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Kenton Lane Saum

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Kenton Lane Saum, 60, passed away November 9, 2023, as a result of a house fire at his home in Stockton.

He was born to Donald and Jean Saum of Denver, former Stockton residents, on January 24, 1963. He was raised in Denver and graduated from Alameda High School.

Kenton married Janice Brandon in 1983. They raised two children, Nicole and Ryan (Ellery) Saum, and later divorced.

Kenton was in the electrical industry, working for Qwest Internet and Riveria Electric. He was skilled in installing and repairing high-speed internet throughout the United States.

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Darrell L. Small

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Darrell L. Small, of Stockton, passed away on November 15, 2023, at the Phillips County Assisted Living Center in Phillipsburg at the age of 86.

He was born on August 13, 1937, in Lebanon, Kansas, and was adopted to Virgil and Phyllis Small and raised by his dear grandma, Anna (Frydendall) Small. He married Margie Weigant on November 14, 1959. They were blessed with two children: Jeffrey and Jodi. Margie passed away in 2013.

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Lola M. Hunter

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Lola M. Hunter, at age 87, of Larned, went to be with her Lord and her late husband, Elton Hunter, on his 90th birthday, November 13, 2023.

She was born to Paul and Flossie Taylor in Osborne County, Kansas, on November 8, 1936.

She graduated from Glen Elder High School in 1954.

Lola married Elton Hunter on July 24, 1955, at the Glen Elder Methodist Church and made her newlywed home on the Hunter family farm 6.5 miles west of Stockton.

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Keith Melvin Reed

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Keith Melvin Reed, 76, of Monument, died Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Logan County Hospital in Oakley, Kansas.

He was born January 25, 1947, in Colby, Kansas, to Burtis and Zelma (Bever) Reed.

Keith graduated from Monument High School in 1965, volunteered for the United States Army in 1966, and served two years. Keith served in Ben Hoa, Vietnam, with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Keith was proud of his service to his country.

On February 17, 1968, Keith married Karen Ann Lee, in Oakley. They were blessed with two children, Craig and Lisa.

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Robin Lura Bigge-Harris

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Graveside Services for Robin Lura Bigge-Harris, age 81, of Independence, Mo., will be held on Monday, November 20, at 1:00 p.m., at Bigge Cemetery.

She passed away on June 26, 2023, at The Grove Senior Living Center in Independence, Missouri.

Robin, the oldest daughter of Kirk and Bethyl Bigge, was born on her family farm in Stockton, Kansas, on September 15, 1941.

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Kim Brainard

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Kim Brainard, age 72, of Plainville, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at HaysMed in Hays.

He was born February 28, 1951.

Services are pending and will be announced by Keithley Funeral Homes and Crematory - Brock's Chapel, 2509 Vine Street Hays, KS 67601.

Online condolences to the family may be left at www.keithleyfuneralchapels.com 

A complete obituary will be shared once it becomes available.

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Ted L. Lambert

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Ted L. Lambert, 85, passed away on October 29, 2023, at the Rooks County Health Center in Plainville.

He was born on December 12, 1937, at the family farm to the late Alford E. and Ival M. (Kern) Lambert.

He married Freda J. Hiser on Feb. 27, 1960, in Plainville. They were blessed with four children: Becky, Chris, Mark, and Donna.

Ted took great pride in his community. He was an active member of the Lions Club, the Knights of Columbus, and the Palco Pride Committee. Ted was also a member of the St. Joseph Catholic Church of Damar.