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

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

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

Preceded in death by a nephew and his parents.

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

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

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

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

James Michael Clute



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

Faye L. Heath

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

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

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

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

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

She was preceded in death by her parents.

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

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

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

Cheryl “Toot” Jane Carpenter

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gale Dwight Root

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gerrit Carter



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

Donna B. Holmes



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

William L. Stamey



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

Karen M. Anderson

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rayonna Genevieve Mock-Savage



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

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



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

Billy "Bill" K. Brubaker



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

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

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

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

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

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

Charles R. Grimes

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carla Elaine Radmer



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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

Frederick Henry Rohles, Jr.



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

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

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

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

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

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

Memorial Services will be held on Saturday, January 4 at 10:00am (with lunch to follow in Fellowship Hall) at First United Methodist Church 612 Poyntz Ave in Manhattan.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Riley County 4-H Foundation. The foundation will use the money for scholarships, youth awards, camps and judging clinics. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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

Robert Smith



Mary Isabelle Kramer, age 88, of Manhattan, died Saturday December 28, 2019 at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan.

She was born in rural Vermillion, Kansas the daughter of John and Scholastica (Stein) McCarthy. She grew up and attended Lillis schools, graduating from Lillis High School in 1949.

On April 17, 1951, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lillis, she was united in marriage to Eugene Kramer. He preceded her in death on February 27, 1987.

Over the years Mary was a tireless worker on the family farm, volunteered at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, St Thomas More church, Seven Dolors budget shop, Manhattan Welcome Club and the Flint Hills Discovery Center. She also managed and worked in her own catering business for almost 20 years.

In addition to her husband she is also preceded in death by her daughter Mary Jean Kramer McAnerney, her brother Jack McCarthy (Judy).

Mary is survived by her children: Patricia Stines, James Kramer (Leslie, John Kramer (Madeline, and Janet Taphorn (Kevin); her sister Ann Gephart (Ron, and also her 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

Mary’s wishes were to donate her body to the Kansas University Medical Center for research.

A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday January 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Manhattan, with Father Frank Coady as Celebrant.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested in memory of Mary to the Lillis Cemetery Fund or the ALS Foundation For Life. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.



Mary Isabelle Kramer, age 88, of Manhattan, died Saturday December 28, 2019 at the Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community in Manhattan.She was born in rural Vermillion, Kansas the daughter of John and Scholastica (Stein) McCarthy. She grew up and attended Lillis schools, graduating from Lillis High School in 1949.On April 17, 1951, at the St. Joseph Catholic Church in Lillis, she was united in marriage to Eugene Kramer. He preceded her in death on February 27, 1987.Over the years Mary was a tireless worker on the family farm, volunteered at St Joseph’s Catholic Church, St Thomas More church, Seven Dolors budget shop, Manhattan Welcome Club and the Flint Hills Discovery Center. She also managed and worked in her own catering business for almost 20 years.In addition to her husband she is also preceded in death by her daughter Mary Jean Kramer McAnerney, her brother Jack McCarthy (Judy).Mary is survived by her children: Patricia Stines, James Kramer (Leslie, John Kramer (Madeline, and Janet Taphorn (Kevin); her sister Ann Gephart (Ron, and also her 12 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.Mary’s wishes were to donate her body to the Kansas University Medical Center for research.A Memorial Mass will be held on Friday January 10, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church in Manhattan, with Father Frank Coady as Celebrant.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested in memory of Mary to the Lillis Cemetery Fund or the ALS Foundation For Life. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Mary Isabelle Kramer



Rachel Sarah Reitzel Moreland, 86, Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on December 30, 2019. She was born on April 10, 1933, to Thomas Albert and Clara (Richardson) Reitzel in Stilesville, IN.

She graduated from the University of Arizona (B.S.Home Economics Education, 1955) where she met and later married Floyd Melvin Moreland on October 1, 1955, in Stilesville, IN. Rachel earned her first Master’s degree from Kansas State University(Family Economics, 1970) and her second at the University of Missouri-Columbia (Library Science, 1988). After teaching at Saint Xavier High School in Junction City, she began working for Kansas State

University Libraries in 1966 and retired as a Full Professor in 1998 after 32 years. Rachel was a longtime member of Crestview Christian Church and served on many committees for her church family. During retirement, she made several international mission trips, completed local mission projects, and cared for the extended family across the country. Rachel was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Friends of KSU Library, Konza Prairie Quilters’ Guild, and an instructor for the World Friendship Sewing Circle. Rachel regularly opened her home to international students as their home away from home. Rachel was an avid quilter and enjoyed traveling with her sisters.

Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and four siblings. She is survived by sisters Patricia Reitzel Casteel of Folsom, CA and Sharon Reitzel Fruits (Lawrence) of Stilesville, IN, children Richard Charles (Carol) of Topeka, Thomas Franklin of the home, Mary Margaret Parker of the home, Catherine Louise (Bettie Wilson) of Lawrence KS,

John Mark of Bartlesville, OK, and Sharon Elizabeth (Joaquin) Moreland-Sender of Philadelphia, PA, 9 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be Thursday, January 2, 2020, from 4 to 8 pm and her Celebration of Life is on Friday, January 3 at 11 am at Crestview Christian Church in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Crestview Christian Church and the World Friendship Sewing Circle.



Rachel Sarah Reitzel Moreland, 86, Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on December 30, 2019. She was born on April 10, 1933, to Thomas Albert and Clara (Richardson) Reitzel in Stilesville, IN.She graduated from the University of Arizona (B.S.Home Economics Education, 1955) where she met and later married Floyd Melvin Moreland on October 1, 1955, in Stilesville, IN. Rachel earned her first Master’s degree from Kansas State University(Family Economics, 1970) and her second at the University of Missouri-Columbia (Library Science, 1988). After teaching at Saint Xavier High School in Junction City, she began working for Kansas StateUniversity Libraries in 1966 and retired as a Full Professor in 1998 after 32 years. Rachel was a longtime member of Crestview Christian Church and served on many committees for her church family. During retirement, she made several international mission trips, completed local mission projects, and cared for the extended family across the country. Rachel was a member of Phi Kappa Phi, Friends of KSU Library, Konza Prairie Quilters’ Guild, and an instructor for the World Friendship Sewing Circle. Rachel regularly opened her home to international students as their home away from home. Rachel was an avid quilter and enjoyed traveling with her sisters.Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and four siblings. She is survived by sisters Patricia Reitzel Casteel of Folsom, CA and Sharon Reitzel Fruits (Lawrence) of Stilesville, IN, children Richard Charles (Carol) of Topeka, Thomas Franklin of the home, Mary Margaret Parker of the home, Catherine Louise (Bettie Wilson) of Lawrence KS,John Mark of Bartlesville, OK, and Sharon Elizabeth (Joaquin) Moreland-Sender of Philadelphia, PA, 9 grandchildren, and 7 great-grandchildren.Visitation will be Thursday, January 2, 2020, from 4 to 8 pm and her Celebration of Life is on Friday, January 3 at 11 am at Crestview Christian Church in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Crestview Christian Church and the World Friendship Sewing Circle.

Rachel Sarah Reitzel Moreland

Vera H. Marten, 94, of Wheaton, Kansas, passed from this life on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at the McCrite Plaza in Topeka. &nbsp;She was a life-long resident of the Wheaton area.

Vera was born on May 30, 1925, on the family farm southeast of Wheaton, Kansas, the fourth of seven children born to Louis W. and Esther Force Henneberg. &nbsp;She attended Wheaton schools and graduated from Wheaton High School in 1943.

Vera married Orville Marten on February 4, 1945, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Duluth. &nbsp;They spent most of their married life on the Marten family farm northeast of Wheaton. &nbsp;While Orville was in the Navy, they were stationed in California. &nbsp;Despite war time circumstances, they made lifelong friends and had pleasant memories of that time in their young lives.

Vera helped with the farm operation and did the bookkeeping for the farm and Marten Surge Service. &nbsp; She also did bookkeeping for the Rural Water District and worked for the Wheaton Mercantile on a part-time basis for a number of years. &nbsp;Vera was an active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Wheaton for nearly 70 years. &nbsp;Among other activities; she taught Sunday and Vacation Bible School, and held various offices in the Lutheran Women’s League.

Vera had a life-long interest in and an unfailing memory of family history. &nbsp;She documented the lives and life stories of multiple generations of both the Henneberg and Marten families. &nbsp;Vera had a similar interest in and knowledge of Wheaton community history. &nbsp;For a large portion of her adult life, Vera made daily journal entries documenting ordinary and not so ordinary daily events. &nbsp;She was a prolific letter writer, corresponding regularly with relatives and friends around the country. &nbsp;Vera was a good cook. &nbsp;Her fried chicken, angel food cake and cinnamon rolls were especially enjoyed by her family. &nbsp;She will be missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.

Vera is survived by her four children; Ruth Scott (Mel, Topeka, Jo Schick (Lee, Topeka, Lynn Marten (Marsha, Lenexa, and Paula Garcia (Richard, Lincoln, Nebraska; two siblings, Milton Henneberg, Manhattan, and Eva Brunkow, Topeka; ten grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. &nbsp;Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Orville, on August 20, 2004, and four siblings, Fay Wirt, Mary Smith, Dean Henneberg, and Francis Welch.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, January 3, 2020, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Wheaton. &nbsp;Reverend Terry DeGiovanni will be officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow at Wheaton Congregational Cemetery. &nbsp; The family will greet friends on Thursday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Campanella-Evans Mortuary in Wamego. &nbsp;A prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. &nbsp;Vera will lie-in-state on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. &nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wheaton Congregational Cemetery, and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Evans Mortuary.&nbsp;

Vera H. Marten, 94, of Wheaton, Kansas, passed from this life on Sunday, December 29, 2019, at the McCrite Plaza in Topeka. &nbsp;She was a life-long resident of the Wheaton area.Vera was born on May 30, 1925, on the family farm southeast of Wheaton, Kansas, the fourth of seven children born to Louis W. and Esther Force Henneberg. &nbsp;She attended Wheaton schools and graduated from Wheaton High School in 1943.Vera married Orville Marten on February 4, 1945, at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Duluth. &nbsp;They spent most of their married life on the Marten family farm northeast of Wheaton. &nbsp;While Orville was in the Navy, they were stationed in California. &nbsp;Despite war time circumstances, they made lifelong friends and had pleasant memories of that time in their young lives.Vera helped with the farm operation and did the bookkeeping for the farm and Marten Surge Service. &nbsp; She also did bookkeeping for the Rural Water District and worked for the Wheaton Mercantile on a part-time basis for a number of years. &nbsp;Vera was an active member of St. Luke Lutheran Church in Wheaton for nearly 70 years. &nbsp;Among other activities; she taught Sunday and Vacation Bible School, and held various offices in the Lutheran Women’s League.Vera had a life-long interest in and an unfailing memory of family history. &nbsp;She documented the lives and life stories of multiple generations of both the Henneberg and Marten families. &nbsp;Vera had a similar interest in and knowledge of Wheaton community history. &nbsp;For a large portion of her adult life, Vera made daily journal entries documenting ordinary and not so ordinary daily events. &nbsp;She was a prolific letter writer, corresponding regularly with relatives and friends around the country. &nbsp;Vera was a good cook. &nbsp;Her fried chicken, angel food cake and cinnamon rolls were especially enjoyed by her family. &nbsp;She will be missed by her family, friends and all who knew her.Vera is survived by her four children; Ruth Scott (Mel, Topeka, Jo Schick (Lee, Topeka, Lynn Marten (Marsha, Lenexa, and Paula Garcia (Richard, Lincoln, Nebraska; two siblings, Milton Henneberg, Manhattan, and Eva Brunkow, Topeka; ten grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. &nbsp;Vera was preceded in death by her husband, Orville, on August 20, 2004, and four siblings, Fay Wirt, Mary Smith, Dean Henneberg, and Francis Welch.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, January 3, 2020, at St. Luke Lutheran Church in Wheaton. &nbsp;Reverend Terry DeGiovanni will be officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow at Wheaton Congregational Cemetery. &nbsp; The family will greet friends on Thursday from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm at Campanella-Evans Mortuary in Wamego. &nbsp;A prayer service will be held at 7:00 pm. &nbsp;Vera will lie-in-state on Thursday at 4:00 p.m. &nbsp;Memorial contributions are suggested to the Wheaton Congregational Cemetery, and those may be sent in care of Campanella-Evans Mortuary.&nbsp;

Vera H. Marten

Charles W. “Bill” Gfeller of rural Junction City passed away on December 30, 2019 at Valley View Senior Life Center at the age of 90 years.  

Bill was born January 18, 1929 to Roy W. and Mary (Johnston) Gfeller, in Junction City, KS. He attended Walla Walla Grade School in Geary County, then graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1947. He belonged to Blueline 4-H Club for 10 years and it was there that he became interested in the electrical projects and REA that was new in the area. He gave many talks about “Reddy Kilowatt” and the importance of electricity on the farm. He also worked for Geary County Soil Conservation plotting out terrace and waterways.

He married Virginia Peterson on March 15, 1953 and they began their home west of Junction City. It was there that they raised their four children, Doug, Ronald, Ruth and Beth Gfeller.

Bill and his dad owned a Grade A dairy and they also had a farm repair shop. Later he established the Gfeller Farm Service which sold animal waterers, repaired pumps and water lines and also provided electrical work to nearby farms. He belonged to St. John’s UCC of Alida, later known as Alida Cooperative Parish. He served several years on the DS&amp;O electric board and was a lifetime member of what is currently known as Agri Trails.

There was nothing he could not repair, be it a tool, toy, small appliance or machinery in the field with his great know how and set of tools.

Bill loved country music. He had a large collection of CDs of country singers that he enjoyed listening to on the surround sound that he installed in his living room.

Travel was not important to him, but home and family were number one.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mary Gfeller; a son, Doug Gfeller; a grandson, Caleb Marker; and a sister, Virginia Zumbrunn.

His family includes, Ronald and Linnie Gfeller, Junction City; Ruth and Kevin Compton, Hiawatha; Beth and Mike Marker, Dexter; and Debbie (Gfeller) and Glenn Shank of Abilene. Grandchildren and their families include, Erik and Rachel Gfeller, Isaac, Caroline and Abigail; Anna and Eric Douglass, Zachariah, Nathaniel, Joseph and Caitlyn; Mikael and Stephanie Gfeller, Clayton and Allie; Ashley and Jerod Junghans, Jackson and Kyla; Brooke and Clint Junghans and Caden; Jenna and Riley Sorell, Cope and Kendall; Jill and Isaac Carr and Emily; Tyler and Ashley Marker, Ellie and Blake, Nathan and Kelsey Marker and Arleigh; Joel Marker and Hannah Marker; his brother, Gary Gfeller and his wife Marge from Chapman and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a visitation on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Zion UCC, 1811 McFarland Road in Junction City, KS. A private burial will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2020 and a Celebration of Life service for family and friends at 2:00 pm which will be at Zion UCC. Memorial gifts may be given to Geary County 4-H Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Londeen Funeral Home, Chapman, KS.

Charles W. “Bill” Gfeller of rural Junction City passed away on December 30, 2019 at Valley View Senior Life Center at the age of 90 years. Bill was born January 18, 1929 to Roy W. and Mary (Johnston) Gfeller, in Junction City, KS. He attended Walla Walla Grade School in Geary County, then graduated from Junction City High School with the class of 1947. He belonged to Blueline 4-H Club for 10 years and it was there that he became interested in the electrical projects and REA that was new in the area. He gave many talks about “Reddy Kilowatt” and the importance of electricity on the farm. He also worked for Geary County Soil Conservation plotting out terrace and waterways.He married Virginia Peterson on March 15, 1953 and they began their home west of Junction City. It was there that they raised their four children, Doug, Ronald, Ruth and Beth Gfeller.Bill and his dad owned a Grade A dairy and they also had a farm repair shop. Later he established the Gfeller Farm Service which sold animal waterers, repaired pumps and water lines and also provided electrical work to nearby farms. He belonged to St. John’s UCC of Alida, later known as Alida Cooperative Parish. He served several years on the DS&amp;O electric board and was a lifetime member of what is currently known as Agri Trails.There was nothing he could not repair, be it a tool, toy, small appliance or machinery in the field with his great know how and set of tools.Bill loved country music. He had a large collection of CDs of country singers that he enjoyed listening to on the surround sound that he installed in his living room.Travel was not important to him, but home and family were number one.He was preceded in death by his parents, Roy and Mary Gfeller; a son, Doug Gfeller; a grandson, Caleb Marker; and a sister, Virginia Zumbrunn.His family includes, Ronald and Linnie Gfeller, Junction City; Ruth and Kevin Compton, Hiawatha; Beth and Mike Marker, Dexter; and Debbie (Gfeller) and Glenn Shank of Abilene. Grandchildren and their families include, Erik and Rachel Gfeller, Isaac, Caroline and Abigail; Anna and Eric Douglass, Zachariah, Nathaniel, Joseph and Caitlyn; Mikael and Stephanie Gfeller, Clayton and Allie; Ashley and Jerod Junghans, Jackson and Kyla; Brooke and Clint Junghans and Caden; Jenna and Riley Sorell, Cope and Kendall; Jill and Isaac Carr and Emily; Tyler and Ashley Marker, Ellie and Blake, Nathan and Kelsey Marker and Arleigh; Joel Marker and Hannah Marker; his brother, Gary Gfeller and his wife Marge from Chapman and many nieces and nephews.There will be a visitation on Friday, January 3, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Zion UCC, 1811 McFarland Road in Junction City, KS. A private burial will take place on Saturday, January 4, 2020 and a Celebration of Life service for family and friends at 2:00 pm which will be at Zion UCC. Memorial gifts may be given to Geary County 4-H Foundation or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Londeen Funeral Home, Chapman, KS.

Charles W. “Bill” Gfeller

Rodney Johnson, age 67, of Riley, KS passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Topeka.

Rodney Johnson, Riley, KS passed away on December 19, 2019, at the age of 67, at Stormont-Vail Health, Topeka, KS.

Rodney was born July 3, 1952, in Hays, KS, to George and Gladys 
(Gallison) Johnson. He attended school in Ellis and joined the Navy a 
few months before graduation. Rodney furthered his education in the Navy
 receiving his GED. Rodney served for three years aboard the USS Truckee
 (AO-147, a Neosho-class fleet oiler of the United States Navy. Upon 
return from the military, Rodney worked in the oil fields then worked 
for the City of Manhattan, Manhattan, KS, in Parks and Recreation for 26
 years.

On April 4, 1981, he married Leana Rae Ebbert; they were together for 45 years and celebrated 38 years of marriage.

Rodney enjoyed hunting at Hamit Deer Camp, fishing, drones, 
motorcycle riding, knife making, flying kites, cook-offs, camping at 
Milford Lake, sunrises, sunsets and enjoying time antiquing with Leana.

Rodney is survived by his wife Leana; his mother Gladys; brothers, 
Randy Johnson (Rose) Ellis, Ronald Johnson (Lauree) Ellis; sister Rhonda
 (Monte) McKenzie, Minden, IA; brother-in-laws Kerry (Jolene) Ebbert, 
Ponca City, OK, Daryl (Peg) Ebbert, Liberty, MO; sister-in-law Monica 
Ebbert; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.

Rodney was preceded in death by his Father, nephew Jarrett Lee Johnson, and brother-in-law Kim Ebbert.

Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Funeral Service will follow at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney at 1:30 PM, with burial to follow in the WaKeeney City Cemetery.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the City of Manhattan, Parks,
 and Recreation. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 
12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.

Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

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 </figure>Rodney Johnson, age 67, of Riley, KS passed away Thursday, December 19, 2019 in Topeka.Rodney Johnson, Riley, KS passed away on December 19, 2019, at the age of 67, at Stormont-Vail Health, Topeka, KS.Rodney was born July 3, 1952, in Hays, KS, to George and Gladys 
(Gallison) Johnson. He attended school in Ellis and joined the Navy a 
few months before graduation. Rodney furthered his education in the Navy
 receiving his GED. Rodney served for three years aboard the USS Truckee
 (AO-147, a Neosho-class fleet oiler of the United States Navy. Upon 
return from the military, Rodney worked in the oil fields then worked 
for the City of Manhattan, Manhattan, KS, in Parks and Recreation for 26
 years.On April 4, 1981, he married Leana Rae Ebbert; they were together for 45 years and celebrated 38 years of marriage.Rodney enjoyed hunting at Hamit Deer Camp, fishing, drones, 
motorcycle riding, knife making, flying kites, cook-offs, camping at 
Milford Lake, sunrises, sunsets and enjoying time antiquing with Leana.Rodney is survived by his wife Leana; his mother Gladys; brothers, 
Randy Johnson (Rose) Ellis, Ronald Johnson (Lauree) Ellis; sister Rhonda
 (Monte) McKenzie, Minden, IA; brother-in-laws Kerry (Jolene) Ebbert, 
Ponca City, OK, Daryl (Peg) Ebbert, Liberty, MO; sister-in-law Monica 
Ebbert; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews.Rodney was preceded in death by his Father, nephew Jarrett Lee Johnson, and brother-in-law Kim Ebbert.Visitation will be Friday, December 27, 2019, from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.Funeral Service will follow at Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney at 1:30 PM, with burial to follow in the WaKeeney City Cemetery.Memorial contributions are suggested to the City of Manhattan, Parks,
 and Recreation. Donations may be sent to Schmitt Funeral Home, 336 N 
12th, WaKeeney, KS 67672.Services are pending with Schmitt Funeral Home, WaKeeney.

Rodney Johnson

Bertha Otillia Whatley Robinson, age 55, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 18, 2019, at Hospice Ministry in Ridgeland, Mississippi from Cancer.

 She was born January 5, 1964 in Nuremburg Germany. She worked in the cosmetology, retail, and banking businesses.&nbsp; She resided in Jackson, Mississippi. She will be remembered as a beautiful, vibrant, and funny lady. She will be greatly missed and there are no words to describe the void that this loss has placed on her family.

She is survived by her husband, Lee Robinson of Jackson, MS, her son Kennith Rachard Johnson (Rebecca) of Wichita Falls, TX, her daughter Kiara Dallas of Dallas, TX, her parents Lawrence and Wilhelmine (Minnie) Whatley of Junction City KS, her brother Heinz Whatley (Wanda) of Warner Robins, GA, her sister Cindy Mayer of Neuburg, Germany and her brother Lawrence (Larry) Whatley II (Lorrie) of Junction City KS.&nbsp; She is also survived by her grandchildren Jamarion, Asia, Sh’Niya, Kennith 3rd (KJ, Halo, and Karter along with several nieces and nephews.

 Viewing and services will be held at Johnson Funeral Chapel, 203 N Washington St, Junction City, KS 66441 on January 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and she will be buried at Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, 5181 Wildcat Creek Rd, Manhattan, KS 66503 on January 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Bertha Otillia Whatley Robinson, age 55, entered eternal rest on Tuesday, December 18, 2019, at Hospice Ministry in Ridgeland, Mississippi from Cancer. She was born January 5, 1964 in Nuremburg Germany. She worked in the cosmetology, retail, and banking businesses.&nbsp; She resided in Jackson, Mississippi. She will be remembered as a beautiful, vibrant, and funny lady. She will be greatly missed and there are no words to describe the void that this loss has placed on her family.She is survived by her husband, Lee Robinson of Jackson, MS, her son Kennith Rachard Johnson (Rebecca) of Wichita Falls, TX, her daughter Kiara Dallas of Dallas, TX, her parents Lawrence and Wilhelmine (Minnie) Whatley of Junction City KS, her brother Heinz Whatley (Wanda) of Warner Robins, GA, her sister Cindy Mayer of Neuburg, Germany and her brother Lawrence (Larry) Whatley II (Lorrie) of Junction City KS.&nbsp; She is also survived by her grandchildren Jamarion, Asia, Sh’Niya, Kennith 3rd (KJ, Halo, and Karter along with several nieces and nephews. Viewing and services will be held at Johnson Funeral Chapel, 203 N Washington St, Junction City, KS 66441 on January 4, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. and she will be buried at Kansas Veteran's Cemetery, 5181 Wildcat Creek Rd, Manhattan, KS 66503 on January 6, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Bertha Otillia Whatley Robinson

Charles (Bob) Eugene Kincaid, Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his home in Boulder, Colorado.

He was born June 23, 1942 in Ft. Riley, Kansas, the son of Charles (Bob) E. Kincaid, Sr. and Amanda J. Ingram Kincaid. They preceded him in death.

Bob attended Green elementary and junior high school at various times and graduated in the Class of 1960 from Green Rural High School. Bob always denied that he had anything to do with the fact that the Class of 1960 was the last class to graduate from Green Rural High School. Bob moved many times depending on his father’s military assignments but he would always claim Green, Kansas as his hometown.

Bob attended Kansas State University for 2 ½ years and then joined the Army in 1963. He served with C Company, 1st Bn., 7th Cavalry in Vietnam from 1965 to 1966 and retired from the Army as a Staff Sgt. He was awarded the Purple Heart for being wounded while serving in Vietnam in 1966. He resumed his education and graduated from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. in 1969.

Bob was a Certified Public Accountant and worked in various government, oil and technology companies in Washington D.C., Kansas and Colorado. Bob was a member of the Colorado Society of CPAs, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the 1st Cavalry Division Association and the 7th Cavalry Association. He was very active and supportive of the military reunions of the C Company, 1st Bn., U.S. Cavalry.

He will be remembered for valuing his family and friends above all else. He enjoyed reading, spending time with family and friends, tailgating at University of Colorado football games, happy hours, weekly lunches with the guys and Thursday nights at the Dark Horse. He had many wonderful memories of growing up in Green, Kansas and attending reunions with his Vietnam buddies.

Bob is survived by all his family and friends who had the honor and privilege of his thoughtful and caring friendship. Bob had a great sense of humor and never missed anyone’s birthday. He was a true and forever friend who will be remembered fondly by many.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Charles (Bob) Eugene Kincaid, Jr. passed away peacefully at the age of 77 on Wednesday, December 25, 2019 at his home in Boulder, Colorado.He was born June 23, 1942 in Ft. Riley, Kansas, the son of Charles (Bob) E. Kincaid, Sr. and Amanda J. Ingram Kincaid. They preceded him in death.Bob attended Green elementary and junior high school at various times and graduated in the Class of 1960 from Green Rural High School. Bob always denied that he had anything to do with the fact that the Class of 1960 was the last class to graduate from Green Rural High School. Bob moved many times depending on his father’s military assignments but he would always claim Green, Kansas as his hometown.Bob attended Kansas State University for 2 ½ years and then joined the Army in 1963. He served with C Company, 1st Bn., 7th Cavalry in Vietnam from 1965 to 1966 and retired from the Army as a Staff Sgt. He was awarded the Purple Heart for being wounded while serving in Vietnam in 1966. He resumed his education and graduated from George Washington University, Washington, D.C. in 1969.Bob was a Certified Public Accountant and worked in various government, oil and technology companies in Washington D.C., Kansas and Colorado. Bob was a member of the Colorado Society of CPAs, a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the 1st Cavalry Division Association and the 7th Cavalry Association. He was very active and supportive of the military reunions of the C Company, 1st Bn., U.S. Cavalry.He will be remembered for valuing his family and friends above all else. He enjoyed reading, spending time with family and friends, tailgating at University of Colorado football games, happy hours, weekly lunches with the guys and Thursday nights at the Dark Horse. He had many wonderful memories of growing up in Green, Kansas and attending reunions with his Vietnam buddies.Bob is survived by all his family and friends who had the honor and privilege of his thoughtful and caring friendship. Bob had a great sense of humor and never missed anyone’s birthday. He was a true and forever friend who will be remembered fondly by many.The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 pm on Thursday, January 2, 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, January 3. 2020 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating. He will be buried in the Green Cemetery with Military Honors next to his parents.A Memorial Service will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2020 at The World Famous Dark Horse Bar and Grill from 5:00 until 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 9, 2020 in Boulder, Colorado.In lieu of flowers, please consider making a contribution in Bob’s honor to the IA DRANG SCHOLARSHIP FUND, c/o 1st CAVALRY DIVISION ASSOCIATION, 302 North Main St., Copperas Cove, Texas 76522-1533 or a charity of your choosing.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may also be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

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