George William “Bill / Woody” Woodyard, age 87 of Riley, passed peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.   

George was born November 20, 1932 at Home, Kansas to Linley Burton “LB” and Agnes Mae (Roush) Woodyard.  

George served in the Kansas National Guard from December 28, 1950 until June 18, 1952.  He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corp on June 19, 1952 and Honorably Discharged on June 18, 1955 as the rank of Sergeant.  George served his country in the Korean Conflict from January 10, 1953 until June 26, 1953.  

On June 29, 1958 at the First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, he married the love of his life, Janice Edith Leipersberger.  She survives of the home with 61 years and 7 months of marriage.

George worked for Kansas Power and Light from 1950 until his retirement in 1987 with 37 years of service.  During his early time with KP&amp;L he served his country in the Armed Forces from December 1950 until June 1955.  He was a Journeyman Lineman and retired as a Line Foreman in 1987.  George always enjoyed his KP&amp;L family.  

George was a member of the IBEW 304, Lifetime Member of the VFW, Marine Corp League Desert Storm, Marysville Kansas, American Legion, Fairview Presbyterian Church and the Wednesday Morning coffee group “Liars club”.  He loved to camp, fish, work in the yard, check cattle and have a project in the works.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Melissa Ann and husband Ross Wahl of Riley and Christine Lynn and husband Neil Ridgway of Carolina Shores, North Carolina; four granddaughters, Taylor Elizabeth Anglin and husband Zach of Fort Collins, Colorado, Mackenzie Mae Wahl,  Abigail Applegate Wahl and Michaella Meyer Wahl all of Riley; one great granddaughter, Harper Leeann Anglin of Fort Collins, Colorado; three siblings, Edward Woodyard and wife Sharon, Rose Ann Magnuson and husband Don and Larry Woodyard all of Manhattan; several nieces, nephews, cousins and chosen family members across the United States of America.     

He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Woodyard and wife Mary; one sister, Shirley Baxter;  one sister-in-law, Nancy Woodyard; several nieces, nephews, great nephew and several dear friends.  

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Fairview Presbyterian Church with Pastor Gerry Sharp and Rev. D. Erich Schwartz officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.  Burial with Military Honors will be in the Fairview Cemetery.

Memorials have been established for the Fairview Presbyterian Church and the Good Shepherd Hospice House.  Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

George William “Bill / Woody” Woodyard, age 87 of Riley, passed peacefully with his loving wife by his side on Thursday, February 6, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. George was born November 20, 1932 at Home, Kansas to Linley Burton “LB” and Agnes Mae (Roush) Woodyard. George served in the Kansas National Guard from December 28, 1950 until June 18, 1952. He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corp on June 19, 1952 and Honorably Discharged on June 18, 1955 as the rank of Sergeant. George served his country in the Korean Conflict from January 10, 1953 until June 26, 1953. On June 29, 1958 at the First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan, he married the love of his life, Janice Edith Leipersberger. She survives of the home with 61 years and 7 months of marriage.George worked for Kansas Power and Light from 1950 until his retirement in 1987 with 37 years of service. During his early time with KP&amp;L he served his country in the Armed Forces from December 1950 until June 1955. He was a Journeyman Lineman and retired as a Line Foreman in 1987. George always enjoyed his KP&amp;L family. George was a member of the IBEW 304, Lifetime Member of the VFW, Marine Corp League Desert Storm, Marysville Kansas, American Legion, Fairview Presbyterian Church and the Wednesday Morning coffee group “Liars club”. He loved to camp, fish, work in the yard, check cattle and have a project in the works.In addition to his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Melissa Ann and husband Ross Wahl of Riley and Christine Lynn and husband Neil Ridgway of Carolina Shores, North Carolina; four granddaughters, Taylor Elizabeth Anglin and husband Zach of Fort Collins, Colorado, Mackenzie Mae Wahl, Abigail Applegate Wahl and Michaella Meyer Wahl all of Riley; one great granddaughter, Harper Leeann Anglin of Fort Collins, Colorado; three siblings, Edward Woodyard and wife Sharon, Rose Ann Magnuson and husband Don and Larry Woodyard all of Manhattan; several nieces, nephews, cousins and chosen family members across the United States of America. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Robert Woodyard and wife Mary; one sister, Shirley Baxter; one sister-in-law, Nancy Woodyard; several nieces, nephews, great nephew and several dear friends. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, February 13, 2020 at the Fairview Presbyterian Church with Pastor Gerry Sharp and Rev. D. Erich Schwartz officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. Burial with Military Honors will be in the Fairview Cemetery.Memorials have been established for the Fairview Presbyterian Church and the Good Shepherd Hospice House. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

George William “Bill / Woody” Woodyard

Noel Mattill Poersch, age 101 of Concordia, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Sunset Home in Concordia.

   

He was born on October 23, 1918 on a farm north of Barnes, where he lived with his parents, Frank and Laura (Sondker) Poersch for one year until they moved to the Fancy Creek area where he lived until 2011.  He attended Drager School and later Columbus at Bodaville.  He took the 8th grade twice at his dad’s recommendation and he said it helped him quite a bit as that was his last formal schooling.

He began farming with his dad at a young age and listing and plowing by the age of 12.  He milked cows before school and farmed the fields, growing crops, but was always drawn to milking cows and began a dairy herd in the late 1950’s.  He ran a Grade A Dairy in the 1970’s and 1980’s.&nbsp;
On June 29, 1941, he was married to Georgena Coonrod.  She preceded him in death in 1995.



He was a lifelong member of the Fancy Creek Zion United Methodist Church where he held many offices, but his greatest joy was teaching the young men’s Sunday School class for several years.  He served on the Barnes School Board in the 1960’s.  Noel was a kind man to family, friends and the staff at Sunset Home, who have adored him and will be missed greatly by all.



He is survived by three children, Arloa Beth Freeby and husband Byron of Austin, Texas, Sharyl Goering and husband Jake of Overland Park and Monte Poersch and wife Christine of Concordia; one sister, Phyllis Wohler of Topeka; one brother, Arris Poersch of Denver, Colorado; seven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.&nbsp;
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.



Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Fancy Creek Zion Cemetery with Bill Walsh officiating.  A celebration of his life will immediately follow the burial in the Fancy Creek Zion United Methodist Church.

Memorials have been established for Kindred Hospice or the Fancy Creek Zion Cemetery Fund.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Noel Mattill Poersch, age 101 of Concordia, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 at the Sunset Home in Concordia. 

He was born on October 23, 1918 on a farm north of Barnes, where he lived with his parents, Frank and Laura (Sondker) Poersch for one year until they moved to the Fancy Creek area where he lived until 2011. He attended Drager School and later Columbus at Bodaville. He took the 8th grade twice at his dad’s recommendation and he said it helped him quite a bit as that was his last formal schooling.

He began farming with his dad at a young age and listing and plowing by the age of 12. He milked cows before school and farmed the fields, growing crops, but was always drawn to milking cows and began a dairy herd in the late 1950’s. He ran a Grade A Dairy in the 1970’s and 1980’s.&nbsp;
On June 29, 1941, he was married to Georgena Coonrod. She preceded him in death in 1995.

He was a lifelong member of the Fancy Creek Zion United Methodist Church where he held many offices, but his greatest joy was teaching the young men’s Sunday School class for several years. He served on the Barnes School Board in the 1960’s. Noel was a kind man to family, friends and the staff at Sunset Home, who have adored him and will be missed greatly by all.

He is survived by three children, Arloa Beth Freeby and husband Byron of Austin, Texas, Sharyl Goering and husband Jake of Overland Park and Monte Poersch and wife Christine of Concordia; one sister, Phyllis Wohler of Topeka; one brother, Arris Poersch of Denver, Colorado; seven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and one great great grandchild.&nbsp;
In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside funeral services will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 15, 2020 at the Fancy Creek Zion Cemetery with Bill Walsh officiating. A celebration of his life will immediately follow the burial in the Fancy Creek Zion United Methodist Church.

Memorials have been established for Kindred Hospice or the Fancy Creek Zion Cemetery Fund.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.&nbsp;

Noel Mattill Poersch



Alice Marie (Hunsicker) Heine 78, passed away into her Saviors arms Friday morning February 7, 2020, in Franklin, North Carolina. In March 2019 she moved from Abilene, Kansas in with her daughter Karin where she lived the remainder of her life.

She was born to Glen West Hunsicker and Wilma Jean (Nichols) Hunsicker February 28, 1941 in Topeka, Kansas. Alice Hunsicker graduated with the class of 1959 from Topeka High School. Alice was married to Jerry Robert Heine June 29, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas. Alice worked for Southwestern Bell for many years retiring in 1980. She went on to work for United Telephone Company before enjoying her retirement years at home. Alice testified that she had received Jesus Christ as her Savior while living in Scranton, Kansas. After moving to Lyndon, Kansas and then on to Abilene, Kansas she started attending Abilene Bible Baptist Church. She was baptized there and became a longtime member. She taught 3 and 4 year old Sunday School there for many years. She loved the people of Abilene Bible Baptist Church as family. Alice loved working in her flower garden and had a love for horses, dogs, and cats.

Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, March 2014. Her parents Glen and Wilma Jean Hunsicker. Her infant brother Alan Dean Hunsicker. Two sisters Twyla Beth (Hunsicker) Cunningham and Sharon Jean (Hunsicker) Glassburner.

Alice is survived by two brothers and one sister. David Hunsicker (Nancy) of California, Gary Hunsicker (Carol) of Kansas, Marilyn (Hunsicker) Goldsleger (Alex) of Pennsylvania.

Alice is also survived by four daughters and one son. Lory (Heine) Cover of Washington, Karin (Heine) Hillman of North Carolina, Brenda (Heine) McNair of Kansas, Ginger Heine of Texas, and Joseph Heine (Rose) of Texas.

Grandchildren: Jason Cover, Wesley Cover (Brooke, Travis Cover (Antonia, Heather (Cover) Bernick (Skylar). Benjamin Hillman (Lauren, Josh Hillman, Jessica Hillman, Juliana Hillman.

Storm Didas, Nathan Didas (Christel, Willie McNair, Brianna McNair, Kaylynn McNair.

Jasmine Heine. Gracie Heine, Grant Heine, Thomas Heine.

Great-grandchildren: David and Wyatt Cover, and Abigail Bernick. Julian, Daniel, Corban, Isabell, Rosa, Naomi, and Nathan Hillman. Skylar Didas.

The family will receive friends 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday February 13th at the Danner Funeral Home.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday February 14th at the Abilene Bible Baptist Church with Pastor Carson Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Abilene Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the Abilene Bible Baptist Church.



Alice Marie (Hunsicker) Heine 78, passed away into her Saviors arms Friday morning February 7, 2020, in Franklin, North Carolina. In March 2019 she moved from Abilene, Kansas in with her daughter Karin where she lived the remainder of her life.She was born to Glen West Hunsicker and Wilma Jean (Nichols) Hunsicker February 28, 1941 in Topeka, Kansas. Alice Hunsicker graduated with the class of 1959 from Topeka High School. Alice was married to Jerry Robert Heine June 29, 1963 in Topeka, Kansas. Alice worked for Southwestern Bell for many years retiring in 1980. She went on to work for United Telephone Company before enjoying her retirement years at home. Alice testified that she had received Jesus Christ as her Savior while living in Scranton, Kansas. After moving to Lyndon, Kansas and then on to Abilene, Kansas she started attending Abilene Bible Baptist Church. She was baptized there and became a longtime member. She taught 3 and 4 year old Sunday School there for many years. She loved the people of Abilene Bible Baptist Church as family. Alice loved working in her flower garden and had a love for horses, dogs, and cats.Alice was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry, March 2014. Her parents Glen and Wilma Jean Hunsicker. Her infant brother Alan Dean Hunsicker. Two sisters Twyla Beth (Hunsicker) Cunningham and Sharon Jean (Hunsicker) Glassburner.Alice is survived by two brothers and one sister. David Hunsicker (Nancy) of California, Gary Hunsicker (Carol) of Kansas, Marilyn (Hunsicker) Goldsleger (Alex) of Pennsylvania.Alice is also survived by four daughters and one son. Lory (Heine) Cover of Washington, Karin (Heine) Hillman of North Carolina, Brenda (Heine) McNair of Kansas, Ginger Heine of Texas, and Joseph Heine (Rose) of Texas.Grandchildren: Jason Cover, Wesley Cover (Brooke, Travis Cover (Antonia, Heather (Cover) Bernick (Skylar). Benjamin Hillman (Lauren, Josh Hillman, Jessica Hillman, Juliana Hillman.Storm Didas, Nathan Didas (Christel, Willie McNair, Brianna McNair, Kaylynn McNair.Jasmine Heine. Gracie Heine, Grant Heine, Thomas Heine.Great-grandchildren: David and Wyatt Cover, and Abigail Bernick. Julian, Daniel, Corban, Isabell, Rosa, Naomi, and Nathan Hillman. Skylar Didas.The family will receive friends 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Thursday February 13th at the Danner Funeral Home.&nbsp; Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Friday February 14th at the Abilene Bible Baptist Church with Pastor Carson Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Abilene Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions in her name be made to the Abilene Bible Baptist Church.

Alice Marie (Hunsicker) Heine



Patsy R. Nix, age 85, of Topeka, formerly of Abilene, passed away February 6, 2020 at the Presbyterian Manor in Topeka.

Patsy was born January 14, 1935 in Shamrock, Texas the daughter of RosaLee (Pruett) Bledsoe. She attended schools in Enid, Oklahoma, graduating from Memorial High Catholic School.

On April 4, 1959 Patsy married the love of her life, Cecil Nix in Medford, Oklahoma. They began their married life in Oklahoma, moving to Abilene, in the summer of 1976. Patsy worked as a medical transcriptionist for over 63 years, spending 32 years at the Abilene Family Physicians.

She is survived by her daughters, Tami Rodda of Topeka, Kansas, Teresa Nix of Abilene; son Doug Nix of Florida; two sisters Carolyn and her husband Richard Conrady and Joy Harrison both of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two brothers Butch Bledsoe of Enid, Oklahoma, and Bob Bledsoe and his wife Lucia of Jenks, Oklahoma; grandchildren Aaron and his wife Kristen Rodda, Joey Rodda, Kristen Rodda, Ethan and his wife Emily Heller, and Lucas Heller; great grandchildren Hudson and Bennett Rodda and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Cecil Nix, mother RosaLee Bledsoe; sister Charlotte Schultz, and one niece Sharon Mahan.

Visitation for Patsy will be from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial for Patsy will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Abilene with Father Don Zimmerman as Celebrant. A parish rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning at the church. Her final resting place will be in the Abilene Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Patsy R. Nix Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, Kansas 67410.



Patsy R. Nix, age 85, of Topeka, formerly of Abilene, passed away February 6, 2020 at the Presbyterian Manor in Topeka.Patsy was born January 14, 1935 in Shamrock, Texas the daughter of RosaLee (Pruett) Bledsoe. She attended schools in Enid, Oklahoma, graduating from Memorial High Catholic School.On April 4, 1959 Patsy married the love of her life, Cecil Nix in Medford, Oklahoma. They began their married life in Oklahoma, moving to Abilene, in the summer of 1976. Patsy worked as a medical transcriptionist for over 63 years, spending 32 years at the Abilene Family Physicians.She is survived by her daughters, Tami Rodda of Topeka, Kansas, Teresa Nix of Abilene; son Doug Nix of Florida; two sisters Carolyn and her husband Richard Conrady and Joy Harrison both of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; two brothers Butch Bledsoe of Enid, Oklahoma, and Bob Bledsoe and his wife Lucia of Jenks, Oklahoma; grandchildren Aaron and his wife Kristen Rodda, Joey Rodda, Kristen Rodda, Ethan and his wife Emily Heller, and Lucas Heller; great grandchildren Hudson and Bennett Rodda and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her loving husband Cecil Nix, mother RosaLee Bledsoe; sister Charlotte Schultz, and one niece Sharon Mahan.Visitation for Patsy will be from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial for Patsy will be 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at the St. Andrew’s Catholic Church in Abilene with Father Don Zimmerman as Celebrant. A parish rosary will be recited at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday morning at the church. Her final resting place will be in the Abilene Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Patsy R. Nix Memorial Fund and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Patsy R. Nix



Steven Anthony Gunter, Abilene resident and co-owner of Midway Bar and Grill in Detroit, KS passed away unexpectedly Tuesday February 4th 2020 at the age of 38.

Steven grew up in Independence Missouri and Urbana Missouri. He honorably served his country as a Petroleum Supply Specialist in the United States Army. Following his release from the military he was a man of many trades; from line cook to construction to candy maker to forklift driver to fishing the Bering Sea in Alaska. His final career as co-owner of Midway Bar and Grill was where he found that customers became friends... and those friends became family. During his time there he was an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, and a driver when someone “over indulged”.&nbsp; He was the biker that would hold a mother’s child so she could finish her meal, the friend that would replace your tire or battery after he made you a burger. He was the man that would save a stray kitten, stop and pull a turtle out of the road and take it to safety, and always stopped to check on a stranded motorist. He was the husband that wanted everything for his wife, the father that raised his wife’s children as his own and he became a father figure to many other kids in the community… especially Faith Everhart and Matthew Hamm. He was the son that loved all his parents, biological and otherwise and the brother that would drop anything for his sisters. He was the grandfather of two and loved nothing more than spending time with and spoiling his grandbabies. He was a member of the Herington American Legion post 12 and American Legion Riders Chapter 12. It was there and at his bar he learned that family isn’t just blood, that it’s the people he stood by and helped and the same people that are now standing by his family. He never hesitated to lend a hand or organize a fundraiser or simply ask “what can I do?” He was his family’s rock, a true friend and his kind heart and generosity will live on.

Steven was proceeded in death by his father Victor Nave, sister Tracy Perryman, and brother Thomas Gunter. He left behind his wife of fifteen years Anna Gunter. His children Kayla Marie Hillers, Katherine Elizabeth Graham, and Anthony Jules Ny-Graham. The children he considered his own Faith Ronae Everhart and Matthew Kristopher Hamm. His grandchildren Roylee Grace Everhart and Braylon Zander Albertson. His parents Penny Perryman and Alice and Joe Gunter and sisters Robyn Yancey, Debra Gunter and Janice Crowe. He also left behind his Midway family and his biker brothers and sisters.

A service will be held on Saturday February 15th at 1 p.m. at the National Guard Armory located at 1009 NW 8th Street in Abilene, KS. Friends and family are welcome to join us after the service for a celebration of his life at Midway Bar and Grill. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to the Steven Gunter memorial fund at Danner Funeral Home 501N. Buckeye Abilene, KS. 647410.



Steven Anthony Gunter, Abilene resident and co-owner of Midway Bar and Grill in Detroit, KS passed away unexpectedly Tuesday February 4th 2020 at the age of 38.Steven grew up in Independence Missouri and Urbana Missouri. He honorably served his country as a Petroleum Supply Specialist in the United States Army. Following his release from the military he was a man of many trades; from line cook to construction to candy maker to forklift driver to fishing the Bering Sea in Alaska. His final career as co-owner of Midway Bar and Grill was where he found that customers became friends... and those friends became family. During his time there he was an ear to listen, a shoulder to cry on, and a driver when someone “over indulged”.&nbsp; He was the biker that would hold a mother’s child so she could finish her meal, the friend that would replace your tire or battery after he made you a burger. He was the man that would save a stray kitten, stop and pull a turtle out of the road and take it to safety, and always stopped to check on a stranded motorist. He was the husband that wanted everything for his wife, the father that raised his wife’s children as his own and he became a father figure to many other kids in the community… especially Faith Everhart and Matthew Hamm. He was the son that loved all his parents, biological and otherwise and the brother that would drop anything for his sisters. He was the grandfather of two and loved nothing more than spending time with and spoiling his grandbabies. He was a member of the Herington American Legion post 12 and American Legion Riders Chapter 12. It was there and at his bar he learned that family isn’t just blood, that it’s the people he stood by and helped and the same people that are now standing by his family. He never hesitated to lend a hand or organize a fundraiser or simply ask “what can I do?” He was his family’s rock, a true friend and his kind heart and generosity will live on.Steven was proceeded in death by his father Victor Nave, sister Tracy Perryman, and brother Thomas Gunter. He left behind his wife of fifteen years Anna Gunter. His children Kayla Marie Hillers, Katherine Elizabeth Graham, and Anthony Jules Ny-Graham. The children he considered his own Faith Ronae Everhart and Matthew Kristopher Hamm. His grandchildren Roylee Grace Everhart and Braylon Zander Albertson. His parents Penny Perryman and Alice and Joe Gunter and sisters Robyn Yancey, Debra Gunter and Janice Crowe. He also left behind his Midway family and his biker brothers and sisters.A service will be held on Saturday February 15th at 1 p.m. at the National Guard Armory located at 1009 NW 8th Street in Abilene, KS. Friends and family are welcome to join us after the service for a celebration of his life at Midway Bar and Grill. In lieu of flowers, the family asks donations to be made to the Steven Gunter memorial fund at Danner Funeral Home 501N. Buckeye Abilene, KS. 647410.

Steven Anthony Gunter



Mary died Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born in Canadian, Texas on March 15, 1924, the daughter of Wallace Scott and Orilla May (Haughey) Culbertson. She attended schools in Derby, Kansas and Canadian, Texas. She excelled in basketball all four years of high school. She attended Bethany College at Lindsborg, KS for two years studying music. She taught elementary school for one year in Glazier, TX on a war certificate.

Mary was married on June 24, 1944, in Jacksonville, FL to Ensign Leo Joseph Johnson, a U. S. Navy flight instructor. The union was blessed with two sons, Leo Scott Johnson and Marc Anton Johnson. After WWII the family farmed south of Wichita, KS. They later divorced when their sons were grown.

She taught elementary school in Derby, KS, and served as secretary to the Derby Schools Superintendent. From 1964, she served as a medical social worker at St. Joseph Medical Center in Wichita, KS for 23 years. In 1988, she retired and moved to Manhattan, KS to help care for her grandson, Lee Johnson.

Mary loved her family above all else. Other interest were friends made during her life journey, music, art, bridge, sports and her dogs and cats. Over the years she sang, played piano and directed church choir and children’s programs. She loved to travel, visiting many European countries, Canada, Mexico and Colombia.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Wilma Roberta (Bert) Daily and by her three dogs (Spencer, Max and Teddy) and a cat (Lucky). She is survived by two sons: Scott Johnson, Sugar Creek, MO and Dr. Marc Johnson and (Dr. Karen Penner, Reno, NV; three grandchildren: Joseph (Lee) Johnson and (Valerie Slayton, Columbia, MO, Allison Disbrow, Manhattan, KS, and Ashley and (Adrian) Coberly, Gove, KS; six grandchildren: Brooklyn and Easton Disbrow, Carrie Slayton, Marc and Leo Johnson, Charley Coberly; a nephew Stuart and (Anita) Daily, Spokane Valley, WA, and Linda Daily, Colorado Springs, CO; and her cat, Lewis.

Mary was very thankful for all of the dedicated professionals who provided such expert medical care and support for herself and pets. She also treasured her faithful friends and long-time housekeeper Laurie, as well as her daily caregivers who became endeared to her.

There will be no services. Cremation is planned and her family will scatter her ashes, along with those of her beloved, deceased dogs and cats at a later time. Memorials are suggested to the College of Veterinary Medicine Pet Tribute (for dogs) payable to KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan, KS 66502 or the T. Russel Reitz Regional Animal Shelter (for dogs, 605 Levee Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502 or to the Riley County Humane Society Foster Care Program (for cats, P. O. Box 1202, Manhattan, KS 66505.

Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS is in charge of local arrangements.&nbsp;



Mary died Saturday, February 8, 2020 in Manhattan, Kansas. She was born in Canadian, Texas on March 15, 1924, the daughter of Wallace Scott and Orilla May (Haughey) Culbertson. She attended schools in Derby, Kansas and Canadian, Texas. She excelled in basketball all four years of high school. She attended Bethany College at Lindsborg, KS for two years studying music. She taught elementary school for one year in Glazier, TX on a war certificate.Mary was married on June 24, 1944, in Jacksonville, FL to Ensign Leo Joseph Johnson, a U. S. Navy flight instructor. The union was blessed with two sons, Leo Scott Johnson and Marc Anton Johnson. After WWII the family farmed south of Wichita, KS. They later divorced when their sons were grown.She taught elementary school in Derby, KS, and served as secretary to the Derby Schools Superintendent. From 1964, she served as a medical social worker at St. Joseph Medical Center in Wichita, KS for 23 years. In 1988, she retired and moved to Manhattan, KS to help care for her grandson, Lee Johnson.Mary loved her family above all else. Other interest were friends made during her life journey, music, art, bridge, sports and her dogs and cats. Over the years she sang, played piano and directed church choir and children’s programs. She loved to travel, visiting many European countries, Canada, Mexico and Colombia.Mary was preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Wilma Roberta (Bert) Daily and by her three dogs (Spencer, Max and Teddy) and a cat (Lucky). She is survived by two sons: Scott Johnson, Sugar Creek, MO and Dr. Marc Johnson and (Dr. Karen Penner, Reno, NV; three grandchildren: Joseph (Lee) Johnson and (Valerie Slayton, Columbia, MO, Allison Disbrow, Manhattan, KS, and Ashley and (Adrian) Coberly, Gove, KS; six grandchildren: Brooklyn and Easton Disbrow, Carrie Slayton, Marc and Leo Johnson, Charley Coberly; a nephew Stuart and (Anita) Daily, Spokane Valley, WA, and Linda Daily, Colorado Springs, CO; and her cat, Lewis.Mary was very thankful for all of the dedicated professionals who provided such expert medical care and support for herself and pets. She also treasured her faithful friends and long-time housekeeper Laurie, as well as her daily caregivers who became endeared to her.There will be no services. Cremation is planned and her family will scatter her ashes, along with those of her beloved, deceased dogs and cats at a later time. Memorials are suggested to the College of Veterinary Medicine Pet Tribute (for dogs) payable to KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Avenue, Suite 200, Manhattan, KS 66502 or the T. Russel Reitz Regional Animal Shelter (for dogs, 605 Levee Drive, Manhattan, KS 66502 or to the Riley County Humane Society Foster Care Program (for cats, P. O. Box 1202, Manhattan, KS 66505.Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Ave., Manhattan, KS is in charge of local arrangements.&nbsp;

Mary Elizabeth (Culbertson) Johnson



Alice June (Henton) O’Malley Anderson of Berryton, Kansas, passed away on February 5, 2020, at the University of Kansas – St. Francis Hospital. Alice was surrounded by her family for whom she provided so much love and care in her lifetime.

Alice was born in Manhattan, Kansas on October, 8, 1950, to John Eldon and Evelyn Mae (Kinman) Henton and grew up in the Zeandale area. She attended the Tabor Valley School before finishing elementary school in Zeandale. Alice graduated from Wamego High School in 1968 and attended flight attendant school in Kansas City. Alice’s career path started at Kansas State University and culminated in her retirement from the Department of Revenue where she was instrumental in implementing and instructing all county appraisers on computer software for real property appraisal.

In December 1969, Alice married John E. O’Malley, in Manhattan, Kansas, and they had two sons, Shawn and John Paul. Alice and John later divorced. On May 15, 1987, Alice married Donald K. Anderson in Topeka and she welcomed Don’s children, Sarah and Scott, to the family. Alice and Don were inseparable during their 33 years together, from driving to work together every day to camping and attending bluegrass music events. Alice was a regular roadie, sound board operator and merch manager for Don’s bluegrass bands. In retirement, they took up golfing together and were routinely found on the links, followed by a happy hour with friends.

Alice gave mightily to her community. The bluegrass community will remember Alice as a dedicated member and leader. She served as the Treasurer of the Kansas Prairie Pickers Association and helped organize its events including, the Auburn Jams, the Prairie Lake Festival in Holton, Kansas each June, and wrote a regular article for the KPPA newsletter. Alice also crocheted and donated hundreds of blankets, as a “Blanketeer” for the Topeka Chapter of Project Linus for children in Northeast Kansas hospitals and foster care.

Alice loved her family. She was a dedicated daughter to her parents and her mother-in-law, Erma Miller, in their later years. She enjoyed many fishing trips and cruises with her siblings. Alice strove to care for and support her children, as youths and as they built their own families, in any way she could. Above all else, Alice was an exceptional “Baga” to her grandchildren, never turning down an opportunity to attend sporting events, dance recitals, and music performances.

With the support of her family, Alice bravely fought ovarian cancer for the last eight months. She did not let her diagnosis and treatment define her.

Alice is survived by her husband, Don, sons; Shawn (Michele) O’Malley, Shawnee, Kansas; John Paul (Kathy) O’Malley, Manhattan, Kansas; Scott (Hillary) Anderson, Olathe, Kansas; and daughter Sarah (Chuck) Glanville, Lenexa, Kansas. Baga will be dearly missed by her grandchildren – Tyler, Jack, Jordan, Sam, Clare, Gus and Violet. And her faithful companion Charlie Dog. Alice is also survived by her siblings, John (Donna) Henton, Blair, NE, Gladys (Jack) Conrow, Manhattan, Jim (Linda) Henton, Blair, NE, Mary Jo (Ralph) McHugh, Manhattan, Janet (Neil) Lee, Manhattan, and Kathern (Dan) Fronce, Manhattan.

Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday February 14, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas with Rev. Paul Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.

Visitation will be from Noon until Service time on Friday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Prairie Pickers Association or to the University of Kansas-St. Francis Campus Cancer Center in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.



Alice June (Henton) O’Malley Anderson of Berryton, Kansas, passed away on February 5, 2020, at the University of Kansas – St. Francis Hospital. Alice was surrounded by her family for whom she provided so much love and care in her lifetime.Alice was born in Manhattan, Kansas on October, 8, 1950, to John Eldon and Evelyn Mae (Kinman) Henton and grew up in the Zeandale area. She attended the Tabor Valley School before finishing elementary school in Zeandale. Alice graduated from Wamego High School in 1968 and attended flight attendant school in Kansas City. Alice’s career path started at Kansas State University and culminated in her retirement from the Department of Revenue where she was instrumental in implementing and instructing all county appraisers on computer software for real property appraisal.In December 1969, Alice married John E. O’Malley, in Manhattan, Kansas, and they had two sons, Shawn and John Paul. Alice and John later divorced. On May 15, 1987, Alice married Donald K. Anderson in Topeka and she welcomed Don’s children, Sarah and Scott, to the family. Alice and Don were inseparable during their 33 years together, from driving to work together every day to camping and attending bluegrass music events. Alice was a regular roadie, sound board operator and merch manager for Don’s bluegrass bands. In retirement, they took up golfing together and were routinely found on the links, followed by a happy hour with friends.Alice gave mightily to her community. The bluegrass community will remember Alice as a dedicated member and leader. She served as the Treasurer of the Kansas Prairie Pickers Association and helped organize its events including, the Auburn Jams, the Prairie Lake Festival in Holton, Kansas each June, and wrote a regular article for the KPPA newsletter. Alice also crocheted and donated hundreds of blankets, as a “Blanketeer” for the Topeka Chapter of Project Linus for children in Northeast Kansas hospitals and foster care.Alice loved her family. She was a dedicated daughter to her parents and her mother-in-law, Erma Miller, in their later years. She enjoyed many fishing trips and cruises with her siblings. Alice strove to care for and support her children, as youths and as they built their own families, in any way she could. Above all else, Alice was an exceptional “Baga” to her grandchildren, never turning down an opportunity to attend sporting events, dance recitals, and music performances.With the support of her family, Alice bravely fought ovarian cancer for the last eight months. She did not let her diagnosis and treatment define her.Alice is survived by her husband, Don, sons; Shawn (Michele) O’Malley, Shawnee, Kansas; John Paul (Kathy) O’Malley, Manhattan, Kansas; Scott (Hillary) Anderson, Olathe, Kansas; and daughter Sarah (Chuck) Glanville, Lenexa, Kansas. Baga will be dearly missed by her grandchildren – Tyler, Jack, Jordan, Sam, Clare, Gus and Violet. And her faithful companion Charlie Dog. Alice is also survived by her siblings, John (Donna) Henton, Blair, NE, Gladys (Jack) Conrow, Manhattan, Jim (Linda) Henton, Blair, NE, Mary Jo (Ralph) McHugh, Manhattan, Janet (Neil) Lee, Manhattan, and Kathern (Dan) Fronce, Manhattan.Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday February 14, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas with Rev. Paul Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery.Visitation will be from Noon until Service time on Friday at the funeral home.Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas Prairie Pickers Association or to the University of Kansas-St. Francis Campus Cancer Center in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Alice June (Henton) O’Malley Anderson



Arlin Glen Sarff, age 97, of Manhattan Kansas, left this life on Sunday the 9th of February while at the Good Shepard Hospice in Manhattan.

Arlin Glen Sarff, son of Glen and Irma Sarff of Miles City, Montana was born November 12, 1922, in Miles City. He graduated from Custer County High School in 1940. He lived there until he entered the U.S. Army and spent five years serving his country during World War II.

Arlin was an accomplished musician having played saxophone, clarinet, and piano. He was a member of the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps in Miles City along with being in the City band and entertained at many social events in the area.

After the war, Arlin returned to Miles City and was married to Jean Danforth of Miles City in 1946. They had one son Dana. The couple moved to Seattle Washington in 1947 where Arlin began work with Boeing Aircraft Company and worked for them for the next 35 years. He worked in various departments for Boeing and his work compiling a Master File of all Boeing service bulletins was used by Boeing service departments all over the world. Upon retirement from Boeing in 1983 Arlin was awarded special recognition from Boeing for his outstanding contributions and service over the years.

In his retirement, Arlin continued his music having his own band and was a popular performer in the Seattle area. His wife Jean passed away in 1987.

In 1990 while attending a High School reunion in Miles City, he was reunited with Zona Gale Dennis whom he had dated in High School. They were married in 1991 and spent three years living in Seattle before moving back to Manhattan, Kansas where Zona Gale had lived and taught for 20 years.

Arlin was a member of the American Legion, The First United Methodist Church, and the American Musicians Union.

He is survived by his wife Zona Gale of the home, son Dana Sarff of Shelton, Washington, Stepson Marcus Dennis (Lynn) of York, Nebraska, Stepson John Dennis (Monica) of Los Angeles, California.

Grandchildren include: Alena Dennis of Seattle, Washington, Caitlin Dennis of Los Angeles, California, Laura Purcell (Michael) of Lincoln, Nebraska and Ethan Dennis of Lincoln, Nebraska

Private family services are pending. Graveside services will be in Miles City, Montana at a later date.



Arlin Glen Sarff, age 97, of Manhattan Kansas, left this life on Sunday the 9th of February while at the Good Shepard Hospice in Manhattan.Arlin Glen Sarff, son of Glen and Irma Sarff of Miles City, Montana was born November 12, 1922, in Miles City. He graduated from Custer County High School in 1940. He lived there until he entered the U.S. Army and spent five years serving his country during World War II.Arlin was an accomplished musician having played saxophone, clarinet, and piano. He was a member of the American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps in Miles City along with being in the City band and entertained at many social events in the area.After the war, Arlin returned to Miles City and was married to Jean Danforth of Miles City in 1946. They had one son Dana. The couple moved to Seattle Washington in 1947 where Arlin began work with Boeing Aircraft Company and worked for them for the next 35 years. He worked in various departments for Boeing and his work compiling a Master File of all Boeing service bulletins was used by Boeing service departments all over the world. Upon retirement from Boeing in 1983 Arlin was awarded special recognition from Boeing for his outstanding contributions and service over the years.In his retirement, Arlin continued his music having his own band and was a popular performer in the Seattle area. His wife Jean passed away in 1987.In 1990 while attending a High School reunion in Miles City, he was reunited with Zona Gale Dennis whom he had dated in High School. They were married in 1991 and spent three years living in Seattle before moving back to Manhattan, Kansas where Zona Gale had lived and taught for 20 years.Arlin was a member of the American Legion, The First United Methodist Church, and the American Musicians Union.He is survived by his wife Zona Gale of the home, son Dana Sarff of Shelton, Washington, Stepson Marcus Dennis (Lynn) of York, Nebraska, Stepson John Dennis (Monica) of Los Angeles, California.Grandchildren include: Alena Dennis of Seattle, Washington, Caitlin Dennis of Los Angeles, California, Laura Purcell (Michael) of Lincoln, Nebraska and Ethan Dennis of Lincoln, NebraskaPrivate family services are pending. Graveside services will be in Miles City, Montana at a later date.

Arlin Glen Sarff

Dixie Fae Hoogendoorn,&nbsp;82, Spring Hill, Kansas, formerly of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Dixie was born in St. George, Kansas on October 20, 1937, to Paul Dallas and Fae M. (Anderson) Taggart. &nbsp;At age seven, she became ill and was left paralyzed. &nbsp;Dixie did not let her illness stop her. &nbsp;She graduated from St. George High School and went on to Emporia State University to earn a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree. &nbsp;Dixie taught English at Wellsville High School, Wellsville, Kansas early in her career.&nbsp;

&nbsp;She married Raymond J. Hoogendoorn on June 1, 1963 in Olpe, Kansas and became a Marine Officer's wife. &nbsp;She enjoyed many years of working in the local schools in various roles. &nbsp;Dixie and Raymond owned and operated a computer store in Wamego, Kansas where they played a major role in putting their beloved town of forty years on the worldwide web. &nbsp;Four years ago, upon Ray's passing, Dixie moved to Spring Hill to be with family. &nbsp;Dixie was very creative and loved to write, do oil painting and sew. She beat the odds of her early childhood illness learning to drive a car, getting a college education and raising her family. &nbsp;Dixie will be truly missed by family and friends.&nbsp;Dixie is survived by her daughter Tami (David) Nichols, Spring Hill, Kansas; son Jon Paul (Tracey, Great Falls, Virginia; six grandchildren; Andy Shields (Meghan, Zach Shields, Emily Shields, Allie Paul, Campbell Paul, Brody Paul; and brother Phil Taggart (Barb, Wamego, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Raymond and siblings: Jerry, Sandy and Mardy.

A Memorial Service celebrating Dixie’s life will be held at 6:30 pm, Monday, February 24, 2020, at Campanella-Evans Mortuary in Wamego. &nbsp;The family will greet friends the hour prior to the service and a dinner reception will follow the service. &nbsp;Inurnment will be held at 10:30 am, Tuesday, at the Wamego City Cemetery. &nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to the “Dragon Master Foundation” to benefit Jace Ward’s battle with cancer, and those may be sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;

Dixie Fae Hoogendoorn,&nbsp;82, Spring Hill, Kansas, formerly of Wamego, Kansas, passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020.Dixie was born in St. George, Kansas on October 20, 1937, to Paul Dallas and Fae M. (Anderson) Taggart. &nbsp;At age seven, she became ill and was left paralyzed. &nbsp;Dixie did not let her illness stop her. &nbsp;She graduated from St. George High School and went on to Emporia State University to earn a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree. &nbsp;Dixie taught English at Wellsville High School, Wellsville, Kansas early in her career.&nbsp;&nbsp;She married Raymond J. Hoogendoorn on June 1, 1963 in Olpe, Kansas and became a Marine Officer's wife. &nbsp;She enjoyed many years of working in the local schools in various roles. &nbsp;Dixie and Raymond owned and operated a computer store in Wamego, Kansas where they played a major role in putting their beloved town of forty years on the worldwide web. &nbsp;Four years ago, upon Ray's passing, Dixie moved to Spring Hill to be with family. &nbsp;Dixie was very creative and loved to write, do oil painting and sew. She beat the odds of her early childhood illness learning to drive a car, getting a college education and raising her family. &nbsp;Dixie will be truly missed by family and friends.&nbsp;Dixie is survived by her daughter Tami (David) Nichols, Spring Hill, Kansas; son Jon Paul (Tracey, Great Falls, Virginia; six grandchildren; Andy Shields (Meghan, Zach Shields, Emily Shields, Allie Paul, Campbell Paul, Brody Paul; and brother Phil Taggart (Barb, Wamego, Kansas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Raymond and siblings: Jerry, Sandy and Mardy.A Memorial Service celebrating Dixie’s life will be held at 6:30 pm, Monday, February 24, 2020, at Campanella-Evans Mortuary in Wamego. &nbsp;The family will greet friends the hour prior to the service and a dinner reception will follow the service. &nbsp;Inurnment will be held at 10:30 am, Tuesday, at the Wamego City Cemetery. &nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to the “Dragon Master Foundation” to benefit Jace Ward’s battle with cancer, and those may be sent in care of the mortuary.&nbsp;

Dixie Fae Hoogendoorn

Mark's life began on July 13, 1963, in Litchfield, MN. &nbsp;He was the son of Joseph John Nistler, Sr. and Rose Mae (Stein) Nistler. &nbsp;He is a graduate of Kimball Area High School in Kimball, MN. &nbsp;Mark served his country in the United States Army for 20 years and 29 days, retiring as a Sergeant First Class with the 1st Battalion, 409th Regiment spending much of his service as an M1 Armor Tank Commander. He worked for the Foot Locker Co. for the past 19 years. Mark married the love of his life, Kyra on December 1, 1990, in Colorado Springs, CO. &nbsp;They then had two daughters whom he loved dearly. He enjoyed home improvement projects and could fix anything. He also never turned down the opportunity to sit around a fire on the back patio with family and friends. Mark was a playful kid at heart and his grandchildren were his world. &nbsp;He was an excellent cook, deer processor and renowned jerky maker. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. &nbsp;Mark's greatest joy was his family.&nbsp;

Mark is survived by his wife Kyra Nistler of Herington; daughters Shelly Steenbock of Manhattan and Sarah ( Matt) Dietrick of Kansas City, MO, grandchildren Emerson Nistler, Hudson Albano, Henley Steenbock and Heidi Steenbock; his parents Joseph and Rose Mae Nistler; his siblings Joseph (Patty) Nistler, Jr, John (Pamela) Nistler, Laura (Mike) Lincoln, Jim (Kay) Nistler, Nancy Nistler, Shorty (Lori) Nistler, Linda (Alan) Siebens, Lisa (Allen) Babcock, Peter (Shelly) Nistler, Rose ( Dennis) Alexander and Roger Nistler; a multitude of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and his trusty puppy Shelby. &nbsp;Mark passed away on February 8, 2020, at the Herington Hospital.

 &nbsp;His family will gather with friends on Tuesday, February 18th at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church led by Reverend Bill Neuman. &nbsp;Military honors will follow the service at the church. &nbsp;Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Mark's name may be directed to Children's Mercy Hospital or Ronald McDonald House.&nbsp;

Mark's life began on July 13, 1963, in Litchfield, MN. &nbsp;He was the son of Joseph John Nistler, Sr. and Rose Mae (Stein) Nistler. &nbsp;He is a graduate of Kimball Area High School in Kimball, MN. &nbsp;Mark served his country in the United States Army for 20 years and 29 days, retiring as a Sergeant First Class with the 1st Battalion, 409th Regiment spending much of his service as an M1 Armor Tank Commander. He worked for the Foot Locker Co. for the past 19 years. Mark married the love of his life, Kyra on December 1, 1990, in Colorado Springs, CO. &nbsp;They then had two daughters whom he loved dearly. He enjoyed home improvement projects and could fix anything. He also never turned down the opportunity to sit around a fire on the back patio with family and friends. Mark was a playful kid at heart and his grandchildren were his world. &nbsp;He was an excellent cook, deer processor and renowned jerky maker. He was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church. &nbsp;Mark's greatest joy was his family.&nbsp;Mark is survived by his wife Kyra Nistler of Herington; daughters Shelly Steenbock of Manhattan and Sarah ( Matt) Dietrick of Kansas City, MO, grandchildren Emerson Nistler, Hudson Albano, Henley Steenbock and Heidi Steenbock; his parents Joseph and Rose Mae Nistler; his siblings Joseph (Patty) Nistler, Jr, John (Pamela) Nistler, Laura (Mike) Lincoln, Jim (Kay) Nistler, Nancy Nistler, Shorty (Lori) Nistler, Linda (Alan) Siebens, Lisa (Allen) Babcock, Peter (Shelly) Nistler, Rose ( Dennis) Alexander and Roger Nistler; a multitude of nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and his trusty puppy Shelby. &nbsp;Mark passed away on February 8, 2020, at the Herington Hospital. &nbsp;His family will gather with friends on Tuesday, February 18th at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church led by Reverend Bill Neuman. &nbsp;Military honors will follow the service at the church. &nbsp;Yazel-Megli-Zeiner Funeral Home, Herington is serving the family. Memorial contributions in Mark's name may be directed to Children's Mercy Hospital or Ronald McDonald House.&nbsp;

Mark E. Nistler - July 13, 1963 - February 8, 2020 (age 56)

Gary Dean "Slick" Wilson, 56, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in Abilene.

 He was born September 7, 1963 in Abilene, the son of George Keith and Elizabeth Ruth (Lind) Wilson. Growing up in Abilene Gary attended local schools. He had been employed by Brierton Engineering and Great Plains Manufacturing.

 He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Bryan Wilson and nephew Dale Wilson II. Gary is survived by: son, Shane Wilson of Lawrence; mother, Elizabeth Ruth Wilson of Abilene; sister, Linda (Johnny) Kinder of Abilene; brother, Dale (Karen) Wilson of Miltonvale and sister, Chris Hawk of Abilene.

 He had chosen cremation without services.

 The family suggests memorial contributions in his name be made to the Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice. They may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N, Buckeye Abilene, Kansas 67410. Danner Funeral Home is entrusted with local arrangements.

Gary Dean "Slick" Wilson, 56, passed away Tuesday, February 4, 2020 in Abilene. He was born September 7, 1963 in Abilene, the son of George Keith and Elizabeth Ruth (Lind) Wilson. Growing up in Abilene Gary attended local schools. He had been employed by Brierton Engineering and Great Plains Manufacturing. He was preceded in death by his father; brother, Bryan Wilson and nephew Dale Wilson II. Gary is survived by: son, Shane Wilson of Lawrence; mother, Elizabeth Ruth Wilson of Abilene; sister, Linda (Johnny) Kinder of Abilene; brother, Dale (Karen) Wilson of Miltonvale and sister, Chris Hawk of Abilene. He had chosen cremation without services. The family suggests memorial contributions in his name be made to the Dickinson County Home Health and Hospice. They may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home 501 N, Buckeye Abilene, Kansas 67410. Danner Funeral Home is entrusted with local arrangements.

Gary Dean "Slick" Wilson



Edwin Charles Steuart, age 86, of Shawnee, Kansas, died Tuesday January 28, 2020 at Delmar Gardens in Lenexa, Kansas.

Ed was born on April 7, 1933 in Denton, Kansas the son of Edwin Clarence and Genevieve Adalade (Fridell) Steuart. He grew up on the family farm near Denton. He graduated from Everest High School and then attended Ohio State University.

Ed served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1953 until 1957 and reserve duty from 1957 to 1961. He was a crew chief for an F-89 Interceptor. He was stationed in San Antonio, Texas, Anchorage, Alaska, and Tacoma, Washington.

On June 8, 1956 in Independence, Missouri, Ed was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Streeter. She preceded him in death on October 22, 2011.

After his service time, Ed lived in Tacoma and worked for Boeing Air Craft. Most of his career he worked as a USDA Meat Inspector in Tacoma, Kansas City and finally in Manhattan. In retirement, he and his wife lived in the Manhattan area enjoying many friendships. Later they moved to Clinton and then Raymore, Missouri. The last few years he had been living in Shawnee, Kansas to be near his daughter.

He and his wife spent much of their time volunteering with the American Legion Pearce-Keller Post #17. He served as both post and district commander. They also spent many hours volunteering with Hospice and maintaining the University Park Golf Course.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Richard Steuart and his sister, Eleanor Joan Smith.

Ed will be greatly missed by his daughter, Teri Byrne (Kevin) of Shawnee, and formerly of Manhattan. He is also survived by his grandson, Brian Mensch (Tina, of Riley, Kansas and his great-grandchildren: Toby, Abbigail, Jessica, and Kathrine Mensch. He was blessed with a loving extended family of sister-in-law, Carol Ware (Frank) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Legion Auxiliary Post 17 Scholarship Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Visitation&nbsp; -&nbsp;Friday,&nbsp; March 20th, 10:00-11:30 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502

Inurnment will be held Sedalia Cemetery north of Manhattan.

Edwin Charles Steuart, age 86, of Shawnee, Kansas, died Tuesday January 28, 2020 at Delmar Gardens in Lenexa, Kansas.Ed was born on April 7, 1933 in Denton, Kansas the son of Edwin Clarence and Genevieve Adalade (Fridell) Steuart. He grew up on the family farm near Denton. He graduated from Everest High School and then attended Ohio State University.Ed served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War from 1953 until 1957 and reserve duty from 1957 to 1961. He was a crew chief for an F-89 Interceptor. He was stationed in San Antonio, Texas, Anchorage, Alaska, and Tacoma, Washington.On June 8, 1956 in Independence, Missouri, Ed was united in marriage to Sarah Ann Streeter. She preceded him in death on October 22, 2011.After his service time, Ed lived in Tacoma and worked for Boeing Air Craft. Most of his career he worked as a USDA Meat Inspector in Tacoma, Kansas City and finally in Manhattan. In retirement, he and his wife lived in the Manhattan area enjoying many friendships. Later they moved to Clinton and then Raymore, Missouri. The last few years he had been living in Shawnee, Kansas to be near his daughter.He and his wife spent much of their time volunteering with the American Legion Pearce-Keller Post #17. He served as both post and district commander. They also spent many hours volunteering with Hospice and maintaining the University Park Golf Course.In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Richard Steuart and his sister, Eleanor Joan Smith.Ed will be greatly missed by his daughter, Teri Byrne (Kevin) of Shawnee, and formerly of Manhattan. He is also survived by his grandson, Brian Mensch (Tina, of Riley, Kansas and his great-grandchildren: Toby, Abbigail, Jessica, and Kathrine Mensch. He was blessed with a loving extended family of sister-in-law, Carol Ware (Frank) and many nieces, nephews and cousins.Memorial contributions are suggested to the American Legion Auxiliary Post 17 Scholarship Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.Visitation&nbsp; -&nbsp;Friday,&nbsp; March 20th, 10:00-11:30 a.m.&nbsp;&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502Inurnment will be held Sedalia Cemetery north of Manhattan.

Edwin Charles Steuart



Melvadean A. Richardson, age 82, of Manhattan, died Wednesday February 5, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.

She was born on August 11, 1937 in Lyons, Kansas, the daughter of Bill and Lillie (Koch) Manke. She attended schools in Chase, Kansas and graduated from Chase High School with the class of 1955.

On November 20, 1965 in Ellinwood, Kansas, she was united in marriage to Robert Richardson. He survives in Manhattan.

Melvadean and Robert lived in Kansas City, Missouri from 1966 until 2017 when they moved to the Manhattan area. She worked for Farmland Insurance for over 28 years until she retired.

She and Robert traveled many places. They have been to Hawaii several times, and to many places in Europe. Melvadean and Robert also loved to go on cruise trips. Melvadean always was ready for the trips that planned for the Class of 1955 from Chase High School, they went to places like Branson and Alaska, and she always was ready for the next reunion.

She enjoyed playing cards and watching the Lawrence Welk show when she could. Her family and grandkids were important to her, she and Robert tried to go to as many of the grandchildren’s activities as they could.

In addition to her husband Robert, she is survived by her children, Renee Lupfer (Barry) of Snellville, Georgia and Brett Richardson, of Manhattan; also, her grandchildren: Scott Lupfer (Olivia, Bryan Lupfer, and Sage Lupfer; and her sisters: Evelyn Kowalke, Gloria Hanson, and Delores Quasenbarth.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday February 8, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Manhattan, with the Rev. Michael. Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Wamego City Cemetery in Wamego, Kansas.

The family will greet friends prior to the service at 9:00a.m. at the church on Saturday.

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

Melvadean A. Richardson, age 82, of Manhattan, died Wednesday February 5, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.She was born on August 11, 1937 in Lyons, Kansas, the daughter of Bill and Lillie (Koch) Manke. She attended schools in Chase, Kansas and graduated from Chase High School with the class of 1955.On November 20, 1965 in Ellinwood, Kansas, she was united in marriage to Robert Richardson. He survives in Manhattan.Melvadean and Robert lived in Kansas City, Missouri from 1966 until 2017 when they moved to the Manhattan area. She worked for Farmland Insurance for over 28 years until she retired.She and Robert traveled many places. They have been to Hawaii several times, and to many places in Europe. Melvadean and Robert also loved to go on cruise trips. Melvadean always was ready for the trips that planned for the Class of 1955 from Chase High School, they went to places like Branson and Alaska, and she always was ready for the next reunion.She enjoyed playing cards and watching the Lawrence Welk show when she could. Her family and grandkids were important to her, she and Robert tried to go to as many of the grandchildren’s activities as they could.In addition to her husband Robert, she is survived by her children, Renee Lupfer (Barry) of Snellville, Georgia and Brett Richardson, of Manhattan; also, her grandchildren: Scott Lupfer (Olivia, Bryan Lupfer, and Sage Lupfer; and her sisters: Evelyn Kowalke, Gloria Hanson, and Delores Quasenbarth.Funeral Services will be held on Saturday February 8, 2020 at 9:30 a.m. at the St. Luke’s Lutheran Church in Manhattan, with the Rev. Michael. Schmidt officiating. Interment will follow in the Wamego City Cemetery in Wamego, Kansas.The family will greet friends prior to the service at 9:00a.m. at the church on Saturday.Memorial contributions are suggested to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Melvadean A. Richardson

Randa Lee Seals, 63 passed away Saturday, February 1st, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka.

She was born May 7, 1956 in Council Grove, to Wilma (Billie) Cornell and Carl Proehl and attended Council Grove High School.

Randa was a homemaker and mother to her daughter Danna. Together they made their home in Council Grove, until it became necessary to be cared for by her sister Carla, and moved to Topeka.

Randa loved her family and she loved Jesus, attending Pleasant Ridge church for many years.

She enjoyed board games, word search puzzles, classic TV and birthday parties, especially her own.

She was preceded in death by her mother Billie Cornell and brother Doug Proehl.

She is survived by her daughter Danna of Topeka, her father Carl Proehl and wife Jan of Gilbert of Arizona, brother Rick Proehl of Chandler, Arizona, sister Dawn Sawyer and husband Jim of Eldorado, sister Carla Swisher and husband Lynn of Topeka, and several nieces, nephews and greats.

She requested cremation and we will celebrate her life on May 7th, 2020. It would have been her 64th Birthday. The celebration will include a graveside service at Four Mile Cemetery at 11:00am, followed by a Birthday party at Sawyer Funeral Home. All are welcome.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846, which will go to the Special Education Department of Council Grove High School.&nbsp;

Randa Lee Seals, 63 passed away Saturday, February 1st, at Stormont Vail Hospital, Topeka.She was born May 7, 1956 in Council Grove, to Wilma (Billie) Cornell and Carl Proehl and attended Council Grove High School.Randa was a homemaker and mother to her daughter Danna. Together they made their home in Council Grove, until it became necessary to be cared for by her sister Carla, and moved to Topeka.Randa loved her family and she loved Jesus, attending Pleasant Ridge church for many years.She enjoyed board games, word search puzzles, classic TV and birthday parties, especially her own.She was preceded in death by her mother Billie Cornell and brother Doug Proehl.She is survived by her daughter Danna of Topeka, her father Carl Proehl and wife Jan of Gilbert of Arizona, brother Rick Proehl of Chandler, Arizona, sister Dawn Sawyer and husband Jim of Eldorado, sister Carla Swisher and husband Lynn of Topeka, and several nieces, nephews and greats.She requested cremation and we will celebrate her life on May 7th, 2020. It would have been her 64th Birthday. The celebration will include a graveside service at Four Mile Cemetery at 11:00am, followed by a Birthday party at Sawyer Funeral Home. All are welcome.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Sawyer Funeral Home, Box 273, Council Grove, KS 66846, which will go to the Special Education Department of Council Grove High School.&nbsp;

Randa Lee Seals



Richard Leland McKittrick of Manhattan, died Tuesday February 4, 2020 at Meadowlark Scenic House for Memory Care in Manhattan.

He was born May 24, 1928, in Wilson, Kansas, the only son and fifth child, to Joseph Leland and Martha Desdia Alderson McKittrick.

After graduation from Wilson High School he taught for one year in a rural one room school. The next two years, he worked at the local flour mill as a night watchman, then enrolled at Fort Hays State College to earn his degree in secondary education.

Richard taught at Randolph High School for eight years, beginning in old Randolph. The last four years he was the principal/superintendent at Randolph. Then he moved to Manhattan and was an administrator at USD 383. He was the clerk of the Board of Education and Director of Budget and Property Resources for many years. He continued his education at Kansas State University by earning his PHD in Education.

On June 17, 1954 he married Margaret Rozella Klema, in Wilson, Kansas. They knew each other since first grade and enjoyed 65 years of marriage last summer.

Richard is survived by: Richard J. McKittrick, M.D. and his wife Beverly; Sandra McKittrick; and Kathryn Wichmann and her husband Tony; grandchildren Melissa, Sarah, Christa, and Andrew McKittrick; Kaitlin, Paul, Kelly and Luke Wichmann; and Dillon Drahota.

Richard was known for his sharp wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed hunting for arrowheads, fishing, and multiple trips to Europe and abroad with Marge. He was involved in Lion’s Club for many years.

The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 – 7:30pm Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.

Funeral services will be at 10:30am Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Liz Kocher officiating. Private family inurnment will occur at a future date at the family plot in Wilson, Kansas.

Memorial contributions for Manhattan Public Library or Meadowlark Scenic House for Memory Care may be left with Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.



Richard Leland McKittrick of Manhattan, died Tuesday February 4, 2020 at Meadowlark Scenic House for Memory Care in Manhattan.He was born May 24, 1928, in Wilson, Kansas, the only son and fifth child, to Joseph Leland and Martha Desdia Alderson McKittrick.After graduation from Wilson High School he taught for one year in a rural one room school. The next two years, he worked at the local flour mill as a night watchman, then enrolled at Fort Hays State College to earn his degree in secondary education.Richard taught at Randolph High School for eight years, beginning in old Randolph. The last four years he was the principal/superintendent at Randolph. Then he moved to Manhattan and was an administrator at USD 383. He was the clerk of the Board of Education and Director of Budget and Property Resources for many years. He continued his education at Kansas State University by earning his PHD in Education.On June 17, 1954 he married Margaret Rozella Klema, in Wilson, Kansas. They knew each other since first grade and enjoyed 65 years of marriage last summer.Richard is survived by: Richard J. McKittrick, M.D. and his wife Beverly; Sandra McKittrick; and Kathryn Wichmann and her husband Tony; grandchildren Melissa, Sarah, Christa, and Andrew McKittrick; Kaitlin, Paul, Kelly and Luke Wichmann; and Dillon Drahota.Richard was known for his sharp wit and sense of humor. He enjoyed hunting for arrowheads, fishing, and multiple trips to Europe and abroad with Marge. He was involved in Lion’s Club for many years.The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 – 7:30pm Friday, Feb. 7, 2020 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.Funeral services will be at 10:30am Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 at First Lutheran Church with Pastor Liz Kocher officiating. Private family inurnment will occur at a future date at the family plot in Wilson, Kansas.Memorial contributions for Manhattan Public Library or Meadowlark Scenic House for Memory Care may be left with Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Richard Leland McKittrick 



Wayne D. Schmedemann, 87, of Junction City, KS entered into eternal rest on January 23, 2020.

 Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home of Junction City is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.

A memorial service will be held on February 8, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 9719 Clarks Creek Rd., Junction City, KS.&nbsp;

Memorials are suggested to the St. Paul's Lutheran Church 9719 Clarks Creek Rd. Junction City, KS 66441.

Wayne was born on June 29, 1932 in Junction City, Kansas to Martin and Norma (Roether) Schmedemann. He attended Junction City High School until he entered into the United States Air Force. He was a trained aircraft mechanic, airframe repair man, and aircraft electrician. During his service, he met and married Corinne Dodd, November 24, 1953 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He proudly served for 4 years and separated honorably at Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma. He moved back home to Junction City, Kansas in 1955.

Wayne used the skills he learned while serving in his civilian life. In 1955, he began work as an automotive mechanic at the Russell Motor Company on 7th St. In 1961, he started Schmedemann's DX service station at the intersection of Vine and Washington. In 1962, he opened a mechanic's shop named Smitty's Auto Clinic on 6th St. In 1964, He worked for Goad Motors on 7th St. as a salesman and mechanic. In 1966, Wayne worked for Montgomery Ward's on 6th St. as an auto shop foreman. In 1968, he worked for the Cummings Oil Company on 6th St. in Junction City as an automotive mechanic. In 1975, he started on Fort Riley, Kansas, with the MWR at the Auto Craft Shop as an Automotive Arts Specialist. Wayne was an ASE Certified Master Mechanic in all areas. He supervised instructors at the Auto Craft Shop. He also used his automotive knowledge and expertise to teach service members and their dependents how to properly repair and maintain their vehicles. Because of his initiative and expertise with the Fort Riley Auto Craft Shop, he was sent to Fort Irwin, California, to develop and oversee the construction of a new Auto Shop facility there.

During his adult life, he was involved in racing as a hobby. He was an avid race car mechanic with a team that set winning records in the 1960’s and 70’s. After his retirement, he returned to his other hobby of clock repair. He was able to make his hobby into a business. It was called Time and Tinker, run from his residence. His talents were very much appreciated by all as he would repair and restore family heirloom clocks. Wayne enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens Center for lunch and monthly birthday celebrations.

Wayne is survived by his loving family: his daughter LouAnn (Kenneth Eckendorf) Schmedemann of Garfield, AR; his son Martin (Renee) Schmedemann of Junction City, KS; his two sisters, Judy Murrison of Littleton, CO, and Lorna Putnam of Minneapolis, KS; his close friend Bob; and a host of loving family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife Corinne (Coco) Schmedemann, parents, his son Richard L. Schmedemann, his two brothers Robert (Bob) Schmedeman and Richard Schmedemann, and his sister Jane Ponton.

Wayne D. Schmedemann, 87, of Junction City, KS entered into eternal rest on January 23, 2020. Mass-Hinitt Funeral Home of Junction City is assisting the family with cremation arrangements.A memorial service will be held on February 8, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 9719 Clarks Creek Rd., Junction City, KS.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the St. Paul's Lutheran Church 9719 Clarks Creek Rd. Junction City, KS 66441.Wayne was born on June 29, 1932 in Junction City, Kansas to Martin and Norma (Roether) Schmedemann. He attended Junction City High School until he entered into the United States Air Force. He was a trained aircraft mechanic, airframe repair man, and aircraft electrician. During his service, he met and married Corinne Dodd, November 24, 1953 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma. He proudly served for 4 years and separated honorably at Altus Air Force Base in Oklahoma. He moved back home to Junction City, Kansas in 1955.Wayne used the skills he learned while serving in his civilian life. In 1955, he began work as an automotive mechanic at the Russell Motor Company on 7th St. In 1961, he started Schmedemann's DX service station at the intersection of Vine and Washington. In 1962, he opened a mechanic's shop named Smitty's Auto Clinic on 6th St. In 1964, He worked for Goad Motors on 7th St. as a salesman and mechanic. In 1966, Wayne worked for Montgomery Ward's on 6th St. as an auto shop foreman. In 1968, he worked for the Cummings Oil Company on 6th St. in Junction City as an automotive mechanic. In 1975, he started on Fort Riley, Kansas, with the MWR at the Auto Craft Shop as an Automotive Arts Specialist. Wayne was an ASE Certified Master Mechanic in all areas. He supervised instructors at the Auto Craft Shop. He also used his automotive knowledge and expertise to teach service members and their dependents how to properly repair and maintain their vehicles. Because of his initiative and expertise with the Fort Riley Auto Craft Shop, he was sent to Fort Irwin, California, to develop and oversee the construction of a new Auto Shop facility there.During his adult life, he was involved in racing as a hobby. He was an avid race car mechanic with a team that set winning records in the 1960’s and 70’s. After his retirement, he returned to his other hobby of clock repair. He was able to make his hobby into a business. It was called Time and Tinker, run from his residence. His talents were very much appreciated by all as he would repair and restore family heirloom clocks. Wayne enjoyed going to the Senior Citizens Center for lunch and monthly birthday celebrations.He will be missed.Wayne is survived by his loving family: his daughter LouAnn (Kenneth Eckendorf) Schmedemann of Garfield, AR; his son Martin (Renee) Schmedemann of Junction City, KS; his two sisters, Judy Murrison of Littleton, CO, and Lorna Putnam of Minneapolis, KS; his close friend Bob; and a host of loving family and friends.He was preceded in death by his loving wife Corinne (Coco) Schmedemann, parents, his son Richard L. Schmedemann, his two brothers Robert (Bob) Schmedeman and Richard Schmedemann, and his sister Jane Ponton.Do not stand atmy grave and weep,I am not there,I do not sleep.I am a thousand winds that blow,I am the diamond glints on snow.I am the sunlight on ripened grain,I am the gentle autumn rain.When you awakenin morning's hush,I am the swift uplifting rushof quiet birds in circled flight.I am the soft starthat shines at night.Do not stand at my grave and cry,I am not there, I did not die.

Wayne D. Schmedemann (Update



Elwood W. "Bud" Orr, 86, of White City, KS, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at his home in White City, KS.

 A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, February 10, 2020, at the Parkerville Baptist Church in Parkerville, KS. Pastor Steve Strom will officiate.&nbsp; A visitation will be held 3-5 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2020, at the Johnson Funeral Home in Junction City. Burial will follow the service Monday at the White City Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the American Diabetes Association.

Bud was born February 14, 1933, in Junction City, KS the son of John Emmett and Hazel Vanlora (Ward) Orr.

Bud graduated from White City High School where he was captain of the football team.&nbsp; After graduation, he joined the US Navy having retired from the Navy in 1972.&nbsp; He served during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Bud was at the US Cuban Missile Crisis and served aboard the USS Forrestal. On the USS Forrestal, he was an aviation ordinance chief overseeing the flight deck and the planes. During that time, he had the honor of working with John McCain who was a pilot assigned to the USS Forrestal. He was one of the few survivors of the notably 1967 fire that killed 134 sailors. After his retirement, he moved back to White City, KS to ranch and farm. Bud also worked civil service at Fort Riley.

Bud was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite. He belonged to the Isis Shrine in Salina, KS and was a member of the Parkerville Baptist Church.

He married Ivah Lee Gambill at Havre de Grace, MD. They have been married over sixty years.

Survivors include his wife Ivah Lee Orr of the home; two daughters, Melissa Dennis of Lexington, KY and Sandra Orr of White City, KS; one grandson, Drew Ian Dennis of Louisville, KY; two great-grandsons, Harrison and Everett Dennis.

He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Wilbert E. Orr.



Elwood W. "Bud" Orr, 86, of White City, KS, passed away on Monday, February 3, 2020 at his home in White City, KS. A funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Monday, February 10, 2020, at the Parkerville Baptist Church in Parkerville, KS. Pastor Steve Strom will officiate.&nbsp; A visitation will be held 3-5 p.m. Sunday, February 9, 2020, at the Johnson Funeral Home in Junction City. Burial will follow the service Monday at the White City Cemetery. Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to the American Diabetes Association.Bud was born February 14, 1933, in Junction City, KS the son of John Emmett and Hazel Vanlora (Ward) Orr.Bud graduated from White City High School where he was captain of the football team.&nbsp; After graduation, he joined the US Navy having retired from the Navy in 1972.&nbsp; He served during the Korean Conflict and the Vietnam War. Bud was at the US Cuban Missile Crisis and served aboard the USS Forrestal. On the USS Forrestal, he was an aviation ordinance chief overseeing the flight deck and the planes. During that time, he had the honor of working with John McCain who was a pilot assigned to the USS Forrestal. He was one of the few survivors of the notably 1967 fire that killed 134 sailors. After his retirement, he moved back to White City, KS to ranch and farm. Bud also worked civil service at Fort Riley.Bud was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Scottish Rite. He belonged to the Isis Shrine in Salina, KS and was a member of the Parkerville Baptist Church.He married Ivah Lee Gambill at Havre de Grace, MD. They have been married over sixty years.Survivors include his wife Ivah Lee Orr of the home; two daughters, Melissa Dennis of Lexington, KY and Sandra Orr of White City, KS; one grandson, Drew Ian Dennis of Louisville, KY; two great-grandsons, Harrison and Everett Dennis.He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Wilbert E. Orr.

Elwood W. "Bud" Orr

Robert Dale Mayer, 89, of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away at his home Monday, February 3, 2020.

 He was born July 5, 1930 in Westmoreland, the son of Edward and Junia Kanode Mayer.&nbsp; He married Ardyth J. White in 1951.&nbsp; She preceded him in death in 2006.

 Survivors include a son, Robert Allen Mayer, and a daughter, Cindy Heptig.

A private family service and burial will be held in Westmoreland City Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;Arrangements are entrusted to the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.

Robert Dale Mayer, 89, of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away at his home Monday, February 3, 2020. He was born July 5, 1930 in Westmoreland, the son of Edward and Junia Kanode Mayer.&nbsp; He married Ardyth J. White in 1951.&nbsp; She preceded him in death in 2006. Survivors include a son, Robert Allen Mayer, and a daughter, Cindy Heptig.A private family service and burial will be held in Westmoreland City Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;Arrangements are entrusted to the Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.

Robert Dale Mayer

Donna Rose (Sinn) Kraushaar, age 87 of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House.

She was born on June 22, 1932 in Riley, the daughter of Charlie and Edna (Rueck) Sinn.

On March 4, 1954 she married Nilwon Dale Kraushaar in the Riley Presbyterian Church.  They retired in Frankfort and were married over 60 years.  He preceded her in death in 2014.

Donna was a housewife most of her working career.  She was a very good cook, an excellent seamstress and a Cub Scout master for many years.  She loved the outdoors and vacationing with her husband and children.  She enjoyed watching the Kansas State Wildcats football and basketball teams, the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals.  Reading was a passion of hers and she liked going to movies with her friends.

She is survived by three sons, twins, Kenneth Kraushaar and wife Deb of Baldwin and Keith Kraushaar and wife Rita of Riley and Steven Kraushaar and wife Debbie of Marysville; one daughter, Kathleen Stafford and husband Bill of Fairway; seven grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; one niece, Linda Benninga and husband Maurice of Newton and one nephew, Doug Flynn of Manhattan.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one great grandson, Phoenix Wise and one sister, Kitty Flynn and husband Allen.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Akins officiating.  The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday.  Burial will be in the Riley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for P.E.O.  Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley, Kansas.

Donna Rose (Sinn) Kraushaar, age 87 of Frankfort, passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House.She was born on June 22, 1932 in Riley, the daughter of Charlie and Edna (Rueck) Sinn.On March 4, 1954 she married Nilwon Dale Kraushaar in the Riley Presbyterian Church. They retired in Frankfort and were married over 60 years. He preceded her in death in 2014.Donna was a housewife most of her working career. She was a very good cook, an excellent seamstress and a Cub Scout master for many years. She loved the outdoors and vacationing with her husband and children. She enjoyed watching the Kansas State Wildcats football and basketball teams, the Kansas City Chiefs and Kansas City Royals. Reading was a passion of hers and she liked going to movies with her friends.She is survived by three sons, twins, Kenneth Kraushaar and wife Deb of Baldwin and Keith Kraushaar and wife Rita of Riley and Steven Kraushaar and wife Debbie of Marysville; one daughter, Kathleen Stafford and husband Bill of Fairway; seven grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; one great-great granddaughter; one niece, Linda Benninga and husband Maurice of Newton and one nephew, Doug Flynn of Manhattan.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; one great grandson, Phoenix Wise and one sister, Kitty Flynn and husband Allen.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Rev. Jim Akins officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Friday. Burial will be in the Riley Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established for P.E.O. Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home in Riley, Kansas.

Donna Rose (Sinn) Kraushaar



Ray Herman Dieball of Manhattan, died February 3, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.

He was born March 2, 1925, on the family farm west of Alma, Kansas, the son of Albert H. and Lillian U. (Noller) Dieball. Ray graduated from Alma High School in the Class of 1943.

Ray was married to Betty L. Rochester on November 19, 1947, and they moved to the family farm. The lived on the family farm until moving into Alma in 1970, and then moved to Manhattan in 1980.

Ray was a farmer stockman on the family farm west of Alma along Mill Creek. The family raised Registered Hereford cattle for many years. Ray enjoyed the farming life spending many hours behind a team of mules or horses. He often helped out the neighbors by pitching bundles during thrashing. In 1970 he went to work for the Alta Vista and Alma CO-OP Grain Elevators and farm supplies. In 1977 he Incorporated B &amp; R. Farm Supply Company in east Manhattan. He later he worked for Manhattan Medical Center and for Pottawatomie County Roads and Bridges Department. During his retirement he owned Ray’s Sharpening and would sharpen all your household tools.

He was a member of the Peace United Church of Christ in Alma, and was a member and Past Master of the A.F. &amp; A.M. Masonic Lodge #161in Alma that later transferred to the Wamego Lodge # 75.

Ray enjoyed being outdoors and the family would swim in Mill Creek and have cookouts, he and Betty camped for many years, and Ray was known for his homemade wine.

Ray was preceded in death by his wife Betty on April 4, 2015. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Jennie Dieball; two grandchildren: Tyrel Dieball and Callea Breiner; and by his three siblings: Lillian Zerbe, Alberta Wertzberger and Donald Dieball.

Survivors include his three sons: Al Dieball and his wife Kathy of Manhattan, Robert Dieball and his wife Kayla of Manhattan, and Marc Dieball and his wife Kathy of Leonardville; three grandchildren: Shanna Griffin (Kevin, Cory Dieball (Sally, and Bill Dieball; five great-grandchildren: Taylor Dieball, Blake Griffin, Cole Dieball, Karsten and Kasen Breiner; and his grandson son-in- law Chad Breiner.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 7th, at the Peace United Church of Christ, 401 Grand Ave., Alma, with Reverend Michael Vollbrecht officiating. Interment will follow in the Peace United Church Cemetery in Alma.

The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, February 6th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to either the Peace United Church of Christ or the Good Shepherd Hospice House. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.



Ray Herman Dieball of Manhattan, died February 3, 2020, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.He was born March 2, 1925, on the family farm west of Alma, Kansas, the son of Albert H. and Lillian U. (Noller) Dieball. Ray graduated from Alma High School in the Class of 1943.Ray was married to Betty L. Rochester on November 19, 1947, and they moved to the family farm. The lived on the family farm until moving into Alma in 1970, and then moved to Manhattan in 1980.Ray was a farmer stockman on the family farm west of Alma along Mill Creek. The family raised Registered Hereford cattle for many years. Ray enjoyed the farming life spending many hours behind a team of mules or horses. He often helped out the neighbors by pitching bundles during thrashing. In 1970 he went to work for the Alta Vista and Alma CO-OP Grain Elevators and farm supplies. In 1977 he Incorporated B &amp; R. Farm Supply Company in east Manhattan. He later he worked for Manhattan Medical Center and for Pottawatomie County Roads and Bridges Department. During his retirement he owned Ray’s Sharpening and would sharpen all your household tools.He was a member of the Peace United Church of Christ in Alma, and was a member and Past Master of the A.F. &amp; A.M. Masonic Lodge #161in Alma that later transferred to the Wamego Lodge # 75.Ray enjoyed being outdoors and the family would swim in Mill Creek and have cookouts, he and Betty camped for many years, and Ray was known for his homemade wine.Ray was preceded in death by his wife Betty on April 4, 2015. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Jennie Dieball; two grandchildren: Tyrel Dieball and Callea Breiner; and by his three siblings: Lillian Zerbe, Alberta Wertzberger and Donald Dieball.Survivors include his three sons: Al Dieball and his wife Kathy of Manhattan, Robert Dieball and his wife Kayla of Manhattan, and Marc Dieball and his wife Kathy of Leonardville; three grandchildren: Shanna Griffin (Kevin, Cory Dieball (Sally, and Bill Dieball; five great-grandchildren: Taylor Dieball, Blake Griffin, Cole Dieball, Karsten and Kasen Breiner; and his grandson son-in- law Chad Breiner.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 A.M. Friday, February 7th, at the Peace United Church of Christ, 401 Grand Ave., Alma, with Reverend Michael Vollbrecht officiating. Interment will follow in the Peace United Church Cemetery in Alma.The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:00 P.M. Thursday, February 6th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Memorial contributions may be made to either the Peace United Church of Christ or the Good Shepherd Hospice House. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Ray Herman Dieball



Marsha F Crotinger Engelken age 76, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and educator passed away February 1, 2020 with her loving husband by her side.

Marsha was born June 7, 1943 in Syracuse Kansas to William and June Crotinger. She grew up on a farm in Western Kansas, and attended Greeley Co. Schools she her family then moved to Garden City, KS and she graduated from Garden City High School in 1961. Marsha then went on to attend college at Kansas State University graduating with a degree in secondary education. Marsha taught in the Manhattan School District till 1996. After retiring from Manhattan High, she went on to substitute teach in the USD 380 school district until 2006.

She married Alfred Engelken on March 23, 1996 in Manhattan, KS. They made their home in Vermillion, KS.

Marsha is survived by her husband Alfred, step sons, Jeremiah Engelken, Zachary Engelken (Jennifer, and step-granddaughters, Jaelynn Engelken, Oakley Melvin and Maggie Melvin. Also her siblings, Mary Kaye Chandler (Jerry, Jim Crotinger (Janette, Rod Crotinger (Jolene) Fred Crotinger (Kathy) and Mavis Houk (Glenn) and many nieces and nephews.

Marsha was an avid K-State fan, loved gardening, reading, traveling, cooking and bird-watching.

To honor Marsha’s wishes there will be a celebration of her life Saturday, February 8, 11:00am at the Centralia Community Center, 106 John Riggins Ave, Centralia, KS. The family will then complete Marsha’s wishes and scattered her ashes at a later date.

Marsha F Crotinger Engelken age 76, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and educator passed away February 1, 2020 with her loving husband by her side.Marsha was born June 7, 1943 in Syracuse Kansas to William and June Crotinger. She grew up on a farm in Western Kansas, and attended Greeley Co. Schools she her family then moved to Garden City, KS and she graduated from Garden City High School in 1961. Marsha then went on to attend college at Kansas State University graduating with a degree in secondary education. Marsha taught in the Manhattan School District till 1996. After retiring from Manhattan High, she went on to substitute teach in the USD 380 school district until 2006.She married Alfred Engelken on March 23, 1996 in Manhattan, KS. They made their home in Vermillion, KS.Marsha is survived by her husband Alfred, step sons, Jeremiah Engelken, Zachary Engelken (Jennifer, and step-granddaughters, Jaelynn Engelken, Oakley Melvin and Maggie Melvin. Also her siblings, Mary Kaye Chandler (Jerry, Jim Crotinger (Janette, Rod Crotinger (Jolene) Fred Crotinger (Kathy) and Mavis Houk (Glenn) and many nieces and nephews.Marsha was an avid K-State fan, loved gardening, reading, traveling, cooking and bird-watching.To honor Marsha’s wishes there will be a celebration of her life Saturday, February 8, 11:00am at the Centralia Community Center, 106 John Riggins Ave, Centralia, KS. The family will then complete Marsha’s wishes and scattered her ashes at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to the Vermillion Public Library. Contributions should be sent to the Vermillion Public Library, 102 Main St, Vermillion, KS 66544.The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the funeral arrangements.

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