Janice Lee Howard, 78, of Junction City, KS, passed away on February 5, 2021. A memorial service is pending and will be held at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 9719 Clarks Creek Rd., Junction City, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church at the address listed above. Janice was born on November 19, 1942, in Junction City, Kansas, to Harvey Alton and Hazel Anna (Moyer) Heller. She grew up in Junction City and graduated from Junction City High School. She then married Melvin Howard and together they ran their own business. Janice was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church off of Clarks Creek Road for many years, and was a members of the Ladies Aide. Above all, she was a devoted wife, loving mother, and adoring grandmother. Janice is survived by her loving family: husband, Melvin of Junction City, KS; her two daughters, Cathy Andrews of Junction City, KS, and Elsie Notestine (fiancé William) of Savannah, GA; four grandsons, Joshua (Ashley) Andrews of Junction City, KS, Justin Andrews of Junction City, KS, Clinton (Genesis) Notestine of Alabama, and Jason (Janice) Notestine of Germany; 5 great grandchildren; and a host of loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Diane, her sister Shirley Ehm, and her son-in-law, Danny K. Andrews.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Janice Lee Howard, 78, of Junction City, KS, passed away on February 5, 2021. A memorial service is pending and will be held at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 9719 Clarks Creek Rd., Junction City, KS. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to St. Paul's Lutheran Church at the address listed above. Janice was born on November 19, 1942, in Junction City, Kansas, to Harvey Alton and Hazel Anna (Moyer) Heller. She grew up in Junction City and graduated from Junction City High School. She then married Melvin Howard and together they ran their own business. Janice was a member of the St. Paul's Lutheran Church off of Clarks Creek Road for many years, and was a members of the Ladies Aide. Above all, she was a devoted wife, loving mother, and adoring grandmother. Janice is survived by her loving family: husband, Melvin of Junction City, KS; her two daughters, Cathy Andrews of Junction City, KS, and Elsie Notestine (fiancé William) of Savannah, GA; four grandsons, Joshua (Ashley) Andrews of Junction City, KS, Justin Andrews of Junction City, KS, Clinton (Genesis) Notestine of Alabama, and Jason (Janice) Notestine of Germany; 5 great grandchildren; and a host of loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, her daughter Diane, her sister Shirley Ehm, and her son-in-law, Danny K. Andrews.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Janice Lee Howard

Shirley Virginia Lyles, 79, of Junction City, passed away on February 10, 2021. A public viewing will be Thursday, February 18, 2021, from 5:00 pm. to 7:00 pm. at the Second Missionary Baptist Church of Junction City, KS, 701 West 10th Street. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Friday, February 19, 2021, 10:00 am at the Second Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Larry Jones officiating. Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org/donate. Shirley, known as "Nana" to her kids, was born on February 12, 1941, in Frederick, Maryland to Herbert and Janie (White) Weedon. She received her GED in Monterey, CA. She met and married George Thomas Lyles Jr. on November 29, 1968 in Fredrick, Maryland. With his military obligation, they moved their small family to many places both domestic and abroad. They ultimately settled in Junction City, Kansas, where George retired at Fort Riley from the United States Army. Shirley was very involved in the community both in her professional and in her private life. She was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church, Heroines of Jericho, Fayum Court #192, Sunflower Chapter #58 OES, former member of Cyrenes, Ashley Washam Epps #75 and was an Eastern Star both in Junction City and Manhattan, Kansas. Above all, she was a devoted wife, loving mother, caring grandmother and great-grandmother, and loyal friend. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband of 52 years George Thomas Lyles Jr. of Junction City, KS; daughter Joyce Lyles of Junction City, KS; daughter Debbie Hoy of Philadelphia, PA; son Anthony (Rebecca) Lyles of Lawrence, KS; son Gary (Norma) Lyles of Temecula, CA; daughter Torrie Lyles of Junction City, KS; daughter Terri Lyles of Manhattan, KS; son-in-law Redo Purnell of Junction City, KS; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brother Herbert (Belma) Weedon from Frederick, KS; brother Howard Weedon of Junction City, KS; sister Betty Rowe of Martinsburg, WV; and a host of loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Paul, Earl, and Lewis Weedon, daughter Theresa Purnell, and brother-in-law James Rowe.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley Virginia Lyles, 79, of Junction City, passed away on February 10, 2021. A public viewing will be Thursday, February 18, 2021, from 5:00 pm. to 7:00 pm. at the Second Missionary Baptist Church of Junction City, KS, 701 West 10th Street. A Home Going Celebration will be held on Friday, February 19, 2021, 10:00 am at the Second Missionary Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. Larry Jones officiating. Memorials are suggested to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or online at www.stjude.org/donate. Shirley, known as "Nana" to her kids, was born on February 12, 1941, in Frederick, Maryland to Herbert and Janie (White) Weedon. She received her GED in Monterey, CA. She met and married George Thomas Lyles Jr. on November 29, 1968 in Fredrick, Maryland. With his military obligation, they moved their small family to many places both domestic and abroad. They ultimately settled in Junction City, Kansas, where George retired at Fort Riley from the United States Army. Shirley was very involved in the community both in her professional and in her private life. She was a member of Second Missionary Baptist Church, Heroines of Jericho, Fayum Court #192, Sunflower Chapter #58 OES, former member of Cyrenes, Ashley Washam Epps #75 and was an Eastern Star both in Junction City and Manhattan, Kansas. Above all, she was a devoted wife, loving mother, caring grandmother and great-grandmother, and loyal friend. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory: her loving husband of 52 years George Thomas Lyles Jr. of Junction City, KS; daughter Joyce Lyles of Junction City, KS; daughter Debbie Hoy of Philadelphia, PA; son Anthony (Rebecca) Lyles of Lawrence, KS; son Gary (Norma) Lyles of Temecula, CA; daughter Torrie Lyles of Junction City, KS; daughter Terri Lyles of Manhattan, KS; son-in-law Redo Purnell of Junction City, KS; 11 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; brother Herbert (Belma) Weedon from Frederick, KS; brother Howard Weedon of Junction City, KS; sister Betty Rowe of Martinsburg, WV; and a host of loving family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Paul, Earl, and Lewis Weedon, daughter Theresa Purnell, and brother-in-law James Rowe.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley Virginia Lyles

Franklin Keana Opunui, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, 
January 7, 2021, at the Parklane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas. He 
was born on November 3, 1936, in Maui, Hawaii, the son of John Likua 
Opunui and Mary Ellen Elaina Huihui. He was a resident of Dighton Kansas
 since 1979, after moving from Junction City, Kansas. He worked for 
Sprint and United telephone companies and retired in 1986.

Franklin was a member of the Mormon church and a member of the 
American Legion. From 1953 until 1976, he served in the United States 
Army as an Aircraft mechanic &amp; Repairman and instructor.

Franklin earned numerous awards; the Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, 
Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct medal, Master Aircraft crewman 
badge, Vietnam campaign medal with 60 device, five oversea service bars,
 National defense, Service medal 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Republic of 
Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. During his time in service, 
Franklin served in Vietnam, Korea, Germany, France, and Thailand. At the
 time of his release, he had earned the rank of Sergeant E7 and most 
proud of staying alive.

On September 6, 1982, Franklin married Nancy Zelfer in Ness City, Kansas. She survives and lives in Dighton, Kansas.&nbsp;

Franklin was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter.

Memorial services will be held at a later time.

Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to Franklin Opunui Memorial 
Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott City, 
Kansas, 67871

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 </figure>Franklin Keana Opunui, age 84, passed away peacefully on Thursday, 
January 7, 2021, at the Parklane Nursing Home in Scott City, Kansas. He 
was born on November 3, 1936, in Maui, Hawaii, the son of John Likua 
Opunui and Mary Ellen Elaina Huihui. He was a resident of Dighton Kansas
 since 1979, after moving from Junction City, Kansas. He worked for 
Sprint and United telephone companies and retired in 1986.Franklin was a member of the Mormon church and a member of the 
American Legion. From 1953 until 1976, he served in the United States 
Army as an Aircraft mechanic &amp; Repairman and instructor.Franklin earned numerous awards; the Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, 
Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct medal, Master Aircraft crewman 
badge, Vietnam campaign medal with 60 device, five oversea service bars,
 National defense, Service medal 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Republic of 
Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm. During his time in service, 
Franklin served in Vietnam, Korea, Germany, France, and Thailand. At the
 time of his release, he had earned the rank of Sergeant E7 and most 
proud of staying alive.On September 6, 1982, Franklin married Nancy Zelfer in Ness City, Kansas. She survives and lives in Dighton, Kansas.&nbsp;Franklin was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter.Memorial services will be held at a later time.Memorials in Lieu of Flowers can be made to Franklin Opunui Memorial 
Fund in care of Price and Sons Funeral Home; PO Box 553; Scott City, 
Kansas, 67871

Franklin Keana Opunui

John Anthony Richard age 67, of St. George, died peacefully at home February 10, 2021, following a courageous battle with cancer. John was born May 31, 1953 in Crete, Nebraska to Matthew and Angeline (Racette) Richard. He graduated from Concordia High School in 1971 and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Kansas State University in 1991. John became a very respected and beloved vocal music instructor teaching first at Ogden then at Bergman Elementary schools until his retirement in 2015. His passion in teaching inspired many students realize their own musical talents. John played in a variety of rock and country bands throughout his lifetime as a drummer, bass player and vocalist. One of the first bands at age 12 was “Maurene and the Marksmen” and the last band enjoyed by many in the Manhattan music-scene lovers was “Three of a Kind”. His vocal and instrumental talents were celebrated in 2019 when he was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame as a member of the band FYRE in which he played from 1971 to 1981. John was a member of the Little Apple Barbershop Chorus and was especially proud of his summer “gig” with the honorary title as, “The Voice” of The Manhattan Municipal band. When John wasn’t playing music he loved to read, mow, or spend time with the grandkids. John is survived by his loving wife Sandra (Michaelis) Richard, by his son David Richard (Kirby) of Topeka; stepsons, Tim Jones (Marie) of Kansas City, Reid Jones of Manhattan, and Brian Jones, (Sarah) of Beaver, Oregon; two sisters, Maurene (Richard) Miller (Dan) of Fresno, Ca., Paula (Richard)Miller of Visalia, Ca.; 6 grandchildren and numerous amazing nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul and Donald Richard. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 1:00 until 3:00p.m. Friday February 19, 2021 at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2900 Kimball Avenue in Manhattan. To keep everyone safe masks and social distancing are required. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions for John may be made to KMEA; Kansas Music Educators Association for a Future Music Educator Scholarship. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. 1616 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

John Anthony Richard age 67, of St. George, died peacefully at home February 10, 2021, following a courageous battle with cancer. John was born May 31, 1953 in Crete, Nebraska to Matthew and Angeline (Racette) Richard. He graduated from Concordia High School in 1971 and completed a Bachelor of Arts degree in Music Education from Kansas State University in 1991. John became a very respected and beloved vocal music instructor teaching first at Ogden then at Bergman Elementary schools until his retirement in 2015. His passion in teaching inspired many students realize their own musical talents. John played in a variety of rock and country bands throughout his lifetime as a drummer, bass player and vocalist. One of the first bands at age 12 was “Maurene and the Marksmen” and the last band enjoyed by many in the Manhattan music-scene lovers was “Three of a Kind”. His vocal and instrumental talents were celebrated in 2019 when he was inducted into the Kansas Music Hall of Fame as a member of the band FYRE in which he played from 1971 to 1981. John was a member of the Little Apple Barbershop Chorus and was especially proud of his summer “gig” with the honorary title as, “The Voice” of The Manhattan Municipal band. When John wasn’t playing music he loved to read, mow, or spend time with the grandkids. John is survived by his loving wife Sandra (Michaelis) Richard, by his son David Richard (Kirby) of Topeka; stepsons, Tim Jones (Marie) of Kansas City, Reid Jones of Manhattan, and Brian Jones, (Sarah) of Beaver, Oregon; two sisters, Maurene (Richard) Miller (Dan) of Fresno, Ca., Paula (Richard)Miller of Visalia, Ca.; 6 grandchildren and numerous amazing nieces and nephews. John was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul and Donald Richard. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 1:00 until 3:00p.m. Friday February 19, 2021 at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2900 Kimball Avenue in Manhattan. To keep everyone safe masks and social distancing are required. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial contributions for John may be made to KMEA; Kansas Music Educators Association for a Future Music Educator Scholarship. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. 1616 Poyntz Ave. Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

John Anthony Richard 

Gerald L. Backman was born October 16, 1930 in VIiets, KS to Donald Allen Backman and Ella Edith Victoria Vandorn Backman. He was the second of four children and spent his entire life in the Vliets community until his death on February 8, 2021 surrounded by family. He attended grade school in Vliets and graduated from Frankfort High School in 1948, a letterman in multiple sports, but his love of baseball outshined them all. Beginning at a young age, he picked up the game as pitcher, short stop and second baseman. He had dreams of playing collegiate and profession baseball. At the age of 15, he took the train with several buddies to Kansas City and tried out for the New York Yankees. The three-day event eliminated players as coaches watched them play. Bud made the last cut which meant he played in the final try out game and earning him an interview. In the interview he shared he was fifteen which disqualified him from moving forward as the minimum age was sixteen. He was told “Come back Bud when you are sixteen.” This did not happen as soon after the U.S. entered WWII. He shared stories of getting $4.00 for pitching a game, playing for crowds of over 500 at the Frankfort Ball Park, and playing baseball against Earl Woods (Tiger’s father) who was playing on the Blue Rapids team. Bud did play collegiate baseball for Kansas State University from 1948 to 1950, lettering his second year. However, he left Kansas State to take over the family farm in 1950 when his father died. His love of farming took the front seat at that time. He remained an avid Kansas State fan and season ticket holder of baseball, basketball (1948-2018) and football (1968-2019) with the family still sitting in the same football seats today. He loved to tailgate with the Sisk family, and talk to visiting fans saying after a short visit “Well good luck today…but not too much!” with a grin. He married Betty Dean McLean of Fostoria, KS on November 11, 1956 and at that time, went back to Kansas State to complete his Agriculture degree in Soil Sciences and Botany in 1958. He was one of the first graduates with that degree and was asked to teach for the Department of Agriculture, which he turned down to put his degree into practice as a grain and livestock farmer until his death due to complications of COVID. Bud was known for his smile, easy going and positive attitude, humor, and leadership. He served on multiple boards including the Vliets Farmers Cooperative, USD 380 school, Rural Water District #3, Salem Lutheran Church and Marshall County ASCS Office, and sold insurance in Marshall and Washington County Kansas, as well as in Nebraska, and Missouri for many years. He loved spending time with his family, especially taking his grandkids fishing, attending KSU bowl games and taking “rides to see the crops”. Family trips included taking the back roads to see how things were growing in the states being driven through and attending professional baseball games, including his favorite team the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a Mason with the Kansas Masonic Lodge #91 of Marysville. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carol Rasmussen, brothers Richard Backman and Howard Backman. He is survived by his wife Betty of the home, son Ron Backman, daughters Karla (Terry) Bishop all of Vliets and Gayla (Dennis) Randel of Frankfort, as well as six grandchildren (Jeremy (Liz) Bishop, Jessica (Hunter) Oswalt, Devin Randel, Brennan Randel, Sam Backman and Jack Backman), one great grandson Bryson Bishop, and many nieces and nephews who loved Uncle Bud very much. Due to Buds many years both playing and coaching youth baseball, a memorial is being established to support the Frankfort Youth Ball Association and Tom Watson Ball Field. Respect calls will be held on Saturday February 13, 2021 at the Salem Lutheran Church, 2590 Navajo Road, Axtell, Kansas from 1:00 until 3:00p.m. Funeral services will be private. A memorial is being established to support the Frankfort Youth Ball Association; contributions may be made to the Bud Backman Memorial Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gerald L. Backman was born October 16, 1930 in VIiets, KS to Donald Allen Backman and Ella Edith Victoria Vandorn Backman. He was the second of four children and spent his entire life in the Vliets community until his death on February 8, 2021 surrounded by family. He attended grade school in Vliets and graduated from Frankfort High School in 1948, a letterman in multiple sports, but his love of baseball outshined them all. Beginning at a young age, he picked up the game as pitcher, short stop and second baseman. He had dreams of playing collegiate and profession baseball. At the age of 15, he took the train with several buddies to Kansas City and tried out for the New York Yankees. The three-day event eliminated players as coaches watched them play. Bud made the last cut which meant he played in the final try out game and earning him an interview. In the interview he shared he was fifteen which disqualified him from moving forward as the minimum age was sixteen. He was told “Come back Bud when you are sixteen.” This did not happen as soon after the U.S. entered WWII. He shared stories of getting $4.00 for pitching a game, playing for crowds of over 500 at the Frankfort Ball Park, and playing baseball against Earl Woods (Tiger’s father) who was playing on the Blue Rapids team. Bud did play collegiate baseball for Kansas State University from 1948 to 1950, lettering his second year. However, he left Kansas State to take over the family farm in 1950 when his father died. His love of farming took the front seat at that time. He remained an avid Kansas State fan and season ticket holder of baseball, basketball (1948-2018) and football (1968-2019) with the family still sitting in the same football seats today. He loved to tailgate with the Sisk family, and talk to visiting fans saying after a short visit “Well good luck today…but not too much!” with a grin. He married Betty Dean McLean of Fostoria, KS on November 11, 1956 and at that time, went back to Kansas State to complete his Agriculture degree in Soil Sciences and Botany in 1958. He was one of the first graduates with that degree and was asked to teach for the Department of Agriculture, which he turned down to put his degree into practice as a grain and livestock farmer until his death due to complications of COVID. Bud was known for his smile, easy going and positive attitude, humor, and leadership. He served on multiple boards including the Vliets Farmers Cooperative, USD 380 school, Rural Water District #3, Salem Lutheran Church and Marshall County ASCS Office, and sold insurance in Marshall and Washington County Kansas, as well as in Nebraska, and Missouri for many years. He loved spending time with his family, especially taking his grandkids fishing, attending KSU bowl games and taking “rides to see the crops”. Family trips included taking the back roads to see how things were growing in the states being driven through and attending professional baseball games, including his favorite team the St. Louis Cardinals. He was a Mason with the Kansas Masonic Lodge #91 of Marysville. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carol Rasmussen, brothers Richard Backman and Howard Backman. He is survived by his wife Betty of the home, son Ron Backman, daughters Karla (Terry) Bishop all of Vliets and Gayla (Dennis) Randel of Frankfort, as well as six grandchildren (Jeremy (Liz) Bishop, Jessica (Hunter) Oswalt, Devin Randel, Brennan Randel, Sam Backman and Jack Backman), one great grandson Bryson Bishop, and many nieces and nephews who loved Uncle Bud very much. Due to Buds many years both playing and coaching youth baseball, a memorial is being established to support the Frankfort Youth Ball Association and Tom Watson Ball Field. Respect calls will be held on Saturday February 13, 2021 at the Salem Lutheran Church, 2590 Navajo Road, Axtell, Kansas from 1:00 until 3:00p.m. Funeral services will be private. A memorial is being established to support the Frankfort Youth Ball Association; contributions may be made to the Bud Backman Memorial Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gerald "Bud" L. Backman

Gary's life began on February 1, 1938 in Herington and was a lifelong resident.  He was the son of Ruben A. and Doris G. (Rubin) Ludden.  He was a graduate of Herington High School, Class of 1957 and served his country in the Kansas National Guard.

   Gary is survived by his brother Howard Ludden of Surprise, AZ, sister-in-law Virginia Ludden of Tescott, AZ, nephew Gary Lynn Ludden of Tescott, AZ, nephew Bob Ludden of Herington, niece Vetta Alden of Salina and many great nieces and great nephews.  Gary passed away on February 1, 2021 at Herington Municipal Hospital.  He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Donald, and Kenneth Ludden sister Dorothy "Eileen" Siek, niece Carla Jo Womochil and nephew Rueben "RJ" Alden. 

 Gary will be laid to rest in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.  Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp;

Services:&nbsp; Graveside Service postpone.

Gary's life began on February 1, 1938 in Herington and was a lifelong resident. He was the son of Ruben A. and Doris G. (Rubin) Ludden. He was a graduate of Herington High School, Class of 1957 and served his country in the Kansas National Guard. Gary is survived by his brother Howard Ludden of Surprise, AZ, sister-in-law Virginia Ludden of Tescott, AZ, nephew Gary Lynn Ludden of Tescott, AZ, nephew Bob Ludden of Herington, niece Vetta Alden of Salina and many great nieces and great nephews. Gary passed away on February 1, 2021 at Herington Municipal Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Donald, and Kenneth Ludden sister Dorothy "Eileen" Siek, niece Carla Jo Womochil and nephew Rueben "RJ" Alden. Gary will be laid to rest in Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp;Services:&nbsp; Graveside Service postpone.

Gary Lee Ludden - February 1, 1938-February 1, 2021 (age 83)

Oscar Werner Kunz, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 9,2021, at 
Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City, Kansas. He was born at 
home on June 28, 1938, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of John and 
Elizabeth Kunz. Oscar grew up in Garden City and graduated from GCHS in 
1956. 
In August of 1959, he met Verlene Frick. They were married June 12, 1960. They celebrated their 60th anniversary in June 2020. 
Oscar worked in service stations and owned two, Phillips 66 at 5 Points 
and Kunz Conoco at the corner of Main and Kansas. After the sale of the 
Conoco station, he worked various jobs before he began a fifteen year 
career with the USPS. His later years were spent owning various rental 
properties around Garden City. Oscar also served in the National Guard. 
Oscar loved hunting and fishing with friends and family, especially on 
his property in Russell County, known as “The Farm.” He was an 
accomplished woodworker. Drinking coffee and visiting were also favorite
 pastimes. He never knew a stranger. 
He is survived by his wife, Verlene, of the home; daughter Kim (John) 
Brewer of Garden City, son Karl (Melanie) Kunz of Manhattan, three 
grandsons, John Vanatta, Eli Kunz, and AJ Kunz, two nephews, and three 
nieces. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Marilynne VenJohn, 
infant brother and sister Karl and Kathy Kunz, and his nephew Mike 
VenJohn. 
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Saturday February 20, 2021, at 
St. James Lutheran Church in Garden City, Kansas with burial to follow 
at Valley View Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday February 19, 2021 
from noon to 8:00pm. Masks will be required, the service will be 
available via Live Stream on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook Page.


Memorial Contributions are suggested to The HorseThief Reservoir in care
 of Garnand Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Oscar Werner Kunz, age 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 9,2021, at 
Garden Valley Retirement Village in Garden City, Kansas. He was born at 
home on June 28, 1938, in Garden City, Kansas, the son of John and 
Elizabeth Kunz. Oscar grew up in Garden City and graduated from GCHS in 
1956. 
In August of 1959, he met Verlene Frick. They were married June 12, 1960. They celebrated their 60th anniversary in June 2020. 
Oscar worked in service stations and owned two, Phillips 66 at 5 Points 
and Kunz Conoco at the corner of Main and Kansas. After the sale of the 
Conoco station, he worked various jobs before he began a fifteen year 
career with the USPS. His later years were spent owning various rental 
properties around Garden City. Oscar also served in the National Guard. 
Oscar loved hunting and fishing with friends and family, especially on 
his property in Russell County, known as “The Farm.” He was an 
accomplished woodworker. Drinking coffee and visiting were also favorite
 pastimes. He never knew a stranger. 
He is survived by his wife, Verlene, of the home; daughter Kim (John) 
Brewer of Garden City, son Karl (Melanie) Kunz of Manhattan, three 
grandsons, John Vanatta, Eli Kunz, and AJ Kunz, two nephews, and three 
nieces. 
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Marilynne VenJohn, 
infant brother and sister Karl and Kathy Kunz, and his nephew Mike 
VenJohn. 
Funeral service will be held at 10:30 am Saturday February 20, 2021, at 
St. James Lutheran Church in Garden City, Kansas with burial to follow 
at Valley View Cemetery. Visitation will be Friday February 19, 2021 
from noon to 8:00pm. Masks will be required, the service will be 
available via Live Stream on the Garnand Funeral Home Facebook Page. 
Memorial Contributions are suggested to The HorseThief Reservoir in care
 of Garnand Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Oscar Werner Kunz

Shirley A. Hammond, 69, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Wakefield Care and Rehabilitation Center in Wakefield, KS. Ms. Hammond will lie in state Tuesday evening 5-7 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington Street. A private family funeral service will be held at Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor James E. Johnson officiating. Cremation will follow services. A private inurnment will take place at Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the New Church of the Living God. Shirley was born February 23, 1951, the daughter of John and Loretta Aileen (Dulin)Hammond. Shirley was the Lead Infant Teacher at Loving Arms Child Care. She also worked as a teachers assistant at the Dotson Community Child Care Center and TFI Child Care. In earlier years, she worked for Kansas State University in the facilities department. She also worked for Whittaker Cable Company in Junction City. She was a member of the New Church of the Living God in Junction City. Shirley can be remembered by her calm spirit and demeanor. She had an infectious smile that spoke many words for those who knew her. At a very early age, she had a love for babies and children. All of her nephews and nieces are still reminiscent of the love and care of their Aunt Shirley. She is survived by two brothers, John Hammond and his wife Delores of Houston, TX and Carl Hammond and his wife Pamela of Littleton, CO; one sister, Phyllis Cook of Milford, KS; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Doris Shields and one brother-in-law Charles Cook.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley A. Hammond, 69, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2021 at Wakefield Care and Rehabilitation Center in Wakefield, KS. Ms. Hammond will lie in state Tuesday evening 5-7 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington Street. A private family funeral service will be held at Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor James E. Johnson officiating. Cremation will follow services. A private inurnment will take place at Highland Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the New Church of the Living God. Shirley was born February 23, 1951, the daughter of John and Loretta Aileen (Dulin)Hammond. Shirley was the Lead Infant Teacher at Loving Arms Child Care. She also worked as a teachers assistant at the Dotson Community Child Care Center and TFI Child Care. In earlier years, she worked for Kansas State University in the facilities department. She also worked for Whittaker Cable Company in Junction City. She was a member of the New Church of the Living God in Junction City. Shirley can be remembered by her calm spirit and demeanor. She had an infectious smile that spoke many words for those who knew her. At a very early age, she had a love for babies and children. All of her nephews and nieces are still reminiscent of the love and care of their Aunt Shirley. She is survived by two brothers, John Hammond and his wife Delores of Houston, TX and Carl Hammond and his wife Pamela of Littleton, CO; one sister, Phyllis Cook of Milford, KS; numerous nephews, nieces, cousins and a host of other family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, Doris Shields and one brother-in-law Charles Cook.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley A. Hammond

Gerald L. Backman was born October 16, 1930 in VIiets, KS to Donald Backman and Edith Vandorn. He spent his entire life in the Vliets community until his death on February 8, 2021 surrounded by family. He graduated from Frankfort High School in 1948, a letterman in multiple sports, but his love of baseball outshined them all. Bud played collegiate baseball for Kansas State University from 1948 to 1950, lettering his second year. However, he left Kansas State to take over the family farm in 1950 when his father died. He remained an avid Kansas State fan and season ticket holder of baseball, basketball, and football with the family still sitting in the same football seats today. He married Betty Dean McLean of Fostoria, KS on November 11, 1956 and at that time, went back to Kansas State to complete his Agriculture degree in 1958. He put his degree into practice as a grain and livestock farmer until his death caused by complications of COVID. Bud served on multiple boards and sold insurance in Marshall and Washington County Kansas, as well as in Nebraska, and Missouri for many years. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carol Rasmussen, brothers Richard Backman and Howard Backman. He is survived by his wife Betty of the home, son Ron Backman, daughters Karla (Terry) Bishop, all of Vliets and Gayla (Dennis) Randel of Frankfort, as well as six grandchildren (Jeremy (Liz) Bishop, Jessica (Hunter) Oswalt, Devin Randel, Brennan Randel, Sam Backman and Jack Backman), a great grandson Bryson Bishop, and many nieces and nephews. Respect calls will be held on Saturday February 13, 2021 at the Salem Lutheran Church, 2590 Navajo Road, Axtell, Kansas from 1:00 until 3:00p.m. Funeral services will be private. A memorial is being established to support the Frankfort Youth Ball Association; contributions may be made to the Bud Backman Memorial Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Gerald L. Backman was born October 16, 1930 in VIiets, KS to Donald Backman and Edith Vandorn. He spent his entire life in the Vliets community until his death on February 8, 2021 surrounded by family. He graduated from Frankfort High School in 1948, a letterman in multiple sports, but his love of baseball outshined them all. Bud played collegiate baseball for Kansas State University from 1948 to 1950, lettering his second year. However, he left Kansas State to take over the family farm in 1950 when his father died. He remained an avid Kansas State fan and season ticket holder of baseball, basketball, and football with the family still sitting in the same football seats today. He married Betty Dean McLean of Fostoria, KS on November 11, 1956 and at that time, went back to Kansas State to complete his Agriculture degree in 1958. He put his degree into practice as a grain and livestock farmer until his death caused by complications of COVID. Bud served on multiple boards and sold insurance in Marshall and Washington County Kansas, as well as in Nebraska, and Missouri for many years. Bud was preceded in death by his parents, sister Carol Rasmussen, brothers Richard Backman and Howard Backman. He is survived by his wife Betty of the home, son Ron Backman, daughters Karla (Terry) Bishop, all of Vliets and Gayla (Dennis) Randel of Frankfort, as well as six grandchildren (Jeremy (Liz) Bishop, Jessica (Hunter) Oswalt, Devin Randel, Brennan Randel, Sam Backman and Jack Backman), a great grandson Bryson Bishop, and many nieces and nephews. Respect calls will be held on Saturday February 13, 2021 at the Salem Lutheran Church, 2590 Navajo Road, Axtell, Kansas from 1:00 until 3:00p.m. Funeral services will be private. A memorial is being established to support the Frankfort Youth Ball Association; contributions may be made to the Bud Backman Memorial Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Gerald L. Backman 

Cindy S. Gabel, 46 of Abilene passed away February 6, 2021. 

She was born March 9, 1974 in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Bill Vaught and Kimberly Lake. On April 15, 2000 she was united in marriage to Clark Gabel in Abilene.&nbsp; Cindy was a CNA and also worked part time at McDonalds.

Cindy is survived by her husband Clark Gabel. Two sons, Nicholas Gould and Ryan Helm. Parents, Bill Vaught and Kimberly Lake. Siblings, Bill Vaught, Rikk Drake, Joseph Gimple, Denver Gould, Misty Shields, Leah Vaught, Margaret Badders and Christina Gould. 18 nieces and nephews and three grandchildren. The family has chosen cremation. A Memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2021 at Grace United Church of Christ in Abilene. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to the Cindy Gabel Memorial Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Cindy S. Gabel, 46 of Abilene passed away February 6, 2021. She was born March 9, 1974 in Salina, Kansas, the daughter of Bill Vaught and Kimberly Lake. On April 15, 2000 she was united in marriage to Clark Gabel in Abilene.&nbsp; Cindy was a CNA and also worked part time at McDonalds. Cindy is survived by her husband Clark Gabel. Two sons, Nicholas Gould and Ryan Helm. Parents, Bill Vaught and Kimberly Lake. Siblings, Bill Vaught, Rikk Drake, Joseph Gimple, Denver Gould, Misty Shields, Leah Vaught, Margaret Badders and Christina Gould. 18 nieces and nephews and three grandchildren. The family has chosen cremation. A Memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2021 at Grace United Church of Christ in Abilene. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be given to the Cindy Gabel Memorial Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Cindy S. Gabel

Everyone that knew her, knew that she controlled the house, with just a look into her eyes, she had ya. She absolutely loved the tv, especially Sponge Bob and Friends. She figured out where her tiny feet were and was always trying to reach for them high in the air. She was very smart, the most beautiful baby, and had such an infectious smile from cheek to cheek. Survivors of Georgia include her parents Alysia Tillman and Gerell Browning of Manhattan, Kansas; sister Anabell Fleetwood of Manhattan, Kansas; Grandparents; Bettye (Carlton) Tillman-Hunter of Manhattan, Kansas; Edward Skinner of Hutchinson, Kansas; and Mary and Melvin Brown of Midville, Georgia. Miss Georgia is also survived by great-grandparents Mary (Sylvester) Bass of Ogden, Kansas; Gracie (Johnny) Andrews of Columbia, Missouri; and James Tillman of Kansas City, Missouri. Uncles Edward Skinner IV of Hutcheson, Kansas; Joshua Stewart of Augusta, Georgia; Nicholas Brown of Midville, Georgia; and Matthew Jordan of Junction City, Kansas. Aunts Monica Tillman, Manhattan, Kansas; Kiarra Skinner, Salina, Kansas; Jasmine Benitez, Hutchinson, Kansas; Tyzhaea Wright, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Analyse Skinner, Hutchinson, Kansas; Gracie Skinner, Hutchinson, Kansas; Karissa Morris, Hutchinson, Kansas; Great Aunt Rachell (Curtis) Dykes, Ogden, Kansas; and Great Aunt Vickie Ramos, Ocala, Florida. Cousins Jaela Tomlinson, Hutchinson, Kansas; Jayah Massell, Salina, Kansas; Jackie Massell Jr., Salina, Kansas; Rylan Boyd, Hutchinson, Kansas; Jrayden Boyd, Hutchinson, Kansas; Patrick Tomlinson Jr., Wichita, Kansas; Payslee Tomlinson, Wichita, Kansas; Parker Tomlinson, Wichita, Kansas and Luna Cherry of Colorado Springs, Colorado.&nbsp; Preceding Miss Georgia in death was her Great Uncle Dametrius Tillman and Uncle Patrick Tomlinson. Funeral Services for Georgia will be on February 12, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Carlson’s Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Crumble officiating, followed by cremation. Memorials in Georgia’s honor may be sent in care of Carlson’s Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson’s Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Everyone that knew her, knew that she controlled the house, with just a look into her eyes, she had ya. She absolutely loved the tv, especially Sponge Bob and Friends. She figured out where her tiny feet were and was always trying to reach for them high in the air. She was very smart, the most beautiful baby, and had such an infectious smile from cheek to cheek. Survivors of Georgia include her parents Alysia Tillman and Gerell Browning of Manhattan, Kansas; sister Anabell Fleetwood of Manhattan, Kansas; Grandparents; Bettye (Carlton) Tillman-Hunter of Manhattan, Kansas; Edward Skinner of Hutchinson, Kansas; and Mary and Melvin Brown of Midville, Georgia. Miss Georgia is also survived by great-grandparents Mary (Sylvester) Bass of Ogden, Kansas; Gracie (Johnny) Andrews of Columbia, Missouri; and James Tillman of Kansas City, Missouri. Uncles Edward Skinner IV of Hutcheson, Kansas; Joshua Stewart of Augusta, Georgia; Nicholas Brown of Midville, Georgia; and Matthew Jordan of Junction City, Kansas. Aunts Monica Tillman, Manhattan, Kansas; Kiarra Skinner, Salina, Kansas; Jasmine Benitez, Hutchinson, Kansas; Tyzhaea Wright, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Analyse Skinner, Hutchinson, Kansas; Gracie Skinner, Hutchinson, Kansas; Karissa Morris, Hutchinson, Kansas; Great Aunt Rachell (Curtis) Dykes, Ogden, Kansas; and Great Aunt Vickie Ramos, Ocala, Florida. Cousins Jaela Tomlinson, Hutchinson, Kansas; Jayah Massell, Salina, Kansas; Jackie Massell Jr., Salina, Kansas; Rylan Boyd, Hutchinson, Kansas; Jrayden Boyd, Hutchinson, Kansas; Patrick Tomlinson Jr., Wichita, Kansas; Payslee Tomlinson, Wichita, Kansas; Parker Tomlinson, Wichita, Kansas and Luna Cherry of Colorado Springs, Colorado.&nbsp; Preceding Miss Georgia in death was her Great Uncle Dametrius Tillman and Uncle Patrick Tomlinson. Funeral Services for Georgia will be on February 12, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Carlson’s Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home with Pastor Charles Crumble officiating, followed by cremation. Memorials in Georgia’s honor may be sent in care of Carlson’s Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson’s Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Georgia Jean Browning - September 28, 2020 - February 5, 2021

Eugene Pageler, 96, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021.

Eugene was born to Albert and Laura Beasterfeld Pageler at their home at Wells Creek in rural Wabaunsee County, Kansas, on January 21, 1925.&nbsp; He attended a one-room school house through 8th&nbsp;grade in district #54, located along Belvue Road in the Wells Creek area. Eugene was confirmed at the Ohio Senate Lutheran Church at Wells Creek in 1938. He attended a farm mechanic/welding course for farmers in the 1940’s and started farming in 1942 with his father in the Wells Creek area. Eugene married Mary “Jean” Dewey on August 30, 1946 in Alma, Kansas. She survives of the home.

In 1954, Eugene started to farm on his own at Laclede, Kansas and surrounding area. In the spring of 1955, he and Jean made a home in Laclede. He continued to grow crops and raise cattle there until 2000.

Eugene started to drive the school bus for the Laclede School in 1959 and continued to drive for the Wamego School District after the Laclede School closed in the 1960’s. He enjoyed many of the students that rode his bus, and he enjoyed reminiscing and telling stories about his experiences as a school bus driver. He retired in 1985 but stayed very busy. He mowed and maintained the Laclede cemetery until 2010, and maintained roads in Pottawatomie County from 1985 to 2000, running the motor grader over 78 miles of county roads. He took great pride in the way he grade the gravel roads he maintained.

He was elected to the Pottawatomie County Center Township Board in 1967, and served as treasurer from 1968 to 2010. He enjoyed volunteering at the Wamego Historical Society Museum beginning in 2000, and was the museum’s volunteer of the year in 2009. He had fond memories of being a tour guide and telling stories about Wamego to museum visitors. He mostly enjoyed spending time with family and each Christmas for many years he dressed up and played Santa for several families and his grandchildren.&nbsp; Eugene was a colon cancer survivor for 16 years.

Eugene is also survived by his son, Dennis Pageler, and wife Laurene, Wamego, KS; &nbsp;his daughter Polly Oswald, and husband Richard, Onaga, KS; four grandchildren: Nathan (Sarah), Ellianna, Adam, and Caleb. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Norma Jean Allen and Nadine Habel, and a grandson, Zachary Pageler.

Eugene will lie in-state at the Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego on Monday, February 15th&nbsp;from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The family will not be present. Private family funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 16, 2021, with burial to follow in Wamego City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Wamego Historical Society, and may be left in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, PO Box 48, 66547.

Eugene Pageler, 96, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Monday, February 8, 2021.Eugene was born to Albert and Laura Beasterfeld Pageler at their home at Wells Creek in rural Wabaunsee County, Kansas, on January 21, 1925.&nbsp; He attended a one-room school house through 8th&nbsp;grade in district #54, located along Belvue Road in the Wells Creek area. Eugene was confirmed at the Ohio Senate Lutheran Church at Wells Creek in 1938. He attended a farm mechanic/welding course for farmers in the 1940’s and started farming in 1942 with his father in the Wells Creek area. Eugene married Mary “Jean” Dewey on August 30, 1946 in Alma, Kansas. She survives of the home.In 1954, Eugene started to farm on his own at Laclede, Kansas and surrounding area. In the spring of 1955, he and Jean made a home in Laclede. He continued to grow crops and raise cattle there until 2000.Eugene started to drive the school bus for the Laclede School in 1959 and continued to drive for the Wamego School District after the Laclede School closed in the 1960’s. He enjoyed many of the students that rode his bus, and he enjoyed reminiscing and telling stories about his experiences as a school bus driver. He retired in 1985 but stayed very busy. He mowed and maintained the Laclede cemetery until 2010, and maintained roads in Pottawatomie County from 1985 to 2000, running the motor grader over 78 miles of county roads. He took great pride in the way he grade the gravel roads he maintained.He was elected to the Pottawatomie County Center Township Board in 1967, and served as treasurer from 1968 to 2010. He enjoyed volunteering at the Wamego Historical Society Museum beginning in 2000, and was the museum’s volunteer of the year in 2009. He had fond memories of being a tour guide and telling stories about Wamego to museum visitors. He mostly enjoyed spending time with family and each Christmas for many years he dressed up and played Santa for several families and his grandchildren.&nbsp; Eugene was a colon cancer survivor for 16 years.Eugene is also survived by his son, Dennis Pageler, and wife Laurene, Wamego, KS; &nbsp;his daughter Polly Oswald, and husband Richard, Onaga, KS; four grandchildren: Nathan (Sarah), Ellianna, Adam, and Caleb. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Norma Jean Allen and Nadine Habel, and a grandson, Zachary Pageler.Eugene will lie in-state at the Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego on Monday, February 15th&nbsp;from 1:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. The family will not be present. Private family funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 16, 2021, with burial to follow in Wamego City Cemetery. Memorials are suggested to the Wamego Historical Society, and may be left in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, PO Box 48, 66547.

Eugene Pageler

Richard Dean Hoerner, 62, of Linn, Kansas, passed away February 7, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center. He was the son of LeRoy and Wanda Dye Hoerner.&nbsp;

Rick was a cross country truck driver for years and was employed by Condray Farms, of Clifton, KS at the time of his death. &nbsp;Rick had the best personality and could strike up a conversation with anyone he met. Rick loved fishing, especially when his buddy Gary came along.

He is survived by his brothers: LeRoy Frank Hoerner and Robert Wesly Hoerner; and his sister AnnaDale Hoerner Miller.

Cremation has taken place. Due to the virus a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Richard Dean Hoerner, 62, of Linn, Kansas, passed away February 7, 2021, at Olathe Medical Center. He was the son of LeRoy and Wanda Dye Hoerner.&nbsp;Rick was a cross country truck driver for years and was employed by Condray Farms, of Clifton, KS at the time of his death. &nbsp;Rick had the best personality and could strike up a conversation with anyone he met. Rick loved fishing, especially when his buddy Gary came along.He is survived by his brothers: LeRoy Frank Hoerner and Robert Wesly Hoerner; and his sister AnnaDale Hoerner Miller.Cremation has taken place. Due to the virus a memorial service will be held at a later date.

Richard Dean Hoerner

Vivian Ann Grimes, 64, of Junction City, KS passed away on February 1, 2021. Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City is assisting the family with cremation arrangements. Due to the current Covid-19 environment, there are no services scheduled. A full obituary will appear soon in care of the Johnson Funeral Home.

Vivian Ann Grimes, 64, of Junction City, KS passed away on February 1, 2021. Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City is assisting the family with cremation arrangements. Due to the current Covid-19 environment, there are no services scheduled. A full obituary will appear soon in care of the Johnson Funeral Home.

Vivian Ann Grimes

Gertrud Johnson, 88, of Junction City, passed away on February 3, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital, Kansas City, KS. Cremation is taking place and a memorial service will take place at a later date. Gertrud was born on September 1, 1932, Karlsruhe, Germany to Otto and Sophie (Förderer) Mahlschnee Gertrud worked for Hardee's for many years and earned the nickname "The Biscuit Maker" and was also a homemaker. She met Colon R. Johnson, Jr. in 1963 and they married January 3, 1964 in Karlsruhe, Germany, Colon survives of the home. Gertrud is also survived by her three children, Gabi (Sandro) Paoloni of Karlsruhe, Germany, Mary Ann (Jerry) Kellerman of Milford, KS and Jo Ann Gertrud (Bryan) Haycook of Junction City, KS; three granddaughters, one grandson and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Veronika Reeb and her brother, Fritz Mahlschnee Memorials are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans, VA Hospital-Bldg #24, RM106G, 2200 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66622&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gertrud Johnson, 88, of Junction City, passed away on February 3, 2021 at Select Specialty Hospital, Kansas City, KS. Cremation is taking place and a memorial service will take place at a later date. Gertrud was born on September 1, 1932, Karlsruhe, Germany to Otto and Sophie (Förderer) Mahlschnee Gertrud worked for Hardee's for many years and earned the nickname "The Biscuit Maker" and was also a homemaker. She met Colon R. Johnson, Jr. in 1963 and they married January 3, 1964 in Karlsruhe, Germany, Colon survives of the home. Gertrud is also survived by her three children, Gabi (Sandro) Paoloni of Karlsruhe, Germany, Mary Ann (Jerry) Kellerman of Milford, KS and Jo Ann Gertrud (Bryan) Haycook of Junction City, KS; three granddaughters, one grandson and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sister, Veronika Reeb and her brother, Fritz Mahlschnee Memorials are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans, VA Hospital-Bldg #24, RM106G, 2200 SW Gage Blvd., Topeka, KS 66622&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gertrud Johnson

Norman Henry Kolle, 89, of Clay Center, died Sunday, February 7, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; He was born September 20, 1931 at Clay Center, the son of Herman and Anna (Reith) Kolle.&nbsp; He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Linn, KS.&nbsp; He attended Immanuel Lutheran School for eight years.&nbsp; Norman worked for many local farmers in the Linn community.&nbsp; In 1949, he entered the U.S. Navy and was stationed at Hawaii and Alaska during the tenure of four years.&nbsp; While in the service, Norman witnessed the detonation of the H-Bomb in Eniwetok in 1952, as he was on the USS Agawam during that time.&nbsp; After his years in the service, he settled in Clay Center, where he worked for Livengood-Siebold Motor Company.&nbsp; Norman then met and married Mariel Ohlde on December 18, 1955.&nbsp; They lived in Clay Center while he worked for Marshall’s, Inc. and Primrose Motor Company before moving to Overland Park where he worked for Mission Ford and Bowman Products.&nbsp; In 1973, the couple moved back to Clay Center and he worked for Ron Thomas Construction, Clay Center Auto Parts and then owned and operated Clay Center Auto and Farm Parts.&nbsp; After his retirement, Norman worked for the Fullington Lumber Company, The Tobacco Barn and Ray’s Apple Market.

Norman was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where he volunteered when needed, the American Legion and the Clay Center Country Club.&nbsp; He enjoyed attending the Agawam Navy Shipmates Reunion, of which, he was a member for many years.&nbsp; He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting and visiting with family and friends.&nbsp; Norm loved sharing his expertise of gardening and his produce with others.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Ann, his parents, sister, Elda, three brothers, Donald, Delbert and Ronald, two brother in-laws, Darold Jones and Wayne Ohlde.

Norman is survived by his wife, Mariel of the home, daughters, Cynthia Kay (Bob) Olson of Green, KS and Saundra Lea (Joe) McCurry of Wakefield, KS, 5 grandchildren, Aubrianna Marie (Jeremy) Nienhuser of Merriam, KS, Allysa Susannah (Rich) Schurle of Leonardville, KS, Gabriella Nicole (Lance) Stafford of Manhattan, KS, Colby Donovan (Paige) Smith of Booneville, MO and Cassie Danielle (Zac) Laird of Stilesville, IN, 10 great grandchildren, sisters, Betty Jones and Mardell (Leo) Voelker, brother, Robert (Veda) Kolle, sister in-law, Violet Kolle, brother in-law, Leland (Alice) Ohlde and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial Services:&nbsp;Friday, February 12, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KS

Visitation:&nbsp;Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;St. Paul Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home.

Norman Henry Kolle, 89, of Clay Center, died Sunday, February 7, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; He was born September 20, 1931 at Clay Center, the son of Herman and Anna (Reith) Kolle.&nbsp; He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Linn, KS.&nbsp; He attended Immanuel Lutheran School for eight years.&nbsp; Norman worked for many local farmers in the Linn community.&nbsp; In 1949, he entered the U.S. Navy and was stationed at Hawaii and Alaska during the tenure of four years.&nbsp; While in the service, Norman witnessed the detonation of the H-Bomb in Eniwetok in 1952, as he was on the USS Agawam during that time.&nbsp; After his years in the service, he settled in Clay Center, where he worked for Livengood-Siebold Motor Company.&nbsp; Norman then met and married Mariel Ohlde on December 18, 1955.&nbsp; They lived in Clay Center while he worked for Marshall’s, Inc. and Primrose Motor Company before moving to Overland Park where he worked for Mission Ford and Bowman Products.&nbsp; In 1973, the couple moved back to Clay Center and he worked for Ron Thomas Construction, Clay Center Auto Parts and then owned and operated Clay Center Auto and Farm Parts.&nbsp; After his retirement, Norman worked for the Fullington Lumber Company, The Tobacco Barn and Ray’s Apple Market.Norman was a member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, where he volunteered when needed, the American Legion and the Clay Center Country Club.&nbsp; He enjoyed attending the Agawam Navy Shipmates Reunion, of which, he was a member for many years.&nbsp; He enjoyed woodworking, fishing, hunting and visiting with family and friends.&nbsp; Norm loved sharing his expertise of gardening and his produce with others.He was preceded in death by a daughter, Debra Ann, his parents, sister, Elda, three brothers, Donald, Delbert and Ronald, two brother in-laws, Darold Jones and Wayne Ohlde.Norman is survived by his wife, Mariel of the home, daughters, Cynthia Kay (Bob) Olson of Green, KS and Saundra Lea (Joe) McCurry of Wakefield, KS, 5 grandchildren, Aubrianna Marie (Jeremy) Nienhuser of Merriam, KS, Allysa Susannah (Rich) Schurle of Leonardville, KS, Gabriella Nicole (Lance) Stafford of Manhattan, KS, Colby Donovan (Paige) Smith of Booneville, MO and Cassie Danielle (Zac) Laird of Stilesville, IN, 10 great grandchildren, sisters, Betty Jones and Mardell (Leo) Voelker, brother, Robert (Veda) Kolle, sister in-law, Violet Kolle, brother in-law, Leland (Alice) Ohlde and numerous nieces, nephews and friends.Memorial Services:&nbsp;Friday, February 12, 2021 at 10:30 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KSVisitation:&nbsp;Thursday, February 11, 2021 from 4-7 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;St. Paul Lutheran Church c/o the funeral home.

Norman Henry Kolle

Florence Smith, 92 of Abilene passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Village Manor in Abilene.

 She was born December 26, 1928 in Haddam, Kansas the daughter of Adolph and Lena (Ryser) Zurfluh. Florence lived in various places throughout her life including Haddam, Clifton, Abilene from 1951-1959, Lexington, KY., Bentonville, Ark., and later moved back to Abilene in 1978. She worked for Tyson Food in Arkansas and later working as a nurse’s aid for Highland Nursing Home in Abilene for twenty plus years. On December 26, 1955 she was united in marriage to Loren C. Smith. He preceded her in death July 3, 1982. Florence was a member of the First United Brethren in Christ Church in Abilene, Lioness Club, Gideons. She was also a wonderful caregiver to Sarah Kuntz. 

Florence is survived by her two brothers, Walter of Pasadena, California and Larry Zurfluh of Salina, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Loren, nephew Paul Else and two sisters, Marie Else and Viola Stutesman.

Graveside Services for Florence will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Abilene City Cemetery. Friends may come by Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. to pay their respects. The family suggests memorials be given to Hospice of Dickinson County or to the First United Brethren in Christ Church of Abilene. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414, NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Florence Smith, 92 of Abilene passed away Friday, February 5, 2021 at Village Manor in Abilene. She was born December 26, 1928 in Haddam, Kansas the daughter of Adolph and Lena (Ryser) Zurfluh. Florence lived in various places throughout her life including Haddam, Clifton, Abilene from 1951-1959, Lexington, KY., Bentonville, Ark., and later moved back to Abilene in 1978. She worked for Tyson Food in Arkansas and later working as a nurse’s aid for Highland Nursing Home in Abilene for twenty plus years. On December 26, 1955 she was united in marriage to Loren C. Smith. He preceded her in death July 3, 1982. Florence was a member of the First United Brethren in Christ Church in Abilene, Lioness Club, Gideons. She was also a wonderful caregiver to Sarah Kuntz. Florence is survived by her two brothers, Walter of Pasadena, California and Larry Zurfluh of Salina, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Loren, nephew Paul Else and two sisters, Marie Else and Viola Stutesman. Graveside Services for Florence will be 2:00 p.m., Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Abilene City Cemetery. Friends may come by Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home Wednesday from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. to pay their respects. The family suggests memorials be given to Hospice of Dickinson County or to the First United Brethren in Christ Church of Abilene. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414, NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Florence Smith

Ida Jane Leupold, age 77, of Manhattan, died February 1, 2021 in Manhattan.

She was born on August 20, 1943 in Junction City, Kansas, the daughter of Thomas and Frances (Kelley) Moyer. She attended schools in the area and graduated St. George High school with the class of 1961. On April 10, 1973 in Manhattan, she was united in marriage to Larry Leupold. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2018. Ida’s joy in life was taking care of her family and children. She was a daycare provider for many years. Also, Ida was a guardian for many disabled adults during her life. Ida was an Educational Advocate for several children. She was appointed by the mayor as the Resident Commissioner for the Manhattan Housing Authority. She was on the board of commissioners for over 20 years. She enjoyed reading, NASCAR, nature, feeding the deer, birds and rabbits, traveling across the country for work and pleasure. Ida cherished her time with her grandchildren, her grandkids called her fun grandma. She always said her greatest achievement was being a mother and grandmother. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Kandy White; siblings: Mary Moyer, Serena Schlink, and Lois “Bo” Moyer; and her grandchildren: James, Jayne, and Annie. Ida is survived by her children: Camelia Owens of Manhattan, Bill White (Kim) of Topeka, and Keneene Archuleta-Leupold of Manhattan; her sister Faith “Loni" Nelson (Albert), of Topeka; and her 20 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way. Celebration of Life services for Ida will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday February 13, 2021 at the Crestview Christian Church, 4761 Tuttle Creek Boulevard in Manhattan, with the Pastor Devin Wendt officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Ida are suggested to the Manhattan Public Library Children's Department. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ida Jane Leupold, age 77, of Manhattan, died February 1, 2021 in Manhattan. She was born on August 20, 1943 in Junction City, Kansas, the daughter of Thomas and Frances (Kelley) Moyer. She attended schools in the area and graduated St. George High school with the class of 1961. On April 10, 1973 in Manhattan, she was united in marriage to Larry Leupold. He preceded her in death on December 15, 2018. Ida’s joy in life was taking care of her family and children. She was a daycare provider for many years. Also, Ida was a guardian for many disabled adults during her life. Ida was an Educational Advocate for several children. She was appointed by the mayor as the Resident Commissioner for the Manhattan Housing Authority. She was on the board of commissioners for over 20 years. She enjoyed reading, NASCAR, nature, feeding the deer, birds and rabbits, traveling across the country for work and pleasure. Ida cherished her time with her grandchildren, her grandkids called her fun grandma. She always said her greatest achievement was being a mother and grandmother. In addition to her husband, she was also preceded in death by her daughter, Kandy White; siblings: Mary Moyer, Serena Schlink, and Lois “Bo” Moyer; and her grandchildren: James, Jayne, and Annie. Ida is survived by her children: Camelia Owens of Manhattan, Bill White (Kim) of Topeka, and Keneene Archuleta-Leupold of Manhattan; her sister Faith “Loni" Nelson (Albert), of Topeka; and her 20 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and one great-grandchild on the way. Celebration of Life services for Ida will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday February 13, 2021 at the Crestview Christian Church, 4761 Tuttle Creek Boulevard in Manhattan, with the Pastor Devin Wendt officiating. Inurnment will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions in memory of Ida are suggested to the Manhattan Public Library Children's Department. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ida Jane Leupold

Carol Marie (Keck) Maddux, age 85, went home to be with Jesus and her husband Albert, the love of her life, on Saturday, February 6, 2021, in Fort Worth, TX. Carol was born December 31, 1935 to Mildred and Leo Keck at home in Excelsior Springs, MO. She was born with a physical handicap that affected her right side. Carol’s family worked alongside her to help minimize her disability. Consequently, she lived a full and vivacious life to which family and friends never saw her as having any disability. In her later years, the handicap became more of an issue and she wore a leg brace that made life more difficult. We are praising God with her now as she no longer needs the bulky brace and her body is perfect in Christ. She worked through the aging process and declining health to maintain the ability to walk which showed her determined attitude. Those close to her were inspired by her fierce determination, her spunk and feisty spirit. The Keck family moved to Sedan, KS when Carol was a young girl. She forfeited the opportunity to be named valedictorian so that she could graduate High School in three years. She attended Philips University, then attended Nursing School at Saint Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS. She returned to Sedan, KS where she met young and handsome Albert Maddux, the VoAg teacher from Oklahoma. They married in Sedan on December 18, 1955. Carol gave birth to Mitzi Carol, Michel Albert and Marilyn Sue in Sedan, KS. In 1959, Albert took a position as County Extension Agent in Chase County, KS where Michelle Maxine and Marietta Rae were born. The fall and winter of 1959 money was tight and there were lots of mouths to feed. Albert would hunt to make sure that the family had food to eat. God always provided. Carol shared that she cooked 69 pheasants that Fall. She cooked Pheasant every day, they may have been tired of Pheasant, but God provided. The Maddux family moved to Garden City, KS in 1965, then to Scott City, KS in 1972. Carol was an active member of The First Southern Baptist Church of Garden City and of Immanuel Baptist Church in Scott City. She worked as a personal nurse for many years to sit by the bedside of critically ill patients. She used this opportunity to share her love for Christ. She demonstrated what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ as she ministered to those who were sick. One dear friend shared that their entire family came to a saving faith in Christ while Carol cared for her father during his sickness. She went to work at Security State Bank in Scott City and was so proud to have the position as a bookkeeper, and later worked at Dunagan Iron Works. Albert and Carol retired to Manhattan, KS in 1996, where she was an active member of College Heights Baptist Church. Albert passed away in 1999; they had celebrated 43 years of marriage. Carol moved to Saint George, KS in 2006 to join the home of Marietta and family and was an active part of their daily activities. She moved with Marietta and family to Fort Worth, TX in 2016. Carol loved music and encouraged all her children to pursue music, both instrumental and vocal. One favorite Christmas tradition was Christmas Eve, with the “Maddux Band”. Mitzi with Oboe, Mike – Trumpet, Marilyn – Flute, Michelle – Clarinet and Marietta – French Horn. The children would play and sing Christmas carols following the reading of the Christmas story from the Bible by candlelight. As part of her love of music, she excelled in vocal music, played the trombone and had top ratings at music contests. She was proud to be part of the Ladies ministry, Maranatha singers, in Scott City, and often sang vocal solos at church. Her children have precious memories of her sitting at the bedside singing them to sleep. Carol loved God’s word. She had a daily Bible study/prayer time for more than 65 years of her life. She loved hymns and listening to Christian music. She played cards, loved wahoo, bingo, dominos, and all activities that her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were involved with. Carol devoted herself to her family, but she made sure that Christ was always number One in her life. She was a servant and a gracious woman. She never hesitated to assist anyone if she could. She was content with her life as a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She did not need to have her own way. She endured camping and K-State football, 4-H river rafting, sports on TV and checking cattle – all because she loved Albert. She is survived by her family that loves her and misses her deeply: One Sister, Patricia Fredrickson of Wamego, KS; five children, Mitzi Randall and husband David of Ainsworth, NE, Mike Maddux and wife Bertye of Woodland Park, CO, Marilyn Hiebsch and husband Carl of Wichita, KS, Michelle Spare and husband Randall of Ashland, KS and Marietta Milligan and husband Stephan of Fort Worth, TX; 21 Grandchildren, Matthew Randall, Amber Thorton, Stephanie Fling, Katie Maddux, Ruth Maddux, Cal Hiebsch, Chase Hiebsch, Chandler Lear, Colby Hiebsch, Cade Hiebsch, Colin Hiebsch, Anna Hasty, Bethany Spare, Mark Spare, Abigail Wiens, John Spare, Heath Gerstner, Heather Flagg, Rebecca Milligan, Samuel Milligan, Sarah Milligan; 36 Great Grand Children, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert, her parents, one brother Robert Keck and two grandsons Zachary Michel Albert and Joshua Vernon Maddux. Visitation will be at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan, KS on Friday, February 12th from 5:00 p .m. until 7:00 p.m. A memorial in honor of her home-going will be held at the funeral home on Saturday morning February 13th at 10:00 a.m. with Tim Gotchey officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carol Marie (Keck) Maddux, age 85, went home to be with Jesus and her husband Albert, the love of her life, on Saturday, February 6, 2021, in Fort Worth, TX. Carol was born December 31, 1935 to Mildred and Leo Keck at home in Excelsior Springs, MO. She was born with a physical handicap that affected her right side. Carol’s family worked alongside her to help minimize her disability. Consequently, she lived a full and vivacious life to which family and friends never saw her as having any disability. In her later years, the handicap became more of an issue and she wore a leg brace that made life more difficult. We are praising God with her now as she no longer needs the bulky brace and her body is perfect in Christ. She worked through the aging process and declining health to maintain the ability to walk which showed her determined attitude. Those close to her were inspired by her fierce determination, her spunk and feisty spirit. The Keck family moved to Sedan, KS when Carol was a young girl. She forfeited the opportunity to be named valedictorian so that she could graduate High School in three years. She attended Philips University, then attended Nursing School at Saint Francis Hospital in Wichita, KS. She returned to Sedan, KS where she met young and handsome Albert Maddux, the VoAg teacher from Oklahoma. They married in Sedan on December 18, 1955. Carol gave birth to Mitzi Carol, Michel Albert and Marilyn Sue in Sedan, KS. In 1959, Albert took a position as County Extension Agent in Chase County, KS where Michelle Maxine and Marietta Rae were born. The fall and winter of 1959 money was tight and there were lots of mouths to feed. Albert would hunt to make sure that the family had food to eat. God always provided. Carol shared that she cooked 69 pheasants that Fall. She cooked Pheasant every day, they may have been tired of Pheasant, but God provided. The Maddux family moved to Garden City, KS in 1965, then to Scott City, KS in 1972. Carol was an active member of The First Southern Baptist Church of Garden City and of Immanuel Baptist Church in Scott City. She worked as a personal nurse for many years to sit by the bedside of critically ill patients. She used this opportunity to share her love for Christ. She demonstrated what it means to be the hands and feet of Christ as she ministered to those who were sick. One dear friend shared that their entire family came to a saving faith in Christ while Carol cared for her father during his sickness. She went to work at Security State Bank in Scott City and was so proud to have the position as a bookkeeper, and later worked at Dunagan Iron Works. Albert and Carol retired to Manhattan, KS in 1996, where she was an active member of College Heights Baptist Church. Albert passed away in 1999; they had celebrated 43 years of marriage. Carol moved to Saint George, KS in 2006 to join the home of Marietta and family and was an active part of their daily activities. She moved with Marietta and family to Fort Worth, TX in 2016. Carol loved music and encouraged all her children to pursue music, both instrumental and vocal. One favorite Christmas tradition was Christmas Eve, with the “Maddux Band”. Mitzi with Oboe, Mike – Trumpet, Marilyn – Flute, Michelle – Clarinet and Marietta – French Horn. The children would play and sing Christmas carols following the reading of the Christmas story from the Bible by candlelight. As part of her love of music, she excelled in vocal music, played the trombone and had top ratings at music contests. She was proud to be part of the Ladies ministry, Maranatha singers, in Scott City, and often sang vocal solos at church. Her children have precious memories of her sitting at the bedside singing them to sleep. Carol loved God’s word. She had a daily Bible study/prayer time for more than 65 years of her life. She loved hymns and listening to Christian music. She played cards, loved wahoo, bingo, dominos, and all activities that her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were involved with. Carol devoted herself to her family, but she made sure that Christ was always number One in her life. She was a servant and a gracious woman. She never hesitated to assist anyone if she could. She was content with her life as a wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She did not need to have her own way. She endured camping and K-State football, 4-H river rafting, sports on TV and checking cattle – all because she loved Albert. She is survived by her family that loves her and misses her deeply: One Sister, Patricia Fredrickson of Wamego, KS; five children, Mitzi Randall and husband David of Ainsworth, NE, Mike Maddux and wife Bertye of Woodland Park, CO, Marilyn Hiebsch and husband Carl of Wichita, KS, Michelle Spare and husband Randall of Ashland, KS and Marietta Milligan and husband Stephan of Fort Worth, TX; 21 Grandchildren, Matthew Randall, Amber Thorton, Stephanie Fling, Katie Maddux, Ruth Maddux, Cal Hiebsch, Chase Hiebsch, Chandler Lear, Colby Hiebsch, Cade Hiebsch, Colin Hiebsch, Anna Hasty, Bethany Spare, Mark Spare, Abigail Wiens, John Spare, Heath Gerstner, Heather Flagg, Rebecca Milligan, Samuel Milligan, Sarah Milligan; 36 Great Grand Children, nieces, nephews and a host of friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert, her parents, one brother Robert Keck and two grandsons Zachary Michel Albert and Joshua Vernon Maddux. Visitation will be at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan, KS on Friday, February 12th from 5:00 p .m. until 7:00 p.m. A memorial in honor of her home-going will be held at the funeral home on Saturday morning February 13th at 10:00 a.m. with Tim Gotchey officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carol Marie (Keck) Maddux

Arthur Post, 87, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away at the Home of the Flint Hills on Monday, February 8, 2021. Art and his wife Angie moved to Manhattan in 1955 following 2 years in the Army at Fort Riley, Kansas. Art and Angie raised their 4 kids in Manhattan. The family found Manhattan and the Seven Dolors Parish to be a welcoming home and had the greatest friends they could have hoped for. Born July 12, 1933 in Havensville, Kansas to Leonard and Maybelle (Weber) Post. Art attended Salina High School and attended Kansas State University graduating in 1958 in the college of Education. He received a Masters Degree from Pittsburgh State in 1960. Art and Angie met in Salina and were married at Sacred Heart Cathedral at Salina on August 31, 1957. In addition to Angie, Art is survived by Greg (Nancy) of Greenwood Village, Colorado, Amy (Brad) of Manhattan, Kansas, Steve (Melissa) of Southlake, Texas, Nancy (Howard) of Parker, Colorado. Art and Angie are blessed with four grandsons, ten granddaughters, and three great grandsons. Art was very proud of them all and they all looked up to him. Art always wanted to be a teacher. He taught at Manhattan High School from 1960 – 1968 woodworking and drafting classes. He also taught drivers ed in the summers. In 1968 he became Director of Building and Grounds for USD 383, he retired in 1996. Art enjoyed water skiing, he taught his whole family and many friends how to ski over the years. He enjoyed camping with his family and fishing trips with his friends. He enjoyed volunteering and working at Seven Dolors and Luckey High School in his free time and when he retired. Known to many as “Big Art”, he was a fierce protector of his family, friends and those less fortunate. Art was the third of five children: Lawrence Post of Grapevine, Texas (deceased), Carol Linville of Irving, Texas, Esther Hastings of Grapevine, Texas (deceased), and Neil Post of Irving, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan on Friday, February 12, at 10:30 a.m.. The viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by internment at Sunrise Cemetery, and then lunch at Seven Dolors Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Post are suggested to the Manhattan Catholic Schools. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. The funeral will be streamed live at https://www.facebook.com/YML.FuneralHome/

Arthur Post, 87, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away at the Home of the Flint Hills on Monday, February 8, 2021. Art and his wife Angie moved to Manhattan in 1955 following 2 years in the Army at Fort Riley, Kansas. Art and Angie raised their 4 kids in Manhattan. The family found Manhattan and the Seven Dolors Parish to be a welcoming home and had the greatest friends they could have hoped for. Born July 12, 1933 in Havensville, Kansas to Leonard and Maybelle (Weber) Post. Art attended Salina High School and attended Kansas State University graduating in 1958 in the college of Education. He received a Masters Degree from Pittsburgh State in 1960. Art and Angie met in Salina and were married at Sacred Heart Cathedral at Salina on August 31, 1957. In addition to Angie, Art is survived by Greg (Nancy) of Greenwood Village, Colorado, Amy (Brad) of Manhattan, Kansas, Steve (Melissa) of Southlake, Texas, Nancy (Howard) of Parker, Colorado. Art and Angie are blessed with four grandsons, ten granddaughters, and three great grandsons. Art was very proud of them all and they all looked up to him. Art always wanted to be a teacher. He taught at Manhattan High School from 1960 – 1968 woodworking and drafting classes. He also taught drivers ed in the summers. In 1968 he became Director of Building and Grounds for USD 383, he retired in 1996. Art enjoyed water skiing, he taught his whole family and many friends how to ski over the years. He enjoyed camping with his family and fishing trips with his friends. He enjoyed volunteering and working at Seven Dolors and Luckey High School in his free time and when he retired. Known to many as “Big Art”, he was a fierce protector of his family, friends and those less fortunate. Art was the third of five children: Lawrence Post of Grapevine, Texas (deceased), Carol Linville of Irving, Texas, Esther Hastings of Grapevine, Texas (deceased), and Neil Post of Irving, Texas. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan on Friday, February 12, at 10:30 a.m.. The viewing will begin at 9:30 a.m. followed by internment at Sunrise Cemetery, and then lunch at Seven Dolors Church. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions in memory of Mr. Post are suggested to the Manhattan Catholic Schools. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502. The funeral will be streamed live at https://www.facebook.com/YML.FuneralHome/

Arthur Post

Jennifer G. Chatfield, 52, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday February 13, 2021 with a Memorial Service to follow, at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation, Manhattan, KS. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jennifer G. Chatfield, 52, of Kansas City, MO, passed away Wednesday, February 3, 2021. A visitation will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday February 13, 2021 with a Memorial Service to follow, at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation, Manhattan, KS. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jennifer G. Chatfield

Sheryl Cease, 66, Wamego, Kansas passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Stormont Vail Health Center in Topeka, Kansas.

Private family services will be Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, KS.&nbsp; Public graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday in the Louisville Cemetery in Louisville, KS.&nbsp; Sheryl will lie from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17th&nbsp;at the funeral home.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter, and may be left in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

A full obituary will be updated at a later time in the care of the&nbsp;Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home.

Sheryl Cease, 66, Wamego, Kansas passed away Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Stormont Vail Health Center in Topeka, Kansas.Private family services will be Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, KS.&nbsp; Public graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday in the Louisville Cemetery in Louisville, KS.&nbsp; Sheryl will lie from 1:00 – 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17th&nbsp;at the funeral home.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter, and may be left in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.A full obituary will be updated at a later time in the care of the&nbsp;Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home.

Sheryl Lynn Cease September 27, 1954-February 6, 2021

Todd’s life began on September 30, 1963, the son of Bernard and Elizabeth Suzanne (Nichol) Hirsch in West Palm Beach, Florida. He graduated from Palm Beach Gardens High School, Class of 1981. He was a heavy equipment operator for Cornejo and Fremar. His interests included reading, guns, machinery, cars, dogs and he enjoyed fun adventures.

His loving family includes his father, Bernard Hirsch; brother and his wife, Jon and Kathryn Hirsch of Whitewater; nephews, Nicholas (Katrina) Hirsch of Wichita, Benjamin Hirsch of Newton; niece, Autumn Hirsch of Whitewater.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Hirsch in 2018. Todd passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the age of 57 years old.

Per Todd’s request there will be a private family gathering at a later date. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers in Todd’s name may be directed to the Whitewater Memorial Library in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.&nbsp;

Todd’s life began on September 30, 1963, the son of Bernard and Elizabeth Suzanne (Nichol) Hirsch in West Palm Beach, Florida. He graduated from Palm Beach Gardens High School, Class of 1981. He was a heavy equipment operator for Cornejo and Fremar. His interests included reading, guns, machinery, cars, dogs and he enjoyed fun adventures.His loving family includes his father, Bernard Hirsch; brother and his wife, Jon and Kathryn Hirsch of Whitewater; nephews, Nicholas (Katrina) Hirsch of Wichita, Benjamin Hirsch of Newton; niece, Autumn Hirsch of Whitewater.He was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Hirsch in 2018. Todd passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the age of 57 years old.Per Todd’s request there will be a private family gathering at a later date. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers in Todd’s name may be directed to the Whitewater Memorial Library in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.&nbsp;

Todd Douglas Hirsch - September 30, 1963-February 6, 2021 (age 57)

Jerry’s life began on April 16, 1933 in Norborne, MO.&nbsp; He was the son of Leroy F. and Wilhelmina (Rueter) Vinyard.&nbsp; He is a graduate of Norborne High School and went onto the University of Missouri-Columbia for his degree in Mechanical Engineering.&nbsp; Jerry enrolled in ROTC at the University of Missouri and later served his country as a pilot in the United States Air Force.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to the former Shirley Ann Fisher on March 20, 1959 in Warrensburg, MO. &nbsp;Jerry had been employed by McElroy Inc. in Topeka.&nbsp; He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and the Optimist Club where he enjoyed working the Christmas Tree Farm project each year.&nbsp;

His greatest joy was his family which includes his daughter Becky (Paul) Barnes of Herington; grandchildren Justin (fiancée, Nicole) Barnes, Jacob (Kristen) Barnes, Frank (Amanda) Barnes, Christopher (Rachel) Barnes, Trenton (Chelsea) Barnes, and Nicholas Barnes; great grandchildren Addie, Lincoln, Silas, Brynnley, Hallie, and Brixxon.&nbsp; Jerry passed away on Saturday February 6, 2021 at Herington Municipal Hospital.&nbsp;

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, son David Vinyard, granddaughter Samantha Jo Barnes, sister Jeanne Epple and brother Jack Vinyard.&nbsp;

Jerry’s family will gather with friends for a graveside service at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Herington at a later date.&nbsp; Yazel- Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp; Memorial contributions in Jerry’s name may be directed to Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County.

Jerry’s life began on April 16, 1933 in Norborne, MO.&nbsp; He was the son of Leroy F. and Wilhelmina (Rueter) Vinyard.&nbsp; He is a graduate of Norborne High School and went onto the University of Missouri-Columbia for his degree in Mechanical Engineering.&nbsp; Jerry enrolled in ROTC at the University of Missouri and later served his country as a pilot in the United States Air Force.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to the former Shirley Ann Fisher on March 20, 1959 in Warrensburg, MO. &nbsp;Jerry had been employed by McElroy Inc. in Topeka.&nbsp; He was a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose and the Optimist Club where he enjoyed working the Christmas Tree Farm project each year.&nbsp;His greatest joy was his family which includes his daughter Becky (Paul) Barnes of Herington; grandchildren Justin (fiancée, Nicole) Barnes, Jacob (Kristen) Barnes, Frank (Amanda) Barnes, Christopher (Rachel) Barnes, Trenton (Chelsea) Barnes, and Nicholas Barnes; great grandchildren Addie, Lincoln, Silas, Brynnley, Hallie, and Brixxon.&nbsp; Jerry passed away on Saturday February 6, 2021 at Herington Municipal Hospital.&nbsp;He is preceded in death by his parents, wife, son David Vinyard, granddaughter Samantha Jo Barnes, sister Jeanne Epple and brother Jack Vinyard.&nbsp;Jerry’s family will gather with friends for a graveside service at Sunset Hills Cemetery, Herington at a later date.&nbsp; Yazel- Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp; Memorial contributions in Jerry’s name may be directed to Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County.

Jerry Franklin Vinyard - April 16, 1933-February 6, 2021 (age 87)

Troy Jay Johnson passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 on the Johnson’s Family Farm. He was born October 31, 1959 in Herington, Kansas, the son of Elmer Allen and Jessie Louise (Ayers) Johnson. Troy graduated from Herington High School in 1978 and attended Dodge City Community College for 2 years where he played football. Troy was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad when he retired and loved to farm.

Survivors include his son, Mitch Johnson (Paige) of Kyle, Texas; two brothers, Todd Johnson of Mont Belvieu, Texas and Tim Johnson (Janette) of Austin, Texas; Julie Newbury, a lifelong &nbsp;partner of Herington, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents. Troy was 61 years old.

The family will greet friends on Tuesday, February 9 from 5-8 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home in Herington.&nbsp; Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 10 at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Herington, Kansas. Graveside service will follow at Woodbine Cemetery.

Memorials may be directed to the Herington Wrestling Club in care of Yazel–Megli Funeral Home, 404 South Broadway, Herington, Kansas 67449 in memory of Troy Johnson.

Troy Jay Johnson passed away on Friday, February 5, 2021 on the Johnson’s Family Farm. He was born October 31, 1959 in Herington, Kansas, the son of Elmer Allen and Jessie Louise (Ayers) Johnson. Troy graduated from Herington High School in 1978 and attended Dodge City Community College for 2 years where he played football. Troy was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad when he retired and loved to farm.Survivors include his son, Mitch Johnson (Paige) of Kyle, Texas; two brothers, Todd Johnson of Mont Belvieu, Texas and Tim Johnson (Janette) of Austin, Texas; Julie Newbury, a lifelong &nbsp;partner of Herington, Kansas.&nbsp; &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents. Troy was 61 years old.The family will greet friends on Tuesday, February 9 from 5-8 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home in Herington.&nbsp; Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, February 10 at St Paul’s Lutheran Church in Herington, Kansas. Graveside service will follow at Woodbine Cemetery.Memorials may be directed to the Herington Wrestling Club in care of Yazel–Megli Funeral Home, 404 South Broadway, Herington, Kansas 67449 in memory of Troy Johnson.

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