Thresa M. Purnell, 50, of Junction City, KS, departed this earth on Friday, October 16, 2020 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.

A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the Second Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Eric Malone officiating. Burial will follow the service at Highland Cemetery.&nbsp; A visitation will be held Friday 5-7 p.m. October 23, 2020, at the Second Missionary Baptist Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation. Theresa was born December 11, 1969, near Shirley, MA at U.S. Army Hospital at Ft. Devens, MA the daughter of George T. and Shirley (Weeden) Lyles, Jr. Theresa was baptized on July 13, 2008, by the Reverend Dr. Leonard F. Gray and was an active member of the Second Missionary Baptist Church. Theresa graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1989. She also graduated from the Manhattan Area Technical College.&nbsp; She worked twelve years at the Alco Department Store and was a twenty two year employee at Geary Community Hospital. Theresa was also a member of the Eastern Star in Manhattan, KS. Those left to mourn the loss and cherish her memories are her husband Redo Purnell, Sr. of Junction City, KS; one daughter, Janika S. Lyles of Junction City, KS; her parents, George and Shirley Lyles; two brothers, Anthony Lyles (Becky) and Gary Lyles (Norma) both of Pittsburg, PA; four sisters, Joyce, Torrie, Terri and Debra; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.

Arrangements are in the care of Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions.

Thresa M. Purnell, 50, of Junction City, KS, departed this earth on Friday, October 16, 2020 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS.A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, October 24, 2020, at the Second Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Eric Malone officiating. Burial will follow the service at Highland Cemetery.&nbsp; A visitation will be held Friday 5-7 p.m. October 23, 2020, at the Second Missionary Baptist Church. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Geary Community Healthcare Foundation. Theresa was born December 11, 1969, near Shirley, MA at U.S. Army Hospital at Ft. Devens, MA the daughter of George T. and Shirley (Weeden) Lyles, Jr. Theresa was baptized on July 13, 2008, by the Reverend Dr. Leonard F. Gray and was an active member of the Second Missionary Baptist Church. Theresa graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1989. She also graduated from the Manhattan Area Technical College.&nbsp; She worked twelve years at the Alco Department Store and was a twenty two year employee at Geary Community Hospital. Theresa was also a member of the Eastern Star in Manhattan, KS. Those left to mourn the loss and cherish her memories are her husband Redo Purnell, Sr. of Junction City, KS; one daughter, Janika S. Lyles of Junction City, KS; her parents, George and Shirley Lyles; two brothers, Anthony Lyles (Becky) and Gary Lyles (Norma) both of Pittsburg, PA; four sisters, Joyce, Torrie, Terri and Debra; a number of nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles.Arrangements are in the care of Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions.

Theresa M. Purnell

Michelle Lee McLean, 46, of Junction City KS passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Geary Community Hospital in Junction City. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2020, at the Milford Cemetery with Pastor Brian Mills officiating. Following the graveside service, the family will receive friends from 12 - 2 at the Elks Lodge in Junction City. Michelle will lie in state 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the Johnson Funeral Home, 203 N. Washington Street in Junction City. The family will not be present at the funeral home to receive friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Allie McLean Education Fund c/o Intrust Bank 121 N. Washington Street Junction City, KS 66441 or to the Geary County Animal Shelter 2424 N. Jackson Street, Junction City, KS 66441. Michelle was born February 15, 1974, in Hutchinson, KS, the eldest daughter of Byron Lee and Anita (Novotny) McLean. Michelle graduated from Junction City Senior High with the class of 1992. She attended Fort Hays State and later Kansas State University. Michelle most recently worked for Corvias on Ft Riley, KS for 13 years before joining Walters Morgan Construction Inc in October of 2019 where she worked until her passing. Michelle was a member of the Elks Lodge #1037 in Junction City and Sawyer United Methodist Church in Sawyer, KS. Michelle was an avid gardener, cook, quilter and all manner of crafting hobbies. She enjoyed computer games, Final Fantasy, Star Wars and Mulan. She loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and the Kansas State Wildcats. On March 17, 2014, Michelle was blessed with the greatest gift, Allie Marie, 6, who survives of the home. Other survivors include her mother, Anita McLean and her sister Mica Soames and brother-in-law, Daniel Soames She was preceded in death by her father, Byron McLean. Michelle was known to volunteer her time and skills to help numerous different causes. She was blessed with a giving heart and compassion for all manner of people and animals. She surrounded herself with amazing friends, who she often referred to as family and is fondly remembered by all the lives that she touched.

A full obituary will appear soon in care of Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions.

In State:&nbsp; Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 5:00-7:00p.m. Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions 203 North Washington, Junction City, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;66441

Service:&nbsp; Friday, October 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.,&nbsp; Milford Cemetery



Michelle Lee McLean, 46, of Junction City KS passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Geary Community Hospital in Junction City. A graveside service will be 11 a.m. Friday, October 23, 2020, at the Milford Cemetery with Pastor Brian Mills officiating. Following the graveside service, the family will receive friends from 12 - 2 at the Elks Lodge in Junction City. Michelle will lie in state 5 - 7 p.m. Thursday, October 22, 2020, at the Johnson Funeral Home, 203 N. Washington Street in Junction City. The family will not be present at the funeral home to receive friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the Allie McLean Education Fund c/o Intrust Bank 121 N. Washington Street Junction City, KS 66441 or to the Geary County Animal Shelter 2424 N. Jackson Street, Junction City, KS 66441. Michelle was born February 15, 1974, in Hutchinson, KS, the eldest daughter of Byron Lee and Anita (Novotny) McLean. Michelle graduated from Junction City Senior High with the class of 1992. She attended Fort Hays State and later Kansas State University. Michelle most recently worked for Corvias on Ft Riley, KS for 13 years before joining Walters Morgan Construction Inc in October of 2019 where she worked until her passing. Michelle was a member of the Elks Lodge #1037 in Junction City and Sawyer United Methodist Church in Sawyer, KS. Michelle was an avid gardener, cook, quilter and all manner of crafting hobbies. She enjoyed computer games, Final Fantasy, Star Wars and Mulan. She loved watching the Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas City Royals and the Kansas State Wildcats. On March 17, 2014, Michelle was blessed with the greatest gift, Allie Marie, 6, who survives of the home. Other survivors include her mother, Anita McLean and her sister Mica Soames and brother-in-law, Daniel Soames She was preceded in death by her father, Byron McLean. Michelle was known to volunteer her time and skills to help numerous different causes. She was blessed with a giving heart and compassion for all manner of people and animals. She surrounded herself with amazing friends, who she often referred to as family and is fondly remembered by all the lives that she touched. A full obituary will appear soon in care of Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions.Services and Gatherings:In State:&nbsp; Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 5:00-7:00p.m. Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions 203 North Washington, Junction City, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;66441 Service:&nbsp; Friday, October 23, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.,&nbsp; Milford Cemetery

Michelle L. McLean 

Complete obituary information will be announced later in the care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

10/24/2020 11:00 a.m. Saturday Sedalia Cemetery Riley County, Kansas

10/23/2020 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Friday Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502

Complete obituary information will be announced later in the care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Graveside Service10/24/2020 11:00 a.m. Saturday Sedalia Cemetery Riley County, KansasVisitation10/23/2020 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.&nbsp; Friday Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502

Gary A. Ritter

Virginia I. Quigley, 98, Hays, died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Medicalodges Great Bend.

She was born July 26, 1922 in 
Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Harrison and Elizabeth (Richards) 
Reed.&nbsp; She graduated from Manhattan High School in 1940 and attended 
Kansas State University.&nbsp; On June 15, 1941 she was united in marriage to
 Clarence “Al” Quigley, Sr. in Manhattan, and they celebrated 53 years 
of marriage before he preceded her in death on August 11, 1994.&nbsp; She was
 an American Red Cross volunteer at the Fort Riley Hospital, a hospital 
nurse’s aide in Great Bend, sales clerk in the men’s department of 
MacDonald’s Department Store in Hays, and served in the Foster 
Grandparent Program.&nbsp; Virginia was an active member of the First United 
Methodist Church of Hays, volunteering with the Peddler’s Fair and the 
gatherings on Wednesdays.&nbsp; She enjoyed camping, going to Steam Shows, 
and hosting Mardi Gras parties.&nbsp; Her loves were faith, family, and 
football and she showed these loves as a Green Bay Packers and K-State 
fan, painting wood projects Al made, and doing many craft projects with 
her grandchildren.

Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Mark 
Quigley and wife Becky and Chris Quigley and wife Tina, all of Hays, a 
daughter:&nbsp; Mary Sloan and husband Larry of Albert, two 
daughters-in-law:&nbsp; Linda Quigley of Derby and Kathy Quigley of 
Manhattan, 11 grandchildren:&nbsp; Sherry Johnson, Jill Quigley, Danielle 
Miller, Jacob Sloan, Jessie Sloan, Jodie Sloan, Chad Quigley, Amber 
Delcamp, Dylan Quigley, Christina DelloRusso, and Megan Stecklein, 18 
great grandchildren:&nbsp; Benjamin, Olivia, Elijah, Sara, Montana, Wyatt, 
Colton, Elizabeth, Ethan, Davis, Tyler, Helen, Anna, Aubrey, Kobie, 
Oliver, Owen, and Charlie, and three great-great grandchildren:&nbsp; Hadley,
 Cale, and Kaylynn.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Al, three sons:&nbsp; C.A. Quigley, Jr., Dan Quigley, 
and Michael Quigley, and a brother:&nbsp; Robert Reed.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm on 
Friday, October 23, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with Rev.
 Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Mt. Allen 
Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 2:00 on Friday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of the High
 Plains or to the Foster Grandparent Program.&nbsp; Condolences and memories 
of Virginia may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

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 </figure>Virginia I. Quigley, 98, Hays, died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Medicalodges Great Bend.She was born July 26, 1922 in 
Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Harrison and Elizabeth (Richards) 
Reed.&nbsp; She graduated from Manhattan High School in 1940 and attended 
Kansas State University.&nbsp; On June 15, 1941 she was united in marriage to
 Clarence “Al” Quigley, Sr. in Manhattan, and they celebrated 53 years 
of marriage before he preceded her in death on August 11, 1994.&nbsp; She was
 an American Red Cross volunteer at the Fort Riley Hospital, a hospital 
nurse’s aide in Great Bend, sales clerk in the men’s department of 
MacDonald’s Department Store in Hays, and served in the Foster 
Grandparent Program.&nbsp; Virginia was an active member of the First United 
Methodist Church of Hays, volunteering with the Peddler’s Fair and the 
gatherings on Wednesdays.&nbsp; She enjoyed camping, going to Steam Shows, 
and hosting Mardi Gras parties.&nbsp; Her loves were faith, family, and 
football and she showed these loves as a Green Bay Packers and K-State 
fan, painting wood projects Al made, and doing many craft projects with 
her grandchildren.Survivors include two sons:&nbsp; Mark 
Quigley and wife Becky and Chris Quigley and wife Tina, all of Hays, a 
daughter:&nbsp; Mary Sloan and husband Larry of Albert, two 
daughters-in-law:&nbsp; Linda Quigley of Derby and Kathy Quigley of 
Manhattan, 11 grandchildren:&nbsp; Sherry Johnson, Jill Quigley, Danielle 
Miller, Jacob Sloan, Jessie Sloan, Jodie Sloan, Chad Quigley, Amber 
Delcamp, Dylan Quigley, Christina DelloRusso, and Megan Stecklein, 18 
great grandchildren:&nbsp; Benjamin, Olivia, Elijah, Sara, Montana, Wyatt, 
Colton, Elizabeth, Ethan, Davis, Tyler, Helen, Anna, Aubrey, Kobie, 
Oliver, Owen, and Charlie, and three great-great grandchildren:&nbsp; Hadley,
 Cale, and Kaylynn.She was preceded in death by her 
parents, her husband Al, three sons:&nbsp; C.A. Quigley, Jr., Dan Quigley, 
and Michael Quigley, and a brother:&nbsp; Robert Reed.Funeral Services will be at 2:00 pm on 
Friday, October 23, 2020 at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, with Rev.
 Delbert Stanton officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow in Mt. Allen 
Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be from 1:00 pm until 2:00 on Friday at the 
funeral home.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Humane Society of the High
 Plains or to the Foster Grandparent Program.&nbsp; Condolences and memories 
of Virginia may be shared with the family at www.haysmemorial.com

Virginia I. Quigley

Funeral services for Deborah A. “Debbie” Crable, age 69, of Abilene will be 11:00 am Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Farmington-Pioneer Cemetery with Mr. Quentin Cole officiating. Mrs. Crable passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the Salina Regional Health Center. She was born September 21, 1951 in Marysville, Missouri the daughter of Charles and Maxine (Tompkins) Sexson. On April 13, 1974 Debbie was united in marriage to James “Jim” Crable in Kansas City, Kansas. She worked in the Alco-Duckwall office doing data entry and later was an assistant toy buyer before retiring in 2013. Debbie loved fishing but greatest joy was her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survives be her loving husband Jim of the home, daughters Jeri and her husband Kristopher Sager of Salina, Shelly Cole of Abilene, sons Brett Selle and his wife Cassie of Winfield, Walter Crable and his wife Christa of Abilene, brothers Fred Sexson of Wichita, Lavelle of Louisiana, sister June Price of Great Bend, ten grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother Kevin Sexson, grandson Trenton James, and her parents. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral services for Deborah A. “Debbie” Crable, age 69, of Abilene will be 11:00 am Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at the Farmington-Pioneer Cemetery with Mr. Quentin Cole officiating. Mrs. Crable passed away Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at the Salina Regional Health Center. She was born September 21, 1951 in Marysville, Missouri the daughter of Charles and Maxine (Tompkins) Sexson. On April 13, 1974 Debbie was united in marriage to James “Jim” Crable in Kansas City, Kansas. She worked in the Alco-Duckwall office doing data entry and later was an assistant toy buyer before retiring in 2013. Debbie loved fishing but greatest joy was her family especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is survives be her loving husband Jim of the home, daughters Jeri and her husband Kristopher Sager of Salina, Shelly Cole of Abilene, sons Brett Selle and his wife Cassie of Winfield, Walter Crable and his wife Christa of Abilene, brothers Fred Sexson of Wichita, Lavelle of Louisiana, sister June Price of Great Bend, ten grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother Kevin Sexson, grandson Trenton James, and her parents. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00-7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Deborah A. “Debbie” Crable

Thomas “Wyatt” Balman, age 20, died on Tuesday October 13, 2020, at the Wamego City Hospital, Wamego, Kansas. He was born on July 7, 2000, in Houston, Texas, the son of John and Seana (Barnhill) Balman. Wyatt was currently a junior at Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, California. Wyatt loved swimming and coaching. He fell in love with California, for the beach, the mountains, and the people. He was a Scholar All America Collegiate Athlete, with dreams of attending medical school, followed by training as an Obstetrical/Gynecological surgeon, and then serving with Doctors without Borders. He was driven to learn about the history of the politics and socio-economic conditions of people suffering injustices. Wyatt felt blessed with opportunities to learn about cultures and traditions different from his own, which is why he chose to go to Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, California. He would awaken before swim practice nearly every morning, and he surfed. He would always share great stories about his swim team, and about working with the Athletic Department. He was so grateful for his amazing coaches. He missed being at SUA during the pandemic, but still loved zooming and facetime with his friends, teachers, and team. Wyatt was a gifted pianist and finger-style guitar player. He loved singing and performing, and everyone loved hearing him whether at church or in a band. He could often be heard throughout the family home testing his perfect pitch against the piano. His faith was an essential part of his life. He never hesitated when asked to lend a helping hand. Learning about the peaceful charity in other faiths enriched his spiritual journey immensely. He had a great passion for coaching the youth of the community. Having researched the dire need for swim instructors nationwide for kids with autism, he was inspired to be a swim coach for the Special Olympics. Wyatt had humility and empathy that enabled him to open his heart to others. His immeasurable compassion allowed him to be an ear for friends from all over the world from Ghana to Nepal, and all around the Pacific Rim. His death is a tragic loss. It is rare for someone to have touched so many, so deeply, with a smile. But Wyatt is that someone. He is loved and missed by many. We will always be proud of the man he chose to be. Survivors include his parents: John and Seana Balman of the home; siblings: August Balman of Charleston, SC, Jonas, Juliet, Ethan and Catherine Balman all of Manhattan. Additional survivors include maternal grandmother Donna Gooden of Manhattan. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Monday October 19, 2020, at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church 2900 Kimball Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas. Social distancing and the use of face masks are required in the church. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas “Wyatt” Balman Memorial Fund for a Manhattan, KS, indoor aquatic center in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thomas “Wyatt” Balman, age 20, died on Tuesday October 13, 2020, at the Wamego City Hospital, Wamego, Kansas. He was born on July 7, 2000, in Houston, Texas, the son of John and Seana (Barnhill) Balman. Wyatt was currently a junior at Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, California. Wyatt loved swimming and coaching. He fell in love with California, for the beach, the mountains, and the people. He was a Scholar All America Collegiate Athlete, with dreams of attending medical school, followed by training as an Obstetrical/Gynecological surgeon, and then serving with Doctors without Borders. He was driven to learn about the history of the politics and socio-economic conditions of people suffering injustices. Wyatt felt blessed with opportunities to learn about cultures and traditions different from his own, which is why he chose to go to Soka University of America in Aliso Viejo, California. He would awaken before swim practice nearly every morning, and he surfed. He would always share great stories about his swim team, and about working with the Athletic Department. He was so grateful for his amazing coaches. He missed being at SUA during the pandemic, but still loved zooming and facetime with his friends, teachers, and team. Wyatt was a gifted pianist and finger-style guitar player. He loved singing and performing, and everyone loved hearing him whether at church or in a band. He could often be heard throughout the family home testing his perfect pitch against the piano. His faith was an essential part of his life. He never hesitated when asked to lend a helping hand. Learning about the peaceful charity in other faiths enriched his spiritual journey immensely. He had a great passion for coaching the youth of the community. Having researched the dire need for swim instructors nationwide for kids with autism, he was inspired to be a swim coach for the Special Olympics. Wyatt had humility and empathy that enabled him to open his heart to others. His immeasurable compassion allowed him to be an ear for friends from all over the world from Ghana to Nepal, and all around the Pacific Rim. His death is a tragic loss. It is rare for someone to have touched so many, so deeply, with a smile. But Wyatt is that someone. He is loved and missed by many. We will always be proud of the man he chose to be. Survivors include his parents: John and Seana Balman of the home; siblings: August Balman of Charleston, SC, Jonas, Juliet, Ethan and Catherine Balman all of Manhattan. Additional survivors include maternal grandmother Donna Gooden of Manhattan. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Monday October 19, 2020, at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church 2900 Kimball Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas. Social distancing and the use of face masks are required in the church. A private Mass of Christian Burial will be at a later date. In lieu of flowers,memorial contributions may be made to the Thomas “Wyatt” Balman Memorial Fund for a Manhattan, KS, indoor aquatic center in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Thomas “Wyatt” Balman

Carol Sue Dutton, age 79, of Manhattan, passed away on October 15, 2020, at Stoneybrook Assisted Living in Manhattan. She was born January 17, 1941, in Marion, Kansas, the daughter of Ernest and Dola (Blankley) Meierhoff. She had lived in Syracuse, Kansas, from 1963 to 1979, and then moved to Manhattan. Carol graduated from high school in Marion, Kansas, and then attended Beauty School. She was married to Darrell Dutton on February 14, 1960, at the United Methodist Church in Marion, Kansas. Carol was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and loved to take care of her family. She had also drove a school bus in Syracuse and Manhattan and was an Avon representative. She was a member of the College Avenue United Methodist Church. She volunteered with the Welcome Wagon and the Riley County Seniors’ Service Center. She was also a member of the Quilt Guild and loved to play bridge. Survivors include her three children: Kevin and Terry Dutton of Manhattan, and Tanya Dutton of Olathe, KS; and one grandson Tanner Dutton and his wife Tate of Merriam, KS. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Darrell on January 28, 2006; and by her two siblings: Larry Meierhoff and Marilyn Hageberg. Cremation planned with graveside services to be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 7th, at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the College Avenue United Methodist Church. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Carol Sue Dutton, age 79, of Manhattan, passed away on October 15, 2020, at Stoneybrook Assisted Living in Manhattan. She was born January 17, 1941, in Marion, Kansas, the daughter of Ernest and Dola (Blankley) Meierhoff. She had lived in Syracuse, Kansas, from 1963 to 1979, and then moved to Manhattan. Carol graduated from high school in Marion, Kansas, and then attended Beauty School. She was married to Darrell Dutton on February 14, 1960, at the United Methodist Church in Marion, Kansas. Carol was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, and loved to take care of her family. She had also drove a school bus in Syracuse and Manhattan and was an Avon representative. She was a member of the College Avenue United Methodist Church. She volunteered with the Welcome Wagon and the Riley County Seniors’ Service Center. She was also a member of the Quilt Guild and loved to play bridge. Survivors include her three children: Kevin and Terry Dutton of Manhattan, and Tanya Dutton of Olathe, KS; and one grandson Tanner Dutton and his wife Tate of Merriam, KS. Carol was preceded in death by her husband Darrell on January 28, 2006; and by her two siblings: Larry Meierhoff and Marilyn Hageberg. Cremation planned with graveside services to be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 7th, at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the College Avenue United Methodist Church. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Carol Sue Dutton

Bernice Catherine Murray,&nbsp;103, of Blaine, Kansas, died Friday, October 16, 2020, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland. &nbsp;She was a life-long member of the community.

Bernice was born on November 13, 1916, in rural Blaine, Kansas, the daughter of John Francis and Mary Ellen Lynch Donnelly. &nbsp;She attended local schools and graduated in 1934 from Wheaton High School.

Bernice attended Normal School and taught for two years at Reves School in rural Pottawatomie County. She also worked as an elevator operator at the National Reserve Life Insurance Company and then during WWII she worked for the North American Aviation Plant. &nbsp;She was a “Rosie the Riveter.”&nbsp;

Bernice married Edmond R. Murray on May 28, 1943. &nbsp;Bernice and Edmond moved back to Blaine in 1951 to work on the farm. &nbsp; He preceded her in death on December 30, 1995. &nbsp;

Bernice was a farmwife and an active part of the farming operation. &nbsp;She milked the cows and fed the pigs as well as all the other duties of raising her family and running her home. &nbsp;Bernice was a member of St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church.

Bernice is survived by her four sons; Ed Murray (Janice), Sugarland, Texas, Steve Murray (Darlene), Alma, Bob Murray (Kathy), Onaga, &nbsp;and Tim Murray (Lori), Wheaton; her ten grandchildren, Kim Dey (Jim), Shannon Peters (Rob), Michael Murray (Liz), Scott Murray, Todd Murray (Bobbi), Mitch Murray (Toni), Kara Murray, JD Murray (Dana), Stephanie Murray (Cliff), and Tyler Murray; her fourteen great-grandchildren, Cole, Matthew, and Ashley Dey, Charlie and Grant Peters, Amelia and Miles Murray, Reed, Rhett, and Rylen Murray, Cutter Murray, Allie Blume, and Karlee and Kylie Murray. &nbsp;Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Edward Donnelly; and a grandson, Beau Patrick Murray.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 23, 2020, at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church in Blaine. &nbsp;Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. &nbsp;Father Anthony Chendumalli will be the Celebrant. &nbsp;Bernice will lie-in-state, Thursday, at the church, beginning at 4:00 p.m. where the family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;A Rosary prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. &nbsp;They suggest memorial contributions to the St. Columbkille’s Renovation Fund, and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Kufahl Funeral Home. &nbsp;

Bernice Catherine Murray,&nbsp;103, of Blaine, Kansas, died Friday, October 16, 2020, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland. &nbsp;She was a life-long member of the community.Bernice was born on November 13, 1916, in rural Blaine, Kansas, the daughter of John Francis and Mary Ellen Lynch Donnelly. &nbsp;She attended local schools and graduated in 1934 from Wheaton High School.Bernice attended Normal School and taught for two years at Reves School in rural Pottawatomie County. She also worked as an elevator operator at the National Reserve Life Insurance Company and then during WWII she worked for the North American Aviation Plant. &nbsp;She was a “Rosie the Riveter.”&nbsp;Bernice married Edmond R. Murray on May 28, 1943. &nbsp;Bernice and Edmond moved back to Blaine in 1951 to work on the farm. &nbsp; He preceded her in death on December 30, 1995. &nbsp;Bernice was a farmwife and an active part of the farming operation. &nbsp;She milked the cows and fed the pigs as well as all the other duties of raising her family and running her home. &nbsp;Bernice was a member of St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church.Bernice is survived by her four sons; Ed Murray (Janice), Sugarland, Texas, Steve Murray (Darlene), Alma, Bob Murray (Kathy), Onaga, &nbsp;and Tim Murray (Lori), Wheaton; her ten grandchildren, Kim Dey (Jim), Shannon Peters (Rob), Michael Murray (Liz), Scott Murray, Todd Murray (Bobbi), Mitch Murray (Toni), Kara Murray, JD Murray (Dana), Stephanie Murray (Cliff), and Tyler Murray; her fourteen great-grandchildren, Cole, Matthew, and Ashley Dey, Charlie and Grant Peters, Amelia and Miles Murray, Reed, Rhett, and Rylen Murray, Cutter Murray, Allie Blume, and Karlee and Kylie Murray. &nbsp;Bernice was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Edward Donnelly; and a grandson, Beau Patrick Murray.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 23, 2020, at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church in Blaine. &nbsp;Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery. &nbsp;Father Anthony Chendumalli will be the Celebrant. &nbsp;Bernice will lie-in-state, Thursday, at the church, beginning at 4:00 p.m. where the family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;A Rosary prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. &nbsp;They suggest memorial contributions to the St. Columbkille’s Renovation Fund, and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Kufahl Funeral Home. &nbsp;

Bernice Catherine Murray

Wilferd’s life began on Marcy 27, 1932, the son of Jacob Edgar and Marie (Wiebe) Thiessen in Newton, Kansas. He graduated from Berean Academy in 1950 and went onto graduate from Grace Bible College in Omaha, Nebraska. He married Gladys Evelyn Kracht on June 15, 1954 in Creighton, Nebraska. Wilferd and Gladys ministered all across Latin America from 1964-2010. He also taught at Rio Grande Institute in Texas for 10 years. He was an evangelistic chalk artist and used his talent to share the gospel. He enjoyed riding horses, playing the piano and wood carving.

His loving family includes his wife, Gladys of Whitewater; his sons and their wives, Randy and Connie Thiessen of Whitewater, Gary and Monica Thiessen of Burns, Kansas; daughter and her husband, LaVonna and Dr. Greg Schmid of Phoenix, Arizona; 18 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Henry and Edgar Thiessen and a sister, Martha Thiessen. Wilferd passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2020 at the age of 88 years old.

His family will gather with friends on Friday, October 23, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24, at 11:00 a.m. both at Whitewater Community Church, 703 E. Central, Whitewater. Graveside services will be Saturday, October 24, at 9:30 a.m. in the Old Emmaus Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Cornerstone Bible Institute in Hot Springs, South Dakota in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. In the memo line add: Adam and Chelsey Lair.&nbsp;

Wilferd’s life began on Marcy 27, 1932, the son of Jacob Edgar and Marie (Wiebe) Thiessen in Newton, Kansas. He graduated from Berean Academy in 1950 and went onto graduate from Grace Bible College in Omaha, Nebraska. He married Gladys Evelyn Kracht on June 15, 1954 in Creighton, Nebraska. Wilferd and Gladys ministered all across Latin America from 1964-2010. He also taught at Rio Grande Institute in Texas for 10 years. He was an evangelistic chalk artist and used his talent to share the gospel. He enjoyed riding horses, playing the piano and wood carving.His loving family includes his wife, Gladys of Whitewater; his sons and their wives, Randy and Connie Thiessen of Whitewater, Gary and Monica Thiessen of Burns, Kansas; daughter and her husband, LaVonna and Dr. Greg Schmid of Phoenix, Arizona; 18 grandchildren, 54 great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Henry and Edgar Thiessen and a sister, Martha Thiessen. Wilferd passed away peacefully on Friday, October 16, 2020 at the age of 88 years old.His family will gather with friends on Friday, October 23, from 5-7 p.m. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, October 24, at 11:00 a.m. both at Whitewater Community Church, 703 E. Central, Whitewater. Graveside services will be Saturday, October 24, at 9:30 a.m. in the Old Emmaus Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be directed to Cornerstone Bible Institute in Hot Springs, South Dakota in care of Lamb Funeral Home, P.O. Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154. In the memo line add: Adam and Chelsey Lair.&nbsp;

Wilferd Ralph Thiessen - March 27, 1932-October 16, 2020 (age 88)

Chieko Jeffries-MacDonald, age 72, passed away on October 1, 2020.  She was born August 10, 1948 in Okinawa, Japan to Keisei and Kiyo Shimoji. She married her friend and love, Paul Marshall MacDonald, in October of 1999 who preceded her in death in 2016. Chieko loved to garden, walk and most of all, cook.  She was never more at home than when she was cooking for family and friends.  She always enjoyed making sushi on “sushi Saturdays” for her granddaughter and son to eat.  Her home was filled with numerous recipes from cookbooks, magazines and scribbled on random pieces of paper.  She worked retail sales for twenty plus years at stores such as: Gibsons, Alco and Dillons.  She took enjoyment from assisting others and always took pride in being both fast and accurate.  

Chieko is survived by her mother Kiyo Shimoji, Sister and husband Kyoko and Yoichi Miyakawa, son and wife Bill and Kerrie Jeffries, daughter and husband Sunni and Jerry So, grandchildren Kiera, Anthony, Samuel and Kellen.

 A small graveside memorial will be held on October 20th at 11:00 a.m. at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley, 5181 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, KS.&nbsp;

Chieko Jeffries-MacDonald, age 72, passed away on October 1, 2020. She was born August 10, 1948 in Okinawa, Japan to Keisei and Kiyo Shimoji. She married her friend and love, Paul Marshall MacDonald, in October of 1999 who preceded her in death in 2016. Chieko loved to garden, walk and most of all, cook. She was never more at home than when she was cooking for family and friends. She always enjoyed making sushi on “sushi Saturdays” for her granddaughter and son to eat. Her home was filled with numerous recipes from cookbooks, magazines and scribbled on random pieces of paper. She worked retail sales for twenty plus years at stores such as: Gibsons, Alco and Dillons. She took enjoyment from assisting others and always took pride in being both fast and accurate. Chieko is survived by her mother Kiyo Shimoji, Sister and husband Kyoko and Yoichi Miyakawa, son and wife Bill and Kerrie Jeffries, daughter and husband Sunni and Jerry So, grandchildren Kiera, Anthony, Samuel and Kellen. A small graveside memorial will be held on October 20th at 11:00 a.m. at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley, 5181 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, KS.&nbsp;

Chieko Jeffries-MacDonald

LaVern Sophie Pageler, 91, of Wamego, Kansas passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2020 at the Vintage Park Assisted Living Center in Wamego.

On July 5, 1929, LaVern, was born to August and Hattie (Soelter) Pageler in rural Wabaunsee County, Kansas.&nbsp; She attended Wamego High School and was united in marriage with Emil Pageler on January 24, 1951 at the Wells Creek Church north of Belvue, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on January 9, 1989.

LaVern had a big heart and loved caring for people.&nbsp; She worked as a caregiver from home for several years before retiring from the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Society after 17 years of service.&nbsp; She enjoyed her large vegetable garden and canning produce, as well as lengthy phone conversations with her friends and family.&nbsp; LaVern was a member of the Bible Baptist Church and then the New Life Baptist Church in Wamego.

She is survived by her daughter, Diane Eckstein, Wamego, KS; three grandchildren, Brian Eckstein (Melissa), Nathen Eckstein (Sarah), and Sara Pullin (Chad); and five great-grandchildren, Mavis, Reese, Ian, Evan and Aiden.

She is also preceded in death by her parents, and both siblings, Raymond Pageler and Lena Pageler.

Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 at the Wamego City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.&nbsp; The family has suggested memorials to the Vintage Park Assisted Living Center, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

LaVern Sophie Pageler, 91, of Wamego, Kansas passed away Wednesday, October 8, 2020 at the Vintage Park Assisted Living Center in Wamego.On July 5, 1929, LaVern, was born to August and Hattie (Soelter) Pageler in rural Wabaunsee County, Kansas.&nbsp; She attended Wamego High School and was united in marriage with Emil Pageler on January 24, 1951 at the Wells Creek Church north of Belvue, Kansas.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on January 9, 1989.LaVern had a big heart and loved caring for people.&nbsp; She worked as a caregiver from home for several years before retiring from the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Society after 17 years of service.&nbsp; She enjoyed her large vegetable garden and canning produce, as well as lengthy phone conversations with her friends and family.&nbsp; LaVern was a member of the Bible Baptist Church and then the New Life Baptist Church in Wamego.She is survived by her daughter, Diane Eckstein, Wamego, KS; three grandchildren, Brian Eckstein (Melissa), Nathen Eckstein (Sarah), and Sara Pullin (Chad); and five great-grandchildren, Mavis, Reese, Ian, Evan and Aiden.She is also preceded in death by her parents, and both siblings, Raymond Pageler and Lena Pageler.Graveside Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2020 at the Wamego City Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, October 11, 2020 at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.&nbsp; The family has suggested memorials to the Vintage Park Assisted Living Center, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

LaVern Sophie Pageler

Maxine J. Eichem, 85, Louisville, Kansas passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Society in Wamego, Kansas.

She was born December 10, 1934 on her family’s farm west of Wamego, the daughter of Theodore H. and Margaret (Brockish) Straub. She attended Rural Elementary School District 82 and graduated from Wamego High School in 1952. Following her graduation, Maxine married Lester William Eichem on June 18, 1952 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church of Wamego. Lester preceded Maxine in death on May 12, 2018.

Maxine was homemaker and also worked for many people inside and outside of their homes until her retirement in 2007. She enjoyed doing crafts, card parties, sewing, participating in local parades, especially the annual 4th&nbsp;of July and Christmas parades. She volunteered as a group leader for the Sante Fe Trail youth trips several times. She had a very strong work ethic and wasn’t afraid to take on any job.

Maxine is survived by two daughters: Vickie Ritchie of McFarland, KS, Martie Baker of Wamego, KS; one sister, Rita Muckenthaler, St. Marys, KS; eight grandchildren, Chuck, Rennee, Michael, Mathew, Joceline, Robbyn, Billy Joe, Trish; 19 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Wendy and Ted Eichem, two son-in-laws, Charlie Ritchie and Kevin Baker; two brothers, Joseph and Dale Straub; and two sisters, Theola Bearman and Pauline Ellis

A Rosary will be recited Friday, October 30, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., with a visitation following the Rosary until 8:30 p.m. at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, October 31st at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church of Wamego, with burial to follow in Louisville Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: Maxine Eichem memorial, which will be designated later, and those may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, 66547.&nbsp;

Maxine J. Eichem, 85, Louisville, Kansas passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at the Valley Vista Good Samaritan Society in Wamego, Kansas.She was born December 10, 1934 on her family’s farm west of Wamego, the daughter of Theodore H. and Margaret (Brockish) Straub. She attended Rural Elementary School District 82 and graduated from Wamego High School in 1952. Following her graduation, Maxine married Lester William Eichem on June 18, 1952 at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church of Wamego. Lester preceded Maxine in death on May 12, 2018.Maxine was homemaker and also worked for many people inside and outside of their homes until her retirement in 2007. She enjoyed doing crafts, card parties, sewing, participating in local parades, especially the annual 4th&nbsp;of July and Christmas parades. She volunteered as a group leader for the Sante Fe Trail youth trips several times. She had a very strong work ethic and wasn’t afraid to take on any job.Maxine is survived by two daughters: Vickie Ritchie of McFarland, KS, Martie Baker of Wamego, KS; one sister, Rita Muckenthaler, St. Marys, KS; eight grandchildren, Chuck, Rennee, Michael, Mathew, Joceline, Robbyn, Billy Joe, Trish; 19 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Wendy and Ted Eichem, two son-in-laws, Charlie Ritchie and Kevin Baker; two brothers, Joseph and Dale Straub; and two sisters, Theola Bearman and Pauline EllisA Rosary will be recited Friday, October 30, 2020 at 7:00 p.m., with a visitation following the Rosary until 8:30 p.m. at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, October 31st at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard's Catholic Church of Wamego, with burial to follow in Louisville Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to: Maxine Eichem memorial, which will be designated later, and those may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, 66547.&nbsp;

Maxine J Eichem

J0an died peacefully in her sleep of complications associated with a stroke October 14, 2020.

 She was born in County Kerry, Ireland, daughter of Jeremiah and Deborah Roche, raised in Ireland as one of eleven children, until she moved to England in 1949 where she met and married her husband, William E Rager on January 22, 1953.&nbsp;

She moved to Abilene, KS in 1955 and raised three sons, Bill, Mike, and Randy then moved to Albuquerque, NM in 2005. 

Joan was preceded in death by her husband killed in action in Vietnam March 10, 1967; 7 sisters Nora, Debbie, Bridie, Madgie, Eileen, Kathleen, Maureen; 3 brothers Mike, Jerry, Tom; and Don Maring a very close friend of Abilene.

 Survivors include Bill Rager of Albuquerque, NM, Mike Rager of Albuquerque, NM, Randy Rager of Norwood, MN, eight grandchildren, Jessica, Melissa, Billie Jo, Tracy, Mike, Karl, Stacia, Steph, and eight great grandchildren, Sasha, Ginger, Katrina, Cara, William, Bryton, Kayden, and Broc.

A Graveside service will be at the Abilene Cemetery, Friday, October 23, 2020 at 11 a.m.&nbsp;

J0an died peacefully in her sleep of complications associated with a stroke October 14, 2020. She was born in County Kerry, Ireland, daughter of Jeremiah and Deborah Roche, raised in Ireland as one of eleven children, until she moved to England in 1949 where she met and married her husband, William E Rager on January 22, 1953.&nbsp;She moved to Abilene, KS in 1955 and raised three sons, Bill, Mike, and Randy then moved to Albuquerque, NM in 2005. Joan was preceded in death by her husband killed in action in Vietnam March 10, 1967; 7 sisters Nora, Debbie, Bridie, Madgie, Eileen, Kathleen, Maureen; 3 brothers Mike, Jerry, Tom; and Don Maring a very close friend of Abilene. Survivors include Bill Rager of Albuquerque, NM, Mike Rager of Albuquerque, NM, Randy Rager of Norwood, MN, eight grandchildren, Jessica, Melissa, Billie Jo, Tracy, Mike, Karl, Stacia, Steph, and eight great grandchildren, Sasha, Ginger, Katrina, Cara, William, Bryton, Kayden, and Broc.A Graveside service will be at the Abilene Cemetery, Friday, October 23, 2020 at 11 a.m.&nbsp;

Joan P. Rager

On the evening of October 9, 2020, Skyler Havens, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away at the age of 19. He was born to Morgan Sutton and Brian Havens on September 14, 2001. He graduated from Manhattan High School in 2020. He loved to work on cars, he was very compassionate and loved to make others laugh. He had a huge passion for shoes and clothes. His smile could light up a room. Skyler was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Carolyn Sutton. He is survived by his parents Morgan Sutton and Damian Cashman; his brothers Kaleb and Jace Havens, and Cameron Havens, and his sister Kiera Havens; his grandparents Andrew Sutton, Paula Allen, Leon Havens, Karen Slack and Sandi Cummings; his aunt Melissa Sutton and Melissa’s four children; two uncles Drew Sutton and Brian Dekat. Skyler will never be forgotten and forever be missed. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sunday October 18, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Memorial donations may be made to Morgan Sutton (to be designated at a later date). Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

On the evening of October 9, 2020, Skyler Havens, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away at the age of 19. He was born to Morgan Sutton and Brian Havens on September 14, 2001. He graduated from Manhattan High School in 2020. He loved to work on cars, he was very compassionate and loved to make others laugh. He had a huge passion for shoes and clothes. His smile could light up a room. Skyler was preceded in death by his grandparents, Henry and Carolyn Sutton. He is survived by his parents Morgan Sutton and Damian Cashman; his brothers Kaleb and Jace Havens, and Cameron Havens, and his sister Kiera Havens; his grandparents Andrew Sutton, Paula Allen, Leon Havens, Karen Slack and Sandi Cummings; his aunt Melissa Sutton and Melissa’s four children; two uncles Drew Sutton and Brian Dekat. Skyler will never be forgotten and forever be missed. The family will greet friends during a visitation from 2:00 until 4:00 p.m. Sunday October 18, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. Memorial donations may be made to Morgan Sutton (to be designated at a later date). Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Skyler Lee Havens

Sandra Kay Rathke, 47, of Council Grove, Kansas passed away October 12, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital.

She was born April 26, 1973 to Carlyle and Cheryl (Krysl) Crawford in Galveston, Texas. She married Scott Rathke in 2015 at Olpe, KS.&nbsp; Sandie attended Flint Hill’s Apostolic Church and was the Bakery Manager for Ray’s Apple Market.&nbsp; She loved cooking, baking, fishing and motor cycle riding. Sandie was a people person and loved by all.

She was preceded in death by her step-brother Curtis Stubbs, step-daughter Kayla Rathke and grandson Charles.

Sandie is survived by her husband Scott; mother and step-father Cheryl and Harold Stubbs, of Madison; father Carlyle, of Ogallala, NE; daughters&nbsp;&nbsp;Aletha Gilchrist and Shannon; son Arron Crawford; brothers Jason (Lynn) and David Crawford (Rebecca); step-sister Chrystal Stubbs Makey;&nbsp;step-sons Aaron, Jacob and Cody Rathke; and grandchildren Damon, Faith, River, Isabelle, Shalynn, Travis and Ayden.

A memorial service will be held at Flint Hill’s Apostolic Church on Saturday, November 7th at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; Masks are required.

Sandra Kay Rathke, 47, of Council Grove, Kansas passed away October 12, 2020 at Stormont Vail Hospital.She was born April 26, 1973 to Carlyle and Cheryl (Krysl) Crawford in Galveston, Texas. She married Scott Rathke in 2015 at Olpe, KS.&nbsp; Sandie attended Flint Hill’s Apostolic Church and was the Bakery Manager for Ray’s Apple Market.&nbsp; She loved cooking, baking, fishing and motor cycle riding. Sandie was a people person and loved by all.She was preceded in death by her step-brother Curtis Stubbs, step-daughter Kayla Rathke and grandson Charles.Sandie is survived by her husband Scott; mother and step-father Cheryl and Harold Stubbs, of Madison; father Carlyle, of Ogallala, NE; daughters&nbsp;&nbsp;Aletha Gilchrist and Shannon; son Arron Crawford; brothers Jason (Lynn) and David Crawford (Rebecca); step-sister Chrystal Stubbs Makey;&nbsp;step-sons Aaron, Jacob and Cody Rathke; and grandchildren Damon, Faith, River, Isabelle, Shalynn, Travis and Ayden.A memorial service will be held at Flint Hill’s Apostolic Church on Saturday, November 7th at 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; Masks are required.

Sandra Kay Rathke

Paul R. Hettenbach completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his family home in Abilene, Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Joann (Holt), three children and five grandchildren.&nbsp; Andra Dunn and her children Sean Hettenbach and Kasey Dunn of Watagua, TX.&nbsp; Stacia (Tyler) Brown and their son, Liam of Frisco, TX. David (Alison) Hettenbach, their two sons, Elijah and Harrison of Westfield, IN. He is also survived by his four siblings: Susie (John) Kummer of Chapman, Bruce (Judy) Hettenbach of Abilene, Mary (Robert) Taylor of Abilene, and Karen (Dave) Crouch of Emporia; 6 nieces and 3 nephews. Paul attended schools in his hometown and graduated from Abilene High School with the class of 1970. He was looking forward to seeing many of his classmates at his 50th year class reunion that was postponed due to the pandemic. He played many sports throughout his school years, but basketball and football held a major place in his memory. He was selected all NCKL guard his junior year. As student council president his senior year, he found himself working closely with administrators and teachers, never dreaming that he would be again meeting and planning with many of them due to his 24 year service on the Abilene USD 435 School Board. Following high school, he attended Kansas State University, receiving his BS in Business Administration in 1974. He enjoyed telling people that he worked as house boy at West Hall girl’s dormitory where he had a small apartment with responsibility of keeping a certain amount of order and locking doors at night. There were two major perks. First, he never ate alone as there were always tables of girls he could join at the Derby Food Service. As great as that was, he considered having his own reserved parking spot on campus to be the biggest reward. In 1974, he married Joann and they moved to Dodge City, Kansas where he worked as parts manager for Foley Tractor. After two and a half years of wind and dust and wind, they returned to Abilene where Paul went into business with his father as part owner/operator of Hettenbach Construction Company. When his father retired, he assumed full ownership and continued building terraces, waterways, ponds, dams, road approach grading, digging holes in the ground, leveling foundation sites, and maybe his favorite task of crunching up old buildings to be cleared away. There was really nothing he liked better than climbing into a Caterpillar bulldozer or excavator and wreaking havoc and then smoothing it all out to complete a project. He was on a job site when he succumbed to a cancer related infection that landed him back at KU Med Center for three weeks. He came back home with the full intent of finishing up a terracing project for a local farmer only to find himself back at KUMC for another week. He returned home to Hospice care and died two weeks later. Paul was a man of faith and a life-long member of the Abilene First United Church, where he served on nearly all committees, some, multiple times. The one thing he never joined was the choir (for good reason). He was a member of the Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association for over 50 years where he held every office and continued on as treasurer for several years until his death. He received the Contractor of the Year Award in 1991 and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work and service to the organization in 2019. Nothing made him happier than to bring a new member into the group he cared so much about. He was a member of Abilene’s Early Morning Breakfast Group that met at a number of restaurants around town, if the restaurant opened early enough. In case you wonder, these are the men who have all the answers to whatever problem is facing the city, and sometimes may actually solve one. He was a board member for Abilene &amp; Smoky Valley Railroad and supported the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo. He contributed nearly 18 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross. Paul was a man of many friends; he loved telling jokes and laughed wholeheartedly; he fixed broken things; he knew every road in Dickinson County and many surrounding areas; he was a social person who never forgot a name or face; he was known by many children as the ‘high-five’ guy; Paul loved the community’s children and followed with great interest their accomplishments from their early years through high school and beyond; he avidly followed high school sports and rarely missed home games; he knew the kids of Abilene and reveled in their academic accomplishments. He was a member of a scholarship committee and would bring home stacks of applications. He read hundreds of essays from beginning to end and followed the success of many young students. He loved Kansas State Football and was a season ticket holder for 24 years. He loved tailgating and roamed the parking lot talking to fellow fans. His greatest pride was his grandchildren and the feeling was mutual. He loved roughhousing and floor play. They begged for tickles and somersaults and being lifted over his head. Their love was full of giggles and screams and laughter. But their favorite activity was when he took them to the machines and he taught them to move the excavator and dig up dirt piles. They would ride in the bulldozer and dump truck and ask for more. They just wanted to be with him, and life was good for all of them. Paul was a man of hard work who took pride in moving and shaping the earth. He was strong with great physical strength. He survived colon cancer and returned to work; he survived esophageal cancer with all its after effects and returned to work; he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, took treatments alternate weeks and returned to work. Work was the thing that kept him alive and happy. He endured so much during these various battles and rarely complained. Paul was a helper. When there was a snow storm coming, he would be out in the dark getting the equipment ready for the following day, and up before dawn to clear parking lots and driveways. When the Chapman tornado hit late in the evening, he got the call at 11:30 p.m. to haul a machine over to help clear streets and find residents. If there was an ice storm that caused a power outage, he loaded up the generator and was out to heat up homes for sick and elderly residents. He wasn’t afraid to dig in and push forward to help others. He was a man of the community and we don’t even yet know the many things we will miss because he is no longer with us. So pay attention to the thunder because it might be Paul pushing and shoving the clouds around. Due to the pandemic, the family will plan a Celebration of Life service at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to: KLICA (Kansas Land Improvement Contractors of America) Scholarship Fund; Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County; Abilene First United Methodist Church and may be sent to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Paul R. Hettenbach completed his earthly journey on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his family home in Abilene, Kansas. He is survived by his wife, Joann (Holt), three children and five grandchildren.&nbsp; Andra Dunn and her children Sean Hettenbach and Kasey Dunn of Watagua, TX.&nbsp; Stacia (Tyler) Brown and their son, Liam of Frisco, TX. David (Alison) Hettenbach, their two sons, Elijah and Harrison of Westfield, IN. He is also survived by his four siblings: Susie (John) Kummer of Chapman, Bruce (Judy) Hettenbach of Abilene, Mary (Robert) Taylor of Abilene, and Karen (Dave) Crouch of Emporia; 6 nieces and 3 nephews. Paul attended schools in his hometown and graduated from Abilene High School with the class of 1970. He was looking forward to seeing many of his classmates at his 50th year class reunion that was postponed due to the pandemic. He played many sports throughout his school years, but basketball and football held a major place in his memory. He was selected all NCKL guard his junior year. As student council president his senior year, he found himself working closely with administrators and teachers, never dreaming that he would be again meeting and planning with many of them due to his 24 year service on the Abilene USD 435 School Board. Following high school, he attended Kansas State University, receiving his BS in Business Administration in 1974. He enjoyed telling people that he worked as house boy at West Hall girl’s dormitory where he had a small apartment with responsibility of keeping a certain amount of order and locking doors at night. There were two major perks. First, he never ate alone as there were always tables of girls he could join at the Derby Food Service. As great as that was, he considered having his own reserved parking spot on campus to be the biggest reward. In 1974, he married Joann and they moved to Dodge City, Kansas where he worked as parts manager for Foley Tractor. After two and a half years of wind and dust and wind, they returned to Abilene where Paul went into business with his father as part owner/operator of Hettenbach Construction Company. When his father retired, he assumed full ownership and continued building terraces, waterways, ponds, dams, road approach grading, digging holes in the ground, leveling foundation sites, and maybe his favorite task of crunching up old buildings to be cleared away. There was really nothing he liked better than climbing into a Caterpillar bulldozer or excavator and wreaking havoc and then smoothing it all out to complete a project. He was on a job site when he succumbed to a cancer related infection that landed him back at KU Med Center for three weeks. He came back home with the full intent of finishing up a terracing project for a local farmer only to find himself back at KUMC for another week. He returned home to Hospice care and died two weeks later. Paul was a man of faith and a life-long member of the Abilene First United Church, where he served on nearly all committees, some, multiple times. The one thing he never joined was the choir (for good reason). He was a member of the Kansas Land Improvement Contractors Association for over 50 years where he held every office and continued on as treasurer for several years until his death. He received the Contractor of the Year Award in 1991 and was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award for his work and service to the organization in 2019. Nothing made him happier than to bring a new member into the group he cared so much about. He was a member of Abilene’s Early Morning Breakfast Group that met at a number of restaurants around town, if the restaurant opened early enough. In case you wonder, these are the men who have all the answers to whatever problem is facing the city, and sometimes may actually solve one. He was a board member for Abilene &amp; Smoky Valley Railroad and supported the Wild Bill Hickok Rodeo. He contributed nearly 18 gallons of blood to the American Red Cross. Paul was a man of many friends; he loved telling jokes and laughed wholeheartedly; he fixed broken things; he knew every road in Dickinson County and many surrounding areas; he was a social person who never forgot a name or face; he was known by many children as the ‘high-five’ guy; Paul loved the community’s children and followed with great interest their accomplishments from their early years through high school and beyond; he avidly followed high school sports and rarely missed home games; he knew the kids of Abilene and reveled in their academic accomplishments. He was a member of a scholarship committee and would bring home stacks of applications. He read hundreds of essays from beginning to end and followed the success of many young students. He loved Kansas State Football and was a season ticket holder for 24 years. He loved tailgating and roamed the parking lot talking to fellow fans. His greatest pride was his grandchildren and the feeling was mutual. He loved roughhousing and floor play. They begged for tickles and somersaults and being lifted over his head. Their love was full of giggles and screams and laughter. But their favorite activity was when he took them to the machines and he taught them to move the excavator and dig up dirt piles. They would ride in the bulldozer and dump truck and ask for more. They just wanted to be with him, and life was good for all of them. Paul was a man of hard work who took pride in moving and shaping the earth. He was strong with great physical strength. He survived colon cancer and returned to work; he survived esophageal cancer with all its after effects and returned to work; he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, took treatments alternate weeks and returned to work. Work was the thing that kept him alive and happy. He endured so much during these various battles and rarely complained. Paul was a helper. When there was a snow storm coming, he would be out in the dark getting the equipment ready for the following day, and up before dawn to clear parking lots and driveways. When the Chapman tornado hit late in the evening, he got the call at 11:30 p.m. to haul a machine over to help clear streets and find residents. If there was an ice storm that caused a power outage, he loaded up the generator and was out to heat up homes for sick and elderly residents. He wasn’t afraid to dig in and push forward to help others. He was a man of the community and we don’t even yet know the many things we will miss because he is no longer with us. So pay attention to the thunder because it might be Paul pushing and shoving the clouds around. Due to the pandemic, the family will plan a Celebration of Life service at a later date. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to: KLICA (Kansas Land Improvement Contractors of America) Scholarship Fund; Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County; Abilene First United Methodist Church and may be sent to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Paul R Hettenbach - April 7th, 1952-October 13th, 2020

Georgia Sorensen, 77, died October 10, 2020 after suffering for over four years with the neurological disease PLS, a variant of ALS. Throughout that trying time, she never complained about her illness. Georgia was born May 28, 1943 to Matt and Tess Gold in Denver, CO. She grew up in her beautiful Boulder, CO, a fact for which she was particularly proud. It was there she met her husband Chris while he was in graduate school, and they were married November 15, 1975. They moved to Manhattan in August of 1977 when Chris accepted a faculty position in the Department of Physics at KSU. In 1986 they had a daughter Hali Paige. Georgia was an engaging, beautiful woman of exceptionally good taste and style. She worked for a while in apparel retail and as an interior designer, but it is with her eponymous boutique “Georgia”, that she satisfied her urge to bring women’s high fashion to Manhattan. First on South Fourth Street and then in the heart of Aggieville, “Georgia” was in business for over 11 years. Georgia loved animals. She loved to go to the zoo and to county and state fairs where she talked to, and when she could, petted all the different animals. Through the years of their marriage, Georgia and Chris gave a home to 11 dogs and three cats. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, a stillborn son, and two stillborn grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Chris, her daughter Hali and son-in-law Nick Love of St. Petersburg, FL, and two step-grandchildren, Nickle and Storme. She is also survived by her brothers Joseph Gold of Las Vegas, NV, and Stephen Gold of San Jose, Costa Rica, and her sister Cecile Talarico of Scottsdale, AZ. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday October 17, 2020 at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter or the National ALS Society. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Georgia Sorensen, 77, died October 10, 2020 after suffering for over four years with the neurological disease PLS, a variant of ALS. Throughout that trying time, she never complained about her illness. Georgia was born May 28, 1943 to Matt and Tess Gold in Denver, CO. She grew up in her beautiful Boulder, CO, a fact for which she was particularly proud. It was there she met her husband Chris while he was in graduate school, and they were married November 15, 1975. They moved to Manhattan in August of 1977 when Chris accepted a faculty position in the Department of Physics at KSU. In 1986 they had a daughter Hali Paige. Georgia was an engaging, beautiful woman of exceptionally good taste and style. She worked for a while in apparel retail and as an interior designer, but it is with her eponymous boutique “Georgia”, that she satisfied her urge to bring women’s high fashion to Manhattan. First on South Fourth Street and then in the heart of Aggieville, “Georgia” was in business for over 11 years. Georgia loved animals. She loved to go to the zoo and to county and state fairs where she talked to, and when she could, petted all the different animals. Through the years of their marriage, Georgia and Chris gave a home to 11 dogs and three cats. Georgia was preceded in death by her parents, a stillborn son, and two stillborn grandchildren. She is survived by her husband Chris, her daughter Hali and son-in-law Nick Love of St. Petersburg, FL, and two step-grandchildren, Nickle and Storme. She is also survived by her brothers Joseph Gold of Las Vegas, NV, and Stephen Gold of San Jose, Costa Rica, and her sister Cecile Talarico of Scottsdale, AZ. Graveside Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday October 17, 2020 at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter or the National ALS Society. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Georgia Sorensen

Dr. Ronald Everett Price, O.D., passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020 in Manhattan. Ron was born November 14, 1941 in Denver, Colo., the son of Everett and LaVonne (Larson) Price, and grew up in Norton, Kan. Ron was a wonderful and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and optometrist. He will be missed by all who knew him for his sense of humor, loving nature and wisdom. Ron is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, John Price of Shawnee, Kan.; daughters, Gloria Hopkins of Mount Pleasant, S.C. and Lynn Price of Rapid City, S.D.; three grandsons, Connor and Zac Hopkins, both of Manhattan, and Jack Jacobs of Rapid City, S.D.; a sister, JoAnn Tweed of Manhattan; and two nieces, Julie Koenig of Manhattan and Sara Hamill of Omaha, Neb. He was preceded in death by his parents. A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17th at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral home from 1:00-3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Dr. Ronald Everett Price, O.D., passed away peacefully on October 11, 2020 in Manhattan. Ron was born November 14, 1941 in Denver, Colo., the son of Everett and LaVonne (Larson) Price, and grew up in Norton, Kan. Ron was a wonderful and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and optometrist. He will be missed by all who knew him for his sense of humor, loving nature and wisdom. Ron is survived by his wife, Barbara; son, John Price of Shawnee, Kan.; daughters, Gloria Hopkins of Mount Pleasant, S.C. and Lynn Price of Rapid City, S.D.; three grandsons, Connor and Zac Hopkins, both of Manhattan, and Jack Jacobs of Rapid City, S.D.; a sister, JoAnn Tweed of Manhattan; and two nieces, Julie Koenig of Manhattan and Sara Hamill of Omaha, Neb. He was preceded in death by his parents. A visitation will be held on Saturday, October 17th at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral home from 1:00-3:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital or the Wounded Warrior Project. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Ronald Everett Price

Trellis J. Alt of El Dorado, KS passed away on October 5, 2020. She was born on October 17, 1947, the daughter of Wilfred and Esther (Brunner) Kohlieber.&nbsp; She graduated from Herington, High School in 1965 and was united in marriage to Johnny M. Alt on September 12, 1965.

Trellis worked as a corrections officer at Wyoming State Penitentiary, Ellsworth Prison and El Dorado Prison. She loved traveling with her sister Annette. Among the many bus trips they took were to Branson, &nbsp;Niagara Falls, and Mount Rushmore. She loved Coca Cola and had to have one every afternoon.

Her loving family includes 2 sons, Tim Alt of Amarillo, TX; Stephen Alt of El Dorado, KS; &nbsp;sister Annette Wendt of White City, KS.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Johnny M. Alt,&nbsp; sister Janice and husband &nbsp;Jon Pyle and brother in law Jerry Wendt.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 17 at 2 p.m. at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington, KS led by Pastor Bill Newman.

Trellis J. Alt of El Dorado, KS passed away on October 5, 2020. She was born on October 17, 1947, the daughter of Wilfred and Esther (Brunner) Kohlieber.&nbsp; She graduated from Herington, High School in 1965 and was united in marriage to Johnny M. Alt on September 12, 1965.Trellis worked as a corrections officer at Wyoming State Penitentiary, Ellsworth Prison and El Dorado Prison. She loved traveling with her sister Annette. Among the many bus trips they took were to Branson, &nbsp;Niagara Falls, and Mount Rushmore. She loved Coca Cola and had to have one every afternoon.Her loving family includes 2 sons, Tim Alt of Amarillo, TX; Stephen Alt of El Dorado, KS; &nbsp;sister Annette Wendt of White City, KS.She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Johnny M. Alt,&nbsp; sister Janice and husband &nbsp;Jon Pyle and brother in law Jerry Wendt.A graveside service will be held Saturday, October 17 at 2 p.m. at Sunset Hill Cemetery, Herington, KS led by Pastor Bill Newman.

Trellis Jeanne Alt - October 17, 1947-October 5, 2020 (age 72)

Jennifer Kay Maneth, age 62, loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, left her family to gain her eternal wings on Tuesday October 13th, 2020 at Diversicare of Council Grove.

Jennifer was born May 4, 1958 to William (Bill) &amp; Kay (Dorfshaffer) Maneth. She was a long time resident of Great Bend, Kansas and graduated from Great Bend High School in 1976. Jennifer worked at Marmie Motor’s in Great Bend as a bookkeeper. In August of 1981, she had her only child, Samantha (Maneth) Asebedo. On and off over the year’s she took college classes at Barton County Community College. She enjoyed the art classes falling in love with oil painting and ceramics. In 1999 she moved to Denver, Colorado, working at several different places. She moved back to Kansas in 2007, to Council Grove, for the birth of her first grandchild. Of all of the things she loved most; it was her family and animals.

Jennifer was preceded in death by her father William F. Maneth, granddaughter Odella Asebedo, and both sets of grandparents. She is survived by her mother Kay E. (Dorshaffer) Maneth of Great Bend, daughter Samanatha J. (Matthew)Asebedo of Wilsey, grandchildren Isabella &amp; Noah Asebedo of Wilsey, her 2 brothers John (Sandra) Maneth of Great Bend, and David (Angela) Maneth of Wichita.

Cremation has taken place, family visitation will be held Oct 24, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. There will be a private family burial.

The family suggest memorials be made to the Council Grove Arts Council, as Jennifer loved watching her granddaughter and others preform at summer musicals. &nbsp;They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Jennifer Kay Maneth, age 62, loving mother, grandmother, sister and aunt, left her family to gain her eternal wings on Tuesday October 13th, 2020 at Diversicare of Council Grove.Jennifer was born May 4, 1958 to William (Bill) &amp; Kay (Dorfshaffer) Maneth. She was a long time resident of Great Bend, Kansas and graduated from Great Bend High School in 1976. Jennifer worked at Marmie Motor’s in Great Bend as a bookkeeper. In August of 1981, she had her only child, Samantha (Maneth) Asebedo. On and off over the year’s she took college classes at Barton County Community College. She enjoyed the art classes falling in love with oil painting and ceramics. In 1999 she moved to Denver, Colorado, working at several different places. She moved back to Kansas in 2007, to Council Grove, for the birth of her first grandchild. Of all of the things she loved most; it was her family and animals.Jennifer was preceded in death by her father William F. Maneth, granddaughter Odella Asebedo, and both sets of grandparents. She is survived by her mother Kay E. (Dorshaffer) Maneth of Great Bend, daughter Samanatha J. (Matthew)Asebedo of Wilsey, grandchildren Isabella &amp; Noah Asebedo of Wilsey, her 2 brothers John (Sandra) Maneth of Great Bend, and David (Angela) Maneth of Wichita.Cremation has taken place, family visitation will be held Oct 24, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Bryant Funeral Home in Great Bend. There will be a private family burial.The family suggest memorials be made to the Council Grove Arts Council, as Jennifer loved watching her granddaughter and others preform at summer musicals. &nbsp;They may be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Jennifer Kay Maneth

Kenneth Johnson, of rural Delavan, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 8th.&nbsp; He was 98 years old.

Kenneth was born on March 8, 1922, to Ralph and Minerva (Jost) Johnson in Herington, KS. He attended Diamond Valley Rural High School in Burdick, KS.&nbsp; Through 4-H, he met his future wife, Rita Loomis and they were married at her family home at Helmick, KS on March 10, 1943.

Kenneth served in World War 11 and was a pilot in the United States Army Air Force.&nbsp; After the war, he returned to farming in the Delavan area and worked at Beech Aircraft, which was located at the army airfield. When Beech closed the facility, he moved to Wichita and worked for Beech, Boeing and Cessna, where he retired and returned to Delavan to continue farming.

He was a member of Church of Christ Christian, which is now Council Grove Christian Church, where he taught Sunday school and served as a deacon and an elder.&nbsp; Kenneth loved to visit and his infectious smile and wit will be missed by all.

Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and wife Rita.&nbsp; He is survived by his five children; Carole Cole, Phoenix, AZ, Cheryl Staats and husband Alan, Eagle Rock, MO, Jackie Staats and husband Don, Thornton, Co, Jim Johnson and wife Melaney, Delavan, and Donna Johnson, Greely, CO; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and sister Donna Schaid, Independence, KS.

There will be no services.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Council Grove Christian Church, sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Kenneth Johnson, of rural Delavan, passed away at his home on Thursday, October 8th.&nbsp; He was 98 years old.Kenneth was born on March 8, 1922, to Ralph and Minerva (Jost) Johnson in Herington, KS. He attended Diamond Valley Rural High School in Burdick, KS.&nbsp; Through 4-H, he met his future wife, Rita Loomis and they were married at her family home at Helmick, KS on March 10, 1943.Kenneth served in World War 11 and was a pilot in the United States Army Air Force.&nbsp; After the war, he returned to farming in the Delavan area and worked at Beech Aircraft, which was located at the army airfield. When Beech closed the facility, he moved to Wichita and worked for Beech, Boeing and Cessna, where he retired and returned to Delavan to continue farming.He was a member of Church of Christ Christian, which is now Council Grove Christian Church, where he taught Sunday school and served as a deacon and an elder.&nbsp; Kenneth loved to visit and his infectious smile and wit will be missed by all.Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents and wife Rita.&nbsp; He is survived by his five children; Carole Cole, Phoenix, AZ, Cheryl Staats and husband Alan, Eagle Rock, MO, Jackie Staats and husband Don, Thornton, Co, Jim Johnson and wife Melaney, Delavan, and Donna Johnson, Greely, CO; 9 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; and sister Donna Schaid, Independence, KS.There will be no services.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Council Grove Christian Church, sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Kenneth Johnson

Clayton R. Olson, 83, of Junction City, died Monday, October 12, 2020 at Abilene Memorial Hospital in Abilene. Clayton was born August 26, 1937 in Council Grove, the son of Martin and Effie (Smith) Olson. He grew up in Burdick and graduated from Diamond Valley High School in the Class of 1955. He later attended Brown-Mackie Business School in Salina and graduated in 1956. Clayton moved to Junction City and started working at the Commissary on Ft. Riley and later became the Commissary Manager/Commissary Officer. Under his leadership, the Ft. Riley Commissary was awarded the "Best Commissary" by the Department of The Army three different times. Clayton retired after 39 years. Clayton was a member of the First Baptist Church in Junction City, the Burdick Lodge #429 A..F&amp;A.M. (now part of the Emporia, Ks. Lodge), and The M:.W:. Grand Lodge A.F. &amp; A.M. of Kansas. He was awarded his 50 Year Membership Award from the Grand Lodge of Kansas in January 2009. Clayton married Celia Quisenberry on March 21, 1971 in Junction City. She survives of the home. He is also survived by a son, Michael R. Olson, Overland Park. He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Olson on May 11, 2015. It was Clayton's wish to be cremated. Friends may sign the register book, 5 p.m-7 p.m., on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Home. The family will not be present. A Memorial Service will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Junction City. An Inurnment Service will follow at Highland Cemetery. Due to the current environment surrounding COVID-19, face masks are requested to be worn. Memorial contributions may be given in Clayton's name to The First Baptist Church, 624 N. Jefferson, Junction City, KS 66441.

Clayton R. Olson, 83, of Junction City, died Monday, October 12, 2020 at Abilene Memorial Hospital in Abilene. Clayton was born August 26, 1937 in Council Grove, the son of Martin and Effie (Smith) Olson. He grew up in Burdick and graduated from Diamond Valley High School in the Class of 1955. He later attended Brown-Mackie Business School in Salina and graduated in 1956. Clayton moved to Junction City and started working at the Commissary on Ft. Riley and later became the Commissary Manager/Commissary Officer. Under his leadership, the Ft. Riley Commissary was awarded the "Best Commissary" by the Department of The Army three different times. Clayton retired after 39 years. Clayton was a member of the First Baptist Church in Junction City, the Burdick Lodge #429 A..F&amp;A.M. (now part of the Emporia, Ks. Lodge), and The M:.W:. Grand Lodge A.F. &amp; A.M. of Kansas. He was awarded his 50 Year Membership Award from the Grand Lodge of Kansas in January 2009. Clayton married Celia Quisenberry on March 21, 1971 in Junction City. She survives of the home. He is also survived by a son, Michael R. Olson, Overland Park. He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Olson on May 11, 2015. It was Clayton's wish to be cremated. Friends may sign the register book, 5 p.m-7 p.m., on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Home. The family will not be present. A Memorial Service will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the First Baptist Church in Junction City. An Inurnment Service will follow at Highland Cemetery. Due to the current environment surrounding COVID-19, face masks are requested to be worn. Memorial contributions may be given in Clayton's name to The First Baptist Church, 624 N. Jefferson, Junction City, KS 66441.

Clayton R. Olson 

Byrdene Ann Hall 64, died Saturday September 19, 2020, in Conroe Texas.

Byrdene was born on March 15, 1956, to Clyde and Arely Howard, in San Bernardino California.&nbsp; She attended schools in Southern California until 1969, when the family returned to Abilene Kansas. Her first marriage gave her two beautiful children, Brandy and Beau. In 1982 she married Bill Hall and later gave birth to her youngest daughter, Bobbi.

Byrdene spent the majority of her adult life raising her children and working for the family business. She enjoyed working for her father at the convenience stores that he owned. She worked as a cashier and loved to interact with the public.&nbsp; Byrdene loved to laugh and have a good time. She was one of the most accepted and loving people you would ever meet. Byrdene was a music lover, but especially Elvis. Her children will tell you growing up in her house there was a wall of Jesus and a wall of Elvis. There first family vacation was to Graceland. Raising three children on her own she took on the role of both parents and did not take the job lightly. She was an amazing study partner, motivator, and leader. Her children were her life.

In 2002 she obtained her CNA license, and moved into the health care field. She provided home health and private care for elderly as well as those with special needs.&nbsp; She welcomed her first grandchild in the summer of 2002, and he was followed by four more grandchildren soon after.&nbsp; She enjoyed being a grandmother more than anything in the world.

In 2009 her daughter moved to Texas and Byrdene spent the next ten years traveling between Kansas and Texas. She spent her later years traveling with her children and grandchildren. She loved the water, whether it was the beach, lake, or the pool. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow. She supported them in all they did. Many days and nights were spent on sidelines and in bleachers.

She was the second of four children. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her older brother Thomas Howard. She is survived by her two sisters, Melissa Zelniker and husband Steve Zelniker of Abilene. Denise Howard of Abilene. Two daughters, Brandy Parson and husband Stan Parson of Abilene. Bobbi Middleton and husband Scott Middleton, of Montgomery TX. One son, Beau Boston and wife Jodi Boston of Abilene. One raised like her own, Amanda Hall of Abilene. Her grandchildren; Cameron, Kennidee, and Clyde Middleton. Michael, Adam, Kayla, Trista, and Aron Parson. A niece and multiple nephews, as well as many loving friends. She was a mother to many, and will be missed by all that knew her.

Visitation for Byrdene will be from 6:00–7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Danner Funeral Home in Abilene.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2020 at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Abilene with Father Randall Weber as Celebrant. Her final resting place will be in the Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Byrdene Hall and may be sent in care of Bobbi Middleton, 3123 Fitzgerald Drive, Montgomery, Texas 77356.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Byrdene Ann Hall 64, died Saturday September 19, 2020, in Conroe Texas. Byrdene was born on March 15, 1956, to Clyde and Arely Howard, in San Bernardino California.&nbsp; She attended schools in Southern California until 1969, when the family returned to Abilene Kansas. Her first marriage gave her two beautiful children, Brandy and Beau. In 1982 she married Bill Hall and later gave birth to her youngest daughter, Bobbi. Byrdene spent the majority of her adult life raising her children and working for the family business. She enjoyed working for her father at the convenience stores that he owned. She worked as a cashier and loved to interact with the public.&nbsp; Byrdene loved to laugh and have a good time. She was one of the most accepted and loving people you would ever meet. Byrdene was a music lover, but especially Elvis. Her children will tell you growing up in her house there was a wall of Jesus and a wall of Elvis. There first family vacation was to Graceland. Raising three children on her own she took on the role of both parents and did not take the job lightly. She was an amazing study partner, motivator, and leader. Her children were her life. In 2002 she obtained her CNA license, and moved into the health care field. She provided home health and private care for elderly as well as those with special needs.&nbsp; She welcomed her first grandchild in the summer of 2002, and he was followed by four more grandchildren soon after.&nbsp; She enjoyed being a grandmother more than anything in the world. In 2009 her daughter moved to Texas and Byrdene spent the next ten years traveling between Kansas and Texas. She spent her later years traveling with her children and grandchildren. She loved the water, whether it was the beach, lake, or the pool. She enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow. She supported them in all they did. Many days and nights were spent on sidelines and in bleachers. She was the second of four children. She was preceded in death by her parents as well as her older brother Thomas Howard. She is survived by her two sisters, Melissa Zelniker and husband Steve Zelniker of Abilene. Denise Howard of Abilene. Two daughters, Brandy Parson and husband Stan Parson of Abilene. Bobbi Middleton and husband Scott Middleton, of Montgomery TX. One son, Beau Boston and wife Jodi Boston of Abilene. One raised like her own, Amanda Hall of Abilene. Her grandchildren; Cameron, Kennidee, and Clyde Middleton. Michael, Adam, Kayla, Trista, and Aron Parson. A niece and multiple nephews, as well as many loving friends. She was a mother to many, and will be missed by all that knew her. Visitation for Byrdene will be from 6:00–7:00 p.m., Thursday, October 22, 2020 at the Danner Funeral Home in Abilene.&nbsp; Mass of Christian Burial will be at 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2020 at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Abilene with Father Randall Weber as Celebrant. Her final resting place will be in the Mt. St. Joseph Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Byrdene Hall and may be sent in care of Bobbi Middleton, 3123 Fitzgerald Drive, Montgomery, Texas 77356.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Byrdene Ann Hall

Mary Frances Richards, 91 passed away October 10, 2020 at Abilene Place. She was born July 23, 1929. She married November 11, 1949 to William Richard. He preceded her in death in 2001. Lowell, Michigan was their home for most of their married life. Mary truly enjoyed her years with the Lowell area schools. Her heart was always with her church, playing the piano, bowling and jigsaw puzzles were her favorite pastimes. 

Surviving are daughter, Shelley (Alan) Carroll of Abilene, Son, Roy Richard of Lowell. Sister, Madelyn Olson of Madison, Wisconsin and brother Ivan (Lois) Dremann of Ohio, Illinois. Beside 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren in Michigan. She will be missed by her granddaughters, Jill (Clay) Becker and Shelley (Scott) Rosebrook. Mary’s great-grandchildren are Heather and Haley Harcrow, Joshua Angst, Mitchell, Matthew and Thomas Rosebrook. Great-great-grandchildren: Audiel, Giovanni , Brizia, Eisley, and Vera.

 The family would especially like to express its gratitude to the wonderful care givers and friends at Abilene Place. Also, the ladies from the Hospice.

 Internment will be in Lowell, Michigan. Memorials are recommended to the Gideons. Memorials may be dropped off or sent to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414, NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Mary Frances Richards, 91 passed away October 10, 2020 at Abilene Place. She was born July 23, 1929. She married November 11, 1949 to William Richard. He preceded her in death in 2001. Lowell, Michigan was their home for most of their married life. Mary truly enjoyed her years with the Lowell area schools. Her heart was always with her church, playing the piano, bowling and jigsaw puzzles were her favorite pastimes. Surviving are daughter, Shelley (Alan) Carroll of Abilene, Son, Roy Richard of Lowell. Sister, Madelyn Olson of Madison, Wisconsin and brother Ivan (Lois) Dremann of Ohio, Illinois. Beside 4 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren in Michigan. She will be missed by her granddaughters, Jill (Clay) Becker and Shelley (Scott) Rosebrook. Mary’s great-grandchildren are Heather and Haley Harcrow, Joshua Angst, Mitchell, Matthew and Thomas Rosebrook. Great-great-grandchildren: Audiel, Giovanni , Brizia, Eisley, and Vera. The family would especially like to express its gratitude to the wonderful care givers and friends at Abilene Place. Also, the ladies from the Hospice. Internment will be in Lowell, Michigan. Memorials are recommended to the Gideons. Memorials may be dropped off or sent to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414, NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Mary Frances Richards

Arvid Floyd Manges, 78, of Westmoreland, Kansas, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Abilene, Kansas. &nbsp; He was a life-long resident of the area.

Floyd was born on December 6, 1941, in rural Frankfort, Kansas, the son of David and Annie Heath Manges. &nbsp; He attended local schools and graduated from Westmoreland High School. &nbsp;Floyd then joined the United States Navy during the Viet Nam War. &nbsp;He served as an electrician repairing the catapults on the aircraft carrier USS Hancock.&nbsp;

Floyd was a meat cutter and worked for several grocery stores in Topeka, Manhattan and Westmoreland. &nbsp;He owned the Manges Grocery Store in Westmoreland from 1985 until 1991. &nbsp;He cut meat at Ray’s Apple Market for many years and retired from there in 2014.

Floyd was a member of the local VFW and the Meat Cutter’s Union, and Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce. &nbsp;He also enjoyed square dancing and belonged to the Westy Squares. &nbsp;He also belonged to a bowling league, and enjoyed playing cards, and was a member of the parish council at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church. &nbsp;His two passions were hunting and woodworking. &nbsp;He was known for being able to build anything out of wood from decks to clocks and much more.

Floyd married Natha Sutton on February 8, 1964, in Alameda, California. &nbsp;She survives at their home. &nbsp;Early in their marriage, Floyd and Natha took in her younger three siblings to add to their growing family.

Floyd is also survived by his children; Peggy Manges (Anthony Jones), Nashville, Tennessee, Timothy Manges (Liesa), Silver Lake, and Brenda Panovic (Radovan), Junction City; his grandchildren, Ashley McDaris, Katriya Manges, and Harrison Heike; his brothers, Bill Manges, Riley and Frank Manges (Joy), Olsburg. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Lloyd Manges; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Stanley Sutton, Frances Sutton, John Sutton and Mary Wilson, and a granddaughter, Lauralai Panovic.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 16, 2020, at St. Columbkille’s Catholic in Blaine, Kansas. Father Anthony Chendumallli will be the Celebrant. &nbsp;Floyd will lie-in-state beginning at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, at the church hall, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;There will be a Celebration of Life at 7:00 p.m.. They suggest memorial contributions to St. Columbkille’s Church Renovation Fund and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Kufahl Funeral Home in Wheaton. &nbsp;

Arvid Floyd Manges, 78, of Westmoreland, Kansas, died Monday, October 12, 2020, at Memorial Hospital in Abilene, Kansas. &nbsp; He was a life-long resident of the area.Floyd was born on December 6, 1941, in rural Frankfort, Kansas, the son of David and Annie Heath Manges. &nbsp; He attended local schools and graduated from Westmoreland High School. &nbsp;Floyd then joined the United States Navy during the Viet Nam War. &nbsp;He served as an electrician repairing the catapults on the aircraft carrier USS Hancock.&nbsp;Floyd was a meat cutter and worked for several grocery stores in Topeka, Manhattan and Westmoreland. &nbsp;He owned the Manges Grocery Store in Westmoreland from 1985 until 1991. &nbsp;He cut meat at Ray’s Apple Market for many years and retired from there in 2014.Floyd was a member of the local VFW and the Meat Cutter’s Union, and Westmoreland Chamber of Commerce. &nbsp;He also enjoyed square dancing and belonged to the Westy Squares. &nbsp;He also belonged to a bowling league, and enjoyed playing cards, and was a member of the parish council at St. Columbkille’s Catholic Church. &nbsp;His two passions were hunting and woodworking. &nbsp;He was known for being able to build anything out of wood from decks to clocks and much more.Floyd married Natha Sutton on February 8, 1964, in Alameda, California. &nbsp;She survives at their home. &nbsp;Early in their marriage, Floyd and Natha took in her younger three siblings to add to their growing family.Floyd is also survived by his children; Peggy Manges (Anthony Jones), Nashville, Tennessee, Timothy Manges (Liesa), Silver Lake, and Brenda Panovic (Radovan), Junction City; his grandchildren, Ashley McDaris, Katriya Manges, and Harrison Heike; his brothers, Bill Manges, Riley and Frank Manges (Joy), Olsburg. &nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother Lloyd Manges; his sisters and brothers-in-law, Stanley Sutton, Frances Sutton, John Sutton and Mary Wilson, and a granddaughter, Lauralai Panovic.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 16, 2020, at St. Columbkille’s Catholic in Blaine, Kansas. Father Anthony Chendumallli will be the Celebrant. &nbsp;Floyd will lie-in-state beginning at 4:00 p.m., Thursday, at the church hall, where the family will greet friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. &nbsp;There will be a Celebration of Life at 7:00 p.m.. They suggest memorial contributions to St. Columbkille’s Church Renovation Fund and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Kufahl Funeral Home in Wheaton. &nbsp;

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