Vicki Lynn Gillespie, 66 of Junction City passed away January 17, 2024. She was born November 27, 1957 in Herington, Kansas, the daughter of Vernon and Gloria (Smith) Duncan. Vicki managed a Dry Cleaning in Service in Wichita for 20 years. She enjoyed gardening and was her main hobby the last few years. She also enjoyed bingo.

 Vicki is survived by her son, Eli and wife Jennifer and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Eddie Smith and Terry Smith and a sister, Debbie.

 Graveside services will be Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Shady Brook Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Vicki Lynn Gillespie, 66 of Junction City passed away January 17, 2024. She was born November 27, 1957 in Herington, Kansas, the daughter of Vernon and Gloria (Smith) Duncan. Vicki managed a Dry Cleaning in Service in Wichita for 20 years. She enjoyed gardening and was her main hobby the last few years. She also enjoyed bingo. Vicki is survived by her son, Eli and wife Jennifer and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Eddie Smith and Terry Smith and a sister, Debbie. Graveside services will be Saturday, January 27, 2024 at Shady Brook Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday evening from 5-7 p.m. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;

Vicki Lynn Gillespie

Marjorie Frances Schlegel, 94, Meadowlark Retirement Community passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at her home.

She was born December 16, 1929 to Florence and Gerald Noll of Flush, Kansas. She lived in Flush until high school graduation and then moved to Manhattan, Kansas to start a job at Icey Way. She remained a Manhattan resident the rest of her life. She was united in marriage to William Alfred Schegel on June 21, 1950. She was a member of Seven Dolors Parish and volunteered many years at the budget shop.

She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 3 siblings, Robert Noll, Kenneth Noll, and Partricia Heptig, 3 children, Shirley Neel, Matthew Schlegel, and Terry Schlegel, 3 grandchildren, William Neel, Sean Neel, and Misty Schlegel, and 2 great grandchildren, Owen DeMars and Fayelle Hutchison.

She is survived by one son, Andy Schlegel (Jeanie), of Topeka, Kansas, and one daughter, Teresa McMillan (Kurt), Home, Kansas, one son in law, James (Pat) Neel, Wamego, 25 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren, and one great great grandson

Mass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 10 a.m. with Rosary at 9 a.m. at Seven Dolors Catholic Church Manhattan, Kansas. Visitation will take place on Friday, January 26 from 2-7 p.m. at Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and 9-10 a.m. at the church.

Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Flush, Kansas following the service.

Donations made to Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan, Kansas.

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 </figure>Marjorie Frances Schlegel, 94, Meadowlark Retirement Community passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at her home.She was born December 16, 1929 to Florence and Gerald Noll of Flush, Kansas. She lived in Flush until high school graduation and then moved to Manhattan, Kansas to start a job at Icey Way. She remained a Manhattan resident the rest of her life. She was united in marriage to William Alfred Schegel on June 21, 1950. She was a member of Seven Dolors Parish and volunteered many years at the budget shop.She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, 3 siblings, Robert Noll, Kenneth Noll, and Partricia Heptig, 3 children, Shirley Neel, Matthew Schlegel, and Terry Schlegel, 3 grandchildren, William Neel, Sean Neel, and Misty Schlegel, and 2 great grandchildren, Owen DeMars and Fayelle Hutchison.She is survived by one son, Andy Schlegel (Jeanie), of Topeka, Kansas, and one daughter, Teresa McMillan (Kurt), Home, Kansas, one son in law, James (Pat) Neel, Wamego, 25 grandchildren, 57 great grandchildren, and one great great grandsonMass of Christian Burial will be on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 10 a.m. with Rosary at 9 a.m. at Seven Dolors Catholic Church Manhattan, Kansas. Visitation will take place on Friday, January 26 from 2-7 p.m. at Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and 9-10 a.m. at the church.Burial will be at St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Flush, Kansas following the service.Donations made to Seven Dolors Catholic Church, Manhattan, Kansas.

Marjorie Frances Schlegel

Herbert Arnold Daniels, MD, age 77, died on January 23, 2024, at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp;

He was born on November 30, 1946, the son of Arnold LeRoy and Marcella Alice (Pierce) Daniels.&nbsp;

Herb married Carolyn Mary Brown on September 16, 1966, in Albany, Oregon. She survives of the home.&nbsp;

&nbsp;He attended Sweet Home High School and graduated in 1965. He then attended the University of Oregon and graduated in 1969 with a degree in biology. He joined the Air Force and retired after 17 years as a Lt. Col. Herb graduated from the University of Oregon with his M.D. in 1975. He stayed at the U of O and completed his residence in Ear, Nose, and Throat in 1980. He was then stationed at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines from 1980-1983. Once stateside, he completed a one-year head-and-neck cancer fellowship in Indianapolis, IN. After retiring from the Air Force, Herb and family moved to Leawood, Kansas, where he practiced at KU Med and then in private practice in Kansas City, KS. Herb retired from the practice of medicine in 2001.

&nbsp;Herb was raised in a Christian home and believed in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He passed his faith on to his children and grandchildren, was an example to others, and developed a deep knowledge of the Bible.&nbsp;

&nbsp;Herb loved working outside in his yard or at church. He was quick to volunteer for manual labor jobs to help family, friends, and at the church or Community Care Ministries. He enjoyed reading and learning new things, loved to attend his grandchildren’s sporting events and activities, and was a good and faithful servant of God to his family and neighbors.

Herb was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Daniels; daughters Bethany (Brad) Fields, and Heather (Michael) Petermann; grandchildren, Nathaniel Fields, Maryn Petermann, and Marcella Petermann; Brothers, Edward Daniels, Michael Daniels, and Douglas Daniels.&nbsp;

He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Marcella Daniels, and his brother, Richard Daniels.&nbsp;

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Cross Point Community Church, 612 US-24, Wamego, KS 66547. Memorial contributions are suggested to <a href="https://crosspointwamego.com/give/">Cross Point Community Church</a>&nbsp;or the Community Health Ministry and can also be left in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, Kansas 66547.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Herbert Arnold Daniels, MD, age 77, died on January 23, 2024, at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, Kansas.&nbsp;He was born on November 30, 1946, the son of Arnold LeRoy and Marcella Alice (Pierce) Daniels.&nbsp;Herb married Carolyn Mary Brown on September 16, 1966, in Albany, Oregon. She survives of the home.&nbsp;&nbsp;He attended Sweet Home High School and graduated in 1965. He then attended the University of Oregon and graduated in 1969 with a degree in biology. He joined the Air Force and retired after 17 years as a Lt. Col. Herb graduated from the University of Oregon with his M.D. in 1975. He stayed at the U of O and completed his residence in Ear, Nose, and Throat in 1980. He was then stationed at Clark Air Force Base in the Philippines from 1980-1983. Once stateside, he completed a one-year head-and-neck cancer fellowship in Indianapolis, IN. After retiring from the Air Force, Herb and family moved to Leawood, Kansas, where he practiced at KU Med and then in private practice in Kansas City, KS. Herb retired from the practice of medicine in 2001.&nbsp;Herb was raised in a Christian home and believed in Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior. He passed his faith on to his children and grandchildren, was an example to others, and developed a deep knowledge of the Bible.&nbsp;&nbsp;Herb loved working outside in his yard or at church. He was quick to volunteer for manual labor jobs to help family, friends, and at the church or Community Care Ministries. He enjoyed reading and learning new things, loved to attend his grandchildren’s sporting events and activities, and was a good and faithful servant of God to his family and neighbors.Herb was a devoted husband and father. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Daniels; daughters Bethany (Brad) Fields, and Heather (Michael) Petermann; grandchildren, Nathaniel Fields, Maryn Petermann, and Marcella Petermann; Brothers, Edward Daniels, Michael Daniels, and Douglas Daniels.&nbsp;He was preceded in death by his parents, Arnold and Marcella Daniels, and his brother, Richard Daniels.&nbsp;A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at Cross Point Community Church, 612 US-24, Wamego, KS 66547. Memorial contributions are suggested to <a href="https://crosspointwamego.com/give/">Cross Point Community Church</a>&nbsp;or the Community Health Ministry and can also be left in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, PO Box 48, Wamego, Kansas 66547.&nbsp;

Herbert Arnold Daniels

Carl H. Klopfer, Jr., 91 of Concordia, died on Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born on September 8, 1932 in Racine, Wisconsin, the son of Carl H. Sr. and Luella (Henrickson) Klopfer. &nbsp;Carl served in and retired from the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. &nbsp;He married Margarete and she preceded him in death on July 8, 2010.

Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery at Clark's Creek in Junction City, Kansas.

Carl H. Klopfer, Jr., 91 of Concordia, died on Monday, January 22, 2024. He was born on September 8, 1932 in Racine, Wisconsin, the son of Carl H. Sr. and Luella (Henrickson) Klopfer. &nbsp;Carl served in and retired from the U.S. Army, serving in the Korean War. &nbsp;He married Margarete and she preceded him in death on July 8, 2010.Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 at 1:30 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery at Clark's Creek in Junction City, Kansas.There will be no visitation.

Carl H. Klopfer, Jr.

Donn Allon Leach passed away January 19, 2024. Donn was born the son of Lucille Hostetler in St. Louis, MO, on January 26, 1929. He was immediately adopted by Vern C. and Nora Etta (Leavitt) Leach and reared in and near Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended Mars Hill grade school and Ben Davis High School. He became major and commanding officer of the ROTC and played first trumpet in the marching band. He graduated and entered college while still sixteen years of age. He accepted Christ and was baptized at age eleven and delivered newspapers, sometimes managing four routes, two of them on Stout Army Air Field during World War II.

He graduated summa cum laude from Lincoln Bible Institute (now Lincoln Christian University) in Illinois in 1950. While there he played on the basketball second team for four and half years. He then received two degrees, Bachelor of Divinity in three years and Master of Arts, from the Butler School of Religion at Butler University and was elected to the honorary societies of Phi Kappa Phi and Theta Phi. He then received a Doctor of Theology degree from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Chicago in 1960. During this time, Donn served several churches on weekends, namely Concord, Illinois and Franklin Illinois, and Greensfolk, Indiana. At First Christian Church in Kenosha, WI from 1955 to 1959, he led the church to significant growth in numbers and giving and helped them relocate to a new building. In 1951, he was married after a brief, mostly postal, courtship to Joan Baldwin of Perryville, KY. They had two sons, Dann and John, in 1953 and 1955 respectively.

Donn then served as Professor of New Testament at Lincoln Christian Seminary (IL) for fourteen years. During this time, he personally, with some help from friends, built their home on campus. On weekends, he helped establish nearly a dozen new congregations, mostly in the greater Chicago area, preaching on weekends for six months to a year at each place. In 1972 he became Professor of Bible at Manhattan Christian College (KS). On weekends he helped with the start of new churches at Hutchinson and McPherson, KS. He also served as Vice President for Academics for several years. He was a member of the Society of Biblical Literature. On sabbatical in 1980-81, he and Joan undertook a four-week tent and auto tour of Western Europe and helped in the establishment of Springdale College in Birmingham, England. Donn also attended lectures occasionally at the University of Cambridge.

In 1989, he became the Professor of Bible and Academic Dean of Springdale College in Birmingham, England. While there, he became a co-minister of the Bromsgrove Christian Church and was elected president of the Fellowship of Churches of Christ in Great Britian and Ireland.

He then moved to Virginia, USA, where he became associate minister of Countryside Christian Church, a new church plant near Richmond, for two years and then associate minister for the Williamsburg Christian Church for two more years. In 1999, he returned to Manhattan, KS to be nearer family. Joan passed away in 2016 and in February of 2018 he married his dear wife Marceline (Marcy) Cassel, of Manhattan. She passed away April 8, 2023.

He has been active in University Christian Church, several years as an elder. He served as a supply preacher in the area. He taught part time at Manhattan Christian College from 1999-2018. Over the years he developed a rental real estate business, which he helped to maintain. He was a member of the Manhattan Rotary Club, the Manhattan Barbershop Harmony Society, and the Master Gardeners. He was active as a gardener and a player of doubles tennis.

His beloved wife, Joan, predeceased him in September 2016 after nearly sixty-five years of marriage. He was also predeceased by his parents and sister Jane.

On February 3, 2018 he was married to the wonderful Marcy Cassel who passed April 8, 2023.

He is survived by his son Dann (Cindy) and three grandsons: Michael, Ryan, and Daniel, of Valley Center, KS; and son John (Kristi) and their children: Aaron “Tucker” and Hayley, of Longmont, CO. He also leaves sister Nancy Hanson of Olivet, MI, a few cousins, and many friends.

The family will greet friends during a visitation from 5:00 until 6:30 p.m. Monday January 29, 2024 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.

Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday January 30, 2024 at the University Christian Church, 2800 Claflin Road in Manhattan. Interment will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Donn to the UCC Missionary Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 </figure>Donn Allon Leach passed away January 19, 2024. Donn was born the son of Lucille Hostetler in St. Louis, MO, on January 26, 1929. He was immediately adopted by Vern C. and Nora Etta (Leavitt) Leach and reared in and near Indianapolis, Indiana. He attended Mars Hill grade school and Ben Davis High School. He became major and commanding officer of the ROTC and played first trumpet in the marching band. He graduated and entered college while still sixteen years of age. He accepted Christ and was baptized at age eleven and delivered newspapers, sometimes managing four routes, two of them on Stout Army Air Field during World War II.He graduated summa cum laude from Lincoln Bible Institute (now Lincoln Christian University) in Illinois in 1950. While there he played on the basketball second team for four and half years. He then received two degrees, Bachelor of Divinity in three years and Master of Arts, from the Butler School of Religion at Butler University and was elected to the honorary societies of Phi Kappa Phi and Theta Phi. He then received a Doctor of Theology degree from Northern Baptist Theological Seminary in Chicago in 1960. During this time, Donn served several churches on weekends, namely Concord, Illinois and Franklin Illinois, and Greensfolk, Indiana. At First Christian Church in Kenosha, WI from 1955 to 1959, he led the church to significant growth in numbers and giving and helped them relocate to a new building. In 1951, he was married after a brief, mostly postal, courtship to Joan Baldwin of Perryville, KY. They had two sons, Dann and John, in 1953 and 1955 respectively.Donn then served as Professor of New Testament at Lincoln Christian Seminary (IL) for fourteen years. During this time, he personally, with some help from friends, built their home on campus. On weekends, he helped establish nearly a dozen new congregations, mostly in the greater Chicago area, preaching on weekends for six months to a year at each place. In 1972 he became Professor of Bible at Manhattan Christian College (KS). On weekends he helped with the start of new churches at Hutchinson and McPherson, KS. He also served as Vice President for Academics for several years. He was a member of the Society of Biblical Literature. On sabbatical in 1980-81, he and Joan undertook a four-week tent and auto tour of Western Europe and helped in the establishment of Springdale College in Birmingham, England. Donn also attended lectures occasionally at the University of Cambridge.In 1989, he became the Professor of Bible and Academic Dean of Springdale College in Birmingham, England. While there, he became a co-minister of the Bromsgrove Christian Church and was elected president of the Fellowship of Churches of Christ in Great Britian and Ireland.He then moved to Virginia, USA, where he became associate minister of Countryside Christian Church, a new church plant near Richmond, for two years and then associate minister for the Williamsburg Christian Church for two more years. In 1999, he returned to Manhattan, KS to be nearer family. Joan passed away in 2016 and in February of 2018 he married his dear wife Marceline (Marcy) Cassel, of Manhattan. She passed away April 8, 2023.He has been active in University Christian Church, several years as an elder. He served as a supply preacher in the area. He taught part time at Manhattan Christian College from 1999-2018. Over the years he developed a rental real estate business, which he helped to maintain. He was a member of the Manhattan Rotary Club, the Manhattan Barbershop Harmony Society, and the Master Gardeners. He was active as a gardener and a player of doubles tennis.His beloved wife, Joan, predeceased him in September 2016 after nearly sixty-five years of marriage. He was also predeceased by his parents and sister Jane.On February 3, 2018 he was married to the wonderful Marcy Cassel who passed April 8, 2023.He is survived by his son Dann (Cindy) and three grandsons: Michael, Ryan, and Daniel, of Valley Center, KS; and son John (Kristi) and their children: Aaron “Tucker” and Hayley, of Longmont, CO. He also leaves sister Nancy Hanson of Olivet, MI, a few cousins, and many friends.The family will greet friends during a visitation from 5:00 until 6:30 p.m. Monday January 29, 2024 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan.Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday January 30, 2024 at the University Christian Church, 2800 Claflin Road in Manhattan. Interment will follow in the Sunrise Cemetery.In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Donn to the UCC Missionary Fund. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Donn Allon Leach 

Bradley Joseph Eckart, 70, of Wamego, Kansas passed away on Monday (January 22, 2024) at his home in Wamego.&nbsp;

Born October 15, 1953 in Wamego, Brad was the son of Joseph and Patsy (Lippencott) Eckart. He was married to Jeanne (Hoobler) Adams for 13 years. &nbsp;Brad later married Pamela Rizzo in 1988 and they were together for 35 years. She survives.&nbsp;

Brad earned his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, Kansas. He began his career as a teacher and football coach at Lucky High School in Manhattan and then in Chapman, Kansas. &nbsp;Following his teaching and coaching career, he was employed with Kansas Farm Bureau and New Mexico Farm &amp; Livestock Bureau. He spent most of his later career at the American Farm Bureau Federation, where he retired as the Director of Organization in 2010.&nbsp;

Brad was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. &nbsp;He loved the outdoors, playing golf and tennis, and boating. For 10 years, he and Pam traveled the country in their RV. &nbsp;Brad was proud that many students and players he coached still kept in touch with him.&nbsp;

Survivors include his wife, Pam; three children, Jodi Eckart (Gonzalo Jimenez) of Granada, Spain, Bryan Eckart (Lindsey Madson) of Denver, CO and Megan Eckart (Kenny Keller) of Fredericksburg, VA; four grandchildren, Elsa and Adela Jimenez and Gloria and Lachlan Eckart; two sisters and a brother and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;

Mr. Eckart was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;

&nbsp;A Rosary Service will be held Monday afternoon, January 29, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home. &nbsp;The family will meet with friends following the Rosary from 4:30 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.&nbsp; A Mass will be held Tuesday morning, January 30, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego with Father Mike Peterson officiating.&nbsp; A luncheon will immediately follow. &nbsp;

Memorial donations are requested to the Wamego High School Athletic Department or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Those may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

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 </figure>Bradley Joseph Eckart, 70, of Wamego, Kansas passed away on Monday (January 22, 2024) at his home in Wamego.&nbsp;Born October 15, 1953 in Wamego, Brad was the son of Joseph and Patsy (Lippencott) Eckart. He was married to Jeanne (Hoobler) Adams for 13 years. &nbsp;Brad later married Pamela Rizzo in 1988 and they were together for 35 years. She survives.&nbsp;Brad earned his Master’s Degree in Business Administration from St. Mary of the Plains College in Dodge City, Kansas. He began his career as a teacher and football coach at Lucky High School in Manhattan and then in Chapman, Kansas. &nbsp;Following his teaching and coaching career, he was employed with Kansas Farm Bureau and New Mexico Farm &amp; Livestock Bureau. He spent most of his later career at the American Farm Bureau Federation, where he retired as the Director of Organization in 2010.&nbsp;Brad was a member of St. Bernard’s Catholic Church. &nbsp;He loved the outdoors, playing golf and tennis, and boating. For 10 years, he and Pam traveled the country in their RV. &nbsp;Brad was proud that many students and players he coached still kept in touch with him.&nbsp;Survivors include his wife, Pam; three children, Jodi Eckart (Gonzalo Jimenez) of Granada, Spain, Bryan Eckart (Lindsey Madson) of Denver, CO and Megan Eckart (Kenny Keller) of Fredericksburg, VA; four grandchildren, Elsa and Adela Jimenez and Gloria and Lachlan Eckart; two sisters and a brother and several nieces and nephews.&nbsp;Mr. Eckart was preceded in death by his parents.&nbsp;&nbsp;A Rosary Service will be held Monday afternoon, January 29, 2024 at 4:00 p.m.&nbsp; at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home. &nbsp;The family will meet with friends following the Rosary from 4:30 until 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.&nbsp; A Mass will be held Tuesday morning, January 30, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Bernard’s Catholic Church in Wamego with Father Mike Peterson officiating.&nbsp; A luncheon will immediately follow. &nbsp;Memorial donations are requested to the Wamego High School Athletic Department or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Those may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Bradley Joseph Eckart

David Randall “Randy” Johns, 59, passed away suddenly on his farm in rural Geary County on Saturday, January 20, 2024.Randy was born on September 4, 1964, in Junction City, KS, the second son of Dennison K. Johns and Vivian R. (Manly) Johns.

Throughout his youth, Randy was active in the Junction City Little Theatre. He worked doing set construction and lighting as well as appearing in a number of on-stage roles including a co-starring turn as Pud with local state senator Merrill Werts in the 1975 JCLT production of On Borrowed Time. Randy traveled extensively throughout the United States with his parents during the 70s, visiting many National Parks, rafting on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon as well as backpacking in the Rocky Mountains and on Isle Royale in the middle of Lake Superior. This would instill in him a lifelong love of and respect for nature and a desire to further explore our beautiful nation.

After graduating from Junction City High School in 1983, he became a Master Carpenter working on projects in Texas and Hawaii before settling into a decades-long career of construction in Northeastern Kansas. He also was an accomplished woodworker completing many furniture pieces.

Randy married Deborah A. Junghans on November 21, 2000, on the island of Maui, Hawaii affirming their love in a ceremony on the beach. They returned to their farm on Clarks Creek Road and Randy became an avid beekeeper. He began providing honey to his family and friends and established Creek House Bees, An Apiary of the Flint Hills in 2016, selling honey at local farmers markets.

His passion project at the time of his death was restoring an historic animal barn on the farm to a rustic creek house overlooking Clarks Creek. Randy was a longtime Kansas State Wildcat fan and he and Debbie attended many football and basketball games at the university. Avid tennis fans as well, they attended the U.S. Open in New York City with his daughter Brandi. He and Debbie loved to travel, returning to float the Grand Canyon together, trips to Estes Park and most recently to the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Randy worked tirelessly as a volunteer at the Geary County Food Pantry helping provide sustenance to the food insecure in our community.

He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Debbie; one daughter from a previous marriage Brandi Conaway (Dennis) Kemp, TX; two grandchildren Emma Johns and Caleb Conaway, Kemp, TX; Mother Vivian Johns, Junction City; brother Derrick “Rick” Johns (DJ) Junction City; three nephews, Dustin Johns, Kernersville, NC, and Damian Johns, Flagstaff, AZ, Dakota Johns, Wiley, TX, and one niece Destiny Johns and her fiancé Logan McWilliams, Shawnee, KS; three great-nephews Austin, Caison, and Ashton, Wylie, TX and one great-niece Indi, Kernersville, NC; one Uncle Robert Manly, San Luis Obispo, CA; and numerous cousins.He is preceded in death by his father, Dennison K. Johns.

The family will greet friends Wednesday, January 24th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home in Junction City. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Geary County Food Pantry Building Fund, 138 W. Third Street, Junction City, KS 66441.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>David Randall “Randy” Johns, 59, passed away suddenly on his farm in rural Geary County on Saturday, January 20, 2024.Randy was born on September 4, 1964, in Junction City, KS, the second son of Dennison K. Johns and Vivian R. (Manly) Johns.Throughout his youth, Randy was active in the Junction City Little Theatre. He worked doing set construction and lighting as well as appearing in a number of on-stage roles including a co-starring turn as Pud with local state senator Merrill Werts in the 1975 JCLT production of On Borrowed Time. Randy traveled extensively throughout the United States with his parents during the 70s, visiting many National Parks, rafting on the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon as well as backpacking in the Rocky Mountains and on Isle Royale in the middle of Lake Superior. This would instill in him a lifelong love of and respect for nature and a desire to further explore our beautiful nation.After graduating from Junction City High School in 1983, he became a Master Carpenter working on projects in Texas and Hawaii before settling into a decades-long career of construction in Northeastern Kansas. He also was an accomplished woodworker completing many furniture pieces.Randy married Deborah A. Junghans on November 21, 2000, on the island of Maui, Hawaii affirming their love in a ceremony on the beach. They returned to their farm on Clarks Creek Road and Randy became an avid beekeeper. He began providing honey to his family and friends and established Creek House Bees, An Apiary of the Flint Hills in 2016, selling honey at local farmers markets.His passion project at the time of his death was restoring an historic animal barn on the farm to a rustic creek house overlooking Clarks Creek. Randy was a longtime Kansas State Wildcat fan and he and Debbie attended many football and basketball games at the university. Avid tennis fans as well, they attended the U.S. Open in New York City with his daughter Brandi. He and Debbie loved to travel, returning to float the Grand Canyon together, trips to Estes Park and most recently to the Black Hills of South Dakota.Randy worked tirelessly as a volunteer at the Geary County Food Pantry helping provide sustenance to the food insecure in our community.He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Debbie; one daughter from a previous marriage Brandi Conaway (Dennis) Kemp, TX; two grandchildren Emma Johns and Caleb Conaway, Kemp, TX; Mother Vivian Johns, Junction City; brother Derrick “Rick” Johns (DJ) Junction City; three nephews, Dustin Johns, Kernersville, NC, and Damian Johns, Flagstaff, AZ, Dakota Johns, Wiley, TX, and one niece Destiny Johns and her fiancé Logan McWilliams, Shawnee, KS; three great-nephews Austin, Caison, and Ashton, Wylie, TX and one great-niece Indi, Kernersville, NC; one Uncle Robert Manly, San Luis Obispo, CA; and numerous cousins.He is preceded in death by his father, Dennison K. Johns.The family will greet friends Wednesday, January 24th, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home in Junction City. Cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Geary County Food Pantry Building Fund, 138 W. Third Street, Junction City, KS 66441.&nbsp;&nbsp;

David Randall “Randy” Johns

George Milton Blomberg, 77, of Hiawatha, KS died on January 19, 2024. &nbsp;He was born in Concordia, KS in 1946 to Bernice and Oliver Blomberg and graduated high school from Concordia High School.

 George worked many jobs the most memorable were Kansas National Guard, GT in Clay Center as well as in Osborne, Russel Stover in Abilene, and Clay County School District. He retired from there and moved to Hiawatha and worked at Pederson Seed part-time.

 George was proceeded in death by his parents Oliver and Bernice, son, Wesley, brother, Ard, granddaughter, Shandy, and great-grandson, Ezekiel Roberson. He is survived by his wife Karen, daughter, Donna Bryant, son, Andy (Wendy) Pederson, daughter, Dana (Andy) Tucker, George Brian (Ginny) Blomberg, Brian (Rachel) Pederson. He found great joy in his, 16 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

The visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 24th in Hiawatha, KS at First United Methodist Church (410 Hiawatha Ave, Hiawatha, KS 66434) from 5-7 p.m.

The funeral will be in Clay County at Mizpah United Methodist Church (1429 6th Road, Wakefield KS, 67487) on Saturday the 27th at 11:00 a.m.&nbsp;

There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the service. &nbsp;Casual dress is requested.

Memorial donations to the George Blomberg Memorial fund and can be sent in care of the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (918 7th St Clay Center KS 67432).

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 </figure>George Milton Blomberg, 77, of Hiawatha, KS died on January 19, 2024. &nbsp;He was born in Concordia, KS in 1946 to Bernice and Oliver Blomberg and graduated high school from Concordia High School. George worked many jobs the most memorable were Kansas National Guard, GT in Clay Center as well as in Osborne, Russel Stover in Abilene, and Clay County School District. He retired from there and moved to Hiawatha and worked at Pederson Seed part-time. George was proceeded in death by his parents Oliver and Bernice, son, Wesley, brother, Ard, granddaughter, Shandy, and great-grandson, Ezekiel Roberson. He is survived by his wife Karen, daughter, Donna Bryant, son, Andy (Wendy) Pederson, daughter, Dana (Andy) Tucker, George Brian (Ginny) Blomberg, Brian (Rachel) Pederson. He found great joy in his, 16 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.The visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 24th in Hiawatha, KS at First United Methodist Church (410 Hiawatha Ave, Hiawatha, KS 66434) from 5-7 p.m.The funeral will be in Clay County at Mizpah United Methodist Church (1429 6th Road, Wakefield KS, 67487) on Saturday the 27th at 11:00 a.m.&nbsp;There will be a visitation held one hour prior to the service. &nbsp;Casual dress is requested.Memorial donations to the George Blomberg Memorial fund and can be sent in care of the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home (918 7th St Clay Center KS 67432).

George Milton Blomberg

Steve D. Worley, 80 of Clay Center, died Friday January 19, 2024 at the UKHS Saint Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on February 5, 1943 in Clay Center, Kansas, the son of Joseph E. and Velda K. (DesJardins) Worley.

Steve grew up and attended school in Clay Center, graduating in 1961. &nbsp;He attended Fort Hays State University on a football scholarship. &nbsp;He married Dorothy Savener on August 19, 1962 and she preceded him in death on August 19, 1981. &nbsp;After graduating from Fort Hays State, Steve served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. &nbsp;After returning to Clay Center, he worked as a rural lineman for C&amp;W, and later Bluestem, for 32 years. Steve would later marry Carol O’Neal on August 1, 1992. &nbsp;He is also preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Joe and Robert and sister Robin Rouse.

He was a member of the Clay Center Country Club, Clay Center Elks Lodge and the American Legion.&nbsp; He enjoyed gardening, yard work and golfing.&nbsp; He was also an avid collector of many different antiques.

Steve is survived by his wife, Carol Worley of Clay Center, Kansas; daughter, Paula and husband, Randy Wewer of Manhattan, Kansas ; step son, Todd Nelson of Riley, Kansas; 4 grandchildren, Trace (Faith) Nelson, Blake (Antonia) Wewer, Ty (Kori) Nelson and Reece Wewer; 2 great grandchildren, Nyla Nelson and Mateo Wewer; 2 sisters, Vicki and husband, Doug Marshall of Brookville, Kansas and Patti and husband, Steve Curtiss of Topeka, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews.

Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp;

Visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Clay Center Country Club or the Anthony Bates Foundation and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

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 </figure>Steve D. Worley, 80 of Clay Center, died Friday January 19, 2024 at the UKHS Saint Francis Campus in Topeka, Kansas. &nbsp;He was born on February 5, 1943 in Clay Center, Kansas, the son of Joseph E. and Velda K. (DesJardins) Worley.Steve grew up and attended school in Clay Center, graduating in 1961. &nbsp;He attended Fort Hays State University on a football scholarship. &nbsp;He married Dorothy Savener on August 19, 1962 and she preceded him in death on August 19, 1981. &nbsp;After graduating from Fort Hays State, Steve served in the U.S. Air Force for 4 years. &nbsp;After returning to Clay Center, he worked as a rural lineman for C&amp;W, and later Bluestem, for 32 years. Steve would later marry Carol O’Neal on August 1, 1992. &nbsp;He is also preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, Joe and Robert and sister Robin Rouse.He was a member of the Clay Center Country Club, Clay Center Elks Lodge and the American Legion.&nbsp; He enjoyed gardening, yard work and golfing.&nbsp; He was also an avid collector of many different antiques.Steve is survived by his wife, Carol Worley of Clay Center, Kansas; daughter, Paula and husband, Randy Wewer of Manhattan, Kansas ; step son, Todd Nelson of Riley, Kansas; 4 grandchildren, Trace (Faith) Nelson, Blake (Antonia) Wewer, Ty (Kori) Nelson and Reece Wewer; 2 great grandchildren, Nyla Nelson and Mateo Wewer; 2 sisters, Vicki and husband, Doug Marshall of Brookville, Kansas and Patti and husband, Steve Curtiss of Topeka, Kansas and numerous nieces and nephews.Graveside Services will be held on Saturday, January 27, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp;Visitation will be held on Friday, January 26, 2024 from 5-7 p.m. at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, Kansas.Memorials may be made to the Clay Center Country Club or the Anthony Bates Foundation and can be sent in care of the funeral home.

Steve D. Worley

Ralph I. Bauman, 88, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at his home surrounded by his wife and three daughters.

He was born to Joseph and Iva (Crider) Bauman on May, 20, 1935 at the family home South of Abilene. He attended Lively Hall Rural School until the 8th grade and graduated from Abilene High School in 1953. He attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, Ks for one year.

Ralph worked for four years at Rock Springs 4-H Summer Camp. He began working for Shockey &amp; Landis in 1955 where he learned to install floor covering. On February 2, 1958 he married Mary Dawn Mason. In 1960, Ralph began installing on his own and in 1966 he opened a floor covering store in the garage of their home on North Buckeye. They bought a building in downtown Abilene in 1976. They continued selling and installing floor covering until they retired and sold the store in 2004.

Ralph served in the Army Reserves from 1957 to 1963.All sports were an important part of Ralph’s life. He played town team basketball, fast pitch and slow pitch softball, coached girls’ softball, bowled, pitched horseshoes, played pool, snow skied, ran and played golf.

He was a member of the First Christian Church where he taught Sunday School, was an Elder and worked with the Junior High youth group for a number of years. Ralph enjoyed traveling, dancing, playing cards and watching sports on TV.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepfather Frank Heller.He is survived by his wife of 65 years. Three daughters: LeAnne (Dan) Litka, Abilene, KS, Jan (Jeff) Hubert, Antioch, IL and Karen Dillard, Overland Park, KS. Seven grandchildren: Kristin Kijowski, Center Town, MO, Nicholas Kijowski, Thorton, CO, Adam Kijowski &amp; Nathan Litka, Kansas City, KS. Erica Dillard, Carlsbad, NM. Jackson Hubert, Vernon Hills, IL and Carson Hubert, Gurnee, IL. Also by his sister Shirley (Robert) Emig, brother Jon (Judy) Bauman, and sister-in-law Linda (Joe) Mason Reynolds, Abilene, Kansas. And many nieces, nephews, and friends.

Cremation was chosen. Visitation will be held at the First Christian Church, 612 N Buckeye 5&nbsp; to 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024. The Memorial Service will be held at the Church on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 11:00 am.

 Suggested Memorials to Hospice of Dickinson County or the First Christian Church and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 6741.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ralph I. Bauman, 88, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at his home surrounded by his wife and three daughters.He was born to Joseph and Iva (Crider) Bauman on May, 20, 1935 at the family home South of Abilene. He attended Lively Hall Rural School until the 8th grade and graduated from Abilene High School in 1953. He attended Kansas State University in Manhattan, Ks for one year.Ralph worked for four years at Rock Springs 4-H Summer Camp. He began working for Shockey &amp; Landis in 1955 where he learned to install floor covering. On February 2, 1958 he married Mary Dawn Mason. In 1960, Ralph began installing on his own and in 1966 he opened a floor covering store in the garage of their home on North Buckeye. They bought a building in downtown Abilene in 1976. They continued selling and installing floor covering until they retired and sold the store in 2004.Ralph served in the Army Reserves from 1957 to 1963.All sports were an important part of Ralph’s life. He played town team basketball, fast pitch and slow pitch softball, coached girls’ softball, bowled, pitched horseshoes, played pool, snow skied, ran and played golf.He was a member of the First Christian Church where he taught Sunday School, was an Elder and worked with the Junior High youth group for a number of years. Ralph enjoyed traveling, dancing, playing cards and watching sports on TV.He was preceded in death by his parents and his stepfather Frank Heller.He is survived by his wife of 65 years. Three daughters: LeAnne (Dan) Litka, Abilene, KS, Jan (Jeff) Hubert, Antioch, IL and Karen Dillard, Overland Park, KS. Seven grandchildren: Kristin Kijowski, Center Town, MO, Nicholas Kijowski, Thorton, CO, Adam Kijowski &amp; Nathan Litka, Kansas City, KS. Erica Dillard, Carlsbad, NM. Jackson Hubert, Vernon Hills, IL and Carson Hubert, Gurnee, IL. Also by his sister Shirley (Robert) Emig, brother Jon (Judy) Bauman, and sister-in-law Linda (Joe) Mason Reynolds, Abilene, Kansas. And many nieces, nephews, and friends.Cremation was chosen. Visitation will be held at the First Christian Church, 612 N Buckeye 5&nbsp; to 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 25, 2024. The Memorial Service will be held at the Church on Friday, January 26, 2024 at 11:00 am. Suggested Memorials to Hospice of Dickinson County or the First Christian Church and may be sent in care of the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 6741.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ralph I. Bauman

Anna Gayle (Piland) Robson, 68 of Abilene passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Salina Regional Medical Center. She was born August 6, 1955 in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Hugh and Charlotte Piland. 

Anna grew up in Manhattan, Kansas, moving to Abilene to spend her High School years where she met the love of her life, Mike Robson. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1973. She then attended Emporia State University then to Kansas State University and graduated from there in 1977.

On July 15, 1978 she was united in marriage to Mike Robson. Anna worked at her husband’s dental office for several years before residing at home. She was a member of the philanthropic organization, PEO.

Anna is survived by her only child, daughter, Carey Jones (Derek), her granddaughter, Kenlee. Brother, Steve Piland (Karen). Father -in-law, Robert Robson. Brother-in-law, Pat (Sue) Robson. Nieces, Tracy Piland (Nick), Natalie Lackey (Ryan), Emily Nusser (Justin), Sally Robson and nephew, Jeremy Piland. She is preceded in death by her High School sweetheart and husband, Mike Robson. Her parents Hugh and Charlotte Piland, and mother-in-law, Anne Robson.

Anna enjoyed traveling on many vacations with her husband especially to Kansas State bowl games and Cabo San Lucas, MX. Many vacations also included dear friends that were considered family. Anna wore many hats but her proudest was being a Grandma. She was a sassy woman who wore her heart on her sleeve. If you were a loved one of hers, you knew it because she never missed a chance to tell the ones she loved, “I love you” at every chance she got.

A private family graveside service will be at the Abilene City Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be sent to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502; please indicate fund #M47463.

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 </figure>Anna Gayle (Piland) Robson, 68 of Abilene passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at Salina Regional Medical Center. She was born August 6, 1955 in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Hugh and Charlotte Piland. Anna grew up in Manhattan, Kansas, moving to Abilene to spend her High School years where she met the love of her life, Mike Robson. She graduated from Abilene High School in 1973. She then attended Emporia State University then to Kansas State University and graduated from there in 1977.On July 15, 1978 she was united in marriage to Mike Robson. Anna worked at her husband’s dental office for several years before residing at home. She was a member of the philanthropic organization, PEO.Anna is survived by her only child, daughter, Carey Jones (Derek), her granddaughter, Kenlee. Brother, Steve Piland (Karen). Father -in-law, Robert Robson. Brother-in-law, Pat (Sue) Robson. Nieces, Tracy Piland (Nick), Natalie Lackey (Ryan), Emily Nusser (Justin), Sally Robson and nephew, Jeremy Piland. She is preceded in death by her High School sweetheart and husband, Mike Robson. Her parents Hugh and Charlotte Piland, and mother-in-law, Anne Robson.Anna enjoyed traveling on many vacations with her husband especially to Kansas State bowl games and Cabo San Lucas, MX. Many vacations also included dear friends that were considered family. Anna wore many hats but her proudest was being a Grandma. She was a sassy woman who wore her heart on her sleeve. If you were a loved one of hers, you knew it because she never missed a chance to tell the ones she loved, “I love you” at every chance she got.A private family graveside service will be at the Abilene City Cemetery at a later date. Memorials may be sent to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502; please indicate fund #M47463.

Anna Gayle (Piland) Robson

Sherrie Elizabeth “Beth” Horn, age 53, of Manhattan, died January 19, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House following a lengthy battle with cancer.

She was born January 25, 1970, in Miami, Florida, the daughter of Larry James Horn and Nina Clare Gamotis.

Sherrie served for 20 years in the United States Air Force and retired at the rank of Staff Sergeant.

Following her retirement, she worked for LEIDOS, a private contractor for the Dept. of Defense.

Beth loved photography and scrapbooking and was an avid outdoorsman including camping, kayaking and everything outdoors.

She was a very devoted member of the Catholic Church and attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church.

Survivors include her mother Nina Gamotis-Middleton and her husband Coy of Manhattan; her father Larry Horn of Huntington Beach, CA; her daughter Victoria Figuero of Colorado Springs, CO; two sisters: Kerrie Olson of Scottsdale, AZ, and Jennifer Mulvey of Brea, CA; one aunt Anita Bauman and her husband Ronald of Vancouver, WA; four uncles: Glenn Gamotis of Bicster, Oxen, England, Frank Gamotis of Graham, WA, Wayne Gamotis of Durham, NC, and Arthur Gamotis of Annadale, VA; family by choice Harmony and Bryce Masters of Houston, TX; and numerous cousins.

Sherrie was preceded in death by two uncles: Roland and James Gamotis.

A Parish Vigil will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 29th, at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 29th, at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Frank Coady as Celebrant. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Virginia.

Contributions may be made to the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502, to help with expenses.

Sherrie Elizabeth “Beth” Horn, age 53, of Manhattan, died January 19, 2024, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House following a lengthy battle with cancer.She was born January 25, 1970, in Miami, Florida, the daughter of Larry James Horn and Nina Clare Gamotis.Sherrie served for 20 years in the United States Air Force and retired at the rank of Staff Sergeant.Following her retirement, she worked for LEIDOS, a private contractor for the Dept. of Defense.Beth loved photography and scrapbooking and was an avid outdoorsman including camping, kayaking and everything outdoors.She was a very devoted member of the Catholic Church and attended St. Thomas More Catholic Church.Survivors include her mother Nina Gamotis-Middleton and her husband Coy of Manhattan; her father Larry Horn of Huntington Beach, CA; her daughter Victoria Figuero of Colorado Springs, CO; two sisters: Kerrie Olson of Scottsdale, AZ, and Jennifer Mulvey of Brea, CA; one aunt Anita Bauman and her husband Ronald of Vancouver, WA; four uncles: Glenn Gamotis of Bicster, Oxen, England, Frank Gamotis of Graham, WA, Wayne Gamotis of Durham, NC, and Arthur Gamotis of Annadale, VA; family by choice Harmony and Bryce Masters of Houston, TX; and numerous cousins.Sherrie was preceded in death by two uncles: Roland and James Gamotis.A Parish Vigil will be held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, January 29th, at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Mass of the Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, January 29th, at the St. Thomas More Catholic Church with Father Frank Coady as Celebrant. Inurnment will be held at a later date in Virginia.Contributions may be made to the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502, to help with expenses.

Sherrie Elizabeth “Beth” Horn

Dale D. Krouse, 92, a lifelong resident of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (January 23, 2024) at the Home of the Flint Hills in St. George, Kansas.

Born July 15, 1931 in Westmoreland, Dale was the 7th child born to Ernest and Mary (Zabel) Krouse. &nbsp;He was a 1950 graduate of Westmoreland High School.

An avid outdoorsman, Dale enjoyed fishing, hunting, feeding the squirrels and watching the birds at the farm. In later years after retirement, he enjoyed checking out the progress on the farm in his Kubota. &nbsp;Dale cared about his community and had served for over 40 years on the Rock Creek #45 Watershed and with his brother Donald, founded the Krouse Family Ag Scholarship at Rock Creek High School to further agriculture &nbsp;education for future generations.

Dale was a lifelong farmer and rancher in Westmoreland.

&nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include a brother, Richard Krouse (Joyce) of Reading, MA; a sister, Minnie Bradshaw of &nbsp;Phoenix, AZ; a sister in law, Jean Krouse of Westmoreland, KS; many nieces, nephews and friends.

Mr. Krouse was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Raymond Krouse, Oscar Krouse, Gilbert Krouse and Donald Krouse; and three sisters, Agnes Whitworth, Eunice Ruse and Betty Berens.

&nbsp;Friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday evening (January 28, 2024) from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Private graveside services will be held in Westmoreland City Cemetery.

&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Krouse Family Ag Scholarship at Rock Creek High School and those may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

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 </figure>Dale D. Krouse, 92, a lifelong resident of Westmoreland, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday (January 23, 2024) at the Home of the Flint Hills in St. George, Kansas.Born July 15, 1931 in Westmoreland, Dale was the 7th child born to Ernest and Mary (Zabel) Krouse. &nbsp;He was a 1950 graduate of Westmoreland High School.An avid outdoorsman, Dale enjoyed fishing, hunting, feeding the squirrels and watching the birds at the farm. In later years after retirement, he enjoyed checking out the progress on the farm in his Kubota. &nbsp;Dale cared about his community and had served for over 40 years on the Rock Creek #45 Watershed and with his brother Donald, founded the Krouse Family Ag Scholarship at Rock Creek High School to further agriculture &nbsp;education for future generations.Dale was a lifelong farmer and rancher in Westmoreland.&nbsp; &nbsp;Survivors include a brother, Richard Krouse (Joyce) of Reading, MA; a sister, Minnie Bradshaw of &nbsp;Phoenix, AZ; a sister in law, Jean Krouse of Westmoreland, KS; many nieces, nephews and friends.Mr. Krouse was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Raymond Krouse, Oscar Krouse, Gilbert Krouse and Donald Krouse; and three sisters, Agnes Whitworth, Eunice Ruse and Betty Berens.&nbsp;Friends are invited to a visitation on Sunday evening (January 28, 2024) from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.&nbsp;&nbsp;Private graveside services will be held in Westmoreland City Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to the Krouse Family Ag Scholarship at Rock Creek High School and those may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Dale D. Krouse

Tueanetaa "Taa/MaMa" Hudge, 71, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on January 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband and friends. She was born on February 27, 1952, in Bangkok, Thailand. She spent most of her life in Thailand until moving to the United States. In the year of 1981, she met her loving husband Lee and spent 43 years together.

Living in Junction City, she owned the club, Sugar Shack for 20 years. While running the club, she was able to keep up with her pool skills. Her friends and family will dearly miss her birthday dinners that she would make for her loved ones. One of her most popular dishes was shrimp fried rice.

After retirement, she decided she wanted to continue to work, so she got a job at Smithfield where she stayed for 21 years. She made an impact with everyone one of the employees and she will be greatly missed there. Her family will forever miss watching their Kansas City Chiefs play and cheering for her favorite quarter back, Patrick (Ma-Homie) Mahomes.

She is survived by her loving husband, Lee Edward Hudge, Jr.; one son, Marwin Lee Hudge, Sr.; two grandkids, Marwin Lee Hudge, Jr. and Tya Asia Hudge and her closest friends, Chawee, John and Maria, Henry, Jackie, Ella, Patrick and Helga, Pineapple and "Big Legs", Louie, and her honorary son, Chris, who cared and loved her like his own.

A visitation will take place at Johnson Funeral Home on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at10:00 a.m.&nbsp; A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest privately at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery in Manhattan, Kansas.

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 </figure>Tueanetaa "Taa/MaMa" Hudge, 71, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on January 17, 2024, surrounded by her loving husband and friends. She was born on February 27, 1952, in Bangkok, Thailand. She spent most of her life in Thailand until moving to the United States. In the year of 1981, she met her loving husband Lee and spent 43 years together.Living in Junction City, she owned the club, Sugar Shack for 20 years. While running the club, she was able to keep up with her pool skills. Her friends and family will dearly miss her birthday dinners that she would make for her loved ones. One of her most popular dishes was shrimp fried rice.After retirement, she decided she wanted to continue to work, so she got a job at Smithfield where she stayed for 21 years. She made an impact with everyone one of the employees and she will be greatly missed there. Her family will forever miss watching their Kansas City Chiefs play and cheering for her favorite quarter back, Patrick (Ma-Homie) Mahomes.She is survived by her loving husband, Lee Edward Hudge, Jr.; one son, Marwin Lee Hudge, Sr.; two grandkids, Marwin Lee Hudge, Jr. and Tya Asia Hudge and her closest friends, Chawee, John and Maria, Henry, Jackie, Ella, Patrick and Helga, Pineapple and "Big Legs", Louie, and her honorary son, Chris, who cared and loved her like his own.A visitation will take place at Johnson Funeral Home on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at10:00 a.m.&nbsp; A funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. She will be laid to rest privately at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery in Manhattan, Kansas.

Tueanetaa "Taa/MaMa" Hudge

Francis “Sweeney” Megenity, age 93, of Barnes, passed away at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Blue Rapids on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.

Sweeney was born October 3, 1930 to Carl Bernard and Zelma (Jackson) Megenity. Sweeney was born in the home of his Megenity grandparents in Effingham, KS. &nbsp;The family lived in Effingham until 1942, when Sweeney was 12 years old, and they moved to Frankfort.

Sweeney attended high school in Frankfort and graduated in 1948. &nbsp;He had many fond memories and lifelong good friends from high school days in Frankfort.

After graduation he joined the US Navy and served in Alaska, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Guam, on the Pacific Ocean and the West Coast.

In 1952, he ended up in Salina, KS and went to work for Union Pacific Railroad as a Locomotive Fireman and later promoted to Engineer in 1966.

On April 1, 1953, he married Irene Ramsey Hopper, a widow with four small children (Janie, Bill, Judy and Jerry). He chose to adopt these children &amp; loved and cared for them as his own. They then had a daughter, Vicki and a son, Richard who completed the family to six children. Their daughter Judy passed away in 1964, followed by Janie in 1976, son Bill in 1986 and son Jerry in 2012. Wife Irene passed away 11-27-1998. In 2000, he married Marie Ramsey Sweet, a sister of his first wife Irene. Marie passed away in 2002. &nbsp;

On November 15, 2003, Sweeney married Norma Garrett Drebes of Barnes, a widow with six grown children &amp; families who came to love Sweeney, and he loved them as his own. He became “Grandpa Sweeney”.

In November 2023, Sweeney and Norma were blessed to celebrate 20 years together. Those years were spent experiencing traveling and keeping track of the lives of a combined family of 12 children, 26 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.

Beginning July 4,1951, Sweeney had a 42-year career with 7 different railroads. &nbsp;He began with Maintenance-of-way of Missouri Pacific, ended on August 11, 1992. On March 22, 1980, Sweeney engineered the last Rock Island train to come into Herington, KS. He had a long, distinguished career with railroads.

In his own words-Sweeney was an eternal optimist, enjoyed live country music concerts, all live theatre productions, his encyclopedias, all types of poetry, philosophies and bits of wit and humor. He enjoyed a large collection of Henry Major “The Gay Philosopher” items. His lifelong collections were recently on display at the Lee Dam Center in Marysville, this was a longtime dream of his to display and share his collections.

Sweeney was a very kind, honest, quiet, and a truly gentle, gentleman. &nbsp;He always had a ready sincere smile – He displayed many of the wise traits displayed as the “Gay Philosopher”. &nbsp;He always seemed to have a puzzle for kids or adults to work on. &nbsp;Many people in Barnes remember Sweeney as walking around the ‘perimeter’ of Barnes while he bounced his golf ball.

Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the First Christian Church in Barnes, with Pastor David Thompson officiating. The organist will be Betty Guin. Marilyn Rogers will sing “I Can Only Imagine”. &nbsp;Congregational Hymns are to include “Just As I Am” and “Softly And Tenderly”. Casket Bearers are Chester Link, Josh Link, Chris Wilkins, Daniel Hiesterman, Bret Healy and Nathaniel Jones. &nbsp;Burial is at Maplewood Cemetery West of Barnes.

Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church in Barnes and may be sent in care of Christie-Anderes Funeral Home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.

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 </figure>Francis “Sweeney” Megenity, age 93, of Barnes, passed away at Blue Valley Health and Rehabilitation Center in Blue Rapids on Wednesday, January 17, 2024.Sweeney was born October 3, 1930 to Carl Bernard and Zelma (Jackson) Megenity. Sweeney was born in the home of his Megenity grandparents in Effingham, KS. &nbsp;The family lived in Effingham until 1942, when Sweeney was 12 years old, and they moved to Frankfort.Sweeney attended high school in Frankfort and graduated in 1948. &nbsp;He had many fond memories and lifelong good friends from high school days in Frankfort.After graduation he joined the US Navy and served in Alaska, Hawaii, Marshall Islands, Guam, on the Pacific Ocean and the West Coast.In 1952, he ended up in Salina, KS and went to work for Union Pacific Railroad as a Locomotive Fireman and later promoted to Engineer in 1966.On April 1, 1953, he married Irene Ramsey Hopper, a widow with four small children (Janie, Bill, Judy and Jerry). He chose to adopt these children &amp; loved and cared for them as his own. They then had a daughter, Vicki and a son, Richard who completed the family to six children. Their daughter Judy passed away in 1964, followed by Janie in 1976, son Bill in 1986 and son Jerry in 2012. Wife Irene passed away 11-27-1998. In 2000, he married Marie Ramsey Sweet, a sister of his first wife Irene. Marie passed away in 2002. &nbsp;On November 15, 2003, Sweeney married Norma Garrett Drebes of Barnes, a widow with six grown children &amp; families who came to love Sweeney, and he loved them as his own. He became “Grandpa Sweeney”.In November 2023, Sweeney and Norma were blessed to celebrate 20 years together. Those years were spent experiencing traveling and keeping track of the lives of a combined family of 12 children, 26 grandchildren, 52 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild.Beginning July 4,1951, Sweeney had a 42-year career with 7 different railroads. &nbsp;He began with Maintenance-of-way of Missouri Pacific, ended on August 11, 1992. On March 22, 1980, Sweeney engineered the last Rock Island train to come into Herington, KS. He had a long, distinguished career with railroads.In his own words-Sweeney was an eternal optimist, enjoyed live country music concerts, all live theatre productions, his encyclopedias, all types of poetry, philosophies and bits of wit and humor. He enjoyed a large collection of Henry Major “The Gay Philosopher” items. His lifelong collections were recently on display at the Lee Dam Center in Marysville, this was a longtime dream of his to display and share his collections.Sweeney was a very kind, honest, quiet, and a truly gentle, gentleman. &nbsp;He always had a ready sincere smile – He displayed many of the wise traits displayed as the “Gay Philosopher”. &nbsp;He always seemed to have a puzzle for kids or adults to work on. &nbsp;Many people in Barnes remember Sweeney as walking around the ‘perimeter’ of Barnes while he bounced his golf ball.Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, January 25, 2024, at the First Christian Church in Barnes, with Pastor David Thompson officiating. The organist will be Betty Guin. Marilyn Rogers will sing “I Can Only Imagine”. &nbsp;Congregational Hymns are to include “Just As I Am” and “Softly And Tenderly”. Casket Bearers are Chester Link, Josh Link, Chris Wilkins, Daniel Hiesterman, Bret Healy and Nathaniel Jones. &nbsp;Burial is at Maplewood Cemetery West of Barnes.Memorials are suggested to the First Christian Church in Barnes and may be sent in care of Christie-Anderes Funeral Home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.

Francis “Sweeney” Megenity

Nancy Lee Bohnenblust, age 86 of Riley, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her home.

She was born on April 4, 1937, in Jewell, Kansas, the daughter of LeRoy and Hazel (Owen) Foulke. &nbsp;She grew up on her parents' farm north of Jewell and was a 1955 graduate of Jewell High School. &nbsp;She then attended &nbsp;college at Brown Mackie in Salina, Kansas. &nbsp;While living and working in Manhattan she met the love of her life Arlan Bohnenblust while on a group date with friends.&nbsp;

They were married in Jewell on October 25, 1959. Nancy and Arlan were life and business partners. They were involved in a &nbsp;farming and ranching operation at rural Riley. The couple raised four children Jeffrey, Jay, Lynn &amp; Karla. They have 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren with more on the way.&nbsp;

Nancy was a role model for her children, they learned from a young age about the benefits of &nbsp;hard work, discipline, and a strong faith in our Lord. She could always be found at the various activities her kids were involved in from sports, band and vocal music to 4-H, FFA &amp; FHA events. She served many years as a community leader for the Leonardville Hustlers 4-H Club. Most summer evenings were spent at the ballpark either keeping score or running the concession stand while Arlan was coaching. &nbsp;

Nancy’s Christian faith was a very important part of her life, and her servant attitude guided her volunteer activities. &nbsp;She served on various committees within the church and could always be counted on to assist with the funeral dinners. &nbsp;She enjoyed providing snacks for the youth of the community at the Wednesday Cornerstone &nbsp;and Vacation Bible School Events.&nbsp;

Nancy was a wonderful cook. &nbsp;Her family especially enjoyed it when it was apple pie time. &nbsp;She enjoyed sewing, cross stitch and other fabric crafts. In her younger years she had a large garden, and this past summer was very proud of her tomato plants and flowers. Her favorite activities were family events with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. &nbsp;Nancy loved her family.&nbsp;

She is survived by her husband Arlan Bohnenblust of Riley; two sons, Jeff Bohnenblust and wife Dee of Altamont and Jay Bohnenblust and wife Brenda of Clay Center; one daughter, Karla Reisner and husband Doug of Hoisington; one daughter-in-law, Becki Bohnenblust of Leonardville; three brothers, Jerry Foulke and wife Carol of Stockton, Richard Foulke and wife Judy of McPherson and Roger Foulke of Longview, Texas; thirteen grandchildren, Bethany Parker (Morgan), Bradley Bohnenblust (Cori), Ashley Bornholdt (Cody), Whitney McGee (Nick), Heidi Weir (Jesse), Katelyn Pinkston (Benjamin), Krista Moore (Branden), Kascha Johnson (Anthony), Zachary Bohnenblust, Danielle Espinosa (Ethan), Drew Reisner (Alex), Kayla Thompson (Mat) and Kirk Reisner, and fifteen great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Lynn Bohnenblust; her brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Nancy Foulke, and her sister-in-law, Delores Foulke.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2024, at the Leonardville Community Church with Pastor Sandy Ferguson officiating. &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. &nbsp;Burial will be in the Leonardville United Methodist Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Leonardville Women in Mission or&nbsp;the Leonardville Community Church.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

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 <figcaption>Nancy Lee Bohnenblust</figcaption>
 </figure>Nancy Lee Bohnenblust, age 86 of Riley, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at her home.She was born on April 4, 1937, in Jewell, Kansas, the daughter of LeRoy and Hazel (Owen) Foulke. &nbsp;She grew up on her parents' farm north of Jewell and was a 1955 graduate of Jewell High School. &nbsp;She then attended &nbsp;college at Brown Mackie in Salina, Kansas. &nbsp;While living and working in Manhattan she met the love of her life Arlan Bohnenblust while on a group date with friends.&nbsp;They were married in Jewell on October 25, 1959. Nancy and Arlan were life and business partners. They were involved in a &nbsp;farming and ranching operation at rural Riley. The couple raised four children Jeffrey, Jay, Lynn &amp; Karla. They have 13 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren with more on the way.&nbsp;Nancy was a role model for her children, they learned from a young age about the benefits of &nbsp;hard work, discipline, and a strong faith in our Lord. She could always be found at the various activities her kids were involved in from sports, band and vocal music to 4-H, FFA &amp; FHA events. She served many years as a community leader for the Leonardville Hustlers 4-H Club. Most summer evenings were spent at the ballpark either keeping score or running the concession stand while Arlan was coaching. &nbsp;Nancy’s Christian faith was a very important part of her life, and her servant attitude guided her volunteer activities. &nbsp;She served on various committees within the church and could always be counted on to assist with the funeral dinners. &nbsp;She enjoyed providing snacks for the youth of the community at the Wednesday Cornerstone &nbsp;and Vacation Bible School Events.&nbsp;Nancy was a wonderful cook. &nbsp;Her family especially enjoyed it when it was apple pie time. &nbsp;She enjoyed sewing, cross stitch and other fabric crafts. In her younger years she had a large garden, and this past summer was very proud of her tomato plants and flowers. Her favorite activities were family events with her kids, grandkids, and great grandkids. &nbsp;Nancy loved her family.&nbsp;She is survived by her husband Arlan Bohnenblust of Riley; two sons, Jeff Bohnenblust and wife Dee of Altamont and Jay Bohnenblust and wife Brenda of Clay Center; one daughter, Karla Reisner and husband Doug of Hoisington; one daughter-in-law, Becki Bohnenblust of Leonardville; three brothers, Jerry Foulke and wife Carol of Stockton, Richard Foulke and wife Judy of McPherson and Roger Foulke of Longview, Texas; thirteen grandchildren, Bethany Parker (Morgan), Bradley Bohnenblust (Cori), Ashley Bornholdt (Cody), Whitney McGee (Nick), Heidi Weir (Jesse), Katelyn Pinkston (Benjamin), Krista Moore (Branden), Kascha Johnson (Anthony), Zachary Bohnenblust, Danielle Espinosa (Ethan), Drew Reisner (Alex), Kayla Thompson (Mat) and Kirk Reisner, and fifteen great grandchildren.She was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Lynn Bohnenblust; her brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Nancy Foulke, and her sister-in-law, Delores Foulke.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 26, 2024, at the Leonardville Community Church with Pastor Sandy Ferguson officiating. &nbsp;The family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m. Thursday at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home. &nbsp;Burial will be in the Leonardville United Methodist Cemetery.Memorial contributions may be made to the Leonardville Women in Mission or&nbsp;the Leonardville Community Church.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Nancy Lee Bohnenblust

SFC (Ret.) Albert S. Hofmeister, 83, of Junction City, passed away January 16, 2024, at Valley View Senior Living after a brief battle with cancer.

Mr. Hofmeister was born September 20, 1940, in Plattling, Germany, to Berta (Artmeier) and Albert Hofmeister. He was the youngest of their four children and the only son. In 1959, Mr. Hofmeister joined the U.S. Army and served until retiring in 1981 at Fort Riley. He continued to work on Fort Riley in various managerial positions with the Non-Commissioned Officers club system. On April 23, 1963, Mr. Hofmeister married Chong Sun So (Susanna) in Seoul, Korea. Mr. Hofmeister is survived by his wife, Susanna, of the home; their two sons, Al (wife Mary Moberly) of Swan Lake, Montana, and Art (life partner Carla Soto Mitchell) of Chamblee, Georgia; and a niece, Annamarie Bosch, of Plattling, Germany.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers-in-law. Cremation has taken place with plans in the near future to return his ashes to his homeland.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>SFC (Ret.) Albert S. Hofmeister, 83, of Junction City, passed away January 16, 2024, at Valley View Senior Living after a brief battle with cancer.Mr. Hofmeister was born September 20, 1940, in Plattling, Germany, to Berta (Artmeier) and Albert Hofmeister. He was the youngest of their four children and the only son. In 1959, Mr. Hofmeister joined the U.S. Army and served until retiring in 1981 at Fort Riley. He continued to work on Fort Riley in various managerial positions with the Non-Commissioned Officers club system. On April 23, 1963, Mr. Hofmeister married Chong Sun So (Susanna) in Seoul, Korea. Mr. Hofmeister is survived by his wife, Susanna, of the home; their two sons, Al (wife Mary Moberly) of Swan Lake, Montana, and Art (life partner Carla Soto Mitchell) of Chamblee, Georgia; and a niece, Annamarie Bosch, of Plattling, Germany.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his sisters and brothers-in-law. Cremation has taken place with plans in the near future to return his ashes to his homeland.&nbsp;&nbsp;

SFC (Ret.) Albert S. Hofmeister

William "Bill" K. Johnston, 84, of Princeton, Texas, passed away on January 16, 2024, at Medical City Hospital in McKinney, Texas. He will be brought back to his hometown of Milford for burial.

Bill was born on November 30, 1939, to Harold "Bing" and Ila (Woodson) Johnston in Milford, Kansas. He grew up primarily in the Milford/ Junction City area and was raised with a strong Christian background. He used this background to raise his family, establishing him as a family man. The church responsible to help build his faith was First Christian Church in Junction City, Kansas, where he and his family still remain lifetime members. He honorably served his country for ten years in the U.S. Army National Guard. While in the guard, he operated different types of machinery which led to his lifetime career in construction. He began as a heavy equipment operator and later found himself as a highly accomplished and respected crane operator.

His background in the military and growing up in Kansas gave him a very strong work ethic. It was this work ethic that led him to Texas to help build up the Houston area in the '70s. It was his hard work and dedication to his craft that helped to build Houston, Texas. Living in Texas, he decided to make his roots for his family around the gulf coast. This is where the love of the beach comes from. After his construction years, he transitioned into trucking. Being the man he was, it was not long for him to be well known and respected in this field either. He then decided to move back to the mid-west in Noel, Missouri working construction.&nbsp; Bill and his loving wife, Helen made their final roots in Missouri by purchasing their forever home. A beautiful piece of property right on the Elk River. This home served as the whole family's meeting place. It hosted many family reunions, holiday parties, and of course their famous Easter egg hunts. Bill made sure to include the whole family with his passion of racing, whether it was watching the National Circuit on T.V. or working on the racecars themselves. His family and friends will miss him dearly and always remember the activities they did together, from the Chiefs games, to telling jokes, or riding motorcycles.

Bill is survived by his eight children, Elizabeth, Christine, Jackie, Doug, Deborah, Dodi, Angel, and Vivian; two brothers, Dale and Bob, and a host of other loving family and friends.&nbsp;He is preceded by his loving wife, Helen; two sons, Billy and Corky and two daughters, Diane and Dana.

Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to First Christian Church, 1429 St Mary's Rd, Junction City, KS 66441. 

A visitation will take place at Johnson Funeral Home Saturday, January 27, 2024, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. A graveside service will immediately follow at Milford Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Ronnie Roberts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <figcaption>William K. Johnston</figcaption>
 </figure>William "Bill" K. Johnston, 84, of Princeton, Texas, passed away on January 16, 2024, at Medical City Hospital in McKinney, Texas. He will be brought back to his hometown of Milford for burial.Bill was born on November 30, 1939, to Harold "Bing" and Ila (Woodson) Johnston in Milford, Kansas. He grew up primarily in the Milford/ Junction City area and was raised with a strong Christian background. He used this background to raise his family, establishing him as a family man. The church responsible to help build his faith was First Christian Church in Junction City, Kansas, where he and his family still remain lifetime members. He honorably served his country for ten years in the U.S. Army National Guard. While in the guard, he operated different types of machinery which led to his lifetime career in construction. He began as a heavy equipment operator and later found himself as a highly accomplished and respected crane operator.His background in the military and growing up in Kansas gave him a very strong work ethic. It was this work ethic that led him to Texas to help build up the Houston area in the '70s. It was his hard work and dedication to his craft that helped to build Houston, Texas. Living in Texas, he decided to make his roots for his family around the gulf coast. This is where the love of the beach comes from. After his construction years, he transitioned into trucking. Being the man he was, it was not long for him to be well known and respected in this field either. He then decided to move back to the mid-west in Noel, Missouri working construction.&nbsp; Bill and his loving wife, Helen made their final roots in Missouri by purchasing their forever home. A beautiful piece of property right on the Elk River. This home served as the whole family's meeting place. It hosted many family reunions, holiday parties, and of course their famous Easter egg hunts. Bill made sure to include the whole family with his passion of racing, whether it was watching the National Circuit on T.V. or working on the racecars themselves. His family and friends will miss him dearly and always remember the activities they did together, from the Chiefs games, to telling jokes, or riding motorcycles.Bill is survived by his eight children, Elizabeth, Christine, Jackie, Doug, Deborah, Dodi, Angel, and Vivian; two brothers, Dale and Bob, and a host of other loving family and friends.&nbsp;He is preceded by his loving wife, Helen; two sons, Billy and Corky and two daughters, Diane and Dana.Memorial contributions are suggested to be given to First Christian Church, 1429 St Mary's Rd, Junction City, KS 66441. A visitation will take place at Johnson Funeral Home Saturday, January 27, 2024, 11:30 - 1:30 p.m. A graveside service will immediately follow at Milford Cemetery, officiated by Pastor Ronnie Roberts.&nbsp;&nbsp;

William "Bill" K. Johnston

It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Richard R. Steppe, 82, of Wakefield, Kansas, on January 17, 2024, in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born December 20, 1941, in Clay Center, Kansas, to parents John (Jack) and Margie Steppe.&nbsp;

He married Bonnie J. (Koerner-Budden), in Clay Center, Kansas, on August 17, 1967. They raised four children- Lile, Luanne, Angela, and Rich. They have 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.&nbsp;

Richard grew up on the family farm south of Wakefield and graduated high school in 1959. He served in the US Army and fought in the Vietnam War. He worked briefly for Home Oil Company and the Wakefield Co-op before embarking in his heating and air conditioning profession working for T&amp;J Sheet Metal and Carlson Heating and Air for over 40 years. He was known as a hard and dependable craftsman. He was an avid sports fan- following his kids and grandkids thousands of miles to support them and their activities. He was proud of each and every one of them and their accomplishments and was no doubt their biggest fan. He liked the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas Jayhawks, and Wakefield Bombers. He had a competitive spirit whether he was playing cards, croquet, basketball, or watching games on TV. In his early years, racing stock cars was a favorite past time.&nbsp;

He had several health issues throughout his life but that did not stop the enthusiasm he had for all sports. He shared what was on his mind whether you wanted to hear it or not.&nbsp;

He loved his cats and kittens and took care of not only his own but any stray that came to his front porch window on Hickory Street.&nbsp;

He was a member of the Madura Congregational Church in Wakefield, and his favorite bible verse was John 3:16.&nbsp;

Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Bonnie; sister, Donnetta and Bob Elkins, Green, KS; his daughter Angela and Tim Adams, Wakefield, and Luanne and Wendal North, Hobbs, NM; and sons, Rich and Angela Steppe, Riley; and Lile and Deidre Budden, Colorado Springs, CO. He leaves grandchildren Trey, Autumn and Allison Adams, Dillon and Calli Steppe, Alyssa Steppe, Summer and Kile Wright, and Hunter North along with great grandchildren Quinn Steppe, Bonner North, Zelia Dorsey, Kipralee Cooper, and Haylee, Baylee, and Tripp Wright and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were parents and brother John Steppe Jr. &nbsp;

Funeral Services: January 26, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Madura Congregational Church in Wakefield, KS&nbsp;

Burial:&nbsp; Highland Cemetery, Wakefield, KS

Visitation: January 25, 2024, from 4-7&nbsp; p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Memorials: &nbsp;Memorials may be sent to the Wakefield High School Athletic Department, PO Box 40, Wakefield, Kansas 67487.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2024/1/1705953230364.jpeg" alt="Richard R. Steppe" />
 <figcaption>Richard R. Steppe</figcaption>
 </figure>It’s with great sadness we announce the passing of Richard R. Steppe, 82, of Wakefield, Kansas, on January 17, 2024, in Manhattan, Kansas. He was born December 20, 1941, in Clay Center, Kansas, to parents John (Jack) and Margie Steppe.&nbsp;He married Bonnie J. (Koerner-Budden), in Clay Center, Kansas, on August 17, 1967. They raised four children- Lile, Luanne, Angela, and Rich. They have 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren.&nbsp;Richard grew up on the family farm south of Wakefield and graduated high school in 1959. He served in the US Army and fought in the Vietnam War. He worked briefly for Home Oil Company and the Wakefield Co-op before embarking in his heating and air conditioning profession working for T&amp;J Sheet Metal and Carlson Heating and Air for over 40 years. He was known as a hard and dependable craftsman. He was an avid sports fan- following his kids and grandkids thousands of miles to support them and their activities. He was proud of each and every one of them and their accomplishments and was no doubt their biggest fan. He liked the Dallas Cowboys, Kansas City Chiefs, Kansas Jayhawks, and Wakefield Bombers. He had a competitive spirit whether he was playing cards, croquet, basketball, or watching games on TV. In his early years, racing stock cars was a favorite past time.&nbsp;He had several health issues throughout his life but that did not stop the enthusiasm he had for all sports. He shared what was on his mind whether you wanted to hear it or not.&nbsp;He loved his cats and kittens and took care of not only his own but any stray that came to his front porch window on Hickory Street.&nbsp;He was a member of the Madura Congregational Church in Wakefield, and his favorite bible verse was John 3:16.&nbsp;Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Bonnie; sister, Donnetta and Bob Elkins, Green, KS; his daughter Angela and Tim Adams, Wakefield, and Luanne and Wendal North, Hobbs, NM; and sons, Rich and Angela Steppe, Riley; and Lile and Deidre Budden, Colorado Springs, CO. He leaves grandchildren Trey, Autumn and Allison Adams, Dillon and Calli Steppe, Alyssa Steppe, Summer and Kile Wright, and Hunter North along with great grandchildren Quinn Steppe, Bonner North, Zelia Dorsey, Kipralee Cooper, and Haylee, Baylee, and Tripp Wright and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were parents and brother John Steppe Jr. &nbsp;Funeral Services: January 26, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. at the Madura Congregational Church in Wakefield, KS&nbsp;Minister: Pastor Dirk WestermanBurial:&nbsp; Highland Cemetery, Wakefield, KSVisitation: January 25, 2024, from 4-7&nbsp; p.m. at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KSMemorials: &nbsp;Memorials may be sent to the Wakefield High School Athletic Department, PO Box 40, Wakefield, Kansas 67487.

Richard R. Steppe

Sharon’s life began on September 23, 1941, in Herington. She is the daughter of Harry and Elsie (Brockmeier) Schlesener. Sharon is a 1959 graduate of Herington High School and attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School. She was united in marriage to Larry D. Senner in December of 1959 at the St. Paul’s Church. Sharon worked in the banking industry starting as a teller and working her way up to Vice-President of Citizen’s State Bank in Abilene. She enjoyed traveling with Larry, her friends, and family. During retirement, Sharon and Larry liked to test their luck at the casinos.

 She is fondly remembered as an outstanding gardener, taking care of the lawn, and being a great neighbor. Sharon loved to do crafts and with her sister Shirley took their crafts to shows across the state of Kansas. She was a strong and determined woman, wife, aunt, and friend.

 Sharon is survived by her husband Larry and siblings Glen Schlesener and Donna Jean (Dale) Koontz and several nieces and nephews. Sharon passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2023, at Memorial Health System in Abilene, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Shirley Longabaugh and Carolyn Stewart. Sharon’s family has selected cremation. There will be no services. A private inurnment will be at a later date.

 Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the Eisenhower Rose Garden through Friends of the Park and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

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 <figcaption>Sharon K Senner</figcaption>
 </figure>Sharon’s life began on September 23, 1941, in Herington. She is the daughter of Harry and Elsie (Brockmeier) Schlesener. Sharon is a 1959 graduate of Herington High School and attended St. Paul’s Lutheran School. She was united in marriage to Larry D. Senner in December of 1959 at the St. Paul’s Church. Sharon worked in the banking industry starting as a teller and working her way up to Vice-President of Citizen’s State Bank in Abilene. She enjoyed traveling with Larry, her friends, and family. During retirement, Sharon and Larry liked to test their luck at the casinos. She is fondly remembered as an outstanding gardener, taking care of the lawn, and being a great neighbor. Sharon loved to do crafts and with her sister Shirley took their crafts to shows across the state of Kansas. She was a strong and determined woman, wife, aunt, and friend. Sharon is survived by her husband Larry and siblings Glen Schlesener and Donna Jean (Dale) Koontz and several nieces and nephews. Sharon passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2023, at Memorial Health System in Abilene, Kansas. She is preceded in death by her parents, sisters Shirley Longabaugh and Carolyn Stewart. Sharon’s family has selected cremation. There will be no services. A private inurnment will be at a later date. Memorial contributions in her name may be directed to the Eisenhower Rose Garden through Friends of the Park and may be sent in care of the Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.

Sharon K Senner - September 23, 1941 - January 20, 2024

Patrice Ellen Shane Ayala, 68 of Abilene, formerly of California passed away January 16, 2024. She was born in Evansville, Indiana on March 21, 1955, the daughter of Shane L. Shane and Jean (Garrett) Shane. Patrice lived in California before moving to Kansas in 2008.&nbsp; She loved books, animals, and music and was an avid horsewoman. She played the viola for many years.

 Patrice was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Martin Shane. She is survived by an aunt, Rose Malanche, cousins Zane and Nader, and her long time friend Elaine O’Brien.

 Patrice’s wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Memorials are suggested to go to the Friends of Animals, Inc. PO Box 850, Junction City, Kansas 66441.

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 </figure>Patrice Ellen Shane Ayala, 68 of Abilene, formerly of California passed away January 16, 2024. She was born in Evansville, Indiana on March 21, 1955, the daughter of Shane L. Shane and Jean (Garrett) Shane. Patrice lived in California before moving to Kansas in 2008.&nbsp; She loved books, animals, and music and was an avid horsewoman. She played the viola for many years. Patrice was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Martin Shane. She is survived by an aunt, Rose Malanche, cousins Zane and Nader, and her long time friend Elaine O’Brien. Patrice’s wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time. Memorials are suggested to go to the Friends of Animals, Inc. PO Box 850, Junction City, Kansas 66441.

Patrice Ellen Shane Ayala

Gordon Eugene Eaves, age 66, passed away January 13, 2024 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.

He was born on September 25, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan and was raised in Missouri and lived in Kansas.

Gordon served four years in the United States Army. He retired from the U.S. Post Office, where he was a letter carrier in Wamego, Kansas. Gordon was an avid fan of both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals.

He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, and also his great-nephew Brock Eaves.

Gordon is survived by his brother Michael Eaves (Rhonda) of Wamego, Kansas; his nephew Matthew Eaves and his family; also, his sister Carol Hajduk (James) of Stafford, Virginia, and their children Gregory and Jennifer.

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Gordon be made to the <a href="https://goodshepherdhh.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwbitBhDIARIsABfFYIKVjwlccWYNgXPRugjBF-UDe7375b15O9t7vXBniE58i517VOtiNFEaAjm9EALw_wcB">Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House, Inc. </a>&nbsp;Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are no events scheduled at this time.

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 </figure>Gordon Eugene Eaves, age 66, passed away January 13, 2024 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.He was born on September 25, 1957, in Detroit, Michigan and was raised in Missouri and lived in Kansas.Gordon served four years in the United States Army. He retired from the U.S. Post Office, where he was a letter carrier in Wamego, Kansas. Gordon was an avid fan of both the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas City Royals.He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents, and also his great-nephew Brock Eaves.Gordon is survived by his brother Michael Eaves (Rhonda) of Wamego, Kansas; his nephew Matthew Eaves and his family; also, his sister Carol Hajduk (James) of Stafford, Virginia, and their children Gregory and Jennifer.In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Gordon be made to the <a href="https://goodshepherdhh.org/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAwbitBhDIARIsABfFYIKVjwlccWYNgXPRugjBF-UDe7375b15O9t7vXBniE58i517VOtiNFEaAjm9EALw_wcB">Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House, Inc. </a>&nbsp;Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.&nbsp;&nbsp;There are no events scheduled at this time.

Gordon Eugene Eaves

Gerald E. “Jerry” Ross, 87, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of Wamego, passed away on Tuesday (January 16, 2024) at the Olathe Hospice House.

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 </figure>Gerald E. “Jerry” Ross, 87, of Olathe, Kansas, formerly of Wamego, passed away on Tuesday (January 16, 2024) at the Olathe Hospice House.Born March 30, 1936 in Wamego, Kansas, Jerry was the son of John and Etta (Mensch) Ross. &nbsp;On May 11, 1963, he married Kathleen Ann Marten in Wamego. &nbsp;She survives.Mr. Ross served his country in the U. S. Air Force. He was a member of the Olathe American Legion Post 153.An avid golfer, Jerry also enjoyed quail and pheasant hunting and landscaping. &nbsp;He was an avid Chiefs and K State fan and would cheer for the Jayhawks as long as they weren’t playing K State.Jerry graduated from the FAA Academy and began his career as an Air Traffic Controller serving at the Kansas City Municipal Airport, Scottsbluff, NE Airport, Salina, KS Airport, Kansas City International Airport and retired from the Olathe Air Route Traffic Control Center. &nbsp;Soon after his retirement, Jerry became the Director of Golf at Lakeside Hills Golf Club in Olathe.Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Kathleen; his son, Benjamin E. Ross (Jenny) of Olathe, KS; his grandchildren, Caitlin Rose Ross of Kansas City, MO and Lillian Joely Ross of Olathe, KS; his sister, Patricia Schumacher of Tampa, FL; his half brother, Phil Ross (Sandra) of Kansas City, MO; his half sister, Phyllis Larimore of Olathe, KS; and many nieces and nephews.Mr. Ross was preceded in death by his parents; his brother in law, Lewis Schumacher; and his half brother in law, Melvin Larimore.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.A memorial visitation will be held on Thursday (February 1, 2024) from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. &nbsp;Military Honors by the U. S. Air Force Funeral Honors Detail and the Wamego American Legion Post No. 172 will be 12:00 p.m. at the funeral home.Inurnment will be at a later date in Wamego City Cemetery.In lieu of flowers, memorial donations are suggested to the First Tee of Greater Kansas City or the Olathe American Legion Post No. 153 and those may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

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