May Annabel Swartz (Hooper), age 99, a Kansas girl, passed away on June 21, 2023. May was born February 24, 1924 in Alta Vista, Kansas to Harvey and Nellie Hooper (Newcomb). May graduated from Alta Vista High School and married her high school sweetheart Duane Swartz. May was a dedicated wife and mother. She followed her husband to Chapman, Junction City, McPherson, Salina, Burlington, Wichita, Abilene and Solomon, Kansas. She worked as a grocery clerk, food service provider and office manager. May enjoyed playing cards, bingo, reading, knitting and her time using the computer to email friends and family. She was the family historian keeping track of birthdays, marriages, graduations, events, and passings. Survivors include her youngest son Leland (Diana) Swartz of Belton, Missouri; grandchildren: Julian (Mary) Swartz of St. Louis, MO: Dylan Swartz of Wesley Chapel, FL: Christopher Hargreaves of Manhattan, KS and Jennifer, Ellis of Goddard, KS; her adopted daughter Samran Noisaengsri (Diana’s mother) of Bangkok, Thailand. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane Swartz and two of her sons Stanley Duane Swartz and David Lee Swartz. There will be visitation on Monday, June 26 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 206 W 5th, Chapman, Kansas. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, June 27 at 11 a.m. at the Alta Vista Cemetery in Alta Vista, KS.

Memorials can be made to Disabled American Veterans in care of Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 411, Chapman, KS 67431.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>May Annabel Swartz (Hooper), age 99, a Kansas girl, passed away on June 21, 2023. May was born February 24, 1924 in Alta Vista, Kansas to Harvey and Nellie Hooper (Newcomb). May graduated from Alta Vista High School and married her high school sweetheart Duane Swartz. May was a dedicated wife and mother. She followed her husband to Chapman, Junction City, McPherson, Salina, Burlington, Wichita, Abilene and Solomon, Kansas. She worked as a grocery clerk, food service provider and office manager. May enjoyed playing cards, bingo, reading, knitting and her time using the computer to email friends and family. She was the family historian keeping track of birthdays, marriages, graduations, events, and passings. Survivors include her youngest son Leland (Diana) Swartz of Belton, Missouri; grandchildren: Julian (Mary) Swartz of St. Louis, MO: Dylan Swartz of Wesley Chapel, FL: Christopher Hargreaves of Manhattan, KS and Jennifer, Ellis of Goddard, KS; her adopted daughter Samran Noisaengsri (Diana’s mother) of Bangkok, Thailand. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duane Swartz and two of her sons Stanley Duane Swartz and David Lee Swartz. There will be visitation on Monday, June 26 from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. at the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, 206 W 5th, Chapman, Kansas. There will be a graveside service on Tuesday, June 27 at 11 a.m. at the Alta Vista Cemetery in Alta Vista, KS. Memorials can be made to Disabled American Veterans in care of Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O. Box 411, Chapman, KS 67431.&nbsp;&nbsp;

May Annabel Swartz (Hooper),

Ann Janelle Smith, of Abilene, Ks, died June 20, 2023 at Village Manor Nursing Home in Abilene, Ks. 

After graduation from Abilene High School, she attended Manhattan Bible College, Manhattan, Ks. She then completed her LPN certificate and spent ten years serving as a nurse in the medical clinic on the Indian Reservation east of Polson, Montana. On the death of her father, she returned to help her mother adjust and continued to live in Abilene. She became the dietician for the Dickinson County Jail. She served there for 27 years, until retirement. She was a member of First Christian Church, Abilene.

Ann was born on June 14, 1947, the daughter of G.P. and Louise Bartlett Smith, who preceded her in death. One brother, James Smith, preceded her also in death. She is survived by two brothers, Wayne (Sharon) Smith of Abilene, KS, and Charles (Carol) Smith of Brownsburg, IN. Ann has many nieces and nephews whom she loved and greatly enjoyed spending time with. They always experienced her warm welcome and she loved every time they would come to her home.

Funeral services for Ann Smith will be on June 26, 2023 at 9 a.m. at First Christian Church, 7th and Buckeye in Abilene. The visitation will be from 12 to 8 p.m. where family will receive friends from 5-7p.m. on June 25th at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene. Interment will be at the family plot at Ash Rock Church, Woodston, KS, at 1 p.m. June 26th, 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ann Janelle Smith, of Abilene, Ks, died June 20, 2023 at Village Manor Nursing Home in Abilene, Ks. After graduation from Abilene High School, she attended Manhattan Bible College, Manhattan, Ks. She then completed her LPN certificate and spent ten years serving as a nurse in the medical clinic on the Indian Reservation east of Polson, Montana. On the death of her father, she returned to help her mother adjust and continued to live in Abilene. She became the dietician for the Dickinson County Jail. She served there for 27 years, until retirement. She was a member of First Christian Church, Abilene. Ann was born on June 14, 1947, the daughter of G.P. and Louise Bartlett Smith, who preceded her in death. One brother, James Smith, preceded her also in death. She is survived by two brothers, Wayne (Sharon) Smith of Abilene, KS, and Charles (Carol) Smith of Brownsburg, IN. Ann has many nieces and nephews whom she loved and greatly enjoyed spending time with. They always experienced her warm welcome and she loved every time they would come to her home. Funeral services for Ann Smith will be on June 26, 2023 at 9 a.m. at First Christian Church, 7th and Buckeye in Abilene. The visitation will be from 12 to 8 p.m. where family will receive friends from 5-7p.m. on June 25th at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral, 414 NW 3rd Street, Abilene. Interment will be at the family plot at Ash Rock Church, Woodston, KS, at 1 p.m. June 26th, 2023.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ann Janelle Smith

Vickie Schneider, age 78, of Manhattan, died June 20, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.

She was born on June 29, 1944 in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of Clayton and Pearl (Gennet) Robinson. She grew up in the Clay Center area, attended local schools, and graduated from Clay Center Community High School with the class of 1962.

Vickie moved to Las Vegas and lived there for 25 years. She enjoyed a successful career in the Las Vegas real estate industry while raising her family. She moved back to Kansas in 1996. She enjoyed being outdoors, doing work in the garden, and spending time with her pets over the years. She was blessed to have many family members visit her in her final days and it provided her peace and comfort. She had a special relationship with each member of her family and enjoyed every moment with them. The family would also like to thank the nurses and staff of the Good Shepherd Hospice House. She was treated with professionalism, compassion, dignity, and respect during her stay.

She is survived by her sons, Lane Schneider (Melissa) of Orangevale, California and Todd Schneider (Tina) of Las Vegas, Nevada; her grandchildren: Jeremy, Brittany, Christopher, Drew and Eden; her siblings: Donna Birmeier, Connie Terrian (Rick), Lanny Hess (Sherry), Rick Hess, Gary Robinson (Beverly), Bill Robinson (Kathy), and Lisa Schwartz.

Vickie’s wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.

The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the service arrangements.

Vickie Schneider, age 78, of Manhattan, died June 20, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.She was born on June 29, 1944 in Clay Center, Kansas, the daughter of Clayton and Pearl (Gennet) Robinson. She grew up in the Clay Center area, attended local schools, and graduated from Clay Center Community High School with the class of 1962.Vickie moved to Las Vegas and lived there for 25 years. She enjoyed a successful career in the Las Vegas real estate industry while raising her family. She moved back to Kansas in 1996. She enjoyed being outdoors, doing work in the garden, and spending time with her pets over the years. She was blessed to have many family members visit her in her final days and it provided her peace and comfort. She had a special relationship with each member of her family and enjoyed every moment with them. The family would also like to thank the nurses and staff of the Good Shepherd Hospice House. She was treated with professionalism, compassion, dignity, and respect during her stay.She is survived by her sons, Lane Schneider (Melissa) of Orangevale, California and Todd Schneider (Tina) of Las Vegas, Nevada; her grandchildren: Jeremy, Brittany, Christopher, Drew and Eden; her siblings: Donna Birmeier, Connie Terrian (Rick), Lanny Hess (Sherry), Rick Hess, Gary Robinson (Beverly), Bill Robinson (Kathy), and Lisa Schwartz.Vickie’s wishes were to be cremated and no services are planned at this time.The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the service arrangements.

Vickie Schneider

Thomas A. Irvine, age 88, of Manhattan, died Tuesday June 20, 2023 at the Ascension Living Via Christi Village in Manhattan.

Tom was born on December 31, 1934 in Manhattan, the son of David and Hyacinth (Repp) Irvine. Tom grew up in the Green Valley area of Manhattan, he was the youngest of eight children. He attended Manhattan Catholic Schools and graduated from Msgr. Luckey Highschool in Manhattan.

On January 7, 1961 in Gorham, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Regina Schrant. They were married for 59 plus years. She preceded him in death on December 22, 2020.

He loved growing up on the farm and working the land he grew up on and lived on in the Green Valley area. He worked for Walter-Morgan Construction. He then co-owned Irvine’s Floor Covering and worked there for 41 years upon retiring. Tom enjoyed working in the garage on his wood working projects and rebuilding his Allis-Chalmers tractor.

Tom would visit the sale barn weekly to visit his friends and talk about the news going on in the world. He was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan.

In addition to his wife Regina, he was also preceded in death by his son Tony Irvine in September 2009.

Tom is survived by his daughter, Joanne Reed (Joe) of Manhattan; his grandchildren, Kasey Reed (Laurynn) and Marlena Hunley (Gates); and his great-grandchildren: Malea, Rebecca Grace, Clara Ann, and Austyn Joanne.

The family will greet friends during a visitation from 5:30 until 7:00p.m. Wednesday June 28, 2023 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. A Parish Vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. following the visitation on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Private family inurnment will be held at the St. Patrick’s Cemetery – Lake Elbow Community in Manhattan at a later date.

Memorial contributions in memory of Tom are suggested the Seven Dolors Catholic Church or a hospice facility of the donor’s choice. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

<figure>
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 </figure>Thomas A. Irvine, age 88, of Manhattan, died Tuesday June 20, 2023 at the Ascension Living Via Christi Village in Manhattan.Tom was born on December 31, 1934 in Manhattan, the son of David and Hyacinth (Repp) Irvine. Tom grew up in the Green Valley area of Manhattan, he was the youngest of eight children. He attended Manhattan Catholic Schools and graduated from Msgr. Luckey Highschool in Manhattan.On January 7, 1961 in Gorham, Kansas, he was united in marriage to Regina Schrant. They were married for 59 plus years. She preceded him in death on December 22, 2020.He loved growing up on the farm and working the land he grew up on and lived on in the Green Valley area. He worked for Walter-Morgan Construction. He then co-owned Irvine’s Floor Covering and worked there for 41 years upon retiring. Tom enjoyed working in the garage on his wood working projects and rebuilding his Allis-Chalmers tractor.Tom would visit the sale barn weekly to visit his friends and talk about the news going on in the world. He was a member of the Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan.In addition to his wife Regina, he was also preceded in death by his son Tony Irvine in September 2009.Tom is survived by his daughter, Joanne Reed (Joe) of Manhattan; his grandchildren, Kasey Reed (Laurynn) and Marlena Hunley (Gates); and his great-grandchildren: Malea, Rebecca Grace, Clara Ann, and Austyn Joanne.The family will greet friends during a visitation from 5:30 until 7:00p.m. Wednesday June 28, 2023 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. A Parish Vigil will be held at 7:00 p.m. following the visitation on Wednesday at the funeral home.Private family inurnment will be held at the St. Patrick’s Cemetery – Lake Elbow Community in Manhattan at a later date.Memorial contributions in memory of Tom are suggested the Seven Dolors Catholic Church or a hospice facility of the donor’s choice. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Thomas A. Irvine

Troy Von Huser, age 59, a longtime Manhattan attorney, died at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

He was born June 9, 1964, in Syracuse, Kansas, the son of Robert and Sandy (Nickerson) Huser.

Mr. Huser earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law. He served as an Attorney in Manhattan for 30 plus years, starting with Meyers-Pottroff Attorney’s at Law and then for 25 years he owned and operated the Huser Law Firm. Mr. Huser was one of two DUI Specialist in the State of Kansas.

Troy was a member of the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

He was a passionate KU Basketball fan, enjoyed cooking and smoking meals on his Traeger, watching the Food Network, but most of all loved spending time with his friends.

He was married to Gale Staatz on July 27, 1996, in Manhattan. Gale preceded him in death on May 31, 2005. He was later married to Laura L. Jones of April 4, 2009, in Manhattan. Laura survives of the home. Additional survivors include Troy’s two children: Nicholas of Overland Park, KS, and Tiffany of Denver, CO; his father Robert of Syracuse, KS; three siblings: Vincent and Stephanie of Syracuse, KS, and Stacie of Rapid City, SD; and two step-children: David Jones (Andrea) of Olathe, KS, and Samantha Chandler (Mitch) of Colwich, KS.

Troy was also preceded in death by his mother Sandy.

Cremation is planned with a Celebration of Troy’s Life to be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Troy Huser Memorial Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

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 </figure>Troy Von Huser, age 59, a longtime Manhattan attorney, died at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.He was born June 9, 1964, in Syracuse, Kansas, the son of Robert and Sandy (Nickerson) Huser.Mr. Huser earned his Juris Doctorate from the University of Kansas School of Law. He served as an Attorney in Manhattan for 30 plus years, starting with Meyers-Pottroff Attorney’s at Law and then for 25 years he owned and operated the Huser Law Firm. Mr. Huser was one of two DUI Specialist in the State of Kansas.Troy was a member of the Kansas Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.He was a passionate KU Basketball fan, enjoyed cooking and smoking meals on his Traeger, watching the Food Network, but most of all loved spending time with his friends.He was married to Gale Staatz on July 27, 1996, in Manhattan. Gale preceded him in death on May 31, 2005. He was later married to Laura L. Jones of April 4, 2009, in Manhattan. Laura survives of the home. Additional survivors include Troy’s two children: Nicholas of Overland Park, KS, and Tiffany of Denver, CO; his father Robert of Syracuse, KS; three siblings: Vincent and Stephanie of Syracuse, KS, and Stacie of Rapid City, SD; and two step-children: David Jones (Andrea) of Olathe, KS, and Samantha Chandler (Mitch) of Colwich, KS.Troy was also preceded in death by his mother Sandy.Cremation is planned with a Celebration of Troy’s Life to be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to the Troy Huser Memorial Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Troy Von Huser

Billy Dean “Bill” Schwalm, 93, of Alma, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at his home. &nbsp;He was a life-long resident of the area.

Bill was born November 2, 1929, in Paxico, Kansas, the son of Oscar W. and Bertha (Brock) Schwalm. &nbsp;He attended local grade school and graduated in 1947 from Paxico High School. &nbsp;He later served in the Kansas National Guard.

Bill was a bonded livestock dealer and bought and sold cattle all around the area. &nbsp;He also worked a while at the Manhattan Sale Barn.

He married Helen Ruth Southerland on December 23, 1950, in Kansas City, Kansas. &nbsp;They were married over fifty-seven years when she preceded him in death on March 6, 2008.

Bill loved the horse races, going to the casino. was a regular at the sale barn. &nbsp;Bill loved to attend all the activities of his kids and grandkids. &nbsp;He seldom missed either their games or even many of their practices. &nbsp;In their earlier years Bill and Helen loved to dance and play bridge.

Bill is survived by his children; Larry Schwalm, Alma, and Nancy Shreve (Mark), Shawnee; his grandchildren, Richard Wagner (Shelby), Jessica Wagner (John), Amanda Wagner (Mike), Abbey Wagner, Kage Akers, Tana Akers and Ryan Quintanilla (Renee); and his great-grandchildren, Kyla, Natalie, Talon, Austin, Emma, Rylan, Keaton, Anniston, Carter, Caysen, and Felix;Special caretaker Monica Hinch; and and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. &nbsp;Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Rene Akers, his grandson, Tanyr, and his siblings, Jean, Donald, Marge, Oscar Jr., and Patricia.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Alma United Methodist Church. &nbsp;The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow at the McFarland City Cemetery. &nbsp;They suggest memorial contributions to Interim Hospice, Alma United Methodist Church, or the Wabaunsee County Historical Society, and those may be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home. &nbsp;

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 </figure>Billy Dean “Bill” Schwalm, 93, of Alma, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 20, 2023, at his home. &nbsp;He was a life-long resident of the area.Bill was born November 2, 1929, in Paxico, Kansas, the son of Oscar W. and Bertha (Brock) Schwalm. &nbsp;He attended local grade school and graduated in 1947 from Paxico High School. &nbsp;He later served in the Kansas National Guard.Bill was a bonded livestock dealer and bought and sold cattle all around the area. &nbsp;He also worked a while at the Manhattan Sale Barn.He married Helen Ruth Southerland on December 23, 1950, in Kansas City, Kansas. &nbsp;They were married over fifty-seven years when she preceded him in death on March 6, 2008.Bill loved the horse races, going to the casino. was a regular at the sale barn. &nbsp;Bill loved to attend all the activities of his kids and grandkids. &nbsp;He seldom missed either their games or even many of their practices. &nbsp;In their earlier years Bill and Helen loved to dance and play bridge.Bill is survived by his children; Larry Schwalm, Alma, and Nancy Shreve (Mark), Shawnee; his grandchildren, Richard Wagner (Shelby), Jessica Wagner (John), Amanda Wagner (Mike), Abbey Wagner, Kage Akers, Tana Akers and Ryan Quintanilla (Renee); and his great-grandchildren, Kyla, Natalie, Talon, Austin, Emma, Rylan, Keaton, Anniston, Carter, Caysen, and Felix;Special caretaker Monica Hinch; and and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. &nbsp;Bill was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Rene Akers, his grandson, Tanyr, and his siblings, Jean, Donald, Marge, Oscar Jr., and Patricia.Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, July 1, 2023, at the Alma United Methodist Church. &nbsp;The family will greet friends prior to the service beginning at 10:00 a.m. &nbsp;Inurnment will follow at the McFarland City Cemetery. &nbsp;They suggest memorial contributions to Interim Hospice, Alma United Methodist Church, or the Wabaunsee County Historical Society, and those may be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home. &nbsp;

Billy Dean “Bill” Schwalm

Gerald W. Parrick, Jerry to his friends and family, was born on April 3, 1942 and passed on April 6, 2023.

Born in Chapman, Kansas to Gerald and Anna Parrick, he attended school in Junction City, graduating from St. Xavier Catholic High School.

A firefighter and EMS Responder, Lt. Parrick medically retired after 30 years of proud of dedicated service to the Junction City Fire Department and as Montgomery Ward’s Chief Auto Mechanic.

Jerry married Virginia Gail Parrick in 1977, blending families with Gary, Candace (Candi), Tinae and Pamela; later welcoming Russell (Rusty) and James (Jimmy) together into the family. His grandchildren are: Christopher, Allison, Sheridan, Jordan, Madison, Tristan, Cailen, and Kadence (Kady), who dubbed him Papa, which he was called most in his later years.

He was preceded in death by his parents Gerald Parrick, and James “Swede” Hartman and Anna Hartman, his son Gary; grandson Christopher; sisters: Kathy and Shirley; his best friend Gail Robinett; and his beloved wife Gail.

Jerry is survived by his children: Candace, Tinae, Pamela, Russ, and Jimmy; his nephew Greg Robinett and niece Pam Robinett; his grandchildren and his children of the heart, Tim Brunner and Malissa Bourbina.

Papa raised his children and grandchildren in Junction City with Gail “Granny” until 2015. He then moved with Pamela, Madison, and Kady, and he passed in Westmoreland surrounded by love.

The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m Friday June 23, 2023 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. A Rosary will follow the visitation at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday June 24, 2023 at the St. Xavier Catholic Church in Junction City. Inurnment will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Junction City.

The family will host a celebration in Jerry’s own style at the Milford Lake following the services at the cemetery.

Gerald W. Parrick, Jerry to his friends and family, was born on April 3, 1942 and passed on April 6, 2023.Born in Chapman, Kansas to Gerald and Anna Parrick, he attended school in Junction City, graduating from St. Xavier Catholic High School.A firefighter and EMS Responder, Lt. Parrick medically retired after 30 years of proud of dedicated service to the Junction City Fire Department and as Montgomery Ward’s Chief Auto Mechanic.Jerry married Virginia Gail Parrick in 1977, blending families with Gary, Candace (Candi), Tinae and Pamela; later welcoming Russell (Rusty) and James (Jimmy) together into the family. His grandchildren are: Christopher, Allison, Sheridan, Jordan, Madison, Tristan, Cailen, and Kadence (Kady), who dubbed him Papa, which he was called most in his later years.He was preceded in death by his parents Gerald Parrick, and James “Swede” Hartman and Anna Hartman, his son Gary; grandson Christopher; sisters: Kathy and Shirley; his best friend Gail Robinett; and his beloved wife Gail.Jerry is survived by his children: Candace, Tinae, Pamela, Russ, and Jimmy; his nephew Greg Robinett and niece Pam Robinett; his grandchildren and his children of the heart, Tim Brunner and Malissa Bourbina.Papa raised his children and grandchildren in Junction City with Gail “Granny” until 2015. He then moved with Pamela, Madison, and Kady, and he passed in Westmoreland surrounded by love.The family will greet friends during a visitation from 6:00 until 7:00 p.m Friday June 23, 2023 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan. A Rosary will follow the visitation at 7:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday June 24, 2023 at the St. Xavier Catholic Church in Junction City. Inurnment will follow in the St. Mary's Cemetery in Junction City.The family will host a celebration in Jerry’s own style at the Milford Lake following the services at the cemetery.The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502, is assisting the family with the service arrangements.

Gerald W. Parrick - April 3, 1942  -  April 6, 2023

Gregory Keith Abernathy, age 65, of Manhattan, died June 15, 2023, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.

He was born March 23, 1958, in Gideon, Missouri, the son of Louis and Shirley (May) Abernathy. The family moved to Kansas when Greg was young, first to Junction City and then later to Manhattan.

Greg graduated from Manhattan High School in 1977.

He retired from Federal Civil Service at Fort Riley where he worked in Public Works in 2021.

Greg was a wonderful husband and father, and a great person that was always willing to help anyone in need. He loved his family, all animals, and was a huge Kansas State University sports fan!

On January 5, 1980, in Clay Center, Kansas, he was married to Kimberly Pyle. Kim survives of the home. Additional survivors include his daughter Kara K. Axelton and her husband Britt of Manhattan; four siblings: David Abernathy (Linda) of Wamego, Terry Abernathy (Deb) of Junction City, KS, Sandra Cartwright (Jon) of Bentonville, AR, and Elva Abernathy (Cherie) of Salina; and Kim’s brother and sister: Carl Pyle of Salina, KS, and Jennifer Culderon of Clearwater, KS.

The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p .m. Saturday, June 24th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the visitation with private family services to be held at a later date.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Gregory Abernathy Memorial Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

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 </figure>Gregory Keith Abernathy, age 65, of Manhattan, died June 15, 2023, at Stormont Vail Health in Topeka.He was born March 23, 1958, in Gideon, Missouri, the son of Louis and Shirley (May) Abernathy. The family moved to Kansas when Greg was young, first to Junction City and then later to Manhattan.Greg graduated from Manhattan High School in 1977.He retired from Federal Civil Service at Fort Riley where he worked in Public Works in 2021.Greg was a wonderful husband and father, and a great person that was always willing to help anyone in need. He loved his family, all animals, and was a huge Kansas State University sports fan!On January 5, 1980, in Clay Center, Kansas, he was married to Kimberly Pyle. Kim survives of the home. Additional survivors include his daughter Kara K. Axelton and her husband Britt of Manhattan; four siblings: David Abernathy (Linda) of Wamego, Terry Abernathy (Deb) of Junction City, KS, Sandra Cartwright (Jon) of Bentonville, AR, and Elva Abernathy (Cherie) of Salina; and Kim’s brother and sister: Carl Pyle of Salina, KS, and Jennifer Culderon of Clearwater, KS.The family will receive friends from 4:00 to 6:00 p .m. Saturday, June 24th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Cremation will follow the visitation with private family services to be held at a later date.Memorial contributions may be made to the Gregory Abernathy Memorial Fund. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Gregory Keith Abernathy

Loran Lee (Cork) Schumacher, 93, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland after several months of declining health.

Born on April 10, 1930 on a farm near Brush Creek, northwest of Louisville, Cork was the third of five children of Lee Schumacher and May Yoos. He was raised on the original Schumacher homestead and attended rural grade schools before attending and graduating Wamego High School in 1948.

While in high school, Cork got reacquainted with Mary Ann Shea, who had lived down the street from him in Louisville while kids. They married on January 3, 1952, and had two children, Loran Lee Jr. and Ann Marie. Cork and Mary Ann were happily married for 59 years before Mary Ann’s passing on January 5, 2009, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.

Cork joined the Navy right out of high school for a year in 1949 and re-enlisted with his older brother Lew in 1950, spending the Korean War years in the Navy. &nbsp;He was initially stationed in San Diego, where his service included playing football, and then attended ET (Electronic Technician) school at Great Lakes Naval Base. During the war, he served in communication maintenance on the Command Light Cruiser, USS Northampton, out of Guantanamo, Cuba traveling throughout the Caribbean. &nbsp;

After leaving the Navy in early 1954, Cork worked briefly for General Motors in Kansas City in an airplane factory, before joining Philco Corporation in late 1954 as a field engineer involved in the engineering and installation of communications and electronics for the United States Air Force. This new job moved his family first to Alaska and then to the outskirts of Washington, DC. Cork left Philco in 1959. The family continued to live in the outskirts of Washington DC until 1963 when his company moved them to Norwalk, Connecticut where he and Mary Ann raised their two children.

From 1959 - 1985, Lee was a systems engineer for three companies that designed and built communications equipment for the Defense Department. During this time, he worked throughout the United States and Europe, supervising the installation and testing of computers, control towers, radar, microwave systems, and telephone installations for the military, including the engineering and installation of ICBM communications systems for three Air Force bases. &nbsp;

Cork retired at the age 55. He moved back to Wamego and spent his retirement in Wamego woodworking, playing golf and cards, turkey hunting, traveling and being a caretaker for his wife Mary Ann. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

Cork is survived by his son Lee Jr. and his wife Linda of Madison, CT; his daughter Ann Llewellyn and her husband Brian of Kingwood, TX and Silverthorne, CO; two granddaughters: Lauren Garza and her husband Wes of Kingwood, TX; and Sarah Helling and her husband Michael of Denver, CO; and, two great-granddaughters, Macie and Chloe Garza of Kingwood, TX.

Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, at the First United Methodist Church of Wamego, with burial following in Louisville cemetery. Family will greet friends during a visitation Monday, June 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a startup of an annual engineering scholarship for a Wamego High School graduate (checks payable to WCF-Cork Schumacher Scholarship Fund), or a charity of your choice, and may be left in care of the funeral home: P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Loran Lee (Cork) Schumacher</figcaption>
 </figure>Loran Lee (Cork) Schumacher, 93, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Monday, June 19, 2023, at Wellsprings of Westmoreland after several months of declining health.Born on April 10, 1930 on a farm near Brush Creek, northwest of Louisville, Cork was the third of five children of Lee Schumacher and May Yoos. He was raised on the original Schumacher homestead and attended rural grade schools before attending and graduating Wamego High School in 1948.While in high school, Cork got reacquainted with Mary Ann Shea, who had lived down the street from him in Louisville while kids. They married on January 3, 1952, and had two children, Loran Lee Jr. and Ann Marie. Cork and Mary Ann were happily married for 59 years before Mary Ann’s passing on January 5, 2009, after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.Cork joined the Navy right out of high school for a year in 1949 and re-enlisted with his older brother Lew in 1950, spending the Korean War years in the Navy. &nbsp;He was initially stationed in San Diego, where his service included playing football, and then attended ET (Electronic Technician) school at Great Lakes Naval Base. During the war, he served in communication maintenance on the Command Light Cruiser, USS Northampton, out of Guantanamo, Cuba traveling throughout the Caribbean. &nbsp;After leaving the Navy in early 1954, Cork worked briefly for General Motors in Kansas City in an airplane factory, before joining Philco Corporation in late 1954 as a field engineer involved in the engineering and installation of communications and electronics for the United States Air Force. This new job moved his family first to Alaska and then to the outskirts of Washington, DC. Cork left Philco in 1959. The family continued to live in the outskirts of Washington DC until 1963 when his company moved them to Norwalk, Connecticut where he and Mary Ann raised their two children.From 1959 - 1985, Lee was a systems engineer for three companies that designed and built communications equipment for the Defense Department. During this time, he worked throughout the United States and Europe, supervising the installation and testing of computers, control towers, radar, microwave systems, and telephone installations for the military, including the engineering and installation of ICBM communications systems for three Air Force bases. &nbsp;Cork retired at the age 55. He moved back to Wamego and spent his retirement in Wamego woodworking, playing golf and cards, turkey hunting, traveling and being a caretaker for his wife Mary Ann. He loved spending time with his family and friends.Cork is survived by his son Lee Jr. and his wife Linda of Madison, CT; his daughter Ann Llewellyn and her husband Brian of Kingwood, TX and Silverthorne, CO; two granddaughters: Lauren Garza and her husband Wes of Kingwood, TX; and Sarah Helling and her husband Michael of Denver, CO; and, two great-granddaughters, Macie and Chloe Garza of Kingwood, TX.Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 27, at the First United Methodist Church of Wamego, with burial following in Louisville cemetery. Family will greet friends during a visitation Monday, June 26, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to a startup of an annual engineering scholarship for a Wamego High School graduate (checks payable to WCF-Cork Schumacher Scholarship Fund), or a charity of your choice, and may be left in care of the funeral home: P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Loran Lee (Cork) Schumacher

SFC (RET) Lewis O. Young, 52, of Junction City, passed away on June 17, 2023, at Stormont Vail - Flint Hills Campus. A visitation will take place 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Thursday, June 29, 2023. A graveside service with full military honors will take place at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., June 30, 2023. He was born on February 2, 1971, to Charles and Shirreen (Ryan) in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Being a military son, he was brought to Junction City, Kansas, where he graduated from Junction City High School. Upon graduating high school, he left for the U.S. Army. He served his country honorably. While he was serving in the military, he earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree with Trident University. He used his education to further his military career. After serving his country honorably for 20 years, he found his new calling in robotics and engineering on Fort Riley. Shortly after leaving the engineering program, he wanted to spend most of his time with his family and friends in Junction City. He was a life member of the local V.F.W. Post #8773 and a life member of the M.O.C. After joining the M.O.C., he earned the rank of Grand Commander of Kansas. Memorial contributions can be given to the local M.O.C. per family wishes. He is survived by four daughters, Alicia Kline, DeAundra Young, Lynette Young and Brandy Young; one son, Lewis Oscar Young, Jr.; four grandchildren, Nayshawn Kline, Aaron Kline, Jr., Lylah Kline, and Messiah Kline; two sisters, Shirreen Rivera and Mary Lee Young; two brothers, Charles Young, Jr. and Dente' Ryan Young; a loving mother, Shirreen Young and a multitude of other family and friends. He is preceded by his father, CSM (RET) Charles Edward Young, Sr. and grandparents. As Lewis always says, "HAKUNA MATATA".

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 <figcaption>SFC (RET) Lewis O. Young</figcaption>
 </figure>SFC (RET) Lewis O. Young, 52, of Junction City, passed away on June 17, 2023, at Stormont Vail - Flint Hills Campus. A visitation will take place 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home, Thursday, June 29, 2023. A graveside service with full military honors will take place at the Kansas Veterans' Cemetery at 11:00 a.m., June 30, 2023. He was born on February 2, 1971, to Charles and Shirreen (Ryan) in Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland. Being a military son, he was brought to Junction City, Kansas, where he graduated from Junction City High School. Upon graduating high school, he left for the U.S. Army. He served his country honorably. While he was serving in the military, he earned a bachelor's degree and a master's degree with Trident University. He used his education to further his military career. After serving his country honorably for 20 years, he found his new calling in robotics and engineering on Fort Riley. Shortly after leaving the engineering program, he wanted to spend most of his time with his family and friends in Junction City. He was a life member of the local V.F.W. Post #8773 and a life member of the M.O.C. After joining the M.O.C., he earned the rank of Grand Commander of Kansas. Memorial contributions can be given to the local M.O.C. per family wishes. He is survived by four daughters, Alicia Kline, DeAundra Young, Lynette Young and Brandy Young; one son, Lewis Oscar Young, Jr.; four grandchildren, Nayshawn Kline, Aaron Kline, Jr., Lylah Kline, and Messiah Kline; two sisters, Shirreen Rivera and Mary Lee Young; two brothers, Charles Young, Jr. and Dente' Ryan Young; a loving mother, Shirreen Young and a multitude of other family and friends. He is preceded by his father, CSM (RET) Charles Edward Young, Sr. and grandparents. As Lewis always says, "HAKUNA MATATA".

SFC (RET) Lewis O. Young

Ladonna R. Nemechek, age 84, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.

Ladonna was born February 5, 1939, in Burr Oak, Kansas, to Lloyd E. and Sarah A. (Cook) Newman.&nbsp; She married Lyle L. Nemechek on October 30, 1954 in Blue Rapids.&nbsp; When Rodney was in Kindergarten she started Nursing School and served in that career for almost fifty years.

Ladonna loved many things, her family most of all.&nbsp; She also loved hugs and saying “I Love You”.&nbsp; She enjoyed her children and grandchildren’s sports, traveling, and going “East” (to the casino).&nbsp; She was also loved to crochet, making many afghans for her family.

Survivors include her husband Lyle, Sr., her two children; Hugh (Alice) Nemechek of Marysville and Cindy (Bill) Tryon of Blue Rapids, a brother, Robert Newman of Enid, Oklahoma, two sisters: Sharon Skillin of Blue Rapids and Jeannette Toburen of Manhattan, eight grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.

Ladonna was preceded in death by her parents, two sons:&nbsp; Rodney Nemechek and Lyle Nemechek, Jr., a brother Ronald Newman and a sister Linda McAboy.

Viewing is from noon to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2023 with visitation between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. at Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville.

Funeral services are at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Waterville United Methodist Church with Pastor Berniece Ludlum officiating.&nbsp; Kim Oatney is the musician. &nbsp;Casket Bearers are Jay Nemechek, Justin Nemechek, Dustin Tryon, Mike Tryon, Treven Breasseale and Allen Tryon.&nbsp; Burial is at Riverside Cemetery in Waterville.

Memorials are suggested to Johnson Cancer Research Center at Kansas State University and may be sent in care of Christie-Anderes Funeral Home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.

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 </figure>Ladonna R. Nemechek, age 84, of Blue Rapids, passed away on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at Community Memorial Healthcare in Marysville.Ladonna was born February 5, 1939, in Burr Oak, Kansas, to Lloyd E. and Sarah A. (Cook) Newman.&nbsp; She married Lyle L. Nemechek on October 30, 1954 in Blue Rapids.&nbsp; When Rodney was in Kindergarten she started Nursing School and served in that career for almost fifty years.Ladonna loved many things, her family most of all.&nbsp; She also loved hugs and saying “I Love You”.&nbsp; She enjoyed her children and grandchildren’s sports, traveling, and going “East” (to the casino).&nbsp; She was also loved to crochet, making many afghans for her family.Survivors include her husband Lyle, Sr., her two children; Hugh (Alice) Nemechek of Marysville and Cindy (Bill) Tryon of Blue Rapids, a brother, Robert Newman of Enid, Oklahoma, two sisters: Sharon Skillin of Blue Rapids and Jeannette Toburen of Manhattan, eight grandchildren, twenty-five great grandchildren and eight great-great grandchildren.Ladonna was preceded in death by her parents, two sons:&nbsp; Rodney Nemechek and Lyle Nemechek, Jr., a brother Ronald Newman and a sister Linda McAboy.Viewing is from noon to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, June 21, 2023 with visitation between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m. at Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville.Funeral services are at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, June 22, 2023, at Waterville United Methodist Church with Pastor Berniece Ludlum officiating.&nbsp; Kim Oatney is the musician. &nbsp;Casket Bearers are Jay Nemechek, Justin Nemechek, Dustin Tryon, Mike Tryon, Treven Breasseale and Allen Tryon.&nbsp; Burial is at Riverside Cemetery in Waterville.Memorials are suggested to Johnson Cancer Research Center at Kansas State University and may be sent in care of Christie-Anderes Funeral Home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.

Ladonna R. Nemechek

On Saturday, June 10th, 2023 Ryan Patrick Johnson passed away in a tragic accident at age 49. The world has lost a great father, mentor and friend.

He was born on May 20th, 1974 in Abilene, Kansas the son of Harry and Connie Johnson. Ryan attended the local schools in Abilene, graduating from Abilene Highschool in 1992. He served many roles throughout his life as a pastor, hospice chaplin, salesman, counselor, entrepreneur and motivational speaker.

He is survived by his father Harry Johnson; four daughters Talitha Flores, and husband Joel Flores. Tatum Johnson and grandson Beau Ryder, Torianne Johnson and Taelyn Johnson; his significant other Kate Olko and siblings- Jeff Johnson and wife Kelly, Jill Duryea and husband Brian and John Johnson. He is preceded in death by his Mother Connie Johnson.

Family will receive friends&nbsp; Tuesday, June 20, 2023&nbsp; from 6-8 p.m. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral home for the viewing. Funeral services will proceed at&nbsp; 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Abilene First Christian Church. Burial will follow at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Solomon.

The family suggest memorials be given to the Ryan Johnson Memorial Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St. Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687197730406.jpeg" alt="Ryan Patrick Johnson" />
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 </figure>On Saturday, June 10th, 2023 Ryan Patrick Johnson passed away in a tragic accident at age 49. The world has lost a great father, mentor and friend. He was born on May 20th, 1974 in Abilene, Kansas the son of Harry and Connie Johnson. Ryan attended the local schools in Abilene, graduating from Abilene Highschool in 1992. He served many roles throughout his life as a pastor, hospice chaplin, salesman, counselor, entrepreneur and motivational speaker. He is survived by his father Harry Johnson; four daughters Talitha Flores, and husband Joel Flores. Tatum Johnson and grandson Beau Ryder, Torianne Johnson and Taelyn Johnson; his significant other Kate Olko and siblings- Jeff Johnson and wife Kelly, Jill Duryea and husband Brian and John Johnson. He is preceded in death by his Mother Connie Johnson. Family will receive friends&nbsp; Tuesday, June 20, 2023&nbsp; from 6-8 p.m. at Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral home for the viewing. Funeral services will proceed at&nbsp; 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at Abilene First Christian Church. Burial will follow at Prairie Mound Cemetery in Solomon. The family suggest memorials be given to the Ryan Johnson Memorial Fund. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St. Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ryan Patrick Johnson

Michael W. Robison passed away in his sleep on Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Manhattan, KS.

He graduated from Manhattan High School in 2018 and worked at Hy-Vee in Manhattan, KS.

Michael was born on April 8, 2000 in Manhattan, KS, the only son of Jennifer &amp; Richard “Rob” Robison.

Michael was preceded in death by his father and maternal grandmother and maternal step-grandfather.

He is survived by his loving girlfriend August Nicole Coates and their three cats, Mittens, Smudge and Milo, his mother Jennifer Robison and her companion Rick Coonrod, grandparents Ron and Madeline Smith and Sylvia Shelton, brother Ty Robison and his wife Amy and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and may dear friends.

Michael loved spending time with his friends and girlfriend, gaming online with friends and napping with his cats, eating out and getting piercings. Music was also a big part of his life. He loved most all music but was really into metal core and underground rap. He attended may concerts and music festivals with friends and his cool mom.

Michael loved his family and friends dearly. He considered his close friends as family and would do anything to help them. After starting work at Hy-Vee, his confidence and personally really came out. He enjoyed interacting with coworkers and customers. His friendly, fun-loving personality was very reminiscent of his dad’s. He could easily be spotted from a distance by his mass of hair up in a bun. When not at work he was typically dressed in a concert t-shirt or one of his girlfriend’s shirts that he decided was his and Vans.

Celebration of Life Service for Michael will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday June 24, 2023 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Capel in Manhattan. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately after at The Ashland Community Building at 2901 W 32nd Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502. All are welcome. Food will be provided.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any of the following: Katie’s Way, T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter or the Tyler Dowling Memorial Fund through the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 <figcaption>Michael W. Robison</figcaption>
 </figure>Michael W. Robison passed away in his sleep on Thursday, June 15, 2023 in Manhattan, KS.He graduated from Manhattan High School in 2018 and worked at Hy-Vee in Manhattan, KS.Michael was born on April 8, 2000 in Manhattan, KS, the only son of Jennifer &amp; Richard “Rob” Robison.Michael was preceded in death by his father and maternal grandmother and maternal step-grandfather.He is survived by his loving girlfriend August Nicole Coates and their three cats, Mittens, Smudge and Milo, his mother Jennifer Robison and her companion Rick Coonrod, grandparents Ron and Madeline Smith and Sylvia Shelton, brother Ty Robison and his wife Amy and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and may dear friends.Michael loved spending time with his friends and girlfriend, gaming online with friends and napping with his cats, eating out and getting piercings. Music was also a big part of his life. He loved most all music but was really into metal core and underground rap. He attended may concerts and music festivals with friends and his cool mom.Michael loved his family and friends dearly. He considered his close friends as family and would do anything to help them. After starting work at Hy-Vee, his confidence and personally really came out. He enjoyed interacting with coworkers and customers. His friendly, fun-loving personality was very reminiscent of his dad’s. He could easily be spotted from a distance by his mass of hair up in a bun. When not at work he was typically dressed in a concert t-shirt or one of his girlfriend’s shirts that he decided was his and Vans.Celebration of Life Service for Michael will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday June 24, 2023 at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Capel in Manhattan. A Celebration of Life will be held immediately after at The Ashland Community Building at 2901 W 32nd Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502. All are welcome. Food will be provided.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to any of the following: Katie’s Way, T. Russell Reitz Animal Shelter or the Tyler Dowling Memorial Fund through the Greater Manhattan Community Foundation. Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Michael W. Robison - April 8, 2000-June 15, 2023

Marcella Witt (Henkins), age 79, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.

She was born September 22, 1943, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Willard and Phyllis (Guinn) Henkins. She moved to Kansas and married her husband, John Witt on December 30, 1966. She was the mother of four girls and worked on the family farm. She later worked at Chapman Valley Manor as a certified nurse’s aide and enjoyed taking care of and helping others. Marcella was a fan of Elvis and enjoyed bowling and bingo. In her retirement she enjoyed going to the casino with her husband and family and watching game shows and investigative documentaries.

She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Raymond and Burton Henkins, sister, Theresa Baker, and daughters, Shelly and Dawn Witt.

She was survived by husband, John Witt of Junction City, sister, Bernadine (Gary) Clark, brother, Joseph (Tricia) Henkins, two daughters, Angie (Will) Shores and Rhonda (Brandon) Witt, three grandchildren, Aaron Witt, Annalise Witt and Hunter Shores, and two great-grandchildren, Lily and Annabeth Witt.

The family is respecting Marcella’s wishes for no public services.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Accord Hospice &amp; Palliative Care, Manhattan, Kansas. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

The family would like to thank the care providers Susan Oyler, Alex Miller, Robyn Lower and Tammy Bruce for their care and kindness.

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 </figure>Marcella Witt (Henkins), age 79, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.She was born September 22, 1943, in Emmetsburg, Iowa, the daughter of Willard and Phyllis (Guinn) Henkins. She moved to Kansas and married her husband, John Witt on December 30, 1966. She was the mother of four girls and worked on the family farm. She later worked at Chapman Valley Manor as a certified nurse’s aide and enjoyed taking care of and helping others. Marcella was a fan of Elvis and enjoyed bowling and bingo. In her retirement she enjoyed going to the casino with her husband and family and watching game shows and investigative documentaries.She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Raymond and Burton Henkins, sister, Theresa Baker, and daughters, Shelly and Dawn Witt.She was survived by husband, John Witt of Junction City, sister, Bernadine (Gary) Clark, brother, Joseph (Tricia) Henkins, two daughters, Angie (Will) Shores and Rhonda (Brandon) Witt, three grandchildren, Aaron Witt, Annalise Witt and Hunter Shores, and two great-grandchildren, Lily and Annabeth Witt.The family is respecting Marcella’s wishes for no public services.In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Accord Hospice &amp; Palliative Care, Manhattan, Kansas. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.The family would like to thank the care providers Susan Oyler, Alex Miller, Robyn Lower and Tammy Bruce for their care and kindness.

Marcella Witt (Henkins)

David Arthur Wertzberger, 78, of Alma, Kansas, died Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. &nbsp;He was a life-long resident of the community.

David was born August 20, 1944, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of August and Helen (Haller) Wertzberger. &nbsp;He attended local grade school and graduated from Alma High School in 1962.

David was a farmer and stockman most of his adult life and ran the family farm north of Alma. &nbsp;He also worked as a Banbury Operator at Good Year Tire Company for thirty-seven years.

He married Sandra Joyce Maike on July 20, 1968. &nbsp;After almost fifty-five years together, she survives at their home.

David was a board member for the Alma Coop, a member and church councilman for Holy Family Catholic Church, and a member of the Flint Hills Pork Producers. &nbsp;He enjoyed driving around in his MULE utv and attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. &nbsp;He loved to travel and was especially fond of the many bus trip tours he and Sandra went on. &nbsp;He loved to play Pitch and watch classic television, especially Gun Smoke reruns. &nbsp;He was a great Royals baseball fan.

David is also survived by his sons; Scott Wertzberger (Chris), John Wertzberger (Shannon), and Daniel Wertzberger (Jessi), all of Alma; his grandchildren, Mitchell Wertzberger, Brandon Wertzberger, Madisyn Wertzberger, Luke Wertzberger, and Eli Wertzberger; his siblings, Barbara Sommer, Council Grove, Mary Gehrt, Alma, and Robert Wertzberger, Alma. &nbsp;David was preceded in death by his parents, his son Jason Wertzberger, and his bother-in-law, Charles Sommer.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma. &nbsp;Father Swamy Nannam will be the Celebrant. &nbsp;Burial will follow in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. &nbsp;The family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the church on Thursday.&nbsp; A rosary prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. They suggest memorial contributions to The Jason Wertzberger Scholarship Fund, Midland Hospice, or St. John Lutheran School, and those may be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1687195791193.jpeg" alt="David Arthur Wertzberger" />
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 </figure>David Arthur Wertzberger, 78, of Alma, Kansas, died Friday, June 16, 2023, at the Midland Hospice House in Topeka. &nbsp;He was a life-long resident of the community.David was born August 20, 1944, in Manhattan, Kansas, the son of August and Helen (Haller) Wertzberger. &nbsp;He attended local grade school and graduated from Alma High School in 1962.David was a farmer and stockman most of his adult life and ran the family farm north of Alma. &nbsp;He also worked as a Banbury Operator at Good Year Tire Company for thirty-seven years.He married Sandra Joyce Maike on July 20, 1968. &nbsp;After almost fifty-five years together, she survives at their home.David was a board member for the Alma Coop, a member and church councilman for Holy Family Catholic Church, and a member of the Flint Hills Pork Producers. &nbsp;He enjoyed driving around in his MULE utv and attending his children’s and grandchildren’s sporting events. &nbsp;He loved to travel and was especially fond of the many bus trip tours he and Sandra went on. &nbsp;He loved to play Pitch and watch classic television, especially Gun Smoke reruns. &nbsp;He was a great Royals baseball fan.David is also survived by his sons; Scott Wertzberger (Chris), John Wertzberger (Shannon), and Daniel Wertzberger (Jessi), all of Alma; his grandchildren, Mitchell Wertzberger, Brandon Wertzberger, Madisyn Wertzberger, Luke Wertzberger, and Eli Wertzberger; his siblings, Barbara Sommer, Council Grove, Mary Gehrt, Alma, and Robert Wertzberger, Alma. &nbsp;David was preceded in death by his parents, his son Jason Wertzberger, and his bother-in-law, Charles Sommer.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 23, 2023, at Holy Family Catholic Church in Alma. &nbsp;Father Swamy Nannam will be the Celebrant. &nbsp;Burial will follow in St. John Lutheran Cemetery. &nbsp;The family will greet friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. at the church on Thursday.&nbsp; A rosary prayer service will be held at 7:00 p.m. They suggest memorial contributions to The Jason Wertzberger Scholarship Fund, Midland Hospice, or St. John Lutheran School, and those may be sent in care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home.&nbsp;

David Arthur Wertzberger

Lori Jeanne Davis, 66, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. &nbsp;She had been a member of the Green Valley community for two years, settling here to be close to family.

Lori was born on October 15, 1956, in Schenectady, New York, the daughter of Raymond J. and Edythe (Sperbeck) Coon, granddaughter of Ruth and Albert Sperbeck. &nbsp;After graduating from high school Lori met the love of her life, Curtiss, and shortly thereafter they were wed on July 9, 1976, at the Wee Kirk O' the Heather Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp;

During the first half of their marriage, Curtiss’ employment with Bechtel moved Lori and their children to 12 different states and 3 foreign countries. Lori didn't always love the moves, but she embraced them to ensure her family was successful. Along the way, Lori worked various jobs and returned to school at Victory Valley Community College in Victorville, California to become a medical assistant. Of all the jobs she held, the one Lori excelled at and loved the best was being a mother, homemaker, and primary support for her family.&nbsp;

Lori was a social and welcoming person. She was involved with the girl scouts with her daughters and was an active member of the Bechtel Wives Group, assisting and supporting wives and families new to the company as they learned to adjust to moving to new job sites. In Georgia, she was an active member of the Red Hat Society and the Lions Club.

Lori loved shopping and sightseeing and always presented herself with her best foot forward and never without lipstick and a smile. &nbsp;She loved to decorate her home and took pride in making it a welcoming and comfortable place. She loved going out to eat with family and had a sweet tooth for most all desserts - especially cheesecake, iced oatmeal cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and orange swirl ice cream. Lori loved music and could often be heard singing along to her favorites, especially The Eagles.

Always loving and caring throughout her life, Lori was a shining example to her family and others with her positive attitude and her refusal to complain about her situation. She laughed and smiled her way through life and held on to her faith, even during her nine-year battle with cancer.

Lori is survived by her loving husband Curtiss at their home; by her parents, Raymond and Edythe Coon, of Bunnell, Florida; her daughters, Lauren Smith (Phillip), Manhattan, and Janelle Davis (Jeffrey Dubois), Waxhaw, North Carolina; her grandchildren, Ella and Fisher Smith, and Avery, Adler, Audra, and Arley Dubois; her siblings, Raymond Coon, III, of New Hampshire, Kylle Baker (Joe), of Florida, Scott Coon, of Massachusetts, Jeffrey Coon (Colleen), of New York, and Kelly Coon, of Massachusetts; and her mother-in-law, Marybelle Davis, at their home.

A private family graveside service will be held in Cedar Creek Cemetery.

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 </figure>Lori Jeanne Davis, 66, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family. &nbsp;She had been a member of the Green Valley community for two years, settling here to be close to family.Lori was born on October 15, 1956, in Schenectady, New York, the daughter of Raymond J. and Edythe (Sperbeck) Coon, granddaughter of Ruth and Albert Sperbeck. &nbsp;After graduating from high school Lori met the love of her life, Curtiss, and shortly thereafter they were wed on July 9, 1976, at the Wee Kirk O' the Heather Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas, Nevada.&nbsp;During the first half of their marriage, Curtiss’ employment with Bechtel moved Lori and their children to 12 different states and 3 foreign countries. Lori didn't always love the moves, but she embraced them to ensure her family was successful. Along the way, Lori worked various jobs and returned to school at Victory Valley Community College in Victorville, California to become a medical assistant. Of all the jobs she held, the one Lori excelled at and loved the best was being a mother, homemaker, and primary support for her family.&nbsp;Her family was the center of her life.Lori was a social and welcoming person. She was involved with the girl scouts with her daughters and was an active member of the Bechtel Wives Group, assisting and supporting wives and families new to the company as they learned to adjust to moving to new job sites. In Georgia, she was an active member of the Red Hat Society and the Lions Club.Lori loved shopping and sightseeing and always presented herself with her best foot forward and never without lipstick and a smile. &nbsp;She loved to decorate her home and took pride in making it a welcoming and comfortable place. She loved going out to eat with family and had a sweet tooth for most all desserts - especially cheesecake, iced oatmeal cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and orange swirl ice cream. Lori loved music and could often be heard singing along to her favorites, especially The Eagles.Always loving and caring throughout her life, Lori was a shining example to her family and others with her positive attitude and her refusal to complain about her situation. She laughed and smiled her way through life and held on to her faith, even during her nine-year battle with cancer.Lori is survived by her loving husband Curtiss at their home; by her parents, Raymond and Edythe Coon, of Bunnell, Florida; her daughters, Lauren Smith (Phillip), Manhattan, and Janelle Davis (Jeffrey Dubois), Waxhaw, North Carolina; her grandchildren, Ella and Fisher Smith, and Avery, Adler, Audra, and Arley Dubois; her siblings, Raymond Coon, III, of New Hampshire, Kylle Baker (Joe), of Florida, Scott Coon, of Massachusetts, Jeffrey Coon (Colleen), of New York, and Kelly Coon, of Massachusetts; and her mother-in-law, Marybelle Davis, at their home.A private family graveside service will be held in Cedar Creek Cemetery.

Lori Jeanne Davis

Barbara Forrest, 62, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. Barbara was born July 8, 1960, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of Herman and Reba (Stevens) Drew. Barbara enjoyed sewing and was a fine seamstress. She was a forty year plus member of Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Junction City, Kansas. Survivors include her husband John H. Forrest of Junction City, Kansas; her mother, Reba Drew of Tennessee; one son, Christopher Hill of Junction City, Kansas; two daughters, Chrischella Claude (John) and Char Hill both of Junction City, Kansas; fifteen grandchildren; two brothers, Herman Drew and Larry Drew; one sister, Janis Keith. She was preceded in death by her father Herman Drew, two brothers, Steven and William Drew.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Visitation:&nbsp; Monday, June 19, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00p.m. Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions 203 North Washington Junction City, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;66441 - 785-762-3131

Service:&nbsp; Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., Highland Cemetery&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Barbara Forrest, 62, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas. Barbara was born July 8, 1960, in Knoxville, Tennessee, the daughter of Herman and Reba (Stevens) Drew. Barbara enjoyed sewing and was a fine seamstress. She was a forty year plus member of Faith Tabernacle Apostolic Church in Junction City, Kansas. Survivors include her husband John H. Forrest of Junction City, Kansas; her mother, Reba Drew of Tennessee; one son, Christopher Hill of Junction City, Kansas; two daughters, Chrischella Claude (John) and Char Hill both of Junction City, Kansas; fifteen grandchildren; two brothers, Herman Drew and Larry Drew; one sister, Janis Keith. She was preceded in death by her father Herman Drew, two brothers, Steven and William Drew.&nbsp;&nbsp;-----Visitation:&nbsp; Monday, June 19, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00p.m. Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions 203 North Washington Junction City, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;66441 - 785-762-3131Service:&nbsp; Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., Highland Cemetery&nbsp;&nbsp;

Barbara Forrest

Visitation:&nbsp; Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions 203 North Washington Junction City, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;66441 - 785-762-3131

Service:&nbsp; Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.,&nbsp; Kansas Veterans' Cemetery

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 <figcaption>Robert G. Escott</figcaption>
 </figure>Visitation:&nbsp; Tuesday, June 20, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions 203 North Washington Junction City, KS&nbsp;&nbsp;66441 - 785-762-3131Service:&nbsp; Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.,&nbsp; Kansas Veterans' Cemetery

1SG (RET) Robert G. Escott - 1926-2023

James “Jim” Andrew Hague, 86, passed away on the morning of June 13th, 2023 in Topeka, KS.

He was born in Oak Park, Illinois on August 10th, 1936 to Lewis Willard Hague and Helen Harris Paterson. He graduated from Beloit College in 1958 with a degree in geology. He married Jeane Belcher Adkins on December 20th, 1958 and traveled the Midwest while working for the US Geological Survey from 1958-1964. In 1964, he became the Dickinson County Kansas Highway Administrator where he worked until his retirement in 1994. In the early 1990s, he was awarded the Kansas County Engineer of the Year award. From 1968 to the early 1990s, Jim was a volunteer fireman for the City of Abilene KS. He also owned and operated two businesses in Abilene, the Eastlawn Mobile Home Park and the Magic Needle Fabric Store. In retirement, he stocked groceries for West’s County Mart and seemed to talk with everyone, often telling his “dad” jokes.

Jim could often be seen around Abilene in his antique cars, Mustangs, or just running. While running in the winter, he always wore red sweats and a Santa hat, causing questions about why Santa was so thin. He was constantly tracking his performance on the Kansas age group records and finished series of marathons by running the Boston Marathon. He ran the Tinman Triathlon near Topeka for many years.

He is survived by his brother Douglas Hague of Pittsford, NY; four children, Marjory Hague-Ostman and husband Larry of Millville, CA; Jeannette Luedke and husband Tom of Berryton, KS; Kathleen McKee of Manhattan, KS; and Douglas Hague and wife Lynette of Indian Trail, NC, 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his wife Jeane, his sister Linda Schumitzky, and his parents.

Cremation is planned and private inurnment will be at a later date in Abilene Cemetery. Jim’s family will receive friends at a Celebration of Life from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Friday June 16th at the Abilene Senior Center. Memorial contributions may be made the Dickenson County Community Foundation with the Great Plains Theater (GPT) as the designated beneficiary or to the St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption>James Jim Andrew Hague</figcaption>
 </figure>James “Jim” Andrew Hague, 86, passed away on the morning of June 13th, 2023 in Topeka, KS. He was born in Oak Park, Illinois on August 10th, 1936 to Lewis Willard Hague and Helen Harris Paterson. He graduated from Beloit College in 1958 with a degree in geology. He married Jeane Belcher Adkins on December 20th, 1958 and traveled the Midwest while working for the US Geological Survey from 1958-1964. In 1964, he became the Dickinson County Kansas Highway Administrator where he worked until his retirement in 1994. In the early 1990s, he was awarded the Kansas County Engineer of the Year award. From 1968 to the early 1990s, Jim was a volunteer fireman for the City of Abilene KS. He also owned and operated two businesses in Abilene, the Eastlawn Mobile Home Park and the Magic Needle Fabric Store. In retirement, he stocked groceries for West’s County Mart and seemed to talk with everyone, often telling his “dad” jokes. Jim could often be seen around Abilene in his antique cars, Mustangs, or just running. While running in the winter, he always wore red sweats and a Santa hat, causing questions about why Santa was so thin. He was constantly tracking his performance on the Kansas age group records and finished series of marathons by running the Boston Marathon. He ran the Tinman Triathlon near Topeka for many years. He is survived by his brother Douglas Hague of Pittsford, NY; four children, Marjory Hague-Ostman and husband Larry of Millville, CA; Jeannette Luedke and husband Tom of Berryton, KS; Kathleen McKee of Manhattan, KS; and Douglas Hague and wife Lynette of Indian Trail, NC, 10 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. He was proceeded in death by his wife Jeane, his sister Linda Schumitzky, and his parents. Cremation is planned and private inurnment will be at a later date in Abilene Cemetery. Jim’s family will receive friends at a Celebration of Life from 7:00-9:00 p.m. Friday June 16th at the Abilene Senior Center. Memorial contributions may be made the Dickenson County Community Foundation with the Great Plains Theater (GPT) as the designated beneficiary or to the St Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp;

James “Jim” Andrew Hague

Jerry J. Ginder, 63, Enterprise, died June 12th, 2023. He was born in Abilene to Lorene Clark and Jack Ginder. Jerry graduated from Abilene high School in 1978. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Tony Ginder. He is survived by his wife, Diane Ginder; two daughters, Marlene Rose Ginder and Mellonie Dawnyell Ginder; brother-in-law, Wayne John Unkel; sister-in-law, Lisa Ann Davis. He was a firefighter in the Enterprise and Chapman communities. He worked in animal control. He worked at MidCo Plastics. All for many years. He was a quiet man. But loved to help others and to be with friends. He enjoyed going to community meals. Arrangements are pending.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Jerry J. Ginder, 63, Enterprise, died June 12th, 2023. He was born in Abilene to Lorene Clark and Jack Ginder. Jerry graduated from Abilene high School in 1978. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his brother, Tony Ginder. He is survived by his wife, Diane Ginder; two daughters, Marlene Rose Ginder and Mellonie Dawnyell Ginder; brother-in-law, Wayne John Unkel; sister-in-law, Lisa Ann Davis. He was a firefighter in the Enterprise and Chapman communities. He worked in animal control. He worked at MidCo Plastics. All for many years. He was a quiet man. But loved to help others and to be with friends. He enjoyed going to community meals. Arrangements are pending.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jerry J. Ginder

Elaine Rita Everhart, age 90, of Manhattan, died June 10, 2023, at her residence.

She was born March 20, 1933, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Frank and Myrtle (Rizzo) Giorno. She was raised and baptized in the Catholic Church.

She was married to Richard Raymond Meyer in 1960 in Chicago, IL. They divorced in 1974. She later married Gary Everhart in 1984, in Arizona, and he preceded her in death in 1991.

Elaine graduated from Proviso High School and earned her Medical Coding Certification.

She worked in home health for the Mesa Lutheran Hospital and then in medical equipment sales.

Elaine was a longtime volunteer for hospice.

She loved to dance to country music at the V.F.W and Eagles, enjoyed knitting and loved all animals.

Survivors include her three children: Eileen Ann Meyer of Manhattan, Theodore Michael Meyer of Mesa, AZ, and Paula Schmitt and her husband William of Manhattan/Burlington Illinois; and three grandchildren: Joshua Travis Meyer Phoenix, AZ, Faith Elizabeth Meyer of Scottsdale AZ and Tyler Jaymes Meyer of Manhattan.

Elaine was also preceded in death by her three siblings: Joseph Giorno, Tomasine Brannan and Frank Giorno.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, July 7th at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.&nbsp; At 6:15 Steve Galitzer will lead those who wish to participate, in the Mourner's Kaddish.

Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page.

Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 7th at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.&nbsp; At 6:15 p.m. Steve Galitzer will lead those who wish to participate in the Mourner's Kaddish.

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 <figcaption>Elaine Rita Everhart</figcaption>
 </figure>Elaine Rita Everhart, age 90, of Manhattan, died June 10, 2023, at her residence.She was born March 20, 1933, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Frank and Myrtle (Rizzo) Giorno. She was raised and baptized in the Catholic Church.She was married to Richard Raymond Meyer in 1960 in Chicago, IL. They divorced in 1974. She later married Gary Everhart in 1984, in Arizona, and he preceded her in death in 1991.Elaine graduated from Proviso High School and earned her Medical Coding Certification.She worked in home health for the Mesa Lutheran Hospital and then in medical equipment sales.Elaine was a longtime volunteer for hospice.She loved to dance to country music at the V.F.W and Eagles, enjoyed knitting and loved all animals.Survivors include her three children: Eileen Ann Meyer of Manhattan, Theodore Michael Meyer of Mesa, AZ, and Paula Schmitt and her husband William of Manhattan/Burlington Illinois; and three grandchildren: Joshua Travis Meyer Phoenix, AZ, Faith Elizabeth Meyer of Scottsdale AZ and Tyler Jaymes Meyer of Manhattan.Elaine was also preceded in death by her three siblings: Joseph Giorno, Tomasine Brannan and Frank Giorno.The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Friday, July 7th at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.&nbsp; At 6:15 Steve Galitzer will lead those who wish to participate, in the Mourner's Kaddish.Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page.Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.She was born March 20, 1933, in Chicago, IL, the daughter of Frank and Myrtle (Rizzo) Giorno. She was raised and baptized in the Catholic Church.She was married to Richard Raymond Meyer in 1960 in Chicago, IL. They divorced in 1974. She later married Gary Everhart in 1984, in Arizona, and he preceded her in death in 1991.Elaine graduated from Proviso High School and earned her Medical Coding Certification.She worked in home health for the Mesa Lutheran Hospital and then in medical equipment sales.Elaine was a longtime volunteer for hospice.She loved to dance to country music at the V.F.W and Eagles, enjoyed knitting and loved all animals.Survivors include her three children: Eileen Ann Meyer of Manhattan, Theodore Michael Meyer of Mesa, AZ, and Paula Schmitt and her husband William of Manhattan/Burlington Illinois; and three grandchildren: Joshua Travis Meyer Phoenix, AZ, Faith Elizabeth Meyer of Scottsdale AZ and Tyler Jaymes Meyer of Manhattan.Elaine was also preceded in death by her three siblings: Joseph Giorno, Tomasine Brannan and Frank Giorno.The family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, July 7th at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.&nbsp; At 6:15 p.m. Steve Galitzer will lead those who wish to participate in the Mourner's Kaddish.Memorial contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice. Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Elaine Rita Everhart

Lori Jeanne Davis, 66, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her home following a lengthy illness.&nbsp;

Complete obituary information is pending in care of the&nbsp; Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Lori Jeanne Davis, 66, of Manhattan, Kansas, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at her home following a lengthy illness.&nbsp;A private family graveside service will be held in Cedar Creek Cemetery.Complete obituary information is pending in care of the&nbsp; Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Delbert Straub passed away peacefully with his sisters at his side at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS, June 12, 2023. He was born to Carl and Gertrude (Gros) Straub July 11, 1936, at their home on the farm west of Flush, Kansas.

After graduating high school at Flush Delbert enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was sent to Keesler Air Force Base at Biloxi, Mississippi to be trained as a radio intercept operator. He served his country for over 23 years, rising to the rank of Master Sergeant. The majority of his tenure was overseas. He was assigned to tours in Japan, Korea, England, Scotland, and Germany.

While stationed in Scotland he met the love of his life in Iris Swanston. He and Iris were married November 15, 1958 and enjoyed sixty years together. Four children were born to this union: Yvonne, David, Jeanette and Karen.

After retiring from the Air Force in 1977, Delbert and Iris moved their family to rural Wamego, where he enjoyed country life with horses, goats, chickens and gardening. Delbert worked part time selling real estate for Century 21 for a few years before devoting himself to his full-time job as electrician for Kansas State University, where he worked for 21 years before retiring.

Delbert also donated his time and skills to his church and community. He did extensive electrical work for St. Joseph Parish at Flush, doing the electrical work when the parish hall was renovated, as well as several projects at the church building itself. He took his opportunity to serve as director of religious education seriously, earnestly serving in that capacity several years until illness made it impossible to continue. He volunteered at Community Health Center in Wamego. He took pride in placing flags on veteran’s graves in the Flush cemetery.

Delbert was a faithful, active member of the Knights of Columbus, serving his local chapter at Flush holding offices, including Grand Knight. He also served on the state level, serving as State Warden in 2003-2004.

Delbert had a dry sense of humor and a heart warming smile. He was a loving, tender hearted, compassionate man who was always concerned in the well being of his wife, his children, grandchildren and extended family. In spite of suffering with multiple myeloma and kidney dialysis for over five years Delbert maintained a positive attitude with faith in God and hope that tomorrow would be better.

Family members preceding Delbert in death are his parents, his wife, his brother Dennis, and brothers-in-law Marvin Geisler and Carrol Dekat. His survivors are his children: Yvonne (John) Bish; David (Heidi); Jeanette (Kevin) Siebert; and Karen Guzman. &nbsp;Surviving grandchildren are Steven Bish; Eric, Evan, Nick and Catherine Siebert; Olivia and Vanessa Guzman; sisters Carleen Dekat; Rita Glotzbach and brother-in-law Merle; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who mourn his loss.

Delbert was a man of integrity. The world is a better place for his having been here. As so many have told the family: “Delbert was a good man.”

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 19th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Flush.&nbsp; &nbsp;Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic cemetery. &nbsp;

A visitation will be held Sunday, June 18th at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and may be left in the care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, P.O. Box 48, 66547.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/6/1686852353418.jpeg" alt="Delbert Straub" />
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 </figure>Delbert Straub passed away peacefully with his sisters at his side at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan, KS, June 12, 2023. He was born to Carl and Gertrude (Gros) Straub July 11, 1936, at their home on the farm west of Flush, Kansas.After graduating high school at Flush Delbert enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He was sent to Keesler Air Force Base at Biloxi, Mississippi to be trained as a radio intercept operator. He served his country for over 23 years, rising to the rank of Master Sergeant. The majority of his tenure was overseas. He was assigned to tours in Japan, Korea, England, Scotland, and Germany.While stationed in Scotland he met the love of his life in Iris Swanston. He and Iris were married November 15, 1958 and enjoyed sixty years together. Four children were born to this union: Yvonne, David, Jeanette and Karen.After retiring from the Air Force in 1977, Delbert and Iris moved their family to rural Wamego, where he enjoyed country life with horses, goats, chickens and gardening. Delbert worked part time selling real estate for Century 21 for a few years before devoting himself to his full-time job as electrician for Kansas State University, where he worked for 21 years before retiring.Delbert also donated his time and skills to his church and community. He did extensive electrical work for St. Joseph Parish at Flush, doing the electrical work when the parish hall was renovated, as well as several projects at the church building itself. He took his opportunity to serve as director of religious education seriously, earnestly serving in that capacity several years until illness made it impossible to continue. He volunteered at Community Health Center in Wamego. He took pride in placing flags on veteran’s graves in the Flush cemetery.Delbert was a faithful, active member of the Knights of Columbus, serving his local chapter at Flush holding offices, including Grand Knight. He also served on the state level, serving as State Warden in 2003-2004.Delbert had a dry sense of humor and a heart warming smile. He was a loving, tender hearted, compassionate man who was always concerned in the well being of his wife, his children, grandchildren and extended family. In spite of suffering with multiple myeloma and kidney dialysis for over five years Delbert maintained a positive attitude with faith in God and hope that tomorrow would be better.Family members preceding Delbert in death are his parents, his wife, his brother Dennis, and brothers-in-law Marvin Geisler and Carrol Dekat. His survivors are his children: Yvonne (John) Bish; David (Heidi); Jeanette (Kevin) Siebert; and Karen Guzman. &nbsp;Surviving grandchildren are Steven Bish; Eric, Evan, Nick and Catherine Siebert; Olivia and Vanessa Guzman; sisters Carleen Dekat; Rita Glotzbach and brother-in-law Merle; nieces, nephews, relatives and friends who mourn his loss.Delbert was a man of integrity. The world is a better place for his having been here. As so many have told the family: “Delbert was a good man.”A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Monday, June 19th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church of Flush.&nbsp; &nbsp;Burial will follow in the St. Joseph Catholic cemetery. &nbsp;A visitation will be held Sunday, June 18th at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego from 5:00 until 7:00 p.m., with a Rosary recited at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested for the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and may be left in the care of Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home of Wamego, P.O. Box 48, 66547.

Delbert Straub

Larry Lesline, 71, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on Sunday (June 11, 2023) at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.

Born July 8, 1951 in Wamego, Kansas, Larry was the son of Vernon and Nyla (Palenske) Lesline. He married Elizabeth Rae "Betty" Mock on September 28, 1974 in Newbury, Kansas. She survives.

Larry was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading, fishing, camping, and tending to his large vegetable garden. He also enjoyed studying finance and dabbling in the stock market.

&nbsp;An accomplished carpenter and millwright, Larry built his home and loved helping his children with any home repairs and renovations. His greatest joys were following his children and grandchildren's activities. Many miles were put on their Chevy going to almost every sporting event, concert, birthday party, science fair, graduation, and everything in between. A familiar sight at these events was seeing Larry with his wife Betty sitting in the bleachers or lawn chairs proudly watching their family.

Larry was a member of Carpenter's Union Local 1445 and was employed as a millwright superintendent for several companies in the Topeka area. He worked 25 years with Senne Construction company until his retirement in 2013.

Survivors include his wife, Betty: three daughters, Mindy Ketchum (Eric) of Topeka, KS, Emily Graham (Joel) of McPherson, KS and Becky Bruna (Brett) of Hanover, KS; a son Michael Lesline of Kingman, KS; nine grandchildren, Jason Ketchum, Chris Ketchum, Lilly Ketchum, Chase Bruna, Cooper Bruna, Cole Bruna, Creighton Bruna, Caylee Bruna and Collins Bruna; two brothers Hank Lesline (Kathy) of Shawnee, KS and Dan Lesline of Alma, KS; and many nieces and nephews.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents; a brother in infancy; a sister, Christina Lesline; and a nephew, Joshua Lesline.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday morning (June 20th, 2023) at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Newbury with Father Swamy Nannam officiating. &nbsp;Burial with Military Honors by the U. S. Army Funeral Honors Detail and the Alma American Legion Post No. 32 will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Larry Lesline</figcaption>
 </figure>Larry Lesline, 71, of Alma, Kansas, passed away on Sunday (June 11, 2023) at St. Francis Hospital in Topeka, Kansas.Born July 8, 1951 in Wamego, Kansas, Larry was the son of Vernon and Nyla (Palenske) Lesline. He married Elizabeth Rae "Betty" Mock on September 28, 1974 in Newbury, Kansas. She survives.Larry was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church. He enjoyed spending time with his family, reading, fishing, camping, and tending to his large vegetable garden. He also enjoyed studying finance and dabbling in the stock market.&nbsp;An accomplished carpenter and millwright, Larry built his home and loved helping his children with any home repairs and renovations. His greatest joys were following his children and grandchildren's activities. Many miles were put on their Chevy going to almost every sporting event, concert, birthday party, science fair, graduation, and everything in between. A familiar sight at these events was seeing Larry with his wife Betty sitting in the bleachers or lawn chairs proudly watching their family.Larry was a member of Carpenter's Union Local 1445 and was employed as a millwright superintendent for several companies in the Topeka area. He worked 25 years with Senne Construction company until his retirement in 2013.Survivors include his wife, Betty: three daughters, Mindy Ketchum (Eric) of Topeka, KS, Emily Graham (Joel) of McPherson, KS and Becky Bruna (Brett) of Hanover, KS; a son Michael Lesline of Kingman, KS; nine grandchildren, Jason Ketchum, Chris Ketchum, Lilly Ketchum, Chase Bruna, Cooper Bruna, Cole Bruna, Creighton Bruna, Caylee Bruna and Collins Bruna; two brothers Hank Lesline (Kathy) of Shawnee, KS and Dan Lesline of Alma, KS; and many nieces and nephews.Larry was preceded in death by his parents; a brother in infancy; a sister, Christina Lesline; and a nephew, Joshua Lesline.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday morning (June 20th, 2023) at 10:30 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at Newbury with Father Swamy Nannam officiating. &nbsp;Burial with Military Honors by the U. S. Army Funeral Honors Detail and the Alma American Legion Post No. 32 will be at the Sacred Heart Cemetery.&nbsp; &nbsp;Visitation will be held Monday evening (June 19th, 2023) from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. A rosary service will be held Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. at the church following visitation.&nbsp;Memorials are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church and may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, P. O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

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