Gena Lee Keas
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Gena Lee Keas, 87, of Palco, Kansas, passed away on June 8, 2026, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas. Gena was born on February 28, 1939, in Geneseo, Kansas, to Calvin L.
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John Arthur (Art) Rolo
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A Celebration of Life Service for John Arthur (Art) Rolo, 89, will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Plainville at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be on Friday, 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home in Plainville.
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Lala
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Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Lala, 89, formerly of Woodston, Kansas, passed away on June 5, 2026, at Sunporch of Smith County in Smith Center, Kansas. She was born on February 10, 1937, on the family farm in Plainville, Kansas, to Herman Joseph and Anna Louise (Griebel) Vohs.
Betty Lou Northway Jacobs
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Former Stockton resident, Betty Lou Northway Jacobs, 101, Hays, passed away on Wednesday, June 10.She was born February 5, 1925, on the family farm in Seward County, Nebraska, near the town of Ulysses. Her parents were Ray and Mary Anne Asbury Northway.
Annette Marie Swearingen
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Annette Marie Swearingen, 82, passed away on Sunday evening, June 7, 2026, after a long illness, surrounded by her family and friends.She was born on August 1, 1943, in Rooks County, Kansas, to Edmond and Alma Roy, whose families had immigrated from Quebec, Canada.
Gena Lee Keas
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Gena Lee Keas, 87, of Palco, Kansas, passed away on June 8, 2026, at Trego County Lemke Memorial Hospital in WaKeeney, Kansas.Gena was born on February 28, 1939, in Geneseo, Kansas, to Calvin L. and Dorothy A. (Hiser) Soper.
Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Lala
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Elizabeth “Betty” Ann Lala, 89, formerly of Woodston, Kansas, passed away on June 5, 2026, at Sunporch of Smith County in Smith Center, Kansas.She was born on February 10, 1937, on the family farm in Plainville, Kansas, to Herman Joseph and Anna Louise (Griebel) Vohs.
Joseph Brian Hicks (CMSgt Ret)
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n 1939 - 2026 n Local boy, Joseph Brian Hicks (Chief Master Sergeant, Retired), 86, peacefully returned to his Lord on June 1, 2026 at Nashville VA Medical Center in Nashville, Tenn. He is lovingly survived by his wife of 66 years, Maureen Joyce Hicks.
John Arthur (Art) Rolo
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A Celebration of Life service for John Arthur (Art) Rolo, 89, will be held on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at First Lutheran Church in Plainville at 10:30 a.m. Visitation will be on Friday, June 19, 5-7 p.m., at the funeral home in Plainville.
Brian L. Moos
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Brian L. Moos, 68, of Plainville, passed away peacefully at his home on June 3, 2026.
