Kenneth Lawrence “Larry “Anderson, 89, of Alma, Kansas, died Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Valley Vista, Wamego.&nbsp; He was a life-long resident of the Alma community.

Larry was born on August 2, 1932, in rural Alma, the son of Oliver A. and Minnie (Weber) Anderson.&nbsp; He attended local grade schools and graduated from Alma High School.&nbsp; He then attended Kansas State University for two semesters, studying Journalism.&nbsp;&nbsp; Larry then served in the United States Air Force in Korea during the Korean War.&nbsp; He was a navigator for an F84 Thunder Jet.

Following his military service, Larry worked for Cason construction, on the Wamego missile base, and for McConnel-Douglas in Wichita, and the oil fields in Oklahoma.&nbsp; In 1956 he joined the United States Postal Service for 29 years and served as the Alma Postmaster from 1973 to 1985.

Larry was a member of the Wichita Car Club, the American Legion, and Rotary.&nbsp; He also served as a member of the Alma School Board.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting and trapping and was able to hand call numerous animals, especially coyotes, hoot owls, crows, and frogs.&nbsp;&nbsp; But his passion was fishing.&nbsp; He was able to take several fishing trips to Minnesota over the years.

Larry married Anna Mae Richardson on June 18, 1960, in McFarland, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives at their home.

Larry is also survived by his children; Debora Howser (Doug), Westfield, New York, Gregory Anderson (Angela), Alma, Teresa Anderson, Alma, Michael Anderson (Pamela), Paxico, Eric Anderson (Alyne), Rossville, and Sara Diepenbrock, Alma; his eighteen grandchildren; David Frederick(Camille),Tyson Frederick, Danielle Larson(Brett), Tanner Frederick, Ryan Howser, Nicole Wollenberg (Tim), Nicole Anderson, Kayla Anderson (Mark), Tristan Anderson, Kassidi Lienemann (Matthew), Kain Anderson, Heath Schremmer (Miranda), Jarod Schremmer,(Hailey), Kennedy Anderson, Trey Anderson,&nbsp; Chelsea Schmidt (Clay), Lexi Brumage (Quinton), and Hadlee Diepenbrock; and his twenty great-grandchildren; Mason, Brooke, Vincent, Stella, Eliana, Olivia, Lillian, Devon, Grayson, Zaire, Kale, Kye, Blake, Kent, Jackson, Boston, Cason, Collin, Sawyer, and Gavin; and his sister, Maribelle Moege.&nbsp; Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Lou Cromer, Don Anderson, and Stephen Anderson.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma.&nbsp; Father Swamy Nannam will be the Celebrant.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Swedish Cemetery south of Alma.&nbsp; Larry will lie-in-state, at the church hall, on Thursday beginning at 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; A rosary prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m. and the family will greet friends until 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; The family request that masks be worn.&nbsp; They suggest memorial contributions to the American Legion or Holy Family Catholic Church, and those may be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kenneth Lawrence “Larry “Anderson, 89, of Alma, Kansas, died Monday, January 3, 2022, at the Valley Vista, Wamego.&nbsp; He was a life-long resident of the Alma community.Larry was born on August 2, 1932, in rural Alma, the son of Oliver A. and Minnie (Weber) Anderson.&nbsp; He attended local grade schools and graduated from Alma High School.&nbsp; He then attended Kansas State University for two semesters, studying Journalism.&nbsp;&nbsp; Larry then served in the United States Air Force in Korea during the Korean War.&nbsp; He was a navigator for an F84 Thunder Jet.Following his military service, Larry worked for Cason construction, on the Wamego missile base, and for McConnel-Douglas in Wichita, and the oil fields in Oklahoma.&nbsp; In 1956 he joined the United States Postal Service for 29 years and served as the Alma Postmaster from 1973 to 1985.Larry was a member of the Wichita Car Club, the American Legion, and Rotary.&nbsp; He also served as a member of the Alma School Board.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting and trapping and was able to hand call numerous animals, especially coyotes, hoot owls, crows, and frogs.&nbsp;&nbsp; But his passion was fishing.&nbsp; He was able to take several fishing trips to Minnesota over the years.Larry married Anna Mae Richardson on June 18, 1960, in McFarland, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives at their home.Larry is also survived by his children; Debora Howser (Doug), Westfield, New York, Gregory Anderson (Angela), Alma, Teresa Anderson, Alma, Michael Anderson (Pamela), Paxico, Eric Anderson (Alyne), Rossville, and Sara Diepenbrock, Alma; his eighteen grandchildren; David Frederick(Camille),Tyson Frederick, Danielle Larson(Brett), Tanner Frederick, Ryan Howser, Nicole Wollenberg (Tim), Nicole Anderson, Kayla Anderson (Mark), Tristan Anderson, Kassidi Lienemann (Matthew), Kain Anderson, Heath Schremmer (Miranda), Jarod Schremmer,(Hailey), Kennedy Anderson, Trey Anderson,&nbsp; Chelsea Schmidt (Clay), Lexi Brumage (Quinton), and Hadlee Diepenbrock; and his twenty great-grandchildren; Mason, Brooke, Vincent, Stella, Eliana, Olivia, Lillian, Devon, Grayson, Zaire, Kale, Kye, Blake, Kent, Jackson, Boston, Cason, Collin, Sawyer, and Gavin; and his sister, Maribelle Moege.&nbsp; Larry was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Lou Cromer, Don Anderson, and Stephen Anderson.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 7, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma.&nbsp; Father Swamy Nannam will be the Celebrant.&nbsp; Burial will follow at the Swedish Cemetery south of Alma.&nbsp; Larry will lie-in-state, at the church hall, on Thursday beginning at 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; A rosary prayer service will be held at 6:00 p.m. and the family will greet friends until 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; The family request that masks be worn.&nbsp; They suggest memorial contributions to the American Legion or Holy Family Catholic Church, and those may be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kenneth Lawrence “Larry“ Anderson

Arthur Clayton "Art" Howard, 79, Junction City, KS, formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at his home in Junction City. Cremation has taken place. A future service will be held at a later date in Colorado Springs, CO.

Johnson Cremations, Funerals and Receptions is assisting with local arrangements.

Arthur Clayton "Art" Howard, 79, Junction City, KS, formerly of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at his home in Junction City. Cremation has taken place. A future service will be held at a later date in Colorado Springs, CO.Johnson Cremations, Funerals and Receptions is assisting with local arrangements.

Arthur Clayton "Art" Howard - 1942 - 2022

David Lee Burgman, age 55 of Leonardville, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Clay County Medical Center.

He was born on January 2, 1967 in Clay Center, the son of Leo Dwight and Rose Marie (Esslinger) Burgman.  He graduated from Riley County High School and then graduated from Cloud County Community College where he was a member of the livestock judging team.  He completed his education from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science.

On August 20, 1994 in Leonardville, he was married to Jane Lee Beaty.  She survives of the home.



David owned Burgman Construction and also was a farmer and rancher.  He was a talented framer who was diligent with his work.  He had a vision to help each family’s home be unique and special to fulfill their dreams.  David had an infectious smile that made everyone he came in contact with feel comfortable.  He enjoyed attending his children’s activities, traveling thousands of miles going to rodeos, baseball, basketball and football games.  He was a collector of farm toys and loved smoking meat, especially brisket.  His greatest joy was spending time with his family.



In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Jada Burgman and Brock Burgman of the home; one brother, John Burgman and Sandra of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Janet Munoz and Steve of Topeka, Shirley Vandahl and Vernon of Manhattan and Teresa Hopper and Garth of Leonardville and his beloved animals who he adored.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2022 at the Leonardville United Methodist Church with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Leonardville City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the David Burgman Memorial Fund to go to his children’s college education. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

David Lee Burgman, age 55 of Leonardville, passed away Sunday, January 2, 2022 at the Clay County Medical Center.

He was born on January 2, 1967 in Clay Center, the son of Leo Dwight and Rose Marie (Esslinger) Burgman. He graduated from Riley County High School and then graduated from Cloud County Community College where he was a member of the livestock judging team. He completed his education from Kansas State University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science.

On August 20, 1994 in Leonardville, he was married to Jane Lee Beaty. She survives of the home.

David owned Burgman Construction and also was a farmer and rancher. He was a talented framer who was diligent with his work. He had a vision to help each family’s home be unique and special to fulfill their dreams. David had an infectious smile that made everyone he came in contact with feel comfortable. He enjoyed attending his children’s activities, traveling thousands of miles going to rodeos, baseball, basketball and football games. He was a collector of farm toys and loved smoking meat, especially brisket. His greatest joy was spending time with his family.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two children, Jada Burgman and Brock Burgman of the home; one brother, John Burgman and Sandra of San Antonio, Texas; three sisters, Janet Munoz and Steve of Topeka, Shirley Vandahl and Vernon of Manhattan and Teresa Hopper and Garth of Leonardville and his beloved animals who he adored.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2022 at the Leonardville United Methodist Church with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The family will receive friends from 2:00 until 4:30 p.m. Sunday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Leonardville City Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the David Burgman Memorial Fund to go to his children’s college education. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

David Lee Burgman

Donna Marie Stinson, 56 of Abilene passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. She was born June 15, 1965 in Creve Coeur, Missouri the daughter of Jimmie R. and Patricia A. (Hudson) Stinson.

 Donna is survived by her three children: Mary E. Richardson; Shaun L. Foust and Johnathan S. Richardson. Her father, Jimmie R. Stinson, Her mother, Patricia A. (Hudson) Stinson, two brothers, James P. Stinson and Ira A. Stinson and one sister, Karen D. Tonetti. Six Grandchildren: Shawn Lawrence Foust Jr; Anna Marie Richardson; Jada Rose Richardson; Grace Marie Richardson; Mia Nicole Richardson; Noah Matthew Adam.

 She was preceded in death by Maternal grandparents, Donald Hudson and Rosemary (Haddan) Hudson and paternal grandparents Otis A. Stinson and Leatha (Whitt) Stinson.

 Graveside services for Donna will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Abilene Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m.&nbsp; at Danner Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Donna Marie Stinson, 56 of Abilene passed away Monday, January 3, 2022 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. She was born June 15, 1965 in Creve Coeur, Missouri the daughter of Jimmie R. and Patricia A. (Hudson) Stinson. Donna is survived by her three children: Mary E. Richardson; Shaun L. Foust and Johnathan S. Richardson. Her father, Jimmie R. Stinson, Her mother, Patricia A. (Hudson) Stinson, two brothers, James P. Stinson and Ira A. Stinson and one sister, Karen D. Tonetti. Six Grandchildren: Shawn Lawrence Foust Jr; Anna Marie Richardson; Jada Rose Richardson; Grace Marie Richardson; Mia Nicole Richardson; Noah Matthew Adam. She was preceded in death by Maternal grandparents, Donald Hudson and Rosemary (Haddan) Hudson and paternal grandparents Otis A. Stinson and Leatha (Whitt) Stinson. Graveside services for Donna will be 10:30 a.m., Thursday, January 6, 2022 at Abilene Cemetery. Family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 5-7 p.m.&nbsp; at Danner Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Donna Marie Stinson

Edward William Hauer, age 91, of Manhattan, died December 25, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan. He was born May 4, 1930, in Perry, Oklahoma, the fifth child of the Reverend Edward Carl and Rosa Marie (Zerbe) Hauer. He attended Lutheran parochial schools in Perry and Atchison, Kansas, graduating from Atchison Jr./Sr. High School. He was a Distinguished Military Graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelors in Engineering and a Regular US Air Force Commission. On January 28, 1953, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Manhattan, he was married with Mary Beth Sieh of Manhattan by his father. Until Mary Beth’s death on May 22, 2020, they enjoyed 67 years of marriage blessed with a family of five children. The family moved with Ed’s military service and Federal Government employment obligations for several years and then settled in Evergreen, Colorado. They returned to Manhattan in 1993. Ed enjoyed a federal service career in the most challenging national assignments at the technical executive management level of major NASA / DOD Aerospace programs. He was selected as a civilian Federal employee to attend a year in residency at the prestigious National War College, Washington, D.C. Concurrent with his civilian employment, he maintained an Active US Air Force Reserve status assignment with the Air Staff for Intelligence, Pentagon. He retired from this Reserve assignment with the rank of Full Colonel. He was an Accreditation Board Registered ISO 9000 Quality Systems Lead Auditor. Five children survive: Bill Hauer and his wife Anne of Fairbanks, Alaska; Greg Hauer of Cascade Locks, Oregon; Peter Hauer of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Becky Trenary and her husband Gary of Morrison, Colorado; and Jane Holba and her husband Bob of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Cremation is planned with a Celebration of Ed’s life to be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, January 7th, at the First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, with Reverend Stephen Haverlah officiating. Private family inurnment will be in the Carnahan Creek Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church, “Youth Music Ministry Endowment Fund” or Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Edward William Hauer, age 91, of Manhattan, died December 25, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan. He was born May 4, 1930, in Perry, Oklahoma, the fifth child of the Reverend Edward Carl and Rosa Marie (Zerbe) Hauer. He attended Lutheran parochial schools in Perry and Atchison, Kansas, graduating from Atchison Jr./Sr. High School. He was a Distinguished Military Graduate of Kansas State University with a Bachelors in Engineering and a Regular US Air Force Commission. On January 28, 1953, at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Manhattan, he was married with Mary Beth Sieh of Manhattan by his father. Until Mary Beth’s death on May 22, 2020, they enjoyed 67 years of marriage blessed with a family of five children. The family moved with Ed’s military service and Federal Government employment obligations for several years and then settled in Evergreen, Colorado. They returned to Manhattan in 1993. Ed enjoyed a federal service career in the most challenging national assignments at the technical executive management level of major NASA / DOD Aerospace programs. He was selected as a civilian Federal employee to attend a year in residency at the prestigious National War College, Washington, D.C. Concurrent with his civilian employment, he maintained an Active US Air Force Reserve status assignment with the Air Staff for Intelligence, Pentagon. He retired from this Reserve assignment with the rank of Full Colonel. He was an Accreditation Board Registered ISO 9000 Quality Systems Lead Auditor. Five children survive: Bill Hauer and his wife Anne of Fairbanks, Alaska; Greg Hauer of Cascade Locks, Oregon; Peter Hauer of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Becky Trenary and her husband Gary of Morrison, Colorado; and Jane Holba and her husband Bob of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina; 15 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Cremation is planned with a Celebration of Ed’s life to be held at 10:30 A.M. Friday, January 7th, at the First Lutheran Church, 930 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, with Reverend Stephen Haverlah officiating. Private family inurnment will be in the Carnahan Creek Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church, “Youth Music Ministry Endowment Fund” or Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Edward William Hauer

Gregory L. “Greg” Finn, age 71, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Saturday January 1, 2022 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 30, 1950, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of James R. “Bob” Finn and Regene “Jean” (Valerius) Finn. Greg graduated from Hoisington High School in 1968. He continued his education at Barton County Community College, and then attended Kansas State University. Greg enlisted in the Marines in 1969, serving 18 months at Kaneohe Marine Base, Hawaii. He was employed as a computer programmer at Lear Jet in Wichita, McCall Pattern in Manhattan, and Security Benefit Group in Topeka. He owned and operated Finn’s Pub in Manhattan for 22 years, until he retired in 2017. Greg has a passion for playing golf, loved to travel, and enjoyed Kansas State football and basketball. He especially enjoyed spending time at the round table with all his friends and extended family at Finn’s Pub. On October 3, 1970, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Brown. They later divorced. He was united in marriage to Marcia Krienitz on May 7, 1999. Greg is survived by Marcia, his wife and partner for 27 years; also, his three daughters, Angela (Scott) Fritschie, of Lenexa, Kansas, Diann (Fred Hill) Finn of Overland Park, Kansas, and Tara (Doug) Hartung, of Manhattan, Kansas; his brother, Calvin (Debbie) Finn of Hoisington, Kansas; his mother-in-law Janice Krienitz of Manhattan, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Becky Finn of Ulysses, Kansas, and Deb Marfield (Walt) of Manhattan; and also, his five grandchildren: Malik, Ian, Zoe, Jacob, and Emily. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, John Krienitz, and his two brothers, Steve Finn and Randy Finn. No services are scheduled at this time. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gregory L. “Greg” Finn, age 71, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Saturday January 1, 2022 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 30, 1950, in Hoisington, Kansas, the son of James R. “Bob” Finn and Regene “Jean” (Valerius) Finn. Greg graduated from Hoisington High School in 1968. He continued his education at Barton County Community College, and then attended Kansas State University. Greg enlisted in the Marines in 1969, serving 18 months at Kaneohe Marine Base, Hawaii. He was employed as a computer programmer at Lear Jet in Wichita, McCall Pattern in Manhattan, and Security Benefit Group in Topeka. He owned and operated Finn’s Pub in Manhattan for 22 years, until he retired in 2017. Greg has a passion for playing golf, loved to travel, and enjoyed Kansas State football and basketball. He especially enjoyed spending time at the round table with all his friends and extended family at Finn’s Pub. On October 3, 1970, he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Brown. They later divorced. He was united in marriage to Marcia Krienitz on May 7, 1999. Greg is survived by Marcia, his wife and partner for 27 years; also, his three daughters, Angela (Scott) Fritschie, of Lenexa, Kansas, Diann (Fred Hill) Finn of Overland Park, Kansas, and Tara (Doug) Hartung, of Manhattan, Kansas; his brother, Calvin (Debbie) Finn of Hoisington, Kansas; his mother-in-law Janice Krienitz of Manhattan, Kansas; sisters-in-law, Becky Finn of Ulysses, Kansas, and Deb Marfield (Walt) of Manhattan; and also, his five grandchildren: Malik, Ian, Zoe, Jacob, and Emily. He was preceded in death by his parents, his father-in-law, John Krienitz, and his two brothers, Steve Finn and Randy Finn. No services are scheduled at this time. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gregory L. “Greg” Finn

Leroy Dean Jackson Jr., 62, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Saturday (January 1, 2022) at K. U. Medical Center St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas.

A complete obituary is pending.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Born October 2, 1959 in Wamego, Kansas, Dean was the son of Leroy Dean and Joan (Palenske) Jackson Sr.&nbsp; He married Gina Rogers on October 20, 1984 in Alta Vista, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.

Celebration of life services will be announced for the spring of 2022.

Leroy Dean Jackson Jr., 62, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Saturday (January 1, 2022) at K. U. Medical Center St. Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas.A complete obituary is pending.&nbsp; &nbsp;Born October 2, 1959 in Wamego, Kansas, Dean was the son of Leroy Dean and Joan (Palenske) Jackson Sr.&nbsp; He married Gina Rogers on October 20, 1984 in Alta Vista, Kansas.&nbsp; She survives.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.Celebration of life services will be announced for the spring of 2022.

Leroy Dean Jackson Jr.

On Sunday, January 2, Glenn Arthur Herbic, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 94 at the Alma Manor.&nbsp; He was a long-time resident of the community.

Glenn was born in Alma, the son of Oscar and Lena (Rebiskie) Herbic. He attended local schools and graduated in 1945 from Alma High School. He was drafted into the United State Marines and was honorably discharged.

Glenn started working in grade school by helping a local Alma dairy by riding on the fender of a Model A Ford and jumping off and delivering the milk to the various houses. He then worked summers and Saturdays, helping his dad burying and splicing cable for the phone company. Glenn started working for the Railroad on a signal gang in Joliet, Illinois, Denton, Texas, and Liberal Kansas. He worked his way to a full career as a Signal Maintainer. Glenn was based out of Belleville Kansas for the Rock Island Railroad until it's closure in 1980. He then returned to Alma and worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1991 after over 45 years .

Glenn loved fishing and hunting, especially with his sons and grandsons. He loved to play pitch and would visit the nursing home weekly to play cards with the residence there. He also enjoyed feeding the birds, raising roses and traveling. Glenn was a prize-winning bowler and coached his sons’ little league baseball team. Glenn was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and proud of his forty-five-year membership in AA.

Glenn married Beulah Reuter on July 3, 1946, in Alma. After seventy-five years of marriage, she survives at their home.

Glenn is also survived by his children; Stanley Herbic (Susan), Overland Park, Jim Herbic (Lynn), Salina, Patty Lovgren (Burt), Manhattan, and Bob Herbic (Peggy), Olathe; his twelve grandchildren, Mark Herbic, Charley Herbic, Christina Nance, Jessica Simshauser, Jeremy Herbic, Joshua Mall, Mariah Calovich, Kaylie Lovgren, Jack Herbic, Molly Herbic, Andrew Herbic, and Michael Herbic. Glenn was also blessed with eleven great-grandchildren, Nola Herbic, Heidi Nance, Owen Nance, Wyatt Simshauser, Connor Bagwell, Emerson Herbic, Willow Herbic, Autumn Herbic, Marley Calovich, Kaden Williams, and Taylor Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Helen Zaleuke, Edwin “Blackie” Herbic, and Esther Robertson. Glenn now shares a place in heaven with his great-granddaughter, Madie.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma. The family will greet friends, at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. until a Rosary prayer service at 10:30 a.m. They suggest memorial contributions to the Paxico AA or Holy Family Catholic Church, and those may be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;

On Sunday, January 2, Glenn Arthur Herbic, loving husband and father of four children, passed away at the age of 94 at the Alma Manor.&nbsp; He was a long-time resident of the community.Glenn was born in Alma, the son of Oscar and Lena (Rebiskie) Herbic. He attended local schools and graduated in 1945 from Alma High School. He was drafted into the United State Marines and was honorably discharged.Glenn started working in grade school by helping a local Alma dairy by riding on the fender of a Model A Ford and jumping off and delivering the milk to the various houses. He then worked summers and Saturdays, helping his dad burying and splicing cable for the phone company. Glenn started working for the Railroad on a signal gang in Joliet, Illinois, Denton, Texas, and Liberal Kansas. He worked his way to a full career as a Signal Maintainer. Glenn was based out of Belleville Kansas for the Rock Island Railroad until it's closure in 1980. He then returned to Alma and worked for the Southern Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1991 after over 45 years .Glenn loved fishing and hunting, especially with his sons and grandsons. He loved to play pitch and would visit the nursing home weekly to play cards with the residence there. He also enjoyed feeding the birds, raising roses and traveling. Glenn was a prize-winning bowler and coached his sons’ little league baseball team. Glenn was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church, and proud of his forty-five-year membership in AA.Glenn married Beulah Reuter on July 3, 1946, in Alma. After seventy-five years of marriage, she survives at their home.Glenn is also survived by his children; Stanley Herbic (Susan), Overland Park, Jim Herbic (Lynn), Salina, Patty Lovgren (Burt), Manhattan, and Bob Herbic (Peggy), Olathe; his twelve grandchildren, Mark Herbic, Charley Herbic, Christina Nance, Jessica Simshauser, Jeremy Herbic, Joshua Mall, Mariah Calovich, Kaylie Lovgren, Jack Herbic, Molly Herbic, Andrew Herbic, and Michael Herbic. Glenn was also blessed with eleven great-grandchildren, Nola Herbic, Heidi Nance, Owen Nance, Wyatt Simshauser, Connor Bagwell, Emerson Herbic, Willow Herbic, Autumn Herbic, Marley Calovich, Kaden Williams, and Taylor Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Helen Zaleuke, Edwin “Blackie” Herbic, and Esther Robertson. Glenn now shares a place in heaven with his great-granddaughter, Madie.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 8, 2022, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma. The family will greet friends, at the church beginning at 9:30 a.m. until a Rosary prayer service at 10:30 a.m. They suggest memorial contributions to the Paxico AA or Holy Family Catholic Church, and those may be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Glenn Arthur Herbic

George Randolph "Randy" Day, 68, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the organization of the donor's choice. Randy was born July 29, 1953, in Junction City, KS the son of Robert George and Dorothy Elizabeth (Ucker) Day. Randy graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1971. After his graduation, he worked as a service technician with Chase Electric. He also worked several other jobs in Junction City that included Coca Cola Bottling Company and several construction jobs. At the age of forty one, he enrolled at Kansas State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in education. He started teaching full time in 2004 at Junction City High School as welding instructor. He retired from teaching in August of 2018. While working at Junction City High School, his class built the Christmas Tree in Heritage Park. Randy volunteered as a Boy Scout leader for seventeen years with Boy Scout Troop #61 in Junction City. Other volunteer work included many community sporting events, cooking events and many handyman jobs at the Episcopal Church of the Covenant where he and his family worshiped for many years. Randy truly had a servants heart helping others with various needs. Randy married Virginia A. Haslam June 17, 1978 at the Episcopal Church of the Covenant in Junction City, KS. Survivors include his wife Virginia of the home; two sons, Jeff Day and his girlfriend Crystal of Junction City, KS and Joey Day and his girlfriend Krystal of Junction City, KS; four brothers, Earl Day, John Day, Tom Day and Norman Day; two sisters, Penny Gullet and Barbara Day; six grandchildren, Courtney, Sawyer, Matthew, Della, Jasper and Dottie. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Maggie and one brother, Karl.&nbsp;&nbsp;

George Randolph "Randy" Day, 68, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation will take place. A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 21, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the organization of the donor's choice. Randy was born July 29, 1953, in Junction City, KS the son of Robert George and Dorothy Elizabeth (Ucker) Day. Randy graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1971. After his graduation, he worked as a service technician with Chase Electric. He also worked several other jobs in Junction City that included Coca Cola Bottling Company and several construction jobs. At the age of forty one, he enrolled at Kansas State University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in education. He started teaching full time in 2004 at Junction City High School as welding instructor. He retired from teaching in August of 2018. While working at Junction City High School, his class built the Christmas Tree in Heritage Park. Randy volunteered as a Boy Scout leader for seventeen years with Boy Scout Troop #61 in Junction City. Other volunteer work included many community sporting events, cooking events and many handyman jobs at the Episcopal Church of the Covenant where he and his family worshiped for many years. Randy truly had a servants heart helping others with various needs. Randy married Virginia A. Haslam June 17, 1978 at the Episcopal Church of the Covenant in Junction City, KS. Survivors include his wife Virginia of the home; two sons, Jeff Day and his girlfriend Crystal of Junction City, KS and Joey Day and his girlfriend Krystal of Junction City, KS; four brothers, Earl Day, John Day, Tom Day and Norman Day; two sisters, Penny Gullet and Barbara Day; six grandchildren, Courtney, Sawyer, Matthew, Della, Jasper and Dottie. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Maggie and one brother, Karl.&nbsp;&nbsp;

George Randolph "Randy" Day

Mary Alice Siebold McDonald Fowler, age 91 of Leonardville, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Village Manor in Abilene.

She was born on October 31, 1930 at Fact, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Vena (Palmateer) Siebold.  She grew up in the Fact community and was ninth of eleven children.

She married Randall H. McDonald on September 21, 1949.  Randall and Mary were the parents of Corrine, Rhonda, Patty and Vicki.  He preceded her in death in 1977.

She married Joseph Fowler on April 29, 1981.  He preceded her in death in 2001.

Mary was a homemaker and also worked at the Leonardville Nursing Home.  She enjoyed working in her flower garden, caring for others, and going to coffee every day with her friends.



She is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Pultz and husband Arden of Manhattan and Patty Taplin and husband Tom of Abilene; eight grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and her special friend, Harold Johnson.

In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Corrine McDonald and Vicki McDonald; four brothers and six sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the Grandview-Mill Creek Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the City of Leonardville to provide a bench or tree in Mary’s honor. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Mary Alice Siebold McDonald Fowler, age 91 of Leonardville, passed away Sunday, December 26, 2021 at Village Manor in Abilene.

She was born on October 31, 1930 at Fact, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Vena (Palmateer) Siebold. She grew up in the Fact community and was ninth of eleven children.

She married Randall H. McDonald on September 21, 1949. Randall and Mary were the parents of Corrine, Rhonda, Patty and Vicki. He preceded her in death in 1977.

She married Joseph Fowler on April 29, 1981. He preceded her in death in 2001.

Mary was a homemaker and also worked at the Leonardville Nursing Home. She enjoyed working in her flower garden, caring for others, and going to coffee every day with her friends.

She is survived by two daughters, Rhonda Pultz and husband Arden of Manhattan and Patty Taplin and husband Tom of Abilene; eight grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren and her special friend, Harold Johnson.

In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents; two daughters, Corrine McDonald and Vicki McDonald; four brothers and six sisters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 3, 2022 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Burial will be in the Grandview-Mill Creek Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for the City of Leonardville to provide a bench or tree in Mary’s honor. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Mary Alice Siebold McDonald Fowler

Billie Swenson, 96, of Clay Center, died January 2 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; She was born on March 25, 1925, the daughter of Julius Spires and Lilly Bell (Prosser) Altman.

Billie grew up in Johnsonville, S.C., where she graduated from high school.&nbsp; She attended business school in Asheville, N.C.&nbsp; She married Eugen Swenson on October 26, 1945.&nbsp; The couple moved to Clay Center in in 1954.&nbsp;

Billie was a member of the First Baptist Church, 50 year member of P.E.O., Red Cross volunteer for over 40 years, she was a passionate golfer and member of the Clay Center Country Club for many years and a Meals on Wheels volunteer. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Greg Swenson, 5 brothers and 5 sisters.

Daughter: Nancy and husband, Ben Oard of Inman, Kansas

3 grandchildren, Amy (Greg) Mauck, Benjamin (Jandee) Oard and Brian Oard and 8 great grandchildren.

Private Graveside Funeral Services will be held at a later date.

Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January&nbsp; 4, 2022 from 4-7 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Clay Center First Baptist Church and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

Billie Swenson, 96, of Clay Center, died January 2 at the Clay Center Presbyterian Manor.&nbsp; She was born on March 25, 1925, the daughter of Julius Spires and Lilly Bell (Prosser) Altman.Billie grew up in Johnsonville, S.C., where she graduated from high school.&nbsp; She attended business school in Asheville, N.C.&nbsp; She married Eugen Swenson on October 26, 1945.&nbsp; The couple moved to Clay Center in in 1954.&nbsp;Billie was a member of the First Baptist Church, 50 year member of P.E.O., Red Cross volunteer for over 40 years, she was a passionate golfer and member of the Clay Center Country Club for many years and a Meals on Wheels volunteer. She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; son, Greg Swenson, 5 brothers and 5 sisters.Survivors:Daughter: Nancy and husband, Ben Oard of Inman, Kansas3 grandchildren, Amy (Greg) Mauck, Benjamin (Jandee) Oard and Brian Oard and 8 great grandchildren.Special Friend: Glen SteffenPrivate Graveside Funeral Services will be held at a later date.Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas.Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January&nbsp; 4, 2022 from 4-7 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kansas.Memorials may be made to the Clay Center First Baptist Church and can be sent c/o the funeral home.

Billie Swenson

Charlotte Arlene Vasseur, age 83, died December 27, 2021, in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born September 21, 1938, to Otis and Mary Francis (Smith) Mailen in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp; Charlotte was a graduate of Clay Center Community High School. She worked in personnel as a federal employee for decades. Charlotte and her family lived in Clay Center off and on for several years before making their home in Manhattan in 1997. Charlotte was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting. She collected cookbooks from different regions of the world that she visited and compiled her own personal cookbooks from recipes she found from those different countries.&nbsp; Above all other hobbies Charlotte loved to travel. She along with her daughter and sisters traveled all over the United States and various other countries.&nbsp; Charlotte was a Daughter of the American Revolution. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Shirley Kimball and Janice Mailen

Sister: Mary Jane Patterson of Denver, CO

Funeral Services:&nbsp; A Celebration of Life will take place in the spring&nbsp;

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;St. Jude Childrens Hospital c/o the funeral home

Charlotte Arlene Vasseur, age 83, died December 27, 2021, in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp; She was born September 21, 1938, to Otis and Mary Francis (Smith) Mailen in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp; Charlotte was a graduate of Clay Center Community High School. She worked in personnel as a federal employee for decades. Charlotte and her family lived in Clay Center off and on for several years before making their home in Manhattan in 1997. Charlotte was an avid reader and enjoyed crocheting. She collected cookbooks from different regions of the world that she visited and compiled her own personal cookbooks from recipes she found from those different countries.&nbsp; Above all other hobbies Charlotte loved to travel. She along with her daughter and sisters traveled all over the United States and various other countries.&nbsp; Charlotte was a Daughter of the American Revolution. She is preceded in death by her parents, and sisters, Shirley Kimball and Janice MailenSurvivors:Daughter: Donna Vasseur of Manhattan, KSBrother: Edward Mailen of Fort Worth, TXSister: Mary Jane Patterson of Denver, COSeveral nieces and nephewsFuneral Services:&nbsp; A Celebration of Life will take place in the spring&nbsp;Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;St. Jude Childrens Hospital c/o the funeral home

Charlotte Arlene Vasseur

Margie Marilyn Zelaya, 65 of Abilene passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born May 25, 1956 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of Rev. Marion F. Woods and Marjorie Marian-Koken. On May 24, 1985 Margie was united in marriage to Rigoberto (RJ) Zelaya in Costa Rica. 

Margie earned her RN in Costa Rica and in the US. She worked as an RN at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita and also volunteered helping her parents in Costa Rica for many years.

 Margie is survived by her loving husband RJ of the home. Brother, Stanley (Kathy) Woods of Ashland, OR and two sisters, Paula (Al) Constable of Sand Creek, Michigan and Karen Dinkle of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev Marion Woods; Marjorie Koken and Fannie Davis Woods.

 Graveside services for Margie were 3:00 P.M., Friday, December 31, 2021 at Bird City Cemetery in Bird City, Kansas. The family suggested memorials be given to the Salina Rescue Mission. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Margie Marilyn Zelaya, 65 of Abilene passed away Thursday, December 30, 2021. She was born May 25, 1956 in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of Rev. Marion F. Woods and Marjorie Marian-Koken. On May 24, 1985 Margie was united in marriage to Rigoberto (RJ) Zelaya in Costa Rica. Margie earned her RN in Costa Rica and in the US. She worked as an RN at Wesley Medical Center in Wichita and also volunteered helping her parents in Costa Rica for many years. Margie is survived by her loving husband RJ of the home. Brother, Stanley (Kathy) Woods of Ashland, OR and two sisters, Paula (Al) Constable of Sand Creek, Michigan and Karen Dinkle of Colorado Springs, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rev Marion Woods; Marjorie Koken and Fannie Davis Woods. Graveside services for Margie were 3:00 P.M., Friday, December 31, 2021 at Bird City Cemetery in Bird City, Kansas. The family suggested memorials be given to the Salina Rescue Mission. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Margie Marilyn Zelaya

Shirley (Andree) Fleuter, 69, of Chapman, Kansas passed away, surrounded by love, at Memorial Hospital in Abilene, KS on December 27th 2021.

She was born on July 8, 1952 in Ada, Minnesota, the daughter of Donald and Vera (Paul) Andree. Shirley grew up and lived in Wisconsin where she had three children. She was united in marriage to Daniel Fleuter on April 30, 2005, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In NM, she spent time loving and caring for her aging parents, finally settling with Dan in Kansas. Fishing at the lake, dancing, long talks with family, her grand and great-grandchildren and furbabies warmed her heart the most. Her big heart, compassion, forgiveness, and colorful language choices will be unforgettable.

Shirley is survived by her loving husband Daniel. Three daughters: Lisa Lang, Tina (Partner Bryan) Van Brocklin, Tracy (Scott) Chapman. Two sons: Terry Dunwald, Eric (Partner Chris) Fleuter. One Sister: Bonnie (Robert) Brugger. Two Brothers: Frank Andree, Freddie (Cheryl) Andree deceased December 28 2021. Fifteen Grandchildren: Bryan, Rebecca, Ashley, Kyle, Nicholas, Dylan, Tara, Crystal, Alex, Jacob, Bryan Jr, Paisley, Kaicen, Eli, and Ava. Nineteen great-grandchildren: Kaedyn, Caleb, Breleigh, Arian-Jace, Kaelynn, Maddilynn, Alex Jr, Parker, Bryce, Kaleigh, Ka’lasia, Nayelli, Za’Kyla, Keaton, Kaesyn, Khaliyah, Khalani, Peyton, and Adalynn. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Shirley’s wishes were to be cremated. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Wisconsin. Arrangements by Danner Funeral Home of Abilene.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley (Andree) Fleuter, 69, of Chapman, Kansas passed away, surrounded by love, at Memorial Hospital in Abilene, KS on December 27th 2021. She was born on July 8, 1952 in Ada, Minnesota, the daughter of Donald and Vera (Paul) Andree. Shirley grew up and lived in Wisconsin where she had three children. She was united in marriage to Daniel Fleuter on April 30, 2005, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. In NM, she spent time loving and caring for her aging parents, finally settling with Dan in Kansas. Fishing at the lake, dancing, long talks with family, her grand and great-grandchildren and furbabies warmed her heart the most. Her big heart, compassion, forgiveness, and colorful language choices will be unforgettable. Shirley is survived by her loving husband Daniel. Three daughters: Lisa Lang, Tina (Partner Bryan) Van Brocklin, Tracy (Scott) Chapman. Two sons: Terry Dunwald, Eric (Partner Chris) Fleuter. One Sister: Bonnie (Robert) Brugger. Two Brothers: Frank Andree, Freddie (Cheryl) Andree deceased December 28 2021. Fifteen Grandchildren: Bryan, Rebecca, Ashley, Kyle, Nicholas, Dylan, Tara, Crystal, Alex, Jacob, Bryan Jr, Paisley, Kaicen, Eli, and Ava. Nineteen great-grandchildren: Kaedyn, Caleb, Breleigh, Arian-Jace, Kaelynn, Maddilynn, Alex Jr, Parker, Bryce, Kaleigh, Ka’lasia, Nayelli, Za’Kyla, Keaton, Kaesyn, Khaliyah, Khalani, Peyton, and Adalynn. She also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, relatives, and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents. Shirley’s wishes were to be cremated. Inurnment will take place at a later date in Wisconsin. Arrangements by Danner Funeral Home of Abilene.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley (Andree) Fleuter

William “Jug” Richardson, Jr., age 94, died December 31, 2021, at the Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan. He was born January 14, 1927, in Scott City, Kansas, the son of William and Edith (Ramsey) Richardson. Jug attended Shields Grade School for two years, and then Wilsey Grade School through 8th grade and then attended Wilsey High School. His mother raised 9 children, having lost his father to cancer when he was 7. As a young boy during the depression, Jug would go to friends houses near Wilsey to stay...as his mom had more kids than she could keep track of. He said after a couple days, she would call around and find out where he was! He served in the United States Army during World War II from May 31, 1945, until December 1, 1946, and was Honorably Discharged at the rank of Technician 5th Grade.

On September 2, 1950, in Wilsey, Kansas, he was married to Evelyn Veal. They lived in Wilsey until moving to Manhattan in 2005. He worked in several jobs, Beach Aircraft, Construction of many homes and businesses in the Wilsey and Council Grove area, and then retired from the Missouri Pacific Railroad as a brakeman conductor. He also was proud of hopping a train as a 17 year old to southeast Colorado to work on a ranch during summers. He was a member of the Wilsey Christian Church and the Masonic Lodge. Jug loved to fish and hunt, weave shawls and started oil painting in his 80’s. He enjoyed playing cards, cribbage, 500 and pinochle. He and Evelyn wintered in south Texas from 1985 to 2000 and then in Palm Springs, CA, from 2001 to 2016. Survivors include his wife Evelyn of Manhattan; three daughters: Diane Haddock of Jefferson, Colorado, Denise Klimek and her husband Ed of Manhattan, and Pam Smith and her husband Gary of Wilsey, KS; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

Jug was preceded in death by his eight siblings: James, Beulah Sutton, Robert, Velma Dike, Louis, Geneva Byrn, Glen and Martin. Cremation is planned with a Celebration of his life to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilsey Christian Church. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

William “Jug” Richardson, Jr., age 94, died December 31, 2021, at the Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan. He was born January 14, 1927, in Scott City, Kansas, the son of William and Edith (Ramsey) Richardson. Jug attended Shields Grade School for two years, and then Wilsey Grade School through 8th grade and then attended Wilsey High School. His mother raised 9 children, having lost his father to cancer when he was 7. As a young boy during the depression, Jug would go to friends houses near Wilsey to stay...as his mom had more kids than she could keep track of. He said after a couple days, she would call around and find out where he was! He served in the United States Army during World War II from May 31, 1945, until December 1, 1946, and was Honorably Discharged at the rank of Technician 5th Grade.On September 2, 1950, in Wilsey, Kansas, he was married to Evelyn Veal. They lived in Wilsey until moving to Manhattan in 2005. He worked in several jobs, Beach Aircraft, Construction of many homes and businesses in the Wilsey and Council Grove area, and then retired from the Missouri Pacific Railroad as a brakeman conductor. He also was proud of hopping a train as a 17 year old to southeast Colorado to work on a ranch during summers. He was a member of the Wilsey Christian Church and the Masonic Lodge. Jug loved to fish and hunt, weave shawls and started oil painting in his 80’s. He enjoyed playing cards, cribbage, 500 and pinochle. He and Evelyn wintered in south Texas from 1985 to 2000 and then in Palm Springs, CA, from 2001 to 2016. Survivors include his wife Evelyn of Manhattan; three daughters: Diane Haddock of Jefferson, Colorado, Denise Klimek and her husband Ed of Manhattan, and Pam Smith and her husband Gary of Wilsey, KS; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Jug was preceded in death by his eight siblings: James, Beulah Sutton, Robert, Velma Dike, Louis, Geneva Byrn, Glen and Martin. Cremation is planned with a Celebration of his life to be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wilsey Christian Church. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

William “Jug” Richardson, Jr.

Travis Durbin, 37, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away Thursday morning, December 30th, at his home. He was a meat cutter at Texas Roadhouse Restaurant and was also a former manager for Pizza Hut in Bloomington, Illinois.

Arrangements are in the care of the&nbsp;&nbsp;Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation, Manhattan, KS.

Travis Durbin, 37, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away Thursday morning, December 30th, at his home. He was a meat cutter at Texas Roadhouse Restaurant and was also a former manager for Pizza Hut in Bloomington, Illinois.Arrangements are in the care of the&nbsp;&nbsp;Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation, Manhattan, KS.

Travis Durbin

Lorene C. Carlson, 97, of St. George Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born on November 3, 1924, in Agenda, Kansas, the twin daughter of Ralph T. and Millie M. (Byrd) Kramer. At age 9, Lorene moved to Washington County where she graduated from Washington County High School in 1942. On May 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to Delbert E. Carlson in Wichita, Kansas, in a double-ring ceremony with her sister and brother-in-law Maxine (Kramer) and Leslie Bower. From 1969 to 1974, Lorene worked part-time at Kansas State University and then worked there full-time from 1974 until her retirement in 1991. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, yelling at the TV, doing word search puzzles and spending time with beloved friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Delbert E. Carlson; son Scott D. Carlson; sisters Maxine L. Bower and Marcele Harry; brothers Donald D. Kramer, Loren C. Kramer (her twin) and George Henry Kramer; granddaughter Elissa Frank; and great-grandson Shane Miller. She is survived by three daughters, Diane Parker of Texas; and Karen Carlson and Sharon Smith, both of Kansas; sister Betty O’Grady of South Dakota; and sisters-in-law Velda Kramer (wife of Loren C. Kramer) and Sandra Kramer (wife of Donald D. Kramer), both of Kansas; five grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandsons; and numerous nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Memorial services will be held in the spring of 2022 at a date and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Lorene’s memory. Memorial services will be held in the spring of 2022 at a date and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Lorene’s memory. Funeral arrangements with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation, to send a condolence visit irvinparkview.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lorene C. Carlson, 97, of St. George Kansas, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born on November 3, 1924, in Agenda, Kansas, the twin daughter of Ralph T. and Millie M. (Byrd) Kramer. At age 9, Lorene moved to Washington County where she graduated from Washington County High School in 1942. On May 21, 1947, she was united in marriage to Delbert E. Carlson in Wichita, Kansas, in a double-ring ceremony with her sister and brother-in-law Maxine (Kramer) and Leslie Bower. From 1969 to 1974, Lorene worked part-time at Kansas State University and then worked there full-time from 1974 until her retirement in 1991. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, yelling at the TV, doing word search puzzles and spending time with beloved friends and family. She was preceded in death by her husband Delbert E. Carlson; son Scott D. Carlson; sisters Maxine L. Bower and Marcele Harry; brothers Donald D. Kramer, Loren C. Kramer (her twin) and George Henry Kramer; granddaughter Elissa Frank; and great-grandson Shane Miller. She is survived by three daughters, Diane Parker of Texas; and Karen Carlson and Sharon Smith, both of Kansas; sister Betty O’Grady of South Dakota; and sisters-in-law Velda Kramer (wife of Loren C. Kramer) and Sandra Kramer (wife of Donald D. Kramer), both of Kansas; five grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandsons; and numerous nieces, nephews and lifelong friends. Memorial services will be held in the spring of 2022 at a date and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Lorene’s memory. Memorial services will be held in the spring of 2022 at a date and time to be determined. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Lorene’s memory. Funeral arrangements with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation, to send a condolence visit irvinparkview.com.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lorene C. Carlson

Allan Martin Cyriacks passed away on Sunday, December 26th, at home, with family close by. He was born on November 27, 1928, to Martin George and Anna Taleta (Ackerman) Cyriacks in the town of Gothenburg, Nebraska. Allan was united in marriage to Phyllis Ann Stewart on January 24, 1954 in Lincoln, Nebraska at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Before retiring, he worked at KSU in the printing and duplication department in Umberger Hall. But his main occupation was serving as an unpaid minister of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 70 years. Allan is survived by his wife Phyllis; a son, Gilbert Cyriacks and his wife Barbara, of Manhattan; brother-in-law Tom Stewart and his wife Wanda of Lincoln, Nebraska, sister-in-law Rose Stewart, also of Lincoln, Nebraska and many nieces and nephews. A virtual memorial service will be held via Zoom at 2:00 p.m. on January 8th, 2022. (Meeting ID: 859 0975 6713 -Passcode: faithful) Allan had a high respect for the work done by Jehovah’s Witnesses that helps millions of people worldwide. So, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Jehovah's Witnesses at donate.jw.org. and select "Worldwide Work". A private graveside service will be held before inurnment at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Allan Martin Cyriacks passed away on Sunday, December 26th, at home, with family close by. He was born on November 27, 1928, to Martin George and Anna Taleta (Ackerman) Cyriacks in the town of Gothenburg, Nebraska. Allan was united in marriage to Phyllis Ann Stewart on January 24, 1954 in Lincoln, Nebraska at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Before retiring, he worked at KSU in the printing and duplication department in Umberger Hall. But his main occupation was serving as an unpaid minister of Jehovah's Witnesses for over 70 years. Allan is survived by his wife Phyllis; a son, Gilbert Cyriacks and his wife Barbara, of Manhattan; brother-in-law Tom Stewart and his wife Wanda of Lincoln, Nebraska, sister-in-law Rose Stewart, also of Lincoln, Nebraska and many nieces and nephews. A virtual memorial service will be held via Zoom at 2:00 p.m. on January 8th, 2022. (Meeting ID: 859 0975 6713 -Passcode: faithful) Allan had a high respect for the work done by Jehovah’s Witnesses that helps millions of people worldwide. So, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Jehovah's Witnesses at donate.jw.org. and select "Worldwide Work". A private graveside service will be held before inurnment at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Allan Martin Cyriacks

SFC (RET) Earl Austin Roberts, 81, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Valley View Senior Life Center. A graveside service with military honors will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2022 at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery.&nbsp; A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2022 at the Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the Korean Baptist Church 700 W. 7th Street Junction City, KS 66441. Earl was born March 23, 1940 in Madisonville, TN the son of Earl Martin and Reba Mildred (Self) Roberts. Earl served in the United States Army having served three tours in Vietnam where he earned two purple hearts. After his retirement with the Army, he went to work for the Department of Public Works as a Civil Servant at Fort Riley until his retirement. He was avid bird hunter. Earl enjoyed watching and following the Kansas City Chiefs. He married Chun Cha. She survives of the home in Junction City, KS.

Survivors include is wife Chun; two step-sons, Joe Leistner of Chapman, KS and Richard Leistner of Junction City, KS; one step-daughter, Laura West of Baltimore, MD; two brothers, Gary Roberts and Larry Roberts both of TN; four sisters, Audrey Lane, Connie Hamilton, Carolyn Patty and LaQuita Thomas; four step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

SFC (RET) Earl Austin Roberts, 81, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Valley View Senior Life Center. A graveside service with military honors will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday, January 10, 2022 at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery.&nbsp; A visitation will be held 5-7 p.m. Friday, January 7, 2022 at the Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the Korean Baptist Church 700 W. 7th Street Junction City, KS 66441. Earl was born March 23, 1940 in Madisonville, TN the son of Earl Martin and Reba Mildred (Self) Roberts. Earl served in the United States Army having served three tours in Vietnam where he earned two purple hearts. After his retirement with the Army, he went to work for the Department of Public Works as a Civil Servant at Fort Riley until his retirement. He was avid bird hunter. Earl enjoyed watching and following the Kansas City Chiefs. He married Chun Cha. She survives of the home in Junction City, KS. Survivors include is wife Chun; two step-sons, Joe Leistner of Chapman, KS and Richard Leistner of Junction City, KS; one step-daughter, Laura West of Baltimore, MD; two brothers, Gary Roberts and Larry Roberts both of TN; four sisters, Audrey Lane, Connie Hamilton, Carolyn Patty and LaQuita Thomas; four step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents.

SFC (RET) Earl Austin Roberts

Dorothy S. Beckman, 100, of Junction City, Kansas, died in her sleep on Christmas morning December 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Beckman. Visitation hours are 5:00-7:00p.m. Thursday, January 6 at Johnson’s Funeral Home, Junction City, Kansas. Rosary will be said at 6:30 p .m. The funeral Mass is scheduled for Friday, January 7 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church in Junction City, Kansas. Her ashes will be interred alongside her husband’s at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at a later date. Dorothy Beckman was born March 29, 1921 in Bassett, Nebraska to Mary Eleanor (Cary) and Frank Snyder. She was valedictorian of the Rock County High School graduating class of 1938. Dorothy married Morris Beckman on April 12, 1950 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia. She moved her family whenever and wherever the Army stationed her husband, and lived in Germany, Maryland, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Kansas. She is remembered as an intelligent person who loved to read and checked out books from 2 libraries in addition to reading books on her iPad. When asked what the biggest change in her lifetime was, she would reply “phones” as she texted and sent photos to family and friends. She took up chair yoga at the Senior Center and during COVID, would ride her stationary bike for 30 minutes 3-4 times a week. She enjoyed her daily nap which she referred to as her “happy hour.” Some described her as a force of nature because of her determination to get her way. She stayed in her 2-story home by installing a stairlift and with the affection and compassionate care given by Alex, Mary, Nancy and Robin. She renewed her Kansas driver’s license in March 2021 and delighted in showing and telling people she had a current license. She looked forward to Sister DJ, Diane or Jane bringing weekly communion. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers Floyd, William “Slick” and Mark, who died in infancy, and her husband Morris Beckman. She is survived by 5 children: Mary Lavender (Mike Brucia) of Denton, TX, Rebecca McMillin-Beckman (RA) of Junction City, KS, Joseph Beckman (Marquetta) of San Antonio, TX, David Beckman (Linda Lou) of Crowley, TX, and Trudi Beckman (Robert Robertson) of Ft Worth, TX, 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to Dorothy Bramlage Public Library in Junction City, Kansas; Junction City Animal Shelter, or St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic School in Junction City, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dorothy S. Beckman, 100, of Junction City, Kansas, died in her sleep on Christmas morning December 25, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband, Morris Beckman. Visitation hours are 5:00-7:00p.m. Thursday, January 6 at Johnson’s Funeral Home, Junction City, Kansas. Rosary will be said at 6:30 p .m. The funeral Mass is scheduled for Friday, January 7 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic Church in Junction City, Kansas. Her ashes will be interred alongside her husband’s at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at a later date. Dorothy Beckman was born March 29, 1921 in Bassett, Nebraska to Mary Eleanor (Cary) and Frank Snyder. She was valedictorian of the Rock County High School graduating class of 1938. Dorothy married Morris Beckman on April 12, 1950 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Richmond, Virginia. She moved her family whenever and wherever the Army stationed her husband, and lived in Germany, Maryland, Kentucky, Arkansas, and Kansas. She is remembered as an intelligent person who loved to read and checked out books from 2 libraries in addition to reading books on her iPad. When asked what the biggest change in her lifetime was, she would reply “phones” as she texted and sent photos to family and friends. She took up chair yoga at the Senior Center and during COVID, would ride her stationary bike for 30 minutes 3-4 times a week. She enjoyed her daily nap which she referred to as her “happy hour.” Some described her as a force of nature because of her determination to get her way. She stayed in her 2-story home by installing a stairlift and with the affection and compassionate care given by Alex, Mary, Nancy and Robin. She renewed her Kansas driver’s license in March 2021 and delighted in showing and telling people she had a current license. She looked forward to Sister DJ, Diane or Jane bringing weekly communion. Dorothy is preceded in death by her parents, 3 brothers Floyd, William “Slick” and Mark, who died in infancy, and her husband Morris Beckman. She is survived by 5 children: Mary Lavender (Mike Brucia) of Denton, TX, Rebecca McMillin-Beckman (RA) of Junction City, KS, Joseph Beckman (Marquetta) of San Antonio, TX, David Beckman (Linda Lou) of Crowley, TX, and Trudi Beckman (Robert Robertson) of Ft Worth, TX, 11 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild. Memorial donations may be made to Dorothy Bramlage Public Library in Junction City, Kansas; Junction City Animal Shelter, or St. Francis Xavier’s Catholic School in Junction City, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dorothy S. Beckman

Viona F. Schmidt, 102, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at her home in Junction City, KS. A Celebration of Life service will take place with Johnson Funeral Home in Junction City, date to be announced. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to Interim Health (Hospice) Care, Topeka, KS. Viona was born August 9, 1919. The youngest child and only daughter to Helena (Lena) Franta and George Franta in Lost Springs, KS. She grew up with her 2 brothers George Jr (Cat) and Herb Franta in Herrington, KS. In 1940 she married Albert Ray Schmidt and lived on the Schmidt farm in Woodbine, KS, moving to Junction City with Ray and her two sons, Steven and Tracy in 1963.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Viona F. Schmidt, 102, passed away on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at her home in Junction City, KS. A Celebration of Life service will take place with Johnson Funeral Home in Junction City, date to be announced. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to Interim Health (Hospice) Care, Topeka, KS. Viona was born August 9, 1919. The youngest child and only daughter to Helena (Lena) Franta and George Franta in Lost Springs, KS. She grew up with her 2 brothers George Jr (Cat) and Herb Franta in Herrington, KS. In 1940 she married Albert Ray Schmidt and lived on the Schmidt farm in Woodbine, KS, moving to Junction City with Ray and her two sons, Steven and Tracy in 1963.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Viona F. Schmidt

Karen Sue (Campbell) Scroggins,&nbsp; 72 of Junction City, Kansas passed away Saturday, December 24, 2021 at her residence (in Junction city, Kansas) Karen “Kay- Kay” Sue Scroggins was born on October 3, 1949 in Council Grove, Kansas and raised in Russell, Kansas. To the parents of Emmanuel and Lillian Campbell. She was called home on Friday, December 24,2021. Karen called by her loved ones “Kay-Kay,” grew up in Russell, Kansas, educated in Dunlap Academy and graduated from Manhattan Vocational School and Kansas State University. She raised four children Rhonda, Chris, Kurtis, and Gloria and. Karen was an active member of the St. Tabitha Chapter #75 Eastern Star, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and a member of the Junction City New Church of the Living God. She wrote and published three books, one on her family history, one on Black Academy in Kansas, and one on the Kansas Underground Railroad. She was preceded in death by her parents Emmanuel and Lillian Campbell; Great Grandmother Rosetta Ragland and two brothers Duereal Emanuel Campbell and Virgil Lewis Campbell. Karen was an advocate for battered women and enjoyed caring for those in need, making crafts, sewing, cooking, and visiting family. She knew many and was loved by all. Karen truly had a loving heart for everyone and everything living, a true heart of gold. Karen leaves to cherish her memories to her daughters Rhonda Campbell, Gloria Brown (Jimmie Brown III); Sons Christopher and Kurtis Broadnax; sister Shirley (Kelly) Jones, brother Michael (Tinkie) Campbell and four grandchildren Duereal, Antonio, Dennis, Jamell Cards for condolences can be sent to 810 West E Ave D, Copperas Cove, TX 765422 .

Karen Sue (Campbell) Scroggins,&nbsp; 72 of Junction City, Kansas passed away Saturday, December 24, 2021 at her residence (in Junction city, Kansas) Karen “Kay- Kay” Sue Scroggins was born on October 3, 1949 in Council Grove, Kansas and raised in Russell, Kansas. To the parents of Emmanuel and Lillian Campbell. She was called home on Friday, December 24,2021. Karen called by her loved ones “Kay-Kay,” grew up in Russell, Kansas, educated in Dunlap Academy and graduated from Manhattan Vocational School and Kansas State University. She raised four children Rhonda, Chris, Kurtis, and Gloria and. Karen was an active member of the St. Tabitha Chapter #75 Eastern Star, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and a member of the Junction City New Church of the Living God. She wrote and published three books, one on her family history, one on Black Academy in Kansas, and one on the Kansas Underground Railroad. She was preceded in death by her parents Emmanuel and Lillian Campbell; Great Grandmother Rosetta Ragland and two brothers Duereal Emanuel Campbell and Virgil Lewis Campbell. Karen was an advocate for battered women and enjoyed caring for those in need, making crafts, sewing, cooking, and visiting family. She knew many and was loved by all. Karen truly had a loving heart for everyone and everything living, a true heart of gold. Karen leaves to cherish her memories to her daughters Rhonda Campbell, Gloria Brown (Jimmie Brown III); Sons Christopher and Kurtis Broadnax; sister Shirley (Kelly) Jones, brother Michael (Tinkie) Campbell and four grandchildren Duereal, Antonio, Dennis, Jamell Cards for condolences can be sent to 810 West E Ave D, Copperas Cove, TX 765422 .Service: Private Service

Karen Sue (Campbell) Scroggins

Grace Ellen Ensley, age 100, of Manhattan, died December 27, 2021, at her residence. She was born April 28, 1921. On June 29, 1938, in Washington, Kansas, she was married to Ray Emmett Ensley. Grace was a care giver at the Odds Fellows Home west of Manhattan for several years and then was a homemaker for the family. She was a longtime active member of First Assembly of God. Grace was preceded in death by her husband Ray on October 8, 2003, she was also preceded in death by her son William Ray Ensley; two grandchildren: William Ray Ensley, Jr. and Regina Ulrich; and two great grandchildren: Christina and Jesse Ensley. Survivors include her grandson Sam Ensley and his wife Kim of Manhattan; one granddaughter Angela Lipe; and two great-great grandchildren: Phillip and Christopher. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, January 5th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday at the Antioch Cemetery south of Frankfort, KS, with Pastor Jim Lowry officiating. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Grace Ellen Ensley, age 100, of Manhattan, died December 27, 2021, at her residence. She was born April 28, 1921. On June 29, 1938, in Washington, Kansas, she was married to Ray Emmett Ensley. Grace was a care giver at the Odds Fellows Home west of Manhattan for several years and then was a homemaker for the family. She was a longtime active member of First Assembly of God. Grace was preceded in death by her husband Ray on October 8, 2003, she was also preceded in death by her son William Ray Ensley; two grandchildren: William Ray Ensley, Jr. and Regina Ulrich; and two great grandchildren: Christina and Jesse Ensley. Survivors include her grandson Sam Ensley and his wife Kim of Manhattan; one granddaughter Angela Lipe; and two great-great grandchildren: Phillip and Christopher. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 1:30 P.M. Wednesday, January 5th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday at the Antioch Cemetery south of Frankfort, KS, with Pastor Jim Lowry officiating. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Grace Ellen Ensley

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Private Service, Kansas Veterans' Cemetery



A full obituary will appear soon in care of Johnson Cremations,&nbsp; Funerals and&nbsp; Receptions.Private Service, Kansas Veterans' Cemetery

BG (RET) Phillip J. "Phil" Zeller, Jr. - 1927 - 2021

John K. Shimp, 88, was a family man. On Thursday, December 23rd, 2021, John died at the Via Christi Village in Manhattan, KS. John was born in Anderson County, KS on May 31, 1933, to John Andrew and Edna Hicks Shimp. He began his education, at Gravel Hill, a one room school, in Coffee County, KS. In 1945, his family moved to Madison, KS. While attending Madison High School he participated in all sports and worked for the Emch's S&amp;E Feed Company. After graduating High School in 1952, with financial backing from the Emch's, John attended Kansas State College. While in college, he married Shirley James on September 5, 1954, at the Madison Presbyterian Church. From this union, they were blessed with 5 children. In 1956, John earned a B.S. degree in Feed Technology from the Kansas State College School of Agriculture. He began his professional career as a Milling Engineer with General Foods Corporation’s Corn Mill in Kankakee, IL. Four years later he transferred to the Pet Food Division. In 1972, John transferred to the Gaines Pet Food Plant in Topeka, KS where he was the Manufacturing Services Manager, and was involved in the implementation of the “Participative Management” program developed by Dr. W. Edwards Deming. This project redefined the way organizations viewed and implemented leadership roles and quality management. John retired in 1992 after 36 years of making dog food. The Shimp Family was a camping family. John loved all aspects of nature: flora, fauna, birds, wildlife, fishing, hiking, and campfires. After retirement John and Shirley moved to Manhattan, KS where they were enthusiastic WILDCAT FANS!!! John and Shirley also spent ten summers working in Yellowstone National Park for the Hamilton Family Stores. They spent time touring twenty-five foreign countries with John’s favorite being Germany. Throughout his life, John was an active member in the Presbyterian Churches where he lived. He served as a church Trustee, Elder, Deacon and was a long- time Bridge Builder. He served on the Wednesday morning Community Breakfast Team and also was involved with various community organizations. John is survived by: his wife of 67 years, Shirley James; his children: Paula (David) Cahill of Columbia, MO; James (DeAnn) Shimp of Wichita, KS; David (Frances) Shimp of Peculiar, MO; his daughter- in -laws; Vicky Shimp of Grandview, MO and Denise McHugh of Wichita, KS; his sister Norma Williams (E.L.) of Emporia, KS; his brother- in laws; Paul James (Nadine) of Emporia, KS and Will McClurkan of Goodlettsville, TN; his step- brother Leonard Schwab of Albuquerque, NM; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. John is preceded in death by his parents, two sons: John Frederick and Daniel Charles; and five sisters: Vera, JoAnn, Frances, Jean, and Edna. John was cremated. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at Blakeley Cemetery, Madison, KS with the Reverend Bob Robison officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, or the Madison High School Scholarship Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502, ymlfuneralhome.com.

John K. Shimp, 88, was a family man. On Thursday, December 23rd, 2021, John died at the Via Christi Village in Manhattan, KS. John was born in Anderson County, KS on May 31, 1933, to John Andrew and Edna Hicks Shimp. He began his education, at Gravel Hill, a one room school, in Coffee County, KS. In 1945, his family moved to Madison, KS. While attending Madison High School he participated in all sports and worked for the Emch's S&amp;E Feed Company. After graduating High School in 1952, with financial backing from the Emch's, John attended Kansas State College. While in college, he married Shirley James on September 5, 1954, at the Madison Presbyterian Church. From this union, they were blessed with 5 children. In 1956, John earned a B.S. degree in Feed Technology from the Kansas State College School of Agriculture. He began his professional career as a Milling Engineer with General Foods Corporation’s Corn Mill in Kankakee, IL. Four years later he transferred to the Pet Food Division. In 1972, John transferred to the Gaines Pet Food Plant in Topeka, KS where he was the Manufacturing Services Manager, and was involved in the implementation of the “Participative Management” program developed by Dr. W. Edwards Deming. This project redefined the way organizations viewed and implemented leadership roles and quality management. John retired in 1992 after 36 years of making dog food. The Shimp Family was a camping family. John loved all aspects of nature: flora, fauna, birds, wildlife, fishing, hiking, and campfires. After retirement John and Shirley moved to Manhattan, KS where they were enthusiastic WILDCAT FANS!!! John and Shirley also spent ten summers working in Yellowstone National Park for the Hamilton Family Stores. They spent time touring twenty-five foreign countries with John’s favorite being Germany. Throughout his life, John was an active member in the Presbyterian Churches where he lived. He served as a church Trustee, Elder, Deacon and was a long- time Bridge Builder. He served on the Wednesday morning Community Breakfast Team and also was involved with various community organizations. John is survived by: his wife of 67 years, Shirley James; his children: Paula (David) Cahill of Columbia, MO; James (DeAnn) Shimp of Wichita, KS; David (Frances) Shimp of Peculiar, MO; his daughter- in -laws; Vicky Shimp of Grandview, MO and Denise McHugh of Wichita, KS; his sister Norma Williams (E.L.) of Emporia, KS; his brother- in laws; Paul James (Nadine) of Emporia, KS and Will McClurkan of Goodlettsville, TN; his step- brother Leonard Schwab of Albuquerque, NM; 15 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. John is preceded in death by his parents, two sons: John Frederick and Daniel Charles; and five sisters: Vera, JoAnn, Frances, Jean, and Edna. John was cremated. A graveside service will be held at 11:00am on Thursday, January 6th, 2022 at Blakeley Cemetery, Madison, KS with the Reverend Bob Robison officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Alzheimer's Association, or the Madison High School Scholarship Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502, ymlfuneralhome.com.

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