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.

Daughter: Angela Sosa-Alegria of Louisville, KY

9 Grandchildren and 8 Great-grandchildren

Memorial Services: Wednesday, August 4, 2021, 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, 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

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;

Michael S. Escobar

Delpha Jean Nelson, age 92 of Blue Rapids, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the Blue Valley Senior Living in Blue Rapids.

She was born on February 8, 1929 in Manhattan, the daughter of Herbert Otto and Blandina (Killman) Pfaff.  She grew up in the Winkler area and was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church.  She attended the Winkler Grade School and graduated from Randolph High School in 1947.  After high school she moved to Manhattan and worked as a secretary at the Riley County Public Works.

On February 17, 1952, she was united in marriage to Elmer “Junior” Nelson, Jr. at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Winkler.  He preceded her in death on August 19, 2018.

Delpha and Junior moved to Swede Creek in 1953 after the Tuttle Creek Dam relocated them from that area.  They were longtime members of the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church.  She was a farm wife and loved raising baby calves.  She was a member of E.H.U. of Swede Creek and Winkler Willing Workers Club and worked the election polls in Swede Creek for several years. If there was anyone around the house at meal time they had to stay and eat and nobody complained because she was a great cook.

She is survived by her son, Roger Nelson and wife Penny of Randolph; her daughter-in-law, Patty Nelson of Manhattan; five grandchildren, Heather Nelson and husband Ross Olsen of Pueblo, Colorado, Garrett Nelson and fiancé Harlee Thompson of Manhattan, Jesse Nelson and wife Kelli of University Park, Stacy Wurtz and husband Brian of Randolph and Adam Nelson and wife Cassandra of Randolph and eleven great grandchildren, Will, Olivia, Lucy, Rielyn, Cord, Claire (Lil Del), Quincy, Brynlee, Watson, Layton and Kannan.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Larry Nelson and Ronnie Nelson; three brothers, Vernon Pfaff, Everett Pfaff and Dean Pfaff; one granddaughter, Ashley Nelson and two brothers-in-law, Paul Novak and Verlin Wieters.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Matthew Durance officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.  Music will be furnished by Kathie Otney.  Pallbearers will be Jesse Nelson, Adam Nelson, Garrett Nelson, Alan Nelson, Brian Wurtz and Jodie Reed.  Burial will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or Meadowlark Hospice and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Delpha Jean Nelson, age 92 of Blue Rapids, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at the Blue Valley Senior Living in Blue Rapids.She was born on February 8, 1929 in Manhattan, the daughter of Herbert Otto and Blandina (Killman) Pfaff. She grew up in the Winkler area and was a member of the St. John’s Lutheran Church. She attended the Winkler Grade School and graduated from Randolph High School in 1947. After high school she moved to Manhattan and worked as a secretary at the Riley County Public Works.On February 17, 1952, she was united in marriage to Elmer “Junior” Nelson, Jr. at the St. John’s Lutheran Church in Winkler. He preceded her in death on August 19, 2018.Delpha and Junior moved to Swede Creek in 1953 after the Tuttle Creek Dam relocated them from that area. They were longtime members of the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church. She was a farm wife and loved raising baby calves. She was a member of E.H.U. of Swede Creek and Winkler Willing Workers Club and worked the election polls in Swede Creek for several years. If there was anyone around the house at meal time they had to stay and eat and nobody complained because she was a great cook.She is survived by her son, Roger Nelson and wife Penny of Randolph; her daughter-in-law, Patty Nelson of Manhattan; five grandchildren, Heather Nelson and husband Ross Olsen of Pueblo, Colorado, Garrett Nelson and fiancé Harlee Thompson of Manhattan, Jesse Nelson and wife Kelli of University Park, Stacy Wurtz and husband Brian of Randolph and Adam Nelson and wife Cassandra of Randolph and eleven great grandchildren, Will, Olivia, Lucy, Rielyn, Cord, Claire (Lil Del), Quincy, Brynlee, Watson, Layton and Kannan.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Larry Nelson and Ronnie Nelson; three brothers, Vernon Pfaff, Everett Pfaff and Dean Pfaff; one granddaughter, Ashley Nelson and two brothers-in-law, Paul Novak and Verlin Wieters.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021 at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Church with Pastor Matthew Durance officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Music will be furnished by Kathie Otney. Pallbearers will be Jesse Nelson, Adam Nelson, Garrett Nelson, Alan Nelson, Brian Wurtz and Jodie Reed. Burial will be in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery.Memorials may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or Meadowlark Hospice and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Delpha Jean Nelson

Jamie Lee Holloway, 45 of Solomon passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born January 8, 1976 at Camp Pendleton, California the son of Charles and Susan (Rutz) Holloway. He graduated from Chapman High School in 1994. He later went on to Vo-Tech in Salina as a diesel mechanic.

 Jamie loved riding motorcycles and enjoyed hot rods and racing. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his friends and family. 

Jamie is survived by his parents, Charles and Sue Holloway. One brother, Brian and wife Dawn Holloway of Abilene. Two nephews, Tyler and Cooper Holloway. Two uncles, Bill Rutz and Mike and wife Ranada Rutz as well as numerous cousins and friends and his loving dog Daisy. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Anna Holloway and maternal grandparents, Willis and Carol Rutz. One uncle, Robert Jr. Holloway and an aunt, Bobby Ann Brenton.

 Family will receive friends Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 2-5 p.m. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene. A Memorial Service for Jamie will be 9:00 a.m., August 21, 2021 at Browns Memorial Park South of Abilene. The family suggests memorials be given to the Jamie Holloway Memorial Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jamie Lee Holloway, 45 of Solomon passed away Monday, July 26, 2021. He was born January 8, 1976 at Camp Pendleton, California the son of Charles and Susan (Rutz) Holloway. He graduated from Chapman High School in 1994. He later went on to Vo-Tech in Salina as a diesel mechanic. Jamie loved riding motorcycles and enjoyed hot rods and racing. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and spending time with his friends and family. Jamie is survived by his parents, Charles and Sue Holloway. One brother, Brian and wife Dawn Holloway of Abilene. Two nephews, Tyler and Cooper Holloway. Two uncles, Bill Rutz and Mike and wife Ranada Rutz as well as numerous cousins and friends and his loving dog Daisy. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Robert and Anna Holloway and maternal grandparents, Willis and Carol Rutz. One uncle, Robert Jr. Holloway and an aunt, Bobby Ann Brenton. Family will receive friends Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 2-5 p.m. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene. A Memorial Service for Jamie will be 9:00 a.m., August 21, 2021 at Browns Memorial Park South of Abilene. The family suggests memorials be given to the Jamie Holloway Memorial Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jamie Lee Holloway

John K. Strickler, age 84, of Manhattan, died February 23, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He was born August 14, 1935, in Kansas City Missouri, the son of Bert and Ruth (Kemper) Strickler. Strickler was a professor emeritus working with the Kansas State Forest Service at Kansas State University. In 1987 to 1989 he served as Special Assistant for Environment and Natural Resources to Governor Mike Hayden. During that time he worked with Governor Hayden to develop an executive order that created the cabinet-level Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. He also served as Acting Secretary of Wildlife and Parks while leading a national search for a permanent Secretary. Later he agreed to serve a similar role for Governor Bill Graves. During his time with Governor Hayden, Strickler worked as a liason with the Kansas Legislature to establish the first funding for the Kansas Water Plan. He provided leadership in addressing Kansas water issues with particular emphasis on the important role of riparian forests and wetlands in protecting water quality. Strickler was dedicated to the importance of environmental education and actively supported the efforts of the Kansas Association of Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE). In 1999 Governor Graves announced establishment of the John K. Strickler Award for Environmental Education to be awarded annually by KACEE. He was a founding trustee of the Kansas Chapter of The Nature Conservancy established in 1989 and continued to serve on that board until his death. Most recently he was recognized by seven professional Kansas national resource societies as winner of the 2018 Kansas Conservation Champion Awards. He is survived by his wife, Joan, and two children John E. (Debbi) Andover, and Carole Hay (Chris) Wamego, one brother Robert, Kansas City, and seven granddaughters: Megan Strickler, Nikki, Bailey and Abbey Marcotte, Polly Wasinger, Hanna Hermann, Jayme Hay, and one great granddaughter Stella Hermann. A Celebration of Life will be held at a 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 14th, at the Meadowlark Hills Event Center. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Kansas Chapter of the Nature Conservancy or the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE). Contributions may be left in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Ks 66502&nbsp;&nbsp;

John K. Strickler, age 84, of Manhattan, died February 23, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He was born August 14, 1935, in Kansas City Missouri, the son of Bert and Ruth (Kemper) Strickler. Strickler was a professor emeritus working with the Kansas State Forest Service at Kansas State University. In 1987 to 1989 he served as Special Assistant for Environment and Natural Resources to Governor Mike Hayden. During that time he worked with Governor Hayden to develop an executive order that created the cabinet-level Kansas Department of Wildlife and Parks. He also served as Acting Secretary of Wildlife and Parks while leading a national search for a permanent Secretary. Later he agreed to serve a similar role for Governor Bill Graves. During his time with Governor Hayden, Strickler worked as a liason with the Kansas Legislature to establish the first funding for the Kansas Water Plan. He provided leadership in addressing Kansas water issues with particular emphasis on the important role of riparian forests and wetlands in protecting water quality. Strickler was dedicated to the importance of environmental education and actively supported the efforts of the Kansas Association of Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE). In 1999 Governor Graves announced establishment of the John K. Strickler Award for Environmental Education to be awarded annually by KACEE. He was a founding trustee of the Kansas Chapter of The Nature Conservancy established in 1989 and continued to serve on that board until his death. Most recently he was recognized by seven professional Kansas national resource societies as winner of the 2018 Kansas Conservation Champion Awards. He is survived by his wife, Joan, and two children John E. (Debbi) Andover, and Carole Hay (Chris) Wamego, one brother Robert, Kansas City, and seven granddaughters: Megan Strickler, Nikki, Bailey and Abbey Marcotte, Polly Wasinger, Hanna Hermann, Jayme Hay, and one great granddaughter Stella Hermann. A Celebration of Life will be held at a 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 14th, at the Meadowlark Hills Event Center. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Kansas Chapter of the Nature Conservancy or the Kansas Association for Conservation and Environmental Education (KACEE). Contributions may be left in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Ks 66502&nbsp;&nbsp;

John K. Strickler

Emma Mae Moller, 85, passed away Monday, July 26th, 2021. Emma was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 15, 1935, a daughter of the late Gladys M. Knudson and Harvey M. Osborn. She worked as an Environmental Supervisor at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska for 24 years and at the Morris Co. Hospital in Environmental service in Council Grove, Kansas for 10 years. Survivors include her daughters, Angela Wilson and Kay Moller both of Manhattan, Kansas; sister, Neva Jean Longstreth, of Council Bluff, Iowa; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 62 years, Gerald Moller; children, Donald Lee Moller, Lois Nowak, Thomas Moller, Nancy Scarbrough; brothers, Ray Osborn and Roy Osborn. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 2nd at Wilsey Cemetery in Wilsey, Kansas. Donations may be made to the Parkinson's Research at KSU sent in care of Carlson's-Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Emma Mae Moller, 85, passed away Monday, July 26th, 2021. Emma was born in Kansas City, Missouri on October 15, 1935, a daughter of the late Gladys M. Knudson and Harvey M. Osborn. She worked as an Environmental Supervisor at Clarkson Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska for 24 years and at the Morris Co. Hospital in Environmental service in Council Grove, Kansas for 10 years. Survivors include her daughters, Angela Wilson and Kay Moller both of Manhattan, Kansas; sister, Neva Jean Longstreth, of Council Bluff, Iowa; 7 grandchildren; and 5 great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband of 62 years, Gerald Moller; children, Donald Lee Moller, Lois Nowak, Thomas Moller, Nancy Scarbrough; brothers, Ray Osborn and Roy Osborn. Graveside service will be at 10:00 a.m. Monday, August 2nd at Wilsey Cemetery in Wilsey, Kansas. Donations may be made to the Parkinson's Research at KSU sent in care of Carlson's-Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Emma Mae Moller

SFC (RET) Buck William Irwin, 84, of Junction City, passed away on July 27, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Visitation will be held Monday, August 2, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.. at Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to the American Diabetes Association. He was born on November 10, 1936, Clute, TX to Robert W. and Pearl (Hudson) Irwin. Buck joined the U S Army August 1, 1958, he served in Vietnam and received the Combat Infantry Badge, Army Commendation Medal w/V Device, 1 OLC, Vietnam Service Medal w/four Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Medal, First Class Meritorious Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm, Bronze Star Medal, w/V Device, 1OLC, Good Conduct Medal, Five Awards. Buck retired from the Army September 1, 1978. Following his retirement he worked for Steve's Auto Sales for a period of time as a car salesman. In 1982 he went to work for the Geary County Sheriff's Department as a Correction's Officer, he retired from there as Chief Jailer January 1, 2000. Buck was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and also a fan of any Texas sports team. He loved to hunt and fish. He was a 38 year proud member of the Fraternal Order of The Eagles Aerie 830. On February 2, 1965, Hutchinson, KS he married Glenda A. (Sutton) she preceded him in death April 12, 2010. Buck is survived by three children, Patty Irwin, Sara (Wayne) Hoffman, Jr. Glen Irwin, all of Junction City, KS and Michelle Gomena of Halifax, VA; his special friend, Cathy Bolte of Manhattan, KS; five grandchildren, Johnathan Hensley, Lillie Washburn, Hunter Arsenault, Hattie Hoffman all of Junction City, KS and Brian Gomena of Topeka, KS; three great-grandchildren; two nephews, Edward Hale of Dallas, TX and Rick Hale of New Brunfels, TX and a great niece Anna Hale-Whistler of Arlington, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Anna.

SFC (RET) Buck William Irwin, 84, of Junction City, passed away on July 27, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Visitation will be held Monday, August 2, 2021, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.. at Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery with military honors. In lieu of flowers memorials are suggested to the American Cancer Society or to the American Diabetes Association. He was born on November 10, 1936, Clute, TX to Robert W. and Pearl (Hudson) Irwin. Buck joined the U S Army August 1, 1958, he served in Vietnam and received the Combat Infantry Badge, Army Commendation Medal w/V Device, 1 OLC, Vietnam Service Medal w/four Bronze Service Stars, Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, Republic of Vietnam Civil Action Medal, First Class Meritorious Service Medal, Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross w/Palm, Bronze Star Medal, w/V Device, 1OLC, Good Conduct Medal, Five Awards. Buck retired from the Army September 1, 1978. Following his retirement he worked for Steve's Auto Sales for a period of time as a car salesman. In 1982 he went to work for the Geary County Sheriff's Department as a Correction's Officer, he retired from there as Chief Jailer January 1, 2000. Buck was an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and also a fan of any Texas sports team. He loved to hunt and fish. He was a 38 year proud member of the Fraternal Order of The Eagles Aerie 830. On February 2, 1965, Hutchinson, KS he married Glenda A. (Sutton) she preceded him in death April 12, 2010. Buck is survived by three children, Patty Irwin, Sara (Wayne) Hoffman, Jr. Glen Irwin, all of Junction City, KS and Michelle Gomena of Halifax, VA; his special friend, Cathy Bolte of Manhattan, KS; five grandchildren, Johnathan Hensley, Lillie Washburn, Hunter Arsenault, Hattie Hoffman all of Junction City, KS and Brian Gomena of Topeka, KS; three great-grandchildren; two nephews, Edward Hale of Dallas, TX and Rick Hale of New Brunfels, TX and a great niece Anna Hale-Whistler of Arlington, TX. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Anna.

SFC (RET) Buck William Irwin

SFC (RET) George F. Ahlers, 81, of Junction City, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Valley View Senior Life Center. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 6, 2021, at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the Junction City Animal Shelter. George was born April 23, 1940, in Cincinnati, OH the son of Joseph Henry and Lavina Marie Ahlers. George married Wilma Elaine Goertz on January 11, 1964, in Wabasha, MN. She passed away August 28, 2013. George and Wilma moved to Junction City in 1980 while George was stationed in the United States Army. He retired from the Unites States Army in 1981. While serving in the Army, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert (M-16 Rifle) Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm and the Meritorious Service Medal. He later worked as a Deputy with the Geary County Sheriff's Department. He also worked as a Hall Monitor at Fort Riley Middle School. He is survived by one daughter, Dawn "Dee" Goudey and her husband Tom; one son, Bill Ahlers and his wife Cindy all of Junction City, KS; four grandchildren, Amanda Small and her husband Jake, Ashley Svaty and her husband James, Ariana and Chase Ahlers; one great-granddaughter, Addison Small; two brothers, Tom Ahlers and Joe Ahlers; two sisters, Vinie Krause and Char Katenkamp; a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Wilma, three brothers and two sisters.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SFC (RET) George F. Ahlers, 81, of Junction City, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Valley View Senior Life Center. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Friday, August 6, 2021, at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2021, at the Johnson Funeral Home. Memorial donations are suggested to be given to the Junction City Animal Shelter. George was born April 23, 1940, in Cincinnati, OH the son of Joseph Henry and Lavina Marie Ahlers. George married Wilma Elaine Goertz on January 11, 1964, in Wabasha, MN. She passed away August 28, 2013. George and Wilma moved to Junction City in 1980 while George was stationed in the United States Army. He retired from the Unites States Army in 1981. While serving in the Army, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four bronze stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Expert (M-16 Rifle) Medal, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm and the Meritorious Service Medal. He later worked as a Deputy with the Geary County Sheriff's Department. He also worked as a Hall Monitor at Fort Riley Middle School. He is survived by one daughter, Dawn "Dee" Goudey and her husband Tom; one son, Bill Ahlers and his wife Cindy all of Junction City, KS; four grandchildren, Amanda Small and her husband Jake, Ashley Svaty and her husband James, Ariana and Chase Ahlers; one great-granddaughter, Addison Small; two brothers, Tom Ahlers and Joe Ahlers; two sisters, Vinie Krause and Char Katenkamp; a host of nephews, nieces and other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Wilma, three brothers and two sisters.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SFC (RET) George F. Ahlers

Adam Lee Samuelson, age 38 of Randolph, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.


He was born on March 18, 1983 in Wamego, the son of James “Sam” Darwin and Connie Sue (Orsborn) Samuelson.  He graduated from Rock Creek High School in 2001 and received a degree in Graphic Art and Design from Manhattan Area Technical College.

On April 18, 2021, he married Kerrie Ann Volpert.  She survives of the home.

Adam worked for Shilling Construction doing many different jobs.  He was a social butterfly and never knew a stranger.  He enjoyed collecting elephants and gaming.  He was a loving husband, father and son.



In addition to his wife Kerrie, he is survived by his parents, Sam and Connie Samuelson of Westmoreland; his brother, Nick Samuelson of Colorado Springs, Colorado; three step sons, Cian, Rylan and Damon; one grandmother, Norma Orsborn of Blue Rapids; a nephew, Shawn Samuelson; a niece, Jazmine Samuelson; one aunt, one uncle and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by three grandparents, Arno and Eleanor Samuelson and Marvin Orsborn.



Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Adam Samuelson Memorial Fund and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Hom

Adam Lee Samuelson, age 38 of Randolph, passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
He was born on March 18, 1983 in Wamego, the son of James “Sam” Darwin and Connie Sue (Orsborn) Samuelson. He graduated from Rock Creek High School in 2001 and received a degree in Graphic Art and Design from Manhattan Area Technical College.

On April 18, 2021, he married Kerrie Ann Volpert. She survives of the home.

Adam worked for Shilling Construction doing many different jobs. He was a social butterfly and never knew a stranger. He enjoyed collecting elephants and gaming. He was a loving husband, father and son.

In addition to his wife Kerrie, he is survived by his parents, Sam and Connie Samuelson of Westmoreland; his brother, Nick Samuelson of Colorado Springs, Colorado; three step sons, Cian, Rylan and Damon; one grandmother, Norma Orsborn of Blue Rapids; a nephew, Shawn Samuelson; a niece, Jazmine Samuelson; one aunt, one uncle and several cousins.

He was preceded in death by three grandparents, Arno and Eleanor Samuelson and Marvin Orsborn.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Adam Samuelson Memorial Fund and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Hom

Adam Lee Samuelson

Virginia Levier,&nbsp;age 98, of Manhattan, died July 26, 2021 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Virginia was born on June 4, 1923 the daughter of Edwin and Sunshine (Strange) Brown in Blur Rapids, Kansas. She lived most of her life in Blue Rapids and graduated from Blue Rapids High School. She was united in marriage to William Lloyd Lillibridge in 1943. They had four children: Larry, Diane, Linda, and Mike. She was later divorced and married Charles Levier. Virginia and Charles later divorced. Virginia lived in Pasco, Washington for 14 years. She then lived in Manhattan to be closer to her mother and step-father. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Stuart and Phylis Beer, also her daughter Diane Stewart; and her beloved companion, Bill McCashland. Virginia is survived by her children, Larry, Linda, and Mike; also, her four grandchildren: Kim Elliot, Corey Stewart, Shannon Daily, and Brandon Daily; and her three great-grandchildren: Brooke, Matty and Ethan. At Virginia’s request there will be no services. She will be cremated. Virginia was a good mother and she loved her children, grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She will be missed very much by all. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Virginia Levier,&nbsp;age 98, of Manhattan, died July 26, 2021 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. Virginia was born on June 4, 1923 the daughter of Edwin and Sunshine (Strange) Brown in Blur Rapids, Kansas. She lived most of her life in Blue Rapids and graduated from Blue Rapids High School. She was united in marriage to William Lloyd Lillibridge in 1943. They had four children: Larry, Diane, Linda, and Mike. She was later divorced and married Charles Levier. Virginia and Charles later divorced. Virginia lived in Pasco, Washington for 14 years. She then lived in Manhattan to be closer to her mother and step-father. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Barbara Stuart and Phylis Beer, also her daughter Diane Stewart; and her beloved companion, Bill McCashland. Virginia is survived by her children, Larry, Linda, and Mike; also, her four grandchildren: Kim Elliot, Corey Stewart, Shannon Daily, and Brandon Daily; and her three great-grandchildren: Brooke, Matty and Ethan. At Virginia’s request there will be no services. She will be cremated. Virginia was a good mother and she loved her children, grandchildren and her great-grandchildren. She will be missed very much by all. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Virginia Levier

Wanda Marie Bean passed away on Friday, July 23, surrounded by family. Wanda, the beloved wife of Roger Lee Bean, was born in 1939 in Healy, Kansas, and raised in a sod home near Healy before moving to a house in town. Wanda is survived by her husband Roger, and by her children Brenda Kay Tooley and husband Michael Tooley, Rhonda Leigh Holloman and husband Ken (Spike) Holloman, Scott Roger Bean and wife Jill Bean and Jerry Lynn Bean and wife Jessie Bean, as well as six grandchildren, Tyler (Morgan), Kendal (Jeff), Nathan (Brianna), Luke, Gunner and Grant, and two great-granddaughters, Izzy and Zoey, and also by her siblings Diane Brown (Duane), Rolland Stewart (Carol), Beth Pike and Janice Tarvin, as well as her sister-in-law Karen Salyer (Theron) and Richard Bean (Betty). Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Ellsworth Stewart, and her sister Rita Barnes. Wanda and Roger married in 1960. Wanda earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State University in 1960. Wanda worked in Forsyth Library as a student at Fort Hays, later becoming a teacher and substitute teacher as well as a loving homemaker for her husband and children. Wanda loved books and the libraries they came from, as well as many kinds of music. She enjoyed crochet, knitting and cross stitch, as well as gardening and being outdoors, but most of all spending time with her family. She was a gifted creative artist in many different craft mediums. Wanda had a warm spirit and an exceptional ability to create a beautiful and welcoming home and garden. She was loved and adored by her family. She made any room she entered light up. Wanda loved to celebrate (and decorate for) the holidays, instilling this love in her children and grandchildren. She was a kind, loyal, thoughtful friend. She loved to laugh, enjoying the little things in life, with an ability to appreciate and find joy in the places and people around her. Family was profoundly important to her. She was loved by all who knew her. She touched many lives. Services will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Wanda to the Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries (https://www.trmonline.org/) or The National Audubon Society (https://www.audubon.org/). Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wanda Marie Bean passed away on Friday, July 23, surrounded by family. Wanda, the beloved wife of Roger Lee Bean, was born in 1939 in Healy, Kansas, and raised in a sod home near Healy before moving to a house in town. Wanda is survived by her husband Roger, and by her children Brenda Kay Tooley and husband Michael Tooley, Rhonda Leigh Holloman and husband Ken (Spike) Holloman, Scott Roger Bean and wife Jill Bean and Jerry Lynn Bean and wife Jessie Bean, as well as six grandchildren, Tyler (Morgan), Kendal (Jeff), Nathan (Brianna), Luke, Gunner and Grant, and two great-granddaughters, Izzy and Zoey, and also by her siblings Diane Brown (Duane), Rolland Stewart (Carol), Beth Pike and Janice Tarvin, as well as her sister-in-law Karen Salyer (Theron) and Richard Bean (Betty). Wanda is preceded in death by her parents, Dorothy and Ellsworth Stewart, and her sister Rita Barnes. Wanda and Roger married in 1960. Wanda earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Fort Hays State University in 1960. Wanda worked in Forsyth Library as a student at Fort Hays, later becoming a teacher and substitute teacher as well as a loving homemaker for her husband and children. Wanda loved books and the libraries they came from, as well as many kinds of music. She enjoyed crochet, knitting and cross stitch, as well as gardening and being outdoors, but most of all spending time with her family. She was a gifted creative artist in many different craft mediums. Wanda had a warm spirit and an exceptional ability to create a beautiful and welcoming home and garden. She was loved and adored by her family. She made any room she entered light up. Wanda loved to celebrate (and decorate for) the holidays, instilling this love in her children and grandchildren. She was a kind, loyal, thoughtful friend. She loved to laugh, enjoying the little things in life, with an ability to appreciate and find joy in the places and people around her. Family was profoundly important to her. She was loved by all who knew her. She touched many lives. Services will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Wanda to the Topeka Rescue Mission Ministries (https://www.trmonline.org/) or The National Audubon Society (https://www.audubon.org/). Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wanda Marie Bean

Phyllis J Edwards, 82, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Valley View Senior Life Center in Junction City. Cremation has taken place. No memorial service is planned. Her ashes will be buried at Fort Riley Main Post Cemetery along side her husband Staff Sgt. Francis D. Edwards. Phyllis was born February 5, 1939, in Bloomfield, NE the daughter of Albert and Loretta (Carlow) Wacker. Phyllis was a homemaker. Phyllis and Francis were married at Ft. Ord, CA on April 10, 1958. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Watson and her husband Timothy Dreher of Junction City, KS; one granddaughter, Jenna Watson of Junction City, KS; two brothers, Dennis Wacker and Rodney Wacker; three sisters, Donna Dye, Linda Wacker and Darlene Rysavy. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Francis, daughter Pamela and two sisters.

Interment:&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.

Phyllis J Edwards, 82, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021 at Valley View Senior Life Center in Junction City. Cremation has taken place. No memorial service is planned. Her ashes will be buried at Fort Riley Main Post Cemetery along side her husband Staff Sgt. Francis D. Edwards. Phyllis was born February 5, 1939, in Bloomfield, NE the daughter of Albert and Loretta (Carlow) Wacker. Phyllis was a homemaker. Phyllis and Francis were married at Ft. Ord, CA on April 10, 1958. Survivors include her daughter, Patricia Watson and her husband Timothy Dreher of Junction City, KS; one granddaughter, Jenna Watson of Junction City, KS; two brothers, Dennis Wacker and Rodney Wacker; three sisters, Donna Dye, Linda Wacker and Darlene Rysavy. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Francis, daughter Pamela and two sisters.Interment:&nbsp; Cremation has taken place.

Phyllis J Edwards

James “Jim” Alton Brown, age 84, died July 26, 2021 in Manhattan, Kansas.  He was born to Louie D. and Velda M. (Dennis) Brown on September 26, 1936 on the family farm near Agra, Kansas. Jim attended his first four years of grade school at Center School and finished the last four years at Agra Consolidated Grade School. He graduated from Agra Consolidated High School and joined the Kansas National Guard from 1954 to 1962. Jim was a 1959 graduated of Kansas State University earning a degree in feed tech. He married Carol Lala on October 15, 1960. Jim worked for Garvey Grain, California Pellet Mill Co., Supersweet Feeds, Courtland Construction, Key Milling Co., and Fourth &amp; Pomeroy Associates. He retired in 1999 as principal owner of Key Feeds in Clay Center, Kansas.

  Jim and his wife Carol volunteered for International Executive Service Corp, where they spent six weeks in Egypt in 1991 and six weeks in Ukraine in 1994. He was active in the community and served on the Clay Center Development Board, President of the Clay Center Chamber of Commerce in 1987, and served 11 years on the City Council. Jim was on the Dean’s Advisory Council Kansas State Unitversity College of Ag, Milton S. Eisenhower Society Kansas State University, and a lifetime member of the KSU Alumni Association. He won the Outstanding Grain Science Graduate Award in 2010.  Jim was heavily involved in the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where he served as  a Eucharistic Minister, Vestry, Reader, and the Altar Guild.  He is preceded in death by his parents and one son Steven Brond.

Son: Michael (Barbara) Brond of Liberal, KS

Daughter: Kim (Doug) Prideaux of Wichita, KS

Grandchildren: Jamie, Caleb, Caden, and Colton Brond

Celebration of Life:&nbsp;Monday, August 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the St Paul's Episcopal Church in Clay Center, KS

Burial:&nbsp;Will be held at a later date

Visitation:&nbsp;Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 2-4&nbsp; p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Memorials:&nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Clay Center Hospital Foundation in c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

These funds will be directed in the hope of a future dialysis unit at the Clay County Medical Center.

James “Jim” Alton Brown, age 84, died July 26, 2021 in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born to Louie D. and Velda M. (Dennis) Brown on September 26, 1936 on the family farm near Agra, Kansas. Jim attended his first four years of grade school at Center School and finished the last four years at Agra Consolidated Grade School. He graduated from Agra Consolidated High School and joined the Kansas National Guard from 1954 to 1962. Jim was a 1959 graduated of Kansas State University earning a degree in feed tech. He married Carol Lala on October 15, 1960. Jim worked for Garvey Grain, California Pellet Mill Co., Supersweet Feeds, Courtland Construction, Key Milling Co., and Fourth &amp; Pomeroy Associates. He retired in 1999 as principal owner of Key Feeds in Clay Center, Kansas. Jim and his wife Carol volunteered for International Executive Service Corp, where they spent six weeks in Egypt in 1991 and six weeks in Ukraine in 1994. He was active in the community and served on the Clay Center Development Board, President of the Clay Center Chamber of Commerce in 1987, and served 11 years on the City Council. Jim was on the Dean’s Advisory Council Kansas State Unitversity College of Ag, Milton S. Eisenhower Society Kansas State University, and a lifetime member of the KSU Alumni Association. He won the Outstanding Grain Science Graduate Award in 2010. Jim was heavily involved in the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, where he served as a Eucharistic Minister, Vestry, Reader, and the Altar Guild. He is preceded in death by his parents and one son Steven Brond.Survivors:Wife: Carol Brown of Clay Center, KSSon: Michael (Barbara) Brond of Liberal, KSDaughter: Kim (Doug) Prideaux of Wichita, KSGrandchildren: Jamie, Caleb, Caden, and Colton BrondCelebration of Life:&nbsp;Monday, August 2, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the St Paul's Episcopal Church in Clay Center, KSBurial:&nbsp;Will be held at a later dateVisitation:&nbsp;Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 2-4&nbsp; p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KSMemorials:&nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Clay Center Hospital Foundation in c/o Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.These funds will be directed in the hope of a future dialysis unit at the Clay County Medical Center.

James “Jim” Alton Brown

Dr. Kelvin “Tod” Kerstetter of Manhattan, KS passed away at the age of 58 on July 12 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Tod battled pancreatic cancer valiantly for 22 months. Full of love for his family and passion for his music, he maintained his belief that he was going to live a long full life with and for his family. During this battle, he continued to teach clarinet at Kansas State University, served as treasurer for the International Clarinet Association, and created YouTube videos where he performed many of his clarinet arrangements including Bohemian Rhapsody (and joking with his children that since he had 81 followers he should sell “merch”). Be sure to look him up on YouTube and “follow” him. He’ll be laughing in heaven over that. Tod was born in 1963 in Hays, Kansas to Elizabeth (Edwards) and Rex Kerstetter. After Tod’s father earned his doctorate at Florida State University, his family moved from Tallahassee, Florida to Greenville, SC where Tod spent most of his childhood and young adulthood. Tod was an all-state clarinetist, was awarded the John Philip Sousa Award, and was valedictorian of his class at Berea High School. He earned a B.M. from Furman University (Greenville, SC), an M.M. from Indiana University, and a D.M.A. from the University of Georgia. Tod and his wife first met when Tod was playing saxophone on the street in Aspen, Colorado, to earn tips. A friend told them that they were both going to Indiana University the following fall, and Jackie thought to herself, “I’m going to pursue him at IU.” When at IU, Jackie had already decided after a week of friendship with Tod, that she was going to marry him. It took Tod a bit more time to figure that out, but he came to his senses and they were married in 1989. They spent the early years of their married life freelancing in orchestras near Greenville, SC and teaching part time at Furman University; they then attended University of Georgia for their doctoral work; moved to Bowling Green, KY where Tod had his first full-time position at Western Kentucky University; and then in 1999, they each were offered a tenure-track position in the music department at Kansas State University. Tod was a loving father, and he thought the world of his sons David (13) and Jordan (10). He shared his love of music, plants, and sports with his sons, and he enjoyed playing hot wheels and flying RC planes, helicopters and drones. Mostly, he shared his love of travel with his family, meticulously making vacation plans most summers. One of his favorite vacation destinations was Hawaii, where he spent many hours snorkeling, swimming and boogie boarding in the ocean, visiting parks and other sites, and enjoying Hawaiian culture. Tod is survived by his wife Jackie and their sons David and Jordan; by his brother Ted, wife Alicia, and child Bella (Madison, AL); his mother-in-law, Olga Fassler; and by Jackie’s siblings, Connie and family (Albuquerque, NM), Tom (Beijing, China), and Cathy and family (Bloomington, IL). He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Elizabeth and Rex; and by his father-in-law, Fred Fassler. Tod’s K-State family and students were very important to him. Jackie has found consolation in reading all of the notes from students and friends, and she would like to share these words written by one of his former students Rachel Palmberg. These words summarize Tod’s legacy of teaching. “Words can’t begin to describe what Tod meant to me at K-State, nor the weight of his passing. I am grateful to have gotten to know your family while I was in Manhattan; even a bit. Tod was the final deciding factor that brought me to KSU. I did a campus tour and was feeling overwhelmed before ending the day with a lesson with Tod. He made me feel warm and welcome straight away. He was one of the most genuine people I know. Even as a high school senior, I was drawn not only to his talent and knowledge, but to his kindness and empathy. ‘Tod made me feel seen and known as I navigated my early 20s. Even as it became more and more clear I wouldn’t pursue a career in music after graduation, he still encouraged me and supported me every step of the way. He valued his students as people, not just musicians. He was a father figure to so many in his decades as an educator, which deepens the weight of his loss. I am grateful not only for the short time I had with him, but also for the scores of other lives he touched. I believe God used Tod to influence a generation of young adults in the crucial time they were growing into who they would become. ‘His sudden passing is a severe injustice, but drops of his identity live on in your family, his colleagues, and his students. That is what I am choosing to celebrate between the tears.” Tod, we will miss you deeply, but are filled with joy that your legacy lives on through your family, friends, students, music recordings, and YouTube clips. We are grateful for the Via Christi ER staff that helped Tod on the night of July 3 and to all of the staff at Stormont Vail who helped him after that. Because of you, Tod and Jackie were able to celebrate their 32nd anniversary before he passed. We are also incredibly thankful for all the doctors and nurses who treated Tod at the Cancer Center of KS in Manhattan, at KU Med, and especially Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Thank you all for your incredible care and compassion and for the extra months we had with Tod. Tod’s Celebration of Life will be on September 4th at 2:00 p.m. in All Faiths Chapel, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. A memorial concert by his students will occur on September 5th, time and location TBA. Memorial contributions may be made out to the KSU Foundation for the “Tod Kerstetter Memorial Fund, M 47365.” Contributions may be left in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS, 66502, or sent directly to the KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave, Suite 200, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dr. Kelvin “Tod” Kerstetter of Manhattan, KS passed away at the age of 58 on July 12 at Stormont Vail Hospital in Topeka. Tod battled pancreatic cancer valiantly for 22 months. Full of love for his family and passion for his music, he maintained his belief that he was going to live a long full life with and for his family. During this battle, he continued to teach clarinet at Kansas State University, served as treasurer for the International Clarinet Association, and created YouTube videos where he performed many of his clarinet arrangements including Bohemian Rhapsody (and joking with his children that since he had 81 followers he should sell “merch”). Be sure to look him up on YouTube and “follow” him. He’ll be laughing in heaven over that. Tod was born in 1963 in Hays, Kansas to Elizabeth (Edwards) and Rex Kerstetter. After Tod’s father earned his doctorate at Florida State University, his family moved from Tallahassee, Florida to Greenville, SC where Tod spent most of his childhood and young adulthood. Tod was an all-state clarinetist, was awarded the John Philip Sousa Award, and was valedictorian of his class at Berea High School. He earned a B.M. from Furman University (Greenville, SC), an M.M. from Indiana University, and a D.M.A. from the University of Georgia. Tod and his wife first met when Tod was playing saxophone on the street in Aspen, Colorado, to earn tips. A friend told them that they were both going to Indiana University the following fall, and Jackie thought to herself, “I’m going to pursue him at IU.” When at IU, Jackie had already decided after a week of friendship with Tod, that she was going to marry him. It took Tod a bit more time to figure that out, but he came to his senses and they were married in 1989. They spent the early years of their married life freelancing in orchestras near Greenville, SC and teaching part time at Furman University; they then attended University of Georgia for their doctoral work; moved to Bowling Green, KY where Tod had his first full-time position at Western Kentucky University; and then in 1999, they each were offered a tenure-track position in the music department at Kansas State University. Tod was a loving father, and he thought the world of his sons David (13) and Jordan (10). He shared his love of music, plants, and sports with his sons, and he enjoyed playing hot wheels and flying RC planes, helicopters and drones. Mostly, he shared his love of travel with his family, meticulously making vacation plans most summers. One of his favorite vacation destinations was Hawaii, where he spent many hours snorkeling, swimming and boogie boarding in the ocean, visiting parks and other sites, and enjoying Hawaiian culture. Tod is survived by his wife Jackie and their sons David and Jordan; by his brother Ted, wife Alicia, and child Bella (Madison, AL); his mother-in-law, Olga Fassler; and by Jackie’s siblings, Connie and family (Albuquerque, NM), Tom (Beijing, China), and Cathy and family (Bloomington, IL). He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Elizabeth and Rex; and by his father-in-law, Fred Fassler. Tod’s K-State family and students were very important to him. Jackie has found consolation in reading all of the notes from students and friends, and she would like to share these words written by one of his former students Rachel Palmberg. These words summarize Tod’s legacy of teaching. “Words can’t begin to describe what Tod meant to me at K-State, nor the weight of his passing. I am grateful to have gotten to know your family while I was in Manhattan; even a bit. Tod was the final deciding factor that brought me to KSU. I did a campus tour and was feeling overwhelmed before ending the day with a lesson with Tod. He made me feel warm and welcome straight away. He was one of the most genuine people I know. Even as a high school senior, I was drawn not only to his talent and knowledge, but to his kindness and empathy. ‘Tod made me feel seen and known as I navigated my early 20s. Even as it became more and more clear I wouldn’t pursue a career in music after graduation, he still encouraged me and supported me every step of the way. He valued his students as people, not just musicians. He was a father figure to so many in his decades as an educator, which deepens the weight of his loss. I am grateful not only for the short time I had with him, but also for the scores of other lives he touched. I believe God used Tod to influence a generation of young adults in the crucial time they were growing into who they would become. ‘His sudden passing is a severe injustice, but drops of his identity live on in your family, his colleagues, and his students. That is what I am choosing to celebrate between the tears.” Tod, we will miss you deeply, but are filled with joy that your legacy lives on through your family, friends, students, music recordings, and YouTube clips. We are grateful for the Via Christi ER staff that helped Tod on the night of July 3 and to all of the staff at Stormont Vail who helped him after that. Because of you, Tod and Jackie were able to celebrate their 32nd anniversary before he passed. We are also incredibly thankful for all the doctors and nurses who treated Tod at the Cancer Center of KS in Manhattan, at KU Med, and especially Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Thank you all for your incredible care and compassion and for the extra months we had with Tod. Tod’s Celebration of Life will be on September 4th at 2:00 p.m. in All Faiths Chapel, Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS. A memorial concert by his students will occur on September 5th, time and location TBA. Memorial contributions may be made out to the KSU Foundation for the “Tod Kerstetter Memorial Fund, M 47365.” Contributions may be left in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS, 66502, or sent directly to the KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave, Suite 200, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dr. Kelvin “Tod” Kerstetter

Cornelle W. Estelle, 77, of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, July 14th, at Via Christi Village. He was retired from the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant, serving during the Vietnam War. Cornelle Walter Estelle was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 13, 1943, the son of the late Sarah and Walter Estelle. He was united in marriage to Sarah Dioragnese (Jurden) Estell on January 2, 1969 in Junction City. Cornelle is survived by two daughters, LaSaundra Estelle, of NY, NY; LaTonja Estelle, of Washington, DC and his son, Djuan Estelle, of St. Louis, MO; A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 29th at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan, KS. Burial will be on Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery Manhattan, KS. Public Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, July 28th) at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cornelle W. Estelle, 77, of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, July 14th, at Via Christi Village. He was retired from the U.S. Army as a Staff Sergeant, serving during the Vietnam War. Cornelle Walter Estelle was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on November 13, 1943, the son of the late Sarah and Walter Estelle. He was united in marriage to Sarah Dioragnese (Jurden) Estell on January 2, 1969 in Junction City. Cornelle is survived by two daughters, LaSaundra Estelle, of NY, NY; LaTonja Estelle, of Washington, DC and his son, Djuan Estelle, of St. Louis, MO; A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, July 29th at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan, KS. Burial will be on Monday, August 2, 2021, at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery Manhattan, KS. Public Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. tonight (Wednesday, July 28th) at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cornelle W. Estelle

Nancy Maxine Henry-Perry, 75, of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, July 21st, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House. She worked as a realtor with Coldwell Banker in Manhattan for more than 30 years. Nancy Maxine James was born in Clay Center, Kansas on October 13, 1945, the daughter of the late Mellis Albert James and Opal Maxine (Lilley) James. Nancy was married to Leland D. Henry on October 7, 1966 until his untimely death on June 29, 1985. On January 27, 1990 she was united in marriage to Charles H. Perry in Lawrence and he passed on June 29, 2010. Nancy graduated from Longford Rural High School in 1963 and was a lifelong realtor in Manhattan. She was a proud member of the First Assembly of God in Manhattan. Nancy had many hobbies including bowling, traveling, shopping, and garage sale hunting. She especially enjoyed playing Mexican dominos and eating Oreo cookies with her friends and family. As a good Samaritan, she would serve sloppy Joe sandwiches to the homeless as well as giving them rides to medical appointments. Nancy is survived by a daughter, Sonja (Dave) Hannington of Brewer, Maine; a son, Kevin (Amy) Henry, of Manhattan; a brother, Emmett (Sandy) James, of Beatrice, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Tyler Henry, Chelsey Henry, Mitchell Henry, Abigail Hannington, Sarah Hannington and one great-grandson, Greyson Henry. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 29th at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 30th at the Manhattan First Assembly of God with Pastor Megan Allen officiating. Graveside services will be held at the Athelstane Cemetery, east of Longford, Kansas following the funeral service. The family requests donations to the Manhattan First Assembly of God, 2310 Candlewood Dr, Manhattan&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nancy Maxine Henry-Perry, 75, of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, July 21st, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House. She worked as a realtor with Coldwell Banker in Manhattan for more than 30 years. Nancy Maxine James was born in Clay Center, Kansas on October 13, 1945, the daughter of the late Mellis Albert James and Opal Maxine (Lilley) James. Nancy was married to Leland D. Henry on October 7, 1966 until his untimely death on June 29, 1985. On January 27, 1990 she was united in marriage to Charles H. Perry in Lawrence and he passed on June 29, 2010. Nancy graduated from Longford Rural High School in 1963 and was a lifelong realtor in Manhattan. She was a proud member of the First Assembly of God in Manhattan. Nancy had many hobbies including bowling, traveling, shopping, and garage sale hunting. She especially enjoyed playing Mexican dominos and eating Oreo cookies with her friends and family. As a good Samaritan, she would serve sloppy Joe sandwiches to the homeless as well as giving them rides to medical appointments. Nancy is survived by a daughter, Sonja (Dave) Hannington of Brewer, Maine; a son, Kevin (Amy) Henry, of Manhattan; a brother, Emmett (Sandy) James, of Beatrice, Nebraska; five grandchildren, Tyler Henry, Chelsey Henry, Mitchell Henry, Abigail Hannington, Sarah Hannington and one great-grandson, Greyson Henry. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, July 29th at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation in Manhattan. Her funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 30th at the Manhattan First Assembly of God with Pastor Megan Allen officiating. Graveside services will be held at the Athelstane Cemetery, east of Longford, Kansas following the funeral service. The family requests donations to the Manhattan First Assembly of God, 2310 Candlewood Dr, Manhattan&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nancy Maxine Henry-Perry

Richard Neal Herren, 80, of Alma, Kansas, died Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his home In Alma, Kansas.

Richard was born on April 9, 1941, in Independence, Missouri, the son of Lt. Colonel Wesley and Sarah Bollinger Herren. Like his father, Richard had a proud military career. Richard graduated Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood Arkansas in 1959.

Richard served proudly in the United States Navy and then in the Airforce National Guard as an Inventory Manager Supervisor with a rank of Master Sergeant. He received numerous medals and ribbons during his duties in Viet Nam, Desert Storm and various state-side locations. Including - The Vietnam service medal, Air Force Achievement medal, Air Force outstanding unit award, Air Reserve Force Meritorious Medal, Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service medal with one bronze service star, Air Force longevity service award ribbon with two oak leaves, Service desert shield/storm, Cluster armed forces reserve medal, USAF nco pme graduate ribbon, Air Force training ribbon. Richard retired from the military after many years. Richard also worked for FEMA for a few years as well as the railroad.

Richard was a loving, reliable, good-natured, husband, father, grandfather, and father-in-law. He loved his family and the time he spent with them. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 32, in Alma, KS and the Light of the World Christian Center in Topeka. Richard was an avid hunter and fisherman, taking many fishing destination trips with his son Jim Herren and others. People say Richard could repair anything and was very good with his hands.

Richard married Sandra V Yount Knight in 1966 in Edwardsville, Kansas. They were later divorced. He then married Maurine Neal Post on April 17, 1981, in Topeka. She survives him at their home in Alma, KS.

Richard is also survived by his children; Jim Herren, Valley Falls, Crystal Herren (Breese), Ozawkie, Kansas; his step-children, Jeff Knight, Topeka, Kansas, Carrie Knight (Arnold), Carbondale, Kansas, Kelly Knight (Marshall), San Antonio, Texas, Michael Post, Edmond, Oklahoma, Lee Post, Augusta, Kansas; his grandchildren, Alan Brown, Colby Herren, Dalton Herren, Braden Herren, T J Breese, Jaycee Breese (Burns), McKayla Breese, Scott Post, Ben Post, Whitney Post (Stratton), Kristy Neff, Todd Hedberg, Colby Schaar, Britney Schaar, Devin Schaar, Cole Arnold, Chase Arnold and Jacob Marshall and his great-grandchildren, Luke Breese, Elizabeth Brown, Margaux Stratton, Ike Stratton, Trip Stratton, Trinity Stratton, Sean Neff, Meka Neff, Sklyee Ethridge, Jeslynn Hedberg, Ella Schaar; and his siblings, Charlie Herren, Alma, KS and Elizabeth Herren (Frank), Topeka, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, his ex-wife, Sandy, and his brothers, David Herren, James Jerren, and Wesley Herren, Jr., and a niece Lisa Herren.

Private family services are planned at a future date. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Legion, Post 32, Alma, Kansas or Light of The World Christian Center, and those may be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Richard Neal Herren, 80, of Alma, Kansas, died Saturday, July 24, 2021, at his home In Alma, Kansas.Richard was born on April 9, 1941, in Independence, Missouri, the son of Lt. Colonel Wesley and Sarah Bollinger Herren. Like his father, Richard had a proud military career. Richard graduated Sylvan Hills High School in Sherwood Arkansas in 1959.Richard served proudly in the United States Navy and then in the Airforce National Guard as an Inventory Manager Supervisor with a rank of Master Sergeant. He received numerous medals and ribbons during his duties in Viet Nam, Desert Storm and various state-side locations. Including - The Vietnam service medal, Air Force Achievement medal, Air Force outstanding unit award, Air Reserve Force Meritorious Medal, Service Medal with three oak leaf clusters, National Defense Service medal with one bronze service star, Air Force longevity service award ribbon with two oak leaves, Service desert shield/storm, Cluster armed forces reserve medal, USAF nco pme graduate ribbon, Air Force training ribbon. Richard retired from the military after many years. Richard also worked for FEMA for a few years as well as the railroad.Richard was a loving, reliable, good-natured, husband, father, grandfather, and father-in-law. He loved his family and the time he spent with them. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 32, in Alma, KS and the Light of the World Christian Center in Topeka. Richard was an avid hunter and fisherman, taking many fishing destination trips with his son Jim Herren and others. People say Richard could repair anything and was very good with his hands.Richard married Sandra V Yount Knight in 1966 in Edwardsville, Kansas. They were later divorced. He then married Maurine Neal Post on April 17, 1981, in Topeka. She survives him at their home in Alma, KS.Richard is also survived by his children; Jim Herren, Valley Falls, Crystal Herren (Breese), Ozawkie, Kansas; his step-children, Jeff Knight, Topeka, Kansas, Carrie Knight (Arnold), Carbondale, Kansas, Kelly Knight (Marshall), San Antonio, Texas, Michael Post, Edmond, Oklahoma, Lee Post, Augusta, Kansas; his grandchildren, Alan Brown, Colby Herren, Dalton Herren, Braden Herren, T J Breese, Jaycee Breese (Burns), McKayla Breese, Scott Post, Ben Post, Whitney Post (Stratton), Kristy Neff, Todd Hedberg, Colby Schaar, Britney Schaar, Devin Schaar, Cole Arnold, Chase Arnold and Jacob Marshall and his great-grandchildren, Luke Breese, Elizabeth Brown, Margaux Stratton, Ike Stratton, Trip Stratton, Trinity Stratton, Sean Neff, Meka Neff, Sklyee Ethridge, Jeslynn Hedberg, Ella Schaar; and his siblings, Charlie Herren, Alma, KS and Elizabeth Herren (Frank), Topeka, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, his ex-wife, Sandy, and his brothers, David Herren, James Jerren, and Wesley Herren, Jr., and a niece Lisa Herren.Private family services are planned at a future date. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Legion, Post 32, Alma, Kansas or Light of The World Christian Center, and those may be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Richard Neal Herren

Barbara Emma (Betty) Mundell, 82, of St. George, Kansas, died peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp; Barbara was born on April 4, 1939, in Fulda, Germany, the daughter of Richard Kurt and Elizabeth (Weiherer) Eisfeld.

Barbara worked in production at the McCall Pattern Company for ten years and later in retail for Montgomery Wards, both in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp;

Barbara had many close friends which she treated like family, enjoying sharing time with them all. She was passionate about her relationship with friends and family, especially her grandchildren.&nbsp; Barbara loved to grow flowers and vegetables and preserve the harvests to share with family and friends. She enjoyed camping and especially loved fishing and could catch and clean fish like no other. Barbara was talented in crocheting and knitting wool blankets, hats, scarves, gloves and doll dresses.&nbsp;

Barbara married Robert Wayne Mundell on May 26, 1968, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salina, Kansas, he survives of the home.

Barbara is also survived by her son; Fred Mundell (Lorrie), Wamego; her granddaughter, Claire Elizabeth, Grants Pass, Oregon; grandson Matthew Ray Mundell, Lawrence, KS; two brothers, Germany. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two brothers.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, August 2, 2021, at Westmoreland Cemetery, Westmoreland, Kansas. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., at Campanella &amp;amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, KS. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Barbara Mundell Memorial Fund for contribution to the Good Shepherd Hospice of Manhattan, KS. and those may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;

Barbara Emma (Betty) Mundell, 82, of St. George, Kansas, died peacefully on Monday, July 26, 2021, at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp; Barbara was born on April 4, 1939, in Fulda, Germany, the daughter of Richard Kurt and Elizabeth (Weiherer) Eisfeld.Barbara worked in production at the McCall Pattern Company for ten years and later in retail for Montgomery Wards, both in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp;Barbara had many close friends which she treated like family, enjoying sharing time with them all. She was passionate about her relationship with friends and family, especially her grandchildren.&nbsp; Barbara loved to grow flowers and vegetables and preserve the harvests to share with family and friends. She enjoyed camping and especially loved fishing and could catch and clean fish like no other. Barbara was talented in crocheting and knitting wool blankets, hats, scarves, gloves and doll dresses.&nbsp;Barbara married Robert Wayne Mundell on May 26, 1968, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Salina, Kansas, he survives of the home.Barbara is also survived by her son; Fred Mundell (Lorrie), Wamego; her granddaughter, Claire Elizabeth, Grants Pass, Oregon; grandson Matthew Ray Mundell, Lawrence, KS; two brothers, Germany. Barbara was preceded in death by her parents, one sister and two brothers.A Graveside Service will be held at 11:30 a.m., Monday, August 2, 2021, at Westmoreland Cemetery, Westmoreland, Kansas. A visitation will be held prior to the service from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m., at Campanella &amp;amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, KS. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Barbara Mundell Memorial Fund for contribution to the Good Shepherd Hospice of Manhattan, KS. and those may be sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;

Barbara Emma (Betty) Mundell

Rich’s life began on November 9, 1942, in Goessel.  He was the son of Arthur and Alice (Hannaman) Schlehuber.  Rich was a 1960 graduate of Marion High School.  He served his country in the United States Navy as a Seabee.  Rich’s Navy unit built runways in Guam and saw action in Vietnam.  He was proud of his country and his service to his country.  Rich was a life member of the VFW in Marion and enjoyed going to the American Legion in Hillsboro.  Rich’s faith was very important to him.  He was a long-time parishioner of Holy Family Parish in Marion.  Rich was nearly always the first person at church on Sunday morning, prayed the Rosary faithfully and was a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.

  Rich’s loving family includes his loving companion of 31 years Betty Medley of Hillsboro; children James (Heather) Schlehuber of Marion, Sherry Schlehuber of AL, Jeremy Schlehuber of Hillsboro, Denise (Chris) Kostelac of Shawnee, KS, Rick (Tricia) Medley of Valley Center and Terry Medley of Topeka;  grandchildren Elise, Gabriella, Magdalen, Isaac, Samuel and Katharine Schlehuber, Matthew and Josh Schlehuber, Jacob Schlehuber, Avery, Colby, Tasha Kostelac, Russell, Carol, and AJ Medley, Brooke Medley and Jake Medley; and his siblings Larry ( Joyce) Schlehuber of MO. and Anita Hancock of Marion.

  Rich passed away at his home on Thursday July 22nd.  He is preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Abigail, brother Billy Schlehuber and sister Carole Post.

  His family will gather with friends on Friday July 30th from 6-8 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion where his Rosary service will begin at 7:30 p.m.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday July 31st at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, 415 N. Cedar, Marion.  He will be laid to rest with military honors in Marion Cemetery.

  Memorial contributions in Rich’s name may be directed to Marion VFW, Hillsboro American Legion or the Father Kapaun Legacy Fund in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;

Rich’s life began on November 9, 1942, in Goessel. He was the son of Arthur and Alice (Hannaman) Schlehuber. Rich was a 1960 graduate of Marion High School. He served his country in the United States Navy as a Seabee. Rich’s Navy unit built runways in Guam and saw action in Vietnam. He was proud of his country and his service to his country. Rich was a life member of the VFW in Marion and enjoyed going to the American Legion in Hillsboro. Rich’s faith was very important to him. He was a long-time parishioner of Holy Family Parish in Marion. Rich was nearly always the first person at church on Sunday morning, prayed the Rosary faithfully and was a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus. Rich’s loving family includes his loving companion of 31 years Betty Medley of Hillsboro; children James (Heather) Schlehuber of Marion, Sherry Schlehuber of AL, Jeremy Schlehuber of Hillsboro, Denise (Chris) Kostelac of Shawnee, KS, Rick (Tricia) Medley of Valley Center and Terry Medley of Topeka; grandchildren Elise, Gabriella, Magdalen, Isaac, Samuel and Katharine Schlehuber, Matthew and Josh Schlehuber, Jacob Schlehuber, Avery, Colby, Tasha Kostelac, Russell, Carol, and AJ Medley, Brooke Medley and Jake Medley; and his siblings Larry ( Joyce) Schlehuber of MO. and Anita Hancock of Marion. Rich passed away at his home on Thursday July 22nd. He is preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Abigail, brother Billy Schlehuber and sister Carole Post. His family will gather with friends on Friday July 30th from 6-8 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion where his Rosary service will begin at 7:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday July 31st at 10 a.m. at Holy Family Parish, 415 N. Cedar, Marion. He will be laid to rest with military honors in Marion Cemetery. Memorial contributions in Rich’s name may be directed to Marion VFW, Hillsboro American Legion or the Father Kapaun Legacy Fund in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;

Charles Richard "Rich" Schlehuber - November 9, 1942-July 22, 2021 (age 78)

Marie’s life began on August 12, 1925, in Vona, CO.  She was the daughter of Henry and Dora Zubrod.  She graduated from high school from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Stratton, CO.  Very early in life, Marie worked as a telephone switchboard operator before she was united in marriage to Daniel Navrat on September 22, 1947, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Stratton.  Marie was a faithful parishioner of the Holy Family Parish in Marion.  She volunteered teaching 2nd grade catechism at the church preparing children for first communion.  Marie led the weekly Rosary prayers for many years before Mass and enjoyed Altar Society.  She worked in the church kitchen preparing funeral dinners and always had a smile on her face.  Marie served her community as a member of the election board for several years and she was an avid quilter.

 Her greatest joy was her family which includes her children Donna (Robert) Cherry of Kingman, Ron (Deb) Navrat of McPherson, Daniel J. (Lisa) Navrat of Walton, Patricia Navrat of McPherson, and Machelle (Mike) Ratzloff of Marion; grandchildren Gary (Yolanda) Keen, Jessica Wells, Anjanette Montano, Melissa Chavez, Jason ( Celide) Navrat, Amber (Matt) Powers, Ashley ( Jonathan Graham) Ratzloff and Samantha ( Jordan Simmonds) Ratzloff; 14 great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren.  Marie passed away on Thursday July 22nd at St. Luke’s Living Center.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters and two brothers.

  Her family will gather with friends on Friday July 30th at 10 a.m. for visitation, 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and 11 a.m. for her Mass of Christian Burial all at Holy Family Parish, 415 N. Cedar St., Marion.  She will be laid to rest in Pilsen Cemetery following the Mass.  Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Holy Family Parish, St. Mark’s Altar Society or Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion.&nbsp;

Marie’s life began on August 12, 1925, in Vona, CO. She was the daughter of Henry and Dora Zubrod. She graduated from high school from St. Charles Borromeo Catholic School in Stratton, CO. Very early in life, Marie worked as a telephone switchboard operator before she was united in marriage to Daniel Navrat on September 22, 1947, at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church in Stratton. Marie was a faithful parishioner of the Holy Family Parish in Marion. She volunteered teaching 2nd grade catechism at the church preparing children for first communion. Marie led the weekly Rosary prayers for many years before Mass and enjoyed Altar Society. She worked in the church kitchen preparing funeral dinners and always had a smile on her face. Marie served her community as a member of the election board for several years and she was an avid quilter. Her greatest joy was her family which includes her children Donna (Robert) Cherry of Kingman, Ron (Deb) Navrat of McPherson, Daniel J. (Lisa) Navrat of Walton, Patricia Navrat of McPherson, and Machelle (Mike) Ratzloff of Marion; grandchildren Gary (Yolanda) Keen, Jessica Wells, Anjanette Montano, Melissa Chavez, Jason ( Celide) Navrat, Amber (Matt) Powers, Ashley ( Jonathan Graham) Ratzloff and Samantha ( Jordan Simmonds) Ratzloff; 14 great grandchildren, and nine great great grandchildren. Marie passed away on Thursday July 22nd at St. Luke’s Living Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, three sisters and two brothers. Her family will gather with friends on Friday July 30th at 10 a.m. for visitation, 10:30 a.m. for Rosary and 11 a.m. for her Mass of Christian Burial all at Holy Family Parish, 415 N. Cedar St., Marion. She will be laid to rest in Pilsen Cemetery following the Mass. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to Holy Family Parish, St. Mark’s Altar Society or Good Shepherd Hospice in care of Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion.&nbsp;

Marie Helena (Zubrod) Navrat - August 12, 1925-July 22, 2021 (age 95)

Eunice Ann Bretz Hunter, 90, long time resident of Council Grove, Ks passed into eternity July 26th, 2021 at Diversicare in Council Grove, KS with her daughters, Carla, Kathy, and Christy by her side.

She was born June 29, 1931 in Emporia, KS daughter of Vernon Dean &amp; Ruth Ann (Berger) Bretz. Eunice graduated from Council Grove High School and attended Business College. She married Calvin Carl Hunter on September 10th, 1949.

She had many occupations in Council Grove including secretarial work at Hunter Chevrolet, lifeguard and swim teacher of Red Cross swim lessons in Council Grove. She was a wonderful seamstress and made many dance recital costumes for Jill Fitzgerald Dance Studio. She was best known for working and then owning Bretz Shoe Store at 206 W. Main Council Grove, Ks. She was an avid promotor of small town businesses.

She was a member of the Council Grove Chamber of Commerce, Council Grove Christian Church, and Council Grove Country Club for many years. She was Ladies City Golf Champion in 1965. She belonged to and enjoyed several Bridge Clubs. She devoted many hours making quilts for her daughters and grandchildren.

Eunie was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Family was of utmost importance to her and she treasured her three daughters. She loved watching her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren play ball and dance. This included 67 consecutive years of going to dance recitals. Eunie loved all sports, playing pitch, reading, and crossword puzzles. She will be sadly missed by all.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters Darlene and Donna, and brother Dean.

Eunie is survived by her daughters: Carla Pruitt and husband Don, of Victoria, KS, Kathy Litke and husband Darrell and Christine Ziegenhirt and husband Donnie, all of Council Grove; 9 grandchildren: Alycia Straight (Dane), Amanda Pruitt, Dara Fillmore (Jason), Dana Reddick (Bobby), Deanna Buttrey (Thomas), Dawn Palmquist (Lucas), Derek Ziegenhirt, Jacob Ziegenhirt, and Casey Cowdin (Troy). 14 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Shirley Hickman, and many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Morris County Hospital Foundation and can be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

A visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. this evening (Wednesday, July 28th) at Council Grove Christian Church.&nbsp; Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 29th, also to be held at the church. Graveside service will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

Eunice Ann Bretz Hunter, 90, long time resident of Council Grove, Ks passed into eternity July 26th, 2021 at Diversicare in Council Grove, KS with her daughters, Carla, Kathy, and Christy by her side.She was born June 29, 1931 in Emporia, KS daughter of Vernon Dean &amp; Ruth Ann (Berger) Bretz. Eunice graduated from Council Grove High School and attended Business College. She married Calvin Carl Hunter on September 10th, 1949.She had many occupations in Council Grove including secretarial work at Hunter Chevrolet, lifeguard and swim teacher of Red Cross swim lessons in Council Grove. She was a wonderful seamstress and made many dance recital costumes for Jill Fitzgerald Dance Studio. She was best known for working and then owning Bretz Shoe Store at 206 W. Main Council Grove, Ks. She was an avid promotor of small town businesses.She was a member of the Council Grove Chamber of Commerce, Council Grove Christian Church, and Council Grove Country Club for many years. She was Ladies City Golf Champion in 1965. She belonged to and enjoyed several Bridge Clubs. She devoted many hours making quilts for her daughters and grandchildren.Eunie was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Family was of utmost importance to her and she treasured her three daughters. She loved watching her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren play ball and dance. This included 67 consecutive years of going to dance recitals. Eunie loved all sports, playing pitch, reading, and crossword puzzles. She will be sadly missed by all.She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters Darlene and Donna, and brother Dean.Eunie is survived by her daughters: Carla Pruitt and husband Don, of Victoria, KS, Kathy Litke and husband Darrell and Christine Ziegenhirt and husband Donnie, all of Council Grove; 9 grandchildren: Alycia Straight (Dane), Amanda Pruitt, Dara Fillmore (Jason), Dana Reddick (Bobby), Deanna Buttrey (Thomas), Dawn Palmquist (Lucas), Derek Ziegenhirt, Jacob Ziegenhirt, and Casey Cowdin (Troy). 14 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law Shirley Hickman, and many nieces and nephews.Memorial contributions may be made to Morris County Hospital Foundation and can be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.A visitation will be held from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. this evening (Wednesday, July 28th) at Council Grove Christian Church.&nbsp; Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, July 29th, also to be held at the church. Graveside service will follow at Greenwood Cemetery.

Eunice Ann Bretz Hunter

Larry R. Larson, 79, Junction City, KS. passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation has taken place per Mr. Larsons wish. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 at First Christian Church with Pastor Ronnie Roberts officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service. A reception will follow the memorial service at the church. Inurnment will be held following the reception in Liberty Cemetery near Alida, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chapman High School Art Department. Larry is survived by his wife, Nancy; two sons, Kirk Larson (Brooke) of Mooresville, IN and Roderick Larson of Kansas City, MO; a daughter, Robyn Brumfield of Ft. Worth, TX; five grandchildren, Kinsey Larson, Josephine Larson, Ezra Brumfield, Taylor Larson and Eden Brumfield; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers, Eric, Earl, Eugene, Harvey, Norman, Everett and Vernon Larson; and a sister Reva Hostetler. Born June 30, 1942, he was&nbsp; the youngest of 9 children to Henry August and Hazel Rundle Glenn Larson originally of the Wakefield, Kansas area. Larry attended rural schools and graduated from Dickinson County Community High School in Chapman, Kansas. He was a graduate of Ft. Hays State University where he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, serving as Social Chairman and Commissary Steward along with being involved in numerous other extra curricular activities. While many farm parents in those days thought children were “cheaper by the dozen”, Larry’s parents discussed and thought that 8 children would be enough to help with the farm chores as almost everything that was produced on the farm was needed for food. Larry was a kind, obedient and cheerful son and brother who was always proud to talk about being a farm boy and his careers that followed. He started driving a Ford tractor at age 6 to help pick up hay bales and that was just the beginning of working their family farm and helping numerous neighbors. At age 16, Larry was employed for the State of Kansas Highway Department in Junction City where he worked for two summers. Following his graduation from High School, not yet 18, Larry walked into Wilson and Company Engineers and Architects in Salina, Kansas and asked to speak with the President of the company. He was obliged and started work there one year later doing drawings for the Saudi Arabian Government Highway project. Due to his performance there, he never had to ask for another professional job! As word traveled, Larry eventually moved to Waterloo, Iowa and taught Commercial Art at Hawkeye Institute of Technology for almost 30 years. Larry also had his own studio and did all aspects of Advertising Art and Design. He was devoted to his family and as his children became older he served as President of the Parent Teacher Organization. Larry often said his proudest moments were raising his family and watching his students become successful. Larry enjoyed fishing and was an avid bowler, bowling for 60 years with one perfect 300 game. Larry was added to the Bowling Hall of Fame. He was a junior bowling coach and got to meet Hall of Fame professional bowler, Dick Weber, for raising money for the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America. Larry was an advisor for the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America and served on a number of charitable organizations and events. Larry was also proud to have served as a Scout Master for eight years. He loved working with young children. As you know, in those days only the Good Lord knew whether a child to be born was a boy or a girl. As Larry’s dad was working on the farm making noise in March, 1942, the Good Lord came to him and asked what kind of ears he wanted for his son. Because of the noise, his dad thought he said “What kind of beers do you want” to which he replied, “two big ones”. On June 30, 1942, with his mother 45 years old, Larry was born on the kitchen table in the old farm house with the help of a mid-wife, but there were complications. Dr. Butcher, who was the doctor in Wakefield came to the house and discussed with the mid-wife the situation. They could not determine whether the problems were related to his mother’s age, being born on the kitchen table or if it might be because of his “big ears”. After 2 months of careful treatment the Doctor told his mother that it looked like everything was going to be fine. His mother replied “Thank you Lord” to which Larry’s big ears heard that response. As he grew older, Larry began to read and research and found what his mother actually said was “Amen Lord.” Larry studied about a seminary student who was working on his Doctorate Degree. On his thesis he asked what the definition of Amen was and found that only about 30% of people who say Amen actually know what they are saying.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Larry R. Larson, 79, Junction City, KS. passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation has taken place per Mr. Larsons wish. A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 7, 2021 at First Christian Church with Pastor Ronnie Roberts officiating. The family will receive friends and relatives one hour prior to the service. A reception will follow the memorial service at the church. Inurnment will be held following the reception in Liberty Cemetery near Alida, KS. Memorial contributions may be made to the Chapman High School Art Department. Larry is survived by his wife, Nancy; two sons, Kirk Larson (Brooke) of Mooresville, IN and Roderick Larson of Kansas City, MO; a daughter, Robyn Brumfield of Ft. Worth, TX; five grandchildren, Kinsey Larson, Josephine Larson, Ezra Brumfield, Taylor Larson and Eden Brumfield; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Larry was preceded in death by his parents; seven brothers, Eric, Earl, Eugene, Harvey, Norman, Everett and Vernon Larson; and a sister Reva Hostetler. Born June 30, 1942, he was&nbsp; the youngest of 9 children to Henry August and Hazel Rundle Glenn Larson originally of the Wakefield, Kansas area. Larry attended rural schools and graduated from Dickinson County Community High School in Chapman, Kansas. He was a graduate of Ft. Hays State University where he was a member of Delta Sigma Phi Fraternity, serving as Social Chairman and Commissary Steward along with being involved in numerous other extra curricular activities. While many farm parents in those days thought children were “cheaper by the dozen”, Larry’s parents discussed and thought that 8 children would be enough to help with the farm chores as almost everything that was produced on the farm was needed for food. Larry was a kind, obedient and cheerful son and brother who was always proud to talk about being a farm boy and his careers that followed. He started driving a Ford tractor at age 6 to help pick up hay bales and that was just the beginning of working their family farm and helping numerous neighbors. At age 16, Larry was employed for the State of Kansas Highway Department in Junction City where he worked for two summers. Following his graduation from High School, not yet 18, Larry walked into Wilson and Company Engineers and Architects in Salina, Kansas and asked to speak with the President of the company. He was obliged and started work there one year later doing drawings for the Saudi Arabian Government Highway project. Due to his performance there, he never had to ask for another professional job! As word traveled, Larry eventually moved to Waterloo, Iowa and taught Commercial Art at Hawkeye Institute of Technology for almost 30 years. Larry also had his own studio and did all aspects of Advertising Art and Design. He was devoted to his family and as his children became older he served as President of the Parent Teacher Organization. Larry often said his proudest moments were raising his family and watching his students become successful. Larry enjoyed fishing and was an avid bowler, bowling for 60 years with one perfect 300 game. Larry was added to the Bowling Hall of Fame. He was a junior bowling coach and got to meet Hall of Fame professional bowler, Dick Weber, for raising money for the Boys &amp; Girls Clubs of America. Larry was an advisor for the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America and served on a number of charitable organizations and events. Larry was also proud to have served as a Scout Master for eight years. He loved working with young children. As you know, in those days only the Good Lord knew whether a child to be born was a boy or a girl. As Larry’s dad was working on the farm making noise in March, 1942, the Good Lord came to him and asked what kind of ears he wanted for his son. Because of the noise, his dad thought he said “What kind of beers do you want” to which he replied, “two big ones”. On June 30, 1942, with his mother 45 years old, Larry was born on the kitchen table in the old farm house with the help of a mid-wife, but there were complications. Dr. Butcher, who was the doctor in Wakefield came to the house and discussed with the mid-wife the situation. They could not determine whether the problems were related to his mother’s age, being born on the kitchen table or if it might be because of his “big ears”. After 2 months of careful treatment the Doctor told his mother that it looked like everything was going to be fine. His mother replied “Thank you Lord” to which Larry’s big ears heard that response. As he grew older, Larry began to read and research and found what his mother actually said was “Amen Lord.” Larry studied about a seminary student who was working on his Doctorate Degree. On his thesis he asked what the definition of Amen was and found that only about 30% of people who say Amen actually know what they are saying.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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