Donald E. Woods, 93, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born March 5, 1927 on his parent’s farm Southwest of Carlton Kansas, the son of Frank and Lucy (Greenwood) Woods. Don attended local elementary schools and Abilene High School leaving before graduation to join the Air Force. Years later he received his High School diploma when many schools awarded diplomas to war time veterans who left high school early to serve their country. Don married Evelyn (Fager) on May 1, 1949 in Carlton. All of their married life was spent on their farm Southwest of Carlton. Don was a full time farmer and rancher who in the earlier years also custom cut corn and worked as a guard at the missile base located half a mile from his farm. Don was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, his parents, a brother Virgil and a sister June (Woods) Barten. He is survived by his son Lyle Woods Carlton, Kansas, daughter Cheryl Woods, Topeka, Kansas, grandchildren, Erin Woods, Manhattan, Lindsay ‘Rian’ Eddie, Manhattan, Tyler ‘Kyra’ Woods, Carlton, great-grandchildren Leena Eddie, Carson Eddie and Kyser Brownback. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Carlton Kansas with Pastor Don Schroeder officiating. Due to the Covid 19 event funeral attendees should feel free to remain in their vehicles at the cemetery if they wish. Guests are asked to wear masks and to practice social distancing in order to help keep everyone safe. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations in Don’s name be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in care of Danner funeral home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Donald E. Woods, 93, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020. He was born March 5, 1927 on his parent’s farm Southwest of Carlton Kansas, the son of Frank and Lucy (Greenwood) Woods. Don attended local elementary schools and Abilene High School leaving before graduation to join the Air Force. Years later he received his High School diploma when many schools awarded diplomas to war time veterans who left high school early to serve their country. Don married Evelyn (Fager) on May 1, 1949 in Carlton. All of their married life was spent on their farm Southwest of Carlton. Don was a full time farmer and rancher who in the earlier years also custom cut corn and worked as a guard at the missile base located half a mile from his farm. Don was preceded in death by his wife Evelyn, his parents, a brother Virgil and a sister June (Woods) Barten. He is survived by his son Lyle Woods Carlton, Kansas, daughter Cheryl Woods, Topeka, Kansas, grandchildren, Erin Woods, Manhattan, Lindsay ‘Rian’ Eddie, Manhattan, Tyler ‘Kyra’ Woods, Carlton, great-grandchildren Leena Eddie, Carson Eddie and Kyser Brownback. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Woodlawn Cemetery, Carlton Kansas with Pastor Don Schroeder officiating. Due to the Covid 19 event funeral attendees should feel free to remain in their vehicles at the cemetery if they wish. Guests are asked to wear masks and to practice social distancing in order to help keep everyone safe. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial donations in Don’s name be made to the Wounded Warriors Project in care of Danner funeral home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Donald E. Woods

SSG William “Billy Jack” Carter, son of the late Howard and Elizabeth Carter, was born on November 10, 1936 in Washington, DC. While strolling the path of righteousness, he departed this life Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Billy Jack received Christ at an early age and joined the Ninth Street Baptist Church, in Washington, DC. He was educated in the Washington, DC Public Schools. He entered the United States Army in September 1956 and retired in 1977 at Fort Riley, Kansas. During his military service, he served in North Korea, Cuba and Vietnam. He received many awards before his retirement in 1977. After his retirement, he worked Civil Service on Fort Riley from 1978 to 1995, where he retired for the 2nd time. He was Life Member of VFW Post 8773, Junction City, Kansas. He held several positions during his membership. He gave his all and his best to the Post. It was his life. He held the position of Post Commander 8773 and in his membership in the Military Order of Cooties, he held the office as 9th District Commander for a year. To know Billy Jack was to love him. He had a strong sense of humor and wit. He found serenity in keeping you guessing because of his humorous personality. He always wore a giant smile. His conversation was always current events. Members of the VFW and the MOCA never knew what the Annual installation of officers would be treated to. On a higher plane, Billy Jack was straight forward and always willing to help. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Father, one daughter, sisters, and brothers. Billy Jack leaves behind to cherish and honor his memory, his wife of 45 years, LaVon (Embry) of the home, one daughter and 2 sons, 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grands and a host of other relatives and friends. A viewing will be held August 6, 2020 at the Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City, Kansas at 203 N. Washington Street from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley, 5181 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, KS 66503 at 1:00pm. Donations can be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8773, 1215 S. Washington St., Junction City, KS 66441 or to Prostate Cancer Research c/o The Cancer Research Fund, KSU Foundation P.O. Box 9200, Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-1800. I Only Moved When my life on Earth is over And my body is cold and still Do not grieve because I left you Just remember it is God’s will. All my suffering will be over Every trail and every test When God has called and I have answered Don’t weep for I will be at rest Only ask yourself this question Am I ready to meet him there? Where there will be no separation In Heaven, so bright and fair. When you pass to view my body, Remember it’s just a house of clay. Jesus has built for me a mansion. And I have only moved away. Remember me as you pass by, For as you are now, once was I So I am, so shall you be. So prepare yourselves to follow me.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SSG William “Billy Jack” Carter, son of the late Howard and Elizabeth Carter, was born on November 10, 1936 in Washington, DC. While strolling the path of righteousness, he departed this life Wednesday, July 29, 2020. Billy Jack received Christ at an early age and joined the Ninth Street Baptist Church, in Washington, DC. He was educated in the Washington, DC Public Schools. He entered the United States Army in September 1956 and retired in 1977 at Fort Riley, Kansas. During his military service, he served in North Korea, Cuba and Vietnam. He received many awards before his retirement in 1977. After his retirement, he worked Civil Service on Fort Riley from 1978 to 1995, where he retired for the 2nd time. He was Life Member of VFW Post 8773, Junction City, Kansas. He held several positions during his membership. He gave his all and his best to the Post. It was his life. He held the position of Post Commander 8773 and in his membership in the Military Order of Cooties, he held the office as 9th District Commander for a year. To know Billy Jack was to love him. He had a strong sense of humor and wit. He found serenity in keeping you guessing because of his humorous personality. He always wore a giant smile. His conversation was always current events. Members of the VFW and the MOCA never knew what the Annual installation of officers would be treated to. On a higher plane, Billy Jack was straight forward and always willing to help. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Father, one daughter, sisters, and brothers. Billy Jack leaves behind to cherish and honor his memory, his wife of 45 years, LaVon (Embry) of the home, one daughter and 2 sons, 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grands and a host of other relatives and friends. A viewing will be held August 6, 2020 at the Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City, Kansas at 203 N. Washington Street from 6:00-8:00 p.m. A graveside service will be held at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at Fort Riley, 5181 Wildcat Creek Road, Manhattan, KS 66503 at 1:00pm. Donations can be made to Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8773, 1215 S. Washington St., Junction City, KS 66441 or to Prostate Cancer Research c/o The Cancer Research Fund, KSU Foundation P.O. Box 9200, Shawnee Mission, KS 66201-1800. I Only Moved When my life on Earth is over And my body is cold and still Do not grieve because I left you Just remember it is God’s will. All my suffering will be over Every trail and every test When God has called and I have answered Don’t weep for I will be at rest Only ask yourself this question Am I ready to meet him there? Where there will be no separation In Heaven, so bright and fair. When you pass to view my body, Remember it’s just a house of clay. Jesus has built for me a mansion. And I have only moved away. Remember me as you pass by, For as you are now, once was I So I am, so shall you be. So prepare yourselves to follow me.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SSG (Retired) William “Billy Jack” Carter

Ethan Darrel Leo Johnson, age 29 of Manhattan, died Sunday, August 2, 2020 at his residence.



He was born on January 4, 1991 in Belleville, the son of Daren Lee and Jennifer Leigh (Garst) Johnson.  He was baptized in the Calvary Baptist Church in Beloit.

He worked as a plumber for CMW Construction and attended Harvest Baptist Church in Manhattan.  He enjoyed playing video games, listening to music, hunting, trap shooting, Kansas State sports and attending the 305 Sprint Nationals in Belleville.



He is survived by his mother, Jennifer Maiorana of Manhattan; his father, Daren Johnson and wife Lisa of Concordia; two sisters, Sheridan Johnson of Manhattan and Ashleigh Thomas of Scandia; three brothers, Samuel Maiorana of Manhattan, Jordan Maiorana of Leonardville and Cole Thomas of Concordia and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leo Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Jan Johnson, Darrell Garst and Carrol Garst and his step father, Anthony Maiorana.



A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor David VanBebber officiating.  Ethan’s service will be recorded and a link will be added to the funeral home website shortly after the service concludes for anyone that is unable to attend.

Inurnment will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the Riverview Cemetery in Scandia.

Memorials have been established for the Ethan Johnson Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ethan Darrel Leo Johnson, age 29 of Manhattan, died Sunday, August 2, 2020 at his residence.

He was born on January 4, 1991 in Belleville, the son of Daren Lee and Jennifer Leigh (Garst) Johnson. He was baptized in the Calvary Baptist Church in Beloit.

He worked as a plumber for CMW Construction and attended Harvest Baptist Church in Manhattan. He enjoyed playing video games, listening to music, hunting, trap shooting, Kansas State sports and attending the 305 Sprint Nationals in Belleville.

He is survived by his mother, Jennifer Maiorana of Manhattan; his father, Daren Johnson and wife Lisa of Concordia; two sisters, Sheridan Johnson of Manhattan and Ashleigh Thomas of Scandia; three brothers, Samuel Maiorana of Manhattan, Jordan Maiorana of Leonardville and Cole Thomas of Concordia and many aunts, uncles and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Leo Johnson, Virginia Johnson, Jan Johnson, Darrell Garst and Carrol Garst and his step father, Anthony Maiorana.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 10, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor David VanBebber officiating. Ethan’s service will be recorded and a link will be added to the funeral home website shortly after the service concludes for anyone that is unable to attend.

Inurnment will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, August 15, 2020 at the Riverview Cemetery in Scandia.

Memorials have been established for the Ethan Johnson Memorial Fund and may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Ethan Johnson

Ruth Ann (Dahnke) Foster age 86, passed away Tuesday , August 4, 2020 at Village Manor in Abilene. Ruth was born December 4, 1933 in Abilene the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Broughton) Dahnke. She graduated from Abilene High School, was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and enjoyed camping, and car racing. On April 20, 1952 Ruth was united in marriage to James "Jim" Foster in Abilene. To this union they had 3 children.

Ruth is survived by her loving husband Jim of the home, son Steve (Jacque) Foster, daughter Michelle (Bob) Dewey all of Abilene, four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, her best friend for over 70 years Phyllis Whitehair Nemecheck, and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Teresa Ann, daughter-in-law Theresa Herman Foster, siblings, and other relatives.

Funeral services for Ruth will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Abilene with Reverend Keith Less officiating. Cremation is planned. There will be no visitation or graveside service. Masks and social distancing are recommended. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church or to Meals on Wheels and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ruth Ann (Dahnke) Foster age 86, passed away Tuesday , August 4, 2020 at Village Manor in Abilene. Ruth was born December 4, 1933 in Abilene the daughter of Thomas and Ruth (Broughton) Dahnke. She graduated from Abilene High School, was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church, and enjoyed camping, and car racing. On April 20, 1952 Ruth was united in marriage to James "Jim" Foster in Abilene. To this union they had 3 children. Ruth is survived by her loving husband Jim of the home, son Steve (Jacque) Foster, daughter Michelle (Bob) Dewey all of Abilene, four grandchildren and ten great grandchildren, two great great grandchildren, her best friend for over 70 years Phyllis Whitehair Nemecheck, and other nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter Teresa Ann, daughter-in-law Theresa Herman Foster, siblings, and other relatives. Funeral services for Ruth will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Abilene with Reverend Keith Less officiating. Cremation is planned. There will be no visitation or graveside service. Masks and social distancing are recommended. Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity Lutheran Church or to Meals on Wheels and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ruth Ann (Dahnke) Foster

Richard “Rick” Farr, age 68 died at his residence in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born on July 16, 1952 in Salina, Kansas the son of Bruce &amp; Zelma (Thomas) Farr. He retired from KSU Housing and Dining. Rick was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Terrance “Terry” Farr. He is survived by his daughter: Emilia Farr of Manhattan, Kansas. Private inurnment will be in the New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Ashland, MO at a later date. Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, Manhattan is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Richard “Rick” Farr, age 68 died at his residence in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born on July 16, 1952 in Salina, Kansas the son of Bruce &amp; Zelma (Thomas) Farr. He retired from KSU Housing and Dining. Rick was preceded in death by his parents and a brother: Terrance “Terry” Farr. He is survived by his daughter: Emilia Farr of Manhattan, Kansas. Private inurnment will be in the New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery, Ashland, MO at a later date. Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, Manhattan is assisting the family with arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Richard “Rick” Farr

Ernest John Welti, age 98, died on August 3, 2020, at his home in Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan, Kansas. Ernest, who was known as Tschuni (Juni) or Ernie to his family and friends, was born on October 21, 1921 in Tolland, Connecticut to parents Ernest and Minnie (Wuthrich) Welti. He graduated from Rockville High School in 1939. He worked in the Rockville, Connecticut cloth mills and later as a bricklayer. He was a member of the bricklayer’s union, Local #1, in Connecticut. Ernest married Alice Ruth Burt in 1950 and the couple had two daughters. He lived in Rockville and Ellington, Connecticut, until he moved to Manhattan, Kansas in 2009. Ernest is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Alice, brothers-in-law, Roland Clayton Andrews, Paul Pulfer, Linwood Burt, and sister-in-law, Vera Burt. He is survived by his brother Clarence (Kathi) Welti of Manchester, Connecticut, and two sisters, Marion Andrews of Rockville, Connecticut, and Evelyn Pulfer of Iowa. He also leaves his daughters, Ruth Welti of Manhattan, Kansas, and Laura Welti (Leon Kraut) of Freeport, Illinois, four grandchildren, Carl Fruehan, Elizabeth Fruehan, Ellen Welti, and Lia Welti, 14 nieces and nephews, and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Ernest also leaves Jacob (Libby) Stratton, who cared for him for many years and he considered a family member. Ernest loved travel, walking, and chatting with friends on his walks. In Manhattan, some may recall his walks along Kimball Avenue with his walker. Arrangements are with Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan KS and Ladd-Turkington &amp; Carmon Funeral Home in Vernon CT. Interment in Ellington Cemetery and a service are postponed due to Covid-19. The family thanks his caregivers from At Home Care and the staff of Meadowlark Retirement Community and Meadowlark Medical Professionals, who took care of Ernie so well. Condolences may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ernest John Welti, age 98, died on August 3, 2020, at his home in Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan, Kansas. Ernest, who was known as Tschuni (Juni) or Ernie to his family and friends, was born on October 21, 1921 in Tolland, Connecticut to parents Ernest and Minnie (Wuthrich) Welti. He graduated from Rockville High School in 1939. He worked in the Rockville, Connecticut cloth mills and later as a bricklayer. He was a member of the bricklayer’s union, Local #1, in Connecticut. Ernest married Alice Ruth Burt in 1950 and the couple had two daughters. He lived in Rockville and Ellington, Connecticut, until he moved to Manhattan, Kansas in 2009. Ernest is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Alice, brothers-in-law, Roland Clayton Andrews, Paul Pulfer, Linwood Burt, and sister-in-law, Vera Burt. He is survived by his brother Clarence (Kathi) Welti of Manchester, Connecticut, and two sisters, Marion Andrews of Rockville, Connecticut, and Evelyn Pulfer of Iowa. He also leaves his daughters, Ruth Welti of Manhattan, Kansas, and Laura Welti (Leon Kraut) of Freeport, Illinois, four grandchildren, Carl Fruehan, Elizabeth Fruehan, Ellen Welti, and Lia Welti, 14 nieces and nephews, and many great and great-great nieces and nephews. Ernest also leaves Jacob (Libby) Stratton, who cared for him for many years and he considered a family member. Ernest loved travel, walking, and chatting with friends on his walks. In Manhattan, some may recall his walks along Kimball Avenue with his walker. Arrangements are with Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan KS and Ladd-Turkington &amp; Carmon Funeral Home in Vernon CT. Interment in Ellington Cemetery and a service are postponed due to Covid-19. The family thanks his caregivers from At Home Care and the staff of Meadowlark Retirement Community and Meadowlark Medical Professionals, who took care of Ernie so well. Condolences may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ernest J. Welti

Lynn Halcomb, 89 of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 30, 2020 at Diversicare of Council Grove.

She was born January 11, 1931, the daughter of Ben and Zelma (Hively) Hall in Augusta, KS. She married Gordon Halcomb in 1948.&nbsp;They had three daughters: Vickie, Shelly and Traci. Gordon passed away on July 16, 2001.&nbsp; Lynn is survived by her daughters: Shelly Parham, of Wichita, Vicki Murray and Traci Thompson, both of Council Grove; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

There will be no services held at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Christian Church, 18 McCardell Street, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Lynn Halcomb, 89 of Council Grove, Kansas, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on July 30, 2020 at Diversicare of Council Grove.She was born January 11, 1931, the daughter of Ben and Zelma (Hively) Hall in Augusta, KS. She married Gordon Halcomb in 1948.&nbsp;They had three daughters: Vickie, Shelly and Traci. Gordon passed away on July 16, 2001.&nbsp; Lynn is survived by her daughters: Shelly Parham, of Wichita, Vicki Murray and Traci Thompson, both of Council Grove; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.There will be no services held at this time. Memorial contributions may be made to the Community Christian Church, 18 McCardell Street, Council Grove, KS 66846.

Lynn Halcomb

Larry Joe Fronce, age 80 of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in the Stolzer House at Meadowlark Hills.

He was born on May 22, 1940 in a country home outside of Manhattan, the son of Clyde Leroy and Vera Mae (Huntsman) Fronce. He graduated from Manhattan High School.

Larry met Verlee Darlene West at the age of 15 at a Community square dance. They married at the age of 18 on May 29, 1958 at the Ashland Community Church. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this spring.



Larry was a firefighter for the Fort Riley Fire Department for 24 years, retiring in 1990. Following his retirement, he worked as a floral delivery driver for Dillons where he made many friends. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He loved the outdoors and nature, hunting and fishing, boating and teaching his kids {and strangers} how to water ski. Larry really loved to travel and he and Darlene had many adventures together.

Larry was a mechanic at heart and was very good at fixing things. He loved to tinker and kept the house and cars in good shape. Larry had a good heart and was happy with the simple things. If it was broke he fixed it, and if you needed help he gave it.



He is survived by his wife, Darlene Fronce of Manhattan; two sons, Larry Dean Fronce of Manhattan and Todd Anthony Fronce and wife Deyanira of El Paso, Texas; one daughter, Krista Thaemert and husband Tom of Manhattan; one sister, Joyce Fronce of Manhattan; five grandchildren, Justin Fronce, Savannah Thaemert, Reese Thaemert, Sarah Fronce and Abby Fronce and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jeffrey Jay Fronce and one brother, Clyde Dwayne Fronce.

Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Meadowlark Stolzer House and First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Larry Joe Fronce, age 80 of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in the Stolzer House at Meadowlark Hills.

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

Larry Joe Fronce, age 80 of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in the Stolzer House at Meadowlark Hills.

He was born on May 22, 1940 in a country home outside of Manhattan, the son of Clyde Leroy and Vera Mae (Huntsman) Fronce. He graduated from Manhattan High School.

Larry met Verlee Darlene West at the age of 15 at a Community square dance. They married at the age of 18 on May 29, 1958 at the Ashland Community Church. They celebrated their 62nd wedding anniversary this spring.

Larry was a firefighter for the Fort Riley Fire Department for 24 years, retiring in 1990. Following his retirement, he worked as a floral delivery driver for Dillons where he made many friends. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He loved the outdoors and nature, hunting and fishing, boating and teaching his kids {and strangers} how to water ski. Larry really loved to travel and he and Darlene had many adventures together.

Larry was a mechanic at heart and was very good at fixing things. He loved to tinker and kept the house and cars in good shape. Larry had a good heart and was happy with the simple things. If it was broke he fixed it, and if you needed help he gave it.

He is survived by his wife, Darlene Fronce of Manhattan; two sons, Larry Dean Fronce of Manhattan and Todd Anthony Fronce and wife Deyanira of El Paso, Texas; one daughter, Krista Thaemert and husband Tom of Manhattan; one sister, Joyce Fronce of Manhattan; five grandchildren, Justin Fronce, Savannah Thaemert, Reese Thaemert, Sarah Fronce and Abby Fronce and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Jeffrey Jay Fronce and one brother, Clyde Dwayne Fronce.

Cremation is planned with a memorial service to be held at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Meadowlark Stolzer House and First United Methodist Church.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp; Larry Joe Fronce, age 80 of Manhattan, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020 in the Stolzer House at Meadowlark Hills.He was born on May 22, 1940.Complete obituary and service information will be announced later by the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Larry Joe Fronce

Eva Ann Katzenmeier, 80 of Abilene passed away July 31, 2020 at Enterprise Estates Nursing Home. She was born November 17, 1939 in Ellsworth, Kansas, the daughter of Reinhold and Anna (Lange) Bruning. On June 22, 1958 she was united in marriage to Roy Katzenmeier at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ellsworth, Kansas. He preceded her in death November 21, 2014. Eva was a home maker. She also worked as a Nurses Aid, a Para, Bogaarts Grocery Store and a Day Care Provider.

Eva is survived by her two daughters: Debbie (Scott) Jenne of Abilene and Lisa (Jim) Fuller of Sebastopol, California. Two sons: Phil (Stacy) Katzenmeier and Mark (Ann) Katzenmeier both of Eudora. Thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. One brother, Leroy (Glennys) Bruning of Ellsworth. Two sisters, Norma Clark of Lincoln, Nebraska and Elsie Hunter of Ellsworth. Two brother-in-laws, Ron Katzenmeier and Dave Katzenmeier both of Ellsworth and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Roy. Siblings: Delbert Bruning (Lucille); Ralph Bruning; Floyd Bruning; Laverna (Richard) Hunter; Orval (Hazel) Bruning; Elda (Benno) Warttig; Infant sister, Hermine Bruning; In-laws George (Betty) Katzenmeier; Marion O'Brien; Sheryl and Barb Katzenmeier and several nieces and nephews.

The family has chosen cremation. Memorial Services for Eva will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 4th 2020 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Abilene with Rev. Gene Holtorf officiating. Family will receive friends Monday evening from 5-7 p.m.&nbsp; at Danner Funeral Home in Abilene. Memorials may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church or to the Enterprise Estates Nursing Home. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Eva Ann Katzenmeier, 80 of Abilene passed away July 31, 2020 at Enterprise Estates Nursing Home. She was born November 17, 1939 in Ellsworth, Kansas, the daughter of Reinhold and Anna (Lange) Bruning. On June 22, 1958 she was united in marriage to Roy Katzenmeier at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Ellsworth, Kansas. He preceded her in death November 21, 2014. Eva was a home maker. She also worked as a Nurses Aid, a Para, Bogaarts Grocery Store and a Day Care Provider.Eva is survived by her two daughters: Debbie (Scott) Jenne of Abilene and Lisa (Jim) Fuller of Sebastopol, California. Two sons: Phil (Stacy) Katzenmeier and Mark (Ann) Katzenmeier both of Eudora. Thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren. One brother, Leroy (Glennys) Bruning of Ellsworth. Two sisters, Norma Clark of Lincoln, Nebraska and Elsie Hunter of Ellsworth. Two brother-in-laws, Ron Katzenmeier and Dave Katzenmeier both of Ellsworth and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband Roy. Siblings: Delbert Bruning (Lucille); Ralph Bruning; Floyd Bruning; Laverna (Richard) Hunter; Orval (Hazel) Bruning; Elda (Benno) Warttig; Infant sister, Hermine Bruning; In-laws George (Betty) Katzenmeier; Marion O'Brien; Sheryl and Barb Katzenmeier and several nieces and nephews. The family has chosen cremation. Memorial Services for Eva will be 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 4th 2020 at the Faith Lutheran Church in Abilene with Rev. Gene Holtorf officiating. Family will receive friends Monday evening from 5-7 p.m.&nbsp; at Danner Funeral Home in Abilene. Memorials may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church or to the Enterprise Estates Nursing Home. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

Eva Ann Katzenmeier

Lois JoAnn Eller, 84, Eskridge, KS passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Eskridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Eskridge.

On August 16, 1935, Lois, was born to Floyd Nathan and Helen Marie (Harrell) Duncan in rural St. George, KS. She graduated from St. George High School and began working for Hallmark in Kansas City right out of high school.&nbsp; She would later work in the residence halls at Kansas State University, was a switch board operator in St. George, a private housekeeper with her mother, and spent over 20 years as a live-in caretaker.&nbsp; She was united in marriage with Raymond Eller.&nbsp; They later divorced.

Lois had several hobbies in life.&nbsp; She enjoyed singing, sewing and knitting.&nbsp; Genealogy was also a very important thing to her.&nbsp; She knew everyone in the community, who they were related to, and who their children and grand children were, and her own family meant everything to her.&nbsp; When she was younger, she was involved in sports, including softball and track &amp; field, as well as 4-H.&nbsp; Lois was a big Kansas State fan.&nbsp; She rarely missed tuning in to a football or basketball game.&nbsp; Her love of the “Wildcats” was legendary in our family.&nbsp; Lois was also a member of the St. George United Methodist Church, &amp; TOPS. Later in life she was president of the residents council at Heritage Village and was present for nearly every outing with the other residents.

She is survived by two children, Deborah Owen (Bob), Barnett, MO, and Ed Eller (Heather), Topeka, KS; three grandchildren, Lance Trudo, Nate Eller and Katie Eller; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Brynn; and a sister-in-law, Ruby Duncan, Idaho.&nbsp;

She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Floyd E. Duncan (Ruby), Harrell ‘Dean’ Duncan (Jan), Helen Newell (George), and Lawrence ‘Larry’ Duncan (Raylene).

The family wishes to express our deepest and sincere appreciation for the wonderful care and love given to our mother all these years by the nurses, staff, and residents at Eskridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, they truly are a part of our family.

Funeral Services for Lois will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; Lois will lie in-state from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with visitation to follow at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; The family has suggested memorials to the St. George United Methodist Church, may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;

Lois JoAnn Eller, 84, Eskridge, KS passed away Friday, July 31, 2020 at the Eskridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Eskridge.On August 16, 1935, Lois, was born to Floyd Nathan and Helen Marie (Harrell) Duncan in rural St. George, KS. She graduated from St. George High School and began working for Hallmark in Kansas City right out of high school.&nbsp; She would later work in the residence halls at Kansas State University, was a switch board operator in St. George, a private housekeeper with her mother, and spent over 20 years as a live-in caretaker.&nbsp; She was united in marriage with Raymond Eller.&nbsp; They later divorced.Lois had several hobbies in life.&nbsp; She enjoyed singing, sewing and knitting.&nbsp; Genealogy was also a very important thing to her.&nbsp; She knew everyone in the community, who they were related to, and who their children and grand children were, and her own family meant everything to her.&nbsp; When she was younger, she was involved in sports, including softball and track &amp; field, as well as 4-H.&nbsp; Lois was a big Kansas State fan.&nbsp; She rarely missed tuning in to a football or basketball game.&nbsp; Her love of the “Wildcats” was legendary in our family.&nbsp; Lois was also a member of the St. George United Methodist Church, &amp; TOPS. Later in life she was president of the residents council at Heritage Village and was present for nearly every outing with the other residents.She is survived by two children, Deborah Owen (Bob), Barnett, MO, and Ed Eller (Heather), Topeka, KS; three grandchildren, Lance Trudo, Nate Eller and Katie Eller; two great-grandchildren, Hunter and Brynn; and a sister-in-law, Ruby Duncan, Idaho.&nbsp;She is preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Floyd E. Duncan (Ruby), Harrell ‘Dean’ Duncan (Jan), Helen Newell (George), and Lawrence ‘Larry’ Duncan (Raylene).The family wishes to express our deepest and sincere appreciation for the wonderful care and love given to our mother all these years by the nurses, staff, and residents at Eskridge Care and Rehabilitation Center, they truly are a part of our family.Funeral Services for Lois will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; Lois will lie in-state from 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. with visitation to follow at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday at the funeral home.&nbsp; The family has suggested memorials to the St. George United Methodist Church, may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;

Lois JoAnn Eller

The Babcock family is sad to share that we have lost one of the great folk heroes of the midwest, Mike Babcock. Michael passed away July 29th, 2020 from complications associated with Parkinson’s and Multiple System Atrophy. He was 75. The son of Bruce and Mary Virginia (Neeson) Babcock, Mike was born in Bloomington, IL, on Dec. 10, 1944. He grew up in Ottawa, IL, and he graduated from Ottawa High School in 1963. He was inducted into Ottawa High School’s Hall of Fame in 2014 for his athletic and academic accomplishments, a fact that he enjoyed reminding his family of regularly. After a summer job of detasseling corn, he decided he didn’t like the physical commitment and resolved “I need a thinking man’s job”. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Drake University in 1967 and went on to serve in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971. After the Army, the University of Illinois was his destination for earning his Ph.D. in Economics in 1972. In the fall of the same year, he landed on the faculty of Kansas State University, starting his soon to be legendary wardrobe of purple-themed outfits. 1972 turned out to be quite the momentous year for Mike, because it was also the year he met the love of his life, Virginia, on a blind date. They married on August 4, 1973, the same day as Virginia’s birthday because that would be an efficient choice for him to remember fewer important dates. Mike’s fiercely competitive nature made him a prolific researcher in his 47 years with the Economics Department, publishing over 90 articles in professional journals. Among other Major Awards, he received The Distinguished Transportation Researcher Award from the Transportation Research Forum in May of 2019. However, his children, John and Karen, believe his greatest accomplishment was being their dad. He retired from KSU in May of 2019. He loved sports and gave his whole heart and allegiance to his Kansas State Wildcats, Kansas City Chiefs, and Kansas City Royals and coached the Manhattan Optimists Club’s Cookie League Baseball team from 1974 to 1993. His family is certain he inadvertently taught children sitting near Section 3, row 16, seats 3 &amp; 4 at Snyder Family Stadium their first curse words. Recently he changed his party affiliation to Democrat so he wouldn’t die a Republican while Trump was in office. Mike worked tirelessly and bought his shoes at Wal-Mart to make sure that his family would be able to live comfortably. He loved taking his family on vacations, dragging them to every National Park west of the Mississippi and parts of Canada. He would be sure to get a scenic vista shot with John or Karen standing on the edge of a road pullout and get the shadow of his thumb in the picture. Every. Time. Rarely would he get to the punchline of his favorite jokes because he would laugh hysterically, unable to get the words out to finish. After his Parkinson’s diagnosis, Mike was firmly committed to not dying until the Chiefs won a Super Bowl. So, you can understand his family’s trepidation when they actually won this year. For his final research project, Mike’s brain will be donated to the Brain Support Network for the Mayo Clinic to further research on Parkinson’s, Lewy Body Dementia, and Multiple System Atrophy. Mike is preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, Ray. He will be forever remembered by his wife, Virginia, his son, John (Linda), his daughter Karen, grandchildren, Jason, Marcie(Trevor), and Eric, his sisters Judy(Roger)Damyen and Donna(Greg)Tuftie, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mike loved his family deeply and will always be remembered by his family and friends “as the man in purple.” Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, no public service will be held. A private burial will be at the family cemetery in southeast Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in his memory to the Economics Department at Kansas State University, The Parkinson’s Foundation at Meadowlark Hills, or the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Babcock family is sad to share that we have lost one of the great folk heroes of the midwest, Mike Babcock. Michael passed away July 29th, 2020 from complications associated with Parkinson’s and Multiple System Atrophy. He was 75. The son of Bruce and Mary Virginia (Neeson) Babcock, Mike was born in Bloomington, IL, on Dec. 10, 1944. He grew up in Ottawa, IL, and he graduated from Ottawa High School in 1963. He was inducted into Ottawa High School’s Hall of Fame in 2014 for his athletic and academic accomplishments, a fact that he enjoyed reminding his family of regularly. After a summer job of detasseling corn, he decided he didn’t like the physical commitment and resolved “I need a thinking man’s job”. He received his Bachelor’s degree from Drake University in 1967 and went on to serve in the United States Army from 1969 to 1971. After the Army, the University of Illinois was his destination for earning his Ph.D. in Economics in 1972. In the fall of the same year, he landed on the faculty of Kansas State University, starting his soon to be legendary wardrobe of purple-themed outfits. 1972 turned out to be quite the momentous year for Mike, because it was also the year he met the love of his life, Virginia, on a blind date. They married on August 4, 1973, the same day as Virginia’s birthday because that would be an efficient choice for him to remember fewer important dates. Mike’s fiercely competitive nature made him a prolific researcher in his 47 years with the Economics Department, publishing over 90 articles in professional journals. Among other Major Awards, he received The Distinguished Transportation Researcher Award from the Transportation Research Forum in May of 2019. However, his children, John and Karen, believe his greatest accomplishment was being their dad. He retired from KSU in May of 2019. He loved sports and gave his whole heart and allegiance to his Kansas State Wildcats, Kansas City Chiefs, and Kansas City Royals and coached the Manhattan Optimists Club’s Cookie League Baseball team from 1974 to 1993. His family is certain he inadvertently taught children sitting near Section 3, row 16, seats 3 &amp; 4 at Snyder Family Stadium their first curse words. Recently he changed his party affiliation to Democrat so he wouldn’t die a Republican while Trump was in office. Mike worked tirelessly and bought his shoes at Wal-Mart to make sure that his family would be able to live comfortably. He loved taking his family on vacations, dragging them to every National Park west of the Mississippi and parts of Canada. He would be sure to get a scenic vista shot with John or Karen standing on the edge of a road pullout and get the shadow of his thumb in the picture. Every. Time. Rarely would he get to the punchline of his favorite jokes because he would laugh hysterically, unable to get the words out to finish. After his Parkinson’s diagnosis, Mike was firmly committed to not dying until the Chiefs won a Super Bowl. So, you can understand his family’s trepidation when they actually won this year. For his final research project, Mike’s brain will be donated to the Brain Support Network for the Mayo Clinic to further research on Parkinson’s, Lewy Body Dementia, and Multiple System Atrophy. Mike is preceded in death by his parents and younger brother, Ray. He will be forever remembered by his wife, Virginia, his son, John (Linda), his daughter Karen, grandchildren, Jason, Marcie(Trevor), and Eric, his sisters Judy(Roger)Damyen and Donna(Greg)Tuftie, and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Mike loved his family deeply and will always be remembered by his family and friends “as the man in purple.” Due to the COVID 19 pandemic, no public service will be held. A private burial will be at the family cemetery in southeast Kansas. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations in his memory to the Economics Department at Kansas State University, The Parkinson’s Foundation at Meadowlark Hills, or the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Mike Babcock

Jeffrey (Jeff) P. Snyder, 66, of Manhattan, KS, formerly of Valdosta, GA passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, July 30, 2020.

 Born in Cheverly, MD on September 28, 1953, to Roger Elias and Fern Gladys (Jones) Snyder. Raised in College Park until his family moved to Phoenix, AZ where he graduated from Paradise Valley High school. After studying Psychology in Glendale, AZ he returned back to Maryland and continued his education at Howard Community College, receiving a degree in Business Management.

Jeff discovered his love of traveling during the course of his 17-year career with numerous travel agencies and airlines. His love for animals then led him to an 18-year career as a Dog Trainer. Jeff was known for his passion for music, playing his drums, love of the outdoors, compassion towards animals, and his generous and humble nature.

 Jeff is survived by his daughter, Lauren Cosson (Justin); his granddaughter, Audrey; his brother, John (Debi); his sister-in-law Carol; his nephews Eugene, Daniel, and Allen; his nieces Wendy and Amanda; and his loyal companion Arrow. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Roger and Richard.

 A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. at Carlson's-Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to the Animal Welfare Institute in Washington, DC, that seeks to “alleviate the suffering inflicted on animals by people”.

Jeffrey (Jeff) P. Snyder, 66, of Manhattan, KS, formerly of Valdosta, GA passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, July 30, 2020. Born in Cheverly, MD on September 28, 1953, to Roger Elias and Fern Gladys (Jones) Snyder. Raised in College Park until his family moved to Phoenix, AZ where he graduated from Paradise Valley High school. After studying Psychology in Glendale, AZ he returned back to Maryland and continued his education at Howard Community College, receiving a degree in Business Management.Jeff discovered his love of traveling during the course of his 17-year career with numerous travel agencies and airlines. His love for animals then led him to an 18-year career as a Dog Trainer. Jeff was known for his passion for music, playing his drums, love of the outdoors, compassion towards animals, and his generous and humble nature. Jeff is survived by his daughter, Lauren Cosson (Justin); his granddaughter, Audrey; his brother, John (Debi); his sister-in-law Carol; his nephews Eugene, Daniel, and Allen; his nieces Wendy and Amanda; and his loyal companion Arrow. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Roger and Richard. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 9, 2020, at 9:30 a.m. at Carlson's-Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home, 1317 Poyntz Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502. In lieu of flowers, donations in his name can be made to the Animal Welfare Institute in Washington, DC, that seeks to “alleviate the suffering inflicted on animals by people”.

Jeffrey P. Snyder

James L. Glover, 77 of Solomon, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born April 16, 1943 in Salina, the son of Leroy and Betty (Davis) Glover. On October 22, 1966 he was united in marriage to Glenda Williams in Muleshoe, Texas. She survives of the home. James worked as a laborer for various different employers throughout his life.

James is survived by his loving wife Glenda of the home. Two daughters: Betty Grumbles (John) of Deleon, Texas and Donna McCool (Derek) of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Two sons: AJ Glover and wife Barbara of Solomon and John Glover of Deleon, Texas, 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, a brother, Robert Glover and two sisters, Peggy Belk and Joyce Wiseman. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters.

The family has chosen cremation. A Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 3, 2020 at the New Trail Fellowship Church in rural Abilene. Friends may come by to sign the book and view on Friday July 31 from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. with family present from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may also come by and sign the book from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Sunday at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in Solomon. Memorials may be given to the New Trail Fellowship Church in care of Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, PO Box 308, Solomon, Kansas 67480.&nbsp;&nbsp;

James L. Glover, 77 of Solomon, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2020. He was born April 16, 1943 in Salina, the son of Leroy and Betty (Davis) Glover. On October 22, 1966 he was united in marriage to Glenda Williams in Muleshoe, Texas. She survives of the home. James worked as a laborer for various different employers throughout his life.James is survived by his loving wife Glenda of the home. Two daughters: Betty Grumbles (John) of Deleon, Texas and Donna McCool (Derek) of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Two sons: AJ Glover and wife Barbara of Solomon and John Glover of Deleon, Texas, 12 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, a brother, Robert Glover and two sisters, Peggy Belk and Joyce Wiseman. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters. The family has chosen cremation. A Memorial Service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, August 3, 2020 at the New Trail Fellowship Church in rural Abilene. Friends may come by to sign the book and view on Friday July 31 from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. with family present from 5-7 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may also come by and sign the book from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., Sunday at Carlson-Becker Funeral Home in Solomon. Memorials may be given to the New Trail Fellowship Church in care of Carlson-Becker Funeral Home, PO Box 308, Solomon, Kansas 67480.&nbsp;&nbsp;

James L. Glover

Funeral services for Justin R. Hicks, age 32, of Abilene, will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Golden Belt Memorial Park in Great Bend, Kansas with Reverend Don Fisher officiating. Mr. Hicks passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at the Abilene Memorial Hospital. He was born August 15, 1987 in Wichita. Following high school Justin served his country in the United States Army medically retiring in 2017 after 12 years of dedicated service. During his tours Justin received several honors including a purple heart. On August 29, 2019 he was united in marriage to Jessica Hottman. She survives of Abilene. Other survivors include his mother Barbara Hicks and sister Brittany Keyes of Hutchinson, daughters Brooklyn Farmer and Carly Hicks, son Aiden Hicks of Abilene, brother Alex Hicks of Lakehills, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father Gerald Hicks. Military honors will be provided by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard at the cemetery. Friends may come by the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily to sign the register book. Memorial contributions may be made to the Justin Hicks Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Funeral services for Justin R. Hicks, age 32, of Abilene, will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, August 8, 2020 at the Golden Belt Memorial Park in Great Bend, Kansas with Reverend Don Fisher officiating. Mr. Hicks passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at the Abilene Memorial Hospital. He was born August 15, 1987 in Wichita. Following high school Justin served his country in the United States Army medically retiring in 2017 after 12 years of dedicated service. During his tours Justin received several honors including a purple heart. On August 29, 2019 he was united in marriage to Jessica Hottman. She survives of Abilene. Other survivors include his mother Barbara Hicks and sister Brittany Keyes of Hutchinson, daughters Brooklyn Farmer and Carly Hicks, son Aiden Hicks of Abilene, brother Alex Hicks of Lakehills, Texas. He was preceded in death by his father Gerald Hicks. Military honors will be provided by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard at the cemetery. Friends may come by the funeral home from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily to sign the register book. Memorial contributions may be made to the Justin Hicks Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Justin R. Hicks

Evelyn Krause died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family in Manhattan’s Good Shepherd Hospice House on July 28, 2020. Born Rowene Evelyn Bebermeyer on July 7, 1927, she grew up during the Depression in the Dickinson County farming community of Buckeye. At age 13, she, two sisters and their father survived a tragic car accident that killed her mother, brother and sister. She graduated from Dickinson County Community High School in 1945 and taught at Purdy, a one-room school, with an emergency teaching certificate. She graduated from Kansas State University in 1951 and married Allen Knopp on June 2 of that year. They raised six children on a fourth generation farm near Woodbine, Kansas. She was a full partner in the livestock and farm operation, kept a large garden, canned, sewed all the girls’ clothes, and actively participated in EHU, WCTU, UMW, and 4-H. After Allen’s death in 1982, Evelyn remained on the farm, raising their youngest son and working in an Abilene restaurant kitchen. In 1989, she became the housemother at KSU’s Clovia 4-H House. She married Marvin Krause, a retired farmer from Plains, KS, on June 20, 1992, embracing his children and grandchildren.

Evelyn and her two Bebermeyer sisters and their extended family were recognized as the KSU 2013 “Family of the Year.” Evelyn loved to surround herself with family and was a fierce and fun competitor. Be it playing Spoons with the grands, card games or backyard Wiffle ball she laughed hard and played to win. Days before she died, she was completing her daily neighborhood walks and her dozens of daily phone calls. Evelyn loved the Lord and served Him faithfully and humbly. An active member of Manhattan’s First United Methodist Church, she participated in the Sojourners and New Journey Sunday School Classes, Bible Study, UMW Current Issues Circle, and the Methodist Supper Club. She volunteered at the Ogden Friendship House for many years and enjoyed her relationships with members of the Domestic Science Club and PEO Chapter IW. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Emilie Bebermeyer, brother Wilbur, sister Doris, her first husband Allen Reed Knopp, and her second husband, Marvin William Krause. Her marriage to Marvin lasted until Marvin’s death March 29, 2010. She is survived by her sisters Dorothy (Bebermeyer) Snider, Abilene; Vivian (Bebermeyer) and brother-in-law Rodger Funk, Garden City. She is also survived by her six children and their spouses: Joe and Nancy Knopp, Manhattan; Nancy and Don Daniels, Topeka; Max and Kaleen Knopp, Abilene; Ted and Nancy Knopp, Wichita; Rebecca and Tim Miller, Holcomb; and Keith and Stefanie Knopp, Newton. Other survivors include her step-children Rachel and Monty Abbott, Wheaton, Illinois; Kathy and Rod Winegarner, Carmichael, California; John and Kathleen Krause, Hutchinson; along with 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Evelyn was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by family and the many friends for whom she cared. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, only her children and their spouses will attend the graveside service at the Woodbine Cemetery. A video-recording will be available on the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen website. Memorials may be made to the Manhattan First United Methodist Church or Good Shepherd Hospice House and sent in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Evelyn Krause died peacefully in her sleep surrounded by family in Manhattan’s Good Shepherd Hospice House on July 28, 2020. Born Rowene Evelyn Bebermeyer on July 7, 1927, she grew up during the Depression in the Dickinson County farming community of Buckeye. At age 13, she, two sisters and their father survived a tragic car accident that killed her mother, brother and sister. She graduated from Dickinson County Community High School in 1945 and taught at Purdy, a one-room school, with an emergency teaching certificate. She graduated from Kansas State University in 1951 and married Allen Knopp on June 2 of that year. They raised six children on a fourth generation farm near Woodbine, Kansas. She was a full partner in the livestock and farm operation, kept a large garden, canned, sewed all the girls’ clothes, and actively participated in EHU, WCTU, UMW, and 4-H. After Allen’s death in 1982, Evelyn remained on the farm, raising their youngest son and working in an Abilene restaurant kitchen. In 1989, she became the housemother at KSU’s Clovia 4-H House. She married Marvin Krause, a retired farmer from Plains, KS, on June 20, 1992, embracing his children and grandchildren. Evelyn and her two Bebermeyer sisters and their extended family were recognized as the KSU 2013 “Family of the Year.” Evelyn loved to surround herself with family and was a fierce and fun competitor. Be it playing Spoons with the grands, card games or backyard Wiffle ball she laughed hard and played to win. Days before she died, she was completing her daily neighborhood walks and her dozens of daily phone calls. Evelyn loved the Lord and served Him faithfully and humbly. An active member of Manhattan’s First United Methodist Church, she participated in the Sojourners and New Journey Sunday School Classes, Bible Study, UMW Current Issues Circle, and the Methodist Supper Club. She volunteered at the Ogden Friendship House for many years and enjoyed her relationships with members of the Domestic Science Club and PEO Chapter IW. Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, Elmer and Emilie Bebermeyer, brother Wilbur, sister Doris, her first husband Allen Reed Knopp, and her second husband, Marvin William Krause. Her marriage to Marvin lasted until Marvin’s death March 29, 2010. She is survived by her sisters Dorothy (Bebermeyer) Snider, Abilene; Vivian (Bebermeyer) and brother-in-law Rodger Funk, Garden City. She is also survived by her six children and their spouses: Joe and Nancy Knopp, Manhattan; Nancy and Don Daniels, Topeka; Max and Kaleen Knopp, Abilene; Ted and Nancy Knopp, Wichita; Rebecca and Tim Miller, Holcomb; and Keith and Stefanie Knopp, Newton. Other survivors include her step-children Rachel and Monty Abbott, Wheaton, Illinois; Kathy and Rod Winegarner, Carmichael, California; John and Kathleen Krause, Hutchinson; along with 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. Evelyn was deeply loved and will be dearly missed by family and the many friends for whom she cared. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, only her children and their spouses will attend the graveside service at the Woodbine Cemetery. A video-recording will be available on the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen website. Memorials may be made to the Manhattan First United Methodist Church or Good Shepherd Hospice House and sent in care of the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Evelyn Krause

Marla Joyce Hewitt, 78, of Council Grove, Kansas passed away with family by her side, at Morris County Hospital, July 29, 2020.

She was born August 13, 1941, the daughter of Leslie and Margaret Thimes Bass, in Emporia, Kansas.&nbsp; She attended Americus High School.&nbsp; Marla married the love of her life, Jimmy Hewitt on December 21, 1958.&nbsp; They had three children: John, Mary and James.

Marla was a lifelong member of Council Grove Christian Church.&nbsp;&nbsp; Marla worked at various jobs throughout her lifetime.&nbsp; She worked as a cook and retired from USD 417 after 10 years of service. Marla loved taking care of her husband Jimmy…he was her world! She loved cooking and spending time with her children and grandchildren.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jimmy; son John Hewitt; brother Bob Bass; and sister Elaine Casper.&nbsp; Marla is survived by her daughter Mary Hewitt and fiancé’ Lee Garrett and James (Bill) Hewitt and fiancé’ Nicole Hobbs; sister Jeanette Borgs; daughter-in-law Carol Hewitt; brothers: Tom and Dan Bass; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Marla will be sadly missed by all.

At her request, Marla was cremated.&nbsp; A Celebration of Marla’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., on August 13, 2020, at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Marla Hewitt Memorial Fund and sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.&nbsp;

Marla Joyce Hewitt, 78, of Council Grove, Kansas passed away with family by her side, at Morris County Hospital, July 29, 2020.She was born August 13, 1941, the daughter of Leslie and Margaret Thimes Bass, in Emporia, Kansas.&nbsp; She attended Americus High School.&nbsp; Marla married the love of her life, Jimmy Hewitt on December 21, 1958.&nbsp; They had three children: John, Mary and James.Marla was a lifelong member of Council Grove Christian Church.&nbsp;&nbsp; Marla worked at various jobs throughout her lifetime.&nbsp; She worked as a cook and retired from USD 417 after 10 years of service. Marla loved taking care of her husband Jimmy…he was her world! She loved cooking and spending time with her children and grandchildren.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Jimmy; son John Hewitt; brother Bob Bass; and sister Elaine Casper.&nbsp; Marla is survived by her daughter Mary Hewitt and fiancé’ Lee Garrett and James (Bill) Hewitt and fiancé’ Nicole Hobbs; sister Jeanette Borgs; daughter-in-law Carol Hewitt; brothers: Tom and Dan Bass; 10 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Marla will be sadly missed by all.At her request, Marla was cremated.&nbsp; A Celebration of Marla’s life will be held at 10:00 a.m., on August 13, 2020, at Greenwood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Marla Hewitt Memorial Fund and sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846.&nbsp;

Marla Joyce Hewitt

Robert Larson, age 77 of Kansas City, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020.



He was born on March 26, 1943 and grew up in the MayDay community, graduating from Clay Center Community High School.  He attended Kansas State University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering.  He moved to Kansas City and was a long time employee of IBM.



He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Anna Larson and his brother, Bruce Larson.

He is survived by his cousins, Wendell Eggerman of Clay Center, Jon Larson of Clay Center, Nancy Ryan of Clay Center, Marie Bauer of Texas, Russell Pargett of Omaha, Doug Whetstine of Denver and his special friend, Ellen Johnson of Kansas City.

A private graveside celebration service will be held at the MayDay Cemetery.

The Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.&nbsp;

Robert Larson, age 77 of Kansas City, passed away Friday, July 24, 2020.

He was born on March 26, 1943 and grew up in the MayDay community, graduating from Clay Center Community High School. He attended Kansas State University where he was a member of Sigma Chi Fraternity and received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering. He moved to Kansas City and was a long time employee of IBM.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Anna Larson and his brother, Bruce Larson.

He is survived by his cousins, Wendell Eggerman of Clay Center, Jon Larson of Clay Center, Nancy Ryan of Clay Center, Marie Bauer of Texas, Russell Pargett of Omaha, Doug Whetstine of Denver and his special friend, Ellen Johnson of Kansas City.

A private graveside celebration service will be held at the MayDay Cemetery.

The Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.&nbsp;

Robert Larson

Wilma Jean McNee was born in Clay County on September 26, 1926 to James and Viola (Angelo) Fyfe. Wilma was raised in the Oak Hill area and was a graduate of Miltonvale High School.&nbsp; She married Elmo McNee on October 14, 1944. He preceded her on January 23, 1993.&nbsp; They made their home in Clay Center.&nbsp; Wilma enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, doing embroidery, and making quilt tops.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Forshee; brother, Ray Fyfe and granddaughter, Lisa Marie Lang.&nbsp; Wilma was a member of the Wesleyan Church in Clay Center.

Daughter: Pat (Merle) Cullip of Wakefield, KS

Daughter: Sondra Matthews of Clay Center, KS

Daughter: LaVone (Ron) Lang of Salina, KS

Sister: Arlene (Dean) Gibson of McPherson, KS

17 Grandchildren, 15 Great-grandchildren and 1 Great-great-grandchild

Graveside Services:&nbsp;Friday, July 31, at 11:00AM at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, KS.

Visitation:&nbsp;Thursday, July 30, from 5-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.

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

Wilma Jean McNee was born in Clay County on September 26, 1926 to James and Viola (Angelo) Fyfe. Wilma was raised in the Oak Hill area and was a graduate of Miltonvale High School.&nbsp; She married Elmo McNee on October 14, 1944. He preceded her on January 23, 1993.&nbsp; They made their home in Clay Center.&nbsp; Wilma enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, doing embroidery, and making quilt tops.&nbsp; She is preceded in death by her parents; sister, Betty Forshee; brother, Ray Fyfe and granddaughter, Lisa Marie Lang.&nbsp; Wilma was a member of the Wesleyan Church in Clay Center.Survivors:Daughter: Pat (Merle) Cullip of Wakefield, KSDaughter: Karen McNee of Clay Center, KSDaughter: Sondra Matthews of Clay Center, KSSon: Bill McNee of Manhattan, KSSon: Dean McNee of Clay Center, KSDaughter: LaVone (Ron) Lang of Salina, KSSister: Arlene (Dean) Gibson of McPherson, KS17 Grandchildren, 15 Great-grandchildren and 1 Great-great-grandchildGraveside Services:&nbsp;Friday, July 31, at 11:00AM at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, KS.Visitation:&nbsp;Thursday, July 30, from 5-8 PM at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home.Memorials:&nbsp;&nbsp;Clay Center Wesleyan Church or Meadowlark Hospice c/o the funeral home.

Wilma Jean McNee 

Lee Roy White, 80 of Abilene passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born February 9, 1940 in Salina, the son of William and Betty B. (Truitt) White. In 1958 he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving 4 years active and totaling 26 years with active and reserves. On February 2, 1985 he was united in marriage to Diane Denise Southward in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.&nbsp; Lee worked for the California High Way Patrol for 25 years before moving to Abilene.

 Lee is survived by his loving wife Denise, four sons - Robert White (Cindy), Randy White (Terry), James White and Greg White, and one daughter, Melody White, two step-daughters - Medina Earl (Jeffrey) and Demecia Segura, six grandchildren and two sisters, Rosa Lee Northam (Richard) and Mary Miller and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.

 The family has chosen cremation. Private family services will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorials be given to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Lee Roy White, 80 of Abilene passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born February 9, 1940 in Salina, the son of William and Betty B. (Truitt) White. In 1958 he enlisted in the United States Navy, serving 4 years active and totaling 26 years with active and reserves. On February 2, 1985 he was united in marriage to Diane Denise Southward in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.&nbsp; Lee worked for the California High Way Patrol for 25 years before moving to Abilene. Lee is survived by his loving wife Denise, four sons - Robert White (Cindy), Randy White (Terry), James White and Greg White, and one daughter, Melody White, two step-daughters - Medina Earl (Jeffrey) and Demecia Segura, six grandchildren and two sisters, Rosa Lee Northam (Richard) and Mary Miller and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family has chosen cremation. Private family services will be held at a later date. The family suggests memorials be given to the St. Jude Children’s Hospital in care of Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Lee Roy White

William F. (Bud) Potter, 80, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was born February 5, 1940 in Junction City, the son of Walter F. and Ferne J. (Nelson) Potter. Growing up in Abilene, he attended local schools and graduated from West Plains, Missouri High School with the class of 1958. As a young man, he competed in rodeos as a bull rider while training as a plumber and working construction. He worked for USD 475 and retired in 2002 as a master plumber. Bud had a life-long love of raising greyhounds. On March 22, 1969, he married Mary McCoy, spending their married life in rural Abilene.

He is survived by his wife, Mary of Abilene; daughter, Beth Gentry of Wichita; son, Brent Potter of Abilene; sister, Janie Hicks of Salina; 2 brothers, Rick Potter and Dan Potter of Abilene; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren.

Family visitation will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, July 30, 2020 followed by an 11:00 AM memorial. Bud had chosen cremation. Services will be held at the LifeHouse Church in Abilene officiated by Chris Danielson. Danner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

William F. (Bud) Potter, 80, passed away Saturday, July 25, 2020. He was born February 5, 1940 in Junction City, the son of Walter F. and Ferne J. (Nelson) Potter. Growing up in Abilene, he attended local schools and graduated from West Plains, Missouri High School with the class of 1958. As a young man, he competed in rodeos as a bull rider while training as a plumber and working construction. He worked for USD 475 and retired in 2002 as a master plumber. Bud had a life-long love of raising greyhounds. On March 22, 1969, he married Mary McCoy, spending their married life in rural Abilene. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Abilene; daughter, Beth Gentry of Wichita; son, Brent Potter of Abilene; sister, Janie Hicks of Salina; 2 brothers, Rick Potter and Dan Potter of Abilene; 5 grandchildren and 2 great-grandchildren. Family visitation will be held 10:00 AM Thursday, July 30, 2020 followed by an 11:00 AM memorial. Bud had chosen cremation. Services will be held at the LifeHouse Church in Abilene officiated by Chris Danielson. Danner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.&nbsp;&nbsp;

William F. (Bud) Potter

Clayton's life began on December 3, 1934 in Benton, KS.  He was the son of Arthur and Erlean G. (Berg) Hamm.  Clayton was a 1952 graduate of Marion High School.  He was united in marriage to Wanda Lubinus on November 22, 1953 in Claflin, KS and they enjoyed 66 years of marriage.  Clayton started his working life working for the Riddle Quarry and then later transitioned to hauling bulk milk, picked up on the farm and delivered to the dairy.  He worked for American Milk Producers when it was Tip Top Dairy, and later went to work hauling ice cream for Baskin-Robbins out of Hillsboro.  Clayton was happiest driving truck, hauling anything to anywhere.  Even in his retirement he went to work hauling wheat on the Siefert farm.  Clayton enjoyed NASCAR and driving trucks.  He was a good provider, husband and father to his family.

  Clayton's loving family includes his wife Wanda Hamm of Marion, children Shirley (John) Riffel of Newton, and Dennis (Grace) Hamm of Jefferson, SD; grandchildren Mandy (Brad) Thomas of Mission, Justin (Erin) Hamm of Logansport, IN, Jackie (Dale) Schoenherr of Riverside, IA, Jennifer (NIck Robinson) Smith of Logansport, IN and Daniel Delgadillo of Sioux City, IA; great grandchildren Nash, Jace, Dylan, Hunter, Taylor, Bella and Melody; brother Garry Hamm of Marion and several nieces and nephews.

  Clayton passed away at St. Luke's Living Center on Monday July 27, 2020.  He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Larry and Dale Hamm and sister Marjorie Hamm.

  Friends and family are encouraged to pay their respects on Friday, July 1, 2020&nbsp; from 2-7 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion where his funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 10 a.m.  Clayton will be laid to rest in Marion Cemetery following the services.  Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to St. Luke's Living Center or Emmanuel Baptist Church, Marion.

Clayton's life began on December 3, 1934 in Benton, KS. He was the son of Arthur and Erlean G. (Berg) Hamm. Clayton was a 1952 graduate of Marion High School. He was united in marriage to Wanda Lubinus on November 22, 1953 in Claflin, KS and they enjoyed 66 years of marriage. Clayton started his working life working for the Riddle Quarry and then later transitioned to hauling bulk milk, picked up on the farm and delivered to the dairy. He worked for American Milk Producers when it was Tip Top Dairy, and later went to work hauling ice cream for Baskin-Robbins out of Hillsboro. Clayton was happiest driving truck, hauling anything to anywhere. Even in his retirement he went to work hauling wheat on the Siefert farm. Clayton enjoyed NASCAR and driving trucks. He was a good provider, husband and father to his family. Clayton's loving family includes his wife Wanda Hamm of Marion, children Shirley (John) Riffel of Newton, and Dennis (Grace) Hamm of Jefferson, SD; grandchildren Mandy (Brad) Thomas of Mission, Justin (Erin) Hamm of Logansport, IN, Jackie (Dale) Schoenherr of Riverside, IA, Jennifer (NIck Robinson) Smith of Logansport, IN and Daniel Delgadillo of Sioux City, IA; great grandchildren Nash, Jace, Dylan, Hunter, Taylor, Bella and Melody; brother Garry Hamm of Marion and several nieces and nephews. Clayton passed away at St. Luke's Living Center on Monday July 27, 2020. He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers Larry and Dale Hamm and sister Marjorie Hamm. Friends and family are encouraged to pay their respects on Friday, July 1, 2020&nbsp; from 2-7 p.m. at Yazel-Megli Funeral Home, Marion where his funeral service will be held on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 10 a.m. Clayton will be laid to rest in Marion Cemetery following the services. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to St. Luke's Living Center or Emmanuel Baptist Church, Marion.

Clayton Dean Hamm - December 3, 1934-July 27, 2020 (age 85)

Reed Christian Hoffman, aged 97, died July 24, 2020 in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born September 6, 1922 in Enterprise, Kansas, son of Walter L. Hoffman and Mary Elizabeth Carpenter Hoffman. Graduated Enterprise High School 1940 and the University of Kansas. He was an employee, on the board of directors, and involved in the Dickinson County Bank from 1947 to 2020. He became President of DCB when his father died in 1967. In 1952 he attended the Republican National Convention in Chicago that nominated Eisenhower for President. In 1956, he unsuccessfully contested Homer Hoffman for the Republican nomination for State Representation. In 1958 he was elected to that office, for which his grandfather Christian Hoffman and his half-uncle Christian Balzac Hoffman had been elected. In 1960 he was an unsuccessful candidate against Gordon Mark for the state senate Republican nomination. In 1972, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the GOP nomination for state representative. During time of the Civil Rights movement, he served on the Kansas West Methodist Church Board of Christian Social Concerns, actively supported a distant cousin, John Salter Jr. nationally pictured sitting in a Woolworth store restaurant in Jackson, Mississippi. Reed established a history section at Enterprise Library, on whose board he served. He was married to Carolie Wolfenbarger McKeeman. Reed was active in the lives of his daughter Deriece Monette McKeeman and son Kevin McKeeman (Lorine Anderson). He is survived by Kevin &amp; Lorine McKeeman and their children, Trevor McKeeman (Leah), Brent McKeeman (Amanda), and Monette McKeeman Murdock (Chris) and their families. He is also survived by his 7 great grandchildren Fynn McKeeman, Wyatt McKeeman, Cora McKeeman, Gage McKeeman, Emma McKeeman, Connor Reed Murdock, and Logan Murdock. In the summer of 1947 Reed started writing a newspaper column, Teller Tales, in the Enterprise Journal. It has continued to appear in the weekly newspapers since, briefly as an advertisement. At University of Kansas, he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, of which his father and uncles were charter members. He was a member of many civic organizations. He was interested in sports, played tennis, and six-man football, attended the Detroit-St. Louis World Series in St. Louis in 1934. He actively supported the Methodist Church. He was a member of the Mt. Hope Cemetery Board. He financially supported the erection and restoration of the Hoffman Grist Mill on the property of the Abilene and Smoky Hill tourist railroad. After reaching the age of 70, he ran three marathons, the last in under four hours. Reed actively jogged for over 20 years. Reed was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Walter Hoffman Jr., and sister Mary McDonald. He is also preceded in death by his wife Carolie and daughter Deriece. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Reed Hoffman to Enterprise United Methodist Church 308 S Bridge St, Enterprise, KS 67441.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Reed Christian Hoffman, aged 97, died July 24, 2020 in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born September 6, 1922 in Enterprise, Kansas, son of Walter L. Hoffman and Mary Elizabeth Carpenter Hoffman. Graduated Enterprise High School 1940 and the University of Kansas. He was an employee, on the board of directors, and involved in the Dickinson County Bank from 1947 to 2020. He became President of DCB when his father died in 1967. In 1952 he attended the Republican National Convention in Chicago that nominated Eisenhower for President. In 1956, he unsuccessfully contested Homer Hoffman for the Republican nomination for State Representation. In 1958 he was elected to that office, for which his grandfather Christian Hoffman and his half-uncle Christian Balzac Hoffman had been elected. In 1960 he was an unsuccessful candidate against Gordon Mark for the state senate Republican nomination. In 1972, he was an unsuccessful candidate for the GOP nomination for state representative. During time of the Civil Rights movement, he served on the Kansas West Methodist Church Board of Christian Social Concerns, actively supported a distant cousin, John Salter Jr. nationally pictured sitting in a Woolworth store restaurant in Jackson, Mississippi. Reed established a history section at Enterprise Library, on whose board he served. He was married to Carolie Wolfenbarger McKeeman. Reed was active in the lives of his daughter Deriece Monette McKeeman and son Kevin McKeeman (Lorine Anderson). He is survived by Kevin &amp; Lorine McKeeman and their children, Trevor McKeeman (Leah), Brent McKeeman (Amanda), and Monette McKeeman Murdock (Chris) and their families. He is also survived by his 7 great grandchildren Fynn McKeeman, Wyatt McKeeman, Cora McKeeman, Gage McKeeman, Emma McKeeman, Connor Reed Murdock, and Logan Murdock. In the summer of 1947 Reed started writing a newspaper column, Teller Tales, in the Enterprise Journal. It has continued to appear in the weekly newspapers since, briefly as an advertisement. At University of Kansas, he was a member of Kappa Sigma Fraternity, of which his father and uncles were charter members. He was a member of many civic organizations. He was interested in sports, played tennis, and six-man football, attended the Detroit-St. Louis World Series in St. Louis in 1934. He actively supported the Methodist Church. He was a member of the Mt. Hope Cemetery Board. He financially supported the erection and restoration of the Hoffman Grist Mill on the property of the Abilene and Smoky Hill tourist railroad. After reaching the age of 70, he ran three marathons, the last in under four hours. Reed actively jogged for over 20 years. Reed was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother Walter Hoffman Jr., and sister Mary McDonald. He is also preceded in death by his wife Carolie and daughter Deriece. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in memory of Reed Hoffman to Enterprise United Methodist Church 308 S Bridge St, Enterprise, KS 67441.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Reed Christian Hoffman

Nelda Jo (Hanne) Elder, age 79, died of complications of ovarian cancer, on July 25, 2020, at Good Shepard Hospice, in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born to June Louise (Redfield) and Hugh Edwin Hanne in Wickenburg, Arizona on November 5, 1940. After World War II, the family returned to Bucklin, Kansas where both families had earlier established roots. Nelda graduated from Bucklin High School and went on to earn degrees from Wichita State University, Emporia State University, and Kansas State University. She married John Elder in 1962, and they divorced in 1970. She lived in Manhattan, Kansas from 1972 until her death. Nelda earned a B.A. from Wichita State University in 1963, and an M.L.S. from Emporia State University in 1970. After working at Indiana University and the University of Nebraska Libraries, she accepted a position at Kansas State University Libraries where she worked for over 38 years, retiring as Professor Emerita in 2011. During her tenure at K-State Libraries she held various positions in government publications, interlibrary loan, the social sciences/humanities division, and collection development. As head of collection development, she oversaw the addition of the second million volumes to the collection and spearheaded the transition to electronic media. She provided leadership in cooperative collection development ventures with other Regents universities, the Big 12, and the Greater Western Library Alliance. She was an active member of the Emporia State University chapter of Beta Phi Mu, and the Kansas State University chapter or Phi Kappa Phi. After retirement, she pursued her interests in crafts and the arts, as well as her life-long dedication to reading. She completed a B.F.A. in Art with a painting emphasis. Her activities included painting, drawing and quilting, traveling, gardening, and participation in the Konza Prairie Quilters’ Guild, Columbian Artists, and the Flint Hills Masterworks Chorale. She is survived by her son Edward John and his family, wife Sara Markle-Elder, and grandchildren Elizabeth and David; her brother Robert Earl Hanne and wife Christy Smith Hanne, and nephews Matthew, and Benjamin and his wife Britt Bradley, as well as many cousins on both sides of her family. At her request, Nelda was cremated. Memorial services will be held on a date to be announced. Memorials are suggested to Kansas State Libraries Hale Restoration in care of the Kansas State University Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan, KS. 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nelda Jo (Hanne) Elder, age 79, died of complications of ovarian cancer, on July 25, 2020, at Good Shepard Hospice, in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born to June Louise (Redfield) and Hugh Edwin Hanne in Wickenburg, Arizona on November 5, 1940. After World War II, the family returned to Bucklin, Kansas where both families had earlier established roots. Nelda graduated from Bucklin High School and went on to earn degrees from Wichita State University, Emporia State University, and Kansas State University. She married John Elder in 1962, and they divorced in 1970. She lived in Manhattan, Kansas from 1972 until her death. Nelda earned a B.A. from Wichita State University in 1963, and an M.L.S. from Emporia State University in 1970. After working at Indiana University and the University of Nebraska Libraries, she accepted a position at Kansas State University Libraries where she worked for over 38 years, retiring as Professor Emerita in 2011. During her tenure at K-State Libraries she held various positions in government publications, interlibrary loan, the social sciences/humanities division, and collection development. As head of collection development, she oversaw the addition of the second million volumes to the collection and spearheaded the transition to electronic media. She provided leadership in cooperative collection development ventures with other Regents universities, the Big 12, and the Greater Western Library Alliance. She was an active member of the Emporia State University chapter of Beta Phi Mu, and the Kansas State University chapter or Phi Kappa Phi. After retirement, she pursued her interests in crafts and the arts, as well as her life-long dedication to reading. She completed a B.F.A. in Art with a painting emphasis. Her activities included painting, drawing and quilting, traveling, gardening, and participation in the Konza Prairie Quilters’ Guild, Columbian Artists, and the Flint Hills Masterworks Chorale. She is survived by her son Edward John and his family, wife Sara Markle-Elder, and grandchildren Elizabeth and David; her brother Robert Earl Hanne and wife Christy Smith Hanne, and nephews Matthew, and Benjamin and his wife Britt Bradley, as well as many cousins on both sides of her family. At her request, Nelda was cremated. Memorial services will be held on a date to be announced. Memorials are suggested to Kansas State Libraries Hale Restoration in care of the Kansas State University Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan, KS. 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Nelda Jo (Hanne) Elder

Agnes Marie Peterson, 93, of Manhattan, Kansas, formerly of Monument, Kansas, and Troy, Ohio, died Monday, July 20, 2020, in Manhattan, Kansas. Marie, baptized child of God, was born on November 23, 1926, in Thomas County, Kansas, to George and Elma Theimer (Kistler). Marie married Winston E. Peterson on August 15, 1948, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Page City, Kansas. Together they raised five children on the farm east of Page City. Winston preceded her in death in 2017. Marie was a dedicated teacher. She began her career in 1946 in a one-room school house near Page City and later taught in Monument and Oakley, Kansas. She was guided by her belief that every human being is of great value and deserves respect and equal opportunities. Marie graduated from Page City High School, and received her Bachelors of Arts degree from Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas and her Master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado. Marie received the Kansas Master Teacher Award in 1987 and was inducted into the Kansas Teacher’s Hall of Fame in 1995. As a longtime member of the Democratic Party, Marie worked within the political system to provide quality education for all children through public schools and for the professional rights of teachers. Her belief in the value of every human being led her to work for equal rights for women and other issues that would help those who were not born with advantages. Marie worked on many political campaigns at the local, state and federal level. She helped nominate and elect two United States presidents (Carter and Clinton) as a voting delegate to the national conventions. Marie will be remembered for her love for children and her love for music. She taught herself to play the piano and the organ and was organist at Bethesda Lutheran Church for many years. Marie and Winston would travel many miles to be able to listen to grandchildren perform. The performances of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra were a special treat when they lived in Troy, Ohio. Marie continued to play her piano until the end of her life. Marie is survived by her children: David Peterson (Ingrid), Kathy Swenson (Daniel), Kristine Polansky (Adrian), Timothy Peterson (Rebekah) and Julie Peterson (Rex Brown). Winston and Marie were also blessed with eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A Zoom memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 2nd. Interment will be at Bethesda Lutheran Church Cemetery at Page City on a later date. Memorials are suggested for Habitat for Humanity, Peace Lutheran Church, Manhattan or Bethesda Lutheran Church, Page City. Memorials can be sent to Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Agnes Marie Peterson, 93, of Manhattan, Kansas, formerly of Monument, Kansas, and Troy, Ohio, died Monday, July 20, 2020, in Manhattan, Kansas. Marie, baptized child of God, was born on November 23, 1926, in Thomas County, Kansas, to George and Elma Theimer (Kistler). Marie married Winston E. Peterson on August 15, 1948, at Bethesda Lutheran Church in Page City, Kansas. Together they raised five children on the farm east of Page City. Winston preceded her in death in 2017. Marie was a dedicated teacher. She began her career in 1946 in a one-room school house near Page City and later taught in Monument and Oakley, Kansas. She was guided by her belief that every human being is of great value and deserves respect and equal opportunities. Marie graduated from Page City High School, and received her Bachelors of Arts degree from Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kansas and her Master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colorado. Marie received the Kansas Master Teacher Award in 1987 and was inducted into the Kansas Teacher’s Hall of Fame in 1995. As a longtime member of the Democratic Party, Marie worked within the political system to provide quality education for all children through public schools and for the professional rights of teachers. Her belief in the value of every human being led her to work for equal rights for women and other issues that would help those who were not born with advantages. Marie worked on many political campaigns at the local, state and federal level. She helped nominate and elect two United States presidents (Carter and Clinton) as a voting delegate to the national conventions. Marie will be remembered for her love for children and her love for music. She taught herself to play the piano and the organ and was organist at Bethesda Lutheran Church for many years. Marie and Winston would travel many miles to be able to listen to grandchildren perform. The performances of the Dayton Philharmonic Orchestra were a special treat when they lived in Troy, Ohio. Marie continued to play her piano until the end of her life. Marie is survived by her children: David Peterson (Ingrid), Kathy Swenson (Daniel), Kristine Polansky (Adrian), Timothy Peterson (Rebekah) and Julie Peterson (Rex Brown). Winston and Marie were also blessed with eleven grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. A Zoom memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, August 2nd. Interment will be at Bethesda Lutheran Church Cemetery at Page City on a later date. Memorials are suggested for Habitat for Humanity, Peace Lutheran Church, Manhattan or Bethesda Lutheran Church, Page City. Memorials can be sent to Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave, Manhattan, KS 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Agnes Marie Peterson

Steven Fitzgerald Hammond, 24, of Junction City, KS, passed away on July 20, 2020. Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City is assisting the family with cremation arrangements. A Memorial Celebration of Life is scheduled for Monday July 27, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the New Church of the Living God, 1315 W. Ash St., Junction City, KS, with Bishop James Johnson Officiating. Steven was born on June 5, 1996, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He grew up in Junction City, Kansas, where he attended schools in the USD 475. He graduated from Junction City High School in the class of 2014. Steven was a kind, loving and gentle soul. He loved to see and make people happy. He would tell jokes to make you laugh and then challenge you in deep debate to make you think. Think about the happiness of life. GODBODY is who he was and his GODBODY spirit will always be with us. Steven is survived by his loving family: his mother Stacy Brown Graham of Junction City, KS; his father Willie Brown of Junction City, KS; his siblings Nizha Phillips, Marcus Walker, Donea Brown and Dominique Brown all of Junction City, KS; and a host of loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Steven Fitzgerald Walker and his grandmother Venetta Ellis whom Steven will rest beside.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Steven Fitzgerald Hammond, 24, of Junction City, KS, passed away on July 20, 2020. Johnson Funeral Home of Junction City is assisting the family with cremation arrangements. A Memorial Celebration of Life is scheduled for Monday July 27, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at the New Church of the Living God, 1315 W. Ash St., Junction City, KS, with Bishop James Johnson Officiating. Steven was born on June 5, 1996, in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. He grew up in Junction City, Kansas, where he attended schools in the USD 475. He graduated from Junction City High School in the class of 2014. Steven was a kind, loving and gentle soul. He loved to see and make people happy. He would tell jokes to make you laugh and then challenge you in deep debate to make you think. Think about the happiness of life. GODBODY is who he was and his GODBODY spirit will always be with us. Steven is survived by his loving family: his mother Stacy Brown Graham of Junction City, KS; his father Willie Brown of Junction City, KS; his siblings Nizha Phillips, Marcus Walker, Donea Brown and Dominique Brown all of Junction City, KS; and a host of loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his biological father, Steven Fitzgerald Walker and his grandmother Venetta Ellis whom Steven will rest beside.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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