Maggie was called to her heavenly home on December 9th 2020. Maggie was the amazing daughter of the late Randolph Green Sr. and Helen (Kirby) Green. She was born November 8th 1938 in Jacksonville, Alabama. Maggie, who was the oldest of eight, leaves to cherish her memory her husband Jesse Mickens of the home and her children: 3 sons Dan Jr. (Debra) Rudolph of Junction City, Kansas, Gregory (Johnnie) Rudolph of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Unray Rudolph also of Junction City, Kansas, and her 2 daughters Ylanda "Rochelle" Carson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Geraldine “Faye” Rudolph of Cleveland Ohio. Maggie also leaves to cherish her memories 4 brothers Dr. Leon (Marilyn) Green, Randolph (Brenda) Green Jr., Hiram (Janet) Green, and Herman (Linda) Green all of New Jersey, and her sisters Youvonne (late Frank Sr.) Green-Newkirk of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Brenda (James) Green-Chapman of Newark, Delaware, 5 nieces, and 6 nephews. Maggie's legacy includes 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. During her life Maggie did tons of amazing things. She fed the town and anyone was welcome in her home. She worked for the civil service for over 25 years and was heavily devoted to her church. Maggie loved family. The 4th of July and Christmas were her favorite holidays. On any given day, you could walk into her home and get an eye full of westerns, which she enjoyed and would watch over and over again. Now mind you, only John Wayne and Walker Texas Ranger westerns were played in her home. Maggie was proceeded in death by both her parents, 1 sister Burnell Green-Thomas, 2 brother in laws Frank Newkirk Sr. and Ray Thomas, and 1 son Timothy Rudolph.

Due to the current COVID-19 environment, there will be a public graveside committal service Friday, December 18, 2020, at 12:15 p.m. at the Highland Cemetery, 703 W. Ash St., Junction City, KS 66441. A family celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2020, at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington St., Junction City, Kansas, with Rev. Andrew Rollins officiating before the graveside service. A public viewing will be held Thursday, December 17, 2020, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington St., Junction City, Kansas. Social Distancing and COVID-19 precautions will be observed during all social gatherings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Maggie was called to her heavenly home on December 9th 2020. Maggie was the amazing daughter of the late Randolph Green Sr. and Helen (Kirby) Green. She was born November 8th 1938 in Jacksonville, Alabama. Maggie, who was the oldest of eight, leaves to cherish her memory her husband Jesse Mickens of the home and her children: 3 sons Dan Jr. (Debra) Rudolph of Junction City, Kansas, Gregory (Johnnie) Rudolph of Hutchinson, Kansas, and Unray Rudolph also of Junction City, Kansas, and her 2 daughters Ylanda "Rochelle" Carson of Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Geraldine “Faye” Rudolph of Cleveland Ohio. Maggie also leaves to cherish her memories 4 brothers Dr. Leon (Marilyn) Green, Randolph (Brenda) Green Jr., Hiram (Janet) Green, and Herman (Linda) Green all of New Jersey, and her sisters Youvonne (late Frank Sr.) Green-Newkirk of Lawton, Oklahoma, and Brenda (James) Green-Chapman of Newark, Delaware, 5 nieces, and 6 nephews. Maggie's legacy includes 10 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. During her life Maggie did tons of amazing things. She fed the town and anyone was welcome in her home. She worked for the civil service for over 25 years and was heavily devoted to her church. Maggie loved family. The 4th of July and Christmas were her favorite holidays. On any given day, you could walk into her home and get an eye full of westerns, which she enjoyed and would watch over and over again. Now mind you, only John Wayne and Walker Texas Ranger westerns were played in her home. Maggie was proceeded in death by both her parents, 1 sister Burnell Green-Thomas, 2 brother in laws Frank Newkirk Sr. and Ray Thomas, and 1 son Timothy Rudolph. Due to the current COVID-19 environment, there will be a public graveside committal service Friday, December 18, 2020, at 12:15 p.m. at the Highland Cemetery, 703 W. Ash St., Junction City, KS 66441. A family celebration of life will be at 11 a.m. Friday, December 18, 2020, at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington St., Junction City, Kansas, with Rev. Andrew Rollins officiating before the graveside service. A public viewing will be held Thursday, December 17, 2020, 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington St., Junction City, Kansas. Social Distancing and COVID-19 precautions will be observed during all social gatherings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Maggie Ruth Mickens - 1938-2020

Craig L. Law, 63, of Clay Center, KS, died Sunday, December 13.&nbsp; He was born December 11, 1957 in Des Moines, the son of Edward and Shirley (Starr) Law.&nbsp; He grew up in the Des Moines/Pleasant Hill, Iowa area, graduating from East High School in Des Moines.&nbsp; Craig served in the U.S. Navy from 1976-1984.&nbsp; He returned to Pleasant Hill and worked as a mechanic for the family business and for the U.S. Post Office in Des Moines.

Son: Brian (Chelsie) Law of Sergeant Bluff, IA

Son: Kristopher (Elizabeth) Mortensen of Des Moines, IA

Son: Michael (Angie) Mortensen of Altoona, IA

Private Inurnment Services:&nbsp; will be held at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in Manhattan, Kansas&nbsp;

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Craig Law memorial fund to be designated later by the family c/o the funeral home.

Craig L. Law, 63, of Clay Center, KS, died Sunday, December 13.&nbsp; He was born December 11, 1957 in Des Moines, the son of Edward and Shirley (Starr) Law.&nbsp; He grew up in the Des Moines/Pleasant Hill, Iowa area, graduating from East High School in Des Moines.&nbsp; Craig served in the U.S. Navy from 1976-1984.&nbsp; He returned to Pleasant Hill and worked as a mechanic for the family business and for the U.S. Post Office in Des Moines.Survivors:Son: Casey Law of Clay Center, KSSon: Brian (Chelsie) Law of Sergeant Bluff, IASon: Kristopher (Elizabeth) Mortensen of Des Moines, IASon: Michael (Angie) Mortensen of Altoona, IASisters: Lynda Law and Tracy Law8 grandchildrenPrivate Inurnment Services:&nbsp; will be held at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in Manhattan, Kansas&nbsp;Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Craig Law memorial fund to be designated later by the family c/o the funeral home.

Craig L. Law

Harold Loveland, 96 died December 13, 2020 in Clyde, KS.&nbsp; He was born on May 3, 1924 in Cloud County, KS the son of Guy and Minnie (Motten) Loveland.&nbsp; Harold was raised in Cloud County.&nbsp; He attended Manning County School and was a graduate of Miltonvale High School class of 1942.&nbsp; He married Eloise Bulleigh on August 26, 1951.&nbsp; They farmed in Clay County.&nbsp; Eloise preceded him in death on August 5, 2008. &nbsp;He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harvey Loveland.

Daughter: Linda Loveland of Miltonvale, KS

Daughter: Arlene and husband Roger Loging of Holman, WI

Son: Terry and wife Jessica Loveland of Wilson, KS

Daughter: Lou Ann Woodard of St. Marys, KS

Daughter: Connie Loeffler and husband Jerry Hanel of Clay Center, KS

10 Grandchildren and 4 Great-Grandchildren

Memorial services will be held in the spring

Harold Loveland, 96 died December 13, 2020 in Clyde, KS.&nbsp; He was born on May 3, 1924 in Cloud County, KS the son of Guy and Minnie (Motten) Loveland.&nbsp; Harold was raised in Cloud County.&nbsp; He attended Manning County School and was a graduate of Miltonvale High School class of 1942.&nbsp; He married Eloise Bulleigh on August 26, 1951.&nbsp; They farmed in Clay County.&nbsp; Eloise preceded him in death on August 5, 2008. &nbsp;He was also preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harvey Loveland.Survivors:Daughter: Linda Loveland of Miltonvale, KSDaughter: Arlene and husband Roger Loging of Holman, WISon: Terry and wife Jessica Loveland of Wilson, KSDaughter: Lou Ann Woodard of St. Marys, KSDaughter: Connie Loeffler and husband Jerry Hanel of Clay Center, KS10 Grandchildren and 4 Great-GrandchildrenMemorial services will be held in the spring

Harold Loveland

Renley John Byrd was born to Horace and Bessie (Smith) Byrd on October 28, 1927 in Lula, Oklahoma. Renley was a graduate of Lula High School. He joined the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War as an aircraft mechanic. Renley married Mary Wheaton on April 19, 1954, she preceded him in death on October 8, 2015. He worked as a aircraft mechanic for Boeing Aircraft and Lear Jet in Wichita for 39 years. He and Mary moved to Clifton from Clearwater in 2006.

 Renley was a member of the Clifton American Legion and an avid gardener.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter; Mary Slater, brothers; R.E., Harold, Kenneth, Travis, Benny and Doyce, sisters; Essie Woolie, Vella Reed, Allie Loveless, Ila Hill and JoAnn Palmer.

Son: John and wife Lora Byrd of Clifton, KS

3 Grandchildren and 6 Great Grandchildren

Funeral Services:&nbsp;&nbsp;Friday,&nbsp;December 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Visitation:&nbsp;Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Meadowlark Hospice c/o the funeral home

Renley John Byrd was born to Horace and Bessie (Smith) Byrd on October 28, 1927 in Lula, Oklahoma. Renley was a graduate of Lula High School. He joined the United States Air Force and served during the Korean War as an aircraft mechanic. Renley married Mary Wheaton on April 19, 1954, she preceded him in death on October 8, 2015. He worked as a aircraft mechanic for Boeing Aircraft and Lear Jet in Wichita for 39 years. He and Mary moved to Clifton from Clearwater in 2006. Renley was a member of the Clifton American Legion and an avid gardener.&nbsp; He is preceded in death by his parents, daughter; Mary Slater, brothers; R.E., Harold, Kenneth, Travis, Benny and Doyce, sisters; Essie Woolie, Vella Reed, Allie Loveless, Ila Hill and JoAnn Palmer.Survivors:Son: John and wife Lora Byrd of Clifton, KSDaughter: Julia Byrd of Towanda, KS3 Grandchildren and 6 Great GrandchildrenFuneral Services:&nbsp;&nbsp;Friday,&nbsp;December 18, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KSMinister:&nbsp;Pastor Herb MuglerBurial:&nbsp;Clifton I.O.O.F CemeteryVisitation:&nbsp;Thursday, December 17, 2020 from 4-7 p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Meadowlark Hospice c/o the funeral home

Renley John Byrd 

Shirley C. Meysenburg, 85, died Monday, December 14, 2020, at her home in Abilene.

She was born June 21, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Louise McMahon. She was a graduate of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1957. Shirley was married to Robert F. Meysenburg on June 29, 1957. Survivors include her children Daniel and David of Abilene, Patricia of Boerne, Texas, Kay of Kansas City, Missouri, and seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers, Bob, Jim and John McMahon. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, her husband Robert, and son Michael. Private family graveside services and inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Abilene. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County or Kids in Crisis and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley C. Meysenburg, 85, died Monday, December 14, 2020, at her home in Abilene. She was born June 21, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois, the daughter of Robert and Louise McMahon. She was a graduate of St. Elizabeth School of Nursing, Lincoln, Nebraska, in 1957. Shirley was married to Robert F. Meysenburg on June 29, 1957. Survivors include her children Daniel and David of Abilene, Patricia of Boerne, Texas, Kay of Kansas City, Missouri, and seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is also survived by three brothers, Bob, Jim and John McMahon. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, her husband Robert, and son Michael. Private family graveside services and inurnment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery, Abilene. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Dickinson County or Kids in Crisis and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Shirley C. Meysenburg,

Merle Donald “Don” Reyer, age 88, a longtime Manhattan resident, died December 12, 2020, at Valley View Senior Life in Junction City, KS. He was born March 22, 1932, in Manhattan, the son of Merle George and Ila Deloris (Fronce) Reyer. Don worked construction and then as a truck driver for Shilling Construction, retiring in 2004. He enjoyed spending time with his family and hunting and fishing. On November 6, 1955, at the First Baptist Church in Manhattan, he was married to Dorothy Louise Smith. Dorothy preceded him in death on September 22, 2016. He was also preceded in death by his brother Robert Reyer; and one grandson Russell Patrick Soupene. Survivors include his son Gary Reyer and his wife Cyreathia of Wamego, KS; two step-daughters: Peggy Davis and her husband Ron of Medical Lake, WA, and DeAnn Kellogg of Wamego, KS; three sisters: Dolores Smith and Margie Danning both of Manhattan, and Barb Wilson of Wamego, KS; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Cremation is planned with services to be held when it is safe for everyone to attend. Memorial contributions may be made to the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Merle Donald “Don” Reyer, age 88, a longtime Manhattan resident, died December 12, 2020, at Valley View Senior Life in Junction City, KS. He was born March 22, 1932, in Manhattan, the son of Merle George and Ila Deloris (Fronce) Reyer. Don worked construction and then as a truck driver for Shilling Construction, retiring in 2004. He enjoyed spending time with his family and hunting and fishing. On November 6, 1955, at the First Baptist Church in Manhattan, he was married to Dorothy Louise Smith. Dorothy preceded him in death on September 22, 2016. He was also preceded in death by his brother Robert Reyer; and one grandson Russell Patrick Soupene. Survivors include his son Gary Reyer and his wife Cyreathia of Wamego, KS; two step-daughters: Peggy Davis and her husband Ron of Medical Lake, WA, and DeAnn Kellogg of Wamego, KS; three sisters: Dolores Smith and Margie Danning both of Manhattan, and Barb Wilson of Wamego, KS; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Cremation is planned with services to be held when it is safe for everyone to attend. Memorial contributions may be made to the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Merle Donald “Don” Reyer

Jerry William Abitz, 81, of Wheaton, Kansas, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at the Wellsprings Care Center in Wesmtoreland. &nbsp;He was a life-long resident of the community.

Jerry was born October 14, 1939, in rural Wheaton, Kansas, the son of Herbert F. and Adelina Honig Abitz. &nbsp;He attended Pleasant Hill School and in 1958 graduated from Wheaton High School.

Jerry was born with Cerebral Palsy, but he never let his disability keep him from living a normal life. &nbsp;He was the bookkeeper for the family farm and also was an active member of the operation. &nbsp;He raked hay and drove tractor. &nbsp;He raised chickens and sold his eggs to the local school and store. &nbsp;In his later years, Jerry was willing to help at the nursing home. &nbsp;He set the dining tables and folded napkins. &nbsp;Jerry had a very bright mind, and an exceptional memory, and ability with figures. &nbsp;He enjoyed playing cards and dominos and was known sometimes to be outspoken.

Jerry was a member of the St. Luke Lutheran Church and served as the Sunday School Superintendent for fifteen years. &nbsp;Just before his 70th birthday, Jerry received the Resident of the Year Award from the Kansas Health Care Organization.&nbsp;

Jerry is survived by his brothers, Lee Abitz (Barbara), Emmett, and Ron Abitz (Barbara), Westmoreland; five nieces and nephews, Branda Hupe (Kevin), Lynette Abitz, Chris Abitz (Jessica), Joe LaBlanc (Staci), and Marcus Abitz (Jordan); and numerous grand-nieces and grand-nephews. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp; Funeral Service day and time is pending and will be announced by the Campanelloa Family Funeral Home.

Jerry William Abitz, 81, of Wheaton, Kansas, died Sunday, December 13, 2020, at the Wellsprings Care Center in Wesmtoreland. &nbsp;He was a life-long resident of the community.Jerry was born October 14, 1939, in rural Wheaton, Kansas, the son of Herbert F. and Adelina Honig Abitz. &nbsp;He attended Pleasant Hill School and in 1958 graduated from Wheaton High School.Jerry was born with Cerebral Palsy, but he never let his disability keep him from living a normal life. &nbsp;He was the bookkeeper for the family farm and also was an active member of the operation. &nbsp;He raked hay and drove tractor. &nbsp;He raised chickens and sold his eggs to the local school and store. &nbsp;In his later years, Jerry was willing to help at the nursing home. &nbsp;He set the dining tables and folded napkins. &nbsp;Jerry had a very bright mind, and an exceptional memory, and ability with figures. &nbsp;He enjoyed playing cards and dominos and was known sometimes to be outspoken.Jerry was a member of the St. Luke Lutheran Church and served as the Sunday School Superintendent for fifteen years. &nbsp;Just before his 70th birthday, Jerry received the Resident of the Year Award from the Kansas Health Care Organization.&nbsp;Jerry is survived by his brothers, Lee Abitz (Barbara), Emmett, and Ron Abitz (Barbara), Westmoreland; five nieces and nephews, Branda Hupe (Kevin), Lynette Abitz, Chris Abitz (Jessica), Joe LaBlanc (Staci), and Marcus Abitz (Jordan); and numerous grand-nieces and grand-nephews. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp; Funeral Service day and time is pending and will be announced by the Campanelloa Family Funeral Home.

Jerry William Abitz

Robert Russell “Russ” Clark, 96, Hays, died Monday, December 14, 2020, at HaysMed.

He was born June 17, 1924, in Ness City,
 the son of John Kelly and Blanche (McClure) Clark.&nbsp; Russ was raised on a
 farm in Ness County and as a young man, about 12 years old, delivered 
newspapers on his pony Spunky.&nbsp; During high school he worked at Baer and
 Kohl Pharmacy and Stevenson’s Menswear.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Ness City
 High School in 1943 and later attended Kansas State University.&nbsp; During
 WWII, he served in the United States Navy on the destroyer escort USS 
Farquhar in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.&nbsp; 

On July 22, 1950, he 
was united in marriage to Dora Lou Lamer at St. Michael’s Episcopal 
Church in Hays with her brother, Rev. H.B. Lamer, Jr. officiating.&nbsp; They
 celebrated nearly 68 years of marriage before she preceded him in death
 on June 23, 2018.&nbsp; From 1950 until 1962 he worked at the Lamer Hotel 
and beginning in 1963 was co-owner of The Village Shop, where he worked 
until his retirement in 1990.&nbsp; His memberships included St. Michael’s 
Episcopal Church, Hays American Legion Post #173, Hays VFW Post #9076, 
ISIS Temple in Salina, Sigma Phi Epsilon at Kansas State University, and
 a charter member of Smoky Hill Country Club.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Survivors include three sons: Steven 
Clark of Brooklyn, NY, Patrick Clark of Overland Park, KS and Robert 
Clark and wife LaiLing of Brooklyn, NY, three daughters: Lynn Burke and 
husband Michael of Galveston, TX, Cindy Maddux of Randolph, KS and Sara 
Clark of Port Orford, OR, and five grandchildren: Russell Maddux, Dora 
Leigh Maddux, Ava Clark, Meredith Clark, and Lola Clark.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his wife Dora Lou, three brothers: Pat, Franklin, and Charles 
Clark and four sisters: Cleo Vogel, Cloyd Clark, Lydia Funk, and Jeanne 
Cardon.

A private family funeral service and 
inurnment will be on Friday, December 18, 2020, at the Kansas Veterans’ 
Cemetery in WaKeeney.&nbsp; 

Memorials are suggested to St. Michael’s 
Episcopal Church or to Shriners Hospitals for Children for the Pediatric
 Burn Center, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences
 and memories of Russ may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Robert Russell “Russ” Clark, 96, Hays, died Monday, December 14, 2020, at HaysMed.He was born June 17, 1924, in Ness City,
 the son of John Kelly and Blanche (McClure) Clark.&nbsp; Russ was raised on a
 farm in Ness County and as a young man, about 12 years old, delivered 
newspapers on his pony Spunky.&nbsp; During high school he worked at Baer and
 Kohl Pharmacy and Stevenson’s Menswear.&nbsp; He was a graduate of Ness City
 High School in 1943 and later attended Kansas State University.&nbsp; During
 WWII, he served in the United States Navy on the destroyer escort USS 
Farquhar in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.&nbsp; On July 22, 1950, he 
was united in marriage to Dora Lou Lamer at St. Michael’s Episcopal 
Church in Hays with her brother, Rev. H.B. Lamer, Jr. officiating.&nbsp; They
 celebrated nearly 68 years of marriage before she preceded him in death
 on June 23, 2018.&nbsp; From 1950 until 1962 he worked at the Lamer Hotel 
and beginning in 1963 was co-owner of The Village Shop, where he worked 
until his retirement in 1990.&nbsp; His memberships included St. Michael’s 
Episcopal Church, Hays American Legion Post #173, Hays VFW Post #9076, 
ISIS Temple in Salina, Sigma Phi Epsilon at Kansas State University, and
 a charter member of Smoky Hill Country Club.&nbsp;&nbsp;Survivors include three sons: Steven 
Clark of Brooklyn, NY, Patrick Clark of Overland Park, KS and Robert 
Clark and wife LaiLing of Brooklyn, NY, three daughters: Lynn Burke and 
husband Michael of Galveston, TX, Cindy Maddux of Randolph, KS and Sara 
Clark of Port Orford, OR, and five grandchildren: Russell Maddux, Dora 
Leigh Maddux, Ava Clark, Meredith Clark, and Lola Clark.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his 
parents, his wife Dora Lou, three brothers: Pat, Franklin, and Charles 
Clark and four sisters: Cleo Vogel, Cloyd Clark, Lydia Funk, and Jeanne 
Cardon.A private family funeral service and 
inurnment will be on Friday, December 18, 2020, at the Kansas Veterans’ 
Cemetery in WaKeeney.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to St. Michael’s 
Episcopal Church or to Shriners Hospitals for Children for the Pediatric
 Burn Center, in care of Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp; Condolences
 and memories of Russ may be shared with the family at 
www.haysmemorial.com

Robert Russell 'Russ' Clark

Adeline Susanna Bentz Bernhardt, Age 98, passed away on December 13th, 2020&nbsp;at Homestead Health Center in Wichita, Kansas. Adeline will be remembered for her strength, dedication to her family, and her unwavering faith, fellowship, and commitment to the Lutheran church.&nbsp; She was resourceful, organized, an excellent seamstress, a great cook, and volunteered endless hours with her husband to the Tampa, Kansas community.

Adeline was born on June 6th, 1922 to Adolph and Anna Bentz on a farm near Tampa, Kansas. She was baptized on June 25th, 1922 at North Tampa Lutheran Church and was confirmed on June 5th,1935.&nbsp; She graduated from Tampa rural high school in May 1940 where she played in the band and orchestra, sang in the glee club quartet, and performed in plays. After high school, she attended Emporia state teacher’s college for one year and earned a three-year state teaching certificate in which she taught for 7 years due to a shortage of teachers during the war. She retired from USD 397 after 25 years of service in May 1987.

She married Ted Bernhardt June 4th,1944 in North Tampa Lutheran Church. The Lord blessed them with two children Barney Ray Bernhardt and Kathy Kay Bernhardt. Adeline was a woman of strong faith and joined the Lutheran Ladies Aid in which she held many offices. She was also the organist at the Lutheran church in Tampa for 65 years and her and Ted were youth counselors for many years.

She is survived by her son Barney Bernhardt and wife Linda of Wichita, Kansas, sister Leona Kleiber of Tampa, Kansas, sister Ellen Erickson of Tacoma, Washington, son in law Carl Hubbard of Wellington, Kansas, 11 Grandchildren, and 18 Great Grandchildren.&nbsp; Those preceding her in death were her husband Ted Bernhardt and daughter Kathy Hubbard.&nbsp; A private service will be held for the family at Yazel-Megli- Zeiner Funeral home in Marion, Kansas on December 18th at 2 pm and will be live-streamed.

A memorial fund has been established for St. John’s Lutheran Church Tampa Kansas and The Lutheran Hour, memorials can be sent in Adeline Bernhardt's name to Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 205 Elm St. Marion, KS 66861.&nbsp;

Adeline Susanna Bentz Bernhardt, Age 98, passed away on December 13th, 2020&nbsp;at Homestead Health Center in Wichita, Kansas. Adeline will be remembered for her strength, dedication to her family, and her unwavering faith, fellowship, and commitment to the Lutheran church.&nbsp; She was resourceful, organized, an excellent seamstress, a great cook, and volunteered endless hours with her husband to the Tampa, Kansas community.Adeline was born on June 6th, 1922 to Adolph and Anna Bentz on a farm near Tampa, Kansas. She was baptized on June 25th, 1922 at North Tampa Lutheran Church and was confirmed on June 5th,1935.&nbsp; She graduated from Tampa rural high school in May 1940 where she played in the band and orchestra, sang in the glee club quartet, and performed in plays. After high school, she attended Emporia state teacher’s college for one year and earned a three-year state teaching certificate in which she taught for 7 years due to a shortage of teachers during the war. She retired from USD 397 after 25 years of service in May 1987.She married Ted Bernhardt June 4th,1944 in North Tampa Lutheran Church. The Lord blessed them with two children Barney Ray Bernhardt and Kathy Kay Bernhardt. Adeline was a woman of strong faith and joined the Lutheran Ladies Aid in which she held many offices. She was also the organist at the Lutheran church in Tampa for 65 years and her and Ted were youth counselors for many years.She is survived by her son Barney Bernhardt and wife Linda of Wichita, Kansas, sister Leona Kleiber of Tampa, Kansas, sister Ellen Erickson of Tacoma, Washington, son in law Carl Hubbard of Wellington, Kansas, 11 Grandchildren, and 18 Great Grandchildren.&nbsp; Those preceding her in death were her husband Ted Bernhardt and daughter Kathy Hubbard.&nbsp; A private service will be held for the family at Yazel-Megli- Zeiner Funeral home in Marion, Kansas on December 18th at 2 pm and will be live-streamed.A memorial fund has been established for St. John’s Lutheran Church Tampa Kansas and The Lutheran Hour, memorials can be sent in Adeline Bernhardt's name to Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 205 Elm St. Marion, KS 66861.&nbsp;

Adeline Susanna Bentz Bernhardt

Dolores Arlene “Dee” Reid, 90, Admire, Kansas, lost her battle with COVID-19 and passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Morris County Hospital, Council Grove.&nbsp; Dee was born October 5, 1930, Johnson County, Kansas, and grew up near the State Line and the Plaza.&nbsp; The daughter of David W. Smith and Mathilde Champ Hugues, she enjoyed telling stories of attending Shawnee Mission High School (when there was just one!) and editing the yearbook and newspaper.

After graduating in 1948, Dee attended Baker University, Baldwin City, and became a member of Zeta Tau Alpha.&nbsp; On a double date that year, she met her future husband, Donald K. Reid.&nbsp; And he wasn’t even her date! Don and Dee married in Kansas City, Missouri, June 16, 1950, and the city girl spent the rest of her life as a small town Kansan.

While Don pursued his career in education, they lived in Spring Hill, Lyndon, Wellsville and finally, Admire.&nbsp; In each community, Dee participated in various organizations; from card clubs to women’s groups.&nbsp; Moving to Admire in 1969, she continued her faithful Christian service at the Admire United Methodist Church, serving in a number of roles in the church, including lay delegate to the Annual Conference for many years.&nbsp; At the 2009 Kansas East Conference, she was awarded the Harry Denman Evangelism Award for exhibiting outstanding efforts in evangelism.&nbsp; She also led the admire PRIDE committee for many years, organizing town clean-up days, the Fall Festival and designing and distributing a welcome brochure for new residents.&nbsp; She took a keen interest in the community an lived in Admire for over fifty years.&nbsp; In 1973, Dee began working at Emporia State University, where she retired in the mid-1990s as the Office Manager of the Career Development and Placement Services.

Between her work with ESU and her church involvement, she knew people throughout Kansas.&nbsp; Don and Dee were ardent supporters of ESU athletics and Dee continued to have season tickets each year.&nbsp; They also enjoyed camping with the kids and traveling around the world, sometimes with grandkids or kids, but always together.

Don preceded her in death January 21, 1997.&nbsp; She also was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Dorothy L. Wheeler.&nbsp; She is survived by three children, Kathy (Chris) Rippel, Great Bend, KS; Mike Reid, Lawrence, KS; and Shannon (Polly) Reid-Wheat, Admire, KS; five grandchildren, Ben Mitchum, Hesston, KS; Jason (Toni) Mitchum, Lee’s Summit, MO; Kyle (Mike) Penland, Brentwood, CA; Megan Schulz, Topeka, KS; Angelica Howard, Douglass, KS; and five great-grandchildren, PFC Ethan Schulz, Fort Riley, KS; Austin Schulz, Topeka, KS; Blake Patterson, Lee’s Summit, MO; Gage Howard and Kaylynn Howard, both of Douglass, KS.&nbsp; Everyone will miss Dee and are proud of this smart lady with a fun sense of humor.

Due to the current health crisis, there will be no public service at this time.&nbsp; The immediate family will have a graveside service at the Lyndon Cemetery, led by Rev. Derrek Belase.&nbsp; The family hopes to have a Celebration of Life for Dee that will be announced at a later date. &nbsp;Sawyer Funeral Home, Council Grove, will be arranging the burial.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to the Admire United Methodist Church, Council Grove Public Library, or Admire PRIDE, sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.&nbsp; The family requests that you honor Dee, and COVID-19 victims like her and wear a mask!

Dolores Arlene “Dee” Reid, 90, Admire, Kansas, lost her battle with COVID-19 and passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020, at Morris County Hospital, Council Grove.&nbsp; Dee was born October 5, 1930, Johnson County, Kansas, and grew up near the State Line and the Plaza.&nbsp; The daughter of David W. Smith and Mathilde Champ Hugues, she enjoyed telling stories of attending Shawnee Mission High School (when there was just one!) and editing the yearbook and newspaper.After graduating in 1948, Dee attended Baker University, Baldwin City, and became a member of Zeta Tau Alpha.&nbsp; On a double date that year, she met her future husband, Donald K. Reid.&nbsp; And he wasn’t even her date! Don and Dee married in Kansas City, Missouri, June 16, 1950, and the city girl spent the rest of her life as a small town Kansan.While Don pursued his career in education, they lived in Spring Hill, Lyndon, Wellsville and finally, Admire.&nbsp; In each community, Dee participated in various organizations; from card clubs to women’s groups.&nbsp; Moving to Admire in 1969, she continued her faithful Christian service at the Admire United Methodist Church, serving in a number of roles in the church, including lay delegate to the Annual Conference for many years.&nbsp; At the 2009 Kansas East Conference, she was awarded the Harry Denman Evangelism Award for exhibiting outstanding efforts in evangelism.&nbsp; She also led the admire PRIDE committee for many years, organizing town clean-up days, the Fall Festival and designing and distributing a welcome brochure for new residents.&nbsp; She took a keen interest in the community an lived in Admire for over fifty years.&nbsp; In 1973, Dee began working at Emporia State University, where she retired in the mid-1990s as the Office Manager of the Career Development and Placement Services.Between her work with ESU and her church involvement, she knew people throughout Kansas.&nbsp; Don and Dee were ardent supporters of ESU athletics and Dee continued to have season tickets each year.&nbsp; They also enjoyed camping with the kids and traveling around the world, sometimes with grandkids or kids, but always together.Don preceded her in death January 21, 1997.&nbsp; She also was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Dorothy L. Wheeler.&nbsp; She is survived by three children, Kathy (Chris) Rippel, Great Bend, KS; Mike Reid, Lawrence, KS; and Shannon (Polly) Reid-Wheat, Admire, KS; five grandchildren, Ben Mitchum, Hesston, KS; Jason (Toni) Mitchum, Lee’s Summit, MO; Kyle (Mike) Penland, Brentwood, CA; Megan Schulz, Topeka, KS; Angelica Howard, Douglass, KS; and five great-grandchildren, PFC Ethan Schulz, Fort Riley, KS; Austin Schulz, Topeka, KS; Blake Patterson, Lee’s Summit, MO; Gage Howard and Kaylynn Howard, both of Douglass, KS.&nbsp; Everyone will miss Dee and are proud of this smart lady with a fun sense of humor.Due to the current health crisis, there will be no public service at this time.&nbsp; The immediate family will have a graveside service at the Lyndon Cemetery, led by Rev. Derrek Belase.&nbsp; The family hopes to have a Celebration of Life for Dee that will be announced at a later date. &nbsp;Sawyer Funeral Home, Council Grove, will be arranging the burial.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to the Admire United Methodist Church, Council Grove Public Library, or Admire PRIDE, sent in care of the funeral home, P.O. Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.&nbsp; The family requests that you honor Dee, and COVID-19 victims like her and wear a mask!

Dolores Arlene “Dee” Reid

Billie Eugene Bruckner of Delavan passed away December 8, 2020 at the Divericare of Council Grove, Kansas.

He was born August 18, 1928 at home to August and Florence (Bullock) Bruckner in Wilsey, Kansas.

He married Barbara Anderson on April 17, 1950 in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. They were happily married for 68 years.

Bill worked at Beech Aircraft in Delavan and later in Wichita.&nbsp; Then did some farming with his brother until the Council Grove Reservoir was built over that farm.&nbsp; He began his career with Greeley Gas Company as a welder in Herington, Kansas until his retirement.&nbsp; After retirement he helped his brother Rip (Elmer) farming, in which he truly loved.&nbsp; They also liked to go coon hunting and had pretty good dogs too.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing and deer hunting with family.&nbsp; He also did a lot of camping and boating with his kids while they were growing up.&nbsp; He and Barb went to a lot of dances and traveled with family and friends.&nbsp; Getting the grandkids or whoever else to start a game of 31 was always on the table for some fun.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Bill is survived by his children Roxie (Bud) Smithson, Delavan, KS, Eddie (Kathy) Bruckner, Skiatook, OK, Michelle (Don) Cartwright, Peculiar, MO, Corrine (Bob) Blosser, Council Grove, KS, and Teresa Wilson, Springdale, AR; 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.&nbsp; He also leaves behind nieces, nephews, cousins and host of friends.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, wife Barbara, brothers Dale, Chet and Elmer Bruckner, sister Maxine Parker, son-in-law Radford Wilson, grandsons Zachery Wilson and Joey Cartwright.

Private Family Graveside Service was held at Wilsey Cemetery.&nbsp; A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to Wilsey Christian Church or Diversicare of Council Grove and sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, Kansas 66846.

Billie Eugene Bruckner of Delavan passed away December 8, 2020 at the Divericare of Council Grove, Kansas.He was born August 18, 1928 at home to August and Florence (Bullock) Bruckner in Wilsey, Kansas.He married Barbara Anderson on April 17, 1950 in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. They were happily married for 68 years.Bill worked at Beech Aircraft in Delavan and later in Wichita.&nbsp; Then did some farming with his brother until the Council Grove Reservoir was built over that farm.&nbsp; He began his career with Greeley Gas Company as a welder in Herington, Kansas until his retirement.&nbsp; After retirement he helped his brother Rip (Elmer) farming, in which he truly loved.&nbsp; They also liked to go coon hunting and had pretty good dogs too.&nbsp; He enjoyed fishing and deer hunting with family.&nbsp; He also did a lot of camping and boating with his kids while they were growing up.&nbsp; He and Barb went to a lot of dances and traveled with family and friends.&nbsp; Getting the grandkids or whoever else to start a game of 31 was always on the table for some fun.&nbsp;&nbsp;Bill is survived by his children Roxie (Bud) Smithson, Delavan, KS, Eddie (Kathy) Bruckner, Skiatook, OK, Michelle (Don) Cartwright, Peculiar, MO, Corrine (Bob) Blosser, Council Grove, KS, and Teresa Wilson, Springdale, AR; 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.&nbsp; He also leaves behind nieces, nephews, cousins and host of friends.Bill was preceded in death by his parents, wife Barbara, brothers Dale, Chet and Elmer Bruckner, sister Maxine Parker, son-in-law Radford Wilson, grandsons Zachery Wilson and Joey Cartwright.Private Family Graveside Service was held at Wilsey Cemetery.&nbsp; A celebration of life will be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to Wilsey Christian Church or Diversicare of Council Grove and sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, Kansas 66846.

Billie E Bruckner - August 18, 1928-December 8, 2020 (age 92)

Richard Avery Visser was born March 3, 1941 to W.M. and Esther (Avery) Visser at a hospital in Manhattan. He passed away due to Covid-19 on December 6, 2020. He was a loving husband to Phyllis Visser for 32 years. He was a kind generous man.

Richard enjoyed farming from the time he started helping his father and grandfather on the farm outside of Riley, Kansas. He graduated from Riley High School in 1959 and then went to College in Emporia prior to coming to Herington. He attended a radiator school in Omaha, Nebraska and then purchased equipment for his shop. He opened his first shop in August 1963 at 603 W. Walnut right beside the rail road tracks. He lived at the shop and slept on the roof when it was hot in the summer.

The expansion of Ft. Riley made it necessary for his parents to move from the family farm so they moved to Herington on a farm two and half miles east of Herington to be close to Richard. Richard soon moved his business to the farm so it was easy to farm when he was not busy in his shop. He also sold Starcraft Boats and Mercury Outboard Motors until 1977. He began selling and repairing Homelite Chainsaws in 1969. He sold pickup toppers from the 70’s to the 90’s. In 1992 he became a dealer for Trailman and Travalong livestock, flatbeds, and grain hauling trailers. He was in business for 56 years. During this time he also took care of the farming as his dad was slowing down. He bought the farm from his parents in the 80’s and they moved to town.

He is survived by his wife Phyllis, Brother Earl. Step-Son David (Diane) King, Step-Daughter Laura Kiddy, Granddaughter Vanessa Kiddy Step-Grand Children Taylor (Dante) Spaniol, Bret (Bailey) King, Jake King, Jordon King.

He is preceded by his parents and son Jeffrey King.

Due to Covid a memorial service will be held at a future date in Herington and then a grave side at Riley. Memorials by be made to the First Baptist Church. Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Richard Avery Visser was born March 3, 1941 to W.M. and Esther (Avery) Visser at a hospital in Manhattan. He passed away due to Covid-19 on December 6, 2020. He was a loving husband to Phyllis Visser for 32 years. He was a kind generous man.Richard enjoyed farming from the time he started helping his father and grandfather on the farm outside of Riley, Kansas. He graduated from Riley High School in 1959 and then went to College in Emporia prior to coming to Herington. He attended a radiator school in Omaha, Nebraska and then purchased equipment for his shop. He opened his first shop in August 1963 at 603 W. Walnut right beside the rail road tracks. He lived at the shop and slept on the roof when it was hot in the summer.The expansion of Ft. Riley made it necessary for his parents to move from the family farm so they moved to Herington on a farm two and half miles east of Herington to be close to Richard. Richard soon moved his business to the farm so it was easy to farm when he was not busy in his shop. He also sold Starcraft Boats and Mercury Outboard Motors until 1977. He began selling and repairing Homelite Chainsaws in 1969. He sold pickup toppers from the 70’s to the 90’s. In 1992 he became a dealer for Trailman and Travalong livestock, flatbeds, and grain hauling trailers. He was in business for 56 years. During this time he also took care of the farming as his dad was slowing down. He bought the farm from his parents in the 80’s and they moved to town.He is survived by his wife Phyllis, Brother Earl. Step-Son David (Diane) King, Step-Daughter Laura Kiddy, Granddaughter Vanessa Kiddy Step-Grand Children Taylor (Dante) Spaniol, Bret (Bailey) King, Jake King, Jordon King.He is preceded by his parents and son Jeffrey King.Due to Covid a memorial service will be held at a future date in Herington and then a grave side at Riley. Memorials by be made to the First Baptist Church. Yazel-Megli Funeral Homes, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Richard Avery Visser - March 3, 1941-December 6, 2020 (age 79)

Sherrie Bulk, age 77 of Clay Center, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Clay County Medical Center.

She was born on March 23, 1943 in Clifton, the daughter of Lauren Andrew and Laura Joyce (Greenwood) Rundle.

On July 12, 1959 in Bala, she was married to Bobby Carl Bulk.  He survives of the home.

Sherrie was a stay at home mom while her children were growing up and later became a daycare provider.  She was a member of the Clay Center Wesleyan Church and enjoyed playing bingo, working on jigsaw puzzles, needle point and cross stitching.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children, Bonnie Hawkins and Joe of Silver Lake, Mike Bulk and Sara of Clay Center, Jeff Bulk of Leonardville and Shanna Umphfrey and Robert of Springfield, Missouri; one brother, Lauren Lee Rundle and Deanna of Clay Center; one sister, Dixie Clemons of Clay Center; nine grandchildren, Derek Ferguson, Dustin Gauntt, Garrett Bulk, Hayley Whitehair, Justin Bulk, Jesse Bulk, Josie Bulk, Shanara Perryman and Shaylin Cheek; four great granddaughters and one great grandson due in April.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Respect calls may be made anytime Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating.  The funeral will be recorded and posted on the funeral home website shortly after the service for anyone that is unable to attend.  Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorials have been established for The Clay County 4-H Development Fund and The Clay County Fair Board Exhibit Hall.  Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Sherrie Bulk, age 77 of Clay Center, passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 at the Clay County Medical Center.She was born on March 23, 1943 in Clifton, the daughter of Lauren Andrew and Laura Joyce (Greenwood) Rundle.On July 12, 1959 in Bala, she was married to Bobby Carl Bulk. He survives of the home.Sherrie was a stay at home mom while her children were growing up and later became a daycare provider. She was a member of the Clay Center Wesleyan Church and enjoyed playing bingo, working on jigsaw puzzles, needle point and cross stitching.In addition to her husband, she is survived by four children, Bonnie Hawkins and Joe of Silver Lake, Mike Bulk and Sara of Clay Center, Jeff Bulk of Leonardville and Shanna Umphfrey and Robert of Springfield, Missouri; one brother, Lauren Lee Rundle and Deanna of Clay Center; one sister, Dixie Clemons of Clay Center; nine grandchildren, Derek Ferguson, Dustin Gauntt, Garrett Bulk, Hayley Whitehair, Justin Bulk, Jesse Bulk, Josie Bulk, Shanara Perryman and Shaylin Cheek; four great granddaughters and one great grandson due in April.She was preceded in death by her parents.Respect calls may be made anytime Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home, where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The funeral will be recorded and posted on the funeral home website shortly after the service for anyone that is unable to attend. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.Memorials have been established for The Clay County 4-H Development Fund and The Clay County Fair Board Exhibit Hall. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Sherrie Bulk

Elvis Edward (Ed) Lindley Shannon, 89, Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2020.&nbsp; Ed was born to Roy and Mae (Hanson) Shannon in Lamar, Kansas, September 30, 1931. &nbsp;On November 22, 1951 he married Clara Jane Sharp.

Ed graduated from Miltonvale High school and attended Central College in McPherson, Kansas.&nbsp; After graduation Ed began farming fulltime in Miltonvale, Kansas.&nbsp; Ed was known in the area as a progressive farmer and operated John Deere equipment, which he chose as his preferred equipment to operate. Ed devoted his farming career to raising wheat, milo, irrigated corn and soybeans.&nbsp; He also raised cattle and operated his own custom combining business for a number of years in the states of Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota.

Ed was a faithful member of the F.C. Hill Memorial Church in Miltonvale, Kansas.&nbsp; He served on the local church board, the local school board and other area agricultural boards.&nbsp; His life was deeply enriched by his faith, his family and his farming.

In May, 2002 Ed and CJ retired and moved to Highlands Ranch, Colorado where they enjoyed family close by and a more leisurely life in the mountain area. In February, 2017 they moved to Fishers, Indiana because of health needs and more simple living desires. &nbsp;

Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Clara Jane (CJ); his father, William LeRoy Shannon; mother, Mae Marie (Hansen); two brothers, Rex Shannon and Paul Shannon; one sister, Violet Kellogg; daughter, Becky Zortman and son-in-law, Delbert Evans. &nbsp;He is survived by his brother, Eldon Shannon of Lenexa, KS; sister-in-law, Idris Shannon of Miltonvale, KS; four daughters; Patricia (Courtney) Dean of Topeka, KS; Jill (Phil) Caldwell of Carmel, IN; Jan (Steve) Brown of Castle Rock, CO and Lori Evans of Springfield, OR; Son-in-law, Duane Zortman of Amarillo, TX; granddaughters, Diana (Jamie) Klawon of Loveland, CO, Kimberly (Ryan) Martin of Olathe, KS, Desiree (Mark) Lambert of Carmel, IN, Bethany (Jason) Lewis of Carmel, IN, Holly (Ricardo) Lerma of Scottsdale, AZ, Kelly (Sam) Moore of Topeka, KS, Kattie (Jarred) Haile of Lubbock, TX; &nbsp;grandsons, Ryker Brown of Castle Rock, CO, Malik Evans and Mazeth Evans of Springfield, OR; eight great granddaughters, Avery Klawon, Lilly Klawon, Ella Martin, Mia Martin, Georgia Martin, Lacey Lambert, Hadley Lewis, Jagger Lerma, and Selah Moore; eight great grandsons, Maverick Martin, Duke Martin, Jackson Lambert, Bennett Lewis, Beckham Lerma, Thaddeus Moore, Ezekiel Moore, and Maddox Haile; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and friends.

Private inurnment will take place in the Miltonvale Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse and sent in care of Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

Elvis Edward (Ed) Lindley Shannon, 89, Fishers, Indiana, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 11, 2020.&nbsp; Ed was born to Roy and Mae (Hanson) Shannon in Lamar, Kansas, September 30, 1931. &nbsp;On November 22, 1951 he married Clara Jane Sharp.Ed graduated from Miltonvale High school and attended Central College in McPherson, Kansas.&nbsp; After graduation Ed began farming fulltime in Miltonvale, Kansas.&nbsp; Ed was known in the area as a progressive farmer and operated John Deere equipment, which he chose as his preferred equipment to operate. Ed devoted his farming career to raising wheat, milo, irrigated corn and soybeans.&nbsp; He also raised cattle and operated his own custom combining business for a number of years in the states of Oklahoma, Kansas, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota.Ed was a faithful member of the F.C. Hill Memorial Church in Miltonvale, Kansas.&nbsp; He served on the local church board, the local school board and other area agricultural boards.&nbsp; His life was deeply enriched by his faith, his family and his farming.In May, 2002 Ed and CJ retired and moved to Highlands Ranch, Colorado where they enjoyed family close by and a more leisurely life in the mountain area. In February, 2017 they moved to Fishers, Indiana because of health needs and more simple living desires. &nbsp;Ed was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Clara Jane (CJ); his father, William LeRoy Shannon; mother, Mae Marie (Hansen); two brothers, Rex Shannon and Paul Shannon; one sister, Violet Kellogg; daughter, Becky Zortman and son-in-law, Delbert Evans. &nbsp;He is survived by his brother, Eldon Shannon of Lenexa, KS; sister-in-law, Idris Shannon of Miltonvale, KS; four daughters; Patricia (Courtney) Dean of Topeka, KS; Jill (Phil) Caldwell of Carmel, IN; Jan (Steve) Brown of Castle Rock, CO and Lori Evans of Springfield, OR; Son-in-law, Duane Zortman of Amarillo, TX; granddaughters, Diana (Jamie) Klawon of Loveland, CO, Kimberly (Ryan) Martin of Olathe, KS, Desiree (Mark) Lambert of Carmel, IN, Bethany (Jason) Lewis of Carmel, IN, Holly (Ricardo) Lerma of Scottsdale, AZ, Kelly (Sam) Moore of Topeka, KS, Kattie (Jarred) Haile of Lubbock, TX; &nbsp;grandsons, Ryker Brown of Castle Rock, CO, Malik Evans and Mazeth Evans of Springfield, OR; eight great granddaughters, Avery Klawon, Lilly Klawon, Ella Martin, Mia Martin, Georgia Martin, Lacey Lambert, Hadley Lewis, Jagger Lerma, and Selah Moore; eight great grandsons, Maverick Martin, Duke Martin, Jackson Lambert, Bennett Lewis, Beckham Lerma, Thaddeus Moore, Ezekiel Moore, and Maddox Haile; numerous nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews and friends.Private inurnment will take place in the Miltonvale Cemetery.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Samaritan’s Purse and sent in care of Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

Elvis Edward (Ed) Lindley Shannon

Delores’ life began on September 22, 1930 in Clay Center, Kansas; the daughter of Wilbur and Margaret (Tippin) Nemnich. Delores graduated from Clay Center High School in 1948. Delores was united in marriage to Pat Hemphill on January 2, 1949 in Clay Center. She had a passion for education and went on to graduate from Kansas State University in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Development. Delores went on to earn her master’s degree in 1979 in Family Studies. She taught for a year at Kansas State University and moved to Columbia, MO in 1980. She worked for Columbia Regional Hospital and started her own training personnel company. Delores loved teaching adults, her beloved dogs, music and reading.

Her greatest joy was her family, which includes her children, Debra (David) Hall, El Dorado, KS. Susan (Galen) Jackson, Wichita, KS, Brian (Natalie) Hemphill, Clay Center, KS, Brent (Deanna) Hemphill Jefferson, MO; grandchildren Josh (Amy) Hall, Justin (Ronalyn Perez) Hall, Ryan (Kristy) Jackson, Derek Jackson, Brett and William Hemphill, and granddaughter Landrie Hemphill. Step-grandchildren Daniel Merica, Garrett (Becca) Bentlage&nbsp;,&nbsp;Madelyn,(James) Bernskoetter, Great-grandchildren Paxton and Harper Hall, Nathan Jackson and Farrah Bentlage and&nbsp;sister Joyce Savener.

Delores went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 7, 2020 with family at her side. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pat and her parents. Cremation has taken place and due to the pandemic, private family services will be held.

Friends may gather for a time of visitation from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 7th&nbsp;Street, Clay Center, KS.

Memorial contributions in Delores’ name may be directed to Kansas State University Foundation. Contributions may be sent to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502, pleases indicate fund M47337. To make a gift online, go to www.ksufoundation.org/give/memorials or to Unity Church, 1600 West Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203.

Delores’ life began on September 22, 1930 in Clay Center, Kansas; the daughter of Wilbur and Margaret (Tippin) Nemnich. Delores graduated from Clay Center High School in 1948. Delores was united in marriage to Pat Hemphill on January 2, 1949 in Clay Center. She had a passion for education and went on to graduate from Kansas State University in 1977 with a bachelor’s degree in Family and Child Development. Delores went on to earn her master’s degree in 1979 in Family Studies. She taught for a year at Kansas State University and moved to Columbia, MO in 1980. She worked for Columbia Regional Hospital and started her own training personnel company. Delores loved teaching adults, her beloved dogs, music and reading.Her greatest joy was her family, which includes her children, Debra (David) Hall, El Dorado, KS. Susan (Galen) Jackson, Wichita, KS, Brian (Natalie) Hemphill, Clay Center, KS, Brent (Deanna) Hemphill Jefferson, MO; grandchildren Josh (Amy) Hall, Justin (Ronalyn Perez) Hall, Ryan (Kristy) Jackson, Derek Jackson, Brett and William Hemphill, and granddaughter Landrie Hemphill. Step-grandchildren Daniel Merica, Garrett (Becca) Bentlage&nbsp;,&nbsp;Madelyn,(James) Bernskoetter, Great-grandchildren Paxton and Harper Hall, Nathan Jackson and Farrah Bentlage and&nbsp;sister Joyce Savener.Delores went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 7, 2020 with family at her side. She is preceded in death by her husband, Pat and her parents. Cremation has taken place and due to the pandemic, private family services will be held.Friends may gather for a time of visitation from 5-8 p.m. on Friday, December 18, 2020 at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, 918 7th&nbsp;Street, Clay Center, KS.Memorial contributions in Delores’ name may be directed to Kansas State University Foundation. Contributions may be sent to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502, pleases indicate fund M47337. To make a gift online, go to www.ksufoundation.org/give/memorials or to Unity Church, 1600 West Broadway, Columbia, MO 65203.

Delores Hemphill - December 07, 2020

Gailen F. Budden, age 72, of Abilene, was born July 18, 1948 in Clay Center, Kansas the son of Lyman and Florence (Fyfe) Budden. He graduated from Abilene High School and attended Auto Body School. On December 14, 1968 he married Phyllis Reed in Abilene. They spent almost 52 years together. Gailen worked in construction, owned his own body shop, Budden's Body Shop, and lastly was tool salesman for Mac Tools. He enjoyed many hobbies over the years with his many friends, including stock car racing, boating, golf, radio control flying and racing . He is survived by his loving wife Phyllis of the home, brothers Arden of Junction City, Brad of Abilene, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Phil and Elaine Reed, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister-in-law Lola Budden.

According to Gailen’s wishes, the family has selected cremation and there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made 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;

Gailen F. Budden, age 72, of Abilene, was born July 18, 1948 in Clay Center, Kansas the son of Lyman and Florence (Fyfe) Budden. He graduated from Abilene High School and attended Auto Body School. On December 14, 1968 he married Phyllis Reed in Abilene. They spent almost 52 years together. Gailen worked in construction, owned his own body shop, Budden's Body Shop, and lastly was tool salesman for Mac Tools. He enjoyed many hobbies over the years with his many friends, including stock car racing, boating, golf, radio control flying and racing . He is survived by his loving wife Phyllis of the home, brothers Arden of Junction City, Brad of Abilene, brother-in-law and sister-in-law Phil and Elaine Reed, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sister-in-law Lola Budden.According to Gailen’s wishes, the family has selected cremation and there will be no services. Memorial contributions may be made 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;

Gailen F. Budden - July 18th, 1948-December 12th, 2020

Gail D. Robinett, 83, of Junction City passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born December 12, 1936, the son of Glenn and Dorothy (Stoddard) Robinett. He attended local schools and graduated from Dickinson County High School in Chapman, KS, in 1955. On August 29, 1959, he was united in marriage to Kathy Parrick. They built their home outside of Junction City and raised their family there. Kathy preceded him in death on May 19, 2012. Gail worked as a KDOT engineer until retiring in 1992.

Outside of work and after retiring, Gail enjoyed off-roading, hunting, fishing, camping and boating at the lake, and spending time with his family and friends. He rebuilt and painted many land cruisers with friends and painted many cars for others.

Gail is survived by his son, Greg Robinett and wife Tammy of Edwardsville, Kansas and daughter, Pam Robinett of Wellington, Kansas, two grandsons, one great-granddaughter, one sister, Pat Fowles of Leonardville, Kansas, brother-in-law, John Iseli of Abilene, Kansas, brother-in-law, Jerry Parrick, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Kathy, two sisters, Peggy Weidman and husband Junior and Imogene Iseli and brother-in-law, Wilber Fowles.

Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, December 17, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Junction City with Father Gnanasekar Kulandai as celebrant. Burial will follow at Greenridge Cemetery. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, December 16, at 7:00 p.m. at the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Chapman with family receiving friends 5:00-7:00 p.m. The family suggests memorials be given to the Kansas Wildlife Federation or the North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, PO Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gail D. Robinett, 83, of Junction City passed away Friday, December 11, 2020. He was born December 12, 1936, the son of Glenn and Dorothy (Stoddard) Robinett. He attended local schools and graduated from Dickinson County High School in Chapman, KS, in 1955. On August 29, 1959, he was united in marriage to Kathy Parrick. They built their home outside of Junction City and raised their family there. Kathy preceded him in death on May 19, 2012. Gail worked as a KDOT engineer until retiring in 1992.Outside of work and after retiring, Gail enjoyed off-roading, hunting, fishing, camping and boating at the lake, and spending time with his family and friends. He rebuilt and painted many land cruisers with friends and painted many cars for others. Gail is survived by his son, Greg Robinett and wife Tammy of Edwardsville, Kansas and daughter, Pam Robinett of Wellington, Kansas, two grandsons, one great-granddaughter, one sister, Pat Fowles of Leonardville, Kansas, brother-in-law, John Iseli of Abilene, Kansas, brother-in-law, Jerry Parrick, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Kathy, two sisters, Peggy Weidman and husband Junior and Imogene Iseli and brother-in-law, Wilber Fowles. Mass of Christian Burial will be Thursday, December 17, at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Junction City with Father Gnanasekar Kulandai as celebrant. Burial will follow at Greenridge Cemetery. Rosary will be recited Wednesday, December 16, at 7:00 p.m. at the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Chapman with family receiving friends 5:00-7:00 p.m. The family suggests memorials be given to the Kansas Wildlife Federation or the North Central Flint Hills Area Agency on Aging. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, PO Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gail D. Robinett

Mary Eileen Jessey was born in Plattsburg, New York on 7 Nov. 1926 to Gilbert and Dorothy Jessey. She lived in Plattsburg until after high school with her sister Shirley and brother Donald. Shortly after high school her uncle Wright introduced her to an Army Officer named Calvin Matteson from Kansas. They fell in love and were married on 15 March 1947. A little over a year later they began their family which would include 4 boys: Ronald, Robert, Dennis, and Gary while living in Manchester, Kansas. Mary was a homemaker and was so until the boys were grown at which time she began her career working at Westinghouse later to become Phillips Lighting. They eventually moved from Manchester to Abilene where they would reside for the rest of their marriage. After Calvin died in 2009 Mary stayed in their home until she was unable to. She then moved to Eagle Crest Retirement Community in Salina and later to the Medical Lodge in Clay Center, Kansas.

Mary passed away on Friday, December 11 having contracted Covid. She was preceeded in death by her husband Calvin and a son Dennis, her parents, a sister and a brother. She is survived by three sons, Ronald and wife Kathleen, Robert and wife Jan, Gary and wife Christine and daughter in law Diane, 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren.

 Due to the Covid restrictions an open viewing without family will be held on Wednesday December 16 at the Danner funeral home and a family graveside service on Thursday December 17 at Prairie Dale cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Shriners Children’s Hospital and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Mary Eileen Jessey was born in Plattsburg, New York on 7 Nov. 1926 to Gilbert and Dorothy Jessey. She lived in Plattsburg until after high school with her sister Shirley and brother Donald. Shortly after high school her uncle Wright introduced her to an Army Officer named Calvin Matteson from Kansas. They fell in love and were married on 15 March 1947. A little over a year later they began their family which would include 4 boys: Ronald, Robert, Dennis, and Gary while living in Manchester, Kansas. Mary was a homemaker and was so until the boys were grown at which time she began her career working at Westinghouse later to become Phillips Lighting. They eventually moved from Manchester to Abilene where they would reside for the rest of their marriage. After Calvin died in 2009 Mary stayed in their home until she was unable to. She then moved to Eagle Crest Retirement Community in Salina and later to the Medical Lodge in Clay Center, Kansas.Mary passed away on Friday, December 11 having contracted Covid. She was preceeded in death by her husband Calvin and a son Dennis, her parents, a sister and a brother. She is survived by three sons, Ronald and wife Kathleen, Robert and wife Jan, Gary and wife Christine and daughter in law Diane, 12 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren. Due to the Covid restrictions an open viewing without family will be held on Wednesday December 16 at the Danner funeral home and a family graveside service on Thursday December 17 at Prairie Dale cemetery. Memorials may be given to the Shriners Children’s Hospital and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Mary Eileen Matteson - November 7th, 1926-December 11th, 2020

Sharon Herbel 74, of Solomon passed away at her home Thursday, December 10, 2020. She was born in Herington, KS, March 23, 1946, the daughter of J.C. and Lila (Surls) Craft. On January 19, 1964 she was united in marriage to Richard Herbel. He preceded her in death March 13, 2019. 

Sharon worked 35 years in Salina and Abilene in the Motor Vehicle Registrations office. She was a longtime member of Community Bible Church of Abilene. She was also actively involved for many years in the Central City Streetrods Car Club of Salina.

While her health allowed it, she enjoyed camping, car shows, attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, and loved hosting family get-togethers.

Sharon is survived by her daughters: Shelly Cole (fiance Clark Wenger) of Abilene and Julie Klein (Joe) of Abilene. One son, Scott Herbel of Salina. Eight Grandchildren: Danya Dent (Weston) of Salina; Keenan Cole (Ashley) of Enterprise; Quentin Cole (Kayla) of Abilene; Weston Klein (Brecken) of Manhattan; Evan Klein of Abilene; Jenna Klein of Abilene; Alex Herbel of Salina and Sara Herbel of Salina, and ten great-grandchildren. One brother, Bill Andrews (Diane) and two sisters, Carolyn Weeks (Charles) and Lovetta Alden. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Richard and son-in-law Steve Cole.

Funeral Services for Sharon will be 1:00 P.M., Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Community Bible Church of Abilene. Due to Covid 19, there will be limited seating available, however, the service will be live-streamed on the Community Bible Church Facebook page for those not able to attend or not comfortable attending in person. Burial will follow at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Solomon. Visitation is at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene, Wednesday 9 a.m. - 7&nbsp; p.m.&nbsp; Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. The family suggests memorials be given to Community Bible Church of Abilene. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sharon Herbel 74, of Solomon passed away at her home Thursday, December 10, 2020. She was born in Herington, KS, March 23, 1946, the daughter of J.C. and Lila (Surls) Craft. On January 19, 1964 she was united in marriage to Richard Herbel. He preceded her in death March 13, 2019. Sharon worked 35 years in Salina and Abilene in the Motor Vehicle Registrations office. She was a longtime member of Community Bible Church of Abilene. She was also actively involved for many years in the Central City Streetrods Car Club of Salina. While her health allowed it, she enjoyed camping, car shows, attending her grandchildren’s sporting events, and loved hosting family get-togethers. Sharon is survived by her daughters: Shelly Cole (fiance Clark Wenger) of Abilene and Julie Klein (Joe) of Abilene. One son, Scott Herbel of Salina. Eight Grandchildren: Danya Dent (Weston) of Salina; Keenan Cole (Ashley) of Enterprise; Quentin Cole (Kayla) of Abilene; Weston Klein (Brecken) of Manhattan; Evan Klein of Abilene; Jenna Klein of Abilene; Alex Herbel of Salina and Sara Herbel of Salina, and ten great-grandchildren. One brother, Bill Andrews (Diane) and two sisters, Carolyn Weeks (Charles) and Lovetta Alden. Sharon was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Richard and son-in-law Steve Cole. Funeral Services for Sharon will be 1:00 P.M., Thursday, December 17, 2020 at the Community Bible Church of Abilene. Due to Covid 19, there will be limited seating available, however, the service will be live-streamed on the Community Bible Church Facebook page for those not able to attend or not comfortable attending in person. Burial will follow at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Solomon. Visitation is at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene, Wednesday 9 a.m. - 7&nbsp; p.m.&nbsp; Family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. The family suggests memorials be given to Community Bible Church of Abilene. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sharon Herbel

Linda Hood, age 102, a 75-year resident of Manhattan, died December 13, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. She was born December 30, 1917, in Ankeny, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Mary Canali, and moved to Southeast Kansas at an early age. She attended elementary school in Ringo, KS, and graduated as class valedictorian from Girard High School. She received scholarships from Chillicothe, MO Business School and Pittsburg State College, but chose to work as a legal secretary and later assistant to Probate Judge in Girard. In 1940, she received a Federal Civil Service appointment at Fort Riley, KS. There she met her future husband, Ralph Hood. They married on October 14, 1942. When he went overseas during World War II, Linda returned home to stay with her parents and worked for three years at the Crawford County Treasurer’s Office. After the war, they returned to live in Manhattan, where their son Gary was born. For several years Linda worked at home typing theses and dissertations for K-State students. The Hood family enjoyed all sports, specifically K-State basketball, KC Royal baseball, and Stagg Hill golf. She had the unique pleasure of having played Cribbage with her father, husband, son and grandson, and a special brand of rummy with her granddaughter. Ralph was stricken with Alzheimer’s Disease in his early 50’s, and she became his loving caregiver for 15 years prior to his death on April 7, 1987. Survivors include one son, Gary, of Sterling, VA; granddaughter Erin Hood of Overland Park, KS, grandson Brian Hood (Amy) of Liberty, MO; and great-granddaughters Katherine and Audrey Hood of Liberty, MO. Also surviving are two sister in-laws: Eunice Hood of Canyon Lake, TX, and Edna (Mickey) Hays of Garland, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by one sister Wanda Raineri and one brother Nello Canali. Cremation is planned with private family graveside services at Sunrise Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Linda Hood, age 102, a 75-year resident of Manhattan, died December 13, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. She was born December 30, 1917, in Ankeny, Iowa, the daughter of Arthur and Mary Canali, and moved to Southeast Kansas at an early age. She attended elementary school in Ringo, KS, and graduated as class valedictorian from Girard High School. She received scholarships from Chillicothe, MO Business School and Pittsburg State College, but chose to work as a legal secretary and later assistant to Probate Judge in Girard. In 1940, she received a Federal Civil Service appointment at Fort Riley, KS. There she met her future husband, Ralph Hood. They married on October 14, 1942. When he went overseas during World War II, Linda returned home to stay with her parents and worked for three years at the Crawford County Treasurer’s Office. After the war, they returned to live in Manhattan, where their son Gary was born. For several years Linda worked at home typing theses and dissertations for K-State students. The Hood family enjoyed all sports, specifically K-State basketball, KC Royal baseball, and Stagg Hill golf. She had the unique pleasure of having played Cribbage with her father, husband, son and grandson, and a special brand of rummy with her granddaughter. Ralph was stricken with Alzheimer’s Disease in his early 50’s, and she became his loving caregiver for 15 years prior to his death on April 7, 1987. Survivors include one son, Gary, of Sterling, VA; granddaughter Erin Hood of Overland Park, KS, grandson Brian Hood (Amy) of Liberty, MO; and great-granddaughters Katherine and Audrey Hood of Liberty, MO. Also surviving are two sister in-laws: Eunice Hood of Canyon Lake, TX, and Edna (Mickey) Hays of Garland, TX; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by one sister Wanda Raineri and one brother Nello Canali. Cremation is planned with private family graveside services at Sunrise Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Linda Hood

Betty Burton Brodersen, Age 97, died on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born on November 9, 1923 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Glenn and Alice (Shatto) Derr. She was the oldest of six children. Betty graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1942. She was a lifetime homemaker. Betty and her husband, Roy, were married in San Diego California on November 16, 1944. Following the end of WWII they moved to Manhattan, Kansas where Roy attended Kansas State University. They lived briefly in Kansas City, Missouri and Minneapolis, Minnesota before returning to Kansas and making Wichita their home for 55 years. During the war, young Betty worked for Cessna Aircraft in Hutchinson, Kansas building gliders for the military. Betty spent 7 years serving as an aide at OK Elementary School in Wichita, Kansas, a job she loved. She was active in Extension Homemakers Unit (EHU), First Presbyterian Church of Wichita, volunteering for many years at the church’s Economy Corner. Throughout her long life Betty was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Her favorite word was “joy” and that is what she brought to everyone she met. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Roy K. Burton and second husband of 5 years, Donald H. Brodersen. She was also preceded in death by her parents and 5 siblings, Clarebelle Wilson, Della Leavitt, Donald Derr, Patricia Miller and infant sister, Marjorie. Survivors include her two daughters, Roycelene Bloomberg and husband, John of Loveland, Colorado, Karen Day and husband, Chet of Bradenton, Florida, son Kenneth Burton and wife, Joan of Manhattan, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Other survivors included numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends. Due to the pandemic, the Services will be private for the family, but will be livestreamed on the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home’s face book beginning at 9:20 a.m CST, on Wednesday December 16, 2020. Private burial will follow in the Resthaven Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Wichita, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meadowlark Hills-Lyle House Activities Fund, the Meadowlark Hills Good Samaritan Fund or to the 1st Presbyterian Church of Manhattan, all in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Betty Burton Brodersen, Age 97, died on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born on November 9, 1923 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the daughter of Glenn and Alice (Shatto) Derr. She was the oldest of six children. Betty graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1942. She was a lifetime homemaker. Betty and her husband, Roy, were married in San Diego California on November 16, 1944. Following the end of WWII they moved to Manhattan, Kansas where Roy attended Kansas State University. They lived briefly in Kansas City, Missouri and Minneapolis, Minnesota before returning to Kansas and making Wichita their home for 55 years. During the war, young Betty worked for Cessna Aircraft in Hutchinson, Kansas building gliders for the military. Betty spent 7 years serving as an aide at OK Elementary School in Wichita, Kansas, a job she loved. She was active in Extension Homemakers Unit (EHU), First Presbyterian Church of Wichita, volunteering for many years at the church’s Economy Corner. Throughout her long life Betty was a dedicated wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great grandmother. Her favorite word was “joy” and that is what she brought to everyone she met. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Roy K. Burton and second husband of 5 years, Donald H. Brodersen. She was also preceded in death by her parents and 5 siblings, Clarebelle Wilson, Della Leavitt, Donald Derr, Patricia Miller and infant sister, Marjorie. Survivors include her two daughters, Roycelene Bloomberg and husband, John of Loveland, Colorado, Karen Day and husband, Chet of Bradenton, Florida, son Kenneth Burton and wife, Joan of Manhattan, Kansas; 10 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great grandchildren. Other survivors included numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends. Due to the pandemic, the Services will be private for the family, but will be livestreamed on the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home’s face book beginning at 9:20 a.m CST, on Wednesday December 16, 2020. Private burial will follow in the Resthaven Gardens of Memory Cemetery, Wichita, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Meadowlark Hills-Lyle House Activities Fund, the Meadowlark Hills Good Samaritan Fund or to the 1st Presbyterian Church of Manhattan, all in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Betty Burton Brodersen

Dale LeRoy Davies, 79, of Wamego, Kansas, died Friday, December 11, 2020, at his home. &nbsp;He was a long-time resident of the community.

Dale was born on March 7, 1941, in rural Clay Center, the son of Harvey and Margaret Mall Davies. &nbsp;He was a Seabee in the United States Navy during the Viet Nam War. &nbsp;He was injured during his service and received a Purple Heart.

Dale was a heavy equipment operator. &nbsp;He was able to operate most large pieces of machinery, but his favorite was a dozer. He worked as a Fuel Crew Supervisor at Jeffrey Energy Center/Westar Energy for over twenty years. &nbsp;Prior to Weststar, he worked heavy equipment for Bayer’s Construction and Ebert Construction. &nbsp;Dale also worked for himself, well after his retirement, and in an effort to help local farmers with soil conservation, Dale, built terraces, ponds, and cleared trees. &nbsp;He was an excellent operator and was well known for his quality work.

Dale married Diana M. Morris on September 27, 1963, in Manhattan, Kansas. &nbsp;She survives at their home.

Dale is also survived by his children; Daren Davies, Topeka and Dana Dinger (Scott), Wamego; two grandchildren, Miranda and Kenneth Dinger, Wamego. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings, Harvey Davies, Jr., Mervin Davies, Darrel Dean Davies, and La Donna Daniels.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Campanella-Evans Mortuary in Wamego. &nbsp;The family will greet friends the hour prior to the service. &nbsp;Burial with military honors will follow in Wamego City Cemetery. &nbsp;Dale will lie-in-state on Monday from 2:00&nbsp; p.m. until 6:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorial contributions are suggested to a local charity of the donor’s choice and may be sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;

Dale LeRoy Davies, 79, of Wamego, Kansas, died Friday, December 11, 2020, at his home. &nbsp;He was a long-time resident of the community.Dale was born on March 7, 1941, in rural Clay Center, the son of Harvey and Margaret Mall Davies. &nbsp;He was a Seabee in the United States Navy during the Viet Nam War. &nbsp;He was injured during his service and received a Purple Heart.Dale was a heavy equipment operator. &nbsp;He was able to operate most large pieces of machinery, but his favorite was a dozer. He worked as a Fuel Crew Supervisor at Jeffrey Energy Center/Westar Energy for over twenty years. &nbsp;Prior to Weststar, he worked heavy equipment for Bayer’s Construction and Ebert Construction. &nbsp;Dale also worked for himself, well after his retirement, and in an effort to help local farmers with soil conservation, Dale, built terraces, ponds, and cleared trees. &nbsp;He was an excellent operator and was well known for his quality work.Dale married Diana M. Morris on September 27, 1963, in Manhattan, Kansas. &nbsp;She survives at their home.Dale is also survived by his children; Daren Davies, Topeka and Dana Dinger (Scott), Wamego; two grandchildren, Miranda and Kenneth Dinger, Wamego. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, and his siblings, Harvey Davies, Jr., Mervin Davies, Darrel Dean Davies, and La Donna Daniels.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2020, at Campanella-Evans Mortuary in Wamego. &nbsp;The family will greet friends the hour prior to the service. &nbsp;Burial with military honors will follow in Wamego City Cemetery. &nbsp;Dale will lie-in-state on Monday from 2:00&nbsp; p.m. until 6:00 p.m.&nbsp; Memorial contributions are suggested to a local charity of the donor’s choice and may be sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;

Dale LeRoy Davies

Leland Carl Zerbe, age 90, passed Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Diversicare of Council Grove.

He was born April 12, 1930, on a farm south of Alta Vista, Kansas to Gus H. Zerbe and Virgina E. McLaughlin. On February 28, 1953 he married Shirley J. Gehrke. From this union was born two sons, Steven and Mark. He married Mary Vliet on September 9, 1977. He was presently married to Shirley Barber. Surviving family members include: sons, Steven (Claire) Zerbe of Council Grove and Mark (Lori) Zerbe of Sedgwick; Grand children: Jamie (Loren) Cunningham of Lenexa, Lisa Zerbe of Ozawkie, Ryan Zerbe of Maize, and Alex (Allison) Zerbe of Ozawkie; five great grandchildren; and sister-in law Carolyn Zerbe of Eskridge. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Curtis Zerbe.

 Leland graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1948 and joined the United Stated Navy and was stationed in San Diego, CA. He returned back to the Alta Vista area and went to work for Beech Aircraft at Delavan, KS. He later helped construct and manage Western Grain Mill in Council Grove, managed Council Grove Livestock Auction and was Morris County Weed Director until retirement.

 Leland enjoyed sports in high school and was active in CG Jaycees and played many a baseball game with them. He was active in the community with Rotary Club, was an officer and a board of director on Flint Hills RECA and President of the board of Flint Hills Development, helping to bring the first satellite TV dishes to the area. He assisted with the Santa Fe Trail riders and over the years rode the trail by horseback across Kansas and into New Mexico. One of Leland's favorite things was riding a good horse, several of which he trained, and every year help gather cattle for the Rotary Cutting Horse contest. During one contest, he won a watch for best cutter in the local cowboy division, of which he was quite proud. He helped many a rancher gather cattle off Flint Hill pastures, one year commenting he had helped gather and load enough cattle to fill over ninety semi-trucks in that summer alone. Having a farm shop was another joy, where over the years he built or reconstructed many pieces of farm equipment, often welding a broken machinery part for a neighbor. Later during retirement he would build cowboys, bucking bulls and many other items out of horse shoes. Leland was a member of the Lutheran Church. 

Graveside services will be for family members only at Templin Cemetery with a memorial service later next year. Memorial contributions may be made to Morris County 4-H Foundation and sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.&nbsp;

Leland Carl Zerbe, age 90, passed Wednesday, December 9, 2020, at Diversicare of Council Grove.He was born April 12, 1930, on a farm south of Alta Vista, Kansas to Gus H. Zerbe and Virgina E. McLaughlin. On February 28, 1953 he married Shirley J. Gehrke. From this union was born two sons, Steven and Mark. He married Mary Vliet on September 9, 1977. He was presently married to Shirley Barber. Surviving family members include: sons, Steven (Claire) Zerbe of Council Grove and Mark (Lori) Zerbe of Sedgwick; Grand children: Jamie (Loren) Cunningham of Lenexa, Lisa Zerbe of Ozawkie, Ryan Zerbe of Maize, and Alex (Allison) Zerbe of Ozawkie; five great grandchildren; and sister-in law Carolyn Zerbe of Eskridge. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Curtis Zerbe. Leland graduated from Alta Vista High School in 1948 and joined the United Stated Navy and was stationed in San Diego, CA. He returned back to the Alta Vista area and went to work for Beech Aircraft at Delavan, KS. He later helped construct and manage Western Grain Mill in Council Grove, managed Council Grove Livestock Auction and was Morris County Weed Director until retirement. Leland enjoyed sports in high school and was active in CG Jaycees and played many a baseball game with them. He was active in the community with Rotary Club, was an officer and a board of director on Flint Hills RECA and President of the board of Flint Hills Development, helping to bring the first satellite TV dishes to the area. He assisted with the Santa Fe Trail riders and over the years rode the trail by horseback across Kansas and into New Mexico. One of Leland's favorite things was riding a good horse, several of which he trained, and every year help gather cattle for the Rotary Cutting Horse contest. During one contest, he won a watch for best cutter in the local cowboy division, of which he was quite proud. He helped many a rancher gather cattle off Flint Hill pastures, one year commenting he had helped gather and load enough cattle to fill over ninety semi-trucks in that summer alone. Having a farm shop was another joy, where over the years he built or reconstructed many pieces of farm equipment, often welding a broken machinery part for a neighbor. Later during retirement he would build cowboys, bucking bulls and many other items out of horse shoes. Leland was a member of the Lutheran Church. Graveside services will be for family members only at Templin Cemetery with a memorial service later next year. Memorial contributions may be made to Morris County 4-H Foundation and sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.&nbsp;

Leland Carl Zerbe

Francis Ralph Anderson, age 81 of Council Grove passed away December 7, 2020, at Morris County Hospital. He was born September 1, 1939, to Oscar Joseph and Sadie Louise (Mitchell) Anderson. Ralph attended and graduated from Dwight Rural High School. He married Phyllis Jean Lay on June 9, 1963 in Wilsey, KS. They made their home in Council Grove and had two children: Bruce and Debra.

Ralph had many jobs throughout the years and worked hard at all of them. After graduating high school, he was a Council Grove policeman, followed by hauling canned milk for Paul Sidler before starting his own dirt and gravel business and later owned and operated his own custom harvesting company. He later started truck driving, hauling cattle and freight, followed by working as a Forman for Kansas Instruments.&nbsp; He retired from the Morris County Road Department after numerous years.

He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Church, Odd Fellows, Council Grove Historical Society, Santa Fe Trail Association, and held numerous offices in the Kansas Draft Horse and Mule Association. Ralph was also a volunteer EMT.

Ralph was well known for hotel hack, trolley and stage coach rides, which he so enjoyed doing. &nbsp;He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and telling stories and jokes.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his family, and truly loved going to his grandson Zach’s sporting events.&nbsp;&nbsp; Ralph will be sadly missed by his family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Phyllis, sister Edith York and brothers, Warren and Kenneth Anderson.

Ralph is survived by his son Bruce Anderson and his wife Dorothy, of Americus and daughter Debra Anderson of Council Grove; grandson Zach Anderson and his wife Ashley of Ogden; and great-grandchildren Emma and Harper Anderson; sister-in-law’s Lila Anderson, Colleen Anderson and Barbara Lay; brother-in-laws Charles Rindt and Ron Leeson; as well as nieces, nephews and friends.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Santa Fe Trail 200 Celebration or Morris County Historical Society.&nbsp; They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Due to the Covid Pandemic, services are pending until the spring.

Francis Ralph Anderson, age 81 of Council Grove passed away December 7, 2020, at Morris County Hospital. He was born September 1, 1939, to Oscar Joseph and Sadie Louise (Mitchell) Anderson. Ralph attended and graduated from Dwight Rural High School. He married Phyllis Jean Lay on June 9, 1963 in Wilsey, KS. They made their home in Council Grove and had two children: Bruce and Debra.Ralph had many jobs throughout the years and worked hard at all of them. After graduating high school, he was a Council Grove policeman, followed by hauling canned milk for Paul Sidler before starting his own dirt and gravel business and later owned and operated his own custom harvesting company. He later started truck driving, hauling cattle and freight, followed by working as a Forman for Kansas Instruments.&nbsp; He retired from the Morris County Road Department after numerous years.He was a member of Pleasant Ridge Church, Odd Fellows, Council Grove Historical Society, Santa Fe Trail Association, and held numerous offices in the Kansas Draft Horse and Mule Association. Ralph was also a volunteer EMT.Ralph was well known for hotel hack, trolley and stage coach rides, which he so enjoyed doing. &nbsp;He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and telling stories and jokes.&nbsp; He loved spending time with his family, and truly loved going to his grandson Zach’s sporting events.&nbsp;&nbsp; Ralph will be sadly missed by his family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife Phyllis, sister Edith York and brothers, Warren and Kenneth Anderson.Ralph is survived by his son Bruce Anderson and his wife Dorothy, of Americus and daughter Debra Anderson of Council Grove; grandson Zach Anderson and his wife Ashley of Ogden; and great-grandchildren Emma and Harper Anderson; sister-in-law’s Lila Anderson, Colleen Anderson and Barbara Lay; brother-in-laws Charles Rindt and Ron Leeson; as well as nieces, nephews and friends.Memorial contributions may be made to the Santa Fe Trail 200 Celebration or Morris County Historical Society.&nbsp; They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.Due to the Covid Pandemic, services are pending until the spring.

Francis Ralph Anderson

Lillian Ann Richmond Russell, 69, of Junction City, Kansas quietly passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020, while under hospice care in Manhattan, Kansas. Lil, as she was affectionately called by her family, was funny, loving, self-assured, smart, and competent. Oh, and did I mention “bossy”. 

A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the Second Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Highland Cemetery. Lillian will lie in state 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington Street in Junction City. Due to COVID-19 the family will not be present. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the American Diabetes Association PO Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or American Heart Associaton 3816 Paysphere Circle Chicago, IL 60674 or to the American Kidney Fund 11921 Rockville Pike Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20852. Born on December 26, 1950, on the family farm in Minter, Alabama, she was the seventh of fourteen children born to Prince and Emma Richmond. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Lois Richmond Williams. Lillian committed her life to Christ at an early age and became a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Minter, Alabama where she attended with her family. She graduated from Emmanuel Brown Training School in 1968. Not being sure of her career path, she moved to Junction City, Kansas to live with her oldest sister Dorothy Shelby whose husband was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas.

After moving to Junction City, in June 1970, Lillian applied for a job at the Sprint Telephone Company. She was hired as a telephone operator, but that was only the beginning. During her tenure at Sprint Lillian held several management positions that gave her the opportunity to travel throughout the United States. She managed call centers and business offices where she was responsible for hiring, training, and providing developmental opportunities for employees. Lillian assisted in the negotiation of contracts with the telephone Union. She worked closely with Fort Riley officials to provide services to enlisted soldiers. She also worked with AT&amp;T in their efforts to collect money on local telephone bills and she supervised the collection of money from pay phones and ensured that the money was counted and banked daily. Lillian retired after thirty-three years of dedicated service. Lillian attended Cloud County Community College and completed course work through several other colleges to earn an Associate Degree in Human Resources. Wanting the schools in Geary County to provide the best educational opportunities for their students, Lillian was elected and served two terms on the Unified School District 475 School Board. Her duties included doing PSAs, traveling to review programs being considered by the board for the district, and assisting with handing out diplomas at the high school graduations. Lillian was a very active member of Second Missionary Baptist Church in Junction City, Kansas. She was a servant leader who served several terms as the Director of Christian Education which allowed her to implement new programs and procedures that benefitted the members of the church and especially the youth. She promoted team building and established guidelines for rewarding members for exemplary service. Lillian assisted staff in producing the church’s newsletter, and attended many conventions on behalf of the church. She continued to be an active member of her church until her health started to decline. Lillian leaves to cherish her memory: her beautiful and caring daughter, Emily (Fred); a spirited and beloved granddaughter, Olivia; eight sisters and four brothers; Prince Richmond Jr (Mae) Selma, AL; Dorothy Shelby, Montgomery, AL; Alma Richmond, Hayneville, AL; Friengella McCoy, Shaker Heights, Ohio; Byner Brown (John) Minter, AL; Clarence Richmond, Cleveland, OH; Rosie Wright, Killeen, TX; Patricia Walker, Selma, AL; Charles Richmond, Junction City, KS (a loving and devoted brother who was always available to help Lillian and Emily); Raymond Richmond, Columbus, OH; Sherri Cohen (Ken), Harvest, AL; Latanya Floyd (Benjamin), Madison, AL. In addition to a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, others left to cherish her memory include her Uncle Hunter Mack Posey of Detroit, MI, her ex-husband, Eddie Russell (Emily’s dad); and a special sister in-law, Octavia Russell, Severn, MD. “My life’s been full; I’ve savored much Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch Perhaps my time seemed all to brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee, God wanted me now, he set me free.”

Lillian Ann Richmond Russell, 69, of Junction City, Kansas quietly passed away on Saturday, December 5, 2020, while under hospice care in Manhattan, Kansas. Lil, as she was affectionately called by her family, was funny, loving, self-assured, smart, and competent. Oh, and did I mention “bossy”. A funeral service will be 10 a.m. Thursday, December 17, 2020, at the Second Missionary Baptist Church. Burial will follow the service at Highland Cemetery. Lillian will lie in state 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington Street in Junction City. Due to COVID-19 the family will not be present. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the American Diabetes Association PO Box 7023 Merrifield, VA 22116-7023 or American Heart Associaton 3816 Paysphere Circle Chicago, IL 60674 or to the American Kidney Fund 11921 Rockville Pike Suite 300 Rockville, MD 20852. Born on December 26, 1950, on the family farm in Minter, Alabama, she was the seventh of fourteen children born to Prince and Emma Richmond. Lillian was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Lois Richmond Williams. Lillian committed her life to Christ at an early age and became a member of Hopewell Baptist Church in Minter, Alabama where she attended with her family. She graduated from Emmanuel Brown Training School in 1968. Not being sure of her career path, she moved to Junction City, Kansas to live with her oldest sister Dorothy Shelby whose husband was stationed at Fort Riley, Kansas. After moving to Junction City, in June 1970, Lillian applied for a job at the Sprint Telephone Company. She was hired as a telephone operator, but that was only the beginning. During her tenure at Sprint Lillian held several management positions that gave her the opportunity to travel throughout the United States. She managed call centers and business offices where she was responsible for hiring, training, and providing developmental opportunities for employees. Lillian assisted in the negotiation of contracts with the telephone Union. She worked closely with Fort Riley officials to provide services to enlisted soldiers. She also worked with AT&amp;T in their efforts to collect money on local telephone bills and she supervised the collection of money from pay phones and ensured that the money was counted and banked daily. Lillian retired after thirty-three years of dedicated service. Lillian attended Cloud County Community College and completed course work through several other colleges to earn an Associate Degree in Human Resources. Wanting the schools in Geary County to provide the best educational opportunities for their students, Lillian was elected and served two terms on the Unified School District 475 School Board. Her duties included doing PSAs, traveling to review programs being considered by the board for the district, and assisting with handing out diplomas at the high school graduations. Lillian was a very active member of Second Missionary Baptist Church in Junction City, Kansas. She was a servant leader who served several terms as the Director of Christian Education which allowed her to implement new programs and procedures that benefitted the members of the church and especially the youth. She promoted team building and established guidelines for rewarding members for exemplary service. Lillian assisted staff in producing the church’s newsletter, and attended many conventions on behalf of the church. She continued to be an active member of her church until her health started to decline. Lillian leaves to cherish her memory: her beautiful and caring daughter, Emily (Fred); a spirited and beloved granddaughter, Olivia; eight sisters and four brothers; Prince Richmond Jr (Mae) Selma, AL; Dorothy Shelby, Montgomery, AL; Alma Richmond, Hayneville, AL; Friengella McCoy, Shaker Heights, Ohio; Byner Brown (John) Minter, AL; Clarence Richmond, Cleveland, OH; Rosie Wright, Killeen, TX; Patricia Walker, Selma, AL; Charles Richmond, Junction City, KS (a loving and devoted brother who was always available to help Lillian and Emily); Raymond Richmond, Columbus, OH; Sherri Cohen (Ken), Harvest, AL; Latanya Floyd (Benjamin), Madison, AL. In addition to a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends, others left to cherish her memory include her Uncle Hunter Mack Posey of Detroit, MI, her ex-husband, Eddie Russell (Emily’s dad); and a special sister in-law, Octavia Russell, Severn, MD. “My life’s been full; I’ve savored much Good friends, good times, a loved one’s touch Perhaps my time seemed all to brief, Don’t lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your hearts and peace to thee, God wanted me now, he set me free.”

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