Jason Anthony Avila, age 46, was born in Hanford, California, on July 13th, 1976. He left this earth a sadder place on January 28th, 2023.

Jason attended schools in Hanford, Flagstaff and Modesto California until he moved to Manhattan, Kansas, at the age of 9. He graduated from Manhattan High School in 1995. After high school, he returned to California and attended Cuesta Community College in San Luis Obispo. He moved to Fresno California and obtained a degree in computer technology and worked with a company that was installing cell phone towers in California and Nevada.

When he passed away, he was working for Contemporary Services Corporation, which allowed him to work professional and college sports as well as concerts in various cities. His last trip out of town was to work the Rose Bowl in January.

He loved his family, his friends, the SF Giants and Kansas State University. Hard to say which would be his number one love! Jason was preceded in death by his father, Gene Avila. He is survived by his mother and step father Nancy and Jim Parker of Manhattan, Kansas, his brother Patrick (LaVonn) of Central City, Nebraska, his sister Michelle and brother Tim (Janan) of Visalia, California as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a huge and loving group of friends in Fresno. All will carry his memory with them. He will not be forgotten!

Private celebrations of life will be held in Fresno and Manhattan with burial in Minneapolis, Kansas, next to his beloved Grandfather.

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 </figure>Jason Anthony Avila, age 46, was born in Hanford, California, on July 13th, 1976. He left this earth a sadder place on January 28th, 2023.Jason attended schools in Hanford, Flagstaff and Modesto California until he moved to Manhattan, Kansas, at the age of 9. He graduated from Manhattan High School in 1995. After high school, he returned to California and attended Cuesta Community College in San Luis Obispo. He moved to Fresno California and obtained a degree in computer technology and worked with a company that was installing cell phone towers in California and Nevada.When he passed away, he was working for Contemporary Services Corporation, which allowed him to work professional and college sports as well as concerts in various cities. His last trip out of town was to work the Rose Bowl in January.He loved his family, his friends, the SF Giants and Kansas State University. Hard to say which would be his number one love! Jason was preceded in death by his father, Gene Avila. He is survived by his mother and step father Nancy and Jim Parker of Manhattan, Kansas, his brother Patrick (LaVonn) of Central City, Nebraska, his sister Michelle and brother Tim (Janan) of Visalia, California as well as aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and a huge and loving group of friends in Fresno. All will carry his memory with them. He will not be forgotten!Private celebrations of life will be held in Fresno and Manhattan with burial in Minneapolis, Kansas, next to his beloved Grandfather.

Jason Anthony Avila

Karen Gisela Mott, 76, of Manhattan, KS, died Friday, February 10th, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. Karen was born in Rumminges, Lorrach, Germany on January 20, 1947, the daughter of the late Klara Luise (Wuchner) and Wilhelm Arno Waitz.

Karen (Karin) worked many jobs and retired from Valley View Senior Life in Junction City, KS as a house keeper and friend to all. Karen is survived by three sons.

It was Karen's (Karin) wish, she was cremated. To leave an online condolence visit the funeral home website at www.irvinparkview.com. Arrangements with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview.

Karen Gisela Mott, 76, of Manhattan, KS, died Friday, February 10th, 2023 at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. Karen was born in Rumminges, Lorrach, Germany on January 20, 1947, the daughter of the late Klara Luise (Wuchner) and Wilhelm Arno Waitz.Karen (Karin) worked many jobs and retired from Valley View Senior Life in Junction City, KS as a house keeper and friend to all. Karen is survived by three sons.It was Karen's (Karin) wish, she was cremated. To leave an online condolence visit the funeral home website at www.irvinparkview.com. Arrangements with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview.

Karen Gisela Mott

George was born in Fargo, ND October 18, 1922. Was graduated from North Dakota State High School. 
Enlisted in the Army during World War II. Served in the 104th 
Timberwolf Infantry Division and saw combat in France, Holland, and 
Germany. Was promoted to Artillery First Lieutenant in the Korean War 
where he trained troops in Japan. Awarded the Bronze Star and three 
unit citations. 
After completing his journalism studies at the University of Missouri, 
he worked in marketing for the Junction City Daily Union, the 
Omaha World Herald, WOW Radio &amp; TV in Omaha, Des Moines Register 
&amp; Tribune, Business &amp; Industry Magazine in Des Moines, Iowa 
Power &amp; Light Company, and the Home Builders Association of Greater 
Des Moines. 
He took pride in being a 32nd degree Mason, a Za-Ga-Zig Shriner, an 
AHEPA, and a member of the Kiwanis Club and Toastmasters International. 
Hunting, target shooting, golf, reading, and writing were his joys. 
George was preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Betsy Mirras; 
sister, Margaret Neff; and niece, Sandra Loughlin. He leaves his 
brother, Colonel Pete Mirras of McLean, VA; grand nephews, Aaron and 
Andrew Loughlin of Kansas City, MO; Tom and Ladonna Gratias of Clive, 
his close-like family-friends. 
A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Monday, February 20, at
 Iles Westover Chapel, with a Trisagion Service at 7. A graveside 
service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
 A celebration luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, February 23 at
 St. George Greek Orthodox Church. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the 
Endowment Fund of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1110 35th Street, 
Des Moines, IA 50311 OR the AHEPA 192 Charitable Trust (toward the 
training of a Service Dog that will be named George in honor of George’s
 military service), c/o St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1110 35th 
Street, Des Moines, IA 50311.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 </figure>George was born in Fargo, ND October 18, 1922. Was graduated from North Dakota State High School. 
Enlisted in the Army during World War II. Served in the 104th 
Timberwolf Infantry Division and saw combat in France, Holland, and 
Germany. Was promoted to Artillery First Lieutenant in the Korean War 
where he trained troops in Japan. Awarded the Bronze Star and three 
unit citations. 
After completing his journalism studies at the University of Missouri, 
he worked in marketing for the Junction City Daily Union, the 
Omaha World Herald, WOW Radio &amp; TV in Omaha, Des Moines Register 
&amp; Tribune, Business &amp; Industry Magazine in Des Moines, Iowa 
Power &amp; Light Company, and the Home Builders Association of Greater 
Des Moines. 
He took pride in being a 32nd degree Mason, a Za-Ga-Zig Shriner, an 
AHEPA, and a member of the Kiwanis Club and Toastmasters International. 
Hunting, target shooting, golf, reading, and writing were his joys. 
George was preceded in death by his parents, Gus and Betsy Mirras; 
sister, Margaret Neff; and niece, Sandra Loughlin. He leaves his 
brother, Colonel Pete Mirras of McLean, VA; grand nephews, Aaron and 
Andrew Loughlin of Kansas City, MO; Tom and Ladonna Gratias of Clive, 
his close-like family-friends. 
A memorial visitation will be held from 5-7 p.m., Monday, February 20, at
 Iles Westover Chapel, with a Trisagion Service at 7. A graveside 
service will be 11 a.m., Tuesday, February 21, at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
 A celebration luncheon will be at 11:30 a.m., Thursday, February 23 at
 St. George Greek Orthodox Church. 
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the 
Endowment Fund of St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1110 35th Street, 
Des Moines, IA 50311 OR the AHEPA 192 Charitable Trust (toward the 
training of a Service Dog that will be named George in honor of George’s
 military service), c/o St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 1110 35th 
Street, Des Moines, IA 50311.&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

 George C. Mirras 

Floyd E. "Gene" Nelson, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away February 15th, 2023.

Gene was born in Clay County, Kansas, on September 8th, 1934, the son of Floyd E. Nelson and Rose M. (Hicks) Nelson.

Gene was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Naomi (Walker) Nelson.

Survivors
 include 3 daughters, Peggy Jean Hughes (Pat), of Stillwater, Oklahoma, 
Francee Cox (Doug Ochs), of Minneapolis, Kansas, Paula Tomlins (Byron), 
of Topeka, Kansas; son, John Hiebsch (Wendy) of Wichita, Kansas; 8 
grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.

He is also survived by his sisters, Karen Wells (Dan Francke), and Sharon Babst (Larry).

A
 Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 20th, 2023 at 10:00 
am, at First Southern Baptist Church, 2401 S. Ohio St., Salina.

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 </figure>Floyd E. "Gene" Nelson, 88, of Salina, Kansas, passed away February 15th, 2023.Gene was born in Clay County, Kansas, on September 8th, 1934, the son of Floyd E. Nelson and Rose M. (Hicks) Nelson.Gene was preceded in death by his parents, and wife, Naomi (Walker) Nelson.Survivors
 include 3 daughters, Peggy Jean Hughes (Pat), of Stillwater, Oklahoma, 
Francee Cox (Doug Ochs), of Minneapolis, Kansas, Paula Tomlins (Byron), 
of Topeka, Kansas; son, John Hiebsch (Wendy) of Wichita, Kansas; 8 
grandchildren, and 8 great grandchildren.He is also survived by his sisters, Karen Wells (Dan Francke), and Sharon Babst (Larry).Gene's wish was to be cremated.A
 Memorial Service will be held on Monday, February 20th, 2023 at 10:00 
am, at First Southern Baptist Church, 2401 S. Ohio St., Salina.Interment will be private.The family requests no donations.

Floyd E. 'Gene' Nelson

Jerry A. Bradley, 83, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087. He was born on June 9, 1939, in Culpepper Township, Arkansas, to Jesse and Eunice (Lockhart) Bradley. Following his education, he entered the United States Army in August of 1956, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Joining the ranks as a military policeman, he served at Fort Banks, Massachusetts, until his departure for Germany in 1958. His first two years in Europe were served in Munich, Germany, with the 508th Military Police Battalion. From 1960 to 1962, he served in Wildflecken, Germany, with the 3rd Armored Rifle Battalion. CSM (RET) Bradley served two honorable tours of duty in Vietnam as a platoon sergeant; first with the 5th Battalion 2nd Air Defense Artillery (attached to the 3rd BDE 1st Infantry Division) from 1968 to 1969, and then with the 101st Airborne Division from 1971 to 1972. In 1977, he became First Sergeant of VULCAN Battery of the 1st Battalion, 59th Air Defense Artillery, 8th Infantry Division, in Mainz, Germany. A year later, he was promoted to Sergeant Major and was the Chief Operations Sergeant Major of the 10th Air Defense Artillery Group (HAWK Missile), 32nd Air Defense Artillery Command, in Darmstadt, Germany. CSM (RET) Bradley attended several first sergeant schools and graduated from the Sergeants Major Academy in 1976. From 1981 to 1983, Bradley served as the Command Sergeant Major of the Devil Brigade of the "Big Red One" Division at Fort Riley. In February 1983, he assumed the position of Command Sergeant Major, Fifth U.S. Army in Fort Sam Houston. In September 1984, he was assigned duty as Command Sergeant Major, 1st Infantry Division (M). His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, and numerous foreign decorations. On September 20, 1960, he married Rethie (Middleton) Bradley, in Lilbourn , Missouri. Together they raised three children, two sons and one daughter. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Rethie; his children, Lori Bradley of Greenville, South Carolina, Jon (Mary) Bradley of San Antonio, Texas, Todd (Tamara) Bradley of Aloha, Oregon; ten grandchildren, Jen, Chris, Jon, Brendan, Sidona, Molly, Jackson, Julia, Hannah, McKenzie; five great grandchildren, Noah, Gwen, Coraline, Paxton, Huxley; two sisters, Claudia and Connie; and three brothers, Junior, Steve, and Bruce. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.&nbsp;&nbsp;

<figure>
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 <figcaption>Jerry A. Bradley</figcaption>
 </figure>Jerry A. Bradley, 83, of Junction City, Kansas, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023. Visitation will take place from 5:00 p.m to 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Johnson Funeral Home. Interment will follow the service at Kansas Veterans' Cemetery with full military honors. Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to the Leukemia &amp; Lymphoma Society, PO Box 22324, New York, NY 10087. He was born on June 9, 1939, in Culpepper Township, Arkansas, to Jesse and Eunice (Lockhart) Bradley. Following his education, he entered the United States Army in August of 1956, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Joining the ranks as a military policeman, he served at Fort Banks, Massachusetts, until his departure for Germany in 1958. His first two years in Europe were served in Munich, Germany, with the 508th Military Police Battalion. From 1960 to 1962, he served in Wildflecken, Germany, with the 3rd Armored Rifle Battalion. CSM (RET) Bradley served two honorable tours of duty in Vietnam as a platoon sergeant; first with the 5th Battalion 2nd Air Defense Artillery (attached to the 3rd BDE 1st Infantry Division) from 1968 to 1969, and then with the 101st Airborne Division from 1971 to 1972. In 1977, he became First Sergeant of VULCAN Battery of the 1st Battalion, 59th Air Defense Artillery, 8th Infantry Division, in Mainz, Germany. A year later, he was promoted to Sergeant Major and was the Chief Operations Sergeant Major of the 10th Air Defense Artillery Group (HAWK Missile), 32nd Air Defense Artillery Command, in Darmstadt, Germany. CSM (RET) Bradley attended several first sergeant schools and graduated from the Sergeants Major Academy in 1976. From 1981 to 1983, Bradley served as the Command Sergeant Major of the Devil Brigade of the "Big Red One" Division at Fort Riley. In February 1983, he assumed the position of Command Sergeant Major, Fifth U.S. Army in Fort Sam Houston. In September 1984, he was assigned duty as Command Sergeant Major, 1st Infantry Division (M). His awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Meritorious Service Medal, and the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster, and numerous foreign decorations. On September 20, 1960, he married Rethie (Middleton) Bradley, in Lilbourn , Missouri. Together they raised three children, two sons and one daughter. Jerry is survived by his loving wife, Rethie; his children, Lori Bradley of Greenville, South Carolina, Jon (Mary) Bradley of San Antonio, Texas, Todd (Tamara) Bradley of Aloha, Oregon; ten grandchildren, Jen, Chris, Jon, Brendan, Sidona, Molly, Jackson, Julia, Hannah, McKenzie; five great grandchildren, Noah, Gwen, Coraline, Paxton, Huxley; two sisters, Claudia and Connie; and three brothers, Junior, Steve, and Bruce. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Jerry A. Bradley

Linda Sue Alexander, 67, of St. George, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.

Cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.&nbsp;

Linda Sue Alexander, 67, of St. George, Kansas, passed away on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan.Cremation arrangements are in the care of Campanella &amp; Stewart Funeral Home in Wamego.&nbsp;No services are planned.

Linda Sue Alexander

Kent Dick, age 61, of Manhattan, died February 10, 2023 in Harris, Missouri.

Kent
 Allen Dick was born on September 20th, 1961, to Larry and Joyce 
(Mitchell) Dick in Mount Ridge, KS. He was brought up in a large loving 
family with his sisters Kim, Kelly, brothers Keith, Kevin and many 
cousins in Buhler, KS. He grew up hunting, fishing, helping on the farm,
 bailing hay, attending the Mennonite church, and causing mayhem. He 
graduated from Buhler High School in 1979. He then attended Hutchinson 
Junior College where he received his Associates Degree. Following his 
passion of learning and science he continued his education at Kansas 
State University where he earned his Bachelors and later his Master’s in
 Education.

He stayed in Manhattan after college and 
began his 35-year teaching career with the USD 383 School District. He 
was a teacher at Manhattan High School and then later Anthony Middle 
School where he taught biology, physical science and chemistry to 
thousands of students over several decades. He also taught a summer 
Field Biology course, where he would teach the ecology of the Flint 
Hills and would take the group camping to the Colorado Mountains. He was
 part of countless other opportunities to be involved in student 
academics. He loved teaching because he can share his passion for 
science, bad jokes, and corny T-shirts. He was inspired daily by his 
fellow teachers and students to strive to be the best educator he could.

One
 of his true joys of life was coaching, whatever sport he could. He 
coached for 27 years including football, girls and boys basketball, and 
track and field. He would spend countless hours watching games, studying
 plays, and conjuring strategies for his teams success. He believed 
sports was a great opportunity to help kids develop skills and life 
lessons. To show support to Manhattan’s teams he volunteered as part of 
the MHS chain gang and also became bus driver certified to drive the 
teams to and from games. He also coached his daughters’ Parks and 
Recreation teams with some of his closest friends.

In 
1994, he married Resa Price, in their union they had two children: 
Kenzie and Natalie. He saw being a dad as one of the greatest 
opportunities he was given by God. He took his children on many summer 
road trips, camping, daddy-daughter dates, and spending anytime he could
 with his kids. He showed his love for his parents by going on trips 
with his dad and always being there to take care of them. He valued the 
relationship to his friends from college (the Goomers) as though they 
were his family and loved getting together at any opportunity for 
fishing, hunting, and story-telling. He showed his unconditional love to
 his whole family and was always there to lend a helping hand, a back to
 lean on, or a shoulder to cry on to anyone who needed it.

He
 was raised and baptized in the Mennonite Church. He was heavily 
involved at Manhattan Mennonite Church. He acted as an Elder, Sunday 
school teacher, mentor, and friend. He volunteered as much of his time 
as he could serving the church and his greater Mennonite community. His 
faith was an integral part of his life, honoring the Mennonite and 
Christian values through every action and relationship he had.

He was preceded in death his mother Joyce (Mitchell) Dick, sisters Kelly Dick, Kim (Tipton) Dick, and brother Kevin Dick.

He
 is survived by his father Larry Dick, wife Resa Price, daughters Kenzie
 Dick, Natalie and Logan Dick-deGraffenried, brother Keith and Jeanette 
Dick, nieces Katherine Dick, Adriane Dick, and Chanell Tipton.

A
 lover of motorcycles, football, the outdoors, and a life-time learner. 
An adamant opposer of onions, traffic and crows. A man who lived his 
life fully and lived by the words “If they don’t find you handsome, they
 should at least find you handy.” Kent Dick made an impact in the 
classroom, on the field, at home, and in his community. We will miss you
 deeply but your legacy will live on in us all.

Memorial
 services for Kent will be held at 2:00p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023,&nbsp; at the First United Methodist Church, 612 Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan.  
Private Inurnment will be held at a later date.

The 
family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Kent to the 
Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools Foundation or the Mennonite Disaster 
Service (https://mds.org/ways-to-donate/).  Contributions may be sent in
 care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, 
Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

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 </figure>Kent Dick, age 61, of Manhattan, died February 10, 2023 in Harris, Missouri.Kent
 Allen Dick was born on September 20th, 1961, to Larry and Joyce 
(Mitchell) Dick in Mount Ridge, KS. He was brought up in a large loving 
family with his sisters Kim, Kelly, brothers Keith, Kevin and many 
cousins in Buhler, KS. He grew up hunting, fishing, helping on the farm,
 bailing hay, attending the Mennonite church, and causing mayhem. He 
graduated from Buhler High School in 1979. He then attended Hutchinson 
Junior College where he received his Associates Degree. Following his 
passion of learning and science he continued his education at Kansas 
State University where he earned his Bachelors and later his Master’s in
 Education.He stayed in Manhattan after college and 
began his 35-year teaching career with the USD 383 School District. He 
was a teacher at Manhattan High School and then later Anthony Middle 
School where he taught biology, physical science and chemistry to 
thousands of students over several decades. He also taught a summer 
Field Biology course, where he would teach the ecology of the Flint 
Hills and would take the group camping to the Colorado Mountains. He was
 part of countless other opportunities to be involved in student 
academics. He loved teaching because he can share his passion for 
science, bad jokes, and corny T-shirts. He was inspired daily by his 
fellow teachers and students to strive to be the best educator he could.One
 of his true joys of life was coaching, whatever sport he could. He 
coached for 27 years including football, girls and boys basketball, and 
track and field. He would spend countless hours watching games, studying
 plays, and conjuring strategies for his teams success. He believed 
sports was a great opportunity to help kids develop skills and life 
lessons. To show support to Manhattan’s teams he volunteered as part of 
the MHS chain gang and also became bus driver certified to drive the 
teams to and from games. He also coached his daughters’ Parks and 
Recreation teams with some of his closest friends.In 
1994, he married Resa Price, in their union they had two children: 
Kenzie and Natalie. He saw being a dad as one of the greatest 
opportunities he was given by God. He took his children on many summer 
road trips, camping, daddy-daughter dates, and spending anytime he could
 with his kids. He showed his love for his parents by going on trips 
with his dad and always being there to take care of them. He valued the 
relationship to his friends from college (the Goomers) as though they 
were his family and loved getting together at any opportunity for 
fishing, hunting, and story-telling. He showed his unconditional love to
 his whole family and was always there to lend a helping hand, a back to
 lean on, or a shoulder to cry on to anyone who needed it.He
 was raised and baptized in the Mennonite Church. He was heavily 
involved at Manhattan Mennonite Church. He acted as an Elder, Sunday 
school teacher, mentor, and friend. He volunteered as much of his time 
as he could serving the church and his greater Mennonite community. His 
faith was an integral part of his life, honoring the Mennonite and 
Christian values through every action and relationship he had.He was preceded in death his mother Joyce (Mitchell) Dick, sisters Kelly Dick, Kim (Tipton) Dick, and brother Kevin Dick.He
 is survived by his father Larry Dick, wife Resa Price, daughters Kenzie
 Dick, Natalie and Logan Dick-deGraffenried, brother Keith and Jeanette 
Dick, nieces Katherine Dick, Adriane Dick, and Chanell Tipton.A
 lover of motorcycles, football, the outdoors, and a life-time learner. 
An adamant opposer of onions, traffic and crows. A man who lived his 
life fully and lived by the words “If they don’t find you handsome, they
 should at least find you handy.” Kent Dick made an impact in the 
classroom, on the field, at home, and in his community. We will miss you
 deeply but your legacy will live on in us all.Go Cats!Memorial
 services for Kent will be held at 2:00p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2023,&nbsp; at the First United Methodist Church, 612 Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan. 
Private Inurnment will be held at a later date.The 
family suggests memorial contributions in memory of Kent to the 
Manhattan-Ogden Public Schools Foundation or the Mennonite Disaster 
Service (https://mds.org/ways-to-donate/). Contributions may be sent in
 care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, 
Manhattan, Kansas 66502.Online condolences may be left for the family through the funeral home website at www.ymlfuneralhome.com

Kent A. Dick

Margerete Smith, age 89, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away on February 13, 2023, in her home.

She was born on April 14, 1933, to Johann and Anna Ruhmann in Frauenaurach, Germany.

Margarete
 met William L. “Billy” Smith, a member of the US Army stationed in 
Germany. They required an interpreter while dating and also when they 
were married. The marriage took place on April 16, 1955, in Freaunaurach 
where they were legally married in an American Court before walking to 
the service in the local church. The couple moved to the United States 
on July 30, 1955.

Billy preceded her in death on March 
9, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, son 
William Estell Smith and his wife Donna Smith and granddaughter Amanda 
Mesa.

Together they had eight children: Monica Houston 
and her husband Billy Houston, William and his wife Donna Smith 
(deceased), George Smith, John Smith, Terry and his wife Debbie Smith, 
Homer and his wife Deb Smith, Rosalee and her husband John Lyttle, and 
Denis Smith. She also has 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.

Margarete was a devoted mother and homemaker who enjoyed cooking, crocheting and ceramics.

Memorial
 services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 20th, at the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel.  Private inurnment will be in 
the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley.

Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Share A Memory" <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Margarete-Smith?obId=27288197#/celebrationWall">HERE</a>.

The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676484673392.png" alt="" />
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 </figure>Margerete Smith, age 89, of Manhattan, Kansas passed away on February 13, 2023, in her home.She was born on April 14, 1933, to Johann and Anna Ruhmann in Frauenaurach, Germany.Margarete
 met William L. “Billy” Smith, a member of the US Army stationed in 
Germany. They required an interpreter while dating and also when they 
were married. The marriage took place on April 16, 1955, in Freaunaurach 
where they were legally married in an American Court before walking to 
the service in the local church. The couple moved to the United States 
on July 30, 1955.Billy preceded her in death on March 
9, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, son 
William Estell Smith and his wife Donna Smith and granddaughter Amanda 
Mesa.Together they had eight children: Monica Houston 
and her husband Billy Houston, William and his wife Donna Smith 
(deceased), George Smith, John Smith, Terry and his wife Debbie Smith, 
Homer and his wife Deb Smith, Rosalee and her husband John Lyttle, and 
Denis Smith. She also has 18 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren.Margarete was a devoted mother and homemaker who enjoyed cooking, crocheting and ceramics.Memorial
 services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, February 20th, at the 
Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel. Private inurnment will be in 
the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery at Fort Riley.Online condolences may be left for the family by clicking on "Share A Memory" <a href="https://www.ymlfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Margarete-Smith?obId=27288197#/celebrationWall">HERE</a>.The Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, KS 66502, is assisting the family with arrangements.

Margerete Smith

Barrie James Mebane, age 67, of Manhattan, died February 13, 2023, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.

He
 was born on February 2, 1956, in Fort Carson, Colorado, the son of 
Walter and Bertha Mae (Gillim) Mebane.  After graduated high school, 
Barrie joined the U.S. Army.

He served in the Army for over 20 
years.  Barrie was a parachute rigger in the army, and also worked as a 
supply specialist.  He earned many different awards during his service 
time.  After his retirement from the army, he continued to work at the 
Florence Corporation in Manhattan.

On April 7, 1990, he was united in marriage to Terri Holcomb.  She survives at their home in Manhattan.

Barrie
 favorite times when he was able to be outdoors and relaxing while 
fishing or doing yardwork, and taking care of his animals, especially 
his 2 dogs and cat.

Barrie was preceded in death by his parents, and also his siblings: Edward Mebane, Walter Mebane Jr., and Angela Mebane-Foust.

In
 addition to his wife Terri, he is also survived by his sister, Brenda 
Anderson of Durham, North Carolina; also his niece Toyia Elstak, and 
also his other nephews, family members and many friends and neighbors.

Memorial
 Services for Barrie will be held at 10:00a.m. Saturday February 18, 
2023, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan.  
Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery 
at Fort Riley in Manhattan.

Memorial contributions in 
memory of Barrie are suggested the Flint Hills Breadbasket.  
Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

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 </figure>Barrie James Mebane, age 67, of Manhattan, died February 13, 2023, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Kansas City, Kansas.He
 was born on February 2, 1956, in Fort Carson, Colorado, the son of 
Walter and Bertha Mae (Gillim) Mebane. After graduated high school, 
Barrie joined the U.S. Army.He served in the Army for over 20 
years. Barrie was a parachute rigger in the army, and also worked as a 
supply specialist. He earned many different awards during his service 
time. After his retirement from the army, he continued to work at the 
Florence Corporation in Manhattan.On April 7, 1990, he was united in marriage to Terri Holcomb. She survives at their home in Manhattan.Barrie
 favorite times when he was able to be outdoors and relaxing while 
fishing or doing yardwork, and taking care of his animals, especially 
his 2 dogs and cat.Barrie was preceded in death by his parents, and also his siblings: Edward Mebane, Walter Mebane Jr., and Angela Mebane-Foust.In
 addition to his wife Terri, he is also survived by his sister, Brenda 
Anderson of Durham, North Carolina; also his niece Toyia Elstak, and 
also his other nephews, family members and many friends and neighbors.Memorial
 Services for Barrie will be held at 10:00a.m. Saturday February 18, 
2023, at the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen Funeral Chapel in Manhattan. 
Inurnment will be held at a later date at the Kansas Veterans’ Cemetery 
at Fort Riley in Manhattan.Memorial contributions in 
memory of Barrie are suggested the Flint Hills Breadbasket. 
Contributions may be sent in care of the Yorgensen-Meloan-Londeen 
Funeral Home, 1616 Poyntz Avenue, Manhattan, Kansas 66502.

Barrie J. Mebane

Sharron Erickson, 79, of Manhattan, Kansas, and formerly of Hawkeye, Iowa,&nbsp; died Friday, February 3, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in 
Manhattan, Kansas.

Funeral services will be held at 
10:30 AM, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in 
Hawkeye with Rev. Ron Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at the 
Hawkeye Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 
Friday, February 10th, at Becker &amp; Son Funeral Home in Hawkeye and 
for one hour preceding services at the Church on Saturday.

Sharron
 was born December 7, 1943, in West Union, IA, the daughter of Harold 
and Thelma (Ruroden) Patrick. She attended elementary school in Elgin 
moving to Hawkeye and graduated from North High School in West Union in 
1962. On Jan 25, 1964, she married the love of her life Robert Erickson 
at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawkeye, IA and to this union 4 children 
were born. Sharron was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great 
grandmother and worked various jobs throughout her life. When Sharron 
wasn’t home playing solitaire, catching up with friends and family on 
Facebook or spending time with her late dog Chanelle, you could always 
catch her at numerous events supporting her children and grandchildren, 
and you could definitely find her listening to some old school country 
music and of course, Elvis. Sharron loved life and was a giver. She gave
 many hours volunteering at church and for the community, taking care of
 her grandchildren during summer breaks and after school, and being 
there for her children when they needed her.

Sharron is
 survived by her sons Daryl (Krystal) Erickson, Jana (Myles) Erickson 
&amp; Bailey Erickson; Larry (Jill) Erickson, Megan (CJ) Starr, Allie 
(Blake) Ihde, Tyler (Jerika) Erickson, Nicole Lacey &amp; Vance 
(Marissa) Lacey; Bryan (Jana) Erickson, Brendan (Kayla) Erickson, 
Bryanna (Jason) Grimes, Belinda (Pat) Moloney, Brittany Steen &amp; 
Katelyn Steen; daughter Shari (Ben) Wright, Joseph (Kelsey) Kraus, 
Kendra (Anthony) Fogle &amp; Christopher (Andrea) Kraus and her 23 great
 grandchildren; brothers Larry (Kathi) Patrick, Dean (Lavonne) Patrick, 
sister Rosalita (Allan) Berns; sister-in-law Janice (Leon) Lentz and 
several nieces and nephews, and cousins.

Sharron is
 preceded in death by her Husband Robert, beloved dog Chanelle, Parents 
Harold and Thelma Patrick, Robert’s Parents Ole and Henrietta Erickson 
Granddaughter Bobbi Lynn Erickson, niece Mary Schmadeke, nephew Kenneth 
Lentz as well as many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

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 </figure>Sharron Erickson, 79, of Manhattan, Kansas, and formerly of Hawkeye, Iowa,&nbsp; died Friday, February 3, 2023, at Ascension Via Christi Hospital in 
Manhattan, Kansas.Funeral services will be held at 
10:30 AM, Saturday, February 11, 2023, at Trinity Lutheran Church in 
Hawkeye with Rev. Ron Roberts officiating. Burial will follow at the 
Hawkeye Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, 
Friday, February 10th, at Becker &amp; Son Funeral Home in Hawkeye and 
for one hour preceding services at the Church on Saturday.Sharron
 was born December 7, 1943, in West Union, IA, the daughter of Harold 
and Thelma (Ruroden) Patrick. She attended elementary school in Elgin 
moving to Hawkeye and graduated from North High School in West Union in 
1962. On Jan 25, 1964, she married the love of her life Robert Erickson 
at Trinity Lutheran Church in Hawkeye, IA and to this union 4 children 
were born. Sharron was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great 
grandmother and worked various jobs throughout her life. When Sharron 
wasn’t home playing solitaire, catching up with friends and family on 
Facebook or spending time with her late dog Chanelle, you could always 
catch her at numerous events supporting her children and grandchildren, 
and you could definitely find her listening to some old school country 
music and of course, Elvis. Sharron loved life and was a giver. She gave
 many hours volunteering at church and for the community, taking care of
 her grandchildren during summer breaks and after school, and being 
there for her children when they needed her.Sharron is
 survived by her sons Daryl (Krystal) Erickson, Jana (Myles) Erickson 
&amp; Bailey Erickson; Larry (Jill) Erickson, Megan (CJ) Starr, Allie 
(Blake) Ihde, Tyler (Jerika) Erickson, Nicole Lacey &amp; Vance 
(Marissa) Lacey; Bryan (Jana) Erickson, Brendan (Kayla) Erickson, 
Bryanna (Jason) Grimes, Belinda (Pat) Moloney, Brittany Steen &amp; 
Katelyn Steen; daughter Shari (Ben) Wright, Joseph (Kelsey) Kraus, 
Kendra (Anthony) Fogle &amp; Christopher (Andrea) Kraus and her 23 great
 grandchildren; brothers Larry (Kathi) Patrick, Dean (Lavonne) Patrick, 
sister Rosalita (Allan) Berns; sister-in-law Janice (Leon) Lentz and 
several nieces and nephews, and cousins. Sharron is
 preceded in death by her Husband Robert, beloved dog Chanelle, Parents 
Harold and Thelma Patrick, Robert’s Parents Ole and Henrietta Erickson 
Granddaughter Bobbi Lynn Erickson, niece Mary Schmadeke, nephew Kenneth 
Lentz as well as many Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins.

Sharron Erickson

Gene
 Kindel, age 73, of Aurora, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 
2023, at home surrounded by his family.&nbsp; Gene was born on April 14, 1949,&nbsp; in Concordia, Kansas, to William “Bill” and Bernadine (Cote) Kindel.

He married Kathleen May on June 14, 1969, in Concordia, Kansas.

Gene was employed at Cloud Ceramics of Concordia, Kansas for 40 years until his retirement in April of 2014.

He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 3rd Degree K of C St. Michael Council #2114 both of Aurora, and Bishop Thill Assembly 4th
 Degree K of C.&nbsp; He was also a member of the Heartland Auto Club.&nbsp; Gene 
was the Bingo chairperson of the K of C Hall in Aurora for many years 
and was known as the Bingo Man. He also coached Pee-Wee Baseball in 
Aurora for many years.&nbsp; He enjoyed shooting Blue Rock and woodworking.&nbsp; 
Gene loved attending his grandkids sporting events and most of all 
spending time with his family and friends.

He
 is survived by his wife, Kathy of the home in Aurora, daughter, 
Kathleen Miller (Tony), Aurora; sons, Mike Kindel (Jackie), Concordia; 
Allen Kindel (Missy), Aurora; Kevin Kindel (Jennifer) Aurora; sisters; 
Anna Marie “Amber” Charbonneau (Ray), Dewey, OK, Anita LaBarge (Mark), 
Aurora, Gloria Blackwood (Steve), Clay Center &amp; Linda Kindel, 
Concordia; brothers; Donald Kindel (Geraldine), Victoria, David Kindel 
(Jan), Carthage, MO, Raymond Kindel (Jolene), Aurora, Stephen Kindel 
(Susan), Aurora, Richard Kindel (Sheri), Aurora &amp; Daniel Kindel, 
Manhattan; &nbsp;11 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents William “Bill” and Bernadine.

Mass
 of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am, Friday, February 17, 2023 at 
St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Aurora, Kansas, with Fr. David Metz 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia, 
Kansas.&nbsp; A luncheon will be served at the K of C Hall in Aurora for 
family and friends following the graveside service in Concordia.

Visitation
 will be held from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Parish Vigil service, 
followed by a K of C Rosary service all starting at 6:00 pm on Thursday 
evening, February 16, 2023, at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, 
family will receive friends after the Vigil/Rosary service.&nbsp;

The
 family suggests memorials to St. Peter’s Catholic Church or Meadowlark 
Hospice in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please 
visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

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 </figure>Gene
 Kindel, age 73, of Aurora, Kansas, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 
2023, at home surrounded by his family.&nbsp; Gene was born on April 14, 1949,&nbsp; in Concordia, Kansas, to William “Bill” and Bernadine (Cote) Kindel.He married Kathleen May on June 14, 1969, in Concordia, Kansas.Gene was employed at Cloud Ceramics of Concordia, Kansas for 40 years until his retirement in April of 2014.He was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, 3rd Degree K of C St. Michael Council #2114 both of Aurora, and Bishop Thill Assembly 4th
 Degree K of C.&nbsp; He was also a member of the Heartland Auto Club.&nbsp; Gene 
was the Bingo chairperson of the K of C Hall in Aurora for many years 
and was known as the Bingo Man. He also coached Pee-Wee Baseball in 
Aurora for many years.&nbsp; He enjoyed shooting Blue Rock and woodworking.&nbsp; 
Gene loved attending his grandkids sporting events and most of all 
spending time with his family and friends.He
 is survived by his wife, Kathy of the home in Aurora, daughter, 
Kathleen Miller (Tony), Aurora; sons, Mike Kindel (Jackie), Concordia; 
Allen Kindel (Missy), Aurora; Kevin Kindel (Jennifer) Aurora; sisters; 
Anna Marie “Amber” Charbonneau (Ray), Dewey, OK, Anita LaBarge (Mark), 
Aurora, Gloria Blackwood (Steve), Clay Center &amp; Linda Kindel, 
Concordia; brothers; Donald Kindel (Geraldine), Victoria, David Kindel 
(Jan), Carthage, MO, Raymond Kindel (Jolene), Aurora, Stephen Kindel 
(Susan), Aurora, Richard Kindel (Sheri), Aurora &amp; Daniel Kindel, 
Manhattan; &nbsp;11 grandchildren, many nieces and nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents William “Bill” and Bernadine.Mass
 of Christian Burial will be at 10:00 am, Friday, February 17, 2023 at 
St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Aurora, Kansas, with Fr. David Metz 
officiating.&nbsp; Burial will follow at St. Concordia Cemetery, Concordia, 
Kansas.&nbsp; A luncheon will be served at the K of C Hall in Aurora for 
family and friends following the graveside service in Concordia.Visitation
 will be held from 1:00 pm to 8:00 pm with a Parish Vigil service, 
followed by a K of C Rosary service all starting at 6:00 pm on Thursday 
evening, February 16, 2023, at Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, Concordia, 
family will receive friends after the Vigil/Rosary service.&nbsp;The
 family suggests memorials to St. Peter’s Catholic Church or Meadowlark 
Hospice in care of the funeral home.&nbsp; For online condolences, please 
visit www.chaputbuoy.com.

Gene Kindel

Richard M. Chambers, 62, of Chapman, passed away on February 12, 2023, 
at Abilene Memorial Hospital. Cremation has occurred and a celebration 
of life will take place in Arizona at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a
 memorial contribution can be made to the American Cancer Society 
(www.cancer.org). Rich was born on March 26, 1960, to Fred and 
Thelma Chambers (Stuart) in Phoenix, Arizona. He had eleven siblings 
where they shared memories of hunting and fishing in Arizona. He 
graduated high school in 1978 and went on to trade school for the sheet 
metal union, Local #359. He worked in the trade for twenty-five years. Rich
 and Chris married in 1986, in Arizona where they made their home. In 
2014, they relocated to Kansas. He enjoyed spending time with his family
 and friends in the outdoors, playing board games/cards, and was an avid
 reader. He is survived by his wife, Chris; four children, 
Sarah, RJ, Joshua, and Staci; three grandchildren, Justin, Ethan, and 
Tatum; ten siblings, a mother-in-law and a brother-in-law. He is preceded by his parents, a sister, and a sister-in-law.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Services are pending with Johnson Cremations • Funerals • Receptions.

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 </figure>Richard M. Chambers, 62, of Chapman, passed away on February 12, 2023, 
at Abilene Memorial Hospital. Cremation has occurred and a celebration 
of life will take place in Arizona at a later date. In lieu of flowers, a
 memorial contribution can be made to the American Cancer Society 
(www.cancer.org). Rich was born on March 26, 1960, to Fred and 
Thelma Chambers (Stuart) in Phoenix, Arizona. He had eleven siblings 
where they shared memories of hunting and fishing in Arizona. He 
graduated high school in 1978 and went on to trade school for the sheet 
metal union, Local #359. He worked in the trade for twenty-five years. Rich
 and Chris married in 1986, in Arizona where they made their home. In 
2014, they relocated to Kansas. He enjoyed spending time with his family
 and friends in the outdoors, playing board games/cards, and was an avid
 reader. He is survived by his wife, Chris; four children, 
Sarah, RJ, Joshua, and Staci; three grandchildren, Justin, Ethan, and 
Tatum; ten siblings, a mother-in-law and a brother-in-law. He is preceded by his parents, a sister, and a sister-in-law.&nbsp;&nbsp;Services are pending with Johnson Cremations • Funerals • Receptions.

Richard M. Chambers

Randy Glen Hayes, 66, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. He
 was born June 20, 1956, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Charlie Glen and 
Edna L. (Conger) Hayes. He graduated from Rossville High School in 
Rossville, Kansas in 1974. Randy operated Taco Hut in Manhattan, Kansas, then owned and operated Great Bend Taco for 37 years prior to his retirement. Randy
 married Debra Croucher on June 2, 1975 in Lyndon, Kansas. They later 
divorced. He remarried to Lisa Winter on September 18, 1995, in 
Manhattan, Kansas. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Hayes of 
Wichita, Kansas; sons, Brad (Brittany) Hayes of Victoria, Texas and 
Chris (Emily) Hayes of Topeka, Kansas; step-daughters, Jody Mikhail and 
Megan Winter of Wichita, Kansas; sister, Marsha Gifford of Osage City, 
Kansas; brothers, Richard Hayes of Vancouver, Washington and Darrell 
Hayes of Richland, Washington; grandchildren, Taylour Thomas, Kirsten 
Hayes, Lane Hayes, Calvin Hayes, Gracie Hayes, Miles Pfeiffer, Luis 
Pfeiffer and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dennis L. Hayes. Randy was an avid sports fan, especially a KSU Wildcats fan. He also enjoyed fishing and antiques. Honoring
 Randy’s request, cremation is planned. No services have been scheduled
 at this time. Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW 
Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, Kansas is assisting the family.

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 </figure>Randy Glen Hayes, 66, of Great Bend, Kansas, passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2023. He
 was born June 20, 1956, in Holton, Kansas, the son of Charlie Glen and 
Edna L. (Conger) Hayes. He graduated from Rossville High School in 
Rossville, Kansas in 1974. Randy operated Taco Hut in Manhattan, Kansas, then owned and operated Great Bend Taco for 37 years prior to his retirement. Randy
 married Debra Croucher on June 2, 1975 in Lyndon, Kansas. They later 
divorced. He remarried to Lisa Winter on September 18, 1995, in 
Manhattan, Kansas. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Hayes of 
Wichita, Kansas; sons, Brad (Brittany) Hayes of Victoria, Texas and 
Chris (Emily) Hayes of Topeka, Kansas; step-daughters, Jody Mikhail and 
Megan Winter of Wichita, Kansas; sister, Marsha Gifford of Osage City, 
Kansas; brothers, Richard Hayes of Vancouver, Washington and Darrell 
Hayes of Richland, Washington; grandchildren, Taylour Thomas, Kirsten 
Hayes, Lane Hayes, Calvin Hayes, Gracie Hayes, Miles Pfeiffer, Luis 
Pfeiffer and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Dennis L. Hayes. Randy was an avid sports fan, especially a KSU Wildcats fan. He also enjoyed fishing and antiques. Honoring
 Randy’s request, cremation is planned. No services have been scheduled
 at this time. Dove Cremations and Funerals Southwest Chapel, 3700 SW 
Wanamaker Rd., Topeka, Kansas is assisting the family.

Randy Glen Hayes

Gary L. Lindbloom, 79, Topeka, transitioned to his eternal life 
Friday, February 10, 2023, surrounded by family.  He was born in 
Eskridge Kansas, the third son of Wilford and Eileen (Pearson) 
Lindbloom.  He attended Miller grade school, Rapp Country school and was
 a 1961 graduate of Osage City High School.  In high school, Gary played
 basketball and was active in the Future Farmers of America, where he 
was elected President his senior year.

After high 
school, Gary worked in the Kansas City Stockyards while receiving his 
Auto Mechanic School Certification.  After graduation, he returned to 
Osage City to join the family farming operation where he was mentored by
 his father, W.C. Lindbloom.  It was there, he pursued his lifelong 
passion as a Cattlemen-Farmer.  His passions were his cattle and Quarter
 horses he bred to be used on the farm.  The family farm was a 
partnership with his father W.C. Lindbloom and his brother Dick 
Lindbloom.  It was a large operation with 1,500 head of cattle that 
owned over 3,500 acres of land, rented another 3,500 acres and was 
featured in the New York magazine in mid 1970s recognizing the farm as a
 multinational business enterprise.

Gary met Oneta 
(Dowell) at his Osage City Prom in 1961.  They married on January 11, 
1964 at Lebo Baptist Church.  In 1968, Gary and Oneta started their 
family of three girls (Traci, Vikki, and Erin).

Gary showed his 
love for his daughters by fixing bicycle tires, repairing wagons, 
saddling horses, and assisting with their 4H projects including horses, 
cattle and sheep.  He regularly attended the girls’ sporting events and 
especially enjoyed teaching his girls how to ride a go cart and 
minibike.   Gary was a member of the Stotler Evangelical Covenant Church
 where he and his family attended regularly.

Aside from
 farming and his family, another one of Gary’s passions was flying. He 
received his pilot’s license in 1969 including single engine, 
multi-engine and instrument ratings.  He owned his own plane while 
serving in the Kansas Flying Farmers and participated in charities such 
as the Cappers Penny a Pound flights and many other projects.  He also 
served several years on his Township Board.

Following 
the farm crisis of the 1980s, Gary transitioned from Ranching to selling
 Real Estate, where he sold over a million dollars of real estate in his
 first year.   He worked for Bill Lewis Realtors, Coldwell Banker and 
Countrywide Real Estate in Topeka.  He also worked at the Osage County 
Appraisers office while selling real estate.   Gary and Oneta moved from
 Osage City to Topeka in the early 2000’s, where they became members of 
Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene.  After retiring from real 
estate, Gary worked at Sam’s Club in Topeka until his heath declined in 
2017 and he began living with his daughter Vikki, and son in law Gary 
Hinck.  He was later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

Gary
 is survived by Oneta Lindbloom, Topeka and his children, Traci (Tavis) 
Holsinger of Olathe, Vikki (Gary) Hinck of Topeka, Erin (Justin) Hart of
 Price Utah, his eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and his 
brother Lowell Lindbloom (Jeanine), Topeka.  His grandchildren include 
Connor (Avery) Holsinger, Mitchell Holsinger (Olathe), John Hinck 
(Topeka), Kennedy (Lucas Paris) Hinck (Topeka), Katelyn Hinck 
(Manhattan) and Brett Hinck (Topeka), Rylan Hart (Salt Lake City, Utah),
 Maddux Hart (Price, Utah) and one great-grand daughter Cassidy Hinck 
(John-Topeka).   Gary was preceded in death by his parents Wilford and 
Eileen Lindbloom and his oldest brother Dick (Nancy) Lindbloom.  The 
family would like to thank the dedicated staff of the Kelley house of 
Topeka on Fairmont and Ascend Health Hospice of Lawrence for their 
caring and compassionate care for Gary during his final days.

Graveside
 services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 
Rapp Cemetery west of Osage City. The family will receive friends Friday
 evening from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. at the VanArsdale Funeral Chapel in 
Osage City. The family would like to invite attendees to join them for 
fellowship following the service at 8733 SW 37th St., Topeka, Kansas. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gary Lindbloom Memorial fund 
to benefit the staff at Kelley House. Condolences may be expressed at 
vanarsdalefs.com.

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 </figure>Gary L. Lindbloom, 79, Topeka, transitioned to his eternal life 
Friday, February 10, 2023, surrounded by family.  He was born in 
Eskridge Kansas, the third son of Wilford and Eileen (Pearson) 
Lindbloom.  He attended Miller grade school, Rapp Country school and was
 a 1961 graduate of Osage City High School.  In high school, Gary played
 basketball and was active in the Future Farmers of America, where he 
was elected President his senior year.After high 
school, Gary worked in the Kansas City Stockyards while receiving his 
Auto Mechanic School Certification.  After graduation, he returned to 
Osage City to join the family farming operation where he was mentored by
 his father, W.C. Lindbloom.  It was there, he pursued his lifelong 
passion as a Cattlemen-Farmer.  His passions were his cattle and Quarter
 horses he bred to be used on the farm.  The family farm was a 
partnership with his father W.C. Lindbloom and his brother Dick 
Lindbloom.  It was a large operation with 1,500 head of cattle that 
owned over 3,500 acres of land, rented another 3,500 acres and was 
featured in the New York magazine in mid 1970s recognizing the farm as a
 multinational business enterprise.Gary met Oneta 
(Dowell) at his Osage City Prom in 1961.  They married on January 11, 
1964 at Lebo Baptist Church.  In 1968, Gary and Oneta started their 
family of three girls (Traci, Vikki, and Erin).Gary showed his 
love for his daughters by fixing bicycle tires, repairing wagons, 
saddling horses, and assisting with their 4H projects including horses, 
cattle and sheep.  He regularly attended the girls’ sporting events and 
especially enjoyed teaching his girls how to ride a go cart and 
minibike.   Gary was a member of the Stotler Evangelical Covenant Church
 where he and his family attended regularly.Aside from
 farming and his family, another one of Gary’s passions was flying. He 
received his pilot’s license in 1969 including single engine, 
multi-engine and instrument ratings.  He owned his own plane while 
serving in the Kansas Flying Farmers and participated in charities such 
as the Cappers Penny a Pound flights and many other projects.  He also 
served several years on his Township Board.Following 
the farm crisis of the 1980s, Gary transitioned from Ranching to selling
 Real Estate, where he sold over a million dollars of real estate in his
 first year.   He worked for Bill Lewis Realtors, Coldwell Banker and 
Countrywide Real Estate in Topeka.  He also worked at the Osage County 
Appraisers office while selling real estate.   Gary and Oneta moved from
 Osage City to Topeka in the early 2000’s, where they became members of 
Wanamaker Woods Church of the Nazarene.  After retiring from real 
estate, Gary worked at Sam’s Club in Topeka until his heath declined in 
2017 and he began living with his daughter Vikki, and son in law Gary 
Hinck.  He was later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.Gary
 is survived by Oneta Lindbloom, Topeka and his children, Traci (Tavis) 
Holsinger of Olathe, Vikki (Gary) Hinck of Topeka, Erin (Justin) Hart of
 Price Utah, his eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild, and his 
brother Lowell Lindbloom (Jeanine), Topeka.  His grandchildren include 
Connor (Avery) Holsinger, Mitchell Holsinger (Olathe), John Hinck 
(Topeka), Kennedy (Lucas Paris) Hinck (Topeka), Katelyn Hinck 
(Manhattan) and Brett Hinck (Topeka), Rylan Hart (Salt Lake City, Utah),
 Maddux Hart (Price, Utah) and one great-grand daughter Cassidy Hinck 
(John-Topeka).   Gary was preceded in death by his parents Wilford and 
Eileen Lindbloom and his oldest brother Dick (Nancy) Lindbloom.  The 
family would like to thank the dedicated staff of the Kelley house of 
Topeka on Fairmont and Ascend Health Hospice of Lawrence for their 
caring and compassionate care for Gary during his final days.Graveside
 services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, February 18, 2023, at 
Rapp Cemetery west of Osage City. The family will receive friends Friday
 evening from 6:00 until 7:30 P.M. at the VanArsdale Funeral Chapel in 
Osage City. The family would like to invite attendees to join them for 
fellowship following the service at 8733 SW 37th St., Topeka, Kansas. 
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gary Lindbloom Memorial fund 
to benefit the staff at Kelley House. Condolences may be expressed at 
vanarsdalefs.com.

Gary L. Lindbloom

Gerald J. "Jerry" Anstett died on February 8th, 2023, in Plover, 
Wisconsin, at the age of 98.  He was the last of nine children, 7 boys 
and 2 girls.  He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Irene (Bisch) 
Anstett; daughter Deborah Anstett, husband David Dekker, Plover, WI; 
granddaughter Kathryn  Anstett-Dekker and fiancé Jeremiah Petersen, 
Stevens Point, WI; grandson Nathan Dekker and fiancé Jenna Welsh of 
Wauwatosa, WI; Danielle Dekker Shircel, husband Curt Shircel and 
great-grands Oliver and Dallon of Racine, WI; grandson Tyler Anstett 
(Terry’s son) and wife Alicia Gofreddi and great grands Turner and Elena
 of Denver, CO; daughter-in-law Carole Wilds of Leonardville, KS; 
granddaughter Alyssandra, husband Travis Gilbert and great grands Flynn 
and Ryker of Manhattan, KS.  He is also survived by many nieces and 
nephews, other relatives and friends.

Jerry was born in
 Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan, Canada, coming to the United States with his 
family at the age of three.  He graduated from Moorhead Minnesota High 
School in 1942.  He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1944-46.  
In 1949, he received his Bachelor’s degree and in 1951 his Master’s 
degree from the University of North Dakota.  He was married to Irene and
 their son Terry was born while Jerry attended college at UND. Jerry 
lettered in track and field and basketball while at UND.

After
 graduation, he joined the high school staff at Mahnomen, Minnesota,&nbsp; where he taught and coached for 5 years.  In 1956, he joined the teaching
 and coaching staff at Oak Creek, Wisconsin where he was also named as 
the school’s first Athletic Director. He retired from Oak Creek after 35
 years in the teaching profession.  During his career, he coached 
football, basketball and track.  In 1985, he received an award for his 
contributions to the sport of track from the Wisconsin State High School
 Track Coaches Association.  In 1986, he was named Athletic Director of 
the Year by the Wisconsin Association of Athletic Directors.  Anstett 
was co-founder of the Oak Creek Recreation Department, where many young 
people first participated in activities preparing them for later 
experiences in sports at the high school and college level.  In 1985, he 
was selected as Oak Creek’s Citizen of the Year for his work with the 
Recreation Department, the school district and with the Police and Fire 
Departments where he administered physical and endurance tests to the 
officers.

In 2015, Oak Creek named the high school track
 after Jerry, honoring him as the founder of the sport of Track and 
Field for the Oak Creek Franklin School District.  He was the first 
track coach in the district and coached the sport for 15 seasons.  
During that time, his teams won the outdoor conference track and field 
title for many years including six consecutive years from 1966 through 
1971.

Jerry enjoyed music and was active with his 
church choir for many years.  He also supported musical events at the 
schools and with his family.  He played the violin, as did his daughter 
and grand daughter Katie.  He was a supporter of the Milwaukee and 
Phoenix symphonies and the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra in 
Stevens Point, WI.

After Jerry’s retirement, he and 
Irene traveled extensively in Europe, the Soviet Union and Africa. In 
1991 they purchased a home in Sun Lakes, Arizona where they wintered 
each year.

Jerry was pre-deceased by his eight siblings
 and his son Terry. Terry had also attended the University of North 
Dakota on a track and field scholarship. Memorial contributions may be 
made to Terrance F Anstett Memorial Scholarship Endowment at the 
University of North Dakota Foundation, 3501 University Avenue Stop 8157,
 Grand Forks, ND, 58202-8157.

Jerry will be cremated and a celebration of life will be held this summer in Baraboo, WI.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676402595424.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Gerald J. "Jerry" Anstett died on February 8th, 2023, in Plover, 
Wisconsin, at the age of 98. He was the last of nine children, 7 boys 
and 2 girls. He is survived by his wife of 72 years, Irene (Bisch) 
Anstett; daughter Deborah Anstett, husband David Dekker, Plover, WI; 
granddaughter Kathryn Anstett-Dekker and fiancé Jeremiah Petersen, 
Stevens Point, WI; grandson Nathan Dekker and fiancé Jenna Welsh of 
Wauwatosa, WI; Danielle Dekker Shircel, husband Curt Shircel and 
great-grands Oliver and Dallon of Racine, WI; grandson Tyler Anstett 
(Terry’s son) and wife Alicia Gofreddi and great grands Turner and Elena
 of Denver, CO; daughter-in-law Carole Wilds of Leonardville, KS; 
granddaughter Alyssandra, husband Travis Gilbert and great grands Flynn 
and Ryker of Manhattan, KS. He is also survived by many nieces and 
nephews, other relatives and friends.Jerry was born in
 Lake Lenore, Saskatchewan, Canada, coming to the United States with his 
family at the age of three. He graduated from Moorhead Minnesota High 
School in 1942. He served in the U.S. Navy during WWII from 1944-46. 
In 1949, he received his Bachelor’s degree and in 1951 his Master’s 
degree from the University of North Dakota. He was married to Irene and
 their son Terry was born while Jerry attended college at UND. Jerry 
lettered in track and field and basketball while at UND.After
 graduation, he joined the high school staff at Mahnomen, Minnesota,&nbsp; where he taught and coached for 5 years. In 1956, he joined the teaching
 and coaching staff at Oak Creek, Wisconsin where he was also named as 
the school’s first Athletic Director. He retired from Oak Creek after 35
 years in the teaching profession. During his career, he coached 
football, basketball and track. In 1985, he received an award for his 
contributions to the sport of track from the Wisconsin State High School
 Track Coaches Association. In 1986, he was named Athletic Director of 
the Year by the Wisconsin Association of Athletic Directors. Anstett 
was co-founder of the Oak Creek Recreation Department, where many young 
people first participated in activities preparing them for later 
experiences in sports at the high school and college level. In 1985, he 
was selected as Oak Creek’s Citizen of the Year for his work with the 
Recreation Department, the school district and with the Police and Fire 
Departments where he administered physical and endurance tests to the 
officers.In 2015, Oak Creek named the high school track
 after Jerry, honoring him as the founder of the sport of Track and 
Field for the Oak Creek Franklin School District. He was the first 
track coach in the district and coached the sport for 15 seasons. 
During that time, his teams won the outdoor conference track and field 
title for many years including six consecutive years from 1966 through 
1971.Jerry enjoyed music and was active with his 
church choir for many years. He also supported musical events at the 
schools and with his family. He played the violin, as did his daughter 
and grand daughter Katie. He was a supporter of the Milwaukee and 
Phoenix symphonies and the Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra in 
Stevens Point, WI.After Jerry’s retirement, he and 
Irene traveled extensively in Europe, the Soviet Union and Africa. In 
1991 they purchased a home in Sun Lakes, Arizona where they wintered 
each year.Jerry was pre-deceased by his eight siblings
 and his son Terry. Terry had also attended the University of North 
Dakota on a track and field scholarship. Memorial contributions may be 
made to Terrance F Anstett Memorial Scholarship Endowment at the 
University of North Dakota Foundation, 3501 University Avenue Stop 8157,
 Grand Forks, ND, 58202-8157.Jerry will be cremated and a celebration of life will be held this summer in Baraboo, WI.

Gerald 'Jerry' J. Anstett

Roger Lee Farrell, age 84, of Viroqua, WI, passed away on Saturday, 
February 11, 2023 at the Soldiers Grove Health Center, where he resided 
for the past month. He was born in Sabin, Richland County, WI on April 
27, 1938, the youngest of seven children of John and Elma (Robinson) 
Farrell. He attended the Sabin School until 8th grade and graduated from
 Richland Center High School in 1956. He then joined the Marine Corps 
and was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA. Roger married Sharon Lynn Crook
 on November 5, 1960 in New Lisbon, WI and they celebrated their 62nd 
anniversary this past fall. He worked in construction throughout the 
state of Wisconsin. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, morel mushroom 
hunting and the outdoors. He liked reading, especially books on World 
War II.   He also loved traveling and never met a stranger. His strong 
Irish heritage showed in his laughter and the jokes and stories he 
enjoyed telling. Roger was bigger than life and persevered through the 
many health challenges that plagued him these past few years.

Roger
 is survived by his wife and partner through life, Sharon “Lynn” of 
Viroqua; his four daughters: Robin (Joe) Edmunds of Manhattan, KS, 
Renita Kay (Craig) Starr of Viroqua, Rochelle Farrell of Kingman, AZ, 
and Rhonda (Jim) Endicott of Viroqua; seven grandchildren: Rachel 
(Bryan) McCoy of Kansas City, MO, Jordan (Michael) Chen of Manhattan, 
KS, Ashley (Nick) Veglahn of Viroqua, Scott (Holly) Starr of Viroqua, 
Corey (Katie) Starr of Viroqua, Ben (Emily Green) Endicott of Topeka, 
KS, and Amanda (Brett) Endicott-Naples of Portage, MI; 
great-grandchildren: Rowan Chen, Landon Chen, Riley Veglahn, Axel Starr,
 Landen Starr, Blake Starr, as well as a new baby Chen in the fall; his 
in-laws: Doris Thompson of Viroqua, William (Betty) Crook of Readstown, 
and Jeannie (Clarence) Callies of Juneau; many nieces and nephews; a 
special cousin, Rose Westbrook of Firebaugh, CA; and his childhood 
friend, Tom Bee.

In addition to his parents, Roger was 
preceded in death by his siblings and their spouses: Wilma (Gayman) 
Wanless, Norman (Leola) Farrell, Robert (Marcellee) Farrell, Virginia 
(Gail) Connelly, Jean (Don) Goplin, and Joan (John) Olson; his 
parents-in-law, Fred and Edith (Ward) Crook; and several members of the 
Crook family.

A Celebration of Roger’s Life will be 
held at a future date, which will be announced.  Burial with Military 
Honors will be in the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery, Preston, MN.  
In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials in Roger’s name may be directed
 to a charity of choice.  Thorson-Popp Funeral and Cremation Services in
 Viroqua is entrusted with his services.  Blessed be the memory of Roger
 Lee Farrell.

The family would like to express their 
appreciation to the staff at the Soldiers Grove Health Center and St. 
Croix Hospice for the compassionate care that Roger received while 
there.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676402507231.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Roger Lee Farrell, age 84, of Viroqua, WI, passed away on Saturday, 
February 11, 2023 at the Soldiers Grove Health Center, where he resided 
for the past month. He was born in Sabin, Richland County, WI on April 
27, 1938, the youngest of seven children of John and Elma (Robinson) 
Farrell. He attended the Sabin School until 8th grade and graduated from
 Richland Center High School in 1956. He then joined the Marine Corps 
and was stationed at Camp Pendleton, CA. Roger married Sharon Lynn Crook
 on November 5, 1960 in New Lisbon, WI and they celebrated their 62nd 
anniversary this past fall. He worked in construction throughout the 
state of Wisconsin. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, morel mushroom 
hunting and the outdoors. He liked reading, especially books on World 
War II. He also loved traveling and never met a stranger. His strong 
Irish heritage showed in his laughter and the jokes and stories he 
enjoyed telling. Roger was bigger than life and persevered through the 
many health challenges that plagued him these past few years.Roger
 is survived by his wife and partner through life, Sharon “Lynn” of 
Viroqua; his four daughters: Robin (Joe) Edmunds of Manhattan, KS, 
Renita Kay (Craig) Starr of Viroqua, Rochelle Farrell of Kingman, AZ, 
and Rhonda (Jim) Endicott of Viroqua; seven grandchildren: Rachel 
(Bryan) McCoy of Kansas City, MO, Jordan (Michael) Chen of Manhattan, 
KS, Ashley (Nick) Veglahn of Viroqua, Scott (Holly) Starr of Viroqua, 
Corey (Katie) Starr of Viroqua, Ben (Emily Green) Endicott of Topeka, 
KS, and Amanda (Brett) Endicott-Naples of Portage, MI; 
great-grandchildren: Rowan Chen, Landon Chen, Riley Veglahn, Axel Starr,
 Landen Starr, Blake Starr, as well as a new baby Chen in the fall; his 
in-laws: Doris Thompson of Viroqua, William (Betty) Crook of Readstown, 
and Jeannie (Clarence) Callies of Juneau; many nieces and nephews; a 
special cousin, Rose Westbrook of Firebaugh, CA; and his childhood 
friend, Tom Bee.In addition to his parents, Roger was 
preceded in death by his siblings and their spouses: Wilma (Gayman) 
Wanless, Norman (Leola) Farrell, Robert (Marcellee) Farrell, Virginia 
(Gail) Connelly, Jean (Don) Goplin, and Joan (John) Olson; his 
parents-in-law, Fred and Edith (Ward) Crook; and several members of the 
Crook family.A Celebration of Roger’s Life will be 
held at a future date, which will be announced. Burial with Military 
Honors will be in the Minnesota State Veteran’s Cemetery, Preston, MN. 
In lieu of plants and flowers, memorials in Roger’s name may be directed
 to a charity of choice. Thorson-Popp Funeral and Cremation Services in
 Viroqua is entrusted with his services. Blessed be the memory of Roger
 Lee Farrell.The family would like to express their 
appreciation to the staff at the Soldiers Grove Health Center and St. 
Croix Hospice for the compassionate care that Roger received while 
there.

Roger Lee Farrell

Kathryn "Kathy" Eileen Yonning Richardson November 23, 1952 - February 6, 2023 Loving wife and life partner of Daniel (Dan) Craig Richardson Wonderful mother of Nikolaus Drake Richardson Looking
 back on our lives we probably all wish we had done some things 
differently. We can languish in self-pity for hardships we face along 
the way but looking around there is someone, somewhere that is truly 
worse off than ourselves. My wife and life partner had every right to 
self-pity and bitterness, but she chose not to go down that dark path. 
Kathryn (Kathy) Eileen Yonning Richardson left her broken body behind 
and passed on Monday, February 6, 2023, to join our son to watch over 
me. Kathy was born on November 23, 1952, in Onaga, Kansas, to 
James and Marylin (Wegner) Yonning. She grew up in Manhattan, Kansas,&nbsp; and graduated from Kansas State University. She was preceded in death 
by her parents, her brother Wayne Yonning, and our son, Nikolaus Drake 
Richardson. Her closest surviving relatives are her aunt, Arletta 
Bennett, of Aurora, CO, her sister-in-law, Janet Yonning (Wayne’s wife) 
of St. George, KS, brothers and sisters-in-law David Richardson (Sharon)
 of Cleveland Heights, OH, Ralph Richardson (Beverly), of Olathe, KS, 
and me. Kathy and I met in 1973 in downtown Manhattan, Kansas, at 
the Vista Villager. It was a chance meeting on a very warm summer night,
 introduced by a mutual friend, Cindy (Anderson) Stitt, when we all were
 having the urge for ice cream. Thinking she was way out of my league, 
it took quite some time for me to get the courage to ask her out. The 
rest is truly history. We were married in 1975 in Manhattan while we 
both were attending Kansas State University. She completed both 
undergraduate and graduate studies. She received her Master’s degree in 
Biology soon after we were married. She was an active member of the 
Alpha Xi Delta sorority as well as with her fellow Biology graduate 
students. Thanks to her frugal nature, and skill at budgeting (and 
sticking to it!), we were able to live on her research and teaching 
assistantship stipend. Her research was in pancreatic regeneration and 
was leading edge research that has been the basis of techniques used 
today. Her major professor, Brian Spooner, never forgave me from 
stealing her away before he could get her to follow up on her work with a
 PhD. After graduation our life journey took us to Auburn 
University, the University of Tennessee, Purdue, North Carolina State 
University, and then back to Kansas. She worked in research in labs at 
Auburn and the University of Tennessee. At Auburn, working in a lab at 
the Veterinary School, she interacted with many students from around the
 US and the world. She was the instigator of several “international” 
potluck dinners in our relatively cramped mobile home in Conway’s 
Trailer Park. When in Tennessee she loved our trips into the Smoky 
Mountains where we enjoyed camping, trying to catch enough trout for a 
meal, sliding down the mountain ravines on piles of Fall leaves in Cades
 Cove, and playing tourist in Gatlinburg and surrounding areas. Our 
son, Nikolaus, was born in Knoxville just before the World’s Fair. 
Nik’s god parents are our close friends Lyda and DJ Krahwinkel. We
 then made our first “post being a student” move to Lafayette, IN where I
 took my first faculty position and Kathy settled into being the most 
wonderful mother our son could ever have. She was very active in the 
church choir and helping with vacation bible school. My brother, Ralph 
and his family, were in Lafayette where he too was on the faculty at 
Purdue. It was wonderful having family near and the chance for cousins 
to get to know one another. Her one harrowing experience in Indiana was
 a frozen gas line stalling the car on a country road in the midst of a 
frigid winter storm. Pre-cell phone era, Kathy, ever prepared, bundled 
Nik in a blanket and hiked to a farmhouse where all turned out fine. Our
 next move was to North Carolina where I was on faculty. In 1989 she was
 diagnosed with a tumor within her spinal cord. Her recovery following 
surgery was nothing short of miraculous. 1991 found us back in Kansas, 
close to home and able to be close and provide support for aging 
parents. Soon to follow was a recurrence of her tumor and a diagnosis 
of MS. A second surgery in 1993 resulted in her requiring a wheelchair 
and the MS kept her in the chair for the remainder of her life. Kathy’s
 personality was such that she absorbed the negative and reflected the 
positive throughout her life. She didn’t have the time, and ultimately 
didn’t have the energy to put up with arguing or outright negativity. Even
 when trapped inside a physical body broken by a spinal cord tumor and 
MS, those that knew her know she never complained. She was kind, smart, 
and gracious. She always smiled, which our son Nik inherited. She was a
 very strong individual that quietly inspired others by her actions, not
 her words. She fought fearlessly to maintain her independence and was 
very self-sufficient up until the very latest years of her life. 
Besides the challenging physical constraints, in 1999 she had to deal 
with the loss of our son. Nikolaus, the high school student body 
president, the kid that everyone liked, the son that was our pride and 
joy, smart, effervescent, loving, kind, compassionate, and smart, became
 a victim of suicide. This forever changed us. We only had 2 choices, 
go forward or not. Kathy battled through and we chose to go forward, 
not give up. We were and have always been a team, leaning on each other 
for support. In 2008 we were asked by Kansas State University to lead 
the development of the new Kansas State University Olathe campus. I say 
“we” because the leadership at KSU knew we were a team. So, while I 
worked on getting the campus built, she became involved with the Olathe 
Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board (PDAB). This was one of the 
happiest times of her life. She was the instigator and integral to the 
establishment of a voluntary review process in Olathe for new or 
remodeled buildings to help exceed the minimum requirements of the 
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in order to achieve a more 
universal design for accessibility. The new KSU Olathe campus was one of
 the first to benefit from this review process. The campus received the
 first award for accessibility given out by the board and the city of 
Olathe. Unknown to most, Kathy was an accomplished artist and 
writer. I was the sole beneficiary of her art as she was quite private 
and did not choose to “exhibit” her work. I received hand painted cards 
on Christmas, Valentines, birthdays, and anniversaries with her original
 personal, heartfelt verses that were thematic with the picture. The 
painting always represented something current in our life together. Slowly
 her body became her limiting force. Losing her ability to paint was 
probably the greatest loss for her. However, she still did not 
complain. She cherished the visits from friends and family. My brother
 David and sister-in-law Sharon as well as their son, our nephew Mark 
Richardson, and his family, made numerous trips from Ohio and Maryland 
respectively over the last few years to be with her. Their daughter, our
 niece Helena, never missed communicating with Kathy on Mother’s Day, 
Nik’s Birthday, nor the anniversary of Nik’s death. My brother Ralph and
 sister-in-law Beverly in Olathe were ever at our beck and call whenever
 we needed them. She loved those visits, even when she wasn’t able to 
interact and visit to the time and level she would have wished. These
 last few years have been challenging to everyone. We need to remember 
being shut in, unable to get out and socialize are hardships but nothing
 like what Kathy and others in her situation endure for life. My 
greatest joy in life is knowing that when people see me, they see Kathy.
 We were a team and always will be forever and ever. Amen Visitation will be held Friday, February 17, 2023, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Mount Hope Cemetery &amp; Funeral Chapel in Topeka. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, 11:00 am at the Mount Hope Cemetery &amp; Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will take place in the Mount Hope Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the 'KSU Foundation' sent in care to: 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502, *please
 indicate fundM47434 (Kathy and Dan Richardson Graduate Student Support 
for the Division of Biology) or to make a gift online, go to 
www.ksufoundation.org/give/memorials. Or to the 'Greater Kansas 
City Community Foundation', for her son, write "Nikolaus Drake 
Richardson Memorial Scholarship Fund" on the memo line, and sent in care
 to: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, 1055 Broadway Blvd., Suite 130, Kansas City, MO 64105 or to make a gift online go to https://gkccf.kimbia.com/rich17.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676402366901.png" alt="" />
 <figcaption></figcaption>
 </figure>Kathryn "Kathy" Eileen Yonning Richardson November 23, 1952 - February 6, 2023 Loving wife and life partner of Daniel (Dan) Craig Richardson Wonderful mother of Nikolaus Drake Richardson Looking
 back on our lives we probably all wish we had done some things 
differently. We can languish in self-pity for hardships we face along 
the way but looking around there is someone, somewhere that is truly 
worse off than ourselves. My wife and life partner had every right to 
self-pity and bitterness, but she chose not to go down that dark path. 
Kathryn (Kathy) Eileen Yonning Richardson left her broken body behind 
and passed on Monday, February 6, 2023, to join our son to watch over 
me. Kathy was born on November 23, 1952, in Onaga, Kansas, to 
James and Marylin (Wegner) Yonning. She grew up in Manhattan, Kansas,&nbsp; and graduated from Kansas State University. She was preceded in death 
by her parents, her brother Wayne Yonning, and our son, Nikolaus Drake 
Richardson. Her closest surviving relatives are her aunt, Arletta 
Bennett, of Aurora, CO, her sister-in-law, Janet Yonning (Wayne’s wife) 
of St. George, KS, brothers and sisters-in-law David Richardson (Sharon)
 of Cleveland Heights, OH, Ralph Richardson (Beverly), of Olathe, KS, 
and me. Kathy and I met in 1973 in downtown Manhattan, Kansas, at 
the Vista Villager. It was a chance meeting on a very warm summer night,
 introduced by a mutual friend, Cindy (Anderson) Stitt, when we all were
 having the urge for ice cream. Thinking she was way out of my league, 
it took quite some time for me to get the courage to ask her out. The 
rest is truly history. We were married in 1975 in Manhattan while we 
both were attending Kansas State University. She completed both 
undergraduate and graduate studies. She received her Master’s degree in 
Biology soon after we were married. She was an active member of the 
Alpha Xi Delta sorority as well as with her fellow Biology graduate 
students. Thanks to her frugal nature, and skill at budgeting (and 
sticking to it!), we were able to live on her research and teaching 
assistantship stipend. Her research was in pancreatic regeneration and 
was leading edge research that has been the basis of techniques used 
today. Her major professor, Brian Spooner, never forgave me from 
stealing her away before he could get her to follow up on her work with a
 PhD. After graduation our life journey took us to Auburn 
University, the University of Tennessee, Purdue, North Carolina State 
University, and then back to Kansas. She worked in research in labs at 
Auburn and the University of Tennessee. At Auburn, working in a lab at 
the Veterinary School, she interacted with many students from around the
 US and the world. She was the instigator of several “international” 
potluck dinners in our relatively cramped mobile home in Conway’s 
Trailer Park. When in Tennessee she loved our trips into the Smoky 
Mountains where we enjoyed camping, trying to catch enough trout for a 
meal, sliding down the mountain ravines on piles of Fall leaves in Cades
 Cove, and playing tourist in Gatlinburg and surrounding areas. Our 
son, Nikolaus, was born in Knoxville just before the World’s Fair. 
Nik’s god parents are our close friends Lyda and DJ Krahwinkel. We
 then made our first “post being a student” move to Lafayette, IN where I
 took my first faculty position and Kathy settled into being the most 
wonderful mother our son could ever have. She was very active in the 
church choir and helping with vacation bible school. My brother, Ralph 
and his family, were in Lafayette where he too was on the faculty at 
Purdue. It was wonderful having family near and the chance for cousins 
to get to know one another. Her one harrowing experience in Indiana was
 a frozen gas line stalling the car on a country road in the midst of a 
frigid winter storm. Pre-cell phone era, Kathy, ever prepared, bundled 
Nik in a blanket and hiked to a farmhouse where all turned out fine. Our
 next move was to North Carolina where I was on faculty. In 1989 she was
 diagnosed with a tumor within her spinal cord. Her recovery following 
surgery was nothing short of miraculous. 1991 found us back in Kansas, 
close to home and able to be close and provide support for aging 
parents. Soon to follow was a recurrence of her tumor and a diagnosis 
of MS. A second surgery in 1993 resulted in her requiring a wheelchair 
and the MS kept her in the chair for the remainder of her life. Kathy’s
 personality was such that she absorbed the negative and reflected the 
positive throughout her life. She didn’t have the time, and ultimately 
didn’t have the energy to put up with arguing or outright negativity. Even
 when trapped inside a physical body broken by a spinal cord tumor and 
MS, those that knew her know she never complained. She was kind, smart, 
and gracious. She always smiled, which our son Nik inherited. She was a
 very strong individual that quietly inspired others by her actions, not
 her words. She fought fearlessly to maintain her independence and was 
very self-sufficient up until the very latest years of her life. 
Besides the challenging physical constraints, in 1999 she had to deal 
with the loss of our son. Nikolaus, the high school student body 
president, the kid that everyone liked, the son that was our pride and 
joy, smart, effervescent, loving, kind, compassionate, and smart, became
 a victim of suicide. This forever changed us. We only had 2 choices, 
go forward or not. Kathy battled through and we chose to go forward, 
not give up. We were and have always been a team, leaning on each other 
for support. In 2008 we were asked by Kansas State University to lead 
the development of the new Kansas State University Olathe campus. I say 
“we” because the leadership at KSU knew we were a team. So, while I 
worked on getting the campus built, she became involved with the Olathe 
Persons with Disabilities Advisory Board (PDAB). This was one of the 
happiest times of her life. She was the instigator and integral to the 
establishment of a voluntary review process in Olathe for new or 
remodeled buildings to help exceed the minimum requirements of the 
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in order to achieve a more 
universal design for accessibility. The new KSU Olathe campus was one of
 the first to benefit from this review process. The campus received the
 first award for accessibility given out by the board and the city of 
Olathe. Unknown to most, Kathy was an accomplished artist and 
writer. I was the sole beneficiary of her art as she was quite private 
and did not choose to “exhibit” her work. I received hand painted cards 
on Christmas, Valentines, birthdays, and anniversaries with her original
 personal, heartfelt verses that were thematic with the picture. The 
painting always represented something current in our life together. Slowly
 her body became her limiting force. Losing her ability to paint was 
probably the greatest loss for her. However, she still did not 
complain. She cherished the visits from friends and family. My brother
 David and sister-in-law Sharon as well as their son, our nephew Mark 
Richardson, and his family, made numerous trips from Ohio and Maryland 
respectively over the last few years to be with her. Their daughter, our
 niece Helena, never missed communicating with Kathy on Mother’s Day, 
Nik’s Birthday, nor the anniversary of Nik’s death. My brother Ralph and
 sister-in-law Beverly in Olathe were ever at our beck and call whenever
 we needed them. She loved those visits, even when she wasn’t able to 
interact and visit to the time and level she would have wished. These
 last few years have been challenging to everyone. We need to remember 
being shut in, unable to get out and socialize are hardships but nothing
 like what Kathy and others in her situation endure for life. My 
greatest joy in life is knowing that when people see me, they see Kathy.
 We were a team and always will be forever and ever. Amen Visitation will be held Friday, February 17, 2023, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Mount Hope Cemetery &amp; Funeral Chapel in Topeka. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 18, 2023, 11:00 am at the Mount Hope Cemetery &amp; Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will take place in the Mount Hope Cemetery at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made to the 'KSU Foundation' sent in care to: 1800 Kimball Ave., Ste 200, Manhattan, KS 66502, *please
 indicate fundM47434 (Kathy and Dan Richardson Graduate Student Support 
for the Division of Biology) or to make a gift online, go to 
www.ksufoundation.org/give/memorials. Or to the 'Greater Kansas 
City Community Foundation', for her son, write "Nikolaus Drake 
Richardson Memorial Scholarship Fund" on the memo line, and sent in care
 to: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, 1055 Broadway Blvd., Suite 130, Kansas City, MO 64105 or to make a gift online go to https://gkccf.kimbia.com/rich17.

Kathryn E. Richardson

Jeannie
 was born in Ramona, KS to Grover and Magdalena (Stemmermann) Hackler as
 the youngest of eight children. In seventh grade, the family moved to 
Junction City where she graduated from JC High School in 1950.

She
 earned a teaching certificate from St John’s College, Winfield, KS and 
taught in Danville, IL, Wichita, KS and Our Saviour Lutheran, KCK where 
she met the love of her life, Dick Beilharz. They were married on April 
14, 1961.&nbsp; They loved to travel to faraway places often ending up on a 
beach. They were married 17 years and raised their 3 daughters in God’s 
faith.

After
 Dick passed, she worked at Highlands Elementary School, American Cancer
 Society and Andrews McMeel Universal. Her volunteer activities were 
vast including the church, Johnson County Young Matrons, Lutheran Social
 Services, Indian Hills Country Club and her daughters’ schools and 
activities. As a young mother herself, she brought unwed mothers into 
her home from across Kansas to stay until they had their babies. While 
President of JCYM, Jean and Dick helped start the Temporary Lodging for 
Children in Olathe, KS.

On
 March 4, 1989, she married Francis Spreen and they were married 34 
years. They enjoyed entertaining and exploring the back roads on their 
travels through the USA.

Her
 pride and joy were her daughters and later grandchildren, she rarely 
missed one of their events. She never forgot a birthday or special 
occasion to those she loved and always signed the card, “Love you 
dearly”. She would often joke with her girls while they were growing up,
 “You’ll miss me when I’m gone” and she was right - She will be greatly 
missed.

She
 is survived by her daughters Becky Beilharz; Bethany Beilharz Humphrey 
(Trey); Gretchen Beilharz; Grandchildren: Billy, Elena and Kate 
Humphrey; husband Francis; stepchildren: Scott Spreen (Becky), Doug 
Spreen (Lynn), Camille Spreen Peeples (Rob); sisters-in-law Ruth Ann 
(Gene) and Emma (Bob); numerous nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, and
 lifelong friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Dick; 
parents; siblings: Roland Hackler (Betty); Mildred Hackler; Eugene 
Hackler; Robert Hackler; Eunice Hackler Baresel (Art); Daryl Hackler.

Celebration
 of Life will be Monday, February 20, at the church 4153 Rainbow Blvd, 
KCK, 9:00 AM visitation, 10:00 AM service. Donation suggestion to the 
church or University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.

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 </figure>Jeannie
 was born in Ramona, KS to Grover and Magdalena (Stemmermann) Hackler as
 the youngest of eight children. In seventh grade, the family moved to 
Junction City where she graduated from JC High School in 1950.She
 earned a teaching certificate from St John’s College, Winfield, KS and 
taught in Danville, IL, Wichita, KS and Our Saviour Lutheran, KCK where 
she met the love of her life, Dick Beilharz. They were married on April 
14, 1961.&nbsp; They loved to travel to faraway places often ending up on a 
beach. They were married 17 years and raised their 3 daughters in God’s 
faith.After
 Dick passed, she worked at Highlands Elementary School, American Cancer
 Society and Andrews McMeel Universal. Her volunteer activities were 
vast including the church, Johnson County Young Matrons, Lutheran Social
 Services, Indian Hills Country Club and her daughters’ schools and 
activities. As a young mother herself, she brought unwed mothers into 
her home from across Kansas to stay until they had their babies. While 
President of JCYM, Jean and Dick helped start the Temporary Lodging for 
Children in Olathe, KS.On
 March 4, 1989, she married Francis Spreen and they were married 34 
years. They enjoyed entertaining and exploring the back roads on their 
travels through the USA.Her
 pride and joy were her daughters and later grandchildren, she rarely 
missed one of their events. She never forgot a birthday or special 
occasion to those she loved and always signed the card, “Love you 
dearly”. She would often joke with her girls while they were growing up,
 “You’ll miss me when I’m gone” and she was right - She will be greatly 
missed.She
 is survived by her daughters Becky Beilharz; Bethany Beilharz Humphrey 
(Trey); Gretchen Beilharz; Grandchildren: Billy, Elena and Kate 
Humphrey; husband Francis; stepchildren: Scott Spreen (Becky), Doug 
Spreen (Lynn), Camille Spreen Peeples (Rob); sisters-in-law Ruth Ann 
(Gene) and Emma (Bob); numerous nieces, nephews, step-grandchildren, and
 lifelong friends. She is preceded in death by her husband Dick; 
parents; siblings: Roland Hackler (Betty); Mildred Hackler; Eugene 
Hackler; Robert Hackler; Eunice Hackler Baresel (Art); Daryl Hackler.Celebration
 of Life will be Monday, February 20, at the church 4153 Rainbow Blvd, 
KCK, 9:00 AM visitation, 10:00 AM service. Donation suggestion to the 
church or University of Kansas Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center.

W. Jean Beilharz Spreen

Melvin "Mel" Felix Eisele, 74, of Dunlap, KS, passed away 
Wednesday, February 1st, at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City.  He 
was a long-time rancher and a jack of all trades.

Mel 
was born in Waupun, Wisconsin on July 21, 1948, the son of the late  
Earl F. and Mildred Mae (Zabel) Eisele.   He attended and graduated from
 Waupun, WI High School, Waupun, Wisconsin.  After graduation, he served
 in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and also in Desert Storm. Mel 
was a member of the Dunlap City Council.

Melvin is 
survived by two daughters, Amber (her wife, April) Zapata, of Manhattan;
 Marcella Butts, of Sheboygan Falls, WI;  a son, Richard Eisele, of Fond
 du Lac, WI; a sister, Donna Eisele, of Waupun, WI, and grand: 11; 
great: 17.  Mel is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, 
David and Don.

A "Service of Remembrance" will be held 
at a later date,  Memorials may be made to the donors' choice. 

 
Arrangements are with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and 
Cremation, Manhattan.

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 </figure>Melvin "Mel" Felix Eisele, 74, of Dunlap, KS, passed away 
Wednesday, February 1st, at the KU Medical Center in Kansas City. He 
was a long-time rancher and a jack of all trades.Mel 
was born in Waupun, Wisconsin on July 21, 1948, the son of the late 
Earl F. and Mildred Mae (Zabel) Eisele. He attended and graduated from
 Waupun, WI High School, Waupun, Wisconsin. After graduation, he served
 in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and also in Desert Storm. Mel 
was a member of the Dunlap City Council.Melvin is 
survived by two daughters, Amber (her wife, April) Zapata, of Manhattan;
 Marcella Butts, of Sheboygan Falls, WI; a son, Richard Eisele, of Fond
 du Lac, WI; a sister, Donna Eisele, of Waupun, WI, and grand: 11; 
great: 17. Mel is preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, 
David and Don.A "Service of Remembrance" will be held 
at a later date, Memorials may be made to the donors' choice. 
Arrangements are with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and 
Cremation, Manhattan.

Melvin 'Mel' Felix Eisele

Crystal M. Parr, 35, passed away Saturday, February 4th, 2023.  
Crystal was an overnight baker for Panera Bread.  Services are private 
at the convenience of family.

Crystal Marie was born in
 San Jose, Calif. on January 1, 1988, the daughter of Pamela Johnson and
 Scott Correia of Manhattan.  Crystal is also survived by two daughters,
 Kayleigh A Pacelli, Hannah L. Schadel and two sons Christian T Pacelli,
 Alex J. Schadel; two sisters, Adreanna M. Correia, Fawn R. Schadel and a
 brother, Joseph A. Correia.

Arrangements are with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Crematory, Manhattan.

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 </figure>Crystal M. Parr, 35, passed away Saturday, February 4th, 2023. 
Crystal was an overnight baker for Panera Bread. Services are private 
at the convenience of family.Crystal Marie was born in
 San Jose, Calif. on January 1, 1988, the daughter of Pamela Johnson and
 Scott Correia of Manhattan. Crystal is also survived by two daughters,
 Kayleigh A Pacelli, Hannah L. Schadel and two sons Christian T Pacelli,
 Alex J. Schadel; two sisters, Adreanna M. Correia, Fawn R. Schadel and a
 brother, Joseph A. Correia.Arrangements are with Carlson's Irvin-Parkview Funeral Home and Crematory, Manhattan.

Crystal M. Parr

Karen Gisela Mott, 76, of Manhattan, KS, died Friday, February 10th, 
2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan.  Karen was born in
 Rumminges, Lorrach, Germany on January 20, 1947, the daughter of the 
late Klara Luise (Wuchner) and Wilhelm Arno Waitz.

Karen
 (Karin) worked many jobs and retired from Valley View Senior Life in 
Junction City, KS as a house keeper and friend to all.   Karen is  
survived by three sons.

It was Karen's (Karin) wish, 
she was cremated.  To leave an online condolence visit the funeral home 
website at www.irvinparkview.com.  Arrangements with Carlson's 
Irvin-Parkview.

Karen Gisela Mott, 76, of Manhattan, KS, died Friday, February 10th, 
2023, at the Good Shepherd Hospice House in Manhattan. Karen was born in
 Rumminges, Lorrach, Germany on January 20, 1947, the daughter of the 
late Klara Luise (Wuchner) and Wilhelm Arno Waitz.Karen
 (Karin) worked many jobs and retired from Valley View Senior Life in 
Junction City, KS as a house keeper and friend to all. Karen is 
survived by three sons.It was Karen's (Karin) wish, 
she was cremated. To leave an online condolence visit the funeral home 
website at www.irvinparkview.com. Arrangements with Carlson's 
Irvin-Parkview.

<a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/robert-nelson/5137375/index.php">https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/robert-nelson/5137375/index.php</a>

Robert Delane Nelson, age 77, entered eternal rest on February 9, 2023. He was born May 19, 1945 to Dowd and Mary Ethel Nelson (Moser) in Matthews, NC.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert&nbsp;graduated from East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, NC with the class of 1963. 

In October 1964, at&nbsp;the age of 19, he enlisted in the United States Army as a&nbsp;76Z Supply Soldier. He offered his service to his country&nbsp;for 22 years serving at multiple duty stations to include&nbsp;Korea and Fort Riley, KS. As a proud and patriotic soldier,&nbsp;he quickly rose in the ranks and was promoted above his&nbsp;peers. During his time in service, Robert received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Award, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with 4 devices, Meritorious Service Award with Oak leaf, Army Commendation Medal with 2nd Oak leaf, 6 Good Conduct Medals, and qualified Expert with his weapon, the M16 rifle. After years of exemplary service, Robert retired from the US Army in January 1986 where he was the First Sergeant of HHC Platoon, 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, KS.

In 1967, Robert married Patricia Wood, and to this union two children were born: Robert Nelson II and Teresa Nelson. They later divorced.&nbsp; In 1977, Robert married Patsy Lamb and also had 2 children: Tonya Fisher and&nbsp;Rebecca Allen. They later divorced.

Robert loved all things outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He loved coon hunting on his mules, especially old “Pete.” Robert was an avid fisherman, and known to always own a bird dog.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Dowd and Mary Ethel Nelson, his twin brother Richard, his brother J.L., and his sister Edith. 

He is survived by his beloved dog and sidekick, Cindy; his sister Christy Ramee (Mike), his son Robert Nelson II, his daughters Teresa Nelson, Tonya Fisher (Laura), and Rebecca Allen (Tim Coleman), nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

The family has chosen cremation as were Robert’s wishes. 

A graveside service will be held at a later date. His final resting place will be in Prairiedale Cemetery north of Talmage, KS. 

In lieu of flowers, you may send contributions to: Friends of Animals, P.O. Box 580, Junction City, KS 66441.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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 </figure><a href="https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/robert-nelson/5137375/index.php">https://memorials.martinbeckercarlson.com/robert-nelson/5137375/index.php</a>Robert Delane Nelson, age 77, entered eternal rest on February 9, 2023. He was born May 19, 1945 to Dowd and Mary Ethel Nelson (Moser) in Matthews, NC.&nbsp;&nbsp;Robert&nbsp;graduated from East Mecklenburg High School in Charlotte, NC with the class of 1963. In October 1964, at&nbsp;the age of 19, he enlisted in the United States Army as a&nbsp;76Z Supply Soldier. He offered his service to his country&nbsp;for 22 years serving at multiple duty stations to include&nbsp;Korea and Fort Riley, KS. As a proud and patriotic soldier,&nbsp;he quickly rose in the ranks and was promoted above his&nbsp;peers. During his time in service, Robert received the National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with Bronze Star, Vietnam Campaign Award, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon with 4 devices, Meritorious Service Award with Oak leaf, Army Commendation Medal with 2nd Oak leaf, 6 Good Conduct Medals, and qualified Expert with his weapon, the M16 rifle. After years of exemplary service, Robert retired from the US Army in January 1986 where he was the First Sergeant of HHC Platoon, 1st Infantry Division at Fort Riley, KS. In 1967, Robert married Patricia Wood, and to this union two children were born: Robert Nelson II and Teresa Nelson. They later divorced.&nbsp; In 1977, Robert married Patsy Lamb and also had 2 children: Tonya Fisher and&nbsp;Rebecca Allen. They later divorced. Robert loved all things outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He loved coon hunting on his mules, especially old “Pete.” Robert was an avid fisherman, and known to always own a bird dog. He was proceeded in death by his parents Dowd and Mary Ethel Nelson, his twin brother Richard, his brother J.L., and his sister Edith. He is survived by his beloved dog and sidekick, Cindy; his sister Christy Ramee (Mike), his son Robert Nelson II, his daughters Teresa Nelson, Tonya Fisher (Laura), and Rebecca Allen (Tim Coleman), nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The family has chosen cremation as were Robert’s wishes. A graveside service will be held at a later date. His final resting place will be in Prairiedale Cemetery north of Talmage, KS. In lieu of flowers, you may send contributions to: Friends of Animals, P.O. Box 580, Junction City, KS 66441.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Robert Nelson

Pauline Dyer Shortle, age 93 of Huntsville, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2023.

She was born in Manhattan, KS on February 16, 1929 to George and Myrtle Dyer. She was the oldest of 3 sisters including Barbara Stone and Carolyn Snow. The girls grew up on a rural farm near Riley, KS with all of the challenges, chores, privileges, learning, and love that came along with a Great Depression Era farm upbringing. Their childhoods were not easy but they also had everything they needed. The stories of their upbringing , and there were many, included horses, pigs, barns, hay, and raccoons among other things and the high quality of the experience was obvious to those that were fortunate enough to hear them.&nbsp;

After Pauline graduated from Riley Rural High School in 1947, she met the love of her life, James “Wayne” Shortle who was an Electrical Engineering student at Kansas State in Manhattan. Wayne had served in WW2 in the Naval Air Force and was at school courtesy of the GI bill. Pauline and Wayne married in 1949 and moved to Topeka, KS upon Wayne’s graduation. They were blessed with their first child Cindy in Topeka in 1950.&nbsp;

The family moved with Wayne’s career to the Poughkeepsie, NY area in 1951. Pauline and Wayne’s second child, Wayne, was born in 1959. The family of 4 moved to Seabrook, TX in 1963 where Wayne was working for IBM’s Federal Systems Division whose primary customer was NASA’s space programs, particularly the Apollo program.&nbsp;

Pauline and Wayne settled into raising the family from 1963 forward. They were very active in the Seabrook United Methodist Church including teaching Sunday school together for well over a decade. Pauline put her talents to work, green thumb and otherwise, into the Timber Cove Garden Club and Civic Club. She was also active in diverse activities ranging from painting to bowling to bridge in her ”spare “ time. Pauline was also a member of the Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) which provides educational opportunities for women.&nbsp;

As her children became more independent Pauline took a job as a floor rep at Sakowitz Department store where she worked from the mid 1970’s into the mid 1980’s. She was good at the job and ultimately was promoted to a buyers role and even made a buying trip to Spain at one point. Pauline and Wayne always remained active in the church throughout.&nbsp;

Wayne passed in 1992 and Pauline lived in the family home in Seabrook until 2021 where she continued to work and remain active at the church. Pauline moved to live with her son and his wife Joanna in 2021 where she lived until her passing.&nbsp;

Pauline was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, her sister Barbara, and her grandson Isaac Zito.&nbsp;

Pauline’s loving survivors include her son and daughter, daughter in law, two grandchildren ( J.W. and Lilly), one great grandson (Felix), sister (Carolyn), nephew (Jeff), and niece ( Ravay).

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Riley Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider a gift in celebration of Pauline’s life to the Alzheimers Association (<a href="https://www.alz.org/" target="_blank">https://www.alz.org</a>). Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home

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 </figure>Pauline Dyer Shortle, age 93 of Huntsville, Texas, passed away on February 7, 2023.She was born in Manhattan, KS on February 16, 1929 to George and Myrtle Dyer. She was the oldest of 3 sisters including Barbara Stone and Carolyn Snow. The girls grew up on a rural farm near Riley, KS with all of the challenges, chores, privileges, learning, and love that came along with a Great Depression Era farm upbringing. Their childhoods were not easy but they also had everything they needed. The stories of their upbringing , and there were many, included horses, pigs, barns, hay, and raccoons among other things and the high quality of the experience was obvious to those that were fortunate enough to hear them.&nbsp;After Pauline graduated from Riley Rural High School in 1947, she met the love of her life, James “Wayne” Shortle who was an Electrical Engineering student at Kansas State in Manhattan. Wayne had served in WW2 in the Naval Air Force and was at school courtesy of the GI bill. Pauline and Wayne married in 1949 and moved to Topeka, KS upon Wayne’s graduation. They were blessed with their first child Cindy in Topeka in 1950.&nbsp;The family moved with Wayne’s career to the Poughkeepsie, NY area in 1951. Pauline and Wayne’s second child, Wayne, was born in 1959. The family of 4 moved to Seabrook, TX in 1963 where Wayne was working for IBM’s Federal Systems Division whose primary customer was NASA’s space programs, particularly the Apollo program.&nbsp;Pauline and Wayne settled into raising the family from 1963 forward. They were very active in the Seabrook United Methodist Church including teaching Sunday school together for well over a decade. Pauline put her talents to work, green thumb and otherwise, into the Timber Cove Garden Club and Civic Club. She was also active in diverse activities ranging from painting to bowling to bridge in her ”spare “ time. Pauline was also a member of the Philanthropic Education Organization (PEO) which provides educational opportunities for women.&nbsp;As her children became more independent Pauline took a job as a floor rep at Sakowitz Department store where she worked from the mid 1970’s into the mid 1980’s. She was good at the job and ultimately was promoted to a buyers role and even made a buying trip to Spain at one point. Pauline and Wayne always remained active in the church throughout.&nbsp;Wayne passed in 1992 and Pauline lived in the family home in Seabrook until 2021 where she continued to work and remain active at the church. Pauline moved to live with her son and his wife Joanna in 2021 where she lived until her passing.&nbsp;Pauline was preceded in death by her husband Wayne, her sister Barbara, and her grandson Isaac Zito.&nbsp;Pauline’s loving survivors include her son and daughter, daughter in law, two grandchildren ( J.W. and Lilly), one great grandson (Felix), sister (Carolyn), nephew (Jeff), and niece ( Ravay).Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, February 15, 2023 at the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Larson officiating.&nbsp; Burial will be in the Riley Cemetery.In lieu of flowers the family asks that you consider a gift in celebration of Pauline’s life to the Alzheimers Association (<a href="https://www.alz.org/" target="_blank">https://www.alz.org</a>). Contributions may be left in care of the Anderes-Pfeifley Funeral Home

Pauline Dyer Shortle

Kenneth Wayne Kruse, 85, of Marysville died February 7, 2023 at Cambridge Place in Marysville.&nbsp;

Ken was born&nbsp;September 8, 1937 on the family farm near Bremen, Kansas, to Laverne and Verna (Bormann) Kruse. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church at Bremen. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School through grade 8 and graduated from Hanover High School in 1955. He attended Kansas University before starting work at the Pick Kansas Hotel in Topeka. Hotel finance became his life work until he retired from the Buena Vista Palace Hotel in Orlando, Florida, in 1998 as Director of Finance.

He was united in marriage on&nbsp;June 6, 1965 to Kay Williamson at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Waterville. They left that night for Atlanta, Georgia where Ken had been transferred three months before.

Ken worked in hotels for 50 years in Atlanta, Huntsville, Alabama, and Orlando and Tampa, Florida, moving to Orlando when Walt Disney World opened. In March, 2015, they moved to Marysville to be closer to family.

Ken was a founding member of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals and served as their president.

After retirement, Ken and Kay enjoyed traveling, mostly in their motor home. They visited all 50 states, most of Canada, Israel, Europe, Africa, and China. Ken also enjoyed antique cars and owned several, boating, gardening, crosswords, and feeding the birds. He was president of Tampa Cruis-a-Cade Club and went on many boat trips with them. He also went several times to the Easter Jeep Safari at Moab, Utah, where he enjoyed driving the jeep trails.

Survivors include his wife, Kay; brother Harlen (Kathy) Kruse, Herkimer; and sister, Arlene (Dale) Hiesterman, Washington, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Loren, Merlin, and Larry; sisters-in-law Bernice and Donna; and nephew, Danny.

Viewing will be&nbsp;Thursday, February 9&nbsp;from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. with visitation from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville.

The Funeral Service will be at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Waterville&nbsp;Friday, February 10&nbsp;at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor David Thompson officiating.&nbsp; Kim Oatney will be the organist.&nbsp; Wayne Kruse will sing “In The Garden” and “Abide With Me”.&nbsp; Casket Bearers are: Terry Kruse, Mike Kruse, Lance Kruse, Randy Hiesterman, Justin Kruse and Roger Hiesterman.&nbsp; Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Waterville.

Memorials are suggested to St. Mark Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of Christie-Anderes Funeral Home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.

<figure>
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 </figure>Kenneth Wayne Kruse, 85, of Marysville died February 7, 2023 at Cambridge Place in Marysville.&nbsp;Ken was born&nbsp;September 8, 1937 on the family farm near Bremen, Kansas, to Laverne and Verna (Bormann) Kruse. He was baptized and confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church at Bremen. He attended Immanuel Lutheran School through grade 8 and graduated from Hanover High School in 1955. He attended Kansas University before starting work at the Pick Kansas Hotel in Topeka. Hotel finance became his life work until he retired from the Buena Vista Palace Hotel in Orlando, Florida, in 1998 as Director of Finance.He was united in marriage on&nbsp;June 6, 1965 to Kay Williamson at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Waterville. They left that night for Atlanta, Georgia where Ken had been transferred three months before.Ken worked in hotels for 50 years in Atlanta, Huntsville, Alabama, and Orlando and Tampa, Florida, moving to Orlando when Walt Disney World opened. In March, 2015, they moved to Marysville to be closer to family.Ken was a founding member of Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals and served as their president.After retirement, Ken and Kay enjoyed traveling, mostly in their motor home. They visited all 50 states, most of Canada, Israel, Europe, Africa, and China. Ken also enjoyed antique cars and owned several, boating, gardening, crosswords, and feeding the birds. He was president of Tampa Cruis-a-Cade Club and went on many boat trips with them. He also went several times to the Easter Jeep Safari at Moab, Utah, where he enjoyed driving the jeep trails.Survivors include his wife, Kay; brother Harlen (Kathy) Kruse, Herkimer; and sister, Arlene (Dale) Hiesterman, Washington, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Loren, Merlin, and Larry; sisters-in-law Bernice and Donna; and nephew, Danny.Viewing will be&nbsp;Thursday, February 9&nbsp;from 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. with visitation from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m., at Christie-Anderes Funeral Home in Waterville.The Funeral Service will be at St. Mark Lutheran Church in Waterville&nbsp;Friday, February 10&nbsp;at 10:00 a.m. with Pastor David Thompson officiating.&nbsp; Kim Oatney will be the organist.&nbsp; Wayne Kruse will sing “In The Garden” and “Abide With Me”.&nbsp; Casket Bearers are: Terry Kruse, Mike Kruse, Lance Kruse, Randy Hiesterman, Justin Kruse and Roger Hiesterman.&nbsp; Burial will be at Riverside Cemetery in Waterville.Memorials are suggested to St. Mark Lutheran Church and may be sent in care of Christie-Anderes Funeral Home at PO Box 61, Waterville, Kansas 66548.

Kenneth Wayne Kruse

Wilma Jean Guy was born February 7, 1925, near Longford, Clay County, Kansas. The daughter of Archil V. and Lucille Smith Carter. She died February 9, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas.

She attended Vinzant and Pleasant Prairie rural schools and graduated from Longford Rural High School in 1942. During her senior year and following graduation, she worked as a relief operator for the Longford Telephone Company. In February 1943, she went to Concordia, Kansas to work for her uncle and aunt at the West Side Inn. She worked there for 2 1/2 years. In July 1945, she went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company as an operator and worked there until January 1947.

September 30, 1946, she was married to Richard Earl Keough. They moved to Astoria, Oregon in January 1947, and lived there until March 1950. To this union 3 children were born Michael Duane, Raymond Carter, and Mary Jean. They later divorced and Wilma and her children moved to Longford.&nbsp;

In July 1957, she went to work at the Longford Post Office as a substitute clerk and worked there until February 1967. In August 1963, she was united in marriage to George M. Guy. To this union was born one son, Bryan Mathew.

In August 1976, she started working at the Coachlight Restaurant in Longford, Kansas and worked there for 30 years. With the exception of seven years in Concordia, Kansas and Astoria, Oregon, her first 86 years was spent in the Longford Area. Wilma moved to Colwich, KS in 2011 to be closer to her children. She was a member of the Longford United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, her parents; sister, Doris; and grandson, Allen Keough.

Survivors include her son, Michael (Gayle) Keough of Webster, FL; son, Raymond (Myrna) Keough of McPherson, KS; daughter, Mary Jean Chacon of Colwich, KS; and son, Bryan (Stephanie) Guy of Colwich, KS; 12 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren and 7 Great Great Grandchildren; 2 nieces, Evelyn Matson of Longford, KS, her children LaRon and Laryce and Marsha Longden of Applegate, CA as well as former daughter in law and special friend, Della Keough.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Longford United Methodist Church in Longford, KS.

Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KS

Memorials can be made to the Longford United Methodist Church or to Birthline c/o the funeral home.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/2/1676314239180.jpeg" alt="Wilma Jean Guy" />
 <figcaption>Wilma Jean Guy</figcaption>
 </figure>Wilma Jean Guy was born February 7, 1925, near Longford, Clay County, Kansas. The daughter of Archil V. and Lucille Smith Carter. She died February 9, 2023, in Wichita, Kansas.She attended Vinzant and Pleasant Prairie rural schools and graduated from Longford Rural High School in 1942. During her senior year and following graduation, she worked as a relief operator for the Longford Telephone Company. In February 1943, she went to Concordia, Kansas to work for her uncle and aunt at the West Side Inn. She worked there for 2 1/2 years. In July 1945, she went to work for Southwestern Bell Telephone Company as an operator and worked there until January 1947.September 30, 1946, she was married to Richard Earl Keough. They moved to Astoria, Oregon in January 1947, and lived there until March 1950. To this union 3 children were born Michael Duane, Raymond Carter, and Mary Jean. They later divorced and Wilma and her children moved to Longford.&nbsp;In July 1957, she went to work at the Longford Post Office as a substitute clerk and worked there until February 1967. In August 1963, she was united in marriage to George M. Guy. To this union was born one son, Bryan Mathew.In August 1976, she started working at the Coachlight Restaurant in Longford, Kansas and worked there for 30 years. With the exception of seven years in Concordia, Kansas and Astoria, Oregon, her first 86 years was spent in the Longford Area. Wilma moved to Colwich, KS in 2011 to be closer to her children. She was a member of the Longford United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George, her parents; sister, Doris; and grandson, Allen Keough.Survivors include her son, Michael (Gayle) Keough of Webster, FL; son, Raymond (Myrna) Keough of McPherson, KS; daughter, Mary Jean Chacon of Colwich, KS; and son, Bryan (Stephanie) Guy of Colwich, KS; 12 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren and 7 Great Great Grandchildren; 2 nieces, Evelyn Matson of Longford, KS, her children LaRon and Laryce and Marsha Longden of Applegate, CA as well as former daughter in law and special friend, Della Keough.Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Longford United Methodist Church in Longford, KS.Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home in Clay Center, KSMemorials can be made to the Longford United Methodist Church or to Birthline c/o the funeral home.

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