K. Bradley Killen, 82, of Manhattan, KS, passed away on March 30th at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.

Bradley
 was born in Concordia, KS to Kenneth and Clara Killen (Bechtold) and 
raised on the family farm in Courtland, KS.  He married Deanna Douglas, 
also of Courtland, on June 24, 1962.  They celebrated their 60th wedding
 anniversary with friends and family last summer In Manhattan.

Bradley
 graduated from Courtland High School and received his bachelor’s and 
master’s degrees from Fort Hays State University.   He spent his career 
in education as a teacher, principal, and school superintendent.  He was
 a high school business teacher at Sabetha, Hoxie and Concordia, and 
served as the high school principal at North Central (Morrowville), 
Southeast of Saline (Gypsum), Sacred Heart (Salina) and Lincoln school 
districts.  He also served as the superintendent of Kensington and 
Lincoln school districts before retiring in 2000.

A 
respected school administrator, Bradley served a term on the Kansas 
State Board of Education.  He passed two bonds to build new schools for 
both Southeast of Saline and Lincoln school districts.  Always an 
advocate for his teachers and students, he remained in contact with many
 of them throughout the years and cherished the memories from his career
 in education.

Bradley spent many summers working on 
the family farm.  He was a terrific fisherman, a coin collector and an 
avid sports fan.  He enjoyed following Kansas high school sports and 
loved following the K-State Wildcats.  Above all, he was a terrific 
husband, father, and friend to all who knew him.  He was a member of the
 College Avenue United Methodist Church in Manhattan.

Bradley
 is survived by his wife of 60 years, Deanna, and four children:  Brian 
Killen (Lori) of Lawrence, Darren Killen (Dustin) of Kansas City, Jill 
Shields (Mark) of Manhattan, and Jon Killen (Christine) of Atlanta, GA. 
 Also surviving are grandchildren Andrew (Rebecca) and Eric Killen, Cole
 Killen and Sydney and Sam Shields, along with two great-grandchildren, 
Teddy and Etta, and his sisters Shirley Killen (Salina, KS) and Donna 
Lancaster (Olathe, KS), as well as beloved nieces and nephews.

He
 was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Clara, sisters Audrey
 Lee Killen and Doris Jensen, and brother Jerry Killen.

A
 memorial service will be held at the College Avenue United Methodist 
Church in Manhattan on Saturday, April 15th, at 10:30am.  A private 
inurnment will be held for the family at the Courtland Cemetery.

The
 family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Good Shepherd 
Hospice House who gave such special care and love to Dad in his final 
days.

In lieu of flowers, if you would like to leave a 
contribution in memoriam, please give to Good Shepherd Hospice House at 
3801 Vanesta Drive, Manhattan, KS.  66503. Contributions may also be 
sent to the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, 
Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 </figure>K. Bradley Killen, 82, of Manhattan, KS, passed away on March 30th at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. Bradley
 was born in Concordia, KS to Kenneth and Clara Killen (Bechtold) and 
raised on the family farm in Courtland, KS. He married Deanna Douglas, 
also of Courtland, on June 24, 1962. They celebrated their 60th wedding
 anniversary with friends and family last summer In Manhattan.Bradley
 graduated from Courtland High School and received his bachelor’s and 
master’s degrees from Fort Hays State University. He spent his career 
in education as a teacher, principal, and school superintendent. He was
 a high school business teacher at Sabetha, Hoxie and Concordia, and 
served as the high school principal at North Central (Morrowville), 
Southeast of Saline (Gypsum), Sacred Heart (Salina) and Lincoln school 
districts. He also served as the superintendent of Kensington and 
Lincoln school districts before retiring in 2000.A 
respected school administrator, Bradley served a term on the Kansas 
State Board of Education. He passed two bonds to build new schools for 
both Southeast of Saline and Lincoln school districts. Always an 
advocate for his teachers and students, he remained in contact with many
 of them throughout the years and cherished the memories from his career
 in education.Bradley spent many summers working on 
the family farm. He was a terrific fisherman, a coin collector and an 
avid sports fan. He enjoyed following Kansas high school sports and 
loved following the K-State Wildcats. Above all, he was a terrific 
husband, father, and friend to all who knew him. He was a member of the
 College Avenue United Methodist Church in Manhattan.Bradley
 is survived by his wife of 60 years, Deanna, and four children: Brian 
Killen (Lori) of Lawrence, Darren Killen (Dustin) of Kansas City, Jill 
Shields (Mark) of Manhattan, and Jon Killen (Christine) of Atlanta, GA. 
 Also surviving are grandchildren Andrew (Rebecca) and Eric Killen, Cole
 Killen and Sydney and Sam Shields, along with two great-grandchildren, 
Teddy and Etta, and his sisters Shirley Killen (Salina, KS) and Donna 
Lancaster (Olathe, KS), as well as beloved nieces and nephews.He
 was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Clara, sisters Audrey
 Lee Killen and Doris Jensen, and brother Jerry Killen.A
 memorial service will be held at the College Avenue United Methodist 
Church in Manhattan on Saturday, April 15th, at 10:30am. A private 
inurnment will be held for the family at the Courtland Cemetery.The
 family would like to thank the nurses and staff at Good Shepherd 
Hospice House who gave such special care and love to Dad in his final 
days.In lieu of flowers, if you would like to leave a 
contribution in memoriam, please give to Good Shepherd Hospice House at 
3801 Vanesta Drive, Manhattan, KS. 66503. Contributions may also be 
sent to the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, 
Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

K. Bradley Killen

Paul Allen Belford, 55, of Wamego, Kansas, left for his last fishing trip on Friday, March 31, 2023. 

A complete obituary is pending. with&nbsp;Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego. Click <a href="https://www.campanellastewart.com/obituary/paul-belford">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>Paul Allen Belford, 55, of Wamego, Kansas, left for his last fishing trip on Friday, March 31, 2023. A complete obituary is pending. with&nbsp;Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home, Wamego. Click <a href="https://www.campanellastewart.com/obituary/paul-belford">HERE</a> for service details.

Paul Allen Belford

Linda Charlene Hand (Cleaver) passed away suddenly on March 29, 2023, in 
Corpus Christi, Texas, and went to be with her Lord at 81 years of age. She was 
born on July 24, 1941, in Missouri Valley, IA. She was raised by her 
parents Clara and Dell "Jack" Cleaver of California Junction, IA. She 
had a large family growing up with seven brothers and seven sisters. She
 was preceded in death by her parents and some of her siblings; Robert 
Cleaver 1947, Larraine Cleaver 1949, Dell Cleaver Jr. 2006, Danny 
Cleaver 1980, Mary Lou Hopkins 1991, Darla Myers 1994, Norma Jean Kirsch
 2008, Dennis Cleaver 2008, Phyllis Westcott 2009, Joy Adkins 2011, 
Leonard Cleaver 2015, Odetta Roach 2017. She is survived by her 
loving husband of almost 65 years, Francis Lee Hand Sr. Lovingly 
remembered by her surviving siblings; Jackie Gale and Larry Cleaver of 
Iowa; and her children Francis Lee Hand Jr, Tucson, AZ; William Paul 
Hand II, Salina, Ks; John Franklin Hand II, Council Bluffs, IA; and 
Julie Lynn Calderon, Las Cruces, NM. She left a legacy of family and 
will be missed by her 19 grandchildren through her children's marriages;
 Lisa, Melissa, Charlie, Shaylene, Chanel, Maverick, Sheyenne, Savannah,
 Christian, Kari Jo, Steven, Stephanie, Kira, Christopher, Dustin, 
Charlie, Charlene, Daniel, Kimberly and 29 Great Grandchildren; 
Nicholas, Shandi, Chelsea, Cassidy, Cody, Jaicee, Cutler, Kaylee, 
Tristan, Branden, William, Skylar, Landon, Cooper, Kaydence, Jaxson, 
Kayden, Snow, Remington, Galaxy, Alex, Brett, Conner, Caitlynn, 
Scarlett, Amber, Sammy, Xander, Trinity and one Great Great Grandchild; 
Asher. Background: She attended elementary school in California 
Junction until 8th grade and then attended high school in Missouri 
Valley, IA. She met her future husband in the Spring of 1958 while she 
was sitting at a bus stop on 6th Street in Missouri Valley with two of 
her friends. He pulled up in his car and asked the girls if they wanted a
 ride home and they all jumped in the car. He made sure that she was in 
the front seat with him, and the other girls were in the back seat. He 
strategically dropped the other girls off and then drove her home. They
 started dating right away and three months later he proposed to her, 
and she accepted. They were married in Missouri Valley on November 8, 
1958. She was a homemaker, and her husband was in the Air Force Reserves
 until their first child Francis Lee Hand Jr. was born in 1961. Shortly 
after that her husband enlisted in the Army and she gladly stayed home 
to take care of the child. In 1962 they moved to the next duty station 
in Fulda, Germany, where their second child William Paul Hand II was born
 in 1963. In 1965, they moved back to the United States and her 
husband was sent to complete tours of duty in both Viet Nam and Korea. 
During that time, she and the children lived in Missouri Valley to be 
close to family. Linda worked various jobs and took care of the 
children, while her husband was assigned overseas. Upon her husband's
 return, they moved to Council Bluffs, IA and their third child John 
Franklin Hand II was born in 1968. She worked at Campbell's soup factory
 during this time. She finally got her wish for a daughter with the 
birth of Julie Lynn Hand in 1970. They moved to Frankfurt, Germany in
 1970 for her husband's final overseas assignment. In 1973 they moved to
 Ft. Riley, Ks and lived off base in Junction City until his retirement 
from the Army in 1977. She worked as a Nurse's Aide at a local nursing 
home, and she enjoyed visiting with the residents and would often pick 
fresh strawberries from her home garden to share with them. In 1979,&nbsp; they moved to Abilene, KS and she continued working as a Nurse's Aide at
 a local nursing home, until they moved back to Iowa to be close to 
family in 1982. She retired and they eventually moved to 
Rockport/Fulton, TX in 1995. She was always excited when family visited 
and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren playing card
 games with them. She really enjoyed traveling and taking cruises to 
Alaska, Cancun, Hawaii, Mediterranean Sea and the Panama Canal with 
their best friends, Gary and Linda Wrestler. The highlight of her day 
was spending time with her dachshunds, pushing them around the yard in a
 stroller and spoiling them. She dreamed of winning the "lottery" and
 loved getting scratch-off tickets to play. She once won $1000 from a 
Lucky Slots ticket, and she shared her winnings with her children. When 
the local VFW in Rockport had Bingo night, she enjoyed taking her 
children and grandchildren to play along while they were visiting. When 
she visited family out of state, she enjoyed going to the local casinos 
and playing the penny slot machines. She believed in the saying "you 
can't win if you don't play." A Service of Remembrance will be held 
at Charlie Marshall Chapel at 814 East Main Street, Rockport, TX 78382 
on April 4, 2023, at 11:30 am. Family visitation will be at 10 am with 
the public welcome at 11 am. Interment to follow at Aransas Memorial 
Park, 1520 TX-188, Rockport, TX 78382. Reception to follow at the Hand home; 2109 W. Myrtle, Rockport, TX. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.

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 </figure>Linda Charlene Hand (Cleaver) passed away suddenly on March 29, 2023, in 
Corpus Christi, Texas, and went to be with her Lord at 81 years of age. She was 
born on July 24, 1941, in Missouri Valley, IA. She was raised by her 
parents Clara and Dell "Jack" Cleaver of California Junction, IA. She 
had a large family growing up with seven brothers and seven sisters. She
 was preceded in death by her parents and some of her siblings; Robert 
Cleaver 1947, Larraine Cleaver 1949, Dell Cleaver Jr. 2006, Danny 
Cleaver 1980, Mary Lou Hopkins 1991, Darla Myers 1994, Norma Jean Kirsch
 2008, Dennis Cleaver 2008, Phyllis Westcott 2009, Joy Adkins 2011, 
Leonard Cleaver 2015, Odetta Roach 2017. She is survived by her 
loving husband of almost 65 years, Francis Lee Hand Sr. Lovingly 
remembered by her surviving siblings; Jackie Gale and Larry Cleaver of 
Iowa; and her children Francis Lee Hand Jr, Tucson, AZ; William Paul 
Hand II, Salina, Ks; John Franklin Hand II, Council Bluffs, IA; and 
Julie Lynn Calderon, Las Cruces, NM. She left a legacy of family and 
will be missed by her 19 grandchildren through her children's marriages;
 Lisa, Melissa, Charlie, Shaylene, Chanel, Maverick, Sheyenne, Savannah,
 Christian, Kari Jo, Steven, Stephanie, Kira, Christopher, Dustin, 
Charlie, Charlene, Daniel, Kimberly and 29 Great Grandchildren; 
Nicholas, Shandi, Chelsea, Cassidy, Cody, Jaicee, Cutler, Kaylee, 
Tristan, Branden, William, Skylar, Landon, Cooper, Kaydence, Jaxson, 
Kayden, Snow, Remington, Galaxy, Alex, Brett, Conner, Caitlynn, 
Scarlett, Amber, Sammy, Xander, Trinity and one Great Great Grandchild; 
Asher. Background: She attended elementary school in California 
Junction until 8th grade and then attended high school in Missouri 
Valley, IA. She met her future husband in the Spring of 1958 while she 
was sitting at a bus stop on 6th Street in Missouri Valley with two of 
her friends. He pulled up in his car and asked the girls if they wanted a
 ride home and they all jumped in the car. He made sure that she was in 
the front seat with him, and the other girls were in the back seat. He 
strategically dropped the other girls off and then drove her home. They
 started dating right away and three months later he proposed to her, 
and she accepted. They were married in Missouri Valley on November 8, 
1958. She was a homemaker, and her husband was in the Air Force Reserves
 until their first child Francis Lee Hand Jr. was born in 1961. Shortly 
after that her husband enlisted in the Army and she gladly stayed home 
to take care of the child. In 1962 they moved to the next duty station 
in Fulda, Germany, where their second child William Paul Hand II was born
 in 1963. In 1965, they moved back to the United States and her 
husband was sent to complete tours of duty in both Viet Nam and Korea. 
During that time, she and the children lived in Missouri Valley to be 
close to family. Linda worked various jobs and took care of the 
children, while her husband was assigned overseas. Upon her husband's
 return, they moved to Council Bluffs, IA and their third child John 
Franklin Hand II was born in 1968. She worked at Campbell's soup factory
 during this time. She finally got her wish for a daughter with the 
birth of Julie Lynn Hand in 1970. They moved to Frankfurt, Germany in
 1970 for her husband's final overseas assignment. In 1973 they moved to
 Ft. Riley, Ks and lived off base in Junction City until his retirement 
from the Army in 1977. She worked as a Nurse's Aide at a local nursing 
home, and she enjoyed visiting with the residents and would often pick 
fresh strawberries from her home garden to share with them. In 1979,&nbsp; they moved to Abilene, KS and she continued working as a Nurse's Aide at
 a local nursing home, until they moved back to Iowa to be close to 
family in 1982. She retired and they eventually moved to 
Rockport/Fulton, TX in 1995. She was always excited when family visited 
and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren playing card
 games with them. She really enjoyed traveling and taking cruises to 
Alaska, Cancun, Hawaii, Mediterranean Sea and the Panama Canal with 
their best friends, Gary and Linda Wrestler. The highlight of her day 
was spending time with her dachshunds, pushing them around the yard in a
 stroller and spoiling them. She dreamed of winning the "lottery" and
 loved getting scratch-off tickets to play. She once won $1000 from a 
Lucky Slots ticket, and she shared her winnings with her children. When 
the local VFW in Rockport had Bingo night, she enjoyed taking her 
children and grandchildren to play along while they were visiting. When 
she visited family out of state, she enjoyed going to the local casinos 
and playing the penny slot machines. She believed in the saying "you 
can't win if you don't play." A Service of Remembrance will be held 
at Charlie Marshall Chapel at 814 East Main Street, Rockport, TX 78382 
on April 4, 2023, at 11:30 am. Family visitation will be at 10 am with 
the public welcome at 11 am. Interment to follow at Aransas Memorial 
Park, 1520 TX-188, Rockport, TX 78382. Reception to follow at the Hand home; 2109 W. Myrtle, Rockport, TX. Condolences for the family may be offered at www.mccallbros.com.

Linda Charlene Hand

Glenn Russell Lang passed away on March 30, 2023.&nbsp;

Russ was born in Junction City, KS on December 19, 1949, and 
graduated from Lawrence High School in 1967.&nbsp; He married his high school
 sweetheart, Kay, in 1968.

He was a member of IBEW for 20 years before becoming a REALTOR with 
the Gill Agency, McGrew Real Estate, RE/MAX, and then retired at 
Lawrence Real Estate Connections in 2016.

Russ was a member of the Lawrence Board of Realtors (LBOR) for 35 
years from 1981 to 2016. Russ served as the LBOR President in 1994 and 
had the distinct honor of receiving all 3 major LBOR Awards. Russ was 
REALTOR of the Year in 1994, Salesperson of the Year in 2002, and was 
the recipient of The Distinguished Service Award in 2012.

Additionally, Russ served on the Board of Directors as Secretary in 
1992, President-Elect in 1993, and Past President in 1995. Russ returned
 to the Board of Directors as a Director in 2009 &amp; 2010. &nbsp;&nbsp;

Russ was preceded in death by his father, James Russell Lang, his 
mother, Mabel Laurine Praytor, and his sister, Cheryl (Lang) Favreau.

Russ is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kay Lang and their son Kent
 Lang, brother, Chris Lang, sisters Colleen Lang Butell and Debbie 
Nitsch.

An open viewing will be held at Warren McElwain on Tuesday, April 4, from noon – 6pm.

A private service and burial will be held by the family.&nbsp; Donations 
can be made in his memory to The Lawrence Humane Society or VNA Hospice 
sent in care of the mortuary.

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 </figure>Glenn Russell Lang passed away on March 30, 2023.&nbsp;Russ was born in Junction City, KS on December 19, 1949, and 
graduated from Lawrence High School in 1967.&nbsp; He married his high school
 sweetheart, Kay, in 1968.He was a member of IBEW for 20 years before becoming a REALTOR with 
the Gill Agency, McGrew Real Estate, RE/MAX, and then retired at 
Lawrence Real Estate Connections in 2016.Russ was a member of the Lawrence Board of Realtors (LBOR) for 35 
years from 1981 to 2016. Russ served as the LBOR President in 1994 and 
had the distinct honor of receiving all 3 major LBOR Awards. Russ was 
REALTOR of the Year in 1994, Salesperson of the Year in 2002, and was 
the recipient of The Distinguished Service Award in 2012.Additionally, Russ served on the Board of Directors as Secretary in 
1992, President-Elect in 1993, and Past President in 1995. Russ returned
 to the Board of Directors as a Director in 2009 &amp; 2010. &nbsp;&nbsp;Russ was preceded in death by his father, James Russell Lang, his 
mother, Mabel Laurine Praytor, and his sister, Cheryl (Lang) Favreau.Russ is survived by his wife of 55 years, Kay Lang and their son Kent
 Lang, brother, Chris Lang, sisters Colleen Lang Butell and Debbie 
Nitsch.An open viewing will be held at Warren McElwain on Tuesday, April 4, from noon – 6pm.A private service and burial will be held by the family.&nbsp; Donations 
can be made in his memory to The Lawrence Humane Society or VNA Hospice 
sent in care of the mortuary.

Glenn Russell Lang

Earl Dean Diepenbrock, 94, formerly of Alma, KS, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023, at Jane Phillips Hospital in Bartlesville, OK surrounded by his family.

Earl was born on June 29, 1928, in Alma, Ks to Gus and Lydia (Mehl) 
Diepenbrock.&nbsp; He was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma where 
he remained an active member, serving as an elder.

He attended St. John Lutheran School and graduated from Alma High School in 1946.&nbsp; He attended Kansas State University.

On October 23, 1949, he married Naomi Irene Zeckser at St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp;

Earl was a successful farmer and rancher at their farm southwest of 
Alma.&nbsp; He worked at the Alma Co-Op, installing appliances and as a 
mechanic in the garage.&nbsp; He drove a school bus for USD-329 and the 
senior citizen’s bus.&nbsp; Earl and Naomi retired to Topeka in 2004.&nbsp; Naomi 
passed away in 2008.

Earl moved to Owasso, OK in 2016 to be nearer his children Jerry and Diane.

Survivors include a son Jerald L. “Jerry” Diepenbrock, Owasso, OK, 
daughter Diane J. (John) Rinkenbaugh, Collinsville, OK, Grandchildren J.
 Ryan (Dani) Diepenbrock, Austin, TX, David L. (Kristen) Diepenbrock, 
Chicago, IL, Joshua A. Rinkenbaugh, Fayetteville, AR, Anna M. (Fred) 
Ramirez, Eudora, KS, Michael J. (Elizabeth) Rinkenbaugh, Wichita, KS, 
Matthew D. (Michelle) Rinkenbaugh, Goshen, IN, and Sarah E. (Zack) 
Scott, Coffeyville, KS, and 10 great-grandchildren, his sister Nyla 
Gehrt, Wamego, KS, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Earl was preceded in death by his parents Gus, and Lydia Diepenbrock, and wife Naomi.

The funeral service will be held at 11;00 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 
2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Alma, KS, officiated by Reverend 
Bob Grimm, with interment directly following at St. John Lutheran 
Cemetery, Alma, KS.&nbsp; The family will receive guests before the funeral 
from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the St. John’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.

Memorials contributions can be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Alma, KS.

Pallbearers will be Ryan Diepenbrock, David Diepenbrock, Josh Rinkenbaugh, Fred Ramirez, Mike Rinkenbaugh and Matt Rinkenbaugh.

Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 
memorial contributions can be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart 
Funeral Home 4370 PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

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 </figure>Earl Dean Diepenbrock, 94, formerly of Alma, KS, passed away peacefully on March 31, 2023, at Jane Phillips Hospital in Bartlesville, OK surrounded by his family.Earl was born on June 29, 1928, in Alma, Ks to Gus and Lydia (Mehl) 
Diepenbrock.&nbsp; He was baptized at St. John Lutheran Church in Alma where 
he remained an active member, serving as an elder.He attended St. John Lutheran School and graduated from Alma High School in 1946.&nbsp; He attended Kansas State University.On October 23, 1949, he married Naomi Irene Zeckser at St. John Lutheran Church.&nbsp;Earl was a successful farmer and rancher at their farm southwest of 
Alma.&nbsp; He worked at the Alma Co-Op, installing appliances and as a 
mechanic in the garage.&nbsp; He drove a school bus for USD-329 and the 
senior citizen’s bus.&nbsp; Earl and Naomi retired to Topeka in 2004.&nbsp; Naomi 
passed away in 2008.Earl moved to Owasso, OK in 2016 to be nearer his children Jerry and Diane.Survivors include a son Jerald L. “Jerry” Diepenbrock, Owasso, OK, 
daughter Diane J. (John) Rinkenbaugh, Collinsville, OK, Grandchildren J.
 Ryan (Dani) Diepenbrock, Austin, TX, David L. (Kristen) Diepenbrock, 
Chicago, IL, Joshua A. Rinkenbaugh, Fayetteville, AR, Anna M. (Fred) 
Ramirez, Eudora, KS, Michael J. (Elizabeth) Rinkenbaugh, Wichita, KS, 
Matthew D. (Michelle) Rinkenbaugh, Goshen, IN, and Sarah E. (Zack) 
Scott, Coffeyville, KS, and 10 great-grandchildren, his sister Nyla 
Gehrt, Wamego, KS, cousins, nieces, and nephews.Earl was preceded in death by his parents Gus, and Lydia Diepenbrock, and wife Naomi.The funeral service will be held at 11;00 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 
2023, at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Alma, KS, officiated by Reverend 
Bob Grimm, with interment directly following at St. John Lutheran 
Cemetery, Alma, KS.&nbsp; The family will receive guests before the funeral 
from 9:30 to 10:30 AM in the St. John’s Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall.Memorials contributions can be made to St. John Lutheran Church, Alma, KS.Pallbearers will be Ryan Diepenbrock, David Diepenbrock, Josh Rinkenbaugh, Fred Ramirez, Mike Rinkenbaugh and Matt Rinkenbaugh.Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, 
memorial contributions can be sent in care of Campanella &amp; Stewart 
Funeral Home 4370 PO Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

Earl Dean Diepenbrock

Carolyn J. Hertel, 86, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at The Ranch House
 in Garden City, Kansas. She was born August 30, 1936, in Larned, 
Kansas, the daughter of Dee &amp; Isabel (Shasteen) Klein. 
 Carolyn grew up with her family on a farm East of Hanston, Kansas. 
 She attended schools in Burdett and Hanston and graduated from Hanston 
High School in 1954. She then attended nurses training in Great Bend, 
Kansas. Carolyn worked for a short time at a nurse’s aide and 
receptionist at St. Joseph Hospital in Larned. On May 11, 1956, she 
married Harold J. Hertel in Hanston, Kansas. They have lived in Garden 
City since. Carolyn worked for 35 years at Fidelity State Bank as a 
teller and assistant cashier before retiring as a Vice President in the 
mid 1990’s. 
 Carolyn was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City and
 was a past President of the Kansas Women’s Banking Association. She 
enjoyed spending her time traveling with her husband Harold, reading, 
gardening, and canning. 
 Survivors include her husband Harold J. Hertel of the home; two 
children Melissa (David) Horning of Garden City, KS and Michael (Brenda)
 Hertel of Cave Creek, Arizona; four brothers Robert Klein of Hanston, 
KS, Eldon Klein of Dodge City, KS, Jody Klein of Wright, KS, &amp; Steve
 Klein of Enid, OK; three sisters Kay Woods of Manhattan, KS, Donna 
Sherman of Wichita, KS, &amp; Barbara Krenzel of McPherson, KS; and two 
grandchildren Krystal Horning and Nicholas Horning. Carolyn is preceded
 in death by her parents; two brothers Richard Klein and Jack Klein; and
 three sisters Phyllis Allison, Ruby Rebel, &amp; Pat Martin. 
 A Vigil service &amp; Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, 
April 3, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral Mass
 will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, also at St. Mary 
Catholic Church in Garden City with Fr. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. 
Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may 
call from Noon to 5:30 p.m. on Monday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden 
City.

 The family suggests memorials given to St. Mary Catholic Church 
in care of the funeral home.  Condolences may be given at 
garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Carolyn J. Hertel, 86, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at The Ranch House
 in Garden City, Kansas. She was born August 30, 1936, in Larned, 
Kansas, the daughter of Dee &amp; Isabel (Shasteen) Klein. 
 Carolyn grew up with her family on a farm East of Hanston, Kansas. 
 She attended schools in Burdett and Hanston and graduated from Hanston 
High School in 1954. She then attended nurses training in Great Bend, 
Kansas. Carolyn worked for a short time at a nurse’s aide and 
receptionist at St. Joseph Hospital in Larned. On May 11, 1956, she 
married Harold J. Hertel in Hanston, Kansas. They have lived in Garden 
City since. Carolyn worked for 35 years at Fidelity State Bank as a 
teller and assistant cashier before retiring as a Vice President in the 
mid 1990’s. 
 Carolyn was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City and
 was a past President of the Kansas Women’s Banking Association. She 
enjoyed spending her time traveling with her husband Harold, reading, 
gardening, and canning. 
 Survivors include her husband Harold J. Hertel of the home; two 
children Melissa (David) Horning of Garden City, KS and Michael (Brenda)
 Hertel of Cave Creek, Arizona; four brothers Robert Klein of Hanston, 
KS, Eldon Klein of Dodge City, KS, Jody Klein of Wright, KS, &amp; Steve
 Klein of Enid, OK; three sisters Kay Woods of Manhattan, KS, Donna 
Sherman of Wichita, KS, &amp; Barbara Krenzel of McPherson, KS; and two 
grandchildren Krystal Horning and Nicholas Horning. Carolyn is preceded
 in death by her parents; two brothers Richard Klein and Jack Klein; and
 three sisters Phyllis Allison, Ruby Rebel, &amp; Pat Martin. 
 A Vigil service &amp; Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, 
April 3, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral Mass
 will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, also at St. Mary 
Catholic Church in Garden City with Fr. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. 
Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may 
call from Noon to 5:30 p.m. on Monday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden 
City. The family suggests memorials given to St. Mary Catholic Church 
in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be given at 
garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Carolyn J. Hertel

Charles "Chuck" Donald Rapp, 76, of Salina, passed away Friday, March 31st, 2023. Charles was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 5, 1946, a son of Betty (Hill) and Ralph Rapp and was a lifelong resident of Kansas. He married Catherine I. Moore on March 16, 1971 in Garfield, Kansas and had 2 children, Troy and Trinnette. Survivors include his wife, Catherine; daughter, Trinnette Devere (Jerry Tillett), of Salina; sister, Connie Gabbert, of Cape Fair, Missouri; 9 grandchildren, Jessica, Carlie, Jordan, Chey, Hayven, Hunter, Jack, Alex, Kamryn; 10 great grandchildren; nieces, great nieces, and great nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Troy Rapp; brother, R.D. Rapp; and his dog, Boomer. Chuck attended Northwestern School of Taxidermy in Omaha, Nebraska during the summer of 1963 and graduated from Larned Senior High School in May 1964. He joined the United States Navy and served from August 1964 to August 1967. He served one year of duty in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart after being wounded in Vietnam in 1965. He attended college at Wichita State University and earned an Associates Degree in Business Administration, worked for 32 years with Kansas Gas Service and retired in September 2003 at the age of 56. Chuck was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Volunteer Connections, Geocache Club, Salina Hiking Club, Rendezvous Hiking Club, Kansas Historical Geeks, Abandon Kansas Club, Kansas Morel Club, and the Veterans of Foreign War. He was a person who loved his family deeply. He lived a good and honorable life, believed everyone dies, but not everyone lives. And he lived a fun and successful life most of his life. Cremation was chosen. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 6th at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory. Donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation or to the animal shelter of your choice, in care of the funeral home. To send an online condolence, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh.net</a>&nbsp;or on Facebook.

Charles "Chuck" Donald Rapp, 76, of Salina, passed away Friday, March 31st, 2023. Charles was born in Wichita, Kansas on September 5, 1946, a son of Betty (Hill) and Ralph Rapp and was a lifelong resident of Kansas. He married Catherine I. Moore on March 16, 1971 in Garfield, Kansas and had 2 children, Troy and Trinnette. Survivors include his wife, Catherine; daughter, Trinnette Devere (Jerry Tillett), of Salina; sister, Connie Gabbert, of Cape Fair, Missouri; 9 grandchildren, Jessica, Carlie, Jordan, Chey, Hayven, Hunter, Jack, Alex, Kamryn; 10 great grandchildren; nieces, great nieces, and great nephew. He is preceded in death by his parents; son, Troy Rapp; brother, R.D. Rapp; and his dog, Boomer. Chuck attended Northwestern School of Taxidermy in Omaha, Nebraska during the summer of 1963 and graduated from Larned Senior High School in May 1964. He joined the United States Navy and served from August 1964 to August 1967. He served one year of duty in Vietnam and received a Purple Heart after being wounded in Vietnam in 1965. He attended college at Wichita State University and earned an Associates Degree in Business Administration, worked for 32 years with Kansas Gas Service and retired in September 2003 at the age of 56. Chuck was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Volunteer Connections, Geocache Club, Salina Hiking Club, Rendezvous Hiking Club, Kansas Historical Geeks, Abandon Kansas Club, Kansas Morel Club, and the Veterans of Foreign War. He was a person who loved his family deeply. He lived a good and honorable life, believed everyone dies, but not everyone lives. And he lived a fun and successful life most of his life. Cremation was chosen. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 am, Thursday, April 6th at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory. Donations may be made to the Wounded Warriors Foundation or to the animal shelter of your choice, in care of the funeral home. To send an online condolence, visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.carlsonfh.net/" target="_blank">www.carlsonfh.net</a>&nbsp;or on Facebook.

Charles 'Chuck' Donald Rapp

Kevin
 Lee Bruner Sr., 60, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Thursday, March 
30, 2023, at his home in McPherson. &nbsp;Kevin was a warehouse material 
handler for Pfizer in McPherson.

Kevin
 was born on December 13, 1962, in Columbia, MO, the son of Ralph Eugene
 and Donna Sue (Byrd) Bruner.&nbsp; He graduated from McPherson High School 
in 1981.&nbsp; Kevin was united in marriage to Patricia Jean Wright on March 
31, 2002.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two sons, Aubrey and Kevin Jr. 

Survivors
 include: his loving wife, Patricia “Trish” of the home; two sons, 
Aubrey Bruner of Atlanta, GA and Kevin Bruner Jr. (Sally Tran) of 
Manhattan, KS; a brother, Clinton Bruner (Dara) of Wichita, KS; 
sister-in-law, Kimberly Bruner of McPherson, KS; aunt, Mae Bruner of 
Fulton, MO; uncle, James “Peanut” Byrd of McPherson, KS; and many 
nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph &amp; Donna Bruner, and two brothers, Calvin Bruner and Donald Bruner.

The
 family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM, Friday, April 
7, 2023, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM, all at the First 
United Methodist Church, 1200 E. Kansas Avenue, McPherson, KS 67460 with
 Rev. James Hollis officiating.&nbsp; A private graveside service will take 
place at McPherson Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; 

Memorial
 donations may be payable to Patricia Bruner for a memorial that will be
 designated at a later date in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205
 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kevin
 Lee Bruner Sr., 60, of McPherson, KS, passed away on Thursday, March 
30, 2023, at his home in McPherson. &nbsp;Kevin was a warehouse material 
handler for Pfizer in McPherson.Kevin
 was born on December 13, 1962, in Columbia, MO, the son of Ralph Eugene
 and Donna Sue (Byrd) Bruner.&nbsp; He graduated from McPherson High School 
in 1981.&nbsp; Kevin was united in marriage to Patricia Jean Wright on March 
31, 2002.&nbsp; This union was blessed with two sons, Aubrey and Kevin Jr. Survivors
 include: his loving wife, Patricia “Trish” of the home; two sons, 
Aubrey Bruner of Atlanta, GA and Kevin Bruner Jr. (Sally Tran) of 
Manhattan, KS; a brother, Clinton Bruner (Dara) of Wichita, KS; 
sister-in-law, Kimberly Bruner of McPherson, KS; aunt, Mae Bruner of 
Fulton, MO; uncle, James “Peanut” Byrd of McPherson, KS; and many 
nieces, nephews, extended family and friends.He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph &amp; Donna Bruner, and two brothers, Calvin Bruner and Donald Bruner.The
 family will receive friends from 9:30 AM until 11:00 AM, Friday, April 
7, 2023, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM, all at the First 
United Methodist Church, 1200 E. Kansas Avenue, McPherson, KS 67460 with
 Rev. James Hollis officiating.&nbsp; A private graveside service will take 
place at McPherson Cemetery at a later date.&nbsp; Memorial
 donations may be payable to Patricia Bruner for a memorial that will be
 designated at a later date in care of Stockham Family Funeral Home, 205
 North Chestnut, McPherson, KS 67460.&nbsp;

Kevin Lee Bruner Sr.

Kristina Ranae Hudson, 46, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away March 27, 2023, at the Wyoming Medical Center, Casper. She was born February 11, 1977, at the USAF Hospital Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene, Texas, the daughter of Allen D. Hudson and Roberta L. “Bobbi” Kruse. 

Kristina has resided in Casper for the past 15 years, formerly of Billings, Montana. She graduated from Dodge City High School, Dodge City, Kansas, with the class of 1995. 

Kristina held various jobs during her life. She enjoyed the outdoors, watching movies, spending time with friends, and most of all spending time with her children. 

Kristina is survived by her father, Allen Hudson and wife Teresa of Abilene, KS; mother, Bobbi Jensen of Drumright, OK; two children, Elizabeth Rose of Billings, MT and Allen Keno of Casper, WY; brother, Brian K. Hudson and wife Kimberly of Dodge City, KS; and two sisters, Ellen D. Cales and husband Bret of Arkansas City, KS, and Cassandra M. Klingenberg and husband Jon of Manhattan, KS; and many extended family and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Donna Mae Davis; maternal grandparents, Carl and Joyce Westvang and Jess and Magdalena Kruse; brother, Jess Michael Monroe; and aunt, Cheri Westvang. 

Funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with Pastor Joel Grizzle officiating. Burial will follow at the Geneseo Cemetery, Geneseo. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present. 

Memorials may be given to the Allen Keno Education Fund or the Salina Rescue Mission in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Kristina Ranae Hudson, 46, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away March 27, 2023, at the Wyoming Medical Center, Casper. She was born February 11, 1977, at the USAF Hospital Dyess Air Force Base, Abilene, Texas, the daughter of Allen D. Hudson and Roberta L. “Bobbi” Kruse. Kristina has resided in Casper for the past 15 years, formerly of Billings, Montana. She graduated from Dodge City High School, Dodge City, Kansas, with the class of 1995. Kristina held various jobs during her life. She enjoyed the outdoors, watching movies, spending time with friends, and most of all spending time with her children. Kristina is survived by her father, Allen Hudson and wife Teresa of Abilene, KS; mother, Bobbi Jensen of Drumright, OK; two children, Elizabeth Rose of Billings, MT and Allen Keno of Casper, WY; brother, Brian K. Hudson and wife Kimberly of Dodge City, KS; and two sisters, Ellen D. Cales and husband Bret of Arkansas City, KS, and Cassandra M. Klingenberg and husband Jon of Manhattan, KS; and many extended family and friends. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Donna Mae Davis; maternal grandparents, Carl and Joyce Westvang and Jess and Magdalena Kruse; brother, Jess Michael Monroe; and aunt, Cheri Westvang. Funeral service will be at 10:30 A.M., Thursday, April 6, 2023, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with Pastor Joel Grizzle officiating. Burial will follow at the Geneseo Cemetery, Geneseo. Visitation will be from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M., Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present. Memorials may be given to the Allen Keno Education Fund or the Salina Rescue Mission in care of Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons.&nbsp;

Kristina Ranae Hudson

Stephen D. Templeton, 68, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away 
peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Cremation will take place. He
 was born on June 22, 1954, in Modesto, California to Howard J. and 
Wynema F. Templeton. Stephen had many interests and hobbies including 
fishing, camping, watching NASCAR, and going to watch the races or air 
shows. Stephen married Peggy Firestone on June 7, 1980. Family 
was very important to Stephen; his grandchildren were his life. Stephen 
had a unique bond with his grandchildren and always there to support 
them. Stephen is survived by his daughter, Kelley L. 
(Christopher) George of Junction City, Kansas; one son, Stephen (Merna) 
Templeton Jr.; three grandchildren, Adam Pereira, Owen Pereira, and 
Addison George; six siblings, Diana Ratti, David Templeton, Paul 
Templeton, Paula Kent, Shirley Gray, and Linda Chrisco; and fifteen 
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peggy; parents; and daughter, Jennifer.

<figure>
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 </figure>Stephen D. Templeton, 68, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away 
peacefully on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Cremation will take place. He
 was born on June 22, 1954, in Modesto, California to Howard J. and 
Wynema F. Templeton. Stephen had many interests and hobbies including 
fishing, camping, watching NASCAR, and going to watch the races or air 
shows. Stephen married Peggy Firestone on June 7, 1980. Family 
was very important to Stephen; his grandchildren were his life. Stephen 
had a unique bond with his grandchildren and always there to support 
them. Stephen is survived by his daughter, Kelley L. 
(Christopher) George of Junction City, Kansas; one son, Stephen (Merna) 
Templeton Jr.; three grandchildren, Adam Pereira, Owen Pereira, and 
Addison George; six siblings, Diana Ratti, David Templeton, Paul 
Templeton, Paula Kent, Shirley Gray, and Linda Chrisco; and fifteen 
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peggy; parents; and daughter, Jennifer.

Stephen D. Templeton

Ruth A. Johnson, 89, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, 
March 30, 2023. 

A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023,
 7:00 p.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Interment will take place at a 
later date in Delray Beach, Florida. She was born on March 1, 1934, in Marion City, Florida to John and Jane (McEvoy) Adams. Ruth
 loved to dance and had an eye for fashion. As a devote Presbyterian, 
she shared her love and faith with her family. No matter where she was, 
she always had her love for the beach. On May 25, 1958, she married Norman Johnson. They were married almost 60 years until his passing in 2016. Ruth
 is survived by her daughters, Kim (Garon) Isaac of Fairfax, Virginia, 
Cindy (Tim) Cuddy of Junction City, Kansas; five grandchildren, Chris, 
Steven, Terry, Kevin, Laura; and four great grandchildren, Chloe, 
Hailey, John, Adam. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman; and her sister, Sallie. In
 lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Society for
 the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), P.O. Box 96929, 
Washington, DC 20090-6929 or to Dementia Society Of America, P.O. Box 
600, Doylestown, PA 18901.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/4/1680362822847.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Ruth A. Johnson, 89, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Thursday, 
March 30, 2023. A funeral service will be held on Monday, April 3, 2023,
 7:00 p.m., at Immanuel Lutheran Church. Interment will take place at a 
later date in Delray Beach, Florida. She was born on March 1, 1934, in Marion City, Florida to John and Jane (McEvoy) Adams. Ruth
 loved to dance and had an eye for fashion. As a devote Presbyterian, 
she shared her love and faith with her family. No matter where she was, 
she always had her love for the beach. On May 25, 1958, she married Norman Johnson. They were married almost 60 years until his passing in 2016. Ruth
 is survived by her daughters, Kim (Garon) Isaac of Fairfax, Virginia, 
Cindy (Tim) Cuddy of Junction City, Kansas; five grandchildren, Chris, 
Steven, Terry, Kevin, Laura; and four great grandchildren, Chloe, 
Hailey, John, Adam. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Norman; and her sister, Sallie. In
 lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to American Society for
 the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), P.O. Box 96929, 
Washington, DC 20090-6929 or to Dementia Society Of America, P.O. Box 
600, Doylestown, PA 18901.

Ruth Aurelia Johnson

Gary "Charlie" Dale Brown, 70, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 
Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born on September 11, 1952, in 
Herington to Clarence Dale and Betty (Ruppel) Brown. Gary married Deanna
 Sue Dix-Brown on October 6, 2001 in Pratt. They were married for 21 
years. Charlie graduated from Herington High School in 1970 and 
was a member of BPOE Elks Lodge, Brotherhood of Maintenance and Way 
Employees Division (BMWED) and American Railway and Airway Supervisor 
Association (ARASA). He worked for Union Pacific Railroad and retired as
 a track inspector after 42 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, mowing
 the yard, washing cars, and spending time with friends and family. 
Charlie never met a stranger! He is survived by his wife, Dea; 
son, Tyler (Leslee) Brown of Wichita; daughters, Amy Brown of Wichita 
and Kylee (Charlie) Bacon of Andover; sisters, Gaylene Staatz of 
Herington and Glenda Payne of Abilene; brother, Jerry Brown of 
Marysville; and grandchildren, Lauren and Ty Brown and Jackson and 
Hudson Bacon. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Shawn Brown. Cremation
 has taken place. Friends may sign the book Thursday and Friday from 
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, 
Pratt. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 
Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Woody's Sports Bar. A private family 
inurnment will be held at a later date at Sunset Hill Cemetery, 
Herington. Memorials may be made to Pratt Area Humane Society or Phoenix Home Care and Hospice in care of Larrison Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Gary "Charlie" Dale Brown, 70, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2023, at 
Wesley Medical Center in Wichita. He was born on September 11, 1952, in 
Herington to Clarence Dale and Betty (Ruppel) Brown. Gary married Deanna
 Sue Dix-Brown on October 6, 2001 in Pratt. They were married for 21 
years. Charlie graduated from Herington High School in 1970 and 
was a member of BPOE Elks Lodge, Brotherhood of Maintenance and Way 
Employees Division (BMWED) and American Railway and Airway Supervisor 
Association (ARASA). He worked for Union Pacific Railroad and retired as
 a track inspector after 42 years of service. He enjoyed fishing, mowing
 the yard, washing cars, and spending time with friends and family. 
Charlie never met a stranger! He is survived by his wife, Dea; 
son, Tyler (Leslee) Brown of Wichita; daughters, Amy Brown of Wichita 
and Kylee (Charlie) Bacon of Andover; sisters, Gaylene Staatz of 
Herington and Glenda Payne of Abilene; brother, Jerry Brown of 
Marysville; and grandchildren, Lauren and Ty Brown and Jackson and 
Hudson Bacon. Charlie is preceded in death by his parents and brother, Shawn Brown. Cremation
 has taken place. Friends may sign the book Thursday and Friday from 
9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. at Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, 
Pratt. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., 
Saturday, April 8, 2023, at Woody's Sports Bar. A private family 
inurnment will be held at a later date at Sunset Hill Cemetery, 
Herington. Memorials may be made to Pratt Area Humane Society or Phoenix Home Care and Hospice in care of Larrison Mortuary.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Gary 'Charlie' Dale Brown

Teena Deniece (Hinman) Whitmore, age 39, of Manhattan, died March 26, 2023, at her residence.

She was born March 27, 1983, in Fort Riley, the daughter of Paul Raymond “Panama” Hinman and Diana Mae (Moreels) Halpin.

Teena
 graduated from Manhattan High School.  Of all the jobs that Teena had,&nbsp; the one she loved the most was working with the plants at Kaw Valley 
Greenhouses.

Survivors include her three children: Cody
 Garrison “Toby” Whitmore, Jason Raymond “Towe” Lucas and Wyatt Timothy 
“Tommie” Lucas all of Manhattan; her parents: Paul “Panama” Hinman and 
his wife Janice of Manhattan, Kansas, and Diana Halpin of Mesquite, 
Nevada; two brothers: Charles and Quentin Penland both of Kansas City, 
Missouri; and she was looking forward to becoming a grandmother in 
August.

Cremation is planned with a celebration of Teena’s life to be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be left for the family <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Teena-D.-Whitmore?obId=27625113#/celebrationWall">HERE</a>.

Memorial
 contributions may be made to the Teena Whitmore Memorial Fund to 
benefit her children.  Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS
 66502.

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 </figure>Teena Deniece (Hinman) Whitmore, age 39, of Manhattan, died March 26, 2023, at her residence.She was born March 27, 1983, in Fort Riley, the daughter of Paul Raymond “Panama” Hinman and Diana Mae (Moreels) Halpin.Teena
 graduated from Manhattan High School. Of all the jobs that Teena had,&nbsp; the one she loved the most was working with the plants at Kaw Valley 
Greenhouses.Survivors include her three children: Cody
 Garrison “Toby” Whitmore, Jason Raymond “Towe” Lucas and Wyatt Timothy 
“Tommie” Lucas all of Manhattan; her parents: Paul “Panama” Hinman and 
his wife Janice of Manhattan, Kansas, and Diana Halpin of Mesquite, 
Nevada; two brothers: Charles and Quentin Penland both of Kansas City, 
Missouri; and she was looking forward to becoming a grandmother in 
August.Cremation is planned with a celebration of Teena’s life to be held at a later date.Online condolences may be left for the family <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Teena-D.-Whitmore?obId=27625113#/celebrationWall">HERE</a>.Memorial
 contributions may be made to the Teena Whitmore Memorial Fund to 
benefit her children. Contributions may be left in care of the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS
 66502.

Teena Deniece (Hinman) Whitmore

July 15, 1962
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 30, 2023

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

Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/L.E.-Madison-Jr.?obId=27625324#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

July 15, 1962
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 30, 2023On obituary is pending with Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home. Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/L.E.-Madison-Jr.?obId=27625324#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

L.E. Madison Jr.

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

Click <a href="https://www.johnsonjc.com/Obituary/262269/Colin-Kennedy/Junction%20City-KS">HERE</a> for service details.

1946 - 2023An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Johnson Cremations, Funerals &amp; Receptions.Click <a href="https://www.johnsonjc.com/Obituary/262269/Colin-Kennedy/Junction%20City-KS">HERE</a> for service details.

Colin Alexander 'Coke' Kennedy

John Nicholas Alvarez, 79, of Abilene, passed away Thursday, March 30th, 2023.

John was born in Lost Springs, Kansas on March 30, 1944, son of the late Jessie and Mike Alvarez.

Survivors
 include his wife of 59 years, Ellen Alvarez; daughters, Robin Alvarez 
(Rich McConnell), Aimee Achilles (Chris); son, John Alvarez II (Jen); 
grandchildren Aubrie and Delanie Achilles, and Deklen Alvarez.

He was preceded in death by twin daughters, Sophia Louise, and Jessica Ann.

Cremation was chosen and graveside services will be held at a later date.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Hospice of Dickinson County, in of the funeral home.

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 </figure>John Nicholas Alvarez, 79, of Abilene, passed away Thursday, March 30th, 2023.John was born in Lost Springs, Kansas on March 30, 1944, son of the late Jessie and Mike Alvarez.Survivors
 include his wife of 59 years, Ellen Alvarez; daughters, Robin Alvarez 
(Rich McConnell), Aimee Achilles (Chris); son, John Alvarez II (Jen); 
grandchildren Aubrie and Delanie Achilles, and Deklen Alvarez.He was preceded in death by twin daughters, Sophia Louise, and Jessica Ann.Cremation was chosen and graveside services will be held at a later date.Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital or Hospice of Dickinson County, in of the funeral home.

John Nicholas Alvarez

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 </figure>Carolyn J. Hertel, 86, died Thursday, March 30, 2023, at The Ranch House
 in Garden City, Kansas. She was born August 30, 1936, in Larned, 
Kansas, the daughter of Dee &amp; Isabel (Shasteen) Klein. 
 Carolyn grew up with her family on a farm East of Hanston, Kansas. 
 She attended schools in Burdett and Hanston and graduated from Hanston 
High School in 1954. She then attended nurses training in Great Bend, 
Kansas. Carolyn worked for a short time at a nurse’s aide and 
receptionist at St. Joseph Hospital in Larned. On May 11, 1956, she 
married Harold J. Hertel in Hanston, Kansas. They have lived in Garden 
City since. Carolyn worked for 35 years at Fidelity State Bank as a 
teller and assistant cashier before retiring as a Vice President in the 
mid 1990’s. 
 Carolyn was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City and
 was a past President of the Kansas Women’s Banking Association. She 
enjoyed spending her time traveling with her husband Harold, reading, 
gardening, and canning. 
 Survivors include her husband Harold J. Hertel of the home; two 
children Melissa (David) Horning of Garden City, KS and Michael (Brenda)
 Hertel of Cave Creek, Arizona; four brothers Robert Klein of Hanston, 
KS, Eldon Klein of Dodge City, KS, Jody Klein of Wright, KS, &amp; Steve
 Klein of Enid, OK; three sisters Kay Woods of Manhattan, KS, Donna 
Sherman of Wichita, KS, &amp; Barbara Krenzel of McPherson, KS; and two 
grandchildren Krystal Horning and Nicholas Horning. Carolyn is preceded
 in death by her parents; two brothers Richard Klein and Jack Klein; and
 three sisters Phyllis Allison, Ruby Rebel, &amp; Pat Martin. 
 A Vigil service &amp; Rosary will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, 
April 3, 2023, at St. Mary Catholic Church in Garden City. Funeral Mass
 will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, also at St. Mary 
Catholic Church in Garden City with Fr. Jacob Schneider as Celebrant. 
Burial will follow at Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. Friends may 
call from Noon to 5:30 p.m. on Monday at Garnand Funeral Home in Garden 
City. The family suggests memorials given to St. Mary Catholic Church 
in care of the funeral home. Condolences may be given at 
garnandfuneralhomes.com.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Tuesday, January 5th, 1937-Thursday, March 30th, 2023

An obituary and services are pending with&nbsp;Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home.

Tuesday, January 5th, 1937-Thursday, March 30th, 2023An obituary and services are pending with&nbsp;Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home.

Gerald E. 'Jerry' Batchelder

Phyllis Jacqueline (Trow) Dority, 83, of
 Bennington, Kansas, passed away, Wednesday, March 29, at Wakefield Care
 and Rehabilitation Center in Wakefield, Kansas.

Phyllis was born on August 13, 1939, in 
Minneapolis, Kansas, to Tommy and Bernice (Joseph) Trow. She was the 
oldest of three girls.

Phyllis was raised in Minneapolis and Salina. She was a majorette for Salina Central High School.

Phyllis married Arlen N. Dority on Feb 6, 1957.

After they married, they lived in Salina
 for 9 years before moving to Aurora, Colorado, where they lived for 12 
years. They moved back and settled down in Bennington in 1978.

She was a homemaker but also worked for 
Swift Processing in Salina, was the Bakery Manager for King Sooper in 
Aurora, Colorado and as a waitress at Bayard's Cafe in Salina.

Phyllis loved to sew and made Barbie 
clothes for the girls for Christmas. She also loved living in the 
country where her husband, father, and family helped build their home. 
She also liked doing ceramics, camping, traveling, dancing, and puzzles.

Survivors include her daughters, Lanette
 Millieson (Ron), Keyna Leonard (Sam); son, Douglas Dority; sister, 
Debby Jackson; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren.

She also raised Kodiak Dority as her own. She loved him with all her heart and was very proud of his accomplishments in life.

She was preceded in death by her 
parents; husband of 64 years; sister, Patricia; granddaughter, 
Clairessa; grandson, James; and great grandson, Aaron.

Visitation will be held on Monday, April 3rd, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, 
Tuesday, April 4th, at the funeral home with burial following at Highland
 Cemetery, Minneapolis.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Phyllis Jacqueline (Trow) Dority, 83, of
 Bennington, Kansas, passed away, Wednesday, March 29, at Wakefield Care
 and Rehabilitation Center in Wakefield, Kansas.Phyllis was born on August 13, 1939, in 
Minneapolis, Kansas, to Tommy and Bernice (Joseph) Trow. She was the 
oldest of three girls.Phyllis was raised in Minneapolis and Salina. She was a majorette for Salina Central High School.Phyllis married Arlen N. Dority on Feb 6, 1957.After they married, they lived in Salina
 for 9 years before moving to Aurora, Colorado, where they lived for 12 
years. They moved back and settled down in Bennington in 1978.She was a homemaker but also worked for 
Swift Processing in Salina, was the Bakery Manager for King Sooper in 
Aurora, Colorado and as a waitress at Bayard's Cafe in Salina.Phyllis loved to sew and made Barbie 
clothes for the girls for Christmas. She also loved living in the 
country where her husband, father, and family helped build their home. 
She also liked doing ceramics, camping, traveling, dancing, and puzzles.Survivors include her daughters, Lanette
 Millieson (Ron), Keyna Leonard (Sam); son, Douglas Dority; sister, 
Debby Jackson; 11 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren.She also raised Kodiak Dority as her own. She loved him with all her heart and was very proud of his accomplishments in life.She was preceded in death by her 
parents; husband of 64 years; sister, Patricia; granddaughter, 
Clairessa; grandson, James; and great grandson, Aaron.Visitation will be held on Monday, April 3rd, from 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm at Wilson Family Funeral Home, 405 Argyle, Minneapolis.Funeral services will be at 2:00 pm, 
Tuesday, April 4th, at the funeral home with burial following at Highland
 Cemetery, Minneapolis.

Phyllis Jacqueline (Trow) Dority

January 12, 1924
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 29, 2023

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

Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Carol-R.-Dixon?obId=27619663#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

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 </figure>January 12, 1924
 &nbsp;-&nbsp;
 March 29, 2023An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home.Click <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Carol-R.-Dixon?obId=27619663#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Carol R. Dixon

Shirley Grace Kies, 86, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on March 30, 2023. Cremation will take place. She was born on June 10, 1936, Muskegon, Michigan, to Frank and Ida (Pastoor) Yonkman. On
 January 16, 1953, she married the love of her life, Alford "Glen" Kies.
 Together they raised four children while maintaining a 23-year military
 career. Shirley was a devoted military wife, mother, and 
grandmother. She enjoyed working in the yard and took pride in having a 
lovely home. She also enjoyed shopping, walking and spending time with 
her grandchildren. Shirley is survived by her two 
daughters, Connie (Robin) Stewart of Junction City, Kansas, Jeannie 
(Bradley) Herndon of Pratt, Kansas; one son, Kenny (Suzy) Kies of 
Eudora, Kansas; 13 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and two 
step-sisters, Janeth Farber-Addis and Maxine Nickols of Michigan. She
 was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Glen; her 
eldest son, Larry Kies; two brothers, Frank and Fred Yonkman; and one 
step-brother, Fred Haddix.&nbsp;

Click <a href="https://www.johnsonjc.com/Obituary/262236/Shirley-Kies/Junction%20City-KS">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Shirley Grace Kies, 86, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on March 30, 2023. Cremation will take place. She was born on June 10, 1936, Muskegon, Michigan, to Frank and Ida (Pastoor) Yonkman. On
 January 16, 1953, she married the love of her life, Alford "Glen" Kies.
 Together they raised four children while maintaining a 23-year military
 career. Shirley was a devoted military wife, mother, and 
grandmother. She enjoyed working in the yard and took pride in having a 
lovely home. She also enjoyed shopping, walking and spending time with 
her grandchildren. Shirley is survived by her two 
daughters, Connie (Robin) Stewart of Junction City, Kansas, Jeannie 
(Bradley) Herndon of Pratt, Kansas; one son, Kenny (Suzy) Kies of 
Eudora, Kansas; 13 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and two 
step-sisters, Janeth Farber-Addis and Maxine Nickols of Michigan. She
 was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Glen; her 
eldest son, Larry Kies; two brothers, Frank and Fred Yonkman; and one 
step-brother, Fred Haddix.&nbsp;Click <a href="https://www.johnsonjc.com/Obituary/262236/Shirley-Kies/Junction%20City-KS">HERE</a> for service details.

Shirley Grace Kies

Jeanne Ludwig Cochrane, 97, of the Oregon communities of Banks and Forest Grove passed away March 21, 2023, at Tuality Community Hospital. A
 memorial service is planned for this coming summer at the Banks 
Community United Methodist Church in Banks, OR. The date will be set 
later. Jeanne was born November 30, 1925, in Minneapolis, 
Minnesota. She was one of four children born to Edward and Mary (Gable) 
Ludwig. She grew up and received her early education in Saint Louis 
Park, Minnesota, and graduated from Saint Louis Park High School in 
1943. Following high school, Jeanne attended the University of Minnesota
 Nursing School, obtaining her Public Health Nursing degree in 1948. 
After graduating, she worked as a Registered Nurse in Minneapolis for a 
year.

Jeanne met her future husband, Carl, while attending the University 
of Minnesota. They met at a social dance hosted by the nurses’ dormitory
 where she stayed on campus. Jeanne and Carl courted for three years 
before they were married on June 18, 1949 in Minneapolis, at the church 
Jeanne’s father rebuilt. Following their wedding, they made their home 
in Seattle, WA, where Jeanne settled into her life as a devoted wife, 
mother, &amp; homemaker. In 1956, they moved to Melbourne, FL for a 
short period, returning to the Seattle area the following year. They 
made their home in the Seattle suburb of Mercer Island for several more 
years, where they raised their five children. Jeanne returned to work as
 a nurse for a period during that time, when her family especially 
needed it. In 1972, the family moved to Aloha, OR. In 1975, Carl, 
Jeanne, and family moved to the community of Banks, OR and settled into 
their home on one acre overlooking the foothills of the coast range, 
staying there until 2014, when Jeanne moved to Forest Grove. Throughout
 her long life, Jeanne’s husband, children, and – especially – her 
grandchildren were the most important thing to her, as was her love for 
Jesus, and for others. In addition to being the most loving wife, 
mother, and grandmother, Jeanne was an active member of the Banks 
Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 35 years and was 
president of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Jeanne was the 
embodiment of Love, Sweetness, and Giving; and she gave her all to 
anyone around her, most especially to all the children she so loved, 
greeting everyone with her ever-present smile &amp; kindness. She was 
everyone’s favorite babysitter, and her house was nearly always filled 
with the various children from the neighborhood, who found in her a 
loving shelter. She lovingly cared for the sick &amp; the injured in her
 community, shared her home-cooked meals, and visited the elderly, 
keeping them company with her unfailingly warm, compassionate spirit. 
Jeanne was amazingly artistic and especially adept at crafts, using her 
talents to help entertain, educate, and enrich the lives of both 
children and adults in her life. She never hesitated to sacrifice her 
own needs &amp; time, to do for others – willing to forego having a 
“pristine” house in order to have the craft supplies needed for others’ 
sakes, or to allow little children to play freely. She used her nursing 
skills to volunteer at schools, immunization clinics, and other settings
 whenever needed – anything to help people, which was her life passion.

Every holiday or special occasion, Jeanne’s neighbors could always 
count on seeing her special paintings on her home’s windows, as she 
always celebrated life and wanted to use her creative &amp; artistic 
talents to lift others’ lives. Her love extended as well to animals, as 
she viewed any of her own children’s pets as her grandchildren; to 
Jeanne, her daughters’ dogs were her “grand-puppies." She was also well 
known as being the most devoted fan of the Portland Trail Blazers, 
especially Terry Porter, and Clyde “the Glide” Drexler, sending 
hand-written birthday cards to every player on the team. One of the 
highlights in her life was getting to meet Terry Porter, Clyde, &amp; 
her other “boys” up close, at a special celebration in Portland. Her 
sports-bug stemmed from her days back at the U. of Minnesota, where she 
cheered on her beloved Golden Gophers; their fight song became one of 
her favorites to sing, up to her very last days.

Jeanne is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Cochrane, daughter, 
Loni Vendettuoli; brother, Charles Ludwig; and sister, Margaret 
Varnuska. She is survived by her 101-year-old sister, Betty 
Fuller, of Minneapolis, MN;&nbsp; daughters, Jill Kilby and Gwen Steinbach, 
both of Forest Grove, OR; her sons, Brad Cochrane of&nbsp; Forest Grove, OR, 
and Todd (with spouse, Chun-Yen) Cochrane of Manhattan, KS;&nbsp; and her six
 grandchildren: Blaine Vendettuoli, Heather Nielson, John Steinbach, 
Rosie Ramirez, and Anne and Albert Cochrane. In lieu of flowers, 
the family suggests donations in Jeanne’s name be made to the University
 of Minnesota School of Nursing; Banks Community United Methodist 
Church; the American Cancer Society; or St. Jude Children’s Research 
Hospital.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1680200708850.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Jeanne Ludwig Cochrane, 97, of the Oregon communities of Banks and Forest Grove passed away March 21, 2023, at Tuality Community Hospital. A
 memorial service is planned for this coming summer at the Banks 
Community United Methodist Church in Banks, OR. The date will be set 
later. Jeanne was born November 30, 1925, in Minneapolis, 
Minnesota. She was one of four children born to Edward and Mary (Gable) 
Ludwig. She grew up and received her early education in Saint Louis 
Park, Minnesota, and graduated from Saint Louis Park High School in 
1943. Following high school, Jeanne attended the University of Minnesota
 Nursing School, obtaining her Public Health Nursing degree in 1948. 
After graduating, she worked as a Registered Nurse in Minneapolis for a 
year.Jeanne met her future husband, Carl, while attending the University 
of Minnesota. They met at a social dance hosted by the nurses’ dormitory
 where she stayed on campus. Jeanne and Carl courted for three years 
before they were married on June 18, 1949 in Minneapolis, at the church 
Jeanne’s father rebuilt. Following their wedding, they made their home 
in Seattle, WA, where Jeanne settled into her life as a devoted wife, 
mother, &amp; homemaker. In 1956, they moved to Melbourne, FL for a 
short period, returning to the Seattle area the following year. They 
made their home in the Seattle suburb of Mercer Island for several more 
years, where they raised their five children. Jeanne returned to work as
 a nurse for a period during that time, when her family especially 
needed it. In 1972, the family moved to Aloha, OR. In 1975, Carl, 
Jeanne, and family moved to the community of Banks, OR and settled into 
their home on one acre overlooking the foothills of the coast range, 
staying there until 2014, when Jeanne moved to Forest Grove. Throughout
 her long life, Jeanne’s husband, children, and – especially – her 
grandchildren were the most important thing to her, as was her love for 
Jesus, and for others. In addition to being the most loving wife, 
mother, and grandmother, Jeanne was an active member of the Banks 
Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for 35 years and was 
president of the Women’s Society of Christian Service. Jeanne was the 
embodiment of Love, Sweetness, and Giving; and she gave her all to 
anyone around her, most especially to all the children she so loved, 
greeting everyone with her ever-present smile &amp; kindness. She was 
everyone’s favorite babysitter, and her house was nearly always filled 
with the various children from the neighborhood, who found in her a 
loving shelter. She lovingly cared for the sick &amp; the injured in her
 community, shared her home-cooked meals, and visited the elderly, 
keeping them company with her unfailingly warm, compassionate spirit. 
Jeanne was amazingly artistic and especially adept at crafts, using her 
talents to help entertain, educate, and enrich the lives of both 
children and adults in her life. She never hesitated to sacrifice her 
own needs &amp; time, to do for others – willing to forego having a 
“pristine” house in order to have the craft supplies needed for others’ 
sakes, or to allow little children to play freely. She used her nursing 
skills to volunteer at schools, immunization clinics, and other settings
 whenever needed – anything to help people, which was her life passion.Every holiday or special occasion, Jeanne’s neighbors could always 
count on seeing her special paintings on her home’s windows, as she 
always celebrated life and wanted to use her creative &amp; artistic 
talents to lift others’ lives. Her love extended as well to animals, as 
she viewed any of her own children’s pets as her grandchildren; to 
Jeanne, her daughters’ dogs were her “grand-puppies." She was also well 
known as being the most devoted fan of the Portland Trail Blazers, 
especially Terry Porter, and Clyde “the Glide” Drexler, sending 
hand-written birthday cards to every player on the team. One of the 
highlights in her life was getting to meet Terry Porter, Clyde, &amp; 
her other “boys” up close, at a special celebration in Portland. Her 
sports-bug stemmed from her days back at the U. of Minnesota, where she 
cheered on her beloved Golden Gophers; their fight song became one of 
her favorites to sing, up to her very last days.Jeanne is preceded in death by her husband, Carl Cochrane, daughter, 
Loni Vendettuoli; brother, Charles Ludwig; and sister, Margaret 
Varnuska. She is survived by her 101-year-old sister, Betty 
Fuller, of Minneapolis, MN;&nbsp; daughters, Jill Kilby and Gwen Steinbach, 
both of Forest Grove, OR; her sons, Brad Cochrane of&nbsp; Forest Grove, OR, 
and Todd (with spouse, Chun-Yen) Cochrane of Manhattan, KS;&nbsp; and her six
 grandchildren: Blaine Vendettuoli, Heather Nielson, John Steinbach, 
Rosie Ramirez, and Anne and Albert Cochrane. In lieu of flowers, 
the family suggests donations in Jeanne’s name be made to the University
 of Minnesota School of Nursing; Banks Community United Methodist 
Church; the American Cancer Society; or St. Jude Children’s Research 
Hospital.

Jeanne Ludwig Cochrane

Dalmas "Dal" Kennan Coates, 75, of Wamego, Kansas, 
died Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the University of Kansas St. Francis 
Campus in Topeka. He was a resident of the community since 1984.

Dal was born April 28, 1947, in Hammond, Louisiana, the son of 
Kevlin and Jessie (Hampton) Coates. He attended local grade school and 
graduated from High School in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He then served in 
the United States Navy during Viet Nam. He was a Boatswains Mate on a 
Swift Boat, patrolling the rivers.

Dal worked as a heavy equipment operator and also Safety 
Supervisor at Jeffrey Energy Center until his retirement. He was a 
member of the American Legion, American Legion Riders, Son’s of the 
American Legion, and the VFW. He was also a member of the Wamego Country
 Club and several shooting clubs.

Dal loved to play golf, fish, trap shoot, and make trips to the 
casino, and especially enjoyed time with his family and grandchildren. 
He was a motorcycle enthusiast. Patriotism was very important to Dal and
 he was thrilled to be a part of one of the Wamego Honor Flights. Dal
 married Mary Barbara Bogart on February 20, 1970. Their love and lives 
were entwined for almost 53 years before Barb preceded him in death on 
January 23, 2023.

Dal is survived by his children; Kennan Coates (Katie), Wamego, 
Brad Efurd, Blaine, Stacey Schmidt, Sedgwick; his grandchildren, Lance 
Bean, Taylor Ireton, Garrett Schmidt, and Kevlynn Coates, plus four 
great-grandchildren; his siblings, Robert Coates, New Orleans, LA, Cecil
 Coates, Albany, LA, Kay Cagle (Jerry), Hot Springs, AR, Ronald Coates 
(Judy), Pumpkin Center, LA PeeWee Coates (Patsy), Baytown, TX, Doug 
Coates (Gwen), Hammond, LA, Faye Bodi, Hammond, LA, Cindy Pecoraro 
(Larry), Pumkin Center, LA, Lynn Adams (Ricky), Pumkin Center, LA; and 
numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Dal was preceded in death by his 
parents, and his grandson, Bryce Reed.

A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 
1, 2023, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Military 
honors will be performed at the funeral home by the United States Navy 
and the American Legion. Inurnment will be held in Fairview Cemetery in 
rural Dickinson County at a later date. 

The family suggests memorial 
contributions to the Kansas Honor Flights – Wamego High School, and 
those may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be
 made at www.campanellastewart.com.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1680183353221.jpeg" alt="" />
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 </figure>Dalmas "Dal" Kennan Coates, 75, of Wamego, Kansas, 
died Tuesday, March 28, 2023, at the University of Kansas St. Francis 
Campus in Topeka. He was a resident of the community since 1984.Dal was born April 28, 1947, in Hammond, Louisiana, the son of 
Kevlin and Jessie (Hampton) Coates. He attended local grade school and 
graduated from High School in Ponchatoula, Louisiana. He then served in 
the United States Navy during Viet Nam. He was a Boatswains Mate on a 
Swift Boat, patrolling the rivers.Dal worked as a heavy equipment operator and also Safety 
Supervisor at Jeffrey Energy Center until his retirement. He was a 
member of the American Legion, American Legion Riders, Son’s of the 
American Legion, and the VFW. He was also a member of the Wamego Country
 Club and several shooting clubs.Dal loved to play golf, fish, trap shoot, and make trips to the 
casino, and especially enjoyed time with his family and grandchildren. 
He was a motorcycle enthusiast. Patriotism was very important to Dal and
 he was thrilled to be a part of one of the Wamego Honor Flights. Dal
 married Mary Barbara Bogart on February 20, 1970. Their love and lives 
were entwined for almost 53 years before Barb preceded him in death on 
January 23, 2023.Dal is survived by his children; Kennan Coates (Katie), Wamego, 
Brad Efurd, Blaine, Stacey Schmidt, Sedgwick; his grandchildren, Lance 
Bean, Taylor Ireton, Garrett Schmidt, and Kevlynn Coates, plus four 
great-grandchildren; his siblings, Robert Coates, New Orleans, LA, Cecil
 Coates, Albany, LA, Kay Cagle (Jerry), Hot Springs, AR, Ronald Coates 
(Judy), Pumpkin Center, LA PeeWee Coates (Patsy), Baytown, TX, Doug 
Coates (Gwen), Hammond, LA, Faye Bodi, Hammond, LA, Cindy Pecoraro 
(Larry), Pumkin Center, LA, Lynn Adams (Ricky), Pumkin Center, LA; and 
numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. Dal was preceded in death by his 
parents, and his grandson, Bryce Reed.A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, April 
1, 2023, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Military 
honors will be performed at the funeral home by the United States Navy 
and the American Legion. Inurnment will be held in Fairview Cemetery in 
rural Dickinson County at a later date. The family suggests memorial 
contributions to the Kansas Honor Flights – Wamego High School, and 
those may be sent in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be
 made at www.campanellastewart.com.

Dalmas 'Dal' Kennan Coates

Sharon
 Lou Wilson, age 80, passed away on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, at Belton,&nbsp; Missouri. Sharon was born in Manhattan, Kansas, to Elmer and Elva 
(Elliott) Wilson on August 18, 1942. She graduated from Blue Springs 
High School. She also took many college classes. 

Sharon worked in the 
Sales/Retail Industry, her entire working career. She loved her cat Odie
 and missed seeing him during her rehabilitation stay. She was a very 
private person, keeping her circle very small.

In
 her early years she loved swimming and was quite the dancer. Winning 
awards at various couple's dance contests. She also had a quick wit 
about her. We will miss that mischievous smile. Also, the laugh that 
meant - "I don't want to answer any more of your questions."

Sharon
 was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Monte "Jim" Wilson, and
 sisters Aveta Lewis, Michelle Creason and Renee Dahl.

Survivors
 include her Precious Boy "Odie", sisters Shirley Erlich and Geraldine 
Dempsay, both of Junction City Kansas. Sister-in-Law Patricia Wilson, 
Grandview Missouri, and many nieces and nephews.

She loved her stray kitty cat Odie. We as a family are asking for memorials to be given to MARQ -<a href="https://www.midwestanimalresq.org/" target="_blank"> www.midwestanimalresq.org/</a>

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1680186144235.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Sharon
 Lou Wilson, age 80, passed away on Saturday, March 25th, 2023, at Belton,&nbsp; Missouri. Sharon was born in Manhattan, Kansas, to Elmer and Elva 
(Elliott) Wilson on August 18, 1942. She graduated from Blue Springs 
High School. She also took many college classes. Sharon worked in the 
Sales/Retail Industry, her entire working career. She loved her cat Odie
 and missed seeing him during her rehabilitation stay. She was a very 
private person, keeping her circle very small.In
 her early years she loved swimming and was quite the dancer. Winning 
awards at various couple's dance contests. She also had a quick wit 
about her. We will miss that mischievous smile. Also, the laugh that 
meant - "I don't want to answer any more of your questions."Sharon
 was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Monte "Jim" Wilson, and
 sisters Aveta Lewis, Michelle Creason and Renee Dahl.Survivors
 include her Precious Boy "Odie", sisters Shirley Erlich and Geraldine 
Dempsay, both of Junction City Kansas. Sister-in-Law Patricia Wilson, 
Grandview Missouri, and many nieces and nephews.She loved her stray kitty cat Odie. We as a family are asking for memorials to be given to MARQ -<a href="https://www.midwestanimalresq.org/" target="_blank"> www.midwestanimalresq.org/</a>

Sharon Lou Wilson

Marilyn Jean (Brandon) Twining, daughter of Francis and Alma (Elder) 
Brandon, was born October 19, 1939, in rural Forty Four (now known as 
Hatter’s Corner), Arkansas. She grew up in various north central Kansas 
farming communities. Having accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord 
and Savior in 1956 she was baptized at West Side Baptist Church, Topeka,
 Kansas. She graduated from Highland Park high School, Topeka, Kansas in
 1957. On June 1, 1958, she was united in marriage with Gail L. Twining 
at West Side Baptist Church, Topeka, Kansas. To this marriage were born a
 son, Trenton, and two daughters, Denise and Leslie.

In
 1961, she moved with her husband to Manhattan, Kansas, where she became 
private secretary to the Dean of Intramural Sports and Head Coach of the
 Crew Rowing Team at Kansas State University. When her husband answered 
the call to the Pastoral Ministry in 1970, she moved with him and their 
three children to Washington, Kansas, where she became Deputy Registrar 
of Deeds for Washington County, Kansas. When she moved again with her 
family to Lansing, Kansas, in 1975, she became Executive Secretary to the
 Vice President for Development at Saint Mary’s College, Leavenworth, 
Kansas. At the same time, she was busily acting as proofreader, typist 
and chief encourager for her husband, Gail, while he was earning a 
college degree and a seminary degree.

After moving a 
fourth time with her family in 1977 to Tekamah, Nebraska, she became 
Bookkeeper and unofficial “Assistant Administrator” at Tekamah Nursing 
Home (now known as Tekamah Arbor Care Center). It was in Tekamah where 
all three of her children married and left home. It was also here she 
became a member of Tekamah Chapter Number 131, Order of the Eastern 
Star.

From Tekamah, she moved with her husband to 
Huron, South Dakota. Here, she took a course preparing her to be 
licensed as a Real Estate Agent, working for Ace Realty. A sixth move 
brought her to rural Benton, Kansas - a few miles northeast of Wichita, 
Kansas. It was back to school again, this time preparing to be certified
 as Dietary Manager for Wheat State Manor Nursing Home, Whitewater 
Kansas.

Upon retiring in 2001, she moved one more time 
with her husband, back to the place they had considered to be home for 
many a year, Tekamah. Here, she worked for three years as Proofreader 
for the Burt County Plaindealer and the Midwest Messenger.

She went on to be with the Lord March 17, 2023 after a long illness.

She
 was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Berkley and Glenn 
Brandon, a sister, Wanda Cozine and two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth 
Brandon and Marlene Brandon. She Leaves behind to mourn her passing and 
to look forward to the reunion that is to come, husband, Gail; son 
Trenton and his wife, Barb; Daughters, Denise Hunter and her husband, 
Dave and Leslie Petersen and her husband, Ray; eight grandchildren, 
twenty-three great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews,
 and friends. Especially to be noted among the latter are the staff at 
Tekamah Arbor Care Center, who cared for her so well in her illness of 
nine long years.

Pelan Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1680186007591.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Marilyn Jean (Brandon) Twining, daughter of Francis and Alma (Elder) 
Brandon, was born October 19, 1939, in rural Forty Four (now known as 
Hatter’s Corner), Arkansas. She grew up in various north central Kansas 
farming communities. Having accepted Jesus Christ as her personal Lord 
and Savior in 1956 she was baptized at West Side Baptist Church, Topeka,
 Kansas. She graduated from Highland Park high School, Topeka, Kansas in
 1957. On June 1, 1958, she was united in marriage with Gail L. Twining 
at West Side Baptist Church, Topeka, Kansas. To this marriage were born a
 son, Trenton, and two daughters, Denise and Leslie.In
 1961, she moved with her husband to Manhattan, Kansas, where she became 
private secretary to the Dean of Intramural Sports and Head Coach of the
 Crew Rowing Team at Kansas State University. When her husband answered 
the call to the Pastoral Ministry in 1970, she moved with him and their 
three children to Washington, Kansas, where she became Deputy Registrar 
of Deeds for Washington County, Kansas. When she moved again with her 
family to Lansing, Kansas, in 1975, she became Executive Secretary to the
 Vice President for Development at Saint Mary’s College, Leavenworth, 
Kansas. At the same time, she was busily acting as proofreader, typist 
and chief encourager for her husband, Gail, while he was earning a 
college degree and a seminary degree.After moving a 
fourth time with her family in 1977 to Tekamah, Nebraska, she became 
Bookkeeper and unofficial “Assistant Administrator” at Tekamah Nursing 
Home (now known as Tekamah Arbor Care Center). It was in Tekamah where 
all three of her children married and left home. It was also here she 
became a member of Tekamah Chapter Number 131, Order of the Eastern 
Star.From Tekamah, she moved with her husband to 
Huron, South Dakota. Here, she took a course preparing her to be 
licensed as a Real Estate Agent, working for Ace Realty. A sixth move 
brought her to rural Benton, Kansas - a few miles northeast of Wichita, 
Kansas. It was back to school again, this time preparing to be certified
 as Dietary Manager for Wheat State Manor Nursing Home, Whitewater 
Kansas.Upon retiring in 2001, she moved one more time 
with her husband, back to the place they had considered to be home for 
many a year, Tekamah. Here, she worked for three years as Proofreader 
for the Burt County Plaindealer and the Midwest Messenger.She went on to be with the Lord March 17, 2023 after a long illness.She
 was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Berkley and Glenn 
Brandon, a sister, Wanda Cozine and two sisters-in-law, Elizabeth 
Brandon and Marlene Brandon. She Leaves behind to mourn her passing and 
to look forward to the reunion that is to come, husband, Gail; son 
Trenton and his wife, Barb; Daughters, Denise Hunter and her husband, 
Dave and Leslie Petersen and her husband, Ray; eight grandchildren, 
twenty-three great-grandchildren and a host of cousins, nieces, nephews,
 and friends. Especially to be noted among the latter are the staff at 
Tekamah Arbor Care Center, who cared for her so well in her illness of 
nine long years.Pelan Funeral Services was in charge of arrangements.

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