Donald Robert Hafenstein, 86, of Alma, Kansas, passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice on December 29, 2020. He was a life-long member of the community.

&nbsp;Don was born July 20, 1934, in Alma, Kansas, the son of Julius and Amelia (Grunewald) Hafenstein. He attended local schools and graduated from Alma High School in 1953.

Don wore many hats throughout his life - truck driver, construction, undersheriff, Alma city Marshall, owner of Liederkrantz Park bar/dance hall, horse trader, and trail ride organizer. His lifelong love of horses led him to build the Kansas Cowboy indoor riding arena and cafe in 1997. Don loved to fish and he never met a stranger and seemed to know people wherever he went.

He was married to Wilma J Thowe on July 3, 1954. They were later divorced.

Don is survived by his children; Louise Madden (Edward), Perry, Oklahoma, Doretta Braden (Kenric), Topeka, Donnis Eichem (Daniel), Wamego, and Russel Hafenstein (Tammy), Wamego; his sister, Connie Yonke, Alma; eight grandchildren, Ryan Mann (Tracy), Katy McCormick (Carl), Lee Madden (Holly), Holly Braden, Eric Braden, Jason Eichem, Haylee Hafenstein, and Cooper Hafenstein, aka, Hank; his six great-grandchildren, Avery, Kensley, Tucker, Karston, Oaklyn, and Ladd; plus many nieces and nephews. &nbsp;Don was preceded in death by his parents; ex-wife, Wilma; and siblings, Hazel Massey, Helen Thompson, Dorothy Hafenstein, Julius A Hafenstein, Delmar Hafenstein, Jean Smith, Faye Walker, Alvin Hafenstein, Leo Hafenstein, Ida Louise Hafenstein.

Don willed his body to medical science. A celebration of his life is being planned for a later time. &nbsp;The family suggests memorial contributions to the Wabaunsee County Historical Society or the Shooting Star Equine Rescue, Inc., and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Gentry Funeral Home in Alma.&nbsp;

Donald Robert Hafenstein, 86, of Alma, Kansas, passed away peacefully at Midland Hospice on December 29, 2020. He was a life-long member of the community.&nbsp;Don was born July 20, 1934, in Alma, Kansas, the son of Julius and Amelia (Grunewald) Hafenstein. He attended local schools and graduated from Alma High School in 1953.Don wore many hats throughout his life - truck driver, construction, undersheriff, Alma city Marshall, owner of Liederkrantz Park bar/dance hall, horse trader, and trail ride organizer. His lifelong love of horses led him to build the Kansas Cowboy indoor riding arena and cafe in 1997. Don loved to fish and he never met a stranger and seemed to know people wherever he went.He was married to Wilma J Thowe on July 3, 1954. They were later divorced.Don is survived by his children; Louise Madden (Edward), Perry, Oklahoma, Doretta Braden (Kenric), Topeka, Donnis Eichem (Daniel), Wamego, and Russel Hafenstein (Tammy), Wamego; his sister, Connie Yonke, Alma; eight grandchildren, Ryan Mann (Tracy), Katy McCormick (Carl), Lee Madden (Holly), Holly Braden, Eric Braden, Jason Eichem, Haylee Hafenstein, and Cooper Hafenstein, aka, Hank; his six great-grandchildren, Avery, Kensley, Tucker, Karston, Oaklyn, and Ladd; plus many nieces and nephews. &nbsp;Don was preceded in death by his parents; ex-wife, Wilma; and siblings, Hazel Massey, Helen Thompson, Dorothy Hafenstein, Julius A Hafenstein, Delmar Hafenstein, Jean Smith, Faye Walker, Alvin Hafenstein, Leo Hafenstein, Ida Louise Hafenstein.Don willed his body to medical science. A celebration of his life is being planned for a later time. &nbsp;The family suggests memorial contributions to the Wabaunsee County Historical Society or the Shooting Star Equine Rescue, Inc., and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Gentry Funeral Home in Alma.&nbsp;

Donald Robert Hafenstein

Wilfred Joe “Swede” Michaelis, 87, of McFarland, Kansas, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at Good Samaritan Center of Wamego. &nbsp;He was a life-long member of the community.

Swede was born on April 16, 1933, in McFarland, Kansas, a son of Joseph B. and Mary Eunice Hastings Michaelis. He attended elementary schools in McFarland and graduated from Alma High School in 1951. &nbsp;Swede served in the United States Army during the Korean War. &nbsp;He was stationed in South Africa.

Swede worked for forty-one years as a railroad car man. &nbsp;Twentynine years for the Rock Island Railroad and twelve years for the Cotton Belt Railroad. &nbsp;He was on the McFarland City Council and served as mayor. &nbsp;Swede also was a member of the Wabaunsee County Planning Commission, County Solid Waste Committee, and a member of the McFarland Volunteer Fire Department. &nbsp;Swede also served two years as the Police Judge.

Swede married Myrna Rae TenEyck in Wamego, Kansas, on June 28, 1958. She survives at their home.

Swede is also survived by his children: Johnny Michaelis (Matilda), Maple Hill, Alan Michaelis (RaeLynn), Belvue, Denise McDaniel (Terry), Paxico, Brian Michaelis, Alma, and David Michaelis (Yvette), Wichita; twenty-three grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren; his siblings, Frank Michaelis, Ardmore, Oklahoma, Edward Michaelis (JoAnn) Pleasant Valley, Missouri, Virginia Glotzbach (Bill) Paxico, Carol Gasperich (Louis), McFarland. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Margaret Farrell, Lilia McCubbin, Mary Ellen Fulmer, Olive Glotzbach, Juanita Coon, Richard Michaelis, and infant brothers, LeRoy Kenneth Michaelis and Joseph Henry Michaelis.

Private family funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in McFarland. &nbsp;Burial with military honors will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. &nbsp;The family suggests memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran Cemetery Fund or Good Samaritan Society - Wamego (Valley Vista), and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Gentry Funeral Home in Alma. &nbsp;

Wilfred Joe “Swede” Michaelis, 87, of McFarland, Kansas, died Monday, December 28, 2020, at Good Samaritan Center of Wamego. &nbsp;He was a life-long member of the community.Swede was born on April 16, 1933, in McFarland, Kansas, a son of Joseph B. and Mary Eunice Hastings Michaelis. He attended elementary schools in McFarland and graduated from Alma High School in 1951. &nbsp;Swede served in the United States Army during the Korean War. &nbsp;He was stationed in South Africa.Swede worked for forty-one years as a railroad car man. &nbsp;Twentynine years for the Rock Island Railroad and twelve years for the Cotton Belt Railroad. &nbsp;He was on the McFarland City Council and served as mayor. &nbsp;Swede also was a member of the Wabaunsee County Planning Commission, County Solid Waste Committee, and a member of the McFarland Volunteer Fire Department. &nbsp;Swede also served two years as the Police Judge.Swede married Myrna Rae TenEyck in Wamego, Kansas, on June 28, 1958. She survives at their home.Swede is also survived by his children: Johnny Michaelis (Matilda), Maple Hill, Alan Michaelis (RaeLynn), Belvue, Denise McDaniel (Terry), Paxico, Brian Michaelis, Alma, and David Michaelis (Yvette), Wichita; twenty-three grandchildren and nineteen great-grandchildren; his siblings, Frank Michaelis, Ardmore, Oklahoma, Edward Michaelis (JoAnn) Pleasant Valley, Missouri, Virginia Glotzbach (Bill) Paxico, Carol Gasperich (Louis), McFarland. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Margaret Farrell, Lilia McCubbin, Mary Ellen Fulmer, Olive Glotzbach, Juanita Coon, Richard Michaelis, and infant brothers, LeRoy Kenneth Michaelis and Joseph Henry Michaelis.Private family funeral services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in McFarland. &nbsp;Burial with military honors will be in Trinity Lutheran Cemetery. &nbsp;The family suggests memorial contributions to Trinity Lutheran Cemetery Fund or Good Samaritan Society - Wamego (Valley Vista), and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Gentry Funeral Home in Alma. &nbsp;

Wilfred Joe “Swede” Michaelis

April’s life began on April 30, 1986. She was welcomed by her parents, Larry and Kathy Wiebe, and her older brother, Aaron. She attended Awana and loved Bible memorization. At the age of four she asked Jesus into her heart. She graduated from Frederic Remington High, Class of 2004, and attended Butler Community College for 2 years. April was a member of the Federated Church and enjoyed crafting. She married Bryan Patrick Wheeler on July 4, 2013 in Whitewater.

Her loving family includes her husband, Bryan of Whitewater; mother, Kathy Wiebe of Whitewater; father, Larry Wiebe of Potwin; paternal grandmother, Delilah Wiebe of Newton; brother, Aaron Wiebe and his girlfriend, Krista Briar of Park City; parents-in-law, Wayne and Joan Steen of Florence, South Carolina; brother-in-law, Chris (Anna Marie) Wheeler of Kodiak, Alaska.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Abe and Wilma Wohlgemuth; paternal grandfather, Herbert Wiebe. April passed away of Covid pneumonia and into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the age of 34 years old.

Her family will gather with friends on Thursday, January 7, 2021, from 12 noon until 2:30 p.m. Her funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m., both at Federated Church.

Memorial contributions in April’s name may be directed to Federated Church, 207 E. Central, Whitewater, Kansas 67154 or Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154, to help defray medical expenses.

April’s life began on April 30, 1986. She was welcomed by her parents, Larry and Kathy Wiebe, and her older brother, Aaron. She attended Awana and loved Bible memorization. At the age of four she asked Jesus into her heart. She graduated from Frederic Remington High, Class of 2004, and attended Butler Community College for 2 years. April was a member of the Federated Church and enjoyed crafting. She married Bryan Patrick Wheeler on July 4, 2013 in Whitewater.Her loving family includes her husband, Bryan of Whitewater; mother, Kathy Wiebe of Whitewater; father, Larry Wiebe of Potwin; paternal grandmother, Delilah Wiebe of Newton; brother, Aaron Wiebe and his girlfriend, Krista Briar of Park City; parents-in-law, Wayne and Joan Steen of Florence, South Carolina; brother-in-law, Chris (Anna Marie) Wheeler of Kodiak, Alaska.She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Abe and Wilma Wohlgemuth; paternal grandfather, Herbert Wiebe. April passed away of Covid pneumonia and into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at the age of 34 years old.Her family will gather with friends on Thursday, January 7, 2021, from 12 noon until 2:30 p.m. Her funeral service will follow at 2:30 p.m., both at Federated Church.Memorial contributions in April’s name may be directed to Federated Church, 207 E. Central, Whitewater, Kansas 67154 or Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154, to help defray medical expenses.

April Dawn (Wiebe) Wheeler - April 30, 1986-December 31, 2020 (age 34)

Rosy’s life began on March 19, 1932 in Denmark, KS.  She was the daughter of Abraham Lincoln Sorensen and Etta Mae (Webb) Sorensen.  She was united in marriage to Ross E. Girton on June 2, 1951 in Denmark.  Rosy drove a school bus for 22 years and was a foster parent for over 25 years.  She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, served as a camp host at Herington Lake and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Herington.

  Rosy’s loving family includes her children Crissetta “Cris” Middleton of Hope, Kelly (Elaine) Girton of Sabetha, and Holly (Tony) Daniel of Allen, TX; grandchildren Todd ( Tresea) Middleton of Hope, Tina (Aaron) Lauxman of Hope, Eric (Michele) Girton of Waverly, IA, Brad (Krystal) Girton of Mahomet, IL, Laura (Jeff) Thompson of Olathe, and Christina Middleton of Wichita; great grandchildren Alissa (Tyler) Emery of CO., Brian Lauxman of Hope, Nicole Middleton of Hope, Henry Girton of Mahomet, IL, Vivian Girton of Mahomet, IL , Ava Thompson of Olathe, Todd Middlleton and Ashlee Middleton; great great grandchildren Amelia, Nash and Dax Emery and Nathan Baker and her sister Genevieve Landgren of Lindsborg.  Rosy passed away on December 30, 2020 at Enterprise Estates Nursing Center.  She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings A. L. Sorenson, Jr., Leonard Greene, Dale Greene, Betty Lawson, and Edith Sheldon.

  Her family will gather with friends on Monday January 4, 2021 at 2 p.m. for her graveside service led by Pastor Darryl Geist at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington.  Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.  Memorial contributions in Rosy’s name may be directed to Enterprise Estates Nursing Center or First Baptist Church.&nbsp;

Rosy’s life began on March 19, 1932 in Denmark, KS. She was the daughter of Abraham Lincoln Sorensen and Etta Mae (Webb) Sorensen. She was united in marriage to Ross E. Girton on June 2, 1951 in Denmark. Rosy drove a school bus for 22 years and was a foster parent for over 25 years. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, served as a camp host at Herington Lake and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Herington. Rosy’s loving family includes her children Crissetta “Cris” Middleton of Hope, Kelly (Elaine) Girton of Sabetha, and Holly (Tony) Daniel of Allen, TX; grandchildren Todd ( Tresea) Middleton of Hope, Tina (Aaron) Lauxman of Hope, Eric (Michele) Girton of Waverly, IA, Brad (Krystal) Girton of Mahomet, IL, Laura (Jeff) Thompson of Olathe, and Christina Middleton of Wichita; great grandchildren Alissa (Tyler) Emery of CO., Brian Lauxman of Hope, Nicole Middleton of Hope, Henry Girton of Mahomet, IL, Vivian Girton of Mahomet, IL , Ava Thompson of Olathe, Todd Middlleton and Ashlee Middleton; great great grandchildren Amelia, Nash and Dax Emery and Nathan Baker and her sister Genevieve Landgren of Lindsborg. Rosy passed away on December 30, 2020 at Enterprise Estates Nursing Center. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings A. L. Sorenson, Jr., Leonard Greene, Dale Greene, Betty Lawson, and Edith Sheldon. Her family will gather with friends on Monday January 4, 2021 at 2 p.m. for her graveside service led by Pastor Darryl Geist at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Rosy’s name may be directed to Enterprise Estates Nursing Center or First Baptist Church.&nbsp;

Rosetta Mary (Sorensen) Girton - March 19, 1932-December 30, 2020 (age 88)

Beulah’s life began on January 12, 1925, the daughter of Alva Abraham and Myrtle Agnes (Bahr) Roberts in Denton, Kansas. She attended schools in Denton and married Fred Mason Vanderslice on March 28, 1942, in Horton, Kansas. She was a homemaker, wife and mother. Beulah was a member of the United Methodist Church in Denton and a longtime member of the Eastern Star.

Her loving family includes her son, Brian Vanderslice and his partner, Shane Van Rossun both of Herington; daughter-in-law, Lindy Vanderslice of Aurora; grandchildren, Jessica Chapman of Aurora, Colorado, Mindy DeLone (Robert) of Edmond, Oklahoma, Matthew Vanderslice of Aurora; great-grandchildren, Audrey Chapman, Gage Chapman both of Aurora, Courtney DeLone, Rob DeLone, Sofie Vanderslice and Scarlet Vanderslice.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred in 1977; son, Norman Mason Vanderslice in 2015. Beulah passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the age of 95 years old.

Her family will gather with friends on Sunday, January 10, from 3-5 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

Beulah’s life began on January 12, 1925, the daughter of Alva Abraham and Myrtle Agnes (Bahr) Roberts in Denton, Kansas. She attended schools in Denton and married Fred Mason Vanderslice on March 28, 1942, in Horton, Kansas. She was a homemaker, wife and mother. Beulah was a member of the United Methodist Church in Denton and a longtime member of the Eastern Star.Her loving family includes her son, Brian Vanderslice and his partner, Shane Van Rossun both of Herington; daughter-in-law, Lindy Vanderslice of Aurora; grandchildren, Jessica Chapman of Aurora, Colorado, Mindy DeLone (Robert) of Edmond, Oklahoma, Matthew Vanderslice of Aurora; great-grandchildren, Audrey Chapman, Gage Chapman both of Aurora, Courtney DeLone, Rob DeLone, Sofie Vanderslice and Scarlet Vanderslice.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fred in 1977; son, Norman Mason Vanderslice in 2015. Beulah passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the age of 95 years old.Her family will gather with friends on Sunday, January 10, from 3-5 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS 67449. A private family burial will take place at a later date.

Beulah Alberta (Roberts) Vanderslice - January 12, 1925-December 29, 2020 (age 95)

We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from RaeLene during her 72 years, among them: Family is everything, tell those you love them every chance you get, hug and kiss goodbye, talk to Jesus every day and if you have the opportunity to help someone or make their day better, do it. RaeLene's beautiful life began on February 16, 1948 in Concordia. She was the daughter of Max and Nelda (Anderson) Begnoche.

 She was known to have her father’s quick wit and her mother’s kind and caring heart. RaeLene was a graduate of Miltonvale High School. After graduation, she attended cosmotology school. RaeLene was united in marriage to her loving husband Paul Hajek on November 13, 1971 in Miltonvale, KS. RaeLene worked as a beautician, and later as the manager at Ag Ads in Lost Springs. She also kept the books for her  husband Paul’s trucking business–a job she said she was given but never really applied for. RaeLene was a parishioner at St. John's Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pilsen and St. Anne's Altar Society. She loved watching her grandchildren's sporting events and going to all their activities. They were the light of her world and she was theirs. She also enjoyed the occasional outing with her husband to the casinos. Whenever her children couldn’t get ahold of her, they knew where she was.

 Her loving family includes her husband Paul of Lost Springs; children Lynette (Jon) McLean of Hutchison, and Jason (Carla) Hajek of Seneca; grandchildren Cade McLean, Maggie McLean, Cooper Hajek, Josie McLean, Carter Hajek and Cormik Hajek; siblings Pam Buxman of Valley Center, Brad (Denise) Begnoche of Wichita and Kim (Matt) Hesting of Glen Elder and several nieces and nephews. She loved her family with all her heart. RaeLene passed away on December 29, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. She is preceded in death by her parents.

 Her family will gather with friends to celebrate her life on Friday January 8th from 4-7 p.m. at St. John's Nepomucene Catholic Church where her Rosary will begin at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday January 9th at 11 a.m. by Father Brian Bebak. RaeLene will be laid to rest in Pilsen Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the Father Kapaun Legacy Fund.

We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from RaeLene during her 72 years, among them: Family is everything, tell those you love them every chance you get, hug and kiss goodbye, talk to Jesus every day and if you have the opportunity to help someone or make their day better, do it. RaeLene's beautiful life began on February 16, 1948 in Concordia. She was the daughter of Max and Nelda (Anderson) Begnoche. She was known to have her father’s quick wit and her mother’s kind and caring heart. RaeLene was a graduate of Miltonvale High School. After graduation, she attended cosmotology school. RaeLene was united in marriage to her loving husband Paul Hajek on November 13, 1971 in Miltonvale, KS. RaeLene worked as a beautician, and later as the manager at Ag Ads in Lost Springs. She also kept the books for her husband Paul’s trucking business–a job she said she was given but never really applied for. RaeLene was a parishioner at St. John's Nepomucene Catholic Church in Pilsen and St. Anne's Altar Society. She loved watching her grandchildren's sporting events and going to all their activities. They were the light of her world and she was theirs. She also enjoyed the occasional outing with her husband to the casinos. Whenever her children couldn’t get ahold of her, they knew where she was. Her loving family includes her husband Paul of Lost Springs; children Lynette (Jon) McLean of Hutchison, and Jason (Carla) Hajek of Seneca; grandchildren Cade McLean, Maggie McLean, Cooper Hajek, Josie McLean, Carter Hajek and Cormik Hajek; siblings Pam Buxman of Valley Center, Brad (Denise) Begnoche of Wichita and Kim (Matt) Hesting of Glen Elder and several nieces and nephews. She loved her family with all her heart. RaeLene passed away on December 29, 2020 at St. Francis Hospital in Wichita. She is preceded in death by her parents. Her family will gather with friends to celebrate her life on Friday January 8th from 4-7 p.m. at St. John's Nepomucene Catholic Church where her Rosary will begin at 6:30 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday January 9th at 11 a.m. by Father Brian Bebak. RaeLene will be laid to rest in Pilsen Cemetery. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the Father Kapaun Legacy Fund.

RaeLene (Begnoche) Hajek - February 16, 1948-December 29, 2020 (age 72)

Earl’s life began on November 11, 1923 in Herington, Kansas. He was the son of Paul J. and Loraetta (Swanson) Schump. He passed away December 29, 2020 in Manhattan. The Family will have a private service.

 Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.  Memorial may be made in Earl’s name to St. John Catholic Church Herington, Kansas.

Earl’s life began on November 11, 1923 in Herington, Kansas. He was the son of Paul J. and Loraetta (Swanson) Schump. He passed away December 29, 2020 in Manhattan. The Family will have a private service. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family. Memorial may be made in Earl’s name to St. John Catholic Church Herington, Kansas.

Earl Schump - November 30, 1923-December 29, 2020 (age 97)

Penny’s life began on August 27, 1937, to Cornelius “Tony” and Vera (Bengston) Kreamer in Wadena, Minnesota. She graduated from Wadena High Class of 1955. She graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Morehead Teaching College and started her career at Denver General. Penny also worked at the Lutheran Home and retired from Enterprise Estates in Enterprise, Kansas. She married Albert Brown in 1980 in Denver. She was an avid bird watcher, swimmer, loved music, singing and dancing.

Her loving family includes her daughters, Rebecca (Chris) Bielawski of Denver, Colorado, Bonnie Lyons of Herington and Terri (Robbi) Travelute of Abilene, Kansas; 5 grandchildren, Ryan, Jesse and Calvin Potts, Katie Jones and Alex Bielawski; 5 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert in 1995; grandson, Arlen Potts; brother, Ted Kramer. Penny passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the age of 83 years old.

Private family services will be held this spring.

Penny’s life began on August 27, 1937, to Cornelius “Tony” and Vera (Bengston) Kreamer in Wadena, Minnesota. She graduated from Wadena High Class of 1955. She graduated as a Licensed Practical Nurse from Morehead Teaching College and started her career at Denver General. Penny also worked at the Lutheran Home and retired from Enterprise Estates in Enterprise, Kansas. She married Albert Brown in 1980 in Denver. She was an avid bird watcher, swimmer, loved music, singing and dancing.Her loving family includes her daughters, Rebecca (Chris) Bielawski of Denver, Colorado, Bonnie Lyons of Herington and Terri (Robbi) Travelute of Abilene, Kansas; 5 grandchildren, Ryan, Jesse and Calvin Potts, Katie Jones and Alex Bielawski; 5 great-grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Albert in 1995; grandson, Arlen Potts; brother, Ted Kramer. Penny passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the age of 83 years old.Private family services will be held this spring.

Penelope "Penny" Ruth (Kreamer) Brown - August 27, 1937-December 29, 2020 (age 83)

Bennie’s life began on October 15, 1926 in Fulton, MO.&nbsp; He was the son of Lester and Bertha (Salmons) Potts.&nbsp; He is a graduate of Fulton High School. Bennie joined the United States Army right out of high school and served his country for 24 years in the Army.&nbsp;

Bennie served in World War II and Korea, began flying helicopters in Vietnam; seeing his fair share of combat.&nbsp; After his retirement, Bennie flew helicopters for corporate and private contractors.&nbsp; He was the airport manager in Junction City for a time and taught flying lessons.

Bennie was united in marriage to Mildred Wade on June 24, 1956 and she preceded him in death.&nbsp; He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Junction City.&nbsp;

He is survived by his nieces and nephews Sue (Jack) Swenson of Junction City, Lyle (Beth) Wade of Herington, Milton ( Pat) Wade of Lawrence, Wilna Bammas of Texas, Marc (Alice) Applebaum of Denver, Jim (Cindy) Wade, David (Dar) Wade, and Nancy (Bill) Courth, all of Michigan, Linda (Douglas) Wood of Salem, New Hampshire, Janet Wade of Herington, Steven Wade of Herington, Tom (Ruth) Wade of Lawrence, and Dale (Karen) Craighed of Fulton, MO.&nbsp;

Bennie passed away on December 27, 2020 at Valley View Senior Life in Junction City.&nbsp; His family will gather with friends on Tuesday January 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington for his graveside service led by Pastor Tim Maguffee of the First Presbyterian Church.&nbsp;

Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp; Memorial contributions in Bennie’s name may be directed to First Presbyterian Church, Junction City.&nbsp;

Bennie’s life began on October 15, 1926 in Fulton, MO.&nbsp; He was the son of Lester and Bertha (Salmons) Potts.&nbsp; He is a graduate of Fulton High School. Bennie joined the United States Army right out of high school and served his country for 24 years in the Army.&nbsp;Bennie served in World War II and Korea, began flying helicopters in Vietnam; seeing his fair share of combat.&nbsp; After his retirement, Bennie flew helicopters for corporate and private contractors.&nbsp; He was the airport manager in Junction City for a time and taught flying lessons.Bennie was united in marriage to Mildred Wade on June 24, 1956 and she preceded him in death.&nbsp; He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Junction City.&nbsp;He is survived by his nieces and nephews Sue (Jack) Swenson of Junction City, Lyle (Beth) Wade of Herington, Milton ( Pat) Wade of Lawrence, Wilna Bammas of Texas, Marc (Alice) Applebaum of Denver, Jim (Cindy) Wade, David (Dar) Wade, and Nancy (Bill) Courth, all of Michigan, Linda (Douglas) Wood of Salem, New Hampshire, Janet Wade of Herington, Steven Wade of Herington, Tom (Ruth) Wade of Lawrence, and Dale (Karen) Craighed of Fulton, MO.&nbsp;Bennie passed away on December 27, 2020 at Valley View Senior Life in Junction City.&nbsp; His family will gather with friends on Tuesday January 5, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington for his graveside service led by Pastor Tim Maguffee of the First Presbyterian Church.&nbsp;Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family.&nbsp; Memorial contributions in Bennie’s name may be directed to First Presbyterian Church, Junction City.&nbsp;

Bennie B. Potts - October 15, 1926-December 27, 2020 (age 94)

Phillipsburg resident Robert A. Christensen passed away Jan. 3, 2021, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 78.&nbsp; He was born Jan. 12, 1942, at Ft. Riley, KS, the son of Charles &amp; Melinda (Reinert) Christensen.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife Sharon of Phillipsburg; 3 sons: Richard of Grain Valley, MO, Terry of Kingsville, MO &amp; Shane of Phillipsburg; his daughter, Julie Horn of Phillipsburg; his foster son, Michael Quach of San Jose, CA; his sister, Donna Larson of Arlington, WA; 13 grandchildren &amp; 13 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Wed. Jan. 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor James Peterson officiating. Masks are required. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tues at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.

Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Phillipsburg resident Robert A. Christensen passed away Jan. 3, 2021, at the Phillips County Hospital in Phillipsburg at the age of 78.&nbsp; He was born Jan. 12, 1942, at Ft. Riley, KS, the son of Charles &amp; Melinda (Reinert) Christensen.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife Sharon of Phillipsburg; 3 sons: Richard of Grain Valley, MO, Terry of Kingsville, MO &amp; Shane of Phillipsburg; his daughter, Julie Horn of Phillipsburg; his foster son, Michael Quach of San Jose, CA; his sister, Donna Larson of Arlington, WA; 13 grandchildren &amp; 13 great grandchildren.Funeral services will be held Wed. Jan. 6, 2021, at 10:00 a.m. in the First Lutheran Church, Phillipsburg, with Pastor James Peterson officiating. Masks are required. The service will be streamed live on the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel Facebook page.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Fairview Cemetery.Visitation will be from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tues at the Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel, Phillipsburg.Memorial contributions may be made to the Church or St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.Online condolences: <a href="http://www.olliffboeve.com">www.olliffboeve.com</a>.Olliff-Boeve Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;

Robert A. Christensen 

Marvin Hesterman, 88, of Atwood, died Thursday, December 31, 2020, at 
Wheat Haven Home in McDonald, KS. He was born September 16, 1932, near 
Ludell, Kansas, to John and Margaret (Holste) Hesterman. He was raised 
on the family farm, graduating from Atwood High School in 1951. 
After serving in the US Army, he graduated from Concordia Teachers 
College in Seward, NE, in 1959. Marvin married Karilyn Heermann December
 19, 1959, in Tyler, TX. The couple later divorced. He married June 
Kastens McCoy June 16, 1979, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ludell, KS. 
Marvin taught in Lutheran and public schools in Tyler, TX, Sheboygan, 
WI, Junction City, KS, and Meade, KS. The couple retired to Atwood in 
2006. Marvin was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Atwood. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Harry and Paula
 Kastens; siblings, Hubert Hestermann, and wife, Clara and Milton 
Hesterman, and wife, Myrna; a brother-in-law, Robert Harms; and nephews,
 Timothy Harms, Jordan Niermeier and Clifford Hestermann. 
He is survived by his wife, June, of Atwood; children, Phillip (Rebecca)
 Hesterman, of Grand Island, NE, Terry (Beth) Hesterman, of Rehoboth 
Beach, DE, Judith Cummins, of LaCygne, KS, Andrew (Megan) McCoy, of 
Belt, MT, Beth Hesterman (Jacob Fling and daughter Evie), of Lafayette, 
CO; grandchildren, Micah (Jenna) Hesterman, Andrea (Matthew) Simianer, 
Bryce Hesterman (fiancée Mikayla Hamann), Jonathan (Emma) Hesterman, 
Ryan Hesterman, Matthew Hesterman, Cade McCoy, Makena McCoy, Olivia 
King, Cohen King, David Saunders, Kimberlee (Lister) Potter; sister, 
Leona Harms; great-granddaughters, Lenora Simianer and Jennifer Potter; 
great-great-granddaughter, Ryla Aiello; and many nieces, nephews and 
friends. 
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Baalmann 
Mortuary in Atwood. Funeral service will be 10:00am, Monday, January 4, 
2021 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Atwood. Burial will follow at 
Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, north of Ludell, KS.

Memorials are suggested 
to Orphan Grain Train and LCMS Mission Central, in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701.  Online condolences: 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Marvin Hesterman, 88, of Atwood, died Thursday, December 31, 2020, at 
Wheat Haven Home in McDonald, KS. He was born September 16, 1932, near 
Ludell, Kansas, to John and Margaret (Holste) Hesterman. He was raised 
on the family farm, graduating from Atwood High School in 1951. 
After serving in the US Army, he graduated from Concordia Teachers 
College in Seward, NE, in 1959. Marvin married Karilyn Heermann December
 19, 1959, in Tyler, TX. The couple later divorced. He married June 
Kastens McCoy June 16, 1979, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Ludell, KS. 
Marvin taught in Lutheran and public schools in Tyler, TX, Sheboygan, 
WI, Junction City, KS, and Meade, KS. The couple retired to Atwood in 
2006. Marvin was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church in Atwood. 
He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law, Harry and Paula
 Kastens; siblings, Hubert Hestermann, and wife, Clara and Milton 
Hesterman, and wife, Myrna; a brother-in-law, Robert Harms; and nephews,
 Timothy Harms, Jordan Niermeier and Clifford Hestermann. 
He is survived by his wife, June, of Atwood; children, Phillip (Rebecca)
 Hesterman, of Grand Island, NE, Terry (Beth) Hesterman, of Rehoboth 
Beach, DE, Judith Cummins, of LaCygne, KS, Andrew (Megan) McCoy, of 
Belt, MT, Beth Hesterman (Jacob Fling and daughter Evie), of Lafayette, 
CO; grandchildren, Micah (Jenna) Hesterman, Andrea (Matthew) Simianer, 
Bryce Hesterman (fiancée Mikayla Hamann), Jonathan (Emma) Hesterman, 
Ryan Hesterman, Matthew Hesterman, Cade McCoy, Makena McCoy, Olivia 
King, Cohen King, David Saunders, Kimberlee (Lister) Potter; sister, 
Leona Harms; great-granddaughters, Lenora Simianer and Jennifer Potter; 
great-great-granddaughter, Ryla Aiello; and many nieces, nephews and 
friends. 
Visitation will be 5:00-7:00pm Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Baalmann 
Mortuary in Atwood. Funeral service will be 10:00am, Monday, January 4, 
2021 at Redeemer Lutheran Church in Atwood. Burial will follow at 
Trinity Lutheran Cemetery, north of Ludell, KS. Memorials are suggested 
to Orphan Grain Train and LCMS Mission Central, in care of Baalmann 
Mortuary, PO Box 391, Colby, KS 67701. Online condolences: 
www.baalmannmortuary.com&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Marvin Hesterman

Zachary Blaine Miller, of Manhattan, passed away December 23, 2020. He worked as a maintenance tech for All-Pro Cleaners of Strong City, Kansas,

Zachary was born in Topeka, on July 19, 1993, the son of Cher Luv (Brungardt) Nanney and Brett Eugene Miller.

Zachary is survived by his mother and stepfather, Cher and Todd Nanney, of Florence Oregon; his father and stepmother, Brett and Laura Miller of Las Vegas; sister, Brittney Miller, of Manhattan; niece, Freya Reeves of Manhattan. Also, surviving is his grandmother Connie Beckett of Topeka, and his grandparents, James and Debra Brungardt of Garden City.

A "Service of Remembrance" will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 W. Poyntz Ave. Contributions may be sent to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home for Suicide Prevention Awareness.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Zachary Blaine Miller, of Manhattan, passed away December 23, 2020. He worked as a maintenance tech for All-Pro Cleaners of Strong City, Kansas, Zachary was born in Topeka, on July 19, 1993, the son of Cher Luv (Brungardt) Nanney and Brett Eugene Miller. Zachary is survived by his mother and stepfather, Cher and Todd Nanney, of Florence Oregon; his father and stepmother, Brett and Laura Miller of Las Vegas; sister, Brittney Miller, of Manhattan; niece, Freya Reeves of Manhattan. Also, surviving is his grandmother Connie Beckett of Topeka, and his grandparents, James and Debra Brungardt of Garden City. A "Service of Remembrance" will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 W. Poyntz Ave. Contributions may be sent to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home for Suicide Prevention Awareness.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Zachary Blaine Miller

&nbsp;CW4 (US Army RET) Geoffrey Hammond Doane, age 71, entered into rest on Monday December 21, 2020 while at his home in Manhattan, KS with his wife (Cathy), his niece (Emily), and his dog (Lucy) at his bedside. Geoffrey had been fearlessly battling cancer for the last five years and only days ago was placed in hospice care. Geoffrey was born in May 1949, at the US Naval Air Station Quonset Point, RI. He would spend nearly the entirety of his childhood in Walton, NY. His last two years of high school were spent at The Manlius School, Manlius, NY, which at the time, was a top junior ROTC school in the country. Geoffrey flourished in this environment and knew a career in the military was what he wanted to pursue. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Army and initially trained as a Medic. Following the death of his older brother LT Stephen Doane (KIA Republic of Vietnam), Geoffrey attended Warrant Officer Candidate school and became a helicopter pilot. Over the next twenty-five years Geoffrey became a distinguished Huey Helicopter pilot. He served multiple tours of duty overseas in Germany and Korea. Geoffrey was deployed in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, serving for the duration of the war. His skill as a pilot was recognized by his superiors, and he would have the distinction of flying such notables as Henry Kissinger, GEN Colin Powel and Senators Bob Dole and John McCain. After retiring from Active Duty, Geoffrey attended Kansas State University accomplishing degrees in Business, Political Science, History and Geography. College football tailgating and working on the gardens around his home became his passion. In his later years he found comfort in sitting with friends and family, drinking a beer and telling old stories. He loved to reminisce. Geoffrey clearly loved his family, his wife Cathy and the many many rescue dogs that would find their home with he and Cathy. Geoffrey will always be remembered by his family and friends as having a quick wit. He was always the jokester such that you were never sure if he was telling the truth or just pulling your leg. He brought a playful wit to all aspects of his life. Geoffrey was the big brother defender of the family, particularly watching over his little sister Leslie, as they both rode horses and spent much time together in the stables and the show ring. Over the past three years, as Geoff became more debilitated, he made it a point to call his siblings, his mom and his Aunt Judy every Saturday morning. His conversation was always cheerful, upbeat and jovial, even up to the last, this past weekend. We will all miss the Saturday morning call. Geoffrey was pre-deceased by his brother LT Stephen H. Doane, his birth mother Joan Larson Elliott and his father COL (US Army RET) David G. Doane. His survivors include his wife Cathy Doane, Manhattan, KS, his mother Marjorie Doane, Jonesborough, TN, his daughter Danielle Doane, St. Charles, MO and his son Stephen Doane, Olathe, KS; his two brothers Michael Doane, Aiken, SC and COL (US Army RET) Eric Doane, Evans, GA and his sister Leslie Doane, Falls Church, VA. He is also survived by his Aunt Judith Doane, Swampscott, MA, as well as a granddaughter. No service is currently planned, one will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of these charities in his name: Dalmatian Club of American Foundation, (funds health research projects that benefit the Dalmatian breed) dcaf.org/product/in-honor-of-donation/ or Fisher House Foundation (provides housing and services to Military and Veteran families while their loved ones are in the hospital) fisherhouse.org/ways-to-give/&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp;CW4 (US Army RET) Geoffrey Hammond Doane, age 71, entered into rest on Monday December 21, 2020 while at his home in Manhattan, KS with his wife (Cathy), his niece (Emily), and his dog (Lucy) at his bedside. Geoffrey had been fearlessly battling cancer for the last five years and only days ago was placed in hospice care. Geoffrey was born in May 1949, at the US Naval Air Station Quonset Point, RI. He would spend nearly the entirety of his childhood in Walton, NY. His last two years of high school were spent at The Manlius School, Manlius, NY, which at the time, was a top junior ROTC school in the country. Geoffrey flourished in this environment and knew a career in the military was what he wanted to pursue. Following graduation, he enlisted in the US Army and initially trained as a Medic. Following the death of his older brother LT Stephen Doane (KIA Republic of Vietnam), Geoffrey attended Warrant Officer Candidate school and became a helicopter pilot. Over the next twenty-five years Geoffrey became a distinguished Huey Helicopter pilot. He served multiple tours of duty overseas in Germany and Korea. Geoffrey was deployed in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm, serving for the duration of the war. His skill as a pilot was recognized by his superiors, and he would have the distinction of flying such notables as Henry Kissinger, GEN Colin Powel and Senators Bob Dole and John McCain. After retiring from Active Duty, Geoffrey attended Kansas State University accomplishing degrees in Business, Political Science, History and Geography. College football tailgating and working on the gardens around his home became his passion. In his later years he found comfort in sitting with friends and family, drinking a beer and telling old stories. He loved to reminisce. Geoffrey clearly loved his family, his wife Cathy and the many many rescue dogs that would find their home with he and Cathy. Geoffrey will always be remembered by his family and friends as having a quick wit. He was always the jokester such that you were never sure if he was telling the truth or just pulling your leg. He brought a playful wit to all aspects of his life. Geoffrey was the big brother defender of the family, particularly watching over his little sister Leslie, as they both rode horses and spent much time together in the stables and the show ring. Over the past three years, as Geoff became more debilitated, he made it a point to call his siblings, his mom and his Aunt Judy every Saturday morning. His conversation was always cheerful, upbeat and jovial, even up to the last, this past weekend. We will all miss the Saturday morning call. Geoffrey was pre-deceased by his brother LT Stephen H. Doane, his birth mother Joan Larson Elliott and his father COL (US Army RET) David G. Doane. His survivors include his wife Cathy Doane, Manhattan, KS, his mother Marjorie Doane, Jonesborough, TN, his daughter Danielle Doane, St. Charles, MO and his son Stephen Doane, Olathe, KS; his two brothers Michael Doane, Aiken, SC and COL (US Army RET) Eric Doane, Evans, GA and his sister Leslie Doane, Falls Church, VA. He is also survived by his Aunt Judith Doane, Swampscott, MA, as well as a granddaughter. No service is currently planned, one will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to one of these charities in his name: Dalmatian Club of American Foundation, (funds health research projects that benefit the Dalmatian breed) dcaf.org/product/in-honor-of-donation/ or Fisher House Foundation (provides housing and services to Military and Veteran families while their loved ones are in the hospital) fisherhouse.org/ways-to-give/&nbsp;&nbsp;

CW4 (US Army RET) Geoffrey Hammond Doane

Charles Wilbert “Chuck” Thoren, age 82, of Manhattan, died December 27, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He was born March 30, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Jeanette Thoren, and moved from Ogden to Manhattan in 1996. Chuck graduated from Austin High School and later graduated from Washburne Trade School with a certificate of Culinary Arts. He served for 20 years in the United States Army as cook, General’s Aide and then as the Mess Hall Sergeant. He had received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Service Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, 6 Good Conduct Medals, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal and the Meritorious Unit Citation. He retired from Fort Riley in 1981. He then worked as the cook for 21 years at Alpha Xi Delta and Alpha Chi Omega, and then for several years as the greeter at Wal-Mart, before fully retiring in 2016. Chuck was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. He loved being a cheerleader for his two grandchildren and attended many of their sporting and school events. He enjoyed helping everyone and caring for others however he could he would. He also enjoyed camping and fishing. He was married to Myrna Lindholm. They later divorced. Survivors include his two children: Dana Sprinkle and her husband Steve of Abilene, KS, and Karsten Thoren of Manhattan; two grandchildren: Ryan and Danielle Sprinkle; one brother-in-law Ralph Mazzuca; and one niece Kris Chuticoff. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Wynetta Mazzuca. Private family services with military honors will be at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley with Pastor Austin English officiating. A public service will be held at a later date when it is safe for everyone to attend. Memorial contributions may be made to either Peace Lutheran Church or Manhattan Community Foundation to benefit youth activities. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Charles Wilbert “Chuck” Thoren, age 82, of Manhattan, died December 27, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan. He was born March 30, 1938, in Chicago, Illinois, the son of Clarence and Jeanette Thoren, and moved from Ogden to Manhattan in 1996. Chuck graduated from Austin High School and later graduated from Washburne Trade School with a certificate of Culinary Arts. He served for 20 years in the United States Army as cook, General’s Aide and then as the Mess Hall Sergeant. He had received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with 4 Bronze Service Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, 6 Good Conduct Medals, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm, Vietnam Civil Actions Honor Medal and the Meritorious Unit Citation. He retired from Fort Riley in 1981. He then worked as the cook for 21 years at Alpha Xi Delta and Alpha Chi Omega, and then for several years as the greeter at Wal-Mart, before fully retiring in 2016. Chuck was a member of Peace Lutheran Church. He loved being a cheerleader for his two grandchildren and attended many of their sporting and school events. He enjoyed helping everyone and caring for others however he could he would. He also enjoyed camping and fishing. He was married to Myrna Lindholm. They later divorced. Survivors include his two children: Dana Sprinkle and her husband Steve of Abilene, KS, and Karsten Thoren of Manhattan; two grandchildren: Ryan and Danielle Sprinkle; one brother-in-law Ralph Mazzuca; and one niece Kris Chuticoff. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister Wynetta Mazzuca. Private family services with military honors will be at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley with Pastor Austin English officiating. A public service will be held at a later date when it is safe for everyone to attend. Memorial contributions may be made to either Peace Lutheran Church or Manhattan Community Foundation to benefit youth activities. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Charles Wilbert “Chuck” Thoren

Harold Joseph Becker, 93, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Cremation has taken place.

A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2021, at St. Xavier Catholic Church with Fr. Gnanasekar Kulandai officiating. Respect calls may be made Friday, January 1, 2021, at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington Street where you can sign the register book. The family will not be present. A private inurnment service will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to St. Xavier Catholic Church P.O. Box 399 Junction City, KS, Knights of Columbus c/o St. Xavier Catholic Church or to the Good Shepherd Home Care and Hospice Foundation 3801 Vanesta Dr. Manhattan, KS 66503. Harold was born March 24, 1927, in Sedgwick County, KS, the son of Joseph Arthur and Mary Ann (Green) Becker. Harold graduated from Goddard High School in 1945. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1951 to 1953. Harold and his family moved to Junction City in 1962. He owned and operated Becker Construction Company and built around 250 homes and commercial buildings in the immediate area including the St. Xavier Church Rectory. During his years in Junction City he served as a Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop #41, served as sexton for St. Mary's Cemetery from 1993 until 2012, was a member of St. Xavier Catholic Church where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus of the 3rd and 4th degree since 1948. In later years, he played golf with many of his friends and most importantly was his love of his family. Survivors left to mourn his loss include his wife of 66 years Elaine of the home in Junction City; two sons, Brad Becker and his wife Elaine and Jeff Becker and his wife Teresa; one daughter, Judy Lienemann and her husband Joe; grandchildren, Shawn Becker, Justin Becker, Mark Lienemann and Scott (Ashley, Fiance') Lienemann; step-grandchild, Russell Sinnard and his wife Crystal and their children Rylinn and Carson; three sisters, Norma Jean, Mildred and Anna Mae; brother-in-law Don Baier and many nieces and nephews. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, John; grandson, Daniel Becker and daughter-in-law Pam Becker; brothers, Bernard, Howard, George and Butch; sisters, Katy, Theresa and Cecelia.

Harold Joseph Becker, 93, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. Cremation has taken place. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place 10:00 a.m. Saturday, January 2, 2021, at St. Xavier Catholic Church with Fr. Gnanasekar Kulandai officiating. Respect calls may be made Friday, January 1, 2021, at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington Street where you can sign the register book. The family will not be present. A private inurnment service will be held at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to St. Xavier Catholic Church P.O. Box 399 Junction City, KS, Knights of Columbus c/o St. Xavier Catholic Church or to the Good Shepherd Home Care and Hospice Foundation 3801 Vanesta Dr. Manhattan, KS 66503. Harold was born March 24, 1927, in Sedgwick County, KS, the son of Joseph Arthur and Mary Ann (Green) Becker. Harold graduated from Goddard High School in 1945. He served in the United States Marine Corp from 1951 to 1953. Harold and his family moved to Junction City in 1962. He owned and operated Becker Construction Company and built around 250 homes and commercial buildings in the immediate area including the St. Xavier Church Rectory. During his years in Junction City he served as a Scoutmaster for Boy Scout Troop #41, served as sexton for St. Mary's Cemetery from 1993 until 2012, was a member of St. Xavier Catholic Church where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus of the 3rd and 4th degree since 1948. In later years, he played golf with many of his friends and most importantly was his love of his family. Survivors left to mourn his loss include his wife of 66 years Elaine of the home in Junction City; two sons, Brad Becker and his wife Elaine and Jeff Becker and his wife Teresa; one daughter, Judy Lienemann and her husband Joe; grandchildren, Shawn Becker, Justin Becker, Mark Lienemann and Scott (Ashley, Fiance') Lienemann; step-grandchild, Russell Sinnard and his wife Crystal and their children Rylinn and Carson; three sisters, Norma Jean, Mildred and Anna Mae; brother-in-law Don Baier and many nieces and nephews. Harold was preceded in death by his parents; infant son, John; grandson, Daniel Becker and daughter-in-law Pam Becker; brothers, Bernard, Howard, George and Butch; sisters, Katy, Theresa and Cecelia.

Harold Joseph Becker

Sunrise: October 9, 1948 Sunset: December 17, 2020 Funeral service for Virginia Lawrence will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the New Church of the Living God with Pastor James E. Johnson officiating. Mrs. Lawrence will lie in state 5-7 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2021, at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington Street. Services may be viewed via livestream on Facebook and YouTube by visiting the New Church of the Living God's website www.ncotlg.org Virginia Lawrence was born to Ellsworth and Louteamer Tripplett-Wellmaker on October 9, 1948, in the “Windy City,” Chicago, IL. She was the oldest of six children. She graduated from Lincoln Sr. High School where she was a member of the Service Girls Club, Neighborhood Youth Corps, and Business Administration Club. After graduation, and during the Civil Rights Movement, Virginia became the first Black person to be hired at the 1st National Bank in downtown St. Louis, MO. She moved on to the Bank of St. Louis and later to Boatman’s Bank. Virginia married her childhood friend and sweetheart, William Alfred Lawrence, Jr., who had recently returned home after fighting in the Vietnam War as a soldier in the United States Army. Shortly thereafter on January 20, 1971, Virginia gave her life to Christ at the age of 23, when she was a member of Elder Herbert Clark’s Full Gospel Missionary Temple in East St. Louis, IL. Virginia was excited about her New Birth, and always thanked her mother and grandmother for planting the seed of righteousness in her and her siblings. Singing in the choir was one of her favorite contributions to the church and God received the Honor and Glory for all things. Attending Bible Study was mandatory as she was always eager to receive the Word of God. The Senior Mothers of the church welcomed her assistance with activities and various events, and she loved the senior citizens and the youth. After William reenlisted in the military, Virginia became a proud and devoted Army wife and mother to her three sons. They relocated to Fort Hood, TX and then, Nuremburg, Germany where her service to the Lord reached greater heights. She had been called into the ministry in 1973 but had yet to deliver her first sermon. Virginia proudly and emphatically preached for the first time in Illeshiem, Germany in 1979 and continued to deliver sermons until her passing. After leaving Germany, Virginia continued to serve the Lord, and enjoy her life with William and her children at duty stations including, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Forts Davis &amp; Clayton in Panama, Fort Campbell, KY, and finally, Fort Riley, KS. Upon arriving in Kansas in 1989, Virginia worked in Library Science at the Ft. Riley and Manhattan, KS Libraries before transitioning to a position as an Admissions Supervisor and Chaplain at the Geary Community Hospital, the latter which she held until she passed away. She later moved on to what she thought would be her last position at Manhattan High School where over the course of 13 years, she fell in love with working with high school students so much that she created a VIP Program to honor Special Education students as well as those who were respectful, mannerable, and courteous. Virginia retired from that position, but quickly discovered that she still had a strong desire to work with students. Consequently, she accepted her last job at Junction City Middle School where she fell in love with a host of new students and LOVED her co-workers. Virginia’s compassion, love, and respect extended to her church family, especially Pastor Johnson and his wonderful companion, Sister Alice who with open arms welcomed her into their New Church of the Living God. That sanctuary was a second home where she was loved, nurtured, fed, and allowed to continue working on behalf of the Lord. Virginia accomplished many things in her life but she would assure you nothing was more GRATIFYING than living for JESUS. She loved people, never met a stranger, and anyone who knew or spoke with her would tell you that a conversation with her was not complete without a discussion of the Lord. Traveling with her husband for twenty-four years in the military while raising three children kept the Lawrences busy. My “Three Sons” was the song she sang always. After “JESUS,” Cornell, Respiratory Therapist, Courtney, Tele-Communications Mgr., and Dr. Novotny Lawrence, Professor, were the “Sunshine of her life.” Of course, Billy was “Mr. Everything.” He loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and whatever the family needed to be comfortable, PaPa provided. Virginia was preceded in death by a son during childbirth, Christian Nicholas, her parents, grandparents, one brother, one sister, uncle, &amp; aunt. She leaves to cherish her memory her Stepmother, Vivian Wellmaker, Godparents, Lellwyn and Daisy McTavish, one aunt, Thelma Falconer, sons, Cornell (Tracy), Courtney (Anna), Novotny (Sarah), grandchildren, Rachael (Gregg Henderson), Cheyenne (Emmanuel Cockrell), Jordan, Andrew, Alexis, &amp; Alyson--seeing their faces made her so very HAPPY!!!, great grandchildren, Chase &amp; James (Mother, Tonya Taylor), honorary grandchildren, Karsen, Emerson, &amp; Gracyn Ross, sisters Genetra Wellmaker, Denise (Jerry) Bradley, Ackerman, MS, LaBrillia Wellmaker, St. Louis, MO, Kathy Wellmaker, Los Angeles, CA, brothers, Elder Ricardo (Wanda) Davidson, Weir, MS, Larry (Linda) Wellmaker, Ackerman, MS, Ellsworth (Lisa) Wellmaker, Florissant, MO, Ralph Wellmaker, Granite City, IL, extended family Joyce (Johnny) Hairston, Deborah (Leroy) Washington, Wenifred Nash-Bell, Valarie Nash, Claudia Nash, Kevin Willmott and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. Four days after Virginia’s death, her husband, who she affectionately called “Billy,” passed away. Though only a few days, the time apart must have felt like an eternity for the couple whose marriage spanned nearly 52 years. In lieu of flowers, we respectfully ask for contributions to the JCHS Minority Alumni Scholarship, C/O Novotny Lawrence, P.O. Box 804, Ames, IA 50010.

Sunrise: October 9, 1948 Sunset: December 17, 2020 Funeral service for Virginia Lawrence will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the New Church of the Living God with Pastor James E. Johnson officiating. Mrs. Lawrence will lie in state 5-7 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2021, at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington Street. Services may be viewed via livestream on Facebook and YouTube by visiting the New Church of the Living God's website www.ncotlg.org Virginia Lawrence was born to Ellsworth and Louteamer Tripplett-Wellmaker on October 9, 1948, in the “Windy City,” Chicago, IL. She was the oldest of six children. She graduated from Lincoln Sr. High School where she was a member of the Service Girls Club, Neighborhood Youth Corps, and Business Administration Club. After graduation, and during the Civil Rights Movement, Virginia became the first Black person to be hired at the 1st National Bank in downtown St. Louis, MO. She moved on to the Bank of St. Louis and later to Boatman’s Bank. Virginia married her childhood friend and sweetheart, William Alfred Lawrence, Jr., who had recently returned home after fighting in the Vietnam War as a soldier in the United States Army. Shortly thereafter on January 20, 1971, Virginia gave her life to Christ at the age of 23, when she was a member of Elder Herbert Clark’s Full Gospel Missionary Temple in East St. Louis, IL. Virginia was excited about her New Birth, and always thanked her mother and grandmother for planting the seed of righteousness in her and her siblings. Singing in the choir was one of her favorite contributions to the church and God received the Honor and Glory for all things. Attending Bible Study was mandatory as she was always eager to receive the Word of God. The Senior Mothers of the church welcomed her assistance with activities and various events, and she loved the senior citizens and the youth. After William reenlisted in the military, Virginia became a proud and devoted Army wife and mother to her three sons. They relocated to Fort Hood, TX and then, Nuremburg, Germany where her service to the Lord reached greater heights. She had been called into the ministry in 1973 but had yet to deliver her first sermon. Virginia proudly and emphatically preached for the first time in Illeshiem, Germany in 1979 and continued to deliver sermons until her passing. After leaving Germany, Virginia continued to serve the Lord, and enjoy her life with William and her children at duty stations including, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Forts Davis &amp; Clayton in Panama, Fort Campbell, KY, and finally, Fort Riley, KS. Upon arriving in Kansas in 1989, Virginia worked in Library Science at the Ft. Riley and Manhattan, KS Libraries before transitioning to a position as an Admissions Supervisor and Chaplain at the Geary Community Hospital, the latter which she held until she passed away. She later moved on to what she thought would be her last position at Manhattan High School where over the course of 13 years, she fell in love with working with high school students so much that she created a VIP Program to honor Special Education students as well as those who were respectful, mannerable, and courteous. Virginia retired from that position, but quickly discovered that she still had a strong desire to work with students. Consequently, she accepted her last job at Junction City Middle School where she fell in love with a host of new students and LOVED her co-workers. Virginia’s compassion, love, and respect extended to her church family, especially Pastor Johnson and his wonderful companion, Sister Alice who with open arms welcomed her into their New Church of the Living God. That sanctuary was a second home where she was loved, nurtured, fed, and allowed to continue working on behalf of the Lord. Virginia accomplished many things in her life but she would assure you nothing was more GRATIFYING than living for JESUS. She loved people, never met a stranger, and anyone who knew or spoke with her would tell you that a conversation with her was not complete without a discussion of the Lord. Traveling with her husband for twenty-four years in the military while raising three children kept the Lawrences busy. My “Three Sons” was the song she sang always. After “JESUS,” Cornell, Respiratory Therapist, Courtney, Tele-Communications Mgr., and Dr. Novotny Lawrence, Professor, were the “Sunshine of her life.” Of course, Billy was “Mr. Everything.” He loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, and whatever the family needed to be comfortable, PaPa provided. Virginia was preceded in death by a son during childbirth, Christian Nicholas, her parents, grandparents, one brother, one sister, uncle, &amp; aunt. She leaves to cherish her memory her Stepmother, Vivian Wellmaker, Godparents, Lellwyn and Daisy McTavish, one aunt, Thelma Falconer, sons, Cornell (Tracy), Courtney (Anna), Novotny (Sarah), grandchildren, Rachael (Gregg Henderson), Cheyenne (Emmanuel Cockrell), Jordan, Andrew, Alexis, &amp; Alyson--seeing their faces made her so very HAPPY!!!, great grandchildren, Chase &amp; James (Mother, Tonya Taylor), honorary grandchildren, Karsen, Emerson, &amp; Gracyn Ross, sisters Genetra Wellmaker, Denise (Jerry) Bradley, Ackerman, MS, LaBrillia Wellmaker, St. Louis, MO, Kathy Wellmaker, Los Angeles, CA, brothers, Elder Ricardo (Wanda) Davidson, Weir, MS, Larry (Linda) Wellmaker, Ackerman, MS, Ellsworth (Lisa) Wellmaker, Florissant, MO, Ralph Wellmaker, Granite City, IL, extended family Joyce (Johnny) Hairston, Deborah (Leroy) Washington, Wenifred Nash-Bell, Valarie Nash, Claudia Nash, Kevin Willmott and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, relatives, and friends. Four days after Virginia’s death, her husband, who she affectionately called “Billy,” passed away. Though only a few days, the time apart must have felt like an eternity for the couple whose marriage spanned nearly 52 years. In lieu of flowers, we respectfully ask for contributions to the JCHS Minority Alumni Scholarship, C/O Novotny Lawrence, P.O. Box 804, Ames, IA 50010.

Obituary, Virginia Mae Lawrence

Sunrise: November 9, 1946 Sunset: December 21, 2020

Funeral service for retired Army Staff Sergeant William "Bill" Alfred Lawrence, Jr. will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the New Church of the Living God with Pastor James E. Johnson officiating. Mr. Lawrence will lie in state 5-7 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2021, at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington Street. Services may be viewed via livestream on Facebook and YouTube by visiting the New Church of the Living God's website www.ncotlg.org Retired Army Staff Sergeant, William “Bill” Alfred Lawrence, Jr. was an only-child, born in East St. Louis, IL on November 9, 1946, to William Alfred Lawrence, Sr. and Verdie Lawrence. Bill graduated from East Side High School, and at age 19, was drafted into the United States Army. He fought bravely in the Vietnam War, and was blessed to return home safely after he completed his tour of duty. Shortly after doing so, Bill married his childhood friend and sweetheart, Virginia Mae Wellmaker, and reenlisted in the Army. With his wife by his side, and their children in tow, Bill proudly served his country at Fort Hood, TX, in Nuremberg, Germany, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Forts Davis and Clayton in Panama, Fort Campbell, KY, and Fort Riley, KS. His experience at his last duty station was similar to the beginning of his military career in that he was once again called upon to fight for his country, this time in Desert Storm. In 1992, after two wars and twenty-four years of service, Bill retired from the military and transitioned into civilian life in Junction City, KS. After leaving the Army, he held positions at Kansas State University, Manhattan High School in USD 383, and on Fort Riley, among others. Bill also took night classes at Upper Iowa University to fulfill his dream of completing his college education. In 2002, he achieved his goal by earning his Bachelor’s Degree. Bill also joined the New Church of the Living God, where he found a welcoming, loving, and supportive pastor and church family. He gave his life to the Lord, and at the time of his passing, he was a deacon in the church. Bill found great joy in life’s little things. He loved washing his cars, spending time with his friends, working in his yard, and going on cruises, a love that he developed late in life. Yet, nothing made Bill happier than sitting in his basement surrounded by his wife, his children and his grandchildren, watching and listening to them talk and laugh about anything that came to their minds. It truly warmed his heart, filled him with pride, and served as a wonderful affirmation of the blessings bestowed upon him. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Mae Lawrence, whom he affectionately called, “Sweetie,” his parents, and his stepmother, Leanna Lawrence. He leaves to cherish his memory his three sons and their significant others/spouses, Cornell &amp; Tracy, Courtney &amp; Anna, and Novotny &amp; Sarah. Bill’s legacy will also live on in his grandchildren, Rachael (Gregg Henderson), Cheyenne (Emmanuel Cockrell), Jordan, Andrew, Alexis, &amp; Alyson, in his great grandsons, Chase &amp; James (Mother, Tonya Taylor), and in his honorary grandchildren, Karsen, Emerson, &amp; Gracyn Ross. Bill also leaves behind his stepsiblings, Vanessa, Veronica, &amp; Vernon, and his cousins, Pat, Amelia, &amp; Renee. Finally, his memory will live on in his long list of friends whom he loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, we respectfully ask for contributions to the JCHS Minority Alumni Scholarship, C/O Novotny Lawrence, P.O. Box 804, Ames, IA 50014.

Sunrise: November 9, 1946 Sunset: December 21, 2020 Funeral service for retired Army Staff Sergeant William "Bill" Alfred Lawrence, Jr. will be 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 5, 2021, at the New Church of the Living God with Pastor James E. Johnson officiating. Mr. Lawrence will lie in state 5-7 p.m. Monday, January 4, 2021, at the Johnson Funeral Home 203 N. Washington Street. Services may be viewed via livestream on Facebook and YouTube by visiting the New Church of the Living God's website www.ncotlg.org Retired Army Staff Sergeant, William “Bill” Alfred Lawrence, Jr. was an only-child, born in East St. Louis, IL on November 9, 1946, to William Alfred Lawrence, Sr. and Verdie Lawrence. Bill graduated from East Side High School, and at age 19, was drafted into the United States Army. He fought bravely in the Vietnam War, and was blessed to return home safely after he completed his tour of duty. Shortly after doing so, Bill married his childhood friend and sweetheart, Virginia Mae Wellmaker, and reenlisted in the Army. With his wife by his side, and their children in tow, Bill proudly served his country at Fort Hood, TX, in Nuremberg, Germany, Fort Leonard Wood, MO, Forts Davis and Clayton in Panama, Fort Campbell, KY, and Fort Riley, KS. His experience at his last duty station was similar to the beginning of his military career in that he was once again called upon to fight for his country, this time in Desert Storm. In 1992, after two wars and twenty-four years of service, Bill retired from the military and transitioned into civilian life in Junction City, KS. After leaving the Army, he held positions at Kansas State University, Manhattan High School in USD 383, and on Fort Riley, among others. Bill also took night classes at Upper Iowa University to fulfill his dream of completing his college education. In 2002, he achieved his goal by earning his Bachelor’s Degree. Bill also joined the New Church of the Living God, where he found a welcoming, loving, and supportive pastor and church family. He gave his life to the Lord, and at the time of his passing, he was a deacon in the church. Bill found great joy in life’s little things. He loved washing his cars, spending time with his friends, working in his yard, and going on cruises, a love that he developed late in life. Yet, nothing made Bill happier than sitting in his basement surrounded by his wife, his children and his grandchildren, watching and listening to them talk and laugh about anything that came to their minds. It truly warmed his heart, filled him with pride, and served as a wonderful affirmation of the blessings bestowed upon him. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Mae Lawrence, whom he affectionately called, “Sweetie,” his parents, and his stepmother, Leanna Lawrence. He leaves to cherish his memory his three sons and their significant others/spouses, Cornell &amp; Tracy, Courtney &amp; Anna, and Novotny &amp; Sarah. Bill’s legacy will also live on in his grandchildren, Rachael (Gregg Henderson), Cheyenne (Emmanuel Cockrell), Jordan, Andrew, Alexis, &amp; Alyson, in his great grandsons, Chase &amp; James (Mother, Tonya Taylor), and in his honorary grandchildren, Karsen, Emerson, &amp; Gracyn Ross. Bill also leaves behind his stepsiblings, Vanessa, Veronica, &amp; Vernon, and his cousins, Pat, Amelia, &amp; Renee. Finally, his memory will live on in his long list of friends whom he loved dearly. In lieu of flowers, we respectfully ask for contributions to the JCHS Minority Alumni Scholarship, C/O Novotny Lawrence, P.O. Box 804, Ames, IA 50014.

Obituary, William “Bill” Alfred Lawrence, Jr.

Regina Ann Irvine, age 79, of Manhattan, died Tuesday December 22, 2020 at the Stormont-Vail Health Center in Topeka. Regina was born on August 9, 1941 in Walker, Kansas, the daughter of Edward and Caroline (Hammerschmidt) Schrant. She grew up in the and attended local school and graduated from Gorham High School in Gorham, Kansas with the class of 1959. On January 7, 1961 in Gorham, she was united in marriage to Thomas Irvine. This coming January they would have celebrated 60 years of marriage together. Tom survives at their home in Manhattan. Regina was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan. She worked at Seven Dolors School lunchroom as the baker and milk lady for 30 years, helping prepare and serve lunches for the school kids. She also enjoyed to volunteer time at the church budget shop and with Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. Regina loved spending time at the Riley County Seniors’ Service Center in Manhattan. She loved horses and her dogs, especially her “Little Lady”. Regina was preceded in death by her son, Anthony “Tony” Irvine September, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Norman Schrant, and sister-in-law Armela Schrant. In addition to her husband Tom, she is survived by her daughter, Joanne Reed (Joe) of Manhattan; her grandchildren, Kasey Reed (Laurynn) and Marlena Hunley (Gates) and 3 great-grandchildren, Melea, Rebecca Grace and Clara Ann. Also, her siblings: Fran Schroeder (Bud) of Prescott, Arizona, Everett Schrant (Alice) of Gorham, Kansas, Vernon Schrant of Harper, Kansas, and her sister-in-law Bernita Schrant of Victoria, Kansas. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday December 30, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday following the visitation on Wednesday at the funeral home. Private Inurnment will be held at a later date at the St. Patrick’s – Lake Elbow Community in Manhattan. Memorial contributions in memory of Regina are suggested to the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House or the Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Regina Ann Irvine, age 79, of Manhattan, died Tuesday December 22, 2020 at the Stormont-Vail Health Center in Topeka. Regina was born on August 9, 1941 in Walker, Kansas, the daughter of Edward and Caroline (Hammerschmidt) Schrant. She grew up in the and attended local school and graduated from Gorham High School in Gorham, Kansas with the class of 1959. On January 7, 1961 in Gorham, she was united in marriage to Thomas Irvine. This coming January they would have celebrated 60 years of marriage together. Tom survives at their home in Manhattan. Regina was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan. She worked at Seven Dolors School lunchroom as the baker and milk lady for 30 years, helping prepare and serve lunches for the school kids. She also enjoyed to volunteer time at the church budget shop and with Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. Regina loved spending time at the Riley County Seniors’ Service Center in Manhattan. She loved horses and her dogs, especially her “Little Lady”. Regina was preceded in death by her son, Anthony “Tony” Irvine September, 2009. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Norman Schrant, and sister-in-law Armela Schrant. In addition to her husband Tom, she is survived by her daughter, Joanne Reed (Joe) of Manhattan; her grandchildren, Kasey Reed (Laurynn) and Marlena Hunley (Gates) and 3 great-grandchildren, Melea, Rebecca Grace and Clara Ann. Also, her siblings: Fran Schroeder (Bud) of Prescott, Arizona, Everett Schrant (Alice) of Gorham, Kansas, Vernon Schrant of Harper, Kansas, and her sister-in-law Bernita Schrant of Victoria, Kansas. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday December 30, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. A Parish Vigil Service will be held at 7:00 p.m. Wednesday following the visitation on Wednesday at the funeral home. Private Inurnment will be held at a later date at the St. Patrick’s – Lake Elbow Community in Manhattan. Memorial contributions in memory of Regina are suggested to the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House or the Seven Dolors Catholic Church. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Regina Ann Irvine,

Marjorie Ann McKee, loving wife, and mother of four, passed on December 21, 2020 at age 91 in Manhattan, Kansas. Marjorie was born on May 26, 1929 to Dudley John Fisk and Elsie Ruth (Allen) Fisk in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. She was united in marriage with her high school sweetheart, Richard (Miles) McKee on June 22, 1952 in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. They raised one daughter Annell, and three sons, Dave, Richard, and John. As a young girl Marjorie developed a passion for music, playing the trumpet, piano and organ, which she continued to pursue throughout her life. She received a degree in Music Education from the College of Emporia and taught music at the grade school in Lincoln, Kansas. For many years Marjorie volunteered as organist, pianist, and bell choir member for the First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. Her love of music is most fondly remembered by her family through the evening trumpet practices with each of her four young children. Marjorie was an avid gardener, raising fresh vegetables, preserving Dads annual bounty harvest of apples, and maintaining beds of beautiful flowers around the yard. She contributed her time to the community as a Deacon for the First Presbyterian Church and volunteer in the church food pantry. She will always be remembered as a positive, caring, and loving wife, mother, and neighbor. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents Elsie and Dudley. She is survived by her husband Miles, her four children Dave (Susan) McKee of Sheridan, Wyoming; Richard McKee of Topeka, Kansas; Annell (Gary) Danczyk of Whitefish, Montana; John (Angie) McKee of San Clemente, California, nine grandchildren and her two sisters Mary Lou (Fisk) Perret and Patricia (Fisk) Murray. Private services will be held at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. Charitable donations in memory of Marjorie can be made to the Music Department, First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth St., Manhattan, Kansas 66502, or online at www.firstpresmanhattan.com. Contributions and cards also may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marjorie Ann McKee, loving wife, and mother of four, passed on December 21, 2020 at age 91 in Manhattan, Kansas. Marjorie was born on May 26, 1929 to Dudley John Fisk and Elsie Ruth (Allen) Fisk in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. She was united in marriage with her high school sweetheart, Richard (Miles) McKee on June 22, 1952 in Cottonwood Falls, Kansas. They raised one daughter Annell, and three sons, Dave, Richard, and John. As a young girl Marjorie developed a passion for music, playing the trumpet, piano and organ, which she continued to pursue throughout her life. She received a degree in Music Education from the College of Emporia and taught music at the grade school in Lincoln, Kansas. For many years Marjorie volunteered as organist, pianist, and bell choir member for the First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan. Her love of music is most fondly remembered by her family through the evening trumpet practices with each of her four young children. Marjorie was an avid gardener, raising fresh vegetables, preserving Dads annual bounty harvest of apples, and maintaining beds of beautiful flowers around the yard. She contributed her time to the community as a Deacon for the First Presbyterian Church and volunteer in the church food pantry. She will always be remembered as a positive, caring, and loving wife, mother, and neighbor. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents Elsie and Dudley. She is survived by her husband Miles, her four children Dave (Susan) McKee of Sheridan, Wyoming; Richard McKee of Topeka, Kansas; Annell (Gary) Danczyk of Whitefish, Montana; John (Angie) McKee of San Clemente, California, nine grandchildren and her two sisters Mary Lou (Fisk) Perret and Patricia (Fisk) Murray. Private services will be held at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. Charitable donations in memory of Marjorie can be made to the Music Department, First Presbyterian Church, 801 Leavenworth St., Manhattan, Kansas 66502, or online at www.firstpresmanhattan.com. Contributions and cards also may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marjorie Ann McKee

Alice Linder Sullivan, age 86, of Manhattan, KS, formerly of Anderson, South Carolina, died on December 24, 2020 at Via Christi Village in Manhattan. She was born on April 5, 1934 in Anderson, South Carolina, the daughter of John Patrick Sullivan, Sr. and Alice Linder Sullivan. She was a graduate of Anderson College in Anderson, South Carolina and also attended Georgetown University Language School. Linder lived in Anderson, South Carolina until 2004 when she moved to Manhattan, to live near her brother and his family. Linder was preceded in death by her parents, by an infant brother, and by her brother John Patrick Sullivan Jr. and his wife Helga. She is survived by her niece Stephanie Olsen and her husband Ron of Manhattan. Services will not be held at this time. Memorial contributions in memory of Linder are suggested to Anderson University in Anderson, SC or The Alzheimers Association.

Alice Linder Sullivan, age 86, of Manhattan, KS, formerly of Anderson, South Carolina, died on December 24, 2020 at Via Christi Village in Manhattan. She was born on April 5, 1934 in Anderson, South Carolina, the daughter of John Patrick Sullivan, Sr. and Alice Linder Sullivan. She was a graduate of Anderson College in Anderson, South Carolina and also attended Georgetown University Language School. Linder lived in Anderson, South Carolina until 2004 when she moved to Manhattan, to live near her brother and his family. Linder was preceded in death by her parents, by an infant brother, and by her brother John Patrick Sullivan Jr. and his wife Helga. She is survived by her niece Stephanie Olsen and her husband Ron of Manhattan. Services will not be held at this time. Memorial contributions in memory of Linder are suggested to Anderson University in Anderson, SC or The Alzheimers Association.

Alice Linder Sullivan

Dr. Lloyd M. Hummer, former Medical Director of the Wichita Clinic, dies at 88.&nbsp;&nbsp;Under his leadership the Wichita Clinic made its transformation into a large multi-specialty facility Lloyd Hummer’s influential career in medicine almost didn’t happen. The soon-to-be magna cum laude graduate of McPherson College was planning to begin graduate work in Chemistry at Purdue University in the fall, 1953. He had heard that it was nearly impossible to get into medical school without family connections, but took a chance on the MCAT, the standardized medical school exam. Dr. Hummer’s worries were hard earned. He had grown up on a dusty, windblown farm on the Oklahoma Panhandle during the “worst hard time”: The Great Depression, made even more miserable by the Dust Bowl. His parents had been settlers, his father having moved from McClouth, Kansas to the Texas-Oklahoma Panhandle around 1900; and his mother from Lyons, Kansas to Cordell, Oklahoma by covered wagon in 1895. For someone whose mother and father had once lived-in dugouts, and whose earliest memories were Black Sunday (the great dust storm of 1935) and a bedroom in a dank cellar (where he slept until his father built a third bedroom when he was seven), a college education and medical school seemed far away. All of that moving, and settling, and striving – and the encouragement of his mother, a rare college graduate herself – perhaps explains the ambition. Hummer graduated from the University of Oklahoma medical school (1957), where he became a junior-elect member of the highly-selective medical honorary, Alpha Omega Alpha; he did a year internship at George Washington University Hospital; and served as a Captain in the US Army in Augsburg, West Germany (1958-61). Augsburg was a revelation. In just his 26th year, a descendent of German peasant farmers had gone from milking cows in the morning before school to serving as a doctor in the Army at a time when a person could travel Europe on a military salary. Captain Hummer returned to Oklahoma City for his medical residency, joined the Wichita Clinic in 1965, and practiced general internal medicine and oncology until his retirement in 1999. As its Medical Director (1983-98) he oversaw the Clinic’s move from the original home at Rutan and Douglas to the current building (now Ascension Medical Group Via Christi) on Murdock; and its transformation into a large multi-specialty conglomerate with satellite locations. Prior to that he served on the Wichita Clinic’s Board of Directors (1968-80) and as its President (1972-74), inspected and accredited medical clinics throughout the country, and trained residents at Wesley Hospital as an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine for the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He chaired Wichita’s Walk for Mankind (1981-82), and was a patron of the Wichita Art Museum. Hummer was the center of a large family, and held them together with his quiet strength through some difficult times. The same protective care and steadiness that made him an admired doctor was felt by his loved ones at home. In his old age he would periodically marvel that a child of the Depression had put his many children through college. After his retirement, he traveled with his wife, Mardeane, had dinner every Friday with a close group of friends, visited his scattered children, took grandchildren to Disney World, and supported the Kansas Health Ethics nonprofit, which he helped establish in 1992 and which provided quality-of-life counseling. Born in Beaver, Oklahoma on April 17, 1932, Lloyd Hummer died peacefully of natural causes early Sunday morning, December 20, in Manhattan, Kansas at the home of his daughter and son-in-law Whitney and Steve Short, while holding the hands of his daughters Whitney and Karen, and with his daughter Erika virtually present. He was predeceased by his father Melvin Hummer (1975), his mother Pearl Hummer (1995), first wife Dorothy (Nave) Hummer (2003; divorced 1975), and in 2013 by his wife Mardeane (Frasco) Hummer. He is survived by his older sister, Verlla Coughenour of Lindsborg; and his seven children, Whitney (Steve) Short, Manhattan, Kansas; Karen (Ron) Lickteig, Portland, Oregon; Erika (Duane) Frerker, Las Vegas, Nevada; Hans (Sara) Hummer, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan; John (Amy) Hummer, Las Cruces, New Mexico; Dena (Jack) Albright, Carbondale, Colorado; and Chris (Jodi) Hummer, Portland, Oregon. From them he had fifteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two soon-to-arrive great-grandchildren. Cremation is planned with services to be held when it is safe for everyone to attend. Online condolences may be left for the family through the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Second Century Scholarship at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, checks may be made payable to the University of Oklahoma Foundation with designation of Fund # 50861 in the memo line, PO Box 258856, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-8856 or online gifts may be made at https://giving.oufoundation.org/, or the National Gaucher Care Foundation (NGCF) | National Gaucher Foundation at https://www.gaucherdisease.org/financial-support/care-program/. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dr. Lloyd M. Hummer, former Medical Director of the Wichita Clinic, dies at 88.&nbsp;&nbsp;Under his leadership the Wichita Clinic made its transformation into a large multi-specialty facility Lloyd Hummer’s influential career in medicine almost didn’t happen. The soon-to-be magna cum laude graduate of McPherson College was planning to begin graduate work in Chemistry at Purdue University in the fall, 1953. He had heard that it was nearly impossible to get into medical school without family connections, but took a chance on the MCAT, the standardized medical school exam. Dr. Hummer’s worries were hard earned. He had grown up on a dusty, windblown farm on the Oklahoma Panhandle during the “worst hard time”: The Great Depression, made even more miserable by the Dust Bowl. His parents had been settlers, his father having moved from McClouth, Kansas to the Texas-Oklahoma Panhandle around 1900; and his mother from Lyons, Kansas to Cordell, Oklahoma by covered wagon in 1895. For someone whose mother and father had once lived-in dugouts, and whose earliest memories were Black Sunday (the great dust storm of 1935) and a bedroom in a dank cellar (where he slept until his father built a third bedroom when he was seven), a college education and medical school seemed far away. All of that moving, and settling, and striving – and the encouragement of his mother, a rare college graduate herself – perhaps explains the ambition. Hummer graduated from the University of Oklahoma medical school (1957), where he became a junior-elect member of the highly-selective medical honorary, Alpha Omega Alpha; he did a year internship at George Washington University Hospital; and served as a Captain in the US Army in Augsburg, West Germany (1958-61). Augsburg was a revelation. In just his 26th year, a descendent of German peasant farmers had gone from milking cows in the morning before school to serving as a doctor in the Army at a time when a person could travel Europe on a military salary. Captain Hummer returned to Oklahoma City for his medical residency, joined the Wichita Clinic in 1965, and practiced general internal medicine and oncology until his retirement in 1999. As its Medical Director (1983-98) he oversaw the Clinic’s move from the original home at Rutan and Douglas to the current building (now Ascension Medical Group Via Christi) on Murdock; and its transformation into a large multi-specialty conglomerate with satellite locations. Prior to that he served on the Wichita Clinic’s Board of Directors (1968-80) and as its President (1972-74), inspected and accredited medical clinics throughout the country, and trained residents at Wesley Hospital as an Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine for the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He chaired Wichita’s Walk for Mankind (1981-82), and was a patron of the Wichita Art Museum. Hummer was the center of a large family, and held them together with his quiet strength through some difficult times. The same protective care and steadiness that made him an admired doctor was felt by his loved ones at home. In his old age he would periodically marvel that a child of the Depression had put his many children through college. After his retirement, he traveled with his wife, Mardeane, had dinner every Friday with a close group of friends, visited his scattered children, took grandchildren to Disney World, and supported the Kansas Health Ethics nonprofit, which he helped establish in 1992 and which provided quality-of-life counseling. Born in Beaver, Oklahoma on April 17, 1932, Lloyd Hummer died peacefully of natural causes early Sunday morning, December 20, in Manhattan, Kansas at the home of his daughter and son-in-law Whitney and Steve Short, while holding the hands of his daughters Whitney and Karen, and with his daughter Erika virtually present. He was predeceased by his father Melvin Hummer (1975), his mother Pearl Hummer (1995), first wife Dorothy (Nave) Hummer (2003; divorced 1975), and in 2013 by his wife Mardeane (Frasco) Hummer. He is survived by his older sister, Verlla Coughenour of Lindsborg; and his seven children, Whitney (Steve) Short, Manhattan, Kansas; Karen (Ron) Lickteig, Portland, Oregon; Erika (Duane) Frerker, Las Vegas, Nevada; Hans (Sara) Hummer, Grosse Pointe Park, Michigan; John (Amy) Hummer, Las Cruces, New Mexico; Dena (Jack) Albright, Carbondale, Colorado; and Chris (Jodi) Hummer, Portland, Oregon. From them he had fifteen grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and two soon-to-arrive great-grandchildren. Cremation is planned with services to be held when it is safe for everyone to attend. Online condolences may be left for the family through the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com. Memorial contributions may be made to either the Second Century Scholarship at the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, checks may be made payable to the University of Oklahoma Foundation with designation of Fund # 50861 in the memo line, PO Box 258856, Oklahoma City, OK 73125-8856 or online gifts may be made at https://giving.oufoundation.org/, or the National Gaucher Care Foundation (NGCF) | National Gaucher Foundation at https://www.gaucherdisease.org/financial-support/care-program/. The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas, 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dr. Lloyd M. Hummer

Aida Ardiri, 66, of Manhattan, KS, passed away Friday, December 24th, at her residence. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio she is the daughter of the late Anthony and Lucille (Earl) Ardiri. She enjoyed her family, crafting (wooden or anything you can paint), and enjoyed making jewelry. She was full of love, playful, had a unique way of looking at life and childhood innocence. She loved to travel with family on multiple family moves in the military, her favorite duty station was Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Of all the places that she visited with her family, she greatly enjoyed going to Germany on multiple occasions. Aida is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Malissa and Don Owens of Junction City, three grandchildren, Christopher Owens of Junction City, Joshua Owens of Tampa, Florida, and Ashley Owens of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Sisters; Eleanor Ardiri of Mobile, Alabama, Antonina Ardiri of Florida, Katina Rush of Cleveland, Ohio Phyllis Ardiri, and one brother Phillip Ardiri of Cleveland, Ohio. Memorials may be sent in care of the family for a later designation to Carlson's Irvin- Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation. Private Family Services will be held at a later time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Aida Ardiri, 66, of Manhattan, KS, passed away Friday, December 24th, at her residence. Born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio she is the daughter of the late Anthony and Lucille (Earl) Ardiri. She enjoyed her family, crafting (wooden or anything you can paint), and enjoyed making jewelry. She was full of love, playful, had a unique way of looking at life and childhood innocence. She loved to travel with family on multiple family moves in the military, her favorite duty station was Fort Campbell, Kentucky. Of all the places that she visited with her family, she greatly enjoyed going to Germany on multiple occasions. Aida is survived by her daughter and son-in-law Malissa and Don Owens of Junction City, three grandchildren, Christopher Owens of Junction City, Joshua Owens of Tampa, Florida, and Ashley Owens of Jacksonville, North Carolina. Sisters; Eleanor Ardiri of Mobile, Alabama, Antonina Ardiri of Florida, Katina Rush of Cleveland, Ohio Phyllis Ardiri, and one brother Phillip Ardiri of Cleveland, Ohio. Memorials may be sent in care of the family for a later designation to Carlson's Irvin- Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation. Private Family Services will be held at a later time. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Aida Ardiri

Imogene Steele, 89, of Junction City, KS, formerly of San Jose, CA passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Valley View Senior Life Center. Cremation has taken place. No memorial services are planned. Survivors include her four children. Two sons, Joe Steele of Haalahu, HI and David D. Steele of Fresno, CA; two daughters, Becky Willis of Junction City, KS and LK Jacobs of Haalahu, HI; eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; one sister, Maxine King of OK. She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Imogene Steele, 89, of Junction City, KS, formerly of San Jose, CA passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2020 at Valley View Senior Life Center. Cremation has taken place. No memorial services are planned. Survivors include her four children. Two sons, Joe Steele of Haalahu, HI and David D. Steele of Fresno, CA; two daughters, Becky Willis of Junction City, KS and LK Jacobs of Haalahu, HI; eight grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren; one sister, Maxine King of OK. She was preceded in death by her parents and six siblings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Imogene "Gene" Steele

Wanda Lee Stromberg, 82, of Junction City, KS returned home to her Heavenly Father peacefully on Dec 26, 2020. Wanda was the daughter of George and Minnie Lee, born in Holden, Utah on June 10th 1938. She is survived by her siblings Larry Lee, Joan Griffith, Lillian Anderson. Wanda’s six children Gregg Potter, Dwight Potter, Kelly Potter, Jolene Field, Rusty Potter, and Laura Green and their spouses. 26 Grandchildren, and 33 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great-Great Grandchildren. She is proceeded in death by her parents, siblings Ralph Spencer Lee, James Richard Lee, Harold Wayne Lee, Gladys Ruth Lee, Donald Ogden Lee. Husband Alvin Clark Stromberg, and granddaughter Kari Ann Potter. In 1955 she married Dwight Lowell Potter and had six Children, she spent time living in Spanish fork UT and latter in 1972 she married Alvin Clark Stromberg where she lived in Grantsville UT. Latter in life moving to Western Montana and then to Junction City, KS where she spent the last 16 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation:&nbsp; Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Service:&nbsp; Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Interment:&nbsp; Milford Cemetery, Milford, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wanda Lee Stromberg, 82, of Junction City, KS returned home to her Heavenly Father peacefully on Dec 26, 2020. Wanda was the daughter of George and Minnie Lee, born in Holden, Utah on June 10th 1938. She is survived by her siblings Larry Lee, Joan Griffith, Lillian Anderson. Wanda’s six children Gregg Potter, Dwight Potter, Kelly Potter, Jolene Field, Rusty Potter, and Laura Green and their spouses. 26 Grandchildren, and 33 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great-Great Grandchildren. She is proceeded in death by her parents, siblings Ralph Spencer Lee, James Richard Lee, Harold Wayne Lee, Gladys Ruth Lee, Donald Ogden Lee. Husband Alvin Clark Stromberg, and granddaughter Kari Ann Potter. In 1955 she married Dwight Lowell Potter and had six Children, she spent time living in Spanish fork UT and latter in 1972 she married Alvin Clark Stromberg where she lived in Grantsville UT. Latter in life moving to Western Montana and then to Junction City, KS where she spent the last 16 years.&nbsp;&nbsp;Visitation:&nbsp; Wednesday, December 30, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsService:&nbsp; Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsInterment:&nbsp; Milford Cemetery, Milford, Kansas&nbsp;&nbsp;

Wanda Lee Stromberg

Marvel L. Dalton, 102, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Valley View Senior Life Center in Junction City. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the St. John's Cemetery at Alida. Pastor Erik Graefe will officiate. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Zion United Church of Christ, 1811 McFarland Road, Junction City, KS 66441. Mrs. Dalton was born August 6, 1918, in Dickinson County to Jacob "Jake" J. and Louise (Thomi) Altwegg. She attended Windsor School eight years and graduated from Dickinson Community High School in 1936, and Humphrey's Business College in Stockton, CA in December 1965. She married Bonnie D. Kirk on January 16, 1939 in Alida. He preceded her in death. She married Lewis A. Dalton on November 12, 1953. She lived in the Geary County area over 50 years. She was a homemaker and worked part time. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and taught Sunday School for ten years. She was confirmed at St. John's Evangelical Church at Alida in 1931. She was a member of Melia Chapter #116 order of Eastern Star, Junction City, KS and a Dual member of Wakefield Chapter #441, Wakefield, KS. Survivors left to mourn her loss are her son Bill Kirk of Las Vegas, NV; and was blessed with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, Bertha Otto and husband Arthur, Lillie Ritter and husband George, Louise Miller and husband Raymond, Emma Jones and husband Gordon; two brothers, Laurence Altwegg and wife Murriel and Herman Altwegg and wife Gladys. She was also preceded in death by a niece Maxine Lathrop and husband Gerald "Jerry", nephews Richard Thomas and wife Beverly, Raymond Otto, granddaughter Jana Marie Schauer, great granddaughter Kristen Nikals Mayer, step-granddaughter Sarah Chandler and Marci Chandler (wife of step-son Bill Chandler).

Marvel L. Dalton, 102, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at Valley View Senior Life Center in Junction City. A graveside service will be held 3 p.m. Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the St. John's Cemetery at Alida. Pastor Erik Graefe will officiate. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Zion United Church of Christ, 1811 McFarland Road, Junction City, KS 66441. Mrs. Dalton was born August 6, 1918, in Dickinson County to Jacob "Jake" J. and Louise (Thomi) Altwegg. She attended Windsor School eight years and graduated from Dickinson Community High School in 1936, and Humphrey's Business College in Stockton, CA in December 1965. She married Bonnie D. Kirk on January 16, 1939 in Alida. He preceded her in death. She married Lewis A. Dalton on November 12, 1953. She lived in the Geary County area over 50 years. She was a homemaker and worked part time. She was a member of Zion United Church of Christ and taught Sunday School for ten years. She was confirmed at St. John's Evangelical Church at Alida in 1931. She was a member of Melia Chapter #116 order of Eastern Star, Junction City, KS and a Dual member of Wakefield Chapter #441, Wakefield, KS. Survivors left to mourn her loss are her son Bill Kirk of Las Vegas, NV; and was blessed with several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters, Bertha Otto and husband Arthur, Lillie Ritter and husband George, Louise Miller and husband Raymond, Emma Jones and husband Gordon; two brothers, Laurence Altwegg and wife Murriel and Herman Altwegg and wife Gladys. She was also preceded in death by a niece Maxine Lathrop and husband Gerald "Jerry", nephews Richard Thomas and wife Beverly, Raymond Otto, granddaughter Jana Marie Schauer, great granddaughter Kristen Nikals Mayer, step-granddaughter Sarah Chandler and Marci Chandler (wife of step-son Bill Chandler).

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