun, Pat and Tom Baalman, and Richard Braun.

He was preceded in death by grandparents Andrew E. and Mathilda Braun, and LaVera Dinges, an uncle Harry Dinges, and grandparents-in- law Eugene Nuss and Ray and Faye Rodger.

A celebration of Dan’s life will be at 10:00 am on Monday, August 22, 2016 at the Westview Church, 3000 W. 41 st Street, Hays. Burial will follow in the St. Fidelis Cemetery in Victoria, Kansas. Visitation will be from 4:00 until 8:00 pm on Sunday at the Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, 1906 Pine Street, and from 9:00 am until service time on Monday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for his children in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be left for the family at www.haysmemorial.com or via email at [email protected]

Fred Keller, age 99, of Ellis passed away Friday, August 19, 2016 at Meadow Lark Place in Ellis.

Funeral services will be 10:30 AM Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at St. John’s Lutheran Church located 7 1/2 miles north of Ellis. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

Visitation will be Monday 4 PM – 8 PM with a prayer service at 7 PM all at Keithley Funeral Chapel 400 E. 17th Ellis, KS 67637. Tuesday visitation will be 9:30 AM until service time at the church.

Memorial contributions are suggested to PFSM-Parish Nurse Ministry.

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