Paul Kidwell, 92, of Clay Center, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at his residence.&nbsp; He was born on March 17, 1928 at Mentor, Kansas, the son of Thomas E. and Viola E. (Conley) Kidwell.&nbsp; Paul moved to Clay Center in 1936 with his family.&nbsp; He graduated from CCCHS in 1947.&nbsp; Paul served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.&nbsp; He married Donna Webb on May 7, 1950 and she preceded him in death on November 20, 2015.&nbsp; Paul owned and operated Kidwell Oil and Kidwell Liquor from 1963 until 2001.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W. and was a charter member of the Clay Center Elks Lodge.&nbsp;

He is also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Thomas; 3 sisters, Phyllis Moe, Ester Moede, Genevieve Siebold and daughter in-law, Charlotte Kidwell.

Son: Michael Kidwell of Clay Center, Kansas

Son: Randy and wife Jeanette Kidwell of Clay Center, Kansas

6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren

Graveside Services:&nbsp; 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.

The service will stream&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome/live">https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome/live</a>

Visitation:&nbsp;Sunday, November 29, 2020 from 2-5 p.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kansas

Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Meadowlark Hospice or Clay Center Covenant Church c/o the funeral home

Paul Kidwell, 92, of Clay Center, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at his residence.&nbsp; He was born on March 17, 1928 at Mentor, Kansas, the son of Thomas E. and Viola E. (Conley) Kidwell.&nbsp; Paul moved to Clay Center in 1936 with his family.&nbsp; He graduated from CCCHS in 1947.&nbsp; Paul served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.&nbsp; He married Donna Webb on May 7, 1950 and she preceded him in death on November 20, 2015.&nbsp; Paul owned and operated Kidwell Oil and Kidwell Liquor from 1963 until 2001.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W. and was a charter member of the Clay Center Elks Lodge.&nbsp;He is also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Thomas; 3 sisters, Phyllis Moe, Ester Moede, Genevieve Siebold and daughter in-law, Charlotte Kidwell.Survivors:Son: Michael Kidwell of Clay Center, KansasSon: Tom Kidwell of Lawrence, KansasSon: Randy and wife Jeanette Kidwell of Clay Center, Kansas6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildrenGraveside Services:&nbsp; 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.The service will stream&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome/live">https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome/live</a>Minister:&nbsp;Pastor Brad MannVisitation:&nbsp;Sunday, November 29, 2020 from 2-5 p.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, KansasMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Meadowlark Hospice or Clay Center Covenant Church c/o the funeral home

Paul Kidwell

Richard (Dick) Bruce Osborne, 88, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Enterprise, KS. He was born June 23, 1932 in Winona to Allan and Margaret (Brose) Osborne and graduated from Winona High&nbsp; in 1951.

On September 12, 1954 Dick married his high school sweetheart Pattie Ann Olmstead. Dick and Pattie made their home in Winona and had three daughters. Cathie, born in 1956, was sickly from birth, became the first diagnosed case of Cystic Fibrosis in Winona at age 3, and died at age 5. After graduation, Dick went on to serve in the US Air Force from 1951 to 1955 where he was a vehicle mechanic. He joined the Winona Fire Department and served the City of Winona for 38 years. Dick retired as Captain of the Winona Fire Department. For many years Dick also worked part time for Hauser Art Glass &nbsp;ompany. Dick was a frequent volunteer at Winona Health and the local food shelf.

After retirement Dick enjoyed breakfast with the fireman, fishing in the lake and river, riding his scooter around town and spending time with family. In 2016 Dick moved to Kansas to live with his daughter Tami and family.

Dick is survived by daughters Tami (Klaire) Keller of Abilene, KS and Terri (Baird) Johnson of Eden Prairie, MN; five grandchildren, Kelsey (Chad) Briand, Charlie Keller and Rachelle, Charlotte, and Nicolette Johnson; a great granddaughter Kynsley Briand. Dick is further survived by nieces and nephews.

Dick was preceded in death by his parents, wife Pattie, daughter Cathie, brother Alan Jr., sister-in-law Mae and brother-in-law Richard.

A celebration of life will be planned for a later date in Winona. Details will be posted in the Winona Daily News.

To send condolences or to share memories with the family, please go to https://www.martinbeckercarlson.com/

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Attn: Team Dick Osborne, PO Box 6686, Harrisburg, PA 17112 or by visiting https://give.cff.org/tribute/DickOsborne?tab=MyInfo#/add May his memory be a blessing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Richard (Dick) Bruce Osborne, 88, died peacefully surrounded by his loving family Sunday, November 22, 2020 in Enterprise, KS. He was born June 23, 1932 in Winona to Allan and Margaret (Brose) Osborne and graduated from Winona High&nbsp; in 1951. On September 12, 1954 Dick married his high school sweetheart Pattie Ann Olmstead. Dick and Pattie made their home in Winona and had three daughters. Cathie, born in 1956, was sickly from birth, became the first diagnosed case of Cystic Fibrosis in Winona at age 3, and died at age 5. After graduation, Dick went on to serve in the US Air Force from 1951 to 1955 where he was a vehicle mechanic. He joined the Winona Fire Department and served the City of Winona for 38 years. Dick retired as Captain of the Winona Fire Department. For many years Dick also worked part time for Hauser Art Glass &nbsp;ompany. Dick was a frequent volunteer at Winona Health and the local food shelf. After retirement Dick enjoyed breakfast with the fireman, fishing in the lake and river, riding his scooter around town and spending time with family. In 2016 Dick moved to Kansas to live with his daughter Tami and family. Dick is survived by daughters Tami (Klaire) Keller of Abilene, KS and Terri (Baird) Johnson of Eden Prairie, MN; five grandchildren, Kelsey (Chad) Briand, Charlie Keller and Rachelle, Charlotte, and Nicolette Johnson; a great granddaughter Kynsley Briand. Dick is further survived by nieces and nephews. Dick was preceded in death by his parents, wife Pattie, daughter Cathie, brother Alan Jr., sister-in-law Mae and brother-in-law Richard. A celebration of life will be planned for a later date in Winona. Details will be posted in the Winona Daily News. To send condolences or to share memories with the family, please go to https://www.martinbeckercarlson.com/ In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, Attn: Team Dick Osborne, PO Box 6686, Harrisburg, PA 17112 or by visiting https://give.cff.org/tribute/DickOsborne?tab=MyInfo#/add May his memory be a blessing.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Richard (Dick) Bruce Osborne

Edith May Anderson, 83 of Abilene passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020. She was born March 17, 1937, the daughter of Delbert and Bernita (Johnston) Long. On December 24, 1953 she was united in marriage to Carl B. “Bud” Anderson in Clay Center. He preceded her in death December 13, 1997.

Edith worked at the Abilene Middle School as a custodian for 26 years while also raising her five children. She was a member of the Abilene Eagles Club. She enjoyed bowling and playing marbles or cards with her family though she was known to be competitive. Edith is survived by her children: James Anderson (Linda); Ivan “Butch” Anderson (Joan); John Anderson (Julie); Norma Mascareno; and Carla Mitchell (Andy). One brother, Dale Long and a sister Shirley Alstrom (Sam). Eleven grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Carl and three siblings.

The family has chosen cremation.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will take place at Detroit Cemetery. A public celebration of life will take place for family and friends at a later date. The family suggests memorials be given to the Edith Anderson Memorial Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Edith May Anderson, 83 of Abilene passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020. She was born March 17, 1937, the daughter of Delbert and Bernita (Johnston) Long. On December 24, 1953 she was united in marriage to Carl B. “Bud” Anderson in Clay Center. He preceded her in death December 13, 1997. Edith worked at the Abilene Middle School as a custodian for 26 years while also raising her five children. She was a member of the Abilene Eagles Club. She enjoyed bowling and playing marbles or cards with her family though she was known to be competitive. Edith is survived by her children: James Anderson (Linda); Ivan “Butch” Anderson (Joan); John Anderson (Julie); Norma Mascareno; and Carla Mitchell (Andy). One brother, Dale Long and a sister Shirley Alstrom (Sam). Eleven grandchildren and numerous great and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Carl and three siblings. The family has chosen cremation.&nbsp; A private family inurnment will take place at Detroit Cemetery. A public celebration of life will take place for family and friends at a later date. The family suggests memorials be given to the Edith Anderson Memorial Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Edith May Anderson

Kenneth R. Piper, age 90, died on Saturday November 14, 2020 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital, Manhattan, Kansas. He was born on May 6, 1930 in Manhattan, Kansas the son of James B. and Hattie E. (Dewey) Piper. Kenneth graduated from St. George High School, St. George, Kansas. He worked as a carpenter in construction for the Lundin Brothers for over 50 years &amp; helped build the Plaza West Apartments. On August 4, 1978, he was united in marriage to Betty J. Dickson-Oppenlander. She preceded him in death on November 28, 1997. Kenneth enjoyed playing Dominos, cards and following all Kansas State sports. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; 5 brothers: Jack, James, Donald, Frank and Leland; 5 sisters: Martha Hyde, Dorothy Fair, Hazel Fair, Mildred Area and Thelma Soupene. Survivors include 2 step-daughters: Carol Latschar of Verona, MO and Nancy K. Petty of Cassville, MO; 2 step-grandsons: Greg and Justin Latschar along with many nieces, nephews and other family members. There will be no future services. Private inurnment will be at a later date in the Valley View Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kenneth R. Piper, age 90, died on Saturday November 14, 2020 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital, Manhattan, Kansas. He was born on May 6, 1930 in Manhattan, Kansas the son of James B. and Hattie E. (Dewey) Piper. Kenneth graduated from St. George High School, St. George, Kansas. He worked as a carpenter in construction for the Lundin Brothers for over 50 years &amp; helped build the Plaza West Apartments. On August 4, 1978, he was united in marriage to Betty J. Dickson-Oppenlander. She preceded him in death on November 28, 1997. Kenneth enjoyed playing Dominos, cards and following all Kansas State sports. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; 5 brothers: Jack, James, Donald, Frank and Leland; 5 sisters: Martha Hyde, Dorothy Fair, Hazel Fair, Mildred Area and Thelma Soupene. Survivors include 2 step-daughters: Carol Latschar of Verona, MO and Nancy K. Petty of Cassville, MO; 2 step-grandsons: Greg and Justin Latschar along with many nieces, nephews and other family members. There will be no future services. Private inurnment will be at a later date in the Valley View Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Kenneth R. Piper

Billy Chet Swofford died Friday, November 20, 2020 in Manhattan, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Evelyn (Bright) Swofford. Billy was born on September 29, 1936 in Ray County Missouri. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane (Noll) Swofford; a son, Mark Swofford (Deann) of Olathe, KS; a daughter, Kelly Stephens (Jim) of Overbrook, KS; and a sister, Judith Swofford of Prairie Village, KS. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Abby Rhodes, Columbia MO; Kristen (Justin)) Keller, Platte City, MO; Morgan Swofford, Leavenworth, KS; Aaron Swofford, Ottawa, KS; Emily Stephens, Kansas City, MO, and two great-grandchildren, Felix and Margot Hudson of Columbia, MO. Billy attended many schools across the midwest until as a sophomore his parents bought a farm near Richmond, MO. In high school, Billy took part in every sport offered. He was first baseman for several teams, quarterback for Richmond football team, and guard on the basketball team. He continued to play on softball teams til in his 40’s. He was elected to many organizations and offices. He attended Boys State in 1953; was a member of Band, yearbook editor, Key Club, DeMolay, and represented Richmond at a National Key Club convention. He won a National Honor Society scholarship and entered the University of Missouri the next Fall. While there he and Jane were married and their children were born. He received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. The Boeing Airplane Company of Wichita interviewed him just before graduation and offered him employment as a Technical Writer. The family moved to the suburb of Derby where he was soon coaching a Little League baseball team. After joining the Derby Jaycees, he became interested in city government and was elected to three two-year terms as City Councilman, and was named President of the Council. During this time he was active in Jaycees and served as President of the Derby Jaycees, State Vice President, State Treasurer, and State Chaplain. He was an ordained Elder and Trustee of the First Presbyterian Church of Derby; taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and served as liturgist at Sunday services for several years. After their children were in college, Jane and Bill moved to a home with five acres of land, outside the city limits of Derby. They had two stocked ponds, fruit trees, pecan trees, and Bill had his much desired huge garden. Billy was promoted to many positions over his 32 years with Boeing. At his retirement, he was Program Manager of B-52 Systems. He took early retirement at 55. He and Jane bought a home on the City Lake of Council Grove, KS. He continued to serve his community by spending most days maintaining several miles of roadway on one side of the lake and planting flower beds at four entrances to the park. He devoted more than 15 years and three John Deere tractors to this labor of love. They moved into town in 2002, where he created several large beds of hybrid daylilys and a large vegetable garden, keeping the local Senior Center well stocked. In 2016, they moved to an Independent Living cottage at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, where they both enjoyed the activities and new friends. He always enjoyed hunting pheasant and quail with his father from a very young age and continued the tradition of an annual trip to NW Kansas with family and friends for forty years. He never willingly missed a chance to donate blood since college days and was happy to know that the American Red Cross came regularly to Meadowlark. He was so pleased that he was able to reach the 23 gallon donor milestone while living there. He was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by his family. At his behest, there will be no public service. Memorials suggested to The Meadowlark Foundation to benefit the Good Samaritan Fund in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Billy Chet Swofford died Friday, November 20, 2020 in Manhattan, KS. He was preceded in death by his parents, Chester and Evelyn (Bright) Swofford. Billy was born on September 29, 1936 in Ray County Missouri. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane (Noll) Swofford; a son, Mark Swofford (Deann) of Olathe, KS; a daughter, Kelly Stephens (Jim) of Overbrook, KS; and a sister, Judith Swofford of Prairie Village, KS. He is also survived by his grandchildren: Abby Rhodes, Columbia MO; Kristen (Justin)) Keller, Platte City, MO; Morgan Swofford, Leavenworth, KS; Aaron Swofford, Ottawa, KS; Emily Stephens, Kansas City, MO, and two great-grandchildren, Felix and Margot Hudson of Columbia, MO. Billy attended many schools across the midwest until as a sophomore his parents bought a farm near Richmond, MO. In high school, Billy took part in every sport offered. He was first baseman for several teams, quarterback for Richmond football team, and guard on the basketball team. He continued to play on softball teams til in his 40’s. He was elected to many organizations and offices. He attended Boys State in 1953; was a member of Band, yearbook editor, Key Club, DeMolay, and represented Richmond at a National Key Club convention. He won a National Honor Society scholarship and entered the University of Missouri the next Fall. While there he and Jane were married and their children were born. He received a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering. The Boeing Airplane Company of Wichita interviewed him just before graduation and offered him employment as a Technical Writer. The family moved to the suburb of Derby where he was soon coaching a Little League baseball team. After joining the Derby Jaycees, he became interested in city government and was elected to three two-year terms as City Councilman, and was named President of the Council. During this time he was active in Jaycees and served as President of the Derby Jaycees, State Vice President, State Treasurer, and State Chaplain. He was an ordained Elder and Trustee of the First Presbyterian Church of Derby; taught Sunday school, sang in the choir and served as liturgist at Sunday services for several years. After their children were in college, Jane and Bill moved to a home with five acres of land, outside the city limits of Derby. They had two stocked ponds, fruit trees, pecan trees, and Bill had his much desired huge garden. Billy was promoted to many positions over his 32 years with Boeing. At his retirement, he was Program Manager of B-52 Systems. He took early retirement at 55. He and Jane bought a home on the City Lake of Council Grove, KS. He continued to serve his community by spending most days maintaining several miles of roadway on one side of the lake and planting flower beds at four entrances to the park. He devoted more than 15 years and three John Deere tractors to this labor of love. They moved into town in 2002, where he created several large beds of hybrid daylilys and a large vegetable garden, keeping the local Senior Center well stocked. In 2016, they moved to an Independent Living cottage at Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, where they both enjoyed the activities and new friends. He always enjoyed hunting pheasant and quail with his father from a very young age and continued the tradition of an annual trip to NW Kansas with family and friends for forty years. He never willingly missed a chance to donate blood since college days and was happy to know that the American Red Cross came regularly to Meadowlark. He was so pleased that he was able to reach the 23 gallon donor milestone while living there. He was a cherished husband, father and grandfather and will be sadly missed by his family. At his behest, there will be no public service. Memorials suggested to The Meadowlark Foundation to benefit the Good Samaritan Fund in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Billy Chet Swofford

Jimmy Lee (Jim) Rich, 58, of Junction City, KS passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020. Jim was born in Phoenix, AZ on November 7, 1962 to Jo Carol (Carter) Rich, Joseph Dean Rich. He grew up in Brighton, Iowa, later moving to Pleasant Plain, Iowa. He graduated from Fairfield High School Class of 1980. On September 28, 1985 Jim married the love of his life Nancy (Altenhofen) Rich, in Pleasant Plain Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt, and fought in Desert Storm. While in the Military Jim worked as a Combat Medic, helping to save the lives of injured soldiers. He was very proud to serve his country. After getting out of the Military Jim worked as a mechanic until his retirement. Jim is survived by his wife Nancy Rich, his two sons David (Kimberly) Rich and his grandson Carter Dean Rich of Junction City, KS; and Ryan Burns, of Washington, Iowa, his mother Jo Rich of Kintia, OK, his half sister Kim Smith. He is preceded in death by his Father, and his twin brother Billy Rich. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday December 2, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., at the Kansas Veteran's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Accord Hospice, the American Cancer Society, or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jimmy Lee (Jim) Rich, 58, of Junction City, KS passed away Saturday, November 21, 2020. Jim was born in Phoenix, AZ on November 7, 1962 to Jo Carol (Carter) Rich, Joseph Dean Rich. He grew up in Brighton, Iowa, later moving to Pleasant Plain, Iowa. He graduated from Fairfield High School Class of 1980. On September 28, 1985 Jim married the love of his life Nancy (Altenhofen) Rich, in Pleasant Plain Iowa. He served in the U.S. Army as a Sgt, and fought in Desert Storm. While in the Military Jim worked as a Combat Medic, helping to save the lives of injured soldiers. He was very proud to serve his country. After getting out of the Military Jim worked as a mechanic until his retirement. Jim is survived by his wife Nancy Rich, his two sons David (Kimberly) Rich and his grandson Carter Dean Rich of Junction City, KS; and Ryan Burns, of Washington, Iowa, his mother Jo Rich of Kintia, OK, his half sister Kim Smith. He is preceded in death by his Father, and his twin brother Billy Rich. There will be a graveside service on Wednesday December 2, 2020 at 2:00 p.m., at the Kansas Veteran's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Accord Hospice, the American Cancer Society, or the United States Department of Veterans Affairs. Arrangements have been entrusted to Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jimmy Lee (Jim) Rich

Robert Richard Dittman, age 96, formerly of White City, Kansas, passed away November 19, 2020 at the Herington Municipal Hospital.

He was born September 19, 1924 in Manhattan, Kansas to Ben and Pauline (Kietzman) Dittman. Bob married June&nbsp;&nbsp; on October 19, 1945.&nbsp; They had two children Karyl and Laryl.&nbsp;

Bob attended the Lutheran Church and was a member of The Eagles Lodge in Junction City. He retired from working at the Mor-Kan Grain Elevator and then helped Junior Hultgren move houses.&nbsp; He enjoyed the times he and his family spent at their cabin at Council Grove City Lake. &nbsp;He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved spending time with his family, especially his three grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife June, son Laryl, and siblings Kathryn, Charles and Marguarite. He is survived by his daughter Karyl Osbourn; grandchildren: Brian, Justin and Ronnie and cousins. &nbsp;

A private graveside service will be held at the White City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Robert Richard Dittman, age 96, formerly of White City, Kansas, passed away November 19, 2020 at the Herington Municipal Hospital.He was born September 19, 1924 in Manhattan, Kansas to Ben and Pauline (Kietzman) Dittman. Bob married June&nbsp;&nbsp; on October 19, 1945.&nbsp; They had two children Karyl and Laryl.&nbsp;Bob attended the Lutheran Church and was a member of The Eagles Lodge in Junction City. He retired from working at the Mor-Kan Grain Elevator and then helped Junior Hultgren move houses.&nbsp; He enjoyed the times he and his family spent at their cabin at Council Grove City Lake. &nbsp;He also enjoyed fishing and hunting. He loved spending time with his family, especially his three grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents, wife June, son Laryl, and siblings Kathryn, Charles and Marguarite. He is survived by his daughter Karyl Osbourn; grandchildren: Brian, Justin and Ronnie and cousins. &nbsp;A private graveside service will be held at the White City Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society and sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Robert Richard Dittman

Dominik A. "Tom" Bucher, 84, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. Cremation has taken place. No memorial services are planned at this time. Dominik was born one of fifteen children on December 22, 1935, in Wolhusen, Switzerland the son of Albert and Anna (Haldi) Bucher. In Switzerland, Dominik served an apprenticeship and learned the craft of cabinetmaking. After moving to the United States in 1959, he worked for a cabinetmaker in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was drafted into the United States Army. In the Army, he played the french horn in the Army Band. One of his highlights, was playing for President John F. Kennedy. During his Army career, he earned his United States Citizenship. After serving in the United States Army and being stationed at Ft.Riley, he made Junction City, KS his home. During his time in Junction City, he worked various jobs. He was the manager at Mobil Traveler for many years. During his time at Mobil Traveler, he met and married the love of his life Marianne Lettenbauer. They married February 16, 1971. He also owned and operated his rental business along with his wife Marianne. He attended St. Xavier Catholic Church. Other survivors left to mourn his loss are his three sons, Wolfgang, Robert and Dominik, Jr.; one daughter, Dominique and her husband Brian. All children live in the Geary County area. He is also survived by three grandchildren and several siblings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dominik A. "Tom" Bucher, 84, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, KS. Cremation has taken place. No memorial services are planned at this time. Dominik was born one of fifteen children on December 22, 1935, in Wolhusen, Switzerland the son of Albert and Anna (Haldi) Bucher. In Switzerland, Dominik served an apprenticeship and learned the craft of cabinetmaking. After moving to the United States in 1959, he worked for a cabinetmaker in Poughkeepsie, NY. He was drafted into the United States Army. In the Army, he played the french horn in the Army Band. One of his highlights, was playing for President John F. Kennedy. During his Army career, he earned his United States Citizenship. After serving in the United States Army and being stationed at Ft.Riley, he made Junction City, KS his home. During his time in Junction City, he worked various jobs. He was the manager at Mobil Traveler for many years. During his time at Mobil Traveler, he met and married the love of his life Marianne Lettenbauer. They married February 16, 1971. He also owned and operated his rental business along with his wife Marianne. He attended St. Xavier Catholic Church. Other survivors left to mourn his loss are his three sons, Wolfgang, Robert and Dominik, Jr.; one daughter, Dominique and her husband Brian. All children live in the Geary County area. He is also survived by three grandchildren and several siblings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dominik A. "Tom" Bucher

Tina Webb, 75, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2020 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; A private graveside service will take place at Highland Cemetery with Reverend Rex Matney officiating. Tina was born in Bad Tölz Germany on June 15, 1945, a beautiful town in Bavaria that she spoke of often. She was a loving daughter of her beloved mother, Anna Stephan. Tina had 5 siblings, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Tina married the love of her life SFC Francis R. Webb, who preceded her in death in 1979. One of Tina's favorite things to do was share her love story about Frank to family and friends. She was immensely proud of her husband. She was honored to be a military wife to a war hero and always shared endearing memories of her life with Frank. When asked why she never remarried she would reply “I had the best husband in the world, no man could ever compare to him.” https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/5413

Tina worked at Footlocker in Junction City for over twenty years. Her hobbies and interests were focused around her family. She was a magnificent cook and enjoyed serving homemade German meals, cakes, pastries, and cookies to family and friends. Her favorite hobby was planting beautiful German window box flowers outside of her home and decorating her house in the Bavarian style. Tina made everything beautiful. She enjoyed cross stitching as she listened to festive German music. She was extremely proud of being a homemaker and loving wife. She provided her family with a warm, caring home. Tina's pride and joy were her grandchildren. "Omi" as she was affectionately called, enjoyed attending all of her grandchildren's sporting events and dance recitals, never missing a single event. She was a vital, active part of raising them. The memories she created will never be forgotten.

Tina was preceded in death by her husband Francis R. Webb, and her son Norbert Webb. She is survived by her daughter Manuela Webb-Mathis and her husband Chris Mathis, and two grandchildren, Madeline Francine Wheeler-Mathis and Nicholas Jerry Mathis.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tina Webb, 75, passed away peacefully on November 17, 2020 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; A private graveside service will take place at Highland Cemetery with Reverend Rex Matney officiating. Tina was born in Bad Tölz Germany on June 15, 1945, a beautiful town in Bavaria that she spoke of often. She was a loving daughter of her beloved mother, Anna Stephan. Tina had 5 siblings, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Tina married the love of her life SFC Francis R. Webb, who preceded her in death in 1979. One of Tina's favorite things to do was share her love story about Frank to family and friends. She was immensely proud of her husband. She was honored to be a military wife to a war hero and always shared endearing memories of her life with Frank. When asked why she never remarried she would reply “I had the best husband in the world, no man could ever compare to him.” https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/5413 Tina worked at Footlocker in Junction City for over twenty years. Her hobbies and interests were focused around her family. She was a magnificent cook and enjoyed serving homemade German meals, cakes, pastries, and cookies to family and friends. Her favorite hobby was planting beautiful German window box flowers outside of her home and decorating her house in the Bavarian style. Tina made everything beautiful. She enjoyed cross stitching as she listened to festive German music. She was extremely proud of being a homemaker and loving wife. She provided her family with a warm, caring home. Tina's pride and joy were her grandchildren. "Omi" as she was affectionately called, enjoyed attending all of her grandchildren's sporting events and dance recitals, never missing a single event. She was a vital, active part of raising them. The memories she created will never be forgotten. Tina was preceded in death by her husband Francis R. Webb, and her son Norbert Webb. She is survived by her daughter Manuela Webb-Mathis and her husband Chris Mathis, and two grandchildren, Madeline Francine Wheeler-Mathis and Nicholas Jerry Mathis.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Tina Webb

Gary D. Deitrick, 90, of Junction City, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Fort Riley Cemetery. For those that would like to attend, please meet at the Johnson Funeral Home by 10:15 am. All cars will go in procession to cemetery. Pastor Ronnie Roberts will officiate. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to ASPCA, Salvation Army or to the Friends of Animals in Junction City. Gary was born January 15, 1930, in Junction City, KS, the son of Marvin and Elizabeth (Vetsch) Deitrick. Gary grew up in Junction City, KS with his eleven siblings. He graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1948. After graduating from high school, he went to work for Hubbard Construction Company before enlisting in the Air Force in 1950. During his twenty one years of service in the Air Force, he served in Africa, Germany, Guam,Thailand and Vietnam. During his Air Force career, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal December 30, 1965, the Air Force Commendation First Oak Leaf Cluster August 17, 1966 and The Airman's Medal September 21, 1966. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1970. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked for R&amp;R Developers as a painter. Gary was a very devoted and generous man. He donated to several charities including Muscular Dystrophy Association, Billy Graham, Disabled American Veterans and Easter Seals. Gary also sponsored several children through World Vision and saw several of his children graduate. It was during Gary's first tour in Germany when he met and married his wife Helga on July 7, 1954. Other survivors left to mourn his loss are four daughters, Charlotte Houser-Morehead of Junction City, KS, Sharon Boller (Dwight) of Junction City, KS, Mary Ann Day (Patrick) of Marysville, WA and Catherine Teidel (Rick) of Junction City, KS; ten grandchildren, Ryan Houser of Junction City, KS, Kelly Houser-Herron (Mick) of Junction City, KS, Tammi Bikowski (Craig) of Waldorf, MD, Jennifer Lawing (Don) of Gilcrest, CO, Christopher Day of Boise, ID, Patrick Day, JR. of Temecula, CA, Casey Harrison of Mobile, AL, Rachel Law (Clint) of Las Vegas, NV and Matthew Day of Temecula, CA, Brandon Deitrick of Junction City, KS; twenty four great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Helga on June 13, 1996, parents and his eleven siblings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gary D. Deitrick, 90, of Junction City, KS, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS. A graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Fort Riley Cemetery. For those that would like to attend, please meet at the Johnson Funeral Home by 10:15 am. All cars will go in procession to cemetery. Pastor Ronnie Roberts will officiate. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to ASPCA, Salvation Army or to the Friends of Animals in Junction City. Gary was born January 15, 1930, in Junction City, KS, the son of Marvin and Elizabeth (Vetsch) Deitrick. Gary grew up in Junction City, KS with his eleven siblings. He graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1948. After graduating from high school, he went to work for Hubbard Construction Company before enlisting in the Air Force in 1950. During his twenty one years of service in the Air Force, he served in Africa, Germany, Guam,Thailand and Vietnam. During his Air Force career, he was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal December 30, 1965, the Air Force Commendation First Oak Leaf Cluster August 17, 1966 and The Airman's Medal September 21, 1966. He retired from the United States Air Force in 1970. After his retirement from the Air Force, he worked for R&amp;R Developers as a painter. Gary was a very devoted and generous man. He donated to several charities including Muscular Dystrophy Association, Billy Graham, Disabled American Veterans and Easter Seals. Gary also sponsored several children through World Vision and saw several of his children graduate. It was during Gary's first tour in Germany when he met and married his wife Helga on July 7, 1954. Other survivors left to mourn his loss are four daughters, Charlotte Houser-Morehead of Junction City, KS, Sharon Boller (Dwight) of Junction City, KS, Mary Ann Day (Patrick) of Marysville, WA and Catherine Teidel (Rick) of Junction City, KS; ten grandchildren, Ryan Houser of Junction City, KS, Kelly Houser-Herron (Mick) of Junction City, KS, Tammi Bikowski (Craig) of Waldorf, MD, Jennifer Lawing (Don) of Gilcrest, CO, Christopher Day of Boise, ID, Patrick Day, JR. of Temecula, CA, Casey Harrison of Mobile, AL, Rachel Law (Clint) of Las Vegas, NV and Matthew Day of Temecula, CA, Brandon Deitrick of Junction City, KS; twenty four great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Helga on June 13, 1996, parents and his eleven siblings.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gary D. Deitrick

Graveside Services:&nbsp; 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas&nbsp;

Visitation:&nbsp;Sunday, November 29, 2020 from 2-5PM at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kansas

Paul Kidwell, 92, of Clay Center, died Thursday, November 19, 2020 at his residence.&nbsp; He was born on March 17, 1928 at Mentor, Kansas, the son of Thomas E. and Viola E. (Conley) Kidwell.&nbsp; Paul moved to Clay Center in 1936 with his family.&nbsp; He graduated from CCCHS in 1947.&nbsp; Paul served in the U.S. Navy during WWII.&nbsp; He married Donna Webb on May 7, 1950 and she preceded him in death on November 20, 2015.&nbsp; Paul owned and operated Kidwell Oil and Kidwell Liquor from 1963 until 2001.&nbsp; He was a member of the American Legion, V.F.W. and was a charter member of the Clay Center Elks Lodge.&nbsp;He is also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Thomas; 3 sisters, Phyllis Moe, Ester Moede, Genevieve Siebold and daughter in-law, Charlotte Kidwell.Survivors:Son: Michael Kidwell of Clay Center, KansasSon: Tom Kidwell of Lawrence, KansasSon: Randy and wife Jeanette Kidwell of Clay Center, Kansas6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildrenGraveside Services:&nbsp; 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 30, 2020 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas&nbsp;Minister:&nbsp;Pastor Brad MannVisitation:&nbsp;Sunday, November 29, 2020 from 2-5PM at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, KansasMemorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Meadowlark Hospice or Clay Center Covenant Church c/o the funeral home

Linda Kay Hottman(Franks), 64, of Junction City, Kansas, formerly of Olathe and Abilene, passed from ongoing health problems at her residence and joined her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 14th, 2020.

She was born January 17, 1956 in Paola, Kansas; the daughter of James Henry and Marjorie Jean Franks(Berry). Linda attended grade school in Paola, Junior/High school in Olathe, and received her CNA license in Abilene, KS.

Preceded in death by both her parents, three brothers: James Franks, Franklin Franks, Roy Franks, and one sister Margie Cook.

Linda is survived by two sons and one daughter: Chad A.Parks, William P. &amp; wife Erin Hottman, both of Abilene; daughter, Terra L.Hottman of Manhattan, KS and 6 grandchildren. Two brothers and three sisters: Thomas J. &amp; Darlene Franks of Olathe, KS, Allen D. &amp; Deanna Franks of Lane, KS; sisters, Evelyn R.Jarman of Denver, CO, Mary J.Cash, and Lillian B.Sims of Salina, KS.

The family has chosen cremation. A memorial service for Linda will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at Martin-Becker Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene, KS with family and welcoming friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Linda Kay Hottman(Franks), 64, of Junction City, Kansas, formerly of Olathe and Abilene, passed from ongoing health problems at her residence and joined her Heavenly Father on Saturday, November 14th, 2020. She was born January 17, 1956 in Paola, Kansas; the daughter of James Henry and Marjorie Jean Franks(Berry). Linda attended grade school in Paola, Junior/High school in Olathe, and received her CNA license in Abilene, KS. Preceded in death by both her parents, three brothers: James Franks, Franklin Franks, Roy Franks, and one sister Margie Cook. Linda is survived by two sons and one daughter: Chad A.Parks, William P. &amp; wife Erin Hottman, both of Abilene; daughter, Terra L.Hottman of Manhattan, KS and 6 grandchildren. Two brothers and three sisters: Thomas J. &amp; Darlene Franks of Olathe, KS, Allen D. &amp; Deanna Franks of Lane, KS; sisters, Evelyn R.Jarman of Denver, CO, Mary J.Cash, and Lillian B.Sims of Salina, KS. The family has chosen cremation. A memorial service for Linda will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2020 at Martin-Becker Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene, KS with family and welcoming friends.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Linda Kay Hottman(Franks)

Betty Lou Say Walters was born on April 29, 1927, on a farm north of Ogden, Kansas, the daughter of Asa and Mildredth Say. She grew up on the farm south of Riley, Kansas, and attended the Grant School. She graduated from the Riley Rural High School in May of 1944. She went to work at SW Bell Telephone Co. in Manhattan after graduation in May of 1944. She married Joe Swinney in Manhattan on April 9, 1946, they were later divorced in 1949. She then married Dean Niemeier on June 2, 1952, also in Manhattan, he died on January 28, 1977, in Manhattan. On April 7, 1979, she married Clifford Walters also in Manhattan.

Betty retired from SW Bell Telephone Co. in March of 1982 with 27 years of service. Clifford and Betty enjoyed camping, fishing, square dancing, golfing, and attending the grandchildren in their sports games. After Cliff's retirement, they traveled some and spent 18 years wintering in Mission, Texas. They loved to watch and attend K-State sports (football and basketball) and the KC Royals on TV. Cliff died on April 9, 2008. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, son Ron Niemeier, 2 sisters Helen Thompson and Verla McMillan.

Survivors are her son Todd Niemeier and wife Rhonda of Blue Rapids, Kansas; grandson Asa Niemeier, Blue Rapids, Jennifer, Richard and Nick. Stepson Jeff Walters and wife Jennifer of Manhattan; stepdaughter Gail Dennis and husband Danny of Pueblo, Colorado; step-grandchildren Jessica Toland, Jake &amp; Kelly Walters, Jason, Steve and Aaron Sawyer; 13 great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Joan Heim of Leesburg, Florida and many nieces, nephews, and friends. There will be a private graveside service at Sunset Cemetery. Memorial donations in Betty's memory to the Ashland Community Church may be sent to the church or the Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Betty Lou Say Walters was born on April 29, 1927, on a farm north of Ogden, Kansas, the daughter of Asa and Mildredth Say. She grew up on the farm south of Riley, Kansas, and attended the Grant School. She graduated from the Riley Rural High School in May of 1944. She went to work at SW Bell Telephone Co. in Manhattan after graduation in May of 1944. She married Joe Swinney in Manhattan on April 9, 1946, they were later divorced in 1949. She then married Dean Niemeier on June 2, 1952, also in Manhattan, he died on January 28, 1977, in Manhattan. On April 7, 1979, she married Clifford Walters also in Manhattan. Betty retired from SW Bell Telephone Co. in March of 1982 with 27 years of service. Clifford and Betty enjoyed camping, fishing, square dancing, golfing, and attending the grandchildren in their sports games. After Cliff's retirement, they traveled some and spent 18 years wintering in Mission, Texas. They loved to watch and attend K-State sports (football and basketball) and the KC Royals on TV. Cliff died on April 9, 2008. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, son Ron Niemeier, 2 sisters Helen Thompson and Verla McMillan. Survivors are her son Todd Niemeier and wife Rhonda of Blue Rapids, Kansas; grandson Asa Niemeier, Blue Rapids, Jennifer, Richard and Nick. Stepson Jeff Walters and wife Jennifer of Manhattan; stepdaughter Gail Dennis and husband Danny of Pueblo, Colorado; step-grandchildren Jessica Toland, Jake &amp; Kelly Walters, Jason, Steve and Aaron Sawyer; 13 great-grandchildren and a sister-in-law, Joan Heim of Leesburg, Florida and many nieces, nephews, and friends. There will be a private graveside service at Sunset Cemetery. Memorial donations in Betty's memory to the Ashland Community Church may be sent to the church or the Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Betty Lou Say Walters

Jimmy Dale Cannon, 84, of Wamego, Kansas, died Monday, November 16, 2020, at his home. &nbsp;He moved to Wamego in 1970.

Jimmy was born on October 15, 1936, in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of Lester and Agnes Volkman Cannon.

Jimmy was born with Cerebral Palsy but was able to overcome his condition and worked for over twenty-five years as an operator for RW Milling in Wamego. &nbsp;He worked at the plant and also drove truck. &nbsp;Jimmy also worked for the City of Wamego.

He married Sue Ellen Eakins. &nbsp;She preceded him in death on August 12, 2014.

Jimmy loved to mow and voluntarily mowed along the Union Pacific railroad tracks near his home for forty-eight years. &nbsp;He enjoyed tinkering, and in earlier years talking on his CB to the truckers passing through the area. &nbsp;Jimmy enjoyed going to the Wamego Senior Center.

Jimmy is survived by his long-time friends, Brian Brockish, Timothy Weixelman, and Amber Barber. &nbsp;He was also preceded in death by his parents, and a sister.

Graveside inurnment services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Wamego City Cemetery. &nbsp;Reverend Rick Hernandez will be officiating. &nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to the Community Care Ministry or the Wamego Senior Center, and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Evans Mortuary.&nbsp;

Jimmy Dale Cannon, 84, of Wamego, Kansas, died Monday, November 16, 2020, at his home. &nbsp;He moved to Wamego in 1970.Jimmy was born on October 15, 1936, in El Dorado, Kansas, the son of Lester and Agnes Volkman Cannon.Jimmy was born with Cerebral Palsy but was able to overcome his condition and worked for over twenty-five years as an operator for RW Milling in Wamego. &nbsp;He worked at the plant and also drove truck. &nbsp;Jimmy also worked for the City of Wamego.He married Sue Ellen Eakins. &nbsp;She preceded him in death on August 12, 2014.Jimmy loved to mow and voluntarily mowed along the Union Pacific railroad tracks near his home for forty-eight years. &nbsp;He enjoyed tinkering, and in earlier years talking on his CB to the truckers passing through the area. &nbsp;Jimmy enjoyed going to the Wamego Senior Center.Jimmy is survived by his long-time friends, Brian Brockish, Timothy Weixelman, and Amber Barber. &nbsp;He was also preceded in death by his parents, and a sister.Graveside inurnment services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, December 2, 2020, at Wamego City Cemetery. &nbsp;Reverend Rick Hernandez will be officiating. &nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to the Community Care Ministry or the Wamego Senior Center, and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Evans Mortuary.&nbsp;

Jimmy Dale Cannon

Pamela A. Willms-Geisler, age 60 of Alma, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.



She was born on September 1, 1960 in Wichita, the daughter of Arnold John and Marilyn Nadine (Frank) Willms.



Cremation is planned with a graveside service being held on December 5, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.

Memorials have been established for the Good Shepherd Hospice House and T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter.  Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Complete obituary information is pending and will be announced later by the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Pamela A. Willms-Geisler, age 60 of Alma, passed away Monday, November 16, 2020 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka.

She was born on September 1, 1960 in Wichita, the daughter of Arnold John and Marilyn Nadine (Frank) Willms.

Cremation is planned with a graveside service being held on December 5, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.

Memorials have been established for the Good Shepherd Hospice House and T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Complete obituary information is pending and will be announced later by the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Pamela A. Willms-Geisler

Dr. Richard Brenneman Cattell, a resident at Meadowlark Hills, passed away Sunday November 15, 2020 at the Good Shepard Hospice House surrounded by his family’s love. Richard was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 11, 1927. He served in the US Army as a PFC from 1945-1946, and graduated from Williams College and Harvard Medical School. He was married to Judith Frances Boland on Sept. 7, 1951 in Duxbury, Massachusetts. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to everyone. As his nephew said, ‘We wish fair winds and following seas for the Skipper of the Pequod.’ Richard was a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in private practice for about 40 years in Denver and then worked with the Veteran’s Administration, and also helped found the Denver Psychoanalytic Institute. Richard was an avid outdoorsman, who loved backpacking, fly fishing, skiing, and sailing. He loved tennis and played almost daily throughout his life. He even continued after recovering from spinal surgery. He was on the Williams College Nordic Cross Country team, and continued to ski jump for fun after he, his wife and daughter moved to Colorado for his psychiatric internship at Denver General Hospital and his residency at Colorado Psychopathic Hospital. He downhill skied in Vermont as a teenager, and encouraged his son, daughter and wife to learn in Colorado. The family soon had a tradition of a ski trip to a different ski area each Christmas or spring break. Dick took Augusts off, following his family’s tradition, and took the family on car camping trips (even with bunk beds for Eric and Cindy in the very large canvas tent). Dick and Judy both wanted to get away from the crowds, and soon switched to backpacking. Dick even started sewing, first a tent, then sleeping bags and other gear (from Holubar kits). The August trips often involved backpacks, and eventually Dick and Judy backpacked in almost every Colorado wilderness area, as well as Wyoming and Hawaii. They also travel and hiked throughout most of the southwest‘s national parks and monuments. When he and Judy could no longer carry backpacks, they switched to llama packing. Even into their 70s, they took their grandchildren on two-week long llama packing trips. Richard instilled in his children and grandchildren a love of the outdoors. He was infamous for always wanting to “go just a bit farther” for a better campsite or view. Even now, wanting to go a little bit longer, is referred to by in-laws and grandchildren as “being a Cattell”, or going on a “Cattell walk”. Dick was a keen sailor, growing up in Boston with summer racing in Duxbury. Being landlocked in Colorado, he longed for sailing, so he, Judy and family went on three bare boating charters in the Caribbean, and Dick was able to enjoy the wind in the sails. The family also chartered sailboats in the Greek islands and along the western cost of Turkey to visit the ancient sites of Ephesus, Bodrum and the island of Rhodes. In retirement, he and Judy trailered their sailboat, the Pequod II, across the country from Lake Mead, to the Texas coast and Duxbury, Massachusetts. Richard was also an adventurer, who rafted down the Danube River from Germany to Yugoslavia, and the Grand Canyon and Green Rivers in the southwest; and hiked the Machu Pichu trail in Peru, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, and the Annapurna trail in Nepal, and bicycled through China. Mount Vernon, Colorado was a very important part of Dick’s life, where the family lived from 1958 until 2011. He was honored to serve on the Board of Directors several times and worked with the community to improve wildfire protection through thinning the forests of dead limbs, beetle kills and creating defensible spaces, as well as promote construction of the Club House sewer treatment facility and the new tennis complex with clay courts and platform tennis. In May 2011, Dick and Judy moved to Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS to be closer to family and have enjoyed making new friends and attending frequent McCain Auditorium and Hale Library music concerts at Kansas State University. Dick also had the opportunity to get in one last sail several years ago on Tuttle Creek Reservoir with the help of the Blue Valley Yacht Club. Richard is survived by Judith, his wife and co-adventurer of 69 years, daughter Cynthia Cattell (John) of Minneapolis, MN, son Eric Cattell (Connie) of Manhattan, KS, grandchildren Keith, Alex, Elizabeth, and Phillip, and great grandchildren Ursula and Laszlo, and his sister Jeanne Cattell Rhinelander and brother-in-law William Dunmore. He was preceded in death by his parents: Dr. Richard B. Cattell and Agnes Matzinger Cattell, his brothers, William, and John Cattell, and his sister Mary Virginia Dunmore. Memorials may be made to the Meadowlark Foundation to benefit the Good Samaritan Fund, and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Manhattan Helping Hands Fund. Memorial contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dr. Richard Brenneman Cattell, a resident at Meadowlark Hills, passed away Sunday November 15, 2020 at the Good Shepard Hospice House surrounded by his family’s love. Richard was born in Boston, Massachusetts on August 11, 1927. He served in the US Army as a PFC from 1945-1946, and graduated from Williams College and Harvard Medical School. He was married to Judith Frances Boland on Sept. 7, 1951 in Duxbury, Massachusetts. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather, and friend to everyone. As his nephew said, ‘We wish fair winds and following seas for the Skipper of the Pequod.’ Richard was a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst in private practice for about 40 years in Denver and then worked with the Veteran’s Administration, and also helped found the Denver Psychoanalytic Institute. Richard was an avid outdoorsman, who loved backpacking, fly fishing, skiing, and sailing. He loved tennis and played almost daily throughout his life. He even continued after recovering from spinal surgery. He was on the Williams College Nordic Cross Country team, and continued to ski jump for fun after he, his wife and daughter moved to Colorado for his psychiatric internship at Denver General Hospital and his residency at Colorado Psychopathic Hospital. He downhill skied in Vermont as a teenager, and encouraged his son, daughter and wife to learn in Colorado. The family soon had a tradition of a ski trip to a different ski area each Christmas or spring break. Dick took Augusts off, following his family’s tradition, and took the family on car camping trips (even with bunk beds for Eric and Cindy in the very large canvas tent). Dick and Judy both wanted to get away from the crowds, and soon switched to backpacking. Dick even started sewing, first a tent, then sleeping bags and other gear (from Holubar kits). The August trips often involved backpacks, and eventually Dick and Judy backpacked in almost every Colorado wilderness area, as well as Wyoming and Hawaii. They also travel and hiked throughout most of the southwest‘s national parks and monuments. When he and Judy could no longer carry backpacks, they switched to llama packing. Even into their 70s, they took their grandchildren on two-week long llama packing trips. Richard instilled in his children and grandchildren a love of the outdoors. He was infamous for always wanting to “go just a bit farther” for a better campsite or view. Even now, wanting to go a little bit longer, is referred to by in-laws and grandchildren as “being a Cattell”, or going on a “Cattell walk”. Dick was a keen sailor, growing up in Boston with summer racing in Duxbury. Being landlocked in Colorado, he longed for sailing, so he, Judy and family went on three bare boating charters in the Caribbean, and Dick was able to enjoy the wind in the sails. The family also chartered sailboats in the Greek islands and along the western cost of Turkey to visit the ancient sites of Ephesus, Bodrum and the island of Rhodes. In retirement, he and Judy trailered their sailboat, the Pequod II, across the country from Lake Mead, to the Texas coast and Duxbury, Massachusetts. Richard was also an adventurer, who rafted down the Danube River from Germany to Yugoslavia, and the Grand Canyon and Green Rivers in the southwest; and hiked the Machu Pichu trail in Peru, the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge in Alaska, and the Annapurna trail in Nepal, and bicycled through China. Mount Vernon, Colorado was a very important part of Dick’s life, where the family lived from 1958 until 2011. He was honored to serve on the Board of Directors several times and worked with the community to improve wildfire protection through thinning the forests of dead limbs, beetle kills and creating defensible spaces, as well as promote construction of the Club House sewer treatment facility and the new tennis complex with clay courts and platform tennis. In May 2011, Dick and Judy moved to Meadowlark Hills in Manhattan, KS to be closer to family and have enjoyed making new friends and attending frequent McCain Auditorium and Hale Library music concerts at Kansas State University. Dick also had the opportunity to get in one last sail several years ago on Tuttle Creek Reservoir with the help of the Blue Valley Yacht Club. Richard is survived by Judith, his wife and co-adventurer of 69 years, daughter Cynthia Cattell (John) of Minneapolis, MN, son Eric Cattell (Connie) of Manhattan, KS, grandchildren Keith, Alex, Elizabeth, and Phillip, and great grandchildren Ursula and Laszlo, and his sister Jeanne Cattell Rhinelander and brother-in-law William Dunmore. He was preceded in death by his parents: Dr. Richard B. Cattell and Agnes Matzinger Cattell, his brothers, William, and John Cattell, and his sister Mary Virginia Dunmore. Memorials may be made to the Meadowlark Foundation to benefit the Good Samaritan Fund, and the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Manhattan Helping Hands Fund. Memorial contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dr. Richard Brenneman Cattell

Marcia A Wikoff, 88, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community, in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born on February 10, 1932, to Frank and Ada Winegardner. She was born and raised in East Lynn, Missouri, where she had her beloved puppy companion Petee. She married Maurice Wikoff in 1954 while attending Kansas State University, together they had two children Diane and Dan. Marcia began her career as a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School, in Manhattan, Kansas before moving due to Maurice being a member of the Airforce. As a family, they moved to San Angelo, Texas, Moultry Georgia, and even Labrador in Newfoundland, Canada. After separating from Maurice, Marcia moved to Arizona and taught in Scottsdale and Litchfield park for 25 years. After the death of her parents, she spent time in Sequim, Washington, and then moved to Laguna Hills, California for 12 years before returning to the midwest to be closer to family. Marcia frequently played both the organ and the piano at the United Methodist Church in Manhattan, Kansas, where she attended. Marcia loved being a teacher and her impact on the young Arizona children was incredibly rewarding for her. She is survived by her daughter Diane (Rod) Quinn of Fort Collins, Colorado, her son Dan (Carla) Wikoff of Manhattan, Kansas, and her grandchildren Stephanie (Mickey) Zimmerman, Brittani (Jordon) Poland, Rachel (Greg) Janitell, Danny (Dee) Quinn, her great-grandchildren, BraeLynn, Piper, Phoenyx, and Bryson Zimmerman, Jackson and Sammy Poland, and Adalynn and Reed Janitell. Services are private at the behest of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital, in care of Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marcia A Wikoff, 88, passed away peacefully Sunday, November 15, 2020, at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community, in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born on February 10, 1932, to Frank and Ada Winegardner. She was born and raised in East Lynn, Missouri, where she had her beloved puppy companion Petee. She married Maurice Wikoff in 1954 while attending Kansas State University, together they had two children Diane and Dan. Marcia began her career as a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School, in Manhattan, Kansas before moving due to Maurice being a member of the Airforce. As a family, they moved to San Angelo, Texas, Moultry Georgia, and even Labrador in Newfoundland, Canada. After separating from Maurice, Marcia moved to Arizona and taught in Scottsdale and Litchfield park for 25 years. After the death of her parents, she spent time in Sequim, Washington, and then moved to Laguna Hills, California for 12 years before returning to the midwest to be closer to family. Marcia frequently played both the organ and the piano at the United Methodist Church in Manhattan, Kansas, where she attended. Marcia loved being a teacher and her impact on the young Arizona children was incredibly rewarding for her. She is survived by her daughter Diane (Rod) Quinn of Fort Collins, Colorado, her son Dan (Carla) Wikoff of Manhattan, Kansas, and her grandchildren Stephanie (Mickey) Zimmerman, Brittani (Jordon) Poland, Rachel (Greg) Janitell, Danny (Dee) Quinn, her great-grandchildren, BraeLynn, Piper, Phoenyx, and Bryson Zimmerman, Jackson and Sammy Poland, and Adalynn and Reed Janitell. Services are private at the behest of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Hospital, in care of Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Cremation.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Marcia A Wikoff - February 10, 1932 - November 15, 2020

Lynn Lentell, age 99, of Council Grove, passed away November 15, 2020 at Diversicare of Council Grove.&nbsp; Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, private services will be held.&nbsp; A Celebration of Lynn’s life will be held at a later date.

&nbsp;Lynn Lentell was born on Oct 15, 1921 at his Mother’s family (Randle) farm in Diamond Springs, KS. He was raised on the Ernest Linwood Lentell family farm in Wilsey, KS. He attended Olive Branch rural grade school, in Delavan, KS and graduated from Wilsey High School in 1939. In high school he played basketball and baseball. He loved baseball throughout his life, and he was a big fan of the Kansas City Royals in his later years. He attended Emporia State Teachers’ College for one year, before moving to Wichita to work at Beech Aircraft. He met his wife, Edith Pauline (Polly) Holmes at Beech and they were married in her hometown of Newton, KS on October 12, 1942.

Lynn was drafted into the Navy in 1942 and did his basic training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, where upon completion he was reassigned to Marine Corps Avionics. His advance training as a radar servicing technician was in Utah and Texas. He shipped out to the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific in late 1943 or early 1944. He was in Bomber Squadron VMB-413 based on Emirau until the Japanese surrender in 1945. He was discharged from the Marines in August 1946.

Lynn attended Kansas State University on the GI Bill and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1949. His son Randall Lynn Lentell was born there during his last semester at KSU in 1949. Upon graduation he moved the family to Council Grove, KS where he worked for the REA (Rural Electrification Administration) for two years. Lynn returned to work for Beech Aircraft in 1951, initially at the Herrington, KS airport facility. Lynn subsequently moved the family back to Wichita to again work at the local Beech Aircraft facility. Their daughter Paula Kyle was born in Wichita in 1953. In 1958 Lynn was transferred to Beech’s Aerospace Division in Boulder, CO to work on their NASA Project Mercury manned-space program contract.

In 1965, Lynn went to work for General Electric in Daytona Beach, FL to work on their NASA manned-lunar landing program contracts. At GE he worked on Projects Gemini and Apollo. He would go to Cape Canaveral, FL to monitor launches until the manned space crafts were in orbit, and vectored off to the moon, at which time he would fly to the Johnson Space Center in Houston to monitor the flights in lunar orbit. Once the lunar activities were over and the crafts were on the return trip back to earth, he would return home to Daytona. He and his family were very proud of his NASA related work, and he had many astronaut mementos and program memorabilia around his home.

In 1973, Lynn’s aerospace contract work was completed and GE transferred him to Washington, DC to work on their Navy and Commercial nuclear power programs. His work primarily revolved around Nuclear NQA-1 Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs. Lynn and Polly lived in the Northern Virginia suburbs of DC. During his time working on GE’s nuclear power programs, he and Polly had extended stays on projects in Pasadena, CA and Syracuse, NY. They enjoyed their project travel assignments and they were always active in their local churches. He retired from GE during his final Washington, DC assignments in 1986 and he and Polly moved to their final home in Council Grove, KS, near his boyhood home of Wilsey.

Lynn &amp; Polly loved retirement in small farm-town Council Grove and were both active in community groups. Lynn was Secretary for the local Historical Society for 16 yrs and Polly was actively involved as well. They were members of the local “Country Club” and were socially active there until he finally quit playing golf when he was 88+ yrs old, when he could no longer drive over “200 yds”…. Polly was very actively involved in the Morris County Hospital Axillary. Lynn was a long-time member of the Council Grove Masonic Lodge #36, and the Isis Shrine &amp; Scottish Rite, Salina, at the highest levels. He &amp; Polly were both very active in the First Baptist Church in Council Grove for many years.

Lynn suffered a stroke in 2019 and he subsequently moved into Diversicare of Council Grove. The compassionate staff of Diversicare provided loving care for him during the last year of his life.

Lynn will be buried with full military honors.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents; wife Polly; and sisters Margret and Ellen.&nbsp; He is survived by his son Randall Lentell and wife Sue, of Boise, ID; daughter Kyle Dike and husband Kenny, of Wilsey; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Council Grove or Kansas State University Foundation.&nbsp; They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Lynn Lentell, age 99, of Council Grove, passed away November 15, 2020 at Diversicare of Council Grove.&nbsp; Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, private services will be held.&nbsp; A Celebration of Lynn’s life will be held at a later date.&nbsp;Lynn Lentell was born on Oct 15, 1921 at his Mother’s family (Randle) farm in Diamond Springs, KS. He was raised on the Ernest Linwood Lentell family farm in Wilsey, KS. He attended Olive Branch rural grade school, in Delavan, KS and graduated from Wilsey High School in 1939. In high school he played basketball and baseball. He loved baseball throughout his life, and he was a big fan of the Kansas City Royals in his later years. He attended Emporia State Teachers’ College for one year, before moving to Wichita to work at Beech Aircraft. He met his wife, Edith Pauline (Polly) Holmes at Beech and they were married in her hometown of Newton, KS on October 12, 1942.Lynn was drafted into the Navy in 1942 and did his basic training at the Great Lakes Naval Training Center, where upon completion he was reassigned to Marine Corps Avionics. His advance training as a radar servicing technician was in Utah and Texas. He shipped out to the Solomon Islands in the South Pacific in late 1943 or early 1944. He was in Bomber Squadron VMB-413 based on Emirau until the Japanese surrender in 1945. He was discharged from the Marines in August 1946.Lynn attended Kansas State University on the GI Bill and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering in 1949. His son Randall Lynn Lentell was born there during his last semester at KSU in 1949. Upon graduation he moved the family to Council Grove, KS where he worked for the REA (Rural Electrification Administration) for two years. Lynn returned to work for Beech Aircraft in 1951, initially at the Herrington, KS airport facility. Lynn subsequently moved the family back to Wichita to again work at the local Beech Aircraft facility. Their daughter Paula Kyle was born in Wichita in 1953. In 1958 Lynn was transferred to Beech’s Aerospace Division in Boulder, CO to work on their NASA Project Mercury manned-space program contract.In 1965, Lynn went to work for General Electric in Daytona Beach, FL to work on their NASA manned-lunar landing program contracts. At GE he worked on Projects Gemini and Apollo. He would go to Cape Canaveral, FL to monitor launches until the manned space crafts were in orbit, and vectored off to the moon, at which time he would fly to the Johnson Space Center in Houston to monitor the flights in lunar orbit. Once the lunar activities were over and the crafts were on the return trip back to earth, he would return home to Daytona. He and his family were very proud of his NASA related work, and he had many astronaut mementos and program memorabilia around his home.In 1973, Lynn’s aerospace contract work was completed and GE transferred him to Washington, DC to work on their Navy and Commercial nuclear power programs. His work primarily revolved around Nuclear NQA-1 Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs. Lynn and Polly lived in the Northern Virginia suburbs of DC. During his time working on GE’s nuclear power programs, he and Polly had extended stays on projects in Pasadena, CA and Syracuse, NY. They enjoyed their project travel assignments and they were always active in their local churches. He retired from GE during his final Washington, DC assignments in 1986 and he and Polly moved to their final home in Council Grove, KS, near his boyhood home of Wilsey.Lynn &amp; Polly loved retirement in small farm-town Council Grove and were both active in community groups. Lynn was Secretary for the local Historical Society for 16 yrs and Polly was actively involved as well. They were members of the local “Country Club” and were socially active there until he finally quit playing golf when he was 88+ yrs old, when he could no longer drive over “200 yds”…. Polly was very actively involved in the Morris County Hospital Axillary. Lynn was a long-time member of the Council Grove Masonic Lodge #36, and the Isis Shrine &amp; Scottish Rite, Salina, at the highest levels. He &amp; Polly were both very active in the First Baptist Church in Council Grove for many years.Lynn suffered a stroke in 2019 and he subsequently moved into Diversicare of Council Grove. The compassionate staff of Diversicare provided loving care for him during the last year of his life.Lynn will be buried with full military honors.Lynn was preceded in death by his parents; wife Polly; and sisters Margret and Ellen.&nbsp; He is survived by his son Randall Lentell and wife Sue, of Boise, ID; daughter Kyle Dike and husband Kenny, of Wilsey; 6 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church of Council Grove or Kansas State University Foundation.&nbsp; They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Lynn Lentell

Dawn M.E. Bennett, 49, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place. A private celebration of life service will be Friday, November 20, 2020 at her home. Because of Dawn's love of animals, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to be given to David Traylor Zoo 75 Soden Road Emporia, KS 66801. The zoo was her favorite non-profit zoo. Dawn was born November 24, 1970 in Woonsocket, RI the daughter of Jean Pariseau. Dawn earned a A.A.S Degree in Business. She worked for J&amp;K Contracting in Junction City as their office manager. She married Stephen Bennett July 8, 2017 in Herington, KS. Stephen survives of the home in Junction City. Other survivors include her son, Dakota Engel; mother, Jean Pariseau; uncle, Will Comtois of OK; aunt, Kathy Hurteau of CA; cousins, Sheryl Jacobson of CA, Angel Comtois and Robert Comtois both of OK; Glen Mitchell of RI and Mel Mitchell of FL.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dawn M.E. Bennett, 49, of Junction City, KS, passed away on Friday, November 13, 2020 at Stormont-Vail Hospital in Topeka, KS.&nbsp; Cremation has taken place. A private celebration of life service will be Friday, November 20, 2020 at her home. Because of Dawn's love of animals, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to be given to David Traylor Zoo 75 Soden Road Emporia, KS 66801. The zoo was her favorite non-profit zoo. Dawn was born November 24, 1970 in Woonsocket, RI the daughter of Jean Pariseau. Dawn earned a A.A.S Degree in Business. She worked for J&amp;K Contracting in Junction City as their office manager. She married Stephen Bennett July 8, 2017 in Herington, KS. Stephen survives of the home in Junction City. Other survivors include her son, Dakota Engel; mother, Jean Pariseau; uncle, Will Comtois of OK; aunt, Kathy Hurteau of CA; cousins, Sheryl Jacobson of CA, Angel Comtois and Robert Comtois both of OK; Glen Mitchell of RI and Mel Mitchell of FL.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Dawn M.E. Bennett - 1970 - 2020

Nina Beals, 99 died November 16, 2020 in Little River, KS.&nbsp; She was born on August 22, 1921 in Miltonvale, KS the daughter of John and Edith (Hutcheson) Springsted.&nbsp; Nina was raised the Miltonvale community. She taught school following high school graduation and normal training.&nbsp; On August 24, 1941, Nina married Walter Beals.&nbsp; They made their home in Miltonvale where she worked as the city clerk.&nbsp; In 1972, they moved to McPherson and Nina worked for JC Penny, retiring in 1985.&nbsp; Walter and Nina moved to Clay Center in 1988.&nbsp; Walter preceded her in death on October 30, 1995.&nbsp; She was a former member of the Clay Center Wesleyan Church and active in the Wesleyan Missionary Group.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter, Beverly, and four sisters

Son Terry Beals and fiancée Michelle Johnson

Daughter: Jolene and husband Jerry Cruise

6 Grandchildren, 19 Great-grandchildren and 1 Great-great-grandson

Funeral Services: Attendance is limited to family only, but the public is invited to watch the service at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18 at https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhome

Burial: Miltonvale Cemetery, Miltonvale, Kansas

Memorials:&nbsp; to the organization of the donor's choice

Nina Beals, 99 died November 16, 2020 in Little River, KS.&nbsp; She was born on August 22, 1921 in Miltonvale, KS the daughter of John and Edith (Hutcheson) Springsted.&nbsp; Nina was raised the Miltonvale community. She taught school following high school graduation and normal training.&nbsp; On August 24, 1941, Nina married Walter Beals.&nbsp; They made their home in Miltonvale where she worked as the city clerk.&nbsp; In 1972, they moved to McPherson and Nina worked for JC Penny, retiring in 1985.&nbsp; Walter and Nina moved to Clay Center in 1988.&nbsp; Walter preceded her in death on October 30, 1995.&nbsp; She was a former member of the Clay Center Wesleyan Church and active in the Wesleyan Missionary Group.&nbsp; She was also preceded in death by her parents, infant daughter, Beverly, and four sistersSurvivors:Son Terry Beals and fiancée Michelle JohnsonDaughter: Darlene and husband Jim ToddDaughter: Jolene and husband Jerry Cruise6 Grandchildren, 19 Great-grandchildren and 1 Great-great-grandsonSister: Cressa HansonFuneral Services: Attendance is limited to family only, but the public is invited to watch the service at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, November 18 at https://www.facebook.com/nsrfuneralhomeBurial: Miltonvale Cemetery, Miltonvale, KansasMemorials:&nbsp; to the organization of the donor's choice

Nina Beals

Funeral services for Steven R. Wilson, age 76, of Manhattan, formerly of Salina and Abilene will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Bethel Cemetery near Abilene. Steven passed away peacefully with his loving family on Friday, November 13, 2020. He was born February 19, 1944 in Abilene the son of Bert and Catherine Zelma (Fawcett) Wilson. He attended local schools and graduated from Abilene High School. Steve worked for A&amp;R Freight in Denver for many years as an accountant and eventually drove a truck for Price Truck Line retiring in 2009. He enjoyed collecting coins, and horses, fishing, reading, especially his Bible, and watching his beloved Denver Broncos. But his greatest joy was his family especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his two beautiful daughters Cheryl McCormick and her husband Brian, Stephanie Chitwood and her husband Dan both of Manhattan, their mother Josephine, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may sign the register book at the funeral home until service time Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library &amp; Museum and may be dropped off or mailed to the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral services for Steven R. Wilson, age 76, of Manhattan, formerly of Salina and Abilene will be 2:00 p.m. Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the Bethel Cemetery near Abilene. Steven passed away peacefully with his loving family on Friday, November 13, 2020. He was born February 19, 1944 in Abilene the son of Bert and Catherine Zelma (Fawcett) Wilson. He attended local schools and graduated from Abilene High School. Steve worked for A&amp;R Freight in Denver for many years as an accountant and eventually drove a truck for Price Truck Line retiring in 2009. He enjoyed collecting coins, and horses, fishing, reading, especially his Bible, and watching his beloved Denver Broncos. But his greatest joy was his family especially his grandchildren. He is survived by his two beautiful daughters Cheryl McCormick and her husband Brian, Stephanie Chitwood and her husband Dan both of Manhattan, their mother Josephine, and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. Friends may sign the register book at the funeral home until service time Thursday. Memorial contributions may be made to the Dwight D. Eisenhower Presidential Library &amp; Museum and may be dropped off or mailed to the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Steven R. Wilson

Sandra “Sandie” K. Fahey, a Chapman resident since 1979, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 in her Chapman home.

She was born March 1, 1941 in Robinson, Illinois, the daughter of Max M. and Mary E. (Shaw) Polly. She was united in marriage to Kenneth J. Fahey on November 16, 1957 in Newton, Illinois.

They started their married life in Hopkins, Minnesota. Together they raised four children: Kim Kali-Schultes (Brian,); Ren Fahey (Christine); Brent Fahey (Jamie); and Kyle Fahey (Cathy). They lived in a variety of places, to include Tucson &amp; Phoenix, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT; Albuquerque, NM, Denver, CO and Cincinnati, OH before settling down in Chapman, KS.

Sandie was a cosmetologist in her early years and worked in a variety of different settings. In her later years, she was the co-owner of the Chapman Grocery Store and Shamrock Estates Mobile Home Park. Sandie believed in serving others through random acts of kindness to those less fortunate and was often an unseen hero to friends and those in need.

During her illness, Sandie fought a long and courageous battle over the last two years of her life and was able to remain in her home with the support of her family, her caregiver, Jane Kobetich and Dickinson County Hospice staff. The family wants to thank each of these individuals for their loving care of her.

Sandie is survived by her loving husband Ken of the home, her four children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Philip.

Due to the current pandemic, friends may visit on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from Noon until 7 p.m. at Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Chapman. Private family graveside services for Sandie will be Friday, November 20, 2020 at Indian Hills Cemetery in Chapman.

The family suggests memorials be given to the Hospice of Dickinson County or to the Geary County Animal Shelter. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Londeen- Overlease Funeral Chapel, PO Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431. Online condolences may be sent to www.londeenfuneralchapel.com

“Fly on Mom and Meet us at the Gates”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sandra “Sandie” K. Fahey, a Chapman resident since 1979, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 in her Chapman home. She was born March 1, 1941 in Robinson, Illinois, the daughter of Max M. and Mary E. (Shaw) Polly. She was united in marriage to Kenneth J. Fahey on November 16, 1957 in Newton, Illinois. They started their married life in Hopkins, Minnesota. Together they raised four children: Kim Kali-Schultes (Brian,); Ren Fahey (Christine); Brent Fahey (Jamie); and Kyle Fahey (Cathy). They lived in a variety of places, to include Tucson &amp; Phoenix, AZ; Salt Lake City, UT; Albuquerque, NM, Denver, CO and Cincinnati, OH before settling down in Chapman, KS. Sandie was a cosmetologist in her early years and worked in a variety of different settings. In her later years, she was the co-owner of the Chapman Grocery Store and Shamrock Estates Mobile Home Park. Sandie believed in serving others through random acts of kindness to those less fortunate and was often an unseen hero to friends and those in need. During her illness, Sandie fought a long and courageous battle over the last two years of her life and was able to remain in her home with the support of her family, her caregiver, Jane Kobetich and Dickinson County Hospice staff. The family wants to thank each of these individuals for their loving care of her. Sandie is survived by her loving husband Ken of the home, her four children, seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Philip. Due to the current pandemic, friends may visit on Thursday, November 19, 2020 from Noon until 7 p.m. at Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel in Chapman. Private family graveside services for Sandie will be Friday, November 20, 2020 at Indian Hills Cemetery in Chapman. The family suggests memorials be given to the Hospice of Dickinson County or to the Geary County Animal Shelter. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Londeen- Overlease Funeral Chapel, PO Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431. Online condolences may be sent to www.londeenfuneralchapel.com “Fly on Mom and Meet us at the Gates”&nbsp;&nbsp;

Sandra K. Fahey - March 1st, 1941-November 15th, 2020

Ilene Marie (McClure) Colbert, age 92, of Manhattan, died November 15, 2020, at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community. She was born September 14, 1928, at Wabaunsee, Kansas, the daughter of Ulis and Stella (Bach) McClure. Ilene grew up in the Tabor Valley Community south of Zeandale and went through 8th grade at Tabor Valley School, and then went to Manhattan High School, graduating in 1946. She was married to Earl Junior Colbert on September 15, 1946, in Manhattan. Pooch worked for Coles Military Store for two years, the Junior High Cafeteria for four years, the Riley County Treasurer’s Office for two years, and for 19 years at the Riley County Clerk’s Office. She served as the Riley County Clerk from 1989 to 1997. She was also the Elections Coordinator working with approximately 400 people and performing the duties prescribed by the state for elections. Ilene was also a member of the First Lutheran Church and served on the Church Council, was a member of the PTA while children were in school, BPW and the Republican Women. Pooch had traveled to Mexico, Jamaica and 32 states, enjoyed crafts, fishing, working in her yard and taking walks. Most of all Ilene loved her family and attended all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren events. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Junior Colbert on May 16, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her three children: Deanna Anderson, Roxie Pelfrey and her husband Darin and Vaughn Colbert all of Manhattan; five grandchildren: Todd and Shawn Maguire, Kinsey Griffin, Ian and Dusty Moore; 12 great-grandchildren: Brittni Champion, Casey Maguire, Erin Shearouse, Hunter, Ella, Brianna, Reagan, Colter and Isaac Griffin, Tyrus and Cy Moore, and Logan Moore; three great-great grandchildren: Adrianna and Dominik Champion and Ronin Maguire. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The service may be viewed through the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home Facebook page at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, November 18th. Family and friends are invited to come by the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Thursday, November 19th, to pay their respects for Ilene. Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Send Condolences" on this page. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ilene Marie (McClure) Colbert, age 92, of Manhattan, died November 15, 2020, at Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community. She was born September 14, 1928, at Wabaunsee, Kansas, the daughter of Ulis and Stella (Bach) McClure. Ilene grew up in the Tabor Valley Community south of Zeandale and went through 8th grade at Tabor Valley School, and then went to Manhattan High School, graduating in 1946. She was married to Earl Junior Colbert on September 15, 1946, in Manhattan. Pooch worked for Coles Military Store for two years, the Junior High Cafeteria for four years, the Riley County Treasurer’s Office for two years, and for 19 years at the Riley County Clerk’s Office. She served as the Riley County Clerk from 1989 to 1997. She was also the Elections Coordinator working with approximately 400 people and performing the duties prescribed by the state for elections. Ilene was also a member of the First Lutheran Church and served on the Church Council, was a member of the PTA while children were in school, BPW and the Republican Women. Pooch had traveled to Mexico, Jamaica and 32 states, enjoyed crafts, fishing, working in her yard and taking walks. Most of all Ilene loved her family and attended all of her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren events. She was preceded in death by her husband Earl Junior Colbert on May 16, 2003. She was also preceded in death by her two brothers and two sisters. Survivors include her three children: Deanna Anderson, Roxie Pelfrey and her husband Darin and Vaughn Colbert all of Manhattan; five grandchildren: Todd and Shawn Maguire, Kinsey Griffin, Ian and Dusty Moore; 12 great-grandchildren: Brittni Champion, Casey Maguire, Erin Shearouse, Hunter, Ella, Brianna, Reagan, Colter and Isaac Griffin, Tyrus and Cy Moore, and Logan Moore; three great-great grandchildren: Adrianna and Dominik Champion and Ronin Maguire. Private family services will be held. Burial will be in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. The service may be viewed through the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home Facebook page at 6:30 P.M. Wednesday, November 18th. Family and friends are invited to come by the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM Thursday, November 19th, to pay their respects for Ilene. Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Send Condolences" on this page. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Lutheran Church. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ilene "Pooch" Colbert

Margaret Ann Frost,&nbsp;61, of Wamego, Kansas, died Sunday, November 15, 2020, at the Wamego Health Center. &nbsp;She was a life-long member of the area.

Margaret was born July 11, 1959, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer and Fayetta Mae McGinty McHugh. &nbsp;She attended

local schools and graduated in 1977 from Manhattan High School.

Margaret was a Certified Nurse’s Aide and was also a Certified Medication and Home Health Aide. &nbsp;She worked many years for Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan. &nbsp;She also had worked at Good Samaritan Society – Valley Vista in Wamego.

Margaret married John Blessing, Sr. on March 4, 1978, in Enid, Oklahoma. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on February 24, 2009. Margaret then married Edwin Frost on June 9, 2012, in Manhattan. &nbsp;He survives at their home.

Margaret was a SAL member of American Legion Post 17 and loved spending time there dancing and listening to music. &nbsp;She was a life-long animal lover and especially loved her own “fur babies”. &nbsp;Margaret collected angels and dolls and loved to read. &nbsp;Her books of choice were Stephen King novels. Margaret was known for her wonderful cooking. &nbsp;She was a very kind, and caring person and loved by her family, her co-workers and the residents at Meadowlark Hills.

Margaret is also survived by her children; Angela Blessing, Wamego, John Blessing, Jr. (Amanda), Wamego, Eric Blessing (Chastity), Jacksboro, Tennessee; and like-family to her, Emmie Devins, Manhattan, and John Long, Wamego; &nbsp;her siblings, Cherry Stewart, Manhattan, Peggy McHugh Tacoma, Washington, Carolyn Flippin, Tacoma, Stanley McHugh, California, Clyde McHugh, Mandan, North Dakota, and John Paul McHugh, Manhattan.

Graveside inurnment service will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan, Kansas. &nbsp;The family suggests memorial contributions to Purple PAWS, and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Evans Mortuary. &nbsp;

Margaret Ann Frost,&nbsp;61, of Wamego, Kansas, died Sunday, November 15, 2020, at the Wamego Health Center. &nbsp;She was a life-long member of the area.Margaret was born July 11, 1959, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Elmer and Fayetta Mae McGinty McHugh. &nbsp;She attendedlocal schools and graduated in 1977 from Manhattan High School.Margaret was a Certified Nurse’s Aide and was also a Certified Medication and Home Health Aide. &nbsp;She worked many years for Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan. &nbsp;She also had worked at Good Samaritan Society – Valley Vista in Wamego.Margaret married John Blessing, Sr. on March 4, 1978, in Enid, Oklahoma. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on February 24, 2009. Margaret then married Edwin Frost on June 9, 2012, in Manhattan. &nbsp;He survives at their home.Margaret was a SAL member of American Legion Post 17 and loved spending time there dancing and listening to music. &nbsp;She was a life-long animal lover and especially loved her own “fur babies”. &nbsp;Margaret collected angels and dolls and loved to read. &nbsp;Her books of choice were Stephen King novels. Margaret was known for her wonderful cooking. &nbsp;She was a very kind, and caring person and loved by her family, her co-workers and the residents at Meadowlark Hills.Margaret is also survived by her children; Angela Blessing, Wamego, John Blessing, Jr. (Amanda), Wamego, Eric Blessing (Chastity), Jacksboro, Tennessee; and like-family to her, Emmie Devins, Manhattan, and John Long, Wamego; &nbsp;her siblings, Cherry Stewart, Manhattan, Peggy McHugh Tacoma, Washington, Carolyn Flippin, Tacoma, Stanley McHugh, California, Clyde McHugh, Mandan, North Dakota, and John Paul McHugh, Manhattan.Graveside inurnment service will be held at 2:00 pm, Tuesday, November 24, 2020, at Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan, Kansas. &nbsp;The family suggests memorial contributions to Purple PAWS, and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Evans Mortuary. &nbsp;

Margaret Ann Frost

Larry’s life began on March 4, 1942 in Abilene.  He was the son of Estell and Marge (Altman) Sims. Larry is a 1960 graduate of Abilene High School.  After graduation, he served his country in the United States Army.  Larry was an over-the-road truck driver for many years.  He is survived by four children, several grandchildren; siblings Sue Stewart of Overland Park, Connie (Dave) Risser of Lakewood, CO and David (Ann) Sims of Ava, MO.; and several nieces and nephews.  Larry passed away on Sunday November 15, 2020 at Legacy of Herington. 

 No services are planned.  Yazel-Megli Funeral Home is serving the family.

Larry’s life began on March 4, 1942 in Abilene. He was the son of Estell and Marge (Altman) Sims. Larry is a 1960 graduate of Abilene High School. After graduation, he served his country in the United States Army. Larry was an over-the-road truck driver for many years. He is survived by four children, several grandchildren; siblings Sue Stewart of Overland Park, Connie (Dave) Risser of Lakewood, CO and David (Ann) Sims of Ava, MO.; and several nieces and nephews. Larry passed away on Sunday November 15, 2020 at Legacy of Herington. No services are planned. Yazel-Megli Funeral Home is serving the family.

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