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

Lloyd K. Verhage

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

Michael A. Hawkins



James R. “Jim” Fay, age 93, died on Friday January 16, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan, KS.

He was born on July 22, 1926 in Manhattan the son of William T. &amp; Gertrude (Koll) Fay. He graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, Manhattan and attended K-State University. He worked at Griffith Lumber for over 40 years and was a manager for 25 years.

Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII.

He was united in marriage to Betty J. Fleming in 1947. Their union was blessed with 7 children.

Jim was well known for always staying busy, whether it was building the family homes, many row boats or always have projects on his mind. Jim was a true outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting &amp; simply being a part of nature. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Above all, he loved being with his family, especially the grandchildren.

He was preceded by his parents; a brother: John Fay and his half-brothers: Bill Fay &amp; Charles McGinnes.

Survivors include his wife: Betty of the home; his children: Michael Fay of Emporia, Patrick Fay of Manhattan, Kevin Fay of Manhattan, Kelly Fay of Manhattan, Carolyn DeWeese (Dennis) of Wamego, Kim McBee (Larry) of Florida and Erin Hunsinger (Frank) of Kansas City. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a brother Patrick Fay of North Carolina; 2 nieces and nephews.

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday January 23, 2020 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Juliette &amp; Pierre, Manhattan, Kansas with Father Kerry Ninemire as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery at Lake Elbo, Manhattan.

Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday January 22, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan. A Vigil Service/Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m.

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



James R. “Jim” Fay, age 93, died on Friday January 16, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan, KS.He was born on July 22, 1926 in Manhattan the son of William T. &amp; Gertrude (Koll) Fay. He graduated from Sacred Heart Academy, Manhattan and attended K-State University. He worked at Griffith Lumber for over 40 years and was a manager for 25 years.Jim proudly served his country in the United States Navy during WWII.He was united in marriage to Betty J. Fleming in 1947. Their union was blessed with 7 children.Jim was well known for always staying busy, whether it was building the family homes, many row boats or always have projects on his mind. Jim was a true outdoorsman, enjoying fishing, hunting &amp; simply being a part of nature. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. Above all, he loved being with his family, especially the grandchildren.He was preceded by his parents; a brother: John Fay and his half-brothers: Bill Fay &amp; Charles McGinnes.Survivors include his wife: Betty of the home; his children: Michael Fay of Emporia, Patrick Fay of Manhattan, Kevin Fay of Manhattan, Kelly Fay of Manhattan, Carolyn DeWeese (Dennis) of Wamego, Kim McBee (Larry) of Florida and Erin Hunsinger (Frank) of Kansas City. He is also survived by 6 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren and a brother Patrick Fay of North Carolina; 2 nieces and nephews.Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday January 23, 2020 at the Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Juliette &amp; Pierre, Manhattan, Kansas with Father Kerry Ninemire as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the St. Patrick’s Cemetery at Lake Elbo, Manhattan.Visitation will be from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday January 22, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan. A Vigil Service/Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m.Memorial contributions may be made to the Manhattan Catholic Schools in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

James R. “Jim” Fay

DeWain Krinhop, age 82 years, passed away January 13, 2020 at Chapman Valley Manor.

He was born to Elmer and Hazel Krinhop on October 22, 1937 at the Junction City Hospital.&nbsp; He grew up on the family farm north of Chapman with his two brothers and two sisters. He attended grade school and graduating from Dickinson County High School in 1955.

On August 31, 1957, he married Caroline M. Knopp at the Scherer Memorial Lutheran Church in Chapman. &nbsp;Together they worked on the farm, enjoyed auctions, worked at the dry cleaners, worked as school custodians, and raised their two sons, Roger and Brian.

DeWain had many interests, he loved collecting antiques and other unusual items. Many times he obtained items by bartering. He would empty out a shed or tear down a building and end up with a wide variety of unique items like the metal Ford sign, sleigh, or several wooden plows. DeWain was known by many antique dealers and had several sheds of these unique items. &nbsp;For DeWain, there were no strangers and he always had a story or a tease.

He was a member of Scherer Lutheran Church and later Chapman United Methodist Church, board member of Dickinson County Heritage Center, Chapman Senior Center and Alida Co-op, member of Lions Club and 4-H Leader with Chapman Shamrocks.

Even with their busy schedule of work and hobbies, DeWain and Caroline loved to be with their two sons. They would go on fun family vacations and visit various states.&nbsp; But what he and Caroline enjoyed the most was following their sons sporting events. Even after the boys were grown and married, they began attending their grandchildren’s activities.

He is survived by his sons, Roger (Coleen) Krinhop, Chapman and Brian Krinhop, Lindsborg; grandchildren Cole (Mindy) Krinhop, Kayla (Ryan) Herrman and Matt (Bethanie) Krinhop, Brandon (Danielle) Krinhop, Bristen (Jesse) Riggs, Braden(Renee) Krinhop and Breanne Krinhop; &nbsp;ten great-grandchildren; &nbsp;sister, Karyn Ashburn and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline and daughter in law, Brenda Krinhop; his parents, Elmer and Hazel Krinhop; brothers, Kenneth and Harvey Krinhop and sister, Patricia Carlson.

Visitation will be Sunday, January 19 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral services will be Monday, January 20 at 10:30 a.m. Both at the Chapman United Methodist Church, 426 Sheeran, Chapman, KS, Pastor Connie Wooldridge officiating. Burial will be at Indian Hill Cemetery, Chapman, KS following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Chapman Irish Foundation or Chapman Senior Center in care of Londeen Funeral Home, PO Box 429, Chapman, KS 67431.

DeWain Krinhop, age 82 years, passed away January 13, 2020 at Chapman Valley Manor.He was born to Elmer and Hazel Krinhop on October 22, 1937 at the Junction City Hospital.&nbsp; He grew up on the family farm north of Chapman with his two brothers and two sisters. He attended grade school and graduating from Dickinson County High School in 1955.On August 31, 1957, he married Caroline M. Knopp at the Scherer Memorial Lutheran Church in Chapman. &nbsp;Together they worked on the farm, enjoyed auctions, worked at the dry cleaners, worked as school custodians, and raised their two sons, Roger and Brian.DeWain had many interests, he loved collecting antiques and other unusual items. Many times he obtained items by bartering. He would empty out a shed or tear down a building and end up with a wide variety of unique items like the metal Ford sign, sleigh, or several wooden plows. DeWain was known by many antique dealers and had several sheds of these unique items. &nbsp;For DeWain, there were no strangers and he always had a story or a tease.He was a member of Scherer Lutheran Church and later Chapman United Methodist Church, board member of Dickinson County Heritage Center, Chapman Senior Center and Alida Co-op, member of Lions Club and 4-H Leader with Chapman Shamrocks.Even with their busy schedule of work and hobbies, DeWain and Caroline loved to be with their two sons. They would go on fun family vacations and visit various states.&nbsp; But what he and Caroline enjoyed the most was following their sons sporting events. Even after the boys were grown and married, they began attending their grandchildren’s activities.He is survived by his sons, Roger (Coleen) Krinhop, Chapman and Brian Krinhop, Lindsborg; grandchildren Cole (Mindy) Krinhop, Kayla (Ryan) Herrman and Matt (Bethanie) Krinhop, Brandon (Danielle) Krinhop, Bristen (Jesse) Riggs, Braden(Renee) Krinhop and Breanne Krinhop; &nbsp;ten great-grandchildren; &nbsp;sister, Karyn Ashburn and many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his wife, Caroline and daughter in law, Brenda Krinhop; his parents, Elmer and Hazel Krinhop; brothers, Kenneth and Harvey Krinhop and sister, Patricia Carlson.Visitation will be Sunday, January 19 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m.&nbsp; Funeral services will be Monday, January 20 at 10:30 a.m. Both at the Chapman United Methodist Church, 426 Sheeran, Chapman, KS, Pastor Connie Wooldridge officiating. Burial will be at Indian Hill Cemetery, Chapman, KS following the service.In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Chapman Irish Foundation or Chapman Senior Center in care of Londeen Funeral Home, PO Box 429, Chapman, KS 67431.

DeWain Krinhop

Alberta B. Zurmely, age 85 years, passed away January 18, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, Abilene, KS.

She was born March 31, 1934 in Abilene, KS to Albert and Nellie (White) Greenwood. She grew up in Enterprise, KS with her three sisters and one brother. She attended school in Abilene, graduating in 1952.&nbsp;

One evening while at the local skating rink in Abilene, Alberta met George. They were immediately attracted to each other and married on March 4, 1954. They lived in Chapman and raised their six children: Debbi, Frances, Kathern, Susan, Mary and George, Jr.

Alberta held various jobs but the ones that were most meaningful were when she worked at both Dickinson and Geary County Sheriff’s Department and then later when she worked as a Counselor tech with Clarence Thompson at the Dickinson County Council on Alcohol and Drugs.

She was full of life and as much as she loved her various jobs, her favorite was being a mother. She loved her kids and grandkids and they loved her! She loved spending time with them, watching them grow and looked forward to their visits. She loved to bowl, travel, shop, and learn new things but most important to her was family. Through the years, Alberta was active in her community, Al-Anon and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She is survived by husband, George, her husband of over 64 years; daughters Debbi (Paul) Fowler, California;&nbsp;&nbsp;Frances Baldwin, Wichita, Kansas; Kathern (Paul) Zoska, Washington; Susan (Troy) Martens, Solomon, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;and Mary Cairns, Abilene, Kansas; son George (Martha) Zurmely,&nbsp;&nbsp;Wakefield, Kansas; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and brother, Charles, Greenwood, Springfield, M).

She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Wilma Clepper, Louise Freeman, and Evelyn Sneep.

Rosary will be Wednesday January 22, 2020 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at 6 p.m. Visitation will be family will follow.

Funeral services will be Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 10:00m, also at the St Michael’s Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Chapman, KS

Memorials can be made to the Muscular Dysthrophy Foundation or St. Jude Childrens Hospital in care of Londeen Funeral. PO Box 429, Chapman, KS 67431.

Alberta B. Zurmely, age 85 years, passed away January 18, 2020 at Memorial Hospital, Abilene, KS.She was born March 31, 1934 in Abilene, KS to Albert and Nellie (White) Greenwood. She grew up in Enterprise, KS with her three sisters and one brother. She attended school in Abilene, graduating in 1952.&nbsp;One evening while at the local skating rink in Abilene, Alberta met George. They were immediately attracted to each other and married on March 4, 1954. They lived in Chapman and raised their six children: Debbi, Frances, Kathern, Susan, Mary and George, Jr.Alberta held various jobs but the ones that were most meaningful were when she worked at both Dickinson and Geary County Sheriff’s Department and then later when she worked as a Counselor tech with Clarence Thompson at the Dickinson County Council on Alcohol and Drugs.She was full of life and as much as she loved her various jobs, her favorite was being a mother. She loved her kids and grandkids and they loved her! She loved spending time with them, watching them grow and looked forward to their visits. She loved to bowl, travel, shop, and learn new things but most important to her was family. Through the years, Alberta was active in her community, Al-Anon and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.She is survived by husband, George, her husband of over 64 years; daughters Debbi (Paul) Fowler, California;&nbsp;&nbsp;Frances Baldwin, Wichita, Kansas; Kathern (Paul) Zoska, Washington; Susan (Troy) Martens, Solomon, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;and Mary Cairns, Abilene, Kansas; son George (Martha) Zurmely,&nbsp;&nbsp;Wakefield, Kansas; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren and brother, Charles, Greenwood, Springfield, M).She was preceded in death by her parents and sisters, Wilma Clepper, Louise Freeman, and Evelyn Sneep.Rosary will be Wednesday January 22, 2020 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church at 6 p.m. Visitation will be family will follow.Funeral services will be Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 10:00m, also at the St Michael’s Catholic Church. Burial will be at St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Chapman, KSMemorials can be made to the Muscular Dysthrophy Foundation or St. Jude Childrens Hospital in care of Londeen Funeral. PO Box 429, Chapman, KS 67431.

Alberta B. Zurmely

John’s life began on April 30, 1931, the son of John and Jennie (Smit) Bottema in Artesia, California. He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal during the Korean War, and married Helen “Joan” Croft in 1954. She preceded him in death. In 1995 he married Gladys June (Payne) Arrasmith in Deadwood, South Dakota.

John was a mechanic, welder and shop foreman at Haliburton Industries. He loved racing and working on Hot Rod cars. Other interests included NASCAR, dirt bikes, dune buggies and off roading. He also rebuilt a 1931 John Deere tractor.

His loving family includes his wife, Gladys of Wichita; sons, Jeffrey (Michelle) Bottema of Lake Forest, California; Robert “Bob” (Vicki) Arrasmith of Wichita; daughter, Billie (Steve) Mills of Inkom, Idaho; daughter-in-law, Sheri Bottema Furin of San Dimas, California; grandchildren, Danielle (Scott) Allen, Tyler Bottema, Brandon (Lacey) Arrasmith, Derrick (Anna) Arrasmith, Christian (Mindy) Mills, Kevin Mills, Sarah (Colby) Robinson; twenty great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Joan; son, Johnny; brother, George Bottema; sisters, Winnie Greer and Kathryn Shearer. John passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020, having reached the age of 88 years old.

A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 25, from 2-4 p.m. at Presbyterian Manor, 4700 W. 13th Street, North,&nbsp;Wichita, Kansas 67212.

Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Presbyterian Manor, 4700 W. 13th Street, N., Wichita, Kansas 67212, or in care of Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, 902 E. D Street, Hillsboro, Kansas 67063.

John’s life began on April 30, 1931, the son of John and Jennie (Smit) Bottema in Artesia, California. He served in the U.S. Army as a Corporal during the Korean War, and married Helen “Joan” Croft in 1954. She preceded him in death. In 1995 he married Gladys June (Payne) Arrasmith in Deadwood, South Dakota.John was a mechanic, welder and shop foreman at Haliburton Industries. He loved racing and working on Hot Rod cars. Other interests included NASCAR, dirt bikes, dune buggies and off roading. He also rebuilt a 1931 John Deere tractor.His loving family includes his wife, Gladys of Wichita; sons, Jeffrey (Michelle) Bottema of Lake Forest, California; Robert “Bob” (Vicki) Arrasmith of Wichita; daughter, Billie (Steve) Mills of Inkom, Idaho; daughter-in-law, Sheri Bottema Furin of San Dimas, California; grandchildren, Danielle (Scott) Allen, Tyler Bottema, Brandon (Lacey) Arrasmith, Derrick (Anna) Arrasmith, Christian (Mindy) Mills, Kevin Mills, Sarah (Colby) Robinson; twenty great-grandchildren.He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Joan; son, Johnny; brother, George Bottema; sisters, Winnie Greer and Kathryn Shearer. John passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 18, 2020, having reached the age of 88 years old.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 25, from 2-4 p.m. at Presbyterian Manor, 4700 W. 13th Street, North,&nbsp;Wichita, Kansas 67212.Memorial contributions in his name may be directed to Presbyterian Manor, 4700 W. 13th Street, N., Wichita, Kansas 67212, or in care of Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, 902 E. D Street, Hillsboro, Kansas 67063.

John Lee Bottema - April 30, 1931 - January 18, 2020 (age 88)

James O. Todd died on January 13, 2020. He was 82 years old. Jim was born in Grange, Georgia, on October 8, 1937, the youngest of 12 children born to Willie Mae (McCoy) and Bob Todd. He was preceded in death by all but a sister, Naomi, and brother, Carvie.

His childhood was spent primarily in rural Georgia with his family. Jim was drafted into the Army in 1961 and stationed in France and Belgium where he met the love of his life, Sue Edgell. Jim and Sue were married in Belgium in 1967, and moved to Goodland, Kansas. Jim’s career in sales led him to Junction City, Kansas, where he managed Keg’s Menswear for many years. After Keg’s he spent many years working for Junction City Distributing and Vending.

Jim was the best husband in the world to Sue, and the best dad in the world to Jimmy, Emily, Mary, and Mandy. He had six grandchildren: Nicholas, Zachary, Matilda, Jamie, Andrew and Luke, whom he adored. He was a fantastic father-in-law to Diane, Jon, and Russ. Jim loved his family, golf, the Atlanta Braves, watching college basketball, playing trivia with his family, his dog Riley, all of his grandpets, and cheetos.

He was kind and generous and funny and smart and loved by everyone who was lucky enough to know him.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Compassus Hospice Foundation at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.compassus.com/about-us/giving-and-donations?fbclid=IwAR0l54Vju-N8-7eNzEui5hrSgz8sVzMzcLpw52D3UGm8TFSJwcvLq7ScdB0" target="_blank">https://www.compassus.com/about-us/giving-and-donations</a>. A service will be planned by the family and dates are to be determined.

James O. Todd died on January 13, 2020. He was 82 years old. Jim was born in Grange, Georgia, on October 8, 1937, the youngest of 12 children born to Willie Mae (McCoy) and Bob Todd. He was preceded in death by all but a sister, Naomi, and brother, Carvie.His childhood was spent primarily in rural Georgia with his family. Jim was drafted into the Army in 1961 and stationed in France and Belgium where he met the love of his life, Sue Edgell. Jim and Sue were married in Belgium in 1967, and moved to Goodland, Kansas. Jim’s career in sales led him to Junction City, Kansas, where he managed Keg’s Menswear for many years. After Keg’s he spent many years working for Junction City Distributing and Vending.Jim was the best husband in the world to Sue, and the best dad in the world to Jimmy, Emily, Mary, and Mandy. He had six grandchildren: Nicholas, Zachary, Matilda, Jamie, Andrew and Luke, whom he adored. He was a fantastic father-in-law to Diane, Jon, and Russ. Jim loved his family, golf, the Atlanta Braves, watching college basketball, playing trivia with his family, his dog Riley, all of his grandpets, and cheetos.He was kind and generous and funny and smart and loved by everyone who was lucky enough to know him.In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Compassus Hospice Foundation at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.compassus.com/about-us/giving-and-donations?fbclid=IwAR0l54Vju-N8-7eNzEui5hrSgz8sVzMzcLpw52D3UGm8TFSJwcvLq7ScdB0" target="_blank">https://www.compassus.com/about-us/giving-and-donations</a>. A service will be planned by the family and dates are to be determined.

James O. (Jim) Todd

Gisela Beynon, age 72 of Clay Center, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Clay County Medical Center.

She was born on September 12, 1947 in Goeppingen, West Germany, the daughter of George and Maria Samendinger.  She went to school in Goeppingen and got a degree as a hairstylist.

On January 14, 1972 in Goeppingen, West Germany, she was married to Darwin Beynon.  He preceded her in death on March 27, 2006.

Gisela worked as a dietary cook for the St. Joseph Nursing Home in Manhattan.  She loved spending time with her grandchildren, sewing, crocheting, gardening, shopping and looking at Pinterest.

She is survived by three daughters, Wendy Eidenmueller and husband Andy of Clay Center, Sylvia Hotrum of Leonardville and Winnie Haney and husband John of Texas; five granddaughters, Lisa Grove, Sarah Beals, Felicia Mendez, Lecia Taylor and Brei Taylor; four grandsons, Jason Eidenmueller, Andy Eidenmueller, Jr., Ryan Hotrum and Alex Hotrum; seven great grandchildren, Brooke Eidenmueller, Keshawn Eidenmueller, Haylee Beals, Aubree Eidenmueller, Carter Beals, Octavia Beals and Addison Mendez and two sisters, Rita and Monika, both of Germany.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Lotah and one sister, Inge.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating.  The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday.  Burial will be in the Riley Cemetery.

Gisela Beynon, age 72 of Clay Center, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at the Clay County Medical Center.She was born on September 12, 1947 in Goeppingen, West Germany, the daughter of George and Maria Samendinger. She went to school in Goeppingen and got a degree as a hairstylist.On January 14, 1972 in Goeppingen, West Germany, she was married to Darwin Beynon. He preceded her in death on March 27, 2006.Gisela worked as a dietary cook for the St. Joseph Nursing Home in Manhattan. She loved spending time with her grandchildren, sewing, crocheting, gardening, shopping and looking at Pinterest.She is survived by three daughters, Wendy Eidenmueller and husband Andy of Clay Center, Sylvia Hotrum of Leonardville and Winnie Haney and husband John of Texas; five granddaughters, Lisa Grove, Sarah Beals, Felicia Mendez, Lecia Taylor and Brei Taylor; four grandsons, Jason Eidenmueller, Andy Eidenmueller, Jr., Ryan Hotrum and Alex Hotrum; seven great grandchildren, Brooke Eidenmueller, Keshawn Eidenmueller, Haylee Beals, Aubree Eidenmueller, Carter Beals, Octavia Beals and Addison Mendez and two sisters, Rita and Monika, both of Germany.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Lotah and one sister, Inge.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The family will receive friends from 9:30 a.m. until service time on Saturday. Burial will be in the Riley Cemetery.

Gisela Beynon

Shirley Elizabeth Sump, age 79 of Clay Center, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Clay County Medical Center.

She was born on October 15, 1940 on a farm near Leonardville, the daughter of Alvin Ralph and Marie Elizabeth (Peterson) Remmers.  She graduated from Riley High School in 1958.

As a child and youth, Shirley enjoyed being outdoors, family time with cousins and tearing apart cars.  She always considered herself a tomboy and had a BB gun when she was young.

Ned and Shirley mat at a dance in the American Legion in Riley.  Shirley was with her family and Ned was with a friend.  They married a few months later on April 7, 1968.

Shirley took an active interest in her children’s lives by coaching their softball teams, being a room mother and attending class trips, taking them to twirling lessons and swim lessons, playing board games and being a natural at trivial pursuit.

She and her children spent a lot of Saturdays setting up for yard sales with her mom in Junction City.  They loved attending auctions and enjoyed working her antique booth in Abilene.

Shirley Elizabeth Sump, age 79 of Clay Center, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 at the Clay County Medical Center.She was born on October 15, 1940 on a farm near Leonardville, the daughter of Alvin Ralph and Marie Elizabeth (Peterson) Remmers. She graduated from Riley High School in 1958.As a child and youth, Shirley enjoyed being outdoors, family time with cousins and tearing apart cars. She always considered herself a tomboy and had a BB gun when she was young.Ned and Shirley mat at a dance in the American Legion in Riley. Shirley was with her family and Ned was with a friend. They married a few months later on April 7, 1968.Shirley took an active interest in her children’s lives by coaching their softball teams, being a room mother and attending class trips, taking them to twirling lessons and swim lessons, playing board games and being a natural at trivial pursuit.She and her children spent a lot of Saturdays setting up for yard sales with her mom in Junction City. They loved attending auctions and enjoyed working her antique booth in Abilene.Shirley was a homemaker and farm wife. She was a freelance writer for cooking magazines and raised feeder cattle for ten years. She loved to cook and do acrylic paintings. In her early years, she enjoyed singing, dancing and acting.In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son, Nolan Sump and wife Monica of Blue Rapids; two daughters, Heather Herpich of Peabody and Colleen Sump of Nashville, Michigan; her mother, Marie Cundiff of Junction City; two brothers, Larry Remmers of New York City, New York and Robert Landrith of Milford; two sisters, Judy Bagley and Sophia Spitz, both of Junction City; three grandchildren, Cassandra Wessner, Mason Wessner and Jacob Wessner and two great grandchildren, Adriana and Adilynn Wessner.She was preceded in death by her father, Alvin Ralph Remmers; her son-in-law, Rick Herpich and her nephew, Ryan Remmers.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 17, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Burial will be in the Fairview Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, a memorial may be made to the Riley County U.S.D. 378 Foundation for the Theatre Department. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

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