BENNINGTON – Delwyn Joseph Schmidt, 62, of Bennington, passed away Monday, Oct. 26, 2015. He was born June 22, 1953, in WaKeeney.

Delwyn was mechanically inclined and had a keen interest in aviation. He had many friends who knew and enjoyed his sense of humor and storytelling.

Delwyn grew up in Trego County and moved to the Salina area in 1986. He was a licensed pilot and certified airframe and powerplant mechanic. He enjoyed building model and full-scale aircraft, and the challenge of finding creative solutions to any problem placed in front of him. He was always willing to help out his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar and Mary (Flax) Schmidt.

He is survived by his two children, Aaron Schmidt and Dorothy Williams (husband, Jeff); three siblings, Marilyn Schneider, Dwayne Schmidt, and Marla Pfannenstiel; and two grandchildren, Frank and Oliver Williams.

The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, and funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 31, both at Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. Eighth St., Salina 67401.

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Earl E. Gravatt, 95, of Lindsborg and formerly of Cawker City, died Sunday, October 25, 2015. He was born August 6, 1920 in Blue Springs, Nebraska to William Henry and Rena (Cornwell) Gravatt. On July 14, 1948 he married Rose Mary Carl at the Catholic Church in Cawker City.

For many years he worked as a heavy equipment mechanic. Later, he taught heavy equipment operation classes at the North Central Kansas Vocational Technical School in Beloit. Earl also drove a school bus for Waconda East elementary and high school.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Merle and Blane; and a sister, Rowena.

Survivors include his wife, Rose Mary; son, Earl D. Gravatt and wife Janet of Lindsborg, daughters, Anita Breeden and husband Jerry of Salina, and Pamela Graham and husband James of Vassar, Kansas; sister, June Dunn of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; seven grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren.

There will be no visitation. Graveside services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Cemetery, Cawker City, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials to Bethany Home, Lindsborg or Gentiva Hospice, McPherson. Ryan Mortuary, 137 N. 8th, Salina, is handling arrangements.

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Gloria A. Waugh, 71, passed away Wednesday, October 28, 2015 in Hutchinson, KS. She was born, March 3, 1944, in Waco, TX.

Gloria is survived by her children, Michael and Matthew Srader, Jennifer Lopez, and Mary Ann Knezek. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Roger.

Gloria will be buried next to her husband during a private inurnment in the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in WaKeeney, KS. A memorial service will take place at a later date. Parsons Funeral Home, Ellsworth is handling arrangements.

Memorials may be sent to Hospice of Reno County, 1600 N. Lorraine, Ste. 203, Hutchinson, KS 67501.

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Lois Kathleen “Kay” McDonald, 81, of McPherson and formerly of Fargo, North Dakota, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2015, at Riverview Estates in Marquette, KS. Kay worked for H&R Block and later her own business as a tax preparer after her daughters were grown.

Kay was born on January 10, 1934, in Adair, Oklahoma, the daughter of John and Lois (Helmuth) Carney. She graduated from McPherson High School in 1952.

On December 23, 1955, Kay married Clarence E. McDonald in Lyons, KS. They were married almost 60 years. He preceded her in death on June 18, 2015.

Kay and Clarence were members of Knollbrook Covenant Church (Fargo, ND) for almost 40 years. She also attended the First Christian Church, McPherson.

Survivors include: three daughters, Nancy McDonald (Kris Hughes) of Joshua Tree, CA, Sue McDonald (Dale Griffith) of Marquette, KS, and Judy Marty (Randy Hartog) of Fargo, ND; brother, Larry “Max” Carney (Shari) of Edmond, OK; three grandchildren, Aaron Marty (Sarah), Hope Marty, and Faith Marty; and two great-grandchildren, Calvin Marty and Keegan Marty.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Clarence McDonald; daughter, Josephine McDonald; and brothers, Don, Dale, and John Carney.

The funeral service will be at 10:00 AM, Saturday, October 31, 2015, at Stockham Family Funeral Home with Rev. Tim Bever officiating. Burial will follow at McPherson Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be given to Riverview Estates Activity Fund or Alzheimer’s Association in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.

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DATELINE:  Lyons
NAME:  Dylon Michael Pavlus-Newill
AGE:  16 yrs
DATE OF DEATH: October 27, 2015
PLACE OF DEATH: residence in Lyons as the result of an accidental house fire.
DATE OF BIRTH: November 2, 1998
PLACE OF BIRTH: Ft. Worth, Texas
PARENTS: Stephen and Sandra L. Deen Pavlus-Newill
RESIDENCE:  lifetime Lyons
EDUCATION: Junior at Lyons High School
MEMBERSHIPS: He was of the Christian Faith. Member of the Debate and Forensics teams, Chess Club, Football Team, Shot Putter and Discus Thrower all at Lyons High School.
SURVIVORS: Parents Steve and Sandy of the home; Sister, MaLisa Bowman-Newill, Lyons;
2 Nieces, Kirah Crim, Madison Kniffin; Grandparents, Bob & Lori Wilson, Lyons, Harlow & Rita Jacobsen, Yukon, Okla., Michael Deen, Marion, Mt.; Great-Grandparents, Leland McAlister, Lauralee Steffey, both of Sterling, Cozette Deen, Safford, Az., June Muir, Norway, MI.; Many Aunts, Uncles and Cousins
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:  Grandfather, William J. Pavlus, Grandmother, Stella Knight, Great-Grandparents, Donald Deen, Harlow Dean Jacobsen, John Welch
CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICE on Dylon’s birthday: 7:30 P.M., Monday, November 2, 2015 at First Baptist Church, Lyons
OFFICIATING:  Father Brian Viel, Rev. Brenda Davids
MEMORIAL: Dylon Newill Expense Fund in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons

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DATELINE:  Bushton, Kansas
NAME:  Roger Plautz
AGE:  97 yrs.
DATE OF DEATH:  October 28, 2015
PLACE OF DEATH: Rice County District Hospital, Lyons
DATE OF BIRTH: April 23, 1918
PLACE OF BIRTH: rural Bushton, Kansas
PARENTS: Charles W. and Martha L. Schultz Plautz
RESIDENCE: lifetime area resident
OCCUPATION: Farmer / Stockman
EDUCATION: Bushton High School in 1936: attended Kansas State Agriculture College in
1936 & 1937
VETERAN: U.S. Army Air Force serving from 1942 to 1943
MEMBERSHIPS: Salem United Methodist Church and longtime Trustee, Bushton
DATE OF MARRIAGE:  January 27, 1946
PLACE OF MARRIAGE: Frederick, Ks.
SPOUSE: Wanda Kitchen
SURVIVORS: Wife, Wanda of the home; Nephews and Nieces, Brenda & Dwayne Wagner, Darrel & Suzie Hoelscher, David & Pam Hoelscher, Ron & Donna Stout, Carolyn Stout, Sharon Smith,  Gary & Betty Smith; Great-Nephews and Nieces, Brian & Kristen Stout, Kevin & Amanda Stout,  Laurie & Scott Beck, Amy & Matt Hurley, Lesley & Karl Matlack, Bambie & Cory Stewart;
Great-Great-Nephews and Nieces, Michael Stout, Doug Stout, Cass Stout, Samantha Stout; Numerous other Nieces & Nephews
PRECEDED IN DEATH BY:  Parents; Sisters, Marvella Startzman, Leona Smith, Dorothy
Butler, Ruth Stout; Niece and Nephews, Shirley & Dale Seyfert, David Seyfert
FUNERAL SERVICES: 10:30 A.M., Monday, November 2, 2015 at Salem United Methodist Church, Bushton
OFFICIATING:  Rev. Janet Myers
BURIAL: Salem Cemetery, Bushton
VISITATION: 2:00 to 6:00 P.M., Sunday, November 1, 2015 at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons,
with family present 4:00 to 6:00 P.M.
MEMORIAL: Salem Scholarship Fund or Salem Mustard Seed Mission in care of the funeral
home.

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Wichita – Christian Steele Petersen, 32, died October 24, 2015 in Wichita.  He was born August 13, 1983 to William and Sharon (Maples) Petersen at Colorado Springs, Colorado.  Survivors include; brothers, Sam Dial of Mulvane, Zechariah Petersen of Hillsboro; sister, Brandy Dial of Wichita; father, William Petersen of Wichita.  Predeceased by his mother, Sharon Wasemiller in 2015.  Celebration of Life Service will be 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 2, 2015 at The Zion Lutheran Church in Hillsboro officiated by Rev. John Ryding.  Memorials to American Diabetes Assoc. or Kansas Humane Society in care of Jost Funeral Home P.O. Box 266 Hillsboro, KS 67063.

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Hillsboro – Frances Fulk, 95, died October 27, 2015 at Salem Home in Hillsboro.  She was born June 27, 1920 to Iva and Clara (Brasfield) Upton in Purcell, Oklahoma.  She was a purchasing agent for Coleman Company.  She married Rueben Edward Byrd on April 24, 1939.  She married Donald J. Fulk February 28, 1969.  Both predeceased her.  Survivors include: son, Jackie (Brenda) Byrd of Rural Hillsboro; sister, Verlene Colson of Kingston, Oklahoma; 2 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 2 great great grandchildren.  Interment will be 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 30, 2015 at The Hesston Cemetery of Hesston, Kansas.