Cleo M. Wohler, age 97 of Manhattan, died Monday March 15, 2021 at the Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan. She was born on September 9, 1923 in Clay County, Kansas, the daughter of August “Gus” H. and Iva Mae (Rankin) Schurr. She grew up on the family farm and attended school in the area, and went to Clay Center Community High School and graduated with the class of 1941. Cleo was united in marriage to Eugene Wohler. He preceded her in death. She then was married to Earl Klocke and he also later preceded her in death. Cleo was a school teacher for a period of time after high school. When she was married to Eugene she worked on the farm and took care of her family. She was always proud to be a farm wife. She enjoyed playing cards, doing crossword puzzles, and always loved to cook for her family and community. Cleo enjoyed attending church and being part of the church groups. When she moved to Manhattan, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan, and also the Rebecca Lodge Group. In addition to her husbands, she was also preceded in death by her 5 sisters, and her son, Larry Wohler. Cleo is survived by her daughter-in-law, Marilyn Wohler, and her grandchildren, Lisa Wohler and Scott Wohler. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday March 23, 2021 at the Riverside Cemetery in Waterville, Kansas, with the Rev. Kevin Larson officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Elara Caring Hospice. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Cleo M. Wohler, age 97 of Manhattan, died Monday March 15, 2021 at the Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan. She was born on September 9, 1923 in Clay County, Kansas, the daughter of August “Gus” H. and Iva Mae (Rankin) Schurr. She grew up on the family farm and attended school in the area, and went to Clay Center Community High School and graduated with the class of 1941. Cleo was united in marriage to Eugene Wohler. He preceded her in death. She then was married to Earl Klocke and he also later preceded her in death. Cleo was a school teacher for a period of time after high school. When she was married to Eugene she worked on the farm and took care of her family. She was always proud to be a farm wife. She enjoyed playing cards, doing crossword puzzles, and always loved to cook for her family and community. Cleo enjoyed attending church and being part of the church groups. When she moved to Manhattan, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan, and also the Rebecca Lodge Group. In addition to her husbands, she was also preceded in death by her 5 sisters, and her son, Larry Wohler. Cleo is survived by her daughter-in-law, Marilyn Wohler, and her grandchildren, Lisa Wohler and Scott Wohler. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday March 23, 2021 at the Riverside Cemetery in Waterville, Kansas, with the Rev. Kevin Larson officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions are suggested to the Elara Caring Hospice. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Cleo M. Wohler

John D. “Toot” Cragg, age 73, of Manhattan, died March 19, 2021, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka. He was born April 7, 1947, in Manhattan, the son of George E. and Allie Jane (Mortimer) Cragg. John graduated from Manhattan High School in 1965. Toot owned and operated Wildcat Motors for many years. He was passionate about racing and enjoyed baseball. On August 3, 1964, in Manhattan, he was married to Linda E. Rose. Linda survives of Manhattan. Additional survivors include his two children: Brenda Kay Mullin of Manhattan, and John Michael Cragg and his wife Barb of Manhattan; five grandchildren: Keirsten, Amanda, K.C., Josh &amp; Lindsey; and one great-grandson Grayson. Toot was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Charles W. “Bill and George “Butch” Cragg. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 24th&nbsp; at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 25th at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, southeast of Manhattan, with Pastor Joyce Allen officiating. Family and friends are invited to meet at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home to form a procession to the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

John D. “Toot” Cragg, age 73, of Manhattan, died March 19, 2021, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka. He was born April 7, 1947, in Manhattan, the son of George E. and Allie Jane (Mortimer) Cragg. John graduated from Manhattan High School in 1965. Toot owned and operated Wildcat Motors for many years. He was passionate about racing and enjoyed baseball. On August 3, 1964, in Manhattan, he was married to Linda E. Rose. Linda survives of Manhattan. Additional survivors include his two children: Brenda Kay Mullin of Manhattan, and John Michael Cragg and his wife Barb of Manhattan; five grandchildren: Keirsten, Amanda, K.C., Josh &amp; Lindsey; and one great-grandson Grayson. Toot was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers: Charles W. “Bill and George “Butch” Cragg. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 24th&nbsp; at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, March 25th at the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, southeast of Manhattan, with Pastor Joyce Allen officiating. Family and friends are invited to meet at 10:00 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home to form a procession to the cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to either the American Heart Association, American Cancer Society or the American Diabetes Association. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

John D. “Toot” Cragg

Ramona LaVonne (Burgman) Riniker age 88 passed away March 20th, 2021 at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center, Ascension Via Christi Hospital St Francis in Wichta, Kansas. She was born August 27, 1932 near Randolph Kansas daughter of Art and Goldie Burgman.&nbsp; Ramona married her High School Sweetheart Joe in 1951. They moved to San Diego where he was stationed in the Navy. After Joe left the military they moved back to Manhattan where they raised 3 children. Her husband Joseph (Joe) Riniker preceded her in death in March, 2019. She was also preceded in death by one infant son William; her parents; and five siblings: Norma, Donna, Marie, Vance and Verna. She worked as a waitress for many establishments, including Varsity Drug, Wareham Cafe and Kecks Steakhouse. She worked for McCall Pattern Company and retired in 1986. Joe and Ramona enjoyed traveling to Europe, and all over the United States including Alaska and Hawaii. She was a great hostess for family gatherings and took care of the grandkids and several elderly relatives. Her passion was learning about genealogy and gardening. Ramona is survived by her sister Bonnie Stover of Manhattan; three children: Rhonda Riniker and partner Mark Marion, Alan Riniker and wife Vickie, and Brian Riniker and wife Judy; four grandchildren: Ashley Riniker, Joey Blenn, James Blenn, and Jacob Blenn; and two great grandchildren: Athena and Hunter Blenn. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 25th at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Reverend Kevin Larson officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 24th&nbsp; at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Memorial Contributions may be made to Interim Healthcare Hospice or Sedalia Community Church. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ramona LaVonne (Burgman) Riniker age 88 passed away March 20th, 2021 at the Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice Center, Ascension Via Christi Hospital St Francis in Wichta, Kansas. She was born August 27, 1932 near Randolph Kansas daughter of Art and Goldie Burgman.&nbsp; Ramona married her High School Sweetheart Joe in 1951. They moved to San Diego where he was stationed in the Navy. After Joe left the military they moved back to Manhattan where they raised 3 children. Her husband Joseph (Joe) Riniker preceded her in death in March, 2019. She was also preceded in death by one infant son William; her parents; and five siblings: Norma, Donna, Marie, Vance and Verna. She worked as a waitress for many establishments, including Varsity Drug, Wareham Cafe and Kecks Steakhouse. She worked for McCall Pattern Company and retired in 1986. Joe and Ramona enjoyed traveling to Europe, and all over the United States including Alaska and Hawaii. She was a great hostess for family gatherings and took care of the grandkids and several elderly relatives. Her passion was learning about genealogy and gardening. Ramona is survived by her sister Bonnie Stover of Manhattan; three children: Rhonda Riniker and partner Mark Marion, Alan Riniker and wife Vickie, and Brian Riniker and wife Judy; four grandchildren: Ashley Riniker, Joey Blenn, James Blenn, and Jacob Blenn; and two great grandchildren: Athena and Hunter Blenn. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, March 25th at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Reverend Kevin Larson officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The family will receive friends from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 24th&nbsp; at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Memorial Contributions may be made to Interim Healthcare Hospice or Sedalia Community Church. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ramona LaVonne (Burgman) Riniker 

Lynne was born on April 25, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She i the daughter of Vincent J. Jordan and Mary Korpa Jordan. She graduated from Schenley High School five years after Andy Warhol and she attended the University of Pittsburgh. On April 16, 1966 she married Donald E. Rathbone in beautiful Heinz Chapel on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband and her daughter, Lynda S. Rathbone of Ibiza, Spain. She is also survived by her sister, Germaine Manfredo of Pittsburgh, PA, and a nephew, former Kansas City Chief, Robbie Jordan of PA. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Vincent Jordan, Jr. and Carl Jordan. By profession, she was a technical illustrator whose drawings were used for publications. The exception, were her drawings on the early nuclear submarines. She was also a medial illustrator for the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She did drawings for the first kidney transplant, for research drawings on the results of smoking, also the early DNA helix drawings. She was also a professional calligrapher. She had many interests and hobbies, but her first love were her Dobermans. When she was nine years old, she was crossing the street to visit her girlfriend and a big limousine stopped outside a pet grooming shop. A chauffeur got out and opened the door and out stepped a Doberman. She had never seen a dog as beautiful as that Doberman. She didn’t even know the name of the breed, but she promised herself that someday she would own one. She had five Dobermans, two from puppies, and three rescued. All of her dogs were well trained and friendly. She was also very creative. One hobby was making silver jewelry, and two of her pieces were chosen for a traveling show. She was very good at dancing, and she did the exhibition of dances for the Arthur Murray Dance Studios. She was a great gardener. She had a research garden in Manhattan, KS for John Pear Research Center. She was also the Vice President in the United States for the Delphinium Society in the United Kingdom. She took a group of Delphinium Society members to England to attend the Royal Horticulture Society for the Award of Garden Merit Trials at Wisley. While there, they also toured members’ gardens, including the garden of a member of the House of Lords. She had articles published nationally and internationally for the Delphinium Society. She loved and was a very talented cook who shared all of her recipes. She took many meals to friends and elderly on a regular basis. Her specialty was an eight course English dinner, starting with soup and ending with sherry. She was also well known for her Christmas cookies, where she baked twelve different types of cookies and made dozens of each. She was also known for her Christmas tree decorations, which included 144 real candles, a hand blown Ohno star on the top, and ornaments from 47 different countries. She was the architect and interior designer of her home in Manhattan, KS. In the Manhattan schools, she was the Chairman of the Picture Lady Program for several years. She was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter IW. She loved to travel, and her favorite country was South Korea. She was also president of the Kansas State Social Club. When they celebrated their 75th anniversary of the Social Club, she hosted an Old West themed party, complete with authentic wardrobes, gambling, and even a jail. She was also president of the Town and Country Garden Club. She loved K-State sports. Anyone who sat beside her could attest that she was an avid fan of football, where she supported the team as a season ticket holder starting in 1973 until falling ill. Favorite saying: “Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people. --Eleanor Roosevelt A Celebration of her life will be held at noon on Friday, March 26th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jason Pittman officiating. The family will receive friends following the celebration until 2:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the KSU Foundation for the KSU Gardens. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lynne was born on April 25, 1934 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She i the daughter of Vincent J. Jordan and Mary Korpa Jordan. She graduated from Schenley High School five years after Andy Warhol and she attended the University of Pittsburgh. On April 16, 1966 she married Donald E. Rathbone in beautiful Heinz Chapel on the campus of the University of Pittsburgh. She is survived by her husband and her daughter, Lynda S. Rathbone of Ibiza, Spain. She is also survived by her sister, Germaine Manfredo of Pittsburgh, PA, and a nephew, former Kansas City Chief, Robbie Jordan of PA. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Vincent Jordan, Jr. and Carl Jordan. By profession, she was a technical illustrator whose drawings were used for publications. The exception, were her drawings on the early nuclear submarines. She was also a medial illustrator for the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. She did drawings for the first kidney transplant, for research drawings on the results of smoking, also the early DNA helix drawings. She was also a professional calligrapher. She had many interests and hobbies, but her first love were her Dobermans. When she was nine years old, she was crossing the street to visit her girlfriend and a big limousine stopped outside a pet grooming shop. A chauffeur got out and opened the door and out stepped a Doberman. She had never seen a dog as beautiful as that Doberman. She didn’t even know the name of the breed, but she promised herself that someday she would own one. She had five Dobermans, two from puppies, and three rescued. All of her dogs were well trained and friendly. She was also very creative. One hobby was making silver jewelry, and two of her pieces were chosen for a traveling show. She was very good at dancing, and she did the exhibition of dances for the Arthur Murray Dance Studios. She was a great gardener. She had a research garden in Manhattan, KS for John Pear Research Center. She was also the Vice President in the United States for the Delphinium Society in the United Kingdom. She took a group of Delphinium Society members to England to attend the Royal Horticulture Society for the Award of Garden Merit Trials at Wisley. While there, they also toured members’ gardens, including the garden of a member of the House of Lords. She had articles published nationally and internationally for the Delphinium Society. She loved and was a very talented cook who shared all of her recipes. She took many meals to friends and elderly on a regular basis. Her specialty was an eight course English dinner, starting with soup and ending with sherry. She was also well known for her Christmas cookies, where she baked twelve different types of cookies and made dozens of each. She was also known for her Christmas tree decorations, which included 144 real candles, a hand blown Ohno star on the top, and ornaments from 47 different countries. She was the architect and interior designer of her home in Manhattan, KS. In the Manhattan schools, she was the Chairman of the Picture Lady Program for several years. She was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter IW. She loved to travel, and her favorite country was South Korea. She was also president of the Kansas State Social Club. When they celebrated their 75th anniversary of the Social Club, she hosted an Old West themed party, complete with authentic wardrobes, gambling, and even a jail. She was also president of the Town and Country Garden Club. She loved K-State sports. Anyone who sat beside her could attest that she was an avid fan of football, where she supported the team as a season ticket holder starting in 1973 until falling ill. Favorite saying: “Great minds discuss ideas. Average minds discuss events. Small minds discuss people. --Eleanor Roosevelt A Celebration of her life will be held at noon on Friday, March 26th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel with Reverend Jason Pittman officiating. The family will receive friends following the celebration until 2:00 P.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the KSU Foundation for the KSU Gardens. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lynne J. Rathbone

Jacquelyn J. Jensen, age 84, of Manhattan, died Sunday March 21, 2021 at her home in Manhattan. She was born on August 7, 1936. Complete obituary information is pending at this time and will be announced by the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jacquelyn J. Jensen, age 84, of Manhattan, died Sunday March 21, 2021 at her home in Manhattan. She was born on August 7, 1936. Complete obituary information is pending at this time and will be announced by the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jacquelyn J. Jensen

Barbara Jean Green, 84, of Manhattan, KS, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021. There will be no services at this time.

 Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.

Barbara Jean Green, 84, of Manhattan, KS, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2021. There will be no services at this time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.

Barbara Jean Green

Gene William Morehead, 75, Alma, KS passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS.

On November 1, 1945 Gene was born to Eugene Virgil and Frances Virginia (Eiler) Morehead in Colby, KS.&nbsp; Growing up in Norton, Gene graduated from Norton High School in 1963. &nbsp;Gene enlisted in the United States Air Force and would dedicate the next 24 years of his life to his country before retiring.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Kathryn Holeman on January 13, 1968 in Kansas City, KS. &nbsp;She survives of the home.

Gene loved traveling as a part of his service in the Air Force.&nbsp; He would begin his military career in Japan and then two tours in Vietnam, before starting his family and being stationed in Germany.&nbsp; Afterwards, they moved to San Antonio, TX, Philippines, Las Vegas, and would retire (the first time) in Anchorage, AK. &nbsp;Gene worked for the City of Anchorage and retired for the second time. They then moved to Alma, KS to be closer to family when Gene would come out of retirement again and work for the Veteran’s Administration in Topeka, KS. &nbsp;Gene enjoyed pheasant hunting with his friends when he was younger and after his third retirement, he also enjoyed fishing for ‘whatever would bite’ with his family.&nbsp; Most of the time was spent enjoying the outdoors and drowning worms.

&nbsp;He is also survived by two children, Eugene William Morehead, Alma, KS, and Tiffany Morehead (Frank Seufert), Wamego, KS; one grandchild, Shelby Seufert (Andrew), St. George, KS; one great-grandchild, Bodee Seufert; and two sisters, Martha Winke (Stan), Joliet, IL, and Rebecca Jenkins (David), Texarkana, TX.

A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Alma.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will follow in the Alma City Cemetery.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the Good Shepherd Hospice House, and may be left in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 126, Alma, KS 66401.&nbsp; Condolences may be left at campanellastewart.com

Gene William Morehead, 75, Alma, KS passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS.On November 1, 1945 Gene was born to Eugene Virgil and Frances Virginia (Eiler) Morehead in Colby, KS.&nbsp; Growing up in Norton, Gene graduated from Norton High School in 1963. &nbsp;Gene enlisted in the United States Air Force and would dedicate the next 24 years of his life to his country before retiring.&nbsp; He was united in marriage to Kathryn Holeman on January 13, 1968 in Kansas City, KS. &nbsp;She survives of the home.Gene loved traveling as a part of his service in the Air Force.&nbsp; He would begin his military career in Japan and then two tours in Vietnam, before starting his family and being stationed in Germany.&nbsp; Afterwards, they moved to San Antonio, TX, Philippines, Las Vegas, and would retire (the first time) in Anchorage, AK. &nbsp;Gene worked for the City of Anchorage and retired for the second time. They then moved to Alma, KS to be closer to family when Gene would come out of retirement again and work for the Veteran’s Administration in Topeka, KS. &nbsp;Gene enjoyed pheasant hunting with his friends when he was younger and after his third retirement, he also enjoyed fishing for ‘whatever would bite’ with his family.&nbsp; Most of the time was spent enjoying the outdoors and drowning worms.&nbsp;He is also survived by two children, Eugene William Morehead, Alma, KS, and Tiffany Morehead (Frank Seufert), Wamego, KS; one grandchild, Shelby Seufert (Andrew), St. George, KS; one great-grandchild, Bodee Seufert; and two sisters, Martha Winke (Stan), Joliet, IL, and Rebecca Jenkins (David), Texarkana, TX.He is preceded in death by his parents.A Memorial Service will be at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at the Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Alma.&nbsp; Inurnment with military honors will follow in the Alma City Cemetery.&nbsp; In lieu of flowers, the family has suggested memorials to the Good Shepherd Hospice House, and may be left in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 126, Alma, KS 66401.&nbsp; Condolences may be left at campanellastewart.com

Gene William Morehead

Sue Ellen Ash,&nbsp;age 77, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away late Sunday night, March 14, 2021, at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington.&nbsp;She was born September 22, 1943 in Newton, Kansas, daughter of the late Ray Allison &amp; Lillian Jeanette (Smith) Cave.&nbsp;

Sue Ellen had worked as the District Manager for Hallmark Stores and the Clinton County Historical Society, where she passed on her passion for Family History.&nbsp;She attended First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ in Wilmington and was a member of the Federated Church of Whitewater in Kansas.&nbsp;She volunteered a lot with the Wilmington United Methodist Church and all of their committees and especially with the Girl Scouts, where she was a leader for over 10 years.

Her loving family includes her husband, Ronald L. Ash; daughter, Ellen Lee and a son, David Ash, all of Wilmington; 2 sisters, Carolyn Fisher, of Whitewater, KS and Marilyn Ghere, of Sedgwick, KS; and many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her parents, Sue Ellen was preceded in death by her daughter, Angel Ash; brothers-in-law, Monte Fisher &amp; Wayne Risch; sister-in-law, Betty Dowd; and nephew, Steve Fisher.

Funeral Services in Ohio were held&nbsp; March 20, 2021 at the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, 120 Columbus Street, Wilmington with Pastor Tom Stephenson officiating.

Funeral services in Kansas will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Federated Church of Whitewater, Whitewater, KS.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 12:30 -2:00 pm at the church. Interment will follow in the Whitewater Cemetery.&nbsp;

The Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisted the family with the Ohio arrangements and the Lamb Funeral Home in Whitewater, Kansas is assisting the family with the Kansas arrangements.

Memorial contributions in Sue Ellen's memory may be made to the St. Jude Hospital or the American Red Cross in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.

Sue Ellen Ash,&nbsp;age 77, of Wilmington, Ohio, passed away late Sunday night, March 14, 2021, at Clinton Memorial Hospital in Wilmington.&nbsp;She was born September 22, 1943 in Newton, Kansas, daughter of the late Ray Allison &amp; Lillian Jeanette (Smith) Cave.&nbsp;Sue Ellen had worked as the District Manager for Hallmark Stores and the Clinton County Historical Society, where she passed on her passion for Family History.&nbsp;She attended First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ in Wilmington and was a member of the Federated Church of Whitewater in Kansas.&nbsp;She volunteered a lot with the Wilmington United Methodist Church and all of their committees and especially with the Girl Scouts, where she was a leader for over 10 years.Her loving family includes her husband, Ronald L. Ash; daughter, Ellen Lee and a son, David Ash, all of Wilmington; 2 sisters, Carolyn Fisher, of Whitewater, KS and Marilyn Ghere, of Sedgwick, KS; and many nieces and nephews.In addition to her parents, Sue Ellen was preceded in death by her daughter, Angel Ash; brothers-in-law, Monte Fisher &amp; Wayne Risch; sister-in-law, Betty Dowd; and nephew, Steve Fisher.Funeral Services in Ohio were held&nbsp; March 20, 2021 at the First Christian Church-Disciples of Christ, 120 Columbus Street, Wilmington with Pastor Tom Stephenson officiating.Funeral services in Kansas will be held 2:00 p.m., Sunday, March 28, 2021 at the Federated Church of Whitewater, Whitewater, KS.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 12:30 -2:00 pm at the church. Interment will follow in the Whitewater Cemetery.&nbsp;The Fisher-Edgington Funeral Home, Wilmington, is assisted the family with the Ohio arrangements and the Lamb Funeral Home in Whitewater, Kansas is assisting the family with the Kansas arrangements.Memorial contributions in Sue Ellen's memory may be made to the St. Jude Hospital or the American Red Cross in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.

Sue Allen (Cave) Ash

Mike's life began on October 29, 1958, in Newton.  He was the son of Harold and Joan (Klein) Bowers, Jr.  Mike was a graduate of Garden City High School, and after graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 14 years.  He reached the rank of Petty Officer, 1st Class.  Mike sailed around the world seven times aboard the USS Kitty Hawk and the USS Point Defiance.   Mike returned to Kansas and, because of his love of the outdoors, he worked at several private colleges as a grounds superintendent.  Mike retired in 2018 and enjoyed playing golf, mowing at home, and trying to keep his wife's clutter minimized.

  Mike was united in marriage to Evelyn Colon in Perth Amboy, NJ, and later married again to wife Laura Unruh on February 14, 1998, in McPherson.  Mike is survived by his wife Laura of Bennington; children Johnathon (Nicky) Bowers of McPherson, Nicole Bowers of Winter Springs, FL, Will Unruh of Burlington, MA, and Jenny (Cory) Saylor of Bennington; grandsons Jameson Bowers and Felix Bowers of McPherson; sister Susan (Jerry) Soldner of Salina, KS, brother Jock (Paula) Bowers of McPherson, brother in law David (Teresa) Secord of Galva, KS, and sister in law Paula Piland of Canton, KS, his loving companion, Sam the dog,  as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.  Mike passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents.

  Mike's family will gather with friends on Thursday, March 25, from 12-2 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion, where his funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. led by Troy and Vernon Bowers.  He will be laid to rest in Grant Cemetery with Navy honors following the service.  Memorial contributions in Mike's name may be directed to Laura Bowers.

Mike's life began on October 29, 1958, in Newton. He was the son of Harold and Joan (Klein) Bowers, Jr. Mike was a graduate of Garden City High School, and after graduation, he proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 14 years. He reached the rank of Petty Officer, 1st Class. Mike sailed around the world seven times aboard the USS Kitty Hawk and the USS Point Defiance. Mike returned to Kansas and, because of his love of the outdoors, he worked at several private colleges as a grounds superintendent. Mike retired in 2018 and enjoyed playing golf, mowing at home, and trying to keep his wife's clutter minimized. Mike was united in marriage to Evelyn Colon in Perth Amboy, NJ, and later married again to wife Laura Unruh on February 14, 1998, in McPherson. Mike is survived by his wife Laura of Bennington; children Johnathon (Nicky) Bowers of McPherson, Nicole Bowers of Winter Springs, FL, Will Unruh of Burlington, MA, and Jenny (Cory) Saylor of Bennington; grandsons Jameson Bowers and Felix Bowers of McPherson; sister Susan (Jerry) Soldner of Salina, KS, brother Jock (Paula) Bowers of McPherson, brother in law David (Teresa) Secord of Galva, KS, and sister in law Paula Piland of Canton, KS, his loving companion, Sam the dog, as well as many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. Mike passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, March 20, 2021. He is preceded in death by his parents. Mike's family will gather with friends on Thursday, March 25, from 12-2 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion, where his funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. led by Troy and Vernon Bowers. He will be laid to rest in Grant Cemetery with Navy honors following the service. Memorial contributions in Mike's name may be directed to Laura Bowers.

Michael L Bowers - October 29, 1958-March 20, 2021 (age 62)

Darline Brown, age 92, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the Norton County Hospital in Norton.

She was born October 4, 1928, in Phillips County, KS the daughter of William and Bernice (Mutum) Leydig.

Darline was united in marriage to Walter R. Brown on September 18, 1947, in Glade, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 2006.

Survivors include her sons Bill Brown and wife Nancy of Manhattan, KS and Larry Brown and wife Verda of Prairie View, KS; daughters Marilyn Brooks of Hays, KS and Rhonda Jacques of Wamego, KS; a brother Burdette “Sam” Leydig and wife Belva of Prairie View, KS; sister Verlee Roark of Cassville, MO; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in the Prairie View Reformed Church, Prairie View, KS with Pastor Lew Van Der Wege officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery, Prairie View, KS.

Mrs. Brown will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, KS.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunshine City Library or Logan Manor Nursing Home.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences:&nbsp; www.olliffboeve.com

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 </figure>Darline Brown, age 92, passed away Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the Norton County Hospital in Norton.She was born October 4, 1928, in Phillips County, KS the daughter of William and Bernice (Mutum) Leydig.Darline was united in marriage to Walter R. Brown on September 18, 1947, in Glade, KS.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 2006.Survivors include her sons Bill Brown and wife Nancy of Manhattan, KS and Larry Brown and wife Verda of Prairie View, KS; daughters Marilyn Brooks of Hays, KS and Rhonda Jacques of Wamego, KS; a brother Burdette “Sam” Leydig and wife Belva of Prairie View, KS; sister Verlee Roark of Cassville, MO; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.Funeral services will be at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in the Prairie View Reformed Church, Prairie View, KS with Pastor Lew Van Der Wege officiating.&nbsp; The services will be streamed on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Prairie View Cemetery, Prairie View, KS.Mrs. Brown will lie in state from noon until 9 p.m. Monday and 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg, KS.Memorial contributions may be made to the Sunshine City Library or Logan Manor Nursing Home.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, P. O. Box 563, Phillipsburg, KS&nbsp; 67661, is in charge of arrangements.Online condolences:&nbsp; www.olliffboeve.com

Darline Brown

Gary Oetinger, 82 died March 15, 2021 in Clay Center, KS.&nbsp; He was born on August 12, 1938 in Clay Center, the son of George and Geneva (Marmon) Oetinger.&nbsp; Gary was raised in the Morganville community and was a graduate of the Morganville High School Classof 1956.&nbsp; He attended Kansas State University for two years and Kansas State Teachers College, Class of 1960.&nbsp; Gary worked in in insurance industry for many years.&nbsp; He returned to Morganville in 1988 and retired in 2009.&nbsp; Gary was a member of the Morganville United Methodist Church, past chairman of the Flint Hills Christian School, Morganville Library Board and served as Lay speaker and Pastor.&nbsp; Gary is survived by a niece, Cindy Bunch and a nephew, Mark Oetinger.

Gary will be interred with his parents in Greenwood Cemetery.&nbsp; Public memorial services will be announced at a later date.

Gary requested memorial to the Green Christian School or Morganville United Methodist Church c/o the funeral home.

Gary Oetinger, 82 died March 15, 2021 in Clay Center, KS.&nbsp; He was born on August 12, 1938 in Clay Center, the son of George and Geneva (Marmon) Oetinger.&nbsp; Gary was raised in the Morganville community and was a graduate of the Morganville High School Classof 1956.&nbsp; He attended Kansas State University for two years and Kansas State Teachers College, Class of 1960.&nbsp; Gary worked in in insurance industry for many years.&nbsp; He returned to Morganville in 1988 and retired in 2009.&nbsp; Gary was a member of the Morganville United Methodist Church, past chairman of the Flint Hills Christian School, Morganville Library Board and served as Lay speaker and Pastor.&nbsp; Gary is survived by a niece, Cindy Bunch and a nephew, Mark Oetinger.Gary will be interred with his parents in Greenwood Cemetery.&nbsp; Public memorial services will be announced at a later date.Gary requested memorial to the Green Christian School or Morganville United Methodist Church c/o the funeral home.

Gary Oetinger

Patricia's life began on August 27, 1956 in Mount Home, Arkansas.  She was the daughter of William Sallee and Imojean (Mitchell) Sallee.  She was united in marriage to Dennis Wooldridge in 1994 in Pine Bluff, AR.  Patricia worked as a home health aid in the area.  She is survived by her husband Dennis of Newton, son Steven (April) Crabtree, and daughter Melissa Herring.

  Patricia passed away on March 13, 2021 at her home in Florence. She is preceded in death by Jason Norris and Stephanie Crabtree.   No services are planned at this time.  Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family.

Patricia's life began on August 27, 1956 in Mount Home, Arkansas. She was the daughter of William Sallee and Imojean (Mitchell) Sallee. She was united in marriage to Dennis Wooldridge in 1994 in Pine Bluff, AR. Patricia worked as a home health aid in the area. She is survived by her husband Dennis of Newton, son Steven (April) Crabtree, and daughter Melissa Herring. Patricia passed away on March 13, 2021 at her home in Florence. She is preceded in death by Jason Norris and Stephanie Crabtree. No services are planned at this time. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family.

Patricia Ann (Sallee) Wooldridge - August 27, 1956-March 13, 2021 (age 64)

Mary’s life began on January 23, 1950, the daughter of Irvin and Wilhelmina Stucky in Newton, Kansas. She graduated from Berean Academy in Elbing, Kansas in 1968. She went on to Tabor College in Hillsboro and graduated in 1972 with a degree in Elementary Education. She married the love of her life, James Galen Enz on June 1, 1973, at First Mennonite Church in Newton. She was an elementary school teacher for seven years, teaching in Bushton, Kansas, and then Roosevelt and Washington Elementary in Newton.

Mary’s loves were her family and sharing her hobbies with her children and grandchildren. She taught them to sew, quilt, sing, garden, can produce, and bake. She loved riding her bicycle and spending time outside. Her solace was the “she shed” that her son-in-law built, which was furnished by antiques she restored herself.

Mary valued friendships and getting to know people personally. She was a second mother to everyone. All of her children’s friends enjoyed visiting the Enz house because Mary would make them feel welcome and at home. It also helped that she would whip up a batch of fresh cookies at a moment’s notice.

Mary loved life and gave back to the community. She served on the boards of 4-H, the Newton Community Children’s Choir, and the Charles Olson Memorial Scholarship Fund. She was an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma, the Treble Clef Club, and the Bethel Women’s Association. At First Mennonite Church in Newton, she directed the children’s choirs, taught bible school, and served on numerous committees.&nbsp; She and Jim served as youth sponsors. Mary never turned down anyone who asked her for help or advice.

Her loving family includes her husband, Jim of 47 years, of Newton; son, Nicholas Enz (Lisa Thimm) of Davenport, Iowa; daughters, Crystal Gaeddert (Joel) of North Newton, Jodi Runge (Brian) of Rural Newton; five grandchildren, Collin, Brett, Lily, Owen, and Jack; brothers, Gordon Stucky (LaDeen) of Newton, Norman Stucky (Beth) of Jefferson City, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Mary passed away peacefully with her family around her after a long battle with leukemia, into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 15, 2021, at the age of 71 years old.

Her family will gather with friends on Sunday, March 21, from 5-7 p.m. at First Mennonite Church, 429 E. 1st Street, Newton. A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Community Church, 1600 S. Anderson, Newton. Interment will be a private family service in Greenwood Cemetery. The family requests that you wear a mask to the visitation and service.

Memorial contributions in Mary’s name may be directed to First Mennonite Camp Mennoscah or First Mennonite Church Children’s Ministries or Newton Community Children’s Choir in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.&nbsp;

Mary’s life began on January 23, 1950, the daughter of Irvin and Wilhelmina Stucky in Newton, Kansas. She graduated from Berean Academy in Elbing, Kansas in 1968. She went on to Tabor College in Hillsboro and graduated in 1972 with a degree in Elementary Education. She married the love of her life, James Galen Enz on June 1, 1973, at First Mennonite Church in Newton. She was an elementary school teacher for seven years, teaching in Bushton, Kansas, and then Roosevelt and Washington Elementary in Newton.Mary’s loves were her family and sharing her hobbies with her children and grandchildren. She taught them to sew, quilt, sing, garden, can produce, and bake. She loved riding her bicycle and spending time outside. Her solace was the “she shed” that her son-in-law built, which was furnished by antiques she restored herself.Mary valued friendships and getting to know people personally. She was a second mother to everyone. All of her children’s friends enjoyed visiting the Enz house because Mary would make them feel welcome and at home. It also helped that she would whip up a batch of fresh cookies at a moment’s notice.Mary loved life and gave back to the community. She served on the boards of 4-H, the Newton Community Children’s Choir, and the Charles Olson Memorial Scholarship Fund. She was an active member of Delta Kappa Gamma, the Treble Clef Club, and the Bethel Women’s Association. At First Mennonite Church in Newton, she directed the children’s choirs, taught bible school, and served on numerous committees.&nbsp; She and Jim served as youth sponsors. Mary never turned down anyone who asked her for help or advice.Her loving family includes her husband, Jim of 47 years, of Newton; son, Nicholas Enz (Lisa Thimm) of Davenport, Iowa; daughters, Crystal Gaeddert (Joel) of North Newton, Jodi Runge (Brian) of Rural Newton; five grandchildren, Collin, Brett, Lily, Owen, and Jack; brothers, Gordon Stucky (LaDeen) of Newton, Norman Stucky (Beth) of Jefferson City, Missouri.She was preceded in death by her parents. Mary passed away peacefully with her family around her after a long battle with leukemia, into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 15, 2021, at the age of 71 years old.Her family will gather with friends on Sunday, March 21, from 5-7 p.m. at First Mennonite Church, 429 E. 1st Street, Newton. A celebration of life service will be held on Monday, March 22 at 2:00 p.m. at Grace Community Church, 1600 S. Anderson, Newton. Interment will be a private family service in Greenwood Cemetery. The family requests that you wear a mask to the visitation and service.Memorial contributions in Mary’s name may be directed to First Mennonite Camp Mennoscah or First Mennonite Church Children’s Ministries or Newton Community Children’s Choir in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.&nbsp;

Mary Elizabeth (Stucky) Enz - 1950-2021 (age 71)

Donald’s life began on October 11, 1937 in rural Meade, Kansas. He was the son of Henry J. and Margaret L. (Classen) Isaac. &nbsp;He graduated from Meade Bible Academy in 1956, and attended Grace College of the Bible in Omaha, Nebraska. He met Irene Juliette Siebert at Meade Bible Academy and they were married on August 22, 1958, in Ulysses, Kansas. Don was a farmer and rancher in Meade, Kansas and remained on the family farm until moving to Presbyterian Manor in Newton, Kansas. Don also owned and operated Isaac Custom Hay with his son Byron. He and Irene also owned and operated Napa Auto Supply in Meade. He was a member of Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Meade and attended Koerner Heights in Newton until they could no longer attend. He loved watching sports, especially KU Basketball. Don was also an avid Meade Buffalo fan, rarely missing a game, until they moved.

He leaves behind his loving family which includes his children and their spouses, Rick and Gwen Isaac of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Myra and Brent Bergen of Newton, Byron and Patti Isaac of Sublette, Kansas and Stephanie and Bill Clinesmith of Cimarron, Kansas; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Irene of 62 years; brother, Harvey, and two infant brothers, Harry and Levi; sisters, Esther Wiens, Rosella Ediger and Erna Hedstrom; and grandson, Collin Isaac. Don passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the age of 83 years old.

His family will gather with friends at Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S. Main Street, Whitewater, Kansas, on Tuesday, March 23, from 1-2 p.m. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Whitewater Cemetery. A celebration of life service will be held at New Hope Bible Church 11215 W 13th, Wichita, Kansas at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Ken Harder officiating.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Newton Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund In care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.&nbsp;

Donald’s life began on October 11, 1937 in rural Meade, Kansas. He was the son of Henry J. and Margaret L. (Classen) Isaac. &nbsp;He graduated from Meade Bible Academy in 1956, and attended Grace College of the Bible in Omaha, Nebraska. He met Irene Juliette Siebert at Meade Bible Academy and they were married on August 22, 1958, in Ulysses, Kansas. Don was a farmer and rancher in Meade, Kansas and remained on the family farm until moving to Presbyterian Manor in Newton, Kansas. Don also owned and operated Isaac Custom Hay with his son Byron. He and Irene also owned and operated Napa Auto Supply in Meade. He was a member of Emmanuel Mennonite Church in Meade and attended Koerner Heights in Newton until they could no longer attend. He loved watching sports, especially KU Basketball. Don was also an avid Meade Buffalo fan, rarely missing a game, until they moved.He leaves behind his loving family which includes his children and their spouses, Rick and Gwen Isaac of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Myra and Brent Bergen of Newton, Byron and Patti Isaac of Sublette, Kansas and Stephanie and Bill Clinesmith of Cimarron, Kansas; 25 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Irene of 62 years; brother, Harvey, and two infant brothers, Harry and Levi; sisters, Esther Wiens, Rosella Ediger and Erna Hedstrom; and grandson, Collin Isaac. Don passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 18, 2021, at the age of 83 years old.His family will gather with friends at Lamb Funeral Home, 120 S. Main Street, Whitewater, Kansas, on Tuesday, March 23, from 1-2 p.m. A graveside service will follow at 2:30 p.m. at the Whitewater Cemetery. A celebration of life service will be held at New Hope Bible Church 11215 W 13th, Wichita, Kansas at 4:00 p.m. with Pastor Ken Harder officiating.Memorial contributions may be directed to Newton Presbyterian Manor Good Samaritan Fund In care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.&nbsp;

Donald Gene Isaac - October 11, 1937-March 18, 2021 (age 83)

Rahndy Lee Brown, 73, of Junction City, KS, passed away on March 8, 2021. Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City is assisting family with cremation arrangements. No services are scheduled at this time. Memorials are suggested to the Friends of Animals P.O. Box 580, Junction City, KS, 66441.

Rahndy Lee Brown, 73, of Junction City, KS, passed away on March 8, 2021. Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City is assisting family with cremation arrangements. No services are scheduled at this time. Memorials are suggested to the Friends of Animals P.O. Box 580, Junction City, KS, 66441.

Rahndy Lee Brown

Connie Christine (Mendoza) Peitz, 77, went Home to Heaven on Friday March 12, 2021, in Manhattan, Kansas.

Connie was born at the Mexican Village in Dodge City, Kansas on March 4, 1944, the youngest daughter to her parents, Joe and Lucy Mendoza. She attended Miller Elementary School, Dodge City Junior High School, and graduated from Dodge City High School. She took many classes thereafter mostly in relation to social work, with a focus on children and survivors of domestic violence, a subject dear to her heart. She worked many years for CASA, the Crisis Center, and Bright Beginnings, all of which allowed her to fulfill her heart’s desire to help women and children. Summer of 2020, she retired and moved to Manhattan, Kansas, with her family, after being a life-long resident of Dodge City. Connie was a beautiful person, inside and out, and besides her Faith, nothing mattered more to her than her four daughters, her son-in-laws, her thirteen grandchildren, and of course, her dogs, Rosco &amp; JoJo, which she spoiled just like her children. She was a faithful member of Harvest Baptist Church, and sat in her pew in between her daughters every Wednesday and Sunday. She was the center of our family and was an important part of our daily lives. She loved nothing more than simply being with her family, doting over them, cuddling over a movie, and shopping for them as a favorite pastime. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Peitz, in 1990, and her parents, Joe and Lucy Mendoza in 2001. Survivors include her daughters, Melanie Guillen, Mandy Peitz, Michelle Lopez and Nicole Long, and their families as follows. Melanie’s husband, Jesse and children, Desmond, Londyn, Easton and Eden; Michelle’s husband, Terry and children, Taylor, Paige and Kaitlyn; and Nicole’s husband, John and children, Marissa, Kyrsten, Elisha, Ava, Anna and Faith; also survived by her two big sisters, Susan Martinez and Lilly Mendoza, many nieces, a nephew, a large extended family, “Eastside Family”, and her precious Church Family. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Harvest Baptist Church,2615 Farm Bureau Road, Manhattan, Kansas, with a short viewing the hour before, and a meal to follow also at the Church.

A second service will take place Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Primera Iglesia Bautista Ebenezar (First Baptist Building), 1310 North Second Avenue in Dodge City, with the burial immediately following at Maple Grove Cemetery, and then a meal will take place at the Dodge House Banquet Hall, 2408 West Wyatt Earp Blvd., Dodge City. Connie’s Pastor, Pastor Stephen Henderson will be presiding over all services. We ask that those attending bring some memories with you. The family would be ever so grateful. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Connie Peitz Memorial Fund in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Connie Christine (Mendoza) Peitz, 77, went Home to Heaven on Friday March 12, 2021, in Manhattan, Kansas. Connie was born at the Mexican Village in Dodge City, Kansas on March 4, 1944, the youngest daughter to her parents, Joe and Lucy Mendoza. She attended Miller Elementary School, Dodge City Junior High School, and graduated from Dodge City High School. She took many classes thereafter mostly in relation to social work, with a focus on children and survivors of domestic violence, a subject dear to her heart. She worked many years for CASA, the Crisis Center, and Bright Beginnings, all of which allowed her to fulfill her heart’s desire to help women and children. Summer of 2020, she retired and moved to Manhattan, Kansas, with her family, after being a life-long resident of Dodge City. Connie was a beautiful person, inside and out, and besides her Faith, nothing mattered more to her than her four daughters, her son-in-laws, her thirteen grandchildren, and of course, her dogs, Rosco &amp; JoJo, which she spoiled just like her children. She was a faithful member of Harvest Baptist Church, and sat in her pew in between her daughters every Wednesday and Sunday. She was the center of our family and was an important part of our daily lives. She loved nothing more than simply being with her family, doting over them, cuddling over a movie, and shopping for them as a favorite pastime. She was preceded in death by her husband, James R. Peitz, in 1990, and her parents, Joe and Lucy Mendoza in 2001. Survivors include her daughters, Melanie Guillen, Mandy Peitz, Michelle Lopez and Nicole Long, and their families as follows. Melanie’s husband, Jesse and children, Desmond, Londyn, Easton and Eden; Michelle’s husband, Terry and children, Taylor, Paige and Kaitlyn; and Nicole’s husband, John and children, Marissa, Kyrsten, Elisha, Ava, Anna and Faith; also survived by her two big sisters, Susan Martinez and Lilly Mendoza, many nieces, a nephew, a large extended family, “Eastside Family”, and her precious Church Family. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021, at Harvest Baptist Church,2615 Farm Bureau Road, Manhattan, Kansas, with a short viewing the hour before, and a meal to follow also at the Church. A second service will take place Saturday, March 20, 2021, at Primera Iglesia Bautista Ebenezar (First Baptist Building), 1310 North Second Avenue in Dodge City, with the burial immediately following at Maple Grove Cemetery, and then a meal will take place at the Dodge House Banquet Hall, 2408 West Wyatt Earp Blvd., Dodge City. Connie’s Pastor, Pastor Stephen Henderson will be presiding over all services. We ask that those attending bring some memories with you. The family would be ever so grateful. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Connie Peitz Memorial Fund in care of Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Connie Christine (Mendoza) Peitz

Gene Morehead, 75, Alma, KS passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS.

Funeral Services are currently pending and the Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego is in charge of the arrangements.

Gene Morehead, 75, Alma, KS passed away Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS.Funeral Services are currently pending and the Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego is in charge of the arrangements.

Gene Morehead - November 01, 1945-March 17, 2021

Gene Whittle, 79, passed away March 14th. Gene is survived by his wife, Marilyn Whittle. Children include daughters Christina (Dennis) Shehi, Abilene, KS Sherrie (Matt) Reusch, Lawrence, KS son Brad (Susan) Whittle, Golden, CO and seven grandchildren: Caitlin and Westin Shehi, Eli Reusch, Andy, Ben, David and Mary Whittle. Gene is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Estelle (Leichardt) Whittle, brother Gary Whittle, sisters Ann Spenser and Vivian McNeill and is survived by his sister Connie Speer in Clearwater. Gene was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. He was a Free Mason and achieved the 32nd degree. Gene was also a member of the Enterprise Lions Club. He was a lay speaker for the Enterprise UMC where he sang in the choir and taught an adult Sunday school class for many years. Gene was a 1959 graduate of Sedgwick High School and played football for Bethel College and later attended Wichita State University, majoring in mathematics. At Sedgwick High School he met Marilyn Wilt. They were high school sweethearts and were married for 61 years. Gene was a fourth generation Sedgwick resident. He owned Sedgwick Ice and Cold Storage in Sedgwick for many years. Later in life he owned Greyhound Supply in Abilene, KS and relocated to the Abilene/Enterprise area where he and Marilyn retired. Gene was a hard-working business owner and entrepreneur, dedicated family man, a great Dad, loving husband, and a friend to many. Gene was an avid outdoorsman and marksman and loved trapshooting, hunting and fishing, especially coon and deer hunting. Services to be held Saturday March 20, at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Church in Abilene, KS.&nbsp; Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m.&nbsp; at Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick, Kansas. Family suggests memorials be given to the Kidney foundation or to the Enterprise United Methodist Church. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gene Whittle, 79, passed away March 14th. Gene is survived by his wife, Marilyn Whittle. Children include daughters Christina (Dennis) Shehi, Abilene, KS Sherrie (Matt) Reusch, Lawrence, KS son Brad (Susan) Whittle, Golden, CO and seven grandchildren: Caitlin and Westin Shehi, Eli Reusch, Andy, Ben, David and Mary Whittle. Gene is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Estelle (Leichardt) Whittle, brother Gary Whittle, sisters Ann Spenser and Vivian McNeill and is survived by his sister Connie Speer in Clearwater. Gene was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church. He was a Free Mason and achieved the 32nd degree. Gene was also a member of the Enterprise Lions Club. He was a lay speaker for the Enterprise UMC where he sang in the choir and taught an adult Sunday school class for many years. Gene was a 1959 graduate of Sedgwick High School and played football for Bethel College and later attended Wichita State University, majoring in mathematics. At Sedgwick High School he met Marilyn Wilt. They were high school sweethearts and were married for 61 years. Gene was a fourth generation Sedgwick resident. He owned Sedgwick Ice and Cold Storage in Sedgwick for many years. Later in life he owned Greyhound Supply in Abilene, KS and relocated to the Abilene/Enterprise area where he and Marilyn retired. Gene was a hard-working business owner and entrepreneur, dedicated family man, a great Dad, loving husband, and a friend to many. Gene was an avid outdoorsman and marksman and loved trapshooting, hunting and fishing, especially coon and deer hunting. Services to be held Saturday March 20, at 11:00 a.m. at Emmanuel Church in Abilene, KS.&nbsp; Graveside services will be at 3:00 p.m.&nbsp; at Hillside Cemetery in Sedgwick, Kansas. Family suggests memorials be given to the Kidney foundation or to the Enterprise United Methodist Church. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Clarence Eugene “Gene” Whittle - March 9, 1942-March 14, 2021.

Jeff Doyle, 56, of Abilene passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021. He was born March 27, 1964 in Wichita, Kansas to Rich and Marty (Broyles) Doyle. Jeff grew up in Tulsa, OK before moving to Kansas and graduating from Mankato High in 1982. He later went on and earned his RN degree at Cloud County Community College, graduating in 1990. On July 29, 1995 he was united in marriage to Janette Doyle. She preceded him in death January 16, 2016. Jeff devoted most of his life to nursing, sharing the passion with his beloved mother and wife. Although he was stubborn as all get out, he was full of life with a heart of gold. Early on he enjoyed racing quarter midgets with his sister. He loved bowling, golfing, fishing, antiquing with his dad, traveling, riding his Harley, cheering on Kansas State Football and tailgating with the Bleacher Creatures. Most importantly, he loved his family and friends dearly, especially showing off his grandchildren.

Jeff is survived by his dad, Rich Doyle of Concordia. His children: Amber Doyle (Joey Irsik) of Topeka, Kansas; Stephanie Downie (Derrick) of Concordia; Heather Hadenfeldt (Jamie) of Cairo, Nebraska; Seth Nonamaker of Beatrice, Nebraska; Sean Nonamaker (Natalie) of Yamhill, Oregon; Michelle Bombardier (Bryan) of Concordia; Maria Morris (Troy) of Emporia. One sister, Deb Willis of Savannah, Georgia. Grandchildren: Lincoln, Clayton, Abby, Addy, Jax, Knox, Elle and Pearl. Father-in-law, John Bergman. He was preceded in death by his mom, Marty Doyle, wife, Janette Doyle, brother-in-law, Larry Willis, mother-in-law Alberta Bergman and sister-in-law Judy Wagoner.

Memorial Service for Jeff will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 19, 2021 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene. Family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5-7p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be given to the Jeff Doyle Memorial Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Jeff Doyle, 56, of Abilene passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021. He was born March 27, 1964 in Wichita, Kansas to Rich and Marty (Broyles) Doyle. Jeff grew up in Tulsa, OK before moving to Kansas and graduating from Mankato High in 1982. He later went on and earned his RN degree at Cloud County Community College, graduating in 1990. On July 29, 1995 he was united in marriage to Janette Doyle. She preceded him in death January 16, 2016. Jeff devoted most of his life to nursing, sharing the passion with his beloved mother and wife. Although he was stubborn as all get out, he was full of life with a heart of gold. Early on he enjoyed racing quarter midgets with his sister. He loved bowling, golfing, fishing, antiquing with his dad, traveling, riding his Harley, cheering on Kansas State Football and tailgating with the Bleacher Creatures. Most importantly, he loved his family and friends dearly, especially showing off his grandchildren. Jeff is survived by his dad, Rich Doyle of Concordia. His children: Amber Doyle (Joey Irsik) of Topeka, Kansas; Stephanie Downie (Derrick) of Concordia; Heather Hadenfeldt (Jamie) of Cairo, Nebraska; Seth Nonamaker of Beatrice, Nebraska; Sean Nonamaker (Natalie) of Yamhill, Oregon; Michelle Bombardier (Bryan) of Concordia; Maria Morris (Troy) of Emporia. One sister, Deb Willis of Savannah, Georgia. Grandchildren: Lincoln, Clayton, Abby, Addy, Jax, Knox, Elle and Pearl. Father-in-law, John Bergman. He was preceded in death by his mom, Marty Doyle, wife, Janette Doyle, brother-in-law, Larry Willis, mother-in-law Alberta Bergman and sister-in-law Judy Wagoner. Memorial Service for Jeff will be 11:00 a.m., Friday, March 19, 2021 at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene. Family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5-7p.m. at the funeral home. The family suggests memorials be given to the Jeff Doyle Memorial Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Jeff Doyle

Chris L. Zeiner, age 70, of Manhattan, died March 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born April 11, 1950, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Darrell and Frances (Nelson) Zeiner. Chris grew up in Minneapolis, KS and graduated from Minneapolis High School. He then moved to Manhattan and attended Kansas State University. He served in the Air National Guard and in the Air Force. After his military service he returned to Manhattan and worked in the home construction business. He first had Stanberry &amp; Zeiner Energy Efficient Homes and later Chris Zeiner Construction and built many homes in the Manhattan area. Chris enjoyed playing cards, collecting coins, reading, golfing when younger and skiing in Colorado. He really enjoyed his weekly card game. Survivors include his brother, Ty R. Zeiner of Marion, KS; two nieces and two nephews; and his good friend Chad Winnie. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan with Reverend Troy Bowers officiating. Family and friends are invited to meet at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home at 1:30 P.M. Friday to form a procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tuttle Creek Lake Association for the Youth Fishing Clinic. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chris L. Zeiner, age 70, of Manhattan, died March 14, 2021, at his residence. He was born April 11, 1950, in Salina, Kansas, the son of Darrell and Frances (Nelson) Zeiner. Chris grew up in Minneapolis, KS and graduated from Minneapolis High School. He then moved to Manhattan and attended Kansas State University. He served in the Air National Guard and in the Air Force. After his military service he returned to Manhattan and worked in the home construction business. He first had Stanberry &amp; Zeiner Energy Efficient Homes and later Chris Zeiner Construction and built many homes in the Manhattan area. Chris enjoyed playing cards, collecting coins, reading, golfing when younger and skiing in Colorado. He really enjoyed his weekly card game. Survivors include his brother, Ty R. Zeiner of Marion, KS; two nieces and two nephews; and his good friend Chad Winnie. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan with Reverend Troy Bowers officiating. Family and friends are invited to meet at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home at 1:30 P.M. Friday to form a procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Tuttle Creek Lake Association for the Youth Fishing Clinic. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Chris L. Zeiner

LTC (Ret.) Richard Powierza, 71, of Manhattan passed away Friday, March 12th. Richard was born July 10, 1949, in Lawrence, Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Rose Ann (Beaudoin) Powierza. &nbsp; Richard joined the United States Army on July 29, 1973, after earning his Bachelor's degree from Kansas State.&nbsp; Richard spent his military career between military contracting and recruiting.&nbsp; He was praised by several top military officials for his work in improving the Officer Clubs throughout Germany.&nbsp; He was the station commander at the Des Moines Recruiting Company and was highly regarded for his dedicated service throughout that time. In his younger years, Dick enjoyed running, playing racquetball, and attending K-State sporting events, specifically baseball and football.&nbsp; While attending K-State, he played under Vince Gibson, fondly known for his "We Gonna Win!' slogan.&nbsp; During his time at K-State, he was also recruited, although declined by the prestigious West Point Military Academy. &nbsp; Richard's Military Awards include the Legion of Merit, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Ribbon. Richard is survived by his spouse Karin; brother Jim Powierza of Florida; step-son Gerhard Shipley of Lawrence, Kansas; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a lifetime of friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 23rd at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. with graveside services with military honors to follow at 1 p.m. at the Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, Manhattan, Kansas. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, graveside services will be live-streamed on our Facebook page.&nbsp;&nbsp;

LTC (Ret.) Richard Powierza, 71, of Manhattan passed away Friday, March 12th. Richard was born July 10, 1949, in Lawrence, Massachusetts to the late Joseph and Rose Ann (Beaudoin) Powierza. &nbsp; Richard joined the United States Army on July 29, 1973, after earning his Bachelor's degree from Kansas State.&nbsp; Richard spent his military career between military contracting and recruiting.&nbsp; He was praised by several top military officials for his work in improving the Officer Clubs throughout Germany.&nbsp; He was the station commander at the Des Moines Recruiting Company and was highly regarded for his dedicated service throughout that time. In his younger years, Dick enjoyed running, playing racquetball, and attending K-State sporting events, specifically baseball and football.&nbsp; While attending K-State, he played under Vince Gibson, fondly known for his "We Gonna Win!' slogan.&nbsp; During his time at K-State, he was also recruited, although declined by the prestigious West Point Military Academy. &nbsp; Richard's Military Awards include the Legion of Merit, the Army Commendation Medal, the Army Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Army Service Ribbon, and the Overseas Ribbon. Richard is survived by his spouse Karin; brother Jim Powierza of Florida; step-son Gerhard Shipley of Lawrence, Kansas; nieces, nephews, cousins, and a lifetime of friends. Visitation will be held Tuesday, March 23rd at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. with graveside services with military honors to follow at 1 p.m. at the Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, Manhattan, Kansas. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, graveside services will be live-streamed on our Facebook page.&nbsp;&nbsp;

LTC (Ret.) Richard Powierza

Mary Scharlotte Knitter, 82 died March 13, 2021 in Leonardville, KS.&nbsp; She was born on June 11, 1938 in Clay Center, the daughter of Jacob and Mary Frances (Gunter) Lewis.&nbsp; Scharlotte was raised in the Morganville community and was a graduate of Morganville High School Class of 1957.&nbsp; She married Joe Knitter on December 15, 1957.&nbsp; They farmed in the Morganville area and Scharlotte worked as a nurse’s aide.&nbsp; Scharlotte then took the job of dietary manager for Clay County Hospital, retiring after 31 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; Joe preceded her in death on November 7, 2014.&nbsp; She was a member of the Morganville United Methodist Church, Red Hat Society and Morganville EHS.&nbsp; Scharlotte was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers, George, Fred, Alvin and Clarence Urban, sister, Betty Bechard

Daughter: Lynette and husband Gayle Dunn of Clay Center, KS

Son: Jay and wife Pam Knitter of Morganville, KS

11 Grandchildren and 15 Great-grandchildren

Funeral Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021 at the Clay Center United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Scharlotte's service will live stream at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome/live">https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome/live</a>

Burial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, Kansas

Visitation: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp; Clay County Animal Rescue and Education Center (CCARE) c/o the funeral home

Mary Scharlotte Knitter, 82 died March 13, 2021 in Leonardville, KS.&nbsp; She was born on June 11, 1938 in Clay Center, the daughter of Jacob and Mary Frances (Gunter) Lewis.&nbsp; Scharlotte was raised in the Morganville community and was a graduate of Morganville High School Class of 1957.&nbsp; She married Joe Knitter on December 15, 1957.&nbsp; They farmed in the Morganville area and Scharlotte worked as a nurse’s aide.&nbsp; Scharlotte then took the job of dietary manager for Clay County Hospital, retiring after 31 years.&nbsp;&nbsp; Joe preceded her in death on November 7, 2014.&nbsp; She was a member of the Morganville United Methodist Church, Red Hat Society and Morganville EHS.&nbsp; Scharlotte was also preceded in death by her parents, brothers, George, Fred, Alvin and Clarence Urban, sister, Betty BechardSurvivors:Daughter: Lynette and husband Gayle Dunn of Clay Center, KSDaughter Joanna Dunn of Clay Center, KSSon: Jay and wife Pam Knitter of Morganville, KS11 Grandchildren and 15 Great-grandchildrenBrother: Charles Urban of Topeka, KSFuneral Services: 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 19, 2021 at the Clay Center United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Scharlotte's service will live stream at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome/live">https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome/live</a>Minister: Pastor Sarah GillBurial: Greenwood Cemetery, Clay Center, KansasVisitation: 4-7 p.m. Thursday, March 18, 2021 at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp; Clay County Animal Rescue and Education Center (CCARE) c/o the funeral home

Mary Scharlotte Knitter

Kenton Edward Houser, 82, passed away peacefully at Overland Park Regional Hospital on March 12, 2021. Kenton will be buried at Abilene Cemetery at 1:00 pm on March 18, 2021.

Kenton was born December 4, 1938 in Abilene, KS where he lived with his parents, George and Irene (Smith), until he moved to Kansas City, MO in 1969. He received his Associate of Arts degree from Metropolitan Community College. Kenton worked as a medical records clerk and a payroll accountant.

Kenton loved God, reading the Bible, BBQ ribs and chocolate chip ice cream. He donated to several charities and political groups throughout his life. He always wanted to help others in need despite his own needs. Mr. Houser’s good humor and kind heart will be remembered by those that knew and cared for him. Arrangements are in care of Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kenton Edward Houser, 82, passed away peacefully at Overland Park Regional Hospital on March 12, 2021. Kenton will be buried at Abilene Cemetery at 1:00 pm on March 18, 2021. Kenton was born December 4, 1938 in Abilene, KS where he lived with his parents, George and Irene (Smith), until he moved to Kansas City, MO in 1969. He received his Associate of Arts degree from Metropolitan Community College. Kenton worked as a medical records clerk and a payroll accountant. Kenton loved God, reading the Bible, BBQ ribs and chocolate chip ice cream. He donated to several charities and political groups throughout his life. He always wanted to help others in need despite his own needs. Mr. Houser’s good humor and kind heart will be remembered by those that knew and cared for him. Arrangements are in care of Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home of Abilene.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kenton Edward Houser

Betty Jean Campbell, longtime resident and business-woman in Manhattan, died Friday, March 12 of natural causes at age 95. She was born January 30, 1926 in Wamego, KS, the daughter of Harold Augustus and Edna Hutchinson Mertz. She grew up on the family farm in Zeandale, KS, attending schools in Zeandale and Wamego. She attended Kansas State College earning a degree in Home Economics. She married the late Forest D. Campbell on June 6, 1948. Together they operated Campbell’s Gifts at 5th and Poyntz in Manhattan for 53 years. Betty operated it alone for 20 years to age 80 after Forest’s death in 1985. She was known and loved by many in the Manhattan area for the quality and friendliness of Campbell’s Gifts and many Manhattan residents have prized objects in their homes from her store. The store was a prominent establishment, registering over a thousand brides and employing many Manhattanites. She had an extremely strong work ethic, instilled by her father’s philosophy of, if there’s a job to do, it needs to be done right. She was devoted to her friends and extended family in the Manhattan area and to her children and grandchildren across the country. After a lifetime in the Zeandale, Wamego, and Manhattan communities and 50 years in business she was a friend to many, greeting people by name even in her decline and remembering details about their families. She was a member of PEO and was a post-graduation member of the Chi Omega sorority. She was a strong supporter of Kansas State University athletics, music and art. She was preceded in death by her brother Harold Mertz of Zeandale. She is survived by a brother, Jake (Carole) Mertz of Topeka; two daughters, Rebecca (Craig) Price of Carmel, Indiana; and Rhonda (David) Miller of Brentwood, Tennessee; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grand-children. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. A private interment will be in Wamego Cemetery Saturday morning. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Manhattan at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Memorial funds may be contributed to the Riley County 4-H Foundation. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Betty Jean Campbell, longtime resident and business-woman in Manhattan, died Friday, March 12 of natural causes at age 95. She was born January 30, 1926 in Wamego, KS, the daughter of Harold Augustus and Edna Hutchinson Mertz. She grew up on the family farm in Zeandale, KS, attending schools in Zeandale and Wamego. She attended Kansas State College earning a degree in Home Economics. She married the late Forest D. Campbell on June 6, 1948. Together they operated Campbell’s Gifts at 5th and Poyntz in Manhattan for 53 years. Betty operated it alone for 20 years to age 80 after Forest’s death in 1985. She was known and loved by many in the Manhattan area for the quality and friendliness of Campbell’s Gifts and many Manhattan residents have prized objects in their homes from her store. The store was a prominent establishment, registering over a thousand brides and employing many Manhattanites. She had an extremely strong work ethic, instilled by her father’s philosophy of, if there’s a job to do, it needs to be done right. She was devoted to her friends and extended family in the Manhattan area and to her children and grandchildren across the country. After a lifetime in the Zeandale, Wamego, and Manhattan communities and 50 years in business she was a friend to many, greeting people by name even in her decline and remembering details about their families. She was a member of PEO and was a post-graduation member of the Chi Omega sorority. She was a strong supporter of Kansas State University athletics, music and art. She was preceded in death by her brother Harold Mertz of Zeandale. She is survived by a brother, Jake (Carole) Mertz of Topeka; two daughters, Rebecca (Craig) Price of Carmel, Indiana; and Rhonda (David) Miller of Brentwood, Tennessee; 5 grandchildren; and 7 great-grand-children. Visitation will be from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, March 26, 2021 at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. A private interment will be in Wamego Cemetery Saturday morning. A memorial service will be held at First United Methodist Church of Manhattan at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021. Memorial funds may be contributed to the Riley County 4-H Foundation. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Betty Jean Campbell

Kirk’s life began on June 22, 1960 in Herington.&nbsp; He was the son of David “Dutch” and Mary Lou (Clore) Greenemeyer.&nbsp; Kirk was a 1978 graduate of Herington High School, where he wrestled, played football, and baseball.&nbsp; He was an engineer on the Union Pacific Railroad and loved to drive trains.&nbsp;

Kirk was well known for being hilarious and having the brightest smile. He loved his kids and grandkids. Kirk coached his children in wrestling, baseball and football.&nbsp; Kirk was a Chief’s fan, the KU Jayhawks and the LA Dodgers.&nbsp; He was a fisherman and enjoyed playing golf.&nbsp;

Kirk’s greatest joy was his family which includes his wife Valarie Greenemeyer of Herington; children Kaleb Greenemeyer of Kansas City, Lindsey Greenemeyer of Kansas City, James Murphy of Herington, Daniel Murphy of Greenville, NC, and Cecelia Murphy of Abilene; grandchildren Kaidyn and Adilynn Greenemeyer and Brayden and Weston Risinger; his siblings Leslie (Colleen) Greenemeyer of Salina, Tony Greenemeyer of Salina and Tracy (George) Trego of Princess Anne, MD.&nbsp;

Kirk passed away on March 13, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Tina Greenemeyer and granddaughter Fiona Murphy.&nbsp;

His family will gather with friends on Wednesday, March 17th&nbsp; from 5-8 p.m. at the Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington.&nbsp; His Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 18th at 11 a.m.&nbsp; Kirk will be laid to rest in Sunset Hill Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kirk’s life began on June 22, 1960 in Herington.&nbsp; He was the son of David “Dutch” and Mary Lou (Clore) Greenemeyer.&nbsp; Kirk was a 1978 graduate of Herington High School, where he wrestled, played football, and baseball.&nbsp; He was an engineer on the Union Pacific Railroad and loved to drive trains.&nbsp;Kirk was well known for being hilarious and having the brightest smile. He loved his kids and grandkids. Kirk coached his children in wrestling, baseball and football.&nbsp; Kirk was a Chief’s fan, the KU Jayhawks and the LA Dodgers.&nbsp; He was a fisherman and enjoyed playing golf.&nbsp;Kirk’s greatest joy was his family which includes his wife Valarie Greenemeyer of Herington; children Kaleb Greenemeyer of Kansas City, Lindsey Greenemeyer of Kansas City, James Murphy of Herington, Daniel Murphy of Greenville, NC, and Cecelia Murphy of Abilene; grandchildren Kaidyn and Adilynn Greenemeyer and Brayden and Weston Risinger; his siblings Leslie (Colleen) Greenemeyer of Salina, Tony Greenemeyer of Salina and Tracy (George) Trego of Princess Anne, MD.&nbsp;Kirk passed away on March 13, 2021 at home, surrounded by his family.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents, sister Tina Greenemeyer and granddaughter Fiona Murphy.&nbsp;His family will gather with friends on Wednesday, March 17th&nbsp; from 5-8 p.m. at the Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington.&nbsp; His Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, March 18th at 11 a.m.&nbsp; Kirk will be laid to rest in Sunset Hill Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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