Obituaries

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SPEARVILLE- Leland “Lee” Stein, 82, of Spearville, Kansas passed away November 21st, 2022 at Southwind in Spearville. He was born to George and Leona Fern (Jones) Stein June 5th, 1940 in Spearville. He graduated from Spearville High School in 1958. On October 1, 1960 he married Annette Hornung in Spearville. Leland loved to farm, fish, hunt, attend his kids and grandkids events, host family and friends. A man remembered for his strong hands, huge heart, story telling, twinkle in his eye and ornery smile, who provided loving advice and wisdom that will carry on for generations. He carried out his faithfulness in his actions and was a lifetime member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. He was a 3rd Degree member of Knights of Columbus Council 1539, Spearville and a past board member of the Right Coop Association. Leland is survived by son, Kevin Stein and wife Gari-Ann of Spearville; daughter, Amy Garver and husband Ty of Basehor, Kansas; son, Vern Stein and wife Lorie of Spearville; daughter, Paula Stein of Dodge City, Kansas; brother, Jim Stein and wife Sheri of Grand Rapids, Michigan; his sister, Janie Mages and husband Dick of Spartanburg, South Carolina; 10 grandchildren, Kaden Stein, Kyler Stein, Kolby Stein and fiancé, Paige Harris, Bryce Garver and wife Ashley, Tanner Garver and wife Maddie, Amber Walker and husband Cameron, Megan Humke and wife Jessica, Elle Stein and fiancé, Josh Brungardt, Nathan Stein and wife Tausha and Anna Stein; and 3 great grandchildren, Grayson Garver, Beckham Walker and Finley Brungardt. Leland was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Annette on December 27, 2020, and his father and mother. Knights of Columbus rosary will be at 10:00 am Friday, November 25, 2022 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Spearville with the Funeral Mass following with Fr. John Forkuoh presiding. Burial will follow in St.

Dodge City - D. JoAnn Jones, 84, died November 26, 2022 at Saint Catherine Hospital of Dodge City. She was born on January 31, 1938, the daughter of Ray and Evilo (Warren) Vannaman. As a small child, JoAnn moved from Kalvesta to Garden City with her family. She completed her education in the Garden City School district, graduating from high school in May of 1956. JoAnn was united in marriage to Larry Jones in June of 1956. To this union, two daughters were born, Debra and Luisa. JoAnn was a homemaker and took pride in taking care of her family. She assisted Larry with different tasks, like the saw sharpening business. JoAnn enjoyed gardening, sewing, and bird watching. She was also an avid crossword and jigsaw puzzle solver. She is survived by two daughters, Debra Maas and husband Randy of Cheney and Luisa Schriner of Dodge City; four grandchildren, Michael and Nathan Arntt, Brandie Schriner, and Logan Schriner and wife Shelia, and 10 great grandchildren. JoAnn is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Larry; and five siblings, Lottie Sperry, Leroy Vannaman, Maxine Knight, Wanda Ward, and Warren Vannaman. Funeral service will be held at Dodge City Church of the Nazarene on Thursday, December 1, 2022 at 11:00 AM with Mr. Jeff Hiers presiding. After the service, cremation will take place and a private family burial will be at a later date at Maple Grove Cemetery in Dodge City. Visitation will be at Dodge City Church of the Nazarene prior to the service on Thursday, December 1, 2022 from 9:00 AM until service time. Memorials are suggested to the children/youth ministries or Boothill Al-Anon Family Group at the church in care of Swaim Funeral Chapel, Dodge City. Thoughts and memories may be shared in the online guest book at www. swaimfuneralhome.com.

MINNEOLA - Duane E. Marshall, 98 was born on June 14, 1924 in Minneola, Kansas to Grace and Fred Marshall.

DODGE CITY - Betty Louise Nilhas, 87 died Friday, November 18, 2022 at her home in Dodge City, Kansas. She was born on May 7, 1935 in Jetmore, Kansas to Morris and Elemerta (Yeager) Reed. She grew up in Jetmore and graduated from High School in 1953. Betty met Ray Nilhas and they were married January 21, 1954. They were blessed to be married for 62 years. Betty and Ray loved to play cards and where in a card club for several years. Betty was involved with the Girl Scouts as a troop leader from 1961-1967. Betty worked at the Craft Hut, Sewing Center, and finally ended her working career as the secretary for the Church of Christ with close to 40 years of service. She enjoyed knitting crocheting, counted cross stitching and Christmas ornaments. She was always making ornaments, hand towels, scarfs and other gifts for her daughters and grandchildren. Betty was also a great cake maker and she loved to make them for her grandchildren for any occasion, but she especially loved making cakes with her good friend, Rae Tweedy. Betty enjoyed attending her ladies bible study every week and helping with whatever she could at her church. She was a Sunday school teacher for many years. Betty is survived by her two daughters, Beverly Burney and husband Philip, Brenda Pogue and companion, Greg Martinez; five grandchildren, Melissa Lindenman and husband Shawn, Rachel Kitch and husband Brian, Daniel Pogue, Amanda Burney Webb and husband Orie Webb, and Danna Pogue and companion evan McKinley; 11 great grandchildren, Jacob and Leah Lindenman, Jordan and Jacquelyn Kitch, Autumn, Ethan and Chase Pogue, Kade Hammas and Arylce Jo Webb, and Summer and Brody Weil; a sister, Alice Price; a brother, Walter Reed and wife Pat; sister-in-law, Judy Reed and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, grandson, Jason Lee Burney, brother, Joe Reed, brother-in-law, Charlie Price, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Lloyd and Ruth Ann Nilhas, brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Merl

Charles Dee Zortman, 92, went to meet his Master on November 17, 2022. He was born September 29, 1930 to Herbert E. Zortman & Gladys Newell Zortman of Fowler, Kansas. He attended the Fowler schools and in 1948 went to Central College of McPherson, where he met Ramona Catron. After marrying her on December 21, 1949, they moved to the family farm. “Chuck”, as he liked to be called, was instrumental in the growth of the family business of Zortman Sons with his brothers. With the addition of other partners, it became Fowler Feeders. Agriculture and livestock production may have been his profession but his true passion was the collecting and restoration of antiques. His knowledge was extensive and his presence at auctions commonplace. This activity continued to within weeks of his passing. Survivors include his wife, Ramona Zortman, 3 sons, Dean Zortman (Lynne) of Fowler, Steve Zortman (Terrie) of Fowler, Duane Zortman (Jamie) of Amarillo, TX, a daughter Debra Zortman Fischer (Vernon) of Sharon Springs, KS, 10 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren and a host of wonderful friends. Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Orville & Maude Newell, who played a great role in his early years, his father Herbert E. Zortman, mother Gladys Newell Zortman, brothers Orville Edwin Zortman, Herbert Cary (Cay) Zortman, Gerald Lynn (Gary) Zortman, sister-in-law Jueene Zortman and daughter-in-law Becky Zortman. Visitation will be Tuesday, November 22, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. (MT) at Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 327 N. Gardner, Sharon Springs. Funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. (MT), Wednesday, November 23, 2022 at Sharon Springs United Methodist Church, 520 W. 6th St., Sharon Springs. Graveside service and burial will follow at 4:00 p.m. (CT) in Fowler Cemetery, Fowler, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Sharon Springs United Methodist Church or to the Fort Wallace Museum and may be left at the services or mailed to Koons-Russell Fun

February 25, 1932, to November 13, 2022 Robert Ayers Hutchison, 90, passed away November 13, 2022, in the arms of his loving wife of 69 years, Pat, at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son Randy (Debie), of Centennial, CO, and son Jim (Sondra), of Hutchinson, 6 grandchildren, and 16 great grandchildren.

Linda Carol Tweedy, 72 of Independence, Kansas passed away Tuesday, November 15th, 2022, in Joplin Missouri. Linda was bom September 18th, 1950, in Goodland, Kansas to John and Neva (Hillman) Tweedy.

DODGE CITY - Gene Bilyeu, 79, died Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at his home in Dodge City. He was bom March 16, 1943 at Lincoln, Arkansas, the son of John Shepard Bilyeu and Nova Verza Morton.