Mark S. Ramsey, age 69, died on Sunday, 5 March 2023, at St. Catherine 
Hospital in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas. He was born on 1 
January 1954 in Garden City, the son of Roger H. Ramsey and Lois Mae 
(Boyd) Ramsey. Mark married Elaine E. Kells on 1 February 1980 in 
Garden City. 
Mark graduated from Garden City High School in 1972 and from the Garden 
City Community College in 1974. During his school years and 
subsequently, he operated a farm north of Garden City with his brother. 
During his youth, Mark was involved in 4-H, as a member of the Beacon 
Boosters, and in Future Farmers of America. For many years Mark was 
active in the Sand &amp; Sage Rifle Club. He was a leader for youth 4-H 
shooting sports and an NRA certified instructor for Youth Shooting 
Sports. Mark was a charter member of the board of the Sand &amp; Sage 
Rifle Club Collector Show. 
Mark enjoyed fly fishing, making fishing poles, hunting pheasants, 
downhill snow skiing and traveling with his family. He especially 
enjoyed building a barn and creating shelters for Elaine's show goat 
breeding enterprise. 
Adept at repairing broken machines and a meticulous farmer, Mark was 
very particular about all phases of crop production from planting 
through harvest. He was normally a quiet person, who did not often 
initiate conversation, but once engaged he communicated many ideas and 
thoughts. Mark readily shared with others his first-hand knowledge 
about the productivity of various crop varieties. He was a recipient of
 the irrigated land soil conservation award from the Finney County Soil 
Conservation District. 
Survivors are: Mark's wife, Elaine E. Ramsey of the home; a daughter, 
Sarah M. Strasser (husband: Ryan) of Juneau, Wisconsin; his mother, Lois
 M. Ramsey of Garden City, Kansas; a brother, Michael K. Ramsey (wife: 
Pamela) of Garden City, Kansas; a sister, Marsha P. Viers of Junction 
City, Kansas; a sister, Michelle M. McDaniel (husband: Mick) of Junction
 City, Kansas; a half-sister Remington Pettit (husband: Dustin) of 
Stillwater, Oklahoma; three grandchildren; five nephews; and four 
nieces. Mark was preceded in death by his son, Stephen A. Ramsey, his 
father and a brother, Forrest R. Ramsey. 
The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 9, at the 
First United Methodist Church in Garden City. Burial will follow at 
Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. In lieu of flowers, memorials to 
the Finney County 4-H Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home are 
suggested. Visitation hours with the family present will be from 5:00 
PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 8, at Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at garnandfuneralhomes.com

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 </figure>Mark S. Ramsey, age 69, died on Sunday, 5 March 2023, at St. Catherine 
Hospital in Garden City, Finney County, Kansas. He was born on 1 
January 1954 in Garden City, the son of Roger H. Ramsey and Lois Mae 
(Boyd) Ramsey. Mark married Elaine E. Kells on 1 February 1980 in 
Garden City. 
Mark graduated from Garden City High School in 1972 and from the Garden 
City Community College in 1974. During his school years and 
subsequently, he operated a farm north of Garden City with his brother. 
During his youth, Mark was involved in 4-H, as a member of the Beacon 
Boosters, and in Future Farmers of America. For many years Mark was 
active in the Sand &amp; Sage Rifle Club. He was a leader for youth 4-H 
shooting sports and an NRA certified instructor for Youth Shooting 
Sports. Mark was a charter member of the board of the Sand &amp; Sage 
Rifle Club Collector Show. 
Mark enjoyed fly fishing, making fishing poles, hunting pheasants, 
downhill snow skiing and traveling with his family. He especially 
enjoyed building a barn and creating shelters for Elaine's show goat 
breeding enterprise. 
Adept at repairing broken machines and a meticulous farmer, Mark was 
very particular about all phases of crop production from planting 
through harvest. He was normally a quiet person, who did not often 
initiate conversation, but once engaged he communicated many ideas and 
thoughts. Mark readily shared with others his first-hand knowledge 
about the productivity of various crop varieties. He was a recipient of
 the irrigated land soil conservation award from the Finney County Soil 
Conservation District. 
Survivors are: Mark's wife, Elaine E. Ramsey of the home; a daughter, 
Sarah M. Strasser (husband: Ryan) of Juneau, Wisconsin; his mother, Lois
 M. Ramsey of Garden City, Kansas; a brother, Michael K. Ramsey (wife: 
Pamela) of Garden City, Kansas; a sister, Marsha P. Viers of Junction 
City, Kansas; a sister, Michelle M. McDaniel (husband: Mick) of Junction
 City, Kansas; a half-sister Remington Pettit (husband: Dustin) of 
Stillwater, Oklahoma; three grandchildren; five nephews; and four 
nieces. Mark was preceded in death by his son, Stephen A. Ramsey, his 
father and a brother, Forrest R. Ramsey. 
The funeral service will be at 2:00 PM on Thursday, March 9, at the 
First United Methodist Church in Garden City. Burial will follow at 
Valley View Cemetery in Garden City. In lieu of flowers, memorials to 
the Finney County 4-H Foundation in care of Garnand Funeral Home are 
suggested. Visitation hours with the family present will be from 5:00 
PM to 7:00 PM on Wednesday, March 8, at Garnand Funeral Home. 
Condolences may be posted at garnandfuneralhomes.com

Mark S. Ramsey

James Michael "Jim" Poole, 68, was born on January 3, 1955, in 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and passed away March 2, 2023, at Stormont 
Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas. He was affectionately called Jim and Papa
 Jim by his many friends and family. After the untimely death of 
his mother at an early age, Jim and his brothers attended Milton Hershey
 Boarding School in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1973 and 
immediately joined the Army. Jim was stationed in Hawaii and then Fort Riley, where he met his wife, Kelly Shultz. After a short stay in 
Germany, Jim was medically discharged in 1986. Upon return to the 
states, he and Kelly chose to reside in Kelly’s hometown of Junction 
City, Kansas. They welcomed their only child, Joel, on December 14, 
1986. Jim spent many years working as a driver for Coca Cola and 
then Wonder Bread until Kelly became terminally ill in 2008. He loved 
Junction City and also spent nearly 30 years supporting and volunteering
 for Junction City Junior Baseball Association. In Jim’s last ten years 
of employment, he found his calling as a parks and recreational grounds 
keeper for the city of Junction City where he was able to spend much of 
his time supporting the community in the sport he loved. He could be 
found many summer days and nights working the baseball fields or running
 the score boards at North Park or Rathert Field. Jim took great pride 
in Junction City and its parks and ball fields. Jim was a kind 
soul who didn’t know a stranger. In his final years after retirement, if
 he wasn’t at the ball fields, Jim could most often be found spending 
time with his grandchildren, whom he absolutely adored. He spent every 
chance he could to dote on them and lend a helping hand. Jim was 
preceded in death by his parents Robert and Nona, his loving wife Kelly,
 and his sister-in-law Lu Poole. Jim is survived by his son Joel and 
daughter-in-law Christine, two grandchildren Braeden and Camryn, his 
sister Kathleen (Butch) Poehler and brothers Robert (Sandi), William, 
Thomas (Darla), Donald (Ann), Richard (Stephanie), and Timothy 
(Meredith), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jim chose 
cremation and a Celebration of Life is being planned for later in the 
spring. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set in place 
through Venmo @Jim-Poole-Memorial. The family also asks that you 
consider donating to recreational youth sports in your community.

Jim 
understood the importance of providing for our youth in fun, inclusive, 
and affordable activities, and he epitomized that belief in his many 
years volunteering with JCJBA youth baseball.

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 </figure>James Michael "Jim" Poole, 68, was born on January 3, 1955, in 
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and passed away March 2, 2023, at Stormont 
Vail Hospital, Topeka, Kansas. He was affectionately called Jim and Papa
 Jim by his many friends and family. After the untimely death of 
his mother at an early age, Jim and his brothers attended Milton Hershey
 Boarding School in Hershey, Pennsylvania. He graduated in 1973 and 
immediately joined the Army. Jim was stationed in Hawaii and then Fort Riley, where he met his wife, Kelly Shultz. After a short stay in 
Germany, Jim was medically discharged in 1986. Upon return to the 
states, he and Kelly chose to reside in Kelly’s hometown of Junction 
City, Kansas. They welcomed their only child, Joel, on December 14, 
1986. Jim spent many years working as a driver for Coca Cola and 
then Wonder Bread until Kelly became terminally ill in 2008. He loved 
Junction City and also spent nearly 30 years supporting and volunteering
 for Junction City Junior Baseball Association. In Jim’s last ten years 
of employment, he found his calling as a parks and recreational grounds 
keeper for the city of Junction City where he was able to spend much of 
his time supporting the community in the sport he loved. He could be 
found many summer days and nights working the baseball fields or running
 the score boards at North Park or Rathert Field. Jim took great pride 
in Junction City and its parks and ball fields. Jim was a kind 
soul who didn’t know a stranger. In his final years after retirement, if
 he wasn’t at the ball fields, Jim could most often be found spending 
time with his grandchildren, whom he absolutely adored. He spent every 
chance he could to dote on them and lend a helping hand. Jim was 
preceded in death by his parents Robert and Nona, his loving wife Kelly,
 and his sister-in-law Lu Poole. Jim is survived by his son Joel and 
daughter-in-law Christine, two grandchildren Braeden and Camryn, his 
sister Kathleen (Butch) Poehler and brothers Robert (Sandi), William, 
Thomas (Darla), Donald (Ann), Richard (Stephanie), and Timothy 
(Meredith), as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Jim chose 
cremation and a Celebration of Life is being planned for later in the 
spring. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been set in place 
through Venmo @Jim-Poole-Memorial. The family also asks that you 
consider donating to recreational youth sports in your community. Jim 
understood the importance of providing for our youth in fun, inclusive, 
and affordable activities, and he epitomized that belief in his many 
years volunteering with JCJBA youth baseball.

James Michael 'Jim' Poole

Eldon "Ed" Schultz (beloved husband, son, father, brother, uncle, 
grandfather) was born in Deshler, NE, December 10, 1941.&nbsp; He passed away
 March 3, 2023, in Fairbury, NE.&nbsp; Ed attended Deshler schools before the
 family moved to Fairbury in 1953.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Ed joined the U.S. Navy in January 1959.&nbsp; He began his career as an 
Aviation Ordnance Man.&nbsp; His service included a number of ships and naval
 stations, to include, but not limited to:&nbsp; San Diego, CA, Barber's 
Point, HI, USS Lexington (CVA-16), Helicopter Squadron 6, USS Saratoga 
(CVA-60), Jacksonville, FL, USS Constellation (CV-64), and Fighter 
Squadron VF-92 (the Silver Kings).&nbsp; 

In 1975, his rate changed to Navy 
Counselor, and he served in recruiting&nbsp;offices in Manhattan, KS and 
Lincoln, NE until he retired in January 1982.&nbsp; His service awards 
included the Navy Achievement medal, Good Conduct medal (5 awards), 
Vietnam Service Medal (4 stars), Vietnam Campaign Medal, and a number of
 other medals, ribbons, and multiple Letters of Commendation.&nbsp; He was 
honored to serve in the military, and he often spoke of his experiences.

After the&nbsp;Navy, Ed worked in&nbsp;Superior,&nbsp;NE,&nbsp;while living in 
Nelson,&nbsp;NE, where his&nbsp;sons attended Nelson Jr/Sr High School.&nbsp; After 
that time, Ed had careers as a safety engineer for a&nbsp;national 
construction company and in&nbsp;employment agency management.&nbsp; He retired 
and lived in Bellevue, NE, before residing at the Heritage Care Center 
in Fairbury, the last one and a half years.&nbsp;&nbsp;

In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, watching TV 
(westerns, golf, KC Royals, and Husker football), playing golf, working 
on engines, and auto body work/painting, where the inside of his garage 
often changed colors with the work he did.&nbsp;

Ed is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean, his sons Corey (Kate) 
of Hebron, NE and Jeff of Roanoke, VA, his grandchildren Jared of 
Lincoln, NE, Jayden and Natalie of Roanoke, VA, his sisters Barb Bauer 
of Omaha, NE, and Joyce DeBoer of Fairbury, NE, his brothers Dale 
Schultz (Paula) and Steve Schultz (Beth), both of Fairbury, NE, and many
 nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Pearle Schultz, father, Edgar 
Schultz, brother Daryl Schultz, sister Marge Freitag, and nephews Darren
 DeBoer and Doug Freitag.

A celebration of life will be held at the Gerdes-Meyer funeral home 
Saturday, March 11th, from 1 to 3pm. Dress casual. In lieu of flowers, 
donations to charities that benefit veterans are 
appreciated.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.&nbsp;
 <a href="http://www.gerdesmeyerfh.com">www.gerdesmeyerfh.com</a>

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 </figure>Eldon "Ed" Schultz (beloved husband, son, father, brother, uncle, 
grandfather) was born in Deshler, NE, December 10, 1941.&nbsp; He passed away
 March 3, 2023, in Fairbury, NE.&nbsp; Ed attended Deshler schools before the
 family moved to Fairbury in 1953.&nbsp;&nbsp;Ed joined the U.S. Navy in January 1959.&nbsp; He began his career as an 
Aviation Ordnance Man.&nbsp; His service included a number of ships and naval
 stations, to include, but not limited to:&nbsp; San Diego, CA, Barber's 
Point, HI, USS Lexington (CVA-16), Helicopter Squadron 6, USS Saratoga 
(CVA-60), Jacksonville, FL, USS Constellation (CV-64), and Fighter 
Squadron VF-92 (the Silver Kings).&nbsp; In 1975, his rate changed to Navy 
Counselor, and he served in recruiting&nbsp;offices in Manhattan, KS and 
Lincoln, NE until he retired in January 1982.&nbsp; His service awards 
included the Navy Achievement medal, Good Conduct medal (5 awards), 
Vietnam Service Medal (4 stars), Vietnam Campaign Medal, and a number of
 other medals, ribbons, and multiple Letters of Commendation.&nbsp; He was 
honored to serve in the military, and he often spoke of his experiences.After the&nbsp;Navy, Ed worked in&nbsp;Superior,&nbsp;NE,&nbsp;while living in 
Nelson,&nbsp;NE, where his&nbsp;sons attended Nelson Jr/Sr High School.&nbsp; After 
that time, Ed had careers as a safety engineer for a&nbsp;national 
construction company and in&nbsp;employment agency management.&nbsp; He retired 
and lived in Bellevue, NE, before residing at the Heritage Care Center 
in Fairbury, the last one and a half years.&nbsp;&nbsp;In his spare time, he enjoyed woodworking, fishing, watching TV 
(westerns, golf, KC Royals, and Husker football), playing golf, working 
on engines, and auto body work/painting, where the inside of his garage 
often changed colors with the work he did.&nbsp;Ed is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean, his sons Corey (Kate) 
of Hebron, NE and Jeff of Roanoke, VA, his grandchildren Jared of 
Lincoln, NE, Jayden and Natalie of Roanoke, VA, his sisters Barb Bauer 
of Omaha, NE, and Joyce DeBoer of Fairbury, NE, his brothers Dale 
Schultz (Paula) and Steve Schultz (Beth), both of Fairbury, NE, and many
 nieces and nephews.He is preceded in death by his mother, Pearle Schultz, father, Edgar 
Schultz, brother Daryl Schultz, sister Marge Freitag, and nephews Darren
 DeBoer and Doug Freitag.A celebration of life will be held at the Gerdes-Meyer funeral home 
Saturday, March 11th, from 1 to 3pm. Dress casual. In lieu of flowers, 
donations to charities that benefit veterans are 
appreciated.&nbsp;&nbsp;Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.&nbsp;
 <a href="http://www.gerdesmeyerfh.com">www.gerdesmeyerfh.com</a>

Eldon 'Ed' Schultz

Marie Jane “Sally” Perez, 95, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on 
Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her children.&nbsp;

She was born July 9, 1927, in Lillis, KS. She attended grade school 
in Neuchatel and graduated from Onaga High School, where she was voted 
president of her Freshman class and perfomed as a majorette in the 
marching band.&nbsp; After graduation from high school, she moved to Topeka 
and found a job making parts for the B-29 Superfortress during World War
 II. &nbsp;&nbsp;

She married Evaristo J. “Everett” Perez on June 12, 1949, in Iowa, 
and they eventually settled in Kansas City, KS.&nbsp; She worked at the Snow 
Cap Restaurant, Russell Stover’s, Hallmark, and the deli at K-Mart.

She loved to travel. She and Everett made several trips to Mexico, 
and numerous trips to Washington, to visit their son, Joseph, and see 
the sites.&nbsp; Most summers were spent in Onaga and Duluth, KS, where she 
was always busy — gardening, decorating, and exploring landmarks from 
her youth.

Holidays were always a special time.&nbsp; Grandma always has a special 
treat bag made up for each of the grandkids when they came to visit on 
Easter and Halloween. She especially loved decorating the house at 
Christmas time with snowmen and her Christmas trees and houses.

Sally like spending quiet time with a book or a crossword puzzle.&nbsp; 
She played the piano, crocheted blankets and sewed quilts for many 
years, but eventually had to give it up due to the crippling effects of 
Rheumatoid Arthritis. For many years she continued to find creative ways
 to accomplish tasks despite her limitations, and managed to occupy her 
time by completing numerous Thomas Kincaid jigsaw puzzles.&nbsp; When she was
 no longer able to do that, she kept her mind sharp by balancing her 
checkbook down to the penny every month.&nbsp; She was a strong woman, who 
preserved and kept up the good fight until the very end.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Evaristo Perez, her 
parents, John (Jack) L. Hazlett and Mildred G. Dodds Kelly, and two 
brothers, Duane and Rufus Hazlett.

Sally will be dearly missed by all who knew her, especially her four 
children and their families.&nbsp; She is survived by her two sons, Joseph 
Perez of Marysville, WA and Timothy Perez (Tammy) of Kansas City, KS, 
her two daughters, Julie Johnson (Mike) and Rebecca Lynn, both of Kansas
 City, KS; eleven grandchildren, Chassidy Spaniol, John (Jamie) Johnson,
 Jennifer (Jason) Keller, Ashley (Patrik) Schantell, Tim (Christie) 
Perez, Emily (Moises) Perez, Josef (Abigail) Perez, Chad (Trinity) Lynn,
 Cortney (Steve) Webster, Kevin (Melissa) Heyd, and William Sangelo; 
twenty-seven great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren, as 
well as many nieces, nephews, and in-laws.

Sally will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 
March 10th, and from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, at the Chapel 
Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga, KS, where family and friends will meet from 
Noon until 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; Cremation will follow the visitation and burial at
 will be at a later date in the Neuchatel Cemetery.&nbsp;

Marie Jane “Sally” Perez, 95, of Kansas City, KS, passed away on 
Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her children.&nbsp;She was born July 9, 1927, in Lillis, KS. She attended grade school 
in Neuchatel and graduated from Onaga High School, where she was voted 
president of her Freshman class and perfomed as a majorette in the 
marching band.&nbsp; After graduation from high school, she moved to Topeka 
and found a job making parts for the B-29 Superfortress during World War
 II. &nbsp;&nbsp;She married Evaristo J. “Everett” Perez on June 12, 1949, in Iowa, 
and they eventually settled in Kansas City, KS.&nbsp; She worked at the Snow 
Cap Restaurant, Russell Stover’s, Hallmark, and the deli at K-Mart.She loved to travel. She and Everett made several trips to Mexico, 
and numerous trips to Washington, to visit their son, Joseph, and see 
the sites.&nbsp; Most summers were spent in Onaga and Duluth, KS, where she 
was always busy — gardening, decorating, and exploring landmarks from 
her youth.Holidays were always a special time.&nbsp; Grandma always has a special 
treat bag made up for each of the grandkids when they came to visit on 
Easter and Halloween. She especially loved decorating the house at 
Christmas time with snowmen and her Christmas trees and houses.Sally like spending quiet time with a book or a crossword puzzle.&nbsp; 
She played the piano, crocheted blankets and sewed quilts for many 
years, but eventually had to give it up due to the crippling effects of 
Rheumatoid Arthritis. For many years she continued to find creative ways
 to accomplish tasks despite her limitations, and managed to occupy her 
time by completing numerous Thomas Kincaid jigsaw puzzles.&nbsp; When she was
 no longer able to do that, she kept her mind sharp by balancing her 
checkbook down to the penny every month.&nbsp; She was a strong woman, who 
preserved and kept up the good fight until the very end.She was preceded in death by her husband, Evaristo Perez, her 
parents, John (Jack) L. Hazlett and Mildred G. Dodds Kelly, and two 
brothers, Duane and Rufus Hazlett.Sally will be dearly missed by all who knew her, especially her four 
children and their families.&nbsp; She is survived by her two sons, Joseph 
Perez of Marysville, WA and Timothy Perez (Tammy) of Kansas City, KS, 
her two daughters, Julie Johnson (Mike) and Rebecca Lynn, both of Kansas
 City, KS; eleven grandchildren, Chassidy Spaniol, John (Jamie) Johnson,
 Jennifer (Jason) Keller, Ashley (Patrik) Schantell, Tim (Christie) 
Perez, Emily (Moises) Perez, Josef (Abigail) Perez, Chad (Trinity) Lynn,
 Cortney (Steve) Webster, Kevin (Melissa) Heyd, and William Sangelo; 
twenty-seven great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren, as 
well as many nieces, nephews, and in-laws.Sally will lie in state from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 
March 10th, and from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, at the Chapel 
Oaks Funeral Home in Onaga, KS, where family and friends will meet from 
Noon until 2:00 p.m.&nbsp; Cremation will follow the visitation and burial at
 will be at a later date in the Neuchatel Cemetery.&nbsp;

Marie Jane 'Sally' Perez

Lorna Jane Etienne, 82, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Wamego Health Center.

The family will meet with friends at a visitation on Friday evening, March 10, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral 
Home in Wamego.

&nbsp;Private burial will be in Wamego City Cemetery.

Memorials are requested to Meals on Wheels or the the Wamego Hospital
 Foundation and may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral 
Home,&nbsp;&nbsp; P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.

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 </figure>Lorna Jane Etienne, 82, of Wamego, Kansas, passed away on Monday, March 6, 2023, at Wamego Health Center.The family will meet with friends at a visitation on Friday evening, March 10, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 at Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral 
Home in Wamego.&nbsp;Private burial will be in Wamego City Cemetery.Memorials are requested to Meals on Wheels or the the Wamego Hospital
 Foundation and may be left with Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral 
Home,&nbsp;&nbsp; P.O. Box 48, Wamego, KS 66547.A full obituary is pending.

Lorna Jane Etienne

William "Bill" Whaley, 91, died at Good Shepherd Hospice House March 4, 2023. Services will be held at Johnson Funeral Home on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 10 a.m., with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions have been designated to Junction City Animal Shelter.

Bill was born February 3, 1932, in Sawyer, KS, to Herbert and Fern (Humble) Whaley. He graduated from Sawyer High School. Bill married Rozella (Lees) on August 13, 1954, in Raton, NM, and later lived in Pratt, KS, where he worked at Woolwines Auto Supply. They moved to Junction City in 1967 where he worked as a machinist for Milleson's Auto Supply; he retired in 1997. When Bill was younger, he was an avid hunter, as well as a collector of coins and sports cards. He enjoyed attending his boys' and grandchildren's sporting events over the years, and spending his Saturday afternoons with Neil and the guys at Street Rods. &nbsp;

Bill is survived by his three sons: Michael W. (Roxanne) Whaley of Chapman, Mark A. (Belle) Whaley of Junction City and Mitch D. Whaley of Junction City; five grandchildren: Aaron (Rachel), Beth (Nathan) Roberts, Kellen, Grant and Cooper; and six great-grandchildren: Addox, Everly, Oakley, Liam, Everett and Beaux. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Whaley, of Pratt, KS.&nbsp;Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Rozella, on August 4, 2003, and his sister, Betty Copenhaver.&nbsp;

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 </figure>William "Bill" Whaley, 91, died at Good Shepherd Hospice House March 4, 2023. Services will be held at Johnson Funeral Home on Friday, March 10, 2023, at 10 a.m., with burial to follow at Highland Cemetery. Visitation will be at Johnson Funeral Home on Thursday, March 9, 2023, from 6-8 p.m. Memorial contributions have been designated to Junction City Animal Shelter. Bill was born February 3, 1932, in Sawyer, KS, to Herbert and Fern (Humble) Whaley. He graduated from Sawyer High School. Bill married Rozella (Lees) on August 13, 1954, in Raton, NM, and later lived in Pratt, KS, where he worked at Woolwines Auto Supply. They moved to Junction City in 1967 where he worked as a machinist for Milleson's Auto Supply; he retired in 1997. When Bill was younger, he was an avid hunter, as well as a collector of coins and sports cards. He enjoyed attending his boys' and grandchildren's sporting events over the years, and spending his Saturday afternoons with Neil and the guys at Street Rods. &nbsp; Bill is survived by his three sons: Michael W. (Roxanne) Whaley of Chapman, Mark A. (Belle) Whaley of Junction City and Mitch D. Whaley of Junction City; five grandchildren: Aaron (Rachel), Beth (Nathan) Roberts, Kellen, Grant and Cooper; and six great-grandchildren: Addox, Everly, Oakley, Liam, Everett and Beaux. He is also survived by his brother, Robert Whaley, of Pratt, KS.&nbsp;Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Rozella, on August 4, 2003, and his sister, Betty Copenhaver.&nbsp;

William 'Bill' Whaley

Samuel Wayne Collins, 70, of Westmoreland, Kansas, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Community Hospital in Onaga. He was a lifelong resident of the area. 

A complete obituary is pending with&nbsp;Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.

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 </figure>Samuel Wayne Collins, 70, of Westmoreland, Kansas, died Sunday, March 5, 2023, at the Community Hospital in Onaga. He was a lifelong resident of the area. A complete obituary is pending with&nbsp;Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home.

Samuel Wayne Collins

Alta Jane Lucas, 77, of Chanute passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 
2023, at Heritage Healthcare in Chanute. Alta was born on March 25, 
1945, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Marcetta (Dunfee)
 Grosstephan. Alta grew up in Pittsburg and Kansas City, Kansas, 
and graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City in 1963. On 
September 17, 1966, Alta married the love of her life, Michael E Lucas. 
Alta and Michael were married for 32 years until Michael’s passing on 
October 28, 1998. Children were very important to Alta; she was 
often referred to as Saint Alta due to her raising her own children and 
many other children in the Kansas City area through her daycare. She was
 also the go-to for parents in the neighborhood when it came to any sort
 of school emergency; they would call her and Alta was always willing to
 help in any way that she could. Before her eyesight failed her, 
Alta loved to crochet and was a bit of a bookworm. Sports were also a 
big part of Alta’s life; the Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and 
Kansas City Royals were her teams. When she wasn’t busy watching sports 
on television, Alta made sure she was cheering on her grandchildren and 
all of the other children at their multiple activities. Alta was often 
referred to by her grandkids friends as grandma. Alta enjoyed 
interacting with all of the grandchildren’s activities and was a voice 
that was easily recognized. Alta will always be remembered as a loving, kind-hearted woman and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 
 Alta is survived by her three children: Lisa Robertson and her husband 
Patrick of Sachse, TX, Mike Lucas and his wife Kathy of Chanute, KS, and
 Jeff Lucas and his wife Vanessa of Junction City, KS, two sisters: Joni
 Watts of Kansas City, KS and Annette Grosstephan of Mulberry, KS, and 
six grandchildren: Michaela Lucas and her fiancé Rocky Hawthorne, Tyson 
Lucas, Oliver Lucas, Lauren Lucas, Evan Lucas, and Sam Lucas. Alta was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Michael, and her brothers Alex and Jim. 
 Cremation has been requested and a family and friends graveside service
 will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at: <a href="http://www.countrysidefh.com" target="_blank">www.countrysidefh.com</a>. S

ervices entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, Kansas 66720.&nbsp;

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 </figure>Alta Jane Lucas, 77, of Chanute passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 
2023, at Heritage Healthcare in Chanute. Alta was born on March 25, 
1945, in Pittsburg, Kansas, the daughter of Albert and Marcetta (Dunfee)
 Grosstephan. Alta grew up in Pittsburg and Kansas City, Kansas, 
and graduated from Washington High School in Kansas City in 1963. On 
September 17, 1966, Alta married the love of her life, Michael E Lucas. 
Alta and Michael were married for 32 years until Michael’s passing on 
October 28, 1998. Children were very important to Alta; she was 
often referred to as Saint Alta due to her raising her own children and 
many other children in the Kansas City area through her daycare. She was
 also the go-to for parents in the neighborhood when it came to any sort
 of school emergency; they would call her and Alta was always willing to
 help in any way that she could. Before her eyesight failed her, 
Alta loved to crochet and was a bit of a bookworm. Sports were also a 
big part of Alta’s life; the Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and 
Kansas City Royals were her teams. When she wasn’t busy watching sports 
on television, Alta made sure she was cheering on her grandchildren and 
all of the other children at their multiple activities. Alta was often 
referred to by her grandkids friends as grandma. Alta enjoyed 
interacting with all of the grandchildren’s activities and was a voice 
that was easily recognized. Alta will always be remembered as a loving, kind-hearted woman and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. 
 Alta is survived by her three children: Lisa Robertson and her husband 
Patrick of Sachse, TX, Mike Lucas and his wife Kathy of Chanute, KS, and
 Jeff Lucas and his wife Vanessa of Junction City, KS, two sisters: Joni
 Watts of Kansas City, KS and Annette Grosstephan of Mulberry, KS, and 
six grandchildren: Michaela Lucas and her fiancé Rocky Hawthorne, Tyson 
Lucas, Oliver Lucas, Lauren Lucas, Evan Lucas, and Sam Lucas. Alta was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Michael, and her brothers Alex and Jim. 
 Cremation has been requested and a family and friends graveside service
 will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at: <a href="http://www.countrysidefh.com" target="_blank">www.countrysidefh.com</a>. Services entrusted to Countryside Funeral Home 101 N. Highland, Chanute, Kansas 66720.&nbsp;

Alta Jane Lucas

Robert H. Marston passed away on March 1st at the Ascension Via Christi
 hospital in Manhattan at the age 0f 85. He was born at his home in 
rural Abilene on April 23rd, 1937, the son of Samuel and Minnie (Lantz). 
He attended a one room school, Pleasant Valley, for his grade school 
years and then graduated from Dickinson County High School in 1955. &nbsp;Robert married Sheila (Brott) Marston on April 23rd, 1960, and they 
established their home in Noble township. They had four children 
Deborah, Douglas, Dawn and infant daughter Darla. 
Robert farmed the land where they lived since 1952 until his death. He 
grew up in the Scherer Memorial Luthern Church in Chapman until he was 
married . He was a member of the Alida Coopertive Parish Church where he
 served as the Lay Leader and Sunday School Superintendent for several 
years. Robert worked for JC Livestock for 20 years. His favorite thing 
in life was his children and grandchildren as they told him of their 
life experiences. 
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Grace McGhghy, 
and his infant daughter, Darla.

Bob is survived by Sheila, his wife of 
62 years, his daughter Deborah Kretsch (Peter) his son Douglas 
Marston (Peggy) and daughter, Dawn Crumly (Tim). His brother William 
Marston (Nancy) of Jewell Kansas. Grandchild, Kaitlin DeJong, Connor 
Sparks, Keenan Sparks, Lauren Crumly Taylor, Neal Crumly, Megan Crumly 
and four great grandchildren Harper Sparks, CharLee Smith, Juniper 
Smith, and Carter Joy DeJong. Many nieces of nephews and several 
great-great nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services will be at the Alida Upland Cooperative Parish on 
March7, 2023 at 10:00. Calling hours will be at the Londeen-Overlease
 Funeral Chapel in Chapman from five to seven.

Memorials will be to the 
Alida Church and Shriners or St Judes.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Robert H. Marston passed away on March 1st at the Ascension Via Christi
 hospital in Manhattan at the age 0f 85. He was born at his home in 
rural Abilene on April 23rd, 1937, the son of Samuel and Minnie (Lantz). 
He attended a one room school, Pleasant Valley, for his grade school 
years and then graduated from Dickinson County High School in 1955. &nbsp;Robert married Sheila (Brott) Marston on April 23rd, 1960, and they 
established their home in Noble township. They had four children 
Deborah, Douglas, Dawn and infant daughter Darla. 
Robert farmed the land where they lived since 1952 until his death. He 
grew up in the Scherer Memorial Luthern Church in Chapman until he was 
married . He was a member of the Alida Coopertive Parish Church where he
 served as the Lay Leader and Sunday School Superintendent for several 
years. Robert worked for JC Livestock for 20 years. His favorite thing 
in life was his children and grandchildren as they told him of their 
life experiences. 
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Grace McGhghy, 
and his infant daughter, Darla. Bob is survived by Sheila, his wife of 
62 years, his daughter Deborah Kretsch (Peter) his son Douglas 
Marston (Peggy) and daughter, Dawn Crumly (Tim). His brother William 
Marston (Nancy) of Jewell Kansas. Grandchild, Kaitlin DeJong, Connor 
Sparks, Keenan Sparks, Lauren Crumly Taylor, Neal Crumly, Megan Crumly 
and four great grandchildren Harper Sparks, CharLee Smith, Juniper 
Smith, and Carter Joy DeJong. Many nieces of nephews and several 
great-great nieces and nephews. 
Funeral services will be at the Alida Upland Cooperative Parish on 
March7, 2023 at 10:00. Calling hours will be at the Londeen-Overlease
 Funeral Chapel in Chapman from five to seven. Memorials will be to the 
Alida Church and Shriners or St Judes.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Robert H. Marston

Jimmie Patterson, 91, died March 5, 2023, in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; He was 
born on December 6, 1931, in Ranger, TX the son of Elzo and Pearla 
(Choat) Patterson.&nbsp; 

Jimmy was raised in Ranger, TX and was a graduate 
from Ranger High School. He attended Ranger Junior College before 
joining the US Navy.&nbsp; He served in the Korean War aboard the USS Boxer 
aircraft carrier.&nbsp; Following the war, he attended Odessa college for two
 years.&nbsp; He worked as a terminal manager for Mid-America Pipeline.&nbsp; 


Jimmy married Karen Brantley on June 12, 1957.&nbsp; They made their home in 
Lincoln, NE before moving to Clay Center in 1960.&nbsp; 

He was preceded in 
death by his parents, brothers, Gary and Bill Patterson.

Survivors: Son: Kelley Patterson, Odessa, TX Daughter: Shawna and Husband Bobby Fisher, McPherson, KS Son: Barry and wife Lesa Patterson, Wamego, KS Sister: Barbara Fullingim, OK Brother: Mike Patterson, San Antonio, TX Sister: Lana Chambers, Lubbock, TX 4 Grandchildren and 6 Great-grandchildren

Memorial Services:&nbsp; will be held at a later date

Memorials:&nbsp; Leonardville Nursing Home or the organization of the donor’s choice

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 </figure>Jimmie Patterson, 91, died March 5, 2023, in Manhattan, KS.&nbsp; He was 
born on December 6, 1931, in Ranger, TX the son of Elzo and Pearla 
(Choat) Patterson.&nbsp; Jimmy was raised in Ranger, TX and was a graduate 
from Ranger High School. He attended Ranger Junior College before 
joining the US Navy.&nbsp; He served in the Korean War aboard the USS Boxer 
aircraft carrier.&nbsp; Following the war, he attended Odessa college for two
 years.&nbsp; He worked as a terminal manager for Mid-America Pipeline.&nbsp; 
Jimmy married Karen Brantley on June 12, 1957.&nbsp; They made their home in 
Lincoln, NE before moving to Clay Center in 1960.&nbsp; He was preceded in 
death by his parents, brothers, Gary and Bill Patterson.Survivors: Son: Kelley Patterson, Odessa, TX Daughter: Shawna and Husband Bobby Fisher, McPherson, KS Son: Barry and wife Lesa Patterson, Wamego, KS Sister: Barbara Fullingim, OK Brother: Mike Patterson, San Antonio, TX Sister: Lana Chambers, Lubbock, TX 4 Grandchildren and 6 Great-grandchildrenMemorial Services:&nbsp; will be held at a later dateMemorials:&nbsp; Leonardville Nursing Home or the organization of the donor’s choice

Jimmie Patterson

Jennie Ruth Anderes, age 100, of Hope, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at Village Manor in Abilene.

She was born on January 4, 1923, in Cheney, the daughter of Harry and Josie (Potts) Rediker.

On November 19, 1945, at St. Columba Catholic Church in Elmo, she married Edwin Paul Anderes.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 1973.

Jennie was a homemaker and a member of St. Columba Catholic Church, 
St. Columba Altar Society, Dayton Circle, Elks Club and Jolly Mixers.&nbsp; 
She enjoyed quilting, embroidery and loved to be out working in the 
yard.

She is survived by two sons, Bob Anderes and wife Patti of Hope and 
Richard Anderes of Hope; one daughter, Joyce Elburn of Abilene; six 
grandchildren, Jeff Anderes (Diane Pickering), Jennifer Dockins (Eric), 
Lori Hunter (Sam), Robert Falconio (Tara), Jarred Anderes (Jenny) and 
Nathan Anderes (Tracy), and ten great grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents;
 one son, Gene Anderes; one brother, Harry Rediker, Jr. and one great 
grandson, Baby Boy Anderes.

Parish Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 at
 the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene.&nbsp; The family will 
receive friends following the Rosary until 7:00 p.m.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 
10, 2023 at St. Columba Catholic Church in Elmo.&nbsp; Burial will follow at 
Mount Calvary Cemetery, south of Elmo.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Columba Catholic 
Church or Dickinson County Hospice.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care 
of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 176, Riley, Kansas 66531 
and the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 
67410.

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 </figure>Jennie Ruth Anderes, age 100, of Hope, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at Village Manor in Abilene.She was born on January 4, 1923, in Cheney, the daughter of Harry and Josie (Potts) Rediker.On November 19, 1945, at St. Columba Catholic Church in Elmo, she married Edwin Paul Anderes.&nbsp; He preceded her in death in 1973.Jennie was a homemaker and a member of St. Columba Catholic Church, 
St. Columba Altar Society, Dayton Circle, Elks Club and Jolly Mixers.&nbsp; 
She enjoyed quilting, embroidery and loved to be out working in the 
yard.She is survived by two sons, Bob Anderes and wife Patti of Hope and 
Richard Anderes of Hope; one daughter, Joyce Elburn of Abilene; six 
grandchildren, Jeff Anderes (Diane Pickering), Jennifer Dockins (Eric), 
Lori Hunter (Sam), Robert Falconio (Tara), Jarred Anderes (Jenny) and 
Nathan Anderes (Tracy), and ten great grandchildren.In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents;
 one son, Gene Anderes; one brother, Harry Rediker, Jr. and one great 
grandson, Baby Boy Anderes.Parish Rosary will be recited at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 2023 at
 the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene.&nbsp; The family will 
receive friends following the Rosary until 7:00 p.m.Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, March 
10, 2023 at St. Columba Catholic Church in Elmo.&nbsp; Burial will follow at 
Mount Calvary Cemetery, south of Elmo.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Columba Catholic 
Church or Dickinson County Hospice.&nbsp; Contributions may be left in care 
of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 176, Riley, Kansas 66531 
and the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 
67410.

Jennie Ruth Anderes

Mary Elizabeth Cottom died Monday, February 27, 2023. She was born 
August 18, 1944, in Manhattan, to Herman B. and Allene E. (O'Neill) 
Brumm. She attended Manhattan Schools, graduating from Manhattan High in
 1962, followed by two years at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas.

On
 August 18, 1968, she married Melvin C (Mel) Cottom in Manhattan. He was a
 member of the electrical engineering faculty at Kansas State 
University. He died November 19, 2011, in Manhattan.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was also 
preceded in death by her parents and brother, Larry Brumm.

They
 shared a longtime interest in history and the arts, and were active 
supporters of many organizations. Over the years, she served on the 
boards of the Riley County Historical Society, Kansas State Historical 
Society and the Friends Advisory Board of the Marianna Kistler Beach 
Museum of Art.

Survivors include an 
extraordinary group of friends including Julie, Mitch, Janet, Stormy, 
George, Jeri, Shirley, Chris, Tom, Virginia and Brenda.

Memorials
 have been established with the  KSU Foundation for Beach Museum of Art 
2323 Anderson Ave #500 Manhattan, KS  66502 or The Washburn University 
Foundation for the Sunflower Music Festival Endowment .

There were no services. Burial was in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Zeandale Township Community, Manhattan, Kansas.

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 </figure>Mary Elizabeth Cottom died Monday, February 27, 2023. She was born 
August 18, 1944, in Manhattan, to Herman B. and Allene E. (O'Neill) 
Brumm. She attended Manhattan Schools, graduating from Manhattan High in
 1962, followed by two years at Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas.On
 August 18, 1968, she married Melvin C (Mel) Cottom in Manhattan. He was a
 member of the electrical engineering faculty at Kansas State 
University. He died November 19, 2011, in Manhattan.&nbsp;&nbsp;She was also 
preceded in death by her parents and brother, Larry Brumm.They
 shared a longtime interest in history and the arts, and were active 
supporters of many organizations. Over the years, she served on the 
boards of the Riley County Historical Society, Kansas State Historical 
Society and the Friends Advisory Board of the Marianna Kistler Beach 
Museum of Art.Survivors include an 
extraordinary group of friends including Julie, Mitch, Janet, Stormy, 
George, Jeri, Shirley, Chris, Tom, Virginia and Brenda. Memorials
 have been established with the KSU Foundation for Beach Museum of Art 
2323 Anderson Ave #500 Manhattan, KS 66502 or The Washburn University 
Foundation for the Sunflower Music Festival Endowment .There were no services. Burial was in the Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Zeandale Township Community, Manhattan, Kansas.

Mary Elizabeth Cottom

Sandra R. “Sandy” Sanders, 68, Hays, died Friday, March 3, 2023, at Rooks County Health Center.

She was born November 11, 1954, in Hays,
 Kansas, the daughter of Roman C. “Roy” and Ruth (Kronewitter) 
Zimmerman.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sandy attended Marian High School, graduating in 1972.&nbsp;&nbsp;On 
November 11, 1972, she was united in marriage to James “Jim” Werth.&nbsp;&nbsp;He 
preceded her in death in 1976.&nbsp;&nbsp;On August 9, 1979, she was united in 
marriage to Paul Sanders, and they later divorced.&nbsp;&nbsp;For many years, she 
worked as a receptionist for Eagle Communications.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sandy was a member 
of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, prayed the rosary every 
morning, baked delicious cookies for her family, and adored her 
grandchildren.

Survivors include her mother, Ruth 
Zimmerman of Hays, a son, James Werth, Jr. of Hays, four daughters, Amy 
Hudson and husband Caleb of Ellis, Lori Hearne and husband Travis of 
Bucklin, Sara Sanders of Olathe, and Heather Yates and husband John of 
Fort Riley, a brother, Keith Zimmerman and wife Anne of Hays, three 
sisters, Sheila Kelsay and husband Larry of Wichita, Karen Kisner and 
husband Dale of Hays, and Kay Werth and husband Loran of Hays, eleven 
grandchildren, Luke Lohrmeyer and wife Kayli, Eli and Noah Lohrmeyer, 
Hunter and Gunnar Hearne, Laine, Emerson, and Hadleigh Werth, Emily 
Siercks, Tye and Phoebe Yates, and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her father and first husband Jim.&nbsp;

Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
 Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Private family inurnment 
will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family will receive friends from 
5:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday,
 all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A vigil service and rosary 
will be at 6:30 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Memorials are 
suggested for family wishes and may be made payable to&nbsp;Sara 
Sanders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Sandy may be shared with her 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;</a>

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 </figure>Sandra R. “Sandy” Sanders, 68, Hays, died Friday, March 3, 2023, at Rooks County Health Center.She was born November 11, 1954, in Hays,
 Kansas, the daughter of Roman C. “Roy” and Ruth (Kronewitter) 
Zimmerman.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sandy attended Marian High School, graduating in 1972.&nbsp;&nbsp;On 
November 11, 1972, she was united in marriage to James “Jim” Werth.&nbsp;&nbsp;He 
preceded her in death in 1976.&nbsp;&nbsp;On August 9, 1979, she was united in 
marriage to Paul Sanders, and they later divorced.&nbsp;&nbsp;For many years, she 
worked as a receptionist for Eagle Communications.&nbsp;&nbsp;Sandy was a member 
of Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, prayed the rosary every 
morning, baked delicious cookies for her family, and adored her 
grandchildren.Survivors include her mother, Ruth 
Zimmerman of Hays, a son, James Werth, Jr. of Hays, four daughters, Amy 
Hudson and husband Caleb of Ellis, Lori Hearne and husband Travis of 
Bucklin, Sara Sanders of Olathe, and Heather Yates and husband John of 
Fort Riley, a brother, Keith Zimmerman and wife Anne of Hays, three 
sisters, Sheila Kelsay and husband Larry of Wichita, Karen Kisner and 
husband Dale of Hays, and Kay Werth and husband Loran of Hays, eleven 
grandchildren, Luke Lohrmeyer and wife Kayli, Eli and Noah Lohrmeyer, 
Hunter and Gunnar Hearne, Laine, Emerson, and Hadleigh Werth, Emily 
Siercks, Tye and Phoebe Yates, and numerous nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her father and first husband Jim.&nbsp;Mass of Christian Burial will be at 
10:00 am on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic
 Church, with Fr. Nick Parker officiating.&nbsp;&nbsp;Private family inurnment 
will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.&nbsp;&nbsp;The family will receive friends from 
5:00 pm until 8:00 on Wednesday and from 9:00 am until 9:45 on Thursday,
 all at Hays Memorial Chapel Funeral Home.&nbsp;&nbsp;A vigil service and rosary 
will be at 6:30 pm on Wednesday at the funeral home.&nbsp;&nbsp;Memorials are 
suggested for family wishes and may be made payable to&nbsp;Sara 
Sanders.&nbsp;&nbsp;Condolences and memories of Sandy may be shared with her 
family at <a href="http://www.haysmemorial.com">www.haysmemorial.com&nbsp;</a>

Sandra R. 'Sandy' Sanders

Eva K. Thiessen Friesen was born on January 
9, 1942. She was the youngest of eight children born to Henry D. 
Thiessen and Tina D. Klaassen Thiessen. Eva grew up on a farm 2.5 miles 
west of Inman. She attended Golden Rule Grade School through the 5th
 grade until the school consolidated with other small schools to become 
Countryside Grade School. Eva grew up in the Zoar Mennonite Church.&nbsp; She
 accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior upon confession of her faith and 
was baptized in Dillon Lake, Hutchinson by Reverend Arnold Ensz on 
August 19, 1956. Eva graduated from Inman Rural High School in 1960 and 
attended Sterling College for one semester then graduated from Adela 
Hale School of Business in Hutchinson. Her first job was as a secretary 
for Western and Southern Life Insurance.

Eva first met Willard as a friend of Joyce, Wayne, and Paul Ensz who 
were good friends of the family. A few years later, Eva was a 7th grader with Willard at Countryside Grade School. During this year, Willard gave Eva his 6th
 grade school picture signed “Love, Willard” in red ink. Eva still had 
this picture.&nbsp; Eva married Willard Friesen on September 16, 1962 at 
Bethel Mennonite Church. She transferred her membership to Bethel and 
remained a member until death. Eva taught Sunday School classes, a 
Wednesday night class, and sang in the church choir. She was also a 
member of the Homesteaders EHU.

Willie and Eva lived in Hutchinson when their first son, Jeff was 
born in 1964. Scott was born in 1967. Later that year, they built their 
first home on 44th street in Hutchinson and lived there for 
six years.&nbsp; Eva worked nights for three years at First National Bank 
during this time. Willie was a car salesman at Davis Child in 
Hutchinson. In 1973, Willie took a job at Reimer Ford in McPherson and 
the family moved to Inman where they built a home that they lived in 
until Eva moved to the estates at Pleasant View Home in 2020.

Eva started working for Penner Feed and Supply as a bookkeeper in 
1979 and was there for ten years. She then worked as the Inman City 
Clerk for 23 years until she retired in 2012. After that, Eva was a 
volunteer Treasurer for the Inman Senior Center. She loved going to the 
Harvest Cafe for coffee with her friends.&nbsp; This group was very important
 to her, especially after Willie passed away. Willie and Eva enjoyed 
friendships with other couples they had grown up with in school and 
church. Weekends were spent at Kanapolis Lake with these couples.&nbsp; This 
was a special bond and all of the couples ended up being married for 
fifty years or more. Willie and Eva almost made it to fifty-three and 
Willie was the first to break that circle with his death in 2015.

Willie and Eva especially enjoyed attending sporting events that 
their boys were involved in. Both of the boys made them proud. They both
 came back to Inman after college and married wonderful girls.&nbsp; They 
lived three and five blocks from Willie and Eva. There are five 
grandsons that they were so proud of: Jake, Jason, Jared, Justin, and 
Jordan. They also were able to enjoy watching them participate in sports
 and other school events.

After retirement, Willie and Eva were able to take trips by car and 
that was something that they loved to do. They also had many memories 
from trips to Cancun, Hawaii, Alaska, and many other vacations. A quote 
from Eva: “We had trials and illnesses, but God saw us through. To God 
be the glory!”.

Proceeding Eva in death were her husband, Willie, her parents: Mr. 
and Mrs. H.D. Thiessen; Willie’s parents: Martin and Ruth Friesen; 
Sister, Lilly Ann Pankratz and husband Emerson; Brothers, Phil Thiessen 
and wife Alma, Clarence Thiessen and wife Helen; Ben Thiessen and wife 
Stella; Leo Thiessen and wife Pat; Brother in-law Jim Stephens; Nephew 
Greg Thiessen; Niece Janet Thiessen Bever.

Survivors; Jeff and wife Nancy Friesen, Inman; Scott and wife Peggy 
Friesen, Inman, Sister Sophia Stephens, Inman; Brother Bruce Thiessen 
and wife Verbie, Inman. Sister in-laws Ann Snyder, Inman and KayLee 
Thiessen, Denver, CO. Grandsons: Jake Friesen and wife Rebecca, St. 
Louis, MO; Jason Friesen, Emporia, KS; Jared Friesen, Taiwan; Justin 
Friesen and wife Krystan, Inman; Jordan Friesen, Manhattan, KS. Nieces 
and Nephews; Lois, Lyle, Amy, Julie, Diane, Lisa, Tami, Dave, Jennifer, 
and April and many more relatives and friends.

Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Friday, March 3, 2023, at Bethel 
Mennonite Church, with the family present.&nbsp; Graveside services will be 
held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 4, 2023, at North Inman Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Celebration of Life Services will follow at 11:00 AM at Bethel Mennonite
 Church.&nbsp; A meal at the church will follow the service. Services will be
 live streamed on the Inman Funeral Home Facebook page and the church 
website.&nbsp; 

Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View Home or 
Bethel Mennonite Church, both in care of Inman Funeral Home.&nbsp; To leave a
 condolence for the family, visit:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1677950409962.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Eva K. Thiessen Friesen was born on January 
9, 1942. She was the youngest of eight children born to Henry D. 
Thiessen and Tina D. Klaassen Thiessen. Eva grew up on a farm 2.5 miles 
west of Inman. She attended Golden Rule Grade School through the 5th
 grade until the school consolidated with other small schools to become 
Countryside Grade School. Eva grew up in the Zoar Mennonite Church.&nbsp; She
 accepted Jesus as her Lord and Savior upon confession of her faith and 
was baptized in Dillon Lake, Hutchinson by Reverend Arnold Ensz on 
August 19, 1956. Eva graduated from Inman Rural High School in 1960 and 
attended Sterling College for one semester then graduated from Adela 
Hale School of Business in Hutchinson. Her first job was as a secretary 
for Western and Southern Life Insurance.Eva first met Willard as a friend of Joyce, Wayne, and Paul Ensz who 
were good friends of the family. A few years later, Eva was a 7th grader with Willard at Countryside Grade School. During this year, Willard gave Eva his 6th
 grade school picture signed “Love, Willard” in red ink. Eva still had 
this picture.&nbsp; Eva married Willard Friesen on September 16, 1962 at 
Bethel Mennonite Church. She transferred her membership to Bethel and 
remained a member until death. Eva taught Sunday School classes, a 
Wednesday night class, and sang in the church choir. She was also a 
member of the Homesteaders EHU.Willie and Eva lived in Hutchinson when their first son, Jeff was 
born in 1964. Scott was born in 1967. Later that year, they built their 
first home on 44th street in Hutchinson and lived there for 
six years.&nbsp; Eva worked nights for three years at First National Bank 
during this time. Willie was a car salesman at Davis Child in 
Hutchinson. In 1973, Willie took a job at Reimer Ford in McPherson and 
the family moved to Inman where they built a home that they lived in 
until Eva moved to the estates at Pleasant View Home in 2020.Eva started working for Penner Feed and Supply as a bookkeeper in 
1979 and was there for ten years. She then worked as the Inman City 
Clerk for 23 years until she retired in 2012. After that, Eva was a 
volunteer Treasurer for the Inman Senior Center. She loved going to the 
Harvest Cafe for coffee with her friends.&nbsp; This group was very important
 to her, especially after Willie passed away. Willie and Eva enjoyed 
friendships with other couples they had grown up with in school and 
church. Weekends were spent at Kanapolis Lake with these couples.&nbsp; This 
was a special bond and all of the couples ended up being married for 
fifty years or more. Willie and Eva almost made it to fifty-three and 
Willie was the first to break that circle with his death in 2015.Willie and Eva especially enjoyed attending sporting events that 
their boys were involved in. Both of the boys made them proud. They both
 came back to Inman after college and married wonderful girls.&nbsp; They 
lived three and five blocks from Willie and Eva. There are five 
grandsons that they were so proud of: Jake, Jason, Jared, Justin, and 
Jordan. They also were able to enjoy watching them participate in sports
 and other school events.After retirement, Willie and Eva were able to take trips by car and 
that was something that they loved to do. They also had many memories 
from trips to Cancun, Hawaii, Alaska, and many other vacations. A quote 
from Eva: “We had trials and illnesses, but God saw us through. To God 
be the glory!”.Proceeding Eva in death were her husband, Willie, her parents: Mr. 
and Mrs. H.D. Thiessen; Willie’s parents: Martin and Ruth Friesen; 
Sister, Lilly Ann Pankratz and husband Emerson; Brothers, Phil Thiessen 
and wife Alma, Clarence Thiessen and wife Helen; Ben Thiessen and wife 
Stella; Leo Thiessen and wife Pat; Brother in-law Jim Stephens; Nephew 
Greg Thiessen; Niece Janet Thiessen Bever.Survivors; Jeff and wife Nancy Friesen, Inman; Scott and wife Peggy 
Friesen, Inman, Sister Sophia Stephens, Inman; Brother Bruce Thiessen 
and wife Verbie, Inman. Sister in-laws Ann Snyder, Inman and KayLee 
Thiessen, Denver, CO. Grandsons: Jake Friesen and wife Rebecca, St. 
Louis, MO; Jason Friesen, Emporia, KS; Jared Friesen, Taiwan; Justin 
Friesen and wife Krystan, Inman; Jordan Friesen, Manhattan, KS. Nieces 
and Nephews; Lois, Lyle, Amy, Julie, Diane, Lisa, Tami, Dave, Jennifer, 
and April and many more relatives and friends.Visitation will be held from 5-7 PM Friday, March 3, 2023, at Bethel 
Mennonite Church, with the family present.&nbsp; Graveside services will be 
held at 10:00 AM Saturday, March 4, 2023, at North Inman Cemetery.&nbsp; 
Celebration of Life Services will follow at 11:00 AM at Bethel Mennonite
 Church.&nbsp; A meal at the church will follow the service. Services will be
 live streamed on the Inman Funeral Home Facebook page and the church 
website.&nbsp; Memorial contributions may be made to Pleasant View Home or 
Bethel Mennonite Church, both in care of Inman Funeral Home.&nbsp; To leave a
 condolence for the family, visit:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.inmanfh.com">www.inmanfh.com</a>.

Eva K. Friesen

Our dearest Mother, Nelda Marie (Marts) Hoover passed into the arms of 
Jesus early Thursday morning, March 2, 2023, with family at her side. 
Nelda was born in the house she lived in most of her life on August 8, 
1930, to Ethel Pearl (Root) Marts and Guy Alonzo Marts. She was born on 
the farm homesteaded by her Marts ancestors, and she raised her family 
in that home. 
Nelda was quiet, humble, showed great strength in perseverance and was 
dedicated to her family and her church. She lived a truly sacrificial 
life in service to the Lord, her family, her extended family, her 
neighbors and friends. She put others first and truly had a servant's 
heart. She lived her life to honor the Lord and faced life's 
difficulties as prescribed in James 1:2 " Consider it pure joy, my 
brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 
because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4
 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and 
complete, not lacking anything." Mother lived a full life of faith she 
demonstrated to all she met. She was unwavering in her faith, her love 
of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and to her 
husband and partner. Through all hardships of her 92 years, she never 
complained or lamented all that befell her in life's journey. In all 
that she did, she did it to her best to honor the Lord and her family. 
She was the wife of Noble Character: Proverbs 31: 10-31. 
Nelda graduated from Dickinson County Community High School in 1948 and 
after high school was the high school secretary until she married. Nelda
 was married to Eldon L. Hoover on October 16, 1949 in Abilene, KS. She 
was her husband's helpmate for over 72 years on the Marts family farm 
she and Eldon cared for near Chapman, Kansas. To this union were born 
four children: Susan Marie, Sheryl Christine, Connie Jane and Steven 
Craig. 
Nelda was a fine seamstress--sewing for her girls, an expert gardener, 
an award-winning bread baker, an exquisite cook, an immaculate 
housekeeper, a work partner for Eldon and a tiny, yet amazing wheat 
truck driver, a Sunday school teacher for many years, a worker in her 
Church and a member of her beloved Barnabas Circle at Sutphen Mill 
Christian Church. She attended Sutphen Mill Christian Church her entire 
life and mentored many who worshiped and served in the church. Nelda 
served her community in many ways as well and served on the local 
election board for over 35 years. 
Nelda was predeceased by her husband Eldon L. Hoover, her loving 
parents, Ethel and Guy Marts, her brother Gordon Arthur Marts, her 
oldest daughter Susan Marie, her sister-in-law Phyllis Bolliger Marts, 
her dear Aunt &amp; Uncle who cared for her when her parents died, 
Gertrude and Frank Devane, her mother-in-law and father-in-law David B. 
and Susan Hoover, her brothers and sisters-in law, Irene Hoover, Miriam 
and Loren Nichols, Paul and Jean Hoover, John and Doris Larson, George 
and Viola Boles, Dale and Phyllis Hoover, Dean and Helen Hoover and 
Robert Hoover. 
Nelda Marie Hoover is survived by her daughter Sheryl C. and Dale 
Wilson, Manhattan, KS, her daughter Connie and George Poland, rural 
Junction City, KS, her son Steven and Debra Hoover, Shawnee, KS. She is 
also survived by her six dear grandchildren and fourteen great 
grandchildren: Jesse and Ashley Poland and their children Thatcher, 
Easton, Talia, Boaz and Samuel; Eric M. Brown and his daughter Ava 
Grace; Kevin and Rebecca Poland and their children Kade and Quinn; 
Andrew C. Brown and his daughter Ariane Amanda Brown (Ari), Abby 
(Poland) and Daniel Anderes and their children Archer, Leo, Della, and 
Charles, and Sarah (Poland) and Ryan Woodruff and their daughter 
Estelle. Nelda is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins, 
plus a host of loving neighbors and friends. 
The Celebration of Life will be at Sutphen Mill Christian Church, 
Chapman, Kansas at 10 AM on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, with burial at 
Bethel Cemetery, rural Abilene, Kansas. Officiant will be the pastor of 
Sutphen Mill Christian Church, David Brundage.

Memorials may made to 
Sutphen Mill Christian Church and dropped off at the Church the day of 
the service or left in care of Londeen- Overlease Funeral Chapel, 206 
West 5th Street, Chapman, Kansas. The family will have a visitation from
 6:30 to 7:30 PM, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Londeen-Overlease Funeral 
Chapel, 206 West 5th Street, 
Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Our dearest Mother, Nelda Marie (Marts) Hoover passed into the arms of 
Jesus early Thursday morning, March 2, 2023, with family at her side. 
Nelda was born in the house she lived in most of her life on August 8, 
1930, to Ethel Pearl (Root) Marts and Guy Alonzo Marts. She was born on 
the farm homesteaded by her Marts ancestors, and she raised her family 
in that home. 
Nelda was quiet, humble, showed great strength in perseverance and was 
dedicated to her family and her church. She lived a truly sacrificial 
life in service to the Lord, her family, her extended family, her 
neighbors and friends. She put others first and truly had a servant's 
heart. She lived her life to honor the Lord and faced life's 
difficulties as prescribed in James 1:2 " Consider it pure joy, my 
brothers and sisters,[a] whenever you face trials of many kinds, 3 
because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. 4
 Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and 
complete, not lacking anything." Mother lived a full life of faith she 
demonstrated to all she met. She was unwavering in her faith, her love 
of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren and to her 
husband and partner. Through all hardships of her 92 years, she never 
complained or lamented all that befell her in life's journey. In all 
that she did, she did it to her best to honor the Lord and her family. 
She was the wife of Noble Character: Proverbs 31: 10-31. 
Nelda graduated from Dickinson County Community High School in 1948 and 
after high school was the high school secretary until she married. Nelda
 was married to Eldon L. Hoover on October 16, 1949 in Abilene, KS. She 
was her husband's helpmate for over 72 years on the Marts family farm 
she and Eldon cared for near Chapman, Kansas. To this union were born 
four children: Susan Marie, Sheryl Christine, Connie Jane and Steven 
Craig. 
Nelda was a fine seamstress--sewing for her girls, an expert gardener, 
an award-winning bread baker, an exquisite cook, an immaculate 
housekeeper, a work partner for Eldon and a tiny, yet amazing wheat 
truck driver, a Sunday school teacher for many years, a worker in her 
Church and a member of her beloved Barnabas Circle at Sutphen Mill 
Christian Church. She attended Sutphen Mill Christian Church her entire 
life and mentored many who worshiped and served in the church. Nelda 
served her community in many ways as well and served on the local 
election board for over 35 years. 
Nelda was predeceased by her husband Eldon L. Hoover, her loving 
parents, Ethel and Guy Marts, her brother Gordon Arthur Marts, her 
oldest daughter Susan Marie, her sister-in-law Phyllis Bolliger Marts, 
her dear Aunt &amp; Uncle who cared for her when her parents died, 
Gertrude and Frank Devane, her mother-in-law and father-in-law David B. 
and Susan Hoover, her brothers and sisters-in law, Irene Hoover, Miriam 
and Loren Nichols, Paul and Jean Hoover, John and Doris Larson, George 
and Viola Boles, Dale and Phyllis Hoover, Dean and Helen Hoover and 
Robert Hoover. 
Nelda Marie Hoover is survived by her daughter Sheryl C. and Dale 
Wilson, Manhattan, KS, her daughter Connie and George Poland, rural 
Junction City, KS, her son Steven and Debra Hoover, Shawnee, KS. She is 
also survived by her six dear grandchildren and fourteen great 
grandchildren: Jesse and Ashley Poland and their children Thatcher, 
Easton, Talia, Boaz and Samuel; Eric M. Brown and his daughter Ava 
Grace; Kevin and Rebecca Poland and their children Kade and Quinn; 
Andrew C. Brown and his daughter Ariane Amanda Brown (Ari), Abby 
(Poland) and Daniel Anderes and their children Archer, Leo, Della, and 
Charles, and Sarah (Poland) and Ryan Woodruff and their daughter 
Estelle. Nelda is also survived by many nieces and nephews, cousins, 
plus a host of loving neighbors and friends. 
The Celebration of Life will be at Sutphen Mill Christian Church, 
Chapman, Kansas at 10 AM on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, with burial at 
Bethel Cemetery, rural Abilene, Kansas. Officiant will be the pastor of 
Sutphen Mill Christian Church, David Brundage. Memorials may made to 
Sutphen Mill Christian Church and dropped off at the Church the day of 
the service or left in care of Londeen- Overlease Funeral Chapel, 206 
West 5th Street, Chapman, Kansas. The family will have a visitation from
 6:30 to 7:30 PM, Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at Londeen-Overlease Funeral 
Chapel, 206 West 5th Street, 
Chapman, Kansas 67431.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Nelda Marie (Marts) Hoover

George Bassett of Tyler, Texas, passed away in his 
home on March 1, 2023, from complications associated with Parkinson’s 
disease. He was born in Wamego, Kansas, on May 16, 1939, and spent his 
early childhood years on a farm ten miles away. He later moved to 
Manhattan, Kansas, where he graduated from high school in 1957.

He is survived by several loving family members, including his high 
school sweetheart and wife of nearly 62 years, Sandra Jacobson Bassett; 
son Randy and his wife Michele of Austin, Texas; son Rick and his loving
 girlfriend Summer Sharbutt of Lubbock, Texas; and son Rob and his 
loving girlfriend Jennifer Harper of Longview, Texas. George (Grampy) is
 also survived by five loving grandchildren, Shelby, Ryan, Drew, Peyton,
 and Reed; Summer’s loving son Swade; and Jennifer’s loving children 
Colby and Hannah. He is also survived by three nephews, one 
great-nephew, and two great-nieces and their children.

George and family moved to Tyler in 1968 for his employment with 
Howe-Baker Engineering Company, where he enjoyed a successful career of 
27 years, while also engaging in various entrepreneurial ventures 
including a lake marina, storage buildings, rental properties, and 
keeping the books for his wife’s business, The Bath Shoppe and Chef’s 
Pantry. He was very proud to put his three boys through college, and 
even considered himself an Aggie after they all graduated from Texas 
A&amp;M.

In retirement, George loved traveling with his wife and other family 
members as much as possible. His favorite spots were Cabo San Lucas and 
Colorado, where he and Sandra traveled to every year for nearly 30 
years. George also loved playing golf with his sons and spending time 
with his grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. He cherished the many 
friendships he and Sandra made throughout the years. Most of all, he 
loved his wife deeply and everything they did together.

George is remembered by his family and friends as one of the most 
genuine, humble, kind, and fun-loving men they have ever known. He was 
always the first to help someone in need, fought his Parkinson’s disease
 like a champion, and never complained about a single thing in life. His
 family loves him immensely and will miss him dearly until we reunite in
 Heaven.

George was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Lorena Howe 
Bassett of Wamego, Kansas; sister Thelda and her husband Larry Herrmann 
of Omaha, Nebraska; and sister Wanda Bassett of Olathe, Kansas.

Honorary Pallbearers will be Ryan Bassett, Drew Bassett, Peyton 
Bassett, Reed Bassett, Sailor Sharbutt, Swade Sharbutt, David Herrmann, 
Kevin Herrmann, Rick Holley, Mike Estes, Richard Davis.

Services in Tyler, Texas will be held Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 
11:00 a.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home. Visitation is Tuesday, March 
7, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.

Kansas Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 11,
 2023, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Burial will 
follow in Wamego City Cemetery. The family will greet friends prior to 
the service beginning at 9:00 am.

If desired, memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, 
Grand Central Station P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163 
(www.give.michaeljfox.org); Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., 
Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org); Smith
 County Humane Society, 1823 County Road 386, Tyler, TX 75708 
(www.petsfurpeople.org).

<figure>
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 </figure>George Bassett of Tyler, Texas, passed away in his 
home on March 1, 2023, from complications associated with Parkinson’s 
disease. He was born in Wamego, Kansas, on May 16, 1939, and spent his 
early childhood years on a farm ten miles away. He later moved to 
Manhattan, Kansas, where he graduated from high school in 1957.He is survived by several loving family members, including his high 
school sweetheart and wife of nearly 62 years, Sandra Jacobson Bassett; 
son Randy and his wife Michele of Austin, Texas; son Rick and his loving
 girlfriend Summer Sharbutt of Lubbock, Texas; and son Rob and his 
loving girlfriend Jennifer Harper of Longview, Texas. George (Grampy) is
 also survived by five loving grandchildren, Shelby, Ryan, Drew, Peyton,
 and Reed; Summer’s loving son Swade; and Jennifer’s loving children 
Colby and Hannah. He is also survived by three nephews, one 
great-nephew, and two great-nieces and their children.George and family moved to Tyler in 1968 for his employment with 
Howe-Baker Engineering Company, where he enjoyed a successful career of 
27 years, while also engaging in various entrepreneurial ventures 
including a lake marina, storage buildings, rental properties, and 
keeping the books for his wife’s business, The Bath Shoppe and Chef’s 
Pantry. He was very proud to put his three boys through college, and 
even considered himself an Aggie after they all graduated from Texas 
A&amp;M.In retirement, George loved traveling with his wife and other family 
members as much as possible. His favorite spots were Cabo San Lucas and 
Colorado, where he and Sandra traveled to every year for nearly 30 
years. George also loved playing golf with his sons and spending time 
with his grandchildren, whom he loved dearly. He cherished the many 
friendships he and Sandra made throughout the years. Most of all, he 
loved his wife deeply and everything they did together.George is remembered by his family and friends as one of the most 
genuine, humble, kind, and fun-loving men they have ever known. He was 
always the first to help someone in need, fought his Parkinson’s disease
 like a champion, and never complained about a single thing in life. His
 family loves him immensely and will miss him dearly until we reunite in
 Heaven.George was preceded in death by his parents Floyd and Lorena Howe 
Bassett of Wamego, Kansas; sister Thelda and her husband Larry Herrmann 
of Omaha, Nebraska; and sister Wanda Bassett of Olathe, Kansas.Honorary Pallbearers will be Ryan Bassett, Drew Bassett, Peyton 
Bassett, Reed Bassett, Sailor Sharbutt, Swade Sharbutt, David Herrmann, 
Kevin Herrmann, Rick Holley, Mike Estes, Richard Davis.Services in Tyler, Texas will be held Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at 
11:00 a.m. at Stewart Family Funeral Home. Visitation is Tuesday, March 
7, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 p.m.Kansas Funeral Services will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, March 11,
 2023, at Campanella and Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego. Burial will 
follow in Wamego City Cemetery. The family will greet friends prior to 
the service beginning at 9:00 am.If desired, memorials may be made to the Michael J. Fox Foundation, 
Grand Central Station P.O. Box 4777, New York, NY 10163 
(www.give.michaeljfox.org); Wounded Warrior Project, 4899 Belfort Rd., 
Suite 300, Jacksonville, FL 32256 (www.woundedwarriorproject.org); Smith
 County Humane Society, 1823 County Road 386, Tyler, TX 75708 
(www.petsfurpeople.org).

George Robert Bassett

Mark Andrew Hixon, age 65, died at his residence in Clay Center, KS 
on March 1, 2023. He was born to Dean and Virginia (Bruce) Hixon, on 
December 25, 1957, in Clay Center, Kansas. Mark grew up in Clay Center 
and attended Clay Center schools, he later received his GED. He worked 
for various farm operations in Clay County, owned and operated Mark’s 
Detail Shop and was a mechanic for Village Auto Tech. Mark later worked 
for Junction City-Fort Riley Transportation Company. He was most proud 
of the work he did as a pipe fitter in the shipyards of Bath Ironworks 
in Bath, Maine. 

Mark is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, 
Gregory and a nephew.

Brother: Bruce (Annette) Hixon of Bowdoin, Maine

A niece, great-niece, great-nephew, and great-great niece

Funeral Services:&nbsp; Will be held at a later date.

Memorials:&nbsp; Memorials can be made to a charity of the donors choice c/o the funeral home

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 </figure>Mark Andrew Hixon, age 65, died at his residence in Clay Center, KS 
on March 1, 2023. He was born to Dean and Virginia (Bruce) Hixon, on 
December 25, 1957, in Clay Center, Kansas. Mark grew up in Clay Center 
and attended Clay Center schools, he later received his GED. He worked 
for various farm operations in Clay County, owned and operated Mark’s 
Detail Shop and was a mechanic for Village Auto Tech. Mark later worked 
for Junction City-Fort Riley Transportation Company. He was most proud 
of the work he did as a pipe fitter in the shipyards of Bath Ironworks 
in Bath, Maine. Mark is preceded in death by his parents; one brother, 
Gregory and a nephew.Survivors:Brother: Jeff Hixon of Topeka, KSBrother: Bruce (Annette) Hixon of Bowdoin, MaineA niece, great-niece, great-nephew, and great-great nieceFuneral Services:&nbsp; Will be held at a later date.Memorials:&nbsp; Memorials can be made to a charity of the donors choice c/o the funeral home

Mark Andrew Hixon

Dorothy Alena (Kinzie) Rupe passed away on February 25, 2023, after 
an extended illness, in Manhattan, Kansas, 6 days shy of her 92nd 
birthday. Dorothy was born on March 3, 1931, in Clovis, New Mexico, to 
Franklin Matthew and Della Alene (Fry) Kinzie. She was the youngest of 8
 children.

Dorothy was a 1949 graduate of Clovis High 
School. She was married to the late Aaron G. Miner. She was then married
 to James Elmer Gibbons, Jr. On November 22, 1962, she married Orvin 
Hershel (Bud) Rupe. Bud passed away on October 7, 2018. Dorothy was 
active in PTA, CHS Band and Athletic Boosters and the class of 1949 
Reunion Committee. She retired from Sears and Roebuck Company after 25 
years as a receiving clerk and catalog manager. Dorothy and Bud retired 
to Joplin, Missouri in 1992 where they were faithful members and 
volunteers at College Heights Christian Church as Seniors Cheerleaders, 
folding the worship bulletins, greeting worshipers and providing 
transportation for others for their Sunday lunch group. In addition, 
they volunteered at a local food pantry and meals program at St Peter 
the Apostle Catholic Church. Dorothy enjoyed entertaining and hosting 
domino and game nights. She developed a successful Avon business while 
in Joplin.

Dorothy is survived by Dean (Colleen) Miner 
of Ontario, California, Patti (Wesley) Eaton of Woodsville, New 
Hampshire, adopted at birth by David and Florence Kinzie, Keith (Sharna)
 Gibbons of Midland, Texas, Marvin (Jolene) Rupe of Manhattan, Kansas, 9
 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.

Graveside 
services will be Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 11:00 am at Ozark Memorial 
Park Cemetery, Joplin, Missouri, with Rev. Rick Bushnell officiating.

Dorothy’s
 family would like to express appreciation to Stoneybrook Assisted 
Living and Interim Hospice for their loving care and compassion.

<figure>
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 </figure>Dorothy Alena (Kinzie) Rupe passed away on February 25, 2023, after 
an extended illness, in Manhattan, Kansas, 6 days shy of her 92nd 
birthday. Dorothy was born on March 3, 1931, in Clovis, New Mexico, to 
Franklin Matthew and Della Alene (Fry) Kinzie. She was the youngest of 8
 children.Dorothy was a 1949 graduate of Clovis High 
School. She was married to the late Aaron G. Miner. She was then married
 to James Elmer Gibbons, Jr. On November 22, 1962, she married Orvin 
Hershel (Bud) Rupe. Bud passed away on October 7, 2018. Dorothy was 
active in PTA, CHS Band and Athletic Boosters and the class of 1949 
Reunion Committee. She retired from Sears and Roebuck Company after 25 
years as a receiving clerk and catalog manager. Dorothy and Bud retired 
to Joplin, Missouri in 1992 where they were faithful members and 
volunteers at College Heights Christian Church as Seniors Cheerleaders, 
folding the worship bulletins, greeting worshipers and providing 
transportation for others for their Sunday lunch group. In addition, 
they volunteered at a local food pantry and meals program at St Peter 
the Apostle Catholic Church. Dorothy enjoyed entertaining and hosting 
domino and game nights. She developed a successful Avon business while 
in Joplin.Dorothy is survived by Dean (Colleen) Miner 
of Ontario, California, Patti (Wesley) Eaton of Woodsville, New 
Hampshire, adopted at birth by David and Florence Kinzie, Keith (Sharna)
 Gibbons of Midland, Texas, Marvin (Jolene) Rupe of Manhattan, Kansas, 9
 grandchildren, and 11 great grandchildren.Graveside 
services will be Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 11:00 am at Ozark Memorial 
Park Cemetery, Joplin, Missouri, with Rev. Rick Bushnell officiating.Dorothy’s
 family would like to express appreciation to Stoneybrook Assisted 
Living and Interim Hospice for their loving care and compassion.

Dorothy Alena (Kinzie) Rupe

Friday, April 23rd, 1937-Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

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

Friday, April 23rd, 1937-Wednesday, March 1st, 2023An obituary and services are pending with&nbsp;Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home.

Charles E. "Chuck" Munson, 79, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on 
Monday, February 27, 2023. Chuck died peacefully in Manhattan at the 
hospital where his kids were born, in the presence of his family and 
friends. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, from 5:00 
p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church. A funeral service 
will take place at 10:30 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church on 
Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas State University 
Foundation, located at 1800 Kimball Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan, Kansas, 
66502-3373 or to the First Presbyterian Church in Junction City, Kansas.
 Chuck lived a lifetime of high achievements and dedication to 
the principles he believed in. He was an accomplished owner and 
operator of the Munson Angus Farms, a distinguished graduate of Kansas 
State University, a major leader in sustainable agriculture and rural 
development in local through national levels, a generous and active 
philanthropic leader in Geary County and Eastern Kansas. He was 
deeply dedicated to the advancement of agriculture, to the practices of 
sustainable beef farming through Munson Angus Farms, to higher education
 and Kansas State University, to the preservation of Geary County and 
the Flint Hills region, to 4-H youth development, and to the positive 
legacy of his extended and multi-generational family. He was a 
person of deep American patriotism and faith throughout his almost 
eighty years of life. He was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian
 Church of Junction City, Kansas, and a devoted parent to his children 
Michelle and David, his grandchildren Aidan, Camilla, and Kieran, and a 
dedicated husband to his wife of 54 years, Deanna Munson. On Monday, February 27, 2023, he passed on to be with the Almighty God that he believed in and patterned his life after. A
 descendant of the original Swedish pioneer settlers, Carl August and 
Emilie Monson (later renamed ‘Munson’), Chuck believed that a person 
could make his own destiny through hard work, education, and smart risk 
taking. He was also genuine and ultimately responsible, if he said he 
would do something, he would honor it. Charles was born to Ralph 
and Bernice Baresel Munson on March 28, 1943, in Junction City, Kansas, 
the first of three children followed by his siblings, Virginia Munson 
Moxley and Robert Munson. He graduated from Dickinson County Community 
High School (now Chapman High School), (second in his class to Mary Kay 
Munson and Student of the Year) and was an active and longtime member of
 4-H and Future Farmer’s of America (FFA). He graduated from Kansas 
State University with a Bachelors of Science in Agriculture Economics 
with high honors in 1965 and was selected as the speaker for graduation.
 He married Deanna McCracken, daughter of Fred and Lucile Michaels of 
Lyndon, Kansas, on December 22, 1968, at the First Presbyterian Church 
in Topeka, Kansas. After graduating from KSU, he took over the 
Munson Farms operation and grew what became Munson Angus Farms LLC to 
scale, and continued to manage it himself for over 35 years. An 
agricultural economist by education, he believed in efficiency and 
leverage, and was known for working to achieve at the level that would 
bring the highest impact for the goal. His purebred Angus beef farm was 
known for exceptional quality and was fed directly from the grain he 
grew on his farm. His grain fields consistently had high and profitable 
yields and his farm work standards were difficult to maintain. Those who
 worked for him over the years noted the challenge and were devoted. He
 attributed his success in life to Kansas State and was a lifetime 
advocate of the university and higher education. He loved the traditions
 and K-State life. Chuck believed very strongly in the importance of 
higher education and influenced many young people he mentored over the 
years to get a university degree. Dr. Mugler was one of Chuck's favorite
 professors. Chuck continuously advanced his own education and 
farming practice over his lifetime by actively following the College of 
Agriculture at KSU, and he continuously adopted and advocated for new 
technology and sustainable agricultural practices and land management. 
He won many awards in his 30's and 40's from the Soil Conservation 
Service for land management. In 2009, he was named the Distinguished 
Alumnus for the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State 
University. In 2016, Charles and Deanna won the NCBA National 
Environmental Stewardship Award, given to only six farms in the United 
States for stewardship and conservation in cattle production. Chuck
 was a person to move forward at the right time. He invested in 
technology and encouraged his children’s interest in the future. Over 
the course of his life, he invested in the first internet service 
provider in Junction City and in his daughter Michelle’s first company, 
Aspera, that went on to build a standard for high-speed file transfer 
and to be acquired by IBM. Chuck believed strongly in working to 
grow the community in which he lived and raised money to enable many 
important advances in Geary County and the State of Kansas, using his 
commercial success and ability to influence others with his leadership. 
He led the drives to raise the funds to build the 4-H Fairgrounds in 
Geary County and Rock Springs Ranch. He served for many years as a 
Trustee of the KSU Foundation and on the Board of Directors of the 
K-State Alumni Association and of Central National Bank. He developed 
and organized the Extension Advisory Council on the state level. 
Locally, he served on the Soil Conservation Board for 20 years. Chuck
 loved sports and particularly Kansas State sports. He held season 
tickets for football and basketball throughout his entire lifetime and 
attended every KSU Bowl game, including the Sugar Bowl in January 2023 
with his children David and Michelle and grandson Aidan. He was 
an active supporter of Republican political candidates at the local, 
state, and national levels, who were supporters of forward-thinking 
agricultural and societal policies. He actively campaigned for and 
donated to many candidates, visited many senators and congresspeople in 
Washington DC over the years including Bob Dole, Nancy Kassebaum, and 
Pat Roberts. Chuck believed in the democratic and legislative process 
and was always active in his involvement and influence. Interestingly, 
he supported a few democratic candidates that he believed were 
‘intelligent’. Chuck is survived by his wife Deanna; son David 
and his wife Laura and daughter Camilla of Manhattan, Kansas; daughter 
Michelle and husband Serban and their sons Aidan and Kieran who live in 
Berkeley, California. Chuck encouraged his children to value 
education, travel, and civic involvement. He and Deanna supported their 
efforts that resulted in many academic and 4-H achievements. Chuck,
 Deanna, and David visited Michelle at the University of Cambridge to 
travel throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland when she was in 
graduate school. They hosted a foreign exchange student from Norway, and
 the family traveled with both kids throughout all of their endeavors, 
and with their grandchildren throughout the United States and abroad, 
including visiting Romania to see Michelle’s husband's family. In
 lieu of retirement after age 70, Chuck and Deanna chose to establish 
new farm-to-table restaurants in recent years to share their farm’s beef
 and way of life. Chuck and Deanna first established Munson Prime in 
Junction City, and after a fire there, purchased the historic Brookville
 Hotel in Abilene, Kansas, which they were actively building in 2023. From
 2022 to 2023, at 78 years old, Chuck actively organized and led the 
community wide campaign to stop the building of an unsustainable mass 
slaughter house in Geary County. He and Deanna, worked with the broader 
community, KSU, and Fort Riley experts to organize an analysis of the 
environmental, labor, economic, and intangible impacts to the Geary 
County community. Until his last day, Chuck was working both in 
the foreground and background to make certain that it would not be 
impossible for this short-sighted and selfish project to go forward and 
destroy generations of economic value and quality of life in Geary 
County and the Flint Hills that he loved so dearly. It also goes without
 saying that in all of his years Chuck never treated an animal the way 
that a “mass slaughterhouse” operates. This is the legacy of Chuck Munson.

Click <a href="https://www.johnsonjc.com/Obituary/261049/Charles-Munson/Junction%20City-KS">HERE</a> for service details.

<figure>
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 </figure>Charles E. "Chuck" Munson, 79, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on 
Monday, February 27, 2023. Chuck died peacefully in Manhattan at the 
hospital where his kids were born, in the presence of his family and 
friends. A visitation will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, from 5:00 
p.m. to 7:00 p.m., at the First Presbyterian Church. A funeral service 
will take place at 10:30 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church on 
Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Burial will follow at Highland Cemetery. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Kansas State University 
Foundation, located at 1800 Kimball Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan, Kansas, 
66502-3373 or to the First Presbyterian Church in Junction City, Kansas.
 Chuck lived a lifetime of high achievements and dedication to 
the principles he believed in. He was an accomplished owner and 
operator of the Munson Angus Farms, a distinguished graduate of Kansas 
State University, a major leader in sustainable agriculture and rural 
development in local through national levels, a generous and active 
philanthropic leader in Geary County and Eastern Kansas. He was 
deeply dedicated to the advancement of agriculture, to the practices of 
sustainable beef farming through Munson Angus Farms, to higher education
 and Kansas State University, to the preservation of Geary County and 
the Flint Hills region, to 4-H youth development, and to the positive 
legacy of his extended and multi-generational family. He was a 
person of deep American patriotism and faith throughout his almost 
eighty years of life. He was a lifetime member of the First Presbyterian
 Church of Junction City, Kansas, and a devoted parent to his children 
Michelle and David, his grandchildren Aidan, Camilla, and Kieran, and a 
dedicated husband to his wife of 54 years, Deanna Munson. On Monday, February 27, 2023, he passed on to be with the Almighty God that he believed in and patterned his life after. A
 descendant of the original Swedish pioneer settlers, Carl August and 
Emilie Monson (later renamed ‘Munson’), Chuck believed that a person 
could make his own destiny through hard work, education, and smart risk 
taking. He was also genuine and ultimately responsible, if he said he 
would do something, he would honor it. Charles was born to Ralph 
and Bernice Baresel Munson on March 28, 1943, in Junction City, Kansas, 
the first of three children followed by his siblings, Virginia Munson 
Moxley and Robert Munson. He graduated from Dickinson County Community 
High School (now Chapman High School), (second in his class to Mary Kay 
Munson and Student of the Year) and was an active and longtime member of
 4-H and Future Farmer’s of America (FFA). He graduated from Kansas 
State University with a Bachelors of Science in Agriculture Economics 
with high honors in 1965 and was selected as the speaker for graduation.
 He married Deanna McCracken, daughter of Fred and Lucile Michaels of 
Lyndon, Kansas, on December 22, 1968, at the First Presbyterian Church 
in Topeka, Kansas. After graduating from KSU, he took over the 
Munson Farms operation and grew what became Munson Angus Farms LLC to 
scale, and continued to manage it himself for over 35 years. An 
agricultural economist by education, he believed in efficiency and 
leverage, and was known for working to achieve at the level that would 
bring the highest impact for the goal. His purebred Angus beef farm was 
known for exceptional quality and was fed directly from the grain he 
grew on his farm. His grain fields consistently had high and profitable 
yields and his farm work standards were difficult to maintain. Those who
 worked for him over the years noted the challenge and were devoted. He
 attributed his success in life to Kansas State and was a lifetime 
advocate of the university and higher education. He loved the traditions
 and K-State life. Chuck believed very strongly in the importance of 
higher education and influenced many young people he mentored over the 
years to get a university degree. Dr. Mugler was one of Chuck's favorite
 professors. Chuck continuously advanced his own education and 
farming practice over his lifetime by actively following the College of 
Agriculture at KSU, and he continuously adopted and advocated for new 
technology and sustainable agricultural practices and land management. 
He won many awards in his 30's and 40's from the Soil Conservation 
Service for land management. In 2009, he was named the Distinguished 
Alumnus for the Department of Agricultural Economics at Kansas State 
University. In 2016, Charles and Deanna won the NCBA National 
Environmental Stewardship Award, given to only six farms in the United 
States for stewardship and conservation in cattle production. Chuck
 was a person to move forward at the right time. He invested in 
technology and encouraged his children’s interest in the future. Over 
the course of his life, he invested in the first internet service 
provider in Junction City and in his daughter Michelle’s first company, 
Aspera, that went on to build a standard for high-speed file transfer 
and to be acquired by IBM. Chuck believed strongly in working to 
grow the community in which he lived and raised money to enable many 
important advances in Geary County and the State of Kansas, using his 
commercial success and ability to influence others with his leadership. 
He led the drives to raise the funds to build the 4-H Fairgrounds in 
Geary County and Rock Springs Ranch. He served for many years as a 
Trustee of the KSU Foundation and on the Board of Directors of the 
K-State Alumni Association and of Central National Bank. He developed 
and organized the Extension Advisory Council on the state level. 
Locally, he served on the Soil Conservation Board for 20 years. Chuck
 loved sports and particularly Kansas State sports. He held season 
tickets for football and basketball throughout his entire lifetime and 
attended every KSU Bowl game, including the Sugar Bowl in January 2023 
with his children David and Michelle and grandson Aidan. He was 
an active supporter of Republican political candidates at the local, 
state, and national levels, who were supporters of forward-thinking 
agricultural and societal policies. He actively campaigned for and 
donated to many candidates, visited many senators and congresspeople in 
Washington DC over the years including Bob Dole, Nancy Kassebaum, and 
Pat Roberts. Chuck believed in the democratic and legislative process 
and was always active in his involvement and influence. Interestingly, 
he supported a few democratic candidates that he believed were 
‘intelligent’. Chuck is survived by his wife Deanna; son David 
and his wife Laura and daughter Camilla of Manhattan, Kansas; daughter 
Michelle and husband Serban and their sons Aidan and Kieran who live in 
Berkeley, California. Chuck encouraged his children to value 
education, travel, and civic involvement. He and Deanna supported their 
efforts that resulted in many academic and 4-H achievements. Chuck,
 Deanna, and David visited Michelle at the University of Cambridge to 
travel throughout the United Kingdom and Ireland when she was in 
graduate school. They hosted a foreign exchange student from Norway, and
 the family traveled with both kids throughout all of their endeavors, 
and with their grandchildren throughout the United States and abroad, 
including visiting Romania to see Michelle’s husband's family. In
 lieu of retirement after age 70, Chuck and Deanna chose to establish 
new farm-to-table restaurants in recent years to share their farm’s beef
 and way of life. Chuck and Deanna first established Munson Prime in 
Junction City, and after a fire there, purchased the historic Brookville
 Hotel in Abilene, Kansas, which they were actively building in 2023. From
 2022 to 2023, at 78 years old, Chuck actively organized and led the 
community wide campaign to stop the building of an unsustainable mass 
slaughter house in Geary County. He and Deanna, worked with the broader 
community, KSU, and Fort Riley experts to organize an analysis of the 
environmental, labor, economic, and intangible impacts to the Geary 
County community. Until his last day, Chuck was working both in 
the foreground and background to make certain that it would not be 
impossible for this short-sighted and selfish project to go forward and 
destroy generations of economic value and quality of life in Geary 
County and the Flint Hills that he loved so dearly. It also goes without
 saying that in all of his years Chuck never treated an animal the way 
that a “mass slaughterhouse” operates. This is the legacy of Chuck Munson.Click <a href="https://www.johnsonjc.com/Obituary/261049/Charles-Munson/Junction%20City-KS">HERE</a> for service details.

Charles E. 'Chuck' Munson

Friday, August 8th, 1930-Thursday, March 2nd, 2023

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

Friday, August 8th, 1930-Thursday, March 2nd, 2023An obituary and services are pending with&nbsp;Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home.

Nelda Hoover

Robert E. Duddy, age 90, left this world on Saturday February 18th, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born August 21st. 1932, in Elmo, Kansas to John and Margaret (Brickner) Duddy. Robert married Carolyn McElfresh on May 18th, 1963, in Abilene, KS. Due to renovations of the St. Andrews Church, the couple said their vows in the school's cafeteria and would have been married 60 years this May 2023. Robert served his country in the Korean War then returned to serve an additional 30 years in civil service at Fort Riley. He enjoyed a good bargain and especially liked it when his family had use for one of his finds. Robert is survived by his wife, Carolyn and their children; Patrick Duddy and Brenda (David Rikard) Gunder; grandson Paul Gunder and grandniece Destiny (Tim) McGaha. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Francis and Charles; sisters Dorothy, Catherine, and Irene. A graveside service will be held Saturday March 4th at 1:00 p.m. at the Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery in Abilene, Kansas. An expression of sympathy can be made in honor of Robert Duddy ℅ St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, 311 S. Buckeye Ave, Abilene, KS, 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure>Robert E. Duddy, age 90, left this world on Saturday February 18th, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born August 21st. 1932, in Elmo, Kansas to John and Margaret (Brickner) Duddy. Robert married Carolyn McElfresh on May 18th, 1963, in Abilene, KS. Due to renovations of the St. Andrews Church, the couple said their vows in the school's cafeteria and would have been married 60 years this May 2023. Robert served his country in the Korean War then returned to serve an additional 30 years in civil service at Fort Riley. He enjoyed a good bargain and especially liked it when his family had use for one of his finds. Robert is survived by his wife, Carolyn and their children; Patrick Duddy and Brenda (David Rikard) Gunder; grandson Paul Gunder and grandniece Destiny (Tim) McGaha. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Francis and Charles; sisters Dorothy, Catherine, and Irene. A graveside service will be held Saturday March 4th at 1:00 p.m. at the Mount Saint Joseph Cemetery in Abilene, Kansas. An expression of sympathy can be made in honor of Robert Duddy ℅ St. Andrew’s Catholic Church, 311 S. Buckeye Ave, Abilene, KS, 67410.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert E. Duddy

Reta Louise Shipley Newman was born 
in Newkirk, Oklahoma, December the 6th, 1931. The second of eight 
children to Frank and Vida Shipley. Her father was a long time pastor 
for the Free Methodist Church in the Oklahoma Conference. He also did 
evangelistic work. As a result of that their family lived in many places
 in Oklahoma. The longest being Enid Oklahoma.

Attending
 one of those Churches was a gentleman named Leland Newman. In 1952,&nbsp; Leland and Reta were united in Marriage. They had four Sons, Milton 
Linn, Leland Eugene, Bent Lee, and Kevin Jay.&nbsp; &nbsp;Reta was a homemaker and
 spent her time raising their children. In 1969 Leland was employed by Graves Truck Line and they moved to Manhattan, Kansas. It was here that
 Reta opened a Ceramic Shop in their home. She taught Ceramic lessons 
for 24 years. She and Leland also sold their hand made pottery to many 
of the Florists in the surrounding Cities for 16 years until they 
retired in 1993.

Leland and Reta were both active 
members of The Free Methodist Church working in many tasks of the 
church. Reta taught Sunday school for 50 years, was Sunday School 
Superintendent for several years as well as Director of Children’s 
Department while raising her family.

Reta loved all 
kinds of sewing and Crafts. She loved doing things with her hands. She 
had lots of Hobbies and enjoyed sharing them with other people. One of 
her best loved hobbies was making Quilts. All of her Great Grandchildren
 got a quilt made by Reta as well as other crafts she made.

Reta
 is a member of the “Daughters of the American Revolution”.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reta 
enjoyed her family and looked forward to getting them together. She has 
11 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.

Preceding 
her in death are her husband, parents, 3 sisters Bonnie, Betty and 
Alice, 3 brothers Gene, Merlin and Verlyn. One brother Vern and four 
sons and their wives survive her, Linn and Linda of Wamego, Eugene and 
Cindy of St. George, Brent and Linda of Louisiana Mo, and Kevin and 
Kathy of Lee's Summit Mo.

Click <a href="https://www.irvinparkview.com/obituaries/Reta-L-Newman?obId=27420602#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.

Memorials
 may be sent to the funeral home and will go to the Free Methodist Great
 Plains Refuse Camp to help young kids attend church camp.

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 </figure>Reta Louise Shipley Newman was born 
in Newkirk, Oklahoma, December the 6th, 1931. The second of eight 
children to Frank and Vida Shipley. Her father was a long time pastor 
for the Free Methodist Church in the Oklahoma Conference. He also did 
evangelistic work. As a result of that their family lived in many places
 in Oklahoma. The longest being Enid Oklahoma.Attending
 one of those Churches was a gentleman named Leland Newman. In 1952,&nbsp; Leland and Reta were united in Marriage. They had four Sons, Milton 
Linn, Leland Eugene, Bent Lee, and Kevin Jay.&nbsp; &nbsp;Reta was a homemaker and
 spent her time raising their children. In 1969 Leland was employed by Graves Truck Line and they moved to Manhattan, Kansas. It was here that
 Reta opened a Ceramic Shop in their home. She taught Ceramic lessons 
for 24 years. She and Leland also sold their hand made pottery to many 
of the Florists in the surrounding Cities for 16 years until they 
retired in 1993.Leland and Reta were both active 
members of The Free Methodist Church working in many tasks of the 
church. Reta taught Sunday school for 50 years, was Sunday School 
Superintendent for several years as well as Director of Children’s 
Department while raising her family.Reta loved all 
kinds of sewing and Crafts. She loved doing things with her hands. She 
had lots of Hobbies and enjoyed sharing them with other people. One of 
her best loved hobbies was making Quilts. All of her Great Grandchildren
 got a quilt made by Reta as well as other crafts she made.Reta
 is a member of the “Daughters of the American Revolution”.&nbsp;&nbsp;Reta 
enjoyed her family and looked forward to getting them together. She has 
11 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren.Preceding 
her in death are her husband, parents, 3 sisters Bonnie, Betty and 
Alice, 3 brothers Gene, Merlin and Verlyn. One brother Vern and four 
sons and their wives survive her, Linn and Linda of Wamego, Eugene and 
Cindy of St. George, Brent and Linda of Louisiana Mo, and Kevin and 
Kathy of Lee's Summit Mo.Click <a href="https://www.irvinparkview.com/obituaries/Reta-L-Newman?obId=27420602#/celebrationWall">HERE</a> for service details.Memorials
 may be sent to the funeral home and will go to the Free Methodist Great
 Plains Refuse Camp to help young kids attend church camp.

Reta Louise Shipley Newman

Max McAdams, 90, of Clay Center, died on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 
the Liberty Place in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on November 13, 
1932, in Clyde, Kansas, the son of Floyd and Evelyn (Gepner) McAdams.

Max grew up in the Morganville area, attending the Eagle Bend, 
Lincoln and Morganville schools, graduating from Morganville High School
 in 1950.&nbsp; He served 2 years in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; Max married Mary Ann 
Carlson on April 13, 1952, and the couple farmed in Clay and Cloud 
Counties until moving to Clay Center in 1993.&nbsp; Mary Ann preceded him in 
death on July 10, 2020.&nbsp; Max is also preceded in death by parents and his sister, Charlotte Peterson.

He was a past director of C&amp;R Credit Union, Farmer’s Union COOP and a past member and trustee of the Clay Center Elks Club.

Survivors include his daughters, Debra and husband, Ernie Kovarik of 
Topeka, Kansas and Deirdre and husband, Bob Moore of Salina, Kansas; 
son, Rodney and wife Caryn McAdams of Morganville, Kansas, 5 
grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Graveside memorial Services will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 1:30PM at the Bloom Cemetery in Clay County, Kansas.

Memorials may be made to the Liberty Place or Meadowlark Hospice c/o the funeral home.

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 </figure>Max McAdams, 90, of Clay Center, died on Wednesday, March 1, 2023, at 
the Liberty Place in Clay Center, Kansas.&nbsp; He was born on November 13, 
1932, in Clyde, Kansas, the son of Floyd and Evelyn (Gepner) McAdams.Max grew up in the Morganville area, attending the Eagle Bend, 
Lincoln and Morganville schools, graduating from Morganville High School
 in 1950.&nbsp; He served 2 years in the U.S. Army.&nbsp; Max married Mary Ann 
Carlson on April 13, 1952, and the couple farmed in Clay and Cloud 
Counties until moving to Clay Center in 1993.&nbsp; Mary Ann preceded him in 
death on July 10, 2020.&nbsp; Max is also preceded in death by parents and his sister, Charlotte Peterson.He was a past director of C&amp;R Credit Union, Farmer’s Union COOP and a past member and trustee of the Clay Center Elks Club.Survivors include his daughters, Debra and husband, Ernie Kovarik of 
Topeka, Kansas and Deirdre and husband, Bob Moore of Salina, Kansas; 
son, Rodney and wife Caryn McAdams of Morganville, Kansas, 5 
grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.Graveside memorial Services will be held on Monday, March 6, 2023, at 1:30PM at the Bloom Cemetery in Clay County, Kansas.There will be no visitation.Memorials may be made to the Liberty Place or Meadowlark Hospice c/o the funeral home.

Max McAdams

In the comfort of her home with her family, Frances Marie (Werth) Riddle, 82, passed away on March 1, 2023.

Frances,&nbsp; "Fran," was born in Schoenchen, Kansas, to Alfred and Juletta Werth, 
decedents of Alex and Bernadette Werth.  Her family moved to Salina in 
1942, where she attended and graduated from Salina Sacred Heart.  
Following graduation, Fran met and married, Carl Riddle.  Together, they
 raised five children who were the center of their universe.  Always the
 selfless and proud mother, she supported each child on their paths to 
adulthood, never missing an opportunity to volunteer for one of their 
many activities including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Salina Silver Sabres 
Drum and Bugle Corps, Marching Band, sports, or their other interests.

As
 her family matured, Fran began a career at Beech Aircraft eventually 
moving to Wichita where she retired as a crew chief in the Avionics 
Department after thirty years of service.  Never one to sit idle, Fran 
was an excellent cook while never missing an opportunity to prepare a 
family feast, a meal for a sick friend, or bake a pie for any cause.  
She was a member of Wichita Central Christian Church where she enjoyed 
being a member of the Encouragers Class and the church choir.  She was 
an avid K-State fan and a member of the Good Time Cloggers, all while 
continuing a second work career at Derby Steele Technologies before 
officially retiring and returning to Salina.

Fran above
 all else, loved and served the Lord while cherishing many friendships 
she made through the Church and her faith.  After retiring and returning
 to Salina, she became a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church while 
often attending daily mass at one of the three Catholic churches in 
Salina.

She is survived by her children, Michael 
(Marnita) Riddle of Duluth, Georgia, Catherine (Don) Craig of Oronogo, 
Missouri, Mark Riddle of Seven Hills, Ohio, Theresa Riddle-Clark of 
Hays, Kansas, and Cindy (David) Turner of Salina, Kansas.  Fran is also 
survived by six grandchildren, Chris and Jeff Boaz, Austin and Emily 
Riddle (Tyler Rowson), and Zach and Zeb Turner  (Sadie Farris); and 
great-grandchildren, Saylor, Chaser and Knox Boaz.  Fran was a devoted 
sister to LaDonna (Bob) Kasparek and brother, Keith (Deby) Werth. Other 
cherished members of Fran’s extended family include Karl Boaz, Jason 
Clark, numerous nieces and nephews, and life long friend, Verna Bender.

She
 is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Wayne Werth, sister, 
Stella Werth, and a great granddaughter, Scarlett Riddle-Rowson.

Visitation
 will be on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 
500 S. Ohio St. from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, with the Rosary beginning at 
6:00 pm.   A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann 
Seton Church, 1000 Burr Oak Lane, on March 6, 2023, at 10:00 am, with 
Father Keith Weber officiating.  Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary 
Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Basement Renovation Project, in care of the funeral home.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1677793526696.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>In the comfort of her home with her family, Frances Marie (Werth) Riddle, 82, passed away on March 1, 2023.Frances,&nbsp; "Fran," was born in Schoenchen, Kansas, to Alfred and Juletta Werth, 
decedents of Alex and Bernadette Werth. Her family moved to Salina in 
1942, where she attended and graduated from Salina Sacred Heart. 
Following graduation, Fran met and married, Carl Riddle. Together, they
 raised five children who were the center of their universe. Always the
 selfless and proud mother, she supported each child on their paths to 
adulthood, never missing an opportunity to volunteer for one of their 
many activities including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Salina Silver Sabres 
Drum and Bugle Corps, Marching Band, sports, or their other interests.As
 her family matured, Fran began a career at Beech Aircraft eventually 
moving to Wichita where she retired as a crew chief in the Avionics 
Department after thirty years of service. Never one to sit idle, Fran 
was an excellent cook while never missing an opportunity to prepare a 
family feast, a meal for a sick friend, or bake a pie for any cause. 
She was a member of Wichita Central Christian Church where she enjoyed 
being a member of the Encouragers Class and the church choir. She was 
an avid K-State fan and a member of the Good Time Cloggers, all while 
continuing a second work career at Derby Steele Technologies before 
officially retiring and returning to Salina.Fran above
 all else, loved and served the Lord while cherishing many friendships 
she made through the Church and her faith. After retiring and returning
 to Salina, she became a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church while 
often attending daily mass at one of the three Catholic churches in 
Salina.She is survived by her children, Michael 
(Marnita) Riddle of Duluth, Georgia, Catherine (Don) Craig of Oronogo, 
Missouri, Mark Riddle of Seven Hills, Ohio, Theresa Riddle-Clark of 
Hays, Kansas, and Cindy (David) Turner of Salina, Kansas. Fran is also 
survived by six grandchildren, Chris and Jeff Boaz, Austin and Emily 
Riddle (Tyler Rowson), and Zach and Zeb Turner (Sadie Farris); and 
great-grandchildren, Saylor, Chaser and Knox Boaz. Fran was a devoted 
sister to LaDonna (Bob) Kasparek and brother, Keith (Deby) Werth. Other 
cherished members of Fran’s extended family include Karl Boaz, Jason 
Clark, numerous nieces and nephews, and life long friend, Verna Bender.She
 is preceded in death by her parents, brother, Wayne Werth, sister, 
Stella Werth, and a great granddaughter, Scarlett Riddle-Rowson.Visitation
 will be on Sunday, March 5, 2023, at Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home, 
500 S. Ohio St. from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, with the Rosary beginning at 
6:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann 
Seton Church, 1000 Burr Oak Lane, on March 6, 2023, at 10:00 am, with 
Father Keith Weber officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Calvary 
Cemetery.Memorials may be made to the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Basement Renovation Project, in care of the funeral home.

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