Joann Stone, 76, of Junction City, KS, formerly Council Grove, KS, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. No memorial service is planned. Joann was born December 7, 1945, in Scotts Bluff, NE the daughter of Arthur and Ethel (Deeder) Thurman. Joann grew up in Scotts Bluff, NE and moved to Colorado where she met and married her husband Tom on January 26, 1965. Joann and Tom later moved to Commerce City, CO before they moved to Kansas. Joann worked over thirty years for Rex Materials in Council Grove. Joann and Tom enjoyed many years bowling in Council Grove. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family was her life. She spent many hours attending many sporting events cheering on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her husband Tom of the home in Junction City, KS; two daughters, Lisa Kay Stone of Junction City, KS and DeeDee Kay Graber of Warsaw, MO; five grandchildren, James Lewis, Mandy Kaufman, Samantha Davis, Tabatha Davis and Slade Davis; five great-grandchildren, Raymond Kaufman, Oakley Jolliff, Paxton Kaufman, Knox Wulf and Hannah Sanchez; their beloved dog Kevin; one brother, Ed Thurman of Sequim, WA. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers and three sisters.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joann Stone, 76, of Junction City, KS, formerly Council Grove, KS, passed away on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. No memorial service is planned. Joann was born December 7, 1945, in Scotts Bluff, NE the daughter of Arthur and Ethel (Deeder) Thurman. Joann grew up in Scotts Bluff, NE and moved to Colorado where she met and married her husband Tom on January 26, 1965. Joann and Tom later moved to Commerce City, CO before they moved to Kansas. Joann worked over thirty years for Rex Materials in Council Grove. Joann and Tom enjoyed many years bowling in Council Grove. She enjoyed her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Family was her life. She spent many hours attending many sporting events cheering on her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her husband Tom of the home in Junction City, KS; two daughters, Lisa Kay Stone of Junction City, KS and DeeDee Kay Graber of Warsaw, MO; five grandchildren, James Lewis, Mandy Kaufman, Samantha Davis, Tabatha Davis and Slade Davis; five great-grandchildren, Raymond Kaufman, Oakley Jolliff, Paxton Kaufman, Knox Wulf and Hannah Sanchez; their beloved dog Kevin; one brother, Ed Thurman of Sequim, WA. She was preceded in death by her parents; four brothers and three sisters.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joann Stone

A full obituary will appear at a later date in care of Johnson Cremations, Funerals and Receptions.

A full obituary will appear at a later date in care of Johnson Cremations, Funerals and Receptions.

Judith "Judy" Houston - 1948 - 2022

Shawn Michael Athon, age 54, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.

He was born on March 3, 1967 in Topeka, the son of Daniel Edgar and Rebecca Jean (Scheibe) Athon.

He married Angela Chapman and they had two children together, Matthew and Morgan.  They later divorced.

On April 23, 2011, he married Joey (Davidson) Bishop.  She survives of Manhattan.

Shawn was a production assistant for the Goodyear Tire Company in Topeka and a member of United Steelworkers Local 307. Shawn enjoyed a variety of sports and was a true outdoorsman. In his spare time, you could find Shawn hunting, fishing, biking, and most recently he took his love of the outdoors underwater and became certified as an Open Water Diver while on a deep-sea fishing trip to Mexico.  

He was a devoted fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, and the KU Jayhawks, although he had near-perfect attendance with Joey cheering on the KSU Wildcats football team! He was the biggest fan when it came to his children’s activities and athletics, never missing a game, tournament, or event.  Shawn developed a passion for grilling and loved sharing the fruits of his labor with family and friends.  He was a kind-hearted person who enjoyed spending time and engaging in conversation with others.

Since meeting Joey, Shawn inherited a passion for travel, accompanying her on trips to Playa del Carmen (Mexico), Ireland, Canada, Hawaii (where he learned to surf), and a number of iconic destinations throughout the U.S. 

He is survived by his wife, Joey Athon of Manhattan; his mother, Rebecca Athon of Topeka; four children, Matthew Athon and fiancé Courtney Isham of Shawnee, Morgan Waterman and husband Eric of Topeka, Madison Bishop of Manhattan, and McKenzi Bishop of Manhattan; one brother, Craig Athon of Topeka; one sister, Lisa Athon of Brentwood, Tennessee, and three grandchildren, Kaelynn, Kylie and Atticus.

He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Athon.

The family will receive visitors beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 4th at Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS with a funeral service immediately following at 11 a.m. Masks are required and social distancing is strongly encouraged.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks.  Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Shawn Michael Athon, age 54, passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.He was born on March 3, 1967 in Topeka, the son of Daniel Edgar and Rebecca Jean (Scheibe) Athon.He married Angela Chapman and they had two children together, Matthew and Morgan. They later divorced.On April 23, 2011, he married Joey (Davidson) Bishop. She survives of Manhattan.Shawn was a production assistant for the Goodyear Tire Company in Topeka and a member of United Steelworkers Local 307. Shawn enjoyed a variety of sports and was a true outdoorsman. In his spare time, you could find Shawn hunting, fishing, biking, and most recently he took his love of the outdoors underwater and became certified as an Open Water Diver while on a deep-sea fishing trip to Mexico. He was a devoted fan of the Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, and the KU Jayhawks, although he had near-perfect attendance with Joey cheering on the KSU Wildcats football team! He was the biggest fan when it came to his children’s activities and athletics, never missing a game, tournament, or event. Shawn developed a passion for grilling and loved sharing the fruits of his labor with family and friends. He was a kind-hearted person who enjoyed spending time and engaging in conversation with others.Since meeting Joey, Shawn inherited a passion for travel, accompanying her on trips to Playa del Carmen (Mexico), Ireland, Canada, Hawaii (where he learned to surf), and a number of iconic destinations throughout the U.S. He is survived by his wife, Joey Athon of Manhattan; his mother, Rebecca Athon of Topeka; four children, Matthew Athon and fiancé Courtney Isham of Shawnee, Morgan Waterman and husband Eric of Topeka, Madison Bishop of Manhattan, and McKenzi Bishop of Manhattan; one brother, Craig Athon of Topeka; one sister, Lisa Athon of Brentwood, Tennessee, and three grandchildren, Kaelynn, Kylie and Atticus.He was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Athon.The family will receive visitors beginning at 10 a.m. on Friday, February 4th at Northland Christian Church, 3102 NW Topeka Blvd., Topeka, KS with a funeral service immediately following at 11 a.m. Masks are required and social distancing is strongly encouraged.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established with the Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Shawn Michael Athon

Jon Howard Allen, age 77 of Leonardville, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska.

He was born on March 20, 1944 in Manhattan, the son of Archie L. and Regina Margaret (Foveaux) Allen.  Following high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in California.

On September 16, 1972 in Santee, California, he married Alice Clara Anna Clayton.  She preceded him in death in 2017.

Jon worked in the custodial department at Riley County High School for many years, retiring in 2017.  Early in his working career he was a fireman for the Manhattan Fire Department.  He enjoyed woodworking, furniture making, small construction and renovation projects, working on cars, and fishing.  Most of all, Jon loved his family.  He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother.

He is survived by his children, John Graham and wife Stacy of Stockton, Missouri, Jayme Thomas of Riley, Jim Graham and wife Kathy of Leonardville, Charlie Allen of Manhattan, Dan Allen and wife Sue of Leonardville, Tina Flores and husband Chepe of Leonardville, Shane Allen and wife Loree of Leonardville and Kenny Foster of Leonardville; his sisters, Patty Jensen of Manhattan and Darlene Allen of Topeka; his grandchildren, Ashley Graham, Amber Kuntzsch, Emily Graham, Randi Graham, Ryan Allen, Marco Flores, Shyanna Flores, Jim Graham, Jonathon Graham, Patience Tichener, Sarah “Sissy” Peterson, Cassi Flores, Wes March, Hannah March, Adele March, Rachel Allen, Nic Allen and Sammy Allen and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Brenda Allen Morgan and five siblings, Charles “Jim” Allen, Evelyn “Sis” Keller, Ray “Boots” Allen, Edward “Nug” Allen and Mary “Betty” Wood.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 31, 2022 at the Alert Covenant Church with Pastor Dwight Diller officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Leonardville City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Jon Allen Memorial Fund and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home

Jon Howard Allen, age 77 of Leonardville, passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at CHI Health Good Samaritan in Kearney, Nebraska.He was born on March 20, 1944 in Manhattan, the son of Archie L. and Regina Margaret (Foveaux) Allen. Following high school, he joined the U.S. Navy and was stationed in California.On September 16, 1972 in Santee, California, he married Alice Clara Anna Clayton. She preceded him in death in 2017.Jon worked in the custodial department at Riley County High School for many years, retiring in 2017. Early in his working career he was a fireman for the Manhattan Fire Department. He enjoyed woodworking, furniture making, small construction and renovation projects, working on cars, and fishing. Most of all, Jon loved his family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and brother.He is survived by his children, John Graham and wife Stacy of Stockton, Missouri, Jayme Thomas of Riley, Jim Graham and wife Kathy of Leonardville, Charlie Allen of Manhattan, Dan Allen and wife Sue of Leonardville, Tina Flores and husband Chepe of Leonardville, Shane Allen and wife Loree of Leonardville and Kenny Foster of Leonardville; his sisters, Patty Jensen of Manhattan and Darlene Allen of Topeka; his grandchildren, Ashley Graham, Amber Kuntzsch, Emily Graham, Randi Graham, Ryan Allen, Marco Flores, Shyanna Flores, Jim Graham, Jonathon Graham, Patience Tichener, Sarah “Sissy” Peterson, Cassi Flores, Wes March, Hannah March, Adele March, Rachel Allen, Nic Allen and Sammy Allen and several great grandchildren, nieces and nephews.In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Brenda Allen Morgan and five siblings, Charles “Jim” Allen, Evelyn “Sis” Keller, Ray “Boots” Allen, Edward “Nug” Allen and Mary “Betty” Wood.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 31, 2022 at the Alert Covenant Church with Pastor Dwight Diller officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Leonardville City Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Jon Allen Memorial Fund and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home

Jon Howard Allen

Judith Francis Cattell, a resident at Meadowlark Hills, passed away Thursday January 20, 2022, at the Good Shepard Hospice House surrounded by her family’s love, with her son and daughter holding her hands. Judith (nee Judith Francis Boland) was born in Melrose, Massachusetts, on August 6, 1928. She graduated from Smith College in 1950, with a degree in anthropology. She married Richard Brenneman Cattell on Sept. 7, 1951 in Duxbury, Massachusetts. She was a loving mother, mother-in-law, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted friend. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. As one of her friends said, “She epitomized the best in aging to me - - to keep your mind and body active and engaged.” Judy enjoyed the outdoors, nurtured by her mother and many years of canoeing and camping. Her junior year of college was spent in New Mexico as an anthropology major learning about the Navajo and their symbiotic relationship to the arid southwestern environment. During Christmas break, she and a fellow student traveled to visit Mexico - almost unheard of for two young women alone at that time. She continued her outdoor adventures with Dick, backpacking in almost every wilderness area in Colorado, much of Wyoming, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, and Hawaii. They rafted down the Colorado River, through Glen Canyon, before Glen Canyon dam was constructed; rafted the Green River from Green River, Utah to the confluence with the Colorado River; and floated the Danube from its source, to the Black sea in their rubber raft before the Berlin Wall came down. They bicycled through China on one of the first trips where Americans were allowed, trekked in the mountains of Nepal, and to Machu Pichu. Judy also embraced Dick’s love of sailing through bareboat charters in the Bahamas’, Virgin Islands and Grenadines. Some of her favorite times were watching birds and wildlife during quiet and peaceful sails in their own boat on Lake Mead in the desert southwest, and Lake Granby in the Colorado mountains. Judy had a remarkable talent for seeking out and forming connections with people of all ages and backgrounds. Mount Vernon, in the foothills west of Golden, Colorado, was home to Judy and Dick for over 50 years, where they made lifelong friendships and she touched the lives of many people of all ages. Judy had a long commitment to children and championed the importance of good, early childhood education. After college she worked as a social worker, placing children whose needs could not be met by their birth families. In Mount Vernon there was no preschool available, so she started one in her basement (often on the barter system with a horse or a piano in exchange for a child’s attendance). She taught in the Denver-area Head Start system, and returned to school to earn a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Afterwards, she instructed and mentored future teachers at several Denver-area community colleges. Throughout her life, Judy was very giving. She led a girl scout troop on the Navajo reservation, was an active volunteer for the American Friends Service Committee in Denver, and often took her own children on trips to paint houses or help families in other ways. She was an active volunteer for the Lookout Mountain Recreation Association, which sponsored ski lessons and races at the local ski hill, and made enameled small copper awards for the kids. After she retired, she volunteered at the Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center as a docent. When Judy and Dick moved to Manhattan, KS, in 2011, to be closer to family, she sought out the Manhattan chapter of the Smith Club and the American Association of University Women, joined the Unitarian-Universalist church, actively supported the Music Department at Kansas State University, participated in voter registration with League of Women Voters, and very rapidly made new friends at Meadowlark Hills. Once she made a new connection, she nurtured the bond. Even during her final weeks, she enjoyed learning about the lives and aspirations of her in-home caregivers and wanted to make sure her neighbors were well. Judy was a lifelong learner, participating simultaneously in three book clubs in Mount Vernon (so when the old women passed away she would still have the younger groups), and several book clubs in Manhattan. She took advantage of any opportunity to learn, including Great Decisions and there were always stacks of books throughout her house. Judy also had her silly side. Family photos from every trip show Judy in a different (and usually distinctive and floppy) hat. On backpack trips she brought an apron, and Clorox to make sure dishes were germ free. She never passed up an opportunity to skinny dip, even off the sailboat when she was past age 80 and moored at their favorite bay on Lake Granby. Judy formed strong, caring connections with young people. Adults who grew up in Mount Vernon often comment on how she changed the course of their lives. Similarly, many of her caregivers from At Home Care and Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan describe the lasting impact she had on them. She listened thoughtfully, was never judgmental, and was supportive as they made sometimes difficult life decisions. Judy is survived by her daughter Cynthia Cattell (John Wygant), her son Eric Cattell (Connie Cattell), grandchildren Keith Wygant (married to Keely Dulmage), Alex Rowan Cattell, Elizabeth Kanost (married to Nathan Kanost), and Phillip Cattell; and great-grandchildren, Ursula Dulmage and Laszlo Dulmage. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, and her brothers, Kells and Richard Boland. Memorials may be made to the Meadowlark Foundation to benefit the Good Samaritan Fund, and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Manhattan Helping Hands Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Judith Francis Cattell, a resident at Meadowlark Hills, passed away Thursday January 20, 2022, at the Good Shepard Hospice House surrounded by her family’s love, with her son and daughter holding her hands. Judith (nee Judith Francis Boland) was born in Melrose, Massachusetts, on August 6, 1928. She graduated from Smith College in 1950, with a degree in anthropology. She married Richard Brenneman Cattell on Sept. 7, 1951 in Duxbury, Massachusetts. She was a loving mother, mother-in-law, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother, and devoted friend. She will be greatly missed by everyone who knew her. As one of her friends said, “She epitomized the best in aging to me - - to keep your mind and body active and engaged.” Judy enjoyed the outdoors, nurtured by her mother and many years of canoeing and camping. Her junior year of college was spent in New Mexico as an anthropology major learning about the Navajo and their symbiotic relationship to the arid southwestern environment. During Christmas break, she and a fellow student traveled to visit Mexico - almost unheard of for two young women alone at that time. She continued her outdoor adventures with Dick, backpacking in almost every wilderness area in Colorado, much of Wyoming, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, and Hawaii. They rafted down the Colorado River, through Glen Canyon, before Glen Canyon dam was constructed; rafted the Green River from Green River, Utah to the confluence with the Colorado River; and floated the Danube from its source, to the Black sea in their rubber raft before the Berlin Wall came down. They bicycled through China on one of the first trips where Americans were allowed, trekked in the mountains of Nepal, and to Machu Pichu. Judy also embraced Dick’s love of sailing through bareboat charters in the Bahamas’, Virgin Islands and Grenadines. Some of her favorite times were watching birds and wildlife during quiet and peaceful sails in their own boat on Lake Mead in the desert southwest, and Lake Granby in the Colorado mountains. Judy had a remarkable talent for seeking out and forming connections with people of all ages and backgrounds. Mount Vernon, in the foothills west of Golden, Colorado, was home to Judy and Dick for over 50 years, where they made lifelong friendships and she touched the lives of many people of all ages. Judy had a long commitment to children and championed the importance of good, early childhood education. After college she worked as a social worker, placing children whose needs could not be met by their birth families. In Mount Vernon there was no preschool available, so she started one in her basement (often on the barter system with a horse or a piano in exchange for a child’s attendance). She taught in the Denver-area Head Start system, and returned to school to earn a Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Afterwards, she instructed and mentored future teachers at several Denver-area community colleges. Throughout her life, Judy was very giving. She led a girl scout troop on the Navajo reservation, was an active volunteer for the American Friends Service Committee in Denver, and often took her own children on trips to paint houses or help families in other ways. She was an active volunteer for the Lookout Mountain Recreation Association, which sponsored ski lessons and races at the local ski hill, and made enameled small copper awards for the kids. After she retired, she volunteered at the Lookout Mountain Preserve and Nature Center as a docent. When Judy and Dick moved to Manhattan, KS, in 2011, to be closer to family, she sought out the Manhattan chapter of the Smith Club and the American Association of University Women, joined the Unitarian-Universalist church, actively supported the Music Department at Kansas State University, participated in voter registration with League of Women Voters, and very rapidly made new friends at Meadowlark Hills. Once she made a new connection, she nurtured the bond. Even during her final weeks, she enjoyed learning about the lives and aspirations of her in-home caregivers and wanted to make sure her neighbors were well. Judy was a lifelong learner, participating simultaneously in three book clubs in Mount Vernon (so when the old women passed away she would still have the younger groups), and several book clubs in Manhattan. She took advantage of any opportunity to learn, including Great Decisions and there were always stacks of books throughout her house. Judy also had her silly side. Family photos from every trip show Judy in a different (and usually distinctive and floppy) hat. On backpack trips she brought an apron, and Clorox to make sure dishes were germ free. She never passed up an opportunity to skinny dip, even off the sailboat when she was past age 80 and moored at their favorite bay on Lake Granby. Judy formed strong, caring connections with young people. Adults who grew up in Mount Vernon often comment on how she changed the course of their lives. Similarly, many of her caregivers from At Home Care and Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan describe the lasting impact she had on them. She listened thoughtfully, was never judgmental, and was supportive as they made sometimes difficult life decisions. Judy is survived by her daughter Cynthia Cattell (John Wygant), her son Eric Cattell (Connie Cattell), grandchildren Keith Wygant (married to Keely Dulmage), Alex Rowan Cattell, Elizabeth Kanost (married to Nathan Kanost), and Phillip Cattell; and great-grandchildren, Ursula Dulmage and Laszlo Dulmage. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard, and her brothers, Kells and Richard Boland. Memorials may be made to the Meadowlark Foundation to benefit the Good Samaritan Fund, and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Manhattan Helping Hands Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Judith Francis Cattell

Elsie M. Staatz, age 97, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Pinnacle Park Nursing &amp; Rehabilitation Center in Salina, Kansas.

She was born October 27, 1924, in Ellsworth, Kansas, to Anna &amp; Walter Brown. Following high school, Elsie attended St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, Missouri School of Nursing.

She graduated as a Registered Nurse on February 25, 1946 On March 9, 1948, she married Jack Staatz in Wichita, KS. They would make their home in rural Junction City. She is survived by her son, Drue (Caryn) Staatz of Woodbine, grandsons Chad (Sue) York of Salina, and Caleb (Megan) Staatz of Okinawa, Japan, four great-grandchildren, and five great, great, grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her loving husband and daughter Kathy York.

Elsie enjoyed bird watching, spoiling her dogs, and community work. She had a green thumb and could make any plant grow. She will be remembered fondly for the many home-cooked meals that she made over the years. No one was ever turned away from her table.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Chapman, KS. There will be a graveside service and private burial at Lyona Cemetery for the immediate family. Pastor Scott Nading is officiating.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Gideons or “Friends of Animals” in Junction City, in care of Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, PO Box 411, Chapman, KS, 67431.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Elsie M. Staatz, age 97, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on Sunday, January 23, 2022, at Pinnacle Park Nursing &amp; Rehabilitation Center in Salina, Kansas. She was born October 27, 1924, in Ellsworth, Kansas, to Anna &amp; Walter Brown. Following high school, Elsie attended St. Luke’s Hospital of Kansas City, Missouri School of Nursing. She graduated as a Registered Nurse on February 25, 1946 On March 9, 1948, she married Jack Staatz in Wichita, KS. They would make their home in rural Junction City. She is survived by her son, Drue (Caryn) Staatz of Woodbine, grandsons Chad (Sue) York of Salina, and Caleb (Megan) Staatz of Okinawa, Japan, four great-grandchildren, and five great, great, grandchildren.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her loving husband and daughter Kathy York. Elsie enjoyed bird watching, spoiling her dogs, and community work. She had a green thumb and could make any plant grow. She will be remembered fondly for the many home-cooked meals that she made over the years. No one was ever turned away from her table. The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 27, 2022, at Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, Chapman, KS. There will be a graveside service and private burial at Lyona Cemetery for the immediate family. Pastor Scott Nading is officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Gideons or “Friends of Animals” in Junction City, in care of Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, PO Box 411, Chapman, KS, 67431.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Elsie M. Staatz

Father. Husband. Soldier. Servant. Friend. Charles Jackson lived a life of service. He was born in West Palm Beach, Florida to Eva D. Jackson Gloster, May 23, 1957. He graduated from Suncoast High School in 1975 and enlisted in the US Army in 1978. In that same year, he married his first wife, Sheila Jackson and the two shared a wonderful life together until she was called home to be with the Lord in 2015, after 37 years of marriage. Charles served as an Engineer Tracked Vehicle Crewman and reached the rank of Sergeant First Class before retiring in 1994. Charles had a distinguished military career and received many awards and accolades, including the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star, and Meritorious Service Medal. Charles also served on the battlefield during Operation Desert Storm. His service to our nation did not end when he transitioned from the military. He found his greatest joy serving wounded warriors in the Wounded Warrior Battalion (WTB) where he retired a second time as an information and referral coordinator. Charles was known for his compassionate support of wounded warriors and his inspirational leadership, helping men and women broken from battle, find new hope and new careers. Love blossomed again for Charles in 2019, when he met and married Susan Moravek. Charles dedicated himself to caring for others as a husband, father, grandfather, and great -grandfather. Charles not only loved his family, but He loved God. Charles dedicated his life to Jesus Christ and for many years served the church as a deacon. Although he had many friends and colleagues, his faithful companion was his dog, Brutus, who he cared for and cherished. Charles Edward Jackson, (64) passed away on January 19, 2022, in Kansas City, KS. He is survived by his wife, Susan, and their children. His daughters, Tasha Jones, Sonobee Wilson, and Katina Randolph and sons, Dequanus Wilson, Allen (Heather) Moravek and Anthony (Jazmine) Wiley. His siblings Charlotte Robinson, Byron Shealey, Doris Wynn, and Donte Treyon Gloster. His grandchildren Javonte', Ezra, Isaiah, Daniel, Michael, Melody, Anna, Luke, Aaron, Camilla, and Lincoln. His great -grandchild, Nova Lee. His Aunt, uncles, cousins, and many nieces and nephews. Charles is preceded in death by his mother, Eva Jackson Gloster and sister Charlene Robinson.

Father. Husband. Soldier. Servant. Friend. Charles Jackson lived a life of service. He was born in West Palm Beach, Florida to Eva D. Jackson Gloster, May 23, 1957. He graduated from Suncoast High School in 1975 and enlisted in the US Army in 1978. In that same year, he married his first wife, Sheila Jackson and the two shared a wonderful life together until she was called home to be with the Lord in 2015, after 37 years of marriage. Charles served as an Engineer Tracked Vehicle Crewman and reached the rank of Sergeant First Class before retiring in 1994. Charles had a distinguished military career and received many awards and accolades, including the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Bronze Star, and Meritorious Service Medal. Charles also served on the battlefield during Operation Desert Storm. His service to our nation did not end when he transitioned from the military. He found his greatest joy serving wounded warriors in the Wounded Warrior Battalion (WTB) where he retired a second time as an information and referral coordinator. Charles was known for his compassionate support of wounded warriors and his inspirational leadership, helping men and women broken from battle, find new hope and new careers. Love blossomed again for Charles in 2019, when he met and married Susan Moravek. Charles dedicated himself to caring for others as a husband, father, grandfather, and great -grandfather. Charles not only loved his family, but He loved God. Charles dedicated his life to Jesus Christ and for many years served the church as a deacon. Although he had many friends and colleagues, his faithful companion was his dog, Brutus, who he cared for and cherished. Charles Edward Jackson, (64) passed away on January 19, 2022, in Kansas City, KS. He is survived by his wife, Susan, and their children. His daughters, Tasha Jones, Sonobee Wilson, and Katina Randolph and sons, Dequanus Wilson, Allen (Heather) Moravek and Anthony (Jazmine) Wiley. His siblings Charlotte Robinson, Byron Shealey, Doris Wynn, and Donte Treyon Gloster. His grandchildren Javonte', Ezra, Isaiah, Daniel, Michael, Melody, Anna, Luke, Aaron, Camilla, and Lincoln. His great -grandchild, Nova Lee. His Aunt, uncles, cousins, and many nieces and nephews. Charles is preceded in death by his mother, Eva Jackson Gloster and sister Charlene Robinson.

SFC (RET) Charles Edward Jackson - 1957 - 2022

Wendy Lee Moore, 61, Junction City, KS, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. No memorial service is planned at this time.

Wendy Lee Moore, 61, Junction City, KS, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. No memorial service is planned at this time.

Wendy Lee Moore

Shirley M. Walker, 85, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. A private family inurnment will take place at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Junction City Animal Shelter. Shirley was born January 3, 1937 in Junction City, KS the daughter of William L. and Katherine E. (Lynn) Wilburn. Shirley was a self employed beauty operator owning Beauty Bazaar in Junction City for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She married Forrest Walker. Survivors include two brothers, Robert L. Wilburn and Melvin H. Wilburn both of Junction City, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Forrest and one son Darrel.

Shirley M. Walker, 85, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. A private family inurnment will take place at Highland Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Junction City Animal Shelter. Shirley was born January 3, 1937 in Junction City, KS the daughter of William L. and Katherine E. (Lynn) Wilburn. Shirley was a self employed beauty operator owning Beauty Bazaar in Junction City for many years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. She married Forrest Walker. Survivors include two brothers, Robert L. Wilburn and Melvin H. Wilburn both of Junction City, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Forrest and one son Darrel.

Shirley M. Walker

Wolfgang Lettenbauer, 58, of Grandview Plaza, KS, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at his home. Cremation will take place. An inurnment service will take place at a later date at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. Wolfgang was born April 7, 1963, in Friedberg-Augsburg, Germany the son of Marianne Lettenbauer. Wolfgang grew up in Junction City, KS and graduated from Junction City High School. Wolfgang worked for Smithfield Foods in Junction City. He was a member of the Kansas National Guard. Survivors include his mother Marianne Bucher of Junction City, KS; two brothers, Robert Lettenbauer and Dominik A. Bucher, Jr. both of Junction City, KS; one sister, Dominique A. Babst and her husband Brian of Milford, KS. He was preceded in death by his step-father Dominik A. Bucher and his maternal grandparents Max and Dora Lettenbauer.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wolfgang Lettenbauer, 58, of Grandview Plaza, KS, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022 at his home. Cremation will take place. An inurnment service will take place at a later date at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. Wolfgang was born April 7, 1963, in Friedberg-Augsburg, Germany the son of Marianne Lettenbauer. Wolfgang grew up in Junction City, KS and graduated from Junction City High School. Wolfgang worked for Smithfield Foods in Junction City. He was a member of the Kansas National Guard. Survivors include his mother Marianne Bucher of Junction City, KS; two brothers, Robert Lettenbauer and Dominik A. Bucher, Jr. both of Junction City, KS; one sister, Dominique A. Babst and her husband Brian of Milford, KS. He was preceded in death by his step-father Dominik A. Bucher and his maternal grandparents Max and Dora Lettenbauer.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wolfgang Lettenbauer

Tina Marie Wright, 59, of Junction City, KS, formerly of Greeley, CO passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at her home in Junction City, KS. Cremation will take place. Tina was born April 2, 1962, the daughter of Briane Robert and Joyce Margaret (McGuigan) Barr. Tina enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and grandchildren. She enjoyed the beautiful State of Colorado and her dogs and cats. She married Shannon O. Moon on April 8, 2014 in Greeley, CO. Survivors include her husband Shannon of the home in Junction City, KS; four sons, Chris Barr, Brock Wright, Justin Wright and Zach Wright; three granddaughters, LillyAnna, Payton and Emory; one brother, Briane Barr; one sister, Lucinda Santino.

Tina Marie Wright, 59, of Junction City, KS, formerly of Greeley, CO passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 at her home in Junction City, KS. Cremation will take place. Tina was born April 2, 1962, the daughter of Briane Robert and Joyce Margaret (McGuigan) Barr. Tina enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and grandchildren. She enjoyed the beautiful State of Colorado and her dogs and cats. She married Shannon O. Moon on April 8, 2014 in Greeley, CO. Survivors include her husband Shannon of the home in Junction City, KS; four sons, Chris Barr, Brock Wright, Justin Wright and Zach Wright; three granddaughters, LillyAnna, Payton and Emory; one brother, Briane Barr; one sister, Lucinda Santino.

Tina Marie Wright

Geraldine (Geri) Kay McPherson died on Jan 21, 2022 at the Stoneybrook Memory Care in Manhattan at the age of 79.

  

Geri was born in Sioux City, Iowa on Sept 11, 1942 to Edwin and Lois (Kirkpatrick) Canady.  The family moved a few times before settling in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. It was there that Geri grew up, attended school, and called home.  In 1960 she married Calvin Berg. From this marriage two children, Debby and Jim, were born.  They later divorced.

In 1985, Geri attended a Primitive Wilderness Living and Survival Skills Rendezvous where John McPherson was teaching.  John and Geri immediately knew they were soul mates and married later that year.

This couple was not only passionate about primitive and survival living skills, they lived it every day at their log cabin home located north of Randolph.  Together they taught classes, wrote two books, and produced nine videos.  They even trained soldiers from Special Forces on how to live off the land.  They also liked to run and participated in many 5k and 10k runs throughout Kansas.



They were a big influence in the Randolph community.  Every afternoon they would greet one and all as they took their dog in for ice cream, annually hosted the 5th grade field trip, nurtured many youth, opened their home to visitors, and were always willing to lend a hand, including donations to anyone in need.  Geri led a weekly seated Yoga class, shared her love of basket weaving, pottery, leather crafts, and horses.

As busy as they were with their many projects, they treasured their grandchildren.  They looked forward to their trips back to Minnesota as well as cherishing each of their visits to Kansas.  Their grandchildren will attest to learning valuable life skills from their grandparents.


She is survived by her husband, John; two children, Debby (Butch) Zeiner and Jim (Shelly) Berg; one stepdaughter, Jane (Dan) Faught; seven grandchildren, Holly, Aaron, Jessica, Travis, Dylan, Shayla and Madison; 15 great grandchildren; two sisters, Barb Robertson and Elaine Willey, and a sister-in-law, Brenda Canaday.


Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the Randolph United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be made to the Randolph Church Wednesday Welcome Community Service Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Geraldine (Geri) Kay McPherson died on Jan 21, 2022 at the Stoneybrook Memory Care in Manhattan at the age of 79. 

Geri was born in Sioux City, Iowa on Sept 11, 1942 to Edwin and Lois (Kirkpatrick) Canady. The family moved a few times before settling in Redwood Falls, Minnesota. It was there that Geri grew up, attended school, and called home. In 1960 she married Calvin Berg. From this marriage two children, Debby and Jim, were born. They later divorced.

In 1985, Geri attended a Primitive Wilderness Living and Survival Skills Rendezvous where John McPherson was teaching. John and Geri immediately knew they were soul mates and married later that year.

This couple was not only passionate about primitive and survival living skills, they lived it every day at their log cabin home located north of Randolph. Together they taught classes, wrote two books, and produced nine videos. They even trained soldiers from Special Forces on how to live off the land. They also liked to run and participated in many 5k and 10k runs throughout Kansas.

They were a big influence in the Randolph community. Every afternoon they would greet one and all as they took their dog in for ice cream, annually hosted the 5th grade field trip, nurtured many youth, opened their home to visitors, and were always willing to lend a hand, including donations to anyone in need. Geri led a weekly seated Yoga class, shared her love of basket weaving, pottery, leather crafts, and horses.

As busy as they were with their many projects, they treasured their grandchildren. They looked forward to their trips back to Minnesota as well as cherishing each of their visits to Kansas. Their grandchildren will attest to learning valuable life skills from their grandparents.
She is survived by her husband, John; two children, Debby (Butch) Zeiner and Jim (Shelly) Berg; one stepdaughter, Jane (Dan) Faught; seven grandchildren, Holly, Aaron, Jessica, Travis, Dylan, Shayla and Madison; 15 great grandchildren; two sisters, Barb Robertson and Elaine Willey, and a sister-in-law, Brenda Canaday.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 29, 2022 at the Randolph United Methodist Church.

Memorials may be made to the Randolph Church Wednesday Welcome Community Service Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Geraldine (Geri) Kay McPherson 

Carl Ray Affolter, 94, of rural Morganville, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022 at his home with his family present.&nbsp; Carl was born on December 10, 1927 in rural Morganville to Earl and Celia Gonser.&nbsp; At the age of 3, Carl was adopted by his maternal grandparents Jacob and Elizabeth Affolter due to the death of his mother.

Carl attended Mulberry Country School through 8th&nbsp;grade and began farming the family farm at the age of 16.&nbsp; Over the years Carl worked at GT and Hutchinson Manufacturing in Clay Center, cleaned septic tanks for 40 years and drove a school bus for District 224, Clyde and Clifton.&nbsp; Many additional jobs over the years included electrical, plumbing and roofing.&nbsp; There was no job Carl couldn’t handle.

His hobbies included his love to socialize with anyone at any time, a trait that he passed down through the generations.

Carl is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elsie of the home; children, Carlene (Jim) Whitehead of Geneva, NE; Randy (Mariann) Affolter of Clifton; Dave (Cathy) Affolter of Morganville; Dan (Sue) Affolter of Clifton; and Denise (Randy) Shadle of Morganville; 11 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; sister, Irene Huffman; 2 sisters in-law, Darylene Wilder and Ann Worley; nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 27 at the Faith United Church Presbyterian in Clifton, Kansas.

Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 28 at the Faith United Church Presbyterian in Clifton, Kansas.

Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Bloom Cemetery, rural Morganville, Kansas.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Church Presbyterian or to Meadowlark Hospice and can be sent in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;

Face coverings are required for visitation and the funeral service

Carl Ray Affolter, 94, of rural Morganville, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022 at his home with his family present.&nbsp; Carl was born on December 10, 1927 in rural Morganville to Earl and Celia Gonser.&nbsp; At the age of 3, Carl was adopted by his maternal grandparents Jacob and Elizabeth Affolter due to the death of his mother.Carl attended Mulberry Country School through 8th&nbsp;grade and began farming the family farm at the age of 16.&nbsp; Over the years Carl worked at GT and Hutchinson Manufacturing in Clay Center, cleaned septic tanks for 40 years and drove a school bus for District 224, Clyde and Clifton.&nbsp; Many additional jobs over the years included electrical, plumbing and roofing.&nbsp; There was no job Carl couldn’t handle.His hobbies included his love to socialize with anyone at any time, a trait that he passed down through the generations.Carl is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elsie of the home; children, Carlene (Jim) Whitehead of Geneva, NE; Randy (Mariann) Affolter of Clifton; Dave (Cathy) Affolter of Morganville; Dan (Sue) Affolter of Clifton; and Denise (Randy) Shadle of Morganville; 11 grandchildren, 30 great grandchildren and 3 great-great grandchildren; sister, Irene Huffman; 2 sisters in-law, Darylene Wilder and Ann Worley; nieces, nephews and a host of relatives and friends.Visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, January 27 at the Faith United Church Presbyterian in Clifton, Kansas.Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, January 28 at the Faith United Church Presbyterian in Clifton, Kansas.Inurnment will be held at a later date in the Bloom Cemetery, rural Morganville, Kansas.Memorial contributions may be made to the Faith United Church Presbyterian or to Meadowlark Hospice and can be sent in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;Face coverings are required for visitation and the funeral service

Carl Ray Affolter

Richard Charles “Rick” Neel, age 75, of Manhattan, died January 24, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He was born September 9, 1946, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Charles Harvey and Pauline Bernice (Curtis) Neel. Rick grew up in Manhattan and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1964 and then from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Rick served for three years six months in the United States Navy and was Honorable Discharged on September 1, 1968. He had served three tours in Vietnam and had received the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon and the Vietnam Service Medal. Rick worked for Fed Ex as a computer programmer and software engineer, for the Department of Agriculture, Manhattan City Cemeteries, and for the Manhattan Fire Department as a Lt. He was also an instructor for the University of Man and had worked for Sprint in Kansas City. He loved to travel, enjoyed attending all of nieces and nephew’s events, his schnauzer’s Woody and Opie, was a good cook and wasn’t afraid to use a ton of hot sauce, and was known as the Funky Unky to his nieces and nephews. Survivors include his two brothers: Garry C. Neel and his wife Elaine “Ann” of Derby, KS, and Pat Neel of Wamego, KS; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Private family graveside services with military honors will be held at Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan with Jol Klein officiating. A celebration of his life will be held when it is safe for everyone to be together. Memorial contributions may be made to either Purple Paws or Schnauzer Rescue. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Richard Charles “Rick” Neel, age 75, of Manhattan, died January 24, 2022, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He was born September 9, 1946, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of Charles Harvey and Pauline Bernice (Curtis) Neel. Rick grew up in Manhattan and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1964 and then from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Rick served for three years six months in the United States Navy and was Honorable Discharged on September 1, 1968. He had served three tours in Vietnam and had received the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon and the Vietnam Service Medal. Rick worked for Fed Ex as a computer programmer and software engineer, for the Department of Agriculture, Manhattan City Cemeteries, and for the Manhattan Fire Department as a Lt. He was also an instructor for the University of Man and had worked for Sprint in Kansas City. He loved to travel, enjoyed attending all of nieces and nephew’s events, his schnauzer’s Woody and Opie, was a good cook and wasn’t afraid to use a ton of hot sauce, and was known as the Funky Unky to his nieces and nephews. Survivors include his two brothers: Garry C. Neel and his wife Elaine “Ann” of Derby, KS, and Pat Neel of Wamego, KS; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Private family graveside services with military honors will be held at Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan with Jol Klein officiating. A celebration of his life will be held when it is safe for everyone to be together. Memorial contributions may be made to either Purple Paws or Schnauzer Rescue. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Richard Charles “Rick” Neel

Cody Philippi, age 38, passed away on January 22, 2022. He was born on May 12, 1983, in Wamego, Kansas. Cody loved his family with his whole heart, and not a day went by that he didn’t say “I Love You” to someone. His greatest joy in his life was hid daughter, Isabella Rose Philippi. He started his day with a text message to her telling her he loved her, how proud he was of her, and wishing her a good day at school. He was preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents and his father Darrell. Survivors include his mother, Dianna; his daughter Isabella Rose of Stillwater, Oklahoma, several aunts. Uncles and cousins. A family visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 29th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. If desired, memorial gifts can be made to the Cody Philippi Memorial Fund, left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cody Philippi, age 38, passed away on January 22, 2022. He was born on May 12, 1983, in Wamego, Kansas. Cody loved his family with his whole heart, and not a day went by that he didn’t say “I Love You” to someone. His greatest joy in his life was hid daughter, Isabella Rose Philippi. He started his day with a text message to her telling her he loved her, how proud he was of her, and wishing her a good day at school. He was preceded in death by both maternal and paternal grandparents and his father Darrell. Survivors include his mother, Dianna; his daughter Isabella Rose of Stillwater, Oklahoma, several aunts. Uncles and cousins. A family visitation will be held from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 29th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. If desired, memorial gifts can be made to the Cody Philippi Memorial Fund, left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cody Philippi

Sandra "Sandi" Norton, 70, passed away peacefully after a short 
battle with cancer on January 24, 2022, at Minneola Hospital in Minneola,
 Kansas. She was born on March 1, 1951, at Maquoketa, Iowa, the daughter 
of Maurice Moore Jr. and Mable (Goerke).

She married Robert Edger on July 12, 1969. They later divorced and he
 preceded her in death on August 5, 2000. Sandi then married Norman 
“Whitey” Norton on February 14, 1998, in Dodge City, he preceded her in 
death on December 20, 2018. Sandi worked for the Dodge City Police 
Department, Kansas Soldiers Home, Rhoads Construction and Dillon’s 
before retiring. She loved spending time with her family especially her 
grandchildren and great grandchild in her spare time. Sandi always 
looked forward to Tuesday night ladies bowling league as well as 
Thursday morning ladies bowling league.

She was a member of the First Christian Church, American Legion, Howard Gotschall V.F.W. Post #1714 all of Dodge City.

She is survived&nbsp; by her daughter Wendy Barnett and husband Jason of 
Dodge City; son Scott Edger and finacee Chloe Wurst of Manhattan, 
Kansas; two brothers Stuart Moore and wife Melissa of Hugoton and 
Spencer Moore and wife Mariah of Great Bend. She is also survived by 
seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson Michael.

Memorial service will be held at First Christian Church on Saturday 
January 29, 2022, at 11:00 AM with Dusty Cookson and David Barber 
presiding. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. 

In 
lieu of flowers, Mrs. Norton’s family would prefer memorials to the 
Wounded Warrior Project in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and 
memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Sandra "Sandi" Norton, 70, passed away peacefully after a short 
battle with cancer on January 24, 2022, at Minneola Hospital in Minneola,
 Kansas. She was born on March 1, 1951, at Maquoketa, Iowa, the daughter 
of Maurice Moore Jr. and Mable (Goerke).She married Robert Edger on July 12, 1969. They later divorced and he
 preceded her in death on August 5, 2000. Sandi then married Norman 
“Whitey” Norton on February 14, 1998, in Dodge City, he preceded her in 
death on December 20, 2018. Sandi worked for the Dodge City Police 
Department, Kansas Soldiers Home, Rhoads Construction and Dillon’s 
before retiring. She loved spending time with her family especially her 
grandchildren and great grandchild in her spare time. Sandi always 
looked forward to Tuesday night ladies bowling league as well as 
Thursday morning ladies bowling league.She was a member of the First Christian Church, American Legion, Howard Gotschall V.F.W. Post #1714 all of Dodge City.She is survived&nbsp; by her daughter Wendy Barnett and husband Jason of 
Dodge City; son Scott Edger and finacee Chloe Wurst of Manhattan, 
Kansas; two brothers Stuart Moore and wife Melissa of Hugoton and 
Spencer Moore and wife Mariah of Great Bend. She is also survived by 
seven grandchildren and one great grandchild.She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson Michael.Memorial service will be held at First Christian Church on Saturday 
January 29, 2022, at 11:00 AM with Dusty Cookson and David Barber 
presiding. There will be no visitation as cremation has taken place. In 
lieu of flowers, Mrs. Norton’s family would prefer memorials to the 
Wounded Warrior Project in care of the funeral home. Thoughts and 
memories may be shared in the online guest book at 
www.swaimfuneralhome.com.&nbsp;

Sandra 'Sandi' Norton

Kum S. Mullins, 72, of Milford, KS, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. A funeral service will take place 11 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022 at the Junction City Korean Baptist Church 700 W. 7th Street. Pastor Daniel Bang will officiate. Burial will follow the funeral at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. Kum was born July 20, 1949, in Yongin-kun, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, the daughter of Ky Sun and Pil Yong (Kim) Yi. Kum married Dennis Mullins June 24, 1974 at the American Embassy in South Korea. Kum worked for Tony's Pizza in Salina, KS. She was a member of the Junction City Korean Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Dennis of Milford, KS; one daughter, Laura Luffman of Wichita, KS and one granddaughter, Adriana Mullins of Milford, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kum S. Mullins, 72, of Milford, KS, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the University of Kansas Medical Center. A funeral service will take place 11 a.m. Friday, January 28, 2022 at the Junction City Korean Baptist Church 700 W. 7th Street. Pastor Daniel Bang will officiate. Burial will follow the funeral at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. Kum was born July 20, 1949, in Yongin-kun, Kyonggi-do, South Korea, the daughter of Ky Sun and Pil Yong (Kim) Yi. Kum married Dennis Mullins June 24, 1974 at the American Embassy in South Korea. Kum worked for Tony's Pizza in Salina, KS. She was a member of the Junction City Korean Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband Dennis of Milford, KS; one daughter, Laura Luffman of Wichita, KS and one granddaughter, Adriana Mullins of Milford, KS. She was preceded in death by her parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kum S. Mullins

SFC (RET) Edward "Ed" Walsh, 80, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at his home in Junction City, KS. A graveside service with military honors will take place 10 a.m. Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Highland Cemetery. A visitation will take place Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. Ed was born December 12, 1941, in McKeesport, PA the son of Francis and Sarah (White) Walsh. Ed served in the United States Army until his retirement in 1984. After his retirement, he worked with several contracting companies at Fort Riley. Ed enjoyed his dog Penny. Survivors include three sons; John Walsh and his wife Crystal, Michael Walsh and his wife Elizabeth and James Walsh all of Junction City, KS; one brother, Tony Walsh of McKeesport, PA; six grandchildren, Tabitha, Sabrina, Robert, Addy, Emilia and Maria; nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers David and Francis; wife, Sun Walsh.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SFC (RET) Edward "Ed" Walsh, 80, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022 at his home in Junction City, KS. A graveside service with military honors will take place 10 a.m. Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Highland Cemetery. A visitation will take place Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. Ed was born December 12, 1941, in McKeesport, PA the son of Francis and Sarah (White) Walsh. Ed served in the United States Army until his retirement in 1984. After his retirement, he worked with several contracting companies at Fort Riley. Ed enjoyed his dog Penny. Survivors include three sons; John Walsh and his wife Crystal, Michael Walsh and his wife Elizabeth and James Walsh all of Junction City, KS; one brother, Tony Walsh of McKeesport, PA; six grandchildren, Tabitha, Sabrina, Robert, Addy, Emilia and Maria; nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers David and Francis; wife, Sun Walsh.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SFC (RET) Edward "Ed" Walsh

MSG (RET) Trinidad Maldonado, 91, was called home to his Lord and Savior on January 14, 2022. Trinidad was born in Puerto Rico to Francisco and Juanita Maldonado-Lopez in 1930. He proudly served 30 years earning him Master Sergeant in the United States Army. His awards include two Combat Infantry Badges, Bronze Star, numerous Korean and Vietnam tour awards, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, nine good conduct medals, Meritorious Service Award, and the Army Commendation with Oak leaf Cluster. After retiring, he made his home in Junction City, Kansas where he became a successful businessman in the community. Trinidad had a passion in his life for working outdoors with his hands and found peace tending to his chickens and Koi pond. He married Margaret Dean July of 1956 in England. She survives of the home. Other survivors include one son, John Maldonado of Chapman, KS; three daughters, Dene (Nina) of Junction City, KS, Sandra Christensen of Milford, KS and Jeannette Ascher of Milford, KS; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren and one step-great grandchild. Trinidad was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Trinidad's spirit will be remembered fondly. Cremation will take place with a private family memorial service. Inurnment will take place at Milford Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the organization of the donor's choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;

MSG (RET) Trinidad Maldonado, 91, was called home to his Lord and Savior on January 14, 2022. Trinidad was born in Puerto Rico to Francisco and Juanita Maldonado-Lopez in 1930. He proudly served 30 years earning him Master Sergeant in the United States Army. His awards include two Combat Infantry Badges, Bronze Star, numerous Korean and Vietnam tour awards, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm, nine good conduct medals, Meritorious Service Award, and the Army Commendation with Oak leaf Cluster. After retiring, he made his home in Junction City, Kansas where he became a successful businessman in the community. Trinidad had a passion in his life for working outdoors with his hands and found peace tending to his chickens and Koi pond. He married Margaret Dean July of 1956 in England. She survives of the home. Other survivors include one son, John Maldonado of Chapman, KS; three daughters, Dene (Nina) of Junction City, KS, Sandra Christensen of Milford, KS and Jeannette Ascher of Milford, KS; twelve grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two step grandchildren and one step-great grandchild. Trinidad was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. Trinidad's spirit will be remembered fondly. Cremation will take place with a private family memorial service. Inurnment will take place at Milford Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the organization of the donor's choice.&nbsp;&nbsp;

MSG (RET) Trinidad Maldonado

Lyn Sherwyn Toburen, age 76, of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Collins House of Meadowlark Hills.

He was born August 19, 1945 in Manhattan, the son of Kenneth K. and Hazel (Weber) Toburen.

Lyn grew up on the family farm in the Swede Creek area of northwest Riley County. At that location, he was able to attend grade school in a one room school. Lyn graduated from Blue Valley High School in 1963. Following graduation, he attended Kansas State University, briefly before entering the United States Air Force on October 8 th , 1965. During his service he was stationed on a Greek Air Force base, serving as a Medic. After being medically retired, he again attended Kansas State University and earned a B.S in Horticulture.

On November 4, 1967, he married Sheryl Kaye Westling at the Olsburg Lutheran Church. She survives of the home.

The family moved to Casper, Wyoming before making their home in Manhattan. Lyn worked for the Department of Defense at Fort Riley, as an Inspection Engineer Technician. He retired in 2001. Lyn formed his own company, Toburen Home Inspection Service in 1989. As a home inspector he helped people by providing a quality inspection of their new home. He retired his business in 2015. He was a Certified member with the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).

Lyn enjoyed being with his family and spent many hours watching his daughters and grandchildren play softball, basketball and volleyball. He liked swimming with the family and his dog. He was an avid KSU fan with a love for attending bowl games. One of his endearing passions was planting trees, flowers, working in his garden and playing golf. He was a member of the Men’s Garden Club. Lyn kept birds and wildlife close, by feeding them regularly. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. His dog was a co-pilot and they could be seen, side by side, driving the truck.

Lyn attended the Swede Creek United Methodist Church as a child. Once he and Sheryl settled in Manhattan, they joined Peace Lutheran church where Lyn was an active member for many years, being on several committees including church council. Lyn and Sheryl later transferred their membership to First Lutheran Church. He especially enjoyed singing in the choir and men’s coffee groups at both churches.

He is survived by two children: Lisa Toburen and her fur babies Kero, Violet, Rainy and Willow of Kansas City, Missouri; Cori Smith and husband Bill of Olathe; one sister, Sharon Springer and husband Jerry of Westmoreland; one brother, Barrie Toburen and wife Beverly of Westmoreland; two granddaughters, Sam Smith and Alex Smith; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and friends.

A private funeral service for the immediate family will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the First Lutheran Church in Manhattan with Pastor Stephen Haverlah, officiating. The Service will be live streamed. To view it go to www.firstlutheranmanhattan.org and click on the link. Respect calls may be made from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Swede Creek Cemetery.

Memorials have been established for First Lutheran Church, Peace Lutheran Church and Swede Creek United Methodist Church. Contributions may be left, in care, with Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Lyn Sherwyn Toburen, age 76, of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022 at the Collins House of Meadowlark Hills.He was born August 19, 1945 in Manhattan, the son of Kenneth K. and Hazel (Weber) Toburen.Lyn grew up on the family farm in the Swede Creek area of northwest Riley County. At that location, he was able to attend grade school in a one room school. Lyn graduated from Blue Valley High School in 1963. Following graduation, he attended Kansas State University, briefly before entering the United States Air Force on October 8 th , 1965. During his service he was stationed on a Greek Air Force base, serving as a Medic. After being medically retired, he again attended Kansas State University and earned a B.S in Horticulture.On November 4, 1967, he married Sheryl Kaye Westling at the Olsburg Lutheran Church. She survives of the home.The family moved to Casper, Wyoming before making their home in Manhattan. Lyn worked for the Department of Defense at Fort Riley, as an Inspection Engineer Technician. He retired in 2001. Lyn formed his own company, Toburen Home Inspection Service in 1989. As a home inspector he helped people by providing a quality inspection of their new home. He retired his business in 2015. He was a Certified member with the American Society of Home Inspectors (ASHI).Lyn enjoyed being with his family and spent many hours watching his daughters and grandchildren play softball, basketball and volleyball. He liked swimming with the family and his dog. He was an avid KSU fan with a love for attending bowl games. One of his endearing passions was planting trees, flowers, working in his garden and playing golf. He was a member of the Men’s Garden Club. Lyn kept birds and wildlife close, by feeding them regularly. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. His dog was a co-pilot and they could be seen, side by side, driving the truck.Lyn attended the Swede Creek United Methodist Church as a child. Once he and Sheryl settled in Manhattan, they joined Peace Lutheran church where Lyn was an active member for many years, being on several committees including church council. Lyn and Sheryl later transferred their membership to First Lutheran Church. He especially enjoyed singing in the choir and men’s coffee groups at both churches.He is survived by two children: Lisa Toburen and her fur babies Kero, Violet, Rainy and Willow of Kansas City, Missouri; Cori Smith and husband Bill of Olathe; one sister, Sharon Springer and husband Jerry of Westmoreland; one brother, Barrie Toburen and wife Beverly of Westmoreland; two granddaughters, Sam Smith and Alex Smith; and many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents.A private funeral service for the immediate family will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the First Lutheran Church in Manhattan with Pastor Stephen Haverlah, officiating. The Service will be live streamed. To view it go to www.firstlutheranmanhattan.org and click on the link. Respect calls may be made from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Tuesday, at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Swede Creek Cemetery.Memorials have been established for First Lutheran Church, Peace Lutheran Church and Swede Creek United Methodist Church. Contributions may be left, in care, with Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Lyn Sherwyn Toburen

Michael J. Blevins, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022.

He was born on February 16, 1961 and grew up on the Blevins dairy farm in Riley County, where he developed a lifelong love of caring for livestock, milking cows, and riding horses. At an early age, Mike had an inquisitive mind. Mike was constantly building, creating, and fixing. It was the foundation for a lifelong career in automotive mechanics and on-the-road trucking.

Mike a kind and gentle soul. He was always patient, caring, and respectful. Mike knew how to make every person feel important.

Mike married the love of his life, Debbie Stockwell, in 1984. Mike and Debbie and their children Chris, Megan and Tera moved to the Easton community in 1989 and established a homestead that welcomed any friend or animal who came down the lane. Mike was a proud family man who valued honesty and integrity. He held himself to a high standard and wouldn’t hesitate to give you the shirt off his back.  He readily lent a hand, his tools, money, and his heart to whoever needed it and went out of his way to see that everyone in his life was cared for.  

In 2017, Mike became an owner-operator of his own trucking company. He loved the trucking business for the scenery, the solitude, but most of all for the flexibility it gave him to prioritize his family.

Mike is survived by his loving wife Debbie; daughters Megan Blevins (Brad Seever) and Tera Blevins (Adela Graf); Father Claude “Tige” Blevins (Marilyn); mother Marcile Chapman, sisters Mary “Missy” Karl (Scott) and Eva Peterson; step brother Gregory Dale, and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Mike is predeceased by his son Christopher Blevins, brother Claude “Petey” Blevins, and step-brother Doug Dale.

Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the Davis Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth.

Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the Davis Funeral Chapel Funeral Chapel.  Graveside services will be held later that day at 2:00 p.m. in the Riley Cemetery, east of Riley, Kansas. 

Michael J. Blevins, passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022.He was born on February 16, 1961 and grew up on the Blevins dairy farm in Riley County, where he developed a lifelong love of caring for livestock, milking cows, and riding horses. At an early age, Mike had an inquisitive mind. Mike was constantly building, creating, and fixing. It was the foundation for a lifelong career in automotive mechanics and on-the-road trucking.Mike a kind and gentle soul. He was always patient, caring, and respectful. Mike knew how to make every person feel important.Mike married the love of his life, Debbie Stockwell, in 1984. Mike and Debbie and their children Chris, Megan and Tera moved to the Easton community in 1989 and established a homestead that welcomed any friend or animal who came down the lane. Mike was a proud family man who valued honesty and integrity. He held himself to a high standard and wouldn’t hesitate to give you the shirt off his back. He readily lent a hand, his tools, money, and his heart to whoever needed it and went out of his way to see that everyone in his life was cared for. In 2017, Mike became an owner-operator of his own trucking company. He loved the trucking business for the scenery, the solitude, but most of all for the flexibility it gave him to prioritize his family.Mike is survived by his loving wife Debbie; daughters Megan Blevins (Brad Seever) and Tera Blevins (Adela Graf); Father Claude “Tige” Blevins (Marilyn); mother Marcile Chapman, sisters Mary “Missy” Karl (Scott) and Eva Peterson; step brother Gregory Dale, and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Mike is predeceased by his son Christopher Blevins, brother Claude “Petey” Blevins, and step-brother Doug Dale.Visitation will be from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 26, 2022 at the Davis Funeral Chapel in Leavenworth.Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, January 27, 2022 at the Davis Funeral Chapel Funeral Chapel. Graveside services will be held later that day at 2:00 p.m. in the Riley Cemetery, east of Riley, Kansas.

Mike Blevins - 1961 - 2022

Teresa Lynn Burger passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Clay Center. She was born November 29, 1960 in Superior, Nebraska to Dwane and Karen (Henry) Hamel.

Survivors include her husband Randy Burger. Son Justin Burger and granddaughters Maddie and Delaney. Daughter Lindsey Hines and granddaughters Natalee and Breana. Parents Dwane and Karen Hamel. Sister Tina and husband BJ Beems. Brother Allen and wife Julie Hamel. Sister-in-law Carol and husband Steve Wallace. Mother-in-law Pauline Burger.

She is preceded by her brother Randy Hamel and Father-in-law Robert Burger.

Services and a full obituary will be announced at a later date.

Teresa Lynn Burger passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Clay Center. She was born November 29, 1960 in Superior, Nebraska to Dwane and Karen (Henry) Hamel.Survivors include her husband Randy Burger. Son Justin Burger and granddaughters Maddie and Delaney. Daughter Lindsey Hines and granddaughters Natalee and Breana. Parents Dwane and Karen Hamel. Sister Tina and husband BJ Beems. Brother Allen and wife Julie Hamel. Sister-in-law Carol and husband Steve Wallace. Mother-in-law Pauline Burger.She is preceded by her brother Randy Hamel and Father-in-law Robert Burger.Services and a full obituary will be announced at a later date.

Teresa Lynn Burger - November 29, 1960 - January 18, 2022

Paul E. Fleener, 88, son of Weaver L. and Emily (Beck) Fleener, was born February 1, 1933 in his parents’ home in Greensburg, Kansas, and died of natural causes on January 20, 2022 at Collins House, Meadowlark Hills, Manhattan, Kansas. Paul graduated from Greensburg High School in 1951 and from Kansas State University in 1956. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1959, serving on the USS Shangri-La, attaining the rank of Lieutenant JG. On June 28, 1953, Paul married Shirley Venard. Paul and Shirley lived in San Diego while working with Project Concern, and in Hong Kong helping serve the boat people. In 1966, Paul and Shirley moved back to Manhattan with their two young daughters, Sheri (b. 1964) and Pam (b. 1965). Their son, Bob, arrived in 1970. Paul enjoyed a 30-year career in Public Affairs with Kansas Farm Bureau. In these years, he became a familiar face and voice across Kansas and spent time in Topeka working with the legislature in support of farmers and ranchers. State legislators could easily find Paul by following what had become familiar whistling in the hallways of the Kansas Statehouse. In 1985, Paul was instrumental in the passing of the federal Farm Bill, a significant piece of legislation with positive impacts on farmers across the U.S. After retiring from Kansas Farm Bureau in 1998, Paul focused more of his time supporting Heart to Heart International, Shepherd’s Crossing (where he and Shirley were volunteer co-directors for three and a half years), and The Jesus Film Project. Anyone who knew Paul could easily confirm that he was a warrior for Jesus, being a witness for Christ in any opportunity he found. His love for Christ impacted many lives through personal relationships and also through the work he and Shirley have done with the Jesus Film Project, sharing the story of Jesus through films translated into more than 1,800 languages, reaching more than 490 million people worldwide. Paul was a member of the First Methodist Church where he sang in their choir, and later was an active member of Westview, a Wesleyan church in Manhattan. In his final three years, he was a resident at the Collins House at Meadowlark Hills, where he received excellent support from the care team, for which we are so thankful. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Margaret Belle and brother-in-law, Glen Riley; sister Neva Jean Spare; brother John Eldon Fleener and sister-in-law, Barbara; and their extended families. Paul is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter Sheri Lynn Fleener; daughter Pamela Sue Enright, son-in-law Daniel Enright and their children Sophie Caitlin and Joshua Paul Hawthorn; son Robert (Bob) Beck Fleener; brother-in-law Richard Spare; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service for family and friends was held today (Monday, January 24th)&nbsp; at Westview Community Church, 615 Gillespie Drive, Manhattan,&nbsp; An additional service in Greensburg, KS, will be held on Tuesday, January 25th at 11:30 a.m. viewing time with a service to be held at 12 p.m. at the Fleener Funeral Home, 514 S. Main Street. Burial will immediately follow at the Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Jesus Film Project as a donation option through the church giving link: https://westviewcommunity.churchcenter.com/giving or via a check made out to Westview Community Church, noting “In memory of Paul Fleener”, in memory of Paul’s passion for Christ and sharing His story. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Paul E. Fleener, 88, son of Weaver L. and Emily (Beck) Fleener, was born February 1, 1933 in his parents’ home in Greensburg, Kansas, and died of natural causes on January 20, 2022 at Collins House, Meadowlark Hills, Manhattan, Kansas. Paul graduated from Greensburg High School in 1951 and from Kansas State University in 1956. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1956 to 1959, serving on the USS Shangri-La, attaining the rank of Lieutenant JG. On June 28, 1953, Paul married Shirley Venard. Paul and Shirley lived in San Diego while working with Project Concern, and in Hong Kong helping serve the boat people. In 1966, Paul and Shirley moved back to Manhattan with their two young daughters, Sheri (b. 1964) and Pam (b. 1965). Their son, Bob, arrived in 1970. Paul enjoyed a 30-year career in Public Affairs with Kansas Farm Bureau. In these years, he became a familiar face and voice across Kansas and spent time in Topeka working with the legislature in support of farmers and ranchers. State legislators could easily find Paul by following what had become familiar whistling in the hallways of the Kansas Statehouse. In 1985, Paul was instrumental in the passing of the federal Farm Bill, a significant piece of legislation with positive impacts on farmers across the U.S. After retiring from Kansas Farm Bureau in 1998, Paul focused more of his time supporting Heart to Heart International, Shepherd’s Crossing (where he and Shirley were volunteer co-directors for three and a half years), and The Jesus Film Project. Anyone who knew Paul could easily confirm that he was a warrior for Jesus, being a witness for Christ in any opportunity he found. His love for Christ impacted many lives through personal relationships and also through the work he and Shirley have done with the Jesus Film Project, sharing the story of Jesus through films translated into more than 1,800 languages, reaching more than 490 million people worldwide. Paul was a member of the First Methodist Church where he sang in their choir, and later was an active member of Westview, a Wesleyan church in Manhattan. In his final three years, he was a resident at the Collins House at Meadowlark Hills, where he received excellent support from the care team, for which we are so thankful. He was preceded in death by his parents; sister Margaret Belle and brother-in-law, Glen Riley; sister Neva Jean Spare; brother John Eldon Fleener and sister-in-law, Barbara; and their extended families. Paul is survived by his wife, Shirley; daughter Sheri Lynn Fleener; daughter Pamela Sue Enright, son-in-law Daniel Enright and their children Sophie Caitlin and Joshua Paul Hawthorn; son Robert (Bob) Beck Fleener; brother-in-law Richard Spare; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. A funeral service for family and friends was held today (Monday, January 24th)&nbsp; at Westview Community Church, 615 Gillespie Drive, Manhattan,&nbsp; An additional service in Greensburg, KS, will be held on Tuesday, January 25th at 11:30 a.m. viewing time with a service to be held at 12 p.m. at the Fleener Funeral Home, 514 S. Main Street. Burial will immediately follow at the Fairview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please consider a donation to the Jesus Film Project as a donation option through the church giving link: https://westviewcommunity.churchcenter.com/giving or via a check made out to Westview Community Church, noting “In memory of Paul Fleener”, in memory of Paul’s passion for Christ and sharing His story. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Paul E. Fleener

Earnestine C. Schmutz, 80, of Junction City, passed away on January 11, 2022 at Chapman Valley Manor. A private family Mass of Christian Burial took place Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at St. Xavier Catholic Church. Burial followed the service at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to St. Xavier Catholic Church. Earnestine was born July 29, 1941 in Mississippi County, Arkansas the daughter of Ernest and Lilly (Cox) Dixon. She was a member of St. Xavier Catholic Church where she was a member of Circle Four. She was also a 4-H Leader for many years. She enjoyed to crochet and garden. She was the office manager for the family business Glenn's Plumbing for twenty five years. Earnestine married Glenn Schmutz July 12, 1958 in Blytheville, AR. He passed away March 29, 2018. Survivors include one son Rodney Schmutz (Mary) of Junction City, KS; two daughters, Diann Hodge (Jeff) and Regina Geiger (Lee) both of Junction City, KS; two brothers, Don Dixon of Wichita, KS and Clint Dixon of TX; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Glenn; one son, Steven; three sisters, Evelyn, Frances and Barbara; four brothers, Tommy, James, Johnny and Gene.

Earnestine C. Schmutz, 80, of Junction City, passed away on January 11, 2022 at Chapman Valley Manor. A private family Mass of Christian Burial took place Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at St. Xavier Catholic Church. Burial followed the service at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to St. Xavier Catholic Church. Earnestine was born July 29, 1941 in Mississippi County, Arkansas the daughter of Ernest and Lilly (Cox) Dixon. She was a member of St. Xavier Catholic Church where she was a member of Circle Four. She was also a 4-H Leader for many years. She enjoyed to crochet and garden. She was the office manager for the family business Glenn's Plumbing for twenty five years. Earnestine married Glenn Schmutz July 12, 1958 in Blytheville, AR. He passed away March 29, 2018. Survivors include one son Rodney Schmutz (Mary) of Junction City, KS; two daughters, Diann Hodge (Jeff) and Regina Geiger (Lee) both of Junction City, KS; two brothers, Don Dixon of Wichita, KS and Clint Dixon of TX; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Glenn; one son, Steven; three sisters, Evelyn, Frances and Barbara; four brothers, Tommy, James, Johnny and Gene.

Earnestine C. Schmutz

Services and a full obituary will be announced at a later date

Teresa Lynn Burger passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2022 in Clay Center. She was born November 29, 1960 in Superior, Nebraska to Dwane and Karen (Henry) Hamel.Survivors include her husband Randy Burger. Son Justin Burger and granddaughters Maddie and Delaney. Daughter Lindsey Hines and granddaughters Natalee and Breana. Parents Dwane and Karen Hamel. Sister Tina and husband BJ Beems. Brother Allen and wife Julie Hamel. Sister-in-law Carol and husband Steve Wallace. Mother-in-law Pauline Burger.She is preceded by her brother Randy Hamel and Father-in-law Robert Burger.Services and a full obituary will be announced at a later date

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