Stanley “Stan” Kent Hartwich passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 6 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.&nbsp;

Stan was born in Onaga, KS on November 17, 1955, to Paul August and Sylvia Ellen Bonjour Hartwich. Stan worked during his childhood on the family farm and began running his dad’s bulldozer at age nine. He idolized his dad Paul and shared many stories and mentioned he felt he had the perfect childhood. He graduated from Onaga High School in 1973 and Emporia State University in 1977.&nbsp; During high school, he was a talented athlete who was a member of the undefeated football team. Stan was inducted into the Onaga High School Athletics Hall of Fame. While at Emporia State he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He had many fond memories and good friends from high school and college. Stan married Sharon White on June 2, 1990, in Holton, KS. She survives of the home.

While in high school Stan worked for Myers Construction in Havensville. Later he started Stan Hartwich Construction and then his brother David joined him creating Hartwich Brothers Construction. Stan truly loved excavating and raising cattle with his son Paul and nephews, August, Cody and Will. Stan was a perfectionist, and his work can be seen in many excavating and soil conservation projects in the area. He was a member of the Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association (KLICA) for 33 years, serving in many capacities and as President in 1995. He received the Contractor of Year Award in 2008. Stan was a Pottawatomie County Commissioner serving for twelve years, once winning the election with a write in campaign through the support of his constituents, family and friends. He enjoyed his time in office meeting many people and supporting various projects throughout the county.

Stan was preceded in death by his father, Paul Hartwich, his mother Sylvia Hartwich Galloway, step-father Ray Galloway; brothers, Lynn, Jerry and David Hartwich.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife, Sharon; children Paul Hartwich, Manhattan and Mandie Culp (Matt), Moberly, Mo; sister Cindy Falk (Milton), Onaga, and many nieces and nephews. Grandsons Clark and Logan Culp and special great nieces and nephews, Tasen, Maize, Wren, Ike, Griffon, Hank and Cora. Brothers-in-law, Don White (Barbara), Ron White (Mary Kay), Mark White (Mary), Stan White (Wanda), Steve White (Kelly), Tim White (Karen), sister-in-law Elaine Harris (Mark) and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Hartwich will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2021 at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church of Wamego, with burial following in Laclede Cemetery. He will lie in-state Thursday from 1:00 p.m. at the Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, where a visitation will be held beginning at 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association (KLICA) Scholarship Fund, and may be left in care of the Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego Kansas, P.O Box 48, 66547.

Stanley “Stan” Kent Hartwich passed away unexpectedly on Friday August 6 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka.&nbsp;Stan was born in Onaga, KS on November 17, 1955, to Paul August and Sylvia Ellen Bonjour Hartwich. Stan worked during his childhood on the family farm and began running his dad’s bulldozer at age nine. He idolized his dad Paul and shared many stories and mentioned he felt he had the perfect childhood. He graduated from Onaga High School in 1973 and Emporia State University in 1977.&nbsp; During high school, he was a talented athlete who was a member of the undefeated football team. Stan was inducted into the Onaga High School Athletics Hall of Fame. While at Emporia State he was a member of the Phi Delta Theta fraternity. He had many fond memories and good friends from high school and college. Stan married Sharon White on June 2, 1990, in Holton, KS. She survives of the home.While in high school Stan worked for Myers Construction in Havensville. Later he started Stan Hartwich Construction and then his brother David joined him creating Hartwich Brothers Construction. Stan truly loved excavating and raising cattle with his son Paul and nephews, August, Cody and Will. Stan was a perfectionist, and his work can be seen in many excavating and soil conservation projects in the area. He was a member of the Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association (KLICA) for 33 years, serving in many capacities and as President in 1995. He received the Contractor of Year Award in 2008. Stan was a Pottawatomie County Commissioner serving for twelve years, once winning the election with a write in campaign through the support of his constituents, family and friends. He enjoyed his time in office meeting many people and supporting various projects throughout the county.Stan was preceded in death by his father, Paul Hartwich, his mother Sylvia Hartwich Galloway, step-father Ray Galloway; brothers, Lynn, Jerry and David Hartwich.&nbsp; He is survived by his wife, Sharon; children Paul Hartwich, Manhattan and Mandie Culp (Matt), Moberly, Mo; sister Cindy Falk (Milton), Onaga, and many nieces and nephews. Grandsons Clark and Logan Culp and special great nieces and nephews, Tasen, Maize, Wren, Ike, Griffon, Hank and Cora. Brothers-in-law, Don White (Barbara), Ron White (Mary Kay), Mark White (Mary), Stan White (Wanda), Steve White (Kelly), Tim White (Karen), sister-in-law Elaine Harris (Mark) and many nieces and nephews.Funeral services for Mr. Hartwich will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2021 at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church of Wamego, with burial following in Laclede Cemetery. He will lie in-state Thursday from 1:00 p.m. at the Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, where a visitation will be held beginning at 6:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association (KLICA) Scholarship Fund, and may be left in care of the Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego Kansas, P.O Box 48, 66547.

Stanley “Stan” Kent Hartwich 

&nbsp;Jean-Marie Pariseau, 71, of Herington, KS, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Missouri Highway 7 near Garden City, MO. The other three passengers, her son-in-law Stephen W. Bennett, grandson Dakota Engel and friend Gerald Dittman also died in the same accident. Cremation has taken place.

A visitation to celebrate her life will be announced at a later date and will be at the same time of the visitation for Stephen W. Bennett. Jean-Marie was born June 3, 1950, in Providence, R.I. the daughter of Wilfred and Eunice (Jackson) Comtois, Sr. Jean worked as a clerical clerk for Custom Metal Fabricators in Herington for thirty two years. Survivors include her brother; Wilfred Comtois, Jr. and his wife Connie of Tulsa, OK; her sister, Kathy Hurteau of Napa, CA; a host of nephews, nieces and other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter Dawn M.E. Engel-Bennett November of 2020.

&nbsp;Jean-Marie Pariseau, 71, of Herington, KS, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Missouri Highway 7 near Garden City, MO. The other three passengers, her son-in-law Stephen W. Bennett, grandson Dakota Engel and friend Gerald Dittman also died in the same accident. Cremation has taken place.A visitation to celebrate her life will be announced at a later date and will be at the same time of the visitation for Stephen W. Bennett. Jean-Marie was born June 3, 1950, in Providence, R.I. the daughter of Wilfred and Eunice (Jackson) Comtois, Sr. Jean worked as a clerical clerk for Custom Metal Fabricators in Herington for thirty two years. Survivors include her brother; Wilfred Comtois, Jr. and his wife Connie of Tulsa, OK; her sister, Kathy Hurteau of Napa, CA; a host of nephews, nieces and other family members. She was preceded in death by her parents and one daughter Dawn M.E. Engel-Bennett November of 2020.

Jean-Marie Pariseau

Angela Marie Anstaett, age 52 of Riley, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from a horse riding accident at her home.

She was born on October 17, 1968 in Manhattan, the daughter of Verlyn Dean and Paula Lou (Phillips) Larson.



Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2021 at the Rock Hills Church in Manhattan with Pastor Garrett Renner officiating.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.  Private family burial will be in the Leonardville City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Camp L.I.T. and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Complete obituary information is pending and will be announce later by the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Angela Marie Anstaett, age 52 of Riley, passed away on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 from a horse riding accident at her home.

She was born on October 17, 1968 in Manhattan, the daughter of Verlyn Dean and Paula Lou (Phillips) Larson.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 9, 2021 at the Rock Hills Church in Manhattan with Pastor Garrett Renner officiating. The family will receive friends from 3:00 until 5:00 p.m. Sunday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Private family burial will be in the Leonardville City Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Camp L.I.T. and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Complete obituary information is pending and will be announce later by the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Angela Marie Anstaett

Henry William Thomas, retired farmer, popcorn enthusiast and polka music fanatic, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, Kansas. He was 88.

Born May 25, 1933, on a farm eight miles northeast of Clay Center homesteaded by his grandparents, Henry was the son of William Kokanour and Edith Blanc Thomas. He attended a one-room school for seven years and graduated from Clay Center High School in 1951. Henry then farmed with his father and married Eleanor Anne Herr on July 22, 1956. They later divorced.

A founding member and fire chief of the Clay Center-Hayes Rural Fire District #1, Henry took great pride in that volunteer work. He also was instrumental in forming the Land of Ahs company, selling popcorn and bird seed. He loved growing sweet corn, researching his family roots and religiously scouring the Dispatch and Salina Journal from cover to cover every day. A stickler for honesty, Henry often quoted his father, who said that “as long as you tell the truth, you don’t have to have a good memory.”&nbsp;

Henry married Mariruth Harrison Nye on January 1, 1996, and the couple lived at the farm until moving to Clay Center in 2013. She died on September 28, 2016. He enjoyed traveling and in later years delivered shuttle buses to airports and hotels across the country. Henry never met a stranger -- “You run into the most interesting people out on the road,” he used to say.

Despite serious health issues that included two brain surgeries and cancer, Henry never gave up, his positive attitude evident to the very end. During his final days in the hospital, when a nurse asked him how he was feeling, he told her, “Never been better.”

Henry was in the Army Reserves from 1955-1963 and was a member of BPOE #2253, the Hayes United Methodist Church and Clay Center United Methodist Church.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mariruth; and brother-in-law, Ray Reed.

Survivors include: Son Tracy (Judy) Thomas, Lenexa, KS; daughters Teresa (Greg) Quandt, Peachtree City, GA; and Terri Thomas, Olathe, KS; sister, Rose Anne Reed, Clay Center; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and longtime caregiver and family friend, Jerry Brock.

Visitation is 9:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, at Clay Center United Methodist Church, with a celebration of life to follow at 11 a.m. Face masks are recommended. Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics Kansas

Henry William Thomas, retired farmer, popcorn enthusiast and polka music fanatic, died Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at Clay County Medical Center in Clay Center, Kansas. He was 88.Born May 25, 1933, on a farm eight miles northeast of Clay Center homesteaded by his grandparents, Henry was the son of William Kokanour and Edith Blanc Thomas. He attended a one-room school for seven years and graduated from Clay Center High School in 1951. Henry then farmed with his father and married Eleanor Anne Herr on July 22, 1956. They later divorced.A founding member and fire chief of the Clay Center-Hayes Rural Fire District #1, Henry took great pride in that volunteer work. He also was instrumental in forming the Land of Ahs company, selling popcorn and bird seed. He loved growing sweet corn, researching his family roots and religiously scouring the Dispatch and Salina Journal from cover to cover every day. A stickler for honesty, Henry often quoted his father, who said that “as long as you tell the truth, you don’t have to have a good memory.”&nbsp;Henry married Mariruth Harrison Nye on January 1, 1996, and the couple lived at the farm until moving to Clay Center in 2013. She died on September 28, 2016. He enjoyed traveling and in later years delivered shuttle buses to airports and hotels across the country. Henry never met a stranger -- “You run into the most interesting people out on the road,” he used to say.Despite serious health issues that included two brain surgeries and cancer, Henry never gave up, his positive attitude evident to the very end. During his final days in the hospital, when a nurse asked him how he was feeling, he told her, “Never been better.”Henry was in the Army Reserves from 1955-1963 and was a member of BPOE #2253, the Hayes United Methodist Church and Clay Center United Methodist Church.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mariruth; and brother-in-law, Ray Reed.Survivors include: Son Tracy (Judy) Thomas, Lenexa, KS; daughters Teresa (Greg) Quandt, Peachtree City, GA; and Terri Thomas, Olathe, KS; sister, Rose Anne Reed, Clay Center; five grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and longtime caregiver and family friend, Jerry Brock.Visitation is 9:30-11 a.m. on Saturday, August 14, at Clay Center United Methodist Church, with a celebration of life to follow at 11 a.m. Face masks are recommended. Memorial contributions may be made to Special Olympics Kansas

Henry W. Thomas

Robert Gordan Linder was born on January 20, 1927, to Emil and Martha (Schoemaker) Linder at the farm home in Banner Township, Dickinson County, KS. He passed August 2, 2021. Family will gather with friends on Monday, August 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 10 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Durham, Kansas. He will be laid to rest at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Cemetery District #4. The family is thankful they were able to bring Robert home to the farm for his final days. He died on his farm where he was born 94 years ago. Robert lived a life focused on family, faith and farm. He attended a one room school near home, 2 years at the Elmo school and graduated from Hope High School in 1945. Robert was a proud veteran of World War II. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corp October 1944 and after graduation entered active service in July 1945. He served in the US Army Air Corp during World War II working with experimental helicopters. He received the American Theater Ribbon and the World War II Victory medal. He returned to take over the family farm when his military service ended in 1946. Robert married in 1949 and had four children, Dawn, Dwight, Denise and Darla Linder. On October 2, 1965, Robert married Leola (Druse) Schmidt who brought 2 children, Marty and Nancy Schmidt, to the family. Tom and Roberta “Bo” Linder were born to this union to complete the family. Robert was a farmer and rancher all his life. He was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of Dickinson County. For many years he served as treasurer and trustee. When the church closed, he attended the First Baptist Church of Durham, KS. For 26 years he served as a trustee for Banner Township. As a boy, he was present when Highway 15 was relocated from the mile east of the farm to the mile west of the farm using horses and mules. In later years, when county roads were given formal names, Robert served on the naming committee for Dickinson County. Bob and Leola celebrated 55 years of marriage in 2020 with a small gathering of family. They experienced their one and only Zoom call with family members who were unable to attend due to COVID restrictions. Robert was known for his quick wit and a sly wink of the eye. Bob never met a stranger. He enjoyed people. He was inquisitive and liked to learn. He enjoyed attending the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo each year and watching any pro rodeo competition on television. Despite the rigorous schedule of the farm, Robert always made time to attend the events of children, grandchildren, church and community. Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Leola, and children Dwight (Debbie) Linder, Topeka, Kansas, Denise (Bruce) Wilson, Arlington, Texas, Darla Linder, Arlington, Texas, Marty (Eunice) Schmidt, Le Mars, Iowa, Nancy (Dave) Lorson, Hope, Kansas, Tom (Debbie) Linder, Hope, Kansas, and Roberta “Bo” (Robert) Swanson, Emporia, Kansas, and 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

Robert was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Albert, Wilfred, and Raymond Linder, sisters Edna Falen and Arlene Kosanke, daughter Dawn Linder, and great-grandson Gage Lorson. Family suggests memorials be given to Hospice of Dickinson County and American Heart Association. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, brot

Robert Gordan Linder was born on January 20, 1927, to Emil and Martha (Schoemaker) Linder at the farm home in Banner Township, Dickinson County, KS. He passed August 2, 2021. Family will gather with friends on Monday, August 9 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, Abilene. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, August 10 at 10 a.m. at First Baptist Church of Durham, Kansas. He will be laid to rest at 1 p.m. at the First Baptist Cemetery District #4. The family is thankful they were able to bring Robert home to the farm for his final days. He died on his farm where he was born 94 years ago. Robert lived a life focused on family, faith and farm. He attended a one room school near home, 2 years at the Elmo school and graduated from Hope High School in 1945. Robert was a proud veteran of World War II. He enlisted in the US Army Air Corp October 1944 and after graduation entered active service in July 1945. He served in the US Army Air Corp during World War II working with experimental helicopters. He received the American Theater Ribbon and the World War II Victory medal. He returned to take over the family farm when his military service ended in 1946. Robert married in 1949 and had four children, Dawn, Dwight, Denise and Darla Linder. On October 2, 1965, Robert married Leola (Druse) Schmidt who brought 2 children, Marty and Nancy Schmidt, to the family. Tom and Roberta “Bo” Linder were born to this union to complete the family. Robert was a farmer and rancher all his life. He was a lifetime member of the First Baptist Church of Dickinson County. For many years he served as treasurer and trustee. When the church closed, he attended the First Baptist Church of Durham, KS. For 26 years he served as a trustee for Banner Township. As a boy, he was present when Highway 15 was relocated from the mile east of the farm to the mile west of the farm using horses and mules. In later years, when county roads were given formal names, Robert served on the naming committee for Dickinson County. Bob and Leola celebrated 55 years of marriage in 2020 with a small gathering of family. They experienced their one and only Zoom call with family members who were unable to attend due to COVID restrictions. Robert was known for his quick wit and a sly wink of the eye. Bob never met a stranger. He enjoyed people. He was inquisitive and liked to learn. He enjoyed attending the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo each year and watching any pro rodeo competition on television. Despite the rigorous schedule of the farm, Robert always made time to attend the events of children, grandchildren, church and community. Robert is survived by his beloved wife, Leola, and children Dwight (Debbie) Linder, Topeka, Kansas, Denise (Bruce) Wilson, Arlington, Texas, Darla Linder, Arlington, Texas, Marty (Eunice) Schmidt, Le Mars, Iowa, Nancy (Dave) Lorson, Hope, Kansas, Tom (Debbie) Linder, Hope, Kansas, and Roberta “Bo” (Robert) Swanson, Emporia, Kansas, and 18 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.Robert was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Albert, Wilfred, and Raymond Linder, sisters Edna Falen and Arlene Kosanke, daughter Dawn Linder, and great-grandson Gage Lorson. Family suggests memorials be given to Hospice of Dickinson County and American Heart Association. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, brot

Robert Linder - January 20th, 1927- August 2nd, 2021

Renee Lucille McClinton-Mathews passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at her home in Junction City, KS. Cremation has taken place. No memorial service is planned at this time. She was born November 12, 1954 on the Blackfoot Native American reservation in Oklahoma. She lived a full and vivacious life. If you met her once, you would automatically remember her for the rest of your life. Renee never accepted no for an answer from anyone. The best way to get her to complete a task was to challenge her that she couldn't do it. She graduated from Raytown South High School and went on to pursue a career in modeling for the next several years.

 Later she started a career working with the elderly as a CNA and then later a LPN. In the late 1980's she married and moved to Junction City and fell in love with the area. She began working with the VFW as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and was best known for years as Junction City's Easter Bunny. Renee divorced and enjoyed working in the garden, making jewelry and completing DYI projects in and around her home. She loved to shop, travel and enjoyed watching movies. She was a participate of the Wiccan faith.

Renee is survived by her daughter, Melba Mathews, grandson Austin Mathews (Gabrielle), sister Denise Stoval (Dell), a host of nieces and nephews. She also had a close circle of friends that were like a second family to her that will surely miss her.

Renee Lucille McClinton-Mathews passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at her home in Junction City, KS. Cremation has taken place. No memorial service is planned at this time. She was born November 12, 1954 on the Blackfoot Native American reservation in Oklahoma. She lived a full and vivacious life. If you met her once, you would automatically remember her for the rest of your life. Renee never accepted no for an answer from anyone. The best way to get her to complete a task was to challenge her that she couldn't do it. She graduated from Raytown South High School and went on to pursue a career in modeling for the next several years. Later she started a career working with the elderly as a CNA and then later a LPN. In the late 1980's she married and moved to Junction City and fell in love with the area. She began working with the VFW as a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and was best known for years as Junction City's Easter Bunny. Renee divorced and enjoyed working in the garden, making jewelry and completing DYI projects in and around her home. She loved to shop, travel and enjoyed watching movies. She was a participate of the Wiccan faith.Renee is survived by her daughter, Melba Mathews, grandson Austin Mathews (Gabrielle), sister Denise Stoval (Dell), a host of nieces and nephews. She also had a close circle of friends that were like a second family to her that will surely miss her.

Renee Lucille "NaNa" McClinton

Melvin Keith Rowland, 82, of rural White City, KS, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation has taken place. No services are planned. His cremated remains will be buried at Skiddy Cemetery. Melvin was born May 4, 1939, at Falls City, NE, the son of Pete R. and Rosie Bell (Randall) Rowland. He attended schools in Falls City and Pawnee City, NE. He was employed as a logger in Nebraska and Iowa. He moved to Kansas where he worked for the Geary County Highway Department. He enlisted into the Unites States Army on November 27, 1963 at Fort Riley, KS. While serving at Fort Riley, he worked as a heavy equipment operator before his discharge March 27, 1969. He continued working for the Geary County Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator, mechanic and shop supervisor until his retirement in 1997. He has also served as the cemetery sexton for the Skiddy Cemetery. Melvin married Wilma J. Fletcher on May 20, 1977 in Council Grove, KS. She passed away June 15, 2006.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Melvin Keith Rowland, 82, of rural White City, KS, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation has taken place. No services are planned. His cremated remains will be buried at Skiddy Cemetery. Melvin was born May 4, 1939, at Falls City, NE, the son of Pete R. and Rosie Bell (Randall) Rowland. He attended schools in Falls City and Pawnee City, NE. He was employed as a logger in Nebraska and Iowa. He moved to Kansas where he worked for the Geary County Highway Department. He enlisted into the Unites States Army on November 27, 1963 at Fort Riley, KS. While serving at Fort Riley, he worked as a heavy equipment operator before his discharge March 27, 1969. He continued working for the Geary County Highway Department as a heavy equipment operator, mechanic and shop supervisor until his retirement in 1997. He has also served as the cemetery sexton for the Skiddy Cemetery. Melvin married Wilma J. Fletcher on May 20, 1977 in Council Grove, KS. She passed away June 15, 2006.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Melvin Keith Rowland

Stephen W. Bennett, 61, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Missouri Highway 7 near Garden City, MO. His passengers, his mother in law, Jean Pariseau, and his step son, Dakota Engel and friend, Gerald Dittman also died from injuries in the same accident. Stephen has been cremated. A visitation to celebrate his life will be announced at a later date. Stephen was born April 5, 1960, in Verdun, France the son of John Harry and Arlene Doris (Elmore) Bennett. Stephen worked for the Junction City Parks and Recreation Commission for twenty five years. After his retirement, he went to work for Geary Grain Company where he worked in many capacities there. He married Dawn M.E. (Pariseau - Engel) on July 8, 2017. She passed away November of 2020. Survivors include three brothers; Donald R. Bennett of Herington, KS, Randall L. Bennett of Phoenix, AZ and John R. Bennett of Olathe, KS; three sisters, Marla J. Stewart and her husband John of Homassa, FL, Susan J. Bond of Junction City and Catherine L. Bennett and her husband Gary Ullmer of Junction City, KS; a host of nephews, nieces and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Dawn.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Stephen W. Bennett, 61, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, August 2, 2021 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident on Missouri Highway 7 near Garden City, MO. His passengers, his mother in law, Jean Pariseau, and his step son, Dakota Engel and friend, Gerald Dittman also died from injuries in the same accident. Stephen has been cremated. A visitation to celebrate his life will be announced at a later date. Stephen was born April 5, 1960, in Verdun, France the son of John Harry and Arlene Doris (Elmore) Bennett. Stephen worked for the Junction City Parks and Recreation Commission for twenty five years. After his retirement, he went to work for Geary Grain Company where he worked in many capacities there. He married Dawn M.E. (Pariseau - Engel) on July 8, 2017. She passed away November of 2020. Survivors include three brothers; Donald R. Bennett of Herington, KS, Randall L. Bennett of Phoenix, AZ and John R. Bennett of Olathe, KS; three sisters, Marla J. Stewart and her husband John of Homassa, FL, Susan J. Bond of Junction City and Catherine L. Bennett and her husband Gary Ullmer of Junction City, KS; a host of nephews, nieces and other family members. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Dawn.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Stephen W. Bennett

Norbert “Scott” Borwege age 65, died in Clay Center, Kansas on July 29, 2021. He was born to Norbert and LaVona (Armstrong) Borwege in Hasting, Nebraska. Scott graduated from Bladen Nebraska High School. He married Sonja Kohl on June 27, 1975. They made their home in Scotia, Nebraska until moving to Miltonvale, Kansas in 1999. Scott helped local farmers for several years and worked for Hutchinson Maywrath. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Scott loved spending time with his family. Scott is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Tracy Borwege; brothers-in-law, Leonard Kucera, Larry Sanford, and Darold Burgess.

Daughter: Jenny (Johnny) Richardson of Wakefield, KS

Sister: Diane (Larry) Overy of Pauline, NE

Sister: Bonnie (Larry) Vance of Red Cloud, NE

Celebration of life services will be on August 21, 2021, at 502 Cedar Street from 1-6 p.m. in Wakefield, Kansas and on September 18, 2021 at the Webster County Fair Grounds from 12-3 p.m. in Bladen, Nebraska.

Memorials can be made to the Scott Borwege Memorial Fund in c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Norbert “Scott” Borwege age 65, died in Clay Center, Kansas on July 29, 2021. He was born to Norbert and LaVona (Armstrong) Borwege in Hasting, Nebraska. Scott graduated from Bladen Nebraska High School. He married Sonja Kohl on June 27, 1975. They made their home in Scotia, Nebraska until moving to Miltonvale, Kansas in 1999. Scott helped local farmers for several years and worked for Hutchinson Maywrath. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping. Scott loved spending time with his family. Scott is preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Tracy Borwege; brothers-in-law, Leonard Kucera, Larry Sanford, and Darold Burgess.Survivors:Wife: Sonja Borwege of Miltonvale, KSSon: Matt (Misty) Borwege of Wolbach, NESon: Brian Borwege of Miltonvale, KSDaughter: Jenny (Johnny) Richardson of Wakefield, KSSister: Colleen Kucera of Deweese, NESister: Diane (Larry) Overy of Pauline, NESister: Bonnie (Larry) Vance of Red Cloud, NESister: Sharon Burgess of Red Cloud, NE9 Grandchildren and 1 Great GrandchildCelebration of life services will be on August 21, 2021, at 502 Cedar Street from 1-6 p.m. in Wakefield, Kansas and on September 18, 2021 at the Webster County Fair Grounds from 12-3 p.m. in Bladen, Nebraska.Memorials can be made to the Scott Borwege Memorial Fund in c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Norbert “Scott” Borwege

Teresa Elaine (Webb) Terpening of Abilene was born To Dee L. and Phyllis (Pauley) Webb on August 8, 1949 in Hays, Kansas as the oldest of 6 children. She died August 2, 2021 at KU Medical Center following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She married Harold Terpening on November 26, 1971 in Woodston, Kansas. She attended the Pleasant Valley School, District 11, in rural Osborne County through 4th grade. She continued school in Woodston from 5th Grade through high school and graduated in 1967. Following graduation, she attended and graduated from Kansas State Teachers College, now Emporia State University, and graduated in three and a half years with a degree in elementary education. She served many years as a classroom teacher, a reading specialist for elementary students, and the sponsor of student activities. She taught in the public schools as a first grade and special reading/math teacher in Axtell, Palco, Morland, Lenora, Abilene, Mankato, and Solomon, Kansas and was very active in the activities in those schools. One of her favorite things in all of the schools was her time spent as a cheerleading sponsor. Through her professional and personal life Teresa was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi for 20 years, PEO Chapter JQ since 1991, KS State Reading Council, State Reading Analyst, and served in a variety of positions at their churches throughout the years including in the Youth Department, a member of and Director of the Choir, Church Secretary/Treasurer, and currently on the board of the Missions Ministry. Teresa’s favorite charities and causes include her church, Leukemia and Lymphoma research, the Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. She felt that the most important things in her life were her family and her teaching career. To her family she leaves this advice “Smile, be kind, and love each other. When all is said and done, you have each other.” If asked, she would share that her most significant desire is that her granddaughters are productive, loving, God fearing young ladies, and her students being successful in their endeavors. She will be remembered by all as kind and giving of herself. Teresa was preceded in death by her infant daughter Carol Ann; her parents; her in-laws Dean and Eileen Cox; her grandparents; her only aunt and uncle, Everett and Eda Jean Hildreth and their daughter Raenetta Billings. She is survived and will be deeply missed by her husband, Harold; son Jonathan Terpening (Sandy) and his daughters Brianna and Tia; daughter Kristy Druse (Kelly Miller), her daughters Konlynn and Bethany; sisters; Deborah (Kevin) Abbott; Rhonda (Gary) Renfro; Sonja (Malcolm) Penney; Monica (Bruce) Payeur; brother Dirk Webb; step-sister in-law Joyce (George) Shutts; step-brother in-law David (Faye) Cox; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Missions group at the First Christian Church of Abilene or the KU Medical Center BMT Unit, Kansas City in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd St, Abilene, KS 67410.

The service will be held at the First Christian Church of Abilene at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 9, 2021

Teresa Elaine (Webb) Terpening of Abilene was born To Dee L. and Phyllis (Pauley) Webb on August 8, 1949 in Hays, Kansas as the oldest of 6 children. She died August 2, 2021 at KU Medical Center following a long and courageous battle with cancer. She married Harold Terpening on November 26, 1971 in Woodston, Kansas. She attended the Pleasant Valley School, District 11, in rural Osborne County through 4th grade. She continued school in Woodston from 5th Grade through high school and graduated in 1967. Following graduation, she attended and graduated from Kansas State Teachers College, now Emporia State University, and graduated in three and a half years with a degree in elementary education. She served many years as a classroom teacher, a reading specialist for elementary students, and the sponsor of student activities. She taught in the public schools as a first grade and special reading/math teacher in Axtell, Palco, Morland, Lenora, Abilene, Mankato, and Solomon, Kansas and was very active in the activities in those schools. One of her favorite things in all of the schools was her time spent as a cheerleading sponsor. Through her professional and personal life Teresa was an active member of Beta Sigma Phi for 20 years, PEO Chapter JQ since 1991, KS State Reading Council, State Reading Analyst, and served in a variety of positions at their churches throughout the years including in the Youth Department, a member of and Director of the Choir, Church Secretary/Treasurer, and currently on the board of the Missions Ministry. Teresa’s favorite charities and causes include her church, Leukemia and Lymphoma research, the Cancer Society and the American Heart Association. She felt that the most important things in her life were her family and her teaching career. To her family she leaves this advice “Smile, be kind, and love each other. When all is said and done, you have each other.” If asked, she would share that her most significant desire is that her granddaughters are productive, loving, God fearing young ladies, and her students being successful in their endeavors. She will be remembered by all as kind and giving of herself. Teresa was preceded in death by her infant daughter Carol Ann; her parents; her in-laws Dean and Eileen Cox; her grandparents; her only aunt and uncle, Everett and Eda Jean Hildreth and their daughter Raenetta Billings. She is survived and will be deeply missed by her husband, Harold; son Jonathan Terpening (Sandy) and his daughters Brianna and Tia; daughter Kristy Druse (Kelly Miller), her daughters Konlynn and Bethany; sisters; Deborah (Kevin) Abbott; Rhonda (Gary) Renfro; Sonja (Malcolm) Penney; Monica (Bruce) Payeur; brother Dirk Webb; step-sister in-law Joyce (George) Shutts; step-brother in-law David (Faye) Cox; and many nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Missions group at the First Christian Church of Abilene or the KU Medical Center BMT Unit, Kansas City in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd St, Abilene, KS 67410.The service will be held at the First Christian Church of Abilene at 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 9, 2021

Teresa Elaine (Webb) Terpening

Travis Wayne Arnold, age 49, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Monday August 2, 2021 at the Stormont-Vail Health Center in Topeka. Travis was born on November 1, 1971 in Huron, South Dakota, the son of Nick and Minda (Sweat) Arnold. He grew up in Downs, Kansas and graduated from Downs High School with the class of 1990. As a kid Travis loved playing and participating in all the sports he could. He loved to play football, basketball, golf, and he especially loved baseball. He was proud of the baseball teams he played on, they won many local and state tournaments over the years. Travis continued his love for golf beyond high school and enjoyed playing with family and friends. Shortly after high school, he moved to Manhattan and worked at the Westloop Pizza Hut and became the General Manager in Aggieville for many years. After the closing of these locations, he moved to a position with AT&amp;T. Travis’s greatest joy in life was being a father to Noah and spending time with Brittany and family. Travis was preceded in death by his father, Nick, in 2014. He is survived by his fiancé, Brittany, his son, Noah; his mother, Minda; his siblings: Rodney Arnold (Belinda), Diane Vogt (Jeff), Dennis Arnold (Jennifer), Karol Regier (Mark), Jeremy Arnold, Amanda Christians (Skyler); and also, his several nieces, nephews, and extended family. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Friday August 6, 2021 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 7, 2021 at the Rock Hills Church, 2610 Farm Bureau Road in Manhattan. Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday August 7, 2021 at the Valley Cemetery near Norway, Kansas. Memorial contributions in memory of Travis are suggested to the Travis Arnold Memorial Fund (dedicated to the education of his son, Noah.) Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Travis Wayne Arnold, age 49, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Monday August 2, 2021 at the Stormont-Vail Health Center in Topeka. Travis was born on November 1, 1971 in Huron, South Dakota, the son of Nick and Minda (Sweat) Arnold. He grew up in Downs, Kansas and graduated from Downs High School with the class of 1990. As a kid Travis loved playing and participating in all the sports he could. He loved to play football, basketball, golf, and he especially loved baseball. He was proud of the baseball teams he played on, they won many local and state tournaments over the years. Travis continued his love for golf beyond high school and enjoyed playing with family and friends. Shortly after high school, he moved to Manhattan and worked at the Westloop Pizza Hut and became the General Manager in Aggieville for many years. After the closing of these locations, he moved to a position with AT&amp;T. Travis’s greatest joy in life was being a father to Noah and spending time with Brittany and family. Travis was preceded in death by his father, Nick, in 2014. He is survived by his fiancé, Brittany, his son, Noah; his mother, Minda; his siblings: Rodney Arnold (Belinda), Diane Vogt (Jeff), Dennis Arnold (Jennifer), Karol Regier (Mark), Jeremy Arnold, Amanda Christians (Skyler); and also, his several nieces, nephews, and extended family. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Friday August 6, 2021 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday August 7, 2021 at the Rock Hills Church, 2610 Farm Bureau Road in Manhattan. Interment will be held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday August 7, 2021 at the Valley Cemetery near Norway, Kansas. Memorial contributions in memory of Travis are suggested to the Travis Arnold Memorial Fund (dedicated to the education of his son, Noah.) Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Travis Wayne Arnold

Mary “Jean” Pageler, 97, of Wamego, KS passed away Monday, August 2, 2021.

She was born to George Leland and Katherine Emily Ballentine Dewey at their home south of Wamego in Wabaunsee County, Kansas on July 3, 1924.&nbsp; She attended school in District #75 (Brown) in Wabaunsee County until 8th&nbsp;grade.&nbsp; She graduated from Wamego High School in 1942.&nbsp; Jean married Eugene Lawrence Pageler on August 30, 1946 in an Evangelical church in Alma, KS.&nbsp; They celebrated their 74th&nbsp;anniversary in 2020.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on February 8, 2021.

Jean was a Switch Board Operator at the Wamego Telephone Office from 1942 to 1947.&nbsp; She became a farm housewife in 1947.&nbsp; Jean and Eugene moved to Laclede in Pottawatomie County, KS in 1954.&nbsp; She was a cook at the Laclede School in 1963 and later drove the Wamego School Kindergarten bus for a short time.&nbsp; Jean worked at McCall Pattern Company as a Pattern Folder from 1969 to 1985.&nbsp; Later, she operated a small clothing alteration business in Wamego.&nbsp; She enjoyed sewing for herself and others.&nbsp; Her sewing and tailoring skills won numerous ribbons at the Pottawatomie County Fair.&nbsp; She had a passion for gardening and preserving foods and loved sharing that passion with her grandchildren.&nbsp; She was a great leader and mentor for her family and community members, and they often called her for guidance.

Jean was an active member of the Family &amp; Community Education (FCE) Club of Laclede.&nbsp; In 2000, she became a member of the Wamego Historical Society and enjoyed volunteering by giving tours and telling stories of her experiences of life on the prairie during the dirty 1930’s.&nbsp; She was elected volunteer of the year at the Wamego Historical Society in 2009.&nbsp; She also enjoyed being a member of the Kaw Valley State Bank Heritage Club and the Bank of the Flint Hills Legacy Club and taking her grandchildren on the tours.&nbsp; For many years, Jean enjoyed watching the birds and wildlife that frequented her feeders.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed sharing all these activities with her children and grandchildren.&nbsp;

Jean is survived by her son, Dennis W. Pageler, and wife Laurene, Wamego, KS; her daughter Polly Oswald, and husband Rick, Onaga, KS; four grandchildren: Nathan (Sarah) Pageler, Hillsboro, MO; Ellianna Pageler, Lenexa, KS; Adam Pageler, Wamego, KS; and Caleb Oswald, Onaga, KS.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by her parents; her mother’s second husband, Leslie Cox; a sister, Nancy Lee Stone; and a grandson, Zachary Pageler.

Funeral services for Jean will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 6th at the Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, with family greeting friends during a visitation Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Wamego Historical Society, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, PO Box 48, 665647.

Mary “Jean” Pageler, 97, of Wamego, KS passed away Monday, August 2, 2021.She was born to George Leland and Katherine Emily Ballentine Dewey at their home south of Wamego in Wabaunsee County, Kansas on July 3, 1924.&nbsp; She attended school in District #75 (Brown) in Wabaunsee County until 8th&nbsp;grade.&nbsp; She graduated from Wamego High School in 1942.&nbsp; Jean married Eugene Lawrence Pageler on August 30, 1946 in an Evangelical church in Alma, KS.&nbsp; They celebrated their 74th&nbsp;anniversary in 2020.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on February 8, 2021.Jean was a Switch Board Operator at the Wamego Telephone Office from 1942 to 1947.&nbsp; She became a farm housewife in 1947.&nbsp; Jean and Eugene moved to Laclede in Pottawatomie County, KS in 1954.&nbsp; She was a cook at the Laclede School in 1963 and later drove the Wamego School Kindergarten bus for a short time.&nbsp; Jean worked at McCall Pattern Company as a Pattern Folder from 1969 to 1985.&nbsp; Later, she operated a small clothing alteration business in Wamego.&nbsp; She enjoyed sewing for herself and others.&nbsp; Her sewing and tailoring skills won numerous ribbons at the Pottawatomie County Fair.&nbsp; She had a passion for gardening and preserving foods and loved sharing that passion with her grandchildren.&nbsp; She was a great leader and mentor for her family and community members, and they often called her for guidance.Jean was an active member of the Family &amp; Community Education (FCE) Club of Laclede.&nbsp; In 2000, she became a member of the Wamego Historical Society and enjoyed volunteering by giving tours and telling stories of her experiences of life on the prairie during the dirty 1930’s.&nbsp; She was elected volunteer of the year at the Wamego Historical Society in 2009.&nbsp; She also enjoyed being a member of the Kaw Valley State Bank Heritage Club and the Bank of the Flint Hills Legacy Club and taking her grandchildren on the tours.&nbsp; For many years, Jean enjoyed watching the birds and wildlife that frequented her feeders.&nbsp; She especially enjoyed sharing all these activities with her children and grandchildren.&nbsp;Jean is survived by her son, Dennis W. Pageler, and wife Laurene, Wamego, KS; her daughter Polly Oswald, and husband Rick, Onaga, KS; four grandchildren: Nathan (Sarah) Pageler, Hillsboro, MO; Ellianna Pageler, Lenexa, KS; Adam Pageler, Wamego, KS; and Caleb Oswald, Onaga, KS.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by her parents; her mother’s second husband, Leslie Cox; a sister, Nancy Lee Stone; and a grandson, Zachary Pageler.Funeral services for Jean will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, August 6th at the Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, with family greeting friends during a visitation Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Wamego Historical Society, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, PO Box 48, 665647.

Mary “Jean” Pageler

Mary Elizabeth Anderson, 90, of Alma, Kansas, died Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. She was a long-time resident of the community.

Mary was born on March 26, 1931, in Arvada, Colorado. At a very early age, she was adopted by Otto and Stella Wiebelt Schneider. She attended local schools and graduated from Arvada High School. In 1953 she graduated from the University of Denver with a BA in Education and was a member of a teacher’s sorority. Mary taught elementary school in Denver, San Diego, and Alma. She loved to travel and went as far as Hawaii.

Mary married Donald Wayne Anderson on October 22, 1966, in Arvada. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2014.

After marrying, she became a homemaker and raised her family. She was a violinist, played the piano, enjoyed riding her bike, and loved to dance. She was very much a conversationalist. Mary enjoyed visiting with family and friends and was the person in the family that knew every birthday and anniversary. She was a great letter writer and not only kept in contact with her immediate family members but many of her extended family as well.

Mary is survived by her children; Otto Anderson (Kristi Henderson), Harveyville, Anna Lind (Cody), Everett, Washington, Joe Anderson (Crystal), Ottawa, and Donnie Anderson (Cindy), Wamego; her grandchildren, Erin Sage, Wyatt Anderson, Christopher Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson, Keaton Lind, Kaid Lind, and Gabriella Camis. Mary was preceded in death by her parents.

Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021, at the Swedish Cemetery, south of Alma. Mary will lie-in-state beginning at 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2021, at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Alma, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. They suggest memorial contributions to Good Shepherd Hospice House, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Mary Elizabeth Anderson, 90, of Alma, Kansas, died Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. She was a long-time resident of the community.Mary was born on March 26, 1931, in Arvada, Colorado. At a very early age, she was adopted by Otto and Stella Wiebelt Schneider. She attended local schools and graduated from Arvada High School. In 1953 she graduated from the University of Denver with a BA in Education and was a member of a teacher’s sorority. Mary taught elementary school in Denver, San Diego, and Alma. She loved to travel and went as far as Hawaii.Mary married Donald Wayne Anderson on October 22, 1966, in Arvada. He preceded her in death on November 10, 2014.After marrying, she became a homemaker and raised her family. She was a violinist, played the piano, enjoyed riding her bike, and loved to dance. She was very much a conversationalist. Mary enjoyed visiting with family and friends and was the person in the family that knew every birthday and anniversary. She was a great letter writer and not only kept in contact with her immediate family members but many of her extended family as well.Mary is survived by her children; Otto Anderson (Kristi Henderson), Harveyville, Anna Lind (Cody), Everett, Washington, Joe Anderson (Crystal), Ottawa, and Donnie Anderson (Cindy), Wamego; her grandchildren, Erin Sage, Wyatt Anderson, Christopher Anderson, Elizabeth Anderson, Keaton Lind, Kaid Lind, and Gabriella Camis. Mary was preceded in death by her parents.Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021, at the Swedish Cemetery, south of Alma. Mary will lie-in-state beginning at 4:00 p.m., Friday, August 6, 2021, at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Alma, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. They suggest memorial contributions to Good Shepherd Hospice House, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Mary Elizabeth Anderson

Jacqueline "Jackie" Langvardt, 79, of Junction City, passed away on August 1, 2021 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be held Friday, August 6, 2021, from 5:00 pm. to 6:30 p.m. with rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at St. Xavier Catholic Church with Fr Gnanasekar Kulandi officiating. Cremation will follow and a private family inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial contributions be designated to St. Xavier Catholic Church and to the American Heart Association. She was born on October 1, 1941, Junction City, Kansas to and Otto and Lelia (Benning) Wunder. Jackie worked as the receptionist and optometric assistant for Drs. Reynoldson and Reynoldson for many years. In her early years Jackie enjoyed bowling, softball, and bingo with her mom and siblings and later in life she enjoyed golfing, word search puzzles, and was an avid Kansas State, Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs fan. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially when her great grandchildren were there. She was a member of St. Xavier Catholic Church. On June 12, 1969 she married Larry Langvardt who survives at the home. Jackie is also survived by her daughters, Lori (Mike) Charland of Fort Worth, TX, Amy (Jason) Rathbone of Weaverville, NC; three granddaughters Hillary (Michael) Weilbacher of Fort Rucker, AL, Morgan (AJ) Williams of Fort Worth, TX and Maggie (Parlie) Shikany of Fort Worth, Texas, five great- granddaughters and three great-grandsons. She is also survived by her brother Gene Wunder of El Centro, CA, and half-brother, Jerry (Mengie) Tork, sister-in-laws Nancy (Tom) Cannon of Salina, KS and Eldora Wunder of Vermillion, SD, brother-in-law Duane Langvardt of St. Louis, MO and several nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Carl "Bud" Wunder and William "Willie" Wunder, three sisters, Wanda Cohen, Gloria Hayter and Marcine Sheaffer, three brother-in-laws, Earl Hayter, Dave Sheaffer, Loren "Whitey" Langvardt and sister-in-law, Judy Langvardt.

Jacqueline "Jackie" Langvardt, 79, of Junction City, passed away on August 1, 2021 at Research Medical Center, Kansas City, MO. Visitation will be held Friday, August 6, 2021, from 5:00 pm. to 6:30 p.m. with rosary at 6:30 p.m. at Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at St. Xavier Catholic Church with Fr Gnanasekar Kulandi officiating. Cremation will follow and a private family inurnment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorial contributions be designated to St. Xavier Catholic Church and to the American Heart Association. She was born on October 1, 1941, Junction City, Kansas to and Otto and Lelia (Benning) Wunder. Jackie worked as the receptionist and optometric assistant for Drs. Reynoldson and Reynoldson for many years. In her early years Jackie enjoyed bowling, softball, and bingo with her mom and siblings and later in life she enjoyed golfing, word search puzzles, and was an avid Kansas State, Kansas City Royals and Kansas City Chiefs fan. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family especially when her great grandchildren were there. She was a member of St. Xavier Catholic Church. On June 12, 1969 she married Larry Langvardt who survives at the home. Jackie is also survived by her daughters, Lori (Mike) Charland of Fort Worth, TX, Amy (Jason) Rathbone of Weaverville, NC; three granddaughters Hillary (Michael) Weilbacher of Fort Rucker, AL, Morgan (AJ) Williams of Fort Worth, TX and Maggie (Parlie) Shikany of Fort Worth, Texas, five great- granddaughters and three great-grandsons. She is also survived by her brother Gene Wunder of El Centro, CA, and half-brother, Jerry (Mengie) Tork, sister-in-laws Nancy (Tom) Cannon of Salina, KS and Eldora Wunder of Vermillion, SD, brother-in-law Duane Langvardt of St. Louis, MO and several nephews and nieces and great nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Carl "Bud" Wunder and William "Willie" Wunder, three sisters, Wanda Cohen, Gloria Hayter and Marcine Sheaffer, three brother-in-laws, Earl Hayter, Dave Sheaffer, Loren "Whitey" Langvardt and sister-in-law, Judy Langvardt.

Jacqueline "Jackie" Langvardt

Susan Minson, 74 died July 30, 2021 in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; She was born on January 10, 1947 in Vancouver, WA the daughter of Cecil and Lucille (Hill) Minson.&nbsp; Susan was raised in Washington state.&nbsp; She worked as a receptionist and most recently in the dietary department at Medicalodge of Clay Center.&nbsp; Susan was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gary Minson.

Daughter: Angela Sosa-Alegria of Louisville, KY

9 Grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildren

Memorial Services: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Memorials:&nbsp; St. Jude's Children’s Hospital, Wounded Warriors or ASPCA c/o the funeral home

Susan Minson, 74 died July 30, 2021 in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; She was born on January 10, 1947 in Vancouver, WA the daughter of Cecil and Lucille (Hill) Minson.&nbsp; Susan was raised in Washington state.&nbsp; She worked as a receptionist and most recently in the dietary department at Medicalodge of Clay Center.&nbsp; Susan was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gary Minson.Survivors:Daughter: Angela Sosa-Alegria of Louisville, KYSon: Paul Minson of Louisville, KY9 Grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildrenMemorial Services: Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KSMemorials:&nbsp; St. Jude's Children’s Hospital, Wounded Warriors or ASPCA c/o the funeral home

Susan Minson

Sandra G. Reiff, 80 of rural Hope passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. She was born March 14, 1941 in her childhood home near Detroit, the daughter of Gail and Erma (Hines) Betts. In 1959 she graduated from Chapman High School and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in education at Emporia State University. She was united in marriage Don Reiff August 4, 1962. Sandra taught for thirty plus years in the Dickinson county area including Carlton, Rural Center, Chapman and Enterprise. She was very active at New Basel Church from serving on the church council to accompanying the piano. 

Sandra is survived by her loving husband Don of the home. She was a loving mother of daughter, Robin Brace (Steve) of Gretna, Nebraska and son, Terry Reiff (Angie) of Hope. Four grandchildren, Katelyn Reiff, Ryan Brace, Rocque (Krista) Russell and Clayton Carson and sister, Marcene Broadfoot. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister (Leone). 

Funeral Services for Sandra will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at New Basel Church (South of Abilene) with Pastor Jamie Bonnema officiating. Burial will follow at New Basel Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene. Family suggests memorials be given to the New Basel Church and Dickinson County Home Health. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 6741

Sandra G. Reiff, 80 of rural Hope passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Memorial Hospital in Abilene. She was born March 14, 1941 in her childhood home near Detroit, the daughter of Gail and Erma (Hines) Betts. In 1959 she graduated from Chapman High School and went on to receive her bachelor’s degree in education at Emporia State University. She was united in marriage Don Reiff August 4, 1962. Sandra taught for thirty plus years in the Dickinson county area including Carlton, Rural Center, Chapman and Enterprise. She was very active at New Basel Church from serving on the church council to accompanying the piano. Sandra is survived by her loving husband Don of the home. She was a loving mother of daughter, Robin Brace (Steve) of Gretna, Nebraska and son, Terry Reiff (Angie) of Hope. Four grandchildren, Katelyn Reiff, Ryan Brace, Rocque (Krista) Russell and Clayton Carson and sister, Marcene Broadfoot. She was preceded in death by her parents and sister (Leone). Funeral Services for Sandra will be 10:00 a.m., Saturday, August 7, 2021 at New Basel Church (South of Abilene) with Pastor Jamie Bonnema officiating. Burial will follow at New Basel Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday evening from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene. Family suggests memorials be given to the New Basel Church and Dickinson County Home Health. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 6741

Sandra G. Reiff

Alice Elizabeth Cline Fehr, age 94, grabbed her angel wings and went to spend her eternal life with our Lord Jesus on December 17, 2020 after spending a short period of time, surrounded by her family, in the comfort of the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. Alice was born on December 12th, 1926 in Little River, Kansas, the only daughter and 10th child born to Harry Edgar and Mary Elizabeth (Barr) Cline. Alice lived her entire lifetime within a couple hours of Salina….as a child in the Oakley area, most of her education in Salina Area, then on to New Cambria, Wakefield, back to Salina, then to Herington, back to Salina and her final years in Manhattan to be closer to her 4 children and grandkids and great grandchildren. Alice attended Smolan High School as a freshman and graduated from Assaria High School. She followed her dream to become a cosmetologist after graduating from Stewart Beauty School in 1945. She was united in marriage to Bernard Albert Fehr, after he served in the Army during World War 11. They were married on April 30, 1950 at the First United Methodist Church in Salina. Alice and Bernard settled on a Farm at New Cambria and started their family…their first 3 children were born before they journeyed to a farm in Wakefield, Kansas. Alice enjoyed being a farm wife and a mother. She had grown up out west during the days of the dust bowls and the depression, so she learned to appreciate a humble home, to enjoy nature’s bounties, to have fun and share joy. She had the kindest, most loving heart and a smile as bright as the sunshine, until her death. Family was special. Alice grew up with 10 brothers, the next to youngest child. Her dad would boast that he had 10 sons and each one of them had a sister! She enjoyed raising her own children and never missed any opportunity to be with them all the way thru schools, marriages, grandchildren and her latest joys, great grandchildren. Always active in the church in each community, she taught Sunday School, joined Ladies groups, served funeral luncheons, attended as many bible studies as she possibly could and was a faithful servant who walked closely with Jesus. Alice learned to paint with oils and became an incredible artist with a flair for Victorian paintings. She enjoyed being a member of a small group of people who created miniature boxes and houses and scenes. She made beautiful hat boxes and filled them with treasures she found at garage sales and auctions. Refinishing many beautiful pieces of antique furniture that she enjoyed salvaging was another passion. She loved to piece together jewelry and create one of a kind pins and bracelets and necklaces and hat pins which she gifted and so proudly wore…..Rarely without a special necklace to compliment her outfits. Alice will be missed by so many who have been wonderfully impacted by her love, including her 4 children, daughter, Cindy Fehr Roberts (Jim) of Herington, sons, Leslie Bernard Fehr (Corrine) of Junction City, Gaylen Edward Fehr (Carol) of Marysville and Ronald Ray Fehr (Renee) of Manhattan; her 11 Grandchildren: Michael, Benjamin, Andrea, Brian, Jordan, Becky, Kelsey, Nicholas, Bret, Alec, Jill and 15 Great Grandchildren: Gabrielle, EJ, Emmett, twins-Francesca and Winston, Isaac, Lyla, Cameran, twins-Caroline and Henry, Raleigh, Reed, Holland, Grayson and Olivia. Proceeding her in death were her husband, Bernard, Her parents, her 10 brothers-Russell, Albert, Foster, Harry, Paul Dwight, Rolland, Dean, Ray, Calvin and Dale. Cremation is planned with private family services. Inurnment and a Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7th, in Smolan, KS at the Mission Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas State University Foundation for the KSU Gardens or the 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;

Alice Elizabeth Cline Fehr, age 94, grabbed her angel wings and went to spend her eternal life with our Lord Jesus on December 17, 2020 after spending a short period of time, surrounded by her family, in the comfort of the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas. Alice was born on December 12th, 1926 in Little River, Kansas, the only daughter and 10th child born to Harry Edgar and Mary Elizabeth (Barr) Cline. Alice lived her entire lifetime within a couple hours of Salina….as a child in the Oakley area, most of her education in Salina Area, then on to New Cambria, Wakefield, back to Salina, then to Herington, back to Salina and her final years in Manhattan to be closer to her 4 children and grandkids and great grandchildren. Alice attended Smolan High School as a freshman and graduated from Assaria High School. She followed her dream to become a cosmetologist after graduating from Stewart Beauty School in 1945. She was united in marriage to Bernard Albert Fehr, after he served in the Army during World War 11. They were married on April 30, 1950 at the First United Methodist Church in Salina. Alice and Bernard settled on a Farm at New Cambria and started their family…their first 3 children were born before they journeyed to a farm in Wakefield, Kansas. Alice enjoyed being a farm wife and a mother. She had grown up out west during the days of the dust bowls and the depression, so she learned to appreciate a humble home, to enjoy nature’s bounties, to have fun and share joy. She had the kindest, most loving heart and a smile as bright as the sunshine, until her death. Family was special. Alice grew up with 10 brothers, the next to youngest child. Her dad would boast that he had 10 sons and each one of them had a sister! She enjoyed raising her own children and never missed any opportunity to be with them all the way thru schools, marriages, grandchildren and her latest joys, great grandchildren. Always active in the church in each community, she taught Sunday School, joined Ladies groups, served funeral luncheons, attended as many bible studies as she possibly could and was a faithful servant who walked closely with Jesus. Alice learned to paint with oils and became an incredible artist with a flair for Victorian paintings. She enjoyed being a member of a small group of people who created miniature boxes and houses and scenes. She made beautiful hat boxes and filled them with treasures she found at garage sales and auctions. Refinishing many beautiful pieces of antique furniture that she enjoyed salvaging was another passion. She loved to piece together jewelry and create one of a kind pins and bracelets and necklaces and hat pins which she gifted and so proudly wore…..Rarely without a special necklace to compliment her outfits. Alice will be missed by so many who have been wonderfully impacted by her love, including her 4 children, daughter, Cindy Fehr Roberts (Jim) of Herington, sons, Leslie Bernard Fehr (Corrine) of Junction City, Gaylen Edward Fehr (Carol) of Marysville and Ronald Ray Fehr (Renee) of Manhattan; her 11 Grandchildren: Michael, Benjamin, Andrea, Brian, Jordan, Becky, Kelsey, Nicholas, Bret, Alec, Jill and 15 Great Grandchildren: Gabrielle, EJ, Emmett, twins-Francesca and Winston, Isaac, Lyla, Cameran, twins-Caroline and Henry, Raleigh, Reed, Holland, Grayson and Olivia. Proceeding her in death were her husband, Bernard, Her parents, her 10 brothers-Russell, Albert, Foster, Harry, Paul Dwight, Rolland, Dean, Ray, Calvin and Dale. Cremation is planned with private family services. Inurnment and a Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 7th, in Smolan, KS at the Mission Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Kansas State University Foundation for the KSU Gardens or the 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;

Alice Elizabeth Cline Fehr - December 12, 1926-December 17, 2020

Amy Louise Friesen Ward died July 31, 2021, surrounded by her family after a brief but valiant battle with ovarian cancer, which she had previously beaten against the odds. Amy was born April 25, 1961, in Tucson, Arizona, to Wanda (Bollinger) and Vernon Friesen. The family moved to McPherson, then to Manhattan, where she graduated from Manhattan High School. She graduated from Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas, majoring in Speech and Drama, where she was the recipient of the coveted Thresher Award for Drama. She married Eric Ward in 1993. They have two children, Kendra Lind (husband Eric Lind) of Topeka, and Josh Ward of Manhattan. Amy was the librarian, drama teacher, and lunch lady at Flint Hills Christian School, Manhattan for many years. She was an active member of Living Word Church, where she previously served as part of the worship team. She was known for her joyous spirit and love for people, and brought smiles wherever she went, no matter her circumstances. Her father preceded her in death, and she is survived by her mother, husband, both children, granddaughter Maddie, sister Janell Epp and her family in Hesston, and a brother Jeff Friesen, on the west coast. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 until 7:00p.m. Friday August 6 at the Living Word Church in Manhattan. Celebration of Life Services will be held at the Living Word Church on Saturday, August 7 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flint Hills Christian School library and drama department. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Amy Louise Friesen Ward died July 31, 2021, surrounded by her family after a brief but valiant battle with ovarian cancer, which she had previously beaten against the odds. Amy was born April 25, 1961, in Tucson, Arizona, to Wanda (Bollinger) and Vernon Friesen. The family moved to McPherson, then to Manhattan, where she graduated from Manhattan High School. She graduated from Bethel College in North Newton, Kansas, majoring in Speech and Drama, where she was the recipient of the coveted Thresher Award for Drama. She married Eric Ward in 1993. They have two children, Kendra Lind (husband Eric Lind) of Topeka, and Josh Ward of Manhattan. Amy was the librarian, drama teacher, and lunch lady at Flint Hills Christian School, Manhattan for many years. She was an active member of Living Word Church, where she previously served as part of the worship team. She was known for her joyous spirit and love for people, and brought smiles wherever she went, no matter her circumstances. Her father preceded her in death, and she is survived by her mother, husband, both children, granddaughter Maddie, sister Janell Epp and her family in Hesston, and a brother Jeff Friesen, on the west coast. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 until 7:00p.m. Friday August 6 at the Living Word Church in Manhattan. Celebration of Life Services will be held at the Living Word Church on Saturday, August 7 at 1:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Flint Hills Christian School library and drama department. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Amy Louise Friesen Ward

Naverta Jane (Weber) a.k.a. Nanny, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on August 2, 2021.&nbsp; She was born January 9, 1938, in Hope, KS to Viola (Gruber) Weber and Jack Weber.

She attended Hope High School, graduating in 1956.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Dick Elliott on December 9th, 1956, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek.&nbsp; Naverta was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek, where she taught Sunday school for many years.

This young couple established their first home together in Hope, KS.&nbsp; There, they were blessed with and raised four children.&nbsp; Naverta is survived by her loving children; Blake (Roberta) Elliott, Bobbi (Darel) Anderson, Todd (Kelli) Elliott, and Jan (Jayce) Krause.&nbsp; She is also survived by her grandchildren Zachary (Christina) Krause, Tyler Anderson, Miranda (Greg) Wald, Koby Elliott, Jacob Krause, Cortni (Caleb) Kruse, Zeb (Kilynn) Elliott, Clint (Kaitlyn) Elliott, Tanner (Kasey) Anderson, and Kade Elliott; great grandchildren Cayden West, Caryss West, Ellary Krause, Halen Wald, Brayden Elliott, Abby Elliott, Quinn Kruse, Kannen Elliott, Kycen Elliott, Kamryn Anderson and Kreyton Anderson; and her siblings Joan Kerr, Linda (Donald) May, and Denny (Terry) Weber.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dick, brother Lawrence Weber and brother-in-law David Kerr.&nbsp;

Naverta really enjoyed life.&nbsp; She had a 43-year career being a school bus driver for the Hope school system.&nbsp; She loved going to all the sporting events and her summer women’s trip to Colorado.&nbsp; One of her fondest memories was when four of her grandsons played on the 2003 State Championship football team together.&nbsp; She proudly drove them to their games.&nbsp; All of the grandchildren and great grandchildren loved coming to her house to swim and eat her delicious meals.&nbsp; Naverta loved her swimming pool.&nbsp; She was known to give the kids money to go to the corner store for flavor ices in the summer.&nbsp;

Naverta’s family will gather with friends on Thursday August 5th from 6-8 p.m. at the Yazel – Megli Funeral Home, Herington.&nbsp; Her funeral service will be held on Friday August 6th at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek.&nbsp; She will be laid to rest in the St. John’s Lutheran, Lyons Creek Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorial donations in her name may be directed to Hospice and Home Health Care of Dickinson County or the Lyons Creek&nbsp;

Naverta Jane (Weber) a.k.a. Nanny, age 83, passed away peacefully at her home on August 2, 2021.&nbsp; She was born January 9, 1938, in Hope, KS to Viola (Gruber) Weber and Jack Weber.She attended Hope High School, graduating in 1956.&nbsp; She was united in marriage to Dick Elliott on December 9th, 1956, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek.&nbsp; Naverta was a lifetime member of St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek, where she taught Sunday school for many years.This young couple established their first home together in Hope, KS.&nbsp; There, they were blessed with and raised four children.&nbsp; Naverta is survived by her loving children; Blake (Roberta) Elliott, Bobbi (Darel) Anderson, Todd (Kelli) Elliott, and Jan (Jayce) Krause.&nbsp; She is also survived by her grandchildren Zachary (Christina) Krause, Tyler Anderson, Miranda (Greg) Wald, Koby Elliott, Jacob Krause, Cortni (Caleb) Kruse, Zeb (Kilynn) Elliott, Clint (Kaitlyn) Elliott, Tanner (Kasey) Anderson, and Kade Elliott; great grandchildren Cayden West, Caryss West, Ellary Krause, Halen Wald, Brayden Elliott, Abby Elliott, Quinn Kruse, Kannen Elliott, Kycen Elliott, Kamryn Anderson and Kreyton Anderson; and her siblings Joan Kerr, Linda (Donald) May, and Denny (Terry) Weber.&nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Dick, brother Lawrence Weber and brother-in-law David Kerr.&nbsp;Naverta really enjoyed life.&nbsp; She had a 43-year career being a school bus driver for the Hope school system.&nbsp; She loved going to all the sporting events and her summer women’s trip to Colorado.&nbsp; One of her fondest memories was when four of her grandsons played on the 2003 State Championship football team together.&nbsp; She proudly drove them to their games.&nbsp; All of the grandchildren and great grandchildren loved coming to her house to swim and eat her delicious meals.&nbsp; Naverta loved her swimming pool.&nbsp; She was known to give the kids money to go to the corner store for flavor ices in the summer.&nbsp;Naverta’s family will gather with friends on Thursday August 5th from 6-8 p.m. at the Yazel – Megli Funeral Home, Herington.&nbsp; Her funeral service will be held on Friday August 6th at 10 a.m. at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Lyons Creek.&nbsp; She will be laid to rest in the St. John’s Lutheran, Lyons Creek Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorial donations in her name may be directed to Hospice and Home Health Care of Dickinson County or the Lyons Creek&nbsp;

Naverta Jane (Weber) Elliott

William “Bill” H. Sesler, age 88, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Good Friday at Meadowlark’s Wroten House where he had resided since 2018. &nbsp;He is survived by his bride of 62 years, Donna Raye (née Bergsten) of Meadowlark’s Miller House.&nbsp; While the pandemic’s restrictions had physically separated them for 11 months, they were joyfully reunited on Valentine’s Day, their 62nd anniversary, earlier this year.&nbsp; Only the pandemic had prevented Donna from faithfully visiting her husband daily during his time at Wroten.

Bill was born and raised in Wamego during the Great Depression; shaped by that era and its values.&nbsp; He was a dutiful provider for his family, a careful planner, a worrier, but also fiercely independent in not wanting to rely on others for his care.&nbsp; &nbsp;

From early childhood Bill worked any number of small town jobs from cleaning the theatre to mowing lawns.&nbsp; He and his identical twin, Ben, put themselves through college at K-State courtesy the ROTC program.&nbsp; Bill received his Army commission on the day of his graduation and then served active duty for two years including a year in post-war Germany followed by 25 years in the reserves attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Following his active service, Bill found employment with Nabisco in Portland, but returned to Wamego shortly thereafter due to a family illness that required his assistance.&nbsp; As a dutiful son and the closest sibling, he continued in this role for his parents which allowed his children to visit their grandparents on Sundays where a lively game of Gin Rummy was common.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bill found employment at Kansas State University in the Purchasing Department at Anderson Hall where he remained for 47 years retiring as the Director of Purchasing.&nbsp; While devoting long hours, he really enjoyed working and the collegiality of his colleagues.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Energetic was an appropriate adjective for Bill who was known as a quick talker and fast walker.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tending the lawn deep into retirement burned off some of his bountiful energy.&nbsp;&nbsp;

However, he wasn’t all work as the family enjoyed many memorable West Coast road trips, and the amenities of K-State including productions at McCain Auditorium, and athletics as season ticket holders to K-State football during its lean years and basketball during its rocking heyday at Ahearn.&nbsp; He enjoyed a hearty laugh and did not miss Johnny Carson’s nightly monologue.&nbsp; Being able to stay up “late” with Dad to watch the monologue was a treat for his boys.&nbsp; In retirement, Bill and Donna enjoyed travel and touring nearby Kansas towns,&nbsp;lunching at locally owned restaurants.&nbsp; Until moving to Wroten, Bill faithfully decorated eggs for more than 60 years, each and every Easter.

Bill was the last surviving member of his family preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Ella, his older sister Betsy Nowels, and his older brother Bob Sesler and twin Ben Sesler.&nbsp; Besides his wife Donna, he is also survived by his boys, Tim (Myrla) and Chris, six grandchildren (Vanessa,&nbsp;Tatiana, Mikaela, William, Sabrina and Alicia) and 5 great-grandchildren (Bailey, Colette, Jackson, Dillon and Kian), and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, August 9, 2021, at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp; The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 10:30 a.m..

For those who desire, in lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to the Meadowlark Foundation, a wonderful facility that cared for him during his last years, or the VFW.

William “Bill” H. Sesler, age 88, of Manhattan, passed away peacefully on Good Friday at Meadowlark’s Wroten House where he had resided since 2018. &nbsp;He is survived by his bride of 62 years, Donna Raye (née Bergsten) of Meadowlark’s Miller House.&nbsp; While the pandemic’s restrictions had physically separated them for 11 months, they were joyfully reunited on Valentine’s Day, their 62nd anniversary, earlier this year.&nbsp; Only the pandemic had prevented Donna from faithfully visiting her husband daily during his time at Wroten.Bill was born and raised in Wamego during the Great Depression; shaped by that era and its values.&nbsp; He was a dutiful provider for his family, a careful planner, a worrier, but also fiercely independent in not wanting to rely on others for his care.&nbsp; &nbsp;From early childhood Bill worked any number of small town jobs from cleaning the theatre to mowing lawns.&nbsp; He and his identical twin, Ben, put themselves through college at K-State courtesy the ROTC program.&nbsp; Bill received his Army commission on the day of his graduation and then served active duty for two years including a year in post-war Germany followed by 25 years in the reserves attaining the rank of Lieutenant Colonel.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Following his active service, Bill found employment with Nabisco in Portland, but returned to Wamego shortly thereafter due to a family illness that required his assistance.&nbsp; As a dutiful son and the closest sibling, he continued in this role for his parents which allowed his children to visit their grandparents on Sundays where a lively game of Gin Rummy was common.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill found employment at Kansas State University in the Purchasing Department at Anderson Hall where he remained for 47 years retiring as the Director of Purchasing.&nbsp; While devoting long hours, he really enjoyed working and the collegiality of his colleagues.&nbsp;&nbsp;Energetic was an appropriate adjective for Bill who was known as a quick talker and fast walker.&nbsp;&nbsp;Tending the lawn deep into retirement burned off some of his bountiful energy.&nbsp;&nbsp;However, he wasn’t all work as the family enjoyed many memorable West Coast road trips, and the amenities of K-State including productions at McCain Auditorium, and athletics as season ticket holders to K-State football during its lean years and basketball during its rocking heyday at Ahearn.&nbsp; He enjoyed a hearty laugh and did not miss Johnny Carson’s nightly monologue.&nbsp; Being able to stay up “late” with Dad to watch the monologue was a treat for his boys.&nbsp; In retirement, Bill and Donna enjoyed travel and touring nearby Kansas towns,&nbsp;lunching at locally owned restaurants.&nbsp; Until moving to Wroten, Bill faithfully decorated eggs for more than 60 years, each and every Easter.Bill was the last surviving member of his family preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Ella, his older sister Betsy Nowels, and his older brother Bob Sesler and twin Ben Sesler.&nbsp; Besides his wife Donna, he is also survived by his boys, Tim (Myrla) and Chris, six grandchildren (Vanessa,&nbsp;Tatiana, Mikaela, William, Sabrina and Alicia) and 5 great-grandchildren (Bailey, Colette, Jackson, Dillon and Kian), and many nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, August 9, 2021, at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp; The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 10:30 a.m..For those who desire, in lieu of flowers a contribution can be made to the Meadowlark Foundation, a wonderful facility that cared for him during his last years, or the VFW.

William “Bill” H. Sesler

Susan Minson, 74 died July 30, 2021 in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; She was born on January 10, 1947 in Vancouver, WA the daughter of Cecil and Lucille (Hill) Minson.&nbsp; Susan was raised in Washington State.&nbsp; She worked as a receptionist and most recently in the dietary department at Medicalodge of Clay Center.&nbsp; Susan was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gary Minson.

Memorial Services: Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Susan Minson, 74 died July 30, 2021 in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; She was born on January 10, 1947 in Vancouver, WA the daughter of Cecil and Lucille (Hill) Minson.&nbsp; Susan was raised in Washington State.&nbsp; She worked as a receptionist and most recently in the dietary department at Medicalodge of Clay Center.&nbsp; Susan was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Gary Minson.Survivors:Daughter: Angela Sosa-Alegria of Louisville, KYSon: Paul Minson of Louisville, KY9 Grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildrenMemorial Services: Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 11:00 a.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KSMemorials:&nbsp; St. Jude's Children’s Hospital, Wounded Warriors or ASPCA c/o the funeral home

Wilma J. (Billie) Eisenhower Needham passed away July 29, 2021 in Topeka. She was the daughter of John D. Eisenhower and Martha E. Snyder Eisenhower. She graduated from D.C.C.H.S , Chapman High School in 1947. She taught at a county school near Elmo, Kansas for the 1947-1948 school year. On May 2, 1948 she married Robert A. Needham. They moved to Colorado Springs in September of 1948 for 2 years where their first child, Sheila, was born. They moved to Wichita in November of 1950 where he was employed at Beech Air Craft. Eventually they moved to Enterprise and later settled in Abilene where their 7 children went through Abilene schools.

Billie was known and respected throughout her family for how much she loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren and their spouses, and that she often told them so. She knew all of their names and recognized even the youngest ones to the end. She enjoyed looking after her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whenever she could. She was devoted to her family and spent many hours supporting her children, grands, and greats at sporting events and school programs, and she enjoyed outings and day trips with them. In Abilene she was the lunch lady and noon-time playground monitor at Garfield Elementary School for years. She later worked as a daycare teacher and was an advocate against bullying in schools. She diligently studied her Bible almost daily. She was a woman of faith and a member of the Church of Christ. She taught Sunday school for years. She volunteered as a Gray Lady at the hospital and at the Abilene Smokey Valley Railroad. She was proud that she had traveled to Newfoundland, Canada. She loved playing her piano and played programs at nursing homes and class reunions into her nineties. She said her piano practice helped the arthritis in her fingers feel better and kept her fingers more limber. She spent her last year and a half at Abilene Place where she enjoyed the company of friends and staff members. Her family often joked about her unique method of writing notes on pieces of scrap paper. When she got to the bottom of the paper, she would continue up the side margin, across the top and down the other side. At least one daughter sometimes continues that practice.

Billie is survived by her daughters, Sheila Spielman of Lyons, Kansas and Sandy Paulson (Rod) of Abilene. Five sons, Gary Needham (Carol) of Abilene; Loyd Needham (Carol) of Abilene; Scot Needham (Dayna) of McPherson; Wade Needham (Lola) of Abilene; Phil Needham (Shelley) of Freeman, Missouri. 19 grandchildren plus spouses, 33 great-grandchildren plus spouses, 3 great-great grandchildren. One sister-in-law Margie Keith. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Robert, grandson, James Jacob Needham, son-in-law Robert Spielman and 7 siblings.

 Funeral services for Billie will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the Salina Church of Christ Church in Salina (1646 N. 9th St). A private immediate family inurnment will be held at a later date. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be given to Salina Church of Christ or the Abilene Smokey Valley Railroad Association. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye Abilene, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wilma J. (Billie) Eisenhower Needham passed away July 29, 2021 in Topeka. She was the daughter of John D. Eisenhower and Martha E. Snyder Eisenhower. She graduated from D.C.C.H.S , Chapman High School in 1947. She taught at a county school near Elmo, Kansas for the 1947-1948 school year. On May 2, 1948 she married Robert A. Needham. They moved to Colorado Springs in September of 1948 for 2 years where their first child, Sheila, was born. They moved to Wichita in November of 1950 where he was employed at Beech Air Craft. Eventually they moved to Enterprise and later settled in Abilene where their 7 children went through Abilene schools. Billie was known and respected throughout her family for how much she loved her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren and their spouses, and that she often told them so. She knew all of their names and recognized even the youngest ones to the end. She enjoyed looking after her grandchildren and great-grandchildren whenever she could. She was devoted to her family and spent many hours supporting her children, grands, and greats at sporting events and school programs, and she enjoyed outings and day trips with them. In Abilene she was the lunch lady and noon-time playground monitor at Garfield Elementary School for years. She later worked as a daycare teacher and was an advocate against bullying in schools. She diligently studied her Bible almost daily. She was a woman of faith and a member of the Church of Christ. She taught Sunday school for years. She volunteered as a Gray Lady at the hospital and at the Abilene Smokey Valley Railroad. She was proud that she had traveled to Newfoundland, Canada. She loved playing her piano and played programs at nursing homes and class reunions into her nineties. She said her piano practice helped the arthritis in her fingers feel better and kept her fingers more limber. She spent her last year and a half at Abilene Place where she enjoyed the company of friends and staff members. Her family often joked about her unique method of writing notes on pieces of scrap paper. When she got to the bottom of the paper, she would continue up the side margin, across the top and down the other side. At least one daughter sometimes continues that practice. Billie is survived by her daughters, Sheila Spielman of Lyons, Kansas and Sandy Paulson (Rod) of Abilene. Five sons, Gary Needham (Carol) of Abilene; Loyd Needham (Carol) of Abilene; Scot Needham (Dayna) of McPherson; Wade Needham (Lola) of Abilene; Phil Needham (Shelley) of Freeman, Missouri. 19 grandchildren plus spouses, 33 great-grandchildren plus spouses, 3 great-great grandchildren. One sister-in-law Margie Keith. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Robert, grandson, James Jacob Needham, son-in-law Robert Spielman and 7 siblings. Funeral services for Billie will be 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at the Salina Church of Christ Church in Salina (1646 N. 9th St). A private immediate family inurnment will be held at a later date. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Danner Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials be given to Salina Church of Christ or the Abilene Smokey Valley Railroad Association. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye Abilene, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wilma J. (Billie) Eisenhower Needham

Beckett Lee Michael Burton passed away peacefully in the NICU at Wesley Medical Center on July 23, 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born at 8:15 a.m. and met the eyes of Jesus at 9:17 p.m. the same day. Beckett was the son of Travis and Dallas Burton of Abilene.

He is survived by Sadie Mae the family dog.

His paternal grandparents are Randy and Marje Burton of Salina, KS; Terry and Manny McGrath of Abilene, KS. Maternal grandparents are Dale and Sandy Pierce of Herington, KS. Many great &amp; great great grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins.

Beckett gave us a lifetime of love during his short time on earth. When he heard his daddy’s voice he staired at him.

The Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation provided a volunteer photographer to record his short life with us. In lieu of flowers we would be pleased to have you support their mission to help other grieving parents through their remembrance photography at: The Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation, 7800 S Elati St. #111, Littleton, CO 80120, or: http:nowilaymedowntosleep.org.

Travis and Dallas Burton also have a Beckett Burton Memorial Fund setup. Donations can be sent to Beckett Burton Memorial Fund, Pinnacle Bank, 401 N. Spruce Street, Abilene, KS 67410.

Celebration of life for Beckett will be August 21, 2021 at 5 p.m. at New Trail Fellowship Church 1157 2400 Ave., Abilene, KS 64710 with family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beckett Lee Michael Burton passed away peacefully in the NICU at Wesley Medical Center on July 23, 2021.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was born at 8:15 a.m. and met the eyes of Jesus at 9:17 p.m. the same day. Beckett was the son of Travis and Dallas Burton of Abilene. He is survived by Sadie Mae the family dog.His paternal grandparents are Randy and Marje Burton of Salina, KS; Terry and Manny McGrath of Abilene, KS. Maternal grandparents are Dale and Sandy Pierce of Herington, KS. Many great &amp; great great grandparents, Aunts, Uncles, Cousins. Beckett gave us a lifetime of love during his short time on earth. When he heard his daddy’s voice he staired at him. The Now I Lay Me Down To Sleep Foundation provided a volunteer photographer to record his short life with us. In lieu of flowers we would be pleased to have you support their mission to help other grieving parents through their remembrance photography at: The Now I Lay Me Down to Sleep Foundation, 7800 S Elati St. #111, Littleton, CO 80120, or: http:nowilaymedowntosleep.org. Travis and Dallas Burton also have a Beckett Burton Memorial Fund setup. Donations can be sent to Beckett Burton Memorial Fund, Pinnacle Bank, 401 N. Spruce Street, Abilene, KS 67410. Celebration of life for Beckett will be August 21, 2021 at 5 p.m. at New Trail Fellowship Church 1157 2400 Ave., Abilene, KS 64710 with family and friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Beckett Lee Michael Burton 

Michael S. Escobar, 69, of Manhattan, Kansas, formerly of Poughkeepsie, New York, and Arizona, passed away Sunday, August 1st, 2021. Michael was born in Manhattan, Kansas on March 24, 1952, the son of the late Susie Ann (Negrette) and Domingo Venture Escobar. He attended the Manhattan Schools and graduated in 1970 and also attended the Seven Dolors Catholic Church Manhattan. Michael started his travels shortly after graduation, he arrived in Poughkeepsie, New York where he worked as an apple picker, a plumber, a construction worker, and many other jobs. After many years of hard labor, he retired to Arizona for a number of years. Three years ago Michael decided to move back to Manhattan to be near family and friends. Michael is also survived by two sisters, Sara Steiner, of Lecompton, Kansas; Mary Manwaring, of Manhattan, Kansas and a brother, Felix A. Escobar, of Manhattan, Kansas. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Josephine Martinez and Virginia Gamble. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with a rosary starting at 10:00 a.m. and a memorial service starting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 5th at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan. The burial follow at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The family requests any donations be directed to the American Diabetes Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Michael S. Escobar, 69, of Manhattan, Kansas, formerly of Poughkeepsie, New York, and Arizona, passed away Sunday, August 1st, 2021. Michael was born in Manhattan, Kansas on March 24, 1952, the son of the late Susie Ann (Negrette) and Domingo Venture Escobar. He attended the Manhattan Schools and graduated in 1970 and also attended the Seven Dolors Catholic Church Manhattan. Michael started his travels shortly after graduation, he arrived in Poughkeepsie, New York where he worked as an apple picker, a plumber, a construction worker, and many other jobs. After many years of hard labor, he retired to Arizona for a number of years. Three years ago Michael decided to move back to Manhattan to be near family and friends. Michael is also survived by two sisters, Sara Steiner, of Lecompton, Kansas; Mary Manwaring, of Manhattan, Kansas and a brother, Felix A. Escobar, of Manhattan, Kansas. Michael was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters Josephine Martinez and Virginia Gamble. The family will receive friends from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. with a rosary starting at 10:00 a.m. and a memorial service starting at 10:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 5th at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan. The burial follow at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The family requests any donations be directed to the American Diabetes Association.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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