Gary Lynn Hall Sr. age 64, died March 11, 2021. He was born to Glenn and Kathryn (Langdon) Hall in Carthage, New York on February 15, 1957. Gary was born and raised in New York and was a 1975 graduate of Indian River High School in New York.&nbsp; He was a marine veteran and worked for Schillings Construction for several years.&nbsp; Gary was a huge movie collector and Jeff Gordon fan. He also had a collection of eagles and marine memorabilia. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Son: Gary Jr.(Tenderlea) Hall of Arkansas City, KS

Son: Charles (Nicole) Hall of Tupper Lake, NY

Son: Gary M. (Patricia) Hall of Watertown, NY

Sister: Robin (Donald) Gillette of Jacksonville, FL

Brother: Wayne (Julie) Hall of Watertown, NY

Sister: Cindy (Mark) Schermerhorn of Harrisville, NY

7 Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews

Memorials:&nbsp;Gary Hall Sr. Memorial c/o the funeral home

Gary Lynn Hall Sr. age 64, died March 11, 2021. He was born to Glenn and Kathryn (Langdon) Hall in Carthage, New York on February 15, 1957. Gary was born and raised in New York and was a 1975 graduate of Indian River High School in New York.&nbsp; He was a marine veteran and worked for Schillings Construction for several years.&nbsp; Gary was a huge movie collector and Jeff Gordon fan. He also had a collection of eagles and marine memorabilia. He is preceded in death by his parents.Survivors:Son: Gary Jr.(Tenderlea) Hall of Arkansas City, KSSon: Charles (Nicole) Hall of Tupper Lake, NYSon: Corey Hall of Gouverneur, NYSon: Gary M. (Patricia) Hall of Watertown, NYSon: Dustin Hall of Sackets Harbor, NYSister: Robin (Donald) Gillette of Jacksonville, FLSister: Kelly Hall of Wamego, KSBrother: Wayne (Julie) Hall of Watertown, NYSister: Cindy (Mark) Schermerhorn of Harrisville, NYBrother: Chris Fikes of Wamego, KS7 Grandchildren and several nieces and nephewsMemorials:&nbsp;Gary Hall Sr. Memorial c/o the funeral home

Gary Lynn Hall Sr. 

Al Straub, 69, died March 10, 2021 in Lincoln, NE.&nbsp; He was born February 21, 1952 in Wamego, the son of Otto J. and Arleen (Immenschuh) Straub. &nbsp;Al grew up in Clay Center, graduating from CCCHS in 1972.&nbsp; He served in the Army National Guard from 1972-1993.&nbsp; He married Deborah Dunn on June 9, 1973 and they later divorced.&nbsp; Al then married Janice Kahrs on April 28, 1990 and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2012.&nbsp; He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Clay County Highway Department for 39 years, retiring in 2019 and he also worked part time at Pamida and Kier’s.&nbsp; Al never knew a stranger and greeted everyone with a smile and a piece of candy.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion, Eagles Lodge and Elks Lodge. &nbsp;He is preceded in death by his parents, great grandson, Brillyn; 3 sisters, Barbara Straub, Philomena Straub and Louise Hoffert; 3 brothers, Raphael, Delafield, and Arthur.

Daughter: Heather Straub of Clay Center, KS

13 grandchildren: Madison, Kimberlin, Bryn, Ashley, Briana, Kandice, Brayden, Koy, Danner, Stella, Kieson, Killian and Atticus

Brother: Otto (Jan) Straub of Clay Center, KS

Brother: Tony (Barbara) Straub of Clay Center, KS

Sister: Dorothy (Dick) Lyons of Blue Springs, MO

Funeral Services:&nbsp;Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at the Clay Center United Methodist Church Family Life Center.

Private Inurnment will be held at a later date.

Visitation:&nbsp;Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from 3-8 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Utility Park Zoo c/o funeral home.

Al Straub, 69, died March 10, 2021 in Lincoln, NE.&nbsp; He was born February 21, 1952 in Wamego, the son of Otto J. and Arleen (Immenschuh) Straub. &nbsp;Al grew up in Clay Center, graduating from CCCHS in 1972.&nbsp; He served in the Army National Guard from 1972-1993.&nbsp; He married Deborah Dunn on June 9, 1973 and they later divorced.&nbsp; Al then married Janice Kahrs on April 28, 1990 and she preceded him in death on June 5, 2012.&nbsp; He worked as a heavy equipment operator for the Clay County Highway Department for 39 years, retiring in 2019 and he also worked part time at Pamida and Kier’s.&nbsp; Al never knew a stranger and greeted everyone with a smile and a piece of candy.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion, Eagles Lodge and Elks Lodge. &nbsp;He is preceded in death by his parents, great grandson, Brillyn; 3 sisters, Barbara Straub, Philomena Straub and Louise Hoffert; 3 brothers, Raphael, Delafield, and Arthur.Survivors:Son: Darin Straub of Canfield, OHDaughter: Heather Straub of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Sarah Straub of Wakefield, KS13 grandchildren: Madison, Kimberlin, Bryn, Ashley, Briana, Kandice, Brayden, Koy, Danner, Stella, Kieson, Killian and Atticus2 great grandchildren: Kolt and KloieBrother: Otto (Jan) Straub of Clay Center, KSBrother: Tony (Barbara) Straub of Clay Center, KSSister: Lorene Wille of Manhattan, KSSister: Dorothy (Dick) Lyons of Blue Springs, MOFuneral Services:&nbsp;Thursday, March 18, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. at the Clay Center United Methodist Church Family Life Center.Private Inurnment will be held at a later date.Visitation:&nbsp;Wednesday, March 17, 2021 from 3-8 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Utility Park Zoo c/o funeral home.

Al Straub

Donald Maurice Rasmussen, 80, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Manhattan, KS. Don was born October 23, 1940 in Quinter, Kansas and grew up on a farm near Mingo, KS. Don attended Kansas State University and graduated with a degree in chemical engineering, leading him to a 35 year career with the Union Carbide Corporation. While in college, he met the love of his life, Beatrice Martin, and they married in 1961. Their special love carried them through many adventures, bringing them five daughters, while living all over the world. It was his great joy to be able to celebrate his and Bea’s 60th wedding anniversary in February. His curious mind and adventurous spirit led him to pursue many hobbies, with a particular love for the outdoors, including backpacking, hunting, fishing, billiards, astronomy, running, woodworking, golfing, gardening and, of course, cheering on the Kansas State Wildcats. Don was diagnosed with Parkinson disease in 2004. He fought his disease bravely for 17 years, while advocating for others along the way as an active participant of the Parkinson’s program at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS. Don is preceded in death by his father, Maurice Rasmussen, mother, Myrtle Rasmussen, and daughter, Dawn Dee Rasmussen. Don leaves behind family who love him dearly: wife, Bea Rasmussen, sisters Judy (Gary) Moore, Diane (John) Lovitt; children: Sherri Ramussen, Kerri (Evan) Burns, Cindy (Frank) Barker, Tammy Lynn Rasmussen; grandchildren: James (Dana) Mace, Amanda (Tyler) Fitzgerald, Ally Flanary, Andrea Flanary, Natalie (Jon) Otto, Melanie Bach; six great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, relatives in Denmark, and many friends both at Meadowlark and all over the country. Thank you, Don/Dad/Grandpa, for your loving example to follow. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 3:00pm at First United Methodist Church , 612 Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan, KS. The family requests donations in honor of Don be made to The Meadowlark Foundation with “Parkinson’s Program” in the memo or The Good Shepherd Foundation. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Maurice Rasmussen, 80, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, March 10, 2021, in Manhattan, KS. Don was born October 23, 1940 in Quinter, Kansas and grew up on a farm near Mingo, KS. Don attended Kansas State University and graduated with a degree in chemical engineering, leading him to a 35 year career with the Union Carbide Corporation. While in college, he met the love of his life, Beatrice Martin, and they married in 1961. Their special love carried them through many adventures, bringing them five daughters, while living all over the world. It was his great joy to be able to celebrate his and Bea’s 60th wedding anniversary in February. His curious mind and adventurous spirit led him to pursue many hobbies, with a particular love for the outdoors, including backpacking, hunting, fishing, billiards, astronomy, running, woodworking, golfing, gardening and, of course, cheering on the Kansas State Wildcats. Don was diagnosed with Parkinson disease in 2004. He fought his disease bravely for 17 years, while advocating for others along the way as an active participant of the Parkinson’s program at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS. Don is preceded in death by his father, Maurice Rasmussen, mother, Myrtle Rasmussen, and daughter, Dawn Dee Rasmussen. Don leaves behind family who love him dearly: wife, Bea Rasmussen, sisters Judy (Gary) Moore, Diane (John) Lovitt; children: Sherri Ramussen, Kerri (Evan) Burns, Cindy (Frank) Barker, Tammy Lynn Rasmussen; grandchildren: James (Dana) Mace, Amanda (Tyler) Fitzgerald, Ally Flanary, Andrea Flanary, Natalie (Jon) Otto, Melanie Bach; six great grandchildren, many nieces, nephews, relatives in Denmark, and many friends both at Meadowlark and all over the country. Thank you, Don/Dad/Grandpa, for your loving example to follow. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at 3:00pm at First United Methodist Church , 612 Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan, KS. The family requests donations in honor of Don be made to The Meadowlark Foundation with “Parkinson’s Program” in the memo or The Good Shepherd Foundation. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Maurice Rasmussen

Ruth Mae Bieber, age 102, of Manhattan, died Wednesday March 10, 2021, at the Leonardville Nursing Home in Leonardville, Kansas. She was born on August 7, 1918 in Cass Lake Minnesota, the daughter of Samuel and Meta (Bonick) Lemke. Ruth attended the Lutheran Parochial School through the 7th grade and graduated from Cass Lake High School in 1936. Ruth then attended business college in Bemidji, Minnesota. Ruth loved to dance and she fell in love with Lester Bieber after catching his eye from across a dance floor. When Lester held up one finger asking her for the next dance, she cheekily responded with two. Once they were in each other’s arms they never let go and continued the dance for the rest of their lives. On September 21, 1941 in Federal Dam, Minnesota, she was united in marriage to Lester Bieber. They were blessed with three children, Carole, Lester Jr., and Bonnie. Her husband Lester Sr. preceded her in death in 2005. Ruth worked as a secretary for many years in numerous locations, including Walter Reed Army Medical Center, as her husband was in the military. Lester and Ruth lived all over the country, being a military family. However her favorite home was in Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico where they were surrounded by bamboo and banana trees. For three years the family loved to snorkel and go to the beach on Sundays. Ruth exuded modest elegance. This was reflected in her graceful handwriting and thoughtful letters. She had a beautiful sense of style that was sophisticated yet understated. With great ease she would crochet or knit items, both large and small, of which there were many. For years a basket full of yarn always sat next to her, just waiting for her to be moved to bless someone with a thoughtful handmade gift. She always managed to weave her limitless creativity with an abundance of love in every stitch. A woman of great faith, Ruth was a beloved member of Living Word Church. She loved to share her love of Christ in joyful knitting circles, or in quiet, more reflective moments. She lived a life full of gratitude for all things great and small. You never left Ruth’s home without a blessing or prayer. Ruth leaves behind a legacy of love. She was the proud grandmother to 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Westling and Leafa Oshel. Ruth is survived by her children, Carole Vining (Claude), of Anchorage, Alaska, Bonnie Zack (Nick), and Lester Bieber Jr. (Victoria), both of Manhattan. Also, her 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Respect calls may be made from 12noon until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday March 17, 2021 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday March 18, 2021 at the Living Word Church, 2711 Amherst in Manhattan, with Pastor Jay Nider officiating. Interment will follow the services at the Fort Riley Post Cemetery, Fort Riley, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Living Word Church or Life Choice Ministries. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ruth Mae Bieber, age 102, of Manhattan, died Wednesday March 10, 2021, at the Leonardville Nursing Home in Leonardville, Kansas. She was born on August 7, 1918 in Cass Lake Minnesota, the daughter of Samuel and Meta (Bonick) Lemke. Ruth attended the Lutheran Parochial School through the 7th grade and graduated from Cass Lake High School in 1936. Ruth then attended business college in Bemidji, Minnesota. Ruth loved to dance and she fell in love with Lester Bieber after catching his eye from across a dance floor. When Lester held up one finger asking her for the next dance, she cheekily responded with two. Once they were in each other’s arms they never let go and continued the dance for the rest of their lives. On September 21, 1941 in Federal Dam, Minnesota, she was united in marriage to Lester Bieber. They were blessed with three children, Carole, Lester Jr., and Bonnie. Her husband Lester Sr. preceded her in death in 2005. Ruth worked as a secretary for many years in numerous locations, including Walter Reed Army Medical Center, as her husband was in the military. Lester and Ruth lived all over the country, being a military family. However her favorite home was in Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico where they were surrounded by bamboo and banana trees. For three years the family loved to snorkel and go to the beach on Sundays. Ruth exuded modest elegance. This was reflected in her graceful handwriting and thoughtful letters. She had a beautiful sense of style that was sophisticated yet understated. With great ease she would crochet or knit items, both large and small, of which there were many. For years a basket full of yarn always sat next to her, just waiting for her to be moved to bless someone with a thoughtful handmade gift. She always managed to weave her limitless creativity with an abundance of love in every stitch. A woman of great faith, Ruth was a beloved member of Living Word Church. She loved to share her love of Christ in joyful knitting circles, or in quiet, more reflective moments. She lived a life full of gratitude for all things great and small. You never left Ruth’s home without a blessing or prayer. Ruth leaves behind a legacy of love. She was the proud grandmother to 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Westling and Leafa Oshel. Ruth is survived by her children, Carole Vining (Claude), of Anchorage, Alaska, Bonnie Zack (Nick), and Lester Bieber Jr. (Victoria), both of Manhattan. Also, her 16 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Respect calls may be made from 12noon until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday March 17, 2021 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Thursday March 18, 2021 at the Living Word Church, 2711 Amherst in Manhattan, with Pastor Jay Nider officiating. Interment will follow the services at the Fort Riley Post Cemetery, Fort Riley, Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to the Living Word Church or Life Choice Ministries. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ruth Mae Bieber

Cecilia Faye (Olds) Royer, 67, of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, March 11th.&nbsp; Cecilia was born in Holton, Kansas on May 26, 1953, a daughter of the late Virginia Louise (Dudley) Primm and Cecil Albert Olds. Cecilia Married Walter on April 26, 1975, and hand-stitched her own wedding dress, the couple made their home in Manhattan.&nbsp;Cecilia enjoyed going to the casinos on occasions throughout the years, on their 37th anniversary she hit six jackpots at one of the casinos in Topeka.&nbsp; She worked as a Binder at McCallPattern Company in Manhattan for 35 years and retired in 2008. &nbsp; Cecilia is survived by her husband of the home; two sisters, Sandra Elaine of Greenwood, Mississippi; Mary Olds, of Phoenix, Arizona; three brothers, Corrall Eugene of Oletha, Kansas; William Nelson, of Council Bluff, Iowa and Darrell Nelson of Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Preceding her in death was her brother Frankie Olds.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at the Ogden Cemetery on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.&nbsp;

Cecilia Faye (Olds) Royer, 67, of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, March 11th.&nbsp; Cecilia was born in Holton, Kansas on May 26, 1953, a daughter of the late Virginia Louise (Dudley) Primm and Cecil Albert Olds. Cecilia Married Walter on April 26, 1975, and hand-stitched her own wedding dress, the couple made their home in Manhattan.&nbsp;Cecilia enjoyed going to the casinos on occasions throughout the years, on their 37th anniversary she hit six jackpots at one of the casinos in Topeka.&nbsp; She worked as a Binder at McCallPattern Company in Manhattan for 35 years and retired in 2008. &nbsp; Cecilia is survived by her husband of the home; two sisters, Sandra Elaine of Greenwood, Mississippi; Mary Olds, of Phoenix, Arizona; three brothers, Corrall Eugene of Oletha, Kansas; William Nelson, of Council Bluff, Iowa and Darrell Nelson of Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Preceding her in death was her brother Frankie Olds.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, between the hours of 5:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at the Ogden Cemetery on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 10:00 a.m.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.&nbsp;

Cecilia Faye (Olds) Royer

Fred Tillisch ,78, died March 9, 2021.&nbsp; He was born on April 29, 1942 the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Roop) Tillisch.&nbsp; Fred served in the US Air Force.&nbsp; He married Else Meinardus on July 18, 1970.&nbsp; Fred was a mathematics teacher at Wakefield High School from 1971 until he retired in 2003.&nbsp; Else preceded him in death on June 27, 1997.&nbsp; Fred was active in the Wakefield VFW.&nbsp; He was also preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Charles and John Tillisch and sister, Martha Kesler.

Graveside Services:&nbsp;Monday, March 15, 2021 at 10:30AM at the Highland Cemetery in Wakefield, KS

Memorials:&nbsp; Organization of the donor's choice

Fred Tillisch ,78, died March 9, 2021.&nbsp; He was born on April 29, 1942 the son of Robert and Elizabeth (Roop) Tillisch.&nbsp; Fred served in the US Air Force.&nbsp; He married Else Meinardus on July 18, 1970.&nbsp; Fred was a mathematics teacher at Wakefield High School from 1971 until he retired in 2003.&nbsp; Else preceded him in death on June 27, 1997.&nbsp; Fred was active in the Wakefield VFW.&nbsp; He was also preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Charles and John Tillisch and sister, Martha Kesler.Survivors:Son: John Tillisch of Wakefield, KSGraveside Services:&nbsp;Monday, March 15, 2021 at 10:30AM at the Highland Cemetery in Wakefield, KSMinister:&nbsp;Rev. Todd BrittMemorials:&nbsp; Organization of the donor's choice

Frederick Tillisch

Jason Eric Bly, age 37, died on Monday March 8, 2021 in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born on October 17, 1983 in Manhattan the son of David and Brenda (Bryant) Bly. He attended schools in Manhattan and graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 2002. Jason was a carpenter and musician. Jason was very well known for his big caring heart. He was very caring and compassionate with everyone he met but was also a big jokester. Music was a huge part of his life &amp; he enjoyed every aspect of it from singing, playing and writing songs. He also loved being in the outdoors, especially riding his motorcycles and being with his family and friends. Jason was also a very doting uncle to his nephew Nash. He loved teaching him things &amp; playing like kids. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother: Brenda of the home; one brother, Mike Bly and his wife Kellie of the home; one nephew Nash; one uncle Gary Bryant; two aunts: Karen Scrivano and Debbie Cooper; numerous cousins, other family members, and many, many friends. A Celebration of Jason’s Life will be held at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge #2468, Manhattan, Kansas at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday March 20, 2021. Private inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge #2468, Manhattan, Kansas in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jason Eric Bly, age 37, died on Monday March 8, 2021 in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born on October 17, 1983 in Manhattan the son of David and Brenda (Bryant) Bly. He attended schools in Manhattan and graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 2002. Jason was a carpenter and musician. Jason was very well known for his big caring heart. He was very caring and compassionate with everyone he met but was also a big jokester. Music was a huge part of his life &amp; he enjoyed every aspect of it from singing, playing and writing songs. He also loved being in the outdoors, especially riding his motorcycles and being with his family and friends. Jason was also a very doting uncle to his nephew Nash. He loved teaching him things &amp; playing like kids. He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his mother: Brenda of the home; one brother, Mike Bly and his wife Kellie of the home; one nephew Nash; one uncle Gary Bryant; two aunts: Karen Scrivano and Debbie Cooper; numerous cousins, other family members, and many, many friends. A Celebration of Jason’s Life will be held at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge #2468, Manhattan, Kansas at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday March 20, 2021. Private inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Lodge #2468, Manhattan, Kansas in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jason Eric Bly

Deion Wendell Parker, age 26, of Manhattan, died March 6, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He was born May 18, 1994, in Manhattan. Deion worked as a tree trimmer. Survivors include his parents Phillip Parker and Toshiko Brumfield. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 15th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Deion Wendell Parker, age 26, of Manhattan, died March 6, 2021, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He was born May 18, 1994, in Manhattan. Deion worked as a tree trimmer. Survivors include his parents Phillip Parker and Toshiko Brumfield. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Monday, March 15th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Deion Wendell Parker

Zona Gale Denton (Dennis) Sarff, 98, passed away on March 4, 2021. She was born on January 25, 1923, in Bladen, Nebraska. Her parents, Glenn and Maysel Denton moved to Haysham, Montana in 1924 where Glenn was principal of the school and athletics coach; and her mother taught in the elementary school. In 1937 the family moved to Miles City, Montana where her father was the Assistant Principal of Custer County High School. Zona Gale attended Montana State College until the beginning of World War II. She then worked at a newspaper office and taught dancing in Billings, Montana until going to Minneapolis to attend the Beck School of Radio. She worked in her hometown radio station as an announcer and continuity writer until 1946. She was married to Everett J. Dennis of the X slash J cattle ranch south of Miles City. In 1947 the couple attended her father's Alma Mater the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Their first son Marcus James was born there in 1950. A move was made back to Montana in 1953 where son John Leonard was born in Bozeman. A need for an agronomist by the Methodist Church drew the family to the mission field in Brazil from 1954 to 1959, where they established a Rural Center in the interior state of Panama. Returning to the states in '59, and settling in Manhattan, Kansas, Zona Gale finished her B.A. degree in Modern Languages. She worked with the Peace Corps volunteers going to Brazil for two summers with the University of Florida. In 1969 the family moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where she pursued a Master's Degree in the Education of the Hearing Impaired, a goal she had, had for many years. After graduation, she taught at the Nebraska School for the Deaf, the Iowa School for the Deaf, and in 1972 headed up a pilot program in eight Nebraska counties for deaf children. In 1973 a move was made back to Manhattan, where she was an instructor of the Hearing Impaired for School District #383 and worked there until her retirement in 1991. Her husband was killed in an accident in his small plane in 1988. In 1990 she was reunited through a class reunion in Montana with her High School Sweetheart, Arlin Sarff,they married in 1991. He had worked for Boeing in Seattle for many years and the couple divided their time between Manhattan and Seattle for three years, then moved back here in 1994 to their home on the lake. Zona Gale was a member of the Kansas Speech and Hearing Association, the Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf, Kansas Educators of the Hearing Impaired, Soroptomist Club, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, and Phi Gamma Delta national fraternity for graduate women, Rho Chapter. She also served as President of Women's Aglow Fellowship in Manhattan from 1985 to 1989. She and Arlin moved to Meadowlark Hills retirement center in 2008. She served on the Spiritual Life Committee there for two years. She was a member of the First Methodist Church in Manhattan. She is survived by her two sons Marcus Dennis of York, Nebraska, and John Dennis of Los Angeles, California. Four grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Zona Gale Denton (Dennis) Sarff, 98, passed away on March 4, 2021. She was born on January 25, 1923, in Bladen, Nebraska. Her parents, Glenn and Maysel Denton moved to Haysham, Montana in 1924 where Glenn was principal of the school and athletics coach; and her mother taught in the elementary school. In 1937 the family moved to Miles City, Montana where her father was the Assistant Principal of Custer County High School. Zona Gale attended Montana State College until the beginning of World War II. She then worked at a newspaper office and taught dancing in Billings, Montana until going to Minneapolis to attend the Beck School of Radio. She worked in her hometown radio station as an announcer and continuity writer until 1946. She was married to Everett J. Dennis of the X slash J cattle ranch south of Miles City. In 1947 the couple attended her father's Alma Mater the University of Nebraska in Lincoln. Their first son Marcus James was born there in 1950. A move was made back to Montana in 1953 where son John Leonard was born in Bozeman. A need for an agronomist by the Methodist Church drew the family to the mission field in Brazil from 1954 to 1959, where they established a Rural Center in the interior state of Panama. Returning to the states in '59, and settling in Manhattan, Kansas, Zona Gale finished her B.A. degree in Modern Languages. She worked with the Peace Corps volunteers going to Brazil for two summers with the University of Florida. In 1969 the family moved to Omaha, Nebraska, where she pursued a Master's Degree in the Education of the Hearing Impaired, a goal she had, had for many years. After graduation, she taught at the Nebraska School for the Deaf, the Iowa School for the Deaf, and in 1972 headed up a pilot program in eight Nebraska counties for deaf children. In 1973 a move was made back to Manhattan, where she was an instructor of the Hearing Impaired for School District #383 and worked there until her retirement in 1991. Her husband was killed in an accident in his small plane in 1988. In 1990 she was reunited through a class reunion in Montana with her High School Sweetheart, Arlin Sarff,they married in 1991. He had worked for Boeing in Seattle for many years and the couple divided their time between Manhattan and Seattle for three years, then moved back here in 1994 to their home on the lake. Zona Gale was a member of the Kansas Speech and Hearing Association, the Convention of American Instructors of the Deaf, Kansas Educators of the Hearing Impaired, Soroptomist Club, Alpha Omicron Pi Sorority, and Phi Gamma Delta national fraternity for graduate women, Rho Chapter. She also served as President of Women's Aglow Fellowship in Manhattan from 1985 to 1989. She and Arlin moved to Meadowlark Hills retirement center in 2008. She served on the Spiritual Life Committee there for two years. She was a member of the First Methodist Church in Manhattan. She is survived by her two sons Marcus Dennis of York, Nebraska, and John Dennis of Los Angeles, California. Four grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Zona Gale  Sarff

Cecilia Faye (Olds) Royer, 67, of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, March 11th.&nbsp; Cecilia was born in Holton, Kansas on May 26, 1953, a daughter of the late Virginia Louise (Dudley) Primm and Cecil Albert Olds. Cecilia Married Walter on April 26, 1975, and hand-stitched her own wedding dress, the couple made their home in Manhattan.&nbsp;Cecilia enjoyed going to the casinos on occasions throughout the years, on their 37th anniversary she hit six jackpots at one of the casinos in Topeka.&nbsp; She worked as a Binder at McCallPattern Company in Manhattan for 35 years and retired in 2008. &nbsp; Cecilia is survived by her husband of the home; two sisters, Sandra Elaine of Greenwood, Mississippi; Mary Olds, of Phoenix, Arizona; three brothers, Corrall Eugene of Oletha, Kansas; William Nelson, of Council Bluff, Iowa and Darrell Nelson of Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Preceding her in death was her brother Frankie Olds.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, between the hours of 5:30 pm-7:30 pm.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at the Ogden Cemetery on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 10:00 AM.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson’s Irvin-ParkviewFuneral Home &amp; Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Cecilia Faye (Olds) Royer, 67, of Manhattan, passed away Thursday, March 11th.&nbsp; Cecilia was born in Holton, Kansas on May 26, 1953, a daughter of the late Virginia Louise (Dudley) Primm and Cecil Albert Olds. Cecilia Married Walter on April 26, 1975, and hand-stitched her own wedding dress, the couple made their home in Manhattan.&nbsp;Cecilia enjoyed going to the casinos on occasions throughout the years, on their 37th anniversary she hit six jackpots at one of the casinos in Topeka.&nbsp; She worked as a Binder at McCallPattern Company in Manhattan for 35 years and retired in 2008. &nbsp; Cecilia is survived by her husband of the home; two sisters, Sandra Elaine of Greenwood, Mississippi; Mary Olds, of Phoenix, Arizona; three brothers, Corrall Eugene of Oletha, Kansas; William Nelson, of Council Bluff, Iowa and Darrell Nelson of Omaha, Nebraska.&nbsp; Preceding her in death was her brother Frankie Olds.&nbsp; Visitation will be held at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home on Tuesday, March 16, 2021, between the hours of 5:30 pm-7:30 pm.&nbsp; Graveside services will be held at the Ogden Cemetery on Wednesday, March 17, 2021, at 10:00 AM.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the American Heart Association.&nbsp; Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson’s Irvin-ParkviewFuneral Home &amp; Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Billy L. Kraus, 91, of Alta Vista passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10th, 2021 at the Diversicare home in Council Grove. Born on the farm September 17, 1929 to Walter and Laura (Litke) Kraus, Bill attended rural Beman grade school and graduated from Alta Vista High. After graduation Bill remained on the farm until joining the Army where he served his country for 2 years as Corporal in Korea. Bill was a member of the American Legion Post #11 for sixty-nine years.

On June 18th, 1954 Bill married Lois E. Copeland. They were blessed with three wonderful children, Connie Fisher, Council Grove; Becky Bowen and husband Marc of Alta Vista; and Bruce Kraus and wife Dawn (Shelli) Kraus also of Alta Vista.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill is also survived by six grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, and a host of friends of all ages.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill and Lois raised their family on a farm they bought just up the road from Bill’s home where he could also continue to help his dad work the fields.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1966, Bill went to work for the local U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, retiring from that position in December 1987.

Preceding him in death was his wife of 64 years, Lois Kraus, his parents, Walter and Laura (Litke) Kraus and his brother, Kenneth E Kraus.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 19th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Prairie View Cemetery, next to Emanuel Church, rural Alta Vista. There will be no visitation or funeral service held. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or online at&nbsp;www.woundedwarriorsproject.org.

Billy L. Kraus, 91, of Alta Vista passed away peacefully on Monday, March 10th, 2021 at the Diversicare home in Council Grove. Born on the farm September 17, 1929 to Walter and Laura (Litke) Kraus, Bill attended rural Beman grade school and graduated from Alta Vista High. After graduation Bill remained on the farm until joining the Army where he served his country for 2 years as Corporal in Korea. Bill was a member of the American Legion Post #11 for sixty-nine years.On June 18th, 1954 Bill married Lois E. Copeland. They were blessed with three wonderful children, Connie Fisher, Council Grove; Becky Bowen and husband Marc of Alta Vista; and Bruce Kraus and wife Dawn (Shelli) Kraus also of Alta Vista.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill is also survived by six grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren, and a host of friends of all ages.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill and Lois raised their family on a farm they bought just up the road from Bill’s home where he could also continue to help his dad work the fields.&nbsp;&nbsp;In 1966, Bill went to work for the local U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, retiring from that position in December 1987.Preceding him in death was his wife of 64 years, Lois Kraus, his parents, Walter and Laura (Litke) Kraus and his brother, Kenneth E Kraus.Graveside services will be held on Friday, March 19th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Prairie View Cemetery, next to Emanuel Church, rural Alta Vista. There will be no visitation or funeral service held. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested donations be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675 or online at&nbsp;www.woundedwarriorsproject.org.

Billy L. Kraus

&nbsp;Linnwood Lee Parry, 77, of Manhattan passed away with family at his side on Sunday, March 7, 2021. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, three grandchildren, and seven grandpets. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Linnwood Memorial Fund at KS State Bank. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the service will be closed to the public but will be Streamed Live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Carlsons-Irvin-Parkview-Funeral-Home-Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Linnwood Lee Parry, 77, of Manhattan, KS passed away with family at his side on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Arrangements are currently pending in care of the Carlson's-Irvin-Parkview Funeral home.

&nbsp;Linnwood Lee Parry, 77, of Manhattan passed away with family at his side on Sunday, March 7, 2021. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, three grandchildren, and seven grandpets. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Linnwood Memorial Fund at KS State Bank. Due to Covid 19 restrictions, the service will be closed to the public but will be Streamed Live on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Carlsons-Irvin-Parkview-Funeral-Home-Cremation Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;Linnwood Lee Parry, 77, of Manhattan, KS passed away with family at his side on Sunday, March 7, 2021. Arrangements are currently pending in care of the Carlson's-Irvin-Parkview Funeral home.

Linnwood L. Parry - 1944-2021

Jeffery Bernard Holiwell of Manhattan passed away on Tuesday, March 9th. Jeffery was born August 27, 1957, in Manhattan to the late Abraham and Marion (Baker) Holiwell. Jeffery graduated from the Manhattan schools in 1975. Following high school, he moved to Dallas, Texas, and worked for the Richardson School District. Mr. Holiwell returned to Manhattan and worked for Kansas State as a custodian, and for Prairie Cleaning Services. Jeffery loved walking when he was able to do so and enjoyed being outdoors. He was a huge sports enthusiast, specifically the Kansas City Chiefs. He was part of the 1974 Manhattan High School football team that won the 4A football championship and was a state wrestler in school as well. Jeffery is survived by life friend Jeanetta Cherenfant of Manhattan, Kansas; two sisters Josie Guliford of Garland, Texas and Susan Holiwell of Dallas, Texas; brothers Clyde (Janice) Holiwell of Topeka, Kansas, Dennis Holiwell of San Antonio, Texas; Rodney Holiwell of Anna, Texas, and Gary (Mary) Holiwell of Bedford, Texas. Jeffery is also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews, and numerous friends. Preceding him in death include his sister Patricia Mcquiller, and brothers Jerome and Kenneth. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jeffery Bernard Holiwell of Manhattan passed away on Tuesday, March 9th. Jeffery was born August 27, 1957, in Manhattan to the late Abraham and Marion (Baker) Holiwell. Jeffery graduated from the Manhattan schools in 1975. Following high school, he moved to Dallas, Texas, and worked for the Richardson School District. Mr. Holiwell returned to Manhattan and worked for Kansas State as a custodian, and for Prairie Cleaning Services. Jeffery loved walking when he was able to do so and enjoyed being outdoors. He was a huge sports enthusiast, specifically the Kansas City Chiefs. He was part of the 1974 Manhattan High School football team that won the 4A football championship and was a state wrestler in school as well. Jeffery is survived by life friend Jeanetta Cherenfant of Manhattan, Kansas; two sisters Josie Guliford of Garland, Texas and Susan Holiwell of Dallas, Texas; brothers Clyde (Janice) Holiwell of Topeka, Kansas, Dennis Holiwell of San Antonio, Texas; Rodney Holiwell of Anna, Texas, and Gary (Mary) Holiwell of Bedford, Texas. Jeffery is also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews, and numerous friends. Preceding him in death include his sister Patricia Mcquiller, and brothers Jerome and Kenneth. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jeffery B. Holiwell - August 27, 1957 - March 9, 2021

SFC (RET) Henry G. Martinez Sr., 72, of Junction City, KS, passed away on March 5, 2021, at Geary Community Hospital surrounded by family.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Xavier Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 15, 2021 with Fr. Martin Novitzky officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Sunday, March 14, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00&nbsp; p.m. with Rosary to be held at 6:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorial contributions have been designated to the Boy Scouts of America, Troop #41, c/o St. Xavier Catholic Church, 218 N. Washington Street, Junction City, KS 66441. Henry was born on December 17, 1948 in Houston, Texas, to Eugenio and Ascension (Gonzales) Martinez. He grew up in Stafford, Texas with his eight sisters and five brothers. In July of 1967 at the young age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Army, as he was always intrigued by the military and wanted to be a soldier. He was stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas, and served in the Big Red One Infantry. During his service, he fought in the Vietnam War and honorably served in the military for 22 years. He earned many decorations and awards which include but are not limited to: Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Expert Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal (7th Award), Army Achievement Medal with 2nd OLC, Army Commendation Medal with 1st OLC, and Meritorious Service Medal with 1st OLC. He married the love of his life, Mary (Castillo) Martinez, on October 21, 1967, in Stafford, Texas. They had four children and created their lives in Junction City, Kansas. Recently they celebrated 53 years of marriage. After his retirement from the United States Army, Henry went to work as Forming and Enrobing Supervisor (Nights) and Packing and Wrapping Supervisor (Days) at Russell Stover Chocolates in Abilene, KS, until his second retirement in 2018. Henry was a member of the American Legion of Junction City. In his spare time, he enjoyed doing lawn care, barbecuing, being a Boy Scouts of America Leader, and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Mary L. of Junction City, KS; son, Henry Martinez Jr. of Junction City, KS; three daughters, Tracy (Kris) Byman of Gallup, NM, Mary A. Martinez of Junction City, KS, and Mandy (Philip) Rametta of Lenexa, KS; three grandsons, Zachary Byman, Tyler Martinez, and Philip Rametta II; two granddaughters, Isabella Byman and Viviana Rametta; eight sisters, Maria, Juanita, Frances, Eugenia, Estella, Catarina, Paula, and JoAnn; one brother, Johnny; and a host of loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugenio and Ascension Martinez; and four brothers, Jose Martinez, Eugenio Martinez Jr., David Martinez, and Michael Antonio Martinez.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SFC (RET) Henry G. Martinez Sr., 72, of Junction City, KS, passed away on March 5, 2021, at Geary Community Hospital surrounded by family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Xavier Catholic Church at 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 15, 2021 with Fr. Martin Novitzky officiating. Burial with military honors will follow at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Sunday, March 14, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00&nbsp; p.m. with Rosary to be held at 6:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorial contributions have been designated to the Boy Scouts of America, Troop #41, c/o St. Xavier Catholic Church, 218 N. Washington Street, Junction City, KS 66441. Henry was born on December 17, 1948 in Houston, Texas, to Eugenio and Ascension (Gonzales) Martinez. He grew up in Stafford, Texas with his eight sisters and five brothers. In July of 1967 at the young age of 18, he enlisted in the United States Army, as he was always intrigued by the military and wanted to be a soldier. He was stationed in Fort Riley, Kansas, and served in the Big Red One Infantry. During his service, he fought in the Vietnam War and honorably served in the military for 22 years. He earned many decorations and awards which include but are not limited to: Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, National Defense Service Medal with Bronze Star, Expert Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal (7th Award), Army Achievement Medal with 2nd OLC, Army Commendation Medal with 1st OLC, and Meritorious Service Medal with 1st OLC. He married the love of his life, Mary (Castillo) Martinez, on October 21, 1967, in Stafford, Texas. They had four children and created their lives in Junction City, Kansas. Recently they celebrated 53 years of marriage. After his retirement from the United States Army, Henry went to work as Forming and Enrobing Supervisor (Nights) and Packing and Wrapping Supervisor (Days) at Russell Stover Chocolates in Abilene, KS, until his second retirement in 2018. Henry was a member of the American Legion of Junction City. In his spare time, he enjoyed doing lawn care, barbecuing, being a Boy Scouts of America Leader, and spending time with family and friends. He is survived by his loving family: wife, Mary L. of Junction City, KS; son, Henry Martinez Jr. of Junction City, KS; three daughters, Tracy (Kris) Byman of Gallup, NM, Mary A. Martinez of Junction City, KS, and Mandy (Philip) Rametta of Lenexa, KS; three grandsons, Zachary Byman, Tyler Martinez, and Philip Rametta II; two granddaughters, Isabella Byman and Viviana Rametta; eight sisters, Maria, Juanita, Frances, Eugenia, Estella, Catarina, Paula, and JoAnn; one brother, Johnny; and a host of loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eugenio and Ascension Martinez; and four brothers, Jose Martinez, Eugenio Martinez Jr., David Martinez, and Michael Antonio Martinez.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SFC (RET) Henry G. Martinez Sr.

10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 16 Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel 1616 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, Kansas 66502

Inurnment with military honors will follow the service at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley

Funeral Service10:00 a.m. Tuesday, March 16 Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel 1616 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, Kansas 66502 Inurnment with military honors will follow the service at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort RileyMemorial FundVFW Post 1786 - Manhattan, KS

Carl W. Brockman

Larry Dean Sump, 79, of Wamego, KS passed away March 6, 2021 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS.

&nbsp;On December 13, 1941 Larry was born to Elmer and Mary (Walker) Sump in Newton, KS.&nbsp; Larry graduated from Newton High School in 1959.&nbsp; He attended the University of Kansas before graduating from Kansas State University.&nbsp; On July 19, 1986 he was united in marriage with Loletta Ubel at the First Lutheran Church in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; In 1989, Larry and Loletta started L &amp; L Assessment and Counseling Center in Wamego.&nbsp; Larry worked as an addiction counselor for 38 years until he retired in 2017.

Larry was a KU fan at heart, but he ended up graduating from K-State with a bachelor’s degree.&nbsp; He ended up getting the best of both worlds with Kansas basketball and Kansas State football.&nbsp; Larry enjoyed fishing, especially at Lake Taneycomo, and gardening, even when his health was declining.&nbsp; He was also a well known cook in the household.&nbsp; His peppernut (Pfeffernusse)&nbsp;cookies were a family hit around Christmas.

&nbsp;He is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, Michael Sump, New York City, NY, and Mark Sump (Rosemary), Bethesda, MD; two step-children, Tonia Dick (John), Decater, IL, and Wayne Robert Kufahl (Kathy), Wamego, KS; nine grandchildren, Jackson Sump, Catherine Sump, Harrison Sump, Grant Dick, Danielle Dick, Kathryn Dick, Andrew Kufahl, William Kufahl and Elliana Kufahl; a sister, Janet Bartkoski (Terry), Leavenworth, KS; and his two cherished mutts, Cleo and Benji.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard W. Sump.

A Celebration of Life in honor of Larry will be held at a later date.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the American Diabetes Association and the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter, and may be left in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Larry Dean Sump, 79, of Wamego, KS passed away March 6, 2021 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp;On December 13, 1941 Larry was born to Elmer and Mary (Walker) Sump in Newton, KS.&nbsp; Larry graduated from Newton High School in 1959.&nbsp; He attended the University of Kansas before graduating from Kansas State University.&nbsp; On July 19, 1986 he was united in marriage with Loletta Ubel at the First Lutheran Church in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; In 1989, Larry and Loletta started L &amp; L Assessment and Counseling Center in Wamego.&nbsp; Larry worked as an addiction counselor for 38 years until he retired in 2017.Larry was a KU fan at heart, but he ended up graduating from K-State with a bachelor’s degree.&nbsp; He ended up getting the best of both worlds with Kansas basketball and Kansas State football.&nbsp; Larry enjoyed fishing, especially at Lake Taneycomo, and gardening, even when his health was declining.&nbsp; He was also a well known cook in the household.&nbsp; His peppernut (Pfeffernusse)&nbsp;cookies were a family hit around Christmas.&nbsp;He is survived by his wife of the home; two sons, Michael Sump, New York City, NY, and Mark Sump (Rosemary), Bethesda, MD; two step-children, Tonia Dick (John), Decater, IL, and Wayne Robert Kufahl (Kathy), Wamego, KS; nine grandchildren, Jackson Sump, Catherine Sump, Harrison Sump, Grant Dick, Danielle Dick, Kathryn Dick, Andrew Kufahl, William Kufahl and Elliana Kufahl; a sister, Janet Bartkoski (Terry), Leavenworth, KS; and his two cherished mutts, Cleo and Benji.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Richard W. Sump.A Celebration of Life in honor of Larry will be held at a later date.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the American Diabetes Association and the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter, and may be left in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Larry Sump

Keith Henry Lauer ascended to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 4th at Abilene Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1936 to Clarence &amp; Alma (Nagely) Lauer in Abilene. He attended Bell Valley, a one room school, in Holland, KS and Chapman High School graduating in the class of 1954. In high school his interests included FFA, playing trumpet in band and playing football. It was there a good friend, Dale, introduced Keith to his sister, Nadene. On August 5, 1956, Keith married his high school sweetheart, Nadene Correll, in McPherson, KS. His passion for agriculture started early in life. As a youth he was a member of the Holland Sunflowers 4-H Club. He participated in a variety of projects, but key was the opportunity to expand his livestock interests which paved the way for his profession. Years of 4-H work earned him a trip to the National 4-H Congress in Washington D.C. Throughout his life he remained supportive of the 4-H program and the Central Kansas Free Fair. As a young farmer Keith received one of the Outstanding Young Farmer awards. He was recognized as Builder of the Breed by the Shorthorn Association. Keith &amp; Nadene were a part of the Class of 1990 Kansas Master Farmer Homemakers. Keith and Nadene hosted multiple Shorthorn tour groups including the World Shorthorn Tour. In 2017 the National Western Stock Show dedicated the Shorthorn pen show to them. Keith received the Heritage Award from the American Shorthorn Association in 2019. Throughout his life Keith was an active member of the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church where he served well on various boards and committees. He was called to be an Elder for many years. He served his community by being a board member for the Coop, County Extension Council, and township treasurer for 35 years. He served on the USD # 473 school board both at Rural Center and Chapman district for 15 years. Keith had a special love for his family. He enjoyed going to all his grandsons activities &amp;, later in life, enjoyed watching his great-grandchildren growing up. His smile and gentle ways will always be remembered by his family and many friends. Everybody who came to the farm left as Keith’s friend for life. Keith will be missed by his loving wife, Nadene; daughter, Rita Yoder (Ellis) of McPherson; grandsons Bradley Yoder (Erin) of Sabetha, Kevin Yoder (Brittney) of McPherson, and Lane Yoder of Memphis, TN; great-grandchildren Frankie, Gibson, Watson and Brooklynn; sisters Joyce Taylor, Enterprise and Ila Beemer (Duane), Abilene; brother Stanley Lauer (Leslie), Salina. Friends may sign the register book Wednesday and Thursday at the funeral home and until service time at the church. Services will be held Friday, March 12th at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Bible Church, Abilene. Wearing of masks by those attending, would be appreciated. Live-streaming of the service may be viewed on the church’s Facebook page. Burial will follow at the Greenlawn Cemetery near Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be given to Mt. Pleasant Church, Sterling College or Family Life Today in care of Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Keith Henry Lauer ascended to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 4th at Abilene Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 15, 1936 to Clarence &amp; Alma (Nagely) Lauer in Abilene. He attended Bell Valley, a one room school, in Holland, KS and Chapman High School graduating in the class of 1954. In high school his interests included FFA, playing trumpet in band and playing football. It was there a good friend, Dale, introduced Keith to his sister, Nadene. On August 5, 1956, Keith married his high school sweetheart, Nadene Correll, in McPherson, KS. His passion for agriculture started early in life. As a youth he was a member of the Holland Sunflowers 4-H Club. He participated in a variety of projects, but key was the opportunity to expand his livestock interests which paved the way for his profession. Years of 4-H work earned him a trip to the National 4-H Congress in Washington D.C. Throughout his life he remained supportive of the 4-H program and the Central Kansas Free Fair. As a young farmer Keith received one of the Outstanding Young Farmer awards. He was recognized as Builder of the Breed by the Shorthorn Association. Keith &amp; Nadene were a part of the Class of 1990 Kansas Master Farmer Homemakers. Keith and Nadene hosted multiple Shorthorn tour groups including the World Shorthorn Tour. In 2017 the National Western Stock Show dedicated the Shorthorn pen show to them. Keith received the Heritage Award from the American Shorthorn Association in 2019. Throughout his life Keith was an active member of the Mt. Pleasant Presbyterian Church where he served well on various boards and committees. He was called to be an Elder for many years. He served his community by being a board member for the Coop, County Extension Council, and township treasurer for 35 years. He served on the USD # 473 school board both at Rural Center and Chapman district for 15 years. Keith had a special love for his family. He enjoyed going to all his grandsons activities &amp;, later in life, enjoyed watching his great-grandchildren growing up. His smile and gentle ways will always be remembered by his family and many friends. Everybody who came to the farm left as Keith’s friend for life. Keith will be missed by his loving wife, Nadene; daughter, Rita Yoder (Ellis) of McPherson; grandsons Bradley Yoder (Erin) of Sabetha, Kevin Yoder (Brittney) of McPherson, and Lane Yoder of Memphis, TN; great-grandchildren Frankie, Gibson, Watson and Brooklynn; sisters Joyce Taylor, Enterprise and Ila Beemer (Duane), Abilene; brother Stanley Lauer (Leslie), Salina. Friends may sign the register book Wednesday and Thursday at the funeral home and until service time at the church. Services will be held Friday, March 12th at 1:30 p.m. at the Community Bible Church, Abilene. Wearing of masks by those attending, would be appreciated. Live-streaming of the service may be viewed on the church’s Facebook page. Burial will follow at the Greenlawn Cemetery near Mt. Pleasant Evangelical Presbyterian Church. Memorials may be given to Mt. Pleasant Church, Sterling College or Family Life Today in care of Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, KS.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Keith H Lauer - July 15th, 1936-March 4th, 2021

Teresa was born on June 22, 1969 in Manhattan, KS. to Ralph &amp; Barbara Sanner. Older sister to Troy Sanner and Cathy Potts. She attended and graduated from Manhattan High where she loved to drive up and down the strip in Aggieville. After high school she continued her education at Brown Mackey Business College in Saline KS., and graduated with a Business degree. From there she started her career with Kansas Farm Bureau and enjoyed playing volleyball and softball during her free time. When the company had moved out of state, Teresa decided to work at the family business - Sanner Sanitation. During this time, she got to see her family continue to grow. First with her only child Blake, then her wonderful niece and nephews: Marissa and Michael Potts, children of Cathy and David Potts. Cadin, Corbin and Creytin Sanner, children of Judy and Troy Sanner. When the business was sold, she set out on a new adventure to Oklahoma and began to work in administration for a health insurance and rehab company. Teresa lived an admirable life in Oklahoma watching her son grow up and graduate high school. Once he moved to Texas for higher education, she took the opportunity to give moving another shot and moved down to Texas as well. She had many wonderful events happen during her time in Texas. She watched her son continue to grow and get married to his wife Theresa Rogers. Along with finally finding her dream career working with American Airlines as a Flight Representative in the Flight Training Department. Teresa has never had a hard time making friends because people instantly fell in love with her calm demeanor and loveable spirit. Even with her current diagnosis with cancer she continued to show strength and determination just with every other challenge that came her way. Some may think cancer beat her, but her family knows she beat it, because she did not let it consume or change who she was. She continued to show strength and perseverance every day. She will truly be missed and loved by so many. Please take this time to cherish all the great moments you have had with her. Look forward to life with as much strength and perseverance as Teresa did and I promise you will have one heck of life. She passed away on March 6th, 2021, at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Bedford, TX. Cremation is planned with graveside services to be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 20th, at the Olsburg Cemetery in Olsburg, Kansas, with Reverend Elizabeth Kocher officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Teresa was born on June 22, 1969 in Manhattan, KS. to Ralph &amp; Barbara Sanner. Older sister to Troy Sanner and Cathy Potts. She attended and graduated from Manhattan High where she loved to drive up and down the strip in Aggieville. After high school she continued her education at Brown Mackey Business College in Saline KS., and graduated with a Business degree. From there she started her career with Kansas Farm Bureau and enjoyed playing volleyball and softball during her free time. When the company had moved out of state, Teresa decided to work at the family business - Sanner Sanitation. During this time, she got to see her family continue to grow. First with her only child Blake, then her wonderful niece and nephews: Marissa and Michael Potts, children of Cathy and David Potts. Cadin, Corbin and Creytin Sanner, children of Judy and Troy Sanner. When the business was sold, she set out on a new adventure to Oklahoma and began to work in administration for a health insurance and rehab company. Teresa lived an admirable life in Oklahoma watching her son grow up and graduate high school. Once he moved to Texas for higher education, she took the opportunity to give moving another shot and moved down to Texas as well. She had many wonderful events happen during her time in Texas. She watched her son continue to grow and get married to his wife Theresa Rogers. Along with finally finding her dream career working with American Airlines as a Flight Representative in the Flight Training Department. Teresa has never had a hard time making friends because people instantly fell in love with her calm demeanor and loveable spirit. Even with her current diagnosis with cancer she continued to show strength and determination just with every other challenge that came her way. Some may think cancer beat her, but her family knows she beat it, because she did not let it consume or change who she was. She continued to show strength and perseverance every day. She will truly be missed and loved by so many. Please take this time to cherish all the great moments you have had with her. Look forward to life with as much strength and perseverance as Teresa did and I promise you will have one heck of life. She passed away on March 6th, 2021, at Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital in Bedford, TX. Cremation is planned with graveside services to be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 20th, at the Olsburg Cemetery in Olsburg, Kansas, with Reverend Elizabeth Kocher officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Teresa L. (Sanner) Rogers

Raquel A. “Kelly” Fuller, age 80, of Manhattan, died March 6, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She was born December 5, 1940, in Antioch, California, the daughter of Eugene and Thelma (Jones) Carriere. Kelly’s gifts and talents touched the lives of many. Kelly was the keeper of family recipes and known for her culinary expertise. She was a talented artist and to receive a painting was a personal treasure. Kelly loved animals, especially her horses and dogs. She was an advocate for all animals and adopted several rescue dogs. Kelly’s faith was central to her life and a continual source of comfort. She found peace at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, including an opportunity to volunteer at the Budget Shop. Most of all, Kelly was a woman of strength and determination. Kelly was dedicated to the health and well-being of her family and adored by them all. Survivors include her five children: Robert Garcia and his wife Jane of Manhattan, Diane Lukens and her husband Fred of Mesa, AZ, Jeff Garcia of Long Beach, CA, Cori Krause of Saraland, AL, and Cheryl Jones of Mobile, AL; six grandchildren: Danielle, Matthew, Stephanie, Heather, Paige, and Ian; several great grandchildren and many extended family and friends. Cremation is planned. Family and friends are invited to come by the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home from Noon to 5:00 P.M. Saturday, March 13th, to sign the registry book and to pay their respects. Kelly’s son Bob will be present from Noon to 2:00 P.M. to receive guest. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Seven Dolors Catholic Church for the Budget Shop or Riley County Humane Society. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Raquel A. “Kelly” Fuller, age 80, of Manhattan, died March 6, 2021, at the University of Kansas Medical Center. She was born December 5, 1940, in Antioch, California, the daughter of Eugene and Thelma (Jones) Carriere. Kelly’s gifts and talents touched the lives of many. Kelly was the keeper of family recipes and known for her culinary expertise. She was a talented artist and to receive a painting was a personal treasure. Kelly loved animals, especially her horses and dogs. She was an advocate for all animals and adopted several rescue dogs. Kelly’s faith was central to her life and a continual source of comfort. She found peace at Seven Dolors Catholic Church, including an opportunity to volunteer at the Budget Shop. Most of all, Kelly was a woman of strength and determination. Kelly was dedicated to the health and well-being of her family and adored by them all. Survivors include her five children: Robert Garcia and his wife Jane of Manhattan, Diane Lukens and her husband Fred of Mesa, AZ, Jeff Garcia of Long Beach, CA, Cori Krause of Saraland, AL, and Cheryl Jones of Mobile, AL; six grandchildren: Danielle, Matthew, Stephanie, Heather, Paige, and Ian; several great grandchildren and many extended family and friends. Cremation is planned. Family and friends are invited to come by the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home from Noon to 5:00 P.M. Saturday, March 13th, to sign the registry book and to pay their respects. Kelly’s son Bob will be present from Noon to 2:00 P.M. to receive guest. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Seven Dolors Catholic Church for the Budget Shop or Riley County Humane Society. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Raquel A. “Kelly” Fuller

Margaret “Peggy” Lynn Siegrist, 64, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away March 5, 2021.

She was born July 8, 1956 in Council Grove, the daughter of Elmer F. and Doreatha (Glannon) Belt. Peggy married Lawrence Siegrist, Jr, on November 17, 1973 in Council Grove. They had 3 children: Teri, Mike and Nikki.

Peggy was well known for her seamstress abilities. She worked for 3 dance studios sewing and mending dance costumes. She also made several prom and wedding dresses. Peggy was a leader for Teri’s and Nikki’s girl scouts and for Mike’s boy scouts. She also supported both her daughters in dance for several years and she attended many sports and school functions for her children and grandchildren. Peggy’s family meant everything to her.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and 3 sisters: Bette, Jeannie and Rita.

Peggy leaves behind her husband Larry of the home; daughter Teri Storrer and husband Randall of LeRoy, and son Mike Siegrist and wife Keri of Emporia, and daughter Nikki Tebbutt and husband Jay of Wamego. She also leaves her grandchildren: Cody and Kyler Cox, Destiny Siegrist, Sierra Young, Billy Carr, Hunter and Lainee Tebbutt; great-grandchildren: Brayson Cox and Beau Young; and a sister Barbara Haag of Emporia. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews.

Memorial contributions may be made to Peggy Siegrist Memorial Fund and mailed to Farmers and&nbsp;Drovers Bank, PO Box C, Council Grove, KS 66846.&nbsp; A Celebration of Peggy’s life will be celebrated at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Margaret “Peggy” Lynn Siegrist, 64, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away March 5, 2021. She was born July 8, 1956 in Council Grove, the daughter of Elmer F. and Doreatha (Glannon) Belt. Peggy married Lawrence Siegrist, Jr, on November 17, 1973 in Council Grove. They had 3 children: Teri, Mike and Nikki. Peggy was well known for her seamstress abilities. She worked for 3 dance studios sewing and mending dance costumes. She also made several prom and wedding dresses. Peggy was a leader for Teri’s and Nikki’s girl scouts and for Mike’s boy scouts. She also supported both her daughters in dance for several years and she attended many sports and school functions for her children and grandchildren. Peggy’s family meant everything to her. She was preceded in death by her parents, and 3 sisters: Bette, Jeannie and Rita. Peggy leaves behind her husband Larry of the home; daughter Teri Storrer and husband Randall of LeRoy, and son Mike Siegrist and wife Keri of Emporia, and daughter Nikki Tebbutt and husband Jay of Wamego. She also leaves her grandchildren: Cody and Kyler Cox, Destiny Siegrist, Sierra Young, Billy Carr, Hunter and Lainee Tebbutt; great-grandchildren: Brayson Cox and Beau Young; and a sister Barbara Haag of Emporia. She also leaves behind many nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made to Peggy Siegrist Memorial Fund and mailed to Farmers and&nbsp;Drovers Bank, PO Box C, Council Grove, KS 66846.&nbsp; A Celebration of Peggy’s life will be celebrated at a later date.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Margaret “Peggy” Lynn Siegrist

June Bernice “Bee” Erickson, age 101 of Manhattan and formerly of Olsburg, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.

She was born on January 30, 1920 in Wichita, the daughter of Calahan Wesley and Hazel Ophelia (Myers) McGinnis.  She graduated from Wichita East High School in 1938.  Following graduation she worked several jobs in Wichita, one of them being at Boeing Aircraft during World War II.  Later she moved to Los Angeles, California and worked at a bank before moving back to Kansas.

On August 21, 1948, she was married to Glen “Joe” Erickson at the Olsburg Lutheran Church.  He preceded her in death in 2007.

Bee was a farm wife, but also drove a school bus and later worked at the restaurant in Olsburg.  She was a member of the Olsburg Lutheran Church, Olsburg Lutheran Church Women and the Olsburg Quilt Guild.  She enjoyed quilting, embroidery, painting, ceramics, gardening and watching KU basketball and the Kansas City Royals.  In her later years you could find her browsing the internet and keeping in touch with family and friends on Facebook.

She is survived by two children, Glen M. Erickson and wife Peggy of Wichita and Patty Nelson and friend Rick Jensen of Manhattan; one sister, Mickey Burklund of Overland Park; five grandchildren, Heather Nelson and husband Ross Olsen, Garrett Nelson and fiance Harlee Thompson, Chris Erickson and wife Katie, Sean Erickson and Ali Kossen and husband Dusty and four great grandchildren, Whit Kossen, Kannan Thompson, Vivian Erickson and Adam Erickson.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her son-in-law, Larry Nelson; her granddaughter, Ashley Nelson and four siblings, Nancy McGinnis, Melba McGinnis, Leon McGinnis and Gene McGinnis.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the Olsburg Lutheran Church with Rev. Keith Wiens officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Olsburg Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Olsburg Lutheran Church or the Good Shepherd Hospice House and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

June Bernice “Bee” Erickson, age 101 of Manhattan and formerly of Olsburg, passed away Saturday, March 6, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.She was born on January 30, 1920 in Wichita, the daughter of Calahan Wesley and Hazel Ophelia (Myers) McGinnis. She graduated from Wichita East High School in 1938. Following graduation she worked several jobs in Wichita, one of them being at Boeing Aircraft during World War II. Later she moved to Los Angeles, California and worked at a bank before moving back to Kansas.On August 21, 1948, she was married to Glen “Joe” Erickson at the Olsburg Lutheran Church. He preceded her in death in 2007.Bee was a farm wife, but also drove a school bus and later worked at the restaurant in Olsburg. She was a member of the Olsburg Lutheran Church, Olsburg Lutheran Church Women and the Olsburg Quilt Guild. She enjoyed quilting, embroidery, painting, ceramics, gardening and watching KU basketball and the Kansas City Royals. In her later years you could find her browsing the internet and keeping in touch with family and friends on Facebook.She is survived by two children, Glen M. Erickson and wife Peggy of Wichita and Patty Nelson and friend Rick Jensen of Manhattan; one sister, Mickey Burklund of Overland Park; five grandchildren, Heather Nelson and husband Ross Olsen, Garrett Nelson and fiance Harlee Thompson, Chris Erickson and wife Katie, Sean Erickson and Ali Kossen and husband Dusty and four great grandchildren, Whit Kossen, Kannan Thompson, Vivian Erickson and Adam Erickson.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; her son-in-law, Larry Nelson; her granddaughter, Ashley Nelson and four siblings, Nancy McGinnis, Melba McGinnis, Leon McGinnis and Gene McGinnis.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, March 11, 2021 at the Olsburg Lutheran Church with Rev. Keith Wiens officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Olsburg Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the Olsburg Lutheran Church or the Good Shepherd Hospice House and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

June Bernice “Bee” Erickson

Maxine (Mustard) Perkins of Abilene, Kansas, died peacefully on March 6, 2021. She lived a full life of 92 years. She was born August 27, 1928, at the family home in Talmage, Ks to Esther (Brown) and Hugh Mustard. She attended Talmage elementary schools and graduated from Chapman High School in 1946.

As a child of the Depression and the second youngest of 11 children, Maxine learned to work hard at an early age. Widowed at age 30 with a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son, she began a lifetime of caregiving, spending many years caring for her own mother and a sister and nurturing her children and grandchildren throughout their lives. She was the PTA class mom and the Girl Scout troop leader who welcomed everyone into her home. She remained an ardent FDR Democrat all her life and last year called to correct her Congressman when he said that “little old ladies in Kansas love Trump.” One of her proudest accomplishments was her service as chair of the Dickinson County Democratic Committee. She hosted many events for local, state and Congressional Democratic candidates, serving her “Democrat punch.” Maxine was employed for much of her life by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (later Sprint), first as a telephone operator and later in the business office. Recently she worked at the Dickinson County Historical Society, where, as a 4th generation Dickinson County resident, she enjoyed showing visitors through the portion of the museum dedicated to C.L. Brown, a family member who founded United Telecom, and operating the carousel, as the owner of the site of the original C.W. Parker Carousel Workshop.

Survivors include her children, Lloyd Perkins, Abilene, and Rebecca Perkins, Plainfield, New Jersey; brother Jack Mustard of Corpus Christi, Texas; grandchildren Fallan Perkins, KS; Nick Perkins, AZ; Jeremy Brown, TX; Sara Levine, MA; and Jonathan Estis, NJ; and great-grandchildren and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, James Perkins, in 1958; her parents, and brothers James, Donald, Roy, and Beverly Mustard and sisters Gladys (Thorpe), Evelyn (Lanman), Gwendolyn (Botz), Vera (Moody), and Geraldine (Mustard). Friends may stop by Danner Funeral Home from 3:30-5:30 on Tuesday, March 10, to visit with family and to sign the book. Social distancing will be observed and masks will be required. Following her wishes, she will be cremated, with the remains interred at Prairiedale Cemetery in Talmage, Kansas, where her husband, parents and grandparents are buried. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dickinson County Historical Society, 412 S Campbell Street, Abilene, KS 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Maxine (Mustard) Perkins of Abilene, Kansas, died peacefully on March 6, 2021. She lived a full life of 92 years. She was born August 27, 1928, at the family home in Talmage, Ks to Esther (Brown) and Hugh Mustard. She attended Talmage elementary schools and graduated from Chapman High School in 1946. As a child of the Depression and the second youngest of 11 children, Maxine learned to work hard at an early age. Widowed at age 30 with a 3-year-old daughter and a 1-year-old son, she began a lifetime of caregiving, spending many years caring for her own mother and a sister and nurturing her children and grandchildren throughout their lives. She was the PTA class mom and the Girl Scout troop leader who welcomed everyone into her home. She remained an ardent FDR Democrat all her life and last year called to correct her Congressman when he said that “little old ladies in Kansas love Trump.” One of her proudest accomplishments was her service as chair of the Dickinson County Democratic Committee. She hosted many events for local, state and Congressional Democratic candidates, serving her “Democrat punch.” Maxine was employed for much of her life by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company (later Sprint), first as a telephone operator and later in the business office. Recently she worked at the Dickinson County Historical Society, where, as a 4th generation Dickinson County resident, she enjoyed showing visitors through the portion of the museum dedicated to C.L. Brown, a family member who founded United Telecom, and operating the carousel, as the owner of the site of the original C.W. Parker Carousel Workshop. Survivors include her children, Lloyd Perkins, Abilene, and Rebecca Perkins, Plainfield, New Jersey; brother Jack Mustard of Corpus Christi, Texas; grandchildren Fallan Perkins, KS; Nick Perkins, AZ; Jeremy Brown, TX; Sara Levine, MA; and Jonathan Estis, NJ; and great-grandchildren and great nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, James Perkins, in 1958; her parents, and brothers James, Donald, Roy, and Beverly Mustard and sisters Gladys (Thorpe), Evelyn (Lanman), Gwendolyn (Botz), Vera (Moody), and Geraldine (Mustard). Friends may stop by Danner Funeral Home from 3:30-5:30 on Tuesday, March 10, to visit with family and to sign the book. Social distancing will be observed and masks will be required. Following her wishes, she will be cremated, with the remains interred at Prairiedale Cemetery in Talmage, Kansas, where her husband, parents and grandparents are buried. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dickinson County Historical Society, 412 S Campbell Street, Abilene, KS 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Maxine (Mustard) Perkins 

Arleen Ellen (Pierson) Meyer, 87, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on March 4, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital after a short bout with pneumonia. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family who loved her very much.

Arleen was born on May 2, 1933 in Dwight, Kansas, the youngest daughter of Anna E. (Swenson) Pierson and Arthur E. Pierson.

She graduated from Dwight Rural High School in 1951. She then attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas where she graduated in 1959 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She obtained her Kansas Teacher’s Certificate in 1953. She later went on and obtained her master’s degree from Emporia State Teachers College in 1969.

In December 1962, she married Warren Meyer and moved to Alma, Kansas where they made their home on a farm just outside of town. She joined St John Lutheran Church in Alma, where, up until her death, she was very active part of church life.

She taught at several elementary schools in Wabaunsee and Pottawatomie Counties including schools at Alma, Zeandale and Wamego. She was a member of Alpha Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma teaching sorority and very much enjoyed her activities with that group.

After she retired from teaching, she spent much of her time designing and making beautiful quilts and being part of the quilters group who quilted together at the Wabaunsee County Historical Museum in Alma. She hand-quilted and repaired quilts for professional quilting instructor, Eleanor Burns. She also volunteered with the local schools to help children with their reading and math skills.

Arleen is preceded in death by her husband, Warren Meyer, her parents, her siblings, Raymond V. Pierson, Robert Pierson, Earl Pierson, Anna Grace Pierson Bowman and Alice M. Pierson Euler and her niece Beverly Ann Bowman Wahlers.

Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Kathy Cox (Chris) of Alma, Kansas, Sharon Euler (Doug Armstrong) of Gladstone, Missouri, Stephen Euler (Diane) of Dwight, Kansas, Tom Bowman (Kathleen) of Wakefield, Kansas, Marsha Yocam of St. John, Kansas and Martin Pierson (Gloria) of Aurora, Nebraska, and many great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma, Kansas. Reverend Robert Grimm will be officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Arleen will lie-in-state on Tuesday, March 9, 20201, beginning at 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm, at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Alma. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Wabaunsee Country Historical Society, St John Lutheran Church or St. John Lutheran School, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 48, Wamego, Kansas 66547.

Arleen Ellen (Pierson) Meyer, 87, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on March 4, 2021 at Stormont-Vail Hospital after a short bout with pneumonia. She passed peacefully surrounded by her family who loved her very much.Arleen was born on May 2, 1933 in Dwight, Kansas, the youngest daughter of Anna E. (Swenson) Pierson and Arthur E. Pierson.She graduated from Dwight Rural High School in 1951. She then attended Bethany College in Lindsborg, Kansas where she graduated in 1959 with a Bachelor of Arts degree. She obtained her Kansas Teacher’s Certificate in 1953. She later went on and obtained her master’s degree from Emporia State Teachers College in 1969.In December 1962, she married Warren Meyer and moved to Alma, Kansas where they made their home on a farm just outside of town. She joined St John Lutheran Church in Alma, where, up until her death, she was very active part of church life.She taught at several elementary schools in Wabaunsee and Pottawatomie Counties including schools at Alma, Zeandale and Wamego. She was a member of Alpha Theta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma teaching sorority and very much enjoyed her activities with that group.After she retired from teaching, she spent much of her time designing and making beautiful quilts and being part of the quilters group who quilted together at the Wabaunsee County Historical Museum in Alma. She hand-quilted and repaired quilts for professional quilting instructor, Eleanor Burns. She also volunteered with the local schools to help children with their reading and math skills.Arleen is preceded in death by her husband, Warren Meyer, her parents, her siblings, Raymond V. Pierson, Robert Pierson, Earl Pierson, Anna Grace Pierson Bowman and Alice M. Pierson Euler and her niece Beverly Ann Bowman Wahlers.Survivors include her nieces and nephews, Kathy Cox (Chris) of Alma, Kansas, Sharon Euler (Doug Armstrong) of Gladstone, Missouri, Stephen Euler (Diane) of Dwight, Kansas, Tom Bowman (Kathleen) of Wakefield, Kansas, Marsha Yocam of St. John, Kansas and Martin Pierson (Gloria) of Aurora, Nebraska, and many great-nieces and nephews.Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Wednesday, March 10, 2021, at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma, Kansas. Reverend Robert Grimm will be officiating. Burial will follow at St. John Lutheran Cemetery. Arleen will lie-in-state on Tuesday, March 9, 20201, beginning at 1:00 pm until 7:00 pm, at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Alma. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Wabaunsee Country Historical Society, St John Lutheran Church or St. John Lutheran School, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home, PO Box 48, Wamego, Kansas 66547.

Arleen Ellen (Pierson) Meyer

Bobbie's life began on April 11, 1961 in Sioux Falls, SD.  She was the daughter of Robert Linder and Josephine (Avery) Bennett.  Bobbie attended beauty school after high school graduation but found her true calling in being a caregiver.  She worked in several area nursing homes and assisted living, generally as the cook.  Bobbie loved to take care of people and she loved to cook.  Her green chili was amazing.  Bobbie enjoyed gardening, fishing at the lake, camping and most importantly, her grandchildren.  Bobbie genuinely enjoyed homemaking and caring for her family and friends.

  Her loving family includes her daughter Katlynn (Clinton Schwartz) Shaft of Kingman, her longtime companion David Leith of Marion, Dave's children Joseph, Jessica Leith and Shasta McCall, brother Joel Linder of Moundridge, grandchildren Jarrod , A.J., Bella, Bryce, and Ryan. 

 Bobbie passed away at home on March 5, 2021.  She is preceded in death by her parents. 

 Her family will gather with friends on April 10th at 2 p.m. at the Marion VFW Post for her Celebration of Life led by Pastor Carl Helm. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family.  Memorial contributions in Bobbie's name may be directed to Good Shepard Hospice in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bobbie's life began on April 11, 1961 in Sioux Falls, SD. She was the daughter of Robert Linder and Josephine (Avery) Bennett. Bobbie attended beauty school after high school graduation but found her true calling in being a caregiver. She worked in several area nursing homes and assisted living, generally as the cook. Bobbie loved to take care of people and she loved to cook. Her green chili was amazing. Bobbie enjoyed gardening, fishing at the lake, camping and most importantly, her grandchildren. Bobbie genuinely enjoyed homemaking and caring for her family and friends. Her loving family includes her daughter Katlynn (Clinton Schwartz) Shaft of Kingman, her longtime companion David Leith of Marion, Dave's children Joseph, Jessica Leith and Shasta McCall, brother Joel Linder of Moundridge, grandchildren Jarrod , A.J., Bella, Bryce, and Ryan. Bobbie passed away at home on March 5, 2021. She is preceded in death by her parents. Her family will gather with friends on April 10th at 2 p.m. at the Marion VFW Post for her Celebration of Life led by Pastor Carl Helm. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Bobbie's name may be directed to Good Shepard Hospice in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bobbie Jo Linder - April 11, 1961-March 5, 2021 (age 59)

Erma Elizabeth McManis, 95, of Manhattan, passed away early Thursday, February 25th, at the Stoneybrook Retirement Community. She was born in Pinole, CA on May 24, 1925, the daughter of the late Arch and Minnie (Roepka) Pawsey. She attended school in Kinsley, Kansas graduating from high school in 1943. On May 25, 1947, after a two-week courtship, she and Ray C. McManis were united in marriage, sharing nearly sixty years together. Throughout her life, Erma worked as a receiving clerk at JCPenney, a cook at Lee Elementary School, and as a customer service associate at the First National Bank all in Manhattan. Upon Ray's retirement, they spent time traveling in their motorhome, and winters in Mission Bell, Texas. For the past 16 years, Erma has been a volunteer at Ascension Via Christi hospital, where she was nominated and awarded volunteer of the year by the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation in 2018. Erma was a charter member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church and a member of the American Legion's Auxiliary. She was an avid Kansas State University fan, often calling them Her Wildcats She watched or attended football and men’s and women’s basketball games for over seventy years. In her quiet time, Erma enjoyed doing needlework, often a quilt project. Her loving hugs and witty sense of humor will be remembered by everyone who was lucky enough to encounter them. Erma is survived by her son, Dennis (Linda) McManis of Oak Harbor, Washington, daughter Dianne McManis of Clearwater Florida, five grandchildren Dustin and Erin Herbert, Tracy, Matthew, Kevin McManis, and great-grandson Tucker Herbert. Nieces Mary Stamey (Bob) and Connie Hartloff are among many nieces, nephews, and a myriad of friends who remain. &nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Arch and Minnie Pawsey; her husband, Ray C. McManis on June 30, 2007; her son, DeWayne "Mac" McManis on July 27, 2008, and her grandson Daniel Herbert on November 21, 2013. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 28th at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1110 College Ave in Manhattan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Erma's name to the church and may be sent to the church or the funeral home. Inurnment will be at Sunset Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Erma Elizabeth McManis, 95, of Manhattan, passed away early Thursday, February 25th, at the Stoneybrook Retirement Community. She was born in Pinole, CA on May 24, 1925, the daughter of the late Arch and Minnie (Roepka) Pawsey. She attended school in Kinsley, Kansas graduating from high school in 1943. On May 25, 1947, after a two-week courtship, she and Ray C. McManis were united in marriage, sharing nearly sixty years together. Throughout her life, Erma worked as a receiving clerk at JCPenney, a cook at Lee Elementary School, and as a customer service associate at the First National Bank all in Manhattan. Upon Ray's retirement, they spent time traveling in their motorhome, and winters in Mission Bell, Texas. For the past 16 years, Erma has been a volunteer at Ascension Via Christi hospital, where she was nominated and awarded volunteer of the year by the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation in 2018. Erma was a charter member of the Trinity Presbyterian Church and a member of the American Legion's Auxiliary. She was an avid Kansas State University fan, often calling them Her Wildcats She watched or attended football and men’s and women’s basketball games for over seventy years. In her quiet time, Erma enjoyed doing needlework, often a quilt project. Her loving hugs and witty sense of humor will be remembered by everyone who was lucky enough to encounter them. Erma is survived by her son, Dennis (Linda) McManis of Oak Harbor, Washington, daughter Dianne McManis of Clearwater Florida, five grandchildren Dustin and Erin Herbert, Tracy, Matthew, Kevin McManis, and great-grandson Tucker Herbert. Nieces Mary Stamey (Bob) and Connie Hartloff are among many nieces, nephews, and a myriad of friends who remain. &nbsp; She was preceded in death by her parents, Arch and Minnie Pawsey; her husband, Ray C. McManis on June 30, 2007; her son, DeWayne "Mac" McManis on July 27, 2008, and her grandson Daniel Herbert on November 21, 2013. A memorial service will be held on Friday, May 28th at the Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1110 College Ave in Manhattan. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Erma's name to the church and may be sent to the church or the funeral home. Inurnment will be at Sunset Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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