Evelyn Faye Zeckser, 103, of Alma, Kansas, died peacefully on May 1, 2023, at McCrite Plaza. &nbsp;She was a life-long resident of Alma.

Evelyn was born January 13, 1920, in rural Alma, Kansas, the oldest daughter of John Henry and Ida Helen Heder Meyer. &nbsp;She married Elmer Zeckser on March 22, 1939, at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on July 15, 2001.

She went to grade school in Alma, then, at 14 years old, worked for different families by cleaning houses and taking care of mothers with new babies. &nbsp;For this, she made $2 a week plus room and board. She was a housewife and a farm wife during most of the years their daughters were growing up. &nbsp;They had a large garden and she canned and froze anything and everything, sewed all their clothes, did embroidery and other handwork. &nbsp;Elmer and Evelyn raised cattle, hogs, chickens and registered quarter horses. &nbsp;Evelyn later worked for the Harvey House Café, the Rexall Drugstore for Francis Newton, and then for Milton Rubottom. &nbsp;Later, she babysat and worked in the laundry department at the Alma Manor.&nbsp; &nbsp; She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church her entire life, was secretary of the Walther League, belonged to the Friendship Circle, was a 4-H leader and a member of EHU, a home economics group. &nbsp;Some of Elmer and Evelyn’s most fun times were when they belonged to a local dance group in Alma back in the 1960’s.

Evelyn loved flowers and had a large flower garden that she was well-known for. &nbsp;In later years, she joined the group of hand quilters at the Wabaunsee County Museum and enjoyed the Thursday morning coffee group. &nbsp;Evelyn enjoyed doing the laundry (Monday was always laundry day), loved to read, and still did all her own cooking and, except for the last year, her own cleaning, but she especially liked to make cookies and other desserts because she wanted to have something on hand for coffee when she had company.

Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Thomas of Topeka; son-in-law, Adolph “Sam” Moege of Alma; six grandchildren: &nbsp;Terry Moege (Debbie), Valley Center, KS; Cheryl Markle (Fletcher), Arvada, CO; Shelly Bush (Daryl), Oklahoma City, OK; Kevin Thomas (Diane), Smithville, MO; Kurt Thomas (Karena), Topeka, KS; and Kris Thomas (Heather), Topeka, KS; 14 great-grandchildren; &nbsp;Matthew, Reagan, Will, Bridget, Sydney, Delanie, Braden, Nathan, Samantha, Lacee, Jerod, Savannah, Kristopher and JaCory; one great great grandson: &nbsp;Myles Reid Moege; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer Zeckser; her daughter, Carole Moege; a sister, Naomi Stuewe; and a brother, Melvin Meyer.

Evelyn will lie-in-state on Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church Memorial Hall in Alma. &nbsp;A visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with the family, prior to the service. &nbsp;The funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m., at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma with Rev. Robert Grimm officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. &nbsp;

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or the Alma Library and sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, 4370 Salzer Rd, Wamego, KS 66547. &nbsp;Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.

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 </figure>Evelyn Faye Zeckser, 103, of Alma, Kansas, died peacefully on May 1, 2023, at McCrite Plaza. &nbsp;She was a life-long resident of Alma.Evelyn was born January 13, 1920, in rural Alma, Kansas, the oldest daughter of John Henry and Ida Helen Heder Meyer. &nbsp;She married Elmer Zeckser on March 22, 1939, at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma. &nbsp;He preceded her in death on July 15, 2001.She went to grade school in Alma, then, at 14 years old, worked for different families by cleaning houses and taking care of mothers with new babies. &nbsp;For this, she made $2 a week plus room and board. She was a housewife and a farm wife during most of the years their daughters were growing up. &nbsp;They had a large garden and she canned and froze anything and everything, sewed all their clothes, did embroidery and other handwork. &nbsp;Elmer and Evelyn raised cattle, hogs, chickens and registered quarter horses. &nbsp;Evelyn later worked for the Harvey House Café, the Rexall Drugstore for Francis Newton, and then for Milton Rubottom. &nbsp;Later, she babysat and worked in the laundry department at the Alma Manor.&nbsp; &nbsp; She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church her entire life, was secretary of the Walther League, belonged to the Friendship Circle, was a 4-H leader and a member of EHU, a home economics group. &nbsp;Some of Elmer and Evelyn’s most fun times were when they belonged to a local dance group in Alma back in the 1960’s.Evelyn loved flowers and had a large flower garden that she was well-known for. &nbsp;In later years, she joined the group of hand quilters at the Wabaunsee County Museum and enjoyed the Thursday morning coffee group. &nbsp;Evelyn enjoyed doing the laundry (Monday was always laundry day), loved to read, and still did all her own cooking and, except for the last year, her own cleaning, but she especially liked to make cookies and other desserts because she wanted to have something on hand for coffee when she had company.Evelyn is survived by her daughter, Marilyn Thomas of Topeka; son-in-law, Adolph “Sam” Moege of Alma; six grandchildren: &nbsp;Terry Moege (Debbie), Valley Center, KS; Cheryl Markle (Fletcher), Arvada, CO; Shelly Bush (Daryl), Oklahoma City, OK; Kevin Thomas (Diane), Smithville, MO; Kurt Thomas (Karena), Topeka, KS; and Kris Thomas (Heather), Topeka, KS; 14 great-grandchildren; &nbsp;Matthew, Reagan, Will, Bridget, Sydney, Delanie, Braden, Nathan, Samantha, Lacee, Jerod, Savannah, Kristopher and JaCory; one great great grandson: &nbsp;Myles Reid Moege; and many nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Elmer Zeckser; her daughter, Carole Moege; a sister, Naomi Stuewe; and a brother, Melvin Meyer.Evelyn will lie-in-state on Friday from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at St. John Lutheran Church Memorial Hall in Alma. &nbsp;A visitation will be Saturday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., with the family, prior to the service. &nbsp;The funeral service will be held Saturday at 11:00 a.m., at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma with Rev. Robert Grimm officiating. &nbsp;Burial will follow in St. John Lutheran Church Cemetery. &nbsp;Memorial contributions may be made to St. John Lutheran Church or the Alma Library and sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, 4370 Salzer Rd, Wamego, KS 66547. &nbsp;Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.

Evelyn Faye Zeckser

Norma Mae Rosenow died on May 4, 2023, age 99, at the Lakeview Care Center in Lenexa, Kansas of complications from the Coronavirus.&nbsp;Norma was born on October 5, 1923, to James Hugo and Anna May Dawson of Russellville, Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp;Norma grew up on a farm surrounded by many family members, friends, and animals.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp;After graduating from Eugene High School in 1941 Norma worked as a seamstress at a combat pants factory in Jefferson City, Missouri to support the WWII effort. On May 2, 1943, Norma married Lieutenant Richard V. Rosenow in Columbus, Georgia where Richard was stationed with the U.S. Army. During the next several years Norma and Richard lived in San Luis Obispo, California, Austin, Texas, and North Carolina. When Richard was sent by the U. S. Army to The Allied Stage of WWII in Europe, and to Japan in 1945, Norma returned to the family farm in Russellville.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp;In 1946 Norma moved to Manhattan, Kansas where Richard earned a BS degree in agriculture from Kansas State University.&nbsp;In 1948 they moved to Council Grove, Kansas where Richard worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. In 1950 they were relocated to Alma, Kansas where Norma lived until 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp;Norma served as the Alma Brownie Troupe leader in 1950-51.&nbsp;She was a member of Chapter No. 270 Order of the Eastern Star of Alma, later the Beulah Chapter No. 34 Order of the Eastern Star of Topeka, the American Legion Post No. 32 of Alma, and the Alma United Methodist Church.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp;Norma was preceded in death by her parents, a brother James S. Dawson, a sister Aulma Alberts, and her husband Richard on May 31, 2004.

&nbsp; &nbsp;Norma is survived by a son Mitchell Paul (Ronette) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; a daughter Tanya Lee Litke (Herbert) of Overland Park, Kansas;&nbsp;&nbsp;grandson Francis “Frank” Vernon Rosenow (Trina) of New Richmond, Ohio; great-grandson Derek Layne Rosenow of Fairfield, Ohio; great-granddaughters Elizabeth Nicole Rosenow, New Richmond, Ohio and Sarah Lynn Lewis (Chad) of Felicity, Ohio; great-great grandsons Tobias Grey Lewis and Saul Matthew Lewis, Felicity, Ohio;&nbsp;&nbsp;and great-great-granddaughter Emilee Reign Rosenow, Cincinnati, Ohio.&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial contributions are requested to the Alma United Methodist Church and sent in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, 4370 Salzer Rd, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;&nbsp;

&nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Life for Norma in Alma, Kansas will be announced at a later date.

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 </figure>Norma Mae Rosenow died on May 4, 2023, age 99, at the Lakeview Care Center in Lenexa, Kansas of complications from the Coronavirus.&nbsp;Norma was born on October 5, 1923, to James Hugo and Anna May Dawson of Russellville, Missouri.&nbsp;&nbsp;Norma grew up on a farm surrounded by many family members, friends, and animals.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;After graduating from Eugene High School in 1941 Norma worked as a seamstress at a combat pants factory in Jefferson City, Missouri to support the WWII effort. On May 2, 1943, Norma married Lieutenant Richard V. Rosenow in Columbus, Georgia where Richard was stationed with the U.S. Army. During the next several years Norma and Richard lived in San Luis Obispo, California, Austin, Texas, and North Carolina. When Richard was sent by the U. S. Army to The Allied Stage of WWII in Europe, and to Japan in 1945, Norma returned to the family farm in Russellville.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;In 1946 Norma moved to Manhattan, Kansas where Richard earned a BS degree in agriculture from Kansas State University.&nbsp;In 1948 they moved to Council Grove, Kansas where Richard worked for the U.S. Soil Conservation Service. In 1950 they were relocated to Alma, Kansas where Norma lived until 2018.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Norma served as the Alma Brownie Troupe leader in 1950-51.&nbsp;She was a member of Chapter No. 270 Order of the Eastern Star of Alma, later the Beulah Chapter No. 34 Order of the Eastern Star of Topeka, the American Legion Post No. 32 of Alma, and the Alma United Methodist Church.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Norma was preceded in death by her parents, a brother James S. Dawson, a sister Aulma Alberts, and her husband Richard on May 31, 2004.&nbsp; &nbsp;Norma is survived by a son Mitchell Paul (Ronette) of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; a daughter Tanya Lee Litke (Herbert) of Overland Park, Kansas;&nbsp;&nbsp;grandson Francis “Frank” Vernon Rosenow (Trina) of New Richmond, Ohio; great-grandson Derek Layne Rosenow of Fairfield, Ohio; great-granddaughters Elizabeth Nicole Rosenow, New Richmond, Ohio and Sarah Lynn Lewis (Chad) of Felicity, Ohio; great-great grandsons Tobias Grey Lewis and Saul Matthew Lewis, Felicity, Ohio;&nbsp;&nbsp;and great-great-granddaughter Emilee Reign Rosenow, Cincinnati, Ohio.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Memorial contributions are requested to the Alma United Methodist Church and sent in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, 4370 Salzer Rd, Wamego, KS 66547.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;A Celebration of Life for Norma in Alma, Kansas will be announced at a later date.

Norma Mae Rosenow

Michael Leroy Swaim, Sr, 79, of Morganville, KS died Tuesday, April 25th, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House, in Manhattan. &nbsp;He worked with the Clay Center Housing Authority in the maintenance and repair department.

Michael was born in Junction City, on November 22, 1943, the son of the late Lillian Loraine (Anderson) and Clyde O. Swaim. &nbsp;He was joined in marriage to Betty Jean Knox on June 10, 1963 in Salina. &nbsp;He graduated from high school in Herlong, Nevada, and was a veteran, serving in the US Army during the Vietnam War.

Michael is &nbsp;survived by three sons Michael L. (Christine) Swaim, of Clay Center, KS; &nbsp;Lenny (Melissa) Swaim of McPherson; Dennis Swaim of Washington, Kansas. &nbsp;Also surviving are two brothers, Clyde Swaim, of Henderson, NV; &nbsp;Dennis R. Swaim, of Salina; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Michael is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty, and his second wife, Margaret Long Swaim.

A private family inurnment will be at a later date, the family suggests memorials to the Meadowlark Hospice, 709 Liberty, Clay Center, Kansas.

Michael Leroy Swaim, Sr, 79, of Morganville, KS died Tuesday, April 25th, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House, in Manhattan. &nbsp;He worked with the Clay Center Housing Authority in the maintenance and repair department.Michael was born in Junction City, on November 22, 1943, the son of the late Lillian Loraine (Anderson) and Clyde O. Swaim. &nbsp;He was joined in marriage to Betty Jean Knox on June 10, 1963 in Salina. &nbsp;He graduated from high school in Herlong, Nevada, and was a veteran, serving in the US Army during the Vietnam War.Michael is &nbsp;survived by three sons Michael L. (Christine) Swaim, of Clay Center, KS; &nbsp;Lenny (Melissa) Swaim of McPherson; Dennis Swaim of Washington, Kansas. &nbsp;Also surviving are two brothers, Clyde Swaim, of Henderson, NV; &nbsp;Dennis R. Swaim, of Salina; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Michael is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Betty, and his second wife, Margaret Long Swaim.A private family inurnment will be at a later date, the family suggests memorials to the Meadowlark Hospice, 709 Liberty, Clay Center, Kansas.

Michael Leroy Swaim

Ruth "Diane" Hopkins, 70, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on April 27, 2023 at Stormont Vail - Flint Hills Campus in Junction City, Kansas. Cremation will take place. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Diane was born August 20, 1952, in Victoria, Texas the daughter of William Hubert and Helen Louise (Mouser) Kite. Diane was a factory worker and housekeeper for many years. She enjoyed sewing and fishing. She married Larry David Hopkins December 27, 1990 in Brownwood, Texas. He passed away April 15, 2023 in Brownwood. Survivors include two sons, William F. Cody of Burdett, Kansas and Billy Joe Cody of Rockdale, Texas; one daughter, Victoria Nelson and her husband Rick of Junction City, Kansas; two step-children, Jason Hopkins and Christine Merrick both of California; two brothers, Joe William Kite and Walter Kite; five sisters, Janice Smith, Mozzell Kite, Serena Allen, Sara Lutz and Nona Kite; eight grandchildren, Kynthia, David, Zackery, Sarha, Nathen, Ivy, Cordell and Rose; ten great-grandchildren, Chassidy, Derek, Theron, Carter, Isabella, Kristopher, Kynthea, Sophie, Axl and Juanita. She was preceded in death by her parents; six siblings, Martha, Brenda, Cecil, Ricky and Freddy and one great-granddaughter, Harper Thompson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Ruth "Diane" Hopkins, 70, of Junction City, Kansas passed away on April 27, 2023 at Stormont Vail - Flint Hills Campus in Junction City, Kansas. Cremation will take place. A celebration of life service will be announced at a later date. Diane was born August 20, 1952, in Victoria, Texas the daughter of William Hubert and Helen Louise (Mouser) Kite. Diane was a factory worker and housekeeper for many years. She enjoyed sewing and fishing. She married Larry David Hopkins December 27, 1990 in Brownwood, Texas. He passed away April 15, 2023 in Brownwood. Survivors include two sons, William F. Cody of Burdett, Kansas and Billy Joe Cody of Rockdale, Texas; one daughter, Victoria Nelson and her husband Rick of Junction City, Kansas; two step-children, Jason Hopkins and Christine Merrick both of California; two brothers, Joe William Kite and Walter Kite; five sisters, Janice Smith, Mozzell Kite, Serena Allen, Sara Lutz and Nona Kite; eight grandchildren, Kynthia, David, Zackery, Sarha, Nathen, Ivy, Cordell and Rose; ten great-grandchildren, Chassidy, Derek, Theron, Carter, Isabella, Kristopher, Kynthea, Sophie, Axl and Juanita. She was preceded in death by her parents; six siblings, Martha, Brenda, Cecil, Ricky and Freddy and one great-granddaughter, Harper Thompson.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ruth 'Diane' Hopkins

Tuesday, December 4th, 1951-Wednesday, April 26th, 2023

An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home.

Tuesday, December 4th, 1951-Wednesday, April 26th, 2023An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home.

Timothy Snyder

An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions.

Click <a href="https://www.johnsonjc.com/Obituary/263288/Earlene-Brooks/Junction%20City-KS">HERE</a> for service details.

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Earlene Brooks

Joyce
 Bean passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the age of 91. Joyce was
 born February 2, 1932, in Ringwood, Oklahoma, to Delmer and Dytha Lee. 
She was the fourth child of five siblings. She began her journey in 
Oklahoma and Kansas, moving to Klamath Falls, OR in the fifth grade, where 
she attended Roosevelt Elementary, Fremont Junior High, and Klamath 
Union High School. After high school, she worked as a car hop, a nurse's
 aide, in retail sales, and as a pharmacy clerk at Suburban Drug, where 
she met her future husband, Nate. They were married for 56 years. She 
also sold Home Interior, eventually owning and operating her own 
business: "Silks and Such", previously located in the Medical Dental 
Building in downtown Klamath Falls.

With her love of people, Joyce enjoyed volunteer work, including 
Bluebird and Cub Scout leader; homeroom mom, and School Friends program.
 Also, she volunteered as a Teacher's Helper, including the Smart 
Reading Program for over 10 years.

Joyce was very social, and an active member who held several officer 
positions in Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and the Elkettes. She also enjoyed
 the Red Hat Society, along with her lunch buddies and her KUHS reunion 
committee.

Loves of her life are her children, grandchildren, and 
great-grandchildren. She was very patriotic, loyal, and fun-loving. 
Joyce was known for her quick wit and sense of humor. Her hobbies were 
ceramics, interior decorating, writing pen-pals letters, gardening, 
bowling, creating flower arrangements, and playing cards. Her favorite 
activity was dancing.

Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Nathan (Nate) Bean, and 
her infant daughter, Janice Pennington; as well as her parents, Delmer 
and Dytha Lee; two brothers, infant Jimmy Lee and Bobby Lee.

Joyce is survived by her daughter Judy (Randy) Hunter, Klamath Falls;
 son Bill (Ruth) Bean; six grandchildren, Darren (Tara) Hunter, Danielle
 (Chris) Schweigert, Derek (Cassie) Hunter, Stephanie (Josh) Bean, Mindy
 (Nick) Schindler, and Tyler (Carmen) Bean; seven great-grandchildren, 
Saige and Aspen Schweigert, Noah Bean, River Judah and Marleigh Hunter 
and Nataleigh Hunter. Brother Bill (Leo) Lee, Junction City, and sister 
Flavia Petersen, Eugene, with numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held May 2, 2023 at 11:00 am at 
O'Hair-Wards Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made 
in honor of Joyce Bean to the Klamath Falls Smart Reading Program, at 
803 Main St. #404, Klamath Falls, OR 97601.

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 </figure>Joyce
 Bean passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023, at the age of 91. Joyce was
 born February 2, 1932, in Ringwood, Oklahoma, to Delmer and Dytha Lee. 
She was the fourth child of five siblings. She began her journey in 
Oklahoma and Kansas, moving to Klamath Falls, OR in the fifth grade, where 
she attended Roosevelt Elementary, Fremont Junior High, and Klamath 
Union High School. After high school, she worked as a car hop, a nurse's
 aide, in retail sales, and as a pharmacy clerk at Suburban Drug, where 
she met her future husband, Nate. They were married for 56 years. She 
also sold Home Interior, eventually owning and operating her own 
business: "Silks and Such", previously located in the Medical Dental 
Building in downtown Klamath Falls.With her love of people, Joyce enjoyed volunteer work, including 
Bluebird and Cub Scout leader; homeroom mom, and School Friends program.
 Also, she volunteered as a Teacher's Helper, including the Smart 
Reading Program for over 10 years.Joyce was very social, and an active member who held several officer 
positions in Beta Sigma Phi Sorority, and the Elkettes. She also enjoyed
 the Red Hat Society, along with her lunch buddies and her KUHS reunion 
committee.Loves of her life are her children, grandchildren, and 
great-grandchildren. She was very patriotic, loyal, and fun-loving. 
Joyce was known for her quick wit and sense of humor. Her hobbies were 
ceramics, interior decorating, writing pen-pals letters, gardening, 
bowling, creating flower arrangements, and playing cards. Her favorite 
activity was dancing.Joyce is preceded in death by her husband, Nathan (Nate) Bean, and 
her infant daughter, Janice Pennington; as well as her parents, Delmer 
and Dytha Lee; two brothers, infant Jimmy Lee and Bobby Lee.Joyce is survived by her daughter Judy (Randy) Hunter, Klamath Falls;
 son Bill (Ruth) Bean; six grandchildren, Darren (Tara) Hunter, Danielle
 (Chris) Schweigert, Derek (Cassie) Hunter, Stephanie (Josh) Bean, Mindy
 (Nick) Schindler, and Tyler (Carmen) Bean; seven great-grandchildren, 
Saige and Aspen Schweigert, Noah Bean, River Judah and Marleigh Hunter 
and Nataleigh Hunter. Brother Bill (Leo) Lee, Junction City, and sister 
Flavia Petersen, Eugene, with numerous nieces and nephews.A Celebration of Life will be held May 2, 2023 at 11:00 am at 
O'Hair-Wards Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made 
in honor of Joyce Bean to the Klamath Falls Smart Reading Program, at 
803 Main St. #404, Klamath Falls, OR 97601.

Carol 'Joyce' Bean

Charles “Charlie” McKinzie, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior, 
Thursday, April 20th, 2023. He was born to Charles and Violet (Turley) 
McKinzie in Welch, OK. 
Charlie was a graduate of Oklahoma State University where he (to the 
chagrin of Ruthie and his mother) rode bulls and clowned on the rodeo 
team. Soon after Charlie and Ruthie got married, Charlie was drafted 
into the US Army, serving in the Vietnam conflict.

Charlie spent most of
 his adult life managing COOP grain elevators in Mayfield, Wellington, 
and Clearwater as an employee of Farmland. During their 40 years in 
Wellington, Charlie and Ruthie built a community of friends who were 
more like family. For many years, this group met monthly to play “pitch”
 and share meals. They were all like family to the McKinzies. Charlie 
was a farmer at his core. Although he didn’t farm or ranch directly in 
his adult life, he was always attentive to the farmers and community and
 he saw beauty in the seasonal ebbs and flows. He loved to “car farm” 
and his kids remember the many quiet quips he made while driving on 
family vacations about how the corn was looking dry, or the wheat was 
sprouting too soon, or how “that field is so full of junk, they’ll be 
lucky to get 10 bushel an acre out of it!” After his retirement, Charlie
 devoted much time to his lifelong hobby of fishing (or at least 
collecting fishing gear). He also enjoyed going on cruises to Alaska, 
volunteering with his church, and in the last few years riding his 
stationary bike 55-75 miles a day. He was a devoted fan of his OSU 
Cowboys and the St. Louis Cardinals. But the farm never fully left the 
farmer and he still tended his small patch of earth with dedication and 
care. Whether it was a lawn pristinely mowed and edged, a garden, or 
even just plants and flowers in the flower beds. Charlie was an example 
of what stewardship of the earth looked like. He always believed that he
 was simply the care-taker for a time and that creation was ours only to
 steward for the next generation. His passions in retirement were 
spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren. 

Charlie 
was a member of the Rose Hill Christian Church and enjoyed serving 
actively with his amazing family of faith. He will be remembered for his
 generous and kind spirit, his devotion to his family, and his 
unshakable faith. Charlie could be summed up in three simple words: 
family, faith, and farming. 
He was preceded in death by his father Charles Sylvester McKinzie; 
mother Violet McKinzie; brothers Jimmy McKinzie and Earnest McKinzie; 
and sister Agnes Lloyd. 
Charlie is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years Ruthie of Derby, KS; 
Children Su-Ella McKinzie of Manhattan, KS; Tina (Todd) Gardner of 
Derby, KS; and Charles II (Carrie) McKinzie of Winfield, KS. Also left 
to cherish his memory, are five grandchildren: Justin, Joshua, Cambria, 
Catriona, and Charles III; siblings Wanda (Jack) Nickerson of Republic, 
MO; Shirley Hall of Broken Arrow, OK; Kenneth (Gail) McKinzie of Grove, 
OK; Cindy (Terry) Harlan of Joplin, MO; sister-in-law Janna Beth 
McKinzie of Pueblo CO; and many other relatives and friends. 
Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Friday April 28th, 2023, at Rose HIll 
Christian Church, 314 N. Rose Hill Rd. Rose Hill, KS 67133. Interment to
 follow at 3:00 pm at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery at 1208 N. College 
St Winfield, KS 67156. 
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Hill 
Christian Church. Condolences may be made through Smith Family 
Mortuaries.

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 </figure>Charles “Charlie” McKinzie, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior, 
Thursday, April 20th, 2023. He was born to Charles and Violet (Turley) 
McKinzie in Welch, OK. 
Charlie was a graduate of Oklahoma State University where he (to the 
chagrin of Ruthie and his mother) rode bulls and clowned on the rodeo 
team. Soon after Charlie and Ruthie got married, Charlie was drafted 
into the US Army, serving in the Vietnam conflict. Charlie spent most of
 his adult life managing COOP grain elevators in Mayfield, Wellington, 
and Clearwater as an employee of Farmland. During their 40 years in 
Wellington, Charlie and Ruthie built a community of friends who were 
more like family. For many years, this group met monthly to play “pitch”
 and share meals. They were all like family to the McKinzies. Charlie 
was a farmer at his core. Although he didn’t farm or ranch directly in 
his adult life, he was always attentive to the farmers and community and
 he saw beauty in the seasonal ebbs and flows. He loved to “car farm” 
and his kids remember the many quiet quips he made while driving on 
family vacations about how the corn was looking dry, or the wheat was 
sprouting too soon, or how “that field is so full of junk, they’ll be 
lucky to get 10 bushel an acre out of it!” After his retirement, Charlie
 devoted much time to his lifelong hobby of fishing (or at least 
collecting fishing gear). He also enjoyed going on cruises to Alaska, 
volunteering with his church, and in the last few years riding his 
stationary bike 55-75 miles a day. He was a devoted fan of his OSU 
Cowboys and the St. Louis Cardinals. But the farm never fully left the 
farmer and he still tended his small patch of earth with dedication and 
care. Whether it was a lawn pristinely mowed and edged, a garden, or 
even just plants and flowers in the flower beds. Charlie was an example 
of what stewardship of the earth looked like. He always believed that he
 was simply the care-taker for a time and that creation was ours only to
 steward for the next generation. His passions in retirement were 
spending time with his family and spoiling his grandchildren. Charlie 
was a member of the Rose Hill Christian Church and enjoyed serving 
actively with his amazing family of faith. He will be remembered for his
 generous and kind spirit, his devotion to his family, and his 
unshakable faith. Charlie could be summed up in three simple words: 
family, faith, and farming. 
He was preceded in death by his father Charles Sylvester McKinzie; 
mother Violet McKinzie; brothers Jimmy McKinzie and Earnest McKinzie; 
and sister Agnes Lloyd. 
Charlie is survived by his wife of nearly 58 years Ruthie of Derby, KS; 
Children Su-Ella McKinzie of Manhattan, KS; Tina (Todd) Gardner of 
Derby, KS; and Charles II (Carrie) McKinzie of Winfield, KS. Also left 
to cherish his memory, are five grandchildren: Justin, Joshua, Cambria, 
Catriona, and Charles III; siblings Wanda (Jack) Nickerson of Republic, 
MO; Shirley Hall of Broken Arrow, OK; Kenneth (Gail) McKinzie of Grove, 
OK; Cindy (Terry) Harlan of Joplin, MO; sister-in-law Janna Beth 
McKinzie of Pueblo CO; and many other relatives and friends. 
Memorial Service: 1:00 pm, Friday April 28th, 2023, at Rose HIll 
Christian Church, 314 N. Rose Hill Rd. Rose Hill, KS 67133. Interment to
 follow at 3:00 pm at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery at 1208 N. College 
St Winfield, KS 67156. 
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Rose Hill 
Christian Church. Condolences may be made through Smith Family 
Mortuaries.

Charles 'Charlie' McKinzie

Catherine Rose Willard, 72, of Manhattan, Kansas, 
died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House. &nbsp;She
 was a long-time resident of the community. Cathy was born on December 1, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, the 
daughter of Vincent J. and Catherine (Docas) Briguglio. &nbsp;She attended 
local grade school and graduated in 1968 from Notre Dame Catholic High 
School. &nbsp;Cathy worked for the FBI in Chicago. Cathy married James 
Michael Willard on January 24, 1971, in Chicago. &nbsp;After over forty-three
 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on July 19, 2014. Mike was a career Navy personnel, and he and Cathy were stationed
 in numerous places in the states and around the world. &nbsp;After their 
retirement from the military, they moved to Manhattan where she worked 
thirty-seven years for Riley County. &nbsp;First in Treasurer’s Office and 
then in the County Appraiser’s Office. &nbsp;Cathy also worked in customer 
service at the mall and was a successful Tupperware representative. Cathy
 was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center. &nbsp;She loved to 
read and was an avid writer. &nbsp;She enjoyed making Christmas stockings for
 her family and was known for her wonderful meals, especially her 
lasagna and spaghetti. Over the years Cathy had several pet dogs that 
she loved like family. Cathy is survived by her son, Michael Willard and his wife, 
Elaine, and her grandchildren, Macey Willard and Mason Willard, all of 
Manhattan. &nbsp;She is also survived by her sister, Virginia Specchio 
(Frank) and sister-in-law, Amy Briguglio, both of Des Plaines, Illinois.
 &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Leonard 
Briguglio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 
2, 2023, at St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center in Manhattan. &nbsp;Father 
Gale Hammerschmidt will be the Celebrant. &nbsp;Burial will follow in Wamego 
City Cemetery. &nbsp;Cathy will lie-in-state beginning at 3:00 pm, Monday, 
May 1, 2023, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, where the
 family will greet friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. &nbsp;They suggest 
memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project or Good Shepherd 
Hospice House, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home. 
&nbsp;Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682600234667.jpeg" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Catherine Rose Willard, 72, of Manhattan, Kansas, 
died Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House. &nbsp;She
 was a long-time resident of the community. Cathy was born on December 1, 1950, in Chicago, Illinois, the 
daughter of Vincent J. and Catherine (Docas) Briguglio. &nbsp;She attended 
local grade school and graduated in 1968 from Notre Dame Catholic High 
School. &nbsp;Cathy worked for the FBI in Chicago. Cathy married James 
Michael Willard on January 24, 1971, in Chicago. &nbsp;After over forty-three
 years of marriage, he preceded her in death on July 19, 2014. Mike was a career Navy personnel, and he and Cathy were stationed
 in numerous places in the states and around the world. &nbsp;After their 
retirement from the military, they moved to Manhattan where she worked 
thirty-seven years for Riley County. &nbsp;First in Treasurer’s Office and 
then in the County Appraiser’s Office. &nbsp;Cathy also worked in customer 
service at the mall and was a successful Tupperware representative. Cathy
 was a member of St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center. &nbsp;She loved to 
read and was an avid writer. &nbsp;She enjoyed making Christmas stockings for
 her family and was known for her wonderful meals, especially her 
lasagna and spaghetti. Over the years Cathy had several pet dogs that 
she loved like family. Cathy is survived by her son, Michael Willard and his wife, 
Elaine, and her grandchildren, Macey Willard and Mason Willard, all of 
Manhattan. &nbsp;She is also survived by her sister, Virginia Specchio 
(Frank) and sister-in-law, Amy Briguglio, both of Des Plaines, Illinois.
 &nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Leonard 
Briguglio. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 am, Tuesday, May 
2, 2023, at St. Isidore’s Catholic Student Center in Manhattan. &nbsp;Father 
Gale Hammerschmidt will be the Celebrant. &nbsp;Burial will follow in Wamego 
City Cemetery. &nbsp;Cathy will lie-in-state beginning at 3:00 pm, Monday, 
May 1, 2023, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego, where the
 family will greet friends from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm. &nbsp;They suggest 
memorial contributions to Wounded Warrior Project or Good Shepherd 
Hospice House, and those may be sent in care of the funeral home. 
&nbsp;Online condolences may be made at www.campanellastewart.com.

Catherine Rose Willard

Dorothy Mae Moege, 86&nbsp;of Alma, Kansas, passed away April 21, 2023, at Rossville Healthcare and Rehab.

Dorothy
 was born September 2, 1936, to Dillis and Verla (Banks) Shearer in 
Council Grove.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dorothy was married to Kenny Owen and they 
divorced.&nbsp;&nbsp;She married Dan Moege on June 21, 1971, in Council 
Grove.&nbsp;&nbsp;They made their home on Dan’s family farm in Alma. She was a 
member of the First Baptist Church in Council Grove and the Spring Creek
 Community Club. Dorothy owned&nbsp;and operated&nbsp;a quilting business. She and
 Dan attended craft shows&nbsp;selling her beautiful&nbsp;quilts, tepees, quillos,
 hand towels, halos and Yo-Yo balloons. She custom quilted for several 
people&nbsp;all&nbsp;over the US, as well as several foreign countries 
including&nbsp;Germany, Canada and England. Dorothy loved&nbsp;gardening.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her 
garden included flowers&nbsp;and vegetables.&nbsp;&nbsp;She also&nbsp;canned, helping Dan 
bale hay&nbsp;all while&nbsp;being a housewife, mother and grandmother.&nbsp;

She was preceded in death by her parents,&nbsp;a&nbsp;son Ricky Owen,&nbsp;a&nbsp;grandson Nicholas and&nbsp;a&nbsp;sister Glenda Rae Shearer.&nbsp;

Dorothy
 is survived by Dan; sons, Darrin Moege and wife Karen, of Alma, and 
Dillis Owen and wife Lisa, of Wilsey; 4 grandchildren; 9 
great-grandchildren; siblings, Glen Shearer of Americus, Doris Resner 
(Robert) of Council Grove, Janis Williams (Chuck) of Topeka, Linda Price
 of Council Grove and Dale Shearer of Council Grove; and several nieces 
and nephews.&nbsp;

A
 visitation for family and friends will be held from&nbsp;6:00 – 7:30 
Thursday, April 27, at the First Baptist Church in Council 
Grove.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services will be at 10:00 Friday, also at the church. 
Burial will follow at Four Mile Cemetery.&nbsp;

Memorial
 contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Deacon’s Fund and may
 be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 
66846.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682540296303.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Dorothy Mae Moege, 86&nbsp;of Alma, Kansas, passed away April 21, 2023, at Rossville Healthcare and Rehab.Dorothy
 was born September 2, 1936, to Dillis and Verla (Banks) Shearer in 
Council Grove.&nbsp;&nbsp;Dorothy was married to Kenny Owen and they 
divorced.&nbsp;&nbsp;She married Dan Moege on June 21, 1971, in Council 
Grove.&nbsp;&nbsp;They made their home on Dan’s family farm in Alma. She was a 
member of the First Baptist Church in Council Grove and the Spring Creek
 Community Club. Dorothy owned&nbsp;and operated&nbsp;a quilting business. She and
 Dan attended craft shows&nbsp;selling her beautiful&nbsp;quilts, tepees, quillos,
 hand towels, halos and Yo-Yo balloons. She custom quilted for several 
people&nbsp;all&nbsp;over the US, as well as several foreign countries 
including&nbsp;Germany, Canada and England. Dorothy loved&nbsp;gardening.&nbsp;&nbsp;Her 
garden included flowers&nbsp;and vegetables.&nbsp;&nbsp;She also&nbsp;canned, helping Dan 
bale hay&nbsp;all while&nbsp;being a housewife, mother and grandmother.&nbsp;She was preceded in death by her parents,&nbsp;a&nbsp;son Ricky Owen,&nbsp;a&nbsp;grandson Nicholas and&nbsp;a&nbsp;sister Glenda Rae Shearer.&nbsp;Dorothy
 is survived by Dan; sons, Darrin Moege and wife Karen, of Alma, and 
Dillis Owen and wife Lisa, of Wilsey; 4 grandchildren; 9 
great-grandchildren; siblings, Glen Shearer of Americus, Doris Resner 
(Robert) of Council Grove, Janis Williams (Chuck) of Topeka, Linda Price
 of Council Grove and Dale Shearer of Council Grove; and several nieces 
and nephews.&nbsp;A
 visitation for family and friends will be held from&nbsp;6:00 – 7:30 
Thursday, April 27, at the First Baptist Church in Council 
Grove.&nbsp;&nbsp;Funeral services will be at 10:00 Friday, also at the church. 
Burial will follow at Four Mile Cemetery.&nbsp;Memorial
 contributions may be made to First Baptist Church Deacon’s Fund and may
 be sent in care of Sawyer Funeral Home, PO Box 273, Council Grove, KS 
66846.

Dorothy Mae Moege

February 2, 1936
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 25, 2023

An obituary is pending with Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Maridell-Berroth?obId=27806607#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

February 2, 1936
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 25, 2023An obituary is pending with Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Maridell-Berroth?obId=27806607#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Maridell Berroth

Charles 'Ken' Spencer

Richard E. "Coach" Towers, 92, of Manhattan, passed away on 
Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, at his home following complications from Multiple 
Myeloma. He was a retired Athletic Director and Coach.

Richard
 Ephraim Towers was born in Kansas City, KS on February 10, 1931, the 
son of the late Mabel Daisy (Stitt) and Guy McKinley Towers. He and Wann
 Harwood of Manhattan, KS were married on August 9, 1953, in Manhattan at
 Danforth Chapel. Dick was raised in Olathe, Kansas graduating from 
Olathe High School in 1949. He was a football and track standout at 
Kansas State University, receiving bachelor's and master’s degrees in 
education and administration.

Helping
 others was a driving force for Coach Towers.  He was known for his 
great storytelling, being the “activities director” for many family 
gatherings, leading the birthday song at his Vista Coffee Group, and 
cheering on his golf and fishing buddies. He was an active member of the
 First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.

As
 an athlete his teammates voted him ”Most Inspirational Player." As a 
football coach his peers selected him Coach of the Year at the High 
School, Junior College, and NCAA Division 1 district level.

ROTC
 took him to Fort Leonard Wood, MO, after graduation from Kansas State. He 
then began his football coaching career, with stops at Leavenworth High 
School and Manhattan High School. His 1961 Manhattan High school team 
was crowned state champions, and these players continue to maintain a 
special relationship to this day.

His
 college coaching career took him from KSU to Southern Illinois 
University and finally Duke University.  Athletic administration brought
 him back to Kansas in 1977 where Dick was assistant superintendent of 
schools and athletic director in Great Bend. Following that, he returned
 to his alma mater as athletic director and was instrumental in landing 
KSU’s first bowl game bid. He finished his career at Iowa State 
University in athletic administration.

After
 retirement he and his son Rick developed Sand Creek Self Storage east 
of Manhattan. During this period Dick was able to focus on enjoying life
 with his wife Wann, enjoying many fantastic trips, family vacations, 
fishing adventures and innumerable rounds of golf.

In
 1995, Dick won the Senior Golf Championship at Indian Hills Country Club
 in Mission Hills, Kansas. It was one of his many golfing 
accomplishments along with a few holes in one.

He
 valued the wonderful relationship he had with his sisters, children and
 their spouses, grandchildren, great grandchildren, along with his 
nieces and nephews. Dick cherished his friendships with colleagues, 
classmates and former players.

Dick
 is  survived by his wife of 69 years, Wann, two daughters, Betsy 
(Larry) Shapiro, of Morristown, NJ;  Donna Hemingway, of West Branch, 
Iowa; son, Rick (Sheila)Towers, of Rossville;  two sisters, Lillian 
Partis, of Ottawa, KS; Janiece Towers, of Manhattan;  also surviving are
 seven grandchildren, Becky (Chris) Radich, Jessie Shapiro, Jon 
Hemingway, Emily (DoHun) Kim, David Towers, Austin (Mandy) Floersch and 
Emmy (Jason) Sedlacek; and nine great grandchildren. Coach Towers is 
preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Louise Hyer and LaVaun 
Miller; his brother, Charles Towers, and his son-in-law Paul Hemingway 
and grandson Loren Hemingway.

The family will receive 
friends from 10:00 am until the memorial service begins at 11:00 AM on 
Saturday, April 29th, at the First Presbyterian Church. 800 Leavenworth 
St, with Rev Jason Pittman officiating.  Following the service all are 
invited to attend a tailgate lunch party and storytelling time at the 
Presby Place located at the church. The service will be streaming live 
on YouTube @firstpresmanhattan

Memorial 
contributions may be made to the Johnson Cancer Research Center at 
Kansas State University, PO Box 9200 Manhattan, Kansas 66506. 
www.ksufoundation.org/cancer

Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682533149088.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Richard E. "Coach" Towers, 92, of Manhattan, passed away on 
Sunday, April 23rd, 2023, at his home following complications from Multiple 
Myeloma. He was a retired Athletic Director and Coach. Richard
 Ephraim Towers was born in Kansas City, KS on February 10, 1931, the 
son of the late Mabel Daisy (Stitt) and Guy McKinley Towers. He and Wann
 Harwood of Manhattan, KS were married on August 9, 1953, in Manhattan at
 Danforth Chapel. Dick was raised in Olathe, Kansas graduating from 
Olathe High School in 1949. He was a football and track standout at 
Kansas State University, receiving bachelor's and master’s degrees in 
education and administration.Helping
 others was a driving force for Coach Towers. He was known for his 
great storytelling, being the “activities director” for many family 
gatherings, leading the birthday song at his Vista Coffee Group, and 
cheering on his golf and fishing buddies. He was an active member of the
 First Presbyterian Church in Manhattan.As
 an athlete his teammates voted him ”Most Inspirational Player." As a 
football coach his peers selected him Coach of the Year at the High 
School, Junior College, and NCAA Division 1 district level.ROTC
 took him to Fort Leonard Wood, MO, after graduation from Kansas State. He 
then began his football coaching career, with stops at Leavenworth High 
School and Manhattan High School. His 1961 Manhattan High school team 
was crowned state champions, and these players continue to maintain a 
special relationship to this day.His
 college coaching career took him from KSU to Southern Illinois 
University and finally Duke University. Athletic administration brought
 him back to Kansas in 1977 where Dick was assistant superintendent of 
schools and athletic director in Great Bend. Following that, he returned
 to his alma mater as athletic director and was instrumental in landing 
KSU’s first bowl game bid. He finished his career at Iowa State 
University in athletic administration.After
 retirement he and his son Rick developed Sand Creek Self Storage east 
of Manhattan. During this period Dick was able to focus on enjoying life
 with his wife Wann, enjoying many fantastic trips, family vacations, 
fishing adventures and innumerable rounds of golf.In
 1995, Dick won the Senior Golf Championship at Indian Hills Country Club
 in Mission Hills, Kansas. It was one of his many golfing 
accomplishments along with a few holes in one.He
 valued the wonderful relationship he had with his sisters, children and
 their spouses, grandchildren, great grandchildren, along with his 
nieces and nephews. Dick cherished his friendships with colleagues, 
classmates and former players.Dick
 is survived by his wife of 69 years, Wann, two daughters, Betsy 
(Larry) Shapiro, of Morristown, NJ; Donna Hemingway, of West Branch, 
Iowa; son, Rick (Sheila)Towers, of Rossville; two sisters, Lillian 
Partis, of Ottawa, KS; Janiece Towers, of Manhattan; also surviving are
 seven grandchildren, Becky (Chris) Radich, Jessie Shapiro, Jon 
Hemingway, Emily (DoHun) Kim, David Towers, Austin (Mandy) Floersch and 
Emmy (Jason) Sedlacek; and nine great grandchildren. Coach Towers is 
preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Louise Hyer and LaVaun 
Miller; his brother, Charles Towers, and his son-in-law Paul Hemingway 
and grandson Loren Hemingway.The family will receive 
friends from 10:00 am until the memorial service begins at 11:00 AM on 
Saturday, April 29th, at the First Presbyterian Church. 800 Leavenworth 
St, with Rev Jason Pittman officiating. Following the service all are 
invited to attend a tailgate lunch party and storytelling time at the 
Presby Place located at the church. The service will be streaming live 
on YouTube @firstpresmanhattanMemorial 
contributions may be made to the Johnson Cancer Research Center at 
Kansas State University, PO Box 9200 Manhattan, Kansas 66506. 
www.ksufoundation.org/cancerCarlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home &amp; Cremation is assisting the family with arrangements.

Coach Dick Towers

Mary Aron, née Lilly, passed away 23 April. Born 23 June 1940, third of 
13 kids, as an older sibling growing up she developed the personality 
traits she's been recognized for throughout her life- compassion, 
caring, generosity, and being an absolute assassin while competing at 
family board games. 
The adventure's next phase started after marrying her high school 
sweetheart Bill. The life of a military family is never boring, and Mary
 had her two children Shai and Kenny while moving around the world for 
almost twenty years. "Home is where your mom is" was our philosophy and 
she made a home of wherever we lived whether it was quarters in Fort 
Eustis, an apartment in Stuttgart with high-speed police chases, or 
eventually to a restored farmhouse in Chapman KS where we graduated High
 School while dad deployed to Korea. There were many more stops in 
between but we always had "home," each other, and our eyes on the next 
adventure. 
The later Chapman phase added kid-in-law's John Trotter (Shai) and Becky
 Wells (Kenny), and grandkids with Nicole, Jessica, and Jason Beck 
coming into the family, then not long after Keith and Kenton Aron + 
Chris and David Garrison. One well-earned retirement later brought the 
last move to Abilene and added Tommy and Lewis Trotter. After some 
grands were married (Jessica to Joe Ehrlich, Chris to Kamella, and David
 to Heather) they started cranking out the great-grands, with the last 
count around 9 of them- Kayleigh, Sean, Piper, Tye, Kenslie, Kimberly, 
Ellie, Fisher, and Nora. Somehow the lax discipline which Mom showed 
the grandkids became even laxer with the greats, which none of us 
considered possible. She maintained a "tub of unlimited sweets" where 
the little ones knew they could grab a snack cake whenever they wanted; 
where was this when we kids were growing up? 
Although she pretended to give equal consideration to KU with her "house
 divided" propaganda, she repeatedly confided in me that was just for 
show and KSU was the unadulterated recipient of her loyalty. I had to 
break this news gently to our first Emporia student, Lewis. 
Mary's heart was forever broken three years ago, almost to the day when 
Bill passed away. She personally placed flowers on his grave up to the 
week she passed. The next phase of the adventure begins. 
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 1, 2023, at First 
Christian Church of Abilene with Pastor Jason Kohler. Burial will 
follow at the Abilene City Cemetery. Friends may come by Danner Funeral
 Home on Sunday from 9AM until 5PM to sign the register book.

 The 
family suggests memorials be given to the First Christian Church of 
Abilene.  Memorial may be dropped off at the funeral home or mailed to 
Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410.  Online 
condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682522865673.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Mary Aron, née Lilly, passed away 23 April. Born 23 June 1940, third of 
13 kids, as an older sibling growing up she developed the personality 
traits she's been recognized for throughout her life- compassion, 
caring, generosity, and being an absolute assassin while competing at 
family board games. 
The adventure's next phase started after marrying her high school 
sweetheart Bill. The life of a military family is never boring, and Mary
 had her two children Shai and Kenny while moving around the world for 
almost twenty years. "Home is where your mom is" was our philosophy and 
she made a home of wherever we lived whether it was quarters in Fort 
Eustis, an apartment in Stuttgart with high-speed police chases, or 
eventually to a restored farmhouse in Chapman KS where we graduated High
 School while dad deployed to Korea. There were many more stops in 
between but we always had "home," each other, and our eyes on the next 
adventure. 
The later Chapman phase added kid-in-law's John Trotter (Shai) and Becky
 Wells (Kenny), and grandkids with Nicole, Jessica, and Jason Beck 
coming into the family, then not long after Keith and Kenton Aron + 
Chris and David Garrison. One well-earned retirement later brought the 
last move to Abilene and added Tommy and Lewis Trotter. After some 
grands were married (Jessica to Joe Ehrlich, Chris to Kamella, and David
 to Heather) they started cranking out the great-grands, with the last 
count around 9 of them- Kayleigh, Sean, Piper, Tye, Kenslie, Kimberly, 
Ellie, Fisher, and Nora. Somehow the lax discipline which Mom showed 
the grandkids became even laxer with the greats, which none of us 
considered possible. She maintained a "tub of unlimited sweets" where 
the little ones knew they could grab a snack cake whenever they wanted; 
where was this when we kids were growing up? 
Although she pretended to give equal consideration to KU with her "house
 divided" propaganda, she repeatedly confided in me that was just for 
show and KSU was the unadulterated recipient of her loyalty. I had to 
break this news gently to our first Emporia student, Lewis. 
Mary's heart was forever broken three years ago, almost to the day when 
Bill passed away. She personally placed flowers on his grave up to the 
week she passed. The next phase of the adventure begins. 
Funeral services will be 11:00 A.M., Monday, May 1, 2023, at First 
Christian Church of Abilene with Pastor Jason Kohler. Burial will 
follow at the Abilene City Cemetery. Friends may come by Danner Funeral
 Home on Sunday from 9AM until 5PM to sign the register book. The 
family suggests memorials be given to the First Christian Church of 
Abilene. Memorial may be dropped off at the funeral home or mailed to 
Danner Funeral Home, 501 N. Buckeye, Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online 
condolences may be sent to www.dannerfuneralhome.net.

Mary Aron

Jack Richard Jankovich, 91, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away at Good 
Shepherd Hospice on April 4, 2023, after a long bout with Dementia. He 
was born on July 30, 1931, in Gary, Indiana, the middle of three sons 
born to Nick and Winifred (Morris) Jankovich.

Jack was 
raised in Gary, Indiana working at his father’s airport, the Gary 
Municipal Airport, from the time he was in grade school until graduation
 from Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Indiana. This is where he and his
 brothers found their love of flying, which he maintained throughout his
 life.

In high school, he participated in basketball and
 track, lettering three times in both sports and was a member of the 
Indiana State Championship mile relay team. In high school he met his 
one and only love, our mom, Ann Geoghegan. After high school he was 
recruited to run track at LSU, Michigan State, and Indiana University 
where he was a multi-year letterman. He graduated with a degree in 
Geology from Indiana University in 1953. After graduation he was drafted
 into the U.S. Army, in processing at Fort Riley, Kansas, then completed 
basic training at Ft. Bliss, Texas, being promoted to corporal and 
assigned to an anti-aircraft battery at Fort Hamilton, as a radar 
operator, protecting New York Harbor.

On January 22, 
1954, he married Ann Geoghegan, in her parent’s home and then moved to 
his duty station in New York. Upon his honorable discharge, Jack went to 
work for Pontiac Motor Division in Los Angeles, CA, where they had their
 first son, Richard. In 1956, the family moved back to Gary, IN to begin
 working at the family airport. The family stayed in the region with 
homes in Gary and Hammond, where they had their second son Timothy. The 
family moved to Overland Park, Kansas in 1964 when Jack returned to 
Pontiac as a corporate Service Representative. While in Overland Park, 
Jack also served on the Lenexa Public School Board for two years.

In
 1967, Jack purchased the former Curry Pontiac and the family moved to 
Manhattan, Kansas, and Key Pontiac Inc. was formed, located in downtown 
Manhattan. In 1970, a new dealership was built and moved to the current 
location on Stagg Hill Road, now known as Briggs Automotive Inc. In 
1984 Key Inc. (Pontiac, Buick, GMC Truck and Nissan) was sold and Jack 
began teaching as an adjunct at KSU teaching Small Business Operations 
in the College of Business and later in the College of Agriculture. He 
also went to work for the local SBDC for many years. In 1986, he founded
 JART, Inc. selling aviation promotional items and products nationally. 
He retired and sold JART in 2019.

Jack is survived by 
his sons Rich and his wife Caroline of Manhattan, Tim and his wife Cindy
 of Dallas, Texas, his brother Bill and his wife Nancy of Racine, 
Wisconsin, grandchildren, Jillian (husband Will) Moore of McPherson, 
Kansas, Nick (wife Rachael) Jankovich of Manhattan, Katelin Reeves 
(husband James Richardson) of Carmel, Indiana, Michael Jankovich of 
Lawrence, Kansas, great grandchildren Elizabeth and Abigail Moore (Jill 
and Will), Daniel and Simon Jankovich (Nick and Rachael), his nephews 
Jim Daubenheyer of Valparaiso, Indiana and Dave Daubenheyer of Las 
Vegas, Nevada. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 59+ years, Ann 
Jankovich, his parents, in-laws, brother Bob and sister-in-law Ilene 
Jankovich.

Until recent years Jack was an avid cyclist 
who could be seen peddling down Kimball Avenue at dawn or in the hottest
 part of the day with his yellow caution vest and flag flying high! We 
will miss Papa’s famous waffles with strawberries and whipped cream, his
 beautiful birthday/wedding cakes, his rendition of Happy Birthday on 
each of our birthdays and how he would greet us with his mischievous 
grin whenever we came to “The House That Jack Built” to celebrate 
together!

The family is holding a private graveside service/interment on Monday, May 15, 2023.

In
 lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good 
Shepherd Homecare and Hospice, Inc. or Homestead Assisted Living of 
Manhattan. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS
 66502.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682522658373.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jack Richard Jankovich, 91, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away at Good 
Shepherd Hospice on April 4, 2023, after a long bout with Dementia. He 
was born on July 30, 1931, in Gary, Indiana, the middle of three sons 
born to Nick and Winifred (Morris) Jankovich.Jack was 
raised in Gary, Indiana working at his father’s airport, the Gary 
Municipal Airport, from the time he was in grade school until graduation
 from Lew Wallace High School in Gary, Indiana. This is where he and his
 brothers found their love of flying, which he maintained throughout his
 life.In high school, he participated in basketball and
 track, lettering three times in both sports and was a member of the 
Indiana State Championship mile relay team. In high school he met his 
one and only love, our mom, Ann Geoghegan. After high school he was 
recruited to run track at LSU, Michigan State, and Indiana University 
where he was a multi-year letterman. He graduated with a degree in 
Geology from Indiana University in 1953. After graduation he was drafted
 into the U.S. Army, in processing at Fort Riley, Kansas, then completed 
basic training at Ft. Bliss, Texas, being promoted to corporal and 
assigned to an anti-aircraft battery at Fort Hamilton, as a radar 
operator, protecting New York Harbor.On January 22, 
1954, he married Ann Geoghegan, in her parent’s home and then moved to 
his duty station in New York. Upon his honorable discharge, Jack went to 
work for Pontiac Motor Division in Los Angeles, CA, where they had their
 first son, Richard. In 1956, the family moved back to Gary, IN to begin
 working at the family airport. The family stayed in the region with 
homes in Gary and Hammond, where they had their second son Timothy. The 
family moved to Overland Park, Kansas in 1964 when Jack returned to 
Pontiac as a corporate Service Representative. While in Overland Park, 
Jack also served on the Lenexa Public School Board for two years.In
 1967, Jack purchased the former Curry Pontiac and the family moved to 
Manhattan, Kansas, and Key Pontiac Inc. was formed, located in downtown 
Manhattan. In 1970, a new dealership was built and moved to the current 
location on Stagg Hill Road, now known as Briggs Automotive Inc. In 
1984 Key Inc. (Pontiac, Buick, GMC Truck and Nissan) was sold and Jack 
began teaching as an adjunct at KSU teaching Small Business Operations 
in the College of Business and later in the College of Agriculture. He 
also went to work for the local SBDC for many years. In 1986, he founded
 JART, Inc. selling aviation promotional items and products nationally. 
He retired and sold JART in 2019.Jack is survived by 
his sons Rich and his wife Caroline of Manhattan, Tim and his wife Cindy
 of Dallas, Texas, his brother Bill and his wife Nancy of Racine, 
Wisconsin, grandchildren, Jillian (husband Will) Moore of McPherson, 
Kansas, Nick (wife Rachael) Jankovich of Manhattan, Katelin Reeves 
(husband James Richardson) of Carmel, Indiana, Michael Jankovich of 
Lawrence, Kansas, great grandchildren Elizabeth and Abigail Moore (Jill 
and Will), Daniel and Simon Jankovich (Nick and Rachael), his nephews 
Jim Daubenheyer of Valparaiso, Indiana and Dave Daubenheyer of Las 
Vegas, Nevada. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 59+ years, Ann 
Jankovich, his parents, in-laws, brother Bob and sister-in-law Ilene 
Jankovich.Until recent years Jack was an avid cyclist 
who could be seen peddling down Kimball Avenue at dawn or in the hottest
 part of the day with his yellow caution vest and flag flying high! We 
will miss Papa’s famous waffles with strawberries and whipped cream, his
 beautiful birthday/wedding cakes, his rendition of Happy Birthday on 
each of our birthdays and how he would greet us with his mischievous 
grin whenever we came to “The House That Jack Built” to celebrate 
together!The family is holding a private graveside service/interment on Monday, May 15, 2023.In
 lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good 
Shepherd Homecare and Hospice, Inc. or Homestead Assisted Living of 
Manhattan. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS
 66502.

Jack R. Jankovich

Tiffany Lynne Brightbill, 56, of West Lawn, Pa., passed away on 
April 23, 2023, at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading Pa. She was the 
daughter of Robert A. Mumma, husband of Cheryl Talarico, and Sandra A. 
(Miller) Baker. She was the loving wife of Keith Brightbill for 22 
years. 
A graduate of Muhlenberg High School, Class of 1985, Tiffany continued 
her education at Harcum College where she studied to become a dental 
hygienist. She later graduated with honors at RACC where she studied to 
become a registered respiratory therapist, working at the Reading 
Hospital and Medical Center for 20 years. 
Tiffany will be remembered as being compassionate and always willing to 
help others. She loved to scrapbook, spend her days at the beach, 
listening to country music, particularly Keith Urban, but most of all, 
being a devoted mother and grandmother. 
Surviving along with her husband and parents are a sister, Christy L. 
Mumma, Darlington, SC, step-siblings Chaudene (husband Thomas) Michalek,
 Breinigsville, PA, Vincent (wife Claudia) Baker, Carson, IA, children 
Matthew M. Morrissey, Shillington, Reid A. Reinhart, (fiancée Gina C. 
Oliveri), Lancaster PA, Sarah B. Pagotto (Reinhart) wife of Andrew B. 
Pagotto), and grandchild Lilah G. Pagotto, Junction City, KS. 
A Catholic Prayer Service will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 
6:30 PM at Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Ave. West Reading, PA 19611. A 
viewing will be held from 4-6:30 PM.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Tiffany Lynne Brightbill, 56, of West Lawn, Pa., passed away on 
April 23, 2023, at Reading Hospital. Born in Reading Pa. She was the 
daughter of Robert A. Mumma, husband of Cheryl Talarico, and Sandra A. 
(Miller) Baker. She was the loving wife of Keith Brightbill for 22 
years. 
A graduate of Muhlenberg High School, Class of 1985, Tiffany continued 
her education at Harcum College where she studied to become a dental 
hygienist. She later graduated with honors at RACC where she studied to 
become a registered respiratory therapist, working at the Reading 
Hospital and Medical Center for 20 years. 
Tiffany will be remembered as being compassionate and always willing to 
help others. She loved to scrapbook, spend her days at the beach, 
listening to country music, particularly Keith Urban, but most of all, 
being a devoted mother and grandmother. 
Surviving along with her husband and parents are a sister, Christy L. 
Mumma, Darlington, SC, step-siblings Chaudene (husband Thomas) Michalek,
 Breinigsville, PA, Vincent (wife Claudia) Baker, Carson, IA, children 
Matthew M. Morrissey, Shillington, Reid A. Reinhart, (fiancée Gina C. 
Oliveri), Lancaster PA, Sarah B. Pagotto (Reinhart) wife of Andrew B. 
Pagotto), and grandchild Lilah G. Pagotto, Junction City, KS. 
A Catholic Prayer Service will be held on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at 
6:30 PM at Kuhn Funeral Home, 739 Penn Ave. West Reading, PA 19611. A 
viewing will be held from 4-6:30 PM.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

Tiffany Lynne Brightbill

February 5, 1946
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 24, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

February 5, 1946
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 24, 2023An obituary and services are pending with&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

Debra Hiett

Carolyn J. Moore, age 74, of Barnes, Kansas, passed away at her home in Lincoln, Nebraska, with her family by her side.

Funeral services are planned for 1:00 pm, Monday, May 1, 2023, at the Barnes United Methodist Church.

Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, west of Barnes.

Carolyn J. Moore, age 74, of Barnes, Kansas, passed away at her home in Lincoln, Nebraska, with her family by her side.Funeral services are planned for 1:00 pm, Monday, May 1, 2023, at the Barnes United Methodist Church.Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery, west of Barnes.A full obituary is pending.

Carolyn J. Moore

Melba Jacqueline “Jackie” Shirley was born December 5, 
1931, in Hartsfield, Georgia, the daughter of Hughie and Argie Rozell 
(Green) Gay. She was married to John Truman Hatcher in Boston, Georgia.
 She moved to Wichita with her children in 1960. She married Eugene Ray
 Shirley on December 19, 1966, in Salina. The family moved to Chapman 
in January 1970. 
Jackie passed away of natural causes on Friday, April 21, in Auburn, Kansas, at the age of 91. Survivors include her children John T. Hatcher Jr. of Topeka, Myrtice Jacqueline Audiss of 
Enterprise, Alabama, Dianne Lovey Tweedy of Salina, Marion Aridane 
Parker of Leavenworth, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. 
 She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene on May 31, 2003, 
daughter Lily Rozell Doviak, son Smith Taylor Hatcher, sister Ruth 
Tooman, and three brothers Wayne Gay and Charles Gay, and Gerald Gay. 
Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at St. 
Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Chapman with Pastor Patrick Garlock 
officiating. As per Jackie’s wishes, there will be no visitation.

 
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Patrick’s Catholic 
Cemetery and may be mailed to the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O.
 Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Melba Jacqueline “Jackie” Shirley was born December 5, 
1931, in Hartsfield, Georgia, the daughter of Hughie and Argie Rozell 
(Green) Gay. She was married to John Truman Hatcher in Boston, Georgia.
 She moved to Wichita with her children in 1960. She married Eugene Ray
 Shirley on December 19, 1966, in Salina. The family moved to Chapman 
in January 1970. 
Jackie passed away of natural causes on Friday, April 21, in Auburn, Kansas, at the age of 91. Survivors include her children John T. Hatcher Jr. of Topeka, Myrtice Jacqueline Audiss of 
Enterprise, Alabama, Dianne Lovey Tweedy of Salina, Marion Aridane 
Parker of Leavenworth, eight grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. 
 She was preceded in death by her husband Eugene on May 31, 2003, 
daughter Lily Rozell Doviak, son Smith Taylor Hatcher, sister Ruth 
Tooman, and three brothers Wayne Gay and Charles Gay, and Gerald Gay. 
Graveside services will be at 1:00 pm Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at St. 
Patrick’s Catholic Cemetery in Chapman with Pastor Patrick Garlock 
officiating. As per Jackie’s wishes, there will be no visitation. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Patrick’s Catholic 
Cemetery and may be mailed to the Londeen-Overlease Funeral Chapel, P.O.
 Box 411, Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Melba Jacqueline 'Jackie' Shirley 

Virginia Maria Hall 
Born in San Antonio, TX on May 5, 1948. Passed away April 23, 2023. 
Known to many as Mom, Grandma, Aunt B., and Mama V. 
Preceded in death by her son, Daniel Brickei and two brothers, Juan and Julian Longoria. 
Survived by five children; two sons: Michael Brickei (Daisy) and Joseph 
Hall; three daughters: Charlene Ritter (Mike), Melissa Hall, and Janie 
Hall; two sisters: Olga Dulaney and Mary McNeece; one brother: Johnny 
Longoria; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other extended 
family, and her ex-husband Michael Hall. 
Virginia loved her family and was a devoted caregiver to many, even 
those outside of her biological family. She was a second Mom or Grandma 
in many lives she touched. She often would put her needs last to provide
 for those she loved. She was a remarkably strong woman despite many 
struggles she endured throughout her lifetime. She was a great model of 
strength, strong-will, and determination to her daughters and others. 
She had been a dedicated and hard-worker all of her life, always 
punctual and taking pride in everything she did. She filled many roles 
while also being a full-time mom which included being a cook, dietary 
aide, and produce clerk. 
Virginia grew up playing softball and later bowled in leagues. She was 
beyond social and never met a stranger. She was an avid Dallas Cowboys 
fan, loved to play bingo with her best friend Mary Breeden, go to 
dinners with friends, watch older shows, listen to music, complete word 
searches, put puzzles together, and play solitaire. 
She is greatly loved and missed. There was no one quite like Our Momma.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Virginia Maria Hall 
Born in San Antonio, TX on May 5, 1948. Passed away April 23, 2023. 
Known to many as Mom, Grandma, Aunt B., and Mama V. 
Preceded in death by her son, Daniel Brickei and two brothers, Juan and Julian Longoria. 
Survived by five children; two sons: Michael Brickei (Daisy) and Joseph 
Hall; three daughters: Charlene Ritter (Mike), Melissa Hall, and Janie 
Hall; two sisters: Olga Dulaney and Mary McNeece; one brother: Johnny 
Longoria; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other extended 
family, and her ex-husband Michael Hall. 
Virginia loved her family and was a devoted caregiver to many, even 
those outside of her biological family. She was a second Mom or Grandma 
in many lives she touched. She often would put her needs last to provide
 for those she loved. She was a remarkably strong woman despite many 
struggles she endured throughout her lifetime. She was a great model of 
strength, strong-will, and determination to her daughters and others. 
She had been a dedicated and hard-worker all of her life, always 
punctual and taking pride in everything she did. She filled many roles 
while also being a full-time mom which included being a cook, dietary 
aide, and produce clerk. 
Virginia grew up playing softball and later bowled in leagues. She was 
beyond social and never met a stranger. She was an avid Dallas Cowboys 
fan, loved to play bingo with her best friend Mary Breeden, go to 
dinners with friends, watch older shows, listen to music, complete word 
searches, put puzzles together, and play solitaire. 
She is greatly loved and missed. There was no one quite like Our Momma.&nbsp;

Virginia Maria Hall

Matthew Dane Langdon, age 49, of Abilene, KS departed his earthly home to 
be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 21, 2023.

Matt 
is survived by his parents Doran and Charles "Chuck" Clemence, Abilene, 
KS and Michael (Mic) and Kris Langdon, Abilene, KS His sister Angela 
"Angie" and Terry Reiff, Hope, KS and step brother Matt Clemence of 
Solomon. Also his step brothers Todd Schmidt (Tammy), Manhattan, KS 
and Jamie (Staci) Schmidt, Queens Creek, AZ and stepsister Alison 
(Mitch) Swargerty, of Glendale, AZ. He was proud of his Nephews 
Rocque (Krista) Russell, Abilene, KS, Clayton Carson, Hope, Ks, his 
Nieces Jenna (Dale) Cornelison, Philadelphia, PA and Katelyn Reiff, 
Manhattan, KS. His Aunts and Uncles and cousins and many friends. He 
also dearly loved his dogs Dixie and Duke. 
Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Doris Larson, 
Marvin and Helen Langdon, Roy "Babe" Clemence and stepbrother Todd 
Clemence. 
Matt loved farming and working with heavy equipment and could operate 
equipment "by the seat of his pants" smooth and steady. He was an 
accomplished welder and fabricator. 
 Matt had a huge gift of compassion, love and concern for others. He 
would tell you he has experienced many answered prayers and the saving 
grace of Jesus throughout his life. 
Matt absolutely loved to entertain us with his unique sense of humor, 
always a smile and giggly laughter spilled from him which made each of 
us feel genuinely special and loved. He was an "old soul" reminiscing 
and admiring the past generations that worked so hard and gave their 
"all" for the freedoms we have. He loved History, his heritage and old 
country music. 
Matt graduated from Abilene High School with the Class of 1992. 
He was a loyal friend, son, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin. 
 A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Emmanuel Church 1300 
North Vine Street, Abilene, KS on Friday, April 28, at 2:00 p.m. 
Visitation will be held at the Martin- Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 
Thursday, April 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., 414 N.W. 3rd Street, 
Abilene, KS 
Private family grave site services at the Prairie Dale Cemetery north of Talmage will be held at a later date. 
Donations may be given to The Cedar House Recovery, Abilene, KS or The 
Salina Rescue Mission, Salina, KS to help others restore their lives. 
Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral 
Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may 
be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com

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 </figure>Matthew Dane Langdon, age 49, of Abilene, KS departed his earthly home to 
be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, April 21, 2023. Matt 
is survived by his parents Doran and Charles "Chuck" Clemence, Abilene, 
KS and Michael (Mic) and Kris Langdon, Abilene, KS His sister Angela 
"Angie" and Terry Reiff, Hope, KS and step brother Matt Clemence of 
Solomon. Also his step brothers Todd Schmidt (Tammy), Manhattan, KS 
and Jamie (Staci) Schmidt, Queens Creek, AZ and stepsister Alison 
(Mitch) Swargerty, of Glendale, AZ. He was proud of his Nephews 
Rocque (Krista) Russell, Abilene, KS, Clayton Carson, Hope, Ks, his 
Nieces Jenna (Dale) Cornelison, Philadelphia, PA and Katelyn Reiff, 
Manhattan, KS. His Aunts and Uncles and cousins and many friends. He 
also dearly loved his dogs Dixie and Duke. 
Matt was preceded in death by his grandparents John and Doris Larson, 
Marvin and Helen Langdon, Roy "Babe" Clemence and stepbrother Todd 
Clemence. 
Matt loved farming and working with heavy equipment and could operate 
equipment "by the seat of his pants" smooth and steady. He was an 
accomplished welder and fabricator. 
 Matt had a huge gift of compassion, love and concern for others. He 
would tell you he has experienced many answered prayers and the saving 
grace of Jesus throughout his life. 
Matt absolutely loved to entertain us with his unique sense of humor, 
always a smile and giggly laughter spilled from him which made each of 
us feel genuinely special and loved. He was an "old soul" reminiscing 
and admiring the past generations that worked so hard and gave their 
"all" for the freedoms we have. He loved History, his heritage and old 
country music. 
Matt graduated from Abilene High School with the Class of 1992. 
He was a loyal friend, son, brother, uncle, nephew and cousin. 
 A Celebration of Life service will be held at the Emmanuel Church 1300 
North Vine Street, Abilene, KS on Friday, April 28, at 2:00 p.m. 
Visitation will be held at the Martin- Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 
Thursday, April 27, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., 414 N.W. 3rd Street, 
Abilene, KS 
Private family grave site services at the Prairie Dale Cemetery north of Talmage will be held at a later date. 
Donations may be given to The Cedar House Recovery, Abilene, KS or The 
Salina Rescue Mission, Salina, KS to help others restore their lives. 
Memorials may be dropped off or mailed to Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral 
Home, 414 NW Third St., Abilene, Kansas 67410. Online condolences may 
be sent to www.martinbeckercarlson.com

Matthew Langdon

J. Douglas Toll, 78 died April 20, 2023, in Washington County, KS.&nbsp; He was born on August 16, 1944, in Rockford, IL the son of Roy Leonard and Evelyn Irene (Anderson) Toll.&nbsp; 

Doug grew up in the Clifton community and was a graduate of Clifton High School.&nbsp; He farmed with his father before taking over the family farm.&nbsp; Doug married Maureen Grant on April 11, 1969.&nbsp; He was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Clay Center and Gideon’s International.&nbsp; 

He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Tage Toll

Daughter: Kensey and husband Loren Ledebuhr

Daughter: Chelsea and husband Matthew Varner

Memorial Services:&nbsp; 10:30 AM Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Clay Center, KS

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 </figure>J. Douglas Toll, 78 died April 20, 2023, in Washington County, KS.&nbsp; He was born on August 16, 1944, in Rockford, IL the son of Roy Leonard and Evelyn Irene (Anderson) Toll.&nbsp; Doug grew up in the Clifton community and was a graduate of Clifton High School.&nbsp; He farmed with his father before taking over the family farm.&nbsp; Doug married Maureen Grant on April 11, 1969.&nbsp; He was a member of the Evangelical Covenant Church in Clay Center and Gideon’s International.&nbsp; He was preceded in death by his parents and son, Tage TollSurvivors:Wife: Maureen TollDaughter: Kensey and husband Loren LedebuhrDaughter: Chelsea and husband Matthew VarnerDaughter: Brittany TollSister: Bryn and husband Bill PetersonSister: Marta and husband Tim Belstra8 GrandchildrenMemorial Services:&nbsp; 10:30 AM Saturday, May 6, 2023, at the Evangelical Covenant Church in Clay Center, KS

Doug Toll

Donna J. McKaskle, age 90, of Manhattan, died peacefully at 
Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan on Sunday April 23rd, 2023, with
 her family by her side.

She was born November 16, 
1932, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd and Dola (Van Pelt) 
Webster.  Donna graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 
1950.

Donna worked at Kansas State University in housekeeping for many years.

She
 was married to Everett Lundquist and they later divorced.  She later 
married George McKaskle on October 15, 2000.  George preceded her in 
death.

Donna was a member and past president of the 
Eagles Lodge, was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 
and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.

She 
volunteered at the Manhattan Senior Center.  She enjoyed playing Bingo, 
bowling in her younger years, the trips to Council Grove Lake, and was a
 K-State Sports, KC Chiefs and Royals fan.

Survivors 
include five children: Rick Lundquist of Phoenix, AZ, Brad Lundquist and
 his wife Alvina of Manhattan, Guy Lundquist and his wife Dena of 
Manhattan, Tammy Schlosser and her husband Jim of Herington, KS, and 
Jimmy Dale McKaskle and his wife Gaye of Leesville, LA; five 
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Cremation is planned with a family Celebration of her Life at a later date.

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

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 </figure>Donna J. McKaskle, age 90, of Manhattan, died peacefully at 
Stoneybrook Retirement Community in Manhattan on Sunday April 23rd, 2023, with
 her family by her side.She was born November 16, 
1932, in Manhattan, Kansas, the daughter of Floyd and Dola (Van Pelt) 
Webster. Donna graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 
1950.Donna worked at Kansas State University in housekeeping for many years.She
 was married to Everett Lundquist and they later divorced. She later 
married George McKaskle on October 15, 2000. George preceded her in 
death.Donna was a member and past president of the 
Eagles Lodge, was a life member of Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary 
and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary.She 
volunteered at the Manhattan Senior Center. She enjoyed playing Bingo, 
bowling in her younger years, the trips to Council Grove Lake, and was a
 K-State Sports, KC Chiefs and Royals fan.Survivors 
include five children: Rick Lundquist of Phoenix, AZ, Brad Lundquist and
 his wife Alvina of Manhattan, Guy Lundquist and his wife Dena of 
Manhattan, Tammy Schlosser and her husband Jim of Herington, KS, and 
Jimmy Dale McKaskle and his wife Gaye of Leesville, LA; five 
grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.Cremation is planned with a family Celebration of her Life at a later date.Memorial
 contributions may be made to the Manhattan Senior Center. 
Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Donna J. McKaskle

Sunday, June 23rd, 1940-Sunday, April 23rd, 2023

An obituary is pending with Danner Funeral Home.

Click <a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/mary-aron/5034824/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

Sunday, June 23rd, 1940-Sunday, April 23rd, 2023An obituary is pending with Danner Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/mary-aron/5034824/index.php">HERE</a> for service details.

December 22, 1944
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 24, 2023

December 22, 1944
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 24, 2023An obituary and services are pending with&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.

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