By Emma, Raya, and Jack

It is with very heavy hearts that we share the loss of Gene Leon Theleman. Our Lord called him home on April 21, 2023, doing what he loved.

Born to Fred and Leona Theleman of Natoma, on August 29, 1955, in Hays, Kansas, Gene remained a resident of Natoma throughout his life. He attended and graduated from Natoma High School in 1973. Gene met his wife Luanne in Hays, Kansas, and soon married in 1976. They were blessed with three boys in 1984, 1987, and 1989. Gene was a believer in Christ and joined the Catholic Church.

Barbara Ellen (Brown) West, 73, of Plainville, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, after a courageous fight with pancreatic cancer.

She was born on December 27, 1949, in Natoma, Kansas, to Kenneth and Viola (Baum) Brown. She graduated from Plainville High School in 1968. After graduation, Barb went to beauty school in Salina, Kansas, and this was also where she met the love of her life, Larry.