Ernie Drew “Mr. K-State” Barrett, a loving husband, father and 
grandfather who enjoyed a basketball career with the Boston Celtics and 
dedicated more than seven decades of his life to Kansas State 
University, died Friday, April 21, 2023, surrounded by his family in 
Manhattan, Kansas. Barrett was 93.

Barrett was born on 
August 27, 1929, in Pratt, Kansas, although he called Wellington his 
hometown. The son of Ernie Walker and Ruby Kate, his father worked for 
the Santa Fe Railroad.

Although Barrett played football
 and basketball, basketball was his passion. Barrett honed his 
basketball skills in the school gymnasium under Coaches Cade Suran and 
John Floyd and on the goal his father put up for him in their backyard.

Barrett
 led Wellington High School to a 21-4 record and its lone state 
basketball championship in 1947. An All-State basketball player, Barrett
 credited Floyd for much of his success as a basketball player. “He was 
the person who taught me the fundamentals and the one who really helped 
me to improve my shooting,” Barrett said. “I probably wouldn’t have made
 it as a college player if Coach Floyd hadn’t worked with me on my 
outside shooting.”

Although his high school basketball 
conquests elicited interest from Phog Allen and Henry Iba, Barrett chose
 to play at K-State for Jack Gardner and Tex Winter, both now in the 
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, during a legendary career in which he 
captained the 1950-51 team that opened one of America’s most remarkable 
arenas, Ahearn Field House. Barrett earned 1951 Consensus Second-Team 
All-American and helped Kansas State to the Big 7 Conference title 
before staging a remarkable NCAA Tournament run. Following wins over No.
 12 Arizona, No. 11 BYU and No. 24 Oklahoma A&amp;M, the Wildcats earned
 a berth in the 1951 National Championship Game and finished with a 25-4
 overall record.

“I was very fortunate to have those 
coaches as a freshman,” Barrett said. “They had me practice every day, 
and Coach Winter even had me play against him. He taught me to be 
quick.”

Barrett joined the Kansas Beta Chapter of Sigma
 Alpha Epsilon his last year of school. He met and later wed Bonnie 
Frommer on October 24, 1951. They were married for 72 years. Bonnie 
served as the steady rock by Barrett’s side.

Known for 
his silky-smooth shooting touch that helped him to average double 
figures in points as both a junior and senior, Barrett was named the 
Most Valuable Player in the East/West All-Star Game in Chicago following
 his senior season. Barrett credited Gardner and Winter for instilling 
discipline and preparing him for a professional basketball career. 
Later, Barrett was named to K-State’s All-Century Team and was one of 
the first three Wildcats to have their jersey retired.However, Barrett 
was a dedicated student as well, serving as a member of the Blue Key 
honorary. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical 
education in 1951.

Barrett was the No. 7 overall pick 
in the 1951 NBA Draft by head coach Red Auerbach and the Boston Celtics.
 However, he put his professional basketball career on hold for two 
years. As a member of the K-State ROTC, he served a two-year obligation 
in the Air Force and stayed as a lieutenant until 1953. After his 
service, he played one year for the Celtics, then sat out one year while
 pursuing a coaching career, then he rejoined the Celtics by the request
 of Auerbach, sharing the same backcourt as Bob Cousy. Barrett, a 
6-foot-3 guard/forward, scored 641 points and added 343 rebounds and 229
 assists over his NBA career. He also played against the Harlem 
Globetrotters. He remained close friends with Cousy after his retirement
 from the Celtics.

Barrett returned to Manhattan, 
Kansas, as assistant alumni secretary in 1955, and he earned his 
master’s degree in journalism in 1956. He became assistant coach under 
Winter in 1959 while also being in charge of Wildcat booster activities.
 In 1961, Barrett joined the athletics staff as assistant athletic 
director in charge of fundraising and promotions.

Famous
 for his powerful handshakes, ever-present smile and engaging 
personality, Barrett spearheaded fundraising campaigns for KSU Stadium, 
the athletic dormitory, synthetic turf on the football field (raising 
$300,000 in a two-month period) and the R.V. Christian Track and Field 
Complex.

K-State President James McCain bestowed upon 
Barrett the title of “Mr. K-State” and Barrett was promoted to K-State’s
 fifth athletic director in May 1969, becoming the first Kansas-born 
athlete to lead K-State’s athletic program, and he gained tremendous 
popularity during his seven years in that position.

“It was one of
 the most outstanding positions I had in the world of intercollegiate 
athletics,” Barrett said. “I enjoyed the opportunity to make decisions 
that needed to be made.”

He led fund-raising efforts 
for a number of projects, including continued enhancements to KSU 
Stadium, the construction of the Vanier Football Complex, and K-State 
athletic dormitory. Barrett also began laying the fund-raising 
foundation for what would eventually be Bramlage Coliseum. Among his 
other contributions as athletic director, Barrett hired Hall of Fame 
basketball coach Jack Hartman.

Barrett entered the 
private sector in 1976 to become vice president of marketing for Chief 
Drilling in Wichita, but returned to K-State in 1988 as fund-raising 
consultant in the athletic department’s portion of the Essential Edge 
Campaign, a university-wide project with a goal of raising $100 million,
 including $15 million for the athletics department.

In
 1991, Barrett resumed full-time duties at K-State as the athletic 
department’s director of development. Over the next 16 years he played a
 key role in reshaping the landscape of K-State’s facilities and helped 
secure funds for the Dev Nelson Press Box, the expansion of KSU Stadium,
 the indoor football facility, the Academic Learning Center, Tointon 
Family Stadium, the R.V. Christian Track, Colbert Hills Golf Course and 
Vanier Football Complex.

A believer in a firm handshake
 and handwritten notes, Barrett received many honors during his 
athletics career and is a member of both the state of Kansas Sports Hall
 of Fame and the Kansas State Athletics Hall of Fame. In 1999, Kansas 
State erected a statue of “Mr. K-State” in front of Bramlage Coliseum as
 a testament to his contributions to Wildcat athletics. K-State retired 
his No. 22 jersey at Bramlage Coliseum in 2005. He retired as Director 
of Development on June 30, 2007, ending nearly six decades of service to
 the university as a student-athlete, coach and administrator. In 2014, 
Barrett was presented with the Outstanding Alumni Award by The Blue Key 
Honor Society.

Barrett’s passions included fishing in 
his free time and enjoyed time in his Tuttle Creek Lake cabin with 
family and friends during spring and summer weekends.

The Barretts
 remained avid supporters of K-State and its athletic programs during 
retirement. They attended K-State football and basketball home games 
every year through the 2022-23 season.

Barrett is 
preceded in death by his parents and his son, Duane. Barrett is survived
 by wife Bonnie of Manhattan, son Brad of Manhattan, and grandson Ryan 
and wife Lauren (and a great-grandchild on the way) of Wichita.

A
 Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 27 at 
Bramlage Coliseum with a reception to follow in the Shamrock Zone. The 
service and reception are open to the public. A private interment will 
be held at Sunrise Cemetery.

The family would like to 
thank the caring staff at Via Christi Village and Interim HealthCare and
 Hospice. Funeral home arrangements by Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral 
Home. 

In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to a 
memorial for Barrett that has been established at the Kansas State 
University Foundation with donations benefitting the Ernie and Bonnie 
Barrett Family Men’s Basketball Scholarship. 

Contributions may be sent 
to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502, 
please indicate fund M47447. To make a gift online, go to 
http://ksufoundation.org/give/barrett.

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 </figure>Ernie Drew “Mr. K-State” Barrett, a loving husband, father and 
grandfather who enjoyed a basketball career with the Boston Celtics and 
dedicated more than seven decades of his life to Kansas State 
University, died Friday, April 21, 2023, surrounded by his family in 
Manhattan, Kansas. Barrett was 93.Barrett was born on 
August 27, 1929, in Pratt, Kansas, although he called Wellington his 
hometown. The son of Ernie Walker and Ruby Kate, his father worked for 
the Santa Fe Railroad.Although Barrett played football
 and basketball, basketball was his passion. Barrett honed his 
basketball skills in the school gymnasium under Coaches Cade Suran and 
John Floyd and on the goal his father put up for him in their backyard.Barrett
 led Wellington High School to a 21-4 record and its lone state 
basketball championship in 1947. An All-State basketball player, Barrett
 credited Floyd for much of his success as a basketball player. “He was 
the person who taught me the fundamentals and the one who really helped 
me to improve my shooting,” Barrett said. “I probably wouldn’t have made
 it as a college player if Coach Floyd hadn’t worked with me on my 
outside shooting.”Although his high school basketball 
conquests elicited interest from Phog Allen and Henry Iba, Barrett chose
 to play at K-State for Jack Gardner and Tex Winter, both now in the 
Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame, during a legendary career in which he 
captained the 1950-51 team that opened one of America’s most remarkable 
arenas, Ahearn Field House. Barrett earned 1951 Consensus Second-Team 
All-American and helped Kansas State to the Big 7 Conference title 
before staging a remarkable NCAA Tournament run. Following wins over No.
 12 Arizona, No. 11 BYU and No. 24 Oklahoma A&amp;M, the Wildcats earned
 a berth in the 1951 National Championship Game and finished with a 25-4
 overall record.“I was very fortunate to have those 
coaches as a freshman,” Barrett said. “They had me practice every day, 
and Coach Winter even had me play against him. He taught me to be 
quick.”Barrett joined the Kansas Beta Chapter of Sigma
 Alpha Epsilon his last year of school. He met and later wed Bonnie 
Frommer on October 24, 1951. They were married for 72 years. Bonnie 
served as the steady rock by Barrett’s side.Known for 
his silky-smooth shooting touch that helped him to average double 
figures in points as both a junior and senior, Barrett was named the 
Most Valuable Player in the East/West All-Star Game in Chicago following
 his senior season. Barrett credited Gardner and Winter for instilling 
discipline and preparing him for a professional basketball career. 
Later, Barrett was named to K-State’s All-Century Team and was one of 
the first three Wildcats to have their jersey retired.However, Barrett 
was a dedicated student as well, serving as a member of the Blue Key 
honorary. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in physical 
education in 1951.Barrett was the No. 7 overall pick 
in the 1951 NBA Draft by head coach Red Auerbach and the Boston Celtics.
 However, he put his professional basketball career on hold for two 
years. As a member of the K-State ROTC, he served a two-year obligation 
in the Air Force and stayed as a lieutenant until 1953. After his 
service, he played one year for the Celtics, then sat out one year while
 pursuing a coaching career, then he rejoined the Celtics by the request
 of Auerbach, sharing the same backcourt as Bob Cousy. Barrett, a 
6-foot-3 guard/forward, scored 641 points and added 343 rebounds and 229
 assists over his NBA career. He also played against the Harlem 
Globetrotters. He remained close friends with Cousy after his retirement
 from the Celtics.Barrett returned to Manhattan, 
Kansas, as assistant alumni secretary in 1955, and he earned his 
master’s degree in journalism in 1956. He became assistant coach under 
Winter in 1959 while also being in charge of Wildcat booster activities.
 In 1961, Barrett joined the athletics staff as assistant athletic 
director in charge of fundraising and promotions.Famous
 for his powerful handshakes, ever-present smile and engaging 
personality, Barrett spearheaded fundraising campaigns for KSU Stadium, 
the athletic dormitory, synthetic turf on the football field (raising 
$300,000 in a two-month period) and the R.V. Christian Track and Field 
Complex.K-State President James McCain bestowed upon 
Barrett the title of “Mr. K-State” and Barrett was promoted to K-State’s
 fifth athletic director in May 1969, becoming the first Kansas-born 
athlete to lead K-State’s athletic program, and he gained tremendous 
popularity during his seven years in that position.“It was one of
 the most outstanding positions I had in the world of intercollegiate 
athletics,” Barrett said. “I enjoyed the opportunity to make decisions 
that needed to be made.”He led fund-raising efforts 
for a number of projects, including continued enhancements to KSU 
Stadium, the construction of the Vanier Football Complex, and K-State 
athletic dormitory. Barrett also began laying the fund-raising 
foundation for what would eventually be Bramlage Coliseum. Among his 
other contributions as athletic director, Barrett hired Hall of Fame 
basketball coach Jack Hartman.Barrett entered the 
private sector in 1976 to become vice president of marketing for Chief 
Drilling in Wichita, but returned to K-State in 1988 as fund-raising 
consultant in the athletic department’s portion of the Essential Edge 
Campaign, a university-wide project with a goal of raising $100 million,
 including $15 million for the athletics department.In
 1991, Barrett resumed full-time duties at K-State as the athletic 
department’s director of development. Over the next 16 years he played a
 key role in reshaping the landscape of K-State’s facilities and helped 
secure funds for the Dev Nelson Press Box, the expansion of KSU Stadium,
 the indoor football facility, the Academic Learning Center, Tointon 
Family Stadium, the R.V. Christian Track, Colbert Hills Golf Course and 
Vanier Football Complex.A believer in a firm handshake
 and handwritten notes, Barrett received many honors during his 
athletics career and is a member of both the state of Kansas Sports Hall
 of Fame and the Kansas State Athletics Hall of Fame. In 1999, Kansas 
State erected a statue of “Mr. K-State” in front of Bramlage Coliseum as
 a testament to his contributions to Wildcat athletics. K-State retired 
his No. 22 jersey at Bramlage Coliseum in 2005. He retired as Director 
of Development on June 30, 2007, ending nearly six decades of service to
 the university as a student-athlete, coach and administrator. In 2014, 
Barrett was presented with the Outstanding Alumni Award by The Blue Key 
Honor Society.Barrett’s passions included fishing in 
his free time and enjoyed time in his Tuttle Creek Lake cabin with 
family and friends during spring and summer weekends.The Barretts
 remained avid supporters of K-State and its athletic programs during 
retirement. They attended K-State football and basketball home games 
every year through the 2022-23 season.Barrett is 
preceded in death by his parents and his son, Duane. Barrett is survived
 by wife Bonnie of Manhattan, son Brad of Manhattan, and grandson Ryan 
and wife Lauren (and a great-grandchild on the way) of Wichita.A
 Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. on Thursday, April 27 at 
Bramlage Coliseum with a reception to follow in the Shamrock Zone. The 
service and reception are open to the public. A private interment will 
be held at Sunrise Cemetery.The family would like to 
thank the caring staff at Via Christi Village and Interim HealthCare and
 Hospice. Funeral home arrangements by Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral 
Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to a 
memorial for Barrett that has been established at the Kansas State 
University Foundation with donations benefitting the Ernie and Bonnie 
Barrett Family Men’s Basketball Scholarship. Contributions may be sent 
to: KSU Foundation, 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502, 
please indicate fund M47447. To make a gift online, go to 
http://ksufoundation.org/give/barrett.

Ernie Drew 'Mr. K-State' Barrett

Patrick Alan Decker, 58, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on March 27, 2023.&nbsp;

Patrick was born January 5, 1965, to James and Barbara Decker in 
Topeka, Kansas. After graduating from Shawnee Heights High School, in 
1983, he went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife 
Management at Kansas State University. He also received a Master’s in 
Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.&nbsp;

Patrick was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying all types of hunting, 
fishing, golfing, camping, and telling stories around a campfire. He was
 a devoted fireman in Manhattan for 6.5 years. He recently retired from 
Prairie Band Casino. &nbsp;

He is survived by his loving mother, Barbara Decker, and three siblings: Cathy Robertson, Mike Decker, and John Decker.&nbsp;

Patrick was preceded in death by his father, James Decker.

The family will receive friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Monday, April 
17, 2023, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, where there will be a memorial
 service at 6:30pm.

Memorial contributions may be made to Ducks Unlimited, sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, KS 66603.

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 </figure>Patrick Alan Decker, 58, of Manhattan, Kansas, passed away on March 27, 2023.&nbsp;Patrick was born January 5, 1965, to James and Barbara Decker in 
Topeka, Kansas. After graduating from Shawnee Heights High School, in 
1983, he went on to complete a Bachelor of Science in Wildlife 
Management at Kansas State University. He also received a Master’s in 
Business Administration from the University of Phoenix.&nbsp;Patrick was an avid outdoorsman, enjoying all types of hunting, 
fishing, golfing, camping, and telling stories around a campfire. He was
 a devoted fireman in Manhattan for 6.5 years. He recently retired from 
Prairie Band Casino. &nbsp;He is survived by his loving mother, Barbara Decker, and three siblings: Cathy Robertson, Mike Decker, and John Decker.&nbsp;Patrick was preceded in death by his father, James Decker.The family will receive friends from 5:00pm to 7:00pm, Monday, April 
17, 2023, at Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, where there will be a memorial
 service at 6:30pm.Memorial contributions may be made to Ducks Unlimited, sent in care of Brennan-Mathena Funeral Home, 800 SW 6th Ave. Topeka, KS 66603.

Patrick Alan Decker

Jesse V. Downs, 99, of Salina, passed away, Sunday, 
March 5, 2023, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; He was born in 
Industry, Kansas, to Jesse C. and Verna F. (Loader) Downs, on January 
15, ,1924.&nbsp; He graduated Salina High School in 1942 and joined the Army 
Airforce, that same year.&nbsp; He served for four years during World War 
II.&nbsp; On November 3, 1946, Jesse married Margaret Elizabeth Burk, in 
Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; They were married and inseparable for 74 years. &nbsp;

He is survived by his children, Cheryl Utech (James), of Manhattan, 
Stephen Downs (Rosalie), of Colorado Springs, and Greg Downs (Eileen), 
of Hutchinson; one sister, Doris Tuttle, of Colorado Springs; 
grandchildren, Kimberly Splawn (Robert), Melissa Kendall (Jeremy), Jesse
 A. Downs (Dana), Nancy Erickson (Lewis), James M. Utech (Lora), David 
Green (Kathleen); 14 great-grandchildren.

Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina. &nbsp;

Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

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 </figure>Jesse V. Downs, 99, of Salina, passed away, Sunday, 
March 5, 2023, at Salina Regional Health Center.&nbsp; He was born in 
Industry, Kansas, to Jesse C. and Verna F. (Loader) Downs, on January 
15, ,1924.&nbsp; He graduated Salina High School in 1942 and joined the Army 
Airforce, that same year.&nbsp; He served for four years during World War 
II.&nbsp; On November 3, 1946, Jesse married Margaret Elizabeth Burk, in 
Wichita, Kansas.&nbsp; They were married and inseparable for 74 years. &nbsp;He is survived by his children, Cheryl Utech (James), of Manhattan, 
Stephen Downs (Rosalie), of Colorado Springs, and Greg Downs (Eileen), 
of Hutchinson; one sister, Doris Tuttle, of Colorado Springs; 
grandchildren, Kimberly Splawn (Robert), Melissa Kendall (Jeremy), Jesse
 A. Downs (Dana), Nancy Erickson (Lewis), James M. Utech (Lora), David 
Green (Kathleen); 14 great-grandchildren.Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Monday, May 1, 2023, in Roselawn Memorial Park, Salina. &nbsp;Memorials may be made to Shriners Hospitals for Children, in care of Ryan Mortuary.

Jesse V. Downs

Ho Thi “Sam” Stevens, 79, of Manhattan, passed away the morning of 
Sunday, April 16th, with Family by her side.  Her smile and laugh will 
forever be remembered.

Sam was born in Vietnam on March
 26, 1944, moved to Kansas in the early '70s. She was a member of Seven 
Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan; surviving are three sons Andrew 
(Drew) Stevens and his wife, Ann of Topeka, KS;  Alan Stevens and his 
wife Kristian, of Manhattan and Anthony Stevens, also of Manhattan. 
Including 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild she absolutely adored.

A
 Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 
May 4th, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan, with Fr. Ryan 
McCandless officiating the service.

In lieu of flowers,
 memorial contributions may be directed to the church or the Donors 
Choice.  The family is working with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral 
Home on funeral arrangements.

Ho Thi “Sam” Stevens, 79, of Manhattan, passed away the morning of 
Sunday, April 16th, with Family by her side. Her smile and laugh will 
forever be remembered.Sam was born in Vietnam on March
 26, 1944, moved to Kansas in the early '70s. She was a member of Seven 
Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan; surviving are three sons Andrew 
(Drew) Stevens and his wife, Ann of Topeka, KS; Alan Stevens and his 
wife Kristian, of Manhattan and Anthony Stevens, also of Manhattan. 
Including 6 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild she absolutely adored.A
 Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11:00 AM on Thursday, 
May 4th, at Seven Dolors Catholic Church in Manhattan, with Fr. Ryan 
McCandless officiating the service.In lieu of flowers,
 memorial contributions may be directed to the church or the Donors 
Choice. The family is working with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral 
Home on funeral arrangements.

Ho Thi 'Sam' Stevens

Joyce A. Horton, age 78, of Manhattan, died April 19, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan.

She was born November 1, 1944, in Topeka, the daughter of Willis Myron and Helen E. (Connole) Horton.

Joyce worked in the kitchen at Geary Community Hospital in the 1960’s.

She enjoyed bowling and playing Bingo for many years.

Survivors
 include her sister Shirley Hemme and her husband Bob of Manhattan; many
 nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her father in 2011, her mother in 2014, and her brother Don Horton in 2016.

Graveside
 services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 29th, at the Mt. 
Hope Cemetery in Topeka, with Ron Brown officiating.

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

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 </figure>Joyce A. Horton, age 78, of Manhattan, died April 19, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Homecare and Hospice House in Manhattan.She was born November 1, 1944, in Topeka, the daughter of Willis Myron and Helen E. (Connole) Horton.Joyce worked in the kitchen at Geary Community Hospital in the 1960’s.She enjoyed bowling and playing Bingo for many years.Survivors
 include her sister Shirley Hemme and her husband Bob of Manhattan; many
 nieces and nephews; and great nieces and great nephews.Joyce was preceded in death by her father in 2011, her mother in 2014, and her brother Don Horton in 2016.Graveside
 services will be held at 11:00 A.M. Saturday, April 29th, at the Mt. 
Hope Cemetery in Topeka, with Ron Brown officiating.Memorial
 contributions may be made to Good Shepherd Homecare &amp; Hospice, Inc.
 Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Joyce A. Horton

Thomas Dale Bonewitz, age 78, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home in Deming, New Mexico with his sons by his side. He died one week after being diagnosed with Stage IV cancer.&nbsp;

Tom was born October 30, 1944, in Ottawa, Kansas. He grew up in Manhattan, Kansas and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1962. He served in the US Navy from 1962-1968 and was assigned to the USS Sperry and USS Pawcatuck during his service. He returned to Manhattan and graduated from Kansas State University a short time later. Tom was an Insurance Agent for most of his career.&nbsp;

He is survived by his two sons, Alan Bonewitz of Liberty, Missouri and Adam Bonewitz (Jessica) of Wamego, Kansas. Tom adored his five grandchildren, Brianna, Riley, Oliver, William, and Lucy. He was also very fond of two special girls he would see during his summer trips to Kansas, Taryn and Laynee Shepard of Manhattan, Kansas. Tom is also survived by a sister, Connie Ulmer (John) of Topeka, a brother, Don Bonewitz (Nancy) of Manhattan, a brother-in-law Curt Hanson of Loveland, CO, and his aunt, Ruth Eversmeyer of Mt Juliet, TN. He was known as “Uncle Tom” to three nieces and two nephews as well as all their children (and their children as well). He is also survived by many cousins and friends. Tom loved animals and left behind his two small dogs, Rudy and Suzie.&nbsp;

Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Cora Jane Bonewitz and his sister, Bonnie Bonewitz Hanson.&nbsp;

He had millions of hobbies throughout his life and especially loved the outdoors. He bought an RV after selling his home and property in Kansas in 2008 and would travel the Southern United States every winter every year since then. He would return to Kansas each summer and would park his RV at a friend’s home north of Manhattan, KS. He met a ton of great friends throughout these travels.&nbsp;

Tom was very satisfied with his life at the time of his death and was confident he would have eternal salvation. He remarked in the months prior to his death that he was so thrilled he had found his latest hobby (rock-hounding in the mountains of New Mexico) that he could devote so much passion to. He made beautiful creations with the rocks he had collected. He was very close with many of his friends he had made in the past few winters in Deming, NM.&nbsp;

A celebration of life will be held at Faith Manhattan Church (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ShdMspCzj29ucwue7">1921 Barnes Rd, Manhattan, KS</a>) on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10am. Tom’s ashes have already been laid to rest at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in Manhattan.

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 </figure>Thomas Dale Bonewitz, age 78, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at his home in Deming, New Mexico with his sons by his side. He died one week after being diagnosed with Stage IV cancer.&nbsp;Tom was born October 30, 1944, in Ottawa, Kansas. He grew up in Manhattan, Kansas and graduated from Manhattan High School in 1962. He served in the US Navy from 1962-1968 and was assigned to the USS Sperry and USS Pawcatuck during his service. He returned to Manhattan and graduated from Kansas State University a short time later. Tom was an Insurance Agent for most of his career.&nbsp;He is survived by his two sons, Alan Bonewitz of Liberty, Missouri and Adam Bonewitz (Jessica) of Wamego, Kansas. Tom adored his five grandchildren, Brianna, Riley, Oliver, William, and Lucy. He was also very fond of two special girls he would see during his summer trips to Kansas, Taryn and Laynee Shepard of Manhattan, Kansas. Tom is also survived by a sister, Connie Ulmer (John) of Topeka, a brother, Don Bonewitz (Nancy) of Manhattan, a brother-in-law Curt Hanson of Loveland, CO, and his aunt, Ruth Eversmeyer of Mt Juliet, TN. He was known as “Uncle Tom” to three nieces and two nephews as well as all their children (and their children as well). He is also survived by many cousins and friends. Tom loved animals and left behind his two small dogs, Rudy and Suzie.&nbsp;Tom was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Cora Jane Bonewitz and his sister, Bonnie Bonewitz Hanson.&nbsp;He had millions of hobbies throughout his life and especially loved the outdoors. He bought an RV after selling his home and property in Kansas in 2008 and would travel the Southern United States every winter every year since then. He would return to Kansas each summer and would park his RV at a friend’s home north of Manhattan, KS. He met a ton of great friends throughout these travels.&nbsp;Tom was very satisfied with his life at the time of his death and was confident he would have eternal salvation. He remarked in the months prior to his death that he was so thrilled he had found his latest hobby (rock-hounding in the mountains of New Mexico) that he could devote so much passion to. He made beautiful creations with the rocks he had collected. He was very close with many of his friends he had made in the past few winters in Deming, NM.&nbsp;A celebration of life will be held at Faith Manhattan Church (<a href="https://goo.gl/maps/ShdMspCzj29ucwue7">1921 Barnes Rd, Manhattan, KS</a>) on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10am. Tom’s ashes have already been laid to rest at the Kansas Veteran’s Cemetery in Manhattan.

Thomas 'Tom' Dale Bonewitz

Arlon Lee Meek, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at his home in Manhattan, Kansas.

Arlon
 was born on February 1, 1952, in Clay Center, Kansas, to Archie and Osa 
Meek. He attended grade school through high school in Clay Center. After
 high school, he attended Cloud County Community College and then 
transferred to Kansas State. After graduating from Kansas State, he was 
hired as the Procurement Officer for the Chemistry/Biochemistry 
Department. Arlon worked for Kansas State his entire career, working 
there for 32 years. He retired in 2010.   Arlon had many friends 
throughout his life that he made from being at K-State and through his 
music.

Arlon is survived by his longtime 
girlfriend/partner Betsy Blair. He is also survived by his only son 
Jeremy Meek and his wife Tammy of Manhattan, KS, sister Sharon Graham in
 Prescott, AZ, niece (Washington State) and nephews in Arizona. He is 
preceded in death by his parents Archie and Osa Meek, and his only 
grand-daughter Savanna Elaine Meek.

Arlon's first love 
was music and he carried that love throughout his entire life. He 
started learning to play the guitar at a young age and formed his first 
band in eighth grade named the Moondogs. Arlon was a talented musician, a
 master guitar player and a versatile singer. He played with bands 
including the MoJo's, Hickory Wind, Evensong, Country Joys, and the 
Nightriders. In the '70s, he was a member of The Timber Creek Band. In 
the '80s, his band was called The Cruisers. The Cruisers played all over 
Kansas and their songs were even played on the oldies station. In the 
1990s, he had a duo group called The Sidekicks.

His love 
for music never stopped, and even after the band days and the duo were 
done, he couldn't stay away. He enjoyed going to jams with all his 
musician friends in different towns near Manhattan. Recently, he was in 
the group Denims and Lace. He enjoyed playing with them and he met many 
people throughout the years and stayed in contact with life-long 
friends.

When he was not playing music, he enjoyed his 
cat, doing yard work and sitting in his backyard enjoying the weather. 
Arlon also enjoyed old movies and westerns. Arlon was a great writer and
 wrote many short stories and in his younger years was an avid book 
reader. He enjoyed going to car shows and entering his own vehicles into
 the contests. Arlon actually won multiple trophies for his 1983 Bronco 
and his 1979 Pontiac Grand Am.

Visitation will be Tuesday April 25, 2023, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan from 6:00-7:30 pm.

Arlon's
 Funeral Service will be Wednesday April 26, 2023, at 10:00 am at the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan. Graveside services
 will be held following the funeral at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay 
Center, Kansas at 1:30p.m.

The family requests in lieu 
of flowers that memorial contributions can be made to the American SIDS 
Institute (www.sids.org) or The CAT Association of Topeka 
https://www.topekacat.org/. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502. Online condolences may be left for the family through the 
funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Arlon Lee Meek, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023, at his home in Manhattan, Kansas. Arlon
 was born on February 1, 1952, in Clay Center, Kansas, to Archie and Osa 
Meek. He attended grade school through high school in Clay Center. After
 high school, he attended Cloud County Community College and then 
transferred to Kansas State. After graduating from Kansas State, he was 
hired as the Procurement Officer for the Chemistry/Biochemistry 
Department. Arlon worked for Kansas State his entire career, working 
there for 32 years. He retired in 2010. Arlon had many friends 
throughout his life that he made from being at K-State and through his 
music.Arlon is survived by his longtime 
girlfriend/partner Betsy Blair. He is also survived by his only son 
Jeremy Meek and his wife Tammy of Manhattan, KS, sister Sharon Graham in
 Prescott, AZ, niece (Washington State) and nephews in Arizona. He is 
preceded in death by his parents Archie and Osa Meek, and his only 
grand-daughter Savanna Elaine Meek.Arlon's first love 
was music and he carried that love throughout his entire life. He 
started learning to play the guitar at a young age and formed his first 
band in eighth grade named the Moondogs. Arlon was a talented musician, a
 master guitar player and a versatile singer. He played with bands 
including the MoJo's, Hickory Wind, Evensong, Country Joys, and the 
Nightriders. In the '70s, he was a member of The Timber Creek Band. In 
the '80s, his band was called The Cruisers. The Cruisers played all over 
Kansas and their songs were even played on the oldies station. In the 
1990s, he had a duo group called The Sidekicks.His love 
for music never stopped, and even after the band days and the duo were 
done, he couldn't stay away. He enjoyed going to jams with all his 
musician friends in different towns near Manhattan. Recently, he was in 
the group Denims and Lace. He enjoyed playing with them and he met many 
people throughout the years and stayed in contact with life-long 
friends.When he was not playing music, he enjoyed his 
cat, doing yard work and sitting in his backyard enjoying the weather. 
Arlon also enjoyed old movies and westerns. Arlon was a great writer and
 wrote many short stories and in his younger years was an avid book 
reader. He enjoyed going to car shows and entering his own vehicles into
 the contests. Arlon actually won multiple trophies for his 1983 Bronco 
and his 1979 Pontiac Grand Am.Visitation will be Tuesday April 25, 2023, at Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan from 6:00-7:30 pm.Arlon's
 Funeral Service will be Wednesday April 26, 2023, at 10:00 am at the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan. Graveside services
 will be held following the funeral at the Greenwood Cemetery in Clay 
Center, Kansas at 1:30p.m.The family requests in lieu 
of flowers that memorial contributions can be made to the American SIDS 
Institute (www.sids.org) or The CAT Association of Topeka 
https://www.topekacat.org/. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, 
Kansas 66502. Online condolences may be left for the family through the 
funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

Arlon Lee Meek

We are sad to announce the passing of Charles Earl “Chuck” Bussing.  
Chuck passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 90 on April 19,
 2023.

Chuck was born in Del Norte, Colorado, on 
October 30, 1932.  He graduated high school in Fredrick Colorado in 
1950, completed his BA in Geography from University of Northern Colorado
 in 1958, MA in Geography from University of Colorado in 1961, and his 
PhD in Geography from the University of Nebraska in 1964.  He taught at 
the Kansas State University from 1964 to 1998.  He did a sabbatical at 
the University of Auckland in NZ 1970.

During his 
career at KSU, he had many distinguished accomplishments including 
mentoring a great group of PhD students who went on to have illustrious 
careers in their own right.  Some of his more notable accomplishments 
were being on Faculty Senate for 4 terms, Chair of the Faculty salary 
and fringe benefit subcommittee, Chair of the International Studies 
Committee, Director of International Programs, and Program Associate for
 the International Title XII Strengthening Grant from 1979 – 1990.

Chuck
 was one who loved to get together and be a part of, and a leader of 
groups that talked about important topics.   In service of that, he was 
the organizer for 7 conferences sponsored by the American Association of
 Geographers, the Tri-University Center for Latin American Studies, 
International Studies, and the Farming Systems Research Group.

Chuck
 spent his life gathering experiences, stories, information, friends – I
 don’t say acquaintances, because acquaintances always became friends – 
and especially friends who have that twinkle of playfulness and 
inquisitiveness.  Titles didn’t matter, money didn’t matter, what really
 mattered was his passion for learning and collaborating/conspiring to 
enjoy a good story and learn more.

Chuck is survived by
 his loving wife Sandy, his daughter Heather (John) and her boys Alex 
&amp; Holden, and his son Greg (Tracy) and his sons Austin (Caroline), 
Anderson, &amp; Avery (Sarah).  He was pre-deceased by his parents, 
Warren &amp; Mildred Bussing &amp; his brother Dick Bussing.

There
 will be a Celebration of Life for Chuck at Meadowlark Hills Event 
Center, 2121 Meadowlark Road, Manhattan, from 2 – 4 PM on Wednesday 
April 26, 2023.

In
 lieu of flowers of gifts, you can donate to the Konza Prairie in memory
 of Chuck <a href="HTTPS://giving.ksufoundation.org/campaigns/17447/donations/new">HERE</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>We are sad to announce the passing of Charles Earl “Chuck” Bussing. 
Chuck passed away surrounded by his family at the age of 90 on April 19,
 2023.Chuck was born in Del Norte, Colorado, on 
October 30, 1932. He graduated high school in Fredrick Colorado in 
1950, completed his BA in Geography from University of Northern Colorado
 in 1958, MA in Geography from University of Colorado in 1961, and his 
PhD in Geography from the University of Nebraska in 1964. He taught at 
the Kansas State University from 1964 to 1998. He did a sabbatical at 
the University of Auckland in NZ 1970.During his 
career at KSU, he had many distinguished accomplishments including 
mentoring a great group of PhD students who went on to have illustrious 
careers in their own right. Some of his more notable accomplishments 
were being on Faculty Senate for 4 terms, Chair of the Faculty salary 
and fringe benefit subcommittee, Chair of the International Studies 
Committee, Director of International Programs, and Program Associate for
 the International Title XII Strengthening Grant from 1979 – 1990.Chuck
 was one who loved to get together and be a part of, and a leader of 
groups that talked about important topics. In service of that, he was 
the organizer for 7 conferences sponsored by the American Association of
 Geographers, the Tri-University Center for Latin American Studies, 
International Studies, and the Farming Systems Research Group.Chuck
 spent his life gathering experiences, stories, information, friends – I
 don’t say acquaintances, because acquaintances always became friends – 
and especially friends who have that twinkle of playfulness and 
inquisitiveness. Titles didn’t matter, money didn’t matter, what really
 mattered was his passion for learning and collaborating/conspiring to 
enjoy a good story and learn more.Chuck is survived by
 his loving wife Sandy, his daughter Heather (John) and her boys Alex 
&amp; Holden, and his son Greg (Tracy) and his sons Austin (Caroline), 
Anderson, &amp; Avery (Sarah). He was pre-deceased by his parents, 
Warren &amp; Mildred Bussing &amp; his brother Dick Bussing.There
 will be a Celebration of Life for Chuck at Meadowlark Hills Event 
Center, 2121 Meadowlark Road, Manhattan, from 2 – 4 PM on Wednesday 
April 26, 2023.In
 lieu of flowers of gifts, you can donate to the Konza Prairie in memory
 of Chuck <a href="HTTPS://giving.ksufoundation.org/campaigns/17447/donations/new">HERE</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Charles Earl 'Chuck' Bussing

Charles Richard Russell 76 of Beloit, Kansas, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather died April 17, 2023. He was born December 31, 1946 to Carl H. and Dorothy A. (Anderson) Russell in the Concordia Hospital, Concordia, Kansas the 9th&nbsp;of 10 children.

He attended Courtland Elementary School and graduated from Courtland High School Class of 1965. He attended Beloit Vo Tech, Beloit, Kansas before being drafted into the Army in May 1967. He served in Fort Still in Oklahoma until he was transferred to Vietnam. He returned home in July 1968. He then went to work for Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District. In addition to that he farmed.

He married his High School sweetheart, Olive June Dunstan in Formoso, Kansas June 5, 1966. They are the parents of Lori, Jodi and Larry.

In later years he joined his wife in retail in Superior, Nebraska and then the two of them worked as sales reps covering the entire state of Nebraska until retiring in Beloit, Kansas.

He is survived by his wife of 56 years, children Lori and Mike Stenson, Courtland, Kansas; Jodi and Adam Mosher, Beloit, Kansas and Larry Russell, Beloit, Kansas; eight grandchildren: Brittany Stenson, Cassidy Stenson, Leslie (Dan) Robinson, Riley Stenson, John (Sabrina) Mosher, Jared Mosher, Jeremy Mosher, Jayden Mosher; five great grandchildren: Khonor Craig, Maverick Mosher, Owen Mosher, Everleigh Mosher and Nash Mosher. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers Beverly Sothers, Courtland, Kansas; Maxine (Jan) Fredrickson, Quinter, Kansas; Penny (Don) True, Council, Grove, Kansas; Kenny (Mary) Russell, Abilene, Kansas; sisters-in-law Verlee Russell, Fort Collins, Colorado; Joanne Russell, Scandia, Kansas; and Kay Russell, Wamego, Kansas; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.

Memorial services held on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 1 pm from the Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior, Nebraska with Pastor Brian Faust officiating.

Music was recordings of “Just A Closer Walk With Thee,” “I Hope You Dance,” and “Tumbling Tumbleweed.”

Book signing visitation held on April 26, 2023 from 1 pm to 8 pm with the family present from 5-7 to greet friends.

Pallbearers are his grandchildren Brittany Stenson, Cassidy Stenson, Leslie Stenson, Riley Stenson, John Mosher, Jared Mosher, Jeremy Mosher and Jayden Mosher. Honorary Pallbearers are his great grandchildren Khonor Craig, Nash Mosher, Everleigh Mosher, Maverick Mosher, and Owen Mosher.

Inurnment with Military Honors at 3:30 pm in the Elmwood Cemetery at Beloit, Kansas with Kristi Arasmith officiating.

Memorials to Charles R. Russell memorial fund to be determined at a later time

Condolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.

Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1682111154505.jpeg" alt="Charles Russell" />
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 </figure>Charles Richard Russell 76 of Beloit, Kansas, beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather died April 17, 2023. He was born December 31, 1946 to Carl H. and Dorothy A. (Anderson) Russell in the Concordia Hospital, Concordia, Kansas the 9th&nbsp;of 10 children.He attended Courtland Elementary School and graduated from Courtland High School Class of 1965. He attended Beloit Vo Tech, Beloit, Kansas before being drafted into the Army in May 1967. He served in Fort Still in Oklahoma until he was transferred to Vietnam. He returned home in July 1968. He then went to work for Kansas Bostwick Irrigation District. In addition to that he farmed.He married his High School sweetheart, Olive June Dunstan in Formoso, Kansas June 5, 1966. They are the parents of Lori, Jodi and Larry.In later years he joined his wife in retail in Superior, Nebraska and then the two of them worked as sales reps covering the entire state of Nebraska until retiring in Beloit, Kansas.He is survived by his wife of 56 years, children Lori and Mike Stenson, Courtland, Kansas; Jodi and Adam Mosher, Beloit, Kansas and Larry Russell, Beloit, Kansas; eight grandchildren: Brittany Stenson, Cassidy Stenson, Leslie (Dan) Robinson, Riley Stenson, John (Sabrina) Mosher, Jared Mosher, Jeremy Mosher, Jayden Mosher; five great grandchildren: Khonor Craig, Maverick Mosher, Owen Mosher, Everleigh Mosher and Nash Mosher. He is also survived by his sisters and brothers Beverly Sothers, Courtland, Kansas; Maxine (Jan) Fredrickson, Quinter, Kansas; Penny (Don) True, Council, Grove, Kansas; Kenny (Mary) Russell, Abilene, Kansas; sisters-in-law Verlee Russell, Fort Collins, Colorado; Joanne Russell, Scandia, Kansas; and Kay Russell, Wamego, Kansas; and a host of beloved nieces, nephews, and numerous friends.Memorial services held on Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 1 pm from the Megrue-Price Funeral Home in Superior, Nebraska with Pastor Brian Faust officiating.Music was recordings of “Just A Closer Walk With Thee,” “I Hope You Dance,” and “Tumbling Tumbleweed.”Book signing visitation held on April 26, 2023 from 1 pm to 8 pm with the family present from 5-7 to greet friends.Pallbearers are his grandchildren Brittany Stenson, Cassidy Stenson, Leslie Stenson, Riley Stenson, John Mosher, Jared Mosher, Jeremy Mosher and Jayden Mosher. Honorary Pallbearers are his great grandchildren Khonor Craig, Nash Mosher, Everleigh Mosher, Maverick Mosher, and Owen Mosher.Inurnment with Military Honors at 3:30 pm in the Elmwood Cemetery at Beloit, Kansas with Kristi Arasmith officiating.Memorials to Charles R. Russell memorial fund to be determined at a later timeCondolences may be sent to Megrue-Price Funeral Home, 750 N Commercial, Superior, Nebraska 68978 or in care of www.pricefuneralhomes.com.Megrue-Price Funeral Home of Superior, Nebraska was in charge of the arrangements.

Charles R. Russell

February 1, 1952
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 18, 2023

An obituary is pending with Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Arlon--L.-Meek?obId=27756313#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>February 1, 1952
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 18, 2023An obituary is pending with Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Arlon--L.-Meek?obId=27756313#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Arlon L. Meek

Alberta “Bert” Stallbaumer, 83, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. 
 Bert was born March 23, 1940, in Corning, Kansas, the daughter of 
Albert and Anna Rusche Ronnebaum and graduated from Corning High School 
in 1957. On June 1, 1957, Alberta and Garylee Stallbaumer were united in
 marriage, sharing 65 years together. Bert was a member of 
Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. She collected angels, loved 
her Yorkies and Keith Urban. She loved to travel, visiting most of the 
United States and Europe. Bert was a wonderful cook and shared that 
talent at Assumption Grade School for 17 years. She loved her family 
dearly and was a wonderful homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She 
will be greatly missed. Grateful to have shared her life are 
her husband, Gary; their children, Dennis Stallbaumer (Kim), Denise 
Smidt (Fred), DeAnna Evans (Gary) and Rhonda Combs (Mike); 
grandchildren, Colleen, Holly and Jesey; great-grandchildren, Tara, 
Brynn, Abram and Elora; her siblings, Maxine Hochard, Nancy Ronnebaum 
and Marlin Ronnebaum. She was preceded in death by her sister, Norma 
Koerperich. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, 
April 26, at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at the Church and will be
 livestreamed on the funeral home Facebook page. Burial will follow in 
West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made
 to the Alzheimer’s Association or Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church, 
sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, 
Topeka, KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Alberta “Bert” Stallbaumer, 83, Topeka, Kansas, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023. 
 Bert was born March 23, 1940, in Corning, Kansas, the daughter of 
Albert and Anna Rusche Ronnebaum and graduated from Corning High School 
in 1957. On June 1, 1957, Alberta and Garylee Stallbaumer were united in
 marriage, sharing 65 years together. Bert was a member of 
Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. She collected angels, loved 
her Yorkies and Keith Urban. She loved to travel, visiting most of the 
United States and Europe. Bert was a wonderful cook and shared that 
talent at Assumption Grade School for 17 years. She loved her family 
dearly and was a wonderful homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. She 
will be greatly missed. Grateful to have shared her life are 
her husband, Gary; their children, Dennis Stallbaumer (Kim), Denise 
Smidt (Fred), DeAnna Evans (Gary) and Rhonda Combs (Mike); 
grandchildren, Colleen, Holly and Jesey; great-grandchildren, Tara, 
Brynn, Abram and Elora; her siblings, Maxine Hochard, Nancy Ronnebaum 
and Marlin Ronnebaum. She was preceded in death by her sister, Norma 
Koerperich. Visitation will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, 
April 26, at Mother Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Church. Mass of 
Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. at the Church and will be
 livestreamed on the funeral home Facebook page. Burial will follow in 
West Lawn Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made
 to the Alzheimer’s Association or Mother Teresa of Calcutta Church, 
sent in care of Kevin Brennan Family Funeral Home, 2801 SW Urish Road, 
Topeka, KS 66614. Condolences may be sent online to <a href="http://www.kevinbrennanfamily.com" target="_blank">www.kevinbrennanfamily.com</a>.&nbsp;

Alberta 'Bert' Stallbaumer

Marc Lane Fosdick, 62, of Oak Hill, KS, died 
Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in a farming accident at the farm where he 
lived with his girlfriend, Rose Scott.

Marc was born April 6, 1961, in Concordia, KS, the son of Patricia (Craig) Bonde and Darrel Fosdick.

Marc graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1980 and attended Beloit Vo-Tech.&nbsp; He married several times and lived in various locations and states.&nbsp; 

He was a carpenter at the time of his death.&nbsp; In
 his spare time, you might find him with a chainsaw in his hands cutting 
firewood or cedar trees in the pasture, at a local pond (or a secret 
honey-hole) trying to catch the most elusive fish, in the garden 
planting, watering, weeding and harvesting produce, or in the kitchen 
cooking, canning or baking something flavorful and yummy.

Marc is proceeded in death by his mother Patricia Bonde, half-brothers Patrick Smith and Tracy Fosdick and his grandparents.

Survivors include his girlfriend Rose and their 
pets, several friends, and neighbors he loved dearly, his father Darrel 
Fosdick of Clyde, KS; sister, Jacque (Fosdick) Kimble; brother, Lance 
Fosdick; half-sister, Terri (Fosdick) Rush of Salina; stepsister, Angie 
(Fosdick) Callihan of Concordia, and aunts and cousins.&nbsp; 

A Celebration of Life gathering is scheduled for 2 –
 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Miltonvale Senior Center in 
Miltonvale KS.

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 </figure>Marc Lane Fosdick, 62, of Oak Hill, KS, died 
Tuesday, April 18, 2023, in a farming accident at the farm where he 
lived with his girlfriend, Rose Scott.Marc was born April 6, 1961, in Concordia, KS, the son of Patricia (Craig) Bonde and Darrel Fosdick.Marc graduated from Miltonvale High School in 1980 and attended Beloit Vo-Tech.&nbsp; He married several times and lived in various locations and states.&nbsp; He was a carpenter at the time of his death.&nbsp; In
 his spare time, you might find him with a chainsaw in his hands cutting 
firewood or cedar trees in the pasture, at a local pond (or a secret 
honey-hole) trying to catch the most elusive fish, in the garden 
planting, watering, weeding and harvesting produce, or in the kitchen 
cooking, canning or baking something flavorful and yummy.Marc is proceeded in death by his mother Patricia Bonde, half-brothers Patrick Smith and Tracy Fosdick and his grandparents.Survivors include his girlfriend Rose and their 
pets, several friends, and neighbors he loved dearly, his father Darrel 
Fosdick of Clyde, KS; sister, Jacque (Fosdick) Kimble; brother, Lance 
Fosdick; half-sister, Terri (Fosdick) Rush of Salina; stepsister, Angie 
(Fosdick) Callihan of Concordia, and aunts and cousins.&nbsp; A Celebration of Life gathering is scheduled for 2 –
 4 p.m. Saturday, May 20, 2023, at the Miltonvale Senior Center in 
Miltonvale KS.

Marc Fosdick

William
 "Bill" Eugene Kagle Jr. was born to William Eugene Kagle Sr. and
 Kathleen June (Snyder) Kagle on October 20th, 1947, in Concordia, KS. 
He passed away peacefully at Marquis Place, Concordia, on April 20, 2023,&nbsp; at the age of 75.

&nbsp;Bill
 was a 1965 graduate of Concordia High School. After a brief time at 
Fort Hays State, he was drafted into the U.S. Army November of 1966 at 
the height of the Vietnam War. Due to an injury, he was honorably 
discharged November of 1968 with ranking of Sergeant (E-5). As a result 
of his service, Bill was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, 
Sharpshooter Weapons Qualification Medal, National Defense Service 
Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Combat 
Infantry Badge. Upon his discharge, Bill returned to Concordia and had 
long term employment with Scrivner- Boogaarts. During later years, he 
drove a mail truck to drop off points for rural carriers. Bill was also 
hired as extra help by many area farmers and friends. They likely 
enjoyed his help but more so the laughter and stories he shared. 

Bill
 made friends easily with his infectious warm personality and great 
sense of humor. He enjoyed socializing with friends and family, fishing 
and sitting outdoors with a book in hand. He was an avid reader and 
could discuss many topics. Bill suffered the loss and heartache of his 
son Eli Wade Kagle in August of 2015. His joy was to watch grandson Sean
 Kagle grow up. In July of 2020, Bill suffered a life altering stroke 
and wanted care to be in Concordia. Marquis Place made this possible 
from December of 2020 until his passing.

&nbsp;Bill was preceded in death by his son Eli, parents Bill Sr. and Kathleen, and great nephew Clayton McGuire. 

He
 is survived by grandson Sean Kagle and mother Tera McClure, both of 
Eldorado, KS; siblings Patsy Rasmussen (Robert), Cornville, AZ; Janet 
McKenna (Kenny), Oklahoma City, OK; Laura Hopkins- Cockroft (Richard), 
Bavaria, KS; Lonnie Kagle, Concordia, KS, along with three generations 
of nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, and Aunt Dorothy Snyder. 

The
 family thanks ALL the staff at Marquis Place for their care and 
kindness throughout Bill’s medical ups and downs, the Veterans 
Association of Wichita, KS, for the assistance to obtain all the 
deserved benefits for his care and Meadowlark Hospice of Clay Center, 
KS, for their diligence and support during Bill’s final weeks.

Bill’s
 wishes were to be cremated under arrangements of Chaput-Buoy Funeral 
Home. A private family gathering will take place at a future date. In 
honor of Bill a memorial has been established for his grandson's 
education fund. Please make checks payable to Tera McClure c/o 
Chaput-Buoy, 325 W. 6th Street, Concordia, KS, 66901. 

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 </figure>William
 "Bill" Eugene Kagle Jr. was born to William Eugene Kagle Sr. and
 Kathleen June (Snyder) Kagle on October 20th, 1947, in Concordia, KS. 
He passed away peacefully at Marquis Place, Concordia, on April 20, 2023,&nbsp; at the age of 75.&nbsp;Bill
 was a 1965 graduate of Concordia High School. After a brief time at 
Fort Hays State, he was drafted into the U.S. Army November of 1966 at 
the height of the Vietnam War. Due to an injury, he was honorably 
discharged November of 1968 with ranking of Sergeant (E-5). As a result 
of his service, Bill was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star Medal, 
Sharpshooter Weapons Qualification Medal, National Defense Service 
Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and the Combat 
Infantry Badge. Upon his discharge, Bill returned to Concordia and had 
long term employment with Scrivner- Boogaarts. During later years, he 
drove a mail truck to drop off points for rural carriers. Bill was also 
hired as extra help by many area farmers and friends. They likely 
enjoyed his help but more so the laughter and stories he shared. Bill
 made friends easily with his infectious warm personality and great 
sense of humor. He enjoyed socializing with friends and family, fishing 
and sitting outdoors with a book in hand. He was an avid reader and 
could discuss many topics. Bill suffered the loss and heartache of his 
son Eli Wade Kagle in August of 2015. His joy was to watch grandson Sean
 Kagle grow up. In July of 2020, Bill suffered a life altering stroke 
and wanted care to be in Concordia. Marquis Place made this possible 
from December of 2020 until his passing.&nbsp;Bill was preceded in death by his son Eli, parents Bill Sr. and Kathleen, and great nephew Clayton McGuire. He
 is survived by grandson Sean Kagle and mother Tera McClure, both of 
Eldorado, KS; siblings Patsy Rasmussen (Robert), Cornville, AZ; Janet 
McKenna (Kenny), Oklahoma City, OK; Laura Hopkins- Cockroft (Richard), 
Bavaria, KS; Lonnie Kagle, Concordia, KS, along with three generations 
of nieces and nephews, numerous cousins, and Aunt Dorothy Snyder. The
 family thanks ALL the staff at Marquis Place for their care and 
kindness throughout Bill’s medical ups and downs, the Veterans 
Association of Wichita, KS, for the assistance to obtain all the 
deserved benefits for his care and Meadowlark Hospice of Clay Center, 
KS, for their diligence and support during Bill’s final weeks.Bill’s
 wishes were to be cremated under arrangements of Chaput-Buoy Funeral 
Home. A private family gathering will take place at a future date. In 
honor of Bill a memorial has been established for his grandson's 
education fund. Please make checks payable to Tera McClure c/o 
Chaput-Buoy, 325 W. 6th Street, Concordia, KS, 66901. Think of Bill with a smile.

William 'Bill' Eugene Kagle Jr. 

Coyla C. Neuman, age 89, of Manhattan, died April 19, 2023, at the Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan.

She was born on August 3, 1933, in Joliet, Illinois.

Private family services will be held in Illinois at the Oakwood Cemetery in Wilmington, Illinois.

The Yorgesen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan is assisting the family with service arrangements.

Coyla C. Neuman, age 89, of Manhattan, died April 19, 2023, at the Homestead Assisted Living in Manhattan.She was born on August 3, 1933, in Joliet, Illinois.Private family services will be held in Illinois at the Oakwood Cemetery in Wilmington, Illinois.The Yorgesen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home in Manhattan is assisting the family with service arrangements.

Coyla C. Neuman

October 30, 1932
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 19, 2023

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

Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Chuck--Bussing?obId=27756750#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>October 30, 1932
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 April 19, 2023An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Chuck--Bussing?obId=27756750#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Chuck Bussing

Charles Reynolds Fleeker, age 79, passed away on April 18th, at the Leonardville Nursing Home.

He was born on June 22, 1943, to William Lloyd Fleeker and Ruth Elaine Olmsted Fleeker.

On
 November 26, 1972, he was married to Judy Picolet.  Judy survives of 
the home.  Additional survivors include their two sons: Randal (Kari) 
Fleeker and Christopher Fleeker all of Manhattan; Charles has a daughter
 Frances Comer of Olathe, KS; five grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.

Charles graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 1961.

He worked for many years as a sheet metal worker and also owned several rental properties in Manhattan.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Tom Fleeker, and his sister Billie Louise Steavenson.

The
 family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 
26th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.  Private family 
graveside services will be held in Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan, with 
Dave Geldart officiating.

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

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

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 </figure>Charles Reynolds Fleeker, age 79, passed away on April 18th, at the Leonardville Nursing Home.He was born on June 22, 1943, to William Lloyd Fleeker and Ruth Elaine Olmsted Fleeker.On
 November 26, 1972, he was married to Judy Picolet. Judy survives of 
the home. Additional survivors include their two sons: Randal (Kari) 
Fleeker and Christopher Fleeker all of Manhattan; Charles has a daughter
 Frances Comer of Olathe, KS; five grandchildren and six 
great-grandchildren.Charles graduated from Manhattan High School with the class of 1961.He worked for many years as a sheet metal worker and also owned several rental properties in Manhattan.Charles was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Tom Fleeker, and his sister Billie Louise Steavenson.The
 family will receive friends from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 
26th, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Private family 
graveside services will be held in Sunset Cemetery in Manhattan, with 
Dave Geldart officiating.Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page.Memorial
 contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association. 
Contributions may be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

Charles R. Fleeker

Patsy “Pat” R. Nichols, 80 of Clay Center, died Tuesday, April 18, 
2023, at Advena Living of Clay Center.&nbsp; She was born on June 13, 1942, in 
Stella, Missouri, the daughter of Price and Samantha Pogue.

Pat grew up and graduated from high school in Stella, Missouri.&nbsp; She 
married Jimmie Nichols Sr. in 1960 and they were later separated.&nbsp; She 
worked at Gilmore-Tatge in shipping and accounts payable for nearly 40 
years, Clay County Medical Center as an admissions clerk and for USD 379
 food service.&nbsp; Pat also owned many rental houses in Clay Center and 
Nichols Tax Service.&nbsp; In her spare time, Pat was an avid artist.&nbsp; She is
 preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, Mary Hunter, Dorothy 
Button and Leta Francisco and 2 brothers, Larry and Leon Pogue.

She is survived by her son, Jimmie and wife, Jan Nichols of Clay 
Center, Kansas; daughter, Tammy and husband, Larry Roetter of Linn, 
Kansas; 3 grandchildren, Jessie Nichols, Denton Roetter and Jared 
Roetter and 3 great grandchildren, Henry,Toby and Gabe Roetter.

Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 10:30AM 
at the Clay Center United Methodist Church in Clay Center, Kansas.

Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.

Visitation will beld on Monday, April 24, 2023, from 3-7PM at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Lighthouse for Christ sent c/o the funeral home.

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 </figure>Patsy “Pat” R. Nichols, 80 of Clay Center, died Tuesday, April 18, 
2023, at Advena Living of Clay Center.&nbsp; She was born on June 13, 1942, in 
Stella, Missouri, the daughter of Price and Samantha Pogue.Pat grew up and graduated from high school in Stella, Missouri.&nbsp; She 
married Jimmie Nichols Sr. in 1960 and they were later separated.&nbsp; She 
worked at Gilmore-Tatge in shipping and accounts payable for nearly 40 
years, Clay County Medical Center as an admissions clerk and for USD 379
 food service.&nbsp; Pat also owned many rental houses in Clay Center and 
Nichols Tax Service.&nbsp; In her spare time, Pat was an avid artist.&nbsp; She is
 preceded in death by her parents, 3 sisters, Mary Hunter, Dorothy 
Button and Leta Francisco and 2 brothers, Larry and Leon Pogue.She is survived by her son, Jimmie and wife, Jan Nichols of Clay 
Center, Kansas; daughter, Tammy and husband, Larry Roetter of Linn, 
Kansas; 3 grandchildren, Jessie Nichols, Denton Roetter and Jared 
Roetter and 3 great grandchildren, Henry,Toby and Gabe Roetter.Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at 10:30AM 
at the Clay Center United Methodist Church in Clay Center, Kansas.Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Clay Center, Kansas.Visitation will beld on Monday, April 24, 2023, from 3-7PM at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, Kansas.Memorials may be made to the Lighthouse for Christ sent c/o the funeral home.

Patsy 'Pat' R. Nichols

Janice K. McGranahan, 82, passed away April, 17, 2023, at Oakley Place in Rossville.

She was born on October 26, 1940, in Beloit, Kansas. Jan was the only child of Lavere and Francis LaCoe.

Janice LaCoe and Richard Magette were married on June 9, 1960. 
Richard passed away on May 26, 1973. Jan and Donald V. McGranahan were 
united in marriage on March 24, 1977. Don passed away on February 1, 
2022. Jan was also preceded in death by her father, mother, and 
step-father Keith Davis, her sons Damon and Shannon Magette, and 
step-grandson Jared Cheek. 

Jan is survived by her son Brandon (Joan) 
Magette, St, Marys, step-children Debra Kubes, Ness City, Trudy Padilla,
 Carbondale, Donald (LeAnn) McGranahan, Topeka, and Bruce McGranahan, 
Wamego, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Per Jan's request there will be no services. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

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 </figure>Janice K. McGranahan, 82, passed away April, 17, 2023, at Oakley Place in Rossville.She was born on October 26, 1940, in Beloit, Kansas. Jan was the only child of Lavere and Francis LaCoe.Janice LaCoe and Richard Magette were married on June 9, 1960. 
Richard passed away on May 26, 1973. Jan and Donald V. McGranahan were 
united in marriage on March 24, 1977. Don passed away on February 1, 
2022. Jan was also preceded in death by her father, mother, and 
step-father Keith Davis, her sons Damon and Shannon Magette, and 
step-grandson Jared Cheek. Jan is survived by her son Brandon (Joan) 
Magette, St, Marys, step-children Debra Kubes, Ness City, Trudy Padilla,
 Carbondale, Donald (LeAnn) McGranahan, Topeka, and Bruce McGranahan, 
Wamego, along with many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.Per Jan's request there will be no services. Private inurnment will take place at a later date.

Janice K. McGranahan

Connie Christine Wharton, 71, of Clay Center, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at her residence.

She was born on November 4, 1951, in La Crosse the daughter of Harold Dean and Mary Jane (Johnson) Dalton.

On June 6, 1971, in Bison, she married Lyle Douglas Wharton.&nbsp; He survives of the home.

Connie worked as a bookkeeper in accounting for department and 
hardware stores.&nbsp; She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Clay 
Center and Job’s Daughters International.&nbsp; She was an avid sewer and 
reader and enjoyed traveling.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her 
grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Staci 
Smith of Houston, Texas and Stephanie Lagerman and husband Todd of 
Riley; two grandchildren, Lily and Logan Lagerman of Riley; two 
brothers, Jerry Dalton and wife Rhonda of Wichita and Robert Dalton and 
wife Mary of Bison, and one sister, Lonnie Call of Arlington.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Terry Dalton and Jimmy Dalton, and one sister, Norma Giesick.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2023,&nbsp; at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson 
officiating.

Memorials may be made to HIKE (Hearing Improvement Kids Endowment 
Fund) and St. Jude Children's Hospital.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in 
care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Connie Christine Wharton, 71, of Clay Center, passed away Monday, April 17, 2023, at her residence.She was born on November 4, 1951, in La Crosse the daughter of Harold Dean and Mary Jane (Johnson) Dalton.On June 6, 1971, in Bison, she married Lyle Douglas Wharton.&nbsp; He survives of the home.Connie worked as a bookkeeper in accounting for department and 
hardware stores.&nbsp; She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Clay 
Center and Job’s Daughters International.&nbsp; She was an avid sewer and 
reader and enjoyed traveling.&nbsp; She loved spending time with her 
grandchildren.In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Staci 
Smith of Houston, Texas and Stephanie Lagerman and husband Todd of 
Riley; two grandchildren, Lily and Logan Lagerman of Riley; two 
brothers, Jerry Dalton and wife Rhonda of Wichita and Robert Dalton and 
wife Mary of Bison, and one sister, Lonnie Call of Arlington.She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Terry Dalton and Jimmy Dalton, and one sister, Norma Giesick.A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 2023,&nbsp; at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson 
officiating.Memorials may be made to HIKE (Hearing Improvement Kids Endowment 
Fund) and St. Jude Children's Hospital.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in 
care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home.

Connie Wharton

John F. Hawks, age 68, of Manhattan, died April 11, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan.

He was born September 19, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of William Whitcomb and Marjorie Virginia (Meyers) Hawks.

John
 was an over the road truck driver for several years prior to earning 
his bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry 
University and then working as a software developer for Lucent 
Technology.  He later was a delivery driver for Dillons for nine years.

He was a member of the Living Word Church in Manhattan.

He
 was married to Melanie on November 9, 1991, in Emporia, Kansas.  
Melanie survives of Manhattan.  Additional survivors include four sons: 
Larry M. Estes of Osage City, KS, Joshua D. Estes of Excelsior Springs, 
MO, Daniel W. Hawks of Manhattan, KS, and David R. Hawks of Shawnee, KS;
 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren with the sixth expected 
soon.

Cremation is planned with graveside services to 
be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 5th, 2023, at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery 
at Fort Riley with Pastor Sterling Hutchins officiating.

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

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 </figure>John F. Hawks, age 68, of Manhattan, died April 11, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Village in Manhattan.He was born September 19, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of William Whitcomb and Marjorie Virginia (Meyers) Hawks.John
 was an over the road truck driver for several years prior to earning 
his bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems from DeVry 
University and then working as a software developer for Lucent 
Technology. He later was a delivery driver for Dillons for nine years.He was a member of the Living Word Church in Manhattan.He
 was married to Melanie on November 9, 1991, in Emporia, Kansas. 
Melanie survives of Manhattan. Additional survivors include four sons: 
Larry M. Estes of Osage City, KS, Joshua D. Estes of Excelsior Springs, 
MO, Daniel W. Hawks of Manhattan, KS, and David R. Hawks of Shawnee, KS;
 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren with the sixth expected 
soon.Cremation is planned with graveside services to 
be held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, May 5th, 2023, at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery 
at Fort Riley with Pastor Sterling Hutchins officiating.Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Share A Memory" on this page.Memorial
 contributions may be made to Life Choice Ministries. Contributions may
 be left in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 
Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502.

John F. Hawks

Gary Wayne Helms, 67, died April 17, 2023, in Topeka, KS.&nbsp; He was born 
on August 11, 1955, in Washington, KS, the son of Edgar and Betty (Meier)
 Helms.&nbsp; 

Gary grew up in rural Linn. He attended Immanuel Lutheran 
Grade School and was a Class of 1973 graduate of Linn High School where 
he participated in track and basketball. After high school, he attended
 Concordia College in Seward, NE.&nbsp; 

Gary worked as a carpenter for many 
years. In 1988, Gary moved his family to Clay Center. He was a former 
member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and was currently a member of St. 
Paul Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Gary enjoyed music and played his trumpet for 
many church and holiday events. 

He was preceded in death by his parents,
 a brother and a sister.

Survivors: Son: Scott Helms and girlfriend Amber of Manhattan, KS Son: Kevin Helms and wife Chelsie of Clay Center, KS 2 Grandchildren

Funeral Services: 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KS

Burial: 2 PM Wednesday, April 26, at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Linn, KS

Visitation: 3-7 PM Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home

Memorials:&nbsp; Clay County Hospital Foundation c/o the funeral home

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 </figure>Gary Wayne Helms, 67, died April 17, 2023, in Topeka, KS.&nbsp; He was born 
on August 11, 1955, in Washington, KS, the son of Edgar and Betty (Meier)
 Helms.&nbsp; Gary grew up in rural Linn. He attended Immanuel Lutheran 
Grade School and was a Class of 1973 graduate of Linn High School where 
he participated in track and basketball. After high school, he attended
 Concordia College in Seward, NE.&nbsp; Gary worked as a carpenter for many 
years. In 1988, Gary moved his family to Clay Center. He was a former 
member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and was currently a member of St. 
Paul Lutheran Church.&nbsp; Gary enjoyed music and played his trumpet for 
many church and holiday events. He was preceded in death by his parents,
 a brother and a sister.Survivors: Son: Scott Helms and girlfriend Amber of Manhattan, KS Son: Kevin Helms and wife Chelsie of Clay Center, KS 2 GrandchildrenFuneral Services: 10:30 AM Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Clay Center, KSMinister: Pastor Paul TessaroBurial: 2 PM Wednesday, April 26, at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery, rural Linn, KSVisitation: 3-7 PM Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral HomeMemorials:&nbsp; Clay County Hospital Foundation c/o the funeral home

Gary Wayne Helms

Eudora J. McQueen, a valued member of the Delia community, passed 
away on April 14, 2023, due to injuries sustained in a car accident. She
 was 90 years old.

Eudora was born on April 15, 1932, in rural Jackson County to Emery 
E. and Bertha R. (Dibbern) Eakin. She attended Delia High School and 
graduated in 1950. On October 18, 1952, Eudora married Harold McQueen at
 the Circleville Christian Church. Together, they worked as farmers and 
ranchers.

Eudora was an active member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and the 
UPW. She also served her community in various capacities, including 
working for the United States Postal Service and USD #321. She was a 
dedicated member of the election board, and she was recently elected as 
Republican Committee Woman for Washington Precinct.

Eudora had a talent for crafting and was a member of the Monday quilt
 group, which started as the Presbyterian Women and later was opened to 
all ladies of the community. She made over a hundred quilts for family, 
friends, and the Delia Bazaar. Eudora also helped with concessions at 
many auctions. She was a member of Delia Pride and a past member of the 
Eastern Star.

Eudora was preceded in death by her husband Harold, her parents, her 
twin brother Edward Eakin, and her sister Ivaleu Miller. She is survived
 by her sons, Lee (Patty) McQueen of Kearney, NE, and Glen McQueen of 
Delia, and her daughter, Denise (Paul) Virgadamo of New Port Richey, FL.
 She is also survived by three grandchildren: Megan McQueen of Kansas 
City, MO, Kurt McQueen of Benton, AR, and Gwen McKay of Oakland, CA.

Funeral services for Eudora will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, 
April 26, 2023, at the Delia Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at 
the Delia Cemetery. Friends may visit Eudora's family and pay their 
respects at Piper Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 
25, 2023. 

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Eudora J. McQueen, a valued member of the Delia community, passed 
away on April 14, 2023, due to injuries sustained in a car accident. She
 was 90 years old.Eudora was born on April 15, 1932, in rural Jackson County to Emery 
E. and Bertha R. (Dibbern) Eakin. She attended Delia High School and 
graduated in 1950. On October 18, 1952, Eudora married Harold McQueen at
 the Circleville Christian Church. Together, they worked as farmers and 
ranchers.Eudora was an active member of the Delia Presbyterian Church and the 
UPW. She also served her community in various capacities, including 
working for the United States Postal Service and USD #321. She was a 
dedicated member of the election board, and she was recently elected as 
Republican Committee Woman for Washington Precinct.Eudora had a talent for crafting and was a member of the Monday quilt
 group, which started as the Presbyterian Women and later was opened to 
all ladies of the community. She made over a hundred quilts for family, 
friends, and the Delia Bazaar. Eudora also helped with concessions at 
many auctions. She was a member of Delia Pride and a past member of the 
Eastern Star.Eudora was preceded in death by her husband Harold, her parents, her 
twin brother Edward Eakin, and her sister Ivaleu Miller. She is survived
 by her sons, Lee (Patty) McQueen of Kearney, NE, and Glen McQueen of 
Delia, and her daughter, Denise (Paul) Virgadamo of New Port Richey, FL.
 She is also survived by three grandchildren: Megan McQueen of Kansas 
City, MO, Kurt McQueen of Benton, AR, and Gwen McKay of Oakland, CA.Funeral services for Eudora will be held at 10:30 A.M. on Wednesday, 
April 26, 2023, at the Delia Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow at 
the Delia Cemetery. Friends may visit Eudora's family and pay their 
respects at Piper Funeral Home from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 
25, 2023. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the 
Delia Presbyterian Church, care of Piper Funeral Home, 714 Maple Street,
 St. Marys, Kansas 66536. Online condolences may be left at <a href="http://www.piperfuneralhome.com" target="_blank">www.piperfuneralhome.com</a>

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