

On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the beautiful age of 101 years old, Mrs. Suzanne Smith Cole passed away peacefully in her sleep at Valley View Senior Center.

Mrs. Cole was born, March 30, 1918, to Will and Katie Mai Smith in Nashville, Tennessee. She was the eldest daughter of eight children (four boys and four girls). After high school, she attended Beauty School. She worked as a beautician in Nashville, TN and Toledo, OH. She was married to Dr. George E. Cole, a pharmacist who practiced in Toledo, OH. After he passed away in 1972, she returned to Nashville, TN where she worked for the State of Tennessee and eventually retired. She was a hard worker, loved fashion, and enjoyed being outdoors in her yard. She was a great neighbor and loved her family.

In February 2009, she moved to Junction City, KS to be near her brother, Elliott Smith, and his family due to declining health and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. She was blessed to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 30, 2018 surrounded by her Kansas family, church friends, and nursing home staff. The nursing home staff affectionately called her Mama Sue.

Mrs. Suzanne Smith Cole leaves to cherish her memory: her brother Elliott Smith and his wife Barbara J. Smith of Junction City, KS and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. George E. Cole; her parents, Will and Katie Mai Smith; and six of her siblings: Dayton Smith, Jim Smith, Clemestine McKay, Don Q. Smith, Glennella Williams, and Kiwanis Hatchett; as well as other loved ones.



On Tuesday, January 21, 2020, at the beautiful age of 101 years old, Mrs. Suzanne Smith Cole passed away peacefully in her sleep at Valley View Senior Center.Mrs. Cole was born, March 30, 1918, to Will and Katie Mai Smith in Nashville, Tennessee. She was the eldest daughter of eight children (four boys and four girls). After high school, she attended Beauty School. She worked as a beautician in Nashville, TN and Toledo, OH. She was married to Dr. George E. Cole, a pharmacist who practiced in Toledo, OH. After he passed away in 1972, she returned to Nashville, TN where she worked for the State of Tennessee and eventually retired. She was a hard worker, loved fashion, and enjoyed being outdoors in her yard. She was a great neighbor and loved her family.In February 2009, she moved to Junction City, KS to be near her brother, Elliott Smith, and his family due to declining health and the onset of Alzheimer’s disease. She was blessed to celebrate her 100th birthday on March 30, 2018 surrounded by her Kansas family, church friends, and nursing home staff. The nursing home staff affectionately called her Mama Sue.Mrs. Suzanne Smith Cole leaves to cherish her memory: her brother Elliott Smith and his wife Barbara J. Smith of Junction City, KS and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Dr. George E. Cole; her parents, Will and Katie Mai Smith; and six of her siblings: Dayton Smith, Jim Smith, Clemestine McKay, Don Q. Smith, Glennella Williams, and Kiwanis Hatchett; as well as other loved ones.

Suzanne Cole - 1918 - 2020

Marilyn Lou Meyer, age 85 of Riley, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.



She was born on July 29, 1934 in Leonardville, Kansas the daughter of Fred and Bertha (Nanninga) Heikes.&nbsp; She received a Bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City.&nbsp; On June 4, 1956, she was married to Dale Meyer at the Leonardville EUB Church.&nbsp; He survives of the home.

Marilyn taught school at Blue Rapids, Central Junior High in Kansas City, Kansas, Shawnee Mission East High School and Shawnee Mission Northwest High School.&nbsp; Her career with the Shawnee Mission School District spanned 31 years from 1970 to 2001.

 While at Shawnee Mission, she moved into administration and was the principal of the Broadmoor Technical &nbsp;Center and the head of two departments. As a result of the educational achievements, Marilyn was inducted into the Mid-America Education Hall of Fame in 1999. She was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Mainstreet Credit Union. &nbsp;

She was active in many churches during her life, most recently the Crossroads Baptist Church.&nbsp; She was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed cheering on the Chiefs, Royals, Kansas State and KU.



In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Jeffrey&nbsp;Meyer and wife Mary Frances of Raleigh, North Carolina; one daughter, Jennifer Meyer of Riley, Kansas; one sister, Anita Jensen and husband Donald of Belmont, California; two grandchildren, Meredith Anne Meyer of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Natalie Elise Horton and husband Jonathan of Cary, North Carolina and one sister-in-law, Doris Heikes of Decorah, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Duane Heikes, Richard Heikes and Leland Heikes.



Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor David VanBebber officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Leonardville United Methodist Cemetery.



A memorial has been established for Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian charity that brings physical relief and the gospel to hurting people around the world.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home or at www.samaritanspurse.org.


Marilyn Lou Meyer, age 85 of Riley, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan, Kansas.

She was born on July 29, 1934 in Leonardville, Kansas the daughter of Fred and Bertha (Nanninga) Heikes.&nbsp; She received a Bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University and a Master’s degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City.&nbsp; On June 4, 1956, she was married to Dale Meyer at the Leonardville EUB Church.&nbsp; He survives of the home.

Marilyn taught school at Blue Rapids, Central Junior High in Kansas City, Kansas, Shawnee Mission East High School and Shawnee Mission Northwest High School.&nbsp; Her career with the Shawnee Mission School District spanned 31 years from 1970 to 2001. While at Shawnee Mission, she moved into administration and was the principal of the Broadmoor Technical &nbsp;Center and the head of two departments. As a result of the educational achievements, Marilyn was inducted into the Mid-America Education Hall of Fame in 1999. She was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Mainstreet Credit Union. &nbsp;

She was active in many churches during her life, most recently the Crossroads Baptist Church.&nbsp; She was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed cheering on the Chiefs, Royals, Kansas State and KU.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Jeffrey&nbsp;Meyer and wife Mary Frances of Raleigh, North Carolina; one daughter, Jennifer Meyer of Riley, Kansas; one sister, Anita Jensen and husband Donald of Belmont, California; two grandchildren, Meredith Anne Meyer of Winston-Salem, North Carolina and Natalie Elise Horton and husband Jonathan of Cary, North Carolina and one sister-in-law, Doris Heikes of Decorah, Iowa.

She was preceded in death by her parents and three brothers, Duane Heikes, Richard Heikes and Leland Heikes.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, January 31, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor David VanBebber officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Leonardville United Methodist Cemetery.

A memorial has been established for Samaritan’s Purse, a Christian charity that brings physical relief and the gospel to hurting people around the world.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home or at www.samaritanspurse.org.

Marilyn Lou Meyer

Richard Shaw, age 88 of Leonardville, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House.

He was born on August 16, 1931.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Deimund officiating.&nbsp; Immediately following the service, everyone is invited to the Olsburg American Legion for a time of fellowship and food.  

Private family burial will be at a later date in the Carnahan Creek Cemetery.



Richard Shaw, age 88 of Leonardville, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House.

He was born on August 16, 1931.

A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Richard Deimund officiating.&nbsp; Immediately following the service, everyone is invited to the Olsburg American Legion for a time of fellowship and food. Private family burial will be at a later date in the Carnahan Creek Cemetery.

Richard Shaw



Elizabeth Ann Lee, of Clay Center, died Thursday January 23, 2020 at the Presbyterian Manor in Clay Center.

She was born on September 30, 1939 in Manhattan, the daughter of Chester and Ruthella (Bennett) Teas. She grew up in Manhattan and graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 1957. Ann attended Kansas State University and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business (Accounting).

On June 11, 1961 she was married to Thomas R. Lee. They met in 1957 when Tom and Ann’s father coached the baseball team for Ann’s brother Roy. Tom preceded her in death in 2014.

Ann worked for Bill Varney for a period of time and also helped with accounting projects at the Union Nation Bank, where her husband Tom was the Executive Vice President. Ann loved to take care of her family, Tom and her 2 sons. She and Tom attended the many sporting events and activities over the years that her boys were part of.

Ann was a member of the First Baptist Church in Manhattan. They both loved to golf. She loved to quilt and made over 40 quilts over the years. Ann and Tom loved to travel. They went to Branson many times during the year. They also went on trips to Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. Some of the trips were part of railroad conventions and to go on train trips, since Tom loved trains. In 1993 they went on a train trip where Tom was the director and Ann served drinks as the lounge car attendant on a round trip from Cheyenne to Portland, Oregon.

Ann is survived by her sons, Michael Lee (Kim) of Wildwood, Missouri and Richard Lee (Carrie) of Wooster, Ohio; her grandchildren: Miranda Lee, Veronica Lee, and Madison Culver-Lee; and also, her brother Roy Teas (Susan) of Ames, Iowa.

The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Friday January 31, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday February 1, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow the services at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Elizabeth Ann Lee, of Clay Center, died Thursday January 23, 2020 at the Presbyterian Manor in Clay Center.She was born on September 30, 1939 in Manhattan, the daughter of Chester and Ruthella (Bennett) Teas. She grew up in Manhattan and graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 1957. Ann attended Kansas State University and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Business (Accounting).On June 11, 1961 she was married to Thomas R. Lee. They met in 1957 when Tom and Ann’s father coached the baseball team for Ann’s brother Roy. Tom preceded her in death in 2014.Ann worked for Bill Varney for a period of time and also helped with accounting projects at the Union Nation Bank, where her husband Tom was the Executive Vice President. Ann loved to take care of her family, Tom and her 2 sons. She and Tom attended the many sporting events and activities over the years that her boys were part of.Ann was a member of the First Baptist Church in Manhattan. They both loved to golf. She loved to quilt and made over 40 quilts over the years. Ann and Tom loved to travel. They went to Branson many times during the year. They also went on trips to Hawaii, Alaska, and Canada. Some of the trips were part of railroad conventions and to go on train trips, since Tom loved trains. In 1993 they went on a train trip where Tom was the director and Ann served drinks as the lounge car attendant on a round trip from Cheyenne to Portland, Oregon.Ann is survived by her sons, Michael Lee (Kim) of Wildwood, Missouri and Richard Lee (Carrie) of Wooster, Ohio; her grandchildren: Miranda Lee, Veronica Lee, and Madison Culver-Lee; and also, her brother Roy Teas (Susan) of Ames, Iowa.The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Friday January 31, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday February 1, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow the services at the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Elizabeth Ann Lee



Kathleen Steiner died on January 26, 2020, in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born on October 2, 1926, in Lebanon, Kansas, to Della Hester (Upp) and Sidney Charles Rice. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1945 and married Robert Steiner on October 19, 1945 while he was on leave following basic training in the Army. She worked in Lebanon during his deployment to post-war Europe, and upon his return, they farmed in rural Lebanon from 1947 to 1958.

Following 5 years in Marysville, Kansas, they moved to Manhattan, Kansas, where they lived the remainder of their lives. They founded Bob’s Plumbing and Heating in 1966. After her children finished school, she became Rural Mail Carrier, retiring after 10 years. Throughout her life, she was very active in the church, schools, and community. She was an anchor to her extended family and an avid supporter of her children and grandchildren, proudly attending every performance, sporting event, or celebration they had. Bob and Kathleen were recognized as lifetime boosters of the Riley County School District.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, and her daughter, Joyce. She is survived by her children Linda Scott, Lebanon, Kansas; Jean Steiner and husband Bert Allen, Manhattan, Kansas; Randall and Cathy Steiner, Manhattan, Kansas; Barbara Steiner and husband Tim Bergin, Ames, Iowa; Victor and Denise Steiner, Manhattan, Kansas; Sharon Steiner, Eugene, Oregon; as well as 21 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, her sister, Betty Voboril, Esbon, Kansas; sister-in-laws Peggy Rice, Lebanon, Kansas; and Ruth Terrill, Partridge, Kansas, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Family visitation will be at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 28 from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Funeral services will be held at the Blue Valley Memorial United Methodist Church, 835 Church Avenue, Manhattan, on Wednesday, January 29, at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, with Reverends Laura Burnett and Kevin Larson officiating. Interment will be at Sedalia Church Cemetery, 6040 North 52nd Street, Manhattan.

Kathleen Steiner died on January 26, 2020, in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born on October 2, 1926, in Lebanon, Kansas, to Della Hester (Upp) and Sidney Charles Rice. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1945 and married Robert Steiner on October 19, 1945 while he was on leave following basic training in the Army. She worked in Lebanon during his deployment to post-war Europe, and upon his return, they farmed in rural Lebanon from 1947 to 1958.Following 5 years in Marysville, Kansas, they moved to Manhattan, Kansas, where they lived the remainder of their lives. They founded Bob’s Plumbing and Heating in 1966. After her children finished school, she became Rural Mail Carrier, retiring after 10 years. Throughout her life, she was very active in the church, schools, and community. She was an anchor to her extended family and an avid supporter of her children and grandchildren, proudly attending every performance, sporting event, or celebration they had. Bob and Kathleen were recognized as lifetime boosters of the Riley County School District.She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob, and her daughter, Joyce. She is survived by her children Linda Scott, Lebanon, Kansas; Jean Steiner and husband Bert Allen, Manhattan, Kansas; Randall and Cathy Steiner, Manhattan, Kansas; Barbara Steiner and husband Tim Bergin, Ames, Iowa; Victor and Denise Steiner, Manhattan, Kansas; Sharon Steiner, Eugene, Oregon; as well as 21 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, her sister, Betty Voboril, Esbon, Kansas; sister-in-laws Peggy Rice, Lebanon, Kansas; and Ruth Terrill, Partridge, Kansas, and numerous nieces and nephews.Family visitation will be at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home on Tuesday, January 28 from 6:00 to 7:30 P.M. Funeral services will be held at the Blue Valley Memorial United Methodist Church, 835 Church Avenue, Manhattan, on Wednesday, January 29, at 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, with Reverends Laura Burnett and Kevin Larson officiating. Interment will be at Sedalia Church Cemetery, 6040 North 52nd Street, Manhattan.

Kathleen Steiner



Lloyd K. Verhage, age 81, of Manhattan, died January 21, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

He was born December 16, 1938, in Jewell County, Kansas, the son of Martin J. and Marcial (Lessenden) Verhage.

Lloyd graduated from Jewell County High School, earned an associate degree in San Marcos, CA, and then a master’s from Kansas State University in Civil Engineering and Human Resources.

He served for 32 years in the United States Navy and retired in 1987 at the rank of Lt. Commander. He had received the Good Conduct Medal (4, Navy Unit Commendation (2, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal ( 5 awards with One Silver Star, Navy Achievement Medal (W/”V”, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Navy Commendation Medal (3, Sea Service Deployment Award, and was initiated into the Loyal and Trusty Order of Shellbacks.

Lloyd was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Manhattan, a Life Member of the DAV, and was very proud of his military service.

On June 17, 1959, in Hays, Kansas, he was married to Erma L. Walters. Mrs. Verhage preceded him in death on November 16, 2015. He was also preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers: Richard and Merrill.

Survivors include his three children: Lloyd Paul Verhage of Wilder, Idaho, Gabriel Michael Verhage of Perris, CA, and Mary Kathrine Riley and her husband Terrance of Orinda, CA; three grandchildren; two sisters: Lucille Webber of Hutchinson, KS, and Maryann Henderson of Talala, OK; and three brothers: Carol Verhage of Geneva, NE, Wendell Verhage of Hastings, NE, and John Verhage of Oklahoma City, OK.

Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, February 10th, at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2900 Kimball Avenue, Manhattan, with Father Frank Coady as Celebrant. Inurnment services with military honors will at 1:00 P.M. Monday, February 10th, at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.



Lloyd K. Verhage, age 81, of Manhattan, died January 21, 2020, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.He was born December 16, 1938, in Jewell County, Kansas, the son of Martin J. and Marcial (Lessenden) Verhage.Lloyd graduated from Jewell County High School, earned an associate degree in San Marcos, CA, and then a master’s from Kansas State University in Civil Engineering and Human Resources.He served for 32 years in the United States Navy and retired in 1987 at the rank of Lt. Commander. He had received the Good Conduct Medal (4, Navy Unit Commendation (2, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal ( 5 awards with One Silver Star, Navy Achievement Medal (W/”V”, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Navy Commendation Medal (3, Sea Service Deployment Award, and was initiated into the Loyal and Trusty Order of Shellbacks.Lloyd was a member of St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Manhattan, a Life Member of the DAV, and was very proud of his military service.On June 17, 1959, in Hays, Kansas, he was married to Erma L. Walters. Mrs. Verhage preceded him in death on November 16, 2015. He was also preceded in death by his parents and by two brothers: Richard and Merrill.Survivors include his three children: Lloyd Paul Verhage of Wilder, Idaho, Gabriel Michael Verhage of Perris, CA, and Mary Kathrine Riley and her husband Terrance of Orinda, CA; three grandchildren; two sisters: Lucille Webber of Hutchinson, KS, and Maryann Henderson of Talala, OK; and three brothers: Carol Verhage of Geneva, NE, Wendell Verhage of Hastings, NE, and John Verhage of Oklahoma City, OK.Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 A.M. Monday, February 10th, at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2900 Kimball Avenue, Manhattan, with Father Frank Coady as Celebrant. Inurnment services with military honors will at 1:00 P.M. Monday, February 10th, at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley.Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans (DAV). Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Lloyd K. Verhage

Terry Alan Janzen, 67, passed away on January 24, 2020, at Clearwater Nursing and Rehab.

  He was born July 24, 1952, in Hillsboro to Norman and Edna May (Winter) Janzen.  The family lived in various places before settling in Scott City.  Terry was a 1970 graduate of Scott Community High School, where he played football and wrestled.  After graduation, he attended Garden City Community College and Hutchison Community College before being drafted into the United States Army.

  Terry served his country from Nuremberg, West Germany from 1972-1975 when he was honorably discharged.&nbsp; After returning to the United States he attended Kansas State University to become an architect.  While going to Kansas State, he worked for several architectural firms in the Kansas City area.  In 2010, Terry moved to Andover to be close to his mother.  Terry enjoyed reading and linguistics focusing on the Korean, German and French languages, numismatics especially wheat penny collecting, reading, travel, and computers.  He was a skilled pen and ink graphic artist.

   He is survived by his sister Norma Hovater of Andover, nephews Jason Hovater of Wichita and Jeffrey Hovater of Joplin, MO. and a great-nephew Jaxton Hovater.  Terry was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and one cousin.

  His family will gather with friends on Saturday, February 1st from 10-11 a.m. at Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion where his funeral service will be held that day at 11 a.m.  He will be laid to rest with military honors in the Marion Cemetery.

  Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.  

Terry Alan Janzen, 67, passed away on January 24, 2020, at Clearwater Nursing and Rehab. He was born July 24, 1952, in Hillsboro to Norman and Edna May (Winter) Janzen. The family lived in various places before settling in Scott City. Terry was a 1970 graduate of Scott Community High School, where he played football and wrestled. After graduation, he attended Garden City Community College and Hutchison Community College before being drafted into the United States Army. Terry served his country from Nuremberg, West Germany from 1972-1975 when he was honorably discharged.&nbsp; After returning to the United States he attended Kansas State University to become an architect. While going to Kansas State, he worked for several architectural firms in the Kansas City area. In 2010, Terry moved to Andover to be close to his mother. Terry enjoyed reading and linguistics focusing on the Korean, German and French languages, numismatics especially wheat penny collecting, reading, travel, and computers. He was a skilled pen and ink graphic artist. He is survived by his sister Norma Hovater of Andover, nephews Jason Hovater of Wichita and Jeffrey Hovater of Joplin, MO. and a great-nephew Jaxton Hovater. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and one cousin. His family will gather with friends on Saturday, February 1st from 10-11 a.m. at Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion where his funeral service will be held that day at 11 a.m. He will be laid to rest with military honors in the Marion Cemetery. Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association.

Terry Alan Janzen

Victoria's life began on July 2, 1952, in Florence.  She is the daughter of Donald Niles Depler and Wavo Marie (Dover) Depler.  Victoria was a 1970 graduate of Florence High School.  She married the love of her life Mike Box, on June 1, 1974, in Florence.  Victoria retired from Marion Elementary School after a decade of service and she had also worked for the meat locker and the old funeral home in Florence.  She was a Boy Scout and Girl Scout Leader for her children for 13 years.  Family was the most important thing to Victoria and she loved family getting together anytime they could.  She was a talented cake decorator and especially enjoyed making her grandchildren's birthday cakes.  One of her dearest family traditions was the family pilgrimage, started by her father to the Kansas State Fair and packing a fried chicken lunch to enjoy with her children and extended family.  This loving family she cared so deeply for includes her husband of 45 years Mike Box of Florence; children Donna (Jeff) Raderstorf of Norwich, CT, Mike (Nicole) Box of Salina, and Joe (Sharon) Box of Florence; grandchildren Dalton (Colleen) Raderstorf, Michael Raderstorf, Hunter (Kelsi) Box, Kadyn Box, Annie Box, Emma Box, Gracie Mackey, Ella Mackey-Box, Ava Box, Kaylie Box; great-grandchildren Rhyanne Box, Skylar Box and Baby Mac Box; siblings Garry Depler, Ricky (Linda) Depler, Linda (Charlie) Fisher, and Daniel Depler; sister in law Linda M. Depler and several nieces and nephews.  Victoria passed away on January 24, 2020, at Peabody Health and Rehab.  She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Harvey Depler.  Her family will gather with friends on Friday, January 31, 2020, at 11 a.m. for her memorial service at the Florence Christian Church led by Rev. Steve Hysom.  Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family.  Memorial contributions in Victoria's name may be directed to the Florence Christian Church Youth Group.&nbsp;

Victoria's life began on July 2, 1952, in Florence. She is the daughter of Donald Niles Depler and Wavo Marie (Dover) Depler. Victoria was a 1970 graduate of Florence High School. She married the love of her life Mike Box, on June 1, 1974, in Florence. Victoria retired from Marion Elementary School after a decade of service and she had also worked for the meat locker and the old funeral home in Florence. She was a Boy Scout and Girl Scout Leader for her children for 13 years. Family was the most important thing to Victoria and she loved family getting together anytime they could. She was a talented cake decorator and especially enjoyed making her grandchildren's birthday cakes. One of her dearest family traditions was the family pilgrimage, started by her father to the Kansas State Fair and packing a fried chicken lunch to enjoy with her children and extended family. This loving family she cared so deeply for includes her husband of 45 years Mike Box of Florence; children Donna (Jeff) Raderstorf of Norwich, CT, Mike (Nicole) Box of Salina, and Joe (Sharon) Box of Florence; grandchildren Dalton (Colleen) Raderstorf, Michael Raderstorf, Hunter (Kelsi) Box, Kadyn Box, Annie Box, Emma Box, Gracie Mackey, Ella Mackey-Box, Ava Box, Kaylie Box; great-grandchildren Rhyanne Box, Skylar Box and Baby Mac Box; siblings Garry Depler, Ricky (Linda) Depler, Linda (Charlie) Fisher, and Daniel Depler; sister in law Linda M. Depler and several nieces and nephews. Victoria passed away on January 24, 2020, at Peabody Health and Rehab. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother Harvey Depler. Her family will gather with friends on Friday, January 31, 2020, at 11 a.m. for her memorial service at the Florence Christian Church led by Rev. Steve Hysom. Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Victoria's name may be directed to the Florence Christian Church Youth Group.&nbsp;

Victoria Sue (Depler) Box July 2, 1952 ~ January 24, 2020 (age 67)

Marvin D. Mills of Chapman, age 85 years, passed away January 24, 2020 at Geary Community Hospital, Junction City, KS

He was born to Otto and Cora (Apperson) Mills on September 13, 1934 at their family home in Detroit, KS. He grew up on the family farm with his two brothers and one sister. Marvin attended grade school at Enterprise, Kansas until the family moved to the Chapman area in 1944. He then attended Chapman Grade School and High School, graduating from Dickinson County High School in 1952.

He worked on the family farm and like his siblings, he learned to work hard. There was little time for games but there was time for family.

On August 9, 1959, he married Geraldine Taylor at the United Methodist Church in Junction City, Kansas. This marriage was a true partnership. They worked together in the fields and raised cattle for over 30 years until retiring in 1996. They were always there for each other in everything they did.

Marvin always had time to serve his community. He served on various boards throughout the years including the Co-op; Farm Bureau; Central Kansas Free Fair; Rural Fire Board; County Zoning Board; Zoning Board of Appeals; Chapman Valley Manor Care Home. He was a member of the School Alumni Association, and became a Bank Director at Chapman State Bank. He was a Church Trustee and served as Board President at the Chapman United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Chapman Lions Club.

He was honored as County Farm Bureau Man Leader in 1969 and his family was honored as Farm Family of the Year by the American Legion in 1989.

Marvin is survived by his wife of 60 years, Geraldine “Gerry”; brother, Lee Mills; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Wayne Mills and sister, Illene Ansberry.

Visitation will be Tuesday, January 28 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m. both at the Chapman United Methodist Church, 426 Sheeran, Chapman, KS, Pastors Connie Wooldridge and Kenneth Trickle officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Enterprise, KS following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Chapman United Methodist Church or Dickinson County Home Health &amp; Hospice in care of Londeen Funeral Home, PO Box 429, Chapman, KS 67431.

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 </figure>Marvin D. Mills of Chapman, age 85 years, passed away January 24, 2020 at Geary Community Hospital, Junction City, KSHe was born to Otto and Cora (Apperson) Mills on September 13, 1934 at their family home in Detroit, KS. He grew up on the family farm with his two brothers and one sister. Marvin attended grade school at Enterprise, Kansas until the family moved to the Chapman area in 1944. He then attended Chapman Grade School and High School, graduating from Dickinson County High School in 1952.He worked on the family farm and like his siblings, he learned to work hard. There was little time for games but there was time for family.On August 9, 1959, he married Geraldine Taylor at the United Methodist Church in Junction City, Kansas. This marriage was a true partnership. They worked together in the fields and raised cattle for over 30 years until retiring in 1996. They were always there for each other in everything they did.Marvin always had time to serve his community. He served on various boards throughout the years including the Co-op; Farm Bureau; Central Kansas Free Fair; Rural Fire Board; County Zoning Board; Zoning Board of Appeals; Chapman Valley Manor Care Home. He was a member of the School Alumni Association, and became a Bank Director at Chapman State Bank. He was a Church Trustee and served as Board President at the Chapman United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the Chapman Lions Club.He was honored as County Farm Bureau Man Leader in 1969 and his family was honored as Farm Family of the Year by the American Legion in 1989.Marvin is survived by his wife of 60 years, Geraldine “Gerry”; brother, Lee Mills; and numerous nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents and brother Wayne Mills and sister, Illene Ansberry.Visitation will be Tuesday, January 28 from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be Wednesday, January 29 at 10:00 a.m. both at the Chapman United Methodist Church, 426 Sheeran, Chapman, KS, Pastors Connie Wooldridge and Kenneth Trickle officiating. Burial will be at Mount Hope Cemetery, Enterprise, KS following the service.In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Chapman United Methodist Church or Dickinson County Home Health &amp; Hospice in care of Londeen Funeral Home, PO Box 429, Chapman, KS 67431.

Marvin D. Mills



Gayla Dee Kidd, of White City, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Stoneybrook Health and Rehab, Manhattan, Kansas.

Gayla was born on August 13, 1933 in Riley, Kansas, to Arthur Owen and Edna (Larson) Parry.

Her childhood began on the farmstead just west of Riley, Kansas where she, her birth twin Galen, and her oldest sister Delores were raised. She went to a country one room school house up until 7th grade and graduated from Riley Rural High School in 1953. She married Charley Mac Kidd on October 10, 1953 at Riley.

Gayla was a hard-working farmer’s wife and lived at Milford on the farm until the Milford Dam Reservation went in 1965. She then moved to a farm three and half miles North of White City, Kansas, for the remainder of her years.

Gayla was Baptist and a member of the Parkerville Baptist Church in Parkerville, Kansas, for 43 years. She attended the Parkerville Ladies Aid and White City Wednesday Bible Study groups. She enjoyed helping out on the dairy farm, reading and studying the bible, bicycling, and had a love and passion for German shepherd dogs. Gayla enjoyed her “girls’ adventure trips”, and spending time with her daughters and granddaughters. She cherished family dearly. She always thought the world of her grandchildren and loved to decorate her walls with photos of her family. Above all, Gayla was a dedicated Christian, loving wife, caring mother, adoring grandmother, admiring great-grandmother and beloved friend.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Edna Parry, her sister Delores Kunze, her twin brother Galen Parry, and her son Ronald Kidd.

Survivors include her loving family: two daughters, Charlene (Darrell) Davis and Loraine (Lynn) Wey both of White City, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Corey Davis, Jacob Davis, Clayton V. Kidd, Clinton Kidd, Caleb Kidd, Ashley Davidson, and Lindsey Fairbanks; eleven great grandchildren; and a host of loving family and friends.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 at the Milford Cemetery 3901 Milford Cemetery Road Milford, KS Tuesday, January 28, 2020, with Pastor Steve Strom officiating. A visitation will be held 5-7:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, at the Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home 805 Caroline Ave. Junction City, KS.

Memorials donations are suggested to be given to the Parkerville Baptist Church in care of Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home.



Gayla Dee Kidd, of White City, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, January 21, 2020 at Stoneybrook Health and Rehab, Manhattan, Kansas.Gayla was born on August 13, 1933 in Riley, Kansas, to Arthur Owen and Edna (Larson) Parry.Her childhood began on the farmstead just west of Riley, Kansas where she, her birth twin Galen, and her oldest sister Delores were raised. She went to a country one room school house up until 7th grade and graduated from Riley Rural High School in 1953. She married Charley Mac Kidd on October 10, 1953 at Riley.Gayla was a hard-working farmer’s wife and lived at Milford on the farm until the Milford Dam Reservation went in 1965. She then moved to a farm three and half miles North of White City, Kansas, for the remainder of her years.Gayla was Baptist and a member of the Parkerville Baptist Church in Parkerville, Kansas, for 43 years. She attended the Parkerville Ladies Aid and White City Wednesday Bible Study groups. She enjoyed helping out on the dairy farm, reading and studying the bible, bicycling, and had a love and passion for German shepherd dogs. Gayla enjoyed her “girls’ adventure trips”, and spending time with her daughters and granddaughters. She cherished family dearly. She always thought the world of her grandchildren and loved to decorate her walls with photos of her family. Above all, Gayla was a dedicated Christian, loving wife, caring mother, adoring grandmother, admiring great-grandmother and beloved friend.She is preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Edna Parry, her sister Delores Kunze, her twin brother Galen Parry, and her son Ronald Kidd.Survivors include her loving family: two daughters, Charlene (Darrell) Davis and Loraine (Lynn) Wey both of White City, Kansas; seven grandchildren, Corey Davis, Jacob Davis, Clayton V. Kidd, Clinton Kidd, Caleb Kidd, Ashley Davidson, and Lindsey Fairbanks; eleven great grandchildren; and a host of loving family and friends.Graveside services will be held at 1:30 at the Milford Cemetery 3901 Milford Cemetery Road Milford, KS Tuesday, January 28, 2020, with Pastor Steve Strom officiating. A visitation will be held 5-7:00 p.m. Monday, January 27, 2020, at the Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home 805 Caroline Ave. Junction City, KS.Memorials donations are suggested to be given to the Parkerville Baptist Church in care of Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home.

Gayla Dee Kidd



Dixie Everson, age 94, of Manhattan, died Monday January 20, 2020, at the Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan.

Dixie was born on July 20, 1925, the daughter of Jessie L. and William Worrel in Manhattan, Kansas. She was raised in the Zeandale community east of Manhattan and lived there for 81 years. She then moved to Manhattan to a retirement community.

She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan, the United Methodist Church Women’s Association, a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion in Manhattan. Dixie also was a member of the Riley County Seniors’ Service Center, a former 4-H leader and a member of the Merry Matron Club.

She was a housewife and worked for the Manhattan Medical Center for many years, and also the Learning Resource Network, and several other places of business. Dixie was a volunteer for Ring-A-Day Service and volunteered at several home care places.

On March 16, 1947 she was united in marriage to Everett W. Everson. To this union were born two children, Everett Kay Everson(Rita) and Connie Marie Brown (Kent). In addition to her children she also survived by her six grandchildren: Tim Everson, Monty Everson, Amanda Norman, Melanie Warren, Lesley Brown, and Heather Reynolds; her five great-grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren and one step great-great grandchild.

Her husband Everett preceded her in death on February 18, 1983. She also was preceded in death by her sister Murna Stang.

Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday January 29, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan.

The family will greet friends during a visitation from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Wednesday January 29, 2020 at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions are suggested in memory of Dixie to the First United Methodist Church or to Homecare and Hospice INC. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.



Dixie Everson, age 94, of Manhattan, died Monday January 20, 2020, at the Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan.Dixie was born on July 20, 1925, the daughter of Jessie L. and William Worrel in Manhattan, Kansas. She was raised in the Zeandale community east of Manhattan and lived there for 81 years. She then moved to Manhattan to a retirement community.She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church in Manhattan, the United Methodist Church Women’s Association, a lifetime member of the VFW and a member of the American Legion in Manhattan. Dixie also was a member of the Riley County Seniors’ Service Center, a former 4-H leader and a member of the Merry Matron Club.She was a housewife and worked for the Manhattan Medical Center for many years, and also the Learning Resource Network, and several other places of business. Dixie was a volunteer for Ring-A-Day Service and volunteered at several home care places.On March 16, 1947 she was united in marriage to Everett W. Everson. To this union were born two children, Everett Kay Everson(Rita) and Connie Marie Brown (Kent). In addition to her children she also survived by her six grandchildren: Tim Everson, Monty Everson, Amanda Norman, Melanie Warren, Lesley Brown, and Heather Reynolds; her five great-grandchildren and three step great-grandchildren and one step great-great grandchild.Her husband Everett preceded her in death on February 18, 1983. She also was preceded in death by her sister Murna Stang.Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday January 29, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan.The family will greet friends during a visitation from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Wednesday January 29, 2020 at the funeral home.Memorial contributions are suggested in memory of Dixie to the First United Methodist Church or to Homecare and Hospice INC. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Dixie Everson

Junior Lee Brandon, age 78, of Manhattan, died January 21, 2020 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

He was born on May 8, 1941 in Cave City, Arkansas the son of Edgar and Lunar Brandon. Junior moved to Kansas when he was 16 years old. He was married to Karyl Parrish and they have four children together.

He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and one son.

Junior is survived by his wife Karyl, two sons and his daughter; also his five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday January 27, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, with the Rev. Ben Duerfeldt officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Zeandale.

The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.



Junior Lee Brandon, age 78, of Manhattan, died January 21, 2020 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.He was born on May 8, 1941 in Cave City, Arkansas the son of Edgar and Lunar Brandon. Junior moved to Kansas when he was 16 years old. He was married to Karyl Parrish and they have four children together.He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and one son.Junior is survived by his wife Karyl, two sons and his daughter; also his five grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday January 27, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan, with the Rev. Ben Duerfeldt officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery near Zeandale.The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.

Junior Lee Brandon



Diane Ruth Lavis died peacefully at the Good Shepherd Hospice House on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.

Diane was born to Ruth (Hiezer) and Clarence Polenz in Wauwatosa, WS on October 11, 1928. Diane married Leonard W. Lavis in 1952 in Wauwatosa, he preceded her in death in 1998.

Diane and Leonard, along with their six children, moved to Topeka, KS in 1969 when Leonard became Superintendent of Kansas Neurological Institute. After Leonard’s death, Diane moved to Manhattan, KS in 1998 to be closer to her daughter, Cathie.

Diane and Leonard had six children, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Children: Keith Lavis (decreased); Craig and his wife, Linda of Bella Vista, AR; Catherine C. Lavis, Manhattan; Debra M. Lavis, Topeka; Patricia R. Sanderson, Woodland Hills, UT; and Linda Louise Gorman and her husband, Carl of Manhattan, KS.

Diane was a loving wife and mother. Diane genuinely liked people and learning about them. Diane enjoyed feeding her squirrels and birds, although her loss of hearing and vison significantly influenced her last two years, she would say most positively, “God left me enough hearing to hear the birds.”

Diane was a member of Seven Dolors Parish, the highlight of her week was attending mass on Saturday at 6pm; Cathie and Diane always arrived by 5:20pm, to get favorite pew. She cherished her Seven Dolors friends.

The Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday January 25, 2020 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Juliette and Pierre Streets in Manhattan.

Mass of Christian Burial will be following the Rosary at 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 25, 2020 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, with Father Kerry Ninemire as the Celebrant. Interment will follow the service in the Admantha Cemetery in Pottawatomie County near Westmoreland, Kansas.

Memorial donations may be made in her honor to Manhattan Catholic Schools. Memorials may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.



Diane Ruth Lavis died peacefully at the Good Shepherd Hospice House on Tuesday, January 21, 2020.Diane was born to Ruth (Hiezer) and Clarence Polenz in Wauwatosa, WS on October 11, 1928. Diane married Leonard W. Lavis in 1952 in Wauwatosa, he preceded her in death in 1998.Diane and Leonard, along with their six children, moved to Topeka, KS in 1969 when Leonard became Superintendent of Kansas Neurological Institute. After Leonard’s death, Diane moved to Manhattan, KS in 1998 to be closer to her daughter, Cathie.Diane and Leonard had six children, seven grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Children: Keith Lavis (decreased); Craig and his wife, Linda of Bella Vista, AR; Catherine C. Lavis, Manhattan; Debra M. Lavis, Topeka; Patricia R. Sanderson, Woodland Hills, UT; and Linda Louise Gorman and her husband, Carl of Manhattan, KS.Diane was a loving wife and mother. Diane genuinely liked people and learning about them. Diane enjoyed feeding her squirrels and birds, although her loss of hearing and vison significantly influenced her last two years, she would say most positively, “God left me enough hearing to hear the birds.”Diane was a member of Seven Dolors Parish, the highlight of her week was attending mass on Saturday at 6pm; Cathie and Diane always arrived by 5:20pm, to get favorite pew. She cherished her Seven Dolors friends.The Rosary will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday January 25, 2020 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Juliette and Pierre Streets in Manhattan.Mass of Christian Burial will be following the Rosary at 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 25, 2020 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, with Father Kerry Ninemire as the Celebrant. Interment will follow the service in the Admantha Cemetery in Pottawatomie County near Westmoreland, Kansas.Memorial donations may be made in her honor to Manhattan Catholic Schools. Memorials may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Diane Ruth Lavis 



Pamela Dawn Spooner, 55, of Wamego, KS, passed away on, Wednesday, January 22, 2020.

She was born on March 2, 1964, to Phyllis (Brahn) and Larry C. Spooner.

She is survived by her three children, Heather Spooner, Ricky Alexander-Bellew, and Angela Spooner. Also her four brothers and her two sisters.

There are no arrangements at this time.



Pamela Dawn Spooner, 55, of Wamego, KS, passed away on, Wednesday, January 22, 2020.She was born on March 2, 1964, to Phyllis (Brahn) and Larry C. Spooner.She is survived by her three children, Heather Spooner, Ricky Alexander-Bellew, and Angela Spooner. Also her four brothers and her two sisters.There are no arrangements at this time.

Pamela Dawn Spooner

Richard “Dick” Sherraden, Chapman, passed away on January 22, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, Abilene, KS. He was 71 years of age.  

He was born September 1, 1948 to Elwood and Mary (Breen) Sherraden at Geary Community Hospital, Junction City, KS. After graduating from Dickinson County Community High School in 1966 he attended Emporia State University until he was drafted.  He then served in Vietnam from August 1969 to August 1970.  While in the military, Dick received the Bronze Star; Combat Infantryman Badge; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars; and Vietnam Campaign Medal. After returning, he transferred to the Reserves and was discharged February 24, 1971.

After returning from Vietnam, Dick returned to college and lacked a few credit hours in Business Administration.  He was employed by Allerd Engineering of Ellsworth, Federal Civil Service and then USD #473 until retirement. His skills included drafting, painting and building maintenance.

He is survived by his sister, Patricia (Bill) Chamberlin, Chapman; brother, Bill (Vickie) Sherraden, Neosho, MO; five nieces and nephews and 15 great nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Mary.

On Saturday, February 1st family will receive visitors from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. prior to the 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Burial of ashes will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County in care of Londeen Funeral Home, PO Box 429, Chapman, KS 67431.

Richard “Dick” Sherraden, Chapman, passed away on January 22, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, Abilene, KS. He was 71 years of age. He was born September 1, 1948 to Elwood and Mary (Breen) Sherraden at Geary Community Hospital, Junction City, KS. After graduating from Dickinson County Community High School in 1966 he attended Emporia State University until he was drafted. He then served in Vietnam from August 1969 to August 1970. While in the military, Dick received the Bronze Star; Combat Infantryman Badge; National Defense Service Medal; Vietnam Service Medal with 2 Bronze Stars; and Vietnam Campaign Medal. After returning, he transferred to the Reserves and was discharged February 24, 1971.After returning from Vietnam, Dick returned to college and lacked a few credit hours in Business Administration. He was employed by Allerd Engineering of Ellsworth, Federal Civil Service and then USD #473 until retirement. His skills included drafting, painting and building maintenance.He is survived by his sister, Patricia (Bill) Chamberlin, Chapman; brother, Bill (Vickie) Sherraden, Neosho, MO; five nieces and nephews and 15 great nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Mary.On Saturday, February 1st family will receive visitors from 9:30 – 10:15 a.m. prior to the 10:30 a.m. Funeral Mass at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Burial of ashes will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery.In lieu of flowers the family suggest donations be made to Home Health and Hospice of Dickinson County in care of Londeen Funeral Home, PO Box 429, Chapman, KS 67431.

Richard “Dick” Sherraden

Rochelle’s life began on March 8, 1973, the daughter of Michael and Linda (Armstead) Wimberly in El Dorado, Kansas. She lived there until 1980 when her family moved to the country in Burns, Kansas. She graduated from Peabody/Burns High, Class of 1991.There she was involved in music, choir, swing choir and several musical performances every year. She earned an Associate Degree in General Studies and later an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education Program both at Butler Community College.

Rochelle was a homemaker and a mother first, and loved and cherished all of her children. She loved music, animals, gardening, cooking, dancing and being outside in the summertime. For ten years she attended dance classes, recitals and attended any event with music and dancing. She had a kind heart and tried to help anyone in need. This also included spending a big portion of her life caring and taking in any animal she could.

Her loving family includes her mother, Linda (Dan) Trent of Burns, Kansas; children, Sarah Wilson of Salina, Kansas, Isaac Wilson of El Dorado, Hannah Wilson of Emporia, Kansas; sister, Amy Reagan (Peter Ferley) of El Dorado; grandmothers, Ann Wimberly and Patricia Armstead both of El Dorado; grandparents, Claude (Diane) Armstead of Fairfax, Virginia; friend, Alan Hatton of El Dorado, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Wimberly in 2005; grandfathers, Ralph Wimberly and Wallace Wilkerson. Rochelle passed away peacefully after her courageous battle with breast cancer on Monday, January 20, 2020, having reached the age of 46 years old.

Memorial contributions in her name may be designated to the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, Kansas 67219 or in care of Lamb Funeral Home, PO Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.

At Rochelle’s request there will be no services.&nbsp;

Rochelle’s life began on March 8, 1973, the daughter of Michael and Linda (Armstead) Wimberly in El Dorado, Kansas. She lived there until 1980 when her family moved to the country in Burns, Kansas. She graduated from Peabody/Burns High, Class of 1991.There she was involved in music, choir, swing choir and several musical performances every year. She earned an Associate Degree in General Studies and later an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education Program both at Butler Community College.Rochelle was a homemaker and a mother first, and loved and cherished all of her children. She loved music, animals, gardening, cooking, dancing and being outside in the summertime. For ten years she attended dance classes, recitals and attended any event with music and dancing. She had a kind heart and tried to help anyone in need. This also included spending a big portion of her life caring and taking in any animal she could.Her loving family includes her mother, Linda (Dan) Trent of Burns, Kansas; children, Sarah Wilson of Salina, Kansas, Isaac Wilson of El Dorado, Hannah Wilson of Emporia, Kansas; sister, Amy Reagan (Peter Ferley) of El Dorado; grandmothers, Ann Wimberly and Patricia Armstead both of El Dorado; grandparents, Claude (Diane) Armstead of Fairfax, Virginia; friend, Alan Hatton of El Dorado, and many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Wimberly in 2005; grandfathers, Ralph Wimberly and Wallace Wilkerson. Rochelle passed away peacefully after her courageous battle with breast cancer on Monday, January 20, 2020, having reached the age of 46 years old.Memorial contributions in her name may be designated to the Kansas Humane Society, 3313 N. Hillside, Wichita, Kansas 67219 or in care of Lamb Funeral Home, PO Box 358, Whitewater, Kansas 67154.At Rochelle’s request there will be no services.&nbsp;

Rochelle Ann (Wimberly) Wilson - March 8, 1973 - January 20, 2020 (age 46)



Helen Johnston, 84, of Noel, Missouri, departed this life on the 20th day of January 2020 at her home in Noel, Missouri with her loving family by her side.

Helen entered this life on September 24, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri, born to the late Carl and Maxine (Sheaffer) Brown. She married William “Bill” Johnston in Noel, Missouri on December 30, 1988.

Helen worked in a number of roles throughout her life. Her most important role in her life was Mother. She also was a devoted wife to her husband Bill. Always working in a positive direction, Helen succeeded in any role she chose to attack. She worked as a certified nurse’s assistant with Oxford Health Care, a factory shop steward for Thatcher Glass, a butcher’s assistant for a grocery store, a dress maker, a census taker, a utility company meter reader, a focus group mystery shopper, an assistant with H&amp;R Block, an 18 wheel truck driver and crew chief of her husband’s car racing pit crew.

She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Dana Lawrence and Dianne Lopez; son, Wilber (little Bill) Johnston; grandson, Joshua Iatesta; sisters, Janet Keating, Barbara Buschelman and Faye Willers; and brothers, Claron Day and Donald Day.

Helen is survived by her husband, William (Bill) Johnston, seven daughters, Deborah Colburn and husband, Richard, of Perkinston, Mississippi, Delores (Dodi) Lawrence of Neosho, Missouri, Elizabeth Kay Johnston of Houston, Texas, Darlene (Angel) Lawrence of Neosho, Missouri, Christine Pueschner of Princeton, Texas, Vivian Costenbader and husband Donnie, of Cave Creek, Arizona and Jacqueline (Jackie) Belk and her husband, Tommy of League City, Texas; two sons, Douglas Lawrence and wife, Bonnie, of Sanford, Florida, David Lawrence of Wharton, New Jersey; a sister, Monna Shepherd of Noel, Missouri; a brother, Charles (Chuck) McMillan of Noel, Missouri; 24 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren. Helen also fostered numerous children, giving them a safe and loving place to live. There are a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who will dearly miss Helen.

Visitation services for Helen will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Missouri. The family will receive friends at this time. Funeral services will be held at the Johnson Funeral Chapel in Junction City, Kansas on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until service time. Burial will follow in Milford Cemetery in Milford, Kansas.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.&nbsp;



Helen Johnston, 84, of Noel, Missouri, departed this life on the 20th day of January 2020 at her home in Noel, Missouri with her loving family by her side.Helen entered this life on September 24, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri, born to the late Carl and Maxine (Sheaffer) Brown. She married William “Bill” Johnston in Noel, Missouri on December 30, 1988.Helen worked in a number of roles throughout her life. Her most important role in her life was Mother. She also was a devoted wife to her husband Bill. Always working in a positive direction, Helen succeeded in any role she chose to attack. She worked as a certified nurse’s assistant with Oxford Health Care, a factory shop steward for Thatcher Glass, a butcher’s assistant for a grocery store, a dress maker, a census taker, a utility company meter reader, a focus group mystery shopper, an assistant with H&amp;R Block, an 18 wheel truck driver and crew chief of her husband’s car racing pit crew.She was preceded in death by her parents; daughters, Dana Lawrence and Dianne Lopez; son, Wilber (little Bill) Johnston; grandson, Joshua Iatesta; sisters, Janet Keating, Barbara Buschelman and Faye Willers; and brothers, Claron Day and Donald Day.Helen is survived by her husband, William (Bill) Johnston, seven daughters, Deborah Colburn and husband, Richard, of Perkinston, Mississippi, Delores (Dodi) Lawrence of Neosho, Missouri, Elizabeth Kay Johnston of Houston, Texas, Darlene (Angel) Lawrence of Neosho, Missouri, Christine Pueschner of Princeton, Texas, Vivian Costenbader and husband Donnie, of Cave Creek, Arizona and Jacqueline (Jackie) Belk and her husband, Tommy of League City, Texas; two sons, Douglas Lawrence and wife, Bonnie, of Sanford, Florida, David Lawrence of Wharton, New Jersey; a sister, Monna Shepherd of Noel, Missouri; a brother, Charles (Chuck) McMillan of Noel, Missouri; 24 grandchildren, 28 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren. Helen also fostered numerous children, giving them a safe and loving place to live. There are a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends who will dearly miss Helen.Visitation services for Helen will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 pm on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at the Ozark Funeral Home in Noel, Missouri. The family will receive friends at this time. Funeral services will be held at the Johnson Funeral Chapel in Junction City, Kansas on Friday, January 24, 2020 at 2:00 pm. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until service time. Burial will follow in Milford Cemetery in Milford, Kansas.Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of the Ozark Funeral Home in Anderson, Missouri.&nbsp;

Helen Johnston



Marshall Robert (Bob) Jeffrey, 69, passed away Tuesday, January 21, at his home.

The family has selected cremation. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Danner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.



Marshall Robert (Bob) Jeffrey, 69, passed away Tuesday, January 21, at his home.The family has selected cremation. Private memorial services will be held at a later date. Danner Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Bob Jeffrey - February 3rd, 1950 -  January 21st, 2020

St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2900 Kimball Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502

Memorial Mass02/10/202010:30 a.m. MondaySt. Thomas More Catholic Church, 2900 Kimball Avenue Manhattan, KS 66502

Betsy Lee Young, 73, of Junction City, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.

Betsy was born January 7, 1947 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the daughter of Robert and Dallys (Storandt) Sprehn. She grew up in nearby Bangor, Wisconsin, and graduated from Bangor High School in the Class of 1965.

Betsy married Richard "Dick" Young in Bangor on June 17, 1967. Betsy and Dick were in the army for 31 years and lived all around the world. These places include Fort Riley Kansas, Idar Oberstein Germany, Fort Sill Oklahoma, and Stuttgart Germany, European command. Betsy worked as a civilian employee on several of the military installations where Dick was stationed. She retired as the Mobilization and Deployment Officer on Ft. Riley.

She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Junction City. She was also a member of several organizations including, Pilot Club, Lady Troopers, and Ladies Reading Club. She was also a volunteer with the Army Community Services. Throughout her career, she was awarded several awards, including the Distinguished Trooper Award, the Molly Pitch Award, Margaret Corbin Award, and the Dept. of The Army Outstanding Civilian Service Medal.

Survivors include her husband Dick, of the home; 3 daughters, Roberta Lee, Columbia, Missouri, Jennifer Young, Bangor, Wisconsin, and Joanna Young-Smith and her husband, CDR Thomas Smith, U.S. Navy, Brussels, Belgium; 2 sisters, Sara Tenner and her husband Ron, West Salem, Wisconsin, and Bethel Horstman and her husband William, Bangor, Wisconsin; and 2 grandson, Joseph Richard Lee and Robert Austin Lee.

The family will greet friends Thursday, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., with a eulogy by General (Retired) Mike Dodson at 7:00 p.m., all at Johnson Funeral Home, Junction City. Betsy will then be taken to Bangor, Wisconsin for services there. Burial will be in Bangor, Wisconsin.

Memorial contributions may be given in Betsy's name to Junction City Y.M.C.A. or Central Kansas Military Community Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Junction City, Kansas 66441.

Betsy Lee Young, 73, of Junction City, died Friday, January 17, 2020 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.Betsy was born January 7, 1947 in La Crosse, Wisconsin, the daughter of Robert and Dallys (Storandt) Sprehn. She grew up in nearby Bangor, Wisconsin, and graduated from Bangor High School in the Class of 1965.Betsy married Richard "Dick" Young in Bangor on June 17, 1967. Betsy and Dick were in the army for 31 years and lived all around the world. These places include Fort Riley Kansas, Idar Oberstein Germany, Fort Sill Oklahoma, and Stuttgart Germany, European command. Betsy worked as a civilian employee on several of the military installations where Dick was stationed. She retired as the Mobilization and Deployment Officer on Ft. Riley.She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Junction City. She was also a member of several organizations including, Pilot Club, Lady Troopers, and Ladies Reading Club. She was also a volunteer with the Army Community Services. Throughout her career, she was awarded several awards, including the Distinguished Trooper Award, the Molly Pitch Award, Margaret Corbin Award, and the Dept. of The Army Outstanding Civilian Service Medal.Survivors include her husband Dick, of the home; 3 daughters, Roberta Lee, Columbia, Missouri, Jennifer Young, Bangor, Wisconsin, and Joanna Young-Smith and her husband, CDR Thomas Smith, U.S. Navy, Brussels, Belgium; 2 sisters, Sara Tenner and her husband Ron, West Salem, Wisconsin, and Bethel Horstman and her husband William, Bangor, Wisconsin; and 2 grandson, Joseph Richard Lee and Robert Austin Lee.The family will greet friends Thursday, 6:00 p.m.-8:00 p.m., with a eulogy by General (Retired) Mike Dodson at 7:00 p.m., all at Johnson Funeral Home, Junction City. Betsy will then be taken to Bangor, Wisconsin for services there. Burial will be in Bangor, Wisconsin.Memorial contributions may be given in Betsy's name to Junction City Y.M.C.A. or Central Kansas Military Community Foundation, P.O. Box 515, Junction City, Kansas 66441.

Betsy Lee Young



Amy M. Armstrong, 48, of Junction City, KS died unexpectedly on January 14, 2020.

 Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, January 27, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Brown officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Johnson Funeral Home.

Amy was born May 9, 1971, Cairo, IL to Harry Warren and Gwenetta (Whitaker) Armstrong, Jr. Amy graduated from Cairo High School in 1989.

She married Chance Hornberger in 1990, they later divorced.

Amy went to work at DEL Motors in 2003 as a sales consultant and was still employed there at the time of her passing.&nbsp; Amy had a great sense of humor, she enjoyed cooking and KU Basketball but most of all she enjoyed being with her family.

Amy is survived by her daughter, Victoria "Tori" (Partner, John) Hornberger, her granddaughter, Tamari "Mari" Loving; her parents, Gwen and Jim Norris; her brother, Kevin Armstrong all of Junction City, KS; her sister, Gina (Tony) Degnan and their son Chase of Bella Vista, AR, she is also survived by former in laws David and Rosie Hornberger of Cairo, IL.

Amy was preceded in death by her father Harry Warren Armstrong, Jr. in 2016.



Amy M. Armstrong, 48, of Junction City, KS died unexpectedly on January 14, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am, Monday, January 27, 2020 at Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Brown officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be Sunday, January 26, 2020 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm at Johnson Funeral Home.Amy was born May 9, 1971, Cairo, IL to Harry Warren and Gwenetta (Whitaker) Armstrong, Jr. Amy graduated from Cairo High School in 1989.She married Chance Hornberger in 1990, they later divorced.Amy went to work at DEL Motors in 2003 as a sales consultant and was still employed there at the time of her passing.&nbsp; Amy had a great sense of humor, she enjoyed cooking and KU Basketball but most of all she enjoyed being with her family.Amy is survived by her daughter, Victoria "Tori" (Partner, John) Hornberger, her granddaughter, Tamari "Mari" Loving; her parents, Gwen and Jim Norris; her brother, Kevin Armstrong all of Junction City, KS; her sister, Gina (Tony) Degnan and their son Chase of Bella Vista, AR, she is also survived by former in laws David and Rosie Hornberger of Cairo, IL.Amy was preceded in death by her father Harry Warren Armstrong, Jr. in 2016.

Amy M. Armstrong

Arlyss Marie Wendland, age 90 of Randolph, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in the Bramlage House at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community.



She was born on November 23, 1929 at the family farm near Barnes, the daughter of Bernhardt William and Edna Marie (Rahe) Roepke.  She graduate from Clay Center Community High School in 1947 and then attended Westmar College in Iowa and later took some classes at Kansas State University.  She taught school at Shawbel and Ober schools.  Education was important to her and she enjoyed history, writing little stories on a subject and giving them to grandkids.  She also sewed clothes and blankets and loved giving them away.

On June 6, 1950, she was married to Eldon F. Wendland.  She was a homemaker during the years that they were raising their children.  Once the children were are all graduated, she went back to work at Kansas State University doing the accounting in the maintenance department for 25 years.

Arlyss was active in the Fancy Creek Zion United Methodist Church and the U.M.W, holding numerous jobs in the church.  She was a 4-H and Sewing leader, loving the fair and seeing all the projects and watching the livestock shows.  Her greatest joy were her grandchildren and spending time with her family and friends.  Her hobbies included sewing, crossword and word search puzzles, reading her Bible and gardening.



She is survived by three sons, Allen Wendland and wife Virginia of Mesa, Arizona, Merlin Wendland and wife April of Barnes and Brian Wendland and wife Kathleen of St. John; two daughters, Brenda Lavender and husband John of Virginia and Barbara Keith and husband Mark of Phoenix, Arizona; one brother, Ross Roepke of Tullahuma, Tennessee; two sisters, Evelyn Blumer and husband Boyd of South Dakota and Joyce Heddleson and husband Stan of California; 15 grandchildren, Ken Wendland, Shane Wendland, Richie Wendland, Joshua Wendland (Kelly, Nathan Wendland (Crystal, Hannah Sugars (Jason, John Lavender, Jr., Aaron Wendland (Kirsten, Daniele Moshier (Jordan, Joel Keith, Rachel Keith, Andrew Wendland, Destiny Wendland, Alysia Lavender and Nina Blalack (Jeremy); 9 great grandchildren, Jacob, Sarah, Korah, Xavier, Aaralyn, Haleigh, Trinity, Holton, Katrin and numerous nieces and nephews.



She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and three brothers.



Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Fancy Creek Zion United Methodist Church with Pastor Sandy Ferguson officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Peach Grove Cemetery.&nbsp; A memorial may be made to the Fancy Creek Zion Cemetery.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Arlyss Marie Wendland, age 90 of Randolph, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 19, 2020 in the Bramlage House at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community.

She was born on November 23, 1929 at the family farm near Barnes, the daughter of Bernhardt William and Edna Marie (Rahe) Roepke. She graduate from Clay Center Community High School in 1947 and then attended Westmar College in Iowa and later took some classes at Kansas State University. She taught school at Shawbel and Ober schools. Education was important to her and she enjoyed history, writing little stories on a subject and giving them to grandkids. She also sewed clothes and blankets and loved giving them away.

On June 6, 1950, she was married to Eldon F. Wendland. She was a homemaker during the years that they were raising their children. Once the children were are all graduated, she went back to work at Kansas State University doing the accounting in the maintenance department for 25 years.

Arlyss was active in the Fancy Creek Zion United Methodist Church and the U.M.W, holding numerous jobs in the church. She was a 4-H and Sewing leader, loving the fair and seeing all the projects and watching the livestock shows. Her greatest joy were her grandchildren and spending time with her family and friends. Her hobbies included sewing, crossword and word search puzzles, reading her Bible and gardening.

She is survived by three sons, Allen Wendland and wife Virginia of Mesa, Arizona, Merlin Wendland and wife April of Barnes and Brian Wendland and wife Kathleen of St. John; two daughters, Brenda Lavender and husband John of Virginia and Barbara Keith and husband Mark of Phoenix, Arizona; one brother, Ross Roepke of Tullahuma, Tennessee; two sisters, Evelyn Blumer and husband Boyd of South Dakota and Joyce Heddleson and husband Stan of California; 15 grandchildren, Ken Wendland, Shane Wendland, Richie Wendland, Joshua Wendland (Kelly, Nathan Wendland (Crystal, Hannah Sugars (Jason, John Lavender, Jr., Aaron Wendland (Kirsten, Daniele Moshier (Jordan, Joel Keith, Rachel Keith, Andrew Wendland, Destiny Wendland, Alysia Lavender and Nina Blalack (Jeremy); 9 great grandchildren, Jacob, Sarah, Korah, Xavier, Aaralyn, Haleigh, Trinity, Holton, Katrin and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and three brothers.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 27, 2020 at the Fancy Creek Zion United Methodist Church with Pastor Sandy Ferguson officiating.&nbsp; The family will receive friends from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m. Sunday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Peach Grove Cemetery.&nbsp; A memorial may be made to the Fancy Creek Zion Cemetery.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Arlyss Marie Wendland

Johnie Levon Toombs, age 91 of Clay Center, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Medicalodge of Clay Center.



He was born on October 14, 1928 in Fob, Oklahoma, the son of Johnny Thomas and Lola (Cox) Toombs.  As a boy, he traveled with his family working as a produce harvester, eventually migrating to the west coast.

In 1944, he was married to Margaret Biasi and they made their home in Blythe, California where he started working for the Riverside County Landfill.&nbsp; They later divorced.  He then married Mildred Nadine Arnold and in 1992, when he retired from Riverside County, they moved to Salem, Oregon.  There he was ordained as a minister at New Horizons Pentecostal Church of God.  He retired from ministry in 2008 and moved to Enos, Oklahoma in 2010.  He moved to Kansas in 2019 to be closer to his family.

Johnie was a devout member of the Pentecostal Church for over 60 years.  He loved his faith and was a preacher for many years prior to his ordained ministry.  He enjoyed working with his personal livestock and “junking”.



He is survived by his children, John Thomas Toombs (Lenora) of Barnes, Kansas, Anita Smith (Ronald) of Barnes, Kansas and Barbara Moore (Robert) of Green, Kansas; his step children, Dennis Arnold (Lucy) of Kentucky, Randy Arnold of Enos, Oklahoma, Toni Foust of Page, Arizona, Donna Barr of Salem, Oregon, Shelly Arnold of Salem, Oregon, Debra Westman (Sandy) of Mansville, Oklahoma and Richard Arnold of Kingston, Oklahoma; one sister, Sharon Cordova of Blythe, California; 25 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildren Toombs; his parents; two step mothers, Buelah and Oley; his siblings, Lewis Toombs, Helen Chapman and Lillie Peters; an infant son, Johnnie Ronald and one granddaughter.

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

Memorials may be made to Abundant Grace Church in Kinston, Oklahoma or Meadowlark Hospice.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Johnie Levon Toombs, age 91 of Clay Center, Kansas, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Medicalodge of Clay Center.

He was born on October 14, 1928 in Fob, Oklahoma, the son of Johnny Thomas and Lola (Cox) Toombs. As a boy, he traveled with his family working as a produce harvester, eventually migrating to the west coast.

In 1944, he was married to Margaret Biasi and they made their home in Blythe, California where he started working for the Riverside County Landfill.&nbsp; They later divorced. He then married Mildred Nadine Arnold and in 1992, when he retired from Riverside County, they moved to Salem, Oregon. There he was ordained as a minister at New Horizons Pentecostal Church of God. He retired from ministry in 2008 and moved to Enos, Oklahoma in 2010. He moved to Kansas in 2019 to be closer to his family.

Johnie was a devout member of the Pentecostal Church for over 60 years. He loved his faith and was a preacher for many years prior to his ordained ministry. He enjoyed working with his personal livestock and “junking”.

He is survived by his children, John Thomas Toombs (Lenora) of Barnes, Kansas, Anita Smith (Ronald) of Barnes, Kansas and Barbara Moore (Robert) of Green, Kansas; his step children, Dennis Arnold (Lucy) of Kentucky, Randy Arnold of Enos, Oklahoma, Toni Foust of Page, Arizona, Donna Barr of Salem, Oregon, Shelly Arnold of Salem, Oregon, Debra Westman (Sandy) of Mansville, Oklahoma and Richard Arnold of Kingston, Oklahoma; one sister, Sharon Cordova of Blythe, California; 25 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildren Toombs; his parents; two step mothers, Buelah and Oley; his siblings, Lewis Toombs, Helen Chapman and Lillie Peters; an infant son, Johnnie Ronald and one granddaughter.

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

Memorials may be made to Abundant Grace Church in Kinston, Oklahoma or Meadowlark Hospice.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Johnie Toombs



Kimberly A. Land passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Memorial Hospital in Abilene at the age of 62. She was born April 2, 1957 in Salina, Kansas the daughter of Richard and Betty (King) Booth.

Kimberly grew up in the area and graduated from Chapman High School. She Loved children, dogs, and reading books. Kimberly had just stated not long ago the she had spent a lifetime being good with God.

On October 25, 1976 she married James C “Jim” Land in Randolph , Kansas. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her sons Jason and his wife Marti Land of Abilene, Jeremy and his wife Jenn Land of Abilene, brother Steve Booth of Randolph, sister Gina Richardson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and one grandchild Skyler. She was preceded in death by her parents.

The family has selected cremation and a private service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorial Contributions may be made to the Abilene Public Library and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.



Kimberly A. Land passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Memorial Hospital in Abilene at the age of 62. She was born April 2, 1957 in Salina, Kansas the daughter of Richard and Betty (King) Booth.Kimberly grew up in the area and graduated from Chapman High School. She Loved children, dogs, and reading books. Kimberly had just stated not long ago the she had spent a lifetime being good with God.On October 25, 1976 she married James C “Jim” Land in Randolph , Kansas. He survives of the home. Other survivors include her sons Jason and his wife Marti Land of Abilene, Jeremy and his wife Jenn Land of Abilene, brother Steve Booth of Randolph, sister Gina Richardson of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and one grandchild Skyler. She was preceded in death by her parents.The family has selected cremation and a private service will be held at a later date.&nbsp; Memorial Contributions may be made to the Abilene Public Library and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Kimberly A. Land (Booth) - April 2nd, 1957 - January 19th, 2020



Michael A. Hawkins, age 64, of Manhattan, died January 16, 2020 at the Kansas University Medical Center.

A Complete obituary will be released at a later date.



01/24/2020 - 10:30 a.m. -&nbsp;Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1110 College Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502

01/24/2020 - 9:30 a.m. - Trinity Presbyterian Church

Michael A. Hawkins, age 64, of Manhattan, died January 16, 2020 at the Kansas University Medical Center.A Complete obituary will be released at a later date.

Memorial Service01/24/2020 - 10:30 a.m. -&nbsp;Trinity Presbyterian Church, 1110 College Ave., Manhattan, KS 66502Visitation01/24/2020 - 9:30 a.m. - Trinity Presbyterian ChurchMemorial FundACS Hope Lodge

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