Dayton Scott Wollenberg, age 26, of Manhattan, died January 28, 2021, after a prolonged illness. He was born on February 19, 1994 in Manhattan, the son of Neal Wollenberg and Kimberly (Evans) Wollenberg. Dayton grew up mostly in Manhattan with a four year time spent in Omaha NE, and then continuing his education at Manhattan High school. He played many sports such as football, basketball, and wrestling. Dayton shared many memories with his family. Such as enjoying time with his dad, having a cigar and talking about different things. One of his most favorite things to do was watch K-state and Chiefs football with his mom. He had a passion for racing stock cars. He had two cars he built and raced with his Grandpa Evans, and occasionally attended races with his grandparents, mom, and sisters. Other hobbies include skateboarding, video games, hunting and fishing with his Grandpa Evans, and making his own music. To listen to some of his music please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://soundcloud.com/thamoontv/tracks">Dayton Moon Wollenberg - Sound Cloud</a>&nbsp;(Caution contains graphic content) He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, his paternal grandmother, Betty Wollenberg; his cousin Cordell Frazier and his aunt Betty Brown; and also, his favorite animal friend, Gracie May. Dayton is survived by his mother Kimberly Wollenberg, his father Neal Wollenberg and step-mother Andrea; his grandparents Jim and Diane Evans and Gale Wollenberg; his sisters Kynsley (Rick) and Makenna (Jarrod) Wollenberg; his step brothers Matthew (Katie) and Mitchell Custer; his best friends: Cody, Atreyu, Mike, and a very special friend Caity; also, his niece who he loved deeper than anything else, Arlo Wren. The family will greet friends and extended family during a visitation from 5:00 until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday February 2, 2021 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Masks are required. Funeral services for the family will be held at a private time. Memorial contributions in memory of Dayton may be made to Neal Wollenberg or Kim Wollenberg or by following this link <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/dayton-scott-wollenberg-memorial?utm_source=customer&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1">Dayton Scott Wollenberg Memorial</a>&nbsp;(donations will be used in memory of Dayton at a later time to a charity of the family’s choice). Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dayton Scott Wollenberg, age 26, of Manhattan, died January 28, 2021, after a prolonged illness. He was born on February 19, 1994 in Manhattan, the son of Neal Wollenberg and Kimberly (Evans) Wollenberg. Dayton grew up mostly in Manhattan with a four year time spent in Omaha NE, and then continuing his education at Manhattan High school. He played many sports such as football, basketball, and wrestling. Dayton shared many memories with his family. Such as enjoying time with his dad, having a cigar and talking about different things. One of his most favorite things to do was watch K-state and Chiefs football with his mom. He had a passion for racing stock cars. He had two cars he built and raced with his Grandpa Evans, and occasionally attended races with his grandparents, mom, and sisters. Other hobbies include skateboarding, video games, hunting and fishing with his Grandpa Evans, and making his own music. To listen to some of his music please visit&nbsp;<a href="https://soundcloud.com/thamoontv/tracks">Dayton Moon Wollenberg - Sound Cloud</a>&nbsp;(Caution contains graphic content) He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, his paternal grandmother, Betty Wollenberg; his cousin Cordell Frazier and his aunt Betty Brown; and also, his favorite animal friend, Gracie May. Dayton is survived by his mother Kimberly Wollenberg, his father Neal Wollenberg and step-mother Andrea; his grandparents Jim and Diane Evans and Gale Wollenberg; his sisters Kynsley (Rick) and Makenna (Jarrod) Wollenberg; his step brothers Matthew (Katie) and Mitchell Custer; his best friends: Cody, Atreyu, Mike, and a very special friend Caity; also, his niece who he loved deeper than anything else, Arlo Wren. The family will greet friends and extended family during a visitation from 5:00 until 6:30 p.m. Tuesday February 2, 2021 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Masks are required. Funeral services for the family will be held at a private time. Memorial contributions in memory of Dayton may be made to Neal Wollenberg or Kim Wollenberg or by following this link <a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/dayton-scott-wollenberg-memorial?utm_source=customer&amp;utm_medium=copy_link&amp;utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1">Dayton Scott Wollenberg Memorial</a>&nbsp;(donations will be used in memory of Dayton at a later time to a charity of the family’s choice). Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dayton Scott Wollenberg

Donald Harry Dembkowski, age 60, of Manhattan, KS died January 28, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on November 3, 1960 in Landstuhl, Germany, the son of Louis and Margit Dembkowski. Don got to experience life growing up in three different places. He lived in Germany, and Chicago, before the family finally settled in Manhattan in 1975. Donald graduated from Manhattan High in 1979. He went on to dabble in several different fields of work. He worked as a cook in several different restaurants before trying his hand at parcel delivery with UPS. He worked with cars and people for a time at Dick Edwards before working his final job building doors at Manko Windows in Manhattan, KS. He was a hardworking man that succeeded in all he did. Don was a kind hearted man who would do anything for anyone. He was a quiet man that enjoyed things in nature like walks, and bird or plane watching. Donald loved taking his small hand radio out and going fishing or he could be found watching a Pink Floyd DVD at home with the music cranked up. He enjoyed watching sports. Local teams were his favorite; Chiefs, K-State, Royals. Later in life he enjoyed sharing those hobbies with his grandkids. He loved to take them on walks and watch TV shows with them. Cooking shows were the number one favorite during visits to Grandpas. One of his favorite things he and his son would do was cook things together. They could often be found learning new things from one another in the kitchen. Everyone who visited Donald's home can attest to the fact that he had two favorite things in his life. Puzzles and his Grandkids. If he didn't have a puzzle going to have a conversation about, he would talk your ear off about his granddaughter and grandson. They were the lights of his life and he was theirs. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Dembkowski. Donald is survived by his mother Margit, his son Ryan (Amber), his grandchildren Sully and Fallon, his brothers Ludwig (Gayla), Patrick, Rodney (Melody), and his sister Patty (Wally). At Donald's requests there will be no funeral or memorial services. The family asks that in lieu of flowers you send a donation to a cancer foundation of your choosing. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Harry Dembkowski, age 60, of Manhattan, KS died January 28, 2021 after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was born on November 3, 1960 in Landstuhl, Germany, the son of Louis and Margit Dembkowski. Don got to experience life growing up in three different places. He lived in Germany, and Chicago, before the family finally settled in Manhattan in 1975. Donald graduated from Manhattan High in 1979. He went on to dabble in several different fields of work. He worked as a cook in several different restaurants before trying his hand at parcel delivery with UPS. He worked with cars and people for a time at Dick Edwards before working his final job building doors at Manko Windows in Manhattan, KS. He was a hardworking man that succeeded in all he did. Don was a kind hearted man who would do anything for anyone. He was a quiet man that enjoyed things in nature like walks, and bird or plane watching. Donald loved taking his small hand radio out and going fishing or he could be found watching a Pink Floyd DVD at home with the music cranked up. He enjoyed watching sports. Local teams were his favorite; Chiefs, K-State, Royals. Later in life he enjoyed sharing those hobbies with his grandkids. He loved to take them on walks and watch TV shows with them. Cooking shows were the number one favorite during visits to Grandpas. One of his favorite things he and his son would do was cook things together. They could often be found learning new things from one another in the kitchen. Everyone who visited Donald's home can attest to the fact that he had two favorite things in his life. Puzzles and his Grandkids. If he didn't have a puzzle going to have a conversation about, he would talk your ear off about his granddaughter and grandson. They were the lights of his life and he was theirs. He was preceded in death by his father, Louis Dembkowski. Donald is survived by his mother Margit, his son Ryan (Amber), his grandchildren Sully and Fallon, his brothers Ludwig (Gayla), Patrick, Rodney (Melody), and his sister Patty (Wally). At Donald's requests there will be no funeral or memorial services. The family asks that in lieu of flowers you send a donation to a cancer foundation of your choosing. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Donald Harry Dembkowski

Joseph Neil Johnston, age 74, of St. George, died suddenly February 1, 2021, at his residence. He was born December 19, 1946, in Wayne, Nebraska, the son of Roy Lee and Ivy Irene (Horrell) Johnston. Joe graduated from Eudora High School in 1965. He was married to Patricia Jolene Neis on August 30, 1966, in St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Eudora, KS. Joe served for 12 years in the United States Air Force as a Crew Chief. He served in Viet Nam in 1972-1973. He also was in the National Guard as a Mess Sergeant for 8 years. He enjoyed working as a Deputy Sheriff in Douglas County, Kansas, for 20 years (1981-2002). Also, he volunteered at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. Following Joe’s retirement, he and Patty moved to Davenport, NE, and then to St. George, KS, in 2011. Joe was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lawrence Lodge #2, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles Lodge, Kaw Valley Muzzle Loaders Association, and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, woodworking, gardening and just started bee keeping. Joe was a no nonsense kind of guy with a quick wit who loved to joke especially with his grandchildren. He was a good hearted man and loyal friend, always looking for opportunities to share his hobby experiences. Survivors include his wife Patricia of the home; two daughters: Ginny Gillmore and her husband Todd of St. George, KS, and Amy Reed and her husband Michael of Burr Oak, KS; three sisters: Diana Galloway of Mountain View, AR, Donna Willoughby of Conway, AR, and Roiann Hudspeth of Onia, AK; five grandchildren: Jesse Taylor (Susan), Ryan Hinds (Amanda), Trevor Hinds, Sara Hinds and Jeryn Gillmore; and two great-grandchildren: Jovie Taylor and Willard Hinds; and he was looking forward to his third great-grandchild, a girl that is expected soon. Cremation is planned. Family and friends may stop by the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 10th to pay their respects. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Eudora, KS, when it is safe for everyone to attend. Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Diabetes Association or the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joseph Neil Johnston, age 74, of St. George, died suddenly February 1, 2021, at his residence. He was born December 19, 1946, in Wayne, Nebraska, the son of Roy Lee and Ivy Irene (Horrell) Johnston. Joe graduated from Eudora High School in 1965. He was married to Patricia Jolene Neis on August 30, 1966, in St. Paul’s United Church of Christ in Eudora, KS. Joe served for 12 years in the United States Air Force as a Crew Chief. He served in Viet Nam in 1972-1973. He also was in the National Guard as a Mess Sergeant for 8 years. He enjoyed working as a Deputy Sheriff in Douglas County, Kansas, for 20 years (1981-2002). Also, he volunteered at the Kansas Law Enforcement Training Center. Following Joe’s retirement, he and Patty moved to Davenport, NE, and then to St. George, KS, in 2011. Joe was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police Lawrence Lodge #2, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Eagles Lodge, Kaw Valley Muzzle Loaders Association, and the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, woodworking, gardening and just started bee keeping. Joe was a no nonsense kind of guy with a quick wit who loved to joke especially with his grandchildren. He was a good hearted man and loyal friend, always looking for opportunities to share his hobby experiences. Survivors include his wife Patricia of the home; two daughters: Ginny Gillmore and her husband Todd of St. George, KS, and Amy Reed and her husband Michael of Burr Oak, KS; three sisters: Diana Galloway of Mountain View, AR, Donna Willoughby of Conway, AR, and Roiann Hudspeth of Onia, AK; five grandchildren: Jesse Taylor (Susan), Ryan Hinds (Amanda), Trevor Hinds, Sara Hinds and Jeryn Gillmore; and two great-grandchildren: Jovie Taylor and Willard Hinds; and he was looking forward to his third great-grandchild, a girl that is expected soon. Cremation is planned. Family and friends may stop by the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home from 1:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 10th to pay their respects. Graveside services will be held at a later date in Eudora, KS, when it is safe for everyone to attend. Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Diabetes Association or the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Joseph Neil Johnston

J. Lester grew up in St. Joseph, MO until 1943 when his family moved to Manhattan, KS. He attended Bluemont School, Manhattan Jr. High, and graduated from Manhattan High in the class of 1951. In 1956 he graduated from Kansas State Agriculture College in Industrial Arts Education and received his Master in Counseling from K.S.U. in 1969. The first 2 years of J. Lester’s teaching career were at Keats High School where he also drove the school bus and refereed. He spent 10 years at Riley County High School as a teacher, counselor, bus driver, referee, and Student Council sponsor. The following 3 years he was a counselor at McKinley Middle School in Clay Center. During that time, J. Lester developed the federal model for WOW (World of Work) Career Education. His next 23 years were devoted to counseling opportunities at Manhattan Middle School. J. Lester enjoyed working with, helping, and encouraging youth. For over 45 years J. Lester taught Drivers Education part-time for R.C.H.S., M.A.V.T., and the Little Apple Driving School. Service to our country was important to J. Lester. This was reflected in his service in the K.S.A.C. Air Force ROTC during college followed by 26 years serving in the Army Reserves and Kansas Army National Guard. During which time he attained the rank of Captain and taught OCS. J. Lester was on Active Duty for the Topeka Tornado and Colorado Wildfires. In addition to J. Lester’s full-time jobs, he was an insurance salesman for the Union Central/Ameritas Life Insurance, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and U.C.T. companies. For a short period, he sold World Book Encyclopedia, Fountain Drink dispensers, and Amway. Even though J. Lester lived in town his childhood chores included chopping wood, milking cows, and taking care of turkeys and chickens. During his early teen and college years, he worked at Bluemont School as a custodial assistant, Sunset Cemetery as a groundskeeper, volunteered in the 1951 flood cleanup, ran a concession stand in the City Park ball fields, played trumpet and tuba in the City Band, worked at a drugstore soda fountain, and worked construction helping to build the Phelps Addition houses. In High school, J. Lester was a member of HiY, on the basketball and football teams, and Boy Scouts. During college, he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Sigma Theta Epsilon Christian Men, and Wesley Foundation. As an adult, J. Lester was active in Lions International, MAREA, AARP, KNEA, and UCT. He served on the Law Board, Teen Outreach board, RSVP, Little Apple Task Force, and various other organizations. Until fifth grade, he attended the Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Joseph, MO. He was confirmed at the First M.E. Manhattan. During J. Lester’s adult life, he was a member of the Keats M.E. Church, Riley Methodist Church, Clay Center United Methodist Church, and First UMC of Manhattan. Growing up he sang in the children’s and youth choirs, attended MYF, church camps, and Sunday school. As an adult, J. Lester taught Sunday School class, was a youth leader, confirmand sponsor, greeter, head usher, served on a variety of committees, was a Lay Speaker, and oversaw the Dial-a-Prayer and Groceries for God programs. He enjoyed singing with the Tuttleaires, the Little Apple Barbershop Chorus, and the Gospel Guys quartet. For many years he was the song leader for the local Lions club. For over 52 years J. Lester enjoyed his volunteer job of being Santa for individuals, various daycares, the city of Riley, Manhattan Day Care, FUMC, and others. Any money J. Lester received from this he donated to other charities. J. Lester had a great sense of humor and enjoyed being a Lion Tail Twister. His hobbies and interests were electronic toys and model trains. He enjoyed collecting baseball caps, Santa items, model truck banks, and calling Bingo for the organizations he belonged to. As a boy doing his chores, J. Lester would pretend to be a public speaker to the turkeys &amp; chickens but progressed to speaking at Boys State, teaching, taking Dale Carnegie Speech courses, was a church Lay Speaker, and was often asked to be the master of ceremonies for different events. J. Lester grew up in a Christian family and was a faithful church member all of his life. Daily devotions and participating in many Bible studies were important to him. One of the best days of J. Lester’s life was meeting Olive Shoup at the Wesley Foundation. J. Lester was looking for a ping pong partner, and since Olive did not know how to play the game, he was pleased to teach her. As is often said of sweethearts the rest is history. J. Lester married Olive Shoup on May 1, 1954, at Wesley Foundation. As with many men of great renown, his bond with Olive was the foundation for his pursuits in work, civic, and charitable endeavors. Over their 66 years of marriage, they together modeled Christian faith, love, values, and service. J. Lester was a wonderful father to their 5 children: Joy (Mike) Barnett of Scott City; Sherri Hooper of Manhattan; Wendy (Gary) Skrdlant of Manhattan; J. Lester Hooper, Jr. (Marcia Bahret [Bart]) of Valley Falls, and Terry Hooper of Manhattan. He adored and was adored by, his grandchildren Jennifer (Bill) Murphy of Scott City; Maranda Barnett of Scott City; Olivia (John) Lehmann of Westphalia; Jonathan Skrdlant of Topeka; Joseph Hooper of Irving, TX; Marisa Hooper (fiancé John King) of Englewood, OH; and great-grandsons Ashdynn and Kyzer Lehmann of Westphalia. Proceeding him in death were his parents and his son, J. Lester Hooper, Jr. He is survived by his brothers George (Cornelia) Hooper of Washington, D.C. and Keith (Karen) Hooper of Northville, MI; and sister-in-law Norma (Dean) Lowell of Redwood City, CA; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. The family will have a private funeral and private graveside service with military honors. There is sadness at not being able to meet in person with J. Lester’s friends and extended family to share memories. All the thoughts, prayers, cards, and memories shared with the family via other communication methods will be greatly appreciated. May God be with you. Verily, verily I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death into life. Jn 5:24 Private family services will be held at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Reverend Kevin Larson officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The funeral service may be viewed through the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home Facebook page at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 6th. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 1:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, February 5th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Manhattan Lions Club for eyeglasses, First United Methodist Church for Community Meals or Manhattan Christian College. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

J. Lester grew up in St. Joseph, MO until 1943 when his family moved to Manhattan, KS. He attended Bluemont School, Manhattan Jr. High, and graduated from Manhattan High in the class of 1951. In 1956 he graduated from Kansas State Agriculture College in Industrial Arts Education and received his Master in Counseling from K.S.U. in 1969. The first 2 years of J. Lester’s teaching career were at Keats High School where he also drove the school bus and refereed. He spent 10 years at Riley County High School as a teacher, counselor, bus driver, referee, and Student Council sponsor. The following 3 years he was a counselor at McKinley Middle School in Clay Center. During that time, J. Lester developed the federal model for WOW (World of Work) Career Education. His next 23 years were devoted to counseling opportunities at Manhattan Middle School. J. Lester enjoyed working with, helping, and encouraging youth. For over 45 years J. Lester taught Drivers Education part-time for R.C.H.S., M.A.V.T., and the Little Apple Driving School. Service to our country was important to J. Lester. This was reflected in his service in the K.S.A.C. Air Force ROTC during college followed by 26 years serving in the Army Reserves and Kansas Army National Guard. During which time he attained the rank of Captain and taught OCS. J. Lester was on Active Duty for the Topeka Tornado and Colorado Wildfires. In addition to J. Lester’s full-time jobs, he was an insurance salesman for the Union Central/Ameritas Life Insurance, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, and U.C.T. companies. For a short period, he sold World Book Encyclopedia, Fountain Drink dispensers, and Amway. Even though J. Lester lived in town his childhood chores included chopping wood, milking cows, and taking care of turkeys and chickens. During his early teen and college years, he worked at Bluemont School as a custodial assistant, Sunset Cemetery as a groundskeeper, volunteered in the 1951 flood cleanup, ran a concession stand in the City Park ball fields, played trumpet and tuba in the City Band, worked at a drugstore soda fountain, and worked construction helping to build the Phelps Addition houses. In High school, J. Lester was a member of HiY, on the basketball and football teams, and Boy Scouts. During college, he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity, Sigma Theta Epsilon Christian Men, and Wesley Foundation. As an adult, J. Lester was active in Lions International, MAREA, AARP, KNEA, and UCT. He served on the Law Board, Teen Outreach board, RSVP, Little Apple Task Force, and various other organizations. Until fifth grade, he attended the Methodist Episcopal Church in St. Joseph, MO. He was confirmed at the First M.E. Manhattan. During J. Lester’s adult life, he was a member of the Keats M.E. Church, Riley Methodist Church, Clay Center United Methodist Church, and First UMC of Manhattan. Growing up he sang in the children’s and youth choirs, attended MYF, church camps, and Sunday school. As an adult, J. Lester taught Sunday School class, was a youth leader, confirmand sponsor, greeter, head usher, served on a variety of committees, was a Lay Speaker, and oversaw the Dial-a-Prayer and Groceries for God programs. He enjoyed singing with the Tuttleaires, the Little Apple Barbershop Chorus, and the Gospel Guys quartet. For many years he was the song leader for the local Lions club. For over 52 years J. Lester enjoyed his volunteer job of being Santa for individuals, various daycares, the city of Riley, Manhattan Day Care, FUMC, and others. Any money J. Lester received from this he donated to other charities. J. Lester had a great sense of humor and enjoyed being a Lion Tail Twister. His hobbies and interests were electronic toys and model trains. He enjoyed collecting baseball caps, Santa items, model truck banks, and calling Bingo for the organizations he belonged to. As a boy doing his chores, J. Lester would pretend to be a public speaker to the turkeys &amp; chickens but progressed to speaking at Boys State, teaching, taking Dale Carnegie Speech courses, was a church Lay Speaker, and was often asked to be the master of ceremonies for different events. J. Lester grew up in a Christian family and was a faithful church member all of his life. Daily devotions and participating in many Bible studies were important to him. One of the best days of J. Lester’s life was meeting Olive Shoup at the Wesley Foundation. J. Lester was looking for a ping pong partner, and since Olive did not know how to play the game, he was pleased to teach her. As is often said of sweethearts the rest is history. J. Lester married Olive Shoup on May 1, 1954, at Wesley Foundation. As with many men of great renown, his bond with Olive was the foundation for his pursuits in work, civic, and charitable endeavors. Over their 66 years of marriage, they together modeled Christian faith, love, values, and service. J. Lester was a wonderful father to their 5 children: Joy (Mike) Barnett of Scott City; Sherri Hooper of Manhattan; Wendy (Gary) Skrdlant of Manhattan; J. Lester Hooper, Jr. (Marcia Bahret [Bart]) of Valley Falls, and Terry Hooper of Manhattan. He adored and was adored by, his grandchildren Jennifer (Bill) Murphy of Scott City; Maranda Barnett of Scott City; Olivia (John) Lehmann of Westphalia; Jonathan Skrdlant of Topeka; Joseph Hooper of Irving, TX; Marisa Hooper (fiancé John King) of Englewood, OH; and great-grandsons Ashdynn and Kyzer Lehmann of Westphalia. Proceeding him in death were his parents and his son, J. Lester Hooper, Jr. He is survived by his brothers George (Cornelia) Hooper of Washington, D.C. and Keith (Karen) Hooper of Northville, MI; and sister-in-law Norma (Dean) Lowell of Redwood City, CA; and many cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. The family will have a private funeral and private graveside service with military honors. There is sadness at not being able to meet in person with J. Lester’s friends and extended family to share memories. All the thoughts, prayers, cards, and memories shared with the family via other communication methods will be greatly appreciated. May God be with you. Verily, verily I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death into life. Jn 5:24 Private family services will be held at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Reverend Kevin Larson officiating. Interment with military honors will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The funeral service may be viewed through the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home Facebook page at 10:00 A.M. Saturday, February 6th. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects from 1:00 to 8:00 P.M. Friday, February 5th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Manhattan Lions Club for eyeglasses, First United Methodist Church for Community Meals or Manhattan Christian College. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

J. Lester Hooper

Leo was born on October 17, 1918 in Trinidad, CO. The son of Leo Theodore Wendling, Sr. and Daphne Mae (Watts) Wendling. Shortly after Leo’s arrival, the family moved from Trinidad to Halstead, Kansas where he was raised and attended public schools, graduating from Halstead High School in 1936. Upon moving to Manhattan in 1936, he met the love of his life, Ruby Ann David, they were united in marriage on February 14, 1942, in Topeka, KA. They were married for 70 years. Leo attended Kansas State University from 1936 to 1942, earning a Bachelors of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering, and obtained his professional engineering license for the State of Kansas. After graduation, Leo was drafted into the Army Corps of Engineers, attended OCS and became a 1st lieutenant where he served during WWII, from May 21, 1942 until April 5, 1946. Shortly after Leo was released from active duty, he joined the academic field at Kansas State University as a professor Emeritus of Extension Biological and Agricultural Engineering where he taught for 35 years. During his career at KSU, Leo rose to become the State Leader in Extension Agriculture Engineering for Kansas State University, and retired on Dec 17, 1981. In addition to being on the faculty at KSU, Leo joined the US Army Reserves in July of 1949 where he served his country until retiring on January 25, 1974, as a Lieutenant Colonel. During his tenure at KSU, Leo continued growing his personal academic goals and completed his Masters in Agriculture Engineering in 1956. Leo had a passionate love for Manhattan and Kansas State University instilling his KSU pride into his son who later attended and graduated from Kansas State University. Leo and his family loved the atmosphere and culture in Manhattan and KSU, attending plays, musicals, lectures, and sporting events, especially KSU football. Leo was an active member of the Manhattan community where he and his wife Ruby, were members of the Manhattan Country Club, bridge clubs, and art/craft events. Leo and Ruby loved to travel and play golf, participating in numerous golf tournaments both locally and out of town. Leo was a member of the ASAE Society for Engineers, American Legion, Flint Hills Chapter TROA (retired officers association), NARFF, Phi Kappa Fraternity, and a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan, KS. Leo was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a very devoted grandfather who was very much involved in his grandchildren's lives. When the grandchildren were younger they often spent spring break and summer vacations with their grandparents, building forts in the trees around his house, playing golf, fishing, and swimming. Leo was tireless when playing with them and made sure they stayed busy with activities during their visits and when he visited them. In 2013, Leo moved to Richardson, TX to be closer to his son and family. He made many friends in his assisted living facility and enjoyed playing bridge, listening to music, and watching sporting events. Leo was a fairly stoic man who enjoyed life and never complained. When asked what he was doing today he would respond “just doing my normal,” however, he would always let you know when it was meal time. Leo is survived by his sisters Margaret Harris of Topeka, Kansas and Vivian Bush of North Hollywood, CA. His son, Phillip L. Wendling and his wife Darlene of Richardson, Texas. Also surviving are four grandsons, Cory (Lindsay) Wendling of Nevada, Texas; BJ (Stacy) Wendling of Prosper, Texas; Ryan (Katheryn) Wendling of The Colony, Texas; Trevor (Anna) Wendling of Richardson, Texas; and three great-grandchildren: Parker and Piper Wendling of Prosper, Texas and Phillip Henry Wendling of Richardson, Texas. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, and extended family whom he all loved dearly. Leo was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Ann (David) Wendling, his parents Leo Theodore Wendling, Sr. and Daphne Mae (Watts) Wendling, and his brother Eugene Wendling. Visitation is from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, Manhattan, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 4, 2021, at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, at the corner of Juliette and Pierre Streets in Manhattan. Father Kerry Ninemire will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley, Manhattan, KS. A luncheon will follow after the burial at Seven Dolors Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Leo was born on October 17, 1918 in Trinidad, CO. The son of Leo Theodore Wendling, Sr. and Daphne Mae (Watts) Wendling. Shortly after Leo’s arrival, the family moved from Trinidad to Halstead, Kansas where he was raised and attended public schools, graduating from Halstead High School in 1936. Upon moving to Manhattan in 1936, he met the love of his life, Ruby Ann David, they were united in marriage on February 14, 1942, in Topeka, KA. They were married for 70 years. Leo attended Kansas State University from 1936 to 1942, earning a Bachelors of Science degree in Agricultural Engineering, and obtained his professional engineering license for the State of Kansas. After graduation, Leo was drafted into the Army Corps of Engineers, attended OCS and became a 1st lieutenant where he served during WWII, from May 21, 1942 until April 5, 1946. Shortly after Leo was released from active duty, he joined the academic field at Kansas State University as a professor Emeritus of Extension Biological and Agricultural Engineering where he taught for 35 years. During his career at KSU, Leo rose to become the State Leader in Extension Agriculture Engineering for Kansas State University, and retired on Dec 17, 1981. In addition to being on the faculty at KSU, Leo joined the US Army Reserves in July of 1949 where he served his country until retiring on January 25, 1974, as a Lieutenant Colonel. During his tenure at KSU, Leo continued growing his personal academic goals and completed his Masters in Agriculture Engineering in 1956. Leo had a passionate love for Manhattan and Kansas State University instilling his KSU pride into his son who later attended and graduated from Kansas State University. Leo and his family loved the atmosphere and culture in Manhattan and KSU, attending plays, musicals, lectures, and sporting events, especially KSU football. Leo was an active member of the Manhattan community where he and his wife Ruby, were members of the Manhattan Country Club, bridge clubs, and art/craft events. Leo and Ruby loved to travel and play golf, participating in numerous golf tournaments both locally and out of town. Leo was a member of the ASAE Society for Engineers, American Legion, Flint Hills Chapter TROA (retired officers association), NARFF, Phi Kappa Fraternity, and a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan, KS. Leo was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was a very devoted grandfather who was very much involved in his grandchildren's lives. When the grandchildren were younger they often spent spring break and summer vacations with their grandparents, building forts in the trees around his house, playing golf, fishing, and swimming. Leo was tireless when playing with them and made sure they stayed busy with activities during their visits and when he visited them. In 2013, Leo moved to Richardson, TX to be closer to his son and family. He made many friends in his assisted living facility and enjoyed playing bridge, listening to music, and watching sporting events. Leo was a fairly stoic man who enjoyed life and never complained. When asked what he was doing today he would respond “just doing my normal,” however, he would always let you know when it was meal time. Leo is survived by his sisters Margaret Harris of Topeka, Kansas and Vivian Bush of North Hollywood, CA. His son, Phillip L. Wendling and his wife Darlene of Richardson, Texas. Also surviving are four grandsons, Cory (Lindsay) Wendling of Nevada, Texas; BJ (Stacy) Wendling of Prosper, Texas; Ryan (Katheryn) Wendling of The Colony, Texas; Trevor (Anna) Wendling of Richardson, Texas; and three great-grandchildren: Parker and Piper Wendling of Prosper, Texas and Phillip Henry Wendling of Richardson, Texas. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, grandnieces and nephews, and extended family whom he all loved dearly. Leo was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Ann (David) Wendling, his parents Leo Theodore Wendling, Sr. and Daphne Mae (Watts) Wendling, and his brother Eugene Wendling. Visitation is from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., Rosary will be at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, February 3, 2021, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, Manhattan, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, February 4, 2021, at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, at the corner of Juliette and Pierre Streets in Manhattan. Father Kerry Ninemire will be the celebrant. Interment will follow in the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley, Manhattan, KS. A luncheon will follow after the burial at Seven Dolors Church. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Terry C. Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research at Kansas State University. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Leo T. Wendling

Mabel Faye Goehring, 92, of Wamego, Kansas, died Sunday, January 31, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society of Wamego. She was a life-long resident and well known teacher in the area.

Mabel Faye (Lewis) Goehring was born near Bala, Kansas, in Riley County, on January 9, 1929, the daughter of John W. and Faith Luthi Lewis. An older sister Helen Olsen and two younger brothers Wendall Lewis and George Lewis completed the family. She graduated from Riley Grade and High School. She attended a rural one room school for her first seven years.

After a summer session at Kansas State College, now Kansas State University, in 1946, Mable taught in the Pottawatomie Rural schools for five years. She taught in the Wamego School District from 1951 until she retired in 1991 having many different teaching positions throughout the years from classroom teacher to Chapter I reading and learning disabilities.

Mabel received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 1963 and Master’s degree in Elementary Education in 1967 both from Kansas State University. She also completed her Master’s degree in Learning Disabilities from Kansas State University. She spent many nights and summer sessions to complete these degrees. Mabel received many honors during her teaching career from local Outstanding Teacher to national Outstanding Teacher. She served on committees to write curriculum guides for both local and state schools.

She was initiated into Delta Kappa Gamma Society International in 1966. She was an active member and served on many committees. Mabel treasured the friendships and many experiences that she enjoyed through Delta Kappa Gamma which helped her grow individually and professionally to be a better teacher and person. She was also a Life Member of the National Education Association. She served as the local president, committee chairman and she served as a State Delegate to the National NEA Convention in 1976 and 1981.

Mabel co-authored two preschool reading booklets “What Can I Do With My Four-Year Old!” and “Recipes for Brighter Babies.”

Mabel was active in the Wamego community as a member of the Wamego Business and Professional Women, Wamego Chamber of Commerce, American Legion Auxiliary, a project leader for the Lucky ‘Leven 4-H club. She was a Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star serving in many capacities. She was a member of the Wamego First Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher, Jr. High Sponsor, and was on the Administrative Board.

Mabel and Delno H. Goehring were married on December 23, 1947. Delno preceded her in death on October 2, 2011.

Mabel is survived by three sons; LeRoy Goehring (Wamego, KS) Leland Goehring (Westmoreland, KS) and Mark Goehring (Deerfield, KS); her 3 grandchildren, Jeremy, Jami, and Tracy; her 2 step-grandchildren, Patricia and Shanae; 7 great-grandchildren, 2 step great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Her mother, father, sister and two brothers preceded her in death.

The one thing in life that Mabel enjoyed the most was TEACHING. She was on top of the world when she was with the KIDS!

Mabel will lie-in-state, on Friday, February 5, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. A private family service will be held on Saturday with burial in Wamego City Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to any of the following charities, and those may be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Memorials: First United Methodist Church of Wamego Eastern Star Wamego Rural High School Loan/Scholarship Fund Riley Rural High School Loan/Scholarship Fund Wamego Historical Museum Riley County Genealogical Society

Mabel Faye Goehring, 92, of Wamego, Kansas, died Sunday, January 31, 2021, at the Good Samaritan Society of Wamego. She was a life-long resident and well known teacher in the area.Mabel Faye (Lewis) Goehring was born near Bala, Kansas, in Riley County, on January 9, 1929, the daughter of John W. and Faith Luthi Lewis. An older sister Helen Olsen and two younger brothers Wendall Lewis and George Lewis completed the family. She graduated from Riley Grade and High School. She attended a rural one room school for her first seven years.After a summer session at Kansas State College, now Kansas State University, in 1946, Mable taught in the Pottawatomie Rural schools for five years. She taught in the Wamego School District from 1951 until she retired in 1991 having many different teaching positions throughout the years from classroom teacher to Chapter I reading and learning disabilities.Mabel received her Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education in 1963 and Master’s degree in Elementary Education in 1967 both from Kansas State University. She also completed her Master’s degree in Learning Disabilities from Kansas State University. She spent many nights and summer sessions to complete these degrees. Mabel received many honors during her teaching career from local Outstanding Teacher to national Outstanding Teacher. She served on committees to write curriculum guides for both local and state schools.She was initiated into Delta Kappa Gamma Society International in 1966. She was an active member and served on many committees. Mabel treasured the friendships and many experiences that she enjoyed through Delta Kappa Gamma which helped her grow individually and professionally to be a better teacher and person. She was also a Life Member of the National Education Association. She served as the local president, committee chairman and she served as a State Delegate to the National NEA Convention in 1976 and 1981.Mabel co-authored two preschool reading booklets “What Can I Do With My Four-Year Old!” and “Recipes for Brighter Babies.”Mabel was active in the Wamego community as a member of the Wamego Business and Professional Women, Wamego Chamber of Commerce, American Legion Auxiliary, a project leader for the Lucky ‘Leven 4-H club. She was a Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star serving in many capacities. She was a member of the Wamego First Methodist Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher, Jr. High Sponsor, and was on the Administrative Board.Mabel and Delno H. Goehring were married on December 23, 1947. Delno preceded her in death on October 2, 2011. Mabel is survived by three sons; LeRoy Goehring (Wamego, KS) Leland Goehring (Westmoreland, KS) and Mark Goehring (Deerfield, KS); her 3 grandchildren, Jeremy, Jami, and Tracy; her 2 step-grandchildren, Patricia and Shanae; 7 great-grandchildren, 2 step great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Her mother, father, sister and two brothers preceded her in death.The one thing in life that Mabel enjoyed the most was TEACHING. She was on top of the world when she was with the KIDS! Mabel will lie-in-state, on Friday, February 5, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m., at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. A private family service will be held on Saturday with burial in Wamego City Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to any of the following charities, and those may be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;Memorials: First United Methodist Church of Wamego Eastern Star Wamego Rural High School Loan/Scholarship Fund Riley Rural High School Loan/Scholarship Fund Wamego Historical Museum Riley County Genealogical Society

Mabel Faye Goehring

Danny was born on October 10, 1949 in Syracuse, Kansas, the youngest son of Doral Trent and Thelma (Barr) Trent.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a graduate of Dodge City Senior High School in 1967, where his passion for pottery began. He served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War Era. Danny was a potter, philosopher, artist, and teacher. He was married to Sandra (Cravens) Droste from 1977-1990, where they lived in Dodge City together. Later in life he married Linda Kay&nbsp;(Armstead) Wimberly on December 6, 2016 in Burns, Kansas.

His leaves behind his loving family; his wife, Linda Trent of El Dorado; daughter Dawn and her husband Dan Hickey of Dodge City; son Cole and his wife and Amanda Trent of Leon, Kansas; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; step-daughter, Amy Reagan of El Dorado.

He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Bill, Doral, Gerald and Larry Trent; step-daughter, Rochelle Wilson. Danny passed away, Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the age of 71 years old.

Graveside services will be held at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Fort Dodge, Kansas on Friday, February 5, at 3:00 p.m.&nbsp; A memorial luncheon will be held prior to the funeral, at the Dodge City VFW at 909 N 13th&nbsp;St. at 12:00 p.m.&nbsp; Please enter the building from the south. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name and directed to Dodge City Community College Art Department Fund in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.&nbsp;

Danny was born on October 10, 1949 in Syracuse, Kansas, the youngest son of Doral Trent and Thelma (Barr) Trent.&nbsp;&nbsp;He was a graduate of Dodge City Senior High School in 1967, where his passion for pottery began. He served his country in the US Navy during the Vietnam War Era. Danny was a potter, philosopher, artist, and teacher. He was married to Sandra (Cravens) Droste from 1977-1990, where they lived in Dodge City together. Later in life he married Linda Kay&nbsp;(Armstead) Wimberly on December 6, 2016 in Burns, Kansas.His leaves behind his loving family; his wife, Linda Trent of El Dorado; daughter Dawn and her husband Dan Hickey of Dodge City; son Cole and his wife and Amanda Trent of Leon, Kansas; eleven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; step-daughter, Amy Reagan of El Dorado.He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers: Bill, Doral, Gerald and Larry Trent; step-daughter, Rochelle Wilson. Danny passed away, Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the age of 71 years old.Graveside services will be held at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Fort Dodge, Kansas on Friday, February 5, at 3:00 p.m.&nbsp; A memorial luncheon will be held prior to the funeral, at the Dodge City VFW at 909 N 13th&nbsp;St. at 12:00 p.m.&nbsp; Please enter the building from the south. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his name and directed to Dodge City Community College Art Department Fund in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.&nbsp;

Danny Ray Trent - October 10, 1949-January 30, 2021 (age 71)

Margo's life began on June 3, 1945, in Artesia, CA.  She was the daughter of Jack Monnington and Sarah (Higdon) Melrose.  Margo's stepmother was Elizabeth Monnington.  She was a graduate of Herington High School and attended classes at Johnson County Community College.  Margo was united in marriage to both Morton Ditto and Gordon Strickbine, who both precede her in death.  Before retirement, she was a supervisor at the Footlocker warehouse in Junction City.  She loved to knit, quilt, work crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles.  Margo enjoyed her garden and plants and very much enjoyed playing bingo.  She was also an avid Kansas Jayhawks fan. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed attending their activities.

 Her loving family includes her children Chad (Amy) Ditto of Waverly, Darren (Kerry) Ditto of Abilene, Luke Ditto of Lawrence, Becca Ditto, Veronica Laughlin, and Kim Bell; grandchildren Trenton Ditto, Brock Ditto, Tanner Strickbine, Tiah Ditto, Tatum Ditto, Tori Strickbine, Reagan Ditto, Eli Ditto, and Emily Furman; siblings Marsha (Mike) Holton of Abilene, Mark (Joi) Monnington of Merriam, Mike (Jami) Monnington of Herington and several nieces and nephews.

  Margo passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Herington Municipal Hospital.  She is preceded in death by her parents Jack and Liz Monnington and Sarah and Jim Melrose; her former spouses; son Jarod Strickbine and her brother Butch Monnington

  Her family will gather with friends on Saturday, February 6th at 10:30 a.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington for her memorial service led by her brother Mark Monnington.  Memorial contributions in Margo's name may be directed to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, Salina.&nbsp;

Margo's life began on June 3, 1945, in Artesia, CA. She was the daughter of Jack Monnington and Sarah (Higdon) Melrose. Margo's stepmother was Elizabeth Monnington. She was a graduate of Herington High School and attended classes at Johnson County Community College. Margo was united in marriage to both Morton Ditto and Gordon Strickbine, who both precede her in death. Before retirement, she was a supervisor at the Footlocker warehouse in Junction City. She loved to knit, quilt, work crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. Margo enjoyed her garden and plants and very much enjoyed playing bingo. She was also an avid Kansas Jayhawks fan. She loved her grandchildren and enjoyed attending their activities. Her loving family includes her children Chad (Amy) Ditto of Waverly, Darren (Kerry) Ditto of Abilene, Luke Ditto of Lawrence, Becca Ditto, Veronica Laughlin, and Kim Bell; grandchildren Trenton Ditto, Brock Ditto, Tanner Strickbine, Tiah Ditto, Tatum Ditto, Tori Strickbine, Reagan Ditto, Eli Ditto, and Emily Furman; siblings Marsha (Mike) Holton of Abilene, Mark (Joi) Monnington of Merriam, Mike (Jami) Monnington of Herington and several nieces and nephews. Margo passed away on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at Herington Municipal Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents Jack and Liz Monnington and Sarah and Jim Melrose; her former spouses; son Jarod Strickbine and her brother Butch Monnington Her family will gather with friends on Saturday, February 6th at 10:30 a.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington for her memorial service led by her brother Mark Monnington. Memorial contributions in Margo's name may be directed to the Tammy Walker Cancer Center, Salina.&nbsp;

Margo Ann (Monnington) Ditto - June 3, 1945-January 30, 2021 (age 75)

James Leon Grisham, 97, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away January 31, 2021 at Good Shepherd Home Care and Hospice. He was born April 5, 1923, in Wildorado, Texas, the son of A.G. and Lillie Alvin (Gunn) Grisham. He served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1947. Jim graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agronomy in 1949. He was a member of Kiwanas Professional Organization for 17 years, and served as President for 2 years; also a member of New Mexico Grain and Feed Association for 20 years and served as President for 2 years. Jim worked in Animal Feed Manufacturing for 33 years, as a Manager for Worley Mills Feed Coop, in Clovis, New Mexico. Jim was a Church Deacon for 63 years and taught Sunday School for 55 years.

 He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Milford Ray and Wayne Larue Grisham; children: Randall James Grisham and Cynthia Ann Spence. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Earlene Grisham; children: Priscilla Kay Roddy of Council Grove, Linda Marie Runyan (Bruce) of Hideaway, TX, Beverly Kay Howard (Francis) of Henderson, NV, and Larry Dale Suttle (Charlotte) of South Pittsburg, TN; grandchildren: Clint Roddy, Wesley Roddy, Chris Runyan, Billy Runyan, Allan Spence, Sherron Spence, William Adams, Lorie Robinson, David Suttle, Jeremy Howard, Shelby Howard, Johnothan Hill and Amy Davis; 23 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great grandchildren. Jim’s love for life was contagious. He loved to laugh, to share the Lord’s word, spend time with family and friends, harvest a big vegetable garden every year and grow and nurture his flowers. Due to the corona virus, a private graveside service will be held at Sunny Slope Cemetery. A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be held at a later time. Family and friends will be invited.

Condolences may be made and sent to Good Shepherd Home Care and Hospice, 3801 Vanesta Drive, Manhattan, KS 66503 or to First Baptist Church of Council Grove, 501 Country Lane, Council Grove, KS 66846.

James Leon Grisham, 97, of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away January 31, 2021 at Good Shepherd Home Care and Hospice. He was born April 5, 1923, in Wildorado, Texas, the son of A.G. and Lillie Alvin (Gunn) Grisham. He served in the United States Navy from 1943 to 1947. Jim graduated from Texas Tech University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agronomy in 1949. He was a member of Kiwanas Professional Organization for 17 years, and served as President for 2 years; also a member of New Mexico Grain and Feed Association for 20 years and served as President for 2 years. Jim worked in Animal Feed Manufacturing for 33 years, as a Manager for Worley Mills Feed Coop, in Clovis, New Mexico. Jim was a Church Deacon for 63 years and taught Sunday School for 55 years. He was preceded in death by his parents; siblings Milford Ray and Wayne Larue Grisham; children: Randall James Grisham and Cynthia Ann Spence. Jim is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Earlene Grisham; children: Priscilla Kay Roddy of Council Grove, Linda Marie Runyan (Bruce) of Hideaway, TX, Beverly Kay Howard (Francis) of Henderson, NV, and Larry Dale Suttle (Charlotte) of South Pittsburg, TN; grandchildren: Clint Roddy, Wesley Roddy, Chris Runyan, Billy Runyan, Allan Spence, Sherron Spence, William Adams, Lorie Robinson, David Suttle, Jeremy Howard, Shelby Howard, Johnothan Hill and Amy Davis; 23 great-grandchildren; and 9 great-great grandchildren. Jim’s love for life was contagious. He loved to laugh, to share the Lord’s word, spend time with family and friends, harvest a big vegetable garden every year and grow and nurture his flowers. Due to the corona virus, a private graveside service will be held at Sunny Slope Cemetery. A Celebration of Jim’s Life will be held at a later time. Family and friends will be invited.Condolences may be made and sent to Good Shepherd Home Care and Hospice, 3801 Vanesta Drive, Manhattan, KS 66503 or to First Baptist Church of Council Grove, 501 Country Lane, Council Grove, KS 66846.

James Leon Grisham

Mark Duane Gfeller was born October 22, 1943 in Junction City, KS. The son of Orin Gfeller and Margaret Ann Tully Gfeller. He attended Fragrant Hill School through the 8th grade and graduated from Dickinson County Community High School. He then worked for D&amp;D Mobil and Harold Higgs Construction. Afterwards, he started his own business, “Gfeller Construction”. He was a lifetime member of Eagles #830 of Junction City. He served on the Fragrant Hill Township Board and was a volunteer fireman on the Fragrant Hill Department. He served as President of the Dickinson County Contractors Assn. and was a member of Kansas Land and Improvement Assn. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan Gfeller of Chapman, his son Sam Gfeller and wife Joye Gfeller of Chapman and two grandchildren Shailynn and Jacob Gfeller. His son Michael and parents preceded him in death. He has one brother Dennis Gfeller and his wife Marcia with their two sons. He has one brother-in-law Ivor George and his wife Anita who he loved dearly. Mark loved the outdoors and he was able to create a legacy through his own business working on ponds, waterways, and terraces in Geary County, Clay and Dickinson counties. He spent many of his days improving the land but was diagnosed with MS at the age of 40 and spent the remainder of his life fighting that disease. The last few years as his MS progressed, he resided at Kenwood View Nursing Home in Salina, KS until he passed away. He loved dogs and they were usually in the tractor with him when he was working the ground. He touched many lives and will be terribly missed by his family and friends. There will be a Celebration of Life held at St Michael’s Parish Center in Chapman on Saturday February 6, 2021 from 1-3 p.m.. Due to COVID, we are requesting that you social distance and wear a mask. There will be a private graveside service at St. Mary’s cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Mark had requested that any donations go to St. Judes, Interim Hospice Healthcare or Friends of Animals in Junction City.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mark Duane Gfeller was born October 22, 1943 in Junction City, KS. The son of Orin Gfeller and Margaret Ann Tully Gfeller. He attended Fragrant Hill School through the 8th grade and graduated from Dickinson County Community High School. He then worked for D&amp;D Mobil and Harold Higgs Construction. Afterwards, he started his own business, “Gfeller Construction”. He was a lifetime member of Eagles #830 of Junction City. He served on the Fragrant Hill Township Board and was a volunteer fireman on the Fragrant Hill Department. He served as President of the Dickinson County Contractors Assn. and was a member of Kansas Land and Improvement Assn. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Joan Gfeller of Chapman, his son Sam Gfeller and wife Joye Gfeller of Chapman and two grandchildren Shailynn and Jacob Gfeller. His son Michael and parents preceded him in death. He has one brother Dennis Gfeller and his wife Marcia with their two sons. He has one brother-in-law Ivor George and his wife Anita who he loved dearly. Mark loved the outdoors and he was able to create a legacy through his own business working on ponds, waterways, and terraces in Geary County, Clay and Dickinson counties. He spent many of his days improving the land but was diagnosed with MS at the age of 40 and spent the remainder of his life fighting that disease. The last few years as his MS progressed, he resided at Kenwood View Nursing Home in Salina, KS until he passed away. He loved dogs and they were usually in the tractor with him when he was working the ground. He touched many lives and will be terribly missed by his family and friends. There will be a Celebration of Life held at St Michael’s Parish Center in Chapman on Saturday February 6, 2021 from 1-3 p.m.. Due to COVID, we are requesting that you social distance and wear a mask. There will be a private graveside service at St. Mary’s cemetery at a later date. In lieu of flowers, Mark had requested that any donations go to St. Judes, Interim Hospice Healthcare or Friends of Animals in Junction City.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mark Gfeller - 1943-2021

Randall Lee Lewis Jr., 74, of Junction City, KS, passed away on January 23, 2021. Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City, KS is assisted the family with arrangements. Private family services were conducted today (Monday, February 1). Randall Lee Lewis Jr., 74 years of age, has elevated to an eternal resting place with his Heavenly Father on January 23rd, 2021. Randall was born February 8th, 1946 in Fort Riley Kansas to the late Randall Lee Lewis and Jessie Mae Lewis-Scott (Rorer). Randall was the eldest of two children, his younger sister the late Diane. Randall was an ambitious young man who embarked on adulthood early. He married his children's mother, Novella Shaw, in 1963. In pursuit of providing for his family, he decided to postpone his secondary education. Randall was employed as a maintenance worker in charge of grounds keeping and other duties at Geary Community Hospital. Later he was a yardman at Junction City Country Club. Randall returned to high school at 21 to earn his diploma and graduated from Junction City High School May 1968. In completing his secondary education, he was hired by Kansas Power &amp; Light as a meter reader and was given the opportunity to participate in an apprenticeship program. Randall received his Apprenticeship (Trade/ Lineman - Power) and was registered with State of Kansas Department of Labor October 1, 1969. In 1971 Randall was recognized as the "First Black Lineman (Power)" in the State of Kansas. He retired from Evergy, formerly West Star Energy, (Kansas Power &amp; Light) in 2002 as a Foreman. Throughout his career he had established life-long friendships and mentored many skilled linemen and electricians. As a retiree, he was employed part time at the New Direction Detention Center of Junction City, KS, and the Clarence &amp; Kelley Youth Transitional Living Home in Topeka, KS, with his mission to continue his mentorship to inspire young adults. His hobbies and interest over the years consisted of lifting weights, art (drawing and wood carvings), cooking, and watching western TV shows and movies. Randall is known for making people smile with specific greetings and \remarks, "I'm glad you got to see me today" and "Hello, this is Professor Frog". Randall was dedicated and passionate about family. He leaves behind three sons, Randall Lee Lewis III, Artemus Virgil Gannon Lewis (MaryAnn), Shannon LaSalle Lewis; daughter Noranda Monique Hardwick (Mikka); 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; cousins; siblings in-law; his children's beloved mother Novella Lewis; and a host of loving family and friends. Randall was preceded in death with his parents, sister, and son (Jessie Leon Lewis).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Randall Lee Lewis Jr., 74, of Junction City, KS, passed away on January 23, 2021. Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City, KS is assisted the family with arrangements. Private family services were conducted today (Monday, February 1). Randall Lee Lewis Jr., 74 years of age, has elevated to an eternal resting place with his Heavenly Father on January 23rd, 2021. Randall was born February 8th, 1946 in Fort Riley Kansas to the late Randall Lee Lewis and Jessie Mae Lewis-Scott (Rorer). Randall was the eldest of two children, his younger sister the late Diane. Randall was an ambitious young man who embarked on adulthood early. He married his children's mother, Novella Shaw, in 1963. In pursuit of providing for his family, he decided to postpone his secondary education. Randall was employed as a maintenance worker in charge of grounds keeping and other duties at Geary Community Hospital. Later he was a yardman at Junction City Country Club. Randall returned to high school at 21 to earn his diploma and graduated from Junction City High School May 1968. In completing his secondary education, he was hired by Kansas Power &amp; Light as a meter reader and was given the opportunity to participate in an apprenticeship program. Randall received his Apprenticeship (Trade/ Lineman - Power) and was registered with State of Kansas Department of Labor October 1, 1969. In 1971 Randall was recognized as the "First Black Lineman (Power)" in the State of Kansas. He retired from Evergy, formerly West Star Energy, (Kansas Power &amp; Light) in 2002 as a Foreman. Throughout his career he had established life-long friendships and mentored many skilled linemen and electricians. As a retiree, he was employed part time at the New Direction Detention Center of Junction City, KS, and the Clarence &amp; Kelley Youth Transitional Living Home in Topeka, KS, with his mission to continue his mentorship to inspire young adults. His hobbies and interest over the years consisted of lifting weights, art (drawing and wood carvings), cooking, and watching western TV shows and movies. Randall is known for making people smile with specific greetings and \remarks, "I'm glad you got to see me today" and "Hello, this is Professor Frog". Randall was dedicated and passionate about family. He leaves behind three sons, Randall Lee Lewis III, Artemus Virgil Gannon Lewis (MaryAnn), Shannon LaSalle Lewis; daughter Noranda Monique Hardwick (Mikka); 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; cousins; siblings in-law; his children's beloved mother Novella Lewis; and a host of loving family and friends. Randall was preceded in death with his parents, sister, and son (Jessie Leon Lewis).&nbsp;&nbsp;

Randall Lee Lewis Jr.

Clara Mae Vancura, age 90, of Raytown, Missouri, died Friday, January 29, 2021 of natural causes.

She was born on April 13, 1930, at home on the family farm in Riley County, Kansas, the daughter of Carl Gustaf Adolph Ruthstrom and Amy Marie Burklund.

On June 4, 1950 at the Walsburg Lutheran Church, she was married to Cyril William “Bill” Vancura.  He preceded her in death in 2010.

Clara attended Brown Mackie Business College in Salina, where she met the love of her life, husband Bill of Norton. Together they established “Bill’s Plumbing and Heating” from 1956 to 1978 in Manhattan, KS. Clara managed the plumbing company and also worked so, so hard providing room and board for multiple college students attending Kansas State University. They later moved to Tucson, AZ where Bill worked at the University of Arizona and Clara worked at Sears. Bill and Clara retired in 2004 and moved to Mesa, Arizona.

Family was everything to Clara and Bill, sharing special moments giggling with her grandchildren, baking cupcakes, celebrating birthdays and fun filled family reunions.

In addition to her husband Bill, she was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son Keith and her sister Kathleen Swenson.

She is survived by her four beloved sons, Stephen and Lydia Vancura of Salado, Texas, Brad and Cheryl of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Curtis and Boonlai of San Gabriel, California and David and Diane of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Clara is survived by sister Marilee of Georgetown, Texas, brother Frank and Joyce of Phoenix, Arizona and grandsons John, Ryan, Jonathan, granddaughter Courtney, and six great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.  The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday. Burial will be in the Walsburg Cemetery northeast of Leonardville.

Memorials may be made to the Walsburg Lutheran Church and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Clara Mae Vancura, age 90, of Raytown, Missouri, died Friday, January 29, 2021 of natural causes.She was born on April 13, 1930, at home on the family farm in Riley County, Kansas, the daughter of Carl Gustaf Adolph Ruthstrom and Amy Marie Burklund.On June 4, 1950 at the Walsburg Lutheran Church, she was married to Cyril William “Bill” Vancura. He preceded her in death in 2010.Clara attended Brown Mackie Business College in Salina, where she met the love of her life, husband Bill of Norton. Together they established “Bill’s Plumbing and Heating” from 1956 to 1978 in Manhattan, KS. Clara managed the plumbing company and also worked so, so hard providing room and board for multiple college students attending Kansas State University. They later moved to Tucson, AZ where Bill worked at the University of Arizona and Clara worked at Sears. Bill and Clara retired in 2004 and moved to Mesa, Arizona.Family was everything to Clara and Bill, sharing special moments giggling with her grandchildren, baking cupcakes, celebrating birthdays and fun filled family reunions.In addition to her husband Bill, she was preceded in death by her parents; an infant son Keith and her sister Kathleen Swenson.She is survived by her four beloved sons, Stephen and Lydia Vancura of Salado, Texas, Brad and Cheryl of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, Curtis and Boonlai of San Gabriel, California and David and Diane of Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Clara is survived by sister Marilee of Georgetown, Texas, brother Frank and Joyce of Phoenix, Arizona and grandsons John, Ryan, Jonathan, granddaughter Courtney, and six great grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, February 6, 2021 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday. Burial will be in the Walsburg Cemetery northeast of Leonardville.Memorials may be made to the Walsburg Lutheran Church and left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Clara Mae Vancura

Ruth Kemp, 101 died January 30, 2021 in Clay Center, KS.&nbsp; She was born on January 2, 1920 in Clay County, the daughter of William and Mary Elizabeth (Muston) Hammond.&nbsp; Ruth was raised in rural Wakefield, graduating with the Class of 1937 from Rural Wakefield High School.&nbsp; She married David Cullip on November 8, 1937.&nbsp; They made their home and farmed near Junction City, in Washington state and in Colorado.&nbsp; David preceded her in death on May 7, 1953.&nbsp; Ruth and the children returned to the Wakefield area in 1957.&nbsp; On July 4, 1969, Ruth married Walter Kemp.&nbsp; They moved to Yankton, SD where Ruth worked as a waitress.&nbsp; They retired in 1977 and moved to Washington, KS then to the Happy Face Farm on the Oak Hill road in 1981.&nbsp; Walter preceded her in death on May 25, 1997.&nbsp; Ruth was a member of Mizpah United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women’s Organization, and the Friendly Neighbor’s Club.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, David; daughter, Peggy; grandson, Luke Adams; sister, Pearl Hemphill; brothers, Lloyd, Joe, Leroy and Earl Hammond

Daughter: Mary and husband Carroll Adams of Clay Center, KS

Son: Wesley and wife Bobbi Cullip of Clay Center, KS

Son: Merle and wife Pat Cullip of Wakefield, KS

Funeral Services:&nbsp; 1:30 PM Wednesday, February 3 at Mizpah United Methodist Church, rural Wakefield, KS

Burial: Mizpah Cemetery, rural Wakefield, Kansas

Visitation: 4-7 PM, Tuesday, February 2 at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp; Mizpah United Methodist Church or the Wakefield Library c/o the funeral home

Ruth Kemp, 101 died January 30, 2021 in Clay Center, KS.&nbsp; She was born on January 2, 1920 in Clay County, the daughter of William and Mary Elizabeth (Muston) Hammond.&nbsp; Ruth was raised in rural Wakefield, graduating with the Class of 1937 from Rural Wakefield High School.&nbsp; She married David Cullip on November 8, 1937.&nbsp; They made their home and farmed near Junction City, in Washington state and in Colorado.&nbsp; David preceded her in death on May 7, 1953.&nbsp; Ruth and the children returned to the Wakefield area in 1957.&nbsp; On July 4, 1969, Ruth married Walter Kemp.&nbsp; They moved to Yankton, SD where Ruth worked as a waitress.&nbsp; They retired in 1977 and moved to Washington, KS then to the Happy Face Farm on the Oak Hill road in 1981.&nbsp; Walter preceded her in death on May 25, 1997.&nbsp; Ruth was a member of Mizpah United Methodist Church, United Methodist Women’s Organization, and the Friendly Neighbor’s Club.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by her parents; son, David; daughter, Peggy; grandson, Luke Adams; sister, Pearl Hemphill; brothers, Lloyd, Joe, Leroy and Earl HammondSurvivors:Daughter: Mary and husband Carroll Adams of Clay Center, KSSon: Wesley and wife Bobbi Cullip of Clay Center, KSSon: Merle and wife Pat Cullip of Wakefield, KSBrother: Francis Hammond of Longford, KS13 Grandchildren, 22 Great-grandchildren4 Great-great-grandchildrenFuneral Services:&nbsp; 1:30 PM Wednesday, February 3 at Mizpah United Methodist Church, rural Wakefield, KSBurial: Mizpah Cemetery, rural Wakefield, KansasVisitation: 4-7 PM, Tuesday, February 2 at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp; Mizpah United Methodist Church or the Wakefield Library c/o the funeral home

Ruth Kemp

Marvin Sidney Macy, age 81, died January 28, 2021 in Kansas City, KS. He was born October 20, 1939 in rural Longford to Edgar and Vinita (Malcolm) Macy.&nbsp; Marvin graduated from Longford High School. After graduation he attended Miltonvale Wesleyan College earning a BA in Theology. During his time in college, he was enlisted in the National Guard, and worked at Gilmore-Tatge.&nbsp; He married Janet Beckwith on July 8, 1967. Marvin farmed in the Longford Community and was a member of the Clay Center Wesleyan Church. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Terry Lee and brother, Norman Macy.

Daughter: Tammy and husband Mike Perham of Portland, OR

Brother: Ted and wife Vicky Macy of Salina, KS

Sister-in-law: Wanda Macy of &nbsp;Derby, KS

Funeral Services:&nbsp; Private family services will take place. Services will live stream at https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Clay Center Wesleyan Church c/o the funeral home

Marvin Sidney Macy, age 81, died January 28, 2021 in Kansas City, KS. He was born October 20, 1939 in rural Longford to Edgar and Vinita (Malcolm) Macy.&nbsp; Marvin graduated from Longford High School. After graduation he attended Miltonvale Wesleyan College earning a BA in Theology. During his time in college, he was enlisted in the National Guard, and worked at Gilmore-Tatge.&nbsp; He married Janet Beckwith on July 8, 1967. Marvin farmed in the Longford Community and was a member of the Clay Center Wesleyan Church. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Terry Lee and brother, Norman Macy.Survivors:Wife: Janet Macy of &nbsp;Longford, KSDaughter: Tammy and husband Mike Perham of Portland, ORBrother: Ted and wife Vicky Macy of Salina, KSSister-in-law: Wanda Macy of &nbsp;Derby, KSGrandson: Eli PerhamFuneral Services:&nbsp; Private family services will take place. Services will live stream at https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome on Friday, February 5, 2021 at 1:30 p.m.&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to the Clay Center Wesleyan Church c/o the funeral home

Marvin Sidney Macy

Funeral services for Della Lou Henkle, age 87, of Abilene, will be 10:00 am Friday, February 5, 2021 at the First Christian Church in Abilene with Pastor Jason Koehler officiating. Mrs. Henkle passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Village Manor in Abilene. She was born February 8, 1933 in Burlington, Kansas the daughter of George Nathan and Ada (Boyer) Macoubrie. On June 2, 1951 she married Paul Ivan Henkle in Berryville, Arkansas. Della Lou was a homemaker, but moreover a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters Arlene Horne of Ft. Worth, Texas, Doris Scripter of Manhattan, sister Margaret Ann Martinitz of Abilene, ten grandchildren, twenty four great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, her daughter Peggy Davis, son Steven Henkle, three brothers, one sister, and a great great grandson Kanin Crim. Graveside services for Della Lou will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Topeka. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alida Upland Cooperative Parish or to Hospice of Dickinson County and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral services for Della Lou Henkle, age 87, of Abilene, will be 10:00 am Friday, February 5, 2021 at the First Christian Church in Abilene with Pastor Jason Koehler officiating. Mrs. Henkle passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Village Manor in Abilene. She was born February 8, 1933 in Burlington, Kansas the daughter of George Nathan and Ada (Boyer) Macoubrie. On June 2, 1951 she married Paul Ivan Henkle in Berryville, Arkansas. Della Lou was a homemaker, but moreover a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed gardening, canning, and especially loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters Arlene Horne of Ft. Worth, Texas, Doris Scripter of Manhattan, sister Margaret Ann Martinitz of Abilene, ten grandchildren, twenty four great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, her daughter Peggy Davis, son Steven Henkle, three brothers, one sister, and a great great grandson Kanin Crim. Graveside services for Della Lou will be 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Mt. Hope Cemetery in Topeka. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alida Upland Cooperative Parish or to Hospice of Dickinson County and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Della Lou Henkle

Ralph Henry “Hank” Gehrt, 97, of Alma, Kansas, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the Lexington Park Health and Rehab Center. He was a life-long member of the Alma community.

Hank was born on February 19, 1923, in rural Alma, the son of Frank and Emma Richter Gehrt. He attended grade school at Hinerville School and graduated in 1942 from Alma High School.

Hank worked on the family farm following high school and then in 1954 started working for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka building tires. He retired after 27 years in 1981. After his retirement, Hank was a stockman on his farm.

Hank was a member of the United Rubber Workers 307, the Kansas Farm Bureau and of St. John Lutheran Church in Alma. After playing football In high school, Hank enjoyed watching football, especially the Chiefs, the remainder of his life.

Hank married Audria Geisler. They were later divorced. He then married Edna Elsie Wege on March 30, 1972, in Alma. She preceded him in death on October 5, 2001.

Hank is survived by his daughter, Sandra Cuffel, of Topeka; his grandsons, Derrick Cuffel and Darren Cuffel (Jessica) both of Topeka; his great-grandsons, Sebastian, Skyler, Chase, and Koby; and his sister, Nora Jean Leitz, of Paxico. Hank was also preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Norman, Arthur and Bernice Gehrt..

Private family funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 4, 2021, at St John Lutheran Church in Alma and may be viewed via live stream at St. John Lutheran Facebook Live. A public graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in McFarland, Kansas. Hank will lie-in-state, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the Campanella-Stewart Funeral Home at 207 Kansas Avenue in Alma. The family will not be present. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Ralph Henry “Hank” Gehrt, 97, of Alma, Kansas, died Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the Lexington Park Health and Rehab Center. He was a life-long member of the Alma community.Hank was born on February 19, 1923, in rural Alma, the son of Frank and Emma Richter Gehrt. He attended grade school at Hinerville School and graduated in 1942 from Alma High School.Hank worked on the family farm following high school and then in 1954 started working for Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka building tires. He retired after 27 years in 1981. After his retirement, Hank was a stockman on his farm.Hank was a member of the United Rubber Workers 307, the Kansas Farm Bureau and of St. John Lutheran Church in Alma. After playing football In high school, Hank enjoyed watching football, especially the Chiefs, the remainder of his life.Hank married Audria Geisler. They were later divorced. He then married Edna Elsie Wege on March 30, 1972, in Alma. She preceded him in death on October 5, 2001.Hank is survived by his daughter, Sandra Cuffel, of Topeka; his grandsons, Derrick Cuffel and Darren Cuffel (Jessica) both of Topeka; his great-grandsons, Sebastian, Skyler, Chase, and Koby; and his sister, Nora Jean Leitz, of Paxico. Hank was also preceded in death by his parents and his siblings, Norman, Arthur and Bernice Gehrt..Private family funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 4, 2021, at St John Lutheran Church in Alma and may be viewed via live stream at St. John Lutheran Facebook Live. A public graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. at Trinity Lutheran Cemetery in McFarland, Kansas. Hank will lie-in-state, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, at the Campanella-Stewart Funeral Home at 207 Kansas Avenue in Alma. The family will not be present. Memorial contributions are suggested to St. John Lutheran Church, and may be sent in care of the funeral home.

Ralph Henry “Hank” Gehrt

Larry’s life began on December 1, 1941, the son of Lloyd Johnston and Evah Mae (Gibbons) Westerfield in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Valley Center High School Class of 1960. He married Bonnie Faye Edgmon on June 22, 1962, in Park City, Kansas. He worked as an engineer at Beechcraft until retirement. He loved his family and enjoyed hunting and gardening.

His loving family includes his wife, Bonnie of 58 years; children, Theresa (Jeff) Toews and Robin Bowen all of Whitewater, Crystal Westerfield of Irondale, Alabama, Becky (Devin) Kahle of Whitewater, Todd Westerfield of Benton, Kansas; ten grandchildren, Ashley (Brad) Anderson, Kristen (Brandon) Faul, Emily (Drew) Merritt, Curtis (Michaela) Toews, Casey Westerfield, Chance Bowen, Bryce Kahle, Chase Bowen, Lakin Kahle and Sage Westerfield; eight great-grandchildren, Natalie Worrell, Autumn Anderson, Jaxon and Karsyn Faul, Riley, Reagan and Nicholas Merritt and Charli Westerfield.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Sharon Westerfield. Larry passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 29, 2021, at the age of 79 years old.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Whitewater Cemetery, Whitewater, Kansas. The family will gather for a Celebration of Life Service at Bonnie’s home following the graveside.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Phoenix Hospice in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.&nbsp;

Larry’s life began on December 1, 1941, the son of Lloyd Johnston and Evah Mae (Gibbons) Westerfield in Wichita, Kansas. He graduated from Valley Center High School Class of 1960. He married Bonnie Faye Edgmon on June 22, 1962, in Park City, Kansas. He worked as an engineer at Beechcraft until retirement. He loved his family and enjoyed hunting and gardening.His loving family includes his wife, Bonnie of 58 years; children, Theresa (Jeff) Toews and Robin Bowen all of Whitewater, Crystal Westerfield of Irondale, Alabama, Becky (Devin) Kahle of Whitewater, Todd Westerfield of Benton, Kansas; ten grandchildren, Ashley (Brad) Anderson, Kristen (Brandon) Faul, Emily (Drew) Merritt, Curtis (Michaela) Toews, Casey Westerfield, Chance Bowen, Bryce Kahle, Chase Bowen, Lakin Kahle and Sage Westerfield; eight great-grandchildren, Natalie Worrell, Autumn Anderson, Jaxon and Karsyn Faul, Riley, Reagan and Nicholas Merritt and Charli Westerfield.He was preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Sharon Westerfield. Larry passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, January 29, 2021, at the age of 79 years old.A graveside service will be held on Friday, February 12, at 2:00 p.m. at Whitewater Cemetery, Whitewater, Kansas. The family will gather for a Celebration of Life Service at Bonnie’s home following the graveside.In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be directed to Phoenix Hospice in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.&nbsp;

Larry Westerfield - December 1, 1941-January 29, 2021 (age 79)

Ronald Christopher “Chris” Dinges, age 66, of Golden, Colorado — 
husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur, and outdoorsman — passed 
away on Monday, January 25, 2021, following an extended illness. His 
family is grateful for the compassionate care provided by the staff of 
Saint Joseph Hospital and Collier Hospice Center. 
Chris was born on December 30, 1954, in Hays, Kansas to Leroy “Butch” and
 Elizabeth “Betty” (Schnatterly) Dinges. He graduated from Hays High 
School with the Class of 1972. 
After spilling beer in her hair at the Club Three in Hays, he charmed 
and married Sara Jo Marshall on June 26, 1976, in the Congregational 
Church in Stockton, Kansas. They welcomed their only child, a daughter, 
Jennifer Lynn, on December 20, 1978, in Hays. 
Their love of Colorado was solidified during many motorcycle and camping
 trips, and the family moved to Morrison, Colorado in 1980. Chris later 
found his dream home in the foothills of Golden, with land for horses 
and a grandiose view of the Continental Divide. He spent the next 
decades camping, fishing, hunting, horseback and motorcycle riding, 
canoeing, and pontoon boating in every corner of the state, and 
especially enjoyed the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. 
His childhood love of tinkering and engines lead him to a career in the 
motorcycle industry, first in Hays, and then in the Denver Metro area. 
He was a brilliant mechanic, “so smart in a motor.” As the Lakewood 
Honda Service Manager, he brought the dealership many excellence awards,
 while being teased for having the cleanest mechanic’s hands in the 
land. He was also the skilled rider heading into the sunset in some 
Honda commercials. 
He started his own shop, Foothills Cycles, in 1990, first featuring used
 bikes and custom show Harleys, and then gaining the BMW franchise in 
1995. With the support of family, friends and staff, he built it to be 
the top BMW dealership in the U.S. for several years, for which he was 
rewarded with many accolades and fun vacations. His crowning glory were 
some European trips, riding motorcycles on the Autobahn through Germany 
and Austria with Sara on the back. Those were years of long work hours 
as a family, but many Gordos burritos, Black Angus steaks, and Lyle 
Lovett concerts shared after they closed up shop for the night. 
His additional talents as a horse farrier and rider, heavy machine 
operator, gun history aficionado and hunter, big fish storyteller, 
Saturday Night Fever singer, and Sunday morning omelette maker will be 
remembered and admired. 
He was preceded in death by his brother, Cliff; his best friend, Sam 
Mongeau; his wife, Sara, in 2006, after 30 years of marriage; his 
mother-in-law, Ruth Marshall; and his father, Leroy. 
Surviving family includes his daughter, Jennifer Minch (Andy) and 
granddaughter, Locke Sara, of Bend, Oregon; his mother, Betty Dinges, of
 Hays; nine siblings, Terri Rupp (Bruce), Hays, Rick (Dorene) Fruita, 
CO, Sharon Wasinger (Roxie Whitmer), Pueblo West, CO, Mary Jane Arnhold 
(Tim), Loveland, CO, Michelle Dietrich (Fred), Wamego, KS, Lucy Barnes 
(Howard), Julie Rider (Kurt), and Betsy Forinash (Brian), all of Hays; 
his brother-in-law, Paul Marshall (Deb), Great Bend, KS; 24 nieces and 
nephews; his beloved dog, Beemer, and horses, Drifter and Callahan. 
A private memorial will be scheduled at a later date when it is safe to travel and gather.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Ronald Christopher “Chris” Dinges, age 66, of Golden, Colorado — 
husband, father, grandfather, entrepreneur, and outdoorsman — passed 
away on Monday, January 25, 2021, following an extended illness. His 
family is grateful for the compassionate care provided by the staff of 
Saint Joseph Hospital and Collier Hospice Center. 
Chris was born on December 30, 1954, in Hays, Kansas to Leroy “Butch” and
 Elizabeth “Betty” (Schnatterly) Dinges. He graduated from Hays High 
School with the Class of 1972. 
After spilling beer in her hair at the Club Three in Hays, he charmed 
and married Sara Jo Marshall on June 26, 1976, in the Congregational 
Church in Stockton, Kansas. They welcomed their only child, a daughter, 
Jennifer Lynn, on December 20, 1978, in Hays. 
Their love of Colorado was solidified during many motorcycle and camping
 trips, and the family moved to Morrison, Colorado in 1980. Chris later 
found his dream home in the foothills of Golden, with land for horses 
and a grandiose view of the Continental Divide. He spent the next 
decades camping, fishing, hunting, horseback and motorcycle riding, 
canoeing, and pontoon boating in every corner of the state, and 
especially enjoyed the Flat Tops Wilderness Area. 
His childhood love of tinkering and engines lead him to a career in the 
motorcycle industry, first in Hays, and then in the Denver Metro area. 
He was a brilliant mechanic, “so smart in a motor.” As the Lakewood 
Honda Service Manager, he brought the dealership many excellence awards,
 while being teased for having the cleanest mechanic’s hands in the 
land. He was also the skilled rider heading into the sunset in some 
Honda commercials. 
He started his own shop, Foothills Cycles, in 1990, first featuring used
 bikes and custom show Harleys, and then gaining the BMW franchise in 
1995. With the support of family, friends and staff, he built it to be 
the top BMW dealership in the U.S. for several years, for which he was 
rewarded with many accolades and fun vacations. His crowning glory were 
some European trips, riding motorcycles on the Autobahn through Germany 
and Austria with Sara on the back. Those were years of long work hours 
as a family, but many Gordos burritos, Black Angus steaks, and Lyle 
Lovett concerts shared after they closed up shop for the night. 
His additional talents as a horse farrier and rider, heavy machine 
operator, gun history aficionado and hunter, big fish storyteller, 
Saturday Night Fever singer, and Sunday morning omelette maker will be 
remembered and admired. 
He was preceded in death by his brother, Cliff; his best friend, Sam 
Mongeau; his wife, Sara, in 2006, after 30 years of marriage; his 
mother-in-law, Ruth Marshall; and his father, Leroy. 
Surviving family includes his daughter, Jennifer Minch (Andy) and 
granddaughter, Locke Sara, of Bend, Oregon; his mother, Betty Dinges, of
 Hays; nine siblings, Terri Rupp (Bruce), Hays, Rick (Dorene) Fruita, 
CO, Sharon Wasinger (Roxie Whitmer), Pueblo West, CO, Mary Jane Arnhold 
(Tim), Loveland, CO, Michelle Dietrich (Fred), Wamego, KS, Lucy Barnes 
(Howard), Julie Rider (Kurt), and Betsy Forinash (Brian), all of Hays; 
his brother-in-law, Paul Marshall (Deb), Great Bend, KS; 24 nieces and 
nephews; his beloved dog, Beemer, and horses, Drifter and Callahan. 
A private memorial will be scheduled at a later date when it is safe to travel and gather.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Ronald Christopher 'Chris' Dinges

With family by his side, Lawrence Ray Long, Junction City, passed away on Wednesday, January 27 at Midland Care Hospice in Topeka. Lawrence died from complications associated with a fall. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Due to the current COVID-19 environment, the family will not be present. Social distancing and masks will be required. Services will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson Street, Junction City, Kansas. Pastor Dirk Weiss will officiate. Burial will follow at the Dwight Cemetery. Born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1933, in eastern Geary county, Lawrence was the fourth of five children born to Ralph and Ada (Amthauer) Long. When Lawrence was three years old, the family moved to California. A highlight of Lawrence’s childhood, was being asked, along with his three brothers, to make an appearance in the movie “The Fighting Sullivans”, which was being filmed in the area. The star of the movie, Anne Baxter, wanted to go fishing after a day of filming. Dad volunteered for duty! Anne caught fish, Lawrence was smitten. At age 18, after living in California then Arkansas, Lawrence returned to rural Geary County, living with Uncle Alvin and Aunt Lucille Amthauer. During this time, he met the gal living up the road who would end up being his partner in marriage for 65+ years. Lawrence worked for Beech Aircraft before being called up to serve in the Army during the Korean conflict. He finished his military career at Fort Riley. He returned to work for Beech Aircraft for a time before beginning a seventeen-year career with Goad Motors in Junction City. He left Goad Motors to accept a managerial position with Sherwin-Williams where he worked for eleven years. Lawrence retired as a self-employed wall paper hanger. Lawrence had many interests including rattlesnake hunting; traveling; following Junction City high school sports; Kansas State football; collecting and categorizing pennies; gardening; hunting and fishing. He enjoyed mentoring young men while serving as a Boy Scout troop leader. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church; the Junction City Breakfast Optimist Club, where he was a past president; the Odd Fellows Lodge; the American Legion; the Eagles lodge and Disabled American Veterans. On June 12, 1955 Lawrence and Helen Rapp were united in marriage in Dwight, Kansas. Of this union, two girls were born: Ruth Long Sanders and Patricia (Lynn) Jacobs all of Junction City. Other survivors include grandchildren Chris (Megan) Jacobs of Shawnee and Jamie (Brandon) Roath of Olathe; two great grandchildren (and another on the way); one brother, Harvey Long, Penn Valley, California; and one sister-in-law, Irene (Arthur) Long, Santa Rosa, California. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Richard and Arthur and sister, Margaret Accetturro.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of Animals, PO Box 580, Junction City, KS 66441; First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson, Junction City; Junction City Breakfast Optimist Club, in care of Joe Handlos, 3318 Northwood Drive, Milford, KS 66514; or Midland Care Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.&nbsp;&nbsp;

With family by his side, Lawrence Ray Long, Junction City, passed away on Wednesday, January 27 at Midland Care Hospice in Topeka. Lawrence died from complications associated with a fall. Viewing will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2021 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Due to the current COVID-19 environment, the family will not be present. Social distancing and masks will be required. Services will be held on Wednesday, February 3, 2021, 10 a.m., First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson Street, Junction City, Kansas. Pastor Dirk Weiss will officiate. Burial will follow at the Dwight Cemetery. Born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1933, in eastern Geary county, Lawrence was the fourth of five children born to Ralph and Ada (Amthauer) Long. When Lawrence was three years old, the family moved to California. A highlight of Lawrence’s childhood, was being asked, along with his three brothers, to make an appearance in the movie “The Fighting Sullivans”, which was being filmed in the area. The star of the movie, Anne Baxter, wanted to go fishing after a day of filming. Dad volunteered for duty! Anne caught fish, Lawrence was smitten. At age 18, after living in California then Arkansas, Lawrence returned to rural Geary County, living with Uncle Alvin and Aunt Lucille Amthauer. During this time, he met the gal living up the road who would end up being his partner in marriage for 65+ years. Lawrence worked for Beech Aircraft before being called up to serve in the Army during the Korean conflict. He finished his military career at Fort Riley. He returned to work for Beech Aircraft for a time before beginning a seventeen-year career with Goad Motors in Junction City. He left Goad Motors to accept a managerial position with Sherwin-Williams where he worked for eleven years. Lawrence retired as a self-employed wall paper hanger. Lawrence had many interests including rattlesnake hunting; traveling; following Junction City high school sports; Kansas State football; collecting and categorizing pennies; gardening; hunting and fishing. He enjoyed mentoring young men while serving as a Boy Scout troop leader. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church; the Junction City Breakfast Optimist Club, where he was a past president; the Odd Fellows Lodge; the American Legion; the Eagles lodge and Disabled American Veterans. On June 12, 1955 Lawrence and Helen Rapp were united in marriage in Dwight, Kansas. Of this union, two girls were born: Ruth Long Sanders and Patricia (Lynn) Jacobs all of Junction City. Other survivors include grandchildren Chris (Megan) Jacobs of Shawnee and Jamie (Brandon) Roath of Olathe; two great grandchildren (and another on the way); one brother, Harvey Long, Penn Valley, California; and one sister-in-law, Irene (Arthur) Long, Santa Rosa, California. Lawrence was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Richard and Arthur and sister, Margaret Accetturro. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Friends of Animals, PO Box 580, Junction City, KS 66441; First United Methodist Church, 804 N. Jefferson, Junction City; Junction City Breakfast Optimist Club, in care of Joe Handlos, 3318 Northwood Drive, Milford, KS 66514; or Midland Care Hospice, 200 SW Frazier Circle, Topeka, KS 66606.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lawrence R. Long - 1933-2021

Garold Dean Moon, age 78 of Clay Center, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his residence.

He was born on February 26, 1942 in Green, the son of Dean Shelden and Nellie Alberta (Caley) Moon.  He was in the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War.

On August 9, 1959 at the Bala Presbyterian Church, he married Dorcile Eilene Bulk.  She survives of the home.

After the war, Garold drove for Clark Trucking and then was a part owner of Moon and Rozean Trucking, eventually driving for Carlson Trucking.  During his retirement years, he drove a bus for Fort Riley, transporting soldiers to numerous places and volunteering at the Lighthouse for Christ and many American Legion functions.

He was a member of the Clay Center Wesleyan Church, American Legion, V.F.W. and 40/8.  He collected piggy banks, coins, stamps and Texaco and Phillips 66 memorabilia.  He enjoyed going to Branson every November during Veterans Week.

In addition to his wife, Dorcile Moon, he is survived by one daughter, Dena Van Horn and husband William of Clay Center; one son, Brian Moon and wife Deb of Clay Center; one sister, Lynette Bigler and husband Mike of Clay Center and three grandchildren, Cody Moon and wife Haley, Dylan Moon and Melody Rowland.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Douglas Moon; three brothers, Ernest Moon, Albert Moon and Charles Neef and one grandson, Malakai Rowland-Van Horn.

Respect calls may be made from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.  The family will be present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. that evening.

Private family inurnment with Military Honors will take place in the Bala Cemetery at a later date.

Memorials may be made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and the Clay Center American Legion.  Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Garold Dean Moon, age 78 of Clay Center, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at his residence.He was born on February 26, 1942 in Green, the son of Dean Shelden and Nellie Alberta (Caley) Moon. He was in the United States Army, serving during the Vietnam War.On August 9, 1959 at the Bala Presbyterian Church, he married Dorcile Eilene Bulk. She survives of the home.After the war, Garold drove for Clark Trucking and then was a part owner of Moon and Rozean Trucking, eventually driving for Carlson Trucking. During his retirement years, he drove a bus for Fort Riley, transporting soldiers to numerous places and volunteering at the Lighthouse for Christ and many American Legion functions.He was a member of the Clay Center Wesleyan Church, American Legion, V.F.W. and 40/8. He collected piggy banks, coins, stamps and Texaco and Phillips 66 memorabilia. He enjoyed going to Branson every November during Veterans Week.In addition to his wife, Dorcile Moon, he is survived by one daughter, Dena Van Horn and husband William of Clay Center; one son, Brian Moon and wife Deb of Clay Center; one sister, Lynette Bigler and husband Mike of Clay Center and three grandchildren, Cody Moon and wife Haley, Dylan Moon and Melody Rowland.He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Douglas Moon; three brothers, Ernest Moon, Albert Moon and Charles Neef and one grandson, Malakai Rowland-Van Horn.Respect calls may be made from 12:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. The family will be present from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. that evening.Private family inurnment with Military Honors will take place in the Bala Cemetery at a later date.Memorials may be made to the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall and the Clay Center American Legion. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Garold Dean Moon

Carol Jean Voelker age 69 died, January 26, 2021 in Kansas City, KS. She was born in Omaha, NE on November 1, 1951 to Jack and Betty (Allyn) Dewey.&nbsp; Carol was born and raised in Omaha. She graduated from Burk High School in Omaha and attended college in South Dakota. Carol married Dick Jurgens and had one son, Jack. They later divorced. She married James Voelker in 2002 and he survives of the home. Carol worked as a bookkeeper for several establishments. She enjoyed crafting in her spare time and camping at the Clay County Park. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Step-Daughter: Shelia Voelker and husband Clifton Meyers

Carol Jean Voelker age 69 died, January 26, 2021 in Kansas City, KS. She was born in Omaha, NE on November 1, 1951 to Jack and Betty (Allyn) Dewey.&nbsp; Carol was born and raised in Omaha. She graduated from Burk High School in Omaha and attended college in South Dakota. Carol married Dick Jurgens and had one son, Jack. They later divorced. She married James Voelker in 2002 and he survives of the home. Carol worked as a bookkeeper for several establishments. She enjoyed crafting in her spare time and camping at the Clay County Park. She is preceded in death by her parents.Survivors:Husband: James VoelkerSon: Jack and wife Erin JurgensStep-Son: Eric VoelkerStep-Daughter: Shelia Voelker and husband Clifton MeyersBrother: Bill DeweySister: Patty and wife Jan VonMinden6 GrandchildrenEx-Husband: Dick JurgensNo services are planned at this time

Carol Jean Voelker

&nbsp;Joseph Matthew Graves, born February 5, 1980, passed away January 22, 2021. Joe was born and raised in Abilene, KS., attending Abilene schools until graduation. He then attended Salina Area Vo-tech where he learned the beginning of his welding career. He worked for different companies using and growing his welding skills. Some of the places he worked were in Salina at Vortex, Blue Beacon and Power Vac and in Abilene at Great Plains and finally at Ft Riley for the US Dept of Defense-Dept of Public Works-Engineering Division as an inspector. He also had his own welding business on the side and welded for so many friends and derby drivers all over the state. He had a gift and left people in awe of his skills. 

He married Kari Hood and her three daughters Alexis, Bailey and Taryn. They then had two sons together William Joseph Graves (Will-13) and Cole Michael Graves (10). They later divorced and Joe dedicated all of his spare time to his sons. Joe was their coach, their boy scout leader, wanted to take them hunting, camping, fishing and all things outdoors that he loved. His sons were his heart and treasure.

Joe was the son of (deceased) William Albert Graves, and Melba Jean Moyer, brother to Sherry (Andy) Delay, David (Brenda Gunder) Rikard, Nancy (Mitch) Brandt, and Jeff (Amanda) Graves. He was Uncle Joe to Ashley and Emily Delay, Tony (Tabatha) Rikard, Jake (Shelby) and Matt Davis, Dalton, Dylan and Brooke Graves, and great uncle to Ryder Davis, Brendyn Rikard and Tucker Davis with another great nephew Graves to come in February. He is also survived by his special friend Amanda Renea Parson her children Corbin, McKenzie, Cooper and Kory. He so enjoyed spending time with all of these children as even as they were adults working side by side, playing, wrestling, fishing, swimming and watching movies. He was so good with all of our children.

Funeral Services for Joe will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Life House Church in Abilene. Burial will follow at the Abilene City Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5-7PM at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Grave’s Memorial Fund for his son’s needs and college expenses in the future. Memorials may be dropped off at Pinnacle Bank in Abilene or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

&nbsp;Joseph Matthew Graves, born February 5, 1980, passed away January 22, 2021. Joe was born and raised in Abilene, KS., attending Abilene schools until graduation. He then attended Salina Area Vo-tech where he learned the beginning of his welding career. He worked for different companies using and growing his welding skills. Some of the places he worked were in Salina at Vortex, Blue Beacon and Power Vac and in Abilene at Great Plains and finally at Ft Riley for the US Dept of Defense-Dept of Public Works-Engineering Division as an inspector. He also had his own welding business on the side and welded for so many friends and derby drivers all over the state. He had a gift and left people in awe of his skills. He married Kari Hood and her three daughters Alexis, Bailey and Taryn. They then had two sons together William Joseph Graves (Will-13) and Cole Michael Graves (10). They later divorced and Joe dedicated all of his spare time to his sons. Joe was their coach, their boy scout leader, wanted to take them hunting, camping, fishing and all things outdoors that he loved. His sons were his heart and treasure. Joe was the son of (deceased) William Albert Graves, and Melba Jean Moyer, brother to Sherry (Andy) Delay, David (Brenda Gunder) Rikard, Nancy (Mitch) Brandt, and Jeff (Amanda) Graves. He was Uncle Joe to Ashley and Emily Delay, Tony (Tabatha) Rikard, Jake (Shelby) and Matt Davis, Dalton, Dylan and Brooke Graves, and great uncle to Ryder Davis, Brendyn Rikard and Tucker Davis with another great nephew Graves to come in February. He is also survived by his special friend Amanda Renea Parson her children Corbin, McKenzie, Cooper and Kory. He so enjoyed spending time with all of these children as even as they were adults working side by side, playing, wrestling, fishing, swimming and watching movies. He was so good with all of our children. Funeral Services for Joe will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at Life House Church in Abilene. Burial will follow at the Abilene City Cemetery. Family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 5-7PM at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Grave’s Memorial Fund for his son’s needs and college expenses in the future. Memorials may be dropped off at Pinnacle Bank in Abilene or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Joseph Matthew Graves - February 5th, 1980-January 22nd, 2021

Loretta Marie Woods, 76, of Junction City, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Loretta was born in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania on June 18, 1944, to Sarah (Slonkner) and Wilbert Sines. Before she retired she worked at The Elks Lodge in Junction City as the manager. Loretta is survived by her daughter, Shelly (Samuel) Smith, of Junction City;&nbsp; son, Richard (Sally)Trautman, of Oakdale, PA;&nbsp; Granddaughters: Heather Tarbuk, Jenna Thornton, Lauren Smith, Sierra Trautman; and her two Great-grandchildren Ryan Thornton and Josie Tarbuk. She is preceded in death by her parents and her two sons Billy and Sean Trautman and her grandson Brandon Trautman. There will be a potluck Celebration of Life on Saturday the 30th in Junction City at the Elks Lodge at 5p.m. for those who wish to attend. The family requests any donations be directed to the Junction City Food Bank Junction City, KS. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Loretta Marie Woods, 76, of Junction City, KS, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021. Loretta was born in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania on June 18, 1944, to Sarah (Slonkner) and Wilbert Sines. Before she retired she worked at The Elks Lodge in Junction City as the manager. Loretta is survived by her daughter, Shelly (Samuel) Smith, of Junction City;&nbsp; son, Richard (Sally)Trautman, of Oakdale, PA;&nbsp; Granddaughters: Heather Tarbuk, Jenna Thornton, Lauren Smith, Sierra Trautman; and her two Great-grandchildren Ryan Thornton and Josie Tarbuk. She is preceded in death by her parents and her two sons Billy and Sean Trautman and her grandson Brandon Trautman. There will be a potluck Celebration of Life on Saturday the 30th in Junction City at the Elks Lodge at 5p.m. for those who wish to attend. The family requests any donations be directed to the Junction City Food Bank Junction City, KS. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Loretta Marie Woods

Raymond C. Edwards, 82, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the Alta Vista Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Junction City Animal Shelter. Raymond was born June 25, 1938, in Morris County, KS the son of James Clifford and Dollie (Riggs) Edwards. Raymond owned a saw sharpening shop at his home in Junction City. He also worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years. Raymond enjoyed his many mini miniature poodles. Raymond and his wife Donna spent many summers camping near Cripple Creek, Colorado in their fifth wheel camping trailer. He married Donna Day December 21, 1973, in Junction City, KS. She survives of the home. Survivors include three sons, James Lynn Edwards Clifford Lee Edwards both of Junction City, KS and Charles Wesley Edwards of Cripple Creek, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Raymond C. Edwards, 82, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Geary Community Hospital. Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, February 11, 2021 at the Alta Vista Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Junction City Animal Shelter. Raymond was born June 25, 1938, in Morris County, KS the son of James Clifford and Dollie (Riggs) Edwards. Raymond owned a saw sharpening shop at his home in Junction City. He also worked as a heavy equipment operator for many years. Raymond enjoyed his many mini miniature poodles. Raymond and his wife Donna spent many summers camping near Cripple Creek, Colorado in their fifth wheel camping trailer. He married Donna Day December 21, 1973, in Junction City, KS. She survives of the home. Survivors include three sons, James Lynn Edwards Clifford Lee Edwards both of Junction City, KS and Charles Wesley Edwards of Cripple Creek, CO. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Raymond C. Edwards

SFC (RET) James Edward Taylor, 71, of Junction City, Kansas, passed January 10, 2021. He was born on April 7, 1949, in Shaw, Mississippi, the son of the late Oscar and Mary (Burtin) Taylor. James was drafted into the United States Army at the age of 21. With his service he was involved in the Vietnam War, Dessert Storm, was stationed in Germany, Korea, and retired at Fort Riley Kansas with The Big Red One. He served honorably for over 22 years. He also earned many decorations and awards which include but are not limited to: the Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal w/ Bronze Star, Army Lapel Button, NCO Professional Development Ribbon "2", Kuwait Liberation Medal, Sharpshooter (M-16 Rifle), Overseas Service Ribbon "3", Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), Army Achievement Medal w/ 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal w/ 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster, Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ 3rd BSS, and the Meritorious Service Medal w/ 1st Oak Leaf Cluster. After his retirement from the United States Army, James went to work as a as a machine operator with Quaker Oats and had a second retirement in 2012. While he was employed, he perused higher education in Concordia, Kansas, earning an Associates in Graphic Design in the early 2000’s. James was a member of the American Legion of Junction City. He enjoyed many things in his spare time. He served as a Volunteer Election Board Worker for the Geary County Election Polls and served as a volunteer for the USD 475 Fundraiser program. James loved sports, fishing, and cooking and barbequing for his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Ann Taylor whom he married January 7 of 1989. James is also survived by: his three children, Sherron Kimberly Taylor, James Edward Taylor II, and Ianthia Taylor; two grandchildren, Khai’Airi Lee Twiggs and Jourdan A. Ratcliff; two great-grandchildren, David II and Drew Ratcliff; and a host of loving family and friends, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters, Mattie Bell and Bobbie Bryson. James was a devoted husband, loving father, caring grandfather and great-grandfather, and loyal friend. He will be missed by all that loved and knew him. Due to the current Covid-19 environment, a memorial service will be held by family at 10 a.m.,&nbsp; January 29, 2021 at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 North Washington Street, Junction City, KS.

SFC (RET) James Edward Taylor, 71, of Junction City, Kansas, passed January 10, 2021. He was born on April 7, 1949, in Shaw, Mississippi, the son of the late Oscar and Mary (Burtin) Taylor. James was drafted into the United States Army at the age of 21. With his service he was involved in the Vietnam War, Dessert Storm, was stationed in Germany, Korea, and retired at Fort Riley Kansas with The Big Red One. He served honorably for over 22 years. He also earned many decorations and awards which include but are not limited to: the Army Service Ribbon, National Defense Service Medal w/ Bronze Star, Army Lapel Button, NCO Professional Development Ribbon "2", Kuwait Liberation Medal, Sharpshooter (M-16 Rifle), Overseas Service Ribbon "3", Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), Army Achievement Medal w/ 1st Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation Medal w/ 2nd Oak Leaf Cluster, Southwest Asia Service Medal w/ 3rd BSS, and the Meritorious Service Medal w/ 1st Oak Leaf Cluster. After his retirement from the United States Army, James went to work as a as a machine operator with Quaker Oats and had a second retirement in 2012. While he was employed, he perused higher education in Concordia, Kansas, earning an Associates in Graphic Design in the early 2000’s. James was a member of the American Legion of Junction City. He enjoyed many things in his spare time. He served as a Volunteer Election Board Worker for the Geary County Election Polls and served as a volunteer for the USD 475 Fundraiser program. James loved sports, fishing, and cooking and barbequing for his family and friends. He is survived by his loving wife, Barbara Ann Taylor whom he married January 7 of 1989. James is also survived by: his three children, Sherron Kimberly Taylor, James Edward Taylor II, and Ianthia Taylor; two grandchildren, Khai’Airi Lee Twiggs and Jourdan A. Ratcliff; two great-grandchildren, David II and Drew Ratcliff; and a host of loving family and friends, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and his two sisters, Mattie Bell and Bobbie Bryson. James was a devoted husband, loving father, caring grandfather and great-grandfather, and loyal friend. He will be missed by all that loved and knew him. Due to the current Covid-19 environment, a memorial service will be held by family at 10 a.m.,&nbsp; January 29, 2021 at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 North Washington Street, Junction City, KS.

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