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2 Greeley County Republican Tribune, Kansas Wednesday, November 17, 2021 �������������� ��������� �������������������������� ����� ������� ������������� �������������� ���� ����������������� ������������� �� ��������������������� Brought to you by • CHS United Plains Ag • First FarmBank • Greeley County Republican Thank you to everyone who came to our Paint Your Own Pottery event last week! I am excited to share pictures on our Facebook page of the finished projects when they come back. Be sure to follow the Melven O. Kuder Senior Center page so you can see them! We will have our last carry in dinner of the month on Wednesday November 24 th and we will have a big Thanksgiving feast in lieu of the annual Thanksgiving meal at the VFW, which will not be happening this year. Please invite your friends and family to join us! Again, this is on Wednesday, our usual carry in dinner day. The building is available to rent for your next holiday party, bridal or baby shower, family gathering or event. Call 376-2176 to reserve. Schedule of Events: Nov. 17--Wednesday— —Exercise Machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and Socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Pitch 1:30 —Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 —Puzzles 3:30 P.M. Nov. 18—Thursday- —Exercise machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and Socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Board Meeting 9:30 A.M. —Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 P.M. —Puzzles 3:30 P.M. —Evening games, coffee, and activities 6:00-close Nov. 19--Friday— —Exercise Machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and Socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 P.M. —Puzzles 3:30 P.M. Nov. 20— Saturday— —Exercise Machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 P.M. —Puzzles 3:30 P.M. Nov. 22—Monday- —Exercise Machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and Socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —CARDS-Canasta 1:00 P.M. —Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 P.M. —Puzzles 3:30 P.M. Nov. 23-- Tuesday— —Exercise machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and Socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 P.M. —Puzzles 3:30 P.M. —Pinochle, Pool, Ping Pong 6:00 P.M. Nov. 24--Wednesday— —Exercise Machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and Socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Beginners Bible Study 10:00 —CARRY IN DINNER- NOON —Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 —Puzzles 3:30 P.M. Nov. 25—Thursday— —CLOSED Nov. 26— Friday— —Exercise Machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and Socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 P.M. —Puzzles 3:30 P.M. Nov. 27— Saturday— —Exercise Machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 P.M. —Puzzles 3:30 P.M. ����������Melvin Cheney, 91 a lifetime resident of Greeley County passed away November 8, 2021. Melvin was born September 1, 1930, in west Greeley County to George and Minnie (Boles) Cheney. Melvin started school at Pleasant View at the age of four at his insistence. Howard Huddleston, the teacher, encouraged him to stay. When the family moved to the current farmstead in 1939, he then went to Stony Point School, then later to Horace. Melvin graduated in 1948 from Greeley County High School. During high school Melvin played football and was a member of the undefeated team in 1947. Melvin was a farmer and rancher. Melvin could make and repair most anything and enjoyed wood working and turning out lathe items, both wood and metal. He was an FFA dealer, gunsmith, and knife maker. Melvin was an avid hunter and trap shooter, he so admired the pheasants, ducks, and geese. This started his interest in taxidermy in which he took taxidermy lessons by correspondence. He was self-taught playing the violin, guitar, and mandolin. Family and friends enjoyed many evenings playing music together. Melvin was active in the community by serving on the hospital board, served with the Civil Air Patrol, a member of the Methodist Church, NRA, Modoc Gun Club, and a founder of the Tribune Trap Club. He married Nadine McDonald on March 9, 1952. To this union three children were born, daughters Marylin Kleymann, Mira Cheney and son, Tad Cheney. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one daughter. He leaves to mourn, wife Nadine, Mark and Marylin Kleymann, Tad Cheney, Grandson Jason and Kellee Kleymann, Granddaughter Erin Kleymann and Justin Griffin, Great-Grandsons Cyril and Clark Kleymann. A small family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the Tribune United Methodist Church. Melvin Clark Cheney Guy Deal Bolen Guy Deal Bolen, 89, died Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS, after being in critical care following a fall. He was born April 27, 1932, at a farm in southeast Wallace County, the son of Lester and Georgia (Huffman) Bolen. He attended and graduated from Prairie View (Kahle) Grade School. He then attended Wallace County Community High School for a short period of time. Guy held numerous jobs in the area eventually settling on the job he started at age 10, farming. Guy was known as a master welder and was always looking for ways to fix things. On June 8, 1952 Guy and Marlene J. Barton were married. They lived in the Harrison Flats area of Wallace County all of their married life except for nine months when they lived in Denver CO. Guy was a lifelong member of the Dinas Community Church and was chairman of the building committee when the new Dinas church was built. At the time of his death, he was still taking care of the building. He was part of the reenactment with the Fort Wallace 7 th Calvary Unit. He served as a board member of the Farm Home Administration. Guy and Marlene helped open up the American Agriculture Movement office in Wallace County and traveled to Washington D.C. to help fight for parity. Other memberships included: NRA, Farm Bureau, and Wallace County Cruisers. He lived his life as a strong Christian. Although he could not serve in the military due to a childhood knee injury, he supported the military troops and was always proud of his country. Preceding him in death were his parents, his father and mother-in-law, Emery and Pauline Barton, his sisters: Betty Bender and husband Edward, Bonnie Knouse Barton and husbands; Delmar Knouse and Tom Barton, brothers: Keith Bolen and wife Frances, and Bill Bolen and his son-in-law and farming partner, Gary Cox. Surviving family includes his wife of 69½ years, Marlene Joy (Barton) Bolen. Son Bryan (Edna) Bolen of Sharon Springs, KS and their children; Bryan Daniel Bolen, Kimberly (Craig) Hoisington, Melissa (Todd) Thompson, Miranda (Lance) Cloyd, and Brandon Bolen. Son Bruce (Emily) Bolen of Sharon Springs, KS and their children; Lester (Kinsey) Bolen and Tamela (Jed) Lake. Daughter Belinda Cox, Wallace KS and sons: Ryan (Heidi) Cox, Braden (Kaylee) Cox, and Joel Cox. Nineteen great grandchildren and one great- great grandson. One sister, Marie and her husband Gary Walker of Marysville TN and one sister-in-law, Marlene C. Bolen of Sharon Springs and many nephews and nieces. Marlene was the love of his life. They loved having family and friends in their home on the farm. His favorite hobbies included restoring old vehicles, tractors, and anything antique. He loved to give children rides on whatever he restored. He loved Christian and Country Western music. He also loved fishing and camping. Guy and Marlene loved spending time with long time friends Ted and Ada Turley and family. Ted preceded Guy in death. Guy was very proud of the family farm, and he and Marlene were the 4 th generation caretakers of this section of God’s earth. His pride and joy was the 100 plus year old barn that is the focal point of many pictures. They were very pleased when daughter Belinda and her husband Gary became the 5 th generation and grandson Braden and his wife and children became the 6 th & 7 th generations. He will be missed by everyone, but is now walking with Christ on two good legs and maybe even riding a bike! Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10:30 AM MT at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church with Reverend Paul McNall and Pastor Galen Crippen officiating. Burial followed in the Dinas Community Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be designated to the Dinas Community Church or to the Wallace County Ambulance Service and may be mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735. Online condolences for the family may be left at www. koonsrussellfuneralhome. com. Esther Frances (Huddleston) Parker Esther Frances Huddleston Parker was born in Towner, CO, on October 8, 1922, to Francis and Sarah (Burnett) Huddleston. She peacefully entered Heaven on September 14, 2021. Esther graduated from Towner High School and attended Fort Hays Teachers College. Her career in public service started by teaching at Towner School for three years. She then supported World War II efforts by working at VA Hospitals and aiding in constriction of airports in various states. Esther owned a flower shop in Greensburg, KS for five years, and subsequently moved to Colorado Springs in 1959 due to health concerns. She continued her public service by working for the Chief of Surgery and Dental Commander at Fort Carson. Esther’s civic involvement included Beta Sigma Phi (70 plus years), Federally Employed Women, National Secretaries Association, International Dance Club, Pikes Peak Jazz and Swing Society, and several music box organizations. Esther was named the 2012 Volunteer at the YMCA. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Mary Martha Circle of the UMW, and belonged to the Odds and Ends Sunday School Class. She was a good bowler, fly fisherwoman and hunter, and had a special love for music and ballroom dancing. Esther strongly and proudly navigated life as a dedicated single parent. Esther is survived by her son Steve (Courtney), grandson Steven, and granddaughter Sarah. Steven and Sarah were deeply loved by Esther, and she treasured spending time with them. She is so proud of the wonderful adults they have become, and will watch them from Heaven as they continue their journey through life. She is also survived by her sister Eva Mae Wheeler and sister- in-law Roberta Huddleston, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Mary, brothers Howard and Max, and two premature baby boys. Esther’s words of advice are: Go dancing. Be active. Be happy. Enjoy each day. Be respectful to each other. An inurnment and memorial service was held in Colorado Springs, CO. A recording of the memorial service can be viewed at fumc-cs.org under the memorial service livestream tab.

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Brought to you by• CHS United Plains Ag

• First FarmBank• Greeley County Republican

Thank you to everyone who came to our Paint Your Own Pottery event last week! I am excited to share pictures on our Facebook page of the finished projects when they come back. Be sure to follow the Melven O. Kuder Senior Center page so you can see them!

We will have our last carry in dinner of the month on Wednesday November 24th and we will have a big Thanksgiving feast in lieu of the annual Thanksgiving meal at the VFW, which will not be happening this year. Please invite your friends and family to join us! Again, this is on Wednesday, our usual carry in dinner day.

The building is available to rent for your next holiday party, bridal or baby shower, family gathering or event. Call 376-2176 to reserve.

Schedule of Events: Nov. 17--Wednesday——Exercise Machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and Socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Pitch 1:30—Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 —Puzzles 3:30 P.M. Nov. 18—Thursday-—Exercise machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and Socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Board Meeting 9:30 A.M.—Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 P.M. —Puzzles 3:30 P.M. —Evening games, coffee, and activities 6:00-close Nov. 19--Friday— —Exercise Machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and Socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 P.M. —Puzzles 3:30 P.M. Nov. 20— Saturday——Exercise Machines 8:00

A.M. —Coffee and socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 P.M. —Puzzles 3:30 P.M.Nov. 22—Monday-—Exercise Machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and Socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —CARDS-Canasta 1:00 P.M. —Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 P.M. —Puzzles 3:30 P.M.Nov. 23-- Tuesday——Exercise machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and Socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 P.M. —Puzzles 3:30 P.M. —Pinochle, Pool, Ping Pong 6:00 P.M.Nov. 24--Wednesday——Exercise Machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and Socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Beginners Bible Study 10:00—CARRY IN DINNER-NOON—Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 —Puzzles 3:30 P.M. Nov. 25—Thursday——CLOSEDNov. 26— Friday——Exercise Machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and Socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 P.M. —Puzzles 3:30 P.M. Nov. 27— Saturday——Exercise Machines 8:00 A.M. —Coffee and socializing 8:00 A.M. —Men’s Hour 9:00 A.M. —Afternoon Coffee, and Tea 3:00 P.M. —Puzzles 3:30 P.M.

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Melvin Cheney, 91 a lifetime resident of Greeley County passed away November 8, 2021. Melvin was born September 1, 1930, in west Greeley County to George and Minnie (Boles) Cheney. Melvin started school at Pleasant View at the age of four at his insistence. Howard Huddleston, the teacher, encouraged him to stay. When the family moved to the current farmstead in 1939, he then went to Stony Point School, then later to Horace. Melvin graduated in 1948 from Greeley County High School. During high school Melvin played football and was a member of the undefeated team in 1947. Melvin was a farmer and rancher.

Melvin could make and repair most anything and enjoyed wood working and turning out lathe items, both wood and metal. He was an FFA dealer, gunsmith, and knife maker. Melvin was an avid hunter and trap shooter, he so admired the pheasants, ducks, and geese. This started his interest in taxidermy in which he took taxidermy lessons by

correspondence. He was self-taught playing the violin, guitar, and mandolin. Family and friends enjoyed many evenings playing music together.

Melvin was active in the community by serving on the hospital board, served with the Civil Air Patrol, a member of the Methodist Church, NRA, Modoc Gun Club, and a founder of the Tribune Trap Club.

He married Nadine McDonald on March 9, 1952. To this union three children were born, daughters Marylin Kleymann, Mira Cheney and son, Tad Cheney. He is preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one daughter.

He leaves to mourn, wife Nadine, Mark and Marylin Kleymann, Tad Cheney, Grandson Jason and Kellee Kleymann, Granddaughter Erin Kleymann and Justin Griffin, Great-Grandsons Cyril and Clark Kleymann.

A small family service will be held at a later date. Memorials may be sent to the Tribune United Methodist Church.

Melvin Clark Cheney Guy Deal BolenGuy Deal Bolen, 89, died

Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita, KS, after being in critical care following a fall.

He was born April 27, 1932, at a farm in southeast Wallace County, the son of Lester and Georgia (Huffman) Bolen. He attended and graduated from Prairie View (Kahle) Grade School. He then attended Wallace County Community High School for a short period of time. Guy held numerous jobs in the area eventually settling on the job he started at age 10, farming. Guy was known as a master welder and was always looking for ways to fix things.

On June 8, 1952 Guy and Marlene J. Barton were married. They lived in the Harrison Flats area of Wallace County all of their married life except for nine months when they lived in Denver CO.

Guy was a lifelong member of the Dinas Community Church and was chairman of the building committee when the new Dinas church was built. At the time of his death, he was still taking care of the building. He was part of the reenactment with the Fort Wallace 7th Calvary Unit. He served as a board member of the Farm Home Administration. Guy and Marlene helped open up the American Agriculture Movement office in Wallace County and traveled to Washington D.C. to help fight for parity. Other memberships included: NRA, Farm Bureau, and Wallace County Cruisers. He lived his life as a strong Christian. Although he could not serve in the military due to a childhood knee injury, he supported the military troops and was always proud of his country.

Preceding him in death were his parents, his father and mother-in-law, Emery and Pauline Barton, his sisters: Betty Bender and husband Edward, Bonnie Knouse Barton and husbands; Delmar Knouse and Tom Barton, brothers: Keith Bolen and wife Frances, and Bill Bolen and his son-in-law and farming partner, Gary Cox.

Surviving family includes his wife of 69½ years, Marlene Joy (Barton) Bolen. Son Bryan (Edna) Bolen of Sharon Springs, KS and their children; Bryan Daniel Bolen, Kimberly (Craig) Hoisington, Melissa (Todd) Thompson, Miranda (Lance) Cloyd, and Brandon Bolen. Son Bruce (Emily) Bolen of Sharon Springs, KS and their children; Lester (Kinsey)

Bolen and Tamela (Jed) Lake. Daughter Belinda Cox, Wallace KS and sons: Ryan (Heidi) Cox, Braden (Kaylee) Cox, and Joel Cox. Nineteen great grandchildren and one great-great grandson. One sister, Marie and her husband Gary Walker of Marysville TN and one sister-in-law, Marlene C. Bolen of Sharon Springs and many nephews and nieces.

Marlene was the love of his life. They loved having family and friends in their home on the farm. His favorite hobbies included restoring old vehicles, tractors, and anything antique. He loved to give children rides on whatever he restored. He loved Christian and Country Western music. He also loved fishing and camping. Guy and Marlene loved spending time with long time friends Ted and Ada Turley and family. Ted preceded Guy in death.

Guy was very proud of the family farm, and he and Marlene were the 4th generation caretakers of this section of God’s earth. His pride and joy was the 100 plus year old barn that is the focal point of many pictures. They were very pleased when daughter Belinda and her husband Gary became the 5th generation and grandson Braden and his wife and children became the 6th & 7th generations. He will be missed by everyone, but is now walking with Christ on two good legs and maybe even riding a bike!

Funeral services were held on Saturday, November 13, 2021 at 10:30 AM MT at the Sharon Springs United Methodist Church with Reverend Paul McNall and Pastor Galen Crippen officiating. Burial followed in the Dinas Community Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be designated to the Dinas Community Church or to the Wallace County Ambulance Service and may be mailed to Koons-Russell Funeral Home, 211 N. Main Ave., Goodland, KS 67735.

Online condolences for the family may be left at www.koonsrussellfuneralhome.com.

Esther Frances (Huddleston) Parker

Esther Frances Huddleston Parker was born in Towner, CO, on October 8, 1922, to Francis and Sarah (Burnett) Huddleston. She peacefully entered Heaven on September 14, 2021.

Esther graduated from Towner High School and attended Fort Hays Teachers College. Her career in public service started by teaching at Towner School for three years. She then supported World War II efforts by working at VA Hospitals and aiding in constriction of airports in various states. Esther owned a flower shop in Greensburg, KS for five years, and subsequently moved to Colorado Springs in 1959 due to health concerns. She continued her public service by working for the Chief of Surgery and Dental Commander at Fort Carson.

Esther’s civic involvement included Beta Sigma Phi (70 plus years), Federally Employed Women, National Secretaries Association, International Dance Club, Pikes Peak Jazz and Swing Society, and several music box organizations. Esther was named the 2012 Volunteer at the YMCA. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Mary Martha Circle of the UMW, and belonged to the Odds and Ends Sunday School Class. She was a good bowler, fly fisherwoman and hunter, and had a special love for music and ballroom dancing.

Esther strongly and proudly navigated life as a dedicated single parent.

Esther is survived by her son Steve (Courtney), grandson Steven, and granddaughter Sarah. Steven and Sarah were deeply loved by Esther, and she treasured spending time with them. She is so proud of the wonderful adults they have become, and will watch them from Heaven as they continue their journey through life. She is also survived by her sister Eva Mae Wheeler and sister-in-law Roberta Huddleston, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Mary, brothers Howard and Max, and two premature baby boys.

Esther’s words of advice are: Go dancing. Be active. Be happy. Enjoy each day. Be respectful to each other.

An inurnment and memorial service was held in Colorado Springs, CO. A recording of the memorial service can be viewed at fumc-cs.org under the memorial service livestream tab.