Full obituary in the care of the&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

Funeral Service:&nbsp; Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 11:00 a.m., Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home,1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502

Interment:&nbsp; Sunrise Cemetery, 2901 Stagg Hill Road, Manhattan, KS&nbsp;

Full obituary in the care of the&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Funeral Service:&nbsp; Tuesday, May 24, 2022, 11:00 a.m., Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home,1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502Interment:&nbsp; Sunrise Cemetery, 2901 Stagg Hill Road, Manhattan, KS&nbsp;

Phyllis E. McCarthy - August 7, 1923 - May 18, 2022

Hamilton Kay Heldstab, 94, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living. A funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church with Associate Pastor Will Ravenstein officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the First United Methodist Church or Accord Hospice. Kay was born March 25, 1928, in Junction City, KS, the son of Walter Hamilton and Mayme Irene (King) Heldstab. Kay graduated from the Junction City High School with the class of 1946. After his graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corp where he served on the U.S.S. Topeka. After serving in the United States Marine Corp he attended trade school for refrigeration. He worked for Sears and Roebuck Company for sixteen years. He opened Heldstab Appliance in 1971 and continued working until 1991. After his retirement, he owned and operated Antique Junction Antique Mall with his wife Marilyn. Kay was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church in Junction City. At the time of his death, he was the longest standing member of the church. He was a long time member of the Sertoma Club. Kay also did a lot of volunteer work in the Junction City Community including the Geary County Historical Society and the Opera House Foundation. Kay married Marilyn Marie Burbank January 13, 1952. Marilyn passed away December 16, 2016. Survivors include three sons, Steve (Charlotte) Heldstab of Whitefish, MT, Randy (Chris) Heldstab and Terry (Peggy) both of Junction City, KS; one daughter, Chris Frink (Marc) of Manhattan, KS; nine grandchildren, Jason Heldstab (Annette), Jaimie Heldstab, Jennifer McCullough (Sean), Sarah Bettis (Adam), Emily Durig (Mike), Elizabeth Crisler (Jesse), Mike Heldstab (Morgan), Angela Gerena and Brian Heldstab (Samantha); twenty seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Eileen Martino of Junction City, KS; a bonus granddaughter-in-law Spring January (Terry) and numerous nephews and nieces. Kay was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilyn; one sister, Joyce Winter, one great-granddaughter, Lillian Kay Bettis and one great-grandson Kammeron Haggerty.

Hamilton Kay Heldstab, 94, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Thursday, May 19, 2022, at Brookdale Assisted Living. A funeral service will be held 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the First United Methodist Church with Associate Pastor Will Ravenstein officiating. A visitation will be held one hour prior to the funeral service. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the First United Methodist Church or Accord Hospice. Kay was born March 25, 1928, in Junction City, KS, the son of Walter Hamilton and Mayme Irene (King) Heldstab. Kay graduated from the Junction City High School with the class of 1946. After his graduation, he joined the United States Marine Corp where he served on the U.S.S. Topeka. After serving in the United States Marine Corp he attended trade school for refrigeration. He worked for Sears and Roebuck Company for sixteen years. He opened Heldstab Appliance in 1971 and continued working until 1991. After his retirement, he owned and operated Antique Junction Antique Mall with his wife Marilyn. Kay was a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church in Junction City. At the time of his death, he was the longest standing member of the church. He was a long time member of the Sertoma Club. Kay also did a lot of volunteer work in the Junction City Community including the Geary County Historical Society and the Opera House Foundation. Kay married Marilyn Marie Burbank January 13, 1952. Marilyn passed away December 16, 2016. Survivors include three sons, Steve (Charlotte) Heldstab of Whitefish, MT, Randy (Chris) Heldstab and Terry (Peggy) both of Junction City, KS; one daughter, Chris Frink (Marc) of Manhattan, KS; nine grandchildren, Jason Heldstab (Annette), Jaimie Heldstab, Jennifer McCullough (Sean), Sarah Bettis (Adam), Emily Durig (Mike), Elizabeth Crisler (Jesse), Mike Heldstab (Morgan), Angela Gerena and Brian Heldstab (Samantha); twenty seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Eileen Martino of Junction City, KS; a bonus granddaughter-in-law Spring January (Terry) and numerous nephews and nieces. Kay was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Marilyn; one sister, Joyce Winter, one great-granddaughter, Lillian Kay Bettis and one great-grandson Kammeron Haggerty.

Hamilton Kay Heldstab

Eleanor A. Miller, 86, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at her residence in Junction City. Cremation will take place. No memorial service is planned. She was the daughter of Geraldine F. Swenson. Eleanor worked as a staffing specialist for the United States Government at Fort Riley for many years. She graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1953. She was an avid collector and animal lover. She married Mike Miller May 1, 2000 in Eureka Springs, AR. Survivors include her husband Mike of the home in Junction City; one son, Tim Bridges of Massillon, OH; two step-sons, Mark Miller of Manhattan, KS and Chris Miller of Lenexa, KS; two step-daughters, Suzy Kells of Manhattan, KS and Nancy LaCrosse of Lawrence, KS; thirteen combined grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother Geraldine F. Swenson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eleanor A. Miller, 86, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at her residence in Junction City. Cremation will take place. No memorial service is planned. She was the daughter of Geraldine F. Swenson. Eleanor worked as a staffing specialist for the United States Government at Fort Riley for many years. She graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1953. She was an avid collector and animal lover. She married Mike Miller May 1, 2000 in Eureka Springs, AR. Survivors include her husband Mike of the home in Junction City; one son, Tim Bridges of Massillon, OH; two step-sons, Mark Miller of Manhattan, KS and Chris Miller of Lenexa, KS; two step-daughters, Suzy Kells of Manhattan, KS and Nancy LaCrosse of Lawrence, KS; thirteen combined grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her mother Geraldine F. Swenson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Eleanor A. "Ellie" Miller 

Phyllis Loie (Woellhof) Hartner&nbsp;(Feb. 3, 1929 – May 18, 2022) died peacefully in her sleep in the early morning.&nbsp; Phyllis was born at home in Oak Hill, Kansas to Ezra and Grace (Ford) Woellhof, the middle and only girl of five children.&nbsp; She grew up on her family farm and graduated from Clay County Community High School in 1947.

Following the end of WWII, she caught the eye of a handsome, local returning GI, and they soon became a couple.&nbsp; On Oct. 4, 1947, she married the love of her life, Roy Hartner, at her parents’ home, on the hottest day of the year.&nbsp; After a honeymoon trip through the Southwest, they settled in Clay County where they spent the next 18 years farming and growing their family.&nbsp; In 1965, they left farming and moved to Boulder, Colorado.

Away from the farming life, they had the opportunity to spend more time doing the things they loved.&nbsp; While Phyllis worked much of her life, often in jobs that showcased her excellent sewing skills, she and Roy spent many days hiking, camping and off-roading in the mountains around Boulder.&nbsp; Her love of travel was obvious to everyone who knew her.&nbsp; During their 67-year marriage, they traveled to all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and Europe.&nbsp; In later years, they took off in their motorhome to travel around the US helping build churches through the Laborers for Christ program of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod.

While her church was very important to her, her family was the light of her life.&nbsp; After retirement, she and Roy moved to Loveland, CO in 1999, to be closer to their grandchildren.&nbsp; She was a doting grandma, always welcoming arrivals with fresh baked chocolate chip cookies.&nbsp; Never one to sit around, she was always ready to lend a hand wherever needed.&nbsp; Her grandchildren will forever fondly remember her color themed Christmas trees, her love of Precious Moments figurines and her signature “sh, sh, sh” whenever things got too loud. &nbsp;&nbsp;Two years after Roy’s death in 2015, she moved to Longmont, CO, where she spent her final days.

She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Gwain and Melvin, an infant brother, Richard, and her beloved husband, Roy.&nbsp; She is survived by her sons Rick (Rosemary) and Daryl Hartner, daughter Trudy (Mike) Loucks, grandchildren Marianne (Jeff) Hartner-Godown, Auliya McCauley-Hartner, Talia (Pete) Damrow, Hailey, Wilson and Joely Loucks, great-granddaughter Reina Damrow, brothers Truman (Leona) and Eldon Woellhof and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home on Mon. May 23 at 1:30 pm with internment following at Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial donations be made to Bristol Hospice of Northern Colorado, by mail at 3770 Puritan Way, Suite E, Frederick, CO&nbsp; 80516 or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://bristolfoundation.org/donation-page/">https://bristolfoundation.org/donation-page/</a>.

Phyllis Loie (Woellhof) Hartner&nbsp;(Feb. 3, 1929 – May 18, 2022) died peacefully in her sleep in the early morning.&nbsp; Phyllis was born at home in Oak Hill, Kansas to Ezra and Grace (Ford) Woellhof, the middle and only girl of five children.&nbsp; She grew up on her family farm and graduated from Clay County Community High School in 1947.Following the end of WWII, she caught the eye of a handsome, local returning GI, and they soon became a couple.&nbsp; On Oct. 4, 1947, she married the love of her life, Roy Hartner, at her parents’ home, on the hottest day of the year.&nbsp; After a honeymoon trip through the Southwest, they settled in Clay County where they spent the next 18 years farming and growing their family.&nbsp; In 1965, they left farming and moved to Boulder, Colorado.Away from the farming life, they had the opportunity to spend more time doing the things they loved.&nbsp; While Phyllis worked much of her life, often in jobs that showcased her excellent sewing skills, she and Roy spent many days hiking, camping and off-roading in the mountains around Boulder.&nbsp; Her love of travel was obvious to everyone who knew her.&nbsp; During their 67-year marriage, they traveled to all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and Europe.&nbsp; In later years, they took off in their motorhome to travel around the US helping build churches through the Laborers for Christ program of the Lutheran Church, Missouri Synod.While her church was very important to her, her family was the light of her life.&nbsp; After retirement, she and Roy moved to Loveland, CO in 1999, to be closer to their grandchildren.&nbsp; She was a doting grandma, always welcoming arrivals with fresh baked chocolate chip cookies.&nbsp; Never one to sit around, she was always ready to lend a hand wherever needed.&nbsp; Her grandchildren will forever fondly remember her color themed Christmas trees, her love of Precious Moments figurines and her signature “sh, sh, sh” whenever things got too loud. &nbsp;&nbsp;Two years after Roy’s death in 2015, she moved to Longmont, CO, where she spent her final days.She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Gwain and Melvin, an infant brother, Richard, and her beloved husband, Roy.&nbsp; She is survived by her sons Rick (Rosemary) and Daryl Hartner, daughter Trudy (Mike) Loucks, grandchildren Marianne (Jeff) Hartner-Godown, Auliya McCauley-Hartner, Talia (Pete) Damrow, Hailey, Wilson and Joely Loucks, great-granddaughter Reina Damrow, brothers Truman (Leona) and Eldon Woellhof and many nieces and nephews.A memorial service will be held at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home on Mon. May 23 at 1:30 pm with internment following at Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, the family requests that any memorial donations be made to Bristol Hospice of Northern Colorado, by mail at 3770 Puritan Way, Suite E, Frederick, CO&nbsp; 80516 or online at&nbsp;<a href="https://bristolfoundation.org/donation-page/">https://bristolfoundation.org/donation-page/</a>.

Phyllis Loie (Woellhof) Hartner 

Roberta M. Lenhart, 86, of Clay Center died Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; She was born on December 24, 1935 in Brewster, Kansas the daughter of Bert Gallup and Agnes (Sprague-Hollenbeck) Gallup.

She grew up in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS in 1954.&nbsp; Roberta then worked for Dr. Shepard and later she worked for Clay Center Family Physicians until her retirement.&nbsp; She married Ralph Dageforde on November 25, 1956 and he preceded her in death on January 1, 1997.&nbsp; She then married Willard Lenhart on April 3, 1998.&nbsp; Roberta enjoyed playing golf and traveling with her husband around the U.S., Australia, Canada and Europe.

Roberta was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church where she was a Sunday School and week day teacher.

She is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Logan Dageforde and brother, Bill Hollenbeck.

She is survived by her husband, Willard Lenhart of Clay Center, Kansas; sons, David and wife, Carla Dageforde of Pratville, Alabama and Gregory and wife, Susan Dageforde of Tallassee, Alabama; stepsons, Bill and wife, Barb Lenhart of Clifton, Kansas, Walt Lenhart of Clifton, Kansas and Wayne and wife, Diane Lenhart of Clay Center, Kansas; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and her brother, Lon and wife Mary Ann Gallup of Castle Rock, Colorado.

Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Roberta M. Lenhart, 86, of Clay Center died Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; She was born on December 24, 1935 in Brewster, Kansas the daughter of Bert Gallup and Agnes (Sprague-Hollenbeck) Gallup.She grew up in Clay Center and graduated from CCCHS in 1954.&nbsp; Roberta then worked for Dr. Shepard and later she worked for Clay Center Family Physicians until her retirement.&nbsp; She married Ralph Dageforde on November 25, 1956 and he preceded her in death on January 1, 1997.&nbsp; She then married Willard Lenhart on April 3, 1998.&nbsp; Roberta enjoyed playing golf and traveling with her husband around the U.S., Australia, Canada and Europe.Roberta was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church where she was a Sunday School and week day teacher.She is preceded in death by her parents; grandson, Logan Dageforde and brother, Bill Hollenbeck.She is survived by her husband, Willard Lenhart of Clay Center, Kansas; sons, David and wife, Carla Dageforde of Pratville, Alabama and Gregory and wife, Susan Dageforde of Tallassee, Alabama; stepsons, Bill and wife, Barb Lenhart of Clifton, Kansas, Walt Lenhart of Clifton, Kansas and Wayne and wife, Diane Lenhart of Clay Center, Kansas; 6 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren and her brother, Lon and wife Mary Ann Gallup of Castle Rock, Colorado.Memorial Services will be held at a later date.

Roberta M. Lenhart

Wesley L. Stotler, age 79, of Manhattan, died May 13, 2022 at the Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan.Wes was born on June 9, 1942, in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Lee and Myrtle Stotler. His family moved to Newton, Kansas in 1946. He attended schools in Newton and graduate with the Newton High School class of 1960. Wes then attended Hutchinson Community College and then Pittsburg State Teachers College. He also attended Kansas State University, where he earned his Master’s Degree. He served in the Army Reserves and was Honorably Discharged in 1971. On September 6, 1964 he was united in marriage to Nancy Marrs. She survives at their home in Manhattan. Wes taught drafting technology at the Manhattan Area Technical School from 1970 until 1998. He then went to work for the Riley County Public Works from 2000 until 2010. Wes was a history buff and loved to spend time reading a good book. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren and being part of their activities as much as he could. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gus and his son Doug. In addition to his wife Nancy, he is survived by his daughters, Robin Horn (Kenny) and Anna Fordyce (Troy); grandchildren: John, Katelyn, and Julia Horn, and Jacob, Bonnie, and Caleb Fordyce, and his great-grandchild, Jamie Horn. The family will greet friends at 10:00 a.m. Friday May 27 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. At 10:45 a.m. a procession will be formed to go to the cemetery. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday May 27, 2022 at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. Chaplain Doug Hamilton will officiate the services. The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Wes to the Alzheimer’s Association. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wesley L. Stotler, age 79, of Manhattan, died May 13, 2022 at the Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan.Wes was born on June 9, 1942, in Dodge City, Kansas, the son of Lee and Myrtle Stotler. His family moved to Newton, Kansas in 1946. He attended schools in Newton and graduate with the Newton High School class of 1960. Wes then attended Hutchinson Community College and then Pittsburg State Teachers College. He also attended Kansas State University, where he earned his Master’s Degree. He served in the Army Reserves and was Honorably Discharged in 1971. On September 6, 1964 he was united in marriage to Nancy Marrs. She survives at their home in Manhattan. Wes taught drafting technology at the Manhattan Area Technical School from 1970 until 1998. He then went to work for the Riley County Public Works from 2000 until 2010. Wes was a history buff and loved to spend time reading a good book. He loved to spend time with his children and grandchildren and being part of their activities as much as he could. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Gus and his son Doug. In addition to his wife Nancy, he is survived by his daughters, Robin Horn (Kenny) and Anna Fordyce (Troy); grandchildren: John, Katelyn, and Julia Horn, and Jacob, Bonnie, and Caleb Fordyce, and his great-grandchild, Jamie Horn. The family will greet friends at 10:00 a.m. Friday May 27 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. At 10:45 a.m. a procession will be formed to go to the cemetery. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday May 27, 2022 at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. Chaplain Doug Hamilton will officiate the services. The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Wes to the Alzheimer’s Association. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wes Stotler 

Annie M. Guilmett (nee: Carlson), O’Fallon MO, passed away April 18, 2022, at age 91. She was married to Francis Guilmett who preceded her in 1992. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Ida Carlson; loving mother of Dean Guilmett (Karen); loving grandmother of Brian and Robert F Guilmett (Randdi); loving great grandmother of Astrid, Alivia and Robert D Guilmett; dear sister of the late Ella Mae Dickson (Robert), the late Elaine Ney (Merl) and the late John Carlson (Ruth Ann); dear aunt to Dennis Dickson (Kathleen), Kay Lynn Jacob (the late Gene), Cleo Hanna (Michael), Walter Ney (Linda) and Eric Ney (Jennifer). Annie resided in Junction City the majority of her life. She retired in 1993 and she remained active as a volunteer in Junction City and abroad. She spent five years volunteering at Heifer International in Perryville, Arkansas. Celebrate at Saint Xavier Catholic Church in Junction City, KS followed by a graveside service at Saint Mary’s Cemetery, 1657-1699 St. Mary’s Rd, Junction City, KS, with Father Gnanasekar Kulandai officiating. In lieu of flowers or live plants, the family suggests memorial contributions in Annie’s behalf to be given to the Alzheimer's Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Rosary:&nbsp; Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10:30&nbsp; to 11:00 a.m. St. Xavier Catholic Church

Service:&nbsp; Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., St. Xavier Catholic Church

Interment:&nbsp; St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery&nbsp;&nbsp;

Annie M. Guilmett (nee: Carlson), O’Fallon MO, passed away April 18, 2022, at age 91. She was married to Francis Guilmett who preceded her in 1992. She was the daughter of the late Harold and Ida Carlson; loving mother of Dean Guilmett (Karen); loving grandmother of Brian and Robert F Guilmett (Randdi); loving great grandmother of Astrid, Alivia and Robert D Guilmett; dear sister of the late Ella Mae Dickson (Robert), the late Elaine Ney (Merl) and the late John Carlson (Ruth Ann); dear aunt to Dennis Dickson (Kathleen), Kay Lynn Jacob (the late Gene), Cleo Hanna (Michael), Walter Ney (Linda) and Eric Ney (Jennifer). Annie resided in Junction City the majority of her life. She retired in 1993 and she remained active as a volunteer in Junction City and abroad. She spent five years volunteering at Heifer International in Perryville, Arkansas. Celebrate at Saint Xavier Catholic Church in Junction City, KS followed by a graveside service at Saint Mary’s Cemetery, 1657-1699 St. Mary’s Rd, Junction City, KS, with Father Gnanasekar Kulandai officiating. In lieu of flowers or live plants, the family suggests memorial contributions in Annie’s behalf to be given to the Alzheimer's Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;Rosary:&nbsp; Saturday, June 4, 2022 from 10:30&nbsp; to 11:00 a.m. St. Xavier Catholic ChurchService:&nbsp; Saturday, June 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m., St. Xavier Catholic ChurchInterment:&nbsp; St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery&nbsp;&nbsp;

Annie M. Guilmett 

Marjorie Cecile Fleagle was born July 29, 1923, in Orlando, Oklahoma to Alta and Cecil Falen.&nbsp; Marjorie grew up in Dillon, Kansas and graduated from Hope High school in 1941. She passed from this life to a heavenly one on May 17, 2022.

She was married to Lester Fleagle in Dale, Alabama in 1943 until his death in 1990. They lived and raised their family in Abilene Kansas Survived by daughters, Marjorie Rae Huse, Abilene, KS, Linda Marcotte, (Dan Steele) Midwest City OK, and Sharon Taplin and husband Mike of Longford KS. Also survived by two grandchildren, Tammy Winters (Robert) and Chuck Huse, great grandchildren Lindsay Moore (Austin), Emily Rittgers, Madeline Tuba (Mikey), Shane Huse, Daniel C. Huse, Tiffany Huse and Jacob Huse and great great granddaughter, Isabella Moore.

She was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Alta Falen, her husband, Lester Fleagle, brother Calvin Falen , son Gerald Fleagle, grandson Daniel D. Huse.

Marjorie was a homemaker, volunteer for many organizations including leading a bible study at Village Manor nursing home for many years and the Mary Martha group at First Christian Church. In the 1970 and 1980s, she worked at Brown Memorial Home.

Marjorie was a member of First Christian Church Abilene, Kansas for over seventy years. Her kind, gentle loving spirit and sound advice often expressed through humor helped many people over the years. All of her children knew how lucky they were to have her for a mother and over the years there many who wished she was their Mom. In recent years, she lived at Abilene Place. The family would like to express thanks to the staff there who provided loving care.

Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21st at First Christian Church. Visitation on Friday, May 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Martin Becker Carlson Abilene, Kansas. Final resting place at Ashton Cemetery, rural Hope, Kansas.

Memorials to First Christian Church Abilene, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Marjorie Cecile Fleagle was born July 29, 1923, in Orlando, Oklahoma to Alta and Cecil Falen.&nbsp; Marjorie grew up in Dillon, Kansas and graduated from Hope High school in 1941. She passed from this life to a heavenly one on May 17, 2022. She was married to Lester Fleagle in Dale, Alabama in 1943 until his death in 1990. They lived and raised their family in Abilene Kansas Survived by daughters, Marjorie Rae Huse, Abilene, KS, Linda Marcotte, (Dan Steele) Midwest City OK, and Sharon Taplin and husband Mike of Longford KS. Also survived by two grandchildren, Tammy Winters (Robert) and Chuck Huse, great grandchildren Lindsay Moore (Austin), Emily Rittgers, Madeline Tuba (Mikey), Shane Huse, Daniel C. Huse, Tiffany Huse and Jacob Huse and great great granddaughter, Isabella Moore. She was preceded in death by her parents Cecil and Alta Falen, her husband, Lester Fleagle, brother Calvin Falen , son Gerald Fleagle, grandson Daniel D. Huse. Marjorie was a homemaker, volunteer for many organizations including leading a bible study at Village Manor nursing home for many years and the Mary Martha group at First Christian Church. In the 1970 and 1980s, she worked at Brown Memorial Home. Marjorie was a member of First Christian Church Abilene, Kansas for over seventy years. Her kind, gentle loving spirit and sound advice often expressed through humor helped many people over the years. All of her children knew how lucky they were to have her for a mother and over the years there many who wished she was their Mom. In recent years, she lived at Abilene Place. The family would like to express thanks to the staff there who provided loving care. Memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21st at First Christian Church. Visitation on Friday, May 20 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Martin Becker Carlson Abilene, Kansas. Final resting place at Ashton Cemetery, rural Hope, Kansas. Memorials to First Christian Church Abilene, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Marjorie Cecile Fleagle

Helen Pauline Wieters, age 97 of Randolph, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Leonardville Nursing Home.

She was born on February 1, 1925 at the family farm south of Walsburg, the daughter of John Herbert and Emma Marina (Johnson) Holtman.&nbsp; She was baptized and confirmed in the Walsburg Lutheran Church, attended Walsburg Grade School and graduated from Randolph Rural High School.

On September 5, 1948 in the Walsburg Lutheran Church, she married Harold Melvin Wieters. He preceded her in death in 2002.

Helen worked as a bookkeeper for Farm Bureau early in her working career before becoming a full-time farmwife.&nbsp; She loved babysitting, quilting, embroidery, gardening and watching her squirrels.&nbsp; She made all of her grandchildren denim quilts and baby blankets for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.&nbsp; She was a lifetime member of the Walsburg Lutheran Church, a member of L.C.W. and Business and Professional Women.

She is survived by her two daughters, Carol Deetjen and husband Chris of Manhattan and Carla Hageman and husband Gary of Leonardville; six grandchildren, Jamie Hageman (Kristi), Jason Hageman (Jamie), Christopher Deetjen (Melissa), Travis Hageman (Kristen), Stacy Dawes (Brett) and Amy Crady (Jeff); nine great grandchildren and two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Wieters of Barnes and Ann Dinwiddie of Manhattan.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, George Holtman and one sister, Emma Hagenmaier.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Walsburg Lutheran Church with Rev. Keith Wiens and Pastor Kevin Larson officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Walsburg Cemetery.

A memorial may be made to the Leonardville Nursing Home and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Helen Pauline Wieters, age 97 of Randolph, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Leonardville Nursing Home.She was born on February 1, 1925 at the family farm south of Walsburg, the daughter of John Herbert and Emma Marina (Johnson) Holtman.&nbsp; She was baptized and confirmed in the Walsburg Lutheran Church, attended Walsburg Grade School and graduated from Randolph Rural High School.On September 5, 1948 in the Walsburg Lutheran Church, she married Harold Melvin Wieters. He preceded her in death in 2002.Helen worked as a bookkeeper for Farm Bureau early in her working career before becoming a full-time farmwife.&nbsp; She loved babysitting, quilting, embroidery, gardening and watching her squirrels.&nbsp; She made all of her grandchildren denim quilts and baby blankets for all her grandchildren and great grandchildren.&nbsp; She was a lifetime member of the Walsburg Lutheran Church, a member of L.C.W. and Business and Professional Women.She is survived by her two daughters, Carol Deetjen and husband Chris of Manhattan and Carla Hageman and husband Gary of Leonardville; six grandchildren, Jamie Hageman (Kristi), Jason Hageman (Jamie), Christopher Deetjen (Melissa), Travis Hageman (Kristen), Stacy Dawes (Brett) and Amy Crady (Jeff); nine great grandchildren and two sisters-in-law, Phyllis Wieters of Barnes and Ann Dinwiddie of Manhattan.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, George Holtman and one sister, Emma Hagenmaier.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022 at the Walsburg Lutheran Church with Rev. Keith Wiens and Pastor Kevin Larson officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Walsburg Cemetery.A memorial may be made to the Leonardville Nursing Home and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Helen Pauline Wieters

Terry Ray Mitchell died, May 17th, 2022, at Sunshine Meadows in Buhler, KS.&nbsp; He was born on July 26, 1939, in Clay Center, KS, the only son of Harrison and Ethel Mae Mitchell. Terry was raised on the family farm north of Clay Center. He attended Clay Center public schools and graduated from CCCHS in 1957.&nbsp; He married Nancy Taddiken on August 25, 1963.&nbsp; They lived and worked in Clay Center, KS until moving to Smith Center, KS in 1972.&nbsp; After retiring they moved back to Clay Center in 2006.&nbsp; He was active with the Presbyterian Church and Evangelical Free Church in Smith Center and the First Baptist Church in Clay Center.&nbsp; His wife and parents preceded him in death.

Son: Shawn and wife Tammy Mitchell, Topeka Kansas

Daughter: Amy and Husband Greg Richardson, Hutchinson, Kansas

Son: Travis and wife Amy Mitchell, Aurora, Nebraska

Son: Justin and wife Jenny Mitchell, Hutchinson, Kansas

Graveside Services:&nbsp;Friday, May 20, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, KS

Visitation:&nbsp;Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the CCCHS Trap Team c/o the funeral home

Terry Ray Mitchell died, May 17th, 2022, at Sunshine Meadows in Buhler, KS.&nbsp; He was born on July 26, 1939, in Clay Center, KS, the only son of Harrison and Ethel Mae Mitchell. Terry was raised on the family farm north of Clay Center. He attended Clay Center public schools and graduated from CCCHS in 1957.&nbsp; He married Nancy Taddiken on August 25, 1963.&nbsp; They lived and worked in Clay Center, KS until moving to Smith Center, KS in 1972.&nbsp; After retiring they moved back to Clay Center in 2006.&nbsp; He was active with the Presbyterian Church and Evangelical Free Church in Smith Center and the First Baptist Church in Clay Center.&nbsp; His wife and parents preceded him in death.SurvivorsSon: Shawn and wife Tammy Mitchell, Topeka KansasDaughter: Amy and Husband Greg Richardson, Hutchinson, KansasSon: Travis and wife Amy Mitchell, Aurora, NebraskaSon: Justin and wife Jenny Mitchell, Hutchinson, Kansas11 GrandchildrenGraveside Services:&nbsp;Friday, May 20, 2022 at 10:30 a.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, KSVisitation:&nbsp;Thursday, May 19, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the CCCHS Trap Team c/o the funeral home

Terry Ray Mitchell

Elroy Hammel, 88 of Overland Park died on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Morningside Place of Overland Park.&nbsp;

Elroy was born to John Richard “Jack” and Edna Victoria (Hedberg) Hammel on November 11, 1933, in Clay Center, Kansas. He was the fourth of seven children.

Elroy had an entrepreneurial spirit, and his early years were filled with ideas for making extra money. Possibly his biggest undertaking was when he bought an old tractor and plow from a salvage yard in Clay Center and struck a deal with a farmer north of Clay Center to plow-under his wheat stubble after harvest. A big task, but Elroy pulled it off. Then, with no further need for the tractor and plow, he sold them back to the salvage yard. A few days later, cash in pocket, he hitched a ride to town and bought his first car—a used 1936 Chevrolet. This was the Elroy his family loved. &nbsp;

After graduation from Clay County Community High School in 1951, Elroy found work in Wichita, KS. He later enlisted in the U.S.A.F. He served for eight years and gained the status of staff sergeant. Throughout his military career he was a steward for military flights and spent time in both England and Germany.&nbsp; During this time, he began a course of higher education through correspondence from Maryland University.

After returning to civilian life, Elroy continued his education in Wichita where he received a Bachelor of Science from Wichita State University. During this time, he worked for both Cessna and Boeing Aircraft.

Elroy married Bonnie Jean Fahrbach in 1970. He then accepted a position with the Federal Government as a systems analyst in Kansas City. He and Bonnie purchased a home in Overland Park, KS where they lived the rest of their lives. Elroy retired in the mid-1990s.

Elroy was preceded in death by his parents, wife Bonnie Hammel, brother Eldon Hammel, sister Doris Lietzan, brother Loren Hammel, stepson Wayne E. Fahrbach, Jr, and stepson Jimmy R. Fahrbach.

Elroy will be lovingly remembered by his siblings, Gary (Carol) Hammel, Wichita, Jan Jewell, Trivoli, IL, Vickie McCann, Trivoli, IL and by his stepchildren, Cindy Scheinost, Overland Park, KS, Connie Fahrbach, Andover, KS, Tracy Fahrbach, Bel Aire, KS and Brenda Fahrbach, Durango, CO.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, KS.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Clay Center Zoo and may made in care of Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 7th&nbsp;St., Clay Center, KS&nbsp; 67432.

Elroy Hammel, 88 of Overland Park died on Monday, May 16, 2022 at the Morningside Place of Overland Park.&nbsp;Elroy was born to John Richard “Jack” and Edna Victoria (Hedberg) Hammel on November 11, 1933, in Clay Center, Kansas. He was the fourth of seven children.Elroy had an entrepreneurial spirit, and his early years were filled with ideas for making extra money. Possibly his biggest undertaking was when he bought an old tractor and plow from a salvage yard in Clay Center and struck a deal with a farmer north of Clay Center to plow-under his wheat stubble after harvest. A big task, but Elroy pulled it off. Then, with no further need for the tractor and plow, he sold them back to the salvage yard. A few days later, cash in pocket, he hitched a ride to town and bought his first car—a used 1936 Chevrolet. This was the Elroy his family loved. &nbsp;After graduation from Clay County Community High School in 1951, Elroy found work in Wichita, KS. He later enlisted in the U.S.A.F. He served for eight years and gained the status of staff sergeant. Throughout his military career he was a steward for military flights and spent time in both England and Germany.&nbsp; During this time, he began a course of higher education through correspondence from Maryland University.After returning to civilian life, Elroy continued his education in Wichita where he received a Bachelor of Science from Wichita State University. During this time, he worked for both Cessna and Boeing Aircraft.Elroy married Bonnie Jean Fahrbach in 1970. He then accepted a position with the Federal Government as a systems analyst in Kansas City. He and Bonnie purchased a home in Overland Park, KS where they lived the rest of their lives. Elroy retired in the mid-1990s.Elroy was preceded in death by his parents, wife Bonnie Hammel, brother Eldon Hammel, sister Doris Lietzan, brother Loren Hammel, stepson Wayne E. Fahrbach, Jr, and stepson Jimmy R. Fahrbach.Elroy will be lovingly remembered by his siblings, Gary (Carol) Hammel, Wichita, Jan Jewell, Trivoli, IL, Vickie McCann, Trivoli, IL and by his stepchildren, Cindy Scheinost, Overland Park, KS, Connie Fahrbach, Andover, KS, Tracy Fahrbach, Bel Aire, KS and Brenda Fahrbach, Durango, CO.Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, May 23, 2022, at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, KS.There will be no visitation.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Clay Center Zoo and may made in care of Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 7th&nbsp;St., Clay Center, KS&nbsp; 67432.

Elroy Hammel

Danny Lee Kirkpatrick, age 49, was born November 30, 1972 in El Dorado, KS. He passed away unexpectedly at home on May 7, 2022 in Chapman, KS. Dan was the son of Willis and Betty (Kimball) Kirkpatrick. His early years were spent in Whitewater, KS where he had fond memories of small town life. His family moved to Scott City, KS when Dan was a sophomore.

This was a difficult move for him, but he made lifelong friends, was part of 3 state championship football teams, and fell in love with his future wife before he graduated from Scott Community High School with the class of 1991. Dan continued his education at Bethany College while also playing basketball and baseball, graduating in 1995. He later obtained his masters in Educational Psychology from Kansas State University in 2007. Dan was a true “helper” whose mission in life was to spread kindness and encouragement to everyone he met. He was blessed with a career that allowed him to do this, working as the counselor for Manhattan Area Technical College for many years before moving on to a position at Junction City High School in 2019. Most recently, he was the counselor for Chapman Elementary School, while also coaching middle school basketball. For many years, he taught Sunday school and bible quizzing at his beloved church, JCNaz. Dan loved sports of all kinds, playing multiple sports in his younger years, always cheering on his favorite teams, and coaching his kids in local youth leagues as often as possible. He was a comedian always, and could make almost anyone laugh. He loved a great bass line, cooking his famous chili and Dan-a-ritos, having the greenest grass on the block, American history, and reading five books at one time. Most importantly, he had a deep and abiding faith and was devoted to his family and his Savior above all. On July 25, 1998 he was united in marriage to Jennifer Ann Gruver, in Scott City, KS. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his loving daughters McKenna (20), Maya (17), Adelynn (14), his son Sawyer (10), all of the home; his parents Willis and Betty Kirkpatrick of Peabody, KS; brother Darren Kirkpatrick and wife Missy of El Dorado, KS; sister Leanna Wohlgemuth and husband Kevin of Phoenix, AZ; along with 9 nephews and 5 nieces. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Junction City Church of the Nazarene in Junction City, KS with Pastor Mark Hatcher. Family will receive friends at the church after the service. Memorial contributions will be used for the benefit of his children’s education and for scholarships for local children to attend church camp/mission trips. The may be mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Danny Lee Kirkpatrick, age 49, was born November 30, 1972 in El Dorado, KS. He passed away unexpectedly at home on May 7, 2022 in Chapman, KS. Dan was the son of Willis and Betty (Kimball) Kirkpatrick. His early years were spent in Whitewater, KS where he had fond memories of small town life. His family moved to Scott City, KS when Dan was a sophomore. This was a difficult move for him, but he made lifelong friends, was part of 3 state championship football teams, and fell in love with his future wife before he graduated from Scott Community High School with the class of 1991. Dan continued his education at Bethany College while also playing basketball and baseball, graduating in 1995. He later obtained his masters in Educational Psychology from Kansas State University in 2007. Dan was a true “helper” whose mission in life was to spread kindness and encouragement to everyone he met. He was blessed with a career that allowed him to do this, working as the counselor for Manhattan Area Technical College for many years before moving on to a position at Junction City High School in 2019. Most recently, he was the counselor for Chapman Elementary School, while also coaching middle school basketball. For many years, he taught Sunday school and bible quizzing at his beloved church, JCNaz. Dan loved sports of all kinds, playing multiple sports in his younger years, always cheering on his favorite teams, and coaching his kids in local youth leagues as often as possible. He was a comedian always, and could make almost anyone laugh. He loved a great bass line, cooking his famous chili and Dan-a-ritos, having the greenest grass on the block, American history, and reading five books at one time. Most importantly, he had a deep and abiding faith and was devoted to his family and his Savior above all. On July 25, 1998 he was united in marriage to Jennifer Ann Gruver, in Scott City, KS. She survives of the home. Other survivors include his loving daughters McKenna (20), Maya (17), Adelynn (14), his son Sawyer (10), all of the home; his parents Willis and Betty Kirkpatrick of Peabody, KS; brother Darren Kirkpatrick and wife Missy of El Dorado, KS; sister Leanna Wohlgemuth and husband Kevin of Phoenix, AZ; along with 9 nephews and 5 nieces. Services will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, May 23, 2022 at the Junction City Church of the Nazarene in Junction City, KS with Pastor Mark Hatcher. Family will receive friends at the church after the service. Memorial contributions will be used for the benefit of his children’s education and for scholarships for local children to attend church camp/mission trips. The may be mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Danny Lee Kirkpatrick

Barbara Jean Fiser Ruliffson, 72, of Manhattan, passed away Tuesday, May 10th, with family by her side. Barbara was born in Manhattan on March 26, 1950, a daughter of the late Vivian R (Bamer) and Ladek (Lud) C. Fiser. She was united in marriage to Mark H. Ruliffson on August 20th, 1970, and celebrated 52 years of marriage. Barb was a member of the Manhattan Church of Christ and served faithfully as their administrative assistant for 14 years. Prior to that, Barb was an accomplished 1st-grade school teacher, at Roosevelt Elementary School in Hays, Kansas. Barbara especially enjoyed spending time with her six grandchildren, gardening, traveling with Mark, and walking her two labrador retrievers, Bailey and Aspen. Visitation will be held at the Manhattan Church of Christ, 2510 Dickens Ave. on Sunday, May 15, 2022, between the hours of 5:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will also be at the Manhattan Church of Christ, Monday, May 16, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with a visitation starting at 9:00 a.m. until service time. Barbara is survived by her husband Mark of Manhattan, daughter; Tammy Robinson, of Overland Park, Kansas; and her son Tad (Rebecca) Ruliffson, of Manhattan, Kansas, six grandchildren; Nathan, Noah, and Natalie Meyer, along with Ella, Emery, and Everett Ruliffson. Barbara is also survived by her brother David (Kay) Fiser of Manhattan, Kansas; four sisters, Ruth (Mike) Booth, of Olathe, Kansas; Sara (Jerry) Duncan, of Bettendorf, Iowa; Martha (Richard) Seaton, of Manhattan, Kansas; and Karen (Robert) Turner, of Marietta, Georgia; Barb was preceded in death by her parents and sister Carol (John) Cannon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Kansas State University Foundation Johnson Cancer Research Center or the Manhattan Church of Christ Interment at the Sunrise Cemetery Manhattan, KS. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Barbara Jean Fiser Ruliffson, 72, of Manhattan, passed away Tuesday, May 10th, with family by her side. Barbara was born in Manhattan on March 26, 1950, a daughter of the late Vivian R (Bamer) and Ladek (Lud) C. Fiser. She was united in marriage to Mark H. Ruliffson on August 20th, 1970, and celebrated 52 years of marriage. Barb was a member of the Manhattan Church of Christ and served faithfully as their administrative assistant for 14 years. Prior to that, Barb was an accomplished 1st-grade school teacher, at Roosevelt Elementary School in Hays, Kansas. Barbara especially enjoyed spending time with her six grandchildren, gardening, traveling with Mark, and walking her two labrador retrievers, Bailey and Aspen. Visitation will be held at the Manhattan Church of Christ, 2510 Dickens Ave. on Sunday, May 15, 2022, between the hours of 5:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral services will also be at the Manhattan Church of Christ, Monday, May 16, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with a visitation starting at 9:00 a.m. until service time. Barbara is survived by her husband Mark of Manhattan, daughter; Tammy Robinson, of Overland Park, Kansas; and her son Tad (Rebecca) Ruliffson, of Manhattan, Kansas, six grandchildren; Nathan, Noah, and Natalie Meyer, along with Ella, Emery, and Everett Ruliffson. Barbara is also survived by her brother David (Kay) Fiser of Manhattan, Kansas; four sisters, Ruth (Mike) Booth, of Olathe, Kansas; Sara (Jerry) Duncan, of Bettendorf, Iowa; Martha (Richard) Seaton, of Manhattan, Kansas; and Karen (Robert) Turner, of Marietta, Georgia; Barb was preceded in death by her parents and sister Carol (John) Cannon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Kansas State University Foundation Johnson Cancer Research Center or the Manhattan Church of Christ Interment at the Sunrise Cemetery Manhattan, KS. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Barbara Jean Fiser Ruliffson

John Harlan Minsch, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Golden, Colorado on April 3, 2022, with family by his side. He was born August 5, 1937, to Harlan H. and Thelma (Knipp) Minsch. John grew up in and around Westmoreland, Kansas, was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. He graduated from Westmoreland High School with the class of 1955 and attended Kansas State University earning a Bachelor of Science in Geology in 1960. John met his wife Supatra Tha Chieng Thong in Bangkok, Thailand. They married in 1967 and lived in Honolulu, Hawaii, then moving to Tucson, Arizona before residing in Golden since 1976.

John began his career as a geophysicist with the Department of Commerce, Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1961. He was part of the installation team, installing the many seismic stations throughout the world. John spent some years at the Honolulu Observatory as part of the launching the Tsunami Warning System. He later transferred to the Tucson Observatory Seismic and Geomagnetic Group, where he served as Chief of the Observatory until moving to the USGS National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) in Golden, Colorado in 1976 as the Lead Seismic Analyst. He worked for 44 years with the U.S. Department of Interior U.S. Geological Survey before retiring in 2004.

John was an avid golfer and member of Concordia Lutheran Church. He would travel back to Kansas to the family farm where he enjoyed spending time with fellow farmers at harvest. He is survived by his wife, Supatra, daughter, Alisa and her husband Peter Mumola of Norwalk, Connecticut, grandchildren Peter John and Malia. He is also survived by his sister Jean Ann Minsch of Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a great friend to many and a servant of the Lord.

Graveside inurnment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 3, 2022, at St. Luke Lutheran South Cemetery in rural Onaga, Kansas.&nbsp; The family will greet friends on Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.&nbsp; A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;

In lieu of flowers, memorials in John’s memory may be given to your choice:

Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228

St. Luke Lutheran Church, 129 Railroad St, Wheaton, KS 66521

TRU Community Care Hospice, 2594 Trailridge Drive East, Lafayette, CO 80026

John Harlan Minsch, age 84, passed away peacefully at his home in Golden, Colorado on April 3, 2022, with family by his side. He was born August 5, 1937, to Harlan H. and Thelma (Knipp) Minsch. John grew up in and around Westmoreland, Kansas, was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran Church. He graduated from Westmoreland High School with the class of 1955 and attended Kansas State University earning a Bachelor of Science in Geology in 1960. John met his wife Supatra Tha Chieng Thong in Bangkok, Thailand. They married in 1967 and lived in Honolulu, Hawaii, then moving to Tucson, Arizona before residing in Golden since 1976.John began his career as a geophysicist with the Department of Commerce, Coast and Geodetic Survey in 1961. He was part of the installation team, installing the many seismic stations throughout the world. John spent some years at the Honolulu Observatory as part of the launching the Tsunami Warning System. He later transferred to the Tucson Observatory Seismic and Geomagnetic Group, where he served as Chief of the Observatory until moving to the USGS National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) in Golden, Colorado in 1976 as the Lead Seismic Analyst. He worked for 44 years with the U.S. Department of Interior U.S. Geological Survey before retiring in 2004.John was an avid golfer and member of Concordia Lutheran Church. He would travel back to Kansas to the family farm where he enjoyed spending time with fellow farmers at harvest. He is survived by his wife, Supatra, daughter, Alisa and her husband Peter Mumola of Norwalk, Connecticut, grandchildren Peter John and Malia. He is also survived by his sister Jean Ann Minsch of Houston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents. He was a great friend to many and a servant of the Lord.Graveside inurnment will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, June 3, 2022, at St. Luke Lutheran South Cemetery in rural Onaga, Kansas.&nbsp; The family will greet friends on Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.&nbsp; A prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m.&nbsp;In lieu of flowers, memorials in John’s memory may be given to your choice:Concordia Lutheran Church, 13371 W. Alameda Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80228St. Luke Lutheran Church, 129 Railroad St, Wheaton, KS 66521TRU Community Care Hospice, 2594 Trailridge Drive East, Lafayette, CO 80026

John Harlan Minsch

Bernice Gay “Bernie” Waters, 60, of Alma, Kansas, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Alma Manor. She was a long-time member of the community.

Bernice was born on January 25, 1962, in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of Patrick H. and Shirley (Theel) Waters. She graduated from Wabaunsee High School in 1981.

Bernice worked for many years as a cook for the Alma Manor. She also worked a short time for the St. Marys Manor. Bernice was forced to retire in the 1990s due to her health. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Alma. Bernice enjoyed playing cards and was a member of a local card club. She loved to help organize birthday, graduation, or any other type pf party. She loved to tease her nephews and was known for her dry sense of humor. Bernice loved to be a part of lively conversation and often would change sides of a topic just to keep the argument going. Bernice was a avid K-State, Chiefs and Royals fan.

Bernice is survived by her sisters; Audrey Waters, Alma, and Cindy Louk (Dave Kaufholz), St. George, her nephews, Charles Thomas and Richard Louk, her grand-nephew, Dean Louk; her brothers-in-law, Ronald Thomas and Ross Louk; as well as many other relatives and friends.

A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Alma. The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Alma. They suggest memorial contributions to Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses and those may be sent to the funeral home.

Bernice Gay “Bernie” Waters, 60, of Alma, Kansas, died Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the Alma Manor. She was a long-time member of the community.Bernice was born on January 25, 1962, in Mobile, Alabama, the daughter of Patrick H. and Shirley (Theel) Waters. She graduated from Wabaunsee High School in 1981.Bernice worked for many years as a cook for the Alma Manor. She also worked a short time for the St. Marys Manor. Bernice was forced to retire in the 1990s due to her health. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Alma. Bernice enjoyed playing cards and was a member of a local card club. She loved to help organize birthday, graduation, or any other type pf party. She loved to tease her nephews and was known for her dry sense of humor. Bernice loved to be a part of lively conversation and often would change sides of a topic just to keep the argument going. Bernice was a avid K-State, Chiefs and Royals fan.Bernice is survived by her sisters; Audrey Waters, Alma, and Cindy Louk (Dave Kaufholz), St. George, her nephews, Charles Thomas and Richard Louk, her grand-nephew, Dean Louk; her brothers-in-law, Ronald Thomas and Ross Louk; as well as many other relatives and friends.A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, at St. John Lutheran Cemetery in Alma. The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Alma. They suggest memorial contributions to Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses and those may be sent to the funeral home.

Bernice Gay “Bernie” Waters

CW3 Chief Warrant Officer James Brady Cook II, 39, of Wakefield, Kansas, passed away on May 7, 2022, in Savannah, Georgia. Visitation will be held Friday, May 20, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. Cremation will take place. Graveside services with military honors at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. He was born on November 26, 1982, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to James and Lisa Cook. On May 26, 2009, he married Jessica Oquist. James was a CW2 in the United States Army where he flew C-12s as a pilot. Since he passed his promotion boards, the Army is awarding James the rank of CW3 posthumously. He served four deployments overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. His passions were being a father to his two sons, Brady and Ezra, and traveling the world. James is survived by his loving wife, Jessica; sons, Brady and Ezra; parents, James and Lisa Cook; brother, Jason Cook; paternal grandparents, Robert and Karalee Cook; maternal grandmother, Virginia Sinnett.

CW3 Chief Warrant Officer James Brady Cook II, 39, of Wakefield, Kansas, passed away on May 7, 2022, in Savannah, Georgia. Visitation will be held Friday, May 20, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. Cremation will take place. Graveside services with military honors at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery will be held Wednesday, May 25, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. He was born on November 26, 1982, at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, to James and Lisa Cook. On May 26, 2009, he married Jessica Oquist. James was a CW2 in the United States Army where he flew C-12s as a pilot. Since he passed his promotion boards, the Army is awarding James the rank of CW3 posthumously. He served four deployments overseas in Iraq and Afghanistan. His passions were being a father to his two sons, Brady and Ezra, and traveling the world. James is survived by his loving wife, Jessica; sons, Brady and Ezra; parents, James and Lisa Cook; brother, Jason Cook; paternal grandparents, Robert and Karalee Cook; maternal grandmother, Virginia Sinnett.

CW3 Chief Warrant Officer James Brady Cook II

Gerald H. "Jerry" Bielefeld, 95, of Grandview Plaza, KS, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Valley View Senior Life Center. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Timothy McCall officiating. The burial will follow the service at Highland Cemetery. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. Jerry was born June 8, 1926, in Hope, KS, the son of William Bernhardt and Helen (Amick) Bielefeld. Jerry attended the Probasco Grade School in Dickinson County, KS, and graduated from the Dickinson County Community High School with the class of 1943. After high school graduation, he continued to farm on the family farm until he joined the United States Corp of Engineers where worked in the Azore Islands from 1944 until 1945. After returning from the Azores he worked at Camp Phillips in Topeka and Kansas City. In 1953, he became a self employed filling station owner. He owned and operated K-T Service and Plaza Mobil until 1984. He also worked for Mobil Travelers in Junction City where he drove new RV's throughout the United States. Other jobs in the Junction City area included Stockman Co-op, Western Auto and Willhoite Motors until his full retirement in 1996. After his retirement, he worked many years for Johnson Funeral Home taking many road trips, funeral services and visitations. In 1976, he was elected to the City Council at Grandview Plaza, KS. He served on the council for many years having been mayor several times. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Junction City, KS. On August 10, 1949, he married Joyce M. Smith in Enterprise, KS. They were happily married for seventy two years. Survivors include his wife Joyce; one son, Gary Bielefeld and one daughter, Glenda Tullous both of Junction City, KS; one brother, Donald Bielefeld of Junction City, KS; one sister, Mary Sanders of Junction City, KS; three grandchildren, Michelle Tullous, Jennifer Tullous and Christina Bielefeld; one great-granddaughter, Camryn Santory, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, William Dennis Bielefeld. The family would like to give a special thanks to the Valley View Senior Life Staff and to the wonderful Staff of Accord Hospice.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gerald H. "Jerry" Bielefeld, 95, of Grandview Plaza, KS, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Valley View Senior Life Center. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 2022 at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Timothy McCall officiating. The burial will follow the service at Highland Cemetery. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. Jerry was born June 8, 1926, in Hope, KS, the son of William Bernhardt and Helen (Amick) Bielefeld. Jerry attended the Probasco Grade School in Dickinson County, KS, and graduated from the Dickinson County Community High School with the class of 1943. After high school graduation, he continued to farm on the family farm until he joined the United States Corp of Engineers where worked in the Azore Islands from 1944 until 1945. After returning from the Azores he worked at Camp Phillips in Topeka and Kansas City. In 1953, he became a self employed filling station owner. He owned and operated K-T Service and Plaza Mobil until 1984. He also worked for Mobil Travelers in Junction City where he drove new RV's throughout the United States. Other jobs in the Junction City area included Stockman Co-op, Western Auto and Willhoite Motors until his full retirement in 1996. After his retirement, he worked many years for Johnson Funeral Home taking many road trips, funeral services and visitations. In 1976, he was elected to the City Council at Grandview Plaza, KS. He served on the council for many years having been mayor several times. He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Junction City, KS. On August 10, 1949, he married Joyce M. Smith in Enterprise, KS. They were happily married for seventy two years. Survivors include his wife Joyce; one son, Gary Bielefeld and one daughter, Glenda Tullous both of Junction City, KS; one brother, Donald Bielefeld of Junction City, KS; one sister, Mary Sanders of Junction City, KS; three grandchildren, Michelle Tullous, Jennifer Tullous and Christina Bielefeld; one great-granddaughter, Camryn Santory, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, William Dennis Bielefeld. The family would like to give a special thanks to the Valley View Senior Life Staff and to the wonderful Staff of Accord Hospice.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gerald Henry "Jerry" Bielefeld - 1926 - 2022

SFC (RET) Jerry J. Bundy, 89, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Chapman Valley Manor in Chapman, KS. Cremation will take place. No memorial service is planned. His cremated remains will be buried at Milford Cemetery. Jerry was born March 8, 1933, at Fort Riley, KS, the son of James J. and Rachel (Dalquest) Bundy. Jerry graduated from Junction City High School and entered the United States Army. He served a total of thirty four years in the United States Army and the Kansas National Guard. Upon retiring as a Sergeant First Class he attended Emporia State University and received a Masters Degree in Education and Counseling. He is survived by one sister, Betsey L. Printy of Junction City, KS; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Jimmy J. Bundy and Carl D. Bundy; two sisters, Helen L. Bundy and Mary Ann Grant.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SFC (RET) Jerry J. Bundy, 89, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Chapman Valley Manor in Chapman, KS. Cremation will take place. No memorial service is planned. His cremated remains will be buried at Milford Cemetery. Jerry was born March 8, 1933, at Fort Riley, KS, the son of James J. and Rachel (Dalquest) Bundy. Jerry graduated from Junction City High School and entered the United States Army. He served a total of thirty four years in the United States Army and the Kansas National Guard. Upon retiring as a Sergeant First Class he attended Emporia State University and received a Masters Degree in Education and Counseling. He is survived by one sister, Betsey L. Printy of Junction City, KS; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Jimmy J. Bundy and Carl D. Bundy; two sisters, Helen L. Bundy and Mary Ann Grant.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SFC (RET) Jerry J. Bundy

Gisela Maria Marchesi, 93, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Fort Riley Main Post Cemetery. A visitation will be held Monday, May 23, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. For those attending the graveside service, please meet at Johnson Funeral Home by 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday to follow the funeral procession to the cemetery. Gisela was born July 17, 1928, in Pistau, Czech Republic the daughter of Josef and Maria (Schweinitzer) Egerer. Gisela was baptized as a Roman Catholic July 22, 1928 at the Pistau Parish Church. She married August Fred Marchesi on July 15, 1952. He passed away in 1982. Survivors include one son Randolph A. Marchesi and his wife Valerie of Junction City, KS; one daughter, Doris Rosa Marie Galvan and her husband John of Junction City, KS; four grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, Oswald Egerer; one sister, Berta Ehberger. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband August and one son, Jim L. Marchesi who passed away January 24, 2011.

Gisela Maria Marchesi, 93, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2022 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. A graveside service will be held 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, 2022 at Fort Riley Main Post Cemetery. A visitation will be held Monday, May 23, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home. For those attending the graveside service, please meet at Johnson Funeral Home by 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday to follow the funeral procession to the cemetery. Gisela was born July 17, 1928, in Pistau, Czech Republic the daughter of Josef and Maria (Schweinitzer) Egerer. Gisela was baptized as a Roman Catholic July 22, 1928 at the Pistau Parish Church. She married August Fred Marchesi on July 15, 1952. He passed away in 1982. Survivors include one son Randolph A. Marchesi and his wife Valerie of Junction City, KS; one daughter, Doris Rosa Marie Galvan and her husband John of Junction City, KS; four grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren; one brother, Oswald Egerer; one sister, Berta Ehberger. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband August and one son, Jim L. Marchesi who passed away January 24, 2011.

Gisela Maria Marchesi

Yoshie K. Bohannon, 92, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Stormont-Vail Healthcare in Topeka, KS. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the visitation. The cremated remains will be buried at a later date at Ft. Riley Main Post Cemetery. Yoshie was born September 6, 1929 in Tokyo, Japan the daughter of Bunjiro and Hisa (Enagaki) Kaneko. She married David Bohannon January 21, 1953 in Tokyo. He passed away February 6, 1997 and was buried at Fort Riley Main Post Cemetery. Yoshie worked in the hospitality industry for many years in Junction City, KS. She enjoyed bowling, knitting, crochet and gardening. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Moreilhon of Orlando, FL, Susan Dickman of Topeka, KS and Barbara Parvin of Junction City, KS; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband David and one brother.

Yoshie K. Bohannon, 92, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Stormont-Vail Healthcare in Topeka, KS. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the visitation. The cremated remains will be buried at a later date at Ft. Riley Main Post Cemetery. Yoshie was born September 6, 1929 in Tokyo, Japan the daughter of Bunjiro and Hisa (Enagaki) Kaneko. She married David Bohannon January 21, 1953 in Tokyo. He passed away February 6, 1997 and was buried at Fort Riley Main Post Cemetery. Yoshie worked in the hospitality industry for many years in Junction City, KS. She enjoyed bowling, knitting, crochet and gardening. Survivors include three daughters, Patricia Moreilhon of Orlando, FL, Susan Dickman of Topeka, KS and Barbara Parvin of Junction City, KS; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband David and one brother.

Yoshie K. Bohannon

Doris M. “Dody” Dice, age 68, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Doddie was born on December 6, 1953, at Tonganoxie, to Lloyd H. and Meriem W. (Hershey) Zimmerman.&nbsp; She graduated from Perry High School in 1970.&nbsp; On February 15, 1974, she married Eugene S. Dice in Topkea, they later divorced.

Dody was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church in Marysville, she enjoyed crafting, sewing and shopping.&nbsp; She also loved the outdoors.

Survivors include her five children: Shawn Dice of Onaga, Skywind Dice of Seneca, Daniel Dice of Baileyville, Candace Dice of Soldier and Tiffany Dice-Cooney of Topeka, twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Preceding&nbsp;her&nbsp;in death were her parents.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to Christie-Anderes Funeral Home to help with expenses&nbsp;and may be sent in care of Christie-Anderes Funeral Home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.

Doris M. “Dody” Dice, age 68, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Saturday, May 14, 2022, at Bryan Medical Center East in Lincoln, Nebraska.Doddie was born on December 6, 1953, at Tonganoxie, to Lloyd H. and Meriem W. (Hershey) Zimmerman.&nbsp; She graduated from Perry High School in 1970.&nbsp; On February 15, 1974, she married Eugene S. Dice in Topkea, they later divorced.Dody was a member of Memorial Presbyterian Church in Marysville, she enjoyed crafting, sewing and shopping.&nbsp; She also loved the outdoors.Survivors include her five children: Shawn Dice of Onaga, Skywind Dice of Seneca, Daniel Dice of Baileyville, Candace Dice of Soldier and Tiffany Dice-Cooney of Topeka, twelve grandchildren and three great grandchildren.Preceding&nbsp;her&nbsp;in death were her parents.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Christie-Anderes Funeral Home to help with expenses&nbsp;and may be sent in care of Christie-Anderes Funeral Home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.

Doris M. “Dody” Dice

David Wayne Herrs, 70 died May 11, 2022 in Salina, KS.&nbsp; He was born on October 15, 1951 in Norton, KS the son of Wilbert and Zula (Neff ) Herrs.&nbsp; David was raised by George and Clara Von Lehe on their farm near Palmer, KS. After graduating from High School, David served in the US Marines from 1969 to 1977.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the Vietnam war. On December 7, 1974, David married Amelita (Amee) Villones.&nbsp; After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marines, they moved to Clay Center, KS and eventually bought their family farm near Green, KS.&nbsp; Along with farming, David operated the road maintainer for Goshen and Kimeo townships at different times.&nbsp; Mostly, he enjoyed being on the farm and tinkering with all kinds of machinery while listening to a variety of music, which led to him starting a DJ business for local weddings and events where he was also known as “Griz”.&nbsp; David was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 17 at Greenwood Cemetery

Visitation: 4-7 .m., Monday, May 16, 2022, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp; Semper Fi &amp; America's Fund c/o the funeral home

David Wayne Herrs, 70 died May 11, 2022 in Salina, KS.&nbsp; He was born on October 15, 1951 in Norton, KS the son of Wilbert and Zula (Neff ) Herrs.&nbsp; David was raised by George and Clara Von Lehe on their farm near Palmer, KS. After graduating from High School, David served in the US Marines from 1969 to 1977.&nbsp; He was a veteran of the Vietnam war. On December 7, 1974, David married Amelita (Amee) Villones.&nbsp; After receiving an honorable discharge from the Marines, they moved to Clay Center, KS and eventually bought their family farm near Green, KS.&nbsp; Along with farming, David operated the road maintainer for Goshen and Kimeo townships at different times.&nbsp; Mostly, he enjoyed being on the farm and tinkering with all kinds of machinery while listening to a variety of music, which led to him starting a DJ business for local weddings and events where he was also known as “Griz”.&nbsp; David was preceded in death by his parents.Survivors:Wife: Amee Herrs of Green, KSDaughter: Diana Herrs of Green, KSSon: A.J. Herrs of Houston, TX2 Grandchildren: J.W. and Oliver HerrsGraveside services: 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 17 at Greenwood CemeteryVisitation: 4-7 .m., Monday, May 16, 2022, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp; Semper Fi &amp; America's Fund c/o the funeral home

David Wayne Herrs

Dennis L. Roberts, 74 passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Memorial Hospital in Abilene. He was born September 3, 1947 in McCloud, California the son of Davis L. and Marion A. (Cleaver) Roberts. Dennis grew up in Northern California and attended local schools. In December 1966, Dennis married Alta, and later went on to have three children. The later divorced. In December 1989, he married Renee in Reno, NV. Dennis always enjoyed learning something new. He also enjoyed reading, and a working a good crossword puzzle. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, and his wife Renee. He is survived by his two children as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family has selected cremation and there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Enterprise Seventh-Day Adventist Church and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dennis L. Roberts, 74 passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Memorial Hospital in Abilene. He was born September 3, 1947 in McCloud, California the son of Davis L. and Marion A. (Cleaver) Roberts. Dennis grew up in Northern California and attended local schools. In December 1966, Dennis married Alta, and later went on to have three children. The later divorced. In December 1989, he married Renee in Reno, NV. Dennis always enjoyed learning something new. He also enjoyed reading, and a working a good crossword puzzle. Dennis was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, and his wife Renee. He is survived by his two children as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The family has selected cremation and there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made to the Enterprise Seventh-Day Adventist Church and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dennis L. Roberts

Edna Mae Dyck was born October 28, 1920, at the family farm in rural Tampa, Ks, the daughter of Daniel C. and Mollie (Jantz) Wedel. She attended Bell Top School for her elementary education. During high school years, she attended Tampa High School for 1 year and the rest of her high school years at Hillsboro High School, staying with several other ladies in a boarding house. She only came home for weekends. At a young age, Edna realized that she was a sinner in need of a savior and accepted the Lord Jesus as her Lord and Savior. While going to school in Hillsboro, she met a young man by the name of Menno Dyck and they dated a few times. He then went to California to work in his uncles body and fender shop. Edna and Menno corresponded for 2 years and when he returned they resumed their relationship. On April 2, 1941, they were married at the Elm Spring Bible Hall. They were blessed with 61 years of marraige together before Menno's passing. Edna had many talents that she was able to devote to after the children were raised and gone from home. She took art classes and writing courses. Both of these things were something she had wanted to do from childhood on. She wrote devotionals for a daily calendar for many years. She was able to write these devotionals through 2020. She also had a book of poems published , "Where the Wheat Waves." She would write a poem nearly every year for most of the holidays and for the season of the year. We could always count on a poem to be coming from her for Christmas, Easter, etc. Fall was her very favorite time of the year and she took great delight in writing about the beauty of that season. She entered a lot of her paintings at the local Dickinson County Fair and often received great ratings. She also enjoyed baking whole wheat bread to take to the fair and we discovered that she was really quite competitive! Another hobby of hers was making heart shaped crocheted rugs and embroidering T-towels. She had made over 100 rugs. Her joy was to give them away to family and friends. Another joy of her life was the Custom Harvesting business. She drove the pickup pulling the camper and then did the cooking and whatever else needed to be done. She was able to do this for 29 years. She often mentioned how she missed going on harvest, after Dad was no longer able to go. Moms relationship with the Lord was most important to her. She was involved in bible studies and also couples bible studies when Dad was living. She also thoroughly enjoyed Christian Womens Club and was a faithful attender as long as her health allowed. Her greatest desire was for all of her children, grandchildren , great grandchildren and great great grandchildren to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. The prayer of her life was Psalm 51:10, Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Also a verse that was very special to her during difficult times was Matthew 12:20, A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench. Preceding her in death were her husband, parents, sister and infant daughter, Constance Rita.She is survived by her children, Stuart and wife Jeanne, Feryl Jantz and husband Allen, Lane and wife Linda, Toni Potterf and husband Dan, grandchildren Christy Krentz, Jennifer Dyck, Scott Dyck, Tara Goering, Brooke Russell, Justin Dyck, Stacy Baker, Kristin Potterf ,great grandchildren Andrew Krentz, Caleb Krentz, Courtney Krentz, Grace Krentz, Emma Krentz, Luke Krentz, Valerie Klassen, Vance Klassen, Jared Dyck, Kelli Dyck, step great granddaughter Sophia Jantz, great great grandchildren Daisy Krentz, Ava Krentz and another on the way. The family expresses their heartfelt thanks for the loving support offered them at this time. They accept this as an expression of God's loving care for them. Memorial are suggested to Gideons International and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Edna Mae Dyck was born October 28, 1920, at the family farm in rural Tampa, Ks, the daughter of Daniel C. and Mollie (Jantz) Wedel. She attended Bell Top School for her elementary education. During high school years, she attended Tampa High School for 1 year and the rest of her high school years at Hillsboro High School, staying with several other ladies in a boarding house. She only came home for weekends. At a young age, Edna realized that she was a sinner in need of a savior and accepted the Lord Jesus as her Lord and Savior. While going to school in Hillsboro, she met a young man by the name of Menno Dyck and they dated a few times. He then went to California to work in his uncles body and fender shop. Edna and Menno corresponded for 2 years and when he returned they resumed their relationship. On April 2, 1941, they were married at the Elm Spring Bible Hall. They were blessed with 61 years of marraige together before Menno's passing. Edna had many talents that she was able to devote to after the children were raised and gone from home. She took art classes and writing courses. Both of these things were something she had wanted to do from childhood on. She wrote devotionals for a daily calendar for many years. She was able to write these devotionals through 2020. She also had a book of poems published , "Where the Wheat Waves." She would write a poem nearly every year for most of the holidays and for the season of the year. We could always count on a poem to be coming from her for Christmas, Easter, etc. Fall was her very favorite time of the year and she took great delight in writing about the beauty of that season. She entered a lot of her paintings at the local Dickinson County Fair and often received great ratings. She also enjoyed baking whole wheat bread to take to the fair and we discovered that she was really quite competitive! Another hobby of hers was making heart shaped crocheted rugs and embroidering T-towels. She had made over 100 rugs. Her joy was to give them away to family and friends. Another joy of her life was the Custom Harvesting business. She drove the pickup pulling the camper and then did the cooking and whatever else needed to be done. She was able to do this for 29 years. She often mentioned how she missed going on harvest, after Dad was no longer able to go. Moms relationship with the Lord was most important to her. She was involved in bible studies and also couples bible studies when Dad was living. She also thoroughly enjoyed Christian Womens Club and was a faithful attender as long as her health allowed. Her greatest desire was for all of her children, grandchildren , great grandchildren and great great grandchildren to know Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. The prayer of her life was Psalm 51:10, Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me. Also a verse that was very special to her during difficult times was Matthew 12:20, A bruised reed He will not break, and smoking flax He will not quench. Preceding her in death were her husband, parents, sister and infant daughter, Constance Rita.She is survived by her children, Stuart and wife Jeanne, Feryl Jantz and husband Allen, Lane and wife Linda, Toni Potterf and husband Dan, grandchildren Christy Krentz, Jennifer Dyck, Scott Dyck, Tara Goering, Brooke Russell, Justin Dyck, Stacy Baker, Kristin Potterf ,great grandchildren Andrew Krentz, Caleb Krentz, Courtney Krentz, Grace Krentz, Emma Krentz, Luke Krentz, Valerie Klassen, Vance Klassen, Jared Dyck, Kelli Dyck, step great granddaughter Sophia Jantz, great great grandchildren Daisy Krentz, Ava Krentz and another on the way. The family expresses their heartfelt thanks for the loving support offered them at this time. They accept this as an expression of God's loving care for them. Memorial are suggested to Gideons International and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul>
 <li>Visitation - Monday, May 16th, 2022 6:00pm - 8:00pm, Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 N 3rd, Abilene, KS 67410</li><li>Service - Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 10:00 a.m., Hillsboro Mennonite Brethren Church Cemtery, 400 S Jefferson Street, Hillsboro, Kansas 6706</li><li>Officiant - Pastor Mark Stanger</li>
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Edna Mae Dyck

Vida Mae Gieber, age 92 of Manhattan, died May 9, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. She was born on December 13, 1929, in Pilot Grove, MO, the daughter of Harry F. and Iva (Prather) Fagan, and had been a Manhattan resident since 1947. Vida graduated from Manhattan High School in 1948 and attended Manhattan Area Vo-Tech in 1971. Vida was married to Anthony Leo “Tony” Gieber on June 26, 1950, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Tony preceded her in death on July 21, 2012. She was the office manager/receptionist for Doctors Janasek &amp; Oberhelman Optometrist for many years. Vida was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and volunteered as a Minister of Hospitality. She enjoyed sewing and was very devoted to her family and loved spoiling the grandchildren. Survivors include her four children: Toni Murphy and her husband Emerson Burns of St. George, KS, Jeanette Gould and her husband Jeff of Manhattan, Brian Gieber and his fiancé Leona Staab of St., George, and Milly Gieber Vazquez of San Antonio, TX; ten grandchildren: Dale, Toni Lea, Becky, Greg, Rachel, Clayton, Kylie, Lola, Luke and Elle; 13 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Vida was also preceded in death by two sons: Gregory and Douglas; and two sisters: Joy Zentz and Delores Bingham. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 18th, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church with Father Ryan McCandless as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Ogden. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p .m. Tuesday, May 17th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. A Parish Vigil will be held at 7:00 p .m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel.

Memorial contributions may made to Seven Dolors Food Pantry. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Vida Mae Gieber, age 92 of Manhattan, died May 9, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. She was born on December 13, 1929, in Pilot Grove, MO, the daughter of Harry F. and Iva (Prather) Fagan, and had been a Manhattan resident since 1947. Vida graduated from Manhattan High School in 1948 and attended Manhattan Area Vo-Tech in 1971. Vida was married to Anthony Leo “Tony” Gieber on June 26, 1950, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Tony preceded her in death on July 21, 2012. She was the office manager/receptionist for Doctors Janasek &amp; Oberhelman Optometrist for many years. Vida was a member of Seven Dolors Catholic Church and volunteered as a Minister of Hospitality. She enjoyed sewing and was very devoted to her family and loved spoiling the grandchildren. Survivors include her four children: Toni Murphy and her husband Emerson Burns of St. George, KS, Jeanette Gould and her husband Jeff of Manhattan, Brian Gieber and his fiancé Leona Staab of St., George, and Milly Gieber Vazquez of San Antonio, TX; ten grandchildren: Dale, Toni Lea, Becky, Greg, Rachel, Clayton, Kylie, Lola, Luke and Elle; 13 great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. Vida was also preceded in death by two sons: Gregory and Douglas; and two sisters: Joy Zentz and Delores Bingham. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 18th, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church with Father Ryan McCandless as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Ogden. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 p .m. Tuesday, May 17th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. A Parish Vigil will be held at 7:00 p .m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel. Memorial contributions may made to Seven Dolors Food Pantry. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

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