Darrel E. Haley of Pawling, New York, passed away January 9, 
2023, in Ridgefield, CT at the age of 78. Darrel was born February 11, 
1944, in Junction City, Kansas, to the late Gerald and Hazel (Baker) 
Haley. 

He spent the majority of his youth in Junction City enjoying his 
favorite activities such as playing baseball, trumpet, music, traveling,
 learning history, and between the ages of 12 and 16 worked delivering 
newspapers until he started his job in the newspaper office. Darrel 
graduated from Junction City High School in 1962. 

In 1964, Darrel joined
 the Navy where he started basic training in San Diego, CA. During his 
time in basic training, he marched playing the bugle. During his time in
 the Navy, he served two tours in Vietnam. He was also involved in Top 
Secret Communications under a pineapple field in Hawaii. Darrel was then
 stationed on USS Enterprise Aircraft Carrier and toured the Pacific 
Ocean for three years. 

While stationed in California, he met the love of
 his life Sharon Hunt in 1967. The two went on to marry in 1968 at St. 
Lawrence O’Toole Church in Brewster, NY. After the military, Darrel spent
 the majority of his career working as a Telephone Switchman for 
Verizon. During his beginning years as a switchman, he attended night 
school at West Connecticut State University, earning an Associate's 
Degree in History. 

Darrel is survived by his wife, Sharon (Hunt) Haley 
of Pawling, NY; his son &amp; daughter-in-law Christopher &amp; Michelle
 Haley of Valley Village, CA; his sister-in-law Michele Hunt of 
Brewster, NY; many nieces; as well as great nieces and nephews. Darrel 
was predeceased by his sister Sandra Jacobs.

A
 Memorial Service will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday April 
4, 2023, at Beecher Funeral Home at 1 Putnam Avenue Brewster, New York. A
 service will be held Wednesday, April 5, at 10:00 am at Beecher Funeral 
Home.

Another Celebration of life will be held in June of 2023 in Kansas. Details to follow at a later date.

Interment will be at Pawling Rural Cemetery and Milford Cemetery in Kansas.

In Lieu of flowers please consider donating to <a href="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E13063&amp;id=32">RVNA Health Hospice</a>&nbsp;or
 mail at 27 Governors Street, Ridgefield, CT, Alzheimer's Disease 
Research Division at P.O Box 1950 Clarksburg, MD 20871, and <a href="https://secure.dav.org/site/Donation2?df_id=21532&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;21532.donation=form1&amp;msclkid=ff999b635965141f6ccaff6b935e0ae3">Disabled American Veterans</a>&nbsp;or mail at 25 Segar Street Danbury, CT 06810.

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 </figure>Darrel E. Haley of Pawling, New York, passed away January 9, 
2023, in Ridgefield, CT at the age of 78. Darrel was born February 11, 
1944, in Junction City, Kansas, to the late Gerald and Hazel (Baker) 
Haley. He spent the majority of his youth in Junction City enjoying his 
favorite activities such as playing baseball, trumpet, music, traveling,
 learning history, and between the ages of 12 and 16 worked delivering 
newspapers until he started his job in the newspaper office. Darrel 
graduated from Junction City High School in 1962. In 1964, Darrel joined
 the Navy where he started basic training in San Diego, CA. During his 
time in basic training, he marched playing the bugle. During his time in
 the Navy, he served two tours in Vietnam. He was also involved in Top 
Secret Communications under a pineapple field in Hawaii. Darrel was then
 stationed on USS Enterprise Aircraft Carrier and toured the Pacific 
Ocean for three years. While stationed in California, he met the love of
 his life Sharon Hunt in 1967. The two went on to marry in 1968 at St. 
Lawrence O’Toole Church in Brewster, NY. After the military, Darrel spent
 the majority of his career working as a Telephone Switchman for 
Verizon. During his beginning years as a switchman, he attended night 
school at West Connecticut State University, earning an Associate's 
Degree in History. Darrel is survived by his wife, Sharon (Hunt) Haley 
of Pawling, NY; his son &amp; daughter-in-law Christopher &amp; Michelle
 Haley of Valley Village, CA; his sister-in-law Michele Hunt of 
Brewster, NY; many nieces; as well as great nieces and nephews. Darrel 
was predeceased by his sister Sandra Jacobs.A
 Memorial Service will be held from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Tuesday April 
4, 2023, at Beecher Funeral Home at 1 Putnam Avenue Brewster, New York. A
 service will be held Wednesday, April 5, at 10:00 am at Beecher Funeral 
Home.Another Celebration of life will be held in June of 2023 in Kansas. Details to follow at a later date.Interment will be at Pawling Rural Cemetery and Milford Cemetery in Kansas.In Lieu of flowers please consider donating to <a href="https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E13063&amp;id=32">RVNA Health Hospice</a>&nbsp;or
 mail at 27 Governors Street, Ridgefield, CT, Alzheimer's Disease 
Research Division at P.O Box 1950 Clarksburg, MD 20871, and <a href="https://secure.dav.org/site/Donation2?df_id=21532&amp;mfc_pref=T&amp;21532.donation=form1&amp;msclkid=ff999b635965141f6ccaff6b935e0ae3">Disabled American Veterans</a>&nbsp;or mail at 25 Segar Street Danbury, CT 06810.

Darrel E. Haley

Walter C. Harris was born November 6, 1926, in Junction City, Kansas, the 
son of Fred and Emma (Zernickow) Harris. He graduated from Dwight High 
School with the class of 1944. 
Walter served with the Army Air Corps Occupation Forces in Japan from 1944 – 1946 during WWII. 
On August 10, 1946, Walter was married to Virginia A. Stark of Alta Vista in San Antonia, Texas. 
Walter worked for Schilling Air Force Base from 1953 – 1965 with the 
Maintenance Aircraft Electrical Systems with the Department of Defense. 
 He then worked for Ft. Riley from 1965 – 1983 as an Electronic 
Supervisor. 
He enjoyed gardening, traveling in his RV coast to coast and Canada, 
family reunions, and loved homemade ice cream. Following his retirement
 from the Federal Government, Walter served on the Board of Directors 
for the Ottawa RRD. 
Walter passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Holiday Resort 
Health and Rehab in Salina at the age of 96. He is survived by his 
loving daughter Debra Bowers and her husband Robin of Marquette, Kansas,
 and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving
 wife Virginia on November 9, 2014, his brother Eldridge Harris, sisters
 Maryette Shuck, Ordella Liley, and his parents. 
Visitation will be from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 
the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene, with the family 
receiving friends from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The family has selected 
cremation. His final resting place will be in the Humboldt Valley 
Cemetery near Junction City.

 Memorial Contributions may be made to the 
American Heart Association and may be sent in care of the 
Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

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 </figure>Walter C. Harris was born November 6, 1926, in Junction City, Kansas, the 
son of Fred and Emma (Zernickow) Harris. He graduated from Dwight High 
School with the class of 1944. 
Walter served with the Army Air Corps Occupation Forces in Japan from 1944 – 1946 during WWII. 
On August 10, 1946, Walter was married to Virginia A. Stark of Alta Vista in San Antonia, Texas. 
Walter worked for Schilling Air Force Base from 1953 – 1965 with the 
Maintenance Aircraft Electrical Systems with the Department of Defense. 
 He then worked for Ft. Riley from 1965 – 1983 as an Electronic 
Supervisor. 
He enjoyed gardening, traveling in his RV coast to coast and Canada, 
family reunions, and loved homemade ice cream. Following his retirement
 from the Federal Government, Walter served on the Board of Directors 
for the Ottawa RRD. 
Walter passed away on Tuesday, March 7, 2023, at the Holiday Resort 
Health and Rehab in Salina at the age of 96. He is survived by his 
loving daughter Debra Bowers and her husband Robin of Marquette, Kansas,
 and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving
 wife Virginia on November 9, 2014, his brother Eldridge Harris, sisters
 Maryette Shuck, Ordella Liley, and his parents. 
Visitation will be from 10:00 am – 4:00 pm Tuesday, March 14, 2023, at 
the Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home in Abilene, with the family 
receiving friends from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm. The family has selected 
cremation. His final resting place will be in the Humboldt Valley 
Cemetery near Junction City. Memorial Contributions may be made to the 
American Heart Association and may be sent in care of the 
Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home, 414 NW 3rd, Abilene, Kansas 67410.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;

Walter C. Harris

Linda Lou DeWees, 76, of Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, March 2,
 2023. Linda was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 2, 1947, the daughter 
of the late Levi R. and Theresa Ann (Belick) DeWees.

Linda
 was an educator in numerous schools and was a teacher at the time of 
her retirement from Topeka West High School. She graduated from Norton 
High School in Norton, Kansas, and from  Fort Hays State University in 
Hays, Kansas, where she received   two master degrees in Home Economics 
and Education Administration.  She Was a member of the First United 
Methodist Church, Manhattan where she was active in the Sanctuary Choir.

Linda
 is  survived by a daughter, Diana Lynn Melody, of Wilmington, Delaware;
  and a son, Derek, and his wife Denise, Lawson, of Wichita. Linda is 
also survived by her grandson, Sean Melody, also of Wilmington, 
Delaware; and her sister, Susan Welsh, of Lincoln Nebraska.

Service
 arrangements are pending at this time with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview 
Funeral Home and Cremation.  To send an online condolence to the family 
visit the funeral home website, www.irvinparkview.com

Linda Lou DeWees, 76, of Manhattan, KS passed away Thursday, March 2,
 2023. Linda was born in Wichita, Kansas on March 2, 1947, the daughter 
of the late Levi R. and Theresa Ann (Belick) DeWees.Linda
 was an educator in numerous schools and was a teacher at the time of 
her retirement from Topeka West High School. She graduated from Norton 
High School in Norton, Kansas, and from Fort Hays State University in 
Hays, Kansas, where she received two master degrees in Home Economics 
and Education Administration. She Was a member of the First United 
Methodist Church, Manhattan where she was active in the Sanctuary Choir.Linda
 is survived by a daughter, Diana Lynn Melody, of Wilmington, Delaware;
 and a son, Derek, and his wife Denise, Lawson, of Wichita. Linda is 
also survived by her grandson, Sean Melody, also of Wilmington, 
Delaware; and her sister, Susan Welsh, of Lincoln Nebraska.Service
 arrangements are pending at this time with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview 
Funeral Home and Cremation. To send an online condolence to the family 
visit the funeral home website, www.irvinparkview.com

Linda Lou DeWees

Evelyn L. Russell, 100, of Manhattan, passed away Sunday 
morning, March 5th, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in 
Manhattan.  She worked as a supervisor at JC Penny in Manhattan and had 
 worked for insurance companies and steel mills in their offices in 
Rockport Illinois.

She was the widow of Stanley "Frank"
 Russell, whom she married at the St John's Lutheran Church at Dallas, 
TX, on October 7, 1922. On that date, November 23, 1945, the United 
States stopped rations after World War II. However, sugar rations still 
existed.  Evelyn was born in Union County, South Dakota, on October 7, 
1922, the daughter of the late Tillie (Erickson) Linton and Edgar Jasper
 Linton.  She was a high school graduate of Sterling, Illinois.  Upon 
graduation from high school, she joined the U.S. Navy and was discharged
 as a YEO/2nd Class during WW II.  Evelyn was a former member of the  
First Lutheran Church Manhattan where she taught Sunday School and was a
 former member of the EHU Stardusters.

Evelyn is  survived by three daughters, Virginia E Russell, of Manhattan, KS.

Barbara
 Joann, wife of  Michael J. Gassmann, of Manhattan; Larraine K, wife of 
 Randy Blodgett, of Blackhawk, CO; two sons Terry Lee, husband of  
Debbie Russell, of  Savannah, Texas;  Robert E Russell, of Manhattan, 
KS.  Evelyn is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren 
and great great grandchildren.  Evelyn was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband, daughter Janeva I Steger; sons Stanley Pat Russell; 
David John Russell: sisters, Doris Clark and Mary Jane Baer and brother.
 Harold Linton,

A funeral service will be held at 10:00
 AM on Friday, March 10th, at the Carlson's Irvin-Parkview  Funeral Home 
&amp; Cremation, 1317 W. Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan.  The family will 
receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 9th, at the 
funeral home.  Burial will be next to her husband at the Sunrise 
Cemetery following the service.  The family requests any donations be 
directed to the choice of the donors.

For more information or to send an online condolence visit the funeral home website at www.irvinparkview.com.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Evelyn L. Russell, 100, of Manhattan, passed away Sunday 
morning, March 5th, 2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in 
Manhattan. She worked as a supervisor at JC Penny in Manhattan and had 
 worked for insurance companies and steel mills in their offices in 
Rockport Illinois.She was the widow of Stanley "Frank"
 Russell, whom she married at the St John's Lutheran Church at Dallas, 
TX, on October 7, 1922. On that date, November 23, 1945, the United 
States stopped rations after World War II. However, sugar rations still 
existed. Evelyn was born in Union County, South Dakota, on October 7, 
1922, the daughter of the late Tillie (Erickson) Linton and Edgar Jasper
 Linton. She was a high school graduate of Sterling, Illinois. Upon 
graduation from high school, she joined the U.S. Navy and was discharged
 as a YEO/2nd Class during WW II. Evelyn was a former member of the 
First Lutheran Church Manhattan where she taught Sunday School and was a
 former member of the EHU Stardusters.Evelyn is survived by three daughters, Virginia E Russell, of Manhattan, KS.Barbara
 Joann, wife of Michael J. Gassmann, of Manhattan; Larraine K, wife of 
 Randy Blodgett, of Blackhawk, CO; two sons Terry Lee, husband of 
Debbie Russell, of Savannah, Texas; Robert E Russell, of Manhattan, 
KS. Evelyn is also survived by many grandchildren, great grandchildren 
and great great grandchildren. Evelyn was preceded in death by her 
parents, husband, daughter Janeva I Steger; sons Stanley Pat Russell; 
David John Russell: sisters, Doris Clark and Mary Jane Baer and brother.
 Harold Linton,A funeral service will be held at 10:00
 AM on Friday, March 10th, at the Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home 
&amp; Cremation, 1317 W. Poyntz Ave. in Manhattan. The family will 
receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Thursday, March 9th, at the 
funeral home. Burial will be next to her husband at the Sunrise 
Cemetery following the service. The family requests any donations be 
directed to the choice of the donors.For more information or to send an online condolence visit the funeral home website at www.irvinparkview.com.

Evelyn L. Russell

Herbert Dietrich “Herb” Ruebke, 81, died March 6, 2023, at Wesley 
Medical Center, Wichita. He was born May 6, 1941, in rural Pretty 
Prairie, to Henry H. and Agnes Marie (Krehbiel) Ruebke.

Herb graduated from Pretty Prairie High School.&nbsp; He worked as a 
machinist for Cessna, before retiring from Mega Manufacturing. Herb grew
 up on the family farm, helping his parents and siblings farm and 
operate the family business, Ruebke Orchard. &nbsp;After retirement, he ran 
his own lawn mowing business, continued to garden, and watched his 
favorite sports teams; KU basketball and Kansas City Chiefs. Herb also 
enjoyed training his dogs.&nbsp; He was an active member of Crestview Bible 
Church for over 40 years.

On June 4, 1977, Herb married Bonnie (Hess) Tylicki, at First Mennonite Church, Hutchinson.

Herb is survived by:&nbsp; his wife of almost 46 years, Bonnie of 
Hutchinson; sons, Troy Ruebke (Joni) of Manhattan, Brent Ruebke (Peggy) 
of Nickerson, and Jim Tylicki (Becky) of Sylvia; sisters, Ruth Stucky 
and Judith Lowdon (Corey); sister-in-law, Beatrice Ruebke; numerous 
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and his beloved
 dog, Tonya Lee.

He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; brother, John Ruebke; 
brother-in-law, Bob Stucky; and nephews, Donald Ruebke and Douglas 
Stucky.

Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 
Crestview Bible Church, 2401 N. Halstead, Hutchinson, with Pastor Phil 
Auxier officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 
p.m. Thursday and 9:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, with the family present 
Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Cremation has taken 
place.

In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Crestview Bible 
Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N.&nbsp; Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 
67501.

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Herbert Dietrich “Herb” Ruebke, 81, died March 6, 2023, at Wesley 
Medical Center, Wichita. He was born May 6, 1941, in rural Pretty 
Prairie, to Henry H. and Agnes Marie (Krehbiel) Ruebke.Herb graduated from Pretty Prairie High School.&nbsp; He worked as a 
machinist for Cessna, before retiring from Mega Manufacturing. Herb grew
 up on the family farm, helping his parents and siblings farm and 
operate the family business, Ruebke Orchard. &nbsp;After retirement, he ran 
his own lawn mowing business, continued to garden, and watched his 
favorite sports teams; KU basketball and Kansas City Chiefs. Herb also 
enjoyed training his dogs.&nbsp; He was an active member of Crestview Bible 
Church for over 40 years.On June 4, 1977, Herb married Bonnie (Hess) Tylicki, at First Mennonite Church, Hutchinson.Herb is survived by:&nbsp; his wife of almost 46 years, Bonnie of 
Hutchinson; sons, Troy Ruebke (Joni) of Manhattan, Brent Ruebke (Peggy) 
of Nickerson, and Jim Tylicki (Becky) of Sylvia; sisters, Ruth Stucky 
and Judith Lowdon (Corey); sister-in-law, Beatrice Ruebke; numerous 
grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and his beloved
 dog, Tonya Lee.He was preceded in death by:&nbsp; his parents; brother, John Ruebke; 
brother-in-law, Bob Stucky; and nephews, Donald Ruebke and Douglas 
Stucky.Memorial service will be 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 2023, at 
Crestview Bible Church, 2401 N. Halstead, Hutchinson, with Pastor Phil 
Auxier officiating.&nbsp; Friends may sign his book from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 
p.m. Thursday and 9:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, with the family present 
Friday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Elliott Mortuary.&nbsp; Cremation has taken 
place.In lieu of flowers, memorials are suggested to Crestview Bible 
Church, in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N.&nbsp; Main, Hutchinson, KS&nbsp; 
67501.

Herbert Dietrich 'Herb' Ruebke

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

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

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

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

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

Jesse V. Downs

Saturday, November 6th, 1926-Tuesday, March 7th, 2023

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

Saturday, November 6th, 1926-Tuesday, March 7th, 2023An obituary is pending with&nbsp;Martin-Becker-Carlson Funeral Home.

Valerie Hope Black Feather was born on January 26, 1963, in Pine 
Ridge, SD to Antoine Black Feather and Delores Grace (Hernandez) Black 
Feather. Valerie made her entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven on March 2, 
2023, at the I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD.

Valerie 
is survived by her special friend of 31 years, Harold LaPointe; sisters,
 Francine Black Feather of Wolf Creek, SD, Cheryl Good Plume, Erlene 
Tail and Eldean Tail, all of Rapid City, SD; brothers, Roscoe Black 
Feather, Alton and Tim Good Plume, and Jim Charge, all of Wolf Creek, 
SD, Tom Rowland of Slimbuttes, SD and Reggie Rowland of Riverton, WY; 
grandfather, Vincent Black Feather of Kyle, SD; nieces, Jennifer Black 
Feather of Pine Ridge, SD, Celeste Grace Black Feather, Christa 
Featherman, and Misty Dawn Black Feather, all of Wolf Creek, SD, Diedra 
Black Feather of Allen, SD, Michelle Black Feather of Manhattan, KS, and
 Shalimar BeGay of Las Vegas, NV; nephews, Jack Black Feather of Wolf 
Creek, SD, Michael Black Feather of Manhattan, KS, and Gamalio BeGay of 
New Mexico; 11 grandchildren; aunts, Dora Good Plume, Evangeline Fast 
Horse, and Mary Condon, all of Wolf Creek, SD, Janice and Joy One 
Feather, both of Kyle, SD, Cleo Black Feather, Marlene James, and Jeni 
Black Feather, all of Pine Ridge, SD; uncles, Bluch Black Feather and 
Bob Montgomery, both of Rapid City, SD, Merle Black Feather of Pine 
Ridge, SD, John One Feather of Kyle, SD, and Wayne Wasicuna of Sioux 
Valley Manitoba, Canada; and special pets, Bear, Sugar, and Marilyn.

Valerie
 was preceded in death by her parents, Antoine Black Feather and Delores
 (Hernandez) Black Feather; siblings, Dave, Michael, Jack, Tony, Nathan 
and Anna Black Feather; paternal grandparents, Frank &amp; Lucy Phoebe 
Black Feather; and maternal grandparents, Joseph Hernandez and Mildred 
White Eyes.

Pallbearers will be Antone Black Feather, 
Brandon One Feather, Renaldo “Lotto” Two Bulls, Jared Red Cloud, Jack 
Black Feather, Nathan Kills Small, Jimi LaPointe, Myron Finneran, Tom 
Rowland, Pete Richards, and Jonathan Archambeau.

Honorary
 pallbearers will be Diane Kelly, Connie Lopez-Morgan, Kay 
Rojo-Charging, Vicky Wince, Monica Tyon, Philip Bettelyoun, Ernie 
Little, Gloria One Feather, Veatrice &amp; Delores Red Feather, Francine
 &amp; Richie Little Bear, Janice Larson, Frances Elk, Florence Black 
Feather &amp; Family, Carol Lakota. Leni Moll, Ivis Black Elk, Letoya 
Eagle Bull, Teij Two Bulls, Vienna Janis, Sonja Hernandez, Lester, 
Darrell and Anthony Rowland, Colyn, Robin , Travis, Colleen, Hope &amp; 
Tammy Condon, Ciss Big Crow, Lula, Joy &amp; Faith Yellow Boy, Pauline 
Warner, Bonita, Josephine, Charlie and Darnell Standing Soldier, 
Gloriann, Lydia, Emily and Virgil Left Hand, Flora Yellow Boy &amp; 
Family, Howard Little Hawk, Lloyd &amp; Nick Levron-Big Crow, Maretta 
Champagne, Pete Champagne, Wasicuna Tiospaye, LaPointe Tiospaye, Andrews
 Tiospaye, Montgomery Tiospaye, Good Plume Tiospaye, Tail Tiospaye, Fast
 Horse Tiospaye, Yellow Boy Tiospaye, Left Hand Tiospaye, Standing 
Soldier Tiospaye, Rowland Tiospaye, Condon Tiospaye, and All Friends 
&amp; Relatives.

Wake Services: One night wake service 
starting at 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Wolf Creek School 
Gym in Pine Ridge, SD

Funeral Services:  11:00 AM, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Wolf Creek School Gym in Pine Ridge, SD 

Traditional Lakota Services:  Wayne Wasicuna

Burial Services:  Wolf Creek Community Cemetery, Wolf Creek, SD

Arrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD

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 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Valerie Hope Black Feather was born on January 26, 1963, in Pine 
Ridge, SD to Antoine Black Feather and Delores Grace (Hernandez) Black 
Feather. Valerie made her entrance to the Kingdom of Heaven on March 2, 
2023, at the I.H.S. Hospital in Pine Ridge, SD.Valerie 
is survived by her special friend of 31 years, Harold LaPointe; sisters,
 Francine Black Feather of Wolf Creek, SD, Cheryl Good Plume, Erlene 
Tail and Eldean Tail, all of Rapid City, SD; brothers, Roscoe Black 
Feather, Alton and Tim Good Plume, and Jim Charge, all of Wolf Creek, 
SD, Tom Rowland of Slimbuttes, SD and Reggie Rowland of Riverton, WY; 
grandfather, Vincent Black Feather of Kyle, SD; nieces, Jennifer Black 
Feather of Pine Ridge, SD, Celeste Grace Black Feather, Christa 
Featherman, and Misty Dawn Black Feather, all of Wolf Creek, SD, Diedra 
Black Feather of Allen, SD, Michelle Black Feather of Manhattan, KS, and
 Shalimar BeGay of Las Vegas, NV; nephews, Jack Black Feather of Wolf 
Creek, SD, Michael Black Feather of Manhattan, KS, and Gamalio BeGay of 
New Mexico; 11 grandchildren; aunts, Dora Good Plume, Evangeline Fast 
Horse, and Mary Condon, all of Wolf Creek, SD, Janice and Joy One 
Feather, both of Kyle, SD, Cleo Black Feather, Marlene James, and Jeni 
Black Feather, all of Pine Ridge, SD; uncles, Bluch Black Feather and 
Bob Montgomery, both of Rapid City, SD, Merle Black Feather of Pine 
Ridge, SD, John One Feather of Kyle, SD, and Wayne Wasicuna of Sioux 
Valley Manitoba, Canada; and special pets, Bear, Sugar, and Marilyn.Valerie
 was preceded in death by her parents, Antoine Black Feather and Delores
 (Hernandez) Black Feather; siblings, Dave, Michael, Jack, Tony, Nathan 
and Anna Black Feather; paternal grandparents, Frank &amp; Lucy Phoebe 
Black Feather; and maternal grandparents, Joseph Hernandez and Mildred 
White Eyes.Pallbearers will be Antone Black Feather, 
Brandon One Feather, Renaldo “Lotto” Two Bulls, Jared Red Cloud, Jack 
Black Feather, Nathan Kills Small, Jimi LaPointe, Myron Finneran, Tom 
Rowland, Pete Richards, and Jonathan Archambeau.Honorary
 pallbearers will be Diane Kelly, Connie Lopez-Morgan, Kay 
Rojo-Charging, Vicky Wince, Monica Tyon, Philip Bettelyoun, Ernie 
Little, Gloria One Feather, Veatrice &amp; Delores Red Feather, Francine
 &amp; Richie Little Bear, Janice Larson, Frances Elk, Florence Black 
Feather &amp; Family, Carol Lakota. Leni Moll, Ivis Black Elk, Letoya 
Eagle Bull, Teij Two Bulls, Vienna Janis, Sonja Hernandez, Lester, 
Darrell and Anthony Rowland, Colyn, Robin , Travis, Colleen, Hope &amp; 
Tammy Condon, Ciss Big Crow, Lula, Joy &amp; Faith Yellow Boy, Pauline 
Warner, Bonita, Josephine, Charlie and Darnell Standing Soldier, 
Gloriann, Lydia, Emily and Virgil Left Hand, Flora Yellow Boy &amp; 
Family, Howard Little Hawk, Lloyd &amp; Nick Levron-Big Crow, Maretta 
Champagne, Pete Champagne, Wasicuna Tiospaye, LaPointe Tiospaye, Andrews
 Tiospaye, Montgomery Tiospaye, Good Plume Tiospaye, Tail Tiospaye, Fast
 Horse Tiospaye, Yellow Boy Tiospaye, Left Hand Tiospaye, Standing 
Soldier Tiospaye, Rowland Tiospaye, Condon Tiospaye, and All Friends 
&amp; Relatives.Wake Services: One night wake service 
starting at 12:00 PM, Saturday, March 11, 2023, at the Wolf Creek School 
Gym in Pine Ridge, SDFuneral Services: 11:00 AM, Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Wolf Creek School Gym in Pine Ridge, SD Traditional Lakota Services: Wayne WasicunaBurial Services: Wolf Creek Community Cemetery, Wolf Creek, SDArrangements entrusted with Sioux Funeral Home of Pine Ridge, SD

Valerie Hope Black Feather

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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 </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;

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1677950135564.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1677949985709.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/3/1677873680572.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </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

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