Chuck Otis, 80, departed this life Monday evening, January 6, 2020, at the Legacy of Herington.&nbsp; He was the son of Robert and Rena (Peterson) Otis.

Chuck married Frances May Fisher, February 25, 1959, at her parent’s farm in&nbsp;White City, and was a devoted and loving husband.&nbsp; Many knew him as a quiet&nbsp;man but he would become a kind, caring, and supportive father to three daughters,&nbsp;Pam, Lori, and Kristi.&nbsp; He would not compromise giving up time with his family.&nbsp;Family outings water skiing and snow skiing were memorable occasions.&nbsp; His family enjoyed watching and helping him with his gardens of strawberries and assisting with the apple orchards.&nbsp;

Chuck was a machinist for 43 years; began working with the Rock Island Railroad, and retired with the Union Pacific Railroad.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was a member of the Woodbine United Methodist Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting ducks, pheasants, and quail. &nbsp;He liked watching K-State women’s basketball, K-State football, and KU basketball.&nbsp;He served in the United States Air Force and graduated from White City High&nbsp;School with the class of 1957.&nbsp;

Preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby, Gene; and his parents.&nbsp;

Chuck is survived by his wife, Fran Otis of the home in Herington; three daughters, Pam Molz (husband-Chris) of Olathe, Lori Spurgeon (Larry)&nbsp;of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Kristi Kling (Matthew) of Minneapolis, Minnesota;&nbsp;sister, Debbie Bryant (Jim) of Valley Center, Kansas; and four grandchildren,&nbsp;Erin and Megan Spurgeon, and Henry and Natalie Kling.&nbsp;

Visitation with the family will be Thursday, January 9, 2020, 7:00 – 8:00pm,&nbsp;at the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home-Herington Chapel. Memorial services&nbsp;will be Friday, January 10, 2020, 10:30am at the Woodbine Methodist Church.

Inurnment services will be held at a later date at the Delavan Cemetery.&nbsp;

Memorial contributions to the Alzheimers Association and they may be sent to&nbsp;in care of the YMZ Funeral Home, 404 S. Bdwy., Herington, KS, 67449-3038.

Chuck Otis, 80, departed this life Monday evening, January 6, 2020, at the Legacy of Herington.&nbsp; He was the son of Robert and Rena (Peterson) Otis.Chuck married Frances May Fisher, February 25, 1959, at her parent’s farm in&nbsp;White City, and was a devoted and loving husband.&nbsp; Many knew him as a quiet&nbsp;man but he would become a kind, caring, and supportive father to three daughters,&nbsp;Pam, Lori, and Kristi.&nbsp; He would not compromise giving up time with his family.&nbsp;Family outings water skiing and snow skiing were memorable occasions.&nbsp; His family enjoyed watching and helping him with his gardens of strawberries and assisting with the apple orchards.&nbsp;Chuck was a machinist for 43 years; began working with the Rock Island Railroad, and retired with the Union Pacific Railroad.&nbsp;&nbsp; He was a member of the Woodbine United Methodist Church.&nbsp; He enjoyed hunting ducks, pheasants, and quail. &nbsp;He liked watching K-State women’s basketball, K-State football, and KU basketball.&nbsp;He served in the United States Air Force and graduated from White City High&nbsp;School with the class of 1957.&nbsp;Preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby, Gene; and his parents.&nbsp;Chuck is survived by his wife, Fran Otis of the home in Herington; three daughters, Pam Molz (husband-Chris) of Olathe, Lori Spurgeon (Larry)&nbsp;of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Kristi Kling (Matthew) of Minneapolis, Minnesota;&nbsp;sister, Debbie Bryant (Jim) of Valley Center, Kansas; and four grandchildren,&nbsp;Erin and Megan Spurgeon, and Henry and Natalie Kling.&nbsp;Visitation with the family will be Thursday, January 9, 2020, 7:00 – 8:00pm,&nbsp;at the Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home-Herington Chapel. Memorial services&nbsp;will be Friday, January 10, 2020, 10:30am at the Woodbine Methodist Church.Inurnment services will be held at a later date at the Delavan Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorial contributions to the Alzheimers Association and they may be sent to&nbsp;in care of the YMZ Funeral Home, 404 S. Bdwy., Herington, KS, 67449-3038.

Charles Ronald Otis - February 1, 1939 - January 6, 2020 (age 80)

Charles “Chuck” Carl Brewer was born on February 28, 1949 in Wichita, Ks.&nbsp; He was the only child of George Brewer and Elva (Frankenberg) Brewer.&nbsp; He was their first and only child born to them late in life when they were in their middle age.&nbsp; He grew up in rural Augusta, Ks and later they moved to Wichita, Ks.&nbsp; Chuck’s Dad had a lot of health problems and died at the age of 64&nbsp; when Chuck was 12 years old. By then, Chuck &nbsp;had paper routes and did all he could to help earn money for the family.&nbsp; Chuck continued to work after school and during the summers to help support him and his mother.&nbsp; Elva took in boarders and Chuck grew up around a lot of different people.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Chuck attended East High School and graduated in 1967.&nbsp; He played on the Football, Basketball, and Baseball teams.&nbsp; He went on to get his Teaching Degree at WSU in Physical Education and English.&nbsp;&nbsp; When he first went off to college it took him a few semesters to get in the grove of studying – but he learned to play Bridge like a pro!&nbsp; He quickly straightened up and was on the Deans Honor Roll the rest of the years until he graduated.&nbsp;&nbsp; While attending College, Chuck was an assistant coach at Southeast High School when they took state in Football.&nbsp; Also while attending college, he &nbsp;worked a number of jobs and spent a couple of years on the Rail Road laying ties and&nbsp; shoveling rock. &nbsp;He also had been working part time for the Post Office and was able to get hired on full time as a Mail Carrier in &nbsp;El Dorado, Ks where he worked until he went on Disability in 1994.&nbsp;

While attending WSU he met Susan Wise, &nbsp;the love of his life.&nbsp; Susan was from Andover, Ks and when she graduated from High School they married on February 14, 1970.&nbsp; Chuck and Susan was very blessed &nbsp;to have their only son, Clint.&nbsp; Chuck loved to spend time with his family and enjoyed teaching Clint to hunt and fish.&nbsp; &nbsp;They&nbsp; also played as many sports together as possible.&nbsp; Their truck was always jammed full of hunting, fishing and sports equipment so they could be ready for anything. &nbsp;The whole family had many adventures in the outdoors which always resulted in lots of &nbsp;laughs and story telling.&nbsp; &nbsp;Chuck was also a very good writer and wrote the most beautiful love poems for Susan for her birthdays and their Anniversaries.&nbsp; &nbsp;Chuck and Susan always: Lived, Laughed and Loved a Lifetime each and every day.

Chuck was raised a Catholic and came to know the Lord at an early age.&nbsp; &nbsp;After moving to the Potwin area, he attended the Emmaus Mennonite Church and became a member. &nbsp;&nbsp;He became closer to the Lord, and was baptized again. &nbsp;You couldn’t be around Chuck without hearing about the Lord and the way of salvation. He had a very active prayer life and wanted to make sure his friends and relatives were saved. &nbsp;&nbsp;Chuck read the Bible a number of times as well as many Theological books. His favorite verse was Psalms 23&nbsp; He was always so grateful for the Emmaus Mennonite Church, the people, &nbsp;friendships, and support he received.&nbsp; When he became Disabled and no longer able to do physical activities, he spent a lot of time watching sports and the news on TV.&nbsp; He loved to talk Religion, World Events, Politics and Sports.&nbsp; When you came to our house you had better be up on everything so you could debate and discuss it all.&nbsp;

Even though Chuck became disabled with serious health issues, which he battled for 40 years, he was always upbeat, had a laugh and &nbsp;enjoyed life. He was a Christian and &nbsp;knew when he died he was going Home to the Lord.&nbsp; He didn’t want us to be sad, but to rejoice. We will see him again. Chuck passed away on January 6, 2020

Charles “Chuck” Carl Brewer was born on February 28, 1949 in Wichita, Ks.&nbsp; He was the only child of George Brewer and Elva (Frankenberg) Brewer.&nbsp; He was their first and only child born to them late in life when they were in their middle age.&nbsp; He grew up in rural Augusta, Ks and later they moved to Wichita, Ks.&nbsp; Chuck’s Dad had a lot of health problems and died at the age of 64&nbsp; when Chuck was 12 years old. By then, Chuck &nbsp;had paper routes and did all he could to help earn money for the family.&nbsp; Chuck continued to work after school and during the summers to help support him and his mother.&nbsp; Elva took in boarders and Chuck grew up around a lot of different people.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;Chuck attended East High School and graduated in 1967.&nbsp; He played on the Football, Basketball, and Baseball teams.&nbsp; He went on to get his Teaching Degree at WSU in Physical Education and English.&nbsp;&nbsp; When he first went off to college it took him a few semesters to get in the grove of studying – but he learned to play Bridge like a pro!&nbsp; He quickly straightened up and was on the Deans Honor Roll the rest of the years until he graduated.&nbsp;&nbsp; While attending College, Chuck was an assistant coach at Southeast High School when they took state in Football.&nbsp; Also while attending college, he &nbsp;worked a number of jobs and spent a couple of years on the Rail Road laying ties and&nbsp; shoveling rock. &nbsp;He also had been working part time for the Post Office and was able to get hired on full time as a Mail Carrier in &nbsp;El Dorado, Ks where he worked until he went on Disability in 1994.&nbsp;While attending WSU he met Susan Wise, &nbsp;the love of his life.&nbsp; Susan was from Andover, Ks and when she graduated from High School they married on February 14, 1970.&nbsp; Chuck and Susan was very blessed &nbsp;to have their only son, Clint.&nbsp; Chuck loved to spend time with his family and enjoyed teaching Clint to hunt and fish.&nbsp; &nbsp;They&nbsp; also played as many sports together as possible.&nbsp; Their truck was always jammed full of hunting, fishing and sports equipment so they could be ready for anything. &nbsp;The whole family had many adventures in the outdoors which always resulted in lots of &nbsp;laughs and story telling.&nbsp; &nbsp;Chuck was also a very good writer and wrote the most beautiful love poems for Susan for her birthdays and their Anniversaries.&nbsp; &nbsp;Chuck and Susan always: Lived, Laughed and Loved a Lifetime each and every day.Chuck was raised a Catholic and came to know the Lord at an early age.&nbsp; &nbsp;After moving to the Potwin area, he attended the Emmaus Mennonite Church and became a member. &nbsp;&nbsp;He became closer to the Lord, and was baptized again. &nbsp;You couldn’t be around Chuck without hearing about the Lord and the way of salvation. He had a very active prayer life and wanted to make sure his friends and relatives were saved. &nbsp;&nbsp;Chuck read the Bible a number of times as well as many Theological books. His favorite verse was Psalms 23&nbsp; He was always so grateful for the Emmaus Mennonite Church, the people, &nbsp;friendships, and support he received.&nbsp; When he became Disabled and no longer able to do physical activities, he spent a lot of time watching sports and the news on TV.&nbsp; He loved to talk Religion, World Events, Politics and Sports.&nbsp; When you came to our house you had better be up on everything so you could debate and discuss it all.&nbsp;Even though Chuck became disabled with serious health issues, which he battled for 40 years, he was always upbeat, had a laugh and &nbsp;enjoyed life. He was a Christian and &nbsp;knew when he died he was going Home to the Lord.&nbsp; He didn’t want us to be sad, but to rejoice. We will see him again. Chuck passed away on January 6, 2020Life is for the Living,And so we must go on –Trusting God to see us throughWhen those we love have gone.Those who have departedNow claim their sweet reward –Exchanging life here on earthFor life ForeverWith our Lord.

Charles "Chuck" Carl Brewer - February 28, 1949 - January 6, 2020 (age 70)

Dorothy Jane Loewen Waner Gilbert was born on October 4, 1930, at the Hillsboro, Kansas hospital; the daughter of John and Susie (Arbsland) Loewen.  She died on January 6, 2020, at Hillsboro Community Hospital.  

Dorothy grew up north of Peabody, attending Country School #58 and when it closed, she went to Peabody grade school and high school graduating with the class of 1948.  She worked at the Peabody High School until her marriage to Alfred Waner in November of 1948.  They lived on a farm east of Florence for 13 years and resided in Marion for a year, then they purchased their farm and moved backed to the country in 1962.&nbsp; Mr. Waner passed away in 1974.&nbsp; In 1981, she was united in marriage to Laurence Gilbert.  Mr. Gilbert passed away in 2010.

  Dorothy enjoyed sewing, making almost 400 quilts.  She had quilts in nearly all 48 states, several foreign countries and one in the textile cottage in Mt. Hope, England. She also liked country music, making two quilts for Merle Haggard and a 7500-page scrapbook on his career.  The scrapbook is in the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum and Library in Nashville.  Dorothy also shot trap and was elected to the state board of directors, serving as president of the board.  She loved to garden and work outside helping with farming and livestock.  She moved from the farm in 2015 to Salem Apartments in Hillsboro where she resided until her passing.

 There will be no formal services.   Her cremains will be buried in the Youngstown Cemetery next to her two husbands at a later date.

  She is survived by her adopted son  Lynn (Sue) Applegate and family, a niece and nephews, special friends Wayne (Jane) Weber, Thad and Janie Meierhoff who helped care for her in her later years.  Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family.

Dorothy Jane Loewen Waner Gilbert was born on October 4, 1930, at the Hillsboro, Kansas hospital; the daughter of John and Susie (Arbsland) Loewen. She died on January 6, 2020, at Hillsboro Community Hospital. Dorothy grew up north of Peabody, attending Country School #58 and when it closed, she went to Peabody grade school and high school graduating with the class of 1948. She worked at the Peabody High School until her marriage to Alfred Waner in November of 1948. They lived on a farm east of Florence for 13 years and resided in Marion for a year, then they purchased their farm and moved backed to the country in 1962.&nbsp; Mr. Waner passed away in 1974.&nbsp; In 1981, she was united in marriage to Laurence Gilbert. Mr. Gilbert passed away in 2010. Dorothy enjoyed sewing, making almost 400 quilts. She had quilts in nearly all 48 states, several foreign countries and one in the textile cottage in Mt. Hope, England. She also liked country music, making two quilts for Merle Haggard and a 7500-page scrapbook on his career. The scrapbook is in the Country Music Hall of Fame Museum and Library in Nashville. Dorothy also shot trap and was elected to the state board of directors, serving as president of the board. She loved to garden and work outside helping with farming and livestock. She moved from the farm in 2015 to Salem Apartments in Hillsboro where she resided until her passing. There will be no formal services. Her cremains will be buried in the Youngstown Cemetery next to her two husbands at a later date. She is survived by her adopted son Lynn (Sue) Applegate and family, a niece and nephews, special friends Wayne (Jane) Weber, Thad and Janie Meierhoff who helped care for her in her later years. Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Marion is serving the family.

Dorothy Jane (Loewen) Gilbert - October 4, 1930 - January 6, 2020 (age 89)



Helen M. Edgar, 91, of Junction City, KS passed away peacefully at Geary Community Hospital on January 3, 2020. All of her children and some of her grandchildren had been by her side during her stay at the hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 2 pm., Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home with David Porter officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. Memorial contributions have been designated to given to Camp Quality Greater Kansas City (where kids with cancer can play, have fun and be kids, 3111 SE 3rd Terrace, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 or Hospice c/o Geary Community Health Care Foundation, P.O. Box 3015, Junction City, Kansas 66441.

Helen was born May 20, 1928, Courtney, ND to Albert E. and Hannah G. (Wang) Ness. She was the youngest of 7 children, after a few years, they moved to the family farm in the Lanesboro, MN area, where she attended school and later graduated from Central High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Helen Ness and Lloyd Edgar were united in marriage on January 4, 1947, La Crosse, WI. After their wedding, Lloyd joined the U S Army were they began their life journey with travels to numerous duty stations to include Japan, Hawaii, and Germany. Helen enjoyed bowling, playing Bridge and other card games. She always loved Bingo and going to the Casino, traveling. Helen with Lloyd and her sister Margaret, made a trip for her to be on "The Price Is Right" TV game show, where she won the entire showcase. She loved her bling, whether jewelry, shoes, jeans or jacket, she always sparkled, but most of all she loved her family. Helen looked forward to her casino trips with son, Terry. She and her daughter took numerous trips from Cape Cod to Alaska. After the trip to Alaska, Helen said that now she had been to all 50 states. David and Marie were always there to help mom out, take her to plays and other events and bring her joy with the grand kids and great grand kids. Her happiest moments were with her family.

Lloyd preceded her in death on March 29, 2008.

Helen is survived by one daughter, Nancy Weary and her husband Robert, Jr. of Evergreen, CO, two sons, Terry Edgar and his wife Lisa of Wichita, KS and David Edgar and his wife Marie of Pueblo West, CO. She is also survived by grandchildren, Brian Weary of Salina, KS, Eric (Nicole) Weary of Evergreen, CO, Bryce (Shelby) Edgar of Walnut Creek, CA, and Ross (Teresa) Edgar of Overland Park, KS and Loren (Taylor) Edgar of Kansas City, MO and Katie (Seth) Smith of Bellevue, NE, ten great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. Helen enjoyed being called GG (great-grandmother). Also, several nieces and nephews who will miss her greatly. As one niece said " Helen was a smile with an an attitude" which sums her up well. One of her latest happy times was the Ness cousin reunion in La Crosse this past fall.

She was preceded in death by three older sisters and three older brothers.



Helen M. Edgar, 91, of Junction City, KS passed away peacefully at Geary Community Hospital on January 3, 2020. All of her children and some of her grandchildren had been by her side during her stay at the hospital.A memorial service will be held at 2 pm., Saturday, January 18, 2020 at Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home with David Porter officiating. Inurnment will take place at a later date at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery. Memorial contributions have been designated to given to Camp Quality Greater Kansas City (where kids with cancer can play, have fun and be kids, 3111 SE 3rd Terrace, Lee's Summit, MO 64063 or Hospice c/o Geary Community Health Care Foundation, P.O. Box 3015, Junction City, Kansas 66441.Helen was born May 20, 1928, Courtney, ND to Albert E. and Hannah G. (Wang) Ness. She was the youngest of 7 children, after a few years, they moved to the family farm in the Lanesboro, MN area, where she attended school and later graduated from Central High School in La Crosse, Wisconsin.Helen Ness and Lloyd Edgar were united in marriage on January 4, 1947, La Crosse, WI. After their wedding, Lloyd joined the U S Army were they began their life journey with travels to numerous duty stations to include Japan, Hawaii, and Germany. Helen enjoyed bowling, playing Bridge and other card games. She always loved Bingo and going to the Casino, traveling. Helen with Lloyd and her sister Margaret, made a trip for her to be on "The Price Is Right" TV game show, where she won the entire showcase. She loved her bling, whether jewelry, shoes, jeans or jacket, she always sparkled, but most of all she loved her family. Helen looked forward to her casino trips with son, Terry. She and her daughter took numerous trips from Cape Cod to Alaska. After the trip to Alaska, Helen said that now she had been to all 50 states. David and Marie were always there to help mom out, take her to plays and other events and bring her joy with the grand kids and great grand kids. Her happiest moments were with her family.Lloyd preceded her in death on March 29, 2008.Helen is survived by one daughter, Nancy Weary and her husband Robert, Jr. of Evergreen, CO, two sons, Terry Edgar and his wife Lisa of Wichita, KS and David Edgar and his wife Marie of Pueblo West, CO. She is also survived by grandchildren, Brian Weary of Salina, KS, Eric (Nicole) Weary of Evergreen, CO, Bryce (Shelby) Edgar of Walnut Creek, CA, and Ross (Teresa) Edgar of Overland Park, KS and Loren (Taylor) Edgar of Kansas City, MO and Katie (Seth) Smith of Bellevue, NE, ten great-grandchildren and two great great-grandchildren. Helen enjoyed being called GG (great-grandmother). Also, several nieces and nephews who will miss her greatly. As one niece said " Helen was a smile with an an attitude" which sums her up well. One of her latest happy times was the Ness cousin reunion in La Crosse this past fall.She was preceded in death by three older sisters and three older brothers.

Helen M. Edgar



Gary Leo Sacher, 69, of Grandview Plaza, KS, passed away on January 2, 2020.&nbsp; Johnson Funeral Home is assisting family with cremation arrangements.

A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Grandview Plaza Community Building.

Gary is survived by his loving family: his daughter, Rosalee A. (Antoinette) Sacher of Grandview Plaza, KS; his son, Chris M. (Cathi) Sacher of Abilene, KS; his two sisters, Roxie Heller and Cheri Shanks both of Junction City, KS; his grandson, Kelvin A. Sacher of Abilene; his granddaughter, Cheyenne M. Sacher of Junction City, KS; ex-wife and close friend, Vivian Grimes of Junction City, KS; and a host of loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by parents Ilah M. and Leo F. Sacher and his sisters, Dale Davis and Maxine Blocker.

Gary Leo Sacher, 69, of Grandview Plaza, KS, passed away on January 2, 2020.&nbsp; Johnson Funeral Home is assisting family with cremation arrangements.A Celebration of Life Gathering will be held Saturday, January 18, 2020 from 2:00pm to 5:00pm at the Grandview Plaza Community Building.Gary is survived by his loving family: his daughter, Rosalee A. (Antoinette) Sacher of Grandview Plaza, KS; his son, Chris M. (Cathi) Sacher of Abilene, KS; his two sisters, Roxie Heller and Cheri Shanks both of Junction City, KS; his grandson, Kelvin A. Sacher of Abilene; his granddaughter, Cheyenne M. Sacher of Junction City, KS; ex-wife and close friend, Vivian Grimes of Junction City, KS; and a host of loving family and friends.He was preceded in death by parents Ilah M. and Leo F. Sacher and his sisters, Dale Davis and Maxine Blocker.

Gary Leo Sacher

With a heavy heart the family of Ryan Tyler Stout announces his passing on December 30, 2019.

 He was born January 3, 1991 in Abilene, KS. His parents are Kevin and Corinna Stout of Abilene. He is survived by his parents, his brother Russell Stout of Irvine, CA, his sister, Rachel (Nathan) McKee of Abilene, two nephews Owen and Eli Tichenor, and one niece Myla Tichenor all from Abilene. Other survivors include a grandmother Judy Meade of Abilene, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Merle and Bernice Stout and Junior Meade. 

Ryan graduated from Abilene High School in 2009. In the years that followed he worked several different jobs, quickly becoming a jack of all trades, which finally led him to open Stout Construction. Ryan enjoyed so many things in life: hunting, fishing, horseback riding, his dogs, and spending time with family and friends. It seemed Ryan made friends wherever he went and was always looking for a good time. He will be incredibly missed by so many.

 The family has chosen cremation and will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan 9 at the Faith Lutheran Church, Abilene. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Jan 10 at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Justin Panzer officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Meron Cemetery in Oakhill, KS.

 The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Ryan Tyler Stout Memorial Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, KS 67410.

With a heavy heart the family of Ryan Tyler Stout announces his passing on December 30, 2019. He was born January 3, 1991 in Abilene, KS. His parents are Kevin and Corinna Stout of Abilene. He is survived by his parents, his brother Russell Stout of Irvine, CA, his sister, Rachel (Nathan) McKee of Abilene, two nephews Owen and Eli Tichenor, and one niece Myla Tichenor all from Abilene. Other survivors include a grandmother Judy Meade of Abilene, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Merle and Bernice Stout and Junior Meade. Ryan graduated from Abilene High School in 2009. In the years that followed he worked several different jobs, quickly becoming a jack of all trades, which finally led him to open Stout Construction. Ryan enjoyed so many things in life: hunting, fishing, horseback riding, his dogs, and spending time with family and friends. It seemed Ryan made friends wherever he went and was always looking for a good time. He will be incredibly missed by so many. The family has chosen cremation and will receive friends from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Jan 9 at the Faith Lutheran Church, Abilene. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, Jan 10 at Faith Lutheran Church with Pastor Justin Panzer officiating. Burial will follow at Rose Meron Cemetery in Oakhill, KS. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Ryan Tyler Stout Memorial Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Danner Funeral Home, 501 N Buckeye, Abilene, KS 67410.

Ryan Tyler Stout 

Joseph Albert Cadoret, 88, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 28, 2019 at The Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. Joe was born July 29, 1931 in Stockton, Kansas and lived the majority of his life there. Joe served in the United States Army for two years. He was a retired auto mechanic and postal carrier, active in his church and community as a Stockton Police Officer, Fireman, EMT, Mayor of Stockton, school bus driver, etc.

Joe graduated with honors from Stockton High School in 1950. He married his high school sweetheart, Darla Baxter on November 18, 1951 in Stockton. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, daughters Kim (Doug) French and Pam Herl of Stockton. Grandchildren Guy, Heather (Cameron) and Amanda French. Courtney (Brian) Carpenter, Charlee Simpson (Aaron) and Stephanie Miner (Josh) as well as 17 great grandchildren and grand puppy, Nellie. Sister Ruth Johnson, sister-in law Betty Cadoret and brother-in law Gene Dussault.

He was preceded by his parents, Albert and Myrtle Cadoret, brothers Bill, Archie, Francis Cadoret, sisters Elizabeth Dussault and Clara Belle Brelsford and great granddaughter Graycee Carpenter.

Joe was a man of great character, steadfast in his faith with love for his wife and family. He enjoyed camping and fishing too. Joe was a hard worker who loved the challenges of being a mechanic and working alongside his brother, Francis at Cadoret Oil Company. Joe followed in the footsteps of his father in law, Charles Baxter as a rural mail carrier. Daughter Kim French is the 3rd generation of postal carriers. Following their retirement Joe and Darla enjoyed spending many winter seasons in their motorhome in Arizona visiting Darla’s sister Connie and her family.

At Joe’s request, no service will be held.

In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rooks County Transportation and Good Shepherd Hospice House would be appreciated. Darla resides at 2123 Meadowlark Rd., Apt. 137, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Contributions may also be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.



Joseph Albert Cadoret, 88, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 28, 2019 at The Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. Joe was born July 29, 1931 in Stockton, Kansas and lived the majority of his life there. Joe served in the United States Army for two years. He was a retired auto mechanic and postal carrier, active in his church and community as a Stockton Police Officer, Fireman, EMT, Mayor of Stockton, school bus driver, etc.Joe graduated with honors from Stockton High School in 1950. He married his high school sweetheart, Darla Baxter on November 18, 1951 in Stockton. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, daughters Kim (Doug) French and Pam Herl of Stockton. Grandchildren Guy, Heather (Cameron) and Amanda French. Courtney (Brian) Carpenter, Charlee Simpson (Aaron) and Stephanie Miner (Josh) as well as 17 great grandchildren and grand puppy, Nellie. Sister Ruth Johnson, sister-in law Betty Cadoret and brother-in law Gene Dussault.He was preceded by his parents, Albert and Myrtle Cadoret, brothers Bill, Archie, Francis Cadoret, sisters Elizabeth Dussault and Clara Belle Brelsford and great granddaughter Graycee Carpenter.Joe was a man of great character, steadfast in his faith with love for his wife and family. He enjoyed camping and fishing too. Joe was a hard worker who loved the challenges of being a mechanic and working alongside his brother, Francis at Cadoret Oil Company. Joe followed in the footsteps of his father in law, Charles Baxter as a rural mail carrier. Daughter Kim French is the 3rd generation of postal carriers. Following their retirement Joe and Darla enjoyed spending many winter seasons in their motorhome in Arizona visiting Darla’s sister Connie and her family.At Joe’s request, no service will be held.In lieu of flowers, memorials to Rooks County Transportation and Good Shepherd Hospice House would be appreciated. Darla resides at 2123 Meadowlark Rd., Apt. 137, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.Contributions may also be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Joseph Albert Cadoret



Betty L Reynolds 84, Linn Kansas formally of Overland Park Kansas, died on December 25, 2019, at the Linn Community Nursing Home.

Betty was born on October 13, 1935, to William Hofmann Austin and Mildred Ann (Livesay) Austin in Kansas City Missouri. Betty was a member of the Baptist church. She attended Shawnee Mission (North) High School graduating in 1954. Betty enjoyed supervising a card line at Hallmark Cards in downtown Kansas City. On August 2, 1959, Betty was united in marriage to James E Reynolds at the First Baptist Church, Mission Kansas.

Betty enjoyed crafting and growing plants. She loved tending her gardens and collecting antique glass. But most of all Betty was a devoted wife and mother. Her sole purpose was raising a family and being a homemaker. Preceding her in death are her parents, a sister Norma Jean Ulledahl and a grandson, Kyle Reynolds.

Survivors include her husband James, her children Debbie Bokelman and husband Scott -Washington Kansas, William S Reynolds and wife Beverly -Shawnee Kansas, James E Reynolds and wife Laura –Oklahoma City Oklahoma. She cherished her 9 grandchildren. Betty also leaves behind a sister Carol Benjamin, brother-in-laws Jay Reynolds and wife Sharon, Irvin Reynolds and wife Bessie and Vernon Ulledahl. She had numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Betty fought Alzheimer’s in her last years and succumbed to the ravages of this disease. Norma, her sister suffered from Alzheimer’s as well. The family greatly appreciates a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in her name and can be made at act.alz.org/donate

A private family graveside service will be held at the Spring Hill Cemetery, Spring Hill Kansas in the future.



Betty L Reynolds 84, Linn Kansas formally of Overland Park Kansas, died on December 25, 2019, at the Linn Community Nursing Home.Betty was born on October 13, 1935, to William Hofmann Austin and Mildred Ann (Livesay) Austin in Kansas City Missouri. Betty was a member of the Baptist church. She attended Shawnee Mission (North) High School graduating in 1954. Betty enjoyed supervising a card line at Hallmark Cards in downtown Kansas City. On August 2, 1959, Betty was united in marriage to James E Reynolds at the First Baptist Church, Mission Kansas.Betty enjoyed crafting and growing plants. She loved tending her gardens and collecting antique glass. But most of all Betty was a devoted wife and mother. Her sole purpose was raising a family and being a homemaker. Preceding her in death are her parents, a sister Norma Jean Ulledahl and a grandson, Kyle Reynolds.Survivors include her husband James, her children Debbie Bokelman and husband Scott -Washington Kansas, William S Reynolds and wife Beverly -Shawnee Kansas, James E Reynolds and wife Laura –Oklahoma City Oklahoma. She cherished her 9 grandchildren. Betty also leaves behind a sister Carol Benjamin, brother-in-laws Jay Reynolds and wife Sharon, Irvin Reynolds and wife Bessie and Vernon Ulledahl. She had numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.Betty fought Alzheimer’s in her last years and succumbed to the ravages of this disease. Norma, her sister suffered from Alzheimer’s as well. The family greatly appreciates a memorial donation to the Alzheimer’s Association in her name and can be made at act.alz.org/donateA private family graveside service will be held at the Spring Hill Cemetery, Spring Hill Kansas in the future.

Betty L Reynolds

Mary Elizabeth Schultz, 99, of Alma, Kansas, died Sunday, January 5, 2020, at the Alma Manor. &nbsp;She was a life-long resident of the area.

Mary was born May 9, 1920, in rural Alta Vista, Kansas, the daughter of John and Mona Wilde Hyde. &nbsp;She attended local schools and graduated in 1938 from Alta Vista High School. &nbsp;Mary was blessed by the Spirit though Holy Baptism on February 2, 1930 and renewed her vows through confirmation on February 8, 1940.

Mary was a homemaker and took great pride in providing a home for her family. &nbsp; Mary’s small stature, soft spoken demeanor, and servant’s heart spoke volumes to her family. &nbsp;A gathering was not complete without her chocolate chip and frosted sugar cookies that were always the first to be eaten. &nbsp;A birthday or anniversary did not pass without a thoughtful card with her beautiful cursive handwriting. She raised a family without all the comforts of today and did so without complaint. &nbsp;Mary took time to play games with her grand and great-grand children, but seemed to seldom ever win herself. &nbsp;She loved beautiful dishes and Frankoma Vases, playing the piano and supporting her Lutheran church. &nbsp;Mary had a “birthday bunch” that met regularly in her younger years and she enjoyed coffee with her lady friends as of recent.

Mary married William Woodrow Schultz on September 6, 1939, in Alta Vista. &nbsp;They enjoyed 62 years together. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on January 5, 2002.

Mary is survived by her sons; Ron Schultz (Linda, Gary Schultz (Peggy) and Leland Schultz (Cindy, all of Alma; her grandchildren, Roger Brown (Sheila, Jeff Brown (Deb, Greg Brown (Robin, Christa Kraus (Corey, Jared Schultz (Janelle, Candi Martin (Chris, Luke Schultz (Dawn, Cassie Scripter (Seth) and Callie Taylor (J. R.); nineteen great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Mary was also preceded in death by her daughters Sharon Rae Schultz and Beverly Ann Brown; grandson Justin Schultz; great –granddaughter, Caytlin Miller; and her brother, Jack Hyde and his two sons, Dennis and John.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, January 10, 2020, at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma. &nbsp;Reverend Robert Grimm will be officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in West Templin Cemetery. &nbsp;The family will greet friends on Thursday, at the church, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. &nbsp;Mary will lie-in- state beginning at 4:00 pm. &nbsp;They suggest memorial contributions to St. John Lutheran Church, and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Gentry Funeral Home in Alma.&nbsp;

Mary Elizabeth Schultz, 99, of Alma, Kansas, died Sunday, January 5, 2020, at the Alma Manor. &nbsp;She was a life-long resident of the area.Mary was born May 9, 1920, in rural Alta Vista, Kansas, the daughter of John and Mona Wilde Hyde. &nbsp;She attended local schools and graduated in 1938 from Alta Vista High School. &nbsp;Mary was blessed by the Spirit though Holy Baptism on February 2, 1930 and renewed her vows through confirmation on February 8, 1940.Mary was a homemaker and took great pride in providing a home for her family. &nbsp; Mary’s small stature, soft spoken demeanor, and servant’s heart spoke volumes to her family. &nbsp;A gathering was not complete without her chocolate chip and frosted sugar cookies that were always the first to be eaten. &nbsp;A birthday or anniversary did not pass without a thoughtful card with her beautiful cursive handwriting. She raised a family without all the comforts of today and did so without complaint. &nbsp;Mary took time to play games with her grand and great-grand children, but seemed to seldom ever win herself. &nbsp;She loved beautiful dishes and Frankoma Vases, playing the piano and supporting her Lutheran church. &nbsp;Mary had a “birthday bunch” that met regularly in her younger years and she enjoyed coffee with her lady friends as of recent.Mary married William Woodrow Schultz on September 6, 1939, in Alta Vista. &nbsp;They enjoyed 62 years together. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on January 5, 2002.Mary is survived by her sons; Ron Schultz (Linda, Gary Schultz (Peggy) and Leland Schultz (Cindy, all of Alma; her grandchildren, Roger Brown (Sheila, Jeff Brown (Deb, Greg Brown (Robin, Christa Kraus (Corey, Jared Schultz (Janelle, Candi Martin (Chris, Luke Schultz (Dawn, Cassie Scripter (Seth) and Callie Taylor (J. R.); nineteen great-grandchildren and ten great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Mary was also preceded in death by her daughters Sharon Rae Schultz and Beverly Ann Brown; grandson Justin Schultz; great –granddaughter, Caytlin Miller; and her brother, Jack Hyde and his two sons, Dennis and John.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 am, Friday, January 10, 2020, at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma. &nbsp;Reverend Robert Grimm will be officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in West Templin Cemetery. &nbsp;The family will greet friends on Thursday, at the church, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. &nbsp;Mary will lie-in- state beginning at 4:00 pm. &nbsp;They suggest memorial contributions to St. John Lutheran Church, and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Gentry Funeral Home in Alma.&nbsp;

Mary Elizabeth Schultz

James Michael Clute, 68, SGT Retired US Army, departed this life Thursday, January 2, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on May 3, 1951, at Alpena, Michigan, the son of Estel and Ann (Hutzek) Clute.

Served in Vietnam retiring from the U. S. Army, Fort Riley in 1998.&nbsp; Graduated&nbsp;from high school in Alpena, Michigan.&nbsp; He was an avid hunter and fisherman&nbsp;and enjoyed woodworking&nbsp;

Married Brenda Lewis-Marzolf October 5, 1991, at Fort Riley, Kansas.

Preceded in death by a nephew and his parents.

Survivors are wife, Brenda Clute of Woodbine; two sons, Trevor Clute (Casey) of Topeka, KS, James Clute of Oscada, MI; a daughter, Jessica Clapp of Houma, LA; three grandchildren, Wyatt, Eli, and Alice; sisters and brothers of Michigan,&nbsp;Margaret (Daniel) Doherty, Mary (Norbert) Rickelmann, Virginia (Richard) Frank,&nbsp;Robert (Sally) Clute, Donald (Mary) Clute, Douglas (Patty) Clute, Cynthia (Nicholas) Rupas, and thirty-three nieces and nephews.

Visitation for family and friends at the Woodbine Fellowship Hall, 2:00pm until 3:00pm, Thursday, January 9, 2020.&nbsp; Burial will follow with military rites at the Woodbine Cemetery.

Memorials have been designated to the Disabled American Veterans-Topeka Chapter; and may be sent in care of Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home-Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS, 67449-3038.

James Michael Clute, 68, SGT Retired US Army, departed this life Thursday, January 2, 2020.&nbsp; He was born on May 3, 1951, at Alpena, Michigan, the son of Estel and Ann (Hutzek) Clute.Served in Vietnam retiring from the U. S. Army, Fort Riley in 1998.&nbsp; Graduated&nbsp;from high school in Alpena, Michigan.&nbsp; He was an avid hunter and fisherman&nbsp;and enjoyed woodworking&nbsp;Married Brenda Lewis-Marzolf October 5, 1991, at Fort Riley, Kansas.Preceded in death by a nephew and his parents.Survivors are wife, Brenda Clute of Woodbine; two sons, Trevor Clute (Casey) of Topeka, KS, James Clute of Oscada, MI; a daughter, Jessica Clapp of Houma, LA; three grandchildren, Wyatt, Eli, and Alice; sisters and brothers of Michigan,&nbsp;Margaret (Daniel) Doherty, Mary (Norbert) Rickelmann, Virginia (Richard) Frank,&nbsp;Robert (Sally) Clute, Donald (Mary) Clute, Douglas (Patty) Clute, Cynthia (Nicholas) Rupas, and thirty-three nieces and nephews.Visitation for family and friends at the Woodbine Fellowship Hall, 2:00pm until 3:00pm, Thursday, January 9, 2020.&nbsp; Burial will follow with military rites at the Woodbine Cemetery.Memorials have been designated to the Disabled American Veterans-Topeka Chapter; and may be sent in care of Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home-Herington Chapel, 404 S. Broadway, Herington, KS, 67449-3038.

James Michael Clute



Faye L. Heath, 81, of Enterprise, KS, passed away on Friday,January 3, 2020 at Enterprise Estates Nursing Center. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor Dirk Weiss officiating. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. the evening before on Monday at Johnson Funeral Home. A private family inurnment will follow the memorial service at Milford Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the First United Methodist Church or to the Junction City Saddle Club.

Faye was born August 13, 1938, in Hope, KS, the daughter of Henry Nelson and Edna (Schweitzer) Peck.

Faye graduated from Chapman High School with the class of 1956. After graduation, she worked for Robinson Locker Plant. She later went to work for Dillons Grocery Store in Junction City where she worked in the meat department until her retirement. Faye had a love for horses. She was a competitive barrel racer for over thirty years. She also participated in competitive clay pigeon shooting. She won many awards with both sports.

Faye belonged to the American Quarter Horse Association, Junction City Saddle Club and First United Methodist Church in Junction City.

After moving to the country, she raised cattle and horses with her husband Marshall. She was an exceptional cook and was known for her brisket and apple pie. Faye was a loyal friend and was always there to lend a hand.

She married Marshal Heath on July 9, 1965 at the Lyona United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband Marshall of the home; one step-daughter, Gwin Kline of Junction City, KS; one brother, Loren Peck of Enterprise, KS; two grandchildren, Megan Shoffner and Jessica Shoffner; four great-grandchildren, Taylor, Cooper, Tabitha and Geo; many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Jerry and Ray Peck; one sister, Joan Alexander.



Faye L. Heath, 81, of Enterprise, KS, passed away on Friday,January 3, 2020 at Enterprise Estates Nursing Center. A memorial service will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, January 14, 2020, at the Johnson Funeral Home with Pastor Dirk Weiss officiating. The family will receive friends 5-7 p.m. the evening before on Monday at Johnson Funeral Home. A private family inurnment will follow the memorial service at Milford Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the First United Methodist Church or to the Junction City Saddle Club.Faye was born August 13, 1938, in Hope, KS, the daughter of Henry Nelson and Edna (Schweitzer) Peck.Faye graduated from Chapman High School with the class of 1956. After graduation, she worked for Robinson Locker Plant. She later went to work for Dillons Grocery Store in Junction City where she worked in the meat department until her retirement. Faye had a love for horses. She was a competitive barrel racer for over thirty years. She also participated in competitive clay pigeon shooting. She won many awards with both sports.Faye belonged to the American Quarter Horse Association, Junction City Saddle Club and First United Methodist Church in Junction City.After moving to the country, she raised cattle and horses with her husband Marshall. She was an exceptional cook and was known for her brisket and apple pie. Faye was a loyal friend and was always there to lend a hand.She married Marshal Heath on July 9, 1965 at the Lyona United Methodist Church.Survivors include her husband Marshall of the home; one step-daughter, Gwin Kline of Junction City, KS; one brother, Loren Peck of Enterprise, KS; two grandchildren, Megan Shoffner and Jessica Shoffner; four great-grandchildren, Taylor, Cooper, Tabitha and Geo; many nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Jerry and Ray Peck; one sister, Joan Alexander.

Faye L. Heath

Cheryl “Toot” Jane Carpenter, age 67 of Clay Center, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House.

She was born on April 16, 1952 in Clay Center, the daughter of Worell Emmanuel and Leona Josephine (Nowak) Wendland.

On December 28, 2001 in Manhattan, she was married to Kelly Eugene Carpenter.  He survives of the home.

Toot was a beautician and cosmetologist in her early working years.  She later owned and operated Leonardville Food Mart.  She was a member of the Leonardville United Methodist Church, Clay Center Eagle’s Lodge and Clay Center American Legion.  She was an avid K-State fan and loved watching football.  She enjoyed watching her nieces and nephews play sports as they were growing up.  Playing bingo and her dogs and cats were also big joys for her.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Shawn Carpenter and fiance Amanda Raymond of Clay Center; her daughter, Kayla Allen and husband Jeremiah of Belleville; two brothers, Larry Wendland and wife Dory of Leonardville and Mike Wendland and wife Carol of Leonardville and her nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Leonardville United Methodist Church with Pastor Sandy Ferguson officiating.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.  Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.

Memorials have been established for the Leonardville United Methodist Church and the Clay County Animal Rescue and Education Center.  Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Cheryl “Toot” Jane Carpenter, age 67 of Clay Center, passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House.She was born on April 16, 1952 in Clay Center, the daughter of Worell Emmanuel and Leona Josephine (Nowak) Wendland.On December 28, 2001 in Manhattan, she was married to Kelly Eugene Carpenter. He survives of the home.Toot was a beautician and cosmetologist in her early working years. She later owned and operated Leonardville Food Mart. She was a member of the Leonardville United Methodist Church, Clay Center Eagle’s Lodge and Clay Center American Legion. She was an avid K-State fan and loved watching football. She enjoyed watching her nieces and nephews play sports as they were growing up. Playing bingo and her dogs and cats were also big joys for her.In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Shawn Carpenter and fiance Amanda Raymond of Clay Center; her daughter, Kayla Allen and husband Jeremiah of Belleville; two brothers, Larry Wendland and wife Dory of Leonardville and Mike Wendland and wife Carol of Leonardville and her nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Leonardville United Methodist Church with Pastor Sandy Ferguson officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Sunday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Greenwood Cemetery.Memorials have been established for the Leonardville United Methodist Church and the Clay County Animal Rescue and Education Center. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Cheryl “Toot” Jane Carpenter

Gale Dwight Root, 84, Wamego, KS passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS.

On January 9, 1935, Gale, was born to Christian Tom and Gladys (Tartar) Root in Lamar, CO.&nbsp; He attended high school in Canon City, CO before enlisting in the United States Army where he was honorably discharged in 1959.&nbsp; Gale farmed for over 50 years in Colorado.&nbsp; He also was an electrician for CF&amp;I for 29 years and served as the Maintenance Supervisor at the Fowler School District.&nbsp; He was united in marriage with Hazel Carroll on July 17, 1960 in Canon City.&nbsp; She survives of the home.&nbsp; Gale's greatest joy was spending time with his family, attending church, and serving the Lord.

Gale is also survived by a son, Terry Root (Tammy, Fowler, CO; three daughters, Brenda Peters (Loy, Winfield, KS, Barbara Sanderson (Mike, Wamego, KS, and Bonnie Bluhm (Aric, Nampa, ID; two sisters, Charleen Ledgerwood (Jerry, Cheyenne, WY, and Eileen Brackett (Gary, Park City, AZ; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Alma “Billie” Dixon.

Funeral Services for Gale will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Manhattan Baptist Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. George Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 6th at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Manhattan Baptist Church, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;

Gale Dwight Root, 84, Wamego, KS passed away Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS.On January 9, 1935, Gale, was born to Christian Tom and Gladys (Tartar) Root in Lamar, CO.&nbsp; He attended high school in Canon City, CO before enlisting in the United States Army where he was honorably discharged in 1959.&nbsp; Gale farmed for over 50 years in Colorado.&nbsp; He also was an electrician for CF&amp;I for 29 years and served as the Maintenance Supervisor at the Fowler School District.&nbsp; He was united in marriage with Hazel Carroll on July 17, 1960 in Canon City.&nbsp; She survives of the home.&nbsp; Gale's greatest joy was spending time with his family, attending church, and serving the Lord.Gale is also survived by a son, Terry Root (Tammy, Fowler, CO; three daughters, Brenda Peters (Loy, Winfield, KS, Barbara Sanderson (Mike, Wamego, KS, and Bonnie Bluhm (Aric, Nampa, ID; two sisters, Charleen Ledgerwood (Jerry, Cheyenne, WY, and Eileen Brackett (Gary, Park City, AZ; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.He is preceded in death by his parents, and a sister, Alma “Billie” Dixon.Funeral Services for Gale will be at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at the Manhattan Baptist Church.&nbsp; Burial will follow in the St. George Cemetery.&nbsp; Visitation will be from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, January 6th at the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.&nbsp; Memorials are suggested to the Manhattan Baptist Church, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;

Gale Dwight Root

Gerrit Carter, 64, of Louisville, KS passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.

Gerrit was born May 17, 1955 in Beaver Dam, WI, the son of Martin and Alice Furrey of Alliance, NE. After graduating high school in Sidney, NE, he joined the U.S. Army in 1974 and served in the Vietnam War before his honorable discharge in 1976. Following his service in the army, he studied business and mechanics at MATC and welding at Job Cor. He worked as a welder for years and then was an OTR truck driver for many years before becoming a full time grandkid wrangler, where he enjoyed sitting on his back porch and drinking coffee.

In 1975, he met Gail Stewart, and the married in December of 1976. She survives of the home.

After retiring, he loved fishing, spending time with family and taking care of the grandkids. He was a member of the Blackjack Legion in St. George, where he served many years as a member. His hobbies included hunting, gardening, fishing, and spoiling his grandkids. He will be remembered for his work ethic as well as his willingness to take time to help others. He will be missed for finding solutions for problems when others believed it was impossible.

His is survived by his wife, Gail Carter, of the home; his children: Janet (Wes) Bruce of Mesa, AZ, Martin Carter of Louisville, KS, Joyce (Travis) Ten Eyck of Wamego, KS, William Carter of Louisville; 10 grandkids, 8 great-grandkids; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents.

Services will include a visitation with family Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., and memorial service following the visitation, beginning at 11:00 a.m. - both at Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Inurnment in Louisville Cemetery with military honors will follow services.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Gerrit Carter memorial fund (designated later, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Gerrit Carter, 64, of Louisville, KS passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones, after a valiant battle with pancreatic cancer.Gerrit was born May 17, 1955 in Beaver Dam, WI, the son of Martin and Alice Furrey of Alliance, NE. After graduating high school in Sidney, NE, he joined the U.S. Army in 1974 and served in the Vietnam War before his honorable discharge in 1976. Following his service in the army, he studied business and mechanics at MATC and welding at Job Cor. He worked as a welder for years and then was an OTR truck driver for many years before becoming a full time grandkid wrangler, where he enjoyed sitting on his back porch and drinking coffee.In 1975, he met Gail Stewart, and the married in December of 1976. She survives of the home.After retiring, he loved fishing, spending time with family and taking care of the grandkids. He was a member of the Blackjack Legion in St. George, where he served many years as a member. His hobbies included hunting, gardening, fishing, and spoiling his grandkids. He will be remembered for his work ethic as well as his willingness to take time to help others. He will be missed for finding solutions for problems when others believed it was impossible.His is survived by his wife, Gail Carter, of the home; his children: Janet (Wes) Bruce of Mesa, AZ, Martin Carter of Louisville, KS, Joyce (Travis) Ten Eyck of Wamego, KS, William Carter of Louisville; 10 grandkids, 8 great-grandkids; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents.Services will include a visitation with family Saturday, January 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m., and memorial service following the visitation, beginning at 11:00 a.m. - both at Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego. Inurnment in Louisville Cemetery with military honors will follow services.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to the Gerrit Carter memorial fund (designated later, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Gerrit Carter



Donna B. Holmes, age 76, of Manhattan, died December, 31, 2019 in Manhattan.

She was born southwest of Belleville, rural Republic County, Kansas, on May 27th, 1943.

She was the daughter of Roy C and Sylvia Walter Blackburn, a twin and one of 8 children.

Before the age of 2, due to a house fire the family moved to what had been the home of Donna’s great-grandparents and remained there for life.

Donna attended McCune School, a one room school through the 8th grade. She was a graduate of Belleville High School with college classes via Seward County Community College.

Donna was married to Warren Holmes at Central Christian Church in Belleville Kansas on November 22, 1962. They had been lovingly married for 57 years in 2019. They had 3 children; Thais L. Holmes of Flagstaff Arizona, Layne C. Holmes of Casper Wyoming and Ryan S. Holmes of Republic Missouri. They moved to Hugoton Kansas in 1967 where their children grew up.

Donna was a member of Hugoton First Christian Church &amp; Hugoton First Assembly of God where she was involved in women’s’ ministries, a Sunday school teacher for various ages, and a youth group sponsor. She was a 4-H leader and Stevens County Fair superintendent and a member and officer of the General Federation of Women’s clubs. Donna was a dedicated stay at home mother and homemaker, taking care of the children until all the children were school aged. In 1974 she took as position as a 4th Grade Teacher Aid with U.S.D 210 and remained in that position for 27 years. In 2001, she retired and moved to Manhattan, Kansas with her husband Warren, where she became very active in the First Assembly of God church.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy &amp; Sylvia Blackburn and Leroy &amp; Vera Holmes; siblings &amp; spouses; twin Donald at birth, Marvin Blackburn, Eddie &amp; Betty Blackburn, Dale Blackburn; Freta &amp; Charles Cornet, Glen Cornett, LaVon Bowman, Don Rohr, Albert &amp; Leanna Clem, Jesse Holmes.

Donna is survived by her husband Warren, daughter Thais of Flagstaff, AZ, 2 sons: Layne &amp; his wife Edie of Casper, WY and Ryan &amp; his wife Heather of Republic, MO.

5 grandchildren: Cristiana Holmes of Boise, ID, Elisa Holmes of Joplin MO, Gage Holmes of Sparta, MO, Deven Holmes of Mt. Vernon, WA and Connor Homes of Republic, MO, 3 step-grandchildren: Cameron Caruso, Kayla Caruso and Kaitlyn Caruso and a step-great-grandson Elias. Also surviving are 2 sisters Erma Cornett of Scandia, Ks and Delores Bowman of Hebron, NE, sisters-in-law Rosalyn (Blackburn) Ogle of Richland, MO, Ilene (Blackburn) Kelly of Belleville, KS. Cherished in-laws remaining include Adele (Holmes) Rohr and Leona (Holmes) Tyler as well as a host of beloved nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday January 7, 2020 at the Manhattan First Assembly of God, 2310 Candlewood in Manhattan.

Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday January 7, 2020 at the Belleville Cemetery in Belleville, Kansas.

Memorial contributions are suggested in memory of Donna to the Manhattan First Assembly of God. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.



Donna B. Holmes, age 76, of Manhattan, died December, 31, 2019 in Manhattan.She was born southwest of Belleville, rural Republic County, Kansas, on May 27th, 1943.She was the daughter of Roy C and Sylvia Walter Blackburn, a twin and one of 8 children.Before the age of 2, due to a house fire the family moved to what had been the home of Donna’s great-grandparents and remained there for life.Donna attended McCune School, a one room school through the 8th grade. She was a graduate of Belleville High School with college classes via Seward County Community College.Donna was married to Warren Holmes at Central Christian Church in Belleville Kansas on November 22, 1962. They had been lovingly married for 57 years in 2019. They had 3 children; Thais L. Holmes of Flagstaff Arizona, Layne C. Holmes of Casper Wyoming and Ryan S. Holmes of Republic Missouri. They moved to Hugoton Kansas in 1967 where their children grew up.Donna was a member of Hugoton First Christian Church &amp; Hugoton First Assembly of God where she was involved in women’s’ ministries, a Sunday school teacher for various ages, and a youth group sponsor. She was a 4-H leader and Stevens County Fair superintendent and a member and officer of the General Federation of Women’s clubs. Donna was a dedicated stay at home mother and homemaker, taking care of the children until all the children were school aged. In 1974 she took as position as a 4th Grade Teacher Aid with U.S.D 210 and remained in that position for 27 years. In 2001, she retired and moved to Manhattan, Kansas with her husband Warren, where she became very active in the First Assembly of God church.She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy &amp; Sylvia Blackburn and Leroy &amp; Vera Holmes; siblings &amp; spouses; twin Donald at birth, Marvin Blackburn, Eddie &amp; Betty Blackburn, Dale Blackburn; Freta &amp; Charles Cornet, Glen Cornett, LaVon Bowman, Don Rohr, Albert &amp; Leanna Clem, Jesse Holmes.Donna is survived by her husband Warren, daughter Thais of Flagstaff, AZ, 2 sons: Layne &amp; his wife Edie of Casper, WY and Ryan &amp; his wife Heather of Republic, MO.5 grandchildren: Cristiana Holmes of Boise, ID, Elisa Holmes of Joplin MO, Gage Holmes of Sparta, MO, Deven Holmes of Mt. Vernon, WA and Connor Homes of Republic, MO, 3 step-grandchildren: Cameron Caruso, Kayla Caruso and Kaitlyn Caruso and a step-great-grandson Elias. Also surviving are 2 sisters Erma Cornett of Scandia, Ks and Delores Bowman of Hebron, NE, sisters-in-law Rosalyn (Blackburn) Ogle of Richland, MO, Ilene (Blackburn) Kelly of Belleville, KS. Cherished in-laws remaining include Adele (Holmes) Rohr and Leona (Holmes) Tyler as well as a host of beloved nieces, nephews and friends.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday January 7, 2020 at the Manhattan First Assembly of God, 2310 Candlewood in Manhattan.Graveside services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday January 7, 2020 at the Belleville Cemetery in Belleville, Kansas.Memorial contributions are suggested in memory of Donna to the Manhattan First Assembly of God. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Donna B. Holmes



William L. Stamey, age 97, died on Sunday January 1, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan, Kansas.

He was born on October 19, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Kendrick C. and Ingar M. (delaGardie) Stamey. Bill proudly served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corp. Following his service, he completed his undergraduate education at the Northern Colorado University at Greeley. He earned his PhD in mathematics at the University of Missouri in 1953. He was the dean of Arts and Sciences at KSU, from 1969 until retirement in 1987.

On June 25, 1945, he was united in marriage to Jean Raydelle Wilson in Alexandria, Louisiana following a 90 day courtship and already planning their 75th anniversary this year. They were blessed with 3 children: Bob, Tom and Jan.

Bill was a renaissance man who never stopped learning. Whether attending an opera or a grandson’s ball game, traveling to Africa or the Konza, solving a complex theorem or tutoring a student, analyzing the weather or a social injustice, or listening to new ideas, Bill welcomed and thrived on diversity of thought. He began his career as a math professor. Today, a William L. Stamey teaching award at KSU reflects his passion for the importance of undergraduate teaching. Dean Stamey’s leadership tenure was instrumental in the planning, repurposing, or establishment of KSU’s Nichols Hall, McCain Auditorium, the Beach Museum, the Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research &amp; the Konza Prairie. Among his peers across the nation, KSU was promoted enthusiastically. Beyond his professional life, Bill served 62 years on the KSU Credit Union board. He served on the Manhattan Library board, boy scout troop 75, the Manhattan Rotary club, &amp; various church committees.

Writing poetry &amp; memoirs, reading, listening to music, running, golfing, or gathering with friends were Bill’s personal favorite activities. Above all, he cherished time spent with Rae and their family, the focus of his myriad stories.

He was preceded in death by his parents; a son: Tom in 1995; infant grandson Jonathan Elliott in 1988; 1 brother and 4 sisters.

Survivors include his wife: Rae of the home; a son: Bob Stamey and his wife Mary of Manhattan; a daughter: Jan Elliott and her husband Bill of Manhattan; 5 grandsons and 8 great grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.

Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday January 6, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church 612 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas. Private burial will be in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan, Kansas.

Visitation will be from noon until service time on Monday in the connecting link at the First United Methodist Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to the William Stamey Memorial Fund (to be established later for local charities) in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.



William L. Stamey, age 97, died on Sunday January 1, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House, Manhattan, Kansas.He was born on October 19, 1922 in Chicago, Illinois the son of Kendrick C. and Ingar M. (delaGardie) Stamey. Bill proudly served his country during WWII in the Army Air Corp. Following his service, he completed his undergraduate education at the Northern Colorado University at Greeley. He earned his PhD in mathematics at the University of Missouri in 1953. He was the dean of Arts and Sciences at KSU, from 1969 until retirement in 1987.On June 25, 1945, he was united in marriage to Jean Raydelle Wilson in Alexandria, Louisiana following a 90 day courtship and already planning their 75th anniversary this year. They were blessed with 3 children: Bob, Tom and Jan.Bill was a renaissance man who never stopped learning. Whether attending an opera or a grandson’s ball game, traveling to Africa or the Konza, solving a complex theorem or tutoring a student, analyzing the weather or a social injustice, or listening to new ideas, Bill welcomed and thrived on diversity of thought. He began his career as a math professor. Today, a William L. Stamey teaching award at KSU reflects his passion for the importance of undergraduate teaching. Dean Stamey’s leadership tenure was instrumental in the planning, repurposing, or establishment of KSU’s Nichols Hall, McCain Auditorium, the Beach Museum, the Johnson Center for Basic Cancer Research &amp; the Konza Prairie. Among his peers across the nation, KSU was promoted enthusiastically. Beyond his professional life, Bill served 62 years on the KSU Credit Union board. He served on the Manhattan Library board, boy scout troop 75, the Manhattan Rotary club, &amp; various church committees.Writing poetry &amp; memoirs, reading, listening to music, running, golfing, or gathering with friends were Bill’s personal favorite activities. Above all, he cherished time spent with Rae and their family, the focus of his myriad stories.He was preceded in death by his parents; a son: Tom in 1995; infant grandson Jonathan Elliott in 1988; 1 brother and 4 sisters.Survivors include his wife: Rae of the home; a son: Bob Stamey and his wife Mary of Manhattan; a daughter: Jan Elliott and her husband Bill of Manhattan; 5 grandsons and 8 great grandchildren along with numerous nieces, nephews and other family members.Funeral Services will be at 1:00 p.m. on Monday January 6, 2020 at the First United Methodist Church 612 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas. Private burial will be in the Sunrise Cemetery, Manhattan, Kansas.Visitation will be from noon until service time on Monday in the connecting link at the First United Methodist Church.Memorial contributions may be made to the William Stamey Memorial Fund (to be established later for local charities) in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

William L. Stamey



Karen M. Anderson, age 75, of Manhattan, died December 30, 2019 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

Karen was born on Nov 4, 1944 in Manhattan, the daughter of Wilbur and Martha (Davies) Loberg. Karen grew up in Manhattan and attended local schools.

On July 12, 1960 in Manhattan, she was united in marriage to Roy Anderson. He preceded her in death on November 7, 2005.

Karen worked different jobs throughout the years. She worked at the Kreem Kup, at Dillions and also cleaning house for many people. She loved to go bowling, and to read and also collect unicorns. Karen and Roy loved to go dancing and she loved to go riding with Roy on his motorcycle.

She enjoyed being a mother and grandmother. Visiting and being with her family was so important to her. She was always there for them and took care of them as much as she could.

In addition to Roy, Karen was also preceded in death by her son, Robert in 2010.

She is survived by her son Clifford Anderson and his wife Julia; and her sister, Shirley Wilson, all of Manhattan; and also, her 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

The family will greet friends during a visitation from 5:00 until 6:30 Sunday January 5, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel.&nbsp; Interment will follow the service in the Valley View Memorial Park Cemetery in Manhattan.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home (to be designated at a later date). Cards and contributions may be mailed to the funeral home at 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.



Karen M. Anderson, age 75, of Manhattan, died December 30, 2019 at the Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.Karen was born on Nov 4, 1944 in Manhattan, the daughter of Wilbur and Martha (Davies) Loberg. Karen grew up in Manhattan and attended local schools.On July 12, 1960 in Manhattan, she was united in marriage to Roy Anderson. He preceded her in death on November 7, 2005.Karen worked different jobs throughout the years. She worked at the Kreem Kup, at Dillions and also cleaning house for many people. She loved to go bowling, and to read and also collect unicorns. Karen and Roy loved to go dancing and she loved to go riding with Roy on his motorcycle.She enjoyed being a mother and grandmother. Visiting and being with her family was so important to her. She was always there for them and took care of them as much as she could.In addition to Roy, Karen was also preceded in death by her son, Robert in 2010.She is survived by her son Clifford Anderson and his wife Julia; and her sister, Shirley Wilson, all of Manhattan; and also, her 8 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.The family will greet friends during a visitation from 5:00 until 6:30 Sunday January 5, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Funeral Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel.&nbsp; Interment will follow the service in the Valley View Memorial Park Cemetery in Manhattan.Memorial contributions may be made to the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home (to be designated at a later date). Cards and contributions may be mailed to the funeral home at 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Karen M. Anderson

Rayonna Genevieve Mock-Savage, 88, of Alma, Kansas, formerly of Paxico, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at the Rolling Hills Assisted Living Center in Topeka.&nbsp; She was a long time resident of Wabaunsee County.

Rayonna was born January 6, 1931, in Newkirk, Oklahoma, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Muckenthaler Noll.&nbsp; She attended local schools and began high school in St. Marys, but graduated from Paxico High School in 1949.

Rayonna was a homemaker.&nbsp; She also worked for many years as a cook at the Paxico Nickerson Farms.&nbsp; She served as the curator for the Wabaunsee County Museum and also the bookkeeper for Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Paxico.&nbsp; She was also involved with the Paxico Senior Center.&nbsp; Rayonna was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and also attended Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma.&nbsp; She was active in the church’s Altar Sodality. In later years she would attend two services every Sunday, one at Holy Family Catholic and then one at St. John Lutheran.&nbsp; She was a member of the Wabaunsee County Historical Society and enjoyed quilting.&nbsp; In her earlier years she loved to dance and go camping.&nbsp; She also enjoyed music, especially family sing-alongs.

Rayonna married Elmer Mock on September 1, 1951.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on November 17, 1993.&nbsp; She then married John Savage on June 22, 2002.&nbsp; He survives at their home.

Rayonna is also survived by her children; Clyde Mock (Pamela, Topeka, Betty Lesline (Larry, Alma, Beverly Newton (Bill, Paxico, Bob Mock (Rhonda, Wichita, Cathy Decker, Topeka, Sharon Maike (Tim, Alma, and Tom Mock (Lori, Scranton; her step-children, Greg Savage (Liz, Paul Savage, David Savage (Jennifer, and Mike Savage (Nicole, all of Alma; twenty-one grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Rayonna was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Rosemary Deters, Bobby Noll and Tony Noll and step-siblings, Gerry Noll, Delia Goody, Pauline Irvine and Rita Irvine, and her step-daughter-in-law, Terri Savage.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, January 6, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in rural Paxico, Kansas.&nbsp; Father Mike Peterson will be the Celebrant.&nbsp; The family will greet friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, at the church, on Sunday.&nbsp; A rosary prayer service will be held at 6:00 pm.&nbsp; They suggest memorial contributions to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or St. John Lutheran Church, and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Gentry Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Rayonna Genevieve Mock-Savage, 88, of Alma, Kansas, formerly of Paxico, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020, at the Rolling Hills Assisted Living Center in Topeka.&nbsp; She was a long time resident of Wabaunsee County.Rayonna was born January 6, 1931, in Newkirk, Oklahoma, the daughter of John and Elizabeth Muckenthaler Noll.&nbsp; She attended local schools and began high school in St. Marys, but graduated from Paxico High School in 1949.Rayonna was a homemaker.&nbsp; She also worked for many years as a cook at the Paxico Nickerson Farms.&nbsp; She served as the curator for the Wabaunsee County Museum and also the bookkeeper for Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Paxico.&nbsp; She was also involved with the Paxico Senior Center.&nbsp; Rayonna was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church and also attended Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma.&nbsp; She was active in the church’s Altar Sodality. In later years she would attend two services every Sunday, one at Holy Family Catholic and then one at St. John Lutheran.&nbsp; She was a member of the Wabaunsee County Historical Society and enjoyed quilting.&nbsp; In her earlier years she loved to dance and go camping.&nbsp; She also enjoyed music, especially family sing-alongs.Rayonna married Elmer Mock on September 1, 1951.&nbsp; He preceded her in death on November 17, 1993.&nbsp; She then married John Savage on June 22, 2002.&nbsp; He survives at their home.Rayonna is also survived by her children; Clyde Mock (Pamela, Topeka, Betty Lesline (Larry, Alma, Beverly Newton (Bill, Paxico, Bob Mock (Rhonda, Wichita, Cathy Decker, Topeka, Sharon Maike (Tim, Alma, and Tom Mock (Lori, Scranton; her step-children, Greg Savage (Liz, Paul Savage, David Savage (Jennifer, and Mike Savage (Nicole, all of Alma; twenty-one grandchildren and thirty-one great-grandchildren.&nbsp; Rayonna was preceded in death by her parents and her siblings, Rosemary Deters, Bobby Noll and Tony Noll and step-siblings, Gerry Noll, Delia Goody, Pauline Irvine and Rita Irvine, and her step-daughter-in-law, Terri Savage.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am, Monday, January 6, 2020, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in rural Paxico, Kansas.&nbsp; Father Mike Peterson will be the Celebrant.&nbsp; The family will greet friends from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm, at the church, on Sunday.&nbsp; A rosary prayer service will be held at 6:00 pm.&nbsp; They suggest memorial contributions to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or St. John Lutheran Church, and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Gentry Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Rayonna Genevieve Mock-Savage



Billy "Bill" K. Brubaker, 89, of Manhattan, KS, passed away on December 28, 2019. Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home of Junction City, KS, is assisting family with cremation arrangements.

A private family committal service will be held at a later date at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Manhattan, KS.



Billy "Bill" K. Brubaker, 89, of Manhattan, KS, passed away on December 28, 2019. Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home of Junction City, KS, is assisting family with cremation arrangements.A private family committal service will be held at a later date at the Kansas Veterans Cemetery in Manhattan, KS.

Billy "Bill" K. Brubaker



Charles R. Grimes, 45, of Junction City, KS, passed away on December 28, 2019.

A celebration of life gathering of close family and friends will be held at a later date.<a href="https://eaglepost.netlify.com/dashboard/jc/posts">posts</a>

He was born on July 5, 1974, in Conway, Arkansas to Joe and Judy (Ussery) Grimes.

Charles is survived by his loving family: three daughters, Jessica B. Rose of Mountain View, AR, Sara M. Vanhorn of Greenbrier, AR, and Winter A. (Ezra Adamson) Grimes of Mountain View, AR; his wife Sharon Grimes of Mountain View, AR; his mother Judy G. Birchem of Greenbrier, AR; his step-mother, Vivian Grimes of Junction City, KS; 5 grandchildren; two brothers, Keithin J. (Amanda) Grimes of Junction City, KS, and Christopher M. (Cathe) Sacher of Abilene, KS; sister, Rosalee A. (Antoinette) Sacher of Junction City, KS.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Pat Grimes.

Charles R. Grimes, 45, of Junction City, KS, passed away on December 28, 2019.A celebration of life gathering of close family and friends will be held at a later date.<a href="https://eaglepost.netlify.com/dashboard/jc/posts">posts</a>He was born on July 5, 1974, in Conway, Arkansas to Joe and Judy (Ussery) Grimes.Charles is survived by his loving family: three daughters, Jessica B. Rose of Mountain View, AR, Sara M. Vanhorn of Greenbrier, AR, and Winter A. (Ezra Adamson) Grimes of Mountain View, AR; his wife Sharon Grimes of Mountain View, AR; his mother Judy G. Birchem of Greenbrier, AR; his step-mother, Vivian Grimes of Junction City, KS; 5 grandchildren; two brothers, Keithin J. (Amanda) Grimes of Junction City, KS, and Christopher M. (Cathe) Sacher of Abilene, KS; sister, Rosalee A. (Antoinette) Sacher of Junction City, KS.He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Pat Grimes.

Charles R. Grimes

Carla Elaine Radmer, 58, of rural Wamego, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.

Carla was born May 9, 1961 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Charles W. and Mary Lee (Coffey) Sutton. She attended grade school and high school in Maysville, Missouri. On May 27, 1978, Carla married Dr. Charles “Randy” Radmer in St. Joseph, Missouri. He survives of the home.

Carla worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield for over 20 years, mostly as a supervisor. Time with her family was always at the top of her list. She always enjoyed being with her family, especially with her grandchildren. Traveling to the beaches and to Branson, MO were also favorites for her. Carla was a breast cancer survivor since 2011. She was a very caring and warm person who enjoyed taking care of people and helping them.

Her survivors include her husband, Dr. Charles “Randy” Radmer of Wamego, KS; three daughters: Heidi Hamic and husband Billy of Wamego, KS, Dr. Megan Radmer of Wamego, KS, Katrina “Katie” Radmer of Manhattan, KS; three grandchildren: Blake, and Marilee Hamic, and Adalene Radmer. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Danny.

A funeral service for Carla will be held Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Wamego. Mrs. Radmer will lie in-state beginning at 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 3rd&nbsp;at Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, where the family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Helping Hands Humane Society, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Carla Elaine Radmer, 58, of rural Wamego, Kansas, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City.Carla was born May 9, 1961 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the daughter of Charles W. and Mary Lee (Coffey) Sutton. She attended grade school and high school in Maysville, Missouri. On May 27, 1978, Carla married Dr. Charles “Randy” Radmer in St. Joseph, Missouri. He survives of the home.Carla worked for Blue Cross Blue Shield for over 20 years, mostly as a supervisor. Time with her family was always at the top of her list. She always enjoyed being with her family, especially with her grandchildren. Traveling to the beaches and to Branson, MO were also favorites for her. Carla was a breast cancer survivor since 2011. She was a very caring and warm person who enjoyed taking care of people and helping them.Her survivors include her husband, Dr. Charles “Randy” Radmer of Wamego, KS; three daughters: Heidi Hamic and husband Billy of Wamego, KS, Dr. Megan Radmer of Wamego, KS, Katrina “Katie” Radmer of Manhattan, KS; three grandchildren: Blake, and Marilee Hamic, and Adalene Radmer. She was preceded in death by her parents, and a brother Danny.A funeral service for Carla will be held Saturday, January 4, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Wamego. Mrs. Radmer will lie in-state beginning at 4:00 p.m. Friday, January 3rd&nbsp;at Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, where the family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Memorials are suggested to the Helping Hands Humane Society, and may be left in care of Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Carla Elaine Radmer



Frederick Henry Rohles, Jr. age 99, died December 30, 2019, at Meadowlark Hills.

He was born December 23, 1920, in Chicago, IL, the son of Fred and Anna Rohles.

On November 9, 1943, he was united in marriage to Mertyce Bliss at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in San Antonio, TX; this union was blessed with three children: Nancy, Frederick H. III “Rick”, and Susan.

He grew up in Evanston, IL, and graduated from Evanston Township High School and attended DePauw University in Greencastle, IN, where he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. He transferred to Roosevelt University in Chicago where he received his B.S. degree 1942. He received a M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Texas (Austin) in 1950 and 1956, respectively. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was assigned to the Psychological Research Unit (PRU) in San Antonio. He went to Officers Candidate School and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1942. He was reassigned to the PRU and later to the PRU in Mississippi; he saw duty at USAF Aeromedical Laboratory in Dayton as Chief of the Unusual Environment Section this led him into space work. He was appointed to the Joint Armed Forces Biosatellite Coordination Committee and while with that group presented a paper at the Fifth Annual Meeting of the American Astronautical Society that stressed the need that when lower animals were sent into space, behavioral and performance measurements should accompany the traditional physiological measurements in order to obtain a complete assessment of the effects of the space environment on the organism. He pointed out that his Dayton group had developed a model and equipment for measuring behavior in mice during space flight. This work marked him as a major participant in a conference at The University of Virginia entitled “Biological Payloads in Space Flight.” Shortly after this, he and his section were moved to the Aeromedical Research Laboratory in Holloman AFB, NM, where the Air Force had a sizeable colony of chimpanzees. He designed the performance tasks and supervised the training of the chimpanzees that participated in the Project Mercury Space flights. In the course of this work he compiled a topical bibliography on the chimpanzee; its second edition published in 1972 contained over 4200 references. While in the service he was an adjunct professor at the University of Alaska and later at Baylor University. He retired from the USAF with the rank of Lt. Colonel in 1963 and immediately joined the faculty at Kansas State University until his retirement in 1986. He held a joint appointment of Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Psychology in addition to being Director of the Institute for Environmental Research. Dr. Rohles was a Fellow in the American Psychological Association; an Associate Fellow in Aerospace Medical Association; a Fellow in the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society; a Fellow in the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); and, a charter member and Fellow of the Aerospace Human Factors Association.

He was on the Editorial Advisory Board on the Journal Of Environmental Psychology and the Editorial Review Board of Environment and Behavior. He is listed in Who’s Who in the Midwest, Who’s Who in Biomedical Engineers, American Men of Science, Jane’s Who’s Who in Aviation and Aerospace and in the first Edition of Who’s Who in Frontiers of Science and Technology. He published in the popular press and authored over 150 technical papers, one of which was selected by ASHRAE as the most outstanding technical paper in 1985.

He was the recipient of the Raymond F. Longacre Award presented annually by the Aerospace Medical Association for “outstanding accomplishments in the psychological and psychiatric aspects of aviation medicine.” In 1990, the Holladay Distinguished Fellow Award presented annually by ASHRAE to a Fellow grade member who has distinguished himself through research and engineering. That same year the Kansas State College Engineering and Institute for Environmental Research established the Fred Rohles Distinguished Lecture Series in his honor. In 2002, he won first place in the prose division in a contest sponsored by the Kansas Authors Guild. The genealogical chart he developed for identifying five generations was published in the 1992 Old Farmers Almanac, again in their 1998 Appointment calendar and the third time in their 2000 Millennium Primer. In 2008, he received the award for the best article published in the 2006 ASHRE Journal.

Dr. Rohles was on the Board of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and headed their committee on aviation affairs. He served on the aviation committee for the City of Manhattan. He was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church and a member of the American Legion.

He was an ardent fisherman and had an article published in, IN Fisherman.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mertyce on October 6, 2019.

Survivors include his three children: Nancy Johnson of Topeka, Susan Grapengater and her husband Rick of Tulsa, OK, and Frederick H. Rohles, III “Rick” and his wife Kim of Hoffman Estates, IL; seven grandchildren: Susan Unger (David, David Denning (Heather, Kim Harrigan (Matt, Brad Rohles (Gina, Peter Rohles (Susan, Mark Grapengater (Stacey, and Laura Ellison (Ashley); and 11 great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, January 4th, at the College Avenue United Methodist Church with Reverend Dr. Dennis L. Ackerman and Reverend Mark Grapengater officiating. Private family inurnment will be in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan,

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas State University Foundation for the Fred and Mertyce Rohles Speaker Series. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.



Frederick Henry Rohles, Jr. age 99, died December 30, 2019, at Meadowlark Hills.He was born December 23, 1920, in Chicago, IL, the son of Fred and Anna Rohles.On November 9, 1943, he was united in marriage to Mertyce Bliss at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in San Antonio, TX; this union was blessed with three children: Nancy, Frederick H. III “Rick”, and Susan.He grew up in Evanston, IL, and graduated from Evanston Township High School and attended DePauw University in Greencastle, IN, where he was a member of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. He transferred to Roosevelt University in Chicago where he received his B.S. degree 1942. He received a M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Texas (Austin) in 1950 and 1956, respectively. In 1942, he enlisted in the Army Air Corps and was assigned to the Psychological Research Unit (PRU) in San Antonio. He went to Officers Candidate School and was commissioned a Second Lieutenant in 1942. He was reassigned to the PRU and later to the PRU in Mississippi; he saw duty at USAF Aeromedical Laboratory in Dayton as Chief of the Unusual Environment Section this led him into space work. He was appointed to the Joint Armed Forces Biosatellite Coordination Committee and while with that group presented a paper at the Fifth Annual Meeting of the American Astronautical Society that stressed the need that when lower animals were sent into space, behavioral and performance measurements should accompany the traditional physiological measurements in order to obtain a complete assessment of the effects of the space environment on the organism. He pointed out that his Dayton group had developed a model and equipment for measuring behavior in mice during space flight. This work marked him as a major participant in a conference at The University of Virginia entitled “Biological Payloads in Space Flight.” Shortly after this, he and his section were moved to the Aeromedical Research Laboratory in Holloman AFB, NM, where the Air Force had a sizeable colony of chimpanzees. He designed the performance tasks and supervised the training of the chimpanzees that participated in the Project Mercury Space flights. In the course of this work he compiled a topical bibliography on the chimpanzee; its second edition published in 1972 contained over 4200 references. While in the service he was an adjunct professor at the University of Alaska and later at Baylor University. He retired from the USAF with the rank of Lt. Colonel in 1963 and immediately joined the faculty at Kansas State University until his retirement in 1986. He held a joint appointment of Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Psychology in addition to being Director of the Institute for Environmental Research. Dr. Rohles was a Fellow in the American Psychological Association; an Associate Fellow in Aerospace Medical Association; a Fellow in the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society; a Fellow in the American Society of Heating Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE); and, a charter member and Fellow of the Aerospace Human Factors Association.He was on the Editorial Advisory Board on the Journal Of Environmental Psychology and the Editorial Review Board of Environment and Behavior. He is listed in Who’s Who in the Midwest, Who’s Who in Biomedical Engineers, American Men of Science, Jane’s Who’s Who in Aviation and Aerospace and in the first Edition of Who’s Who in Frontiers of Science and Technology. He published in the popular press and authored over 150 technical papers, one of which was selected by ASHRAE as the most outstanding technical paper in 1985.He was the recipient of the Raymond F. Longacre Award presented annually by the Aerospace Medical Association for “outstanding accomplishments in the psychological and psychiatric aspects of aviation medicine.” In 1990, the Holladay Distinguished Fellow Award presented annually by ASHRAE to a Fellow grade member who has distinguished himself through research and engineering. That same year the Kansas State College Engineering and Institute for Environmental Research established the Fred Rohles Distinguished Lecture Series in his honor. In 2002, he won first place in the prose division in a contest sponsored by the Kansas Authors Guild. The genealogical chart he developed for identifying five generations was published in the 1992 Old Farmers Almanac, again in their 1998 Appointment calendar and the third time in their 2000 Millennium Primer. In 2008, he received the award for the best article published in the 2006 ASHRE Journal.Dr. Rohles was on the Board of the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce and headed their committee on aviation affairs. He served on the aviation committee for the City of Manhattan. He was an Elder in the Presbyterian Church and a member of the American Legion.He was an ardent fisherman and had an article published in, IN Fisherman.He was preceded in death by his wife Mertyce on October 6, 2019.Survivors include his three children: Nancy Johnson of Topeka, Susan Grapengater and her husband Rick of Tulsa, OK, and Frederick H. Rohles, III “Rick” and his wife Kim of Hoffman Estates, IL; seven grandchildren: Susan Unger (David, David Denning (Heather, Kim Harrigan (Matt, Brad Rohles (Gina, Peter Rohles (Susan, Mark Grapengater (Stacey, and Laura Ellison (Ashley); and 11 great-grandchildren.Memorial services will be held at 10:30 A.M. Saturday, January 4th, at the College Avenue United Methodist Church with Reverend Dr. Dennis L. Ackerman and Reverend Mark Grapengater officiating. Private family inurnment will be in the Sunrise Cemetery in Manhattan,Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas State University Foundation for the Fred and Mertyce Rohles Speaker Series. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Frederick Henry Rohles, Jr.



Robert Smith, age 75, of Manhattan, died Saturday December 28, 2019.

Robert&nbsp; was born on June 17, 1944 in Manhattan, KS to Marvin and Alberta (Carlton) Smith as the second youngest of six children; he is survived by five sisters Ruby Hornsby, Leona Stauffer, Lena Sherbon, Martha Templeton (John) and Joyce Brokaw (Dale). He attended grade school on Hunters Island and graduated from Manhattan High School.

Hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening and cutting/splitting his own firewood, among many other outdoor activities. He participated in horse shows and rodeos; enjoyed breaking horses and early years as a bronc and bull rider.

Over a 30-year professional career, he worked for Kansas Power &amp; Light, Allingham Volkswagen, Umscheid Construction and Manhattan Trenching.

He is also survived by his wife of 51 years Linda, son Jason (Heather, daughter Jennifer (Kevin) and four grandchildren Jordan Smith (Amy, Paityn Smith, Jacob Saal and Alex Saal.

A visitation will be on Friday, January 3 from 5:30pm-7:00pm at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.

Robert Smith, age 75, of Manhattan, died Saturday December 28, 2019.Robert&nbsp; was born on June 17, 1944 in Manhattan, KS to Marvin and Alberta (Carlton) Smith as the second youngest of six children; he is survived by five sisters Ruby Hornsby, Leona Stauffer, Lena Sherbon, Martha Templeton (John) and Joyce Brokaw (Dale). He attended grade school on Hunters Island and graduated from Manhattan High School.Hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening and cutting/splitting his own firewood, among many other outdoor activities. He participated in horse shows and rodeos; enjoyed breaking horses and early years as a bronc and bull rider.Over a 30-year professional career, he worked for Kansas Power &amp; Light, Allingham Volkswagen, Umscheid Construction and Manhattan Trenching.He is also survived by his wife of 51 years Linda, son Jason (Heather, daughter Jennifer (Kevin) and four grandchildren Jordan Smith (Amy, Paityn Smith, Jacob Saal and Alex Saal.A visitation will be on Friday, January 3 from 5:30pm-7:00pm at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, January 4 at 10:00am (with lunch to follow in Fellowship Hall) at First United Methodist Church 612 Poyntz Ave in Manhattan.In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Riley County 4-H Foundation. The foundation will use the money for scholarships, youth awards, camps and judging clinics. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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